Impact and evaluation officer jobs

This is a key role driving the delivery of the Education Programme of a leading mental health charity focused on supporting the systems around children and young people. We are looking for a compassionate, flexible and focused professional with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of managing a complex and substantial portfolio of work, who is eager to work with the CWT team to achieve meaningfully.

The Education Programme Manager’s workload includes supporting a small Education team to deliver specific projects; delivering key organisational projects directly; managing programme level work; liaising with the Education trainers; and supporting Education-related work across the Trust – from fundraising to reporting. We anticipate this role will provide the opportunity for the successful candidate to grow into the staff team's ‘education specialist’, by keeping abreast of key sector developments, while retaining a keen understanding of when further specialist input would be helpful.

The role would suit someone with a driven interest in ensuring our work is as impactful as possible, someone who is a ‘doer’ and a broker of relationships, with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with a wide range of people including clinicians and those with lived experience.

Key responsibilities and duties 

• Work with the Head of Programmes and a wide range of stakeholders, including trainers and clinicians, to lead and support on the planning and delivery of a range of projects, from initiation to close, including establishing and managing risk, quality assurance and monitoring and evaluation measures. 

• Prepare reports on Education programme’s progress for a variety of stakeholders including the Board of Trustees, the CEO and senior managers, the staff team, funders and other stakeholders. 

• Work in collaboration with colleagues with lived experience of mental health difficulties, ensuring their voice is central to our work. 

• Ensure that considerations of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility are incorporated meaningfully across the Education programme delivery.

• Support and retain oversight of the Clinical Lead’s quality assurance of the Education trainers on an annual basis, or other frequency as agreed. 

• Support CWT’s Fundraising team to identify potential funding opportunities within the Education programme, and at times support bid development by developing viable project proposals swiftly.

• Develop and maintain a strategic overview of ‘the Education landscape’ so as to:

• advise the CEO and Head of Programmes of key developments that will help shape the Education programme’s future direction (alongside freelance experts who are further embedded into specific areas within education), and

• to represent the Trust externally and developing our reach, impact and credibility in new areas, so as to help CWT achieve the growth strategy laid out in our Strategic Business Plan (currently 2025-27).

• Work with other teams within the Trust to identify opportunities for cross programme working to develop engagement with our information, training and services. 

• Manage a small Education team to deliver effectively and efficiently; while supporting their development, embodying a collaborative and supportive leadership culture in line with the Trust’s values. 

• Approve Education programme expenditure as per a delegated budget, including querying unexpected expenditure and highlighting anomalies to the Finance team; and supporting budget development and reforecasting processes by offering a key ‘front line’ perspective on priorities and costs. 

• Always ensure compliance to data protection, safeguarding, confidentiality and relevant organisational policies and procedures. 

To apply 

If you would like an informal discussion with the line manager of this role, Emily Kippax (our Head of Programmes), this can be arranged via our recruitment team at recruitment(at)charliewaller(dot)org.  

The deadline for applications is 8.30am, Monday 28th July.  

Please submit via your chosen job website or send your CV and a supporting statement to the recruitment email above. We ask that you structure your supporting statement, by providing relevant information under the person specification bullet points (combining these if multiple points are effectively responded to by one experience). This can be in bullet point form. Please try to keep your supporting statement to a maximum of 800 words, excluding headers. We will also consider recorded supporting statements in a similar structure to the above. Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement. 

Should you be shortlisted in the first instance, you will hear back from us by 30th July, if not before. Interviews are currently scheduled to take place on Tuesday 5th August and will involve a competency interview along with a short task relevant to the role. Please indicate if you are not available on this date in your supporting statement: we cannot commit to interviewing on another day but would do our best to accommodate.

We will provide details about the recruitment task three days in advance to allow candidates time to prepare. We will also provide at least 50% of the interview questions three days in advance so that all candidates can perform at their best. 

This is a new role within the Bereavement Support Service proactively engaging bereaved families with the support service, respond to bereavement support digital enquiries, working in a team to deliver and ensure anyone seeking advice and support on bereavement is given a high-quality service in a timely way.

The aim of this post is to provide consistent, high-quality emotional support via digital channels to bereaved families who seek support from the Lullaby Trust.

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Proactively engage bereaved families with the support service, respond to bereavement support digital enquiries, working in a team to deliver and ensure anyone seeking advice and support on bereavement is given a high-quality service in a timely way.

· Assist with the setting up of new digital channels to be used by the Lullaby Trust to answer and respond to bereaved families.

· To be the primary contact for the bereavement support digital services including WhatsApp, text, webchat and other social media channels.

· Proactively engage with bereaved families through social media and other online platforms.

· Ensure any safeguarding concerns are actioned in accordance with the organisations Safeguarding policy.

· Send materials to bereaved contacts, including bereavement packs and follow up emails and ensure all documents and databases are updated with each contact in line with the department guidelines, including Raiser’s Edge, Excel databases.

· Cover and answer the bereavement support helpline and online enquiries responding within the set guidelines and KPIs for the department.

· Ensure any messages on Bereavement Support Facebook Groups are monitored and advice is given via befrienders where appropriate.

· Attend face to face events for bereaved families including family days and memorial events when needed.

· Work with Income and Engagement Team around social media bereavement support content/posts.

2. Deliver and run live bereavement themed sessions on social media

· Run monthly live sessions on social media on bereavement topics/themes, responding to comments and messages during and after the sessions, ensuring anyone seeking ongoing support is responded to and referred to relevant services .

· Work with the Engagement Team to promote live session.

· Facilitate monthly remembrance sessions.

3. Ensure the bereavement support services are promoted to those bereaved and to professionals working with bereaved families

· Assist with the recruitment and facilitation of Bereaved Families’ Panel.

· Keep up to date with the bereavement support world including joining National Bereavement Alliance, Child Bereavement Network and research around grief and bereavement.

· Attend events as required to represent the Lullaby Trust’s bereavement support services.

4. Maintain accurate records throughout all services, complying with the organisation’s recording and reporting requirements

Maintain ongoing knowledge and training on the Lullaby Trust’s advice and the scientific knowledge behind this advice.

Collate statistics, as required on areas of work within the support services team.

Assist with the services’ evaluation and impact processes.

Provide other administrative support to the team as required.

Other:

Attend and participate with external supervision sessions, managerial supervision and team and organisational meetings.

The Stuart Low Trust (SLT) is a well-respected and award-winning mental health charity based in Islington, supporting people who are isolated through a varied programme of art, nature and wellbeing group activities.  SLT was founded to be radically different from other charities – uniquely accessible, inclusive, and community-embedded. 

If you enjoy developing a highly valued volunteer team to support our activity programmes, this is the job for you!

What the job offers 

This is an exciting new post at our charity to take forward our Strategy to expand our service support and reach more people in need.  You’ll be responsible for recruiting and on-boarding a diverse team of volunteers who contribute to SLT’s programmes. You won’t be managing volunteers at activities – that’s handled by other team members – but you will make sure that all volunteers feel welcomed, trained, supported and valued. You will provide regular supervision outside activities and work with staff to develop inclusive, consistent volunteering practices across the charity. 

Who we are seeking 

We’re looking for someone with a passion for the value of volunteering, who can bring energy and initiative to develop our volunteer workforce.  You will have a proven track record of supporting volunteers in a community/social care setting. You will have ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with colleagues across teams. You will have confidence in delivering inductions and facilitating small group supervision sessions. You will demonstrate good organisational and communication skills, including the ability to work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.  You will be willing to undertake occasional evening work for volunteer availability. 

Job benefits:  

• Hybrid, flexible, supportive working arrangements with a small and friendly team. 

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) 

• Occupational pension scheme 

• Line-managed by the Chief Executive, who has 30 years' experience in the charity sector and developed volunteer programmes 

• The opportunity to make a real impact in people’s lives by shaping a welcoming, inclusive and supportive volunteer culture. 

• The chance to lead on volunteer recruitment, induction, training and supervision – and see volunteers flourish and grow. 

• A collaborative work environment where your work directly supports SLT’s frontline services. 

 This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and two satisfactory references.  

We are offering an initial 18 months’ contract for this post with intention to make permanent.

 We are embrace diversity, equality of opportunity and inclusion. We are committed to building a team that represents are variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills.   The more inclusive we are, the more we can achieve.  

Representation & Advocacy Coordinator

We’re looking for someone with passion and enthusiasm for working with student leaders to advocate for themselves. You’ll join the Student Change Team to upskill students in a vibrant landscape of changemaking and activism to deliver student-facing events that help foster networking and collaboration that drive forward meaningful change.

The Role 

Role:  Representation & Advocacy Coordinator
Hours: Full time, 35-hours per week (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade B (£24,987 to £28,329) 
Contract: 1 year fixed term

Who are we?

Exeter Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of our members.

The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation with a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.

What will you bring? 

· You’ll have some experience of planning and delivering projects.
· You’ll be able to empower others to understand and challenge policy and decisions that affect them.
· You know how to engage with diverse audiences and communities to drive forward change.

We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced family pay, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives, access to exclusive discounts and perks and a free confidential advice service. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible and hybrid working. We also provide access to great development opportunities, including a personal development budget for you to spend on sharpening your skills. We’ll also help you to gain valuable experience, ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career both here at the Guild and beyond.

Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.

To find out more about this role and what its like working with us, please visit our website:

How to Apply? 

Please submit your application via our recruitment portal.  You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:

1.Please outline your experience of scoping, initiating and managing projects that drive meaningful change?
2. Please tell us how you would approach upskilling people in shaping change and influencing decision-makers?
3. What is your understanding of our values, and how you would apply these in the role?

Please note:

• We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few days.
• You must be able to provide proof of your right to work in the UK before starting work with us. We are not currently able to sponsor employees requiring a visa.
• Applications received after the above closing date will not be considered.

A message from your new Manager

Charlotte Agnew, Student Change Manager

If you'd like an informal chat with me to find out more about the role, the team and what we’re looking for in our Representation & Advocacy Coordinator, please get in touch using the details on our website.I would love to hear from you! 

Dates for your Diary

· Closing Date: 10:00am on Monday 4th August 2025
· Shortlisting: Monday, 4th – Tuesday 5th August 2025
· Interview: Monday, 11th August 2025

Yateley Industries is a unique and ambitious charity which has provided employment in our factory, training, accommodation and community engagement for disabled and neurodivergent adults for over 90 years. Our mission is to create a more inclusive society where everyone can thrive.

Under the new management, the charity has developed additional activities, including Community Hub, Food pantry and Café, and is looking to reestablish the design and printing roots of the organisation. We have a new set of trustees, a dynamic leadership team, a re-energised workforce and a strategy for the development of our site.

While our history is long, our fundraising journey has only recently begun. The dedicated fundraising function was only established two years ago and in that short time, we've grown income from under £60,000 to £300-350,000 per year. That’s a testament to what’s possible here - and it’s just the beginning.

An opportunity has arisen to join Yateley’s entrepreneurial management team in the position of Trusts & Grants Manager, taking over and further developing on the strong foundations that have been laid in the last few years. There is still much to build and plenty of challenges to navigate but we believe this is a once in a career opportunity to shape a high-impact, high-potential function from the inside out.

If you're ambitious and want to leave a legacy, this is your moment.

This vacancy is restricted to Black and minoritised women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

We reserve the right to close these adverts early if we have sufficient interest, so early applications are encouraged.

Are you driven by a commitment to social justice and equality? Do you want to utilise your expertise to support vulnerable women and children in their fight against inequality and discrimination? Southall Black Sisters has the perfect opportunity for you. We are seeking a dedicated Immigration Solicitor to provide specialised, personalised advice to our clients, empowering them to make informed decisions about their future.

In this crucial role within our Immigration Team, you will collaborate closely with colleagues to deliver confidential OISC Level 2 advice and representation. Additionally, you will support and train colleagues working at Level 1, ensuring the highest standards of service and advocacy.

The postholder will play a vital role in advancing Southall Black Sisters’ (SBS) policy, communications and public affairs work. This includes shaping and delivering strategies that:

· Promote SBS’s mission to end violence against women and girls (VAWG), particularly for Black, minoritised and migrant (BMM) women and girls.

· Influence public policy and legislation to secure justice, safety and rights for Black, minoritised and migrant women and girls.

· Strengthening the public voice and visibility of SBS through impactful communications and campaigning.

They will work closely with senior staff, partner organisations and stakeholders to ensure that SBS’s policy positions, campaigns and services are effectively communicated, and that the lived experiences of the women and girls SBS supports are at the forefront of public and political discourse.

By joining our team, you will be at the forefront of the fight for equality and justice, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who need it most.

Why work with Southall Black Sisters?

Southall Black Sisters is committed to providing a supportive working environment, where team members feel valued, empowered and safe. To that end, we provide an excellent package of employee benefits including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement 
• Hybrid working 
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhanced sick pay
• Subsidised public transport season ticket
• A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, including access to confidential support from MBACP therapists 
• Clinical supervision with an MBACP therapist to explore issues arising from casework
• A focus on continued learning and development through accredited training delivered by experts in their field
• Organisation-wide away days
• Career development pathways and support
• The opportunity to learn and grow within an organisation renowned for inspiring political activism and campaigning successes
• Employer eye care scheme

To Apply

Submit a completed application form along with the optional equal opportunities monitoring form by the application deadline. Please do not send us your CV as this will not be considered.

Please note, incomplete applications will not be considered.

Interview date: 23 & 24 July 2025

· Head of Programmes and Operations

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and dedicated individual to join our Senior Leadership Team and play a vital role in driving the day-to-day operations and future growth of the charity.

As Head of Programmes and Operations, you’ll ensure our team is empowered, supported, and aligned in delivering outstanding community projects. You will oversee all operational activity across departments, manage our programme leads, and support the CEO in shaping the strategic direction of the organisation.

This role is ideal for a people-focused leader with strong organisational expertise and a passion for delivering positive social impact. You’ll bring the ability to coordinate diverse programmes, manage risk, and embed a values-led culture that enables staff and services to thrive.

We don’t expect every candidate to tick every single box. If your experience differs slightly but you’re excited about the opportunity and believe you can add value, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Join Us?

Working at Northampton Town FC Community Trust isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to change lives. You’ll be part of a dedicated, purpose-driven team committed to making a real difference across Northamptonshire.

We invest in our people because we know they’re key to our success. That means strong leadership support, regular training and development, and a culture where your growth is just as important as our own. You’ll be working with a team of likeminded professionals who are equally as committed as you are.

Benefits Include:

• Access to bespoke CPD and training from our partners including the Premier League, EFL, FA, and Northampton Town FC
• Personal development support through monthly 1:1s and an annual training plan
• Free tickets to NTFC matches
• Flexible working patterns
• Free NTFC Community Trust kit package (worth £150)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) with wellbeing perks and 24/7 counselling support
• 25 days annual leave, plus additional time off between Christmas and new year

CVs not accepted.  Please apply using out HR portal

JOB PURPOSE:

• To lead on the development of a healthy childhood programme for children and young people living in Sparkhill.
• To provide a range of activities for children, young people and their families which promote physical exercise and healthy eating.
• To promote the referral uptake from a range of services including the School Nurse Service, Family Hubs and GP practices.
• To monitor individual lifestyle assessments and to maintain an overview of the individual’s journey, including attendance, improvement of their lifestyle indicators etc. and capture case studies.
• Refer participants to health professionals, support providers or other agencies, reviewing the outcome to ensure their needs are met.
• Manage and monitor a caseload in line with the priorities set out in the programme including reviewing the effectiveness of the service.
• Ensure that safeguarding and wellbeing of all children and young people is adhered to.
• To ensure good relationships with parents and carers and professional partners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Receive and manage referrals including self-referrals.

· Co-design personalised support to children, young people and their families referred onto the programme.

· Plan and deliver a range of physical activities suitable of the needs of children and their family’s including commissioning activities from partner services.

· Arrange and manage triage meetings with participants.

· Ensure all participants are registered onto the programme and lifestyle assessments are completed to support The Healthy Childhood Programme monitoring, evaluation and demonstration of impact.

· Provide continuity and co-ordinated support, remaining the point of contact throughout the participant’s journey with the healthy childhood programme.

· Build supportive relationships with participants, providing non-judgemental support, understanding diversity and lifestyle choices.

· Maintain good communication with participants at all times, providing them with clear written information on what has been agreed and the next steps to be taken in their journey.

· Support participants to identify the wider issues that have an impact on their health outcomes and wellbeing.

· Be a friendly source of information about healthy lifestyles and wellbeing.

· Where appropriate, introduce participants to community groups, activities and statutory services. Follow up to ensure they are happy, able to engage, included and receiving good support.

· Ensure all data, monitoring and evaluation is kept up to date and reported back as required.

· Adhere to data protection, confidentiality, information sharing protocols and provide monitoring information as required.

· Feedback on-going development, monitoring and evaluation of the programme highlighting any issues that need resolving.

· Provide regular reports detailing the progress of the service and updates as and when required.

• Put into practice the agreed policies and procedures of the organisation in order that legal, regulatory and quality standards are met.
• To work professionally as part of a team, participating in individual and team reflective youth work practice; supervision; appraisal; professional development; recording; reporting; and contributing to quality improvements as required.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records in line with data protection requirements and with respect to confidentiality at all times.
• To take part in regular reviews of the service, identify and overcome any barriers preventing people from accessing the service.
• Lead on evaluation of services delivered, providing an evaluation report to the Senior Leadership at the agreed frequency.

To complete risk benefit assessments on activities, outings and events as necessary.

Turn2us is a national charity tackling poverty and the structural causes of financial insecurity. We work with co-producers and partners to provide people in financial crisis with the means and agency to get back on their feet, build resilience, move forward with their lives and thrive.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to equity, inclusion and diversity and the value people from different backgrounds bring to a team. If, like us, you believe everyone has the right to have enough to live on, and you are ambitious about eradicating poverty, join us and build your career with a charity dedicated to ensuring dignity and equity for all.

We're now looking for an exceptional Senior PR and Press Officer to help us amplify voices, challenge persistent, negative narratives around the social security system, and shift public attitudes about financial insecurity. Ideally, you’ll already have solid PR and press experience within a charity or comparable organisation’s press office, excellent media contacts, and the strategic mindset to put people’s real lives and complex challenges front and centre in your storytelling.

You’ll be someone who writes clearly and persuasively, handles sensitive topics with genuine care, and who’s excited by the challenge of finding creative ways to engage diverse audiences. Your strong relationships with journalists will help us ensure the voices of people facing financial insecurity are represented accurately, widely, and compassionately in the media.

We offer flexible working patterns, both in terms of hours and remote working. All team members come into our welcoming Farringdon office at least once a week, and you'll be joining a warm, supportive team that believes in each other, celebrates great work, and loves what we do.

Please note that all employees are required to work from the office a minimum of 1 day a week.

Some roles may be required to be in the office more often than others and this will be agreed with the hiring manager upon starting at Turn2us.

Please note that all job offers are subject to 2 – 3 satisfactory references and a disclosure satisfactory to Turn2us from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). 

We’re genuinely excited to hear from you.

Closing date: 20th July, 23:59

Interview date: 11 Aug for first interviews, 18 Aug for second interviews

Would you like to manage a service that makes a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable older people and their carers? We have an exciting opportunity for a manager of our Day Care Service in Maldon. This is a part-time role offered as part of a job share arrangement. You will have experience of supporting people with dementia, whether gained in a professional capacity or as an informal carer. Management experience is preferred but not essential.

Maldon Day Care Service provides an opportunity for older people to mix socially in a safe environment and engage in stimulating activities with the support of trained staff and volunteers. A varied activity programme caters for a wide range of interests including quizzes, singing and gentle exercises, and a cooked lunch is also provided. Day Care also provides a vital respite break for family Carers. The role of Day Care Manager involves overall responsibility for the service, and management of experienced and dedicated staff and volunteers.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 30 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid, caring responsibilities for others.  We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and Trusted Charity.  We provide support, information, counselling, Young Carer clubs and respite care across Essex, working within schools, with GP practices and in a variety of community settings.

Day Care Manager

Part-time 21 hours per week (3 days)

Salary £26,300 pro rata (Actual salary £15,780)

Office base - Maldon

Responsibilities will include:

· Taking responsibility for day-to-day delivery of Day Care services

· Managing staff and volunteers

· Helping to promote the service locally through networks and forums

· Gathering evidence of positive impact and outcomes

· Engaging with local Carers and their families

You will need to be:

· Enthusiastic about supporting people experiencing dementia

· Able to support and motivate staff and volunteers

· Highly organised and proactive in managing the service

· Able to work flexibly and independently

We offer:

· Full induction and relevant training

· Contributory pension scheme

· 24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

· An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

· A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

For an application pack go to our website.

Closing date for completed applications: 5pm Tuesday 5th August 2025

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

Registered Charity No: 1127164

Carers First is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest.

We have a committed, dedicated staff team and you could be just the person we are looking for to join us to make that valuable difference in carer’s lives. We live and work through our values in all that we achieve by being positive, collaborative and ambitious and we have clear plans to scale our reach, support and impact for carers.

About this role

As the Counselling Coordinator your responsibilities would include: -

· Developing and managing a quality counselling service which meets the needs and diversity of Essex carers, and is delivered according to the standards set out in the BACP Ethical Framework

· Line managing and recruiting staff, placement students and qualified volunteer counsellors to deliver SFBT counselling interventions to carers face to face, virtually or on the phone

· Managing all referrals into the service, assessing them against the service criteria, referring on as appropriate, and managing the waiting list.

· Monitoring, reviewing and evaluating the service regularly, ensuring it’s both meeting the needs of carers and is being delivered according to the BACP Ethical Framework

· Reporting to Service Manager and provide monthly reports on delivery for contract reports

About you

To be successful in this role you will need -

· A relevant counselling qualification (BACP approved).

· Registration with BACP or other professional counselling body

· Working knowledge of social care and health, particularly as it relates to working with carers and adults

· Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

· Excellent customer service skills to ensure client satisfaction

· Knowledge of the challenges affecting Carers.

· Competent in use of IT (Microsoft Applications Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Power Bi), mobile telephony and social media platforms.

We are looking for passionate people who are committed to the overall aims and objectives of the Charity. Carers First is committed to providing a supportive, vibrant, diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.  

Carers First Can Offer You

In return for your contribution, we have an amazing package of staff benefits including 26 days annual leave entitlement which increases with length of service, flexible working options, paid carers leave, access to our work-place pension, staff discount scheme, employee assistance programme and a Benenden Healthcare package.  Whatever you are aiming to achieve in your career, we are here to encourage, help and support you grow, through our excellent training and development programmes.

How to apply

To apply for our exciting opportunity and make a real difference to the lives of carers, click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to begin your application. Appointments are subject to Carers First receiving an appropriate disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service that we consider acceptable.

Interview

All successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview.

Closing date: 10 August 2025 – we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview date: Date to be confirmed

FIXED TERM UNTIL FEBRUARY 2027

Background to Role

Age UK Croydon is passionate about achieving our mission to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon

Our Healthier Lifestyles Service includes a programme of seated and standing exercise, health checks and social engagement together with our 3 Memory Tree Cafés. Memory Tree cafes combine music and singing, dancing, reminiscence, exercise, activity and social interaction providing a safe and relaxing environment for older people living with dementia and their carers. Our programmes are delivered in various settings across the borough including care homes, sheltered housing and community venues together with our own Brigstock Road Community Hall.

The Healthier Lifestyle team at Age UK Croydon offers a range of inclusive and accessible activities and events across the borough of Croydon combining exercise and social engagement in a variety of local settings.  These sessions help reduce isolation, improve independence, prevent falls, increase fitness levels and manage health conditions. They also provide social engagement and interaction, information and support around living with dementia, a safe and welcoming space for all to engage and relax.

Duties will include (but are not limited to) –

• Independently delivering chair-based exercise sessions daily in Croydon care homes to residents.
• As an Age UK Croydon ambassador promote our services including via talks and presentations to community groups across the Borough.
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with care home, health hub venue staff and partner organisations or talk providers.
• Working as part of the health hub team lead on the delivery of health hubs in various Croydon locations.
• To be the key point of liaison for all clients accessing the Activity Service.
• To support the promotion of the organisation, services, activities, and events.
• To contact clients when there are changes to the regular classes.
• Keep up to date with and the Activity Service changes.
• Awareness of risk assessments and GDPR compliance
• If qualified also delivering standing exercise sessions.
• Setting up equipment for activities and ensuring resources are ready for events.
• Delivering basic health checks including blood pressure, BMI and diabetes screening.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Thursday, 17th July 2025

Interview Dates: Thursday, 24th July 2025

We are looking for a self-organised person with a keen interest in supporting mental health to join us as a Sector Development Officer. This role will facilitate, coordinate, and encourage collaboration between and across the Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Sector, specifically across youth and adult mental health provision. This is done through the sharing of information and opportunities, gathering sector insights and the provision of tailored guidance and signposting. 

Our preferred candidate will be committed to developing a strong understanding of the VCFSE and Health sectors in Cheshire East. They will be confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes, and have a commitment to fostering collaboration. They will be able to present information in a variety of formats, and be able to manage and prioritise their own workload. 

About Us

As the Local Infrastructure Organisation for Cheshire East, CVSCE are an independent organisation which acts as a connector, enabler, advisor and advocate for VCFSE organisations across the county. We support networks and partnership working and we have an intermediary role, supporting and facilitating joint working between voluntary and community groups and with statutory bodies; helping to ensure that the interests and concerns of the voluntary and community sector are properly represented.

We provide resources and advice to enable capacity building and the support of volunteers in local organisations of all sizes, from grass roots to the local branches of large national charities, from those just starting up, to organisations that are already well established. We are committed to equal opportunities and to making our services relevant, accessible and inclusive for all, supporting the development of a vibrant, effective and influential voluntary and community sector across Cheshire East.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of stakeholder management is preferred 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the VCFSE Sector 

• Commitment to developing and maintaining strong knowledge and understanding of the Health Sector 

• Good IT skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office 

• Ability to convey information in a variety of formats, including verbally in meetings 

• Ability to self-organise and prioritise work 

• Confident in networking and presenting to groups of varying sizes 

Values and Behaviours

• Commitment to CVS Cheshire East’s vision and values. 

• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

• Commitment to collaboration 

• A keen interest in supporting mental health 

Please click the link to view the recruitment pack and to complete our application form.

Be bold. Be compassionate. Be part of something life-changing.

At The Brain Tumour Charity, we’re here to accelerate a cure and improve life for everyone affected by brain tumours. We’re leading the way in research, support and advocacy – and we’re just getting started.

As we continue to work toward our ambitious strategic priorities, we’re looking for an exceptional leader to join us as our new Director of Services. We are looking for someone who shares our ambition, who connects with our values which are bold, collaborative, innovative and community-first. And someone who shares our deep commitment to creating real change for the brain tumour community.

This is more than a leadership role. It’s a chance to shape how care, support and information are provided to the brain tumour community, and to inform and shape faster diagnosis and care outcomes. We want to ensure that no one faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.

About the role

Reporting directly to the CEO and sitting on our Senior Leadership Team, you’ll lead a talented team of around 20 colleagues to design, deliver, and evaluate services in collaboration with other teams within The Charity and with external partners.

We’re looking to you to lead our strategic priority for improving quality of life and quality of care for all those affected by a brain tumour. This includes:

· Tackling healthcare inequalities.

· Expanding and improving our counselling, peer support and information services.

· Equipping healthcare professionals to spot the signs and to deliver better care.

· Partnering with others to amplify the voice of our community and to drive systemic change.

You’ll be responsible for strategy and leadership oversight, budget oversight, safeguarding leadership, and service evaluation, ensuring our work is grounded in evidence, shaped by lived experience, and built for impact.

Who we’re looking for

We’re seeking a strategic, values-led leader who is ready to step into one of the most meaningful roles in the sector. Your professional background may stem from health, charity, or wider social impact; what matters most is your belief in the power of people and communities to shape and deliver change, your commitment to equity, and your readiness to lead with compassion, clarity, and courage.

You’ll bring:

· Proven experience designing, delivering and evaluating impactful services – ideally in a health, care, or social impact context.

· A deep understanding of the communities you serve, and a track record of collaborating with others to reduce inequity and increase access.

· Strategic confidence – from service transformation to budget ownership and cross-functional planning.

· A creative and inclusive leadership style, grounded in empathy, clarity and purpose.

· A commitment to equity, co-creation and continuous improvement, and a personal motivation to make a difference.

Whether you’re already a Director or a high-performing Head of/Assistant Director looking for the next step, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?

This is a rare opportunity to lead change at scale, joining a bold, inclusive and emotionally intelligent charity at a pivotal moment in its journey.

We offer hybrid and flexible working options; a strong commitment to wellbeing, inclusion and learning; and the chance to be part of an organisation that listens deeply to the people it serves and acts with courage.

You’ll be joining a team connected by a shared purpose – to do more, for more people, faster – and supported to lead with authenticity and heart.