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Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.
After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.
The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.
In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.
More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.
About the Role
This is an exciting role that will lead the successful growth and delivery of the Smart Works Pop Up Shops and sales, other fundraising events and the community fundraising programme. Managing the Events and Community Manager(s), you will work closely with the Wardrobe and wider Partnerships Team to deliver exceptional events, raise vital funds and secure stock for clients and fundraising.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing a robust strategy of Pop up shops and Sales, Events and Community Fundraising, to generate £800k+ of in-year income, and bolster future financial and community engagement opportunities.
The candidate will also work closely with the Head of Wardrobe and Retail Partnerships Manager, growing partnerships with retail brands which support Smart Works’ activities.
We seek a Head with experience in delivering end-to-end events, as well as demonstrable experience of fundraising through retail activations. An ability to work under pressure, deliver to tight deadlines, juggle conflicting priorities and exceed set targets will be key.
How to Apply
Please read through the full job pack attached and then submit a CV and a cover letter by 12pm on Monday 4th May.
1st round interviews will take place on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th May and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.
2nd round interviews will take place on Tuesday 2nd or Wednesday 3rd June and will be in person at Smart Works North London centre.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us.
Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.
We exist to give unemployed women the clothing, coaching and confidence they need to succeed at interview and get the job.



The Grants and Programmes Manager will manage the delivery of a portfolio of work within the Grants and Programmes function at Battersea. This is an exciting time for Battersea as we expand our work to impact more dogs and cats.
Over the coming five years it is planned that the size and complexity of our activities will grow, including the establishment of several multi-year programmes in the UK and abroad.
This is a senior role within the Grants and Programmes team in the Global Programmes Directorate, requiring excellent experience of people management, strategic leadership and good grant making practice.
The successful postholder should be comfortable making proposals, suggesting alternative approaches and solutions, supporting the contributions of others, and advancing the collective interests of a team. They should also be comfortable working with considerable scope, and complexity and nurturing relationships with colleagues and external partners as an integral element of the role. The successful postholder should be able to develop and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, to pose and field questions of considerable complexity and sensitivity and use discretion in carrying out a constructive and effective dialogue; they will be comfortable with proposing ideas, engaging in productive debate, supporting the contributions of others, and in other ways advancing Battersea’s strategic interests.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym membership and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing Date: 3rd May 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview Details:
- First Stage: Online (via MS Teams) with a task to complete. The task will be shared when invited to interview - w/c 18th May 2026
- Second Stage: In Person - Date to be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About This Job
This is an exciting administration role in Army Cadet Headquarters responsible for receiving and handling requests for system and technical support through a helpdesk ticketing system ensuring a positive user experience.
We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to respond to a broad range of service requests for support by providing information to fulfil or enable resolution.
Essential Skills
· High level of administration and IT skills
· Good general education
· Experience working with partners, both internally and externally
· Accustomed to working under pressure for a demanding team
· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations at all levels
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Polite telephone manner
· Effective interpersonal skills
· Ability to work on own initiative
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charities
The Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK (ACCT UK) is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining ACCT UK and CCFA, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Aldershot office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs by Sunday 3rd May 2026.
Interviews will be held virtually during the week commencing 11th May 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional, with experience of charity accounting and a customer-focused approach? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant to play a key role within our Finance team, supporting high-quality financial reporting, controls, and compliance across the Charity.
About the Role: The Assistant Financial Accountant is a vital member of the Finance team, supporting the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. The role has a strong focus on month-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, audit support, and maintaining robust financial controls.
You will work closely with colleagues across the Charity, providing finance support and guidance, and contributing to the continuous improvement of finance processes and systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their technical skills within a rewarding charity environment.
Why Join Us? The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity supports one of the world’s leading cancer centres, funding ground-breaking research, cutting-edge equipment, and extraordinary patient care. We’ve exceeded our fundraising goals in recent years and aim to raise at least £215 million during our current five-year strategic period.
This is an exciting opportunity to further strengthen and develop the Finance function so it is well positioned to support the Charity through its five-year strategy, while playing a meaningful role in improving the lives of people living with cancer.
Ideal Candidate: You are a part-qualified accountant with a strong understanding of financial accounting principles. You are highly organised, analytical, and detail-focused, with the confidence to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
You bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset, alongside a clear commitment to RMCC’s purpose and values.
What We Offer
· 27 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Generous pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
· Flexible working options
· Life insurance, employee assistance programme, and more
· Bright, modern offices in Chelsea and Sutton with subsidised canteens
Inclusion Matters
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and walks of life.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter of no more than 2 pages via CharityJob.
Closing date: Monday 4th May
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Digital Engagement
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week
Salary: Up to £36,327.99 per year
Contract: 18-month fixed-term contract
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Social Media Officer:
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Work with the Social Media team (as part of the Digital Engagement team) to promote awareness of the charity, raise funds and communicate our key aims effectively across all social media channels
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Support our regional network of volunteers and employees across our branches, centres and shops with their social media presence
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Support the development of our social media training programme
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Support with the management of a social media database to secure Cats Protection channels
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Support and lead projects to improve the efficiency of the [regional] Social Media team and how we support others
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Provide regional teams with day to day support, including technical and platform-specific advice
About the Digital Engagement team:
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The Digital Engagement team is responsible for the strategy and delivery of social media, website and video content at Cats Protection
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The team is made up of twelve colleagues with social media, digital content, website development and video production expertise
What we’re looking for in our Regional Social Media Officer:
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Significant experience of using social media in a professional capacity
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Experience of working to brand guidelines and policy constraints
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Experience of working with volunteers
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Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
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Excellent copywriting skills
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Understanding of social media principles and the technicalities of key social media channels
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Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively
What we can offer you:
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range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
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and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 3rd May 2026
Virtual interview date: 13th & 14th May 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
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Anonymised application form
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Video interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
If you are looking for a career in social care and you understand the impact, you can have as an Outreach Support Worker in delivering excellent support then we would like to hear from you!
Who we are:
Are you passionate about helping vulnerable individuals live independently? Join our team as an Outreach Support Worker, providing tailored community-based care to people with autism, complex and mental health needs.
LDN London is an award-winning charity with over 60 years’ experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well.
The Outreach Support Worker is responsible for delivering practical and emotional support, developing and delivering person-centred care, and working in partnership with local agencies to promote positive outcomes.
About the role:
As an Outreach Support Worker, you will provide flexible, community-based support to adults with learning disabilities who live in their own homes, with family, or in supported living settings. Your focus will be on enabling each person to live as independently as possible while achieving their individual goals and aspirations.
The Outreach Support Worker will build positive, professional relationships based on trust and respect, taking time to understand each person’s strengths, preferences, communication style, and support needs. Support may include developing independent living skills such as meal planning and preparation, budgeting and money management, travel training, maintaining a tenancy, and accessing healthcare services. It may also involve accompanying individuals to social groups, volunteering opportunities, college courses, employment placements, faith groups, or recreational activities. The post holder will actively promote social inclusion, confidence-building, and the development of meaningful relationships.
The role requires accurate record-keeping, maintaining clear communication with your team, and following safeguarding, health and safety, and medication policies at all times. You will be expected to respond calmly and appropriately to challenging situations, using positive behaviour support approaches where required.
This is a community-based role, so flexibility is essential. You may be required to work earlies, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays on a rota basis to meet the needs of the people we support. You will work in partnership with families, carers, social workers, healthcare professionals, and other agencies to ensure a coordinated and consistent approach to support.
Above all, this role is about empowerment, enabling people to make choices, take positive risks, build skills, and live fulfilling lives on their own terms.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be a well organised person with the ability to deliver successful outcomes for the people we support. You will be confident networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, can problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, you will need a positive, resilient attitude, and be flexible and adaptable.
Relevant training will be provided. Adherence to our values is core to our recruitment and will be tested through interviews and during probation.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and can work collaboratively to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate will be able to self-motivate and work independently whilst keeping in line with LDN London’s values.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge!
Why join us:
We offer continuing opportunities for learning and development together with regular supervisions and support for all our staff. We offer:
· the opportunity to work flexibly
· up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
· a generous pension scheme
· season ticket loans
· family friendly policies and personal/professional development packages
How to Apply:
Use the link provided below and follow the instructions.
Please ensure that you select ‘Outreach Support Worker (Camden)’ on the online form selection options under section 4 of the application form.
To be successful in this process you must uphold the values and standards we expect in the workplace, including being open and honest throughout and treating the people we support and our staff with dignity and respect. Any failure may lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or work.
Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 30 April 2026 – Ref: 832
Note: all successful applicants will be DBS checked and must be able to provide employment or professional references covering the last three years.
Supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well



Would you like to work for an award-winning charity? Are you passionate about creating amazing experiences for people with learning disabilities?
Then, we have the job for you! As a Team Leader, you will lead and manage the team to success!
Who we are:
LDN London is an award-winning charity with over 60 years’ experience of supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well.
We have a fantastic opportunity for several experienced Team Leaders to join our respite (Short breaks) service in Kensington. The service is located near Ladbroke Grove and Latimer Road tube stations.
The short breaks service offers crisis and planned stays to adults with learning disabilities in Kensington. The Team Leaders manage our short breaks service ensuring safe, person-centred, and high-quality support for adults with learning disabilities.
About the role:
The Team Leader is responsible for offering a creative and flexible response to ever changing complex demands which include meeting guest’s needs within the environment. We require experienced Team Leaders to help run the short breaks service.
The Team Leader acts as the “person in charge” for the service during their shift — coordinating staff deployment, managing admissions and discharges, ensuring accurate recording and communication, and promoting a positive and enabling environment for guests and staff.
We require x4 Team leaders and each team leader will work a 5-day week (37.5 hours per week) with a mixture of days, evenings, nights and weekends on a rota basis. Weekends will rotate approximately working 1 to 2 weekends per month. Team Leaders will work 1 week of nights shifts approximately every 6 weeks. The people we support require team members that can work flexibly as they will need support through the day and the night.
Team Leader supports the Registered Service Manager to ensure that your team deliver on quality improvement, and safeguarding, managing the budget of the service and the personal finances of people you support. You lead the management of Health and Safety in the service. The role requires you to create a harmonious, open, and positive working environment, where people are confident to speak up.
The role requires you to work with people who need assistance with every aspect of daily living, supporting complex health conditions, assisting people with sensory loss and communication challenges as well as with people who are significantly more independent but vulnerable to coercion and control and who may reject support. People want to be part of the community and to develop independence skills and so understanding the principles of doing with and not for is important.
You will be part of a large team and working as partners with professionals and families and so your communication skills and level of professionalism must be at the highest level. Being a team player who can take on additional responsibilities based on a key working model is also a requirement.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be a well organised person with the ability to deliver successful outcomes for the people we support. You will be confident networker and relationship builder with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. As a self-starter, you will be able to use your own initiative, can problem solve and prioritise, with good planning and organisational skills. In addition, you will need a positive, resilient attitude, be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and be flexible and adaptable.
Relevant training will be provided. Adherence to our values is core to our recruitment and will be tested through interviews and during probation.
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and can work collaboratively to achieve our goals. The ideal candidate will be able to self-motivate and work independently whilst keeping in line with LDN London’s values.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for a new challenge!
Why join us:
We offer continuing opportunities for learning and development together with regular supervisions and support for all our staff. We offer:
· the opportunity to work flexibly
· up to 38 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
· a generous pension scheme
· season ticket loans
·family friendly policies and personal/professional development packages.
How to Apply:
Click on the link provided below and follow the instructions.
Please ensure that you select ‘Team Leader (Kensington)’ on the online form selection options under section 4 of the application form.
To be successful in this process you must uphold the values and standards we expect in the workplace, including being open and honest throughout and treating the people we support and our staff with dignity and respect. Any failure may lead to the withdrawal of any offer of employment or work.
Closing date: 5:00pm on Thursday 30 April 2026 – Ref: 829
Note: all successful applicants will be DBS checked and must be able to provide employment or professional references covering the last three years.
Supporting people with learning disabilities to stay healthy, be safe and live well



Transparency International (UK) are looking for a Research and Investigations Officer.
You will be responsible for producing new knowledge, insights and high-quality written material, at pace, to support our strategic advocacy objectives.
You will keep abreast of developments in their field, and build expertise to inform solutions for us to advocate to key stakeholders, particularly those in parliaments and governments across the UK.
The Research and Investigations Officer will report to the Head of Research and Investigations and perform this within the UK Programme, focusing on corruption in the UK.
What will I be doing?
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building and maintaining a technical knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures to advise and support advocacy colleagues in their engagement with key external stakeholders
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translating findings and policy positions into high-impact outputs to advance TI-UK’s advocacy objectives, including reports, briefings, blogs, and draft lines for media comment
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contributing to the development of new and impactful solutions to the problems we identify through our research and investigations
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horizon scanning for significant developments in strategic areas of interest for TI-UK
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supporting the delivery of cutting-edge research and OSINT investigations, both within TI-UK and in partnership with our allies in media and civil society
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developing, maintaining, improving and promoting tools to support TI-UK’s strategic objectives, including the Open Access lobbying transparency platform
Who we are looking for?
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a first degree in in social science, a similar discipline, or equivalent experience
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up to date with trends, developments, and best practice in UK politics
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strong written communication and verbal presentation skills with ability to deliver high quality briefings, reports and presentations with minimal supervision
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experience in interpreting laws, policies and regulations and providing specialist advice and guidance to others (desirable)
Why TI-UK?
Transparency International is a global movement sharing one vision: a world in which government politics, business and the daily lives of people are free of corruption. Transparency International UK is the UK national chapter of this movement. We work with the UK and devolved governments, parliamentarians, civil society and the private sector to tackle corruption at home, addressing the UK’s global corruption footprint and helping multinational companies prevent corruption by operating with integrity. We are also home to two major global programmes tackling corruption in the Defence and Security and the Global Health sectors on behalf of the wider Transparency International movement.
What can you expect from us?
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A collaborative, flexible and friendly working environment where you will be provided with:
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A competitive salary for our sector
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Up to 6% contributory pension
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A 35-hour working week for full-time roles with flexibility to support your work/life balance. Our approach to blended working (full details on our website) allows you to benefit from regular connection and collaboration. You are also entitled to submit a flexible working request in line with our policy.
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Generous annual leave: 28 days plus statutory public / bank holidays as well as discretionary a gifted winter holiday break of three to four days each December between Christmas and New Year
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Enhanced leave beyond statutory requirements to support your parental or caring responsibilities
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Family friendly policies
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Additional leave to support your volunteering or community service
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Employee Assistance Programme (Aviva) to support your physical, mental & financial health.
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Training and Development related to your role
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Season ticket loan/ Cycle to work scheme
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role: Development Manager
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Hybrid working. London or Cornwall office three days per week, home working two days per week.
Oceana UK is focused on some of the biggest threats facing UK seas, including protecting seabed habitats, ending overfishing, and preventing new offshore oil and gas developments. We fight for UK seas to get the protections they deserve through highly visible campaigns and detailed policy interventions to secure measurable changes to rebuild and maintain ocean abundance and health. We act as a vital public-policy interface – raising the profile of our issues through campaigns, science, communications, and expeditions, and directly influencing policymakers and politicians.
We are now at a pivotal moment of growth, impact, and development. We have delivered meaningful progress in our first full three years of operations, helping secure major victories to protect and restore UK seas, including protecting huge areas of our seas from industrial fishing and stopping new offshore oil and gas expansion. Working closely with our international team, we are now evolving our organisation and campaigns to deliver even greater impact in the next 3-5 years, underpinned by strengthened funder relationships.
Our small, experienced, and highly motivated team are based in London and Cornwall, coming together both digitally and in person as part of developing and delivering our ambitious campaign strategy to restore ocean biodiversity and abundance. We’re proud of the team we’re creating here in the UK, and we’d love for you to join us.
Job Purpose
The Development Manager will manage our fundraising and partnerships portfolio, supporting the stewardship of relationships with some of the world’s biggest environmental foundations and philanthropists. They will manage new and existing relationships, prepare grant applications and reporting, and evolve our outreach to support the growth and diversification of our fundraising opportunities. The role will work closely with the Executive Director, our UK team, and our US based global development department, to secure sustainable resources to strengthen Oceana UK and help drive positive impact for our seas.
Eligible candidates should have a passion for fundraising and a track record in securing major grants and donations, with a focus on trusts, foundations, and philanthropy. They will foster strong relationships with high-level partners, co-deliver excellent funding applications and reports, and provide written and verbal updates with precision and confidence. They will demonstrate a strategic mindset, alongside strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail. They must have experience in growing and diversifying income streams and converting new interest into long-term, sustainable, support.
The position will be hybrid, based three days per week (Tues-Thurs) from Oceana’s UK offices in Newquay, Cornwall or Paddington, London. Regular national, and occasional international, travel will be required to meet team members and stakeholders in geographically diverse locations, including Washington, DC.
Responsibilities
- Manage relationships and reporting to existing funders alongside the international development team and Executive Director. This will primarily be with trusts and foundations, individual philanthropists, and some corporate supporters.
- Manage successful grant applications and budgets, co-ordinating and collaborating with the international development team.
- Work closely with the finance, policy, communications, and campaigns team to ensure all relevant stakeholders are consulted in grant applications and reporting.
- Manage and deliver timely reporting, communications, and updates to funding partners and stakeholders.
- Manage and develop other existing UK income streams, including mass giving alongside the communications team.
- Identify, develop and manage additional UK income opportunities, including with smaller trusts and foundations.
- Collaborate with the Director of Finance and People, and international development and budgeting teams, to manage income forecasts and grant financial reporting.
- Maintain appropriate development records and database for all UK activity.
- Ensure compliance with UK fundraising regulations and best practice.
- Develop and manage key fundraising and partnerships events.
- Work with Executive Director to develop our outreach with funders at international events.
- Attend and represent the UK in monthly development meetings with the international team.
- Plan and manage UK development priorities, calendar, and budget.
- Be present in person in the London or Cornwall office 3 days per week (Tues-Thurs), promoting a positive working culture.
- Ensure a strong commitment to the organisation’s values and vision, as set out by Oceana globally.
- Travel occasionally, both nationally and internationally, to meet with team members and wider internal and external stakeholders.
- Other tasks as needed to support development and organisational objectives.
Candidate Requirements
Education and work experience:
- At least 5 years of professional experience in fundraising and development, ideally in the ocean or the environmental space (essential).
- Experience writing successful multi-year grant applications, alongside robust budgets, for trusts and foundations (essential).
- Experience managing charitable foundation relationships, delivering detailed and timely reports, and managing ongoing communications as required (essential).
- Experience managing major and corporate giving.
- Experience prospe cting, managing and analysing research on fundraising opportunities.
- Experience co-developing and diversifying fundraising opportunities.
- Good existing relationships with environmental trusts and foundations (preferred).
Skills & Knowledge:
- Excellent external relationship building, including confident networking skills, and organised and positive relationships with funders outside of scheduled reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to understand and distill complex scientific issues and detailed campaigns for fundraising purposes.
- Strong focus on spotting and cultivating new institutional fundraising opportunities
- Strong internal stakeholder management, adept at involving relevant teams (leadership, campaigns, finance, international) to develop funding applications.
- Confident and proficient using CRM platforms or other grant management tools.
- Good understanding of data privacy, code of fundraising practice, and other relevant regulations.
- Strong prioritisation and project management skills, with ability to manage multiple tasks and workstreams effectively.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong drive to meet and exceed fundraising targets.
- Ability to work well both independently and as part of a small, close-knit team.
- Good understanding of the principles of Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and a proven commitment to improving these in the environmental space.
- Integrity and the ability to work with confidential information with discretion.
Equal Opportunities
Oceana is committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the community it serves at all levels of the organisation, and we particularly welcome applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented within the conservation sector.
All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks.
Application Deadline: Sunday 10th May 2026
Interviews: w/c 18th May and w/c 25th May
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At Bookmark, we have a simple vision: we want every child to read. We have seen significant growth over the past few years, building a network of engaged supporters and an effective Partnerships Board. As we pass the halfway mark of our three-year strategy, we are recruiting a major donor fundraiser to play a key role in the growth of our philanthropy programme, securing and developing relationships with high-net-worth individuals that change the story for children.
This individual will join a successful team, stewarding and cultivating existing supporters as well as managing a pipeline of prospects through their giving journey. You will work directly with the Head of Fundraising and be responsible for your own portfolio of major donors, trusts and family foundations. By August 2027 Bookmark aim to have reached 500,000 children with our literacy programmes, you could be part of that incredible goal.
Experience in philanthropy is welcome but not essential. We are equally interested in candidates with a strong track record of managing high-value relationships and delivering excellent stewardship in commercial or client-facing roles.
Job Description
Delivering the Philanthropy plan
- Work with the Director of Fundraising to grow the major donor portfolio within the wider strategy
- Build and maintain a portfolio of existing and new major donors who give or can give £20,000 or more, ensuring a first-class cultivation and stewardship journey
- Line manage the Philanthropy Executive and support their professional development, providing direction, support and guidance
- Work with our Fundraising Research & Administration Intern to identify new potential Bookmark major donors, working with Trustees, senior stakeholders, and our wonderfully supportive Partnerships Board to secure introductions and make asks of prospective supporters
- Design and deliver creative events and activities to generate income, cultivate and steward donors
- Create compelling, relevant and tailored funding proposals, reports and collateral to inspire and inform donors, reflecting Bookmark’s strong brand.
- Use Salesforce to manage the accurate recording, progression and forecasting of major donor relationships, enabling efficient reporting and KPI management
Work with the rest of the Fundraising team
- Work closely with the rest of the Fundraising team to ensure opportunities to maximise income for the fundraising team
- Devise and deliver annual plans, together with associated budgets, in line with the charity’s strategic objectives
- Work with the Senior Leadership Team, Chair of Trustees and colleagues across the charity to ensure major donor fundraising activity is aligned with the charity’s wider plans and objectives
- Ensure that all activity helps to build Bookmark’s brand and is always brand compliant
- Ensure Bookmark’s ethical fundraising policy is adhered to
Person Specification
Essential
- A successful track record in managing high-value relationships, including a proven track record of securing five-figure gifts
- Experience working towards and meeting, or exceeding, income targets
- Experience developing high value relationships through all stages of the giving cycle
- A demonstrable ability to build internal relationships and use senior stakeholders (CEO, Trustees, Senior Leadership Team) to help progress major donor relationships
- Experience working on successful events that meet fundraising targets
- Great verbal communication skills, demonstrated by strong external and internal relationships. You will have the skills to influence, motivate and persuade people to donate
- Demonstrable experience of writing successful, inspiring, emotive, and technically accurate cases for support and proposals tailored to a high value audience
- Experience growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income
- An understanding and ability to build budgets and work with financials
- Experience using of Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Experience using Salesforce, or another fundraising database
Bonus Points
- Major donor and/or Trusts & Foundations experience
- Line management experience
- Experience working with a fundraising board or high value committee
- Experience managing and developing a high value giving circle
- Experience running matching campaigns or large mailings
Location: Minimum two days per week based at the Bookmark office (London), with flexibility around home working for the remaining days.
Contract type: Permanent - Full Time / Part-time (0.8/4 days) will be considered.
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 (0.8 FTE - £32,000 - £33,600)
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising
Application deadline: 11th May at 10am, but please note that interim shortlisting will occur on 29th April at 10am.
Want to know more?
We will be running an online session for anyone wishing to understand more about the role on Wednesday 22nd April at 2pm. Please find the link to sign up on the relevant job description on our website.
Equality and Diversity
Bookmark is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunity for flexible working arrangements to support team members from different backgrounds.
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
At Bookmark, we are a small but growing team of hard-workichang people, who care about what we do. We love to roll up our sleeves, try new ways of doing things, and support each other so that we can achieve our goals. If that sounds like you and you share our vision and values, we'd love to hear from you.
Safeguarding
Bookmark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the well-being and welfare of children and requires everyone associated with the charity, including all trustees, employees, and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will need to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including references from past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks.
We promote a reading for pleasure culture in primary schools, focusing on supporting children in the most disadvantaged communities.


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Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within the busy Court environment at Staines Magistrates Court. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey.
This role is permanent working 22.5 hours per week covering Staines Magistrates Court .
Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best?
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to supporting and developing our colleagues. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- Flexible Working Options - including hybrid working where applicable
- Generous Annual Leave - 28 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell leave
- Birthday Leave - an extra day off to celebrate your birthday
- Pension Plan - 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced Allowances - enhanced sick, maternity and paternity pay
- Exclusive Discounts - high street, holidays, gyms, entertainment, and more
- Financial Wellbeing Support - access to salary deducted finance and guidance
- Wellbeing Resources - employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- EDI Networks - opportunities to engage in colleague groups promoting equity and inclusion
- Sustainable Travel Schemes - Cycle to Work and season ticket loans
- Career Development - comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities
About the Role
As the Team Leader - Witness Service (Court-Based), you will support the delivery of a high quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses attending court.
You will:
- Lead the delivery of the Witness Service within the court, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and consistent service for all witnesses.
- Line-manage Deputy Team Leaders and volunteers, supporting recruitment, training, development, performance, and wellbeing.
- Oversee daily case allocations, ensuring witnesses receive timely assessments, tailored support, and appropriate referrals.
- Ensure accurate and compliant data entry, audits, reporting, and monitoring of KPIs and quality standards.
- Manage rotas, resource planning, and service coverage across the court cluster.
- Promote excellent communication across teams, facilitating team meetings and sharing learning.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local stakeholders, including statutory and voluntary partners.
- Foster an inclusive, trauma-informed, person-centred approach that recognises diverse needs and vulnerabilities.
- Provide leadership that champions continuous improvement and maintains the dignity, safety, and wellbeing of witnesses.
This role requires strong attention to detail, confidence using digital systems, and the ability to manage competing demands while supporting a high-performing team.
You will have:
- A strong understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact of crime on victims and witnesses.
- Experience delivering services in demanding environments with a focus on customer experience and service excellence.
- Experience providing guidance, support, or crisis management to staff or service users.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advisory skills, both written and verbal.
- The ability to work without direct supervision, manage competing demands, and maintain organised and methodical working practices.
- Experience gathering, analysing, and reporting information from multiple sources.
- Sound IT skills, including the use of Microsoft Office and case management systems.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusive practice.
Additional Information
- The role may involve exposure to emotionally demanding situations and requires resilience.
- Travel across the Court cluster may be required.
- Occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
- An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
About the Witness Service
The Witness Service provides free, independent support to any witness giving evidence in criminal courts in England and Wales - both for the prosecution and the defense. Our trained staff and volunteers help people understand what to expect before, during and after a trial, and offer practical and emotional support every step of the way, so witnesses can give their best evidence. The Witness Service also supports bereaved family members, friends and family who are accompanying witnesses in court.
This is an exceptional opportunity to help us ensure a smooth transition and shape a high-quality, high-impact and trauma-informed service - so every witness feels informed, supported and more confident in court.
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
The role
You will be responsible for the development and delivery of our Community Services; ensuring they
deliver against our strategic ambitions. Working with our Head of Home and Hospital and Head of
Information and Advice you will also ensure effective integration between service areas, and that our
people are consistently led and managed.
Background to the role
The post has been vacant since October, since then we’ve undertaken a review of our community team
and our current community delivery – it’s important we get these things right if we are to deliver our
ambitious strategy. By the time you begin in role there will be a clear plan for development which you will
lead on delivering.
This is a challenging and rewarding role; you’ll have expertise in the needs of older people as well as
experience of change management and of leading operations. You will be resilient and will have values
which align with ours: Kind, Accountable, Collaborative, Flexible and Inclusive. You’ll be an active
member of the senior leadership team, collaborating with colleagues on organisational development, and
culture. You'll be a confident networker, initiating and developing external relationships and networks
which will support and enhance our community services offer.
There will be a lot of opportunity to make your mark, deliver change and support a very willing and
enthusiastic team to develop together. We’ll expect a great deal of you but in return you’ll be well
supported, invested-in and given lots of opportunity to learn and grow as an organisational leader.
We are looking for people who understand the community we serve and are
therefore specifically looking for applicants who live in and/or have strong connections with
Hackney, Tower Hamlets or Newham. Additionally, we are determined to increase the diversity of
our senior team in line with our organisational EDI Objectives. For this reason, we are actively
seeking candidates from the Global Majority (all non-white ethnic groups, including Black, Asian,
and other groups previously labelled as "ethnic minorities" or ‘BAME’)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Starting salary of £ 27, 929 ( day time role) or £ 30, 227 ( waking night time role) with potential to rise incrementally to £ 31, 449 based on annual performance
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Specific Hours: 40 hours per week shift work including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins
- Day Shifts: work between 8:00 am and 10:30 pm
- Waking Night Shifts: work between 10:00 pm and 8:00 am
Overtime / bank holidays paid time-and-a-half and 2 weekends off per month
Location: Ealing, W13 or Balham, SW12
Looking for fantastic career progression, excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional team and make a difference to young people living in residential care, where no two days are the same!
About Us
Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.
St Christopher's is a leading charity caring for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK. We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do. We provide positive and life-changing support experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home. Our offering in underpinned by therapeutic expertise and young people in our care also benefit from extensive life-skills and participation opportunities as well and learning support regarding their education.
We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong. We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.
St Christopher’s Academy
At St Christopher’s, we offer more than a job in social care— we offer a real career pathway. You’ll have the chance to build your skills, grow your knowledge, and make a lasting difference to young people’s lives, as well as your own.
When you join us, you’ll receive a tailored development plan designed around your goals. Whether you want to move into a different service, progress into a leadership role, or just explore your current role further, we’ll support you every step of the way. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please click here
Our development programme, St Christopher’s Academy, is built to help you reach your full potential — and the results speak for themselves:
84% of our Team Leaders, Deputies, and Managers are promoted internally.
About the Role
As a Support Worker in a Children’s Home, you will provide direct support and care for our young people, who have complex emotional and mental health difficulties (such as trauma and loss),and can struggle to regulate their emotions. Working within a therapeutic framework, you will develop a direct programme of work aimed at developing authentic relationships with our children and young people (aged between 12 and17 years old), you will also have responsibility for making sure our those in our care are safe, providing support, liaison with other external professionals and completion of support documents to record information.
If applying for the Waking Night role, you will have the additional support of an on-call manager should there be any emergencies. Further to this, you will be involved in monthly team meetings and receive monthly one-to-one supervision with your manager.
Applicants should have
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working and supporting Young People in residential, semi-independent, Fostering settings or Youth work centres, caring for Children and Young People with emotional behavioural difficulties, neurodivergent or SEND, etc.
- Willingness to achieve the Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare within 2 years as per Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 (England)
- Genuine commitment to working with and supporting children and Young People to achieve their full potential; with the ability to build and promote trusted relationships while maintaining professional boundaries.
- An understanding of the issues facing children and Young People and a basic understanding of safeguarding Regulations and Procedures.
- The ability to cope effectively with challenging behaviour.
- Good communication and team working skills.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays, and if applicable, sleep-in’s.
- Commitment to undertake any mandatory training (outside of working hours) and continuous learning to ensure a high level of service.
- Creativity, enthusiasm and energy to inspire and encourage young people to achieve their goals.
What you should expect from us
- Competitive salary with potential to rise based on performance.
- 4 weeks full induction and training program (paid).
- Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services, Tailored career development plan through our “St Christopher’s Academy”.
- Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
- 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
- Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
- UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
- BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK both in store and online.
- Discretionary funded training programs for you to explore and attain new and relevant skills.
- Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
Recruitment Process
At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.
Your application form must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
Please note that application forms with no supporting statement will be automaticaly rejected.
CVs will not be accepted.
Application Process:
- Application: Complete our online application form and include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.
- Online Situational Test: After submitting your application, you will be asked to complete an online situational test. The results of this test will help inform the shortlisting process.
- Interview: Shortlisted candidates attend a face-to-face interview at our Putney office.
- Second Stage: Successful candidates will visit the home they applied to.
We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please note:
- This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.
- It is illegal to apply for any role that involves working with children and young people under the age of 18, if you know you are barred from working with children.
- All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.
We are a leading charity for children and young people, providing fostering, children's homes and leaving care services across the UK and Isle of Man



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We are looking for a pragmatic, collaborative AI professional to join us as our AI Programme Manager at The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR). The clinical adoption of AI is becoming a central issue in medicine, and our specialities of radiology and oncology are at the forefront of this development. The RCR has a vital role to play in navigating the safe and effective implementation of this technology. This post is central to shaping the RCR’s position on AI, drawing on the expertise and insight of our members and fellows to ensure we remain leaders in this area.
We are looking for an experienced programme manager to continue to drive the AI agenda, overseeing multiple programmes and collaborating effectively with multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups across the RCR and beyond. The ideal candidate will be proactive, analytical, and equally comfortable with strategic oversight and the finer detail of this complex, technical area. You do not need to be an AI specialist, but a strong interest in the subject and a working knowledge of NHS systems will be an advantage.
This role sits within our External Affairs team, reflecting the RCR’s commitment to engaging with and representing members and fellows on AI. You will build strong relationships with our data, policy, public affairs and media specialists, working together to strengthen the RCR’s member engagement and influencing work in this area. You will also collaborate with colleagues across the RCR who support the practical implementation of AI — for example, through developing guidance or planning our Global AI Conference.
The successful candidate will be results-oriented, high-performing and a skilled communicator, with the ability to lead a team of ambitious and innovative professionals.
What you’ll do
- Work with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver the College’s AI strategy, securing our position as a leading organisation in the healthcare AI space.
- Be the first point of contact for AI, both internally and externally.
- Represent the College externally in meetings, groups and other forums, including as sole representative where required.
- Manage AI workstreams in line with the College’s financial, contractual and HR delegation framework, from developing workstream plans to establishing and chairing advisory committees.
- Identify and develop new AI projects as opportunities arise, building stakeholder buy-in and converting them into funded projects with tangible outcomes for the College.
- Lead, motivate and support the AI team, fostering a productive and engaged working environment.
What you’ll need
- A keen interest in AI.
- Strong programme management experience, particularly managing, evolving projects.
- Ability to work collaboratively and build and sustain effective working relationships with a diverse range of colleagues, partners and stakeholders at all levels.
- Clear and analytical thinker.
- Ability to manage own time effectively and prioritise own work and work of others (officers) across a range of activities
- Experience leading a new area of work where flexibility, adaptability and opportunity spotting is key.
- Self-starter, confident to initiate and progress work
Our ambition is that the RCR leads the AI work in our specialities and your skills and ability to develop your AI knowledge, build relationships and lead projects of work could be what helps us achieve it. If this influential and exciting opportunity sounds like the role for you, we encourage you to find out more about it, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in the AI Manager candidate pack.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards
This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and analytical policy professional to join our dynamic External Affairs team in The Royal College of Radiologists’ (RCR).
Our policy aims are simple: to enhance NHS systems, pathways and working conditions for RCR members so that they can provide optimum care to their patients. While the aims are simple, making it happen is less so. This is where the policy team come in. Good working relationships with the doctors and senior manager are key to the success of this role, establishing credibility and understanding how their needs from the frontline can be best met.
In this role the Policy Advisor will work with the wider team by actively monitoring and responding to the external environment to influence change. The Policy Advisor will lead the development of evidence-led policy development in priority influencing areas. The postholder will be confident collaborating with key decision makers, and responding to consultations from governments and regulators. Working closely with the Policy and Public Affairs Manager and other members of the external affairs team to provide advice and counsel to the College.
This is a great time to join the RCR team – with the exciting opportunity to build exposure and experience in public affairs, media and evidence.
What you’ll do:
- Gather, interpret and analyse information on policy areas relevant to RCR specialties, clinical oncology and clinical radiology
- Work with Officers, committee chairs, special interest groups and other doctors to ensure that our consultation responses reflect the expert views of the RCR’s membership
- Support the planning, development, delivery and review of policy projects, consultation responses and lines to take
- Support the building of relationships with external stakeholders, including opinion formers and decision-makers
- Crafting external policy content as requested including reports, briefings, web content and presentations
- Monitoring and responding to policy queries from members and stakeholders
What you’ll need:
- Good working knowledge of public policy, government and parliament across the four nations
- Experience of writing policy papers and positions
- Experience of responding to consultations
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to explain complex issues clearly in writing and orally, able to adapt style
- Ability to build good working relationships with different teams, working in a collaborative way
If you are looking for an opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and grow your skills in a charitable organisation with a great cause and ambitious goals then please find out more about the Policy Advisor role, the RCR and instructions on how to apply in our candidate pack.
Why join us:
- Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and medical specialties
- Hybrid working – up to 60% remote
- Modern working environment with home‑working equipment provided
- Generous annual leave, plus the option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Enhanced family‑friendly leave (maternity, paternity and adoption) for those with 2+ years continuous service
- Excellent pension scheme
- Sabbaticals (5+ years’ service) and secondment opportunities
- Interest‑free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Long service recognition awards





