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About Us

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.

The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.

About the opportunity

As a cross-team housing caseworker, you will work alongside individuals who are at risk of homelessness, often during times of heightened stress and uncertainty. Rather than focusing solely on immediate needs, your approach will centre around building trust, listening to each person’s story, and helping them take informed, practical steps toward safe and sustainable housing.

You’ll work across our network of charity partners, bringing vital capacity and support to local teams during times of increased demand or staff shortages. Your flexible, compassionate presence ensures that people continue to receive timely, high-quality support, no matter where they first reach out.

This role is fundamentally about partnership: with the people you support, the services you collaborate with, and the teams you join. You’ll help individuals understand their housing rights and choices, navigate local systems, and build the confidence and skills needed to move forward independently. Together, we aim to not just relieve homelessness, but prevent it, by enabling people to secure lasting solutions that meet their needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Listening, Assessing and Planning Together

• Work in partnership with individuals to understand their current housing situation, risks, and immediate concerns.

• Co-create Housing Plans that reflect each person's strengths, goals, and preferences, while identifying practical next steps toward secure housing.

• Identify when specialist or longer-term support may be needed and work collaboratively to make appropriate referrals.

2. Empowering Through Support and Connection

• Build trusting, non-judgemental relationships that respect each individual’s dignity and lived experience.

• Support people to access housing options, benefits, and other community services that promote long-term stability.

• Encourage and enable self-advocacy, while offering reassurance and guidance throughout the journey.

3. Navigating Systems and Opening Doors

• Maintain a strong understanding of local resources across housing, welfare, employment, and wellbeing.

• Connect people with the right services at the right time, advocating where needed to remove barriers to access.

• Help individuals build the skills and confidence to engage with public services independently.

4. Working Across Charity Partners

• Be deployed across different partner organisations within our charity network, responding to local pressures and adapting quickly to diverse environments.

• Provide short- to medium-term casework that enhances existing team capacity and ensures continuity of support for people at risk of homelessness.

• Maintain high standards of person-centred support regardless of setting or location.

5. Information Sharing and Case Recording

• Keep accurate and respectful records of client engagement, plans, and outcomes using agreed systems.

• Follow all data protection and confidentiality protocols, contributing to a culture of trust and transparency.

• Share insights that support continuous service improvement and learning across partners.

6. Collaboration and Partnership Working

• Work constructively with colleagues from across public, voluntary, and community sectors to coordinate holistic support.

• Represent the service positively, contributing to shared efforts in preventing and relieving homelessness.

• Communicate openly and clearly with internal teams and external partners to align support and improve outcomes.

7. Promoting Inclusion and Long-Term Independence

• Support individuals to build resilience and reduce isolation through access to meaningful activities, networks, and learning opportunities.

• Champion inclusive, strength-based approaches that support people to regain control and plan for a more secure future.

8. Safety and Wellbeing

• Adhere to all organisational health and safety procedures, taking personal responsibility for your own safety and that of others.

• Apply safeguarding principles and respond appropriately to risk and concern in community settings.

9. Team Learning and Development

• Engage in supervision, reflection, and training opportunities across partner teams.

• Share learning and insights from placements to contribute to service development.

• Stay open to feedback and committed to your own professional growth and development.

Person Specification

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, adaptable, and committed to supporting people through difficult times. You don’t need to have worked in a specific role or sector, but your approach, attitude, and transferable skills will be key to making a difference.

Essential Skills and Approach

· Person-centred and empathetic: You build trusting, respectful relationships with people by actively listening, showing empathy, and valuing their lived experiences.

· Skilled communicator: You are confident in engaging with people from all backgrounds, both in-person and in writing. You communicate clearly and with sensitivity, whether speaking with individuals, team members, or external partners.

· Collaborative by nature: You enjoy working as part of a wider network and are comfortable adapting to different team cultures and approaches. You value joint working and see the bigger picture.

· Solution-focused and proactive: You can identify practical next steps and help people make progress, even when the situation is complex or fast-changing. You don’t wait for problems to escalate—you act early to prevent crisis.

· Organised and reliable: You manage your time well, stay on top of casework, and follow through on commitments. You’re able to prioritise effectively and remain calm under pressure.

· Digitally confident: You’re comfortable using digital tools and systems to keep clear, accurate records and to communicate professionally.

· Flexible and resilient: You can work independently across different locations and services, adjusting to new environments and handling change with a positive attitude.

Desirable (but not essential)

· Familiarity with housing systems, homelessness prevention, or community support services whether through work, volunteering, or lived experience.

· Knowledge of local services or networks that support people with housing, welfare, health, or employment needs.

· Experience using case management or database systems to record support activity. housing and support databases or case management systems.

What we will offer you

• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.

• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.

• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year.

• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.

• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and Wellbeing benefits & resources.

• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period (for permanent roles)

• You will be able to access Learning and Development opportunities.

Application process/next steps

PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.

You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.

NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.

If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

The Senior Challenge Events Manager maternity cover role is crucial to ensure a smooth delivery of a busy portfolio of challenge events in 2026, forecast to bring in £2.8million - plus some planning for 2027. We need someone to step into this role to continue driving our growth strategy – where we are one year into a three year plan. This department’s work is vital for the continual diversification of our income, through expanding our portfolio of challenge events and recruitment of new participants. This department includes all of our third party challenge events, including the London marathon, as well as our bespoke ‘CoppaTrek!’ programme.

Leading a team of five, the Senior Challenge Events Manager will need to hit the ground running to oversee all events booked in, providing hands-on support for these events. Unusually, the Bespoke Challenge Events Manager (the manager covering the work on treks at CoppaFeel!, a direct report for this role) will also be a maternity cover role for the same period of time. This elevates the need for clean, organised and focused delivery of our events.

The Senior Challenge Events Manager will also need to represent the challenge events team internally to integrate them into the wider organisational goals, contributing to a fundraising culture at CoppaFeel!.

In addition to overseeing the delivery of 2026, the Senior Challenge Events Manager will need to prepare and plan for 2027, and work with other teams to successfully launch them towards the end of 2026. They will be required to create the budget for 2027’s events including all phased income and expenditure.

As this is an events role, you will be required to attend events out of hours and can take TOIL according to our policy. This includes attending multi day treks which we host both in the UK and abroad. In 2026, there will be three multi day treks (June, July and September – one in UK and two abroad) and two One Day treks (on weekends in June and September). There will be many challenge events in the Spring and Autumn seasons. Therefore, please bear in mind that as part of this role, you will be expected to travel and stay away from home for up to 9 days at a time. The benefit being you get to see some incredible parts of the world and meet amazing people.

In terms of the office, it is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office two days per week.

This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Portfolio Delivery

• Deliver the challenge events programme and support the team to raise 2.8 million pounds in 2026.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of our CoppaTrek! Events to raise income target of 2.3 million pounds, with direct input and management when required.
• Oversee the planning and delivery of our Sporting Challenge Events, to raise £500,000, often attending events and supporting on-the-day when required.
• Oversee and support with delivery of the current strategies in place to grow the portfolio of Challenge Events, driving the increase in the number of participants and revenue.
• Oversee and support with delivery of the current strategies in place to grow the income from CoppaTrek! In 2026 and beyond.
• Manage the budget for the full events department, working closely with the Director of Fundraising.
• Maximise on any opportunities to improve our Treks and making them more efficient/sustainable year-on-year.
• Be embedded in the management of the treks day-to-day, to celebrity recruitment and retention, and volunteer management.
• Plan 2027 portfolio in line with growth strategy, and support Bespoke Challenge Events Manager with 2027 trek launch towards the end of 2026.

Managing Key Stakeholders

• Liaise with and support all celebrities signed up for our treks, and potentially support in sourcing celebrities.
• Lead on the PR for challenge events, working with the PR and Marketing team to publicise events throughout the year, often working closely with high profile supporters to do so.
• Harness excellent relationships with key suppliers (such as Charity Challenge, our trek supplier) to ensure CoppaFeel! Receive the best support and prices for 2026 and beyond.
• Work with partnerships team to secure trek sponsors and support with year-round relationships.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Monitor, analyse and ensure donor journeys/supporter experiences are appropriate and successful for both Challenge Events and Treks.
• Ensure CoppaFeel!’s events reflect sector trends and are able to compete with other charity portfolios where possible.
• Understand and advocate for supporters, inspiring them to engage and fundraise, ensuring our thanking and engagement strategies encourage long term support and repeat giving.
• Ensure ROI and key performance metrics are used to make evidence based decisions and are kept to the best we can manage.
• Report on events to the Heads of Department to update and alert them to all opportunities for cross team working.

Team Support and Management

• Lead and inspire the Challenge Events Team to meet their objectives and live the CoppaFeel! values.
• Line manage the Challenge Events Manager and Bespoke Challenge Events Manager, and oversee the management of our more junior team members ensuring they have an annual performance review, learning and development plans, KPI’s, and are supported to meet their fundraising targets.
• Champion cross team collaboration, finding a way to embed fundraising across the CoppaFeel! culture whilst also demonstrating an understanding of other team’s priorities and strategies.
• Responsible for the knowledge of regulation relevant to Challenge Events including GDPR, Gift Aid, VAT and fundraising best practice.
• Work with the Head of Finance on budgeting, reporting, re-forecasting income and ROI.
• Produce progress reports as required to the Director of Fundraising.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

• Lead on initiatives to improve EDI across CoppaFeel!’s challenge event portfolio, working close with our Senior Engagement and Inclusion Manager
• Support team with promoting diversity in participant recruitment, with a focus on engaging underrepresented groups.
• Ensure a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants, volunteers, and staff.

Administration

• Develop dashboards with the Database Executive for ease of reporting KPI’s for Challenge Events and Treks at CoppaFeel!.
• Ensure systems are kept up to date including Beacon CRM, and CoppaFeel! shared Google Drive.
• Excellent record keeping at all times of all Challenge Events, Treks and communications on the CoppaFeel! shared Google Drive.
• Keep diary and shared calendar up-to-date, shared communications across the organisation including desk booking systems, People HR, Weekly Round Up and contribute to team meetings.
• Ensure excellent financial records are kept including invoicing, contracts for suppliers, cheques and cash collections, and team expenses, following CoppaFeel! finance policies.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• 4-5 years of experience working for a charity in challenge events
• Must have attended and completed numerous Treks and Challenge Events, representing a charity
• Proven record of managing a busy events calendar with numerous events
• Experience of providing excellent stewardship and donor journeys, inspiring supporters and making improvements on processes
• Experience of managing a team at different levels
• A creative thinker with excellent relationship building skills
• Experience of delivering strategies for Challenge Events, with a good understanding of opportunities in the marketplace
• Experience of working with income and expenditure budgets
• Excellent relationship building skills - from celebrities to fundraisers
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes
• Strong team-player who is self-motivated, enthusiastic and passionate about working for CoppaFeel!
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the fundraising team

Desirable

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating effectiveness of fundraising activities, partnerships or programmes
• Experience of public speaking and presenting to different groups of people, both in person and online
• Experience of working with celebrities

Application information

Applications will close at 9am on 3rd November 2025.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date. Please be aware we are actively recruiting and so early application is advised.

Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris’ cancerversary.

Benefits

• Wellbeing fund
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
• Core working hours 10am - 4pm
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.

Are you seeking meaningful work making a real difference to the lives of individuals?

The Campden Charities are seeking to appoint a full time Grants Officer to join our diverse grants team.

A key appointment as we continue to drive our services, grant programmes and ongoing development of our outreach and publicity strategy.

The Campden Charities is a permanently endowed trust assisting individuals on the lowest incomes in the old parish of Kensington.  The area is one of extreme contrasts and includes neighbourhoods with significant levels of deprivation and need. The Charities awards grants totalling more than £2 million each year via programmes focused on helping individuals on very low incomes to move on in their lives be it through education, training or otherwise supporting employment.

We seek applicants who have an understanding of, and empathy towards, supporting unemployed or low-income individuals and families to improve their financial circumstances. They will be self-motivated, highly organised with excellent attention to detail, an independent thinker yet a team player and computer literate. Our grant-giving programmes are constantly evolving, input from Grant Officers plays a crucial role in shaping them.

You will be working as part of our inclusive team, with the support of your colleagues to help you thrive in your role. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and ages.

The post holder will work in the office at least 3 days a week and attend outreach meetings in the local area as required.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 5.00pm on Friday 31st October 2025

We will inform those short listed for interviews by Friday 7th November.  We regret that we are only able to respond to those applicants.

Interviews will take place on: Wednesday 19th November and possibly Thursday  20th November 2025.

Please send your CV and covering letter, indicating your current salary to the address provided.

CVs will only be considered if accompanied by a covering letter referring to the specific skills and attributes listed in the Person Specification. Generalised covering letters will not be considered.

We are open to interviewing candidates who do not necessarily possess all the requirements in the person specification but who, through their covering letter, demonstrate that they have the right attitude to undertake, and be successful, in the role. 

 If you have any queries please contact the Campden Charities Grants Team. 

Additional information

Place of work: 27a Pembridge Villas, London W11 3EP.  Some outreach work will be expected ranging from one-off events to placements within local organisations or community centres. 

Salary: £31,000 - £33,195 dependent on experience (generous 10% employer's pension contribution rising to 15%  after five years)

Hours of work: 37½ hours, Monday to Friday.  The usual working hours for this post are 9.00 am – 5.00 pm. Some start time flexibility could potentially be offered post-induction/training.

Holiday: 28 days per annum + Bank Holidays.

Training: Training and support in post is provided on an on-going basis and training in specific areas will be offered as need and interest arise. Following successful completion of the six-month probationary period undertaking a Level 3 QCF qualification in Advice and Guidance is mandatory.  There will also be an opportunity to undertake Level 4. The Charities are dedicated to the continuous professional growth of their staff, offering a generous training budget to support ongoing learning and development.

Benefits: Please see job pack for more information on benefits of working for Campden Charities.

Please note this is a full-time job working 5 days a week. We have a hybrid working arrangement in place whereby Grants Officers will be working from the office at least 3 days a week depending on needs of the Charities’ and our beneficiaries. 

The appointment will be subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check and two satisfactory references.

The Project Officer supports the effective delivery of HACT’s community-focused programmes, with a particular emphasis on operational coordination, partner engagement, and service administration. Working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders, the role ensures that project activities—such as voucher distribution, data management, and partner communications—are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in line with organisational standards.

This role blends project management and client relationship management, requiring a proactive and detail-oriented individual who can work independently and collaboratively, with a primary focus on ensuring HACT successfully delivers the objectives for the Fuel Fund programme. The postholder will act as a key point of contact for partners, manage administrative processes, and contribute to the continuous improvement of service delivery.

Job Purpose

To coordinate and administer the delivery of HACT’s community support projects, with a focus on the Fuel Fund and related initiatives, ensuring timely and accurate processing of partner requests and maintaining strong relationships with Housing Associations, Local Authorities, and other stakeholders. The Project Officer plays a vital role in ensuring that residents receive support efficiently via our partners, while contributing to the overall success and impact of HACT’s programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage the general administration of the Fuel Fund
• Be the primary point of contact for all Fuel Fund queries (internal and external)
• Manage Expression of Interest requests from Housing Associations, local authorities and third sector organisations, ensuring they meet the qualifying criteria and terms of the Fund
• Manage voucher requests, ensuring they meet qualifying criteria, and issuing to referral partners across the UK
• Manage, and evolve as needed, quality control processes
• Manage collation of reporting data from Housing Associations and other referral partners
• Analyse multiple data sets and produce reports on the Fuel Fund for HACT and external stakeholders
• Provide updates to key HACT staff about distribution progress
• Feed informal and formal progress updates and reporting information to HACT Communications and Marketing colleagues, working with them to communicate project learning and opportunities
• Work closely with colleagues in the wider Communities team to support housing association engagement with HACT’s work and to support key team-wide activity such as the annual Community Investment conference

Required Skills

Essential

• Administrative experience with a good knowledge of and experience in using Microsoft Office
• Strong relationship management and collaboration skills, with an ability to engage, communicate and build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders at different levels.
• Experience of managing multi-partner/ stakeholder projects and knowledge of project management tools and methods.
• Excellent data analysis skills.
• Excellent communications skills, both oral and written.
• Demonstrable track record of preparing and producing data analysis and reports.
• Ability to work autonomously, use initiative and work independently to drive projects through to completion.
• NVQ Business Administration Level 2 (or suitable clerical experience)

Desirable

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience working in a charity, social enterprise or local government supporting communities facing hardship
• Experience using organisation-wide CRM systems and utilizing these to manage personal data and project delivery

Job Accountabilities

Complete fuel fund and voucher allocations as per agreed timelines.

Ensure projects operate with a sufficient number of sector partners, for example the number of housing associations referring into the fuel fund.

Monitor and review project reach and impact, using this learning to shape any new methods of delivery, e.g. pilots with other sector partners to reach new audiences.

Collaborate with colleagues to communicate the project opportunities and learning at regular intervals, contributing to the wider thought leadership and collaboration objectives of the Communities team.

Maintain positive relationships with project funder(s), by sharing project data in line with agreements.

Ensure high quality delivery of the project, ensuring robust systems are in place to record activity and monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of the project, improving systems as needed, to support partner engagement and voucher redemption.

Coordinate and lead day to day communications with sector partners participating in the project and ensure feedback is collected and reviewed from project partners and beneficiaries.

Further information

The post holder for this role will be required to complete a basic Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Fuel Fund programme must have dedicated resource at all times during the working week (Monday Friday) and as such, annual leave needs to be coordinated with colleagues in the team to ensure the programme is sufficiently resourced throughout the year.

Employees are also expected to be flexible in undertaking the duties and responsibilities attached to their post and may be asked to perform other duties that are consistent with the grade, responsibilities, and typical scope of the role. Any additional tasks should remain appropriate to the nature of the post and not extend into unrelated functions or specialisms.

All employees are expected to work in accordance with the organisation’s values and behavioural standards, which include being supportive, transparent, respectful, kind, honest, and collaborative. This means fostering a culture of empathy, openness, integrity, and teamwork in all interactions, and contributing positively to the organisation’s mission and strategic objectives.

About HACT

Innovation. Collaboration. Insights.

It’s what we’ve always done.

As the charity of the social housing sector, these are the core values that have driven the transformation and development of housing providers for over 60 years.

We believe the provision of housing is about more than just bricks and mortar – it’s about enhancing peoples’ lives.

By partnering with organisations across the housing sector, we drive value for residents and communities through insight-led products and services which encourage innovation and foster collaboration.

To apply for this role, please share your CV with a one-page cover letter setting out why this role appeals to you and how your skills and experiences meet the key skills points in the job description

Interviews expected to take place on November 17th and 18th. 

We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in East Acton.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role empowers service users to manage their wellbeing, build independence, and achieve personal goals through tailored support and co-produced plans. It involves liaising with external agencies, facilitating group and community-based activities, and promoting social inclusion. 
The position ensures users understand and engage with the service, while actively monitoring safety and wellbeing. Team collaboration and flexibility are essential to meeting service goals and maintaining high standards of care.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for:
You bring strong experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, gained through paid and/or voluntary roles. You have developed a deep understanding of the challenges faced by people with a range of mental health conditions and know how to communicate with empathy, dignity, and respect, fostering trust and engagement.
Your knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Care Programme Approach (CPA), enables you to navigate complex systems and advocate effectively for those you support. You work in alignment with the principles of recovery, applying a range of recovery-focused approaches that empower individuals to take control of their own wellbeing and progress.
You are equally confident working collaboratively as part of a team or independently, showing initiative and leadership, particularly in the induction and support of volunteers. With good IT skills and proficiency in MS Word, Outlook, and the internet, you maintain clear and accurate records and communication. Your strong literacy and numeracy skills support effective reporting and documentation.
You demonstrate the ability to manage and de-escalate challenging behaviour with calmness, professionalism, and a non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach. Flexible and reliable, you are willing to work unsociable hours, including early and late shifts and occasional weekends, to meet service needs.
You have a solid understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to respond appropriately to concerns, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all
individuals. With a solution-focused mindset, you approach challenges constructively, working collaboratively toward problem-solving. Above all, you maintain an optimistic outlook, believing in the capacity for change and the potential for growth in every individual you support.
When will I be working?
You will be working Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:30 and Friday 09:00 to 16:30
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employ
er
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Wandsworth.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
The role focuses on providing high-quality support to individuals in mental health crisis. You will assist clients during their stay, helping to reduce immediate distress and develop plans to prevent future crises. This includes working collaboratively with statutory and voluntary mental health services to ensure effective, multi-agency support. All interventions should reflect the organisation's values and commitment to recovery, co-production, and person-centred care, while following established policies and procedures.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable,
please do mention this on your application.
Here's what the team will be looking for
You bring strong experience supporting individuals with mental health and dual diagnosis needs, demonstrating a compassionate and professional approach to helping people in distress. You understand the complexities of mental health conditions, including crisis management, and know how to communicate sensitively and effectively to ensure that individuals are supported with dignity, respect, and empathy.
Your knowledge of relevant mental health legislation, including the Care Programme Approach (CPA), enables you to provide informed and compliant support, while your commitment to the principles of recovery ensures that your practice remains person-centred, empowering, and strengths-based.
You are confident working both independently and collaboratively, contributing effectively to team goals while taking initiative in managing your own workload. You also bring experience in inducting and supporting peer staff and volunteers, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
With experience working alongside statutory services such as the NHS, you understand the demands of front-line service delivery and the importance of integrated, multi-agency collaboration. You maintain a strong awareness of health and safety standards and safeguarding responsibilities, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for both clients and colleagues.
Technically proficient, you are comfortable using Microsoft Word, Outlook, and online platforms to record information accurately, communicate effectively, and manage administrative tasks. Your good literacy and numeracy skills allow you to produce clear, professional written correspondence and maintai
n accurate records.
Flexible and reliable, you are prepared to work Monday to Sunday, including bank holidays, to ensure continuous, high-quality support for service users. Your approach combines professionalism, empathy, and resilience—qualities that enable you to deliver excellent care in demanding and dynamic environments.
When will I be working?
You will be working on a shift rota Monday to Sunday to include every other weekend 39 hours a week
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring
to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 2 days office-based)

Day rate: £350-400 (UMB)

Contract: Interim

Start date: ASAP – immediately available candidates preferred

Overview

Our client is a leading London-based charity looking to recruit an interim Finance Business Partner on a 3–6-month contract. This is an opportunity to make a real impact within an organisation that’s changing lives across the UK.

The Role

As Finance Business Partner, you’ll play a key role in driving financial performance, providing strategic insight, and helping senior stakeholders make well-informed decisions. You’ll act as the bridge between finance and the wider organization, ensuring that financial information is clear, meaningful, and aligned to the charity’s goals.

Key responsibilities include:

· Building strong relationships with departmental leads and programme managers.

· Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and longer-term financial planning.

· Providing insightful analysis to guide decision-making and resource allocation.

· Preparing management accounts with clear, actionable commentary.

· Helping drive value for money and efficiency across programmes and operations.

· Supporting business cases, funding bids, and donor reporting where needed.

· Contributing to process improvement and system enhancements.

About You

You’ll be ideally a qualified (or part qualified) accountant who enjoys partnering with the business and translating complex financial data into clear, engaging insight. You’ll bring strong analytical ability, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach.

Criteria to be successful:

· ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification (or equivalent).

· Must have experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector.

· Proven experience in a Finance Business Partner or Management Accountant role.

· Excellent communication and influencing skills.

· Strong Excel and reporting system capability.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected charity and help ensure financial insight continues to underpin the organisation’s vital work. If you’re a commercially astute finance professional with a passion for purpose, I’d love to hear from you.

Applicants will be reviewed immediately, and the role may be filled before this ad closes. To discuss this role further, and your job search, please reach out to Freya at MLC Partners.

We're looking for an organised, compassionate and resilient Deputy Manager to join our Homelessness Social Care service in Westminster.

£35,173.58 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Please see our website for a full job description.

The Deputy Contract Manager is responsible for the operational management of our specialist customer focused support services across the service. Working in partnership with stakeholders, external agencies and our Commissioning Team, you lead your Team to offer high quality support to customers to maintain their tenancies and empower people to live their best lives and move to independence. Responsible for Safeguarding our customers, you will promote sector best practice and legislative compliance to keep our customers safe within their environment.

The role provides direct line management, leadership, coaching and support to Support Workers, Specialist Support Workers and Night Support Workers, ensuring compliance with current legislation, contractual requirements financial regulations and Look Ahead Policy and Procedures.

This role deputises for the Service Manager and/or Area Service Manager when required.

The shift pattern for this role involves Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, with 1 Sunday per month.

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Minimum 3 years' experience of supporting vulnerable adults
GCSEs in English and Maths (grade A-C)
Health and Social Care qualification
Knowledge of Safeguarding and Mental Capacity processes
Experience of leading and managing a team
Possess excellent leadership skills with a positive, can-do attitude
Ability to demonstrate positive personal authority and maintain proactive working relationships
Ability to create and maintain excellent working relationships with stakeholders
Demonstrable verbal and written communication skills
Experience of using Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word

Desirable:

PBS qualification
NVQ Level 4 Diploma in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification in Health and Social Care
Up to date knowledge of current social care legislation
Demonstrable experience of HR processes - Probation, Capability, Disciplinary

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

About Us

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.

The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.

About the opportunity

The Single Homelessness Prevention Service (SHPS) works with individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, helping them to either find new accommodation or sustain their existing tenancies. The service is currently operating in three London boroughs and has received central government funding to expand further. SHPS is funded as an outcomes contract, where Councils only pay for the positive social outcomes achieved by clients. This approach allows for greater flexibility in how the service is delivered as there is no fixed service specification, with performance measured by the outcomes achieved.

The programme will take a person centred and holistic approach and provide a service that enables and empowers through training, coaching and sharing knowledge.

The programmes operate to deliver three key outcomes:

1. Creating a tailored personal housing and support plan

2. Delivering a housing outcome by preventing homelessness risk

3. Evidencing the long-term success and no risk to the tenancy at the eight-month point.

The structure

Single Homelessness Prevention Services commission local specialist charities to deliver the services with oversight from the operations lead. Your role will be to drive continuous improvement across the programmes, provide support and encouragement to achieve success, build local stakeholder relationships and develop strong links with relevant community organisations to drive performance and collaboration across the programme to drive performance and collaboration across the programme

The Operational Lead will report into the Programme Director.

Roles and responsibilities will include:

Support across the referral process (in partnership with the individual service managers of each Delivery Partner but with full oversite across the delivery partnership)

- Build strong operational relationships with relevant agencies to create effective referral pathways.

- Work closely with the Programme Director to provide details on referral activity and outline any issues which might need intervention. Ensure the referral target is met each month by delivery partners. .

Drive effective and authentic co-production and innovation across the partnership.

- Work with the Programme Director and delivery partners to ensure the voice of those who have experienced the programme is built into the design and continuous adaption of the programme.

- Identify challenges to achieving the intended outcomes and engage delivery partners adapt the delivery to overcome barriers. Make sure all these challenges, insights and learnings are shared and built upon across each of the delivery partners.

- Drive innovation across the service, through identifying and implementing what is working well and creating a culture of innovation with the delivery partners.

 

Community asset development and external relationship building

- Assist with embedding the programme pan London by promoting the programme to external agencies through presentations and attending meetings.

- Supporting the Programme Director on all operational and project management needs, including coordination of team activities, as well as organising/facilitating training for delivery partners across the programme

- Effectively manage and own operational relationships with Local Authority and Delivery partner teams.

- Provide a local presence, drive collaboration and knowledge sharing across the delivery partnerships.

- Be responsible with oversight from the programme director to drive/action effective use of the personalisation budgets available on the programme to facilitate needs and ambitions identified by each individual.

   

Impact Management & Analysis

- Ensure coaches and service managers are able to use the data system accurately and effectively. Provide additional support and answer questions when they arise on the system.

- Support the programme Director to provide consistent, data and reporting to all partners and stakeholders.

- Gather and analyse data to ensure trends can identify the driver of poor performance or required change to improve the service delivery.

- Support the Programme Director in producing reports and insights that aid decision making, and will be used to present back learning, impact and challenges.

About you

You will have the following skills, knowledge and competencies:

· Drive to be part of a positive change to improve people’s life chances.

· Desire to support a unique impact-led programme with a passion to make a positive difference to young people.

· Significant contract management experience, including management of multiple subcontracts with external organisations. Demonstrated ability of driving improved performance of external teams through effective contract management.  

· Experience and skilled in working across partner organisations and in using data and insight to inform and enhance performance

· Excellent operational management skills, with a proven track record of successfully overseeing delivery of multiple areas of responsibility.

· Knowledge of working with a case management system, including monitoring and maintaining data and ensuring teams are effectively using systems.

· Strong communication skills with a collaborative and flexible approach to work

· Ability to develop and manage positive and collaborative relationships with many partners and stakeholders with different perspectives and interests.

· Ability to work independently and use own initiative to find solutions.

· Be prepared to attend London offices 3 days a week.

Desirable

· Knowledge of working within programmes which take a strength based and person-centred approach.

What we will offer you

• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.

• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.

• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year

• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources

• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period

• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities

Application process/next steps

You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.

NB To keep your response personal and genuine, we ask that you don't use AI tools (like Chat GPT or others) to answer the applications - we're looking for your own voice and experience to come through.

If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with some of our colleagues.

Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.

PLEASE NOTE: We are only accepting applications through our recruitment platform Applied.

We’re seeking an enthusiastic Administrator to join our team and help support our Environmental Education charity’s mission.

• Permanent contract – average 37.5 hours per week
• Salary: Circa £25,267 per annum
• Excellent benefits – including life assurance and a health cash plan, see the full list below.
• Your new place of work is in a beautiful location, be surrounded by nature on your break.

Love where you work!

Established in 1943, our network of Learning Locations provides day and residential outdoor education courses for all ages. We aim to create outstanding opportunities for everyone to learn about nature.

We value each of our team members and understand that every role is vital to deliver our mission, so, we provide great benefits* to reward and support you while you work with us.

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our learning location. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for customer enquiries by phone and email, always delivering professional and friendly service
• Managing course bookings and maintaining accurate, up-to-date records in our booking systems
• Providing general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office and wider team
• Assisting with the promotion of our programmes to customers, stakeholders, and partners
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the centre and supporting nearby locations when needed

Please refer to the vacancy pack for further details on the full responsibilities of the role. 

Where you’ll be based

Field Studies Council Epping Forest is situated in the heart of Epping Forest, an area of around 2,400 hectares of wood-pasture stretching from Manor Park in East London to just north of Epping in Essex.

Two thirds of the Forest have been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Our purpose built, fully accessible centre has six classrooms, and associated facilities, with direct access into our teaching sites which include woodland, grassland, heath, and river.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone with strong administrative skills, great attention to detail, and a confident, professional approach to customer service.

You’ll be organised, comfortable using office software and systems, and able to communicate clearly with both customers and colleagues. In addition to:

• A great work ethic where aptitude and attitude are key
• A natural pride in the work you produce
• A flexible and adaptive approach able to perform using your own initiative both independently and as a team player
• A professional manner in all that you do
• An empathy with the aims and objectives of Field Studies Council
• A committed and proactive approach to personal development; motivated to learn new skills and overcome new challenges

Sound like the role for you? Come and be part of the team! We look forward to your application.

* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:

• Financial - We offer competitive salaries, sick pay, pension schemes, life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary, 28 days annual holiday entitlement plus bank holidays and a further 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service.
• Health and Wellbeing - Eligible employees are automatically provided with a Health Cash Plan which you can use to help pay for routine health appointments as well as give you the ability to seek second opinions from top doctors! We also provide our team members with access to a 24hr Counselling Helpline Service.
• Discounts – When you join the team you are also enrolled into our reward programme which gives you discounts on your favourite brands and opportunities to earn cash back on everyday purchases!
• Additional benefits - We endeavour to offer flexible working options where roles permit and are committed to providing our employees with appropriate quality learning and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 3 November 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council Epping Forest in the week commencing 10 November 2025

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.

The Role

The Events Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the effective delivery of HTB's Evangelism & Mobilisation events and programmes, including Sunday Services, Events Christmas, Easter, HTB Alpha, Connect Groups, Teams, Prayer Ministry training, Workplaced and HTB Focus. This role ensures all operational, administrative, and logistical elements are well-managed and enables consistent implementation and excellent output across any of our 6 London sites (BR, OS, DW, CG, QG, EC).

The Key Responsibilities

The candidate must be able and willing to work evenings and weekends to deliver events,
courses, Sunday services and other ad hoc operational requirements as and when required.
Listed below are the key elements that the role holder will be accountable for delivering:
Operational & Administrative Support
• Plan and coordinate the logistical and operational elements for all Evangelism & Mobilisation events, services and initiatives
• Manage departmental inboxes and calendars, including meeting scheduling, inquiry responses, and follow-ups.
• Manage external bookings professionally.
• Onboard new suppliers, caterers, team and congregation.
• Maintain and update department systems such as project trackers, schedules, day plans and service and events databases.
• Support the continuous improvement of workflows and administrative systems, suggesting efficiencies where appropriate.
• Ensure projects, services and events adhere to safeguarding, legal, GDPR, insurance, and health & safety requirements and following relevant processes
• Process invoices, expenses, and credit card submissions accurately and on time.
• Oversee departmental tools and resources including software, hardware, and operational records—ensuring everything is up to date and functional.
• Procure equipment, stationery, and other supplies required for programme delivery.
• Organise and receive weekly deliveries and manage supplier relationships with catering suppliers and wholesalers
Programme & Project Coordination
• Support the delivery of Evangelism & Mobilisation events, services and projects through effective logistical planning and coordination.
• Track expenses and assist with budgeting and financial forecasting.
• Organise internal and external venue bookings, hospitality and catering, technical equipment, and other logistical requirements.
• Create and manage project plans, checklists, and updates; support the team in meeting key milestones and deadlines.
• Coordinate the creation and delivery of relevant media, comms and programme content materials for our services and events
• Facilitate clear, timely communication across the department and with other teams
• Coordinate department logistics for offsite events such as Focus and the Leadership Conference.
• Maintain accurate service and events records using church management systems such as ChurchSuite.
• Collaborate with Operations Coordinators, Events Coordinators and Managers across departments as needed.
• Support the mobilisation of the wider congregation by creating opportunities for involvement in department activities.

The Right Candidate

• Proven Coordination Experience: Minimum 2 years of experience coordinating projects and operational tasks, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
• Passion for Sunday Services and Church events: Deeply committed to supporting, church events, services and ministries
• Excellent Communicator: Confident and professional in both written and verbal communication; able to engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders across all levels.
• Strong Organisational Skills: Proven ability to prioritise tasks, manage a busy schedule, and remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Effective Problem Solver: Takes a proactive and logical approach to identifying challenges and offering clear, actionable solutions.
• Demonstrate One Team Mentality: Supporting the whole team with running courses, events and services on site which may include working evening Alpha, ad hoc Sundays, and special events such as Christmas, Easter and others as and when required

Would you like to provide support, advice and guidance to the Royal British Legion members Overseas? Are you an effective communicator who can build relationships with our diverse volunteers? If so we would love to hear from you!

Our Membership Engagement Team provide support, advice and guidance to ensure that our members can continue to be the force for good in their communities. Through strong relationships, the team facilitates the sharing of great practice and ensure that the membership remain compliant. The Membership Engagement Officers (MEOs) are actively engaged within their areas, meeting Branch members, supporting their activities and building a stronger membership fit for the next 100 years. 

Homebased in the UK, the Overseas (OS) MEO provides support, advice and guidance to our districts and branches worldwide. The OS MEO will focus on world-wide membership engagement to ensure members feel connected to RBL, that they have a strong relationship with us and are informed and motivated to get involved.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

The Membership Engagement Officer (MEO) is a key role which inspires and engages our membership to be active and fulfil their role and purpose while remaining compliant with the Legion’s Membership handbook and policies. It is a challenging and exciting post where no two days will be the same.

You will provide organisational support, advice and information to our members, and work closely with County Committees, the membership central team staff and other departments.  This a varied role which covers a range of duties from connecting and building relationships with Branches to compliance oversight and responding to membership queries.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
This is a UK based role where you will be contracted to your home address. You will be expected to work there with occasional travel overseas for engagement purposes and to attend external meetings within the UK.

Evening and weekend work will be required, including an occasional requirement for some overnight stays. Due to the global reach of the role this pattern will be flexible to meet time zone differences.
If you are already an RBL member serving on a committee as an active officer, you cannot be an MEO in your designated area of work.

Given the responsibilities associated with the role, it is a requirement that you live within reasonable distance of the designated region of responsibility. And you must hold a full UK driving licence.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

The Role

IIED is seeking a dynamic and experienced Philanthropy Manager to work closely with IIED’s Head of Business Development and Directors to meet unrestricted income targets. The role also involves supporting IIED’s research and MEL colleagues across the organisation to raise restricted income. The focus of the role will be networking, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a mixed portfolio of funders and prospects with the capacity to give at the £2m+ level.

You will be responsible for developing meaningful funder relations, including philanthropists, institutions and multilaterals. You will work closely with IIED’s Head of Business Development and IIED’s Directors to win high-value, multi-annual, strategic and unrestricted funding, from philanthropists, trusts and foundations, companies and high net worth individuals. You will engage institutional funders and philanthropists on a long-term journey with IIED to support our organisational strategic vision.​

About You

​To be successful, you therefore need to bring significant experience in generating unrestricted and large, multi-annual restricted fundraising, and a demonstrable track record of directly soliciting or orchestrating the successful cultivation of seven-figure philanthropic gifts. The role will include directly building donor relations, generating leads, developing and submitting cross-organisational pitches and propositions, building donor intelligence, developing collaboration through internal and external partnerships, and directly undertaking fundraising to support IIED’s transformational climate change and sustainable development agenda.

The Philanthropy Manager sits within the Business Development Team and is accountable to the Head of Business Development. The role will entail direct unrestricted and flexible fundraising, donor research, provision of cross-organisational funding strategies, pitches and propositions.

The role will also support IIED’s teams with their restricted fundraising activity, including helping them to produce pitches, propositions, supporting application documentation and application budgets.

To be successful in the role, you will enjoy playing the different roles in fundraising, and know how to gauge what is most appropriate – the driver or the navigator, the broker or the facilitator – as you are motivated by achieving transformative outcomes that matter.

The Business Development Team sits within the Strategy and Learning Group, which includes IIED’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team, and is responsible for relations with IIED’s core funders.

Activity Playworker

Location: The Hub, Finchley N3 3ED

Hours: Bank, Zero Hours

Contract: Permanent

Hourly Rate: £13.00 per hour

About the Role

Are you caring, patient, and motivated to make a positive difference for children and young people with additional needs?
Join our friendly Unity team as an Activity Playworker, where you’ll help create safe, inclusive and engaging play experiences for children and young people who attend our school holiday programmes and weekend clubs.

You’ll be part of a vibrant team that brings joy, creativity and care to every day.  Helping each child develop confidence, friendships and new skills. You will be provided with full training to help you reach your full potential and gain the skills needed to support the children and young people who attend Unity. 

Whether you’ve worked with children with disabilities before or are looking for a new challenge, we look forward to welcoming you into our enthusiastic and dedicated team! 

About Our Children & Family Services

Norwood’s Children and Family Services support children and young people who are neurodiverse or have disabilities and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.
We provide a range of therapeutic, practical and emotional support, including short breaks, family activities, and play schemes like Unity.

Everything we do is shaped around the individual: their interests, needs and potential.  Whether it’s through play, care or learning, we believe every child should have the chance to be themselves, have fun, and thrive.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK. We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day.  You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging.  We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Your Day-to-Day

• Support children and young people with have neuro developmental disabilities attending the school holiday schemes and weekend clubs.
• Create a fun, inclusive and engaging environment where children and young people feel safe, valued and free to express themselves through play.
• Use a personalised approach (based on information provided in a care plan) to ensure that their needs are met and they are supported to communicate in their preferred method (Speech, Makaton, Gestures, Symbols, etc.)
• Assist with personal care where required such as toileting, eating, drinking. Some of the children and young people we support have complex medical needs and require additional support to meet their basic needs; full training is provided.
• Ensure all activities meet health and safety standards and safeguarding expectations.
• Work collaboratively with other team members to plan and deliver high-quality experiences.
• Communicate effectively with the Service Manager, colleagues, and parents/carers to share updates or concerns.
• Help set up and tidy activity areas before and after sessions.
• Attend team meetings, debriefs and training sessions to continuously improve practice.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible and creative thinking, willing to adapt quickly to situations and go with the flow.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and safeguarding.
• Must be aged 18 or older.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting children or young people with disabilities.
• Understanding of neurodiversity and neurodevelopmental disabilities or a willingness to learn.
• QCF Level 2 (or equivalent) in childcare or a related subject.
• Understanding of, or willingness to learn about, the Jewish community.

Reward & Benefits

• Be part of a passionate, supportive team making a real difference in children’s lives.
• Flexible, rewarding work that fits around your availability.
• Full induction, supervision, and training provided.
• Opportunities to develop skills in childcare, inclusion, and support work.
• Access to Norwood’s wellbeing and employee support resources.