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One of the UK’s most inspiring and best-known faith-based organisations, The Salvation Army, is looking for a motivational General Counsel and Company Secretary to support its work in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

The Salvation Army has one of the widest ranges of charitable work in the United Kingdom, providing social and community services to all ages, supporting survivors of modern-day slavery, helping people experiencing homelessness and supporting individuals struggling with addiction, and those seeking employment. With a turnover of £350m and around 4,500 employees, it has been combating social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years. 

Key Responsibilities
As General Counsel and Company Secretary you will be a key advisor to The Salvation Army and an active attendee at the Board of Trustees and all key Executive boards/committees, making an important and lasting contribution to the broader strategic direction of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Secretary, with direct access to the Chair of Trustees, and working extensively with the Board of Trustees and senior executives, you will line-manage an Assistant Company Secretary and The Salvation Army’s Legal Services Unit (10 people), ensuring the delivery of high quality and pro-active legal advice to key stakeholders throughout the organisation, across its many, varied services and functions.

The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• Extensive experience as a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, preferably in an in-house legal team within a large and complex organisation and with relevant subject matter expertise.
• Senior leadership experience with the ability to advise Trustees, Board members, senior managers and employees on a range of complicated legal, strategic and business areas.
• A comprehensive understanding of the role of Company Secretary within a large and complex organisation and knowledge of relevant governance areas
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to convey complex information to stakeholders and so influence decision making, behaviours and culture.
• Proven ability to develop successful strategic plans with a 3–5-year time horizon.
• Strong financial management skills, with experience of setting and managing function/unit budgets.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and critical reasoning skills.
• The credibility to represent the organisation at the highest levels of government/regulatory bodies.
• Ideally, experience of successfully managing employees to deliver objectives and of developing/training staff.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time); a contributory pension scheme; season ticket loan; an employee assistance programme

To complete your application please visit our website where you can download and read the job profile and any other attachments.

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role – please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK and relevant qualifications 

For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please click here and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship. 

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Closing date: Thursday 31st July 2025. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Who we are

At Balance we are committed to empowering those we support to build independent, fulfilled and self-confident lives. We work hard to ensure our charitable values are central to the professional experience of those who work for us, with us and who benefit from our services.
 

About this post
You will be creative and independent thinker, with excellent management and IT skills, who is able to support and empower the staff team at our supported living houses to create a welcoming and supportive home environment for adults living with learning disabilities.
 

You are someone who:

• Shares our values of professionalism, staff recognition, independence, empowerment, partnership and sustainability
• has excellent interpersonal, organisation and IT skills. 
• Actively support and promote the charity's objectives across its core boroughs and contractual partnerships.

Working expectations:

• The working day is 9-5pm Monday to Friday, but as the houses operate 24/7 there is an expectation to be available outside of these hours and cover shifts when necessary. 
• Participate in an on call rota with other senior team members. 
• Attendance and commitment to further training. 

Key Responsibilities for this role

• To support the Service manager in managing a team of staff providing person centred care to people with learning disabilities, Mental health heath and sensory support needs living in our 4 supported living houses, ensuring that the staff feel recognised for their work, development and accomplishments.
• To work alongside the Service manager and the senior team in supporting the development of the supported living houses service, ensuring its future sustainability.
• Maintaining a person-centred focus of support to ensure those we support have independence, self-confidence and control in managing their lives. Consistently empower those we support and help them have a voice.
• To ensure the service is demonstrating excellent professionalism and providing reliable and high-quality support. Ensuring the services meet our CQC requirements of being well-led, effective, responsive, safe, and compassionate.
• Build strong internal and external partnerships with other professionals and services for crucial collaboration in the work that we do to enhance problem-solving, creativity and improve communication and outcomes for those we support. 

Candidates should ensure their covering letter and cv address the key competences set out in the Person Specification.
 

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit their CV and covering letter using the link below:

Please note - we will be conducting interviews throughout the whole recruitment timeframe.

If you’re highly organised, a strong communicator, and excited by the chance to work with high-value supporters and funders, this is your opportunity to kick-start a career in fundraising that truly makes a difference. Join a creative, collaborative team at War Child and help drive impact for children living through conflict.

It’s an exciting time for War Child. We are sector leading with our heritage, connections, and relationships in the world of music, gaming and events. Our friends are superbly connected and ready to use their networks to help us. With a talented, hard-working team, we deliver amazing, creative and innovative fundraising in spades that has a huge capacity to inspire people. 

We’re looking for a Philanthropy Assistant to join our dynamic and high performing team. You will be directly supporting the philanthropy, trusts and institutional funding functions through excellent administration and organisation skills, attention to detail, verbal and written communications and be part of the team thinking creatively to achieve our strategy goals. In doing so you’ll enable War Child to support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.

The ideal candidate will be someone eager to learn about fundraising with a keen interest in growing their skills and experience and the enthusiasm to work with supporters to bring about positive change to children’s lives. 

Below are some of the key experiences and competencies we’re looking for. However, if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply—your unique skills, experiences, and perspective could be exactly what we need to help War Child reach and support more of the world’s most vulnerable children.

• Someone with a keen interest in relationship-based fundraising.
• Able to undertake detail-oriented administrative tasks efficiently and to a high-quality standard.
• Familiar with managing your workload to meet deadlines, manage priorities and hit targets.
• Able to demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to design clear, engaging and professional presentations, proposals, reports ( preferably on Canva)
• Ability to undertake basic analysis of data for research and screening purposes.
• An interest in (or ideally some experience of) supporting public/private events from creation, through planning and to event delivery.
• A true team player, able to maintain effective and collaborative working partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Available to work outside of office hours from time to time (e.g. to attend fundraising events).

What we can offer you

At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working, flexible hours and compressed hours. 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.
• Hybrid working – the blend of home and office is a decision each employee and their manager can make together. 
• Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
• Enhanced pay provision for maternity, partner/co-parent/paternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Discount on War Child merchandise 
• 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.

How to apply

• Click on the 'Apply Now' button below. 
• The closing date for application is Sunday 13th July 2025.
• On occasion, we might close a vacancy early due to a high number of applications being received. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring a safe future for every child affected by war.

Job title: Analyst – Health Portfolio (6 month contract)

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit an Analyst to join their team in London. 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.  

As an Analyst with Clean Air Fund, you will support the Health team in delivering high-impact projects and grants. You’ll help design, manage, and monitor initiatives that improve air quality and public health, while also contributing to research, communications, and cross-organisational workstreams.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in working in health, environment or other relevant fields gained through professional, educational or volunteering activity
• Understanding of the principles and stages of project, grant, and MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning) management
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• A proactive, adaptable, and collaborative approach

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

Closing date – 14 July 2025
Salary – £34,000- £40,000 per annum
Type of employment – Full-time, 6-month fixed term contract

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. 

About The Role

Are you a skilled designer with a passion for bringing stories to life through creative visuals? Place2Be is seeking a talented professional to play a key role in showcasing the charity’s impact across print, web, social media, and video. 

About the Role 

As part of the Marketing and Communications team, you will shape how Place2Be communicates its mission, creating visually compelling content that resonates with diverse audiences. You will take ownership of creative briefs, developing innovative concepts that align with our brand and values. 

Key Responsibilities 

Design engaging and accessible visuals for digital and print platforms with a focus on impact reports, social graphics, and a supporter magazine. This makes up around 70% of the work with 30% spent on video. 

Interpret and execute creative briefs with originality and strategic thinking. 

Produce high-quality video content that showcases our work and impact. 

Manage digital assets, ensuring proper organisation and consent compliance. 

Keep our Digital Asset Management system updated for seamless access and use. 

Collaborate across departments, bringing ideas to life through thoughtful design. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro). 

Strong experience working alongside marketing and communications teams. 

A deep understanding of brand identity, stakeholder engagement, and visual storytelling. 

 

For a career with purpose, this is your place. 

 

Recruitment Process: 

As part of your application, you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. 

Closing date for applications:  15 July 

1st Interview date: 17th and 18th July 

2nd Interview date: 22nd July

Our Benefits 
 
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. 

 

Here’s just a few things we have on offer: 

Annual Leave that increases with service 

Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career 

5% contributory pension scheme 

Life assurance of four times your annual salary 

A comprehensive employee assistance programme 

Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network) 

Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time 

Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave 

 
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organization. 

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role. 

 

Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy early. If you are interested, please apply asap. 
 
Safeguarding the young people we support is our top priority. We are committed to recruiting candidates who share this commitment to safeguarding, and we therefore apply robust recruitment and selection procedures to ensure all candidates are appropriate for the roles they apply for and are appropriately screened prior to appointment which includes a DBS check. 

 

£40,500 - £47,700 per year

Fixed term (18 months), full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office 

What the job involves

Prostate Cancer UK are launching the most ambitious fundraising appeal in our history, and we’re looking for a brilliant Appeal Manager to help make it happen. In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of the campaign, working closely with the Head of Appeal to keep everything on track and running smoothly. You’ll coordinate plans, manage timelines and milestones, and help make sure everyone involved knows what’s happening and when.

You’ll drive forward the creation of campaign materials too, from website content and videos to newsletters and donor content. Your role will be to make sure everything’s consistent, high-quality and feels part of one powerful, inspiring appeal. You’ll also keep campaign plans, documents and resources organised and easy for everyone to access.

Working closely with teams across the charity including fundraising, communications, finance and our programme teams acting as the central point of coordination. You’ll help prepare briefings and updates for senior leaders and external partners, support events and meetings, and make sure every interaction feels thoughtful and well-planned.

If you thrive on collaboration, love making things happen, and want your work to have real impact, this is your moment.

What we want from you

We’re looking for an Appeal Manager who makes things happen and keeps things moving. You’ll be highly organised, thrive on hitting targets and love the satisfaction of seeing a plan come together. You’re good at managing shifting priorities, recognising what’s most important, and making sure it gets done.

You’ll have experience of working on a major fundraising appeal, capital campaign or within a high-performing fundraising team and know what it takes to deliver brilliant donor experiences. You’ll be comfortable coordinating complex projects with lots of moving parts and stakeholders, keeping everything on track and everyone in the loop.

A sharp eye for detail and a proactive, collaborative approach are essential. You’ll enjoy working across teams, building strong relationships and making sure nothing slips through the net. You’ll also be an effective and engaging communicator, with excellent written and verbal skills and the ability to pull together clear, thoughtful briefings and reports.

If you're a natural doer with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for purpose, we would love to hear from you.

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

Ways of working

Our hybrid working approach combines the best of flexible working – a positive work/life balance, inclusive and accessible platforms, and online information at our fingertips.

Next steps
More information on what we offer, as well as the role, can be found on our vacancies page. Please download our job profile document (job description) with our ‘How to apply’ section sharing the key points to refer to in your application and to apply, please visit the website via the apply button.

The closing date is Sunday 27th July 2025.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time.

Interviews: By arrangement. First round interviews are currently scheduled for the week of Monday 4th August 2025 and second round from Monday 11th August 2025.

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing homelessness in Hammersmith & Fulham?

About the role

The Hammersmith and Fulham Supported Pathway are recruiting for a Support Worker at The Old Theatre; a 12-bed female-only very high support needs hostel based in Hammersmith.

In this role, you will be supporting our clients on their road to recovery in a psychologically informed environment; aiding clients to gain necessary skills to move on from our services and into suitable accommodation. You will work with a caseload of clients, aiding them to gain necessary skills to maintain independence in the community. The role is focused on supporting residents around their strengths and aspirations for the future.

About you

These roles will suit people who can;

• Work with clients to identify their personal aims and ambitions and work towards achieving them.
• Provide practical and personal support to clients in an approachable, caring and person centred way.
• Work as part of a dedicated team to provide safe, high quality, positive and inclusive service to clients.
• Complete administrative records relating to client work, housing management and health and safety.
• Coordinate with external services relating to substance use, mental health, physical health, domestic violence and more, to provide a multiagency approach to clients’ support.
• Work on a weekly shift rota including early and late shifts, weekends and bank holidays.

Above all we are looking for inspirational individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, and who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons we are looking to appoint a female only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010 Part 1 Schedule 9).

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 23 July 2025

Interview and assessments on: TBC

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Are you passionate about supporting and transforming the lives of people who are experiencing or recovering from homelessness?

About the role

Hither Green Services (Spring Gardens and Hilda House) is a busy, flagship service which provides you with the opportunity to join a specialised and committed team using a trauma-informed approach, supporting 68, multiple excluded, highly vulnerable adults with complex needs in Lewisham.

At Hither Green Services we are fully committed to supporting our clients in their move on goals, developing independent living skills for the future and receiving effective support while staying with us.

In the role of Client Progression Coordinator, you would work alongside support workers to oversee the clients living at Spring Gardens and Hilda House. This is a great role for someone looking to take the next step in their career, where you will have the opportunity to line manage staff and work with clients with a range of support needs.

About you

To succeed in these highly rewarding role you will:

• Have experience of communicating, liaising and negotiating effectively with a wide range of people including clients, other staff, and representatives of other agencies such as local authorities and statutory services to build strong partnerships to deliver services

• Have experience of formally assessing individuals’ needs and options and developing safety and support plans from this information.

• Have a sound understating of client case management and understanding of the importance of good practice in relation to case work.

• Experience of inducting, supporting and developing staff, including knowledge of quality and continuous improvement systems, or a willingness to learn.

• The ability to work constructively with and to motivate groups and individuals to maintain team enthusiasm for a high level of contact with clients, given the complex and high level support needs set out in the service referral criteria

• The ability to work in a fast paced and pressured environment whilst managing multiple service priorities and demands to complete delegated tasks or meet deadlines

• Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of former rough sleepers people with traumatic histories, and experience of delivering good practice and services to them

• Wide ranging knowledge of housing pathways and legislation, private rented housing, welfare benefits, move on grants, and other housing-related resources relevant to the client group

Above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who will be committed to our Recovery Ethos, and has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.

St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.

How to apply

To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.

To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.

Closing date: 10am on 16 July 2025

Interview and assessments on: TBC

What we offer

• Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
• A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
• Great Pay and Other Benefits

Prospectus is delighted to be collaborating with a not-for-profit environmental think tank to source an Interim Group Communications Manager.

As the Interim Group Communications Manager, you can be based in London or predominantly remotely, with an expectation for some regular in-person engagement at The Conduit, London (preference for 2 days per week in the office but some flexibility with this). Start date is from the 13th August. The role is offered on an initial 6-month contract.

This is a new position at the organisation and the post holder will be responsible for supporting both Carbon Tracker and Planet Tracker, with the opportunity to provide support to, and deputise for, the Group Head of Communications across all communications activities.

The Interim Group Communications Manager will ensure that the group messaging is delivered to key audiences in the appropriate manner, whether through the media, through support of direct engagement programmes or through programme specific launches and events. You will monitor emerging trends and support the development of core strategic themes.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience working within sustainability communications, either in a non-profit organisation, think tank, corporate or the financial sectors. They are looking for an experienced “all-rounder” with experience of Media & PR, Social Media (LinkedIn), Website, and Brand. You will be working closely with the Head of Communications and 2 other members of staff in the team to support the delivery of their communications function.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds and we are happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you need any support with your application, please contact Matt Till at Prospectus.

If you are interested in this position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or 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.

For the best candidate experience, we recommend applying for the position as soon as possible.

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re looking for a Senior Support Worker to lead and inspire a team of Housing Support Workers across two new Ofsted-registered schemes in Lambeth, supporting young people aged 16–17 with complex needs.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring high-quality, trauma-informed support that empowers our young residents to build independence and secure long-term housing. You’ll lead by example—facilitating one-to-ones, team meetings, and training sessions, while ensuring safeguarding, risk assessments, and personalised support plans are delivered to the highest standards.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading and supporting a team working across 7-day shifts, including weekends and nights.
• Ensuring trauma-informed, person-centred support plans are in place and regularly reviewed.
• Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and liaising with partner agencies.
• Supporting young people to develop life skills and move towards independent living.
• Promoting a culture of trust, empathy, and emotional safety within your team.

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with vulnerable teenagers aged 16–17.
• Proven ability to lead or supervise a team in a 24/7 support environment.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care.
• A Level 3 qualification in social care, youth work, or housing (or willingness to work towards it).
• Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience.

Our values
At Peabody, our values guide everything we do. We are:

• Compassionate – We care deeply about the people we support and each other.
• Inclusive – We celebrate diversity and strive for equity in all we do.
• Accountable – We take ownership and deliver on our promises.
• Empowering – We support people to grow, thrive, and reach their potential.
• Collaborative – We work together with openness and respect.

What we offer

• Up to 25 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits including healthcare, dental, and tech schemes
• 4x Life Assurance
• Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities
• Two paid volunteering days per year
• Family-friendly policies
• Up to 10% matched pension contribution

Additional information

• This role requires an Enhanced DBS check
• Peabody does not offer visa sponsorship – you must have the right to work in the UK

Closing date: 22nd July 2025 at midnight. We may close this advert before the advertised closing date, depending on the number of applications received. 

Background

The Maypole Project supports children and young people with complex medical needs and their families across the UK. Our vision is that all families with a child with complex medical needs will have access to our support from diagnosis, for as long as they need.

Our unique model provides emotional and wellbeing support through counselling and therapy services for parents/carers, siblings and other adults involved in caring for a young person with complex medical needs. We provide counselling and play therapy for children and young people with complex medical needs, a youth club, buddying and activity programmes which are also open to children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

The Maypole Project has been providing vital services to families for over 21 years and is in an exciting phase of development. We are recruiting a qualified and experienced Child Therapist to meet the growing demand for support, and to grow and extend our provision to meet the needs of more families who would benefit from our unique model of support.

Overall purpose:

To provide appropriate, professional and responsive therapeutic support to children (the child/ren who have complex medical needs and/or their siblings) in 1:1 sessions through the integration of counselling with therapeutic creative and play skills. 

Role responsibilities:

Children, who have been assessed by an experienced member of the project’s counselling team, and with parental consent, will be referred on to the post holder who will:

· Work to The Maypole Project Model of Support for children and young people, providing therapeutic support through an integration of counselling with therapeutic creative and play with a caseload as agreed, relative to hours at a minimum of 5 clients per 7 hour working day.

• Undertake The Maypole Project mandatory in-house training (20 hours)
• Attend a training update session at least once per annum
• Contact the client’s parent/guardian organising an initial 1:1 meeting with them to talk through the issues their child faces and agree the time, location and frequency of sessions in line with Maypole Support office guidelines/room availability where applicable.

· Set up and clear away the therapy room that has been tailored to each individual client’s needs.

• Attend monthly group supervision (2 hours)
• Complete client notes and The Maypole Project paperwork as required
• Liaise with their Line manager or the Clinical Supervisor in case of questions/difficulties
• Follow The Maypole Project policies and guidelines including staff code of conduct at all times.
• Attend service-wide activities including family activity events and fundraising events

Support:

You will have support from our Children and Young People’s Therapies service manager for clinical oversight and day-to-day issues and a supervisor for Clinical advice/direction.  Attendance at monthly Clinical Supervision is mandatory.

Location:

Initially based at our premises in Orpington with some remote provision and possible travel to schools, hospitals, hospices and clients’ homes.

Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Closing date: 24th July (We’ll be interviewing for the role on a rolling basis until the position is filled so please apply early to avoid disappointment)

Preferred timezone: GMT -/+ 5 (for meeting purposes, but all applications welcome)

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About Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst is a U.S. based non-profit dedicated to galvanizing the collective power of business, investors, and civil society to influence and accelerate policy change in Asia and Europe. Our vision is a just, prosperous world in which global warming is limited to 1.5°C.

Climate Catalyst works to strengthen collaboration and mobilise new actors on pivotal climate challenges to build power and compel political leaders to act at the speed and scale needed to tackle the climate crisis. We do this by: 

• Working behind the scenes with stakeholders in Europe and Asia to identify critical climate issues where action to date has been limited and the potential for collaboration is high. 

• Bringing together renowned experts and new entrants to share ideas, and design and deliver creative campaigns that secure decisive changes in national and regional policy to deliver sectoral tipping points and secure significant emissions reductions. 

• Advising on strategy, offering grants and bringing creative communications, advocacy and business expertise to build power across the climate community and catalyse action. 

To date, we’ve used this model successfully to mobilise the business community in support of the EU Nature Restoration Law, the first legislation for peatlands protection across Europe, and spark collective action in India that led to commitment from the Ministry of Steel to develop a green steel policy. Our vision is of a just, prosperous world in which global temperature rise is limited to 1.5°C. 

About The Role

The overall remit of this role is to:

1. Lead prospect research and funding trends analysis, identifying strategic opportunities and informing fundraising strategy

2. Strategically map, expand, and cultivate high-value supporter networks, taking ownership of key relationships

3. Design, implement, and optimise comprehensive stakeholder engagement journeys, ensuring a high-quality donor experience

4. Support good governance in Climate Catalyst by planning and organising the work of the board, with direction from the CEO

5. Lead and manage high-level stakeholder engagement strategies, including direct engagement with members of the Strategic Council to foster sustained partnerships.

What you will do

Strategic stakeholder relationship management, engagement and mapping (70%)

• Strategically identify, research, and qualify high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate prospects, developing robust pipelines for major gifts.

• Identify, cultivate, and steward significant donor relationships, focusing on securing major gifts and sustained funding. 

• Design, implement, and lead comprehensive donor cultivation and stewardship strategies, ensuring effective pipeline management and successful solicitation of significant contributions.

• Develop and execute sophisticated communication plans tailored to specific donor segments, ensuring compelling messaging and impact reporting.

• Prepare and deliver high quality briefings, proposals, and presentations for senior leadership to use in high-stakes donor meetings and engagements.

• Support the development and updating of core project materials including key messages, Q&A, response lines, briefings and presentations, tailoring messages to specific audiences, to be used across multiple channels 

• Proactively analyse philanthropic trends, competitor activities, and funding opportunities to support the Director of Fundraising & Communications in adapting Climate Catalyst’s fundraising strategy 

• With support from the Digital Communications Manager, lead the strategic utilisation and optimisation of CRM and fundraising management tools to ensure data integrity, generate actionable insights, and support reporting on fundraising performance.

Board and Strategic Council support (30%)

• Support good governance in Climate Catalyst - by developing the board workplan, organising meetings, securing inputs to these meetings, minute-taking, and ensure follow up on agreed actions (all with direction from the CEO)

• Drive and support pro-active engagement between Climate Catalyst senior staff and individual members of the Strategic Council, with direction from the CEO

• Drive and support pro-active and effective relationship management by the CEO with high-level partners and allies of Climate Catalyst, by planning, preparing and tracking engagement 

What You Would Bring

1. Experience in managing and supporting the governance functions of boards or similar high-level advisory bodies, demonstrating autonomy and initiative.

2. Demonstrated success in managing complex stakeholder relationships, including foundations, high-net-worth individuals, institutional funders, and senior advisors

3. Exceptional project management, organisational, and administrative skills with a proven ability to independently manage multiple priorities and complex workflows.

4. Demonstrated track record of independently identifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major donors or high-value foundations, resulting in significant grants or partnerships.

5. Strong understanding of philanthropic trends, fundraising best practices, and donor lifecycle management.

6. Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Hubspot, Salesforce, Raiser's Edge) for donor management, pipeline tracking, and reporting, with an ability to leverage data for strategic decision-making.

7. Experience, comfort with, and preference for working across various regions and cultures.

8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling proposals, presentations, and reports for diverse audiences.

9. Ability to schedule work and deliver to tight deadlines

How You Work

• Results-driven with a strong focus on achieving fundraising targets and strategic objectives, while maintaining meticulous attention to detail.

• Collaborative leader who actively supports and champions colleagues, fostering a positive and productive team environment.

• Strategic thinker who can actively listen, synthesise complex information, and contribute to elevating the overall thinking and strategy of the team.

• Humble, with low ego and ready to roll up your sleeves

• Committed to our values of courage, collaboration, diversity and learning

Additional Information

• Currently, our main working language is English. Fluency in another language is highly valued.

• This position requires travel

• If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment tasks or otherwise participating in the interview process, please inform us of that in the relevant application section. 

Compensation + Benefits

• Pay is competitive in all hiring regions.

• The salary band for this role in USD is $70,000 - $86,000

• Benefits include: wellness stipend, professional development, co-working space coverage, generous pension contribution and more.

For more information about working with us at Climate Catalyst, including compensation and benefits, visit our website.

Diversity at Climate Catalyst

Climate Catalyst aims to design inclusive strategies to meet our objectives. We recognise that the only way to deliver on this is to build a diverse team composed of individuals with varying backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We encourage applicants from historically marginalised and currently underrepresented groups in the climate movement to apply.

Equal Employment Opportunities

Climate Catalyst is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable employment opportunity laws prohibiting discrimination. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

How to Apply

To apply, please upload a cover letter of no more than one page outlining interest in the role and your CV to this application page.

Fixed term contract for 6 months (with the possibility of extension)

War on Want is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated and experienced senior manager for the role of Interim Campaigns, Policy and Programmes Director for 6 months with the possibility of extension. This role will lead and manage a team of 9 delivering campaign activities, international programmes and movement building work for the organisation.

War on Want is a radical organisation that runs hard-hitting campaigns against the root causes of poverty and human rights violation, mobilising support and building alliances to fight for human rights, especially workers’ rights, raising public awareness of the root causes of poverty, inequality and injustice, and empowering people to take action for change. We work in partnership and active solidarity with grassroots groups around the world, as part of the movement for global justice.

War on Want’s new three-year strategic framework prioritises our work on the intersection of crises of inequality, climate, poverty and injustice, with our campaigns towards a radical Global Green New Deal, and on Justice for Palestine being the priority campaigns for the organisation.

We are entering a period of leadership transition as after 8 years our Executive Director is leaving War on Want for a new leadership role in the climate justice movement. As our current Department Director steps up to cover the Interim Executive Director role we are recruiting an Interim Campaigns, Policy and Programmes Director to lead the department during this time. You will need proven experience of directly managing thematic experts and campaigners and be able to lead the delivery of impactful and transformative campaigns. Reporting to the Interim Executive Director you will also contribute to the overall management of the organisation.

This is a unique and highly rewarding position for a creative and inspirational individual to make a genuine difference in the fight for global justice.

War on Want staff can work from War on Want’s head office, 44-48 Shepherdess Walk, London N1 7JP and from home. Some travel within the UK and overseas may be required.

For more information and to apply for the role, please click the 'redirect' button to visit our website. 

Application deadline: 5pm on Monday 4 August 2025, however we will be recruiting on a rolling basis and interviewing as and when applications arrive.

Please submit your application as early as possible.

War on Want is a registered charity no 208724. We actively encourage applicants from ethnic minorities and aim to be an equal opportunities employer.

Job title: Service Manager - Night Shelters

Location: On site at our office – Argon House, Argon Mews, London, SW6 1BJ

Contract type: Permanent

Reporting to: Head of Operations & Service Development

Hours of work: 35 hours per week (5 days per week)

About you

As the Service Manager for our night shelter service, you’ll be at the heart of Glass Door’s mission, delivering the largest network of night shelters in the UK.  This pivotal role offers you the chance to make a real difference by managing a dedicated team across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality, consistent service that supports our guests to build a route out of homelessness.  We’re looking for a dynamic, proactive leader with a passion for problem-solving and a compassionate service delivery.

What you will do as part of our team

The Service Manager is responsible for the following:

Service delivery 

· Lead all aspects of the planning, preparation, and delivery of the night shelter service. 

· Oversee the day-to-day operations of the service, directly engaging with staff and guests to ensure high-quality service delivery. 

· Ensure operational policies are consistently followed, providing guests with a reliable and uniform service experience. 

· Manage the rota across three night shelters to maintain adequate staffing at all times. 

· Manage a fleet of three vehicles used for the night shelters, ensuring their availability and maintenance. 

· Ensure all staff are fully aware of service provisions, requirements, and expectations. 

· Lead the continuous improvement of the shelter service to better meet guest needs. 

· Ensure due diligence is performed, and that reporting and records are accurately maintained. 

· Collaborate with the Head of Operations & Service Development to keep expenditures and income within agreed budget limits. 

· Liaise with casework colleagues to ensure seamless collaboration between night shelter and casework staff. 

· Ensure the night shelters are aligned with other statutory and charity services to best meet the needs of our guests. 

· Conduct and maintain annual general and fire risk assessments for each shelter venue; actively maintain the service-level risk register and contribute to organisational risk register. 

· Promptly raise concerns and safeguarding issues in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.

· Ensure policies and procedures are up-to-date with annual reviews, and provide staff with training and guidance on compliance and best practices. 

Management 

· Manage and supervise a seasonal staff team of approximately 40 individuals. 

· Oversee the full employee lifecycle management, including: recruitment, onboarding, training and performance management. 

· Lead the recruitment and training of seasonal shelter staff. 

· Provide high-quality support and line management to night shelter staff, delivering clear guidance, support, and effective leadership. 

· Ensure excellent performance management, support, and supervision of Night Shelter Managers and staff, including monitoring annual leave and addressing performance issues in line with Glass Door’s policies. 

· Empower seasonal managers to deliver high-quality, safe support and effective guest management in accordance with Glass Door policies and procedures. 

· Regularly monitor the quality of support and service by conducting site visits to the night shelters. 

· Organise and deliver a comprehensive training programme for shelter staff. 

· Facilitate regular supervision and team meetings to promote effective teamwork and communication. 

· Ensure the In-form system is utilised efficiently by shelter staff, with timely updates to reports, and prompt, accurate record-keeping. 

· Provide timely support, advice, and guidance to staff as needed. 

Service Development and Planning  

· Play a lead role in the annual planning of the night shelter service and contribute to the annual services business plan. 

· Drive the achievement of organisational targets and objectives as outlined in Glass Door’s business plan. 

Additional  

· Cultivate positive relationships with guests, staff, professionals, partners, suppliers, and the local community.

· To undertake any other duties that can be reasonably required to meet the operational needs of Glass Door.

· Carry out the functions of the post with proper regard to Glass Door’s Equal Opportunities Policy. 

Person Specification 

Essential: 

· Proven experience working with and understanding the needs of people experiencing homelessness or similar disadvantaged groups. 

· Experience in leading a service and managing frontline teams. 

· Demonstrated problem-solving abilities through proactive learning. 

· Understanding and appreciation of trauma-informed care. 

· Valid driving license for manual transmission with the willingness to drive the Glass Door vehicles. 

· Ability to work independently, with strong decision-making skills and initiative. 

· Highly organised with excellent time-management abilities. 

· Exceptional communication skills, adaptable to various styles and approaches. 

· Strong IT proficiency, including advanced Microsoft Office skills. 

· Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends, with the flexibility to cover shifts in emergencies. Time off in lieu provided. 

· Proactive approach in resolving challenging situations and achieving desired outcomes. 

· Empathetic and professional in handling challenging circumstances. 

· Ability to implement and adhere to health and safety, HR, and operational policies. 

· Strong commitment to equal opportunities and diversity. 

Desirable: 

· Advanced IT proficiency, particularly in AI tools and technologies, with a proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software or web applications. 

· Relevant training or certifications (e.g., project management, trauma-informed care, IOSH Managing Safely). 

· A lived experience of homelessness. 

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.