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We’re looking for a highly skilled individual who will help build on our relationships and networks across Westminster, to deliver ambitious political leadership on a range of issues. The post holder will be responsible for leading advocacy interventions and providing political support to our policy experts, with a focus on Transport and Resources policy.
As a senior political adviser within the politics team, you will also be involved with, and lead on, major projects or themes of work across the political leadership theme (including the All Party Parliamentary Group on the Environment (APPG), which Green Alliance holds the secretariat for), managing and developing key external relationships and supporting the Director of politics as they lead the politics team.
You will need to be an exceptional communicator, adept at bringing people together around a shared vision and have the interpersonal skills to inspire and work across Green Alliance and liaise with our extensive network of partners.
You will be a highly organised, capable multi-tasker with experience managing projects and able to think on your feet, while managing multiple relationships and advocating plans concurrently.
The role entails identifying and leading on opportunities for the UK government to achieve environmental progress and implementing advocacy strategies to secure it. You will have direct access to senior policy makers and environmental leaders, so will need to articulate recommendations succinctly and persuasively.
The role requires excellent understanding of UK political processes (especially in Westminster, parliament and Whitehall) and experience of using it to influence policy effectively. Experience of operating within the system or of working directly with politicians and the media to achieve policy change would be a distinct advantage.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a communications officer on a 12 month fixed term contract to cover an internal secondment within our team. You will be an enthusiastic, creative individual who wants to pursue a career in communications. You will be excited by the prospect of improving and maximising our communications impact.
You may be in the earlier stages of developing your career in communications and will be keen to learn, develop and hone a wide range of skills in digital communications, media, events management and publication production. Interest in and understanding of environmental policy and politics would be an asset.
You will need excellent interpersonal skills as you will regularly liaise with our staff and support them in communicating their work.
As an unflappable multi-tasker, you will be someone who enjoys managing varied work and who takes great pride in producing content to the highest standard and takes pleasure in achieving success as part of a team. Attention to detail and sound judgement are vital in this role to maintain Green Alliance’s brand integrity.
Green Alliance is an independent think tank and charity focused on ambitious leadership for the environment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
CLOSING DATE 23 AUGUST 2026 - INTERVIEW DATE 02 SEPTEMBER 2026
(Salary Band D2 - In line with SUBU’s pay framework, new employees are appointed at the lower end of the salary band).
Purpose of Role
This position entails offering advice and support on an individual basis through email, phone, or in-person meetings. You will maintain thorough records of all student interactions by effectively utilizing the case management system. Additionally, you will collaborate with other departments within SUBU to design, implement, and execute campaigns and events aimed at raising awareness of the
current issues impacting BU students.
To provide accurate and comprehensive advice, guidance, and representation to Bournemouth University Students on a range of issues including academic, housing and financial matters in accordance with BU and SUBU policies and relevant legislation. And supporting students through personal circumstances such as suicide, sexual misconduct, abuse, harassment, violence, racism and discrimination. To maintain an excellent level of understanding of BU’s policies and procedures to ensure high quality advice and support is given to students. This role also supports students to prepare for and attend formal meetings relating to the continuance of students’ academic studies, for example Academic Offence Panels and Fitness to Practice Panels. We aim to empower students by advising them and giving them the information to make informed decisions. The post holder will maintain an excellent level of understanding of BU’s policies and procedures to ensure high quality advice and support is given to students.
Key Tasks
General for all staff
Person Specification
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting new opportunity has become available to join our dynamic, fast-paced, hardworking HR team to deliver efficient human resource services for a Stockport town centre based charity.
We are looking for a warm, professional, confident and articulate individual to deliver an efficient HR service and the highest standards of internal and external customer care to our employees nationally. Working from our busy Stockport Town Centre office you will ensure that rigorous personnel procedures are carried out in accordance with agency and stakeholder requirements. Additionally, you will advise and support senior staff in respect of welfare issues, ill health and attendance, capability, grievance, disciplinary procedures and ensure legal compliance, fairness, consistency and good practice in all HR matters and procedures.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about HR and are truly committed to providing excellent customer service. A perfect starting point for an enthusiastic individual with full exposure to all aspects of the employee life cycle. Extensive support and mentoring given for the successful applicant and an opportunity for CIPD support on completion of probationary period.
Vacancy Reference Number: 84500
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Creative Support’s Development Pathway offers a structured induction and values-led training to help staff grow from entry-level to leadership roles. It empowers career progression through tailored learning aligned with national strategies and the WE CARE framework. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold award.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK – This post will not be open to Sponsorship, we are unable to accept Skilled Worker Visas.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a curious and analytical individual, who has a great eye for detail? This role is a brilliant opportunity to learn how a charity operates. Wycliffe Bible Translators is one of the most exciting Christian charities to work for. We are a dynamic organisation with a big vision – a world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible. You will join an operational team that provides essential support—delivering a real impact for our fundraising colleagues, our supporters, and our overall mission.
Salary: £26,000 - £29,000 + benefits
Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our Oxford office.
Terms of Appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent.
Closing date: Thursday 27 August at 9am
Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Thursday 10 September
Benefits:
Key responsibilities:
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Great support has a substantial impact on small environmental charities and the people they benefit. In this role you will be delivering an established, enjoyable, professional development programme for city farms, community gardens and care farms. You'll focus on training, networking and showcase events. The role involves getting out and about, but most of the work is office work. This role does not include any practical gardening or farming activities.
Hours: Three days a week (22.5 hours). Ideally to include Tuesdays.
Salary: Starting salary of £33,573 FTE including London Weighting.
Pension: 5% of salary for standard contracted hours after successful completion of a 3-month probation period.
Holiday: 33 days pro-rata per year including bank holidays.
Contract: 12 months at 22.5 hours a week, subject to passing the three-month probation period.
Location: Co-working space in Highbury & Islington. Frequent travel around London.
Role Overview:
To support the delivery of a popular, enjoyable programme of training, networking and events designed with and for city farms and community gardens. The programme improves the long-term viability of individual city farms and community gardens and builds the network as a whole, contributing to the sustainability of vibrant local communities throughout the capital.
The London Development Officer is part of a London team of two, working closely with the London Development Manager, and staff of city farms and community gardens, including the trustees of the London Association of City Farms and Community Gardens. The London team works with the wider team of Social Farms & Gardens based in the UKs countries and regions.
The London programme is well-established and well-regarded.
Annual outputs include:
· Training days designed and delivered by SF&G members
· Networking tours of community growing spaces
· Showcase events including the London Harvest Festival
Recruitment Process:
Apply by: Midday Monday 17 August 2026.
Interviews: Thursday 27 August.
Start date: As soon as possible. Ideally by 1st October.
Social Farms & Gardens is an equal opportunities employer that understands that the best employees may not always be the best at job applications or interviews. We try to make our recruitment processes relatively stress-free.
You do not have to meet all elements of the Person Specification to be considered for the role.
We do not ask for any formal qualifications as not everyone thrives in a school setting.
We would like you to submit these three documents by email:
· A CV
· A Personal Statement giving specific examples of your experience for each element of the Person Specification
These will be anonymised to minimise bias
· A cover page with personal details
And complete an Equal Opportunities form, online
Full details in the Job Pack.
We look forward to hearing from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: Grade 3 - £32,585 per annum
Contract: 1 Fixed term until April 2028, 1 x Fixed term until end of March 2027
Location: Lancashire, including Blackpool and Blackburn
Hours: Full time - 35 Hours per week
Closing date: Wednesday 19th August 2026 at 11:30pm
Do you have experience and ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity, then join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be playing a vital role in standing up to the housing emergency.
About the role
We are recruiting for two posts, one of which will be focussed on our Legacy Project in Blackpool.
You will deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the hub’s local community priorities and work with people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities. You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation and engage with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of people’s rights.
The role also works in local community settings and with community groups to deliver advice and rights awareness workshops and make sure that people with lived experience of homelessness have opportunities to share their story, give their opinions and participate in the design and delivery of Shelter services. In the case of the longer term role, you will be working at least two days a week in community settings in Blackpool. Offering day to day support to volunteers, providing learning, shadowing and mentoring and being a consistent role model for our values are also key aspects of the role.
About you
You are able to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities, including people with lived experience of homelessness. You will have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and are able to progress to specialist level knowledge, as well as the ability to carry out casework related interviews, maintain detailed case records, advise and support clients to make informed decisions. A proven record of delivering group workshops and presentations is essential, as is a collaborative, flexible and professional approach to your work.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About the Team
The Lancashire Hub has 25 staff and you will be a key member of the team defending the right to a safe home. Each of Shelter’s hubs has its own local priorities based on the issues our clients have. For Lancashire these are Homelessness and temporary accommodation, the private rented sector and social housing and people living in poverty.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please submit your work history and a supporting statement with responses to the first 5 'About You' points outlined in the relevant job description of no more than 1000 words. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviour below throughout your responses:
• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job titleShop Manager – Malvern Department Shop
Hours37.5 hours per week
Salary£28,330 – £30,154 per annum
ContractPermanent
Location 233 Worcester Road, Malvern, WR14 1SY
The role
Lead with purpose. Inspire your community. Change lives.
Are you an experienced retail leader looking for a role where your skills make a genuine difference every day? Join St Richard’s Hospice as our Shop Manager in Malvern and turn your passion for retail into vital support for people with illnesses which cannot be cured across Worcestershire.
This is far more than managing a shop. You’ll lead a thriving retail team, inspire volunteers, create an exceptional shopping experience, and maximise income that directly funds outstanding hospice care for patients and their loved ones.
As Shop Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to:
Every item sold helps make compassionate hospice care possible—and you’ll be at the heart of making that happen.
About you
You’ll be someone who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and enjoys bringing out the best in others.
We’re looking for someone who has:
Retail experience is essential for the role.
Charity retail experience is desirable for the role.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
Find out more
If you’re an enthusiastic retail professional with a passion for people, leadership and community, we’d love to hear from you.
Join us and help transform donations into compassionate care for local families when they need it most.
Interview date Flexible
Job Reference 4073
Download Job Description
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role, therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
About the Role
Smart Works is now hiring a People Coordinator to form part of an interim team structure during a period of maternity leave.
This is an exciting 12-month opportunity for someone who has previously worked in an office environment, has good administrative skills and would like to gain experience in both HR and recruitment within a non-profit organisation.
Some experience in an HR or recruitment role would be an advantage but is not essential - we're looking for a compassionate and organised individual who shares Smart Works' mission for promoting fair hiring and employment practices and treating candidates and employees with dignity and respect.
You will be part of the small but mighty People and Culture team, who work with hiring managers and staff in the ten Smart Works centres across the UK. You will receive on-the-job training as well as plenty of opportunities to shadow key HR processes, get involved in project work, and have access to our e-learning platform for your professional development.
The successful person will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the People Team. They will provide high-quality administrative support across the employee lifecycle, coordinate recruitment activities, maintain People systems and records, and help deliver an excellent experience for candidates, employees and line managers at Smart Works.
As one of the first points of contact for the People Team, they will provide friendly and efficient support, resolving routine queries and ensuring that administrative processes are delivered accurately and on time.
The role will also contribute to continuous improvement projects and help ensure the People Team can focus on strategic business partnering by providing excellent operational coordination.
How to Apply
Please view the JD and then head to your website to apply through our recruitment system by 9am on Monday 17th August.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We're looking for a Tenancy Sustainment & Community Progression Coordinator to support people as they make the transition from homelessness into accommodation. They provide practical guidance and motivational support to help people manage their tenancies and settle into a new community. The Coordinator supports housed clients to resolve problems so that repeat homelessness is prevented. They also connect people using Catching Lives’ services to community activities or groups, and enable access to employment, training, education and volunteering opportunities so that people improve their skills, confidence, social connection and well-being.
Key responsibilities
Tenancy Sustainment
Community progression
Who we're lookng for
Essential
Desirable
Working at Catching Lives
Catching Lives is a community charity, currently staffed by a team of 10. We’re in the process of expanding with current recruitment, so that we can introduce community-based support alongside strengthening our core day centre offer.
The successful candidate will complete a structured induction that includes shadowing colleagues and visiting local services. Staff typically attend weekly team meetings on Wednesday afternoons, as well as having regular 1-1s with their line manager, and there is confidential access to an employee assistance scheme. The day centre offers free tea and coffee throughout the working day. As well as core training for new starters, there are ongoing training and development opportunities.
The job is open to anyone with the experience and skills listed in the Essential section of the Person Specification below. The post is subject to DBS and reference checks, but please note that our policy does not automatically exclude people with past offences.
We particularly encourage applications from people whose identities are currently under-represented in our team including men, Black and Asian people, LGBTQ+ people and people with lived experience of homelessness.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification in the Job Pack. Apply on CharityJob with your CV (or a link to your LinkedIn profile) and, importantly, a personal statement telling us:
1. Why you want to work for a homelessness charity, and
2. What specific experience you have that meets the experience requirements listed in the Essential points of the Person Specification?
The closing date is Monday 17 August at 11am. Interviews are planned for 26-28 August 2026. If possible, please let us know your availability on these dates in your application.
Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
We are an environmental charity with science at our heart. We help people to take action to protect the nature around them; by connecting them with it and giving them the tools they need to do so. We passionately believe in citizen science and are leaders in it. Our current focus areas include helping to create nature-friendly urban spaces, growing the impact of internationally known citizen science programmes such as Freshwater Watch, developing early career scientists and sharing learning internationally, and working with partners to advance the science, tools and thinking behind citizen science.
What we are looking for
Earthwatch Europe is recruiting a Director of Science and Impact. We are looking for someone with a deep understanding of the pressures facing our natural world and how citizen science and community action can help address these challenges, using high quality data, knowledge and practical demonstration to influence governments and corporations.
You will have a background in citizen science and an in depth understanding of current and future environmental policy trends and priorities. You will be an experienced leader with excellent interpersonal skills and a track record of successful relationship and partnership development at all levels. You will have strong project and budget management experience, and you will be an exceptional strategic thinker with the ability to create and deliver effective strategies and action plans
Please see the full job description attached.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Earthwatch is unable to support visa applications.
Earthwatch is committed to making any adjustments we can for short-listed candidates, to facilitate participation in our interview process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check and other due diligence checks, given the nature of this position within the charity.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Investment Manager - Client Investment
Department: Investment
Reports to: Managing Director - Client Investment
Grade: Manager - Senior
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £61,500 to £67,000 per annum, depending on experience
Location: Hybrid - London, EC1Y and homeworking
Right to Work: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment.
About Better Society Capital (BSC):
Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK's leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too.
Since 2012, we have helped grow the UK's social impact investment market thirteen-fold, to more than £11 billion, proving that impact investing can scale when social outcomes and investment opportunity are genuinely aligned. We have committed more than £1 billion of our own capital to social impact investments and today hold a live portfolio of over 100 across the UK, primarily made into funds spanning early-stage and mature positions, all working towards lasting impact for the people and communities they serve.
We're now delivering our 2026–2030 strategy: mobilising £20–30 billion in capital to positively impact 15–20 million lives across the UK over the next decade. We're focusing our expertise and capital on four challenge areas: housing, economic opportunity, climate and energy, and health. These have been chosen because each combines urgent social need, proven investment models and a clear role for BSC to play.
This is BSC's next chapter. Building on everything we've proven since 2012, we're scaling with greater ambition and sharper focus, and looking for people who want to help shape how we get there.
The Opportunity:
We are recruiting an Investment Manager to take a leading role across BSC’s client investment mandates, playing a central part in how we mobilise capital at scale to deliver lasting social impact.
A significant part of this role is supporting the management of BSC's client investment mandates, including the Schroder BSC Social Impact Trust, a listed investment trust for which BSC acts as portfolio manager, giving investors access to private market impact investments addressing some of the UK's most entrenched social issues. You will support portfolio management, reporting and investor engagement for the Trust, working closely with senior colleagues.
You will own a portfolio of impact investments spanning both BSC's own capital and the mandates we manage for others, taking direct responsibility for how these investments perform against their financial, social impact and systems change goals over time. You will build lasting relationships with fund managers, lead on performance monitoring and reporting, and shape how BSC manages a genuinely broad and varied portfolio across products and asset classes, developing cross-asset-class judgement that few comparable roles offer.
You will also contribute to BSC's client work more broadly, supporting our growing Advisory capability as we help other investors turn their impact ambitions into action through credible, practical investment strategies. This is a capability we are actively building, and you will play a key role in its delivery as it scales.
We invest in our people as seriously as we invest in our portfolio. You will accelerate your growth through hands-on experience, tailored training and collaboration with sector-leading specialists as well as gaining direct exposure to our Investment Committee and senior leadership. You can find out more about our training offer in our Candidate Pack.
What you will do:
Support investment management for BSC's client mandates
Contribute to portfolio-level investment management across our client mandates, helping shape how we think about multi-asset allocation and performance, and building the cashflow, liquidity and return models that underpin these decisions.
Bring the analysis and insight behind our client reporting to life, from regulatory reporting and accounts to due diligence questionnaires, giving investors a clear, compelling picture of how their capital is performing.
Support engagement with shareholders and clients through investor meetings, roundtables and portfolio updates, and represent BSC at external events, Boards and Investment Committees where needed.
Lead the performance management and manager relationships for a portfolio of social impact investments across BSC’s own capital and client mandates
Own a portfolio of individual social impact investments, managing each towards exit and delivering on its financial returns, social impact and systems change goals.
Build strong relationships with fund managers, engaging on and helping manage the financial and social impact performance of each investment.
Lead analysis of impact and financial performance across your investments, including across asset classes and impact themes.
Support Advisory projects
Support delivery of BSC Advisory projects for external investors, from discovery through to solution design and client capital management.
Contribute research, analysis and investment expertise to help other investors design credible impact investment strategies suited to their goals.
Contribute to new investment opportunities and strategic, systems change projects
As opportunities arise, contribute to new deals and strategic projects aligned with our 2026–2030 strategy, growing your expertise in origination and deal execution over time.
Help shape the next phase of our market-leading impact investment approach and team
Contribute to our impact investing practice and process, in collaboration with colleagues across BSC and with external partners.
Champion part of BSC's impact investing approach, or join a working group to deliver a strategic priority.
Contribute to organisation-wide initiatives that help us deliver our mission, such as working groups to improve how we work or engage with stakeholders.
What you will bring - Qualifications & Experience
Essential
A passion and demonstrable commitment to improving lives in the UK
Investment experience including performing investment analysis, making investment recommendations, monitoring performance and engaging with investees
Strong quantitative analysis skills, including financial analysis and modelling
Work experience that faces the financial, social or public sector
Proven relationship-building and stakeholder management
Desirable
Work experience in impact investing or sustainable investing
Exposure to multi-asset portfolios
Experience delivering regulatory and/or client reporting
Proven project management skills
Knowledge of real estate, growth equity, venture investment, private credit, or social outcomes contracts
Skills, Abilities and Attributes
Structured thinker – able to deal with complexity and uncertainty
Innovative, creative and strategic approach to problem solving
Solves problems with multiple stakeholders in an open and empathetic way
Collegial team player – flexible and willing to work with and contribute to a team
Self-starter – able to work under own initiative and source new opportunities
Relationship management – excellent interpersonal skills and able to build relationships at all levels
A confident and effective communicator when writing and speaking
Hunger for continued learning and development, including developing others
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from racialised communities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: £38,000 FTE
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time; 39 hours p/w
Location: HMP Brixton, HMP Downview, HMP Send, The Clink Cafe in Herne Hill and the South East
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
ABOUT THE CLINK CHARITY
The Clink Charity, founded in 2009, aims to prevent and reduce reoffending through training, rehabilitation, and support. We deliver hospitality and horticulture training behind the prison walls and in the community, by creating an environment where our students are supported to gain the skills, confidence and qualifications they need to rebuild their lives.
Since that time, we have trained approximately 5,000 people in prison and delivered 2,600 City & Guilds qualifications in a variety of hospitality and food courses.
What makes The Clink unique is our post-release support and mentoring programme that rehabilitates an offender back into society through assistance with health and mental health issues, housing, employment, family connections and friendships.
The charity operates an award-winning fine dining restaurant open to the public in HMP Brixton, training kitchens in the prison estate, horticulture projects at HMP Send and HMP Earlestoke, a commercial bakery in Brixton and a bespoke delivery service, Catered by Clink.
Additionally, Clink Events is our social enterprise catering business with food produced by the women in HMP Downview and also and additional kitchen at Herne Hill and then served by alumini on front of house ats some of the best venues in London including the Guildhall, the Science Museum, Cutty Sark, Kew Gardens and the Camden Roundhouse. . In 2024, across 218 events, The Clink fed 36,000 people.
More information can be found on our website and social media channels.
JOB PURPOSE
The Reintegration and Employment Lead (Prisons & Through the Gate) is responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality reintegration and employment support across multiple prison establishments and into the community, as well as across our youth projects.
This is a visible operational leadership role, working across a portfolio of prisons to ensure individuals are supported to leave custody with realistic employment opportunities, coordinated Through the Gate support and the practical tools they need to secure and sustain meaningful employment post-release.
The role also supports our youth café projects in South London and Guildford, working alongside Chef Trainers and Youth Support Workers to ensure that young people at risk of offending are supported to progress into further education, employment or training following graduation from the programme.
You will lead and develop a geographically dispersed team of Support and Employment Workers, building strong relationships with prison governors, prison staff, probation, employers and community partners to ensure a consistent, high-quality service across all locations. By providing effective leadership, driving continuous improvement and maintaining the highest professional standards, you will help people build positive futures through education, training and employment, contributing to reduced offending and reoffending and safer communities.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Operational Leadership
· Provide visible operational leadership across multiple prison establishments and community locations, ensuring a consistent, high-quality employment and reintegration service.
· Lead, motivate and develop a geographically dispersed team of Support and Employment Workers delivering support both within prisons, post-release and across our youth projects.
· Create a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture through coaching,
supervision, mentoring and regular one-to-one support.
· Manage workloads, resources and priorities across multiple sites to ensure services remain responsive to operational needs.
· Conduct regular quality assurance, case reviews and performance discussions to maintain high standards of practice.
· Report to the Head of Training and Impact and the wider SLT on the delivery and impact of the Reintegration and Employment team, ensuring they are kept informed of performance, outcomes and the impact of interventions.
Through the Gate Delivery
· Lead the delivery of an effective Through the Gate service, ensuring seamless continuity of employment support from custody into the community.
· Work closely with prison teams to embed employment planning throughout an individual's custodial journey.
· Ensure every participant has a realistic and personalised employment plan that continues beyond release.
· Oversee effective release planning and handover arrangements so individuals are connected with employers, probation, mentors and community services immediately following release.
· Identify and help remove barriers to employment, including housing, benefits, transport, digital inclusion, health and wellbeing.
Youth Project Delivery
· Lead the delivery of high-quality support and progression pathways for young people participating in our youth café projects in South London and Guildford.
· Work closely with Chef Trainers and Youth Support Workers to ensure each young person receives coordinated support throughout their programme and is prepared for progression following graduation.
· Ensure every participant has a realistic and personalised progression plan, focused on further education, employment or training and reflecting their individual aspirations, skills and circumstances.
· Oversee effective transition arrangements at the end of the programme, connecting young people with employers, education and training providers, mentors and other appropriate community support.
· Identify and help address barriers to successful progression, working with colleagues and external partners to ensure young people can access the practical and personal support they need.
· Monitor progression and sustained outcomes following graduation, ensuring the impact of the youth programmes is captured and opportunities for improvement are identified.
Employer and Partnership Development
· Build and maintain strong relationships with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for prison leavers and young people progressing from our youth programmes.
· Develop productive partnerships with HMPPS, Probation, prison governors, prison employment leads, local authorities, education and training providers and voluntary sector organisations.
· Represent the organisation confidently across prison establishments and community settings, adapting delivery to local operational requirements while maintaining consistent service standards.
· Promote the benefits of inclusive employment and encourage employers to create opportunities for people who may face barriers to entering the workplace.
Performance and Service Improvement
· Monitor and manage performance against contractual KPIs, organisational objectives and progression and employment outcome targets.
· Analyse performance data to identify trends, improve delivery and maximise sustained progression and employment outcomes.
· Prepare accurate reports for senior managers, commissioners and funders as required. Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, sharing best practice across all areas of service delivery.
· Ensure participant records and case management systems are maintained accurately and in a timely manner.
Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance
· Ensure full compliance with HMPPS requirements, safeguarding procedures, organisational policies and relevant legislation across both custodial and community settings.
· Ensure that safeguarding practice reflects the different needs and requirements ofadults and children, with particular regard to the enhanced safeguarding responsibilities associated with working with young people under the age of 18.
· Ensure appropriate safeguarding arrangements are embedded within the youth projects, working closely with Support Workers and other colleagues to identify concerns, manage risk and escalate or refer safeguarding issues appropriately.
· Promote a culture of professional accountability, confidentiality, appropriate professional boundaries and safe working practices across all areas of service delivery.
· Identify, assess and manage operational and safeguarding risks, escalating concerns promptly and appropriately.
· Ensure the safe handling of sensitive information in accordance with UK GDPR, data protection requirements and organisational policies.
· Maintain an up-to-date understanding of prison security procedures and ensure these are consistently applied across all establishments.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Experience
· Significant experience of supporting prison leavers, young people at risk of offending, or individuals facing complex barriers to achieve positive and sustainable employment, education or training outcomes.
· Demonstrable experience of delivering or managing Through the Gate, reintegration, employability, youth or similarly complex support programmes.
· Proven experience of successfully leading and developing geographically dispersed or multisite teams.
· Experience of working across multiple prison establishments or similarly complex operational environments.
· Experience of working effectively with young people with complex or multiple needs, including those at risk of offending or disengagement from education, employment or training.
· Experience of building effective partnerships with HMPPS, Probation, employers, education and training providers, local authorities and community organisations.
· Experience of managing services against contractual KPIs, performance targets and outcome measures.
· Experience of using performance data to improve operational delivery and achieve measurable outcomes.
· Experience of quality assurance, case management oversight and continuous service improvement.
Knowledge
· Strong understanding of the criminal justice system, reintegration and resettlement.
· Good understanding of the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from custody into employment and the barriers that can prevent successful resettlement.
· Good understanding of the challenges faced by young people at risk of offending or disengagement, and the support required to enable successful progression into education, employment or training.
· Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and professional boundaries, including the different safeguarding requirements associated with working with adults and children under the age of 18.
· Understanding of employer engagement, inclusive recruitment practices and the barriers faced by people who may be disadvantaged in the labour market.
· Awareness of employment, education and training pathways and relevant labour market opportunities.
Skills and Competencies
· An inspiring and supportive leader who motivates others to deliver excellent outcomes.
· Outstanding interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage confidently with prison staff, young people, employers, commissioners and partner agencies.
· Excellent coaching and people management skills.
· Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities across multiple locations and areas of service delivery.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt communication appropriately for different audiences.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, using evidence and sound judgement to make informed decisions.
· Confident in the use of Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
· Able to work independently while managing a complex and varied operational workload.
Personal Qualities
· Passionate about reintegration and creating opportunities for people to make lasting positive change.
· Committed to improving outcomes for prison leavers, young people at risk of offending and others who have experienced disadvantage.
· Able to build trust and rapport while maintaining clear and appropriate professional boundaries.
· Highly professional, resilient and personally accountable.
· Calm and adaptable when working in challenging and changing operational environments.
· Collaborative, approachable and committed to supporting colleagues to succeed.
· Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both employment and service delivery.
Additional Requirements
· This is a highly visible operational leadership role requiring regular travel between prison establishments across the Home Counties, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire, as well as our youth projects in South London and Guildford.
· The successful candidate will be expected to spend a significant proportion of their working week on site, either within prison establishments or at our youth projects, building relationships with local teams, supporting staff, engaging with employers and partners, and maintaining a strong operational presence across the service.
· The post holder must be able to meet the security clearance requirements necessary to work within HM Prison establishments.
· A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable, or the ability to travel efficiently between locations.
REPORTING LINES AND MANAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS
You will report directly to the Head of Training and Impact, THE Executive Leadership Team, but also work closely with Operations team in the prisons and related Clink project leads in the community.
GENERAL CLINK CHARITY INFORMATION
All staff are expected to:
· Comply with all current legislation
· Comply with all prison operational policies
· Comply with The Clink Staff Handbook
· Undertake such other duties within the scope of the post as may be requested by your Manager
Special Requirements:
· You must pass prison security vetting process to be able to draw keys.
· Must have a valid driving license.
Benefits:
· 28 day holiday plus bank holidays
· Company pension scheme
· Free meals on duty when based in a restaurant or visiting for business
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this post, please send your CV and a supporting statement (maximum 2 sides of A4) to Lizann Barnwell at our HR Consultants Solution22 via this job posting.
In your supporting statement you should ensure that you try to address the desirable criteria set out in the person specification for the role. Make sure you give evidence which shows how you meet the criteria, not just telling us that you did it.
Interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis for this role, so early applications are encouraged. The deadline for applications is Monday 31 August at 0900.
We do not send individual acknowledgment of applications due to the high volume we receive, and we will only contact candidates who are shortlisted for an interview. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, your application has not been successful on this occasion.
If you would like an informal chat about this role, we can offer a call with a member of The Clink Team. Even if you feel you do not meet some of the criteria listed above, we would still welcome applications from passionate candidates who are keen to make a difference.
Appointment process
Applicants who have demonstrated that they meet the desirable criteria set out in the person specification will be contacted and interviews arranged on a rolling basis.
Interview
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will be invited to a selection process. A panel of two or more, including the recruiting manager conducts all interviews. If there are any special arrangements associated with the selection process e.g. tests or presentations, you will be informed accordingly.
Interview outcome
If you are invited to attend an interview, you will be informed either verbally or in writing of the outcome. The successful candidate will have the decision confirmed in writing as an offer of employment. Unsuccessful candidates will be offered the opportunity for feedback.
References
If you are successful in your application, you are asked to provide us with thedetails of two referees. We only contact referees with your permission after an offer of employment has been made. All offers of employment are conditional upon the receipt of references that are satisfactory to The Clink Charity, verification of right to work in the UK and where applicable, verification of qualifications and Disclosure and Barring Service (where required).
Personal information
The personal information that you have supplied will only be used for recruitment and selection purposes. You should refer to the Privacy Notice on our website, which sets out how The Clink Charity will deal with the personal and sensitive datayou have provided in your application form and supporting information.
EDI
We welcome all applicants and are keen to enhance our team to reflect the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disabled people, those from LGBTQIA+ and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and those experiencing other forms of marginalisation, as they are underrepresented at this level. In addition, as this role works directly with people in prison and those at risk of offending, those with lived experience are encouraged to apply.
Accessible recruitment
The Clink Charity is committed to making our recruitment process and workplace accessible to all. If you are an applicant with a disability and/or have any specific needs or adjustments that you would like us to consider, at application, interview, or appointment stage, please make us aware in your application.
Please ensure you apply with your supporting statement/cover letter explaining your reasons for applying inline with the job specification.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We're looking for a Senior Project Worker to share responsibility for the effective daily operation of Catching Lives’ services, in the day centre and in the community. They coordinate with the Manager, colleagues, volunteers and external partners to deliver a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment in which people get the help that they need to make positive changes and move on in their lives. The post-holder provides one-to-one support to clients and works alongside the Manager to offer support and oversight to the wider client-facing team. They are the Designated Safeguarding Lead, assessing and escalating concerns in line with our policy and safeguarding best practice, and participating in multi-agency safeguarding work.
Key responsibilities
Tenancy Sustainment
Community progression
Who we're looking for
Essential
Desirable
Working at Catching Lives
Catching Lives is a community charity, currently staffed by a team of 10. We’re in the process of expanding with current recruitment, so that we can introduce community-based support alongside strengthening our core day centre offer.
The successful candidate will complete a structured induction that includes shadowing colleagues and visiting local services. Staff typically attend weekly team meetings on Wednesday afternoons, as well as having regular 1-1s with their line manager, and there is confidential access to an employee assistance scheme. The day centre offers free tea and coffee throughout the working day. As well as core training for new starters, there are ongoing training and development opportunities.
The job is open to anyone with the experience and skills listed in the Essential section of the Person Specification below. The post is subject to DBS and reference checks, but please note that our policy does not automatically exclude people with past offences.
We particularly encourage applications from people whose identities are currently under-represented in our team including men, Black and Asian people, LGBTQ+ people and people with lived experience of homelessness.
Please read the Job Description and Person Specification in the Job Pack. Apply on CharityJob with your CV (or a link to your LinkedIn profile) and, importantly, a personal statement telling us:
1. Why you want to work for a homelessness charity, and
2. What specific experience you have that meets the experience requirements listed in the Essential points of the Person Specification?
The closing date is Monday 17 August at 11am. Interviews are planned for 26-28 August 2026. If possible, please let us know your availability on these dates in your application.
Our vision is of a society where everyone has a safe place to live and the opportunity to lead a fulfilling life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Imperial College London is partnering exclusively with Robertson Bell to recruit a Head of Management Accounting on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the world's leading universities in a senior finance leadership position at a pivotal time for the them. Imperial is investing significantly in the future of its Finance function through the implementation of Oracle Fusion, bringing enhanced business intelligence capabilities and the modernisation of their management accounting processes.
As Head of Management Accounting, you will play a central role in shaping this transformation whilst leading a high-performing team responsible for delivering financial insight across the University's extensive non-academic portfolio.
The role
Essential criteria
Experience within Higher Education, knowledge of TRAC, Oracle Fusion or Power BI would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why join Imperial?
The opportunity to continue your career at a world‑leading institution and be part of our mission to deliver world‑class teaching and learning. You'll benefit from an outstanding working environment, genuine opportunities for professional development and a comprehensive reward package designed to support your career, wellbeing and work-life balance.
Benefits include:
Apply now
If you're an ambitious finance leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of management accounting within a world-renowned institution, we'd love to hear from you.
This is a permanent, full-time position based at Imperial College London's White City Campus, operating on a hybrid working model.
Applications close on 6 September, with interviews scheduled for 16 September.