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A front door is not the finish line. For people moving on from rough sleeping, accommodation can be the first real point of safety in years — but keeping it, trusting support and preparing for independent housing takes skill, patience and persistence.

As Lead Support Worker in our Rough Sleeping Accommodation Programme, you will support people accepted into RSAP move on accommodation to settle, sustain their tenancy and build the confidence, skills and connections they need to move forward. You will work with people who may be navigating trauma, poor mental health, substance use, offending histories, isolation or long periods of exclusion from services, offering support that is practical, consistent and rooted in their strengths.

You will take a lead role in referrals and assessments, develop high quality support and risk management plans, and work closely with housing, health, social care, criminal justice, substance use, mental health and community partners. From helping someone manage rent, bills and repairs, to advocating when systems become a barrier, you will be part of turning accommodation into a stable platform for longer term independence.

This is a role for someone who can combine warmth with tenacity. You will need to build trust, hold boundaries, stay calm when progress is uneven, and bring creative energy to complex situations. In return, Single Homeless Project (SHP)  will support you to keep developing your practice, deepen your knowledge and grow your career in a values-led organisation committed to ending homelessness.

About you:

• You know that ending rough sleeping takes more than a housing offer — and you bring the patience, skill and persistence to help people turn accommodation into something safe, stable and lasting.
• You can build trust with people who may have every reason to be wary of services, using consistency, honesty and clear boundaries to keep support moving forward.
• You understand how trauma, mental health, substance use, offending, poverty and exclusion can shape someone’s choices, risks and relationship with support.
• You are confident turning complex needs into clear action, from assessments and support plans to risk management, case notes and practical housing sustainment work.
• You are a strong advocate and creative problem solver, able to work with partners, challenge barriers and keep pushing for progress when systems are difficult to navigate.

About us:

We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.

In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up. 

We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own. 

Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable. 

We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 19th July at midnight

Interview date: Thursday 30th or Friday 31st July online via Microsoft Teams

Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview. 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Governance Manager will play a key role in supporting our management team and Board of Trustees, ensuring that LionHeart meets all statutory responsibilities by fulfilling governance requirements.

This includes overseeing the maintenance of the charity’s policies and delivery of the cycle of board and sub-committee meetings.

In 2026-27 we envisage this role leading a periodic charity-wide governance review.

What we offer

This is a permanent role offered on a 20-25 hours/three days per week basis, with a full-time salary (35 hours) of circa £35,000, dependent on hours agreed and experience.

We are based in central Birmingham with a commitment to hybrid, flexible working, offering generous pension contributions and a friendly, supportive team around you.

As an employer, we pride ourselves on a real commitment to work-life balance, strong culture and a working environment that is fully inclusive and welcoming. 

We also offer training opportunities and staff development days.

I'm interested, what next?

Please visit our website to download a full job description, person specification and an application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. On our application form there is space for you to outline your job history and confirm that you meet some of the essential criteria in terms of qualifications and experience.

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and operate an anonymous shortlisting process to ensure a level playing field for all applicants. This means that the shortlisting panel will not have your name, address or any other demographic or other characteristic information at the point of shortlisting.

We strive to be as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability and you meet all minimum requirements of the job as set out in the attached job description and person specification, you will be put forward for interview.

Completed applications should be submitted by 4pm on 17 July 2026.

We expect to hold interviews in central Birmingham on 29 July 2026. 

Job Title: Employment Consultant (Northeast VALOUR)

Location: Home-based (within 1 hour travel to Durham) with regular travel across the Northeast

Salary: £33,174

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)

Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension

At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.

We have been successful in becoming a delivery partner within the national VALOUR initiative, supporting the employment strand of the programme. This enables us to widen our impact for veterans and their families by ensuring individuals are supported into meaningful and sustainable employment, using an approach that is tailored to their specific needs.

We are seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team to deliver VALOUR in the Northeast. This is a role for someone who believes in potential, not limitations – someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination, empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.

You’ll provide tailored information, advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work, managing a diverse caseload with care and professionalism. Using coaching, mentoring and strengths-based approaches, you will help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health, housing or addiction, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients, and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.

With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices, you’ll maintain high-quality case records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development. Adaptability, initiative and resilience are key, as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Why The Poppy Factory?

• A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
• A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
• Variety in the role, a mix of delivering a community-based service in your region, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
• The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
• Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history

For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.

How to apply

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Keiron Coombs, Services Manager.

For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Keiron Coombs.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 2 May 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.

First stage interviews will take place on 8 May 2026, with second stage interviews scheduled for 13 May 2026. Please ensure you are available on these dates, as it’s not always possible to reschedule.

No agencies please.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us.  We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.

As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.

Grade 8 English Teacher - one-year

Reporting to: the Middle School Principal

Hours: full time

Start date: August, 2026

This role is a one-year fixed-term position.

Overall purpose

The middle school English teacher is responsible for delivering an English curriculum in an engaging, stimulating and effective manner, using varied instructional strategies.

Summary of duties

• Teach four sections of Grade 8 English

• Serve as a Grade 8 advisor: build positive relationships with advisees and their families, deliver advisory curriculum, coach advisees with social, emotional, and academic topics, liaise with team teachers 

• Plan, teach, and assess in close alignment with grade level teaching partner

• Collaborate with grade-level team teachers to support student well-being and academic progress, as well as the advisory curriculum and various team initiatives

• Coordinate curriculum with other members of the English department, and liaise with other departments where appropriate

• Exhibit knowledge of current trends, pedagogy, research, and topics of importance in English education by applying it in the classroom and sharing it with teachers on a departmental and school-wide basis

• Monitor and evaluate students’ progress, prepare for parent conferences, complete report cards, etc.

• Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of all students at all times

• Organize and participate in field trips to facilitate active learning, including bonding days and a week-long trip abroad in May

• Participate in regular, purposeful pedagogy meetings and in professional development sessions

• Participate actively in the life of the School, through attendance at events, committee membership and leadership of co-curricular activities

• Any other duties (including lunch and recess coverage) as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job as requested by the Middle School Principal

Selection criteria

Essential qualifications/experience:

• A bachelor’s degree in English or a relevant discipline

• Substantive full-time teaching Middle School English

• Experience and commitment to working collaboratively in a team-focused environment

• Experience with differentiating instruction to meet the learning needs of all students

• Experience as an Advisor supporting the social and emotional needs of all students 

• Training and experience in intercultural competency initiatives to support diversity, equity and inclusion in the classroom and workplace

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Significant recent professional development germane to the position

• Commitment to and facility with integration of technology in the service of student learning

• Demonstrated knowledge of safeguarding practices and experience supporting student welfare

Desirable qualifications/experience:

• Experience within a standards-based curriculum

• Experience/knowledge of integrated and/or thematic instruction

• Experience in advisory, mentoring or delivering social-emotional learning curricula that support adolescent wellbeing

This position description is current at the date shown but following consultation may be changed to reflect or anticipate changes in the role that are commensurate with the job title and salary.

The American School in London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all trustees, employees and volunteers to share this commitment. All new appointments will be subject to appropriate checks: Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS enhanced), Disqualification by Association Self-Declaration, Declaration of Criminal Record, checks against the Teaching Regulation Agency (TRA) Prohibition List (Teacher Status Checks) including Identity, Address, Date of Birth, a Full Employment History, Right to Work in the UK, overseas checks where applicable, at least 2 references (one with current or most recent employer, where appropriate) and original documentation of Qualifications (where appropriate). For positions into Senior Management a Prohibition from Management Check (s128 Directive) will also be undertaken.

All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013 & 2020) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected'. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Ministry of Justice website. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to provide details of all unspent convictions and those that would not be filtered, prior to the date of the interview. You may be asked for further information about your criminal history during the recruitment process. If your application is successful, this self-disclosure information will be checked against information from the Disclosure & Barring Service before your appointment is confirmed.

ASL is dedicated to fostering courageous global citizenship in a diverse and inclusive school environment. In our international community, we aspire for the cultures and backgrounds of our employees to mirror those of our families and student body, and we enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates who bring diverse life experiences, perspectives and skills. Educators with knowledge of global education and prospective applicants for any position who are committed to diversity and inclusion are particularly welcome to apply. The American School in London will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, maternity or parental status, or any other legally recognised protected basis under local law. Read our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion statement on our website.

St James’s, Piccadilly is at an exciting moment in its 340-year history. The ‘Wren Project’ was recently awarded a major grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to complete fundraising towards the £23m. The Wren Project has secured it’s Permission to Start from the Heritage Fund and the Delivery Phase is well under way. 

This new role will be the first recruitment to a new team which will be responsible for finalising and delivering the Wren Project Activity Plan, working alongside the in-house team.

The Activity Plan will ensure that the proposed repairs and upgrades to the buildings are delivered in tandem with a first-class heritage learning and participation programme. It will be impactful, inclusive and sustainable, delivering outcomes for the community, the heritage and the organisation. This will be achieved by:

· Driving and deepening relationships with audiences

· Decreasing barriers to access

· Uplifting the heritage story

· Increase organisational resilience

· Support individual and community wellbeing needs

· Support local economic needs

· Promoting environmental sustainability and climate action

St James’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

St James’s actively welcomes applications from people who are currently underrepresented in our community including people with global majority heritage, people with lived experience of poverty and people who identify as LGBTQ+.

Role description and person specification can be downloaded at our website.

Please send full CV with a covering letter outlining your interest in the post and forward to Jane Gray, HR Advisor by midday Thursday 16th July. (Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete an application form in due course – referee information is required.)

Interviews are planned for Thursday 23rd July. Start date as soon as possible.

Lead a Team. Shape Lives. Help Build the Future.

At Where Next, we believe that adults with learning disabilities deserve more than simply being cared for. They deserve opportunities, friendships, purpose and the chance to achieve their potential. For over 40 years, Where Next has supported adults with learning disabilities to develop skills, gain confidence, contribute to their communities and lead fulfilling lives. Many of the people we support have been part of the Where Next family for many years, and the trusted relationships they build with our staff are fundamental to their wellbeing, development and happiness. As we enter an exciting new chapter in our history, we are looking for an exceptional Site Manager – Learning Disabilities to help lead one of our services.

Main Purpose of Post:  This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on the challenge of fundraising and enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, and turning conversations into meaningful support.

Working closely with our Executive Director, you will play a key role in growing income streams from major donors, trusts and foundations, and community supporters. You’ll be organising fundraising events, leading the stewardship of prospective and existing donors, contributing to the development of funding applications, and helping us engage new and more diverse communities with Dorset Museum & Art Gallery.

Responsible to: Executive Director

Relationships: The Fundraising Lead is part of the museum team and will work closely with curatorial, learning and engagement, marketing, commercial and operational staff.  The post holder will identify opportunities to link fundraising with our core work and public programme, communicating this well so that everyone can be a fundraiser.

The following posts report directly to the Fundraising Lead: Fundraising volunteer

About the Role

This varied and rewarding role will include:

• Managing relationships with existing and prospective major donors and supporters
• Researching and preparing applications to trusts & foundations
• Identifying and engaging new community audiences
• Delivering fundraising income targets and pipeline management
• Working collaboratively across teams to gather stories, impact information, and develop supporter materials
• Communicating our fundraising work both internally and externally
• Maintaining accurate records of past, current and potential donors
• Organising and delivering fundraising events with support from the Executive Director. Attending when appropriate
• Participating in the Philanthropy Working Group, Programming and Staff meetings
   

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Demonstrably experienced in fundraising, with a track record of building donor relationships and contributing to income growth
• An excellent communicator with strong written and verbal skills
• Confident building relationships with a wide range of people
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Passionate about delivering excellent supporter stewardship
• Creative, resilient, and motivated to help grow income
• Committed to the values and mission of Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
• Interested in heritage, culture and the arts

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring Garden and Volunteer Wellbeing Coordinator with an interest in garden and wellbeing activities to come and be part of an exciting community garden project. You will have experience of supporting staff and volunteers and be able to assist with the project management of the ongoing development of the gardens.

Location: Frimley and Woking
Salary: £24,980 pro rata (£14,988 actual)
Hours: 21 hours per week (ideally Tuesday to Thursday)
Contract type: Permanent

About the organisation:

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

Key responsibilities:

• Project manage the enclosed garden space at Frimley Lodge Park and The Arch in Woking.
• Develop and facilitate a programme of activities within the Catalyst Community Wellbeing Garden that will help improve wellbeing for people in the community, including:
  • Seasonal workshops
  • Gardening with the CEO
  • Staff and partner wellbeing touchpoints
  • Groups for clients struggling with their mental wellbeing
• Recruit, develop and manage garden volunteers
• Work with other partners to promote volunteering and creating a space for wellbeing activities
• Use excellent interpersonal skills to motivate and inspire participants to get the most out of the opportunities that the garden presents
• Develop and implement growing plans and vision for the garden with input from colleagues and volunteers
• Ensure operations are well-organised, safely managed and delivered
• Implement and manage a booking system for volunteer and staff rotas
• Be prepared for physically demanding aspects i.e. digging, lifting and bending
• Ensure the garden is adequately planted during all seasons, and that a programme of activity is in place
• Lead the development of the land and facilities with input from colleagues and volunteers
• Prioritise and time-manage short and long-term growing projects and developments
• Maintain a productive year-round vegetable and herb garden
• Work with colleagues and staff to organise and facilitate seasonal events in the garden
• Develop opportunities for food sharing
• Facilitate the smooth running of activities in the gardens ensuring they are productive, attractive, and pleasant spaces for people to socialise and gather
• Be available to support other Community Connections groups and activities

About you

Essential:

• Experience of working / learning in a horticulture environment
• Experience of working in mental health
• Proven horticulture and gardening knowledge
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent planning and development skills
• Ability to organise and manage your own workload
• Good financial awareness when budgeting and planning
• Great communications and interpersonal skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work through busy and challenging priorities
• Ability to work under pressure, with full workloads and to tight deadlines
• Ability to think and work strategically
• Ability use initiative, confidence in making decisions and ability to work collaboratively
• Have authentic attributes of Kindness, Commitment and Integrity
• Ability to work as a team and support other team members
• Ability to maintain Equal Opportunity standards at all times
• Flexible and can-do attitude
• Ability to travel to and from both gardens

Desirable:

• Educated to A level or equivalent in relevant disciplines e.g. English, Media
• Experience of supporting volunteers
• Experience of developing creative wellbeing activities

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

In Spring 2028, the National Gallery will launch a new, public-facing Research Centre to facilitate and showcase our world-leading research in the history, display, conservation, and science of painting. This will be a complex space sitting at the intersection of multiple valued research stakeholders both within and beyond the Gallery, including the Gallery’s own wide array of research-active staff, our Artists-in-Residence, specialist users of our extensive Library & Archive collections, and a research-engaged general public attending events and consulting materials.

We are now recruiting for a new role – a Research Centre Manager – to support in the planning and daily delivery of an exceptional experience at the Research Centre, and to think creatively alongside Gallery colleagues about the Centre’s different spaces. The role-holder will provide vital clarity and consistency in the running of this multifaceted Centre to ensure a smoothly functioning whole, including coordinating all aspects of the Research Centre operations, managing staff, ensuring compliance with regulations, and maintaining the Research Centre facilities and administration.

An ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable multifaceted role, and will bring to the Gallery strong leadership, excellent communication, innovative problem-solving, and strong organisational skills to manage both day-to-day operations and strategic planning for the Centre.

We are looking for Group Workers to support and enable clients to manage their own health and wellbeing; promoting healthier lifestyles and raising the awareness of the concept of ‘wellbeing’ and good mental health within an integrated care pathway.

The role involves delivering community-based activities and interventions, including skills-based groups and wellbeing activities, which are complementary to and reduce the need for services offered by the statutory sector. The groups and activities will aim to help clients to become more confident, enhance their wellbeing, and to develop their self-esteem and coping strategies.

Location: Woking, with travel across Northwest Surrey, Surrey Heath & Farnham, and Guildford & Waverley
Salary: £26,040 (pro rata if part time)
Hours: 28 hours/week or 35 hours/week, including some evenings and weekends
Contract type: Permanent

About the organisation:

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

Key responsibilities:

• To deliver physical, social and wellbeing activities, using both online digital platforms and face-to-face settings
• To empower, motivate and actively support clients to participate in the group activities
• To work collaboratively with Link Workers on the progress of clients
• To foster a safe and non-judgemental environment for the groups
• To maintain Health and Safety in the groups
• To work collaboratively with the Senior Group Worker to develop new groups for the timetable and communicate these with existing and prospective clients
• To ensure records are maintained promptly both electronically and on paper where appropriate, in line with Catalyst policies
• To signpost or refer clients to other services as appropriate
• To maintain confidentiality and respect the individual needs of the clients
• To provide ad hoc one-to-one support to clients where required
• To carry out risk assessments as appropriate
• To complete recovery stars with clients on a quarterly basis
• To act as an ambassador for the client group and for Catalyst

About you:

• Experience of delivering activities or groups, digitally and/or face to face
• A minimum of 1 year community experience of mental health, wellbeing, behaviour change work with adults
• An understanding of confidentiality, consent, information sharing, including GDPR
• An understanding of Safeguarding policy and practice
• Excellent presentation and written skills
• Commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping
• Ability to interact effectively with the clients, colleagues and other professionals whilst retaining clear boundaries
• Ability to be non-judgemental, empathetic, compassionate and patient
• Ability to work to all the policies, procedures and standards of the service and joint working arrangements with statutory and voluntary sector partners
• Knowledge and understanding of mental health issues
• Knowledge and skills of engagement, motivational, and behaviour change approaches
• Knowledge and understanding of community working, lone working, and ability to maintain safety whilst working in the community
• Ability to use supervision effectively
• A good understanding of personal limitations, ability to identify when to seek advice and support, and deal with issues in a professional manner
• Ability to manage any challenging behaviour from clients and group dynamics
• Excellent organisation and planning skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the Service and Commissioners
• Have authentic attributes of Kindness, Commitment and Integrity
• Adaptable to change
• Dynamic and self-motivated
• Proactive, motivated and energetic
• Ability to work calmly in a challenging environment
• Capacity to innovate; work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle with insurance for business use
• Ability to work flexibly across operational hours and evenings and weekends, where required

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK.

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Help us change lives through world-class medical research

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Impact Officer to help monitor and evaluate our research to ensure our funded projects make a real-world difference.

About the role

• Reporting to our Senior Research Impact Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
• Provide day-to-day administration for the research portfolio
• Be the first point of contact for reporting enquiries from funded researchers
• Collate qualitative and quantitative data to support impact reporting
• Support the ongoing development of progress reporting forms
• Develop and maintain working relationships with grant-holders
• Organise and attend meetings with researchers in support of impact evaluation activities
• Liaise with the Communications Team to publicise research outputs
• Respond to requests for information about research impact from across the organisation
• Assist in the delivery of scientific seminars and award events
• Represent the charity at external events.

About you

You will use your excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills to help us manage our diverse research portfolio.  You are motivated and enthusiastic and you will be keen to get involved in projects aimed at achieving our ambitious research strategy.  You can see full details in the attached job description, but we will be looking particularly closely for evidence of the following criteria in your written application:

• Experience of working or volunteering in a science-related environment
• Experience of collating and analysing data using Microsoft Excel plus generally high level of IT skills
• An interest in scientific affairs or medical research
• Ability to understand complex scientific information presented in reports and explain it in a simple way
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders

About the Medical Research Foundation

Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.

There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.

Salary, benefits and working arrangements

We will offer a salary of between £32,000 and £37,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours).  We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).

We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.

We offer

• 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
• Life insurance at 4x salary
• Wellbeing support and flexible working culture

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation

At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong.  We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

How to apply

The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for.  To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.

If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Elizabeth Landmark is seeking a Fundraising Campaign Manager to help shape and deliver fundraising for an ambitious cultural project in Northumberland. This is a rare opportunity to play a central role in building the campaign behind a major new landscape sculpture created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. 

The Elizabeth Landmark will be a 55-metre public artwork at Cold Law, designed by Simon Hitchens and rooted in the landscape, heritage and industrial history of the site. Works have already started on site, and the project is now moving into a more focused phase of fundraising, donor engagement and partnership development. 

We are looking for an experienced fundraiser who can bring strategic thinking, structure and momentum to the campaign. Working closely with the Trustees and Curator, you will help develop and deliver the fundraising strategy, build relationships with major donors and partners, and put in place the systems and stewardship needed to support a project of this scale. The role will suit someone confident operating at a senior level, comfortable working with Trustees, and motivated by the opportunity to help realise an ambitious public project.

This is a part-time opportunity, and we welcome applications both from individuals seeking employment and from freelance fundraising consultants. The role is hybrid, with flexible working considered and periodic presence at Ray Demesne required for site familiarisation, meetings and donor activity.

Head of Finance and Operations

• Salary: £36,000 – £40,000 FTE
• Hours: 3 to 4 days a week (22.5 to 30 hours) – Open to full-time discussions for the right candidate
• Location: Hybrid (Salisbury, Wiltshire) – Requires 50% time on-site within the Bemerton Heath community
• Closing Date: 11:00 PM on Sunday, 12th July 2026
• Target Start: September 2026 (Flexible based on your notice period)

Shape the Next Stage of Our Growth

At Rise:61, we enter a season of significant opportunity. As we transition our operational management from a single role into two specialised leadership positions, we are seeking a strategic thinker and practical doer to join our Senior Leadership Team.

As the Head of Finance and Operations, you will lead our financial sustainability, operational backbone, and governance compliance. This is a pivotal role designed for someone who possesses strong professional expertise but is equally excited to roll up their sleeves and see a local community thrive.

The Impact You Will Make

Our work is expanding rapidly—in the past year alone, we engaged with 231 children and young people and made 1,500 local resident contacts. Your leadership will ensure the charity operates safely, effectively, and sustainably as we pursue ambitious new projects, including a proposed £500k Youth & Family Hub build.

Key First-Year Priorities Include:

• Financial Oversight & Restructuring: Take the reins of our recently restructured financial systems, leading on budgeting, forecasting, and reserves management using Xero.
• Operational Leadership: Line manage our Finance Officer and Engaging People Manager, supporting programme quality and team delivery.
• Governance & Risk: Maintain our organisational risk register, ensure GDPR data protection compliance, and lead compliance monitoring.
• Impact & Trust Reporting: Oversee our data integrity and impact measurement systems (including our Upshot Database) to clearly demonstrate the difference Rise:61 is making.

What We Are Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all faiths and none who can fully support and work within the Christian ethos and core values of Rise:61.

Essential Requirements:

• Senior operational leadership and management experience within the youth, community, education, or charity sectors.
• Strong financial management experience, including complex budgeting and forecasting.
• Experience in line management and leading a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A willingness to get stuck in and support a passionate, close-knit team.

Why Join Rise:61?

We believe in creating a supportive, great working environment where our team can flourish. Your benefits package will include:

• Generous Holiday: 35 days a year plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing Support: Access to external supervision and dedicated team training.
• Future Security: A workplace pension scheme with Nest.
• Culture: A family-friendly working environment with regular team socials.
• Ready to find out more? Read full details on our history, our direct community impact, and the complete job specification by downloading our candidate pack.

How to Apply

You can apply for this position in one of two ways:

• Option 1: Send us your CV and a covering letter.
• Option 2: Send us your CV and a short video (maximum 3 minutes).

In your cover letter or video, please detail why you want to work for Rise:61 / what excites you about the role, alongside the skills and experience that make you the right fit.

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Sick pay

Work Location: Hybrid, Bermerton Heath, Salisbury SP2 9LE

At The National Lottery Community Fund we are committed to making a bigger difference. Our 2030 strategy ‘It starts with community’ puts impact at the heart of what we do and our Evidence and Impact Strategy explains how we will do this. We want to transform the use of evidence in our organisation to identify the communities that most need our funding and demonstrate the difference we make.

We’re recruiting for an Evaluation Manager to join our Impact and Evaluation Team. In this role, you will design, commission and manage large-scale, complexity-appropriate evaluations, focused on programmes in England that are funded via Dormant Assets. You’ll also be involved in UK-wide work about the impact of Dormant Assets funding in other parts of the UK. And, you will advocate for the importance of high quality evaluation.

A typical week in the role might include:

• a contract management meeting with an external contractor to feedback on a Theory of Change they have developed
• developing an evaluation Invitation to Tender with internal funding colleagues
• discussing learning from a recent evaluation conference with peers in the Impact and Evaluation team
• meeting with analysts in the civil service to discuss overlap between an evaluation you are managing and work they are doing. 

Your strong evaluation expertise will be complemented by stakeholder management skills that mean you to get the best from contracts we procure. You'll effectively communicate evaluation findings to a variety of audiences, including those who are not evaluation experts. You'll be committed to professional development, staying up-to-date with best practice in evaluation design and delivery.

We are looking for someone with a passion for understanding the difference that the voluntary and community sector makes and using that evidence to improve practice. You will be motivated by helping ensure The National Lottery Community Fund makes the greatest difference for communities across the UK. 

Interview details:

• Date: 5 August 2026
• Format: Online
• Location: UK Wide

We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. There will be some travel required within the UK.

We will be hosting a briefing session on: 6th July, 12.00-12.45. To register or ask any questions please email us.

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.

Essential criteria

• A professional qualification or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline covering quantitative and qualitative research methods, and/or evaluation approaches.
• Knowledge of standards and best practice for evaluation, including the Magenta Book.
• Experience of designing tenders, commissioning evaluations and of managing external research/evaluation consultants.
• Knowledge of research ethics and data security requirements and experience putting these in to practice
• Experience of working with multiple stakeholders, often with competing priorities, to gain agreement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with different audiences.

 Desirable criteria

• Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and the funding landscape, and a passion for working in this area.
• A commitment to continuous professional development, learning about new approaches to evaluation and sharing this knowledge with others

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)