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It’s an exciting time to join War Child. We are sector-leading in our heritage, connections and relationships across music, gaming and events, with an incredible network of supporters ready to champion our work. Backed by a talented and ambitious team, we deliver bold, creative fundraising that inspires people to take action for children affected by conflict.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated fundraiser with a passion for international development to join an award-winning and ambitious team at a pivotal time of growth. You will help us grow our philanthropy income so we can reach more children living in some of the world’s most conflict-affected countries.
As part of the Philanthropy team, you will manage and grow relationships with existing and prospective mid to high value and major donors, helping to generate vital income through relationship-led fundraising. You will also identify and research new prospects, support the development of the donor pipeline, and help plan and deliver engaging cultivation and stewardship opportunities and events.
As part of our growing Philanthropy and Partnerships department, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on exciting and creative projects alongside our award-winning Music team and Fundraising Engagement department. This is a role with real scope to contribute ideas, build meaningful relationships and make a tangible impact for children affected by war globally.
The team regularly comes together in our London office for collaboration, meetings and relationship-building, and the successful candidate will be expected to attend these in person where appropriate.
Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for. You can read the full job advert on our careers site.
- Experienced in developing and managing relationships with mid to high value and major donors, including cultivating and/or securing 4–5 figure gifts from individual donors.
- Experienced in identifying, researching and qualifying new prospective donors and developing robust cultivation plans
- Experienced in preparing detailed proposals, reports and other donor communications with both excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Experienced in working on fundraising events and confidence in networking, including with high profile (celebrity) supporters
- Solid understanding of the principles of major donor fundraising and how to apply them
- Confident IT skills with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with Canva is desirable.
- Experience working with fundraising databases such as Salesforce or similar platforms.
- Able to present information, verbally or in writing, including War Child’s mission, briefings and project reports to a range of audiences in a clear and confident manner
- Interested in international development issues and have an understanding of, and commitment to, War Child’s vision, mission and aims
What we can offer you
At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
- 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
- Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
- Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.
This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.
No child should be a part of war. Ever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job description:
Join our passionate team in Bicester and make a real difference to people rebuilding their lives. As a Housing & Resettlement Worker, you will provide high-quality support to residents working towards independent living. You will manage a varied caseload, create tailored support plans, work alongside partner agencies, and help clients achieve positive long-term outcomes. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to build meaningful relationships, work autonomously and as part of a supportive team, and play a vital role in creating a safe, welcoming and empowering environment for vulnerable adults!
Main Purpose Of Job:
This role is responsible for delivering a safe and supportive service to all residents living at our accommodation provision in Bicester. The role holder will lead on the case management of clients with low to medium support needs who are working towards living independently within twelve months. Working in partnership with other agencies the role holder will create holistic, individualised support plans, identifying and pro-actively working towards appropriate and timely move ons.
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
- To ensure the effective delivery of high quality care, resettlement support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.
- To be responsible for supporting and working with clients to achieve suitable move on and successful outcomes.
- To assess risk and suitability of referrals for the service.
- To be confident in lone working, connecting remotely with the wider Cherwell team daily and attending team meetings in Banbury once per week.
- Ensure support plans and risk management plans are documented and agreed with clients in line with procedures.
- Work with the Team Manager and colleagues to achieve agreed contractual performance targets and organisational targets and objectives.
- Report to the Team Manager any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment.
- Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
- Ensure that IT systems are updated as required and concise record keeping is completed promptly.
- Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Maintain positive client satisfaction; giving a respectful communication and service to clients. Ensure clients are aware of and support them to maximise their opportunity to be involved in Client Participation.
- To participate in the induction of and support new team members.
- To ensure that Homeless Oxfordshire’s Equal Opportunities Policies are complied with and promoted in carrying out duties of the post.
- To represent Homeless Oxfordshire at interagency meetings, as required.
- To manage rent accounts and the collection of rent in accordance with policy and procedure
- To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Homeless Oxfordshire Ltd.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join an amazing charity that makes a difference for more than 110,000 adults and children in the UK with a muscle-wasting condition. This is a role where you can really make a difference.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, particularly those from underrepresented groups including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those with lived experience of conditions we represent. We believe that diversity strengthens our work and helps us better support our beneficiaries.
As part of our safer recruitment and safeguarding responsibilities, this role requires a DBS check and professional/character references. We are committed to inclusion and will consider each application fairly.
About you:
The Data Integration and Automation Officer is an exciting role at MDUK, that will sit within the Finance and Resources Team.
You will:
- design, build, and maintain automated data synchronisations across organisational systems, taking ownership of end-to-end workflows from requirements through to implementation and handover.
- work closely with multiple departments to understand data requirements, modernise data processing practices, and deliver reliable automated data flows using tools such as APIs, Power Automate, and Python.
- be a technically skilled and collaborative professional with experience in API integration (REST/SOAP), automation tools such as Power Automate, and Python-based data processing.
- require strong knowledge of data management principles, including validation, transformation, and system integration across platforms such as CRMs, finance systems, and cloud applications.
- be responsible for designing and delivering end-to-end data workflows, from requirements gathering through to deployment and documentation.
- be confident in engaging with non-technical stakeholders, lead workshops, analyse existing processes, and implement practical improvements.
About us:
Muscular Dystrophy UK is a charity that connects a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
This is an exciting time to join Muscular Dystrophy UK. We recently launched our new 10 year strategy to transform the lives of people living with muscle wasting conditions. Our vision is clear, a world without limits for people with muscle wasting conditions, and we won’t stop until we achieve it.
Values and behaviours:
- A positive attitude and approach that reflect the charity’s values.
- Seek opportunities to contribute to the development of the charity.
- A commitment to and an understanding of disability issues, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Always demonstrate role model behaviour.
Benefits:
We appreciate the range of skills and experience our staff have to offer. In return for your enthusiasm and commitment we commit to actively developing and supporting you. We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellbeing, work–life balance, and career development. Our offer range of benefits includes great pension contributions, life insurance, cycle scheme, health cash plan, employee assistance programme, instant retail and events discounts, and much more...
Location: We operate a hybrid model (home and office, London SE1).
Closing date: Friday, 5th of June 2026
NB: Please note that we are interviewing on a rolling basis and may close the advert earlier than the stated deadline if we successfully fill the role.
Please download the job description to see full role responsibilities
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions and people around them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Role Summary
Every day, babies are born premature or sick and families face frightening uncertainty. Bliss is the UK charity working to ensure they receive the best possible care and support. We’re looking for a motivated Partnerships and Philanthropy Officer to help grow our high value income and build strong, impactful relationships with partners and donors.
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Location: Hybrid (minimum three days per fortnight in London SE1)
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Salary: £33,368 FTE
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Terms: 35 hours per week (part time considered). Permanent
Role Details
You’ll work closely with the Partnerships & Philanthropy Manager to support and grow a portfolio of corporate partners, philanthropists and high value prospects. This varied role is perfect for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing creative proposals, and coordinating meaningful supporter engagement.
You’ll help deliver tailored stewardship, identify new opportunities, and work with colleagues across Bliss to gather compelling stories and impact data that demonstrate the difference our supporters make.
What you will do
•Support the delivery of Bliss’ high value fundraising strategy
•Manage and steward relationships with partners, major donors and prospects
•Prepare tailored proposals, presentations and stewardship updates
•Research prospects and sectors to help build a strong pipeline
•Coordinate meetings, events and engagement opportunities
•Work collaboratively across teams to develop strong cases for support
•Maintain accurate CRM records and support internal reporting
•Ensure all activity follows fundraising regulation and GDPR requirements
About you
We’d love to hear from you if you have:
•Experience managing external relationships (fundraising, partnerships, account management or commercial)
•Clear, confident and engaging communication skills
•Ability to develop tailored proposals, pitches or presentations
•Strong commercial awareness and a collaborative approach
•Excellent organisation, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
•Experience using CRMs or databases (Raiser’s Edge a plus)
•Good IT skills (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
•A commitment to the aims and values of Bliss
For more details please view the job description and person specification attached to this advert.
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with answers to the following three questions (instead of a supporting statement):
1.Tell us about your experience managing relationships with external stakeholders.
2.Give an example of a proposal, pitch or presentation you helped create and how you tailored it.
3.Share an example of managing multiple priorities and collaborating across teams.
We understand applicants may use AI tools to assist in shaping responses, which is absolutely fine — we simply ask that answers reflect your own experience.
This information is used when shortlisting candidates for interview.
It is Bliss’ policy not to contact applicants who have not been invited for an interview so if you have not heard from us three weeks after the closing deadline, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Recruitment Timeline
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The deadline for applications is 6pm Tuesday 2 June 2026, but we may conduct interviews as suitable candidates apply before the job ad closes
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First round interviews will take place around 4th June
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Second round interviews will be in person at our London Bridge offices
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Part time EMPLOYMENT AND JOB SKILLS COACH/TUTOR
£15 per hour (£27,300 per annum)
Immediate start
Fixed contract - until 31 March 27 (with possibility to extend)
Employment Coach (Part-Time)
Organisation: Adanna Women’s Support Group
Location: East London (office-based)
Hours: 19.5 hours per week (Monday, Thursday, Friday – flexible, ideally 9:30am–4:30pm)
Contract: Fixed-term (with potential extension, subject to funding)
About Us
Adanna Women’s Support Group is dedicated to supporting women into employment and helping them thrive in the workplace. We deliver training in business skills, administration, IT, childcare, and employability, empowering women to build confidence, gain skills, and access meaningful opportunities.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced, passionate and proactive Employment Coach to support women who are economically inactive and facing barriers to employment.
You will work with a small caseload of participants, providing tailored, one-to-one support to help them build skills, increase confidence, and move into sustainable employment, training, or volunteering.
A key part of the role will also involve engaging with employers—identifying opportunities, building relationships, and supporting inclusive recruitment practices to ensure roles are accessible to our clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver personalised one-to-one coaching and action planning for unemployed women
- Support women to develop skills, confidence, and job readiness
- Assist with CV writing, applications, and interview preparation
- Design and deliver entry-level training (e.g. digital skills, confidence building, ESOL conversation sessions)
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers
- Source job, placement, and volunteering opportunities
- Support employers to make roles more inclusive and accessible
- Manage a varied workload and maintain accurate records
Minimum Criteria
- Understanding of the challenges faced by BAME women who are economically inactive or experiencing multiple barriers to employment
- 2 years Experience of providing one-to-one employment support, including action planning and goal setting
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in teaching, training, or assessing
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
- Experience delivering entry-level training (e.g. digital skills, confidence building, ESOL support)
What We’re Looking For
- A motivated and empathetic individual with a passion for supporting women
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- A practical, solution-focused approach
Additional Information
- This is an office-based role in East London
- An enhanced DBS check is required
- We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our clients
- We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community
- This role is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010
How to Apply
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a single A4 cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria to apply.
Closing date: Ongoing until a suitable candidate is found
Interviews: Held on a rolling basis
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, and supporting our small talented highly talented Team your key tasks will be to:
· assist staff managing project finances ;
· support the development of donor project budgets;
· take a principlal role in supporting financial compliance;
· support IM to fulfil its accountability to funders
You will be a fully qualified accountant with at least 4 years’ progressive experience working on charity financial management including budget compilation, donor reports and grant management. With excellent MS Excel skills and experience of Sage 50 and ExpenseIn or similar systems, you will have outstanding attention to detail and excellent oral and written English communication skills.
We don't just want a dyed in the wool accountant, we also want someone with great interpersonal skills. A problem solver with a GSOH who thrives in a small, fast-paced high-calibre international team where everyone pitches in. A demonstrable interest in international relations and peacemaking and / or experience of working in a conflict zone and additional languages would be highly desirable.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter
Are you passionate about building communities and digital spaces where young people feel supported, respected and able to express themselves?
Prospectus are delighted to be working with a leading London arts charity operating a high‑profile performance venue and creative hub and supporting with the recruitment of a Young People’s Digital Platform Manager role.
This role is available on a 2-year fixed term contact and full-time basis (35 hours per week). Located in North London, the role is office-based with the ability to work from home up to two days per week. The salary is £39,634.40 per annum.
In this role you will report to the Head of Broadcast & Digital and be the voice of the charity within the Platform community, shaping communication strategies and be the driving force behind the new Young People’s Digital Platform. You’ll help shape an inclusive online environment, spark engagement and steer the creation of innovative learning content and programmes. You will manage and mentor the Digital Platform Co‑ordinator, and oversee safeguarding and moderation, ensuring policies and processes maintain a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all users.
To be successful in this role, you have experienced in building communities and strong track record of managing online platforms and creating digital spaces. You will experience with digital content workflows, CMSs and moderation tools. You will have experience using social and professional networking tools. You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding and how to create safe online environments.
You bring excellent project management and organisational skills. You will be an outstanding communicator who understands how to motivate participation. You will stay up to date with industry developments and UK legislation (including the Online Safety Act). You will have an understanding of the arts and cultural education landscape. You will champion equality and inclusion, helping to create spaces where every young person feels valued, respected and able to thrive.
To apply, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact George Cook at Prospectus.
To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding.
Main duties and responsibilities
Programme and participant support
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Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants.
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Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees.
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Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes.
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Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate.
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Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive.
Programme coordination
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Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme.
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Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication.
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Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories.
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Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment.
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Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice.
Funding and development
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Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes.
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Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence.
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Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders.
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Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes.
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Maintain records of participation and outcomes.
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Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning.
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Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders.
Person specification
Essential
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Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings.
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
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Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
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Ability to work independently and identify opportunities.
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Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet
Desirable
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Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
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Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable
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An understanding of pan disability and employment
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Local to SEACC
Please submit a short cover letter detailing how your experience meets the person specification.
Please give specific examples from your own experience and avoid generic statements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
About Designability
Designability is a national innovation charity advancing inclusive design across the UK.
The world is full of barriers for disabled people because society is not designed with everyone in mind. For disabled people, those barriers can take away things that everyone deserves: freedom, confidence, and opportunity.
But it doesn’t have to be that way — not if we design and build differently. And that’s where we come in.
By collaborating with disabled people, we dismantle unfair barriers and turn lived experience into practical, creative solutions that unlock everyday independence. From prototypes to sketches, and from problems to solutions, we engineer products and services that make the inaccessible accessible — and we help brands, other charities and designers do the same.
We are at an exciting point in our nearly 60-year history. We have launched our biggest ever research project — The Unfair Index — exploring everyday barriers disabled people face. We will be launching a new international award winning, world-first product — The Accessible Pushchair. And we continue to deliver our flagship service, the Wizzybug Scheme, providing free powered wheelchairs to very young disabled children across the UK.
The Role
We are seeking a highly organised individual to support the day-to-day administrative functions across finance and operations. This is a varied role suited to someone who is detail-oriented, commercially aware, and confident managing multiple priorities in a busy environment.
Key tasks
Finance
· Control and monitoring of the finance inbox
· Manage the purchase and sales ledgers, accurately processing all associated transactions
· Processing incoming donations from various sources and accurately maintaining records
· Support and assist with month and year end processes
· Monitoring and maintaining data and records
· Ensuring strict adherence to financial controls, processes, and internal procedures
Operations
· Manage and keep up to date the operations annual calendar of activities and compliance requirements
· Liaise with and co-ordinate all external contractors, including utility companies and RUH Estates, to ensure Designability meets all legal requirements and premises remain fully operational and compliant
· Support the staff member responsible for IT, including IT asset and software tracking and administration
· Support the relevant team member with GDPR compliance, including tracking data held
· Assistance with operations administration as required
General
· To conduct such other duties as may be required by the organisation from time to time
· Willing and able to undertake work outside normal hours and to travel as required
· Supporting and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation to achieve our charitable purpose
· Prepared to take on a range of tasks as needed to support the organisation’s work
About you
The successful candidate will have a natural aptitude for numbers, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across different areas of the business. This role requires a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, helping to ensure that Designability remains compliant. You will be driven by achieving excellence in your work, underpinned by demonstrating Designability behaviours every day: Reflective, Tenacious, Collaborative, Curious and Honest.
If you enjoy variety, take ownership of your work, and can confidently support both financial and operational activities, this could be the new job for you.
Terms of Employment
All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment references.
All applicants must have a legal right to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship - Designability is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time.
Benefits that come with working for Designability
Looking after its employees is important to Designability. To find out what benefits we currently offer to our team, please visit our website.
Designability is a Real Living Wage and Disability Confident Employer. We are committed to recruiting the best person for the job, based solely on their ability and individual merit as measured against the criteria for individual roles; through a process that is fair, open, consistent and free from bias and discrimination.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, disability status or length of time spent unemployed. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to making reasonable adjustments.
‘Offer an Interview’ Scheme
Designability welcomes applications from disabled applicants and is committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role, as set out in the job description. If you wish your application to be considered under the ‘Offer an interview’ scheme’, please indicate this in your covering letter
Recruitment Timeline
1. Applications open: 19th May 2026
2. Applications close: 9th June 2026
3. Interviews will be held online and/or in person at our Bath office at a mutually convenient time.
Applications which have no relevance to the job role i.e. there is no significant relevant experience, will not be reviewed.
To create equity of opportunity for disabled people by removing barriers to independence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. We work in thirteen areas/regions of the UK and will support over 4,000 children in 2026-27.
Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme pairs struggling five to seven-year old (Y1-3) readers with reading support volunteers who are working professionals. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability.
From a school perspective, online reading volunteers provide direct, meaningful literacy support for up to 10 pupils per class. The programme is particularly suitable for communities where it might be challenging to find parents and other volunteers who can commit to physically visiting schools to boost reading. For more information please visit our website and watch this short video!
About the Role
Chapter One is seeking a Bradford Programme Manager who is an excellent communicator and is able both to motivate and support schools and teachers to implement our online reading volunteers programme, and also to ensure that the programme’s impact and benefit to disadvantaged communities is maximised throughout the academic year.
The post is ideal for someone looking for part-time, flexible, term-time only work from a home base and who is able to travel frequently in and around West Yorkshire. The postholder will be joining a team of established Programme Managers who work in different parts of the UK and will need to have some flexibility to work some additional hours during busy autumn weeks, and conversely to work fewer hours during quieter periods of the year.
There are plans for future expansion in Bradford so the role may grow, in time.
Key Responsibilities:
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Effectively explain Chapter One’s online reading volunteer programme and its benefits to school leaders and teachers.
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Install, setup and maintain Chapter One equipment in participating classrooms.
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Organise and conduct initial teacher training and follow-up.
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Ensure a smooth initial launch of Chapter One’s programme in every classroom.
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Fully understand the operation of the Chapter One platform and database and effectively communicate this to others as needed.
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Liaise with colleagues performing technical and volunteer support roles.
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Through regular visits to/contact with schools, provide on-going embedded professional learning and support to teachers throughout the year as needed.
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Proactively monitor classroom adherence/fidelity to the Chapter One model, including systematic review of data reports and volunteer feedback, taking proactive action to resolve problems that arise.
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Analyse and manipulate data (largely in Google sheets) to produce reports and identify trends.
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Create regular data summaries for all participating classrooms.
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Lead annual review meetings for senior leadership at participating schools.
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Support programme monitoring, evaluation and research as required.
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Coordinate in person and virtual school ‘visits’ of volunteer teams to classrooms where necessary. This may include opportunities for Chapter One children to visit the office of the volunteers.
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Liaison with corporate partners as required.
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Weekly communication and status updates with Senior Programme Manager(s) and wider team.
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As a new school year approaches, secure commitments from returning schools and help find and target new schools to join Chapter One’s programme.
We are looking for applicants with the following essential qualities:
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Highly motivated individual with excellent interpersonal and organisational skills.
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Proven track record of working at a senior level in education, project management or a related field.
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Proven strength in both written and verbal communication.
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Highly IT literate, with excellent computer skills, able to troubleshoot software and technical hardware issues, adept with Google suite and Microsoft Teams.
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Ability to manipulate and analyse data to draw useful conclusions to improve programme delivery.
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Proven ability to work independently.
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Self-starter and quick learner.
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Ability to adapt and embrace a changing environment.
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Ability to drive and access to a car for work purposes.
Ideally, applicants will also have the following desirable qualities:
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Two years of teaching/education experience with primary age children.
Please note that this role covers West Yorkshire, currently Bradford, Leeds and Keighley.
How to Apply
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
1) Explain your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.
2) Share your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.
3) Explain how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
N.B. Shortlisting and phone screens are likely to take place week commencing Monday 8th June. For successful candidates, interviews are likely to begin week commencing Monday 15th June.
Please send your CV (maximum 2 A4 sides) and a covering letter via Charity Jobs. Your covering letter (maximum 1 side of A4) should:
1) Explain your relevant experience and why you’re interested in this role at this point in your career.
2) Share your ability to be resilient when things are not going the way you thought, including clear examples of past experiences.
3) Explain how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We understand that you may use AI to help craft your application, but do remember that we will be looking for individuals who write a letter that stands out. We want you to have every opportunity to shine and to show us your tale
At Chapter One, we want to create a world where all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Research and Projects Assistant will help to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.
Location: Working from home (in the UK) with occasional travel to London and other parts of the UK for team days and events.
Salary: £30,000 pro rata
Contract: Fixed Term Contract for one year, subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours: 0.5 FTE/2.5 days a week (17.5 hours) to include Tuesday and ideally the remaining hours to be across Monday-Thursday. For any extended hours worked through event or travel time, time off in lieu (TOIL) will be provided.
Closing date: Tuesday 2 June, 23:59
Provisional interview dates: W/C 22 June
Please note: By the start of any employment with EFN, you must have the right to work in the UK and documentary evidence to support this. EFN is unable to sponsor work visas.
About the role
The Research and Projects Assistant is a new role supporting EFN’s strategic projects and research, and would suit someone looking to build their experience in these areas. The post-holder will play a key role in helping to deliver projects and research that aim to improve how environmental funding is coordinated and distributed.
The role will involve supporting a range of projects across research, grantmaking practices, and digital tools/platforms. The exact mix of work will evolve over time, but is likely to include contributing to major research outputs (including EFN’s Where the Green Grants Went series), supporting the development of sector tools, and assisting with collaborative funding initiatives.
About you
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with data and information, thinking creatively, and ensuring that high-quality projects are delivered efficiently. We’re looking for individuals who are highly organised, detail-oriented and proactive, with experience in research and a strong interest in environmental issues and/or philanthropy. This role involves supporting a range of projects, so being able to keep track of tasks and information will be important.
We recognise that candidates may not meet every requirement listed, and we welcome transferable skills and varied career paths.
Essential
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Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to work with large datasets.
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Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
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High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Clear and concise written communication skills.
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Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks.
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Advanced IT skills, including online meeting platforms.
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Familiarity with environmental issues and the non-profit sector.
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A self-starter who is comfortable working remotely and managing their own workload within a small, part-time team.
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A commitment to EFN’s mission and JEDI commitments.
Desirable
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Experience of writing reports for diverse audiences.
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Experience of monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) processes.
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Experience with AI, coding (e.g. Python), and building or testing digital platforms.
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Familiarity with philanthropy and grant-making processes.
We will aim to hold first round interviews (virtually) during the week commencing Monday 22 June. If you cannot make dates this week, please let us know when you submit your application and we will try and accommodate you.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to do a task during the interview process. Further details on the task will be shared in advance, but please note that no additional preparation will be required.
Our vision is an effective, flourishing ecosystem of environmental philanthropy that is supporting people and the planet to thrive together.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Victim Support is seeking a confident, organised, and relationship-driven Team Leader to lead our Witness Service outreach team working in the community. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring that vulnerable intimidated witnesses receive high-quality, timely, and compassionate support at every stage of the justice process.
We are looking for someone who brings strong people-management experience, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to building a supportive and high-performing team. You'll lead volunteers, oversee daily case allocations, manage service delivery within the community, strengthen partnerships, and ensure our Witness Service meets contractual and quality standards.
This role is part-time working 18.75 hours per week covering Staffordshire.
Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best?
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to supporting and developing our colleagues. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options - including hybrid working where applicable
- Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
- Birthday Leave - an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Pension Plan - 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced Allowances - enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
- Exclusive Discounts - high street, holidays, gyms, entertainment, and more
- Financial Wellbeing Support - access to salary deducted finance and guidance
- Wellbeing Resources - employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- EDI Networks - opportunities to engage in colleague groups promoting equity and inclusion
- Sustainable Travel Schemes - Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
- Career Development - comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
About the Role
As the Team Leader - Witness Service (outreach in the community), you will:
- Lead the delivery of the Witness Service within the community, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses.
- Line-manage volunteers, supporting recruitment, training, development, performance, and wellbeing.
- Oversee daily case allocations, ensuring witnesses receive timely assessments, tailored support, and appropriate referrals.
- Ensure accurate and compliant data entry, audits, reporting, and monitoring of KPIs and quality standards.
- Manage rotas, resource planning, and service coverage across the area.
- Promote excellent communication across teams, facilitating team meetings and sharing learning.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary partners.
- Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach that recognises diverse needs and vulnerabilities.
- Provide leadership that champions continuous improvement and maintains the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of witnesses.
This role requires strong attention to detail, confidence using digital systems, and the ability to manage competing demands while supporting a high-performing team.
You will have:
- A strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses.
- Experience delivering services in demanding environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence.
- Experience providing guidance, support, or crisis management to staff or service users.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work without direct supervision, manage competing demands, and maintain organised and methodical working practices.
- Experience gathering, analysing, and reporting information from multiple sources.
- Sound IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
Additional Information
- This role involves exposure to emotionally demanding situations and requires resilience and emotional maturity.
- Travel across the court cluster and wider area is required.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary to meet service needs.
- An enhanced DBS check will be required.
About the Witness Service
The Witness Service provides free, independent support to any witness giving evidence in criminal courts in England and Wales - both for the prosecution and the defence. Our trained staff and volunteers help people understand what to expect before, during and after a trial, and offer practical and emotional support every step of the way, so witnesses can give their best evidence. The Witness Service also supports bereaved family members, friends and family who are accompanying witnesses in court.
This is an exceptional opportunity to help us ensure a smooth transition and shape a high-quality, high-impact and trauma-informed service - so every witness feels informed, supported and more confident in court.
About Us
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system.
A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector.
Corporate responsibilities
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To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
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To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
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To comply with all reasonable management requests.
Key responsibilities
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Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity.
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Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data.
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Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions.
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Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools.
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Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery.
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Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality.
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Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required.
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Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate.
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Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate.
Essential criteria
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Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems.
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Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices.
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Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration.
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Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support.
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Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs.
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Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
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Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement.
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Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement.
Desirable criteria
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Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages.
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Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.
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Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development.
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Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments.
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Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure.
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Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings.
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Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice.
Key benefits
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Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays).
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Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
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Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
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Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
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Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
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Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
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Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
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Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
Project and Engagement Coordinator
Job Title: Project and Engagement Coordinator
Location: Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin / county-wide community-based role
Responsible to: Head of Operations and Service at Stay
Responsible for: Intensive Support Workers and associated delivery
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term, linked to project funding
Salary: £32,103 Per Annum
Base: Hosted by Stay, with travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin as required
Job Purpose
The Project and Engagement Coordinator will play a central role in the implementation, coordination and day-to-day delivery of the Partners for Change project. Hosted by Stay and working across the wider partnership, the postholder will help ensure that the project delivers a high-quality, joined-up, trauma-informed and person-centred response to homelessness, rough sleeping, housing insecurity, multiple disadvantage and crisis across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
This is both an operational and strategic role. The postholder will coordinate activity across partners, support delivery against agreed outputs and outcomes, manage data and reporting requirements, and help maintain strong communication, consistency and shared practice across the project.
A key part of the role will be the direct line management and operational oversight of the Intensive Support Workers. The Project and Engagement Coordinator will provide leadership, supervision, caseload oversight, quality assurance and day-to-day guidance to the Intensive Support Worker team, ensuring that support is well coordinated, responsive, safe and effective.
The role will also lead on engagement activity linked to the project, including partnership working, community engagement, peer support approaches, co-production, service development and the promotion of client voice. The postholder will help act as the operational bridge between frontline delivery, partner coordination, and project performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Project Coordination and Delivery
- Coordinate the day-to-day implementation of the Partners for Change project across the partnership.
· Support the effective delivery of a county-wide, joined-up service for people experiencing homelessness, rough sleeping, housing insecurity, multiple disadvantage and crisis.
- Help ensure that project activity remains aligned with agreed aims, outputs, outcomes, funding requirements, and partnership commitments.
- Monitor progress across key areas of delivery and identify issues, risks, gaps, or delays requiring action.
- Work closely with partner organisations to support consistent and coordinated operational practice.
- Help maintain clear communication between delivery partners to ensure a seamless and person-centred service offer.
- Support the practical organisation of meetings, delivery planning, shared actions and follow-up tasks across the partnership.
2. Line Management of Intensive Support Workers
· Provide direct line management to the Intensive Support Workers employed as part of the project.
· Offer day-to-day leadership, supervision, support and guidance to Intensive Support Workers delivering community-based interventions.
- Allocate and oversee caseloads, areas of work and priorities to ensure an effective, safe and balanced outreach response.
- Monitor staff workload, performance, wellbeing and professional development.
- Carry out regular one-to-one supervision, case discussions, support reviews and appraisal processes in line with organisational policy.
- Provide reflective practice support and help staff respond effectively to challenging, complex and high-risk situations.
- Promote consistent standards of trauma-informed, person-centred, strengths-based and professionally accountable practice.
· Support induction, training, development and ongoing quality improvement within the Intensive Support Worker team.
- Ensure outreach delivery is well coordinated and responsive to both urgent need and planned support.
3. Oversight of Outreach Delivery
- Oversee the operational delivery of intensive outreach support across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin.
- Ensure outreach activity is targeted appropriately towards people who are rough sleeping, homeless, at risk of homelessness, in crisis, excluded from services, or experiencing multiple disadvantage.
· Ensure support is accessible and responsive for people experiencing multiple disadvantage and for those in crisis, including individuals who may face barriers to engagement with mainstream services.
- Support the team to deliver holistic assessments, support plans, urgent interventions, advocacy, referrals, and warm handovers.
- Monitor outreach caseloads, client journeys, and support outcomes to help ensure effective and timely intervention.
- Help identify patterns of need, service gaps and barriers to engagement, and respond to these through operational planning and partnership discussion.
- Promote high standards of client engagement, safeguarding practice, risk management, professional boundaries and record keeping.
- Provide additional support or escalation where cases are particularly complex, high risk or blocked.
4. Partnership Working and Multi-Agency Coordination
- Act as a key operational link between Stay, The Shrewsbury Ark, KiP and other external stakeholders.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with local authorities, housing providers, health services, voluntary organisations and community groups.
- Contribute to a coordinated county-wide response by supporting shared planning, communication and problem solving across agencies.
- Attend and contribute to partnership meetings, case coordination meetings, strategy discussions and service development forums.
- Help ensure that referrals, pathways and inter-agency communication are clear, effective and person-centred.
- Work collaboratively to reduce duplication, close gaps between services and improve continuity of support for clients.
5. Monitoring, Data and Reporting
- Oversee the collection, recording and monitoring of project activity, outputs and outcomes.
- Support the effective use of shared case management and reporting systems, including In-Form or other agreed systems.
· Check that Intensive Support Workers and relevant project partners maintain timely, accurate and high-quality records.
- Collate data, narrative updates, case studies and evidence of impact for internal monitoring and external reporting.
- Contribute to reports for funders, managers, trustees and partnership governance arrangements as required.
- Monitor progress against targets and help identify where corrective action or additional support is needed.
- Support a culture of evidence-led delivery, accountability and continuous learning.
6. Client and Community Engagement and Volunteering
· Lead community engagement activities to raise awareness of homelessness and rough sleeping.
· Build relationships with local communities, stakeholders, schools, faith groups, businesses, and partner agencies.
· Support the development of communications, events, and engagement opportunities that promote the project and encourage community involvement.
· Help coordinate volunteer involvement, including supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing engagement in partnership with delivery teams.
· Contribute to wider service development, co-production, and tenancy-readiness activities to strengthen the overall partnership offer.
7. Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of the project model and operational practice.
- Support the development and facilitation of co-production opportunities, ensuring people with lived experience are involved in service planning, feedback, and continuous improvement of the project.
- Identify learning from delivery, feedback, case trends and data, and use this to inform service improvement.
- Support consistency in standards, approaches and quality across partners where possible.
- Help embed trauma-informed, anti-discriminatory, inclusive and psychologically informed ways of working.
- Contribute to shared learning opportunities, best-practice sessions and reflective discussions across the partnership.
- Support innovation and practical problem solving in response to emerging needs or operational challenges.
8. Safeguarding, Risk and Compliance
- Take responsibility for safeguarding practice within the scope of the role, ensuring concerns are identified, recorded and escalated appropriately.
· Support Intensive Support Workers to assess and manage risk in relation to rough sleeping, self-neglect, exploitation, poor mental health, substance use, domestic abuse and other forms of vulnerability.
- Ensure lone working, health and safety, confidentiality, information sharing and data protection procedures are followed consistently.
- Promote safe working practice for staff delivering outreach in community settings and high-risk environments.
- Contribute to incident review, learning and service response where safeguarding or serious concerns arise.
- Maintain clear accountability, professional boundaries and lawful information handling at all times.
9. Communication and Representation
- Act as a professional and credible representative of the project and host organisation in meetings, networks and partnership settings.
- Communicate clearly and constructively with colleagues, clients, partners and stakeholders.
- Support internal and external communication relating to project activity, engagement and impact.
- Help ensure that information shared across the partnership is timely, accurate and useful for delivery.
- Contribute to presentations, briefings, updates and promotional materials as required.
General Duties
- Work at all times in line with the organisation’s mission, values, policies, and procedures.
- Promote equality, diversity, dignity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the post.
- Travel across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin and work flexibly in response to project needs.
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of coordinating projects, services or multi-agency work in a housing, homelessness, community, health, social care or voluntary sector setting.
- Experience of supporting or managing staff in a frontline service environment.
- Experience of working with people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or affected by multiple disadvantage.
· Experience of working with people in crisis and those facing multiple disadvantage, including individuals who may be excluded from or unable to engage with mainstream services.
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, person-centred and strengths-based practice.
- Experience of partnership working and building effective relationships across organisations and sectors.
- Ability to coordinate operational delivery, manage competing priorities and maintain oversight of multiple workstreams.
- Experience of case oversight, support planning, referrals, safeguarding and risk management.
- Experience of monitoring performance, maintaining records and contributing to reporting requirements.
- Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to lead with clarity, empathy and accountability.
- Good IT and data management skills, including confidence using case management or monitoring systems.
- Ability to travel across the county and work flexibly as required.
Desirable
- Experience of managing outreach or community-based support services.
- Knowledge of homelessness systems, housing pathways and local authority processes.
- Experience of working within funded projects with outputs, outcomes and reporting requirements.
- Experience of co-production, peer support, service-user engagement or community engagement.
- Experience of using In-Form or similar client record / case management systems.
- Knowledge of the challenges affecting people with no recourse to public funds, substance use needs, mental health needs or neurodiversity.
- Full driving licence and access to transport, where required for the role.
Key Skills and Attributes
- Strong leadership and coordination skills
- Calm, organised and solution-focused approach
- Compassionate, professional and non-judgemental manner
- Ability to motivate, support and develop staff
- Strong partnership and relationship-building skills
- Commitment to high-quality, inclusive and trauma-informed practice
· Ability to engage effectively with people in crisis and those experiencing multiple disadvantage, including individuals who may face barriers to accessing mainstream services.
- Confidence in handling complexity, challenge and change
- Ability to balance strategic oversight with practical operational delivery
Additional Information
This role combines project coordination, staff management, partnership working and frontline service oversight. It requires a flexible, organised and relationship-based approach, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries and support both strategic delivery and day-to-day operational practice.
The postholder will be expected to work with people experiencing crisis, exclusion and multiple disadvantage, and to support staff working in complex community settings.
The role is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check where required.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job title: The Social Change Nest Financial Controller (Client Funds)
Role Purpose:
This role sits at the heart of our financial controls at the Social Change Nest and combines cash management oversight, payment operations and financial compliance. However, this is not a traditional Financial Controller position. You will work with the team to ensure robust financial controls, accurate reconciliations, secure payment processes and transparent reporting for our diverse portfolio of social impact clients. You will also be a key driver of operational improvement, identifying better ways of working as we scale.
About the Social Change Nest
The Social Change Nest (SCN) is a fiscal hosting organisation that removes the financial and administrative barriers preventing grassroots groups and informal movements from accessing funding. Since 2021, we have supported 700+ groups across the UK and internationally, helping them access over £50 million in funding for causes ranging from climate and housing to racial justice and social wellbeing. We also work closely with funders, providing Grant Distribution and Fund Management services, enabling us to support social action with confidence and transparency. We are at the forefront of fiscal hosting in the UK!
We’re a growing business operating at pace. We’ve established a lot – but as we grow, we’re still working some things out. The right person will thrive in this environment and relish building out a future-facing finance function. You’ll enjoy problem-solving, feel comfortable handling multiple priorities at once, and seek collaborative solutions. You’ll be adaptable, able to shift focus quickly when things change, and ensure strong communication across the team and with clients to keep everything aligned.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Payment Processes & Systems Management
●Own and optimise the end-to-end payment infrastructure (banking platforms, expense management tools, Open Collective platform and accounting system integrations)
●Design, implement and monitor robust internal controls to prevent fraud, errors or unauthorised disbursements
●Streamline high-volume payment workflows while maintaining strict adherence to SCN policies
2. Bank Reconciliations & Treasury
●Ensure all client bank accounts are reconciled accurately and daily
●Investigate and resolve any variances between bank statements and the internal ledger immediately
●Track client cash positions to ensure sufficient liquidity for planned social project disbursements
3. Financial Reporting & Compliance
●Produce clear, concise financial reports for clients detailing fund movements and remaining balances
●Act as the lead contact for external audits regarding client cash and payment controls. Support the preparation of year end accounts and SCN’s external Audit as it interfaces with Client funds.
●Ensure all cash management and payment processes comply with UK Anti-Money Laundering supervision and relevant HMRC requirements
4. Operational Innovation & Client Service
●Proactively research and implement new financial technologies to enhance speed, security and transparency of client services
●Continuously evaluate existing workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and improve the client experience
●Lead the roll-out of new financial tools or system upgrades, ensuring smooth transition for internal teams and external partners
5. Leadership & Collaboration
●Line manage 1–2 members of the finance team, providing mentorship and support
●Being the point of escalation for the Finance and Delivery teams on more complex finance queries and dealing directly with our clients for financial solutions
●Contribute to finance team planning and lead on delivery of key projects
●Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders across the organisation
Skills and Experience:
Essential
- Professional accounting qualification: ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Proven experience in a Financial Controller, Head of Finance or senior audit role with a focus on cash controls and high-volume transactions
- Strong knowledge of financial governance, internal controls and compliance frameworks
- Experience in at least one of the following:
-managing multi-currency transactions, FX impacts and global banking corridors
-oversight of restricted funds, ensuring disbursements align with specific grant conditions and reporting requirements
-implementing AML and KYC protocols and ensuring rigorous due diligence on all fund movements
- IT-literate and confident with leading technological change; advanced Excel skills and track record of implementing operational improvements
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills — able to translate financial information clearly for non-finance stakeholders
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail, and being comfortable with shifting priorities and emerging risks
- Ability to lead, manage, and work effectively both as a member of a team and on own initiative.
- Ability to think strategically, supporting the implementation of a financial strategy and suggesting appropriate changes to SCN’s services.
Desirable
- Experience in the non-profit, charity or client-services sector
- Experience in a fast-growing or start-up environment
- Understanding of power dynamics and community engagement
- Experience with innovative approaches to governance
Location: London/Hybrid preferred – 2-3 days /week in the office
Reporting To: Finance Director
Contract: Full time, Permanent (flexible working considered)
Salary: £58,000-£60,000
Date Closes: Thursday 11th June
Right to Work in the UK required, no sponsorship available.


