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What is the opportunity
Balance is seeking a persuasive and values based role model to work with its leadership team and operational managers to build the volunteer offer across the charity and its services. This is a part time post based on 25 hours per week based at our offices in Kingston with additional flexibility for home working.
About your values and strengths
You are someone who strengths and values will align with the following attributes:
- Shows independence and can think on their feet to bring new ideas to the table
- See’s volunteers as valued contributors to support the visibility and inclusion of with learning disabilities in our communities.
- Is collegiate and outward facing in their working style.
- Sees problems as opportunities particularly in building you own knowledge and that of others you work with
What you can expect from us
A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do. A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships That supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.
You can also expect
A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity. Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme. Generous annual leave allowance of up to 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday. Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card Access to the charity's employee assistance programme. Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.
To Apply
Please follow the link to our recruitment site and ensure that you submit both a current CV and supporting statement that addresses the strengths and values set out in the person specification.
We are an inclusive employer
This charity employs and welcomes applications from backgrounds and communities that are widely representative of the SW London communities in which it works.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
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Join us in the ambitious ‘Birmingham In Action’ campaign, which commits to raising over £600 million of charitable funding and 1.25 million volunteer hours, positioning the University as one of the world leaders in University development. To fulfil our exciting campaign ambitions, we are recruiting a Corporate Philanthropy Manager to help grow our philanthropic funding and to take our campaign to the next level. We are looking for someone with a strong new business record, who is confident in networking with some of the biggest and most influential businesses in the region. The role will have a set portfolio of relationships to steward and develop, whilst maintaining a watching brief to identify new opportunities for strategically valuable partnerships. Academics here are tackling some of the world’s most pressing global challenges such as the impact of climate change on our woodlands and forests, issues caused by migration and displacement, the rise in youth mental health issues, and the prevention of needless maternal deaths in the developing world. This role is a great opportunity to further develop your skills and will play a vital role in delivering projects to change lives locally, nationally and internationally. A key member of the Development and Alumni Relations Office’s (DARO) Charitable Partnerships team, you will identify, create and manage corporate philanthropic partnerships with local, national and global businesses. You will have an enthusiasm for building relationships, the skill to interact with high-level corporate professionals and academics, experience of delivering against KPIs, KPTs and against financial targets, along with the ability to translate complex information into a compelling case for support.
Main Duties
The Corporate Philanthropy Manager will be responsible for:
- Developing and strengthening relationships with key current corporate funders to the University to grow philanthropic income.
- Identifying and building relationships with new corporate funders to secure a minimum of six figure gifts.
- Managing a pipeline of short, medium and long-term funding applications and relationships to enable year-on-year corporate philanthropy income growth.
- Taking responsibility for a developed and expert knowledge of a number of key campaign programmes.
- Building close working relationships with academics, alongside other University colleagues, to find information needed to write clear and compelling proposals on existing and new areas of research, that aligns with the strategic priorities of corporate funders.
- Signposting academic colleagues to resources to help secure income from a variety of sources, including research councils, charitable grants etc.
- The ability to take calculated risks to create a step-change in our corporate philanthropy portfolio, recognising the importance of ‘high risk high reward’ in transformative fundraising.
- Build effective, co-ordinated, working relationships with the following external stakeholders:
- Major local, national and global corporates
- Relevant city, regional, national and international business networking and brokerage organisations
- Agencies that promote corporate social responsibility and charitable giving
- SMEs of high growth potential operating in sectors of agreed strategic significance
- Responsibility for championing and advising upon corporate philanthropy with a range of internal and external audiences
- Acting as an ambassador for the University who can use internal and external networks for personal and institutional benefit
- Managing the whole donor journey of a corporate funder, from identification to acknowledgement and stewardship.
- Meeting reporting objectives of funders and ensuring an excellent experience for funders.
- Efficiently use the Customer Relationship Management system to record and report on activity – feeding into campaign data, team reporting and management information for the senior leadership team.
- Be responsible for adhering to relevant fundraising regulation and current data legislation in the UK and in target markets whilst ensuring fundraising is ethical and that due diligence is undertaken as necessary.
- Understanding the breadth of the University and appreciating the differences of each College.
- Understanding the context of our work in relation to the wider operations of the University.
- Promotes equality and values diversity acting as a role model and fostering an inclusive working culture.
- Supports the University’s sustainability agenda through resource efficient working.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, Experience
- Educated to Degree level (or equivalent qualifications). Where no equivalent qualification is held, significant practical relevant experience and expertise in a similar role will be required.
- Evidence of writing motivational and persuasive reports or proposals – this could be demonstrated through performance in full time, part time or voluntary roles.
- The ability to understand and communicate complex expressions of academic vision to non-academic philanthropic supporters.
- Outstanding communication and to present confidently to audiences of all sizes.
- Understanding of and ability to represent the vision and mission of the University of Birmingham.
- Experience of working to a minimum of five figure gifts and exceeding targets.
- Ability to prioritise own workload under pressure and balance a range of competing deadlines.
- Passion for and knowledge of Higher Education, particularly research and the role of philanthropy.
- Ability to build strong relationships and engage with individuals and organisations, internally and externally.
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide audience internally including academics and Professional Services staff.
- Personal confidence, independence and determination to succeed as an individual and as part of a team.
- The desire to support colleagues in the achievement of their individual and the collective goals and to celebrate others’ success as positively as your own.
- The ability to represent the University internally and externally through excellent interpersonal skills: diplomacy, discretion, tact, persuasiveness, the confidence to deal with a wide range of audiences, along with the ability to deploy negotiation skills when required.
- Good all-round IT skills including competence with all aspects of MS Office.
- The flexibility and willingness to work unsociable hours (evenings and weekends) occasionally, when required.
- Knowledge of the protected characteristics of the Equality Act 2010, and how to actively ensure in day to day activity in own area that those with protected characteristics are treated equally and fairly.
World-class research and outstanding global education



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About us
VCKC enables people to develop skills, knowledge, confidence, and positive relationships through rewarding volunteering. We enable people to improve and maintain their health, find paid work where that is one of their aims, and increase their independence.
VCKC helps local community organisations to recruit and manage volunteers to provide their vital services, while also ensuring placements are accessible, inclusive and safe, and that volunteers have a good quality experience that responds to their volunteering goals.
Main Purpose of Job
We are seeking a part-time Communications and Impact Officer to help us promote volunteering opportunities and communicate the impact of our work across Kensington & Chelsea.
This role will lead on impact communications, storytelling, and digital content, ensuring that funders, partners, and the public clearly understand the difference volunteering makes in our community.
You will create engaging content across multiple channels, including social media, VCKC’s website, impact reports, case studies, and funding communications. You will also support colleagues in communicating the impact of their programmes and promoting them effectively by turning data and evidence into compelling narratives, case studies, and marketing materials.
Key duties
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Create engaging communications and digital content to promote volunteering opportunities
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Produce impact reports, case studies, funder updates, and website content
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Manage and grow engagement across social media and VCKC’s website
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Translate data and evaluation insights into clear, accessible communications
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Maintain consistent branding, messaging, and storytelling across the organisation
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Support colleagues with impact narratives for funding bids and external communications
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Monitor communications performance and maintain simple systems for communications data and reporting
Please refer to the job description for further information.
In your CV and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us.
Interviews will be held in person at VCKC’s office on Friday, 17 April. Interview questions and tasks will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance.
Information session: For a chance to find out more about our organisation, the role, join our webinar and Information Session on Thursday, 26 March, 1.30 - 2.30.
Please click the ‘Apply now’ button to access the full application instructions, including the sign-up link for our Information Session and how to contact us for any queries about the role.
Details of how to join our Information Session are below on Thursday, 26 March, 1.30 - 2.30:
VCKC - Communications and Impact Officer Information Session
Time: Mar 26, 2026 13:30 London
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VCKC - Communications and Impact Officer Information Session
Time: Mar 26, 2026 13:30 London
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Meeting ID: 874 1199 9357
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Stewardship Manager
Based at the Diocesan Office, Rochester (with travel across the Diocese)
Full time
Salary: £44,931
Do you have the vision and experience to help churches grow a culture of generosity that supports mission and ministry? Are you able to inspire, equip, and encourage congregations to respond faithfully and joyfully to Christian giving?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Stewardship Manager to play a key role in increasing the financial resources available for mission across the Diocese. Working closely with the Finance Director, Archdeacons, and parish leaders, you will help embed generous giving practices and support churches to develop sustainable approaches to funding ministry.
This is an influential and relational role for someone who can combine theological understanding, financial insight, and strong communication skills to help parishes identify and overcome potential barriers to generosity and grow in confidence around Christian stewardship.
About the Role
You will support parishes and diocesan colleagues in building a culture of generosity and sustainable giving. Your key responsibilities will include:
· Leading the development of a culture of generosity and mutual support across the Diocese
· Working alongside the Finance Director, Archdeacons and colleagues to grow parish giving and develop parish offers
· Teaching and speaking in parishes, deaneries, and online gatherings on Christian generosity and stewardship
· Encouraging and supporting the use of the Parish Giving Scheme and other digital giving tools
· Promoting best practice through parish giving reviews and stewardship initiatives
· Working with the Communications team to promote generosity through a range of media and resources
· Supporting training for clergy and lay leaders on teaching generosity and managing parish finances
· Using data and financial trends to identify barriers to giving and develop practical strategies
· Contributing to diocesan strategy by ensuring generosity and giving are embedded in planning and initiatives
· Creating practical preaching and training resources to support local churches
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
· Has significant experience in fundraising, ideally within a Christian charity or similar context
· Has experience working with high-value donors and developing giving strategies
· Understands the theology and biblical principles of Christian generosity and stewardship
· Is confident in teaching, preaching, and communicating about giving in a range of contexts
· Has strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and can motivate others to embrace new approaches
· Has a strong understanding of finance and the ability to analyse giving trends and data
· Is highly organised and able to manage multiple relationships and projects
· Understands the culture and diversity of traditions within the Church of England
· A communicant member of the Church of England (or a church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, the Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance)
· Able to travel to all areas of the diocese, including during evenings and weekends to meet with parishes.
What we can offer:
• Flexible working and TOIL
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese 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.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
Closing date for applications: 12 April 2026
Interviews will be held on: 21 April 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire) or a hybrid contract with regular UK travel for donor meetings and team events.
Salary: £60,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a Principal Gifts Manager responsible for identifying, cultivating and stewarding high-value donors to the charity giving £100,000 plus.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.
Following a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate to enable it to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
Reporting to the Head of Philanthropy, the post-holder will work closely with senior leaders, trustees and senior stakeholders to solicit high-value gifts, typically of six and seven figures, and to build and deepen long-term relationships between donors and the charity. You will be responsible for developing and managing a portfolio of potential and current principal-level donors, as well as delivering exceptional stewardship journeys that demonstrate the impact and value of donor support.
The successful candidate will have a proven track record in securing major gifts at the six-figure level or above, ideally in a principal or transformational giving context. You will be skilled at building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with high-net-worth individuals, as well as being experienced at developing and delivering complex donor strategies and bespoke giving propositions. Finally, you must be a collaborative team player with strong project management and communication skills.
This is an exceptional opportunity to play a leading role in scaling transformational philanthropy at a charity which is changing people’s lives every day, where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss, please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 6th April, 9.00 am.
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Job Description
Balance is looking for a dedicated compassionateSupport Worker/Driver to join our Day Centre in Wandsworth.
Who you are
- You are someone who shares and is able to mobilise the charities values of Independence, Empowerment, Partnership, Professionalism, Staff Recognition and Sustainability. If you have knowledge, application and commitment to these values we want to hear from you.
- You must have a Clean Current D1 Driving License.
Who we are
At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independence, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.
Main Responsibilities of the Job
- To provide support and assistance during journeyspick up and drop of duties at the commencement and end of sessions at our day centres.
- To demonstrate Balance values of partnership, independence, professionalism, empowerment, staff recognition and sustainability in your conduct and approach to your work
- Through partnership, support and develop peoples skills, confidence and interests as part of a multi-disciplinary day service offer.
- To support your colleagues, service managers and other key professionals to put those using our service at the centre of your daily work. .
- To maintain and update client and related operational records with an accurate and professional commitment.
- To ensure compliance with and the delivery of the charity policies and procedures particularly those related to safeguarding, inclusion and disability discrimination.
- To support clients with there daily activities and to promote their independence
- To be able to communicate effectively with families , colleauges and clients.
Working Expectations
- The working day is 8.00am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday - The current rate reflects the additional hours
- Drive a passenger service vehicle.
- Attendance at training.
- Use of information technology to support your work.
Benefits of Working for us
The charity ensures the following benefits for all its operational staff:
- A baseline commitment to pay London living wage for all its front line staff.
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression as part of our performance support.
- Inclusion in and contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes.
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan and bike to work scheme.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the
Personal Independence Coordinator (PIC) Service Manager
Salary £40,560 Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you want a senior role that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s Personal Independence Coordinator (PIC) Service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Service Manager. This is an exciting, rewarding senior role with the opportunity to lead pioneering programmes that are at the heart of Croydon’s innovative approach to Neighbourhood Care in collaboration with the wider health and social care partners.
The PIC Service Manager is responsible for the operational and strategic management of the PIC Service and the Personal Safety Project (PSP), ensuring services continue to support independence for older people in Croydon as core members of the Integrated Neighbourhood teams, ensuring full collaboration with network partners from GPs, health services, adult social care and voluntary sector
Full on the PIC Service delivery model will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
· Excellent leadership, service management and communication and communication skills
· Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external partners and stakeholders
· Proven ability to deliver innovative, high-quality services
· Self-motivated and able to work flexibly, whilst maintaining good work/life balance
Closing date for applications: 31st March 2026
Interview Dates: 8th April 2026
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
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At Age UK Kensington & Chelsea, we believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.
We’re a vibrant, values-led local charity and proud partner of the Age UK network. Every day, we work alongside older people to design and deliver services that promote wellbeing, independence and dignity. From supporting people to manage their health, to tackling loneliness and influencing local policy, we put people and communities at the heart of everything we do.
Our Information and Advice service provides rights-based information, advice and advocacy on Welfare Benefits, Social Care and Housing options; practical assistance with individual grant applications, accessing social tariffs, blue/purple badge and taxi card applications. The service is delivered through a range of channels, including face to face, telephone, email and digital, across Kensington and Chelsea borough.
This is an exciting new role for us - to help shape our Information and Advice service, a service we're proud to dleiver within the community. If you're passionate about helping people, have experience of successfuly managing a team and are seeking a new challenge then get in touch!
The role is 21 hours per week.
Due to the number of applications we may not be able to respond to all unsuccessful applicants.
We believe that ageing should be about living well — staying connected, independent, and fulfilled at every stage of life.


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Job Summary
To provide, manage and co-ordinate support for people that is based on their individual needs, desires and aspirations. To be responsible for the day to day organisation and effective running of services in compliance with the wishes of the individuals the Tower Project supports to live independently, the contractual obligations to the purchasing agencies, and legislative, statutory and organisation requirements.
To provide support to people in a way that is respectful, promotes independence and enables the individuals you support to realise their own potential. Effective delegation of duties to deputy service manager, team leaders, registered nurses, senior support workers and support workers as applicable. To promote good practice at all times, act as an effective and positive role model.
To support individuals in accessing the community, in their own homes or in any setting their needs and choices may require. Service managers may work alone with the people they support or as part of a team. Service managers may provide support to individuals with a variety of different specialist needs and conditions which may include learning disabilities, acquired brain injuries, physical disabilities, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, nursing needs, mental health conditions, neurological impairments, psychiatric and clinical needs, complex behaviours and other needs.
Service managers may provide support in any location appropriate to meet the needs of the service. Supported Living Service Manager Job Description and Person Specification September 2021
Main Duties
1. Assessing, planning and implementing, in partnership with the individuals you support, programmes of support and/or care that meet their general needs and maximise their independence, presence and participation within the community and to ensure the quality of service delivery.
2. Working with individuals (current and prospective people the Tower Project may support), families, advocates and other professional colleagues as required in order to facilitate good communication and decision making so that the service provided is coordinated and applicable.
3. Working closely with Operations Managers and Referral and Assessment Managers, in addition to external professionals, to assess new individuals and deliver and assist in presentations etc for service development and expansion.
4. Working with individuals (current and prospective), families, advocates and other professional colleagues as required in order to support individuals to maintain their personal finances, benefit entitlements, and tenancy agreements and to therefore gain financial security and long term housing.
5. Ensuring the continued financial viability of each service, closely monitoring budgets, contracts, care hours, auditing as necessary, and addressing any shortfalls at the earliest opportunity.
6. Being responsible for the recruitment, supervision, training and day to day management of staff so that the service can consistently provide the proper staffing levels, attitudes, and skills to support the individuals.
7. Ensuring the allocation of staff duties is clearly and adequately defined and communicated to all staff through the appropriate channels, to ensure that all staff members understand their own and others’ roles and responsibilities.
8. Ensuring that each service remains within its allocated budget; monitoring expenditure on an ongoing basis and taking corrective action as appropriate.
9. Ensuring that all paperwork and returns required by the organisation and support purchasers are completed accurately and on time so that the service can meet its procedural and contractual obligations in terms of data collection and monitoring.
10. Attending provider forums, conferences and seminars as required by the Tower Project, and maintaining an up to date, in depth knowledge of the development of the sector. Supported Living Service Manager Job Description and Person Specification September 2021
11. Identifying and reporting risks, and if required taking necessary precautions to ensure health and safety for the individuals the Tower Project supports and visitors as specified within service contracts from housing partners and/or purchasing agencies.
12. Maintaining and developing specialist knowledge across a range of work procedures and practice by attending mandatory training and relevant professional development in order to continuously improve knowledge and skills.
13. Building and maintaining an excellent service reputation in the area, with purchasers and local authorities, and the community, ensuring high quality support provision and community presence at all times.
14. Co-ordinating and monitoring all mandatory training requirements, nominating and liaising with appropriate bodies as applicable in order to ensure that training is up to date and all staff members receive the appropriate training.
15. Complying with the Tower Project’s Equal Opportunities Policy so as to ensure that no person is disadvantaged on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which may include, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership.
16. Being responsible for ensuring that all staff are familiar with and are actively implementing company policies and procedures, including fire procedures.
17. Providing the Operations Manager/Director with reports on aspects of the services as directed, including undertaking regular audits of each service in your portfolio.
18. Carrying out duties in compliance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and subsequent Health and Safety legislation.
19. Managing rotas to ensure that all services have appropriate staff cover at all times, and that statutory and contractual obligations are met, if necessary working shifts on a staffing rota including weekdays, weekends, split shifts, wake nights, sleep-in, wake night duty and bank holidays as required, and working at multiple sites as necessary.
20. Planning, managing and covering special events such as service user holidays, liaising with family, advocate, social services etc as necessary.
21. Undertaking on call duties as required and managing on call rota for Team Leaders / Deputy Service Managers / Registered Nurses when you are not on call.
22. You may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post and/or hours of work, as may reasonably be required of you at your initial place of work or at any other of the company's establishments.
Full Time ( 40 hrs per week)
Inclusive of 3 Sleep - Ins
Please Note:
You may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to your post and/or hours of work, as may reasonably be required of you at any other sites or premises, locations in the community and in the homes of people we support as the Tower Project may reasonably require on an occasional or frequent basis to meet the needs of service provision as required by The Tower Project.
This is a description of the job as it is at present. The Tower Project may periodically review your job description and update it to ensure that it relates to the job as then being performed. It is the company's aim to reach agreement on reasonable changes, but if agreement is not possible the company reserves the right to insist on changes to your job description, following consultation.
The key aims of the The Tower Project are to enable and empower people with disabilities to develop opportunities, and have a voice in the community



The Domestic Abuse Service Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of the Domestic Abuse Emergency, Safe & Supported Accommodation, to providing safe, trauma-informed, survivor-led accommodation and support to victims of domestic abuse including children.
The Domestic Abuse Service Manager will lead a team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support, safe housing management, and compliance with contractual, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. The role will work closely with external partners to ensure victims are supported to remain safe, recover, and move towards longer-term housing stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
Solo Homes combines independent living with intensive personalised support to clients. By adopting a flexible, creative and strengths based approach, the Solo Homes initiative supports individuals to manage their tenancies in the community and improve their quality of life. Solo Homes is The Connection’s version of Housing First.
The Solo Homes, Women’s Service Pilot is an exciting and innovative extension to our specialist 24-hour supported housing service in Clapham for women from across South London who have experienced homelessness and multiple disadvantage. The successful candidate will work with 6 of the women currently living in this service to move in to their own social tenancies.
Salary: £38,753 - £43,471 (scale points 23 – 28)
Closing Date: Monday 6th April
Interview Date: Wednesday 15th April
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
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About BeyondAutism
Our vision
A world where every autistic learner belongs, succeeds and shapes their own future.
Our mission
To ensure every autistic child and young adult accesses the education and support they need to belong, succeed, and lead lives full of opportunity, choice and independence.
Founded by parents in 2000, we provide a continuum of support from Early Years through Post-19, alongside outreach, training, and our pioneering BeyondAutism Fast Responder service. We combine direct education for children with the most complex needs with national training, resources, and policy influence – creating a blueprint for inclusion that can be scaled across the country.
At the heart of our approach is a deep understanding of behaviour – recognising it as communication and as a reflection of environment and need. Too often, scientific principles have been misapplied in ways that prioritise compliance over the individual’s voice. We reject any practice that seeks to suppress identity; instead, we celebrate individuality and apply behaviour analysis in a positive, ethical, and person-centred way – supporting choice, independence, and outcomes that enhance quality of life.
Job Overview
To lead the operational delivery of Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising activity across BeyondAutism, ensuring disciplined prioritisation, effective resource management and alignment with strategic objectives.
The post-holder acts as the operational coordinator for the department, translating strategic priorities set by the Head of Marketing, Communications, and Fundraising into deliverable programmes of activity. The role ensures that engagement, fundraising and digital initiatives are sequenced effectively and that internal teams receive coordinated support.
Working across multiple organisational services and sites, the Engagement Operations Manager maintains oversight of campaign planning, storytelling pipelines and departmental workflow.
About The Role
Operational coordination
- Act as the first point of contact for Development and Engagement requests across the organisation.
- Manage departmental workflow and prioritisation across engagement, digital and fundraising teams.
- Maintain and oversee the departmental engagement and campaign calendar.
- Sequence communications, engagement and fundraising campaigns to ensure capacity is used effectively.
- Ensure requests from services and departments are aligned with organisational priorities.
Campaign planning and coordination
- Coordinate the development and delivery of internal and external engagement campaigns.
- Ensure storytelling activity across services is identified, planned and scheduled.
- Work with colleagues across services to identify key milestones, events and communications opportunities.
- Align engagement activity with fundraising appeals and digital campaigns.
- Ensure campaigns are delivered within agreed timelines and organisational priorities.
Cross-department collaboration
- Act as a central coordination point between engagement, fundraising and digital teams.
- Ensure digital content needs are identified early and planned into campaign delivery.
- Work closely with the Digital and Content Manager to sequence digital production work.
- Support the Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager by ensuring fundraising campaigns are supported by engagement activity.
Organisational engagement oversight
- Maintain visibility of organisational milestones, events and governance cycles that require communications support.
- Ensure internal engagement initiatives support staff understanding of organisational priorities.
- Support coordination of cross-organisation initiatives requiring communications or engagement support.
Operational management and reporting
- Maintain departmental dashboards and delivery trackers.
- Monitor progress of campaigns and engagement activity against agreed plans.
- Track departmental budgets, purchase orders and supplier expenditure where required.
- Ensure accurate reporting of engagement activity to the Head of Development and Engagement.
Line management and team development
- Line manage the Internal Engagement Officer, External Communications and Engagement Officer and Development Officer (Graduate Programme).
- Provide coaching, prioritisation guidance and performance management for team members.
- Support professional development and skill building within the engagement team.
- Ensure team members are working in a coordinated and collaborative way.
Experience
- Experience managing complex cross-functional projects.
- Experience coordinating communications, engagement or marketing programmes.
- Line management experience.
- Experience working within the charity sector is desireable but not essential.
- Experience in education, disability or social impact organisations is desireable but not essential.
Skills
- Strong project and workflow management.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
Abilities
- Translate strategic direction into operational delivery.
- Coordinate multiple workstreams and stakeholders.
- Maintain oversight of complex programmes of work.
Personal qualities
- Calm under pressure.
- Structured and solution-oriented.
- Collaborative and supportive leader.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Work Base: Office Based
We have an exciting opportunity available within our Warwickshire Young People Services for the role of Service Manager.
In this role, you will lead and oversee our accommodation sites based in Rugby and Nuneaton, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred support to individuals with complex needs.
Our accommodation supports young people providing short‑term, accommodation‑related support that helps them build independence and move forward positively.
As Service Manager, you will champion best practice, provide effective leadership and supervision to colleagues, and build strong, collaborative partnerships with local authorities and housing providers. You will ensure that services consistently meet contractual requirements, performance targets, and organisational standards.
The role will also involve maintaining positive working relationships with partner agencies and producing accurate, timely reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.
P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.
P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is available via the P3 website.
In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.
Our Charity
Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.
We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.
We’re a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won’t and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration – both within our teams and with the local community – to achieve the best outcomes. Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.
What We Offer
Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.
Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.
EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture.
Paycare Health Cash Plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.
Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.
Bike2WorkScheme - the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government’s Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.
Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.
Reward and Recognition – such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony.
Personal Development Opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.
Colleague Volunteering Programme –one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community
Enhanced Sickness Pay – based on your length of service.
Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme.
Additional Equipment Provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.
We work alongside PEOPLE to improve lives and communities, to unlock POTENTIAL and open up new POSSIBILITIES
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £40,000 – £41,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Location: Reigate, Surrey (with some hybrid working)
Contract: Full-time
Closing Date: 19th March 2026
Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
Do you have the vision, leadership and compassion to transform the futures of women experiencing homelessness?
Keychange is a Christian charity with over 100 years of experience supporting people facing vulnerability. Today, we provide specialist housing for women and young people experiencing homelessness, alongside residential care for older people across the South and South West of England.
We are now seeking an exceptional Supported Housing Manager (Surrey) to shape and lead our specialist women’s homelessness service at Wayside Community in Reigate. This community is a 19 bed, 24-7 supported housing for women experiencing homelessness. This is a rare opportunity to combine frontline leadership, strategic development, and church and community partnership building in a role with real depth, influence and impact.
About the Role
- This is a leadership role with both operational and strategic responsibility. You will:
- Provide leadership and line management to the Deputy Manager, Senior Administrator and a skilled team of support workers
- Lead the delivery of trauma-informed, strengths-based, person-centred support
- Develop strong partnership networks across local authorities, charities, housing providers and churches
- Shape the future of Keychange’s women’s homelessness strategy across Surrey
At the heart of this role is a deep commitment to co-production, dignity, recovery, community and belonging.
Who We’re Looking For
You will bring:
- Substantial experience supporting or managing services for vulnerable individuals
- A strong understanding of trauma, safeguarding, risk and recovery-based practice
- Leadership of a team delivering frontline support
- Previous experience managing operational budgets
- Proven ability to build partnerships and influence across multiple stakeholders
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Confidence engaging with churches and Christian networks across traditions
- A values-led approach aligned with Keychange’s Christian ethos
Desirable experience includes:
- Managing accommodation-based services
- Existing Church partnerships across Surrey
Occupational requirement:
- This post is subject to the Occupational Requirement (OR) under Schedule 9, Part 1, paragraph 3 of the Equality Act 2010 that the post-holder is a practising Christian. This requirement is necessary and proportionate in light of the responsibilities of the role, which include: promoting and upholding the Christian ethos, charitable objectives and values of Keychange; supporting the spiritual wellbeing of service users; facilitating faith exploration; developing church partnerships; and representing the organisation in faith-based settings.
What We Offer
- Salary of £40,000 – £41,000
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (with 4 days regularly site or community based)
- Employee Assistance Program and Life Insurance
- Contributory Pension Scheme with matched employer contributions
- Ongoing personalised learning and professional development
- A supportive, faith-centred, values-driven culture
For more information about the opportunity and for details on how to contact us informally to discuss the role in greater detail before applying, please see the job pack attached to this advert.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter clearly addressing the essential and desirable criteria and an up-to-date CV focused on relevant experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Recruitment Timeline
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice periods
- Deadline for submitting your application: 19 March 2026
- First screening interviews, remotely: 25 March 2026
- Full interviews in person in central London: 30 March 2026
- Start date: ASAP with consideration given to notice period
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Personal Independence Coordinator
Salary £29,571.20 Full Time 35 hours per week
Do you want a job that makes a positive difference in people’s lives?
Age UK Croydon’s very successful PIC service for older people in Croydon is recruiting for a new Personal Independence Coordinator.
PICs work alongside health and care professionals within a neighbourhood team, adopting a multidisciplinary approach to working with people who have long term health and social care needs. The PICs provide critical links between formal health and social care services and the wider community support networks. We have adapted our way of working in response to COVID, helping older people to access technology and connect in new and exciting ways.
Full training will be provided; the important qualities we are looking for are:
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- A positive attitude and the ability to problem solve
- A cheerful, friendly, outgoing personality
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- The ability to work flexibly, alone and as part of a team.
We regret we shall not be able to contact applicants who are not shortlisted for interview.
Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 1st April 2026
Interview Dates: Wednesday 8th April 2026
Our mission is to reach, involve, support and connect people so they can age well in Croydon.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.