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Work alongside the Legacy Marketing Manager to help deliver MFS UK’s Legacy Fundraising strategy and support the efficient administration of one of the charity’s largest income streams.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon-Fri

Duration: Permanent

Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in office (one of which is a Wednesday)

Salary: £35,375.80 per annum

Job Purpose:

To work alongside the Legacy Marketing Manager to help deliver MFS UK’s Legacy Fundraising strategy and support the efficient administration of one of the charity’s largest income streams.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and external partners, this role is focused on ensuring an effective and organised Legacy Administration for the organisation.

To support the strategy to increase income, this role will be liaising with donors who are interested in leaving gifts in their wills and assist with the recruitment of new supporters. This role plays a fundamental part of our Legacy Stewardship and Retention programme for those who have already committed to leaving a gift in their will.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Significant experience working in office environment with strong administration skills and time management skills with an ability to manage a varied and busy workload effectively. 
• Ability to maintain accuracy, combined with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to build and manage key relationships and choose appropriate communication channels.
• Self-starter who has the confidence to provide support across multiple areas, within a fast-paced team, exercising good judgement and using own initiative.
• A systematic and organised approach with a proven ability to follow things through and meet targets in line with processes/ schedules and deadlines.
• Experience in relationship management and liaising with external suppliers. 
• Responsible attitude to dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
  • Some experience of dealing with confidential and sensitive conversations with customers, donors, stakeholders would be desirable.
• Flexibility to take on other related tasks combined with a willingness to learn. 
• Excellent fluency in written and spoken English. 
• Ability to work with various stakeholders and multiple teams with different levels of experience in order to deliver objectives.
• Experience of Microsoft Dynamics or other CRM programmes.
• Commitment to the aims and values of Médecins Sans Frontières
• Experience of working for an International Development / Humanitarian Charity or Organisation would be desirable.
• Some experience of Legacies and/or First Class CRM would be desirable.
• Experience in the practical use of personal IT equipment and Microsoft Office 365 suite. The ability to effectively collaborate and communicate within a hybrid working environment utilising Teams, SharePoint, One Drive and Yammer.

MSF UK is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from all sections of our diverse community. 

Right to work in the UK - Candidates must have the right to work in the UK; employment sponsorship will NOT be offered by MSF UK for this role.

How To Apply:

Please apply on our website by submitting a copy of your CV together with a letter of motivation (please upload as one document) by the closing date:

7 September 2025, 11.59pm (BST)​

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Shortlisting for interviews will be based on your CV and Letter of Motivation therefore we encourage candidates to read the job description in full.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Location: Home-based, with occasional travel to Respect’s office at Voluntary Action Islington (VAI), 200A Pentonville Rd, London N1 9JP or other meeting locations including staff meetings twice a year

Responsible to: Head of Helplines

Salary: £19.06 per hour (For those living in London, £20.86 per hour)

Hours: 3 hours fixed per month and additional ad hoc hours where required due to service needs; operating hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm

Job type: Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2026, with a possibility to extend, subject to funding.

Benefits:

• Friendly and collaborative working environment
• Remote working 
• 25 to 30 days holidays per annum plus bank holidays (depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees) 
• Contributory pension scheme including 6% employer’s contribution (subject to employee’s minimum 2% contribution) 
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay 
• Occupational sick pay depending on length of service and pro-rata for part-time employees.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to staff discounts

Closing date: 27th August 2025, 17:00

Interviews to take place: Week commencing 10th September 2025 (TBC). These will be online via Teams link.

About the role:

Respect is seeking one Helpline Advisor to provide support to male victims of domestic abuse on the Men’s Advice Line and perpetrators of domestic abuse on the Respect Phoneline.

You will support service users by phone, email and webchat, providing emotional support, practical advice, information on the available options, and signposting to other services. As well as work with male victims and perpetrators of domestic abuse in ways that support them to increase safety and reduce harm, as described in the Models of Work and relevant policies and procedures.

About you:

• An understanding of the nature of domestic abuse and its effects on victims, in particular male victims
• An understanding of the help-seeking barriers for male victims of domestic abuse 
• An understanding of the reasons why perpetrators use abusive behaviours towards partners in relationships 
• Experience of providing information, advice, and support by telephone, email and webchat in a helpline environment 
• A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and an approach that centres survivors, in particular Black and minoritised survivors.

About Respect 

Respect is a pioneering UK membership organisation in the domestic abuse sector.  Founded in 2000, we have built our expertise over the last 25 years in what was then a fledgling sector and recently have seen significant and rapid growth.

How to apply 

You must download an application form from Respect's job page, or below here on Charity Jobs, and submit in word doc. format only, please.

Closing date: 27th August 2025, 17:00

Interviews to take place: Week commencing 10th September 2025 (TBC). These will be online via Teams link.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Programme Operations Manager is responsible for the operational delivery of our programmes being delivered to young people aged 8-19. This role ensures consistent, high-quality service provision through effective team leadership and comprehensive oversight of programme activities.

Key responsibilities include direct management of the youth work team and supervision of programme implementation to maintain service standards aligned with organisational values. The postholder ensures operational effectiveness through resource allocation, staff support, and robust quality assurance processes.

Working alongside the Programme Development Manager, this position translates organisational objectives into practical programme delivery through systematic implementation and monitoring. The role involves providing youth workers with appropriate resources and professional support to achieve optimal outcomes for young people.

The Programme Operations Manager contributes to organisational decision-making whilst maintaining hands-on programme management. This balance ensures service delivery meets established standards and regulatory requirements.

The position demands proven leadership capabilities, operational expertise, and commitment to youth development principles within our structured framework.

You will help embed our values throughout the organisation and ensure our programmes remain at the cutting edge of youth work practice.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Quality Assurance and Standards Management

· Support the Programme Development Manager to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive quality assurance frameworks for all youth programmes, ensuring consistent delivery of high standards across all activities.

· Establish quality indicators and performance metrics for programme delivery, conducting regular monitoring and evaluation to ensure continuous improvement.

· Design and implement quality audit procedures, conducting systematic reviews of programme delivery, facilities, and resource utilisation.

· Create and maintain quality documentation, including standard operating procedures, best practice guidelines, and compliance frameworks.

· Ensure all programmes meet regulatory requirements, funding obligations, and sector best practice standards.

· Implement corrective action procedures when quality standards are not met, working with teams to identify solutions and prevent recurrence.

· Liaise with external quality assurance bodies, inspectors, and regulatory authorities as required.

Youth Worker Team Management and Development

● Provide direct line management to youth workers and volunteers, ensuring clear role expectations and performance standards.

● Attend Line Managers training and regular sessions with HR Manager.

● Implement robust induction programmes for all new team members, ensuring thorough understanding of organisational values, procedures, and quality expectations.

● Conduct quarterly supervisions and annual appraisal with line reports, providing professional support, guidance, and performance management.

● Conduct systematic observation of youth work sessions, providing constructive feedback and identifying development opportunities.

● Foster a culture of continuous professional development, identifying training needs and supporting career progression opportunities.

● Ensure adequate staffing levels for all programmes, managing rotas, cover arrangements, and resource allocation effectively.

Programme Operations and Delivery Oversight

● Oversee day-to-day operational delivery of all youth programmes, ensuring smooth running of activities and services.

● Collaborate with the Engagement, Communities and Culture Manager to monitor programme attendance, engagement levels, and participant outcomes, implementing strategies to maximise positive impact.

● Collaborate with the Programme Development Manager to ensure all programmes operate within approved budgets, monitoring expenditure and resource utilisation.

● Coordinate programme scheduling, space allocation, and resource distribution to maximise efficiency and participant experience.

● Implement risk management procedures for all programme activities, always ensuring health and safety compliance.

● Collaborate with the Programme Development Manager to oversee marketing and recruitment activities for programmes, working with relevant teams to ensure optimal participation levels.

Safeguarding and Compliance

● Ensure that full compliance with safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to.

● Implement comprehensive safeguarding training for all team members, maintaining records and ensuring regular updates.

● Manage safeguarding incidents and concerns.  In the absence of the Designated Safeguarding Leads liaise with external agencies including social services, police, and other statutory bodies.

● Monitor and maintain health and safety standards across all programme areas, conducting regular risk assessments and safety audits.

● Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including data protection, health and safety, and equality requirements.

Data Management and Reporting

● Oversee collection, analysis, and reporting of programme data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with funder requirements.

● Contribute to the preparation of regular reports for leadership team, funders, and external stakeholders on programme performance and quality indicators.

● Maintain comprehensive records of all programme activities, participant outcomes, and quality assurance measures.

● Implement feedback mechanisms for participants, parents, and stakeholders, using insights to drive continuous improvement.

Partnership and Stakeholder Management

● Develop and maintain relationships with local schools, community organisations, and partner agencies.

● Represent the organisation at multi-agency meetings and sector networks, promoting collaborative approaches to youth work, as required.

● Coordinate with external providers delivering services within AYP premises, ensuring quality standards are maintained.

● Build positive relationships with parents and carers, maintaining regular communication about programme delivery and young people's progress.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

· In conjunction with your Line Manager to continuously develop the role to ensure that all tasks are being undertaken in an effective and appropriate manner which meets the strategic aims and objectives of The Avenues. 

· Participate in internal/external meetings as required, and attend training events, conferences, and other functions as necessary. 

· Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal and help in identifying your own job-related development and training needs. 

· Adhere to all The Avenues’ policies and procedures. 

· Stay abreast of policy and developments in youth work locally and nationally

· Always undertake your role in a professional manner maintaining a high-quality standard of work and in accordance with our values and role model our Behaviours Framework.

· Undertake any other duties as may be reasonably required within the scope of the role. 

Note: The details contained in this Job Description summarise the main expectations of the role at the date it was prepared.  It should be understood that the nature of individual roles will evolve and change as service, service members and funders needs change.  Consequently, The Avenues will revise this Job Description as required in consultation with post holders. 

ABOUT YOU 

● A Level 3 or above Youth Work Qualification is desirable, or experience equivalent. 

● Minimum 3 years frontline youth work experience with 8-19 year olds

● Demonstrate significant project management experience. 

● Strong people management skills

● Proven ability to design, oversee and implement a youth programme, and experience in leading and managing youth work activities. 

● Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with a structured approach and ability to be flexibility.

● Experience managing budgets and members expectations.

● Proven track record in creating and building relationships with local partners to enhance a youth programme.

● Understanding and empathy of current issues young people face.

● Strong understanding and knowledge of safeguarding procedures and commitment to safeguarding

Personal qualities:

● Passion for youth work and belief in young people's potential

● Creative thinking balanced with evidence-based practice

● Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic environment

● Ability to work collaboratively and thrive as part of a team.

● A proactive approach, self-motivated and enthusiastic with high levels of initiative. 

● A genuine passion for working with young people, with a strong empathy to the vision, mission and values of The Avenues. 

Philanthropy Manager

Job reference: REQ004440

£41,718.39 a year

London, E15 2GW / Hybrid working.

Permanent 35 hours a week

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable. For more information go to our website.

An exciting opportunity for someone with experience to help grow Scope’s Philanthropy portfolio. The role will support Scope to maximise its’ opportunities in securing and managing High Net Worth individuals and strengthening our existing partnership with People’s Postcode Lottery.

The role

You will:

· Identify potential HNWI, develop relationships and approach them for support in the most appropriate (and GDPR compliant) manner.

· Coordinate inputs and writing of compelling proposals

· Manage the 6 figure People’s Postcode Lottery partnership, providing bespoke high-quality stewardship to build a strong relationship to in turn drive mutual grown and secure multiyear funding

· Lead on Major Donor pipeline development and implementation to grow major donor funding, deliver agreed income growth targets and organisation ambition. This includes:

Working with Trustees, Senior members of staff, current donors and other external stakeholders to recruit new Major Donors

Researching and identifying potential funders for unfunded Scope projects/concepts

About you

We are looking for someone with experience of:

· Cultivating 5, 6 and 7 figure gifts

· Building a Major Donor pipeline, ensuring opportunities are organised and acted on appropriately

· Delivering high quality stewardship to high value funders to secure longevity of funding

· Working with an organisational CRM system

· Disability issues or projects tackling disability inequality is beneficial but not essential.

We would also need you to have the following skills:

· Able to write strong, persuasive narrative for five, six and seven figure funder proposals and reports

· Knowledge of Major Donor funders and trends

· Able to use Microsoft Word and Excel effectively

· Able to work positively with internal and external individuals and teams.

Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.

We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.

Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair

By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.

Disabled candidates

We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.

Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.

If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.

We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities. 

We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.

We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.

You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+

· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Application closing date: 07/09/2025

The purpose of the Transport and Physical Activity Lead is to work in partnership with the four Transport Teams across the Black Country to integrate physical activity into Transport planning and delivery.

The role will focus on supporting the implementation of the Black Country Walking and Cycling Infrastructure Plan (BC LCWIP), ensuring localised improvements are considered further to ensure connectivity between communities and the active travel infrastructure being delivered.

The role will have responsibility for developing understanding of the walking and cycling landscape and community need.

The role will understand how the BC LCWIP needs to be able to capitalise on both available and emerging funding opportunities to help deliver the cycling and walking vision for the area. The funding, however, is not only limited to the delivery of infrastructure but also to ensuring the right resources and skills are in place to support local activation.

Main Duties

1. Be the lead advocate for the integration of physical activity with Black Country Transport to decrease physical inactivity and support health, environmental and economic outcomes.

2. Drive approaches to place-based work with local partners to support a whole system approach to integrating physical activity into transport policy & services.

3. Lead the development of high-quality relationships which enable a collaborative focus on local transport assets, interventions, initiatives, programmes and activities which create opportunities for people to be active and tackle physical inactivity.

4. Work with appointed strategic and learning leads respectively alongside other suppliers on the Sport England recognised ‘Place Based’ investment in the Black Country. 

5. Work with transport leads from the four Black Country authorities to develop understanding of local people & communities, the needs, opportunities, and challenges of communities to be active and how this understanding can be used to strengthen partnerships and yield influence to integrate services.

6. Coordinate the development of Local Cycling & Walking Infrastructure plans (LCWIP) that support the implementation of local priorities to improve outcomes and tackle inequalities in physical activity levels.

7. Establish and/or maintain effective multi-partner place networks and related forums to support connectivity of assets across the Black Country landscape particularly the canal infrastructure to influence co-design opportunities for walking and cycling.

8. Provide regular reports as required on the progress of the implementation of programmes, in line with established key performance indicators.

9. Working to the Monitoring Evaluation and Learning Framework to extract learnings and share good practice. 

10.  Ensuring compliance at all times with contract management, procurement and finance procedures.

11.  To be responsible and take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare of self and other employees and the public in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation and company procedures.

12.  To adhere to the Data Protection Act at all times. Confidentiality must be maintained at all times.

13.  To adhere to all relevant policies and procedures at all times.

14. To undertake such other duties as may be appropriate

Person Specification

Transport:

  Experience of the transport sector, ideally with experience of influencing priorities and using physical activity as a tool to support wider outcomes.

Contemporary knowledge of transport, health & wellbeing policies & strategies.

Can articulate, demonstrate, or evidence the valuable role that physical activity and sport can contribute to environmental & socio-economic outcomes.

 

Place-based work:

Proven experience supporting specific communities or localities—particularly in roles involving community development or collaborative partnerships, ideally across the Black Country, to develop propositions that respond to strategic need.

 

Partnership and relationship building:

Able to work as a trusted partner and build strong, effective, and valued relationships across a wide range of people and organisations.

Visibly values and promotes co-design and can bring people together to jointly create innovative ideas and practice.

Skilled in building trust and long-term relationships across sectors—especially with local partners, community-based organisations, local authorities and charities.

 

Systems change understanding:

Has skills, knowledge and good experience of partnership working to build strong, effective, and valued relationships, across a wide range of people and organisations to influence & develop collaborative agendas.

Able to work with complexity and influence and advocate for learning beyond programme delivery.

Proven experience in using learning as a driver for change.

Impact and learning:

Skilled at applying evidence led approaches to design interventions that can support a range of socio-economic outcomes.

Strong understanding of how to track, assess, and learn from outcomes in complex, multistakeholder projects with defined output requirements.

Equity and inclusion:

Deep commitment to inclusive practice, with experience applying in real-world settings.

Demonstrates professional, voluntary, or lived experience of communities most marginalised or under-represented in being active. Has knowledge and understanding of the barriers to activity.

Communication:

Strong written and verbal skills, able to distil learning clearly for different audiences, including communities, partners, and funders.

 

Initiative and adaptability:
A self-starter who shows skills in agile and adaptive working proving they can respond quickly, work flexibly and navigate through fast-paced, changing, complex and uncertain environments.

Contract type

Fixed Term, 12 months

Location

Whittington

Hours

Part time (30 hours per week)

Annual salary

C1 £27,355.42 to C3 £30,308.00 - pro rata for part time hours

Review date

31/058/2025

Working closely with the Group HR Manager and the wider workforce, the HR Assistant will manage the employee lifecycle in the four areas of recruitment, onboarding, retention and offboarding. The HR Assistant will provide an encompassing HR service throughout every stage of the employee’s experience throughout their employment life cycle. This will ensure that managers and employees are equipped with best practice to foster a high-performance culture and support Organisational Development throughout.

Qualifications

Desirable

·Level 3 CIPD qualification

·CIPD membership

Knowledge and experience

Essential

·Experience of recruitment and onboarding

·Experience of using a HR information system

·Strong proven background in administration

·Experience working with confidential and sensitive information

·Experience in an HR administrative or support role

Desirable

·Experience of working in a healthcare, charity or not-for-profit setting

·Experience of meeting standards for a regulatory body e.g. Care Quality Commission

Values

·Exhibits our hospice values and behaviours

Skills

Essential

·Strong administrative and organisational skills

·Good understanding of HR processes and best practice

·Familiarity with employment legislation and GDPR compliance

·Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation

·Confident communication skills, both written and verbal

·Understanding of confidentiality, discretion, and safeguarding

·Strong attention to detail

·Reliable and flexible with a proactive approach

Personal Attributes

·Empathetic

·Team player

·Able to work under pressure

·Collaborative

·Ambassador for St Giles Hospice

Other requirements

·Valid driving licence

·Eligibility to work in the UK

·Please note that St Giles Hospice does not hold a sponsorship licence and is therefore unable to accept sponsorship requests

Just so you know:

This post is subject to a Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) check.

We may review applications before the application review date, however, if you apply after the application review date, your application may not be considered. We will accept applications until we have successfully filled the role; this may be earlier than the closing date.

If you have not heard within 14 days of the application close date, then please consider that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

As part of your application your data will be managed in line with St Giles Hospice Privacy Policy and kept for 6 months. If you would like to see this in full, please visit our website for our Privacy Policy. This is in extension to Charity Job Privacy Policy.

Main purpose of post
As Digital Marketing and Social Media Officer, you will play a vital role in
growing the online presence of Weston Park Cancer Charity and deepening
engagement with supporters, clients, and the wider public, ensuring our
message reaches the right audiences in the most effective ways.
You’ll have prime responsibility for managing our social media channels,
supporting the rest of our Marketing team to create digital content and
campaigns that raise awareness, promote fundraising, and share the stories of
those we support.
This is a hands-on, creative role that would suit someone passionate about
social media, digital marketing, and making a difference in the lives of others.
This role will:
• Support the develop of and implement social media strategies to
increase engagement, reach and donations.
• Have prime responsibility for the charity’s social media channels
(Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok), ensuring consistent,
engaging, and mission-led content – planning, scheduling and
publishing content.
• Manage the digital marketing content calendar and coordinate content
with the Marketing team.
• Create a variety of digital content, including graphics, videos, reels,
stories, blogs, and animations.
• Monitor and, where appropriate, respond to, and engage with followers
and messages, providing a warm and professional tone, ensuring
messaging is in line with the Weston Park Cancer Charity tone of voice.
• Coordinate paid social media campaigns using Meta Business Suite.
• Track performance metrics and provide reports on engagement, growth,
and reach, making recommendations for improvements
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to create, develop and execute
digital marketing campaigns for awareness, fundraising, and service
promotion.
• Assist with keeping the charity’s website content up to date
• Assist with email marketing campaigns and manage the charity’s regular
e-newsletter using tools such as Mailchimp.
• Assist with Google Analytics and Google Ads.

• Ensure all content is inclusive, accessible, and aligned with brand
guidelines and values.
• Stay up to date with trends in digital communication and identify
opportunities for innovation.
• Ensure that all activities and contacts are managed through Weston
Park Cancer Charity systems and procedures, including the social media
policy

What you do
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who shares our values to join Weston
Park Cancer Charity’s busy charity team. Our Digital Marketing and Social Media
Officer will play a vital part of our team and help us to deliver our vision: a better life
for those living with, and beyond, cancer in our region. If you are interested in
progressing your career within an organisation which makes a real difference to the
lives of thousands of people, we’d love to hear from you.

About you:
 Experience managing social media platforms in a professional setting.
 Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft engaging and
compassionate content.
 Ability to create and edit basic digital graphics and short-form video content
e.g. Instagram Reels and TikToks.
 Confidence with social media scheduling tools and analytics platforms.
 Basic knowledge of website content management systems (e.g. WordPress).
 Basic knowledge of email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp).
 Basic knowledge of Google Ads.
 Basic understanding of SEO principles.

How to apply
Closing date: Sunday 14th September @11.59pm
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October
Application format: Please send a CV and covering note demonstrating that you
have read the job description / person specification and how
you meet the essential and (where relevant) desirable criteria
for this role. This can include skills, training, membership of
professional bodies and experience. The covering note will
form a key part of the recruitment process and you should
demonstrate your suitability for the role in no more than one
page.
Weston Park Cancer Charity is committed to promoting
equality of opportunity and values diversity of culture among
our staff. All applications are anonymised as part of the
selection process, so please do not forward any documents in
PDF format.

Job Description

Brent Mencap has been passionate about a healthier and fairer Brent since 1979. We’ve developed and run successful housing, employment, health, advice, wellbeing and self-advocacy services. During austerity and Covid we diversified, successfully taking on NHS work with people with long-term health conditions. We provide social prescribing support and health and wellbeing coaching to patients for Brent GPs. In 2024-5 we helped over 18000 people. We’re a leading partner on the Brent Health Educators Programme. Recently we’ve focused on developing and retaining a much larger staff group, using our data better and improving our marketing.

Brent Mencap offers fantastic free creative and wellbeing activities for people with a learning disability, autism and long-term health conditions. These have flourished since Covid. People love yoga, poetry, singing, gardening, Breathe and Move, self-advocacy, campaigning, awareness raising, CREATE art activities for young people, external trips and parties. Small grants, donations and our reserves fund this while we get longer term funding. Our self-advocates want us to focus on paid employment, youth services and making Brent Council use accessible information properly. People with a learning disability, neurodiversity and their family carers are inclusively supported by social prescribers for advice and by health educators/coaches for health-related matters if needed.

Our current Executive Director, who has led Brent Mencap so well for 25 years wants to retire. The successful candidate will build on Brent Mencap’s history, current success and potential so our long-term passion for a healthier and fairer Brent can evolve and improve the lives of Brent People. Are you the amazing successor to lead and inspire our talented, committed team?

We are looking for someone who  

· Has the relevant voluntary sector experience, vision, determination and leadership skills

· Is committed to developing and supporting our diverse staff group

· Can see the bigger picture but also focuses on the important details

· Supports our ethos of person-centred service delivery and activities

· Can communicate well with users, partners, staff, trustees and funders

· Enjoys influencing and raising awareness

· Is entrepreneurial, savvy, confident and can maintain our current  financial stability and diversify our income streams

· Understands the lived experience of disability, long term health conditions and inequality  and wants to improve their lives

· Understands the importance of marketing and data to challenge inequality, promote positive change and attract new funds.

· Can prioritise reviewing and improving our data collection

· Can develop funding project plans that includes staffing for enhanced  wellbeing and creative activities, for  young people, employment  related support and other identified needs

In addition, they will have to:

· Work with the Board of Trustees and staff to develop our vision, implement strategic plans and  deliver agreed objectives

· Be able to ensure all aspects of our work are done safely, legally, in line with our articles/constitution  and able to assess risks and mitigate them

· Be responsible for staff development, management and all aspects of the administration of the organisation

· Be an ambassador for Brent Mencap, meeting and working with leaders with statutory and voluntary sector, Royal Mencap and local Mencaps

· Represent the lived experiences and voices of people with learning disabilities, neurodivergence, long term conditions and their families who inform our work and the work of others in Brent

· Work late occasionally, attend evening events, meetings and occasional weekends and undertake any other necessary tasks as required to ensure Brent Mencap functions safely.

In order to deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is required and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above. This job description will be subjected to review with the post holder, from time to time to ensure it accurately reflects the duties and range of the post.

This post is:

• subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure

• subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. It will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and barring Service for details of any previous criminal convictions.

• Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK

• Please note: Our office base is on the first floor of a Victorian building with steep stairs.

To be shortlisted,

· Candidates must fully complete our application form, and show clearly how their previous experience and knowledge meets all aspects of the person specification with examples given of actual actions/experience relating to the person specification. Please go to our website to complete the application by 9.00am on 28th August. We do not accept CVs

· Be prepared to visit Brent Mencap so key staff and self-advocates can meet them informally before the interview day  or have a 60–90-minute Teams meeting with them. To arrange a face-to-face or Teams  meet up on a Wednesday only  please contact our office manager Simon via the website.

Interview details

· A 4-part Interview with senior staff, self-advocates, operational managers and trustees, will take place at Brent Mencap on Friday 5th or 12th September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be given a paper-based scenario to complete and send to us on the Thursday before the interview

· We anticipate the full interviews will take 2.5 hours with a 30-minute break at some point.

MVA is a thriving organisation in Medway that supports and represents the Voluntary, Community and Faith Sector (VCSEF).  We are looking for a dynamic CEO who can lead this organisation to its next level of success.

Central to this success is the parternships with organisations in the VCSEF and equally as important, the statutory and corporate sectors.  At MVA we firmly believe that the local VCSEF is stronger due to the productive parternships it has with for instance local councils, the Health and Care Parternship and the Integrated Care Board. Working together with these organisations MVA has helped resolve issues experienced by some of the most disadvataged in our communites.

We are seeking a highly driven indivual with a passion for empowering communties, good strategic and innovative thinking, a commitment to strengthening the VCSEF and developing resilient communities.

The succcesful candidate will be based in Chatham, Kent but work to a hybrid model.

Salary:              £55,000-£60,000

Hours:               37 per week

Pension:           5%

Annual leave:   30 days per annum in addtion to statutory bank holidays.

A Job Description and application form is available on request. 

The closing date for this post is the 5th September, 2025.

Are you passionate about supporting children’s emotional wellbeing?

We’re looking for a compassionate, child-centred practitioner to join our friendly Children and Young People’s team as an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner.

This role focuses on delivering structured 1:1, group, and class-based emotional wellbeing support for children aged 8–13. You’ll work closely with schools to help children develop emotional literacy, resilience, and coping skills, with a particular focus on supporting Year 6 transitions.

You’ll build safe, trusted relationships, adapt interventions to meet individual needs, and coordinate support with families, schools, and other professionals. Our Safety Net service has been working with children and families since 1995, and children’s voices are at the heart of everything we do.

We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities, particularly people from minoritised communities and those with lived experience relevant to this role.

We’re keen to hear from people with:

• Experience of working or volunteering with children and young people (ideally aged 8–13) in school or community settings
• Understanding of child development, emotional wellbeing, and inclusive practice
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and professional boundaries
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work independently
• A commitment to equality, inclusion, and anti-discriminatory practice

A recognised qualification in youth work, education, or a related field is welcome but not essential. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience or from backgrounds currently underrepresented in our workforce, including Black and racially minoritised communities, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

We’re a flexible, supportive employer. We’re happy to discuss any access needs, working pattern requests, or adjustments that would help you thrive in this role.

Why join us?

Impact Initiatives is a Brighton-based charity with a strong reputation for supporting people of all ages across Sussex. Our CYP Services provide safe spaces and supportive relationships that empower children and young people to thrive.

You’ll be joining a creative, values-led team, with a supportive management structure, regular supervision, and opportunities for development.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974) and the successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

Please contact the CYP service at Impact Initiaitves for more information. Visit our website for a detailied job description.

Closing date: Thursday, 28th August 2025 by 12.00 noon

Interviews: 3rd and 4th September 2025

The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of debt advice caseworkers, managing both performance and behaviours, supporting each individual to develop within their role.

A demanding role, whereby the Team Leader will be the main point of contact for their team. Woking collaboratively with all members of the team including; Team Leaders, Service Manager, Operations Manager and Head of Service.

A great opportunity to help shape the team, to ensure a flexible and consistent approach to people management and to strive towards achieving the highest level of performance, thus providing our clients with the best level of service.

Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.

Equality and Diversity:

All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

You will have

1. Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a regulated environment such as banking, insurance or within a contact centre

2. The ideal candidate will have some debt advice knowledge and some understanding of the current benefits system.

3. Proficient in the use of IT systems such as client management systems, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel; and Outlook

4. Experience of achieving individual KPI’s and targets, whilst working in a challenging and fast paced environment

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Smart casual dress
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Birthday leave after 3 months service
• Employer funded cash health plan

Schedule:

• Varying shift patterns Monday - Saturday

Work Location:

• In person

Strategy Manager

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Strategy Manager to join their team in London, Delhi or Accra. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.   

The Strategy Manager is responsible for supporting the Senior Leadership Team in the shaping, reviewing and refining of CAF’s strategy at all levels. Specifically, the role will manage the development of CAF’s organisational strategy for 2027-2030 and work with CAF’s portfolio leads to develop and refresh CAF’s thematic and geographic portfolio-level strategies. Beyond strategy work, the role will also support the external engagement and thought leadership of the CEO as well as cross-organisational priorities. This role combines strategic thinking, research and analysis, communicating complex information simply, and effective project and stakeholder management. 

To be successful in this role you will have the following skills and experience; 

• Strategy development – experience managing rigorous strategy development processes grounded in evidence and with effective stakeholder engagement.
• Research and Analysis - able to research, synthesise and analyse complex information including political, scientific and financial.
• Great written and visual communication – including presentations, briefings, speeches.
• Relationship Management - established and builds effective relationships, often with senior stakeholders. Cultivates relationships over the long term.
• Results focused and supremely organized, great attention to detail and thorough.
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to easily build trust and rapport with colleagues and stakeholders, to operate seamlessly across Clean Air Fund.
• Proactive, takes initiative. Able to successfully work autonomously with a pragmatic and problem-solving approach, and knows when to check in. 
• Demonstrable alignment with CAF’s mission, values and goals.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

• Closing date – 2nd September 2025
• Salary depending on location as below
  • In London £55,518- £71,310
  • India INR 4,317,846- INR 5,546,199
  • In Ghana GHS 559,582- GHS 718,840
• Type of employment- Permanent, full time role 

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

Location: AoC London Office
Department: Events, Training and Sponsorship
Salary: £39,600 - £44,000 (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
 
The Association of Colleges (AoC) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced sponsorship and exhibition professional to join our established Events team for a period of maternity cover. The team designs and delivers a calendar of specialist further education events and an annual conference for educational professionals working across the FE College sector.
 
In the role of Sponsorship and Exhibition Manager, you will be working in a small but busy and fast-paced team. In this role you will be responsible for proactively promoting, selling and managing events sponsorship and exhibition packages working closely with a business development team on longer term partnerships as well as working with events managers to ensure exhibition logistics are fulfilled. This role balances sales, account and logistics management and is varied and interesting.
 
To be successful in this position you will have excellent customer relationship skills, with the ability to manage successful external relationships. You will possess great attention to detail coupled with the ability to manage competing and often urgent tasks with ease. Additionally, you will demonstrate initiative and be able to work diligently under pressure whilst maintaining a team-orientated approach to your work. Good IT skills and exhibition logistics management skills are also essential for this role.
 
Please note, this role will involve some UK travel, overnight stays and occasional long hours.
 
At AoC, we value trust, flexibility and professional growth. You’ll join a high-performing, mission-led organisation that offers generous benefits, flexible working, and opportunities to develop your career while making a positive impact on the FE community.
 
Please review the full job description and person specification, which outlines the role in more detail.
 
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 Hours per week, fixed-term contract for up to 13 months
 
How to Apply
 
If you think you have the skills, experience, and attributes to hit the ground running in this position, we would welcome your application. Click 'apply now' below.
 
To be considered for this role, your application must be submitted and received by 10am on 1 September 2025.
 
Interviews: Date: W/C 8 September 2025
 
Location: Onsite, AoC London Office
 
AoC is committed to providing equal opportunities and embracing diversity. We encourage applications from everyone and will not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
 
Thank you for your interest in this opportunity to join the AoC team.
 
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Thanks to funding from the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation, TransActual are recruiting a Policy Officer to join our growing team. You’ll both be working alongside our Policy Lead, Director of Policy and Director for Healthcare to advocate for trans people’s needs in a range of policy areas.

This is role is offered on the initial basis of a 3 year contract, with any extension of that subject to funding.

As a Policy Officer at TransActual you will:

• Engage with elected representatives and civil servants.
• Support with the research for, writing and distribution of TransActual’s Parliamentary briefings.
• Research and write responses to consultations, reviews and calls for evidence.
• Keep our policy database up to date.
• Support the Policy Lead in creating and coordinating a Trans Policy Network.
• Support the delivery of a programme of work to support activists to develop their develop skills and expertise in policy work.
• Work collaboratively with others in the LGBTQ+ sector and beyond on policy matters.
• Work with TransActual’s programmes officer to create information and training resources for trans people on rights and protections.
• Coordinate TransActual’s policy volunteers to ensure they’ve got what they need to be able to support our work.

An in depth understanding of trans people’s lived experiences and an ongoing commitment to bringing about positive change for all trans people in the UK is absolutely essential for this role. This understanding can come from your own lived experience. You will demonstrate a strong understanding of and commitment to equity, particularly in relation to race equity and disability equity.

We particularly welcome and encourage applications from trans people, Black People and People of Colour, neurodivergent people and disabled people.

The successful applicant will be required to attend regular meetings in Central London, but must be able to work from home as well.

Terms and salary: 30 hours a week, a total salary of £21,840 per year (the full time equivalent salary would be £27,300).

The closing date for the position is Friday 5th September 2025 at 5pm. 

The job pack and application form are available via our website.