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SANE is a UK-wide mental health charity working to improve the quality of life of anyone affected by mental illness. It aims to raise awareness and understanding of all mental health conditions; fight to improve frontline mental health services for individuals and carers; provide support, information and guidance through SANEline, our Call Back service, email and text support; and promote and host research into causes, treatments and therapies through its Prince of Wales International Centre for SANE research.
About the Role
We are looking for people interested in providing compassionate support to people affected by mental health problems. This includes supporting people with severe mental illness, and carers, families and friends. You will provide support by telephone, email and text, as well as supporting our skilled volunteers through their development and weekly shifts.
This role also provides valuable practical experience in providing emotional support to vulnerable people.
Please note: This role may close early if a suitable candidate is found, please do not delay in submitting your application as interviews are taking place on an ongoing basis.
Closing date: Midday Wednesday 24th September 2025
To apply: Please complete your application before the closing date, addressing all areas on the person specification and tell us why you want to work for SANE. Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
Job Description
1. Delivering support through calls, emails and other means (e.g. text messaging) to people affected by mental illness, and supporting and mentoring volunteers.
2. On shift, creating a safe and supportive team environment with SANE volunteers.
3. Providing debriefing and support to volunteers following their work with callers.
4. Sharing information with your team both verbally and in writing, to ensure effective handover to colleagues.
5. Working as part of a team to ensure a shared understanding of how SANE support services operate; using your knowledge and experience to ensure our callers are effectively supported.
6. Recording work in accordance with SANE’s organisational systems.
7. Always working within SANE’s values, policies and procedural guidelines.
8. Keeping abreast of and working in accordance with relevant legislation and regulatory standards.
9. Understanding and working within SANE’s safeguarding framework.
10. Ensuring all work is in line with the Equality Act.
11. Keeping volunteers up to date with any key service information or legal or procedural changes, as appropriate.
12. Ensuring that any issues or concerns are logged and discussed with a Services team manager.
13. Attending supervisions and appraisals and contributing to team meetings.
14. Having a commitment to personal, volunteer and team development and your own well-being.
15. Being self-sufficient in terms overseeing any I.T., security, and health & safety matters which may arise whilst on the shift.
16. Undertaking any other duties commensurate with this role.
Person Specification
Experience
1. Experience of working with people with mental health conditions/mental illnesses and families and carers. Essential
2. Experience of working on a mental health helpline (or similar helpline) or providing support by email/text or chat services. Desirable
3. Experience of working in a service with volunteers at the heart of delivery where you have supported volunteers to deliver a high-quality service. Desirable
4. Experience of providing high-quality written and verbal support to people asking for help. Essential
Knowledge and Qualifications
5. Good general knowledge of the mental health system including access, treatment and common relevant legislation and available support structures for people with mental illnesses and carers. Desirable
Personal Qualities
6. The ability and enthusiasm to create a team with volunteers, and provide them with support, mentoring and autonomy. Essential
7. The ability to work with distressing and challenging content, support callers with complex needs and ensure self-care. Essential
8. The empathy and compassion to be able to provide meaningful support both on the phone and in emails. Essential
9. A work ethos underpinned by a commitment to equality and diversity. Essential
10. An understanding of and ability to work within appropriate professional boundaries Essential
Skills
11. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – both verbally and in writing. Essential
12. Commitment and ability to adhere to organisational policies and procedures, especially with regard to safeguarding and confidentiality. Essential
13. Able to work independently, flexibly, and also collaboratively within a team. Essential
14. Good self-awareness. Essential
15. Effective organisational and planning skills. Essential
16. Proficiency in IT packages including Word, Excel and Outlook, with the ability to input and extract data from relevant databases. Essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with working with a leading national health charity as they recruit two Community Fundraisers, including one covering the West region (Bristol). This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning organisation committed to driving change for those affected by serious health conditions. You’ll engage with individuals, community groups, regional corporates, and volunteers, boosting fundraising through strong stewardship and creative campaigns such as themed bake sales and sponsored walks. With your energy, creativity, and ability to build lasting relationships, you'll play a vital role in expanding grassroots support and raising essential funds to help accelerate progress towards life-changing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a regional community fundraising strategy, aligning with the charity’s wider objectives.
- Meet and exceed fundraising KPIs and contribute to overall annual income targets.
- Recruit, build, and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community groups to drive participation and fundraising.
- Recruiting, train, and manage a network of regional volunteers to support fundraising activities.
- Work with internal teams to identify and maximise regional fundraising opportunities.
- Use CRM systems to track supporter engagement and tailor stewardship strategies based on data insights.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated success in a community, corporate, or events fundraising role, with a track record of achieving income targets.
- Skilled in recruiting, supporting, and engaging supporters in fundraising activities and initiatives.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective community fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities to maximise engagement and income.
- Confident and persuasive communicator, adept at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, groups, and corporate partners.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms, with the ability to analyse data to inform fundraising strategies.
What’s on Offer:
- Be part of a passionate, collaborative team working towards a vital mission.
- Home-based role with the flexibility to manage your own schedule, plus regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- Generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and a focus on employee wellbeing, including access to mental health support.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow within the charity sector.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process
Directorate: Marketing, Education, Events and Membership
Reports to: Events and Education Manager
Salary range:£ 26,521 - £33,456 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid - The Education team is office-based on an agreed day once a week, then a required one day each month for all staff)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days)
Job Purpose
BSR education programme is a key benefit to members and the wider rheumatology community, providing updates on the essentials needed to deliver top-quality care for patients and ensuring professional development opportunities.
This role sits within the Education team who are responsible for delivering BSR’s educational activity. Working alongside the Head of Education, the Events and Education Manager, Event Executive and the Digital Events Manager, you will assist in the planning and delivery of a range of education courses, webinars, bursary schemes and digital learning activities. You will work with the team to support the work of our Education Committee, Trainee Committee and Digital Learning Board.
This is an exciting role for someone looking to get more hands-on experience in planning and executing a variety of educational events and activities and liaising with multiple stakeholders. It is a unique opportunity to be part of the team at the forefront of rheumatology education, making a tangible impact on the professional development of members and the broader rheumatology community.
Main Responsibilties
Event & Course Management
- Lead on course and webinar registration processes, including delegate bookings, communications, data management and reporting, and producing delegate materials.
- Support course logistics including venue sourcing and management, accommodation and travel, catering and AV.
- Support stakeholder management at education courses, including communications with patients, sponsors and event supporters.
- Occasional travel, including attendance and overnight stays at BSR conferences, courses and events.
Systems & Data Management
- Oversee the team’s CRM (Microsoft Dynamics) and registration systems, ensuring data integrity, implementing system enhancements, coordinating stakeholders, and carrying out testing.
Project Coordination
- Coordinate the rheumatology training webinar series, including topic development, speaker management and live delivery.
- Coordinate the education bursary programme, including promotion, application management and financial reconciliation.
- Coordinate CPD accreditation of educational activities.
- Support the delivery of digital sponsorship and educational partnership opportunities.
Marketing & Communications
- Work with the Marketing and Communications team to create digital content to engage target audiences.
General Duties
- Manage events inbox and education team enquiries, delivering excellent customer service.
- Input into education budgets by monitoring progress against income and expenditure for owned projects.
- Support with BSR Committee liaison and logistics.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head of Education and the Events and Education Manager.
Person Specification
- Be enthusiastic about all aspects of education, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to educational initiatives
- Can work efficiently on a variety of digital systems and quick to pick up new programs
- Have the confidence to manage stakeholders at all levels and to deal with external contacts
- Have confident time and project management skills, you’ll be working on a lot of projects simultaneously
- Demonstrate ability to use initiative and innovation to make positive improvements or efficiencies to how we deliver education
- Can be professional and personable when communicating with customers and volunteers
Equity, Inclusion and Diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity, and diversity in our workforce. We are actively trying to increase the diversity of our staff team. We try to reduce as many barriers as we can for those with a disability. We know that everyone is an individual, so please always tell us what we can do to support you.
We welcome approaches from individuals from underrepresented groups, including those from minoritised communities, and those with a disability, to better reflect the community we serve and help broaden our perspectives.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Shout Out UK (SOUK):
Shout Out UK (SOUK) is a UK-based award-winning political and media literacy organisation with nearly a decade of experience in delivering impactful educational campaigns. Our mission is to defend and amplify democracy by equipping individuals with the critical thinking skills needed to navigate the complex information landscape and engage as informed, active citizens. We have a strong track record of working with educators and young people across various contexts, and we are the secretariat for the UK’s All-Party Parliamentary Group for Political and Media Literacy.
The Position:
You will be joining our small, passionate NGO to support the delivery of our educational programmes. Reporting directly to the Head of Programmes, you will be tasked with delivering programmes on Political & Media Literacy, counter-extremism, and online safety. This will involve traveling to a variety of educational settings to deliver our programmes, alongside supporting our Head of Programmes and Programme Coordinators to recruit schools and colleges. Projects can vary from media literacy workshops for schools, online harms CPD training, to city-wide democratic engagement stalls.
The applicant needs to be motivated, interested in counter-extremism, and passionate about Political & Media Literacy. The job is based on a 7-month contract, with likely extension (including a 3-month probation period).
Key responsibilities
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Deliver a wide variety of programmes across a diverse range of settings and cohorts.
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Recruit, coordinate and support schools and teachers across the UK to take up our programmes
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Support in updating and creating resources around the topics of Political Literacy, Media Literacy and Counter - Extremism
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with teachers, councils, 3rd sector stakeholders through our CRM system.
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Travel nationally and/or internationally to deliver
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A UK driver’s licence is required (access to a car also is preferable)
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Fulfil other duties as reasonably requested
Skills and Experience:
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Experience in delivering to young people and adults.
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Confidence.
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An understanding of and interest in media & political literacy and counter-extremism (PCVE / REMVE)
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Ability to organise, prioritise and manage a diverse workload
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Proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Gmail) and other relevant software.
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A strong interest in political and media literacy, civic engagement, and addressing online harms.
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Ability to work independently and proactively, taking initiative to solve problems.
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A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., education, social sciences, communications) is preferred.
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Strong writing skills are desirable.
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Proficient in the Welsh language (if based in Wales)
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Must be eligible to work in the UK
Personal Attributes:
A confident and engaging presenter, capable of delivering compelling political and media literacy programmes to diverse audiences in various settings. Exceptional organisational skills are paramount, enabling independent management of workload, extensive travel, and meticulous planning. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial for navigating dynamic demands, including extensive travel and unpredictable schedules. Excellent time management, a proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively, and adherence to strict timelines are essential. Finally, the ideal individual should be proactive and self-motivated, consistently taking initiative and thriving in a self-directed work environment.
This position requires an enhanced DBS check, provided by SOUK, in accordance with our Child Protection and Safeguarding policies.
Benefits:
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Unlimited Leave.
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Work Abroad Scheme.
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Opportunity to be part of an impactful project addressing critical societal challenges.
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Collaborative and supportive working environment with an international team.
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Professional development opportunities.
To ensure everyone is given the tools to understand how their government works and how to identify disinformation for themselves.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fundraising Manager
We are seeking an ambitious Fundraising Manager to grow income and support thousands of rural young people across England and Wales.
- Salary: Circa £37,000 -£40,000pa
- Location: Warwickshire, Hybrid 2-3 days per week from home
- Hours: Full-time: 37.5 hours/week Core hours 10am-4pm (occasional evenings/weekends)
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing Date: 26th September 2025 Interviews: On a rolling basis
About the Role
We’re looking for a motivated and experienced Fundraising Manager to secure funding of one of the UK’s most vibrant rural youth charities. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference, supporting young people through training, competitions, skills certificates and travel.
You will take the lead in developing and delivering fundraising strategies that grow income from trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors. The role requires someone who can spot opportunities, write compelling bids, and nurture long-term relationships with funders and supporters.
Key Responsibilities
- Researching and identifying new funding opportunities
- Writing persuasive funding applications, reports, and case studies
- Growing income from trusts and foundations
- Building corporate partnerships and sponsorships
- Developing innovative individual giving campaigns
- Creating fundraising toolkits for local clubs and federations
- Tracking income and reporting against targets
- Collaborating closely with marketing and communications teams
About You
You may have experience in a membership-based organisation, ideally in the sporting, horse racing, countryside, or youth sector, and now want to use your skills to benefit rural young people.
You’ll be:
- A confident communicator, able to build rapport with funders, volunteers, and young people
- An experienced bid writer with a track record of securing income from trusts, foundations, or corporate partners
- Empathetic, with a genuine passion for youth development
- Charismatic and personable, able to connect naturally with rural communities and young people
- Proactive, creative, and always seeking new ways to grow income and engage supporters
- Career focussed
About the Organisation
Our client is a national charity covering England and Wales, committed to empowering young people in rural areas. Through a wide range of programmes, from sports and training to community projects, they help thousands of young people develop skills, confidence, and leadership. Joining them means contributing to a vibrant and meaningful cause, working with passionate colleagues who care about rural youth.
Other roles you may have experience of could include:
Fundraising Officer, Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Trusts and Grants Officer, Membership Development Manager, Head of Fundraising, Philanthropy
Trustee
Royal Trinity Hospice
Clapham, London SW4
Trinity, the UK’s oldest hospice, was founded in 1891, and we have been an innovator and a leader in the hospice sector ever since.
Today, we provide expert specialist palliative and end of life care to over 2,500 patients each year from our state-of-the-art inpatient unit and in the community across seven central & south London boroughs.
In August 2019, the Care Quality Commission rated our care as Outstanding, and the impact of our new clinical model of care introduced in 2022 was recognised with a national Palliative and End of Life Care Award in 2025.
We are renowned for our patient-centred care and have an optimal nurse-to-patient ratio. This allows us to focus on high-quality nursing standards, giving clinicians the time and space to deliver the patient care that inspired them to join the profession.
We are an ambitious and forward-looking organisation with a clear strategic vision, with the goal of reaching even more people in our community who would benefit from our care.
We are working to do this within the context of the national hospice funding crisis and have a creative and robust financial plan to continue expanding our offer to beneficiaries.
This is an exciting time to be joining our organisation. We are looking for two trustees to join our Board, who will bring financial expertise, particularly in investments and fundraising, with the view that one individual will become the new Honorary Treasurer.
By joining the Board of Trinity, you’ll be joining a dedicated team with a shared ambition to provide the best quality care for our patients, helping them to make the best of every moment.
Potential Trustees should be able to demonstrate they have the following:
• Commitment to the charity and its vision and charitable objectives • Strategic vision suitable to support the charitable objectives
• Ability to make independent judgements and think creatively
• Understanding and acceptance of the legal duties, responsibilities and liabilities of charity trusteeship
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Willingness to devote the necessary time and effort, including 10 meetings a year (4 Board; 4 sub-committee meetings; 2 Board Away Days)
• Willingness to attend fundraising and awareness raising events on behalf of the charity at least three times a year.
Our meetings:
• Our Board meetings are held four-times per year on Tuesday evenings, 17.00-19.00, in person at the hospice
• We run two whole-day Board Away Days each year to provide additional time for strategic discussion and trustee development
• We have four Committees which all meet four-times per year, with meetings on Tuesday afternoons and evenings, and Wednesday evenings
For an informal chat or visit please contact Alexandra Letellier (Executive Office Manager)
Closing date for applications: Sunday 12 October 2025
Interview and stakeholder panel: Thursday 30 October 2025
NB Voluntary Position
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We are seeking a warm, compassionate and proactive Extra Care Registered Manager to provide person-centered care and support to our services users within a recently developed, brand new extra care scheme based in Hattersley, Tameside.
In this role, you will oversee the operational management of a 91-apartment service, supported by a Deputy Project Manager and Senior Support Workers, providing the highest standards of care to over-55 year olds in an independent living setting. The apartments comprise of one and two bedrooms, featuring onsite amenities and the service offers 24-hour care that is tailored to individual needs.
You will register with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to become the accountable based lead.
Working in collaboration with the housing provider, stakeholders and local health and social care services, you will ensure that the highest standards of care and support are provided. You will ensure that the service empowers clients and meets their needs and preferences. You will work in conjunction with service users’ families and friends to promote a positive atmosphere within the service. The ability to work in an empathetic and holistic way in order to maintain orientation and independence is essential. You must be flexible, energetic and reliable. You will be responsible for the oversight of all four services.
You must be willing to embrace all aspects of the role including, but not limited to, providing support with dignified personal care and domestic tasks, and supporting individuals to access employment, education, and social opportunities. We value the personal skills and interests you will bring to both the role and to the lives of the people, we support. You must be willing to work occasional shifts including mornings, evenings and weekends.
Previous experience in services for older people, people with dementia and memory loss is essential. Your approach will be warm, person centered, and respectful. Creative Support is committed to your continuous professional development and you will have the opportunity to explore your training and development needs.
Vacancy Reference Number: 87407
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual 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 awarded.
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
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





At the Woodland Trust, we believe trees are essential to life, and we’re embarking on an ambitious journey to inspire a mass movement of people to stand up for them. To help us achieve this, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Brand and Creative to elevate our profile and ensure our voice inspires action at every turn.
The Role:
• You’ll lead the Trust’s brand strategy - bringing clarity, creativity, and emotional impact to how we engage millions of people across the UK.
• You’ll manage a significant paid advertising budget, integrate earned and owned activity, and ensure that every touchpoint with our audiences is consistent, compelling, and rooted in insight.
• You’ll drive creative campaigns that not only build our brand but also grow support, inspiring people to take meaningful action for woods and trees.
• As brand guardian, you’ll ensure we remain relevant, credible, and trusted, while also leading a talented team and championing collaboration across the organisation.
• This role includes a mix of working from home and at our main office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Visits to Grantham would be required once a month on average.
The Candidate:
• You have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count.
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
• Be a dynamic brand leader with experience of building and managing major campaigns that connect with diverse audiences
• Expert knowledge in consumer insight, brand health measurement, and audience segmentation.
• Proven experience leading brand strategy and integrated campaigns.
• Experience managing significant budgets, guiding creative development, and working with agencies to deliver real impact.
• Strong creative judgement and ability to oversee end-to-end delivery.
• Excellent leadership skills, able to inspire, support and mobilise others.
• Ability to use data and insight to shape brand performance.
• A collaborative, values-driven approach with the courage to innovate.
• As a senior leader, you’ll also embody our values-collaborative, bold, and people-focused-while inspiring and developing your team.
• Passionate about making a difference, with the vision and drive to help us build a movement for nature.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
• Buy and Sell Annual Leave
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on the 23rd October 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows
Line Manager: Team Leader, Active Fellows (Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager in Team Leader’s absence)
Salary: £36,062
Start date: 1 November 2025
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 16 October 2025. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis
Benefits:
• Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving
• Competitive salary
• Team and individual training opportunities
• Commitment to performance and personal development
• Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)
• Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm
• 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes
Role Purpose Statement
The Senior Officer, Active Fellows plays a key role in delivering high-quality support to Cara Fellows. This includes leading casework, coordinating Cara’s mentoring scheme to support Fellows’ placements, and contributing to strategic improvements across the Fellowship Programme. The role combines direct support to Fellows, operational oversight and delivery of casework, and collaborative leadership to support Cara to uphold its mission.
Organisational Background
The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff. The Fellowship Programme is the continuation of the rescue mission operation started in 1933.
Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.
Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’
‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’
This is a critical time to join our dedicated and friendly Fellowship Programme team as we expand our capacity to support at-risk academics from the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Russia and many other countries.
Key Responsibilities
Fellowships
Casework
· Manage a caseload of up to 50 Cara Fellows, providing tailored support.
· Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records of casework activity.
· Liaise with Fellows to coordinate support and escalate complex cases to the Team Leader as required.
· Monitor, research and update visa guidance to reflect changes in complex immigration regulation.
· Keep up to date with relevant information regarding immigration laws, e.g. visas, legal procedures, etc.
· Liaise with independent legal advisors where necessary.
Finance
· Work with colleagues in finance to ensure accurate and timely payments to Cara Fellows and non-Fellowship related payments.
· Promptly issue relevant invoices.
· Understand financial processes – on Salesforce and Pleo – and update systems appropriately.
· Contribute to robust financial processes.
Support Mechanisms
Mentoring Scheme
· Project Lead for the Cara Mentoring Scheme.
· Coordinate rounds, delegate tasks to the team as required, and oversee delivery.
· Recruit mentors and mentees, and decide on a cap on number of participants if required.
· Lead on partnerships with organisations working in the mentoring world.
· Monitor the relevant budget and flag issues to the Team Leader.
· Lead on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the Scheme, suggesting improvements to this, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
Webinars and Workshops
· Lead on developing ideas for webinar topics relevant to the needs of Cara Fellows.
· Organise these webinars, contacting speakers and attendees, all with the close support of the Programme Assistant.
· Monitor and evaluate the success of these events, through clear feedback mechanisms.
· Aim to deliver approximately three webinars per year, subject to team capacity.
· Lead on the delivery of workshops for Cara Fellows with external partners, managing Fellow participation.
· Contribute to the development of accessible resources to share openly within the Cara network.
Strategic Development
Alumni Engagement and Impact Reporting
· Play a key supporting role to the Team Leader in improving Cara’s alumni engagement.
· Contribute to developing Cara’s alumni network, with involvement in strategic discussions on interacting with alumni.
· Keep track of Cara Fellows’ media preferences and support the Team Leader in inviting relevant Fellows to participate in public events and media engagements.
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Support M&E activities across the Fellowship Programme, suggesting improvements to data quality and reporting.
· Ensure accurate data entry on Salesforce and flag inconsistencies to relevant team members.
· Assist with compilation of required information, statistics and reporting to Cara’s Council & F&GPC meetings.
Management Responsibilities
Deputise for Team Leader
· Cover for the Team Leader when required – lead team meetings, make decisions on cases for the team, provide general guidance and leadership.
· Assist the Team Leader with line management within the team, mentoring junior staff and contributing to continued team development.
· Approve the Active Fellows team’s working hours.
· Provide input on policy and process improvements.
· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when needed.
Training/Inductions
· Play a leading role on inducting new staff to the Active Fellows and wider Cara team.
· Train new staff on key processes and offer continued guidance on difficult/complex cases and tasks.
Partnerships
· Support key strategic partnerships in Cara’s Universities and Research Network.
· Support the Team Leader in organising webinars and events for Cara’s network representatives at host institutions across the UK.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities
· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary.
· Support Fellowship Programme with ad hoc responsibilities.
Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager, or Team Leader, Active Fellows.
Person Specification – Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows:
Qualifications
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
Desirable:
- Master’s degree or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Understanding of UK immigration options for displaced academics
- Experience managing sensitive casework and maintaining accurate records
- Experience coordinating projects, events, or support schemes
- Familiarity with basic financial processes (e.g. payments, budget tracking)
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or other CRM systems
Desirable:
- Awareness of global issues affecting at-risk academics
- Experience coordinating mentoring programmes or similar initiatives
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to Cara’s mission
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Adaptability, integrity, and problem-solving ability
Desirable:
- Foreign language skills (e.g. Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian)
Please send a CV and cover note in response to the four screening questions. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered.
Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter.
1. What draws you to Cara and the work of supporting at-risk academics, and how does your experience and skills relate to this role? (max 500 words)
2. Tell us about a time that you led or coordinated a project. (max 300 words)
3. Describe a situation where you supported or mentored a colleague. (max 300 words)
4. Give an example of a time you had to adapt quickly to solve a complex problem. (max 300 words)
Cara provides help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who remain and work in their home countries despite the risks.
Physical activity is vital to good health. So we need you to get Salford moving.
Salford CVS (Community and Voluntary Services) is the city-wide infrastructure service for the VCSE (Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise) sector. We support almost 1,000 VCSE groups and organisations in Salford, with 7,000 paid staff and 62,000 volunteers between them. With a 40-strong team of our own, we’ve been making a difference for local residents since 1919, and we have some exciting plans for the future. We’d like you to be part of them.
Leading an exciting new community engagement project, you will understand and break down barriers to physical activity and maximise provision to help residents become healthier and happier. To make this happen, we will look to you to design and deliver a far-reaching investment programme for VCSE organisations, so you can expect an extremely high profile. In particular, you will:
- Secure buy-in from diverse groups and stakeholders to make things happen.
- Bring together public bodies, investors and colleagues to secure and deploy funding.
- Manage the relationship with our core partner Salford Community Leisure.
- Constantly monitor and report on project activity.
- Find innovative ways to connect with hard-to-reach groups and increase their participation in physical activity.
- Effectively manage your time and oversee your own administration.
As you would expect, we require a confident and ambitious self-starter with:
- Experience of overseeing commissioned or grant-funded work, including reporting to partners.
- A track record of providing information to individuals and groups.
- Proven ability to conduct research, analyse data and gain clear insights.
- Outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
- Demonstrable flair for multi-tasking and prioritising conflicting demands.
Finally, an understanding of the importance of physical activity would be very useful, as would some exposure to the voluntary, community or social enterprise sector.
In return, you can expect a comprehensive package of benefits including:
- Development opportunities
- 28 days’ holiday (rising to 30 days after five years)
- Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- Subsidised membership of the Hospital Saturday Fund, and much more.
Hours: Part-time, 18.75 hours per week.
Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2028.
Help us release the potential of the people of Salford and we will do the same for you, giving you the training and development to take your career to the next level.
To learn more and apply, visit our website.
Closing date: Noon on Monday 22 September 2025.
Interview date: Monday 29 September 2025.
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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!
Do you want to lead fundraising for one of the UK’s most vibrant mosques at the heart of Birmingham?
Green Lane Masjid & Community Centre has been serving the community since 1979, delivering education, welfare, dawah, youth work and international humanitarian aid from our landmark Grade II listed building. We are now looking for a Head of Fundraising to strengthen and grow the income that makes this work possible.
This is a senior leadership role where you will set the vision for fundraising at GLM, leading a committed team to deliver ambitious campaigns. From spearheading our Ramadan and emergency appeals, to nurturing our regular givers and major donors, you will ensure our fundraising reflects both the scale of our community and the global impact of our projects.
We are seeking someone with proven success in leading teams, hitting six-figure fundraising targets and building high-value donor relationships. If you are strategic, innovative, and inspired by the mission of GLM to serve, educate and inspire, this is your opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping our future.
We aim to Educate Muslims and non-Muslims, both young and old about the true Islamic teachings.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home Based – Merseyside (with travel across the region)
Closing date: 24 September
Benefits: Health care cash plan, Blue Light Scheme discounts, wellbeing programmes, learning and development opportunities
We are thrilled to be working with a national health charity to recruit a passionate and driven Regional Fundraiser based in Merseyside.
This is a fantastic opportunity will see you build and nurture relationships with individuals, groups, and organisations to raise vital funds and awareness. You will also play a key role in recruiting new local volunteers and delivering exceptional stewardship to maximise income and supporter retention.
To be successful in the role of Regional Fundraiser you will need:
- Experience in relationship or community fundraising, or strong transferrable skills in relationship building
- A proven track record of achieving financial and non-financial targets
- Excellent relationship management skills
- To be self-motivated, collaborative, and passionate about the cause
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch quote reference 2709HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Community Development Worker
We are looking for a Community Development Worker to join the team, supporting the Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme.
Position: Community Development Worker (Edgbaston Neighbourhood Network Scheme)
Location: Edgbaston/hybrid (this role is based in the community)
Hours: 1 x Full time (37hrs p/w). Job share would be considered
Salary: £27,250
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 5th October 2025
Interview Date: W/C 13th or 20th October
The Role
Neighbourhood Network Schemes (NNS) are responsible for building community capacity and developing a clear view of the existing community infrastructure and then building connections between assets, statutory organisations and local people. Edgbaston is one of 10 designated Localities in Birmingham. The purpose of NNS is to ensure that citizens over 50 and adults with additional needs can access community support, improving their wellbeing and quality of life. This is achieved through identifying, supporting and developing the community offer provided by individuals, groups, organisations, services and places in the constituency (we often refer to these collectively as “assets”).
Having moved on from the initial phase which was to map the area and build relationships this is now a role that is more about maintaining those relationships and increasing the capacity of these assets. However, there will always be a need to promote the NNS to new audiences and ensure knowledge of the area remains current so the role will continue to include developing networks and stakeholder engagement.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Community Development
- Training and Promotion
- Administrative Duties
About You
We are looking for someone with excellent interpersonal skills and empathy with a range of client groups.
You will have:
- A minimum of 2 years working in an engagement or community development role with diverse community settings with statutory and third sector organisations
- Recent experience of working with community/grassroots organisations
- An understanding of information sharing, consent and confidentiality issues and risks
- Experience and understanding of the importance of equalities, diversity and inclusion
- An understanding of the lived experience of individuals from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ communities and those living with disability/additional needs
About the Organisation
A leading provider of services to the health and social care sector, where the aim is to reduce inequalities in learning, employment and health. As an employer, the organisation is proud to offer a range of benefits to staff including provision of workplace wellbeing support and activities, flexible working and a range of family friendly policies and subsidised parking.
You may also have experience in areas such as Community Development, Community Engagement, Community Development Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Community Development Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Support, Community Partnerships. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Director of Fundraising & Engagement
Thank you for your interest in joining the Senior Leadership Team at Yorkshire Wildlife Trust at a pivotal time for securing nature’s recovery. We hope the information we have put together about the Trust will encourage you to make an application for the role.
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Fundraising and Engagement who will work across the Trust to shape compelling campaigns, supporter and visitor journeys which mobilise the powerful potential which volunteering and community organising offers to take action for wildlife and to create a nature positive future.
You will have the hunger to tap into the significant fundraising potential and the confidence to cultivate and develop positive relationships with high-level contacts in companies, grant funders and among high-net-worth individuals. We are also looking for someone with an outstanding track record in securing major strategic grant funding and corporate partnerships and developing major donor programmes to ensure our programmes of work provide showcases of how nature can recover in Yorkshire.
You will be joining an established extended leadership team who have been working together for a number of years, diverse in thinking style and with deep commitment to our cause and the Trust’s success. You will also work closely with our Trustee Board, which is vibrant, engaged and supportive, and manage a large Directorate of currently 65 staff.
If you have the passion to make a difference, are a dedicated team player with the skills and experience we need, then please apply to help us create a diverse and inclusive team, committed to driving change for Yorkshire’s wildlife and communities.
How to apply:
Please submit an up-to-date CV and supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please ensure you describe your relevant knowledge, skills and experience aligned to the Person Specification in the Candidate Brief. Please be aware that if you only submit a CV, your application may not be considered.
Please DO NOT include any personal details (name, address etc) on your supporting statement.
Closing date: Sunday 5 October (midnight)
Preliminary Interviews (virtual): 20 October
Primary Interviews (in-person): 5 November
2nd Interviews (if required): 13 November
Please note that applications received after the closing deadline may not be considered. The Trust regrets that it is unable to give feedback on unsuccessful applications.
We are committed to creating a Movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We want our people to flourish, just like nature.
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The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with a leading national health charity to recruit ttwo Community Fundraisers, including one covering the West London and surrounding areas such as Hertfordshire, Slough, Reading / Southampton. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning organisation dedicated to driving change for people affected by serious health conditions. In this role, you’ll engage individuals, community groups, regional corporates, and volunteers, growing income through inspiring stewardship and imaginative campaigns such as themed bake sales and sponsored walks. With your energy, creativity, and relationship-building skills, you’ll help expand grassroots support and raise vital funds—contributing directly to the charity’s mission of delivering life-changing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a regional community fundraising strategy, aligning with the charity’s wider objectives.
- Meet and exceed fundraising KPIs and contribute to overall annual income targets.
- Recruit, build, and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community groups to drive participation and fundraising.
- Recruiting, train, and manage a network of regional volunteers to support fundraising activities.
- Work with internal teams to identify and maximise regional fundraising opportunities.
- Use CRM systems to track supporter engagement and tailor stewardship strategies based on data insights.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated success in a community, corporate, or events fundraising role, with a track record of achieving income targets.
- Skilled in recruiting, supporting, and engaging supporters in fundraising activities and initiatives.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective community fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities to maximise engagement and income.
- Confident and persuasive communicator, adept at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, groups, and corporate partners.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms, with the ability to analyse data to inform fundraising strategies.
What’s on Offer:
- Be part of a passionate, collaborative team working towards a vital mission.
- Home-based role with the flexibility to manage your own schedule, plus regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- Generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and a focus on employee wellbeing, including access to mental health support.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow within the charity sector.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, sexual orientation, disability, age, or gender. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process