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The Healthy Ageing Project will address specific challenges within the community, while actively promoting healthy ageing in practical and effective ways across our network.
We will focus on the strengths and expertise of our member groups to promote engagement with Ireland's unique music, dance, sport, language and culture.
We will work together with our members throughout this three-year journey. Together, we will develop, launch and promote a project geared towards improving health and wellbeing, reducing health inequality and providing strategic direction for national health programmes and policy recommendations for the Irish community.
This post is part time (17.5 hours per week) and will be based in the Midlands/ North of England, Birmingham, Liverpool, Leeds, Manchester etc.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
You'll be a friendly ‘people person’, with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset - who has:
• An understanding or strong interest in health & wellbeing for older people
• Experience of working with older people either in a paid or voluntary capacity
• Understanding of and empathy with the issues affecting older people and barriers they experience
• Knowledge of health/sport/culture and other general services for older people in Britain
• Ability to build strong relationships with other stakeholders including public health bodies/charities
• Strong administrative and I.T skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational skills/ability to manage own time effectively
• Unwavering commitment to equality & fairness
• Willingness and ability to work flexibly
• A proactive approach to the personal development of oneself and others
• A ‘Hands on’ approach to coordination and practical tasks as required
• A right to work in the UK
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Manager working 37.5 hours per week.
Victim Support is an independent charity for people affected by crime in England and Wales. We work towards a world where people affected by crime or traumatic events get the support they need and respect they deserve.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays required. An additional £2,800 per annum London Weighting Allowance will be paid if applicable.
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting and retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards and benefits package including:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the role:
The purpose of this role is to lead on the development and submission of tenders and proposals, working with a range of internal stakeholders and partners to translate organisational data into cohesive and compelling submissions that convey Victim Support's service offers and fully address commissioner and funder requirements.
To succeed in this role you will have a proven track record in leading business development through public sector contracts. You will be an excellent communicator and collaborator, as well as skilled in building sustainable partnerships that add value to services.
This role is home based (within England and Wales) with some national travel and overnight stays.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website, and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We looking forward to hearing from you.
Closing Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Interview date: Monday 8th September 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Actively Interviewing
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Location: Remote (UK only)
Salary: £28,141 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Contract: One-year contract, with potential for permanent position
Reports to: Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager
Who we are
Grassroots Suicide Prevention (GSP) is a national charity committed to the timely intervention and prevention of suicide. We work to empower people to help save lives through connecting, educating, and campaigning nationally. Our vision is a future where more lives are saved from suicide.
About the role
We’re looking for a highly creative, organised, and experienced Marketing and Content Executive to support the delivery of engaging, high-impact marketing across our growing, purpose-led organisation.
Working closely with the Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager, you’ll play a key role in producing and managing digital content, with a strong focus on social media, web design, and copywriting.
In this fast-paced role, you’ll drive our social media strategy, produce engaging content and blogs, and manage the design and research for our online Suicide Prevention Hubs. You’ll create compelling copy and visuals across multiple platforms and develop email campaigns and marketing strategies to boost our training course sales and sign-ups.
You’ll have hands-on experience with tools such as Mailchimp, Canva, WordPress, Google Analytics, Hootsuite, and Adobe Creative Suite.
We’re looking for someone who is self-assured, able to manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality work consistently. You should be comfortable working independently, making informed decisions, and taking ownership of your workload.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
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Manage the creation and delivery of engaging, on-brand content across social media channels, collaborating with the Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager to enhance reach and visibility.
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Keep our accounts a safe space by taking swift action on abusive or harmful comments, with full support from the team and training in our Social Media policies.
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Oversee the creation, design, and research of our Suicide Prevention Hubs, collaborating with charity partners, writing compelling copy, and coordinating podcasts and blog content.
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Play a key role in driving awareness, sales, and sign-ups for our training courses through effective marketing and promotion.
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Write and edit high-quality copy for blogs, website pages, emails, social posts, and other marketing materials.
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Design on-brand visual assets using Canva to support social media, web, email, and printed materials.
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Support the creation of award entries, press releases, and promotional materials as needed.
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Help maintain and update our WordPress website and landing pages, ensuring content is up-to-date, accessible, and optimised for SEO and user experience.
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Support the setup and delivery of email marketing campaigns, including building emails, managing lists, and reviewing performance.
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Contribute to ongoing audience and campaign research, including SEO keyword research, to inform marketing strategies and content planning.
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Assist with campaign reporting and provide administrative support where needed to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
For this role, you will need:
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Proven experience in creating and managing engaging social media content across key platforms (e.g. Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook), with a strong understanding of audience insights, performance metrics, and emerging trends.
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Experience in producing high-quality, creative content – from social posts and web copy to blog articles, visuals, and email campaigns.
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Experience using design tools like Canva and Adobe InDesign to create impactful digital assets for use across multiple channels.
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Excellent copywriting and proofreading abilities, with a clear, adaptable writing style suited to different platforms and audiences.
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Experience using a CMS such as WordPress, with web design skills in Elementor.
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Great organisational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple projects, meet deadlines, and stay detail-focused.
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Willingness to learn and take direction from the Senior Marketing and Campaigns Manager, while also contributing your own ideas.
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A genuine commitment and compassion to support vulnerable individuals, and a desire to use your marketing skills to support life-saving work.
Bonus points for:
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Proven experience working remotely, with a strong ability to demonstrate resilience, self-motivation, and independence.
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Experience with video creation.
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Experience in dealing with PR enquiries and writing press releases.
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Experience in sales, particularly of courses.
Why Grassroots Suicide Prevention?
At Grassroots Suicide Prevention, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive community and workplace, a space where everyone can be themselves and have an equal opportunity to thrive.
We value the unique experiences, perspectives, and skills each person brings, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on skills, experience, and knowledge, and we’re committed to ensuring a fair and respectful process for all applicants.
Our employee benefits include:
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Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme offering a contribution to the costs of everyday healthcare needs (dental, optical, wellbeing) and counselling support, plus legal and financial support.
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Learning and development opportunities.
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A creative, friendly, and collaborative culture.
Before applying
Please note that this role requires grit and resilience due to the remote working environment, sensitive subject matter, fast-paced nature, and the need for flexible multitasking. You must also be highly goal-oriented and results-driven. If you’ve recently been affected by suicide, we encourage you to carefully consider whether this role is right for you, as your wellbeing is our top priority and the work may be emotionally triggering.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Project Coordinator
Location: Wakefield. Office-based role. There is free parking on site and free bus service from Wakefield station for the staff.
Duration: Temporary, 3 to 4 months
Pay: £16.48 per hour plus £2.40 per hour holiday pay up to £19.78 per hour plus £2.88 per hour holiday pay (equivalent to £30,000-£36,000 FTE per annum, dependent on experience)
Hours of work: 9 AM - 5PM, flexible schedule available around core hours of 10AM - 4PM
Part time: 2 to 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday)
Charity People is delighted to be partnering with a leading international centre for modern and contemporary sculpture, independent charitable trust and registered museum to recruit a Project Coordinator to support the Director in delivering a range of exciting and varied projects across the organisation.
About the organisation
The organisation is an internationally renowned centre for modern and contemporary sculpture, set in 500 acres of historic parkland in West Yorkshire. With a commitment to creativity, learning and community engagement, it's a vibrant and inspiring place to work.
About the Role
This is a hands-on role supporting the Director with the coordination and delivery of key projects and initiatives across the orgnanisation. You'll work closely with teams across the organisation, helping to drive progress, streamline processes, and ensure effective communication and documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate the delivery of internal projects such as visual display screens, intranet development, and event renaming
- Support planning for the organisation's 50th anniversary, capturing ideas and coordinating meetings
- Gather and organise information for funding bids and internal reporting
- Analyse data for reports (e.g. visitor trends, EDI data) and present findings clearly
- Maintain and improve file structures and documentation systems
- Liaise with internal teams and external partners to support initiatives like ticketing offers
- Organise meetings and prepare briefings for external visits
- Ensure action plans and central documents are kept up to date
About You
We're looking for a proactive and organised individual with:
- Strong project coordination and administration experience
- Excellent planning, communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and data analysis
- A flexible, solutions-focused approach to changing priorities
- Confidence working independently and across multiple teams
- Experience handling confidential information with discretion
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a creative and mission-driven organisation during a pivotal period of development and celebration.
How to Apply
Tatiana Ostara at Charity People is supporting this recruitment on behalf of this organisation. Please send your CV as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Closing date: Tuesday 29th July at 17:00
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Energy Adviser
Ref: REQ004356
Fixed term contract until March 2026.
£25,563.66 a year
Leeds LS10 1JF or Home working
Full time, 35 hours a week
As Energy Adviser - Leeds you will manage a caseload of disabled households struggling with their energy and water bills, supporting, and empowering them over the phone. Customers in need of either more in-depth support, or support with water bills, will be referred to you by a separate team of advisers.
The hours for this role will be varied over shift patterns working (Mon – Fri. 08:30 – 16:30 or 09:00 – 17:00)
Location: Working at Scope's Leeds office (3 Brewery Wharf, Dock Street, Leeds, LS10 1JF) and working from home around meetings.
About the role
In this role you will be:
· Reviewing and confirming details with the customer and conduct an assessment to fully understand their support needs
· Developing goal-based action plans that clearly show how the customers support needs will be addressed.
· Where needed, complete actions on customer’s behalf such as speaking to a supplier or submitting an application. Provide clear and detailed updates to the customer afterwards.
· Measure, record and track “distance travelled” for each customer in caseload and ensure that an evidence-based approach is adopted to recording the customer journey
· To work collaboratively within the team to provide support where needed to ensure KPI’s are achieved
· You will manage a personal caseload and provide practical advice that may be required for your diverse customer base
For more information about the role’s responsibilities, and the skills and experience required please visit our website.
About You
· You will have a strong background in a customer focused environment, preferably on a helpline and experience of communicating with difficult and complex information via telephone.
· You will have the ability to communicate with a wide range of customers with an understanding of different needs and respond to these accordingly. You will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal to be able to communicate with customers and colleagues in a clear, meaningful, and effective way.
· You will demonstrate effective person-centred listening, empathy, and probing skills to respond to underlying issues and assist customers to make informed choices.
· Be able to respond positively to change while being able to work effectively with conflicting priorities will allow to succeed within this role.
· It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office Products. Methodical, with excellent attention to detail when using databases.
· You will bring drive and enthusiasm to the role and can demonstrate that you care passionately about improving the lives of disabled people and their families and that you have a good knowledge of Energy and Utilities and have City and Guilds Level 3 in Energy Advice.
Please make sure you explain in your application, with examples, how you can meet these important skills.
We ask you to show an appreciation of Scope’s values and our ambition of everyday equality for disabled people.
Our values - pioneering, courageous, connected, open, fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we empower our colleagues to make decisions. By giving our colleagues freedom and space to spark creativity for innovation, we can push boundaries, change mindsets and be empowered to change the game with grit and determination and a sense of urgency.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Some applicants might need adjustments during the application process. If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please email us via our website. You can find out more about interview adjustments on the Scope website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 35 days annual leave
· flexible working (where we can)
· company pension
· excellent training and career development
· strong colleague networks across disability, LGBTQ+, race equality, carers, women and young colleagues
· Wellbeing incentives like a discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme, and much more
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable. For more information please visit our website.
How to apply
Click the apply button and apply online via our website.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 6 August 2025.
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 11th August 2025.
The interviews will take place in Birmingham on Tuesday 19th August 2025. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SCIE Vision
We are committed to building a society which enables people who draw on social care to live fulfilling lives.
At SCIE, we are driven by our values:
· Progressive – always learning and developing.
· Inclusive – working together for equality, diversity, and fairness.
· Credible – evidence-based, robust, and reliable.
· Transparent – open and honest.
The role:
A great opportunity for you to join our small, friendly team and make a real difference to people’s lives by:
· Providing expert support in the development of policy and practical guidance aligned with Mental Health Legislation
· Supporting local authorities and care providers to effectively roll out and implement best practice and policy changes introduced by the new Act, ensuring consistency, quality, and improved outcomes across the sector.
· Creating an inspiring and engaging learning environment
· Champion innovation across diverse projects across other projects within SCIE[G(1]
What we are looking for:
· Exceptional communication skills, including facilitation, public speaking, and concise evidence-based report writing, for varied audiences.
· Proven ability to analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform decision-making.
· Comprehensive understanding of Mental health legislation and associated social care policies.
· Registered Mental Health Nurse, Social Worker, or Allied Health Professional.
· Demonstrable expertise in Mental health law practice and/or Social care practice and management.
· Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
· Demonstrable experience of working in co-production with people who draw on mental health services including co- designing, delivery and evaluation.
· Commitment to SCIE’s values and principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
· Ability to establish collaborative relationships with stakeholders, including individuals who use services, carers, and professionals.
· Experience of contributing to business growth, bid writing and tenders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Role
As Finance Manager, you will be responsible for managing and monitoring all charitable income and expenditure, financial forecasting, producing management accounts, annual financial accounts, and maintaining effective control systems. The post holder will also have the opportunity to work on strategic projects such as developing our financial practice and policies, grant reconciliation and forecasting.
The successful candidate will have charity accounting experience and at least qualified by experience in charity accounting. In addition to the relevant technical skills, we are looking for someone who is committed to our mission, takes a proactive approach, is excited to support our responsive, dynamic organisation to develop and grow, and has excellent people skills to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues.
Whilst this is a remote role, some occasional travel (approx 6-10 times per year) to London and the South East for meetings and get togethers will be expected.
Key Responsibilities
Day to Day Financial transactions
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Accounts Receivable
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Accounts Payable
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Bank Reconciliation
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Payroll
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Process expense claims
Financial Control
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Ensure financial controls and the integrity of the financial records are maintained
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Complete month end processes and prepare management accounts, KPIs and commentaries on a timely basis
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Lead the audit process and preparation of statutory accounts.
Financial Planning
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Work with the CEO and Executive Director to prepare budgets and forecasts
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Monitor performance against project specific and organisational budgets throughout the financial year
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Develop projections to support strategic and business planning
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Monitor and report on reserve levels based on current projections
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Support the fundraising functions (Executive Director) with ongoing analysis and reporting
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Prepare and manage cashflow forecasts
Secretariat Duties
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Preparation of papers for, attendance at, quarterly Board meetings
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Arranging and minuting Quarterly Board meetings,
Supporting the organisation
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Business planning including tracking multi-year grant commitments and understanding the balance of reserves after future year income and grant commitments
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Support Fundraising with donor reporting requirements, reconciliation of income received and reviewing of income against budget and forecast
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Contribute to strategic projects and funding bids.
Audit and Taxation
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Lead the relationship with the auditors, ensuring that the audit is delivered on schedule and all statutory filings are made on time.
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Responsible for the preparation of statutory accounts and supporting schedules.
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Liaise with tax advisors to ensure compliance.
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Complete quarterly VAT returns and Gift Aid returns.
Treasury
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Lead in the management of bank accounts and deposits.
The salary is £38,000 FTE pro rata, for 21 hours per week, with 17 days annual leave including bank holidays.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
We are looking for a dynamic finance professional, eager to make a difference. We need someone as keen to get stuck in with the day to day administrative aspects of the role, as with helping us lead the organisation through strategic planning and growth.
You have experience in effectively managing finances in a charity setting and can manage your own time effectively with great motivation. You are able to communicate effectively with colleagues, requesting information and presenting findings in a clear and approachable manner.
Ideally, you combine the professionalism of the corporate world with the heart of a grassroots movement, directly contributing to the impact of this fast-paced, responsive organisation.
Essential
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Sound knowledge and demonstrable experience of UK Charity SORP, charity sector financial practices and preparing statutory accounts
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Qualified by experience or part qualified CIMA, ACCA, ACA
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Experience of preparing and managing an audit process
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A critical eye for reviewing accounting transactions and ensuring accuracy
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Strong attention to detail with a clear and diligent working approach
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Experience of VAT within a charity context
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Excellent IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Office; in particular great Excel skills
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Ability to work independently and use initiative to manage a busy and varied workload
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Experience of using QuickBooks
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A proactive and solutions focussed approach
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Excellent team player, willing to work flexibly and collaboratively to respond to changing organisational needs/priorities
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Personable, with excellent communications skills and the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues and a range of audiences (e.g. reports, presentations)
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Ability to explain finance procedures to non-finance people
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A commitment to The Flying Seagull Project’s mission
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A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
Desirable
Experience or understanding of working in the international development sector would be an advantage.
How to apply
If you think this sounds like your ideal opportunity and you’d like to join our Seagull team as our Finance Manager, please apply via CharityJob, submitting your CV plus a brief cover letter (maximum 2 sides A4) showing us how you meet the points in the Person Specification above.
We are considering applications on an ongoing basis as they are received, and intend to hold the first round of virtual interviews during the weeks of 28th July and 4th August, so don’t delay!
We encourage applications from all suitably qualified or experienced individuals, regardless of their race, gender, biological sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please apply by submitting your CV plus a brief cover letter (maximum 2 sides A4) showing us how you meet the points in the Person Specification.
We are considering applications on an ongoing basis as they are received, and intend to hold the first round of virtual interviews during the weeks of 28th July and 4th August, so don’t delay!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Reference Number: V550
Job Title: Communications Officer
Location: Remote with travel around the UK required
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £30,000
DBS/PVG: Basic
Job Family: 4
Line Manager: Head of Brand and Communications
Closing Date: 12 August 2025
Start Date: As soon as possible subject to notice periods
Interview Dates: Week commencing 25 August 2025
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications
Volunteering Matters
Who we are
At Volunteering Matters, we believe people have the power to create change. Whether through volunteering by helping others and giving time, or through social action such as speaking up, campaigning, or leading change, everyone can make a difference. We bring people together to build stronger communities across England, Scotland and Wales, making sure everyone has the chance to get involved and create real change.
What we do
We help people of all ages and backgrounds get involved in volunteering and social action. We focus on making sure that everyone, no matter their situation, has the chance to take part. We work with local people.
How we do this
We support people to share their time and skills to help others and tackle big challenges in their communities.
· We remove barriers to volunteering and social action, making it easier for people who don’t always get the chance to take part.
· We listen to and amplify voices that aren’t always heard, helping volunteers and communities influence change.
· We help volunteers beyond their first experience, offering training, support, and pathways to new opportunities.
· We connect businesses with communities, creating meaningful employee volunteering projects.
· We show the impact of volunteering and social action, proving how it changes lives for the better.
Our promise to volunteers
We are always looking for new ways for volunteers to make a difference. We bring people together across generations and backgrounds to learn from each other and create change. At the same time, we make sure that all our volunteers are trained, supported, and valued, so they feel confident in what they do.
It’s a brilliant time to join us. We’re evolving, growing our impact, and shaping a future where everyone can take part and feel they belong. We’re looking for a creative and people-centred Communications Officer.
About the role
We are looking for a creative and proactive Communications Officer to join our small but dynamic Brand and Communications Team. This role requires a basic DBS/PGV check. Our team plays a key role in supporting the work of Volunteering Matters across the UK, ensuring that the impact of our projects, staff, and volunteers is shared widely with both internal and external audiences. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys storytelling, engaging with diverse audiences, and amplifying the voices of communities and volunteers.
A core focus of this role will be getting to know the incredible work happening across the UK, collecting updates from our projects, and sharing these stories with key stakeholders. As part of our friendly team, you will also have a specific focus on supporting internal communications and content creation to ensure our messaging is clear, inspiring, and reflective of our mission. Our volunteers and the people we support are at the heart of everything we do, and we are looking for someone who shares our strong commitment to these values. A belief in the power of communities and a desire to champion volunteers of all ages and backgrounds is essential for this role.
Key tasks include:
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Support the development and execution of a comprehensive internal communications strategy that drives colleague engagement and strengthens a unified organisational culture aligned with strategic objectives.
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Develop and disseminate impactful, timely, and relevant internal communications content that resonates with colleagues across the organisation.
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Provide operational and administrative support to the Brand and Communications Team to enhance our efficiency and reach.
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Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of internal communications efforts through rigorous analysis of feedback, metrics, and data insights, leveraging findings to refine and optimise strategies at a national level.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure all internal communications initiatives reflect and reinforce the organisation’s core values, mission, and strategic vision.
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Provide guidance, training and support to various departments in crafting effective internal communications materials, ensuring consistency in tone, style and branding.
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Create inspiring and straightforward stories with a focus on powerful imagery and video content.
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Work closely with communications colleagues in the #iWill Movement to champion youth social action.
About you
You’ll be a creative and thoughtful communicator who enjoys working collaboratively and is passionate about people’s stories. You’ll bring a strong visual eye, great interpersonal skills, and a commitment to ethical storytelling.
Our Values & Way of Working
In all that we are guided by our values: Empowering, Inclusive, Compassionate, Positive & Straightforward.
Diversity & Inclusion
Volunteering Matters welcomes all applicants and are keen to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the UK and the communities we serve. We encourage applications from disabled, LGBT and Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, along with candidates with any protected characteristics and from disadvantaged groups.
Disability Confident & Reasonable Adjustments
We guarantee to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role. Please provide evidence in your application, which demonstrates that you meet the level of competence required in the Job Description under skill and experience. To be considered for a guaranteed interview or to discuss any reasonable adjustments during the process, please state this in your cover letter.
Benefits
Our employee benefits reflect our culture which is built on an approach of full flexibility with accountability, and designed to let you make your most positive contribution; we offer:· Flexible Working by Default (re hours & place of work)
· Unlimited Annual Leave
· Employee Pension scheme
· Life Assurance
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Enhanced sick and family leave.
· Lifestyle Discount Scheme
We are also open to discussing job share applications.
GDPR Statement
If you apply for a role with us, we will retain your contact details including your name, address, email address and phone number to help us manage your application for up to six months. We will not use your personal data for any other purpose or share it with any third party. You can contact us at any point to update your personal information or ask us to delete it from our records.
Policy on AI-Generated Applications
Applications are accepted on trust, and we expect all submissions to reflect the applicant’s own words, experiences, and motivations. While tools such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) may support the application process, applications should not be generated wholly by AI.
To Apply
Please send an updated, complete CV and cover letter via the Charity Job Apply button above. In your application clearly state which role you are applying for. In the cover letter please demonstrate how you would fulfil the role requirements, what previous relevant achievements you have (both in life and at work), what skills & experience you can offer, and what you believe you can contribute to Volunteering Matters.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to progress applications that don’t meet this requirement.
We turn local knowledge into action by working with volunteers and partners across the UK to build stronger communities for all.





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Are you a skilled data leader with a passion for building effective, secure, and scalable data ecosystems? Join Shelter as our Data Architecture Manager and take ownership of the development and management of our organisation-wide data architecture.
About the role
The Data Architecture Manager will lead the Data Engineering Team and is responsible for the development and management of Shelter’s data ecosystem including the design & development of Shelters data architecture model.
The Data Architecture Manager will be responsible for developing a robust approach to providing single supporter, client and employee views, GDPR compliant consent management and seamless data flows between systems.
Role specifics
As Data Architecture Manager at Shelter, you’ll lead the design and ongoing improvement of our data management strategy and automation roadmap. You’ll oversee complex technical data projects and manage a team of Data Engineers and Architects, supporting their growth and performance. Working closely with analysts and data scientists, you’ll ensure the development of high-quality datasets to support reporting and modelling, including Power BI outputs. You'll be responsible for enhancing our data warehouse, refining ETL processes, and ensuring 24/7 monitoring of data integrations. The role also involves managing supplier relationships, overseeing our data application portfolio, and collaborating across teams to ensure robust data quality, governance, and system efficiency.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Our vision is for Shelter to have the high-quality data and insight required to describe the housing emergency, the impact we have fighting the crisis and the internal performance and health of the organisation. We want all of Shelter to have the skills and knowledge to use data as part of their everyday activities and make informed, transparent decisions with robust evidence, in an organisational culture that treasures its data because it recognises the value of it. This particular role sits within a Data and Insight team that’s been formed to bring together the skills and experience to achieve this vision as part of a wider Technology and Data team within our Strategic Enablement directorate.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Programme Officer for Europe & Eurasia
About the role:
The Programme Officer will provide programmatic support to a portfolio of Internews Europe’s projects in the Europe & Eurasia (E&E) Region. The role will be part of Internews’ Regional E&E Team and report to the UK-based Regional Programme Manager. The role will support the project teams in the E&E region as they conduct their project activities and ensure effective programme implementation, particularly related to project reporting, work planning, and monitoring, evaluation, research and learning (MERL).
The role will coordinate with diverse international donors to contribute to development opportunities that support E&E media and journalists to safely provide good-quality information. The role supports the design and development of innovative programmes and serves as the point of contact for E&E projects within Internews Europe and for some project donors. The role may also be asked to represent Internews at partner and donor meetings. The role will also contribute to Internews’ knowledge management and improvement of Internews systems.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the project teams across all programmatic and operational aspects of European-funded grant programmes to implement high-quality projects on time, according to the budget, and to the highest technical standards, and in a way that positions projects within a broader regional or thematic portfolio and contributes to organisational impact
- Monitor progress towards project deliverables and provide guidance to project teams
- Support project openings/start-ups and closeouts
- Advise on project team composition and support with hiring key project personnel
- Guide the project teams on rules and requirements of European donors and Internews’ internal policies and procedures
- Work closely with the E&E Business team on business aspects of project delivery, including budget management and financial tracking
- Review and revise donor narrative reports, workplans, and MERL plans to ensure their high quality
- Review and provide feedback on relevant programmatic and monitoring aspects, including MERL reporting, external project evaluation, and other research and studies
- Solicit, draft, and edit success stories, briefers, and other communications materials for E&E projects in coordination with project teams
- Contribute to or draft scopes of work, programme descriptions, etc. for subgrants or contracts as needed
- Coordinate and contribute to various aspects of proposal development, including research, writing, and editing
- Provide input and support for organisation-wide initiatives as needed
- Travel within the E&E region as necessary
- Represent Internews in official meetings as necessary
- Other duties as reasonably assigned
- In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
Qualifications:
Required:
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- University degree in a related field;
- Familiarity with the E&E region and/or media-related issues
- Native-level fluency in written and spoken English, with superb writing and text-editing skills. Proven ability to convey complex ideas with clarity and precision
- Excellent research and analytical skills and relevant experience
- Ability to set priorities and manage time effectively
- Willingness to roll up sleeves and do any task required to get the job done
- Self-starter and dynamic with a strong level of self-awareness. Assertive, with the ability to work on own initiative with little supervision
- Strong teamwork experience and proven track record of a collaborative approach to problem-solving
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including diplomacy, tact, and the ability to negotiate
- Proven ability to operate effectively in a multicultural environment
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office programmes
- Ability to travel internationally.
Desirable:
- Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken) and/or other languages spoken in the E&E region is an asset, but not required
- Solid understanding of and/or interest in media development and other civil society development issues in the E&E region
- Experience supporting donor-funded projects and contributing to proposals for donors (particularly EU-funded projects).
Salary: £27,000 per annum.
Location: Homebased – Covering North East of England and Scotland
Contract: Permanent, Full-time - 35 hours per week.
Benefits:
- 29 days annual leave PLUS bank holidays, with up to 5 additional days for continuous service and option to buy or sell leave.
- Gain professional qualifications and excellent training/development opportunities.
- Flexible maternity, adoption, and paternity packages.
- Pension with up to 7% employer contribution with included life assurance cover.
- Staff discount portal and Blue Light Card eligibility with 15,000 national retailer's discounts.
We are one of the largest children’s charities in the UK and have been making a difference to the lives of the UK’s vulnerable children for over 150 years.
Find out more about Action for Children here: Action for Children and on X, LinkedIn, Facebook or YouTube to get to know us better.
A bit about the role
In this role of Relationship Fundraising Executive in the Community Fundraising team, you will support delivery of the fundraising strategy in our communities to grow income and support for Action for Children.
You will steward our supporters in Scotland and the North East of England with their fundraising activity, supporting sports participants, fundraising groups, community corporate partners, DIY fundraisers, Methodists, and more.
How you'll help to create brighter futures
- Supporting the delivery of a range of fundraising campaigns and activities across Scotland and the North East that provide significant income n line with the relationship fundraising strategy.
- Assisting with the stewardship of local volunteer fundraising groups, organisations, clubs, businesses in the local area to encourage further involvement in our work.
- Manage the administrative set up and support of ‘Action Squads’, i.e. volunteer led fundraising groups to help them successfully fundraise and raise awareness.
- Working across and attending challenge events to assist the stewardship and support for sports participants, who sign up to run, walk, cycle and skydive for Action for Children across the UK.
- Demonstrate accountability to our supporters and volunteers through an open, honest, transparent, and consistent approach.
- Supporting the delivery of set financial targets and non-financial targets and outcomes locally.
Let's talk about you
- Experience of delivering successful fundraising activity to achieve income growth.
- Proven experience of networking and of developing and stewarding.
- Maintaining excellent personal relationships with senior external and internal stakeholders, donors, and volunteers.
- Proficient in the use of Raiser’s Edge or equivalent CRM database
- Able to manage challenging and demanding situations to ensure the delivery of all events and fundraising activities.
- Ability to project manage a team of volunteers to achieve against specific financial goals where appropriate.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite.
Good to know
Interviews to be held week commencing the 11th August 2025
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
For more information about our Relationship Fundraising Executive role, please review our full job description by visiting our careers page.
Diversity, equality, and inclusion
At Action for Children, we're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We actively encourage applications from Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic, and disabled candidates as they are under-represented within Action for Children. We want to take deliberate and purposeful action to ensure equal opportunity to all groups in society and for Action for Children.
Our vision is that every child and young person has a safe and happy childhood, and the foundations they need to thrive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client, a Children’s charity will be entering their busiest season of the year in the autumn/winter and they are seeking additional support from September – December. In this role you will be processing high volumes of donations and supporting the Head of Public Fundraising.
Why this Fundraising Administrator role?
The role offers flexible remote working - 3 days per week and this is a great opportunity for someone who is confident using Raiser’s Edge. The hourly rate is £14.36 per hour and offers flexibility.
About the Fundraising Administrator role
You will Administer online donations, which involves acknowledging the donation and thanking the donor and uploading the information accurately on their fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge). You will be Supporting the Public Fundraising Team with the administration and acknowledgment of postal and telephone donations and responding to internal and external queries through a range of channels relating to fundraising ensuring top class supporter care. Additionally you will be involved in any other relevant administrative tasks as directed by the Head of Public Fundraising. A Standard DBS will be required.
How to apply
Please submit your CV
What happens next?
Interviews will be held in August and if selected the start date is expected to be between 15–22 September
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
**Please find the applicant pack with full details of the role in the documents section.***
LTSB has ambitious plans to grow our income over the next few years. You will be joining our fantastic Fundraising team, which currently has three members of staff who work with trusts, foundations, institutions, companies and individuals to ensure the charity has the funds and key relationships necessary to achieve our aims.
This brand new role will support with developing and growing the number of trusts, foundations and institutions we are working with.
Income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources is an important income stream at LTSB, and you will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to develop and execute a strategy in order to grow and retain some of our existing funders, as well as bring new ones on board through effective research and prospecting.
This role would suit someone who has some experience of trust fundraising but is looking for the next step, therefore you must have experience of grant writing (five figure bids). You will have competent writing skills and experience of building and maintaining strong relationships and searching for new ones, whether online or in person. You will be enthusiastic, driven and creative with a can-do attitude. This role will have periods of high intensity. Being able to manage the highs and lows of trust and foundations fundraising is key.
As we all work remotely, you will also need to be a self-starter and be able to work independently. We would expect a thorough understanding and commitment to LTSB’s vision, mission, and work.
To apply to be our Fundraising Manager - Trust and Foundations, please submit the following:
- Your CV
- A personal statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you fit the person specification and why you feel you can contribute to LTSB’s work and impact.
Apply by 6.00pm on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Interview dates are likely to be 1st and 2nd April, and will be held online. Second interviews will be scheduled for the following week (if required).
LTSB’s vision is: a world where all young people can choose their careers, with an emphasis on improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and they have an excellent understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues, and how these factors impact young people.
LTSB does not have its own offices - so you will work remotely, but occasional travel to our city hubs Birmingham, Liverpool, London, and Manchester will be required.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Petra Jarratt, our Fundraising Manager on petra @ ltsb.charity.
LTSB prepares, connects and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with leading organisations.

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Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16,964 per annum
Hours: 21 hours (3 days a week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Wakefield. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
?Interviews are planned for: 3rd September 2025
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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