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Working with landowners, farmers, volunteers, conservation partners and Freshwater Habitats Trust colleagues, you’ll coordinate high-quality practical work across the River Irfon catchment and help demonstrate a new, connected approach to freshwater biodiversity conservation.
You’ll help drive the scheme by:
· Planning and delivering pond creation, wetland management and river and floodplain restoration
· Coordinating practical conservation work with volunteers, contractors, landowners and partner organisations
· Managing habitat for priority species, particularly Freshwater Pearl Mussel, and developing further species recovery opportunities
· Building trusted relationships with farmers and landowners, including supporting innovative grazing approaches
· Keeping projects, budgets, health and safety requirements, records and reporting on track
We need someone who brings:
· Proven experience in freshwater habitat and/or species conservation management
· Knowledge of freshwater natural history and ecology, with the ability to deliver evidence-based practical work
· Confidence working collaboratively with landowners, volunteers and conservation partners
· Strong project, budget, time-management and organisational skills
· A relevant degree, good IT skills and a full current driving licence
· A friendly, professional and flexible approach, with close attention to detail
· Knowledge of the Welsh language is desirable
Freshwater Habitats Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.
Application pack and further details available from our website
Please send the application form as well as your CV
No agencies, please.
Closing date: Friday 16th Oct 2026 (12 pm)
Interviews to be held on 21st and 23rd October 2026
Freshwater is our passion. Together, we can make a difference for wildlife.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Teens Unite is leading the way in youth cancer support.
We’re an energetic, ambitious and dynamic charity improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds living with, and beyond, cancer. We’re not here to cure cancer. We’re here to empower young people to rebuild their lives and thrive beyond a diagnosis.
This is an incredibly exciting time to join the team. We’re growing rapidly, working alongside major brands and global organisations – from YouTube to Warner Bros. - as well as influencers and celebrity ambassadors, from the Sidemen to Grace Andrews. We’re also growing our media presence across everything from podcasts and radio including Capital FM, all to raise awareness of our work and generate the vital support needed to reach more young people.
From leading influential campaigns and securing media opportunities, to demonstrating our impact to corporate partners and supporters and acting as a guardian of the Teens Unite brand, this role is about amplifying our voice at every level. You’ll help ensure our message and purpose are clear, our impact is seen and understood, and more people are inspired to support our work.
And we’re about to embark on our most ambitious chapter yet.
We’re building the first purpose-built retreat in England for young people overcoming cancer. This pioneering, first-of- its-kind development will transform the support available to young people for generations to come.
Who you are:
You’re creative and proactive, with a talent for compelling storytelling, and a special way with words - whether it’s pitching a media story, keeping supporters updated on the difference they’ve made, or creating a campaign that turns heads, stops scrolling and encourages people to click the donate button.
You’ll seek new opportunities, spot potential and think differently about how Teens Unite can continue to grow its voice, influence and reach.
You’ll be excited by the opportunity to help take Teens Unite to the next level, finding new and innovative ways to raise awareness, build our profile and ensure more people understand the difference our work makes to young people living with, and beyond, cancer.
At the same time, you’ll understand the importance of a strong and consistent brand. You’ll have the confidence to push boundaries and explore new ideas while ensuring everything we communicate remains true to the Teens Unite voice, personality, values and brand guidelines.
Driven by purpose, you’ll be excited by the opportunity to use your communications skills to drive real change - ensuring the voices of the young people we support are heard, inspiring more people to support our work, and positioning Teens Unite as a leading charity with influence and recognition far beyond the youth cancer sector.
The role:
This role is about taking our communications to the next level and ensuring the Teens Unite voice is heard louder than ever.
You’ll be our go-to creative for compelling copy and standout design across print, online and digital marketing. From our website and newsletters to campaigns and supporter communications, you’ll bring the Teens Unite voice, purpose and personality to life - creating meaningful, thought-provoking communications that capture attention and inspire action.
You’ll keep our supporters motivated, engaged and connected to the difference they make. From demonstrating impact to the major corporate partners we work alongside, to sharing the heartwarming stories our regular donors want to hear, you’ll ensure everyone who makes our support possible feels recognised, valued and connected to our mission.
You’ll secure press opportunities through building strong relationships with journalists and media outlets, and understanding what makes a captivating news story, raising awareness of Teens Unite and the issues facing young people living with, and beyond, cancer.
You’ll support the delivery of integrated marketing campaigns that support our strategic objectives, from Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month to Mental Health Awareness Week - finding creative ways to reach new audiences, start conversations and drive action.
And as we embark on our most ambitious chapter yet, you’ll also play an important role in raising the profile of our capital appeal. You’ll help build momentum, generate exposure and increase supporter engagement as we bring England’s first purpose-built retreat for young people overcoming cancer, to life.
What we offer:
When joining Teens Unite, you can expect:
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- 33 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Christmas office closure
- Optional company-contributed pension scheme
- Recently refurbished offices and free on-site parking
- To be part of an inclusive and dynamic work environment with a dedicated and growing team
- Support in your personal and professional development, including access to training
- The opportunity to collaborate with incredible brands and organisations from Tesco to YouTube
- The chance to make a real-life difference in the lives of young people
Essential experience and qualifications:
Essential:
- Experience contributing to or leading multi-channel campaigns
- Excellent copywriting and storytelling skills
- Evidence of delivering marketing activity with measurable results
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
- A collaborative and confident approach - comfortable contributing ideas and taking ownership of projects
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, forward-thinking organisation and adapt to changing priorities
- Must be able to commute to Broxbourne, Hertfordshire
Desirable:
- Experience developing media relationships and securing press coverage
- Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Knowledge of Canva or similar design platforms
- Experience using email marketing platforms (e.g. Mailchimp)
- Experience updating website CMS systems
Summary of Key Milestones
The first round of interviews will commence from Monday 5th October
Should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date, applications will close early.
Teens Unite empowers young people aged 13-24 living with and beyond cancer to rebuild their lives, thrive beyond diagnosis and reach their potential
Team:Research & Engagement (Philanthropy & Partnerships)
Location:Remotely in the UK only
Work pattern:35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary:Up to £38,918.33 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our enthusiastic employees, volunteers, and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Proposition Writer:
- The Proposition Writer is a key communications role within the Philanthropy and Partnerships Research and Engagement team. You will work closely with colleagues across the organisation to bring our work to life, translating complex programmes and strategic priorities into compelling, donor focused narratives and materials.
- Through the development of bespoke propositions, investment cases, impact reporting and supporting assets, you will help connect donors and partners to the change their support can make, inspiring confidence, commitment and long-term investment in Cats Protection’s mission ultimately helping to improve cat welfare.
About the Research and Engagement team:
- We sit within the Marketing & Income Generation directorate.
- The Research and Engagement team sits within Philanthropy and Partnerships and brings together prospect research, communications and events to ensure a coordinated, insight‑led and supporter‑centred approach supporting fundraisers to grow pipelines, build meaningful relationships, and maximise long-term income for Cats Protection.
What we are looking for in our Proposition Writer:
- Experience of developing clear, persuasive cases for support, working with internal colleagues to translate complex programmes or strategic priorities into compelling, fundable propositions
- Experience of producing high quality proposals and supporting materials for high value audiences, including Major Donors, philanthropic trusts and foundations, and/or corporate partners.
- Experience of working collaboratively across team
- Experience of delivering high quality written work with minimal supervisio
- Experience of managing a busy workload with competing prioritie
- Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders, contributing effectively to discussions around priorities, messaging and narrative development.
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing.
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 6th October 2026
Virtual interview date: 19th & 20th October 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Glaucoma UK is the charity for people with glaucoma. Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss. We want everyone with glaucoma to be able to live well with the condition, and to make this a reality.
More than 10,000 people took part in our National Patient Voices Survey, creating the most powerful picture yet of what it is like to live with glaucoma and receive glaucoma care across the UK.
Working closely with our Head of Communications and a specialist public affairs agency, you will help bring those findings to life, secure media attention and make decision-makers listen. Central to this will be finding and sensitively supporting people who are willing to share their experiences, cultivating trusted relationships and helping them tell their stories confidently across print, digital and broadcast media.
Alongside this landmark work, you will create engaging content across our magazine, website, email and social media channels, identify opportunities for national coverage and help strengthen and protect Glaucoma UK’s voice and reputation. This is a varied and influential role for an excellent storyteller with strong media instincts who wants their work to make a genuine difference.
Position: Communications & PR Officer (maternity cover)
Responsible to: Head of Communications
Location: Home-based with occasional travel to our head office in Ashford, Kent
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: 12 months fixed-term (from December 2026)
Salary: £34,077 per annum
Annual leave and benefits:
25 days holiday per annum (rising by one day per year to 28 days after 3 years’ service), plus Statutory Public Holidays, pro-rated for part-time employees.
Up to 5% contributory pension
Benenden Healthcare cover including 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation.
Interviews will take place in the week commencing 21 October.
Closing date: Sunday 11 October at 11pm
What you’ll be working on:
· Proactively creating and delivering high quality, inspiring multi-channel content (including, but not limited to, our quarterly members magazine, awareness campaigns, email marketing schedule, social media and website) to engage key stakeholders and attract new followers to our cause.
· Playing a key role in the production of our quarterly member’s magazine; actively contributing to editorial meetings, writing articles, conducting interviews, editing copy, and overseeing timelines through to print and despatch.
· Working with the Head of Communications to develop key messages, briefings, and positioning statements to ensure consistency and maximise the impact of our campaigns and manage approval processes internally.
· Working alongside the Digital Communications Manager to ensure the website and social media is updated regularly with compelling and quality content.
· Providing copywriting and editing support across all internal and external communications for all departments to maintain consistent tone, style and messaging across all outputs and act as a ‘brand guardian’ together with colleagues in the communications team.
· Leading on the delivery of an ongoing programme to recruit and develop relationships with patient case studies, celebrity supporters and influencers who can help raise our public profile through the media and other opportunities.
This job is for you if…
· you have experience of working in a similar role either in-house or in an agency.
· you have excellent copywriting and proofreading skills.
· you have experience of crisis communications.
· you have experience of developing compelling content for print, digital and broadcast communications channels, accurately conveying information and engaging with a wide range of stakeholders.
· you have a track record of generating media coverage to deliver messages to a range of audiences.
· are a strategic thinker who considers the wider context when planning activity and can sense compelling story opportunities.
Our vision is to end preventable glaucoma sight loss.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Administrator
Location: Remote working (Home based)
Responsible to: Director
Salary: £28,000
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
About React:
React – Rapid Effective Assistance for Children with potentially Terminal illness is a dynamic charity working to improve the quality of life for children with life-limiting illnesses living in financially disadvantaged households throughout the UK. Our work is unrivalled by any other organisation and our passion and belief that every child should have comfort, dignity, and the opportunity to participate in life as fully as possible is our driving force.
The Job, in a few words:
Reporting directly to the Director, this role will support our small team working with React families and donors. We encourage our staff to get involved with all aspects of our work and candidates must be literate, logical and have sympathy for the cause. Good writing skills are essential. To succeed in the role you must be a self-motivated team player who is happy to roll up their sleeves and get on with the job.
SUMMARY OF ROLE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Working directly with our families and donors you will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks and must have:
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong literacy skills are a must
• Good computer skills including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Flexible and pro-active approach
• To operate within the ethos and culture of React and promote our values
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• To summarise family applications
• To liaise with families and healthcare professionals
• To make grant awards to React families and process payments
• To enter data on databases and maintain accurate records
• To assist with the preparation and writing of new fundraising applications
• To identify and research funding opportunities as requested
• Be a collaborative team-player who is willing to learn all aspects of React’s work
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:
• Educated to degree level
• Excellent administrative and time management skills
• Intelligence, organisation and creativity
• Ideally at least two years work experience
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context of role:
The Outreach Officer plays a key role in raising awareness of services, strengthening community
partnerships and supporting the delivery of high-quality bereavement support activities across the
region. The postholder will engage with local networks, coordinate events, and support volunteers while ensuring effective monitoring, reporting and continuous improvement.
This role sits initially within Shropshire, Worcestershire and Herefordshire, but will expand to support phase 3 of the expansion which will include the West Midlands, Warwickshire and
Staffordshire.
Key responsibilities:
Support Service:
1. Event Coordination and Delivery
1.1: Coordinate and deliver regular community engagement activities, including; coffee mornings and
support events.
1.2: Organise and facilitate regular wellbeing and social activities, such as; walks or group sessions.
1.3: Represent the organisation at regional events, including supporting fundraising and CYP teams
when required.
1.4: Co-lead on bookings and coordination of Ty Uchaf, our respite house.
2. Awareness, Training and Engagement
2.1: Lead on regional awareness training delivery for non-emergency services and community-based
organisations.
2.2: Deliver additional 2wish training programmes as required, including Children & Young People
(CYP) and Bereavement in workplace support training.
2.3: Lead awareness and advocacy activities with local ‘support champions’, including professionals
within non-emergency services.
3. Partnership and Network Development
3.1: Actively engage with local bereavement networks through attendance at meetings, hosting
information stands and building strong professional relationships across the region.
3.2: Develop and maintain effective links with community partners to expand reach and awareness of
services.
4. Volunteer Support
4.1: Act as a key local contact for volunteers.
4.2: Support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers in collaboration with the wider
team.
5. Administration, Monitoring and Reporting
5.1: Maintain and take ownership of relevant systems and spreadsheets, including those used for:
52: Event planning and delivery
5.3: Marketing and communications
5.4: Contact and engagement tracking
5.5: Professional and family engagement records
5.6: Accurately record interactions with stakeholders, including; families, professionals, champions
and referral partners.
5.7: Monitor and manage posts/content on Facebook family accounts.
6. Quality Assurance and Improvement
6.1: Support quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement processes.
6.2: Collect and review feedback from events and training sessions to inform future development.2.0 General:
1.1: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration
1.2: To keep clear and up to date records on database of activities with families and any ensuing
action
1.3: To promote the on-going work and continued support that 2wish can offer
1.4: To work as part of a team providing support to suddenly bereaved families
1.5: To work alongside support team and maintain a seamless approach to service delivery
1.6: To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies
1.7: To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families
1.8: To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team
1.9: To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality,
Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working
practices as appropriate
1.10: To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary
1.11: Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and
undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to
the role
1.12: To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of
services and activities provided
1.13: Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish
It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances
unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and
tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.
This role is subject to a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is a national children's health and disability charity providing specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions. Across the UK, more than 250 of their nurses supported over 50,000 children and their families, helping them navigate treatment, coordinate care and access the support they need. Fundraising is central to the charity's vision that every seriously ill child should have access to support.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the fundraising team as a Corporate Partnerships Executive, helping to grow and develop corporate fundraising income. Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will identify and secure new partnerships, manage existing corporate relationships and support the delivery of fundraising campaigns, events and partnership activity.
The successful application will be a proactive and relationship-focused fundraiser with experience securing new business and managing partnerships. A confident communicator with strong written and presentation skills, you'll enjoy building relationships, spotting opportunities and delivering excellent supporter care. Experience within fundraising or the charity sector would be beneficial, but above all you'll be organised, ambitious and motivated by helping to make a difference to seriously ill children and their families.
Corporate Fundraising Executive
Permanent
£29,000 to £32,000
Amersham / hybrid with minimum of one day a week in the office
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Are you passionate about developing people and using your experience in education to make a real difference to the school workforce?
Lift Schools Apprenticeships is looking for an Apprenticeships Trainer to join our growing team, supporting learners undertaking our Teaching Assistant apprenticeship programmes. This is a home-based role, ideally suited to someone based in the North or Midlands, with flexibility to travel when required.
About the role
As an Apprenticeships Trainer, you will manage a caseload of apprentices and support them throughout their learning journey, from induction and initial planning through to assessment and preparation for End Point Assessment.
Your primary focus will be delivering our Level 3 Teaching Assistant and Level 5 Specialist Teaching Assistant (SEND) programmes, working closely with apprentices and their employers to ensure learners develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to succeed.
Depending on your qualifications and experience, there may also be opportunities to support other apprenticeship programmes including Early Years, Business Administration, Operations Manager, Digital and Coaching Professional.
Key responsibilities
You will:
- Manage a caseload of apprentices, ensuring they make timely progress against their individual training plans.
- Plan and deliver engaging learning, assessment and regular interventions tailored to individual learner needs.
- Conduct 10-weekly tripartite reviews with apprentices and their employers.
- Provide clear feedback, actions and SMART targets and maintain accurate records using our e-portfolio system.
- Support apprentices to develop their knowledge, skills and behaviours in preparation for End Point Assessment.
- Work collaboratively with employers, Functional Skills tutors and colleagues across the Apprenticeships team.
- Contribute to programme development, standardisation, quality improvement and the annual self-assessment process.
- Maintain your own continuing professional development and keep your sector knowledge up to date.
We are looking for someone who
Has experience of working within training or education, particularly within a school setting, and can build positive relationships with learners and employers.
You will have excellent communication and ICT skills, be highly organised and confident managing a varied caseload and competing priorities. You will be able to motivate learners, work effectively as part of a team and maintain high standards of quality and professionalism.
Experience within an assessor role and knowledge of SEND would be particularly valuable. An Award in Education and Training, PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification, alongside an assessor qualification such as D32/33, A1, TAQA/CAVA or equivalent, would also be desirable.
Knowledge of apprenticeship standards, End Point Assessment and awarding organisation processes would be an advantage.
Your new team
Lift Schools Apprenticeships is a fast-growing training provider dedicated to supporting schools and Multi-Academy Trusts.
We deliver Level 2 to Level 5 apprenticeship programmes designed specifically for the education workforce. Our approach is rooted in our ethos of "By MATs, for MATs", ensuring our programmes are practical, relevant and informed by the realities of working in schools.
Working with more than 20 external partners nationwide and drawing on the experience of over 62 schools, we continue to expand our apprenticeship offer and the number of learners we support.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us during a period of growth and help shape high-quality apprenticeship provision that directly impacts learners, schools, and their communities.
Who is Lift Schools?
Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 35,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.
How we support you
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to grow throughout your career with Lift Schools. From high-quality professional development and career progression to wellbeing support and opportunities to connect and collaborate across our network, we invest in you so you can do your best work.
Discover how we'll support you to thrive, develop and grow your career in the way that's right for you:
Hours: 22.2 hours per week, with variable/flexible working.
Location: Home-based, ideally based in the North or Midlands, with some travel required.
Start Date: As soon as possible
There may be opportunities for Trainers to move onto permanent contracts during the year.
An excellent education for every child, in every classroom, everyday.


Do you believe that all children should receive consistently high-quality care in environments that strive to improve outcomes for each child? Do you have experience in social work, education, inspection, advocacy or residential childcare management?
Then we have an exciting opportunity for a professional like you.
The Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Visitor to join NYAS Independent Monitoring Service.
This is a full-time permanent role, working 35 hours per week across Scotland.
As an Independent Visitor you will be required to complete and report on settings via independent visits
The purpose of this role is to ensure that judgements are consistent with evidence provided and that the feedback given is an element of continuous improvement.
While the role is home-based, where travel is required, it may include public transport.
About You
We are looking for a self-starter who prides themselves in professionalism and accuracy. You must have a relevant professional qualification and proven extensive experience in working with children and young people or adults at risk in a social care setting.
For more information, please view the attached job description.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:
- Professional qualification in a relevant field.
- Proven extensive experience in working with children and young people or adults at risk in a social care setting.
- Experience and an understanding of child and adult safeguarding procedures.
- Experience of quality assuring reports for regulatory bodies.
- Ability to analyse a range of information to assess effective evidence-based judgements of reports.
- Proven experience of using QA to improve report writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people.
Please note that as this role is based in Scotland, Scottish bank holidays will apply.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, Digital Risk Assessment and Right to Work check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
Do you believe that all children should receive consistently high-quality care in environments that strive to improve outcomes for each child? Do you have experience in social work, education, inspection, advocacy or residential childcare management?
Then we have an exciting opportunity for a professional like you.
The Vacancy
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Independent Visitor & Quality Assurance Officer to join NYAS Independent Monitoring Service.
This is a full-time permanent role, working 35 hours in the North West and/or North East region.
As an Independent Visitor & Quality Assurance Officer you will be required to complete statutory and non-statutory independent allocated visits within prescribed timescales and to quality assure reports submitted by other members of the team.
The purpose of this role is to ensure that judgements are consistent with evidence provided and that the feedback given is an element of continuous improvement.
While the role is home-based, there will be occasions where travel is required, including working on public transport.
About You
We are looking for a self-starter who prides themselves in professionalism and accuracy. You must have a relevant professional qualification and proven extensive experience in working with children and young people or adults at risk in a social care setting.
For more information, please view the attached job description.
In your application, you will need to evidence, using specific examples, how your skills and experience meet the criteria laid out in the person specification, within the job description attached. Requirements include:
- Professional qualification in a relevant field.
- Proven extensive experience in working with children and young people or adults at risk in a social care setting.
- Experience and an understanding of child and adult safeguarding procedures.
- Experience of quality assuring reports for regulatory bodies.
- Ability to analyse a range of information to assess effective evidence-based judgements of reports.
- Proven experience of using QA to improve report writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively and to a high standard both orally and in writing to a wide range of people.
NYAS operates robust safe procedures to ensure the protection of the children, young people and adults at risk we work with. To comply with NYAS’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, references, Digital Risk Assessment and Right to Work check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we receive a high number of applications.
In accordance with UK immigration law, NYAS is required to ensure that all prospective candidates have the legal right to work in the United Kingdom. Therefore, proof of eligibility to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process.
About NYAS
As an established leading rights-based charity, NYAS (National Youth Advocacy Service) is well positioned to ensure that children, young people, and adults across England and Wales are fully respected, represented, and supported in expressing their views and having their rights upheld.
We work with care-experienced children, young people, and adults who are often reliant on statutory services suffering the negative impact of the cuts in public expenditure. Our combination of social care and legal services places us in a unique position to ensure that they receive the services they need and that their voices are heard.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment which means NYAS welcomes applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.
NYAS is proud to share that we are a Disability Confident Employer and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
Work with us to help change young lives.
At NYAS, we listen to what children, young people and vulnerable adults want. We empower them to have their voices heard.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Us
Forever Young People CIC delivers relationship-led community programmes across Hertfordshire, currently anchored by our community youth projects and our Dot to Dot mum and baby group. We're part of the wider Forever Young People family, which has spent years building trust-based, relationship-first work with young people and families across the county.
We're at a turning point: our CIC has a real track record and real potential, but no one whose full-time job it is to lead it. That's where you come in.
The Role
We're looking for someone to take genuine ownership of the CIC — its strategy, its funding, and its future programmes — reporting directly to our CEO. You'll line-manage our Trusts & Foundations fundraising consultant, decide which funding opportunities to pursue, and build the relationships and programmes that take the CIC beyond what we've already started.
This isn't a role where you'll be handed a finished playbook. It's a role for someone who wants to build one.
You'll:
- Set the CIC's strategic direction, in partnership with our CEO
- Own our funding pipeline and manage our fundraising consultant
- Spot and develop new community programmes rooted in genuine local need
- Support our existing Programmes as they continue to grow
- Build the relationships — funders, partners, commissioners — that the CIC's future depends on
About You
You don't need to have done exactly this job before — but you do need to have done something like it. You're someone who can set a strategy and still get your hands dirty. You've probably managed a freelancer or consultant before. You've built relationships with funders or partners when resources were tight, not abundant. And most importantly, you actually want to build something — not just keep an existing programme ticking over.
Experience with trusts and foundations fundraising, youth or family support work, or a background moving from a founder-led organisation toward distributed leadership would all be a bonus, though none are essential.
The Details
- Hours: 3 days/week to start, with planned growth in days as the CIC's income and pipeline grow
- Salary: £26,000–£30,000 FTE, pro-rata for 3 days/week, depending on experience
- Reports to: CEO, Ashley Howard
- Manages: Trusts & Foundations Fundraising Consultant; future CIC staff as the team grows
- Contract: Senior staff role — not a statutory company director
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Battle Cancer Program
Battle Cancer Program is a charity that brings people together through fitness and community to raise money and awareness for people affected by cancer.
Our programs work with gyms and their communities to deliver fundraising programs that combine fitness, challenge and community.
We are looking for an organised and detail-focused Service Administrator to provide the systems, administration and data support that underpin the successful delivery of our programmes.
The Role
The Service Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that the administration behind our program is accurate, organised and effective.
You will work closely with the Program Coordinator and Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator, helping to ensure that information flows effectively between program delivery, fundraising and communications.
This is an important role within the team. While the Program Coordinator will focus primarily on relationships and program delivery, the Program Administrator will ensure that the information, systems, records and administration behind the program are maintained to a high standard.
The role will suit someone who enjoys organisation, accuracy and making sure that things happen properly behind the scenes.
Key Responsibilities
Service Administration
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Maintain accurate records of participating gyms and program.
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Maintain participant and program databases.
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Support the administration of new gym registrations and onboarding.
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Maintain program calendars, schedules and key dates.
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Prepare program information and documentation.
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Track outstanding actions and follow up where required.
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Maintain program templates, guidance and resources.
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Support the administration of programme events and activities.
Data & Reporting
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date program data.
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Record participant numbers, gym activity and fundraising information.
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Monitor key program information and deadlines.
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Highlight missing information, trends or issues that require attention.
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Help ensure that information is recorded consistently across the program.
Fundraising Administration
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Maintain accurate fundraising records.
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Support the tracking of fundraising against agreed targets.
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Assist with fundraising reports and updates.
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Ensure relevant fundraising information is shared with the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator.
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Help identify program achievements and fundraising milestones that could be celebrated or communicated.
Communications Support
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Support routine program communications with gyms and participants.
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Assist with email communications and program updates.
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Provide accurate information to the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator for social media, newsletters and other communications.
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Help collect participant stories, program results and other useful information.
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Maintain records of photographs, stories and other program content where required.
Team Support
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Work closely with the Program Coordinator to ensure they have the information and administrative support required to manage the program effectively.
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Work closely with the Fundraising & Social Media Coordinator to ensure program activity feeds into fundraising and communications.
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Participate in regular team meetings and program reviews.
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Ensure actions agreed during meetings are recorded and followed up.
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Provide general administrative support to the program function.
Systems & Improvement
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Identify opportunities to improve program administration and systems.
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Help develop efficient processes and templates.
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Ensure information is stored consistently and can be easily accessed by the relevant team members.
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Support the development of systems that will allow the program to grow without creating unnecessary administrative workload.
Person Specification
Essential
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Highly organised and methodical.
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Excellent attention to detail.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Confident using Microsoft Office/Google Workspace.
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Comfortable working with spreadsheets and databases.
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Able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
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Reliable and able to work independently.
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Proactive approach to identifying and solving administrative problems.
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Able to handle information appropriately and maintain confidentiality.
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Good interpersonal skills and a willingness to work as part of a small team.
Desirable
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Previous experience in an administrative role.
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Experience working within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
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Experience using CRM systems.
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Experience with fundraising administration.
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Experience coordinating events or programs.
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Experience working with spreadsheets, databases or reporting systems.
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Interest in fitness, sport or community-based programmes.
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable and proactive, with a real eye for detail.
You will be someone who enjoys making sure that information is correct, deadlines are met and the people around you have what they need to do their jobs effectively.
You will also be comfortable working in a small charity where everyone plays an important role and where you may be asked to turn your hand to different tasks.
Most importantly, you will understand that good administration is not simply paperwork — it is what allows a growing programme to operate effectively and demonstrate its impact.
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!
About Battle Cancer Program
The Battle Cancer Program is a growing charity that supports people affected by cancer through fitness, community, and connection. We work in partnership with gyms, coaches, and supporters across the UK to deliver impactful programmes that improve physical and mental wellbeing.
As we continue to grow, we are investing in our fundraising and digital presence to strengthen sustainability, increase visibility, and share the stories that make our work so powerful.
About the Role
We are looking for a motivated and creative Fundraising & Social Media Co-ordinator to support income generation and raise the profile of the charity through engaging digital content and coordinated fundraising activity.
This is a part-time role (15 hours per week), ideal for someone looking to build or expand their charity fundraising and communications experience. There is clear scope for the role to increase to 22.5 hours per week as fundraising income and capacity grow.
The role will involve occasional travel to Battle Cancer events and participating gyms, capturing content, building relationships, and helping to raise brand awareness across our community.
You will work closely with the Charity Director and Program Co-ordinator and play a key role in shaping how we engage supporters, partners, and the wider fitness community.
Key Responsibilities
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Support the planning and delivery of fundraising campaigns and appeals
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Manage and schedule social media content across key platforms
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Create engaging posts, stories, and supporter updates
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Attend Battle Cancer events to capture content and support fundraising activity
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Visit participating gyms to create content, highlight programme delivery, and raise brand awareness
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Support gym-led, community, and event fundraising initiatives
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Assist with donor stewardship and supporter communications
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Track and report on fundraising and social media performance
As the role develops (and hours increase), responsibilities may expand to include:
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Leading fundraising campaigns and appeals
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Supporting corporate partnerships and sponsorship
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Greater ownership of fundraising strategy and reporting
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Has experience or a strong interest in fundraising, communications, or digital engagement
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Is confident creating content in live environments (events, gyms, community settings)
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Is comfortable travelling to events and partner locations
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Has strong written communication and storytelling skills
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Is organised, proactive, and able to manage their own workload
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Is passionate about the charity sector and our mission
Experience in a charity, events, or fundraising environment is desirable but not essential.
What We Offer
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Flexible working hours and location
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Employer pension contribution
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Supportive and values-driven working environment
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Opportunity to grow the role and hours as the charity develops
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The chance to make a real impact in a growing organisation
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join us at an exciting time in our journey to improve lives through the sport of boccia and help to lead development of the most inclusive sport in England.
To help us achieve our ambitions, we are looking to recruit a Business Support Manager, to join our small staff team and report to our Head of Operations.
As Business Support Manager, you will play a central part supporting the organisation and ensuring we offer great service and care to the boccia community.
We are looking for people who can make a positive contribution to our charity and use their experience and skills to support our work. The ideal candidate will be passionate about making a real difference and bring new ideas for our processes and services.
Purpose of the role
· To manage assigned business support services within Boccia England, using a strong customer focused approach to achieve operational effectiveness and demonstrate our company values.
Key Accountabilities and Objectives
Administration - Provide a high level of administrative support to the Boccia England team (30% of time to this objective)
· Develop and implement systems and procedures to support the efficient operation of Boccia England and improve the service we offer to members and customers
· Manage the enquires received into Boccia England which includes email, phone and web contacts.
· Provide administrative support to the wider team in areas for events, competitions, and talent.
· Ensure all Boccia England policies are up to date, fit for purpose and compliant with legislation.
· Support compliance with relevant standards including health and safety requirements and data protection in conjunction with the Head of Operations.
· Create a suite of standing operating procedures (SOPs) to support the team and create efficient ways of working and cost savings where appropriate.
Volunteer People Management –Manage and support Boccia England volunteers(30% of time to this objective)
· Effective management of the volunteer community in organising and attending events, competitions and other areas as and when required.
· To include defining clear roles and responsibilities, clear communication; setting appropriate objectives; monitoring and reviewing performance; providing support and guidance and personal/professional development.
· Support and develop inclusive communication strategies in all communication to volunteers
· Collect feedback from the boccia community to identify improvement areas and action these where appropriate.
Commercial shop – Manage the Boccia England shop, deliver high levels of customer satisfaction and achieve income targets (30% of time to this objective)
· Manage the Trading budget to realise a positive contribution to the overall Boccia England budget.
· Manage the shop suppliers and ensure stock levels are appropriate.
· Manage customer experience to achieve high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
· Complete regular reviews of products and complete market research to identify new items tosell which will benefit the boccia community and generate new income revenue streams.
· Be responsible for the shop website, ensuring it is up to date, maintained and the functionality is maximised.
Boccia England Membership - Manage the existing membership benefits package to ensure all areas are delivered (5% of time to this objective)
· Be a subject matter expert for the Boccia England membership platform.
· Deliver training to new and existing team members to maximise their use of the platform.
· Provide regular reports to the Senior Leadership Team and Board on membership numbers, trends and engagement rates.
· Coordinate the annual membership activities to ensure these are delivered
· Collect membership feedback to report on the current membership offer and manage satisfaction within the membership packages.
· Support the team with initiatives to increase membership numbers and support the retention of existing or lapsed members.
· Input into the annual review of the membership packages to identify improvements and deliver these where appropriate.
Human Resources - Provide administrative support to the Head of Operations in people related work (5% of time to this objective)
· Coordinate wellbeing newsletters and support the team to deliver a calendar of wellbeing initiatives.
· Work with the Head of Operations to support the recruitment of roles across the business, these may be paid, unpaid, volunteer and or self-employed roles.
· Support the administration of tasks, such as safer recruitment processes, onboarding and induction checklists, training needs surveys and plans.
General Requirements
· Manage own workload effectively.
· Be committed to continuous improvement.
· Provide excellent and timely customer service with both internal and external communications.
· Use and share knowledge and expertise to develop Boccia England.
· Be an advocate for Boccia England and the sport of boccia.
· Any other tasks or responsibilities as deemed appropriate by the Head of Operations which commensurate with the responsibilities of the post.
To create positive, engaging and accessible opportunities for physically disabled people to play boccia.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Marketing Manager (Support and Influencing) to join on a full-time basis, working 35 hours per week on a fixed-term contract for 12 months. This is a home-based role, with occasional travel required for in-person team meetings and events.
As Senior Marketing Manager (Support and Influencing), your role will be pivotal in galvanising our society around dementia: creating the conditions for greater public engagement, determination and pressure for change.
Your work will position dementia as a major health and social issue, mobilising the public to pressure the system for better diagnosis, treatment, care and support. You will help us to move dementia from overlooked to unavoidable, whilst also contributing to increasing awareness and engagement with Alzheimer’s Society’s vital and life changing support services and health information.
You will also be leading the charge in driving the public to Demand a Better Future for people affected by dementia through targeted influencing marketing campaigns. You will build our influencing and campaigning marketing programme with key internal senior stakeholders to drive the public to pressure the government and the system to drive positive change around dementia diagnosis, treatment, care and support.
You will use audience centred, multi-channel marketing strategies, plans and activations to drive an increase in awareness, perceptions, understanding and engagement, helping us to continue to reach people affected by dementia with our life changing support services and health information. These marketing campaigns could cover paid, earned, owned, and shared media – and all will contribute to a high-quality brand experience.
We have provisionally scheduled the first stage interviews for this role to take place via MS Teams on Thursday 8th October.
About you
Joining us, you’ll have a strategic focus and extensive experience of developing and deploying successful multi-channel marketing strategies and campaigns – ideally within the charity sector, health sector or government. You’ll have a demonstrable ability to translate organisational strategies and business needs into detailed marketing strategies, objectives and recommendations.
Crucially, you’ll have experience managing and motivating a high performing team in addition to experience in planning, deploying and managing marketing budgets and resources effectively. You’ll be able to work well in collaboration with other teams, with the communication and interpersonal skills required to influence and inspire across all levels.
What you’ll focus on:
- Leading upper-funnel public engagement marketing that frames dementia as a major societal and public priority, building understanding, urgency and pressure for change alongside support and campaign marketing activity.
- Overseeing the development and delivery of integrated, multi-channel marketing strategies, plans and campaigns for support services, health information, public awareness, campaigning and influencing priorities.
- Leading senior stakeholder groups to agree priorities, influence upwards and ensure marketing resource, plans and seven-figure budgets are focused on activity with the greatest potential to deliver organisational impact.
- Running key steering and working groups to identify, unblock and respond to marketing challenges and opportunities.
- Leading cross-organisational teams and agency partners to deliver joined-up activity across paid, owned, earned and shared channels, maximising integration and cross-sell opportunities.
- Line managing two marketing executives and ensuring the team operates as a high-performing, efficient function, with clear priorities, strong ways of working and shared accountability for delivery.
- Overseeing media planning and implementation for support and influencing marketing campaigns in collaboration with inhouse delivery teams and external agencies.
About Alzheimer's Society - who are we and what’s our mission?
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.
At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding ground-breaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.
Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.
Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as part of a minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.
Our hiring process
We want you to bring your whole self to the process. Applications are anonymised until interview stage, and we’re happy to support any adjustments. Share your feedback via our candidate survey when applying to help us improve. We may close early if we receive high interest (with 48 hours’ notice). Some roles may require a DBS check as part of our safer recruitment commitment. Thinking about using AI during the recruitment process? We know this can be helpful in many ways but remember to include your personal and authentic self too. Your voice and experience are what really set you apart.
Giving back to you
At Alzheimer’s Society, we value our people and take a total reward approach to pay and benefits. You’ll enjoy a generous double-matched pension scheme, 27 days’ annual leave (plus bank holidays and wellbeing days), and access to a free Health Shield Cash Plan, 24/7 EAP, Thrive mental wellbeing support, and virtual GP services. Our Society Plus platform offers exclusive discounts, wellbeing resources, and recognition schemes, while our flexible working, family-friendly policies, and life assurance provide peace of mind and work/life balance. We also offer a free Will-writing service and long service awards to recognise your ongoing commitment.
