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Background to the role
Job description
Job Purpose
- Carry out home repairs and maintenance work for older people and/or their carers across East London.
- Support AUKEL Home & Settle service in providing support to aid hospital discharge.
- Carry out home security checks and advise and fit crime safety devices/adaptations.
- Deliver person centred service to diverse communities across East London.
Key Tasks
- Fitting installations to instructions from Social Workers / Occupational Therapists e.g.,
- key safes
- fitting grab rails
- banister rails
- raised toilet seats
- telephone extensions
- fixing commodes to the floor
- fixing down loose floor covering
- Installation of security devices and smoke alarms.
- Relocation of furniture – set-up of micro-environments to aid hospital discharge.
- Draft proofing
- Delivery of equipment as required e.g. emergency heaters, walking frames etc.
- Carry out home safety checks advising on crime safety devices and adaptations and fitting as required.
- Taking care of cleaning of tools and equipment and checking they are in good working order meeting health & safety requirements.
- Ensure that the service user’s home is left clean and tidy on completion of the work and be responsible for the safe and proper removal of waste and debris.
- Taking responsibility, whilst using, AUKEL vehicle(s) ensuring that are in a roadworthy condition and reporting any concerns to Line Manager.
- Carpentry, minor plumbing, minor electrical work
- Working closely and supporting AUKEL volunteers.
Administration
- Keeping detailed records of jobs completed e.g., time taken, materials used, cost.
- Keep accurate records of customer donations.
Quality
- Provide services in accordance with Health & Safety Legislation.
- Supporting the maintenance of Foundations Quality Mark by providing excellent services and customer support
Liaison
- Home & Settle Hospital Discharge Services
- Home & Care Services
- Bart’s Health NHS Trust Royal London, Newham & Whipps Cross Hospitals
- Homerton University Hospital
- Adult Social Care
- Wider AUKEL services
General
- Meet regularly with line manager for support, supervision and appraisal.
- To attend team and staff meetings, (and other meetings) as required.
- To undertake any training required to be completed to fulfil the role e.g., Trusted Assessor training;
- To undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
- Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with Age UK’s East London’s policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults.
Functional Links
- The role is supervised and supported by the Senior Handyperson
- Hospital Discharge Project Co-Ordinators: Royal London Hospital, Homerton Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.
- Wider AUKEL services
- Facilities Manager.
Person Specification
Research shows that while middle class white men tend to apply for job when they meet around 60% of the criteria, women, people from the global majority, and people from other marginalised groups that encounter systematic discrimination tend to apply only when they meet all criteria. So, if you think you have what it takes, but don’t meet every single aspect of the job description, please still apply!
Essential/Desirable
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a diverse community
- Experience of working in a domestic environment
- Demonstrable experience of working as a handyperson
Knowledge & Understanding
Essential
- Understanding of confidentiality policy and practice
- An awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of older people
- Awareness of health and safety issues, risk assessment, COSHH, RIDDOR etc.
- Understanding of the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on the lives of people and ability to work in a trauma-informed manner.
- Understanding and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and their carers.
- Understanding of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, including the impact of discrimination and disadvantage on our clients, as well as a commitment to investing in increasing your own awareness of EDI issues so you can contribute to making our organisation as equitable and inclusive as possible
Desirable
- Trusted Assessor Trained
Skills/Attributes
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Good planning and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to prioritise and manage time and resources in a competent manner
- Ability to drive with a clean licence (electric vehicle available for day time use for candidates over the age of 30 years), Under 30 years car allowance will be paid.
- Can demonstrate AUKEL values (accountable, kind, flexible, inclusive, collaborative) in the way the service is delivered.
- Commitment to learning and development and reflective practice.
Desirable
- Ability to speak a community language
Additional Requirements
- This post is subject to the relevant check through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS)
- Ability to travel throughout AUKEL areas of benefit
- Flexibility in working hours to meet organisational needs.
Additional Information
- This job description is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and deliverables for the role.
- In addition to the contents of this role description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by line management.
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The basics
Location: Agile working
Contract: Permanent, subject to funding
Hours: 16 hours per week
Starting salary: £27,445 FTE (£13,722.50 pro rata)
Who we are
Safer London is a charity working with young Londoners and families who are affected by violence and exploitation. We believe that when a child or young person comes to us they are just that – a child or a young person: we don’t define them by the issue that has brought them to us. By working alongside young Londoners, their families and peers in the places where they spend their time, we can create a safe London not just for them but for everyone.
Who you are
Would you like to make a difference to the lives of Young Londoners?
Do you enjoy helping people get the best out of online systems, designing and delivering high quality training and resources?
Do you have the expertise to provide support to users of case recording systems?
If so, you might be just who we are looking for!
If you are committed and resilient, and believe you have what it takes to help us to improve the lives of young Londoners and their families please apply.
What the role involves
1. Ensuring that there are regular training opportunities for both new starters and those requiring refresher sessions or updates when new functions or forms are released. This will include running system training drop in sessions to assist with queries / hear feedback, and relaying information from these to the Information Governance and IT manager.
2. To support managing the case recording system help desk – so that support is always ava
ilable to front line workers and other stakeholders.
3. Working with the Learning and Development Coordinator to establish an evaluation method and implement this to enable us to assess the effectiveness of each training session and using this to improve future delivery.
4. Produce effective training materials and guidance documents, and develop and maintain a training area on our case recording system, including the creation of dummy forms and files for new users to access and use as a training sandbox
5. Performing case recording system changes to forms and lists as directed by the Information Governance and IT Lead
6. Support the Data Reporting and System Support Lead with regards to user administration and user support at times of absence and increased need
7. Working with the Learning and Development Coordinator to support the creation of e-learning training modules for our LMS (currently RISE) Acting at all times in line with safeguarding legislation and guidance in addition to Safer London’s practice guidelines and wider pan-London processes and protocols.
8. Undertaking any other duties as required and commensurate with the level of this post, including covering the Data Reporting and CRS support lead post functions when relevant.
Additional Information
Safer London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect anyone who works and volunteers with us to share this commitment. As part of this commitment we will request a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check, as well as references covering the last five years, for the successful candidates.
We value diversity and encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. We know that in order to make London a safer place for the young people that live here we need a diverse range of perspectives, experience, and knowledge.
Why working for us is different:
Encouraging work life balance
Ø Safer London is a 4 day/32 hour (FTE) working week organisation. This means that you have a regular day off in the week with no impact on your pay.
Ø 179 hours annual leave (plus bank holidays and pro rata for those who join us part time) rising after 3 and 5 years of service.
Ø Flexible and smart working policies in line with an agile way of working.
Ø Agile working - meaning you can work from different locations like home, in the community, from our office (job dependent).
Enriching your work life
Ø Opportunities for learning and development
Ø New modern offices
Ø Opportunities to feedback including surveys and groups
Ø Reflective practice sessions
Ø Reduced caseloads compared to statutory services
Caring for you and your family
Ø Enhanced family leave
Ø Death in service benefit
Ø Thinking about your finances
Ø Discounted season ticket loan
Ø Pension scheme
Ø Cycle to work scheme
Ø Expenses float scheme
Sound good? Here’s how to apply
To apply please complete the online application form and submit it as soon as possible: Safer London runs a rolling recruitment process which means that applications are shortlisted and invited for interview within one week of receipt. As soon as a suitable candidate is found no further applications will be considered.
As part of the online application you will be required to confirm you have read our Privacy and Cookie Policy and Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy.
Please make sure you find the Job Pack attached by clicking the apply button on this page or find it on Safer London’s Website.
Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process or if you experience any technical issues when trying to access and/or complete the application through the online portal, please contact us via the “Contact us” section of our website or find our contact information in the Job Pack.
Safer London is not a sponsoring organisation for foreign nationals and you must be able to show proof that you have permission to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role:
Our Camden Housing First and Health team is offering an exciting apprenticeship that places you at the centre of meaningful change for people experiencing homelessness in London. As a Health and Wellbeing Apprentice, you will work closely with our dedicated health leads to support residents who face barriers in accessing care, helping them take positive steps towards healthier and more independent lives. Whether it’s accompanying clients to appointments, recording important data, assisting with administrative tasks, or helping to deliver creative and engaging health events, you’ll play a hands on role in breaking down obstacles and opening doors to better health and wellbeing. Every day, you will see the direct impact of your support as trust builds, confidence grows, and individuals begin to achieve improvements in their physical health that once felt out of reach.
This opportunity is also about your own growth and development. Alongside your day to day work, you will dedicate one day each week to completing the Level 3 Community Health and Wellbeing Worker apprenticeship with Impact Futures, gaining knowledge and skills that will serve as a strong foundation for your career. Over 16 months, you will not only learn how to apply a psychologically informed approach to your practice, but also develop the expertise and confidence needed to thrive within Single Homeless Project 9SHP) and in the wider health and social care sector. By joining us, you are not just stepping into a role; you are beginning a journey that can shape a long term career, while making a lasting difference to the lives of homeless Londoners and the communities we serve.
*To be eligible for this role, candidates must have a connection to Camden, through living, working, studying, or having family or community ties, and those with lived experience are especially encouraged to apply.
About you:
- Ability to find ways to engage and develop relationships with clients.
- Commitment to ongoing personal and professional learning.
- Passion for addressing health exclusion.
- Willingness to work as part of a diverse professional team.
- Willingness to learn IT systems and complete admin.
- Reliable and organised person.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 28th September at midnight
Interview date: Tuesday 7th and Wednesday 8th October at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




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About the Role
The Director of Grants and Operations is a senior role within the Jack Petchey Foundation with responsibility for leading our operations, partnerships and grant-making. You will ensure that our operations are agile, efficient, effective, forward-looking and robust. In addition, you will have strategic responsibility for ensuring our grants and partnerships teams deploy over £10m pa to benefit young people and strengthen the youth sector across London and Essex.
As a member of the Executive Team, you will play a crucial role in delivering our ambitious strategy, expanding our impact and investing more through JPF’s proven grants and partnerships. You will work to ensure that JPF programmes benefit more young people, particularly in areas and groups with the greatest need.
We are seeking an experienced, forward-thinking leader with a proven track record of building and improving highly effective operations functions within complex organisations. You will bring strategic vision and operational excellence, ensuring that our systems and processes are robust, inclusive and future-focused. With significant experience in digital transformation, financial oversight and people leadership, you will know how to create the infrastructure that enables impact at scale. At the same time, you will be motivated by our mission, committed to youth empowerment, comfortable leading high volume grant programmes, developing programmes to fill identified gaps, and skilled at translating strategy into practical action.
Main Areas of Responsibility:
You will provide strategic leadership to our operations, partnerships and grant-making, ensuring that JPF
achieves maximum positive social impact through our programmes, funding and operational delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Operational Leadership
Lead the strategic development and implementation of operational infrastructure, including HR, IT, digital
systems and facilities.
Lead and oversee digital transformation and the efficient and effective use of CRM systems to support
effective decision-making and operational delivery.
Ensure robust, efficient and inclusive systems, policies, and procedures that drive organisational
effectiveness and resilience.
Ensure systems are user-friendly and future proof.
Financial Leadership
Provide executive-level oversight of financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis and reporting.
Ensure compliance with statutory, legal, and regulatory requirements.
Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure strong financial controls and risk management systems.
Grant Making and Partnerships
Lead strategic oversight of JPF’s small grants programmes (>£5m pa to over 1500 schools and youth
organisations) as well as our 16 partnership programmes (>£4m pa) and paid youth sector internship
programme.
Identify and develop innovative partnership models that align with the Foundation’s mission, vision,
values and theory of change.
Lead the management and implementation of JPF’s c£2m new legacy grants programme.
Ensure grant-making processes are efficient, from application to evaluation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with delivery partners, funders and with the sector.
People and Culture
Lead, manage, and support staff across the Grants, Partnerships and Operations functions, fostering a
high-performing, inclusive and collaborative team culture.
Foster staff wellbeing and bring excellent judgement and good humour to your work.
Champion continuous improvement, learning and data-driven decision-making.
Work to embed youth-centred approaches, safeguarding, equity and inclusion across the organisation.
Organisational Leadership
Actively contribute to strategic planning and organisational leadership as a member of the Executive
Team.
Represent the Foundation at events and engagements and act as an ambassador.
Undertake other duties in line with the role as organisational needs evolve.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.




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Job Title: Field Care Supervisor
Location: South East London. The role is around 70% based within the community visiting participants and staff, then some home working and central office days in Islington as required. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at our central office, and some of our other services.
Salary: £28,200 - Full time Equivalent
Shift Pattern: Fixed term contract till March with the potential for extension, 30 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a flexible rota between 08:00 - 20:00, including working on bank holidays and outside these hours as per service requirements.
About the role
We are looking for a Field Supervisor to lead a team who are dedicated and focused to providing support to our participants within the community. We provide person centred care and support to our participants within the community, homes, and residential properties. We support vulnerable adults to live more independently, offering friendly outreach that helps with housing, daily living, and building self reliance.
In this role, you'll:
- Be supporting the establishment of supporting staff and participants, doing assessments, working with partners, and helping ensure everything runs smoothly by carrying out quality checks.
- Line manage, lead and support your team providing advice, guidance and support throughout their employment lifecycle
- Support the Service Manager and Deputy Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service. Delivering the highest standards of quality, performance, and improvements across your service.
- Be responsible for ensuring full contract and regulatory compliance is completed, and support the Service Manager in the implementation and delivery of service monitoring and development
- Ensure Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed
- Manage contract and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
About you
We are seeking a passionate, driven and motivated colleague to lead this service in a trauma informed and inclusive way. Someone who is knowledgeable in the needs of our participants, and can support the team in delivering excellence. You will be driven with passion for what we do, and be able to work flexibly to meet service needs, providing new ideas and opportunities to develop the service further to continue to achieve excellence!
- Ability to lead a team to achieve service KPI's
- Flexible and capable of commuting throughout London for client appointments and MDT meetings.
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team on all aspects of the service such as participant related enquiries which can include housing management.
- Ability to promote the service externally to enhance reputation across London and with partner organisations
- Willingness and ability to work flexibly to meet service needs
- IT Proficiency, including Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate and learn new case management systems and other types of organisational software
- Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with mental health issues, addiction, exploitation, homelessness and within the criminal justice system
We’re looking for someone who shares our values and is excited to make a real difference in people’s lives!
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
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Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and The Social Mobility List.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading literacy charity to recruit for their next Digital Project Manager. A key role supporting the National Year of Reading, you will be responsible specifically for project managing the delivery of the website to support the campaign. The role is a hugely exciting opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking national campaign, working with multiple stakeholders to deliver a website that amplifies the reach of the campaign across a range of audiences.
This charity empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. They work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through their teams leading community literacy programmes in 20 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and their work changes people's life stories.
Contract: Fixed term until to end of March 2027
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum
Location: Contracted to London office (SW8 1RL) with flexible home working
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 22nd September
Interview date: Wednesday 1st October
As Digital Project Manager, your core responsibilities will include:
- Lead on the National Year of Reading website planning and execution, liaising with both internal teams and external agency
- Collaborate with the National Year of Reading team to define project scope, goals and deliverables
- Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines and budgets to ensure successful project delivery
- Work alongside the Website Product Manager and Head of Digital to scope a new website for the charity including leading planning sessions and requirements gathering with internal stakeholders
- Conduct regular project status meetings and provide timely updates to all stakeholders
- Lead on user experience and feedback taking an iterative approach and collaboration to inform current and future digital product development
- Help to develop and maintain a clear delivery roadmap for business-as-usual development of existing platforms including DotDigital, websites and donation platforms
- Support the digital team to co-create, test and pilot new features and functionality across platforms
- Contribute to the design of a digital metrics framework to capture and visualise key data points and insight to inform wider teams' use of digital channels
- Contribute to the development of the organisation's digital strategy with a key focus on data, culture and skills and platform development
We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Experience of using project management methodologies and tools to manage development activity
- Demonstrable experience of working in partnership with external agencies to deliver website projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to build successful relationships
- Confidence in presenting technical information in an understandable manner to different audiences
- Proactive nature with an ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing project requirements.
We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:
- Knowledge of UX/UI design principles and best practices
- Knowledge of marketing platforms including CRM (Salesforce) and marketing automation (DotDigital)
- Experience with data analytics and visualisation tools (e.g. Google Analytics, Tableau)
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Learning Disability Service in Newham.
£32,164.00.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day to day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff. You will lead and develop competence of direct reports as well as carry caseloads of customers requiring support. You will work closely with the Contract Manager to ensure that the service delivers on all targets, both financial and those around the quality of the service.
The shift pattern for this role is Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, and occasional out of hours work when necessary.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Desirable:
- Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading literacy charity to recruit for their next Head of Digital.
This charity empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. They work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through their teams leading community literacy programmes in 20 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and their work changes people's life stories.
Contract: Permanent role
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000
Location: Contracted to London office (SW8 1RL) with flexible home working
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th October
Interview date: first stage interviews will be held remotely on Friday 17th October with second round held week commencing 27th October
As Head of Digital, your core responsibilities will include:
- Lead the development and implementation of the charity's digital transformation strategy
- Provide digital leadership and expertise across the organisation
- Oversee the development of digital platforms to enhance brand and mission delivery
- Lead the delivery of key digital projects on time and within budget
- Enhance data analysis and CRM capabilities, developing reporting dashboards, generating data-driven insights and making recommendations to optimise performance and growth
- Manage the digital marketing budget and relationships with third-party suppliers
- Work with the Director of Marketing and Communications to build, implement, and maintain a consistent and high impact brand strategy
- Lead high-quality campaign activity on all digital channels, demonstrating the charity's thought leadership and influencing policymakers and politicians and ensuring brand and messaging is consistent through all digital channels
- Oversee development of content for websites, social media and newsletters
- Ensure communications channels influence existing and potential donors and supporters of the charity
We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Proven significant experience in senior digital leadership and/or strategy development
- Strong track record of managing agency partnerships
- Expertise in influencing public opinion or behaviour through communications and marketing
- Experience leading and motivating a digital team
- Success in delivering consumer-facing, digital-first campaigns
- Skilled in managing relationships with senior external stakeholders
- Excellent cross-departmental collaboration and communication skills
We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:
- Experience of contributing to organisational strategy development
- Good understanding of the role of digital marketing to deliver strategic growth
- Knowledge of using data insights to support strategy development
- Knowledge of how behavioural insight can be utilised to deliver behaviour change
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
Head of Philanthropy Intelligence, Planning & Performance
Salary: M3 - £75,000 - £85,000 pa depending on experience
Reports to: Associate Director of Philanthropy
Department: Strategy & Philanthropy
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 35 hours per week (flexible-working requests for compressed hours will be considered if it meets business needs)
Location: Stratford, London with high flexibility (we would expect you to be in the office 1 to 2 days per week).
Closing date: Wednesday 24th September at 23.55. This vacancy may close earlier if a high number of applications are received or once a suitable candidate is found, so please do not delay submitting your application to avoid any disappointment.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We're a collective force, tackling cancer on all fronts to save and improve lives. We fund pioneering research, we provide reliable and accessible information, we influence policy, and we encourage positive behaviour change. We are a passionate team of professionals driven by purpose, striving to accelerate breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment. We are the world's biggest charitable funder of cancer research raising on average £640m a year.
As we expand our efforts, we're recruiting an inspiring, strategic leader to join our Philanthropy Directorate as Head of Philanthropy Intelligence, Planning & Performance. This pivotal role will shape the future of philanthropic fundraising through data-driven excellence, insightful strategy, and empowered team leadership.
As a senior member of the Philanthropy Operations team, you'll lead the charge by embedding intelligence-led thinking across the directorate-driving innovation, performance, and long-term donor engagement. From prospect development and portfolio management to deep analytics and strategic planning, your leadership will be instrumental in delivering transformational gifts and campaign success.
This role also plays a central part in delivering our ambitious £400 million More Research, Less Cancer campaign-accelerating life-saving cancer research and unlocking transformational gifts for Cancer Research UK.
What will I be doing?
Provide strategic leadership to the Prospect Development and Insight & Reporting teams, shaping their direction, plans, and delivery.
Deliver proactive insight, analysis, and intelligence to inform decision-making and strengthen strategic development.
Oversee the annual business planning process, ensuring robust monitoring, delivery, and evaluation frameworks.
Partner with fundraising leadership to support portfolio and performance management, including oversight of top donor relationships.
Partner with senior leaders across the directorate to develop, refine, and implement strategic plans, ensuring intelligence and insight are embedded throughout.
Oversee and champion the directorate-wide embedding of the new CRM (Salesforce), ensuring business readiness and alignment with future growth.
Support the development of infrastructure to enable international fundraising expansion in line with CRUK's evolving Global Strategy.
What skills are we looking for?
Proven senior leadership experience in complex, matrixed organisations.
Expertise in philanthropic strategy, prospect development and research, data insight, and performance reporting.
Experience in budget development, forecasting, and financial modelling.
Skilled in stakeholder engagement and strategic influence across all levels.
Track record of delivering ambitious outcomes through people, data, and process.
Strong understanding of major gift fundraising and donor lifecycle principles.
Fluent in CRM systems and data platforms (e.g. Salesforce, PowerBi, Excel).
Emotionally intelligent communicator with a collaborative, proactive mindset.
Resilient, adaptable, and committed to operational excellence.
Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do.
Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination
Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism
Human: Act to have a positive impact on people
Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively
We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer.
What will I gain?
We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals.
You can explore our benefits by visiting our .
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly, and objectively.
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Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
About Unfold
We are a bold, growing local charity powered by volunteers and dedicated staff who support young people and families to set and achieve goals that matter most to them. Through mentoring, peer groups, and specialist programmes for people seeking asylum and refugees, we are creating opportunities for growth, belonging, and brighter futures. Last year, we supported over 350 people, and we’re growing.
The Role
We are seeking a Funding and Impact Manager to help us achieve our ambitious growth plans. This is a pivotal role where you’ll blend strategic fundraising with impact storytelling, ensuring our programmes remain high-quality, sustainable, and far-reaching.
You’ll be working closely with our CEO, Deputy CEO, and Programme Managers to:
- Secure sustainable income streams through grants, trusts, corporate partnerships, and individual giving.
- Strengthen our impact measurement, analysing programme data to tell powerful stories of change.
- Support our fundraising strategy, from opportunity spotting to proposal writing and reporting.
- Build and maintain relationships with funders, partners, and supporters.
- Use and improve our CRM (Beacon) to manage funding pipelines and track programme outcomes.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is proactive, innovative, and passionate about making a measurable difference.
About You
To be successful in this role, you'll be:
- Experienced in third-sector fundraising and income generation.
- Skilled in monitoring and evaluation with the ability to turn data into insights and impact stories.
- A strong communicator with the ability to write compelling bids and reports.
- Collaborative, yet confident working independently.
- Aligned with our values of trust, compassion, and empowerment.
Experience with CRM systems and/or data visualisation (e.g. Power BI) would be an advantage.
Why Join Us?
- Holidays: 25 working days (along with additional Christmas closedown days)
- Pension: We offer a generous pension provision. New staff are automatically enrolled for a pension after three months, and after six months, we will match your contribution up to a maximum of 8%.
- Team working: We are a small but brilliant team: we're supportive, diverse, and we help each other out. There are always opportunities to get involved in different aspects of the organisation, or lead on new initiatives.
- Training opportunities: We want to ensure that our team is continuously learning and building expertise in their field. For this reason, we offer each team member two days per year dedicated to professional development and training opportunities.
- Wellbeing - How we feel matters: Staff have access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, and our staff Wellbeing Champions are leading on the design and delivery of our wellbeing strategy, including the review of our quarterly wellbeing survey. Staff have regular supervision sessions to encourage reflection and discussion on our work and wellbeing. Additionally, we’re excited to introduce three days a year dedicated to team-building activities. These days are an opportunity to build skills, foster connections, and recharge as a team!
- Flexible working: We're happy to consider flexible working arrangements in line with the requirements of the role.
- Working Environment: We work in a beautiful, accessible, eco-friendly co-working space with a number of other charities, with plants, a leafy roof terrace and free hot and cold drinks. With comfortable spaces to read quietly or talk in a group, our workspace is somewhere you'll want to be.
Unfold supports families and young people in London, helping them get where they want to be through mentoring powered by volunteers and support groups

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Senior Consultant, Executive Search
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Holborn office
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment business with a difference. Working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities, and society. For almost 70 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not-for-profit organisations and social purpose businesses.
We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Executive Search team, leading on high-profile Chief Executive, Director-level, and Board appointments across the sector. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, consultative environment where you will not only deliver exceptional executive search assignments but also play a proactive role in developing new client relationships and expanding our reach across the not-for-profit landscape. Whether you come from a recruitment background and are seeking a more purposeful role, or from the charity sector and want to apply your skills in a new way, this is an opportunity to use your expertise to shape leadership where it matters most.
As a senior member of our Executive Search team, you will manage end-to-end processes across leadership and board roles, from initial engagement and market mapping to assessment, selection, and successful placement. Alongside this, you will take responsibility for building your own pipeline of work through networking, external engagement, and business development activity, raising the profile of Prospectus and strengthening our position as a trusted partner in executive search.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Significant experience working with or advising senior stakeholders in a strategic, consultative capacity.
- A proven track record of business development, including generating new opportunities and winning work.
- Excellent project management skills, balancing multiple assignments effectively.
- Commercial awareness, with experience exceeding financial targets or KPIs.
- Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster trust and credibility.
- A consultative and inquisitive approach, demonstrating curiosity and strategic insight.
- A genuine interest in leadership within the not-for-profit sector.
If you are passionate about working in a values-led, collaborative environment, and helping to shape impactful leadership teams while driving business growth, we encourage you to apply.
Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups including people of colour and disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications:
1st October 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Interviews with Prospectus:
First Stage – w/c 6th October (virtual)
Second Stage – w/c 13th October (in-person)
To apply for the role please submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 1000 word) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.
Salary £38,000 - £40,000 per annum - subject to skills and experience
Hours of work 37.5 hours a week over five days
Base Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with attendance in the office
two days a week, including one day being a Thursday at our central office:
· Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP
Other office days may be worked from our other sites at:
· Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ
· Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL
The role
The philanthropy manager will report to the senior philanthropy manager.
We are seeking a creative and driven philanthropy manager to join our team on a permanent basis. Working alongside members of the wider team, you will help deliver the best possible experience to some of the charity’s most committed donors through a mixture of bespoke events, personalised communications, and recognition opportunities across our hospital sites.
Specifically, this role will lead the team’s efforts in securing four and five-figure gifts and stewarding donors with a gold-standard experience that ensures continued support for the Royal Free Charity.
You will play an important role within our philanthropy & capital campaign team, helping to build relationships, and increase income, in a pivotal year for the charity. The role will offer significant scope for development, giving you the opportunity to grow your relationship-building, communication, and project management skills in a supportive, ambitious, and high-performing team.
The team
Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2023/24, and we are now preparing for an ambitious multi-million-pound campaign in support of a ground-breaking cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.
We pride ourselves on being a supporter focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.
Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises two teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:
· Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities.
· Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
· Our database and supporter care colleagues underpin and support the entire department.
Organisation
The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.
Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce, and driven by medical research that has a global impact. We support the 17,000 staff of the RFL and their two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals and more than 30 NHS services.
Through the services we provide, and the programmes and equipment we fund, we make a profound and immediate difference to patients’ experiences of care.
The recruitment process
To apply for this post please send your:
- CV (please include your last employer and dates of employment)
- Cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification,
Please note, that applications submitted without a cover letter may not be considered for this role.
Closing date for application: Monday 29 September 2025, 9 am
First stage interview date: Wednesday 15 October 2025
Second stage interview date: Wednesday 22 October 2025
Please kindly note that we may close the job advert before the closing date if we receive a large volume of applications.
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may require during the recruitment process.
As an equal opportunities’ employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Royal Free Charity and act in line with our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect.
Benefits:
Core benefits
· 25 days of paid holiday, plus three-day office closure rest period between Christmas and New Year, and UK bank holidays. This increases to 30 days leave after five completed years of continuous employment (all leave is pro rata for part time employees).
· A contributory pension scheme, where we match your 4% contribution towards your pension. If you choose to increase your payments into your pension scheme, we’ll match your contribution up to 9%.
· A sick pay package that offers one month’s full pay and one month’s half pay in any 12-month period if you’ve been with us for less than two years. This rises to two months’ full pay and two months’ half pay in any 12-month period after two years of continuous employment.
· Occupational maternity pay and paternity pay packages that provide more generous support than statutory pay alone.
· A flexible working policy to support our employees’ work/life balance.
Support for your financial wellbeing
As a member of the Royal Free family, you’ll be entitled to benefit from:
· Expert financial advice from our financial partner, the London Credit Union
· Savings on purchases with the Blue Light Card
· Our Death in Service benefit
Support for your health and wellbeing
· Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
· Secure bicycle parking and shower facilities at our Hampstead site
· Fortnightly guided meditation
· Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
· Menopause peer support group
· Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour access to free confidential advice and support on work and personal issues.
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At the Royal British Legion, we believe every supporter deserves to feel truly valued. As our Supporter Development Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in strengthening the bonds between our charity and those who give their time, money, and voice to our cause. Working closely with your manager, you’ll help bring our stewardship strategy to life, creating thoughtful campaigns and experiences that show our supporters just how much they mean to us.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
This is a role for someone who loves email marketing and creativity. This role has a focus on building impactful emails (at RBL we use email platform Dotdigital) and is perfect for someone with an interest in analysing and continuously improving our communications to supporters. There is also plenty of variety within this role. One day you might be helping shape a powerful email or direct mail campaign, the next you could be supporting an event that brings our supporters closer to the impact of their generosity. You’ll be involved at every stage, from planning and budgeting to delivery and analysis, making sure everything we do is meaningful, impactful, and aligned with our values.
Collaboration will be at the heart of your work. You’ll partner with colleagues across fundraising, marketing, supporter care and beyond, ensuring every message and interaction feels personal, consistent, and inspiring. Whether it’s building relationships with suppliers, supporting with creative content, or making sure campaigns run smoothly and compliantly, you’ll have the chance to really make your mark in a team that values fresh ideas and attention to detail.
If you’re someone who enjoys working with people, has a flair for communication, and takes pride in making others feel valued, this could be the perfect opportunity. You don’t need to tick every box on the list of requirements, what matters most is your enthusiasm, your willingness to learn, and your passion for making a difference. Together, we’ll ensure that every supporter feels appreciated and inspired to continue standing with us.
You will be contracted to our London hub with a minimum expectation of three days per week for the first 6 months then two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 29th September 2025
Interview Date: W/C 6th October 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
We’re looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join our busy and growing team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their day to day work, is highly organised, and thrives in a changing environment. You’ll play a key role in keeping our marketing activities running smoothly, acting as the first point of contact for colleagues across the organisation and supporting on marketing campaigns that reach wide and diverse audiences.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us sage and protect our way of life.
In this role, you’ll support the planning and delivery of the marketing and communications annual plan, as well as individual campaigns, making sure processes run seamlessly and deadlines are met. From keeping track of project milestones to managing inbox requests, you’ll be at the heart of how the team works. You’ll also have the chance to get involved in researching campaign briefs, and helping to create engaging presentations, so attention to detail and a keen eye for quality will be essential.
Because the role touches so many parts of the organisation, you’ll be exposed to a wide range of people and projects. That means we’re looking for someone who is friendly, confident, and enjoys building relationships. You’ll often need to make judgment calls, deciding when to deal with queries yourself and when to escalate them, so resilience and good problem solving skills are key. It’s also important that you’re comfortable communicating with people at all levels, from supporting colleagues in the team to liaising with senior stakeholders.
This role would suit someone with some prior experience in administration or marketing support who’s ready for a step up into a more varied and visible position. If you’re organised, proactive, and enthusiastic about making an impact, this could be a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills further and grow your career in marketing.
You will be contracted to our London hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site. We consider all flexible working requests, as we understand how important this is.
Employee benefits include -
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- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Interview Dates: W/C 29th September 2025
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.