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Job Title: Pathways Advisor
Salary: £17,500 (0.5 FTE)
Location: Midlands
Contract Type: Part-Time, fixed term (2-years)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Service Area: The Skill Mill
Place of Work: Remote with the expectation of some regional travel
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people aged 16–18 involved in the criminal justice system. We deliver environmental and community improvement projects that build skills, improve life chances, and reduce reoffending.
Young people aged 16-18 will be employed by The Skill Mill for 6-months, working in small cohorts of four, under the direct supervision of a dedicated Supervisor. During this period, the programme integrates practical skills training, offering short courses and on-the-job instruction in areas like environmental management, construction, and recycling, using tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers. The goal is for participants to achieve recognized qualifications like the CSCS card and an AQA Level 2 qualification, all while receiving comprehensive support, in collaboration with youth offending services.
Following the six-month employment phase, young people receive three months of dedicated support designed to facilitate their transition into new employment, training, or educational opportunities. This support includes individualised assistance with career development and job progression, practical aid such as creating action plans, crafting CVs, and practicing interview skills. Furthermore, The Skill Mill advocates for young people facing significant barriers to employment, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to secure their next steps.
Purpose of the Role:
To support young people aged 16+, particularly those involved with The Skill Mill programme, by delivering tailored, person-centered pathways into education, training, and long-term employment. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and transition successfully into sustainable opportunities with partner organisation and local employers.
Support for young people from the Pathway Advisor will begin in the 6-month employment phase, with liaison with the young person, Supervisors and Commercial Sales Manager, to begin to build relationships, understand aspirations and identify potential opportunities.
After the 6-month employment phase, key support will transition from the Supervisor to the Pathway Advisor role, with 3-months of person-led support offered to prepare for, enter, and sustain further employment, training, or educational opportunities. Support will be tailored to each young person’s needs and is likely to be a combination of remote/ in-person throughout the 9-months.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver intensive 1:1 employability and progression support to young people on The Skill Mill programme, focusing on post-placement career development, training and sustained employment outcomes.
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Work in partnership with Youth Justice Services and employer networks to identify and promote routes into education, apprenticeships, employment and volunteering.
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Co-produce personalised action plans with young people, based on individual strengths, goals and support needs, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required.
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Provide practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation, job search guidance, and workplace readiness.
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Build trusted, motivational relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
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Act as a key link between young people and partner organisations, including employers, training providers, FE colleges and specialist support services.
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Advocate for young people with complex or multiple barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities and remove systemic obstacles.
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Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to outcome reporting for funders and commissioners.
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Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising barriers such as discrimination, offending history, housing instability and mental health needs.
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Collaborate closely with Youth Justice caseworkers, internal teams, local authorities, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, wraparound support.
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Stay informed on labour market trends, skills pathways, and funding opportunities to enhance progression options for young people.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Experience providing employability and progression support to young people, with a focus on accessing education, training, and sustained employment.
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Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with offending histories.
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Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
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Ability to design and deliver effective action plans that lead to employment, training, or further education outcomes.
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Knowledge of local labour market, training providers, and employability services.
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Proficient IT skills and ability to maintain accurate case records and outcomes data.
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Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to partnership working.
Desirable Criteria:
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Direct experience working with The Skill Mill or similar social enterprise programmes.
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Lived experience of youth justice, care, or NEET pathways.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
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Experience collaborating with employers or brokering placements.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR).
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Familiarity with case management systems or youth work platforms.
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Qualification in careers guidance, youth work, or coaching.
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Understanding of supported employment models (e.g., IPS, Youth Hubs).
Additional Requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check required.
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
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Travel between partner sites or outreach locations may be required.
How to Apply:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
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!
Job Title: Pathways Advisor
Salary: £17,500 (0.5 FTE)
Contract Type: Part-Time, fixed term (2-years)
Reports To: Regional Manager
Service Area: The Skill Mill
Place of Work: Remote with the expectation of some regional travel
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise providing employment opportunities for young people aged 16–18 involved in the criminal justice system. We deliver environmental and community improvement projects that build skills, improve life chances, and reduce reoffending.
Young people aged 16-18 will be employed by The Skill Mill for 6-months, working in small cohorts of four, under the direct supervision of a dedicated Supervisor. During this period, the programme integrates practical skills training, offering short courses and on-the-job instruction in areas like environmental management, construction, and recycling, using tools such as trimmers and lawnmowers. The goal is for participants to achieve recognized qualifications like the CSCS card and an AQA Level 2 qualification, all while receiving comprehensive support, in collaboration with youth offending services.
Following the six-month employment phase, young people receive three months of dedicated support designed to facilitate their transition into new employment, training, or educational opportunities. This support includes individualised assistance with career development and job progression, practical aid such as creating action plans, crafting CVs, and practicing interview skills. Furthermore, The Skill Mill advocates for young people facing significant barriers to employment, ensuring they receive tailored guidance to secure their next steps.
Purpose of the Role:
To support young people aged 16+, particularly those involved with The Skill Mill programme, by delivering tailored, person-centered pathways into education, training, and long-term employment. The postholder will act as a trusted advisor, helping young people overcome barriers, build confidence, and transition successfully into sustainable opportunities with partner organisation and local employers.
Support for young people from the Pathway Advisor will begin in the 6-month employment phase, with liaison with the young person, Supervisors and Commercial Sales Manager, to begin to build relationships, understand aspirations and identify potential opportunities.
After the 6-month employment phase, key support will transition from the Supervisor to the Pathway Advisor role, with 3-months of person-led support offered to prepare for, enter, and sustain further employment, training, or educational opportunities. Support will be tailored to each young person’s needs and is likely to be a combination of remote/ in-person throughout the 9-months.
Key Responsibilities
-
Deliver intensive 1:1 employability and progression support to young people on The Skill Mill programme, focusing on post-placement career development, training and sustained employment outcomes.
-
Work in partnership with Youth Justice Services and employer networks to identify and promote routes into education, apprenticeships, employment and volunteering.
-
Co-produce personalised action plans with young people, based on individual strengths, goals and support needs, reviewing progress and adapting interventions as required.
-
Provide practical employability support including CV development, interview preparation, job search guidance, and workplace readiness.
-
Build trusted, motivational relationships with young people using a trauma-informed and strengths-based approach.
-
Act as a key link between young people and partner organisations, including employers, training providers, FE colleges and specialist support services.
-
Advocate for young people with complex or multiple barriers to ensure equitable access to opportunities and remove systemic obstacles.
-
Maintain accurate records, track progress, and contribute to outcome reporting for funders and commissioners.
-
Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion, recognising barriers such as discrimination, offending history, housing instability and mental health needs.
-
Collaborate closely with Youth Justice caseworkers, internal teams, local authorities, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, wraparound support.
-
Stay informed on labour market trends, skills pathways, and funding opportunities to enhance progression options for young people.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
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Experience providing employability and progression support to young people, with a focus on accessing education, training, and sustained employment.
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Strong understanding of the challenges faced by young people with offending histories.
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Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
-
Ability to design and deliver effective action plans that lead to employment, training, or further education outcomes.
-
Knowledge of local labour market, training providers, and employability services.
-
Proficient IT skills and ability to maintain accurate case records and outcomes data.
-
Ability to work independently and manage a dynamic caseload.
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in employment and service delivery.
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A flexible and collaborative approach to partnership working.
Desirable Criteria:
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Direct experience working with The Skill Mill or similar social enterprise programmes.
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Lived experience of youth justice, care, or NEET pathways.
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
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Experience collaborating with employers or brokering placements.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., safeguarding, GDPR).
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Familiarity with case management systems or youth work platforms.
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Qualification in careers guidance, youth work, or coaching.
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Understanding of supported employment models (e.g., IPS, Youth Hubs).
Additional Requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check required.
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings/weekends.
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Travel between partner sites or outreach locations may be required.
How to Apply:
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
To apply please send the CV and cover letter.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
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!
Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.
Alongside an incredible team of like-minded peers, you’ll be working behind-the-scenes to support our staff, volunteers, families, and supporters. You will be helping our work happen across the charity; enabling us to care for and champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support.
The Role
As the Head of Business Development, you will provide strategic leadership and hands-on delivery to stabilise and strengthen the Trust’s business development approach. You will lead the end-to-end opportunity pipeline - from market intelligence and commissioner engagement through to bid development, governance and mobilisation handover - ensuring opportunities are aligned to strategy, deliver strong outcomes, and are financially viable.
Hours: 37.5 Hours
Contract : Permanent
Salary: £48,022.00
Location: Cheadle, Stockport
Responsibilities include but are not exhaustive
- Provide visible interim leadership for the Trust’s business development function, setting clear priorities and ways of working, and coordinating contribution from service, operational, clinical and corporate colleagues.
- Develop and maintain a Trust-wide opportunity pipeline (tenders, frameworks, spot-purchase growth, strategic partnerships and other commissioned income routes), including qualification, prioritisation, and clear next steps.
- Lead proactive engagement with commissioners, local authorities, Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), NHS partners and other stakeholders to understand demand, shape specifications where appropriate, and position the Trust effectively.
- Own the end-to-end bid process: establish bid plans, coordinate contributors, draft and quality-assure responses, and ensure submissions are compliant, persuasive, and submitted on time.
- Work with Finance and service leads to ensure all bids and proposals are underpinned by robust costing, pricing, risk assessment and contract terms review; ensure financial viability and appropriate approvals before submission.
- Create and embed a practical bid governance approach (stage-gates, templates, timelines and sign-off), so that bidding is consistent, efficient and auditable.
- Champion the Together Trust’s vision, mission and values, and role model the Trust’s behaviours.
- Commit to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in how opportunities are developed and how the Trust works with partners.
- Maintain a visible presence across Trust services and corporate teams, balancing hybrid working with on-site engagement as needed.
About You
- Educated to degree level (or equivalent senior leadership experience).
- Evidence of continuing professional development in leadership, commissioning, commercial practice or service transformation
- Significant senior experience in commissioning, business development, service development or strategic partnership working within a public service environment (e.g. local authority, NHS, education, social care, VCFSE).
- Proven track record of developing successful proposals, business cases, tenders or commissioning documentation - including coordinating multiple contributors to deadlines.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience engaging credibly with senior commissioners and partners.
- Good understanding of public sector commissioning and procurement routes, including tendering, frameworks and contract governance.
- Understanding of the importance of safeguarding, quality and regulatory expectations when developing and mobilising services for children, young people and adults.
- Ability to analyse complex problems, identify options and recommend proportionate solutions.
- Full UK driving license with ability to travel across Together Trust locations and to partner/commissioner meetings as required.
Benefits
- Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
- Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
- Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
- Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
- Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
- Proud to be a real living wage employer
- Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
- Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
- Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home
Find out more — watch our short video to see what it’s like to work with us:
https://youtu.be/SEnw2o00T6E
Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience.
If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can to support you
The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy.
We are a UK charity supporting children in care and people with disabilities, autism and complex needs in the North West.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Purpose of the role
To deliver the Day One Casework bedside model to patients, or those closest to them, impacted by serious or multiple injuries which could result in life changing consequences, such as disability or death, within Leeds General Infirmary Hospital, providing support on some of the wards (such as rehabilitation), on-site clinics and other settings (e.g. rehabilitation centres).
Have a visible physical presence within the Trust, becoming embedded into clinical teams focussing on major trauma pathways, facilitating outpatient and in-person legal clinics.
Key Responsibilites
The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows:
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Work closely, and in partnership, with NHS clinical staff and relevant community and voluntary sector organisations, to address the needs of patients, and those closest to them, affected by serious and life-changing injury.
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Operate a case management approach to individuals, assessing and identifying needs, putting support in place including signposting, making referrals and direct support.
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Provide consistency in assessment of all patients and their loved ones, irrespective of injury cause, age, status, giving access to the earliest possible specialist legal advice which supports rehabilitation and NHS cost recovery.
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Maintain detailed case records, including accurate records of activity and intervention, using Day One’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, capturing and storing data in line with Day One policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.
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Contributing towards report writing through the writing case studies and narrative to support data collection.
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Implement processes and procedures to collect patient and family feedback and contribute to ongoing monitoring and evaluation of Day One services through providing relevant information, case studies and reports.
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Deliver awareness raising presentations to clinical colleagues and departments.
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Organise and facilitate outpatient and in person legal clinic drop-in sessions.
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Build awareness of the role and charity’s purpose through building strong and effective relationships across the regional major trauma network, ensuring those who need it have access to Day One support.
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Work closely with local authority, statutory and voluntary organisations to provide patient and family support and advocacy.
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Help establish other support mechanisms once a person is no longer within the hospital setting, supporting the patient discharge process in conjunction with leadership from NHS staff.
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Identify and support the recruitment and supervision of Day One volunteers, where appropriate.
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Work closely in partnership with our Peer Support Service, focussed on promoting awareness and uptake within the region.
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Work closely with the wider team on performance, quality, safety and effectiveness of all services, ensuring appropriate safeguarding policies are followed.
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Work closely with our Fundraising and Communications team, supporting national activity, as well as regional initiatives to raise awareness and fundraise.
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Be prepared to travel across the region and, on occasion, to other sites and national meetings as required.
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Willingness to undertake continuous development and training for the role, including mandatory Day One and NHS Trust specific training.
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Participate in external clinical supervision and monthly caseworker reflective practice to sessions to effectively explore and uphold professional boundaries within a safe, structure and supportive environment.
To work closely with those impacted by serious and life-changing injury, taking referrals and carrying out initial assessments of need, expertly navigating, signposting and putting services in place in the immediate aftermath of major trauma, including talking about and facilitating timely access to legal support to aid rehabilitation.
To establish and develop relationships with key stakeholders to promote Day One and address the needs of those affected by serious and life-changing injury.
To work as part of the wider Day One Service’s team and organisation, taking responsibility for own record keeping and data collection in line with regulatory requirements.
Please find the recruitment pack attached for full details.
How to apply
Please upload your CV, and cover letter, no longer than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role.
Closing date: Thursday 30th April 2026
First stage virtual interviews: TBC
Second stage in-person interviews: TBC
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are currently looking for a Senior Operations Manager to cover Yorkshire and the Humber deputising for the Area Manager as required.
The role will span the Yorkshire and the Humber (YatH) region and will have a focus on:
- Commissioner relationships
- Project management
- Performance and management of teams
- Engagement, building networks and partnership working
What we offer
At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:
- 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:
Yorkshire and the Humber is an expansive and innovative region and Victim Support is commissioned across it to provide high quality, person centred services to victims of a range of crimes.
We are looking for a highly motivated and passionate individual to join the team as a Senior Operations Manager. As the Senior Operations Manager, you will work closely with the Area Manager and be responsible for and accountable for the delivery and development of services across the region.
You will deputise for the Area Manager across all services and be accountable for agreed elements of the contract review and monitoring processes. You will also develop, implement and manage strategic work and specific projects across the region and will need a good mix of skills to enable them to plan, organise and innovate.
You will have a proven track record of Operational Management preferably within a voluntary sector agency and with some experience of the criminal justice system and the journey of victims of crime.
This role involves regular travel throughout Yorkshire and the Humber from a home base and due to this, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability, please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
To be successful in this role, tt is essential that you;
- have experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector and statutory agencies particularly within the criminal justice, health and social care sectors
- have knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and other regulatory requirements
- can show a track record of delivery of services similar in nature of those within Victim Support or a comparable agency
- are an experienced leader with excellent leadership and management skills including experience of managing change and processes across multi-functional teams
- are able to provide analysis and interpretation of data and reporting on findings
- have the ability to work with partners and build positive relationships at operational an strategic levels
- have the ability to manage proactively, innovatively and effectively securing high levels of performance, motivation and teamwork
- have the ability to manage a demanding workload and balance priorities
- can provide leadership, communications and actions that will exemplify the organisation's values
About Us:
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.
Barnardo's is seeking an empathetic and child led individual who can work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment using their strong organisational, communication and time management skills to support children in the secure estate.
This part-time position (Independant Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is based within HMYOI Werrington, which accommodates children aged between 15-18 years, who are in custody, either sentenced or on remand. Barnardo's refers to Young Offender Institutions (YOI) and Secure Training Centres (STC) as the ‘Secure Estate'.
Barnardo's is commissioned by the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) to provide an Independent Children's Rights and Advocacy (ICRAS) Service to children accommodated in a secure setting. The service is known to children as Barnardo's: Your Rights, Your Voice, and currently works within four Young Offender Institutes, one Secure Training Centre. The ICRAS service is child led and independent of the secure estate; our service is delivered within HMYOI Werrington to ensure children can freely access support for a range of issues linked to their needs, rights & experiences of custody, resettlement, and safeguarding. As such this is a child-facing service, and at times involves lone working in the establishments, so we are seeking someone who can see the child, not the offence.
We hold ‘voice' at the heart of all we do, therefore we feel the role is best described by someone who is currently working in this sector: “The role is a Children's Rights and Advocacy role, which means it is our job to empower the children we work with and help them to understand that what they think, what they feel and what they want, really matters. We can speak on behalf of children to ensure their voice is heard and we also have the opportunity to help them to find the tools and confidence to raise their voices for themselves. Advocacy and Children's Rights support is particularly crucial in the secure estate because children are away from home, family and natural advocates, and also because children in secure estate are some of the most vulnerable children in society; they have often faced considerable adversity, disadvantage and discrimination prior to arriving into custody and they might not, therefore, be equipped with the skills needed to articulate their concerns. Through the work you do with a child such as simply helping them make contact with friends or family on the outside, to helping them with concerns they may have in relation todiscrimination, resettlement or safeguarding issues, you may be the one person telling them that they matter for the very first time.”
The position (Independant Children's Rights and Advocacy Worker – Project Worker 2) is line managed by a Team Manager, reporting to an off-site manager. The post holder will need to be able to work autonomously, working to the requirements of the contract and the regime of the establishment. The secure estate is a highly structured environment; as a Barnardo's service we deliver independent advocacy and support for a range of issues, whilst still having to follow and adhere to this structure.
This role includes lone working in this challenging secure environment. It is, therefore, critical that the successful candidate can follow guidance and policy and is able to take proactive and individual responsibility to understand and access the service support mechanisms. This role requires the worker to be onsite for their contracted hours, working remotely only for occasional training or meetings. The advocacy team work on a rota system with set hours each week, which includes weekends and bank holidays. Applicants should also be aware, that due to the nature of working within the secure estate, the vetting and induction process can take several months to complete.
When completing your application please refer to your skills, knowledge and experience in relation to the Additional Information, Person Specification and Job Description document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described, including advocacy and safeguarding.
This is a part-time vacancy with 18.5 hours available per week.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a rare opportunity to lead the development and delivery of our digital learning and natural history publishing at our national environmental education charity.
You will oversee a talented team and collaborate with authors, designers, and creators in the natural history community to deliver innovative training and resources that set the standard for environmental learning.
- Permanent full-time contract
- Starting salary circa £36,973 per annum + excellent benefits
- Flexible base location with remote / home working welcomed
- Make a visible, lasting contribution to environmental education across the UK
Love where you work!
At the Field Studies Council, our mission is to create outstanding opportunities that inspire everyone to engage with and care for the environment.
Your team will be responsible for creating high-quality training courses, publications, and resources that inspire learners of all ages. You’ll work together to extend our charity’s impact across the UK.
We value the contribution each team member makes and provide excellent benefits to reward and support you in your role.
What you’ll be doing
In this key leadership role, you will guide the Digital Learning & Publishing unit, ensuring our courses and publications are impactful, financially sustainable and aligned with our charitable mission. Your work will include:
- Overseeing the production and management of biodiversity training courses and natural history publications
- Leading a team to deliver both in person and digital learning experiences
- Managing budgets, business planning, and the operational performance of the unit
- Working with Marketing to grow ecommerce revenue and promote the portfolio
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with partners, authors, tutors, designers, and the wider natural history community
- Identifying new opportunities, markets, and partnerships to expand our reach
- Leading editorial workflows, rights management, licensing, and version control
- Commissioning new titles and resources that support environmental understanding
- Ensuring compliance with GDPR, safeguarding, and copyright requirements
Where you’ll be based
The base location for this position is negotiable, with remote working / home working welcomed. If you prefer working in an office environment, you can work from one of our Field Studies Centres across the UK. Hybrid working options can also be considered.
This role includes travel to Field Studies Council locations and other venues throughout the UK and will involve some overnight stays.
You’ll thrive in this role if you are:
- An experienced senior manager with a strategic mindset
- Skilled at leading teams, freelancers, and creative contributors
- Confident working with authors, artists, designers, and content creators
- Experienced in delivering training materials at regional or national scale
- Commercially aware, with strong budget management experience
- A clear and engaging communicator with excellent written and verbal skills
- Highly organised, detail focused, and able to deliver at pace
- Comfortable using digital tools, databases, and online learning platforms
- Motivated by our mission and values
If you are looking for a role where your leadership can make a genuine difference to environmental learning, we would be delighted to receive your application.
* Your benefits whilst working with us will include:
- 28 days annual leave + bank holidays
- 2 extra loyalty days dependent on length of service
- Life assurance 5 x your annual basic salary
- Health and Wellbeing Support App for you and eligible family members to access remote GP appointments, mental health consultations, physiotherapy sessions and financial & legal support
- 24-hour Counselling Helpline Service
- Cycle to work and EV schemes
- Discounts and cashback opportunities
- Flexible working options where roles permit
- Quality learning and development opportunities
The closing date for receipt of your completed application is 27th April 2026.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we’re in receipt of sufficient applications. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Interviews are scheduled to take place at Field Studies Council online in the week commencing 11th May 2026.
Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all team members to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will only be confirmed following the successful completion of rigorous pre-employment checks, including appropriate Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks / PVG Scheme check with Disclosure Scotland.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harehills Girls and young women's empowerment worker
The main role of this post is to plan, facilitate and evaluate groupwork programmes as part of our new Harehills Young women Thrive project based at Getaway Girls new satellite base, The Hills.
The post requires 3 years experience of leading work with young women and a Youth and Community qualification.
Getaway Girls is a Leeds based young women's charity which has empowered young women to build confidence, resilience, aspirations and skills for over 38 years.
We achieve this through our strength based approach, recognising young women's strengths, abilities and lived experience.
The post is funded till end of May 2030 through National Lottery Reaching Community Fund.
For further information and to apply for the role check vacancies on Getaway Girls website.
The closing date is 30th April.
The Interview date is 6th April.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Transactional Finance Operations Leadership
- Provide comprehensive oversight of banking, accounts receivable, accounts payable, expenses, floats and reconciliations, ensuring processes are accurate, timely and compliant with internal controls.
Process Governance & Documentation
- Maintain well documented, up to date procedures across transactional activities, embedding best practice and ensuring consistent operational standards across the team.
Finance Systems & Statutory Compliance Support
- Manage finance systems used for transactional delivery, ensuring they support approvals, audit trails and compliance. Oversee statutory administrative obligations including accurate financial records and audit support.
Cashflow & Treasury Management
- Lead cashflow management and reporting, ensuring appropriate controls, monitoring and forecasting to support organisational decision-making and liquidity planning.
Payroll & Pensions Oversight
- Own payroll and pensions processing, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, postings and reconciliations, and strong governance through close collaboration with HR and Finance leadership.
FX & Multi Currency Transaction Management
- Lead currency and foreign payment operations, including FX monitoring, exposure analysis and execution, maintaining robust controls and documentation across all related activity.
Month End Preparedness & Control Assurance
- Ensure month end readiness through disciplined reconciliations, checks and variance reviews, while acting as a key approver for high risk or high value transactions to safeguard financial governance.
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement
- Lead, support and develop the transactional finance team, fostering expertise, accountability and service excellence. Drive ongoing improvements to systems, processes and controls, enhancing efficiency, automation and operational resilience.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Professional Qualifications & Experience
- Fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Experience working in a busy finance environment with responsibility for operational or transactional finance activities.
- Strong understanding of end to end transactional processes, including payments, accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations, income processing, and floats management.
- Experience managing finance operations within an accounting or ERP system.
Technical & Analytical Skills
- Strong experience using finance systems to support operational workflows, approvals and audit trails.
- Advanced Excel skills with confidence working with financial data, reconciliations and operational reporting.
- Demonstrable ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements to finance processes.
- Experience working with integrated systems and handling operational datasets.
Payroll, Pensions & Compliance
- Knowledge of payroll and pensions processing, including end to end administration, posting and reconciliation.
- Understanding of operational financial controls, statutory requirements and audit support processes.
Organisational & Operational Capability
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills with the ability to manage multiple operational deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Strong problem solving ability, with confidence investigating and resolving operational issues and queries independently and collaboratively.
Communication & Stakeholder Management
- Strong communication skills, able to work effectively with colleagues across Finance, HR, and other departments.
- Ability to explain financial processes, requirements and issues clearly to non finance colleagues.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive, solutions focused approach with the ability to address operational challenges effectively.
- High attention to detail with strong commitment to accuracy and reliable delivery.
- Able to work calmly and maintain consistency during busy periods or under pressure.
- Positive, adaptable and collaborative, supporting team working and organisational change.
- Committed to the organisation’s values, including equality, representation and sustainability
- Commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level of the organisation with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds
DESIRABLE
- Interest in contemporary arts and culture
- Enthusiasm for training, mentoring and support of emerging talent
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Compliance Officer
About Internews
Internews works globally to ensure people everywhere can access trusted, quality information that empowers participation, accountability, and healthier, more informed communities. For more than 35 years, in over 100 countries, we have strengthened local media, supported civil society, and helped millions of people access crucial information across issues such as health, governance, conflict, and the environment.
We are an international nonprofit with administrative hubs in California, Washington DC, London, and Paris. Our teams represent a wide mix of backgrounds, identities, cultures, and lived experiences. We actively foster an environment rooted in dignity, belonging, justice, and flexibility.
About the Role
We are seeking a high-performing, experienced, and self-directed compliance professional to provide maternity cover within the Grants, Contracts & Compliance (GCC) department.
This role requires someone who operates with excellence, independence, and sound judgement from day one—a person who is confident navigating complex donor rules, shaping risk‑mitigation strategies, and leading award management processes without needing extensive onboarding. We are seeking an experienced practitioner with proven applied experience, rather than a purely theoretical background.
You will oversee the full lifecycle of European donor‑funded awards, ensuring rigorous contractual and regulatory compliance across Internews. Working closely with colleagues across Programmes, Finance, and Global Development, you will help maintain a culture where doing things right is prioritised over shortcuts.
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise with major European donors (European Commission, Sida, FCDO), a proactive mindset, and the ability to lead, train, and influence teams across the organisation.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:
Compliance
· Review and approve proposal budgets for assigned funding opportunities.
· Review donor agreements and ensure terms are acceptable; support the Director of GCC in strengthening organisational risk‑mitigation practices.
· Advise staff on Internews’ internal and donor rules across the project cycle.
· Work with Programme Officers and cross-functional teams on effective project start‑up, including inductions, adapting award procedures/templates, and ongoing staff training; conduct country visits when required.
· Collaborate with Finance to support successful programme audits.
· Maintain and update organisational data on institutional donor platforms (e.g., EU Transparency Register, IATI).
· Develop and maintain training materials and guidelines for at least one major donor; provide expert compliance guidance across GCC.
· Deliver inductions and training for new and junior GCC staff.
· Set up and maintain complete and up‑to‑date award records in line with donor and Internews requirements.
Development
· At proposal stage, review and approve teaming agreements and NDAs with bid partners.
· Review and approve donor budget submissions, ensuring accuracy, consistency, compliance, and adequacy.
· Coordinate pre‑award due diligence for prospective donors.
· Review and negotiate donor agreements and modifications, managing associated risks.
· Establish and maintain proposal, award, and contract records within the award management system, including significant data entry.
Procurement Management
· Advise staff on procurement requirements and maintain internal records for procurements under awards.
· Support development of compliant procurement plans.
· Lead and administer higher‑value procurements, including negotiating contractor terms.
· Draft and execute sub‑contracts and amendments in full compliance with donor and Internews policies.
· Troubleshoot contractual issues, prepare termination notices, and manage related risks.
· Prepare procurement documentation for audits and serve as point of contact for procurement audit processes.
· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
· Line‑manage GCC staff when assigned.
· Deputise for the Director of GCC as required.
· Lead award management for flagship programmes and advise programme teams and partners on donor compliance, budgeting, and agreement management.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required
· University degree in a relevant field or equivalent lived/professional experience.
· Extensive senior-level experience in award management within an international nonprofit or international development organisation.
· Demonstrated hands‑on experience interpreting and applying donor rules and compliance requirements (especially European Commission, FCDO, and SIDA) in real project implementation contexts.
· Proven experience managing procurements and negotiating contracts, including drafting and executing agreements and amendments in compliance with donor and organisational requirements.
· Experience preparing procurement documentation for audits and managing procurement‑related risks.
· Demonstrated experience troubleshooting compliance, contractual, and financial issues, and advising programme teams on practical solutions.
· Experience assessing and managing compliance and contractual risks across the project cycle.
· Experience using award management systems or structured grant/contract databases, including maintaining accurate award records and donor‑required data.
· Native-level proficiency in English (written and spoken).
· Strong writing and editing skills, with prior experience producing key work outputs such as proposals, budgets, reports, and trainings.
· Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills, including diplomacy, negotiation, cross-team collaboration, donor communication, and discretion with confidential information.
· Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of applying critical thinking to complex compliance or award management challenges.
· Excellent time‑management and organisational skills, including the ability to handle shifting priorities in a fast‑paced or complex operating environment.
· Proven ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multicultural and remote teams; demonstrated leadership capacity.
· Flexibility to manage periodic shifts in workload and working hours.
· Experience mentoring or training staff on compliance, procurement, or donor‑related procedures.
· Experience leading cross‑functional processes involving both programme and operational teams.
Preferred
· Prior experience living or working in a global majority country/region
· Proficiency in Russian (written and spoken).
· Experience with EU/UK‑funded projects (e.g., EC, FCDO) in complex environments.
· Experience developing internal policies, guidelines, or training materials related to compliance, procurement, or award management.
· Familiarity with Internews’ operating environment, systems, or organisational approaches.
Vacancy Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 21 April 2026 (Note: This is a rolling recruitment process candidates might be invited for interview before the deadline)
MISCELLANEOUS:
Candidates must submit a succinct cover letter of no more than 2 pages explaining how they satisfy the requirements of the role, and a CV highlighting relevant experience. Successful candidate will also be asked to provide three professional referees, one of whom must be from their most recent employer.
The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.
This position will be located in the United Kingdom and therefore, a successful applicant must both be present in the UK for the duration of the assignment and be able to demonstrate their Right to Work in the UK in order to commence employment.
Department: Data, Digital & Technology
Contract type: Permanent
Salary Level: Circa £36,300 per annum
Location:Home Based (UK wide travel as required)
Reports To: Senior Project Manager
About this role:
The Product Support Specialist will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation, improvement, and effective use of NFCC’s digital platforms and services. Working within the Digital Transformation team, the postholder will act as a central point of coordination for business-as-usual support, helping to manage incoming queries, triage issues, maintain accurate records, and ensure that requests are responded to in a timely and structured way.
The role will work closely with the Senior Project Manager, Business Analyst, stakeholders, suppliers, and colleagues across the wider Data, Digital and Technology team to support the smooth running and ongoing improvement of NFCC’s digital products, including the website and other core platforms. This includes translating issues and requirements into clear tickets or briefs, supporting Agile ways of working, contributing to sprint and release activity, producing user guidance and training materials, supporting workshops where required, and helping to ensure that systems remain effective, user-focused, and aligned with organisational and fire sector needs.
What we are looking for:
We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive, digitally confident, and able to balance routine support activity with coordination across multiple systems and stakeholders. You will need to be comfortable handling queries, assessing issues, working with suppliers, and keeping accurate records, while also contributing to continuous improvement across our digital services.
The successful candidate will be expected to quickly build strong working knowledge of NFCC’s digital platforms and use this to support users, coordinate activity, and help improve the effectiveness of our systems and services.
What You’ll Bring:
- Experience supporting digital platforms such as websites, content management systems, CRMs, or community platforms (WordPress highly desirable).
- Experience working in a digital, product, platform, or business support role within a technology, digital delivery, or systems-based environment.
- Strong day-to-day support skills for digital platforms, including responding to queries, triaging issues, coordinating actions, and maintaining high standards of user support.
- Experience working with internal teams and external technical suppliers to progress issues and resolve defects or enhancement requests.
- Ability to assess issues, use sound judgement, and decide when matters can be resolved directly or escalated appropriately.
- Ability to translate user needs or problems into clear, concise tickets, briefs, or actions for technical teams.
- Confidence supporting or leading workshops where required to gather information, clarify issues, and help progress support or improvement activity.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, handle reactive tasks, and maintain accurate support logs or trackers.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Good digital confidence and the ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and user journeys.
- Experience using ticketing or workflow tools, such as Monday . com, Microsoft Planner, or similar platforms.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams).
- Familiarity with Agile or sprint-based working environments.
- Experience of producing basic platform or website reporting, including use of tools such as Google Analytics, would be an advantage.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form via the ‘apply now’ button below. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.
Closing Date: 30th April 2026
Interviews:Week commencing 11th May 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)
NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.
NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.
NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.
NFCC is an independent membership association and the professional voice of UK fire and rescue services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Longmire Recruitment is our dedicated partner for this vacancy
Public Affairs Manager
Location: Home-based with frequent travel to Westminster and occasional travel to the devolved nations
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week), with some evening work and travel required*
* The RSB currently offers a four-day working week (32 hours), which is non-contractual and reviewed annually
Position:Permanent
The Royal Society of Biology is a single unified voice, representing a diverse membership of individuals, learned societies and other organisations across the biosciences. Our members study, work and research in fields that encompass humans, animals, plants, fungi, microorganisms, ecosystems and the molecular mechanisms of life. Our vision is of a world that values biology's contribution to understanding and improving life for all.
This exciting new Public Affairs Manager role will sit within the External Affairs department. It will lead the RSB’s political engagement, and maximise the Society's influence on relevant government policy across the UK. Working closely with the Policy teams, the Public Affairs Manager will champion the RSB's policy priorities in relation to bioscience research, innovation and education, ensuring that policymakers understand the Society's mission and the needs of its members. You will also deliver an annual programme of engagement in Westminster on behalf of the wider STEM community, and collaborate with partners on STEM-related activity across the devolved nations.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in public affairs and parliamentary engagement, ideally within the science, research, health, education or charity sectors.
- An understanding of the UK research and innovation landscape and education system, and knowledge of relevant stakeholders.
- An understanding of evidence-based policymaking and the ability to draft clear briefings on complex scientific or technical issues.
- Experience of building relationships with parliamentarians, civil servants and sector stakeholders.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into accessible messaging for political audiences.
Longmire Recruitment is our dedicated recruitment partner for this vacancy.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
The RSB is committed to ensuring equal opportunities in the life sciences, and supports diversity throughout lifetimes at school and higher education, in the workplace and training; we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission.
#PublicAffairs
We’re looking for a Caseworker to join our small, dedicated Services Team at Railway Benefit Fund (RBF), a national benevolent charity supporting railway people and their families across the UK. Railway Benefit Fund is a charity which provides support to current, former and retired railway people and their families across the UK. We offer help to those in rail who need us. From financial grants and confidential advice, to online tools and a legal helpline, we provide a range of services designed to provide support through life’s unexpected events. Our assistance extends not just to those working in passenger rail, but also to the wider rail supply chain as well as freight and supporting staff.
This is a role where you’ll make a genuine difference. You’ll work directly with beneficiaries, offering practical and financial support, understanding their situation, and helping them access the help they need with empathy and compassion.
As a case worker, you will:
· Be the first point of contact for beneficiaries who apply to us for support
· Assist beneficiaries with grant applications and grant administration
· Connect beneficiaries to RBF partnerships and external agencies
· Provide a non-judgemental, practical, and supportive welfare service
· Familiarity with disability and welfare benefits rights and support
· Be the friendly voice for all grant and support enquiries
We’re looking for someone who:
· Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and good judgement
· Has experience as a caseworker or a similar role
· Has an understanding of welfare benefits, debt, or financial hardship, or the willingness to learn
· Can manage a varied workload and communicate clearly with a wide range of people
The full job description, including key responsibilities and person specification, can be found in the supporting documents below.
RBF values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.
If you’d like to be part of a small team that provides meaningful support every day, we’d love to hear from you.
We will consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are any reasonable adjustments or additional options you’d like to request, please contact our office.
To apply please click on apply now and submit your CV and covering letter. Our contact details can be found in the attached vacancy advert.
The closing date for applications is Monday 22nd April 2026.
Interviews will be held at our Crewe Office on Monday 27th April 2026.
To provide advice and support to railway people and their families, improving the lives of current, former and retired workers wherever they are.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Support Worker
Sale, Greater Manchester
Full or Part Time opportunities available.
£25,000 - £25,642 per annum (Once 6-month probation is passed)
Additional payments for night shifts (£12 per night - £55 for sleep-in)
- Have you worked in an adult social care or nursing setting?
- Experience of being a team leader or have at least 1 year of care experience?
- Do you want to progress to a Senior Support Worker?
Then Stockdales is the company for you! A charity based in Sale, just south of Manchester City Centre, we have over 70 years’ experience supporting people with learning and physical disabilities.
We pride ourselves on supporting our residents and service users to live their best lives to the fullest. Offering, high quality health and personal care for long-term residents of all ages. We have five 'luxury' style homes in Sale, with modern interiors and state-of-the-art lifting equipment and mobility aids, along with a day service in Altrincham.
Come and join the fun working environment here at Stockdales. You will be offering day to day, person centred care, which includes, activities and day trips planned weekly with residents and service users which includes – swimming, trips to the seaside, museums, sensory walks, and activity breaks across the country.
Check out our Stockdales website to see what we do.
What you will receive whilst working for us:
- A competitive salary
- Enhanced pay for bank holidays and on call
- Excellent internal and external training offered
- Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
- Mileage paid for travel during work hours
- 28 days holiday per year pro rata inclusive of bank holidays
- Increased holiday entitlement with service
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to Wage Stream
- Medicash – includes access to 24hr GP, money off shopping and going out, wellbeing aids
- Life Insurance Scheme
- Monthly staff prize draw
What we want in return:
- Ideally a minimum of 1 year experience working in care with the ability to lead shifts
- Caring, self-motivated staff members who have passion and want to help people with learning disabilities and complex health care needs
- Have basic IT skills-Microsoft word and email. Ability to read and write and have basic numeracy skills is essential to this role
- Be Prepared to undertake a professional qualification relevant to the role, such as a level 2/3 RQF/NVQ
- Commitment to training and to progress to a shift leader
- Committed, reliable and willing to work as part of a team
- Flexibility- willing to work weekends and bank holidays
- Satisfactory DBS check, 2 references
You will go home at the end of your shift satisfied and feeling like you have made a big difference to the people you support.
If this job is for you, we want to hear from you.
Are you ready to bring our Marketing & Communications strategy to life?
Do you excel at planning and delivery?
Are you driven to lead each day, guiding, supporting and motivating our marketing team to do their best work?
Are you motivated to champion our vision, values and brand, ensuring everything we create is meaningful, consistent and aligned with organisational goals?
If this sounds like you, we’d love for you to join us, apply today and help shape the future of our charity’s story.
Bring your purpose and authentic self to Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice. You’ll help ensure that babies, children, and young people with life-limiting conditions—and their families—receive the specialist care and support they deserve, wherever and whenever they need.
About us:
Our vision at Bluebell Wood is for every baby, child and young person with a life limiting condition to access specialist palliative care, where and when they need it. You will join our fantastic team where we all play our part in achieving our vision and creating an incredible culture for everyone.
Why your role matters:
Our uncompromisable support services are wide-ranging and bespoke to each family. We provide symptom management, end-of-life care, post-death care, short breaks, counselling, sibling support groups, music therapy, home visits and more.
We support families across a large geographical area, including South Yorkshire, North Nottinghamshire, North Derbyshire and parts of North Lincolnshire. The hospice is easily accessible from Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, Sheffield and North Notts, making our reach truly regional and inclusive.
Every year, we must raise £6.7 million to keep our doors open, and only 17% comes from government sources. The rest is powered by the generosity and commitment of supporters like you. Your leadership in corporate fundraising will help secure vital resources, build strategic partnerships, and create a sustainable future for our hospice.
The role:
Bringing our marketing and communications strategy to life by delivering clear, coordinated and impactful activity across the charity. In this role, you’ll provide day‑to‑day leadership, oversight and quality assurance for the Marketing team, ensuring that all outputs—from campaigns and digital content to printed materials, supporter journeys and internal communications—are well‑planned, on schedule, high‑quality and fully aligned with our vision, values and brand.
What You Will Do:
As Marketing & Communications Lead, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our strategy, offering fresh ideas and insight, and working closely with the Marketing & Engagement Manager to ensure our plans remain relevant, effective and forward‑thinking.
Strategic Contribution
· Translate organisational and departmental objectives into clear marketing and communications plans and delivery frameworks.
· Contribute ideas, insight, and evidence to the ongoing development of the marketing and communications strategy, working closely with the Marketing & Engagement Manager to ensure plans remain relevant, effective, and audience‑led.
· Provide expert insight on digital innovation, audience development, supporter engagement trends, and emerging opportunities
Delivery of Strategy
· Lead the co-ordination and delivery of the marketing and communications plan, ensuring activity is well‑planned, joined‑up, on time, and aligned with organisational priorities, brand, and values.
· Take day‑to‑day ownership of marketing delivery across all channels, including digital, print, campaigns, supporter journeys, and internal communications.
· Set clear briefs, timelines, and expectations for the Marketing team and external suppliers, while providing quality assurance and approval for key content, creative work, and campaign materials.
Team Leadership & Development
· Line manage a team of two marketers, providing clear direction, coaching, and support to foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture.
· Develop and maintain effective tools, processes, and ways of working to support planning, workflow, capacity management, and project prioritisation.
· Support professional development, encourage continuous improvement, and oversee day‑to‑day budget management within the marketing function.
Digital Marketing
· Lead the organisation’s digital marketing approach, delivering innovative, data‑led campaigns across social media, web, email, SEO, and other digital channels.
· Drive audience insight, segmentation, and persona development, using data and analytics to guide decisions, optimise supporter journeys, and improve targeting.
· Use analytics and performance data to evaluate activity, identify opportunities for growth, and advise the Marketing & Engagement Manager on future developments and emerging platforms.
Campaign & Project Leadership
· Lead and cross‑departmental marketing and communications projects, working collaboratively with teams across the hospice.
· Hold joint ownership, alongside the Supporter Engagement Manager, for the delivery and ongoing development of supporter journeys, including Dotdigital integrations, with marketing leading on planning, content, insight, and quality assurance.
· Build and maintain strong working relationships with freelancers, agencies, photographers, and suppliers to ensure high‑quality creative output and timely delivery.
Internal & External Collaboration
· Work with teams across the hospice and act as a marketing representative in meetings to ensure consistent messaging, strategic alignment, and effective planning.
· Plan and co-ordinate internal communications activity, supporting staff engagement, clarity, and understanding across the organisation.
Compliance, Quality & Governance
· Ensure all marketing activity meets GDPR, brand standards, regulatory requirements, and accessibility guidelines.
· Maintain high standards of accuracy, tone of voice, and ethical storytelling across all outputs
What You’ll Bring
· A calm, confident and professional approach.
· Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to guide, coach, and influence others.
· Ability to translate strategy into clear delivery plans, timelines, and briefs.
· Demonstrable understanding of digital marketing principles and best practice.
· Experience using data, insight, and analytics.
· Clear examples of working collaboratively across teams, with evidence of influencing stakeholders and balancing multiple priorities to achieve shared outcomes.
· Ability to participate in occasional out‑of‑hours activity, as required by the role.
· Full driving licence with access to a reliable vehicle and business insurance cover.
Why This Role?
· Immediate impact: Step into a key role and lead from day one.
· Creative freedom: Bring your ideas to life in a supportive, mission-driven environment.
· Professional growth: Gain valuable experience in a fast-paced, high-impact role.
About you:
Our values underpin what we do and how we do it.
To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who will embody our values, work confidently with key attention to detail, engage with everyone in our hospice, and has an absolute willingness to learn.
What we offer:
In return, we can offer you a fantastic working environment and the following benefits:
· 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy and sell
· Employee assistance programme - including mental health care and out of hours GP access
· A commitment to your professional development
· Matched pension scheme of 5% of salary
· Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
· Free parking on main site
· Subsidised lunch
· Free tea and coffee
· Cycle to work scheme
· Eligible for NHS Blue Light Card
If you are passionate about making a difference, we cannot wait to hear from you.
Join us and be part of something bigger—where your skills, passion, and purpose create joy, support and comfort for those who need it most. Apply Now
We’re here to help every family who needs us make the most amazing memories


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