Jobs in Luton
We are looking for an experienced People Manager to work within a senior leadership role within HILS, responsible for the effective day-to-day delivery of HILS' People Strategy across teh organisation, and ensuring HILS' people practices support safe, ethical, service delivery in environments supporting vulnerable adults.
Reporting to the Director of People, the People Manager leads the People Team and acts as the primary operational adviser to leaders and managers on all people-related matters, ensuring consistent, legally compliant, and values-led people practices across all HILS locations.
The People Manager translates people strategy into operational delivery, provides authoritative leadership on employee relations and workforce matters, and ensures that people systems, processes, and behaviours actively support organisational performance, sustainability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Accommodation Support Worker(Future Roots 2 Project)
Salary Banding: £28,893 per annum with potential to progress through salary band. Plus additional payment for overnight shifts on occasion. (£85 per night shift required / £50 per on call shift)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week
Location:Hatfield, Hertfordshire, but will include travel across hertfordshire and cover of future roots 1 in WGC when required - Candidates must have a full driving license and use of own vehicle for business purposes.
Herts Young Homeless is an independent charity that has supported vulnerable young people across Hertfordshire since 1998. We are a professional, compassionate and collaborative organisation, committed to helping young people build safe, independent futures.
About the service
Future Roots Hatfield provides supported accommodation for six young people. The service focuses on developing the practical, emotional and life skills needed for independent living, within a safe, respectful and homely environment.
We’re looking for a Supported Accommodation Worker to support residents on their journey towards independence. The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of the house, which may include changes to working patterns and very occasional paid sleep-in shifts.
Future Roots Hatfield is a welcoming, supported home for up to six young people. We focus on helping them build the practical skills, confidence and resilience they need to live independently.
Our approach is simple: create a safe, respectful and homely environment where every young person feels valued, supported and able to grow.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Supported Accommodation Worker to join our team and play a key role in helping young people move towards independence.
This is a flexible role that adapts to the needs of the home, including occasional changes to working patterns and very occasional paid sleep-in shifts.
The Difference You’ll Make
In this role, you’ll help create a positive and empowering space where young people feel encouraged to take ownership of their lives and futures.
You’ll support them to develop life skills, build confidence and navigate challenges—while ensuring the home remains safe, respectful and supportive for everyone.
The young people we work with are resilient and inspiring, but may face complex challenges. We’re looking for someone who brings patience, empathy and curiosity, and who can support them through difficult moments with encouragement and consistency.
What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll have a varied and meaningful role, including:
- Managing a diverse caseload with different needs and priorities
- Building trusting, professional relationships with young people
- Delivering 1:1 and group sessions focused on independent living skills, such as:
- Understanding rights and responsibilities
- Setting boundaries and making decisions
- Health and wellbeing
- Education, employment and volunteering
- Budgeting, rent and managing money
- Everyday practical living skills
- Supporting the screening and interview process for new residents
- Facilitating group activities and workshops
- Responding to breaches of house rules in line with policies
- Identifying and managing risk, including safeguarding concerns
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to provide consistent support
- Liaising with external agencies and partners
- Keeping accurate and timely records
- Taking part in the on-call rota (after probation)
- Supporting occasional paid sleep-in shifts
What We’re Looking For
We’re keen to hear from people who are:
- Compassionate, resilient and motivated to make a difference
- Skilled at building relationships and setting healthy boundaries
- Confident communicators with strong interpersonal skills
- Organised, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
- Knowledgeable about safeguarding, confidentiality and professional boundaries
- Flexible and responsive to changing needs
You’ll also need:
- A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work
- An understanding of the challenges faced by young people experiencing homelessness
Experience in supported accommodation or the voluntary sector is helpful, but not essential—we value attitude, values and potential just as much.
This post is classed as having a high degree of contact with children or young adults and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. An enhanced disclosure will be sought through the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) as part of Herts Young Homeless’ pre-employment checks. Please note that additional information referring to the DBS is in the guidance notes to the application form.
What We Offer
We want you to feel supported, valued and able to thrive. We offer:
- A friendly, experienced and supportive team
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 28 with service)
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Hybrid working opportunities
- Refer-a-friend scheme
- Discretionary sick pay (subject to eligibility)
- Paid mileage for work travel
- Long service awards
- Blue Light Card discounts
- Pension and Group Life Insurance
- Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Ongoing training, development and career opportunities
- Monthly staff perks and prize draws
- Whole-organisation events and celebrations
Full JD available and a day in the life video will be availbale to view via our website and social media platforms..If you are passionate, conscientious and take pride in doing a job well and making a difference, then we would love to hear from you!
Application and Interview Process
How to Apply
To apply, please visit our website and complete the online application by submitting:
- Your CV
- A covering letter or short video showcasing your skills and experience
Closing date: 4th June 2026
Recruitment afternoon: 10th June 2026
(Shortlisted candidates will be invited to a further Personal interview stage)
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know—we’re committed to supporting you.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to be themselves. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences.
We will always challenge discrimination and strive to build an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive.
Our Promise to You
We will handle your personal information with the utmost care and integrity. Your details will never be shared without your knowledge and consent.
Breaking the cycle of youth homelessness through education, advice and support for young people and their families

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At United for Global Mental Health, we are working towards a world where mental health support is accessible to everyone, everywhere – free from stigma and without restriction.
We are a small but highly influential organisation of around 20 passionate, diverse and expert individuals, and have a culture of creating the space and opportunities for them to lead their areas of expertise. Our strength lies in collaboration, internally and externally, and in our ability to turn insight into action. Kindness is our unofficial ethos.
The CEO is responsible for the overall leadership, management and performance of UnitedGMH. Reporting to the boards of UnitedGMH and the American Friends of United for Global Mental Health (AFUGMH), the CEO will set strategic direction, oversee delivery, and act as the organisation’s primary ambassador.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership
- Lead in conjunction with the organisation’s senior staff the refinement and delivery of our global organisational strategy 2027-2030.
- Guide the organisation through periods of change, including strategy refresh and transformation.
- Draw on sector insight to ensure UnitedGMH remains at the forefront of global mental health advocacy.
Governance & Board Relationship
- Work closely with the boards of UnitedGMH and AFUGMH to ensure effective governance and decision-making.
- Oversee the preparation and sign-off of board papers; present regularly to the boards.
- Identify, recommend and support the recruitment of new members of both boards.
- Advise the boards on significant strategic decisions, including potential partnerships and organisational change.
Organisational Leadership
- Lead, support and inspire a high-performing and global team of approximately 20 staff.
- Where needed, oversee and support the delivery of multiple projects and programmes aligned with strategic priorities, in conjunction with the project leads.
- Foster a collaborative, kind, inclusive and values-driven culture that walks the talk on mental health.
External Engagement & Influence
- Represent the organisation with external partners, funders, policymakers and the wider sector.
- Build and manage relationships with key donors.
- Strengthen and expand strategic partnerships globally.
- Champion the organisation’s mission and influence key stakeholders in different regions across the world.
- Act as the organisation’s global spokesperson and support staff in building their profile as spokespeople for the organisation.
Finance & Organisational Planning
- Identify and agree organisational objectives, develop strategic and operational plans, and lead their implementation with a high level of autonomy, while reporting to the boards.
- Oversee organisational planning, budgeting, prioritisation and resource allocation to ensure delivery against strategic goals.
- Ensure the organisation has sufficient and sustainable funding to deliver against agreed budgets and strategic priorities.
- Maintain strong financial oversight and accountability, ensuring the organisation operates within budget and delivers across all agreed objectives.
- Monitor organisational performance against agreed deliverables, evaluating outcomes and adjusting plans where necessary to mitigate risk or adverse consequences.
- Ensure robust financial management, operational planning, and effective use of organisational resources across multiple programmes and projects.
- Bring together and oversee complex, cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered effectively and on time.
- Delegate effectively through senior leadership and management structures, maintaining a medium- and long-term strategic focus.
Fundraising & External Income Generation
- Lead and support organisational fundraising strategy to secure sustainable and diversified income streams.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with funders, donors, strategic partners and philanthropic stakeholders.
- Successfully secure and oversee fundraising contributions to meet a target set annually with the boards.
- Work with the boards and senior leadership team to identify new funding opportunities and strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
- Ensure fundraising activities align with the organisation’s mission, values and strategic priorities.
- Represent the organisation externally to enhance visibility, influence and support for UnitedGMH’s work globally.
Risk, Compliance & Accountability
- Ensure strong organisational governance, compliance and risk management.
- Proactively identify and escalate policy breaches or serious incidents.
- Oversee finance, HR and operations functions in accordance with UK employment policies, and UK and US charity regulations.
- Act as the primary point of accountability to the boards and relevant regulatory bodies (including the Charity Commission and US authorities).
- Take responsibility for organisational risks, decisions and outcomes.
Our Dream CEO
As a team, we came together to discuss what qualities we are hoping for in a new CEO and leader. We’d love applications from candidates who see themselves in the team’s descriptions below.
Our dream CEO…
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shows kindness towards all partners regardless of seniority, institution or country.
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continues to uphold and protect the organisational transparency the team values.
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is a heart- and mind-led fundraiser – treating donors like people and not merely a source of income.
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provides space for team members to lead in their areas, but also supports / acts as a sounding board when needed.
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knows how to strategically place mental health in uncommon spaces.
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is happy to be approached by, and communicate with, team members from all seniority levels across the team.
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is someone who understands what it is to manage a remote organisation, and is interested in making UnitedGMH the best workplace it can be.
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is someone who can think a few steps ahead, identify trends, and interpret these for what this means for the organisation.
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has a solid understanding of, and proven experience in, managing the ´backbone´ functions of an organisation (budgeting, risk management, governance etc).
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has an understanding of UN systems, global health and international development.
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appreciates and champions the value that lived experience and people from the global majority bring to the mental health advocacy space.
Please download and review the Job Pack for full details of the role.
Unfortunately, we are not able to recruit team members in the following countries/regions: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Myanmar (Burma), North Korea, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine (specifically the occupied regions of Crimea, Donetsk, Kherson, Luhansk, and Zaporizhzhya), Venezuela, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.
For non-UK candidates: Please note that you would be hired via Deel as an Employer of Record.
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your cover letter, outlining how you meet the responsibilities and candidate profile, and a CV, via the Charity Job site. Please note, we can only accept applications via Charity Job.
Interviews:
Interviews will take place remotely. There will be 2 interview rounds, and candidates shortlisted for the second interview will be invited to meet members of our wider team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
The Early Education and Childcare Coalition unites the voices of parents, children, providers, early years professionals and the wider business community, working together for investment and reform of early education and childcare in England.
We believe that we all benefit from a well-functioning early education system and we all have a role to play in ensuring it works for children, parents and the economy.
We are backed by some of the most high-profile campaign and research organisations in the UK. Our members span providers, parent groups, trade unions, the business community and NGOs. Together, we use our collective voice and research to build public and political support for change.
This is an exciting time to join the Coalition. We have experienced significant growth in recent years and, with early years firmly on the political agenda, we expect this to continue.
About the role
- Hours: 30 hours per week (this can be worked over 4 or 5 days). We will consider other working patterns with a minimum of 3.5 days per week worked over 4.
- Duration: Two-year contract, renewed subject to funding
- Location: Home-working, can be based anywhere in the country
- Salary: c. £53,820 per annum FTE (£43,056 pro-rata for 4 days)
We are a remote team, with most colleagues based outside London. This role will support the whole organisation and requires occasional in-person meetings such as in-person team planning days which you will be expected to travel to.
We work flexibly and understand the realities of balancing work with caring commitments. We trust you to manage your time, but expect most hours to be worked within core office hours. To support effective remote working, all staff work on Thursdays.
This is a senior, cross-cutting leadership role sitting at the heart of the organisation. You will lead on operations, finance, HR and organisational systems, while working closely with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the Board to ensure the Coalition is sustainable, well-run, and set up for growth and impact.
About You
You are an experienced operations leader with a strong track record of building and running effective organisational systems, ideally within a charity, social impact or policy environment.
You are equally comfortable developing strategy and rolling up your sleeves to deliver. You bring strong financial and organisational management skills, and are motivated by enabling high-impact teams to thrive.
You have experience working at senior leadership level and are confident operating across a small, fast-paced organisation where priorities can shift quickly. You are a systems thinker who can spot gaps, create structure, and improve how things work.
What You Can Expect to Be Doing
Function leadership
- Work as part of the Senior Leadership Team
- Contribute to organisational strategy, planning and growth
- Support organisational decision-making, balancing operational, financial and strategic priorities
Develop operations and organisational systems
- Oversee the day-to-day running of the organisation, ensuring efficient and effective operations
- Develop and implement systems, processes and policies to support a scaling organisation
- Take ownership of organisational infrastructure (e.g. CRM, internal systems, workflows)
- Improve internal coordination, planning and ways of working across functions
Financial management and sustainability
- Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including reporting, invoicing and payments
- Support organisational financial planning, forecasting and scenario modelling
- Work with external accountants/bookkeepers and ensure strong financial controls
- Support the Executive Director and Board on financial governance and decision-making
People management
- Ensure the organisation has robust HR systems in place, ensuring they reflect changes in legislation, support staff wellbeing and development and foster an inclusive and positive culture
- Lead recruitment, onboarding and staff contracts
- Support performance management, team development and organisational culture
Programme and contract management
- Oversee operational delivery of programmes and projects
- Manage funder agreements and contracts, ensuring compliance and reporting
- Support programme leads with planning, delivery tracking and coordination
- Strengthen systems for delivery and accountability
Governance and organisational support
- Support effective governance, including Board coordination and reporting
- Ensure strong administration of meetings, papers and decision-making processes
- Strengthen alignment between governance, strategy and operations
Cross-organisational leadership
- Act as a central coordination point across policy, campaigns, research and communications
- Support other heads of function to deliver effectively through strong operational systems
- Identify and address organisational capacity gaps, particularly in admin, finance and infrastructure
Person Specification
Essential
- Experience of working at senior leadership level
- Strong experience in operations and financial management
- Experience establishing or improving systems and organisational infrastructure
- Experience of HR processes and people management
- Experience supporting governance and working with senior stakeholders
- Ability to operate effectively in a small, fast-paced and growing organisation
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and communication skills
Desirable
- Experience in a charity, coalition, membership or policy organisation
- Experience supporting organisational growth or scaling
- Experience managing CRMs or digital systems
- While not essential, we would welcome applications from candidate who have either a HR or a financial qualification i.e. CIPD qualified or AAT qualification or similar level of experience and knowledg
The application process
Please apply with a CV and cover letter (no more than two pages) by the listed closing date. No agencies please. We recognise that the use of AI technologies can be useful in reducing the work that goes into job-hunting, however, we kindly request that you use your cover letter to evidence that you have understood the requirements of the role and provide examples of how you can meet the criteria.
The EECC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We use anonymous recruiting during the application process and we use positive action under section 159 of the Equality Act in relation to disability or race. This means that if we have two candidates of equal merit in our process, we will seek to take forward the disabled or Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidate in order to diversify our staff team.
We regret that our small team does not have capacity to respond to unsuccessful applicants individually.
Timeline
- Closing date: 23:30, Thursday 11th June
- Notified for interview by: Tuesday 16th June
- Interviews: We expect this to be a two-stage interview process with first interviews held on either 24th or 25th June and second stage interviews arranged an agreed time.
Working together for an early education and childcare sector that delivers for our children, for parents, and for the economy.
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!
We are looking for a warm, organised and proactive Membership and Individual Giving Manager to help us deepen relationships with our members and supporters.
EDS UK is the leading UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD). We provide trusted information, community connection and advocacy, for better recognition, diagnosis and care. Our members and supporters are at the heart of everything we do.
This role is central to building a sustainable income base that allows EDS UK to continue providing vital support, information and advocacy for people living with EDS and HSD.
As part of a small team, you’ll enjoy a varied role that blends hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll lead our membership scheme, grow regular giving, and ensure every supporter feels valued, understood and connected to our mission. You’ll bring empathy, clarity and creativity to supporter communications, recognising the diverse needs of our community.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to make a tangible difference every day and help shape the future of EDS UK’s supporter experience.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead community fundraising efforts that directly fund life-changing assistance dogs for disabled people. Make a tangible difference while building meaningful relationships in your community.
About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
The Role
Position: Community Fundraiser
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (part-time or compressed hours can be considered)
Location: Homebased covering West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Kent
Travel: To support with events and volunteers, this role requires regular travel.
You'll raise awareness of Canine Partners in the South of England and maximise income from diverse community sources. A proactive approach is key to showcasing our work and charitable goals.
What You'll Be Doing
- Focus on both stewarding existing relationships and cultivating new ones, ensuring an exceptional donor experience throughout
- Act as the entry point for long term supporters and be responsible for the visible presence in the community
- Meet income targets across the year through individuals, clubs and associations, volunteers, events and challenge events
- Contribute to the wider national Community Fundraising direction
About You
- Proven experience of effectively managing relationships with volunteers, supporters, and/or external stakeholders/audiences
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and public speaking skills with the ability to engage and inspire a wide range of audiences
- Demonstrable experience in community fundraising and/or events management
- Ability to manage a varied workload and take initiative to prioritise
- Proven record of securing, growing or maintaining income, funding, contracts, partnerships or comparable resources
- Fundraising experience could be beneficial but not essential
- Physical ability to lift bulky and heavy equipment, to stand for long periods and to travel as required for the role
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and transferable skills and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note we may interview candidates prior to the closing date. If we find a suitable candidate or receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
Closing date: 14th June 2026
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
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We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.



Volunteer Coordinator
Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (minimum 3 days in office per week)
Salary: £29,000 - £32,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: 12 month contract, Full time 37.5 hours per week
Medical Detection Dogs trains dogs to save lives.
We train specialist dogs to detect the odour of human disease, providing life-saving Medical Alert Assistance Dogs to people with complex health problems across the UK and collaborating with NHS Trusts and other researchers and Universities both in the UK and internationally to advance the early diagnosis of disease. We have an exciting new opportunity to join this small, but ambitious charity that is a world leader in its specialist, innovative field.
Main Purpose & Scope of the Role:
The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the coordination, delivery and ongoing support of volunteer activity across the charity, ensuring volunteers have a positive, meaningful and well‑supported experience.
This role combines hands‑on volunteer coordination with people engagement activity, supporting engagement, communication and safeguarding processes across both volunteers and staff. The postholder works closely with colleagues across the organisation to ensure volunteer involvement is well‑planned, compliant and aligned with operational needs.
What You’ll Do:
You will coordinate the end to end volunteer journey, from recruitment and onboarding through to ongoing support, engagement and departure. You will act as a key point of contact for volunteers, support teams to work effectively with volunteers, and ensure accurate records, communication and safeguarding processes are maintained.
Reports to: People Engagement Manager
About the Role
This is an operational, people‑focused role suited to someone who enjoys building relationships, organising activity and supporting others. You will work closely with staff, volunteers and external partners, ensuring volunteering activity runs smoothly and consistently across the charity.
The role requires excellent organisation, strong communication skills and confidence.
Responsibilities of the Role
Volunteer Recruitment & Engagement
- Coordinate volunteer recruitment activity to meet charity needs
- Support the delivery of volunteer marketing campaigns across social media, recruitment platforms and community networks
- Build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, businesses and partner organisations
- Represent the charity at volunteer recruitment events and community activities
- Support interviews and suitability assessments for prospective volunteers
- Ensure references and checks are completed in line with policy
Volunteer Onboarding, Training & Support
- Coordinate induction processes for new volunteers
- Ensure volunteers receive appropriate role specific training, working with internal teams
- Maintain regular communication with volunteers to support engagement and retention
- Act as a key point of contact for volunteer queries or concerns
- Support volunteers leaving the organisation and gather feedback
Volunteer Engagement & Communication
- Support clear and consistent communication with volunteers across the charity
- Maintain and update volunteer communications via Assemble and other platforms
- Support the Volunteer Forum and other engagement initiatives
- Develop and maintain guidance and resources for staff working with volunteers
Compliance & Administration
- Ensure volunteer activity complies with safeguarding, GDPR, health & safety and volunteer management standards
- Maintain accurate and up to date volunteer records on Assemble
- Monitor volunteer data and prepare basic reports on recruitment, engagement and retention
- Escalate safeguarding or compliance concerns to the appropriate manager
Fundraising & Cross Departmental Support
- Coordinate volunteer involvement in fundraising events and campaigns
- Work closely with fundraising, operations and HR colleagues to ensure volunteer support is effective and well planned
- Promote good practice in volunteering across teams
Person Specification
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
- Experience in volunteer coordination, people engagement or a related role
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with the ability to build positive relationships quickly
- Experience working with databases or volunteer management systems
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams
- Understanding of safeguarding and confidentiality principles
- Good IT skills including Microsoft 365
Desirable
- Experience working in the charity sector
- Knowledge of volunteer management systems (e.g. Assemble)
- Experience supporting training or group facilitation
- Interest in animal welfare, assistance dogs or medical research
Other Requirements
- Willingness to travel occasionally to attend recruitment events or meetings
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion
We are a welcoming, diverse and inclusive charity. Medical Detection Dogs thrives when everyone feels comfortable bringing their best self to work. We celebrate difference, whilst striving to create an environment where colleagues feel respected and valued for their unique potential. We are committed to our values on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Medical Detection Dogs, please do not hesitate to apply.
Physics Partners is a charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through physics education, while helping to build the skilled workforce the UK will need in the future. We work closely with schools, teachers, technicians, and industry partners to ensure that every young person, regardless of background, has access to high-quality physics teaching.
We are seeking an organised and proactive administrator to support the delivery of our training programmes. This is a varied and rewarding role, central to ensuring the smooth running of our training calendar, communications, and events.
The postholder will work closely with schools, universities, coaches, and the wider team to coordinate training activity, maintain strong communication with stakeholders, and support the delivery of high-quality events.
This role would suit someone who enjoys administration and coordination work, takes pride in attention to detail, and is comfortable managing a range of recurring tasks and responsibilities. We are open to flexible working arrangements.
Terms
- Hours: 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE), term-time equivalent working pattern comprising 39 term-time weeks and 15 flexible working days during school holidays.
- Annual Leave: 20 days’ paid annual leave (separate statutory entitlement, normally taken during school holidays).
- Salary: £18,400 per year (£26,000 FTE equivalent), pro-rated and paid in equal monthly instalments over 12 months.
- Contract: Initial 12-month term, with the potential to become a permanent position.
- Location: Home-based, with travel to London 2/3 times per term for meetings.
- Line Management: Reports to the Chief Executive, Physics Partners.
- Travel: Some travel in England may be required to events, including occasional overnight stays.
- Enhanced DBS Check: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by Physics Partners.
Role responsibilities:
1. Manage the day-to-day administration of training programmes
2. Maintain and update the training calendar, both offline and online
3. Liaise with schools, universities, and coaches to ensure clear and timely communication
4. Manage the shared inbox, responding professionally and efficiently
5. Support the coordination of events, including pupil days and teacher events
6. Take minutes and produce action log at board meetings, as required
7. Maintain and update mailing lists and contact databases
8. Send out certificates to training participants
9. Distribute coach feedback following sessions
10. Attend team meetings and training events as required
11. Take and prepare board meeting minutes
12. Assist with maintaining and updating Charity Commission records
13. Support the wider team with general administrative coordination
Essential Skills & Experience
· A collaborative and supportive team player
· Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
· Comfortable with administrative and repetitive tasks
· High level of attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Confident IT skills and ability to learn new systems quickly
· Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote working environment
Desirable
· Experience using WordPress / Mailchimp / Eventbrite or similar
· Customer service experience
· Experience of working in or with secondary schools
· Knowledge of the STEM Education sector
· Experience supporting events, training, or programme delivery
Training:
The post-holder may be required to undergo training relevant to the responsibilities above or related functions. The cost of this training and reasonable expenses will be covered by Physics Partners.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 44,000 people rely on them for their pensions. The board also supports 2,500 retired clergy with housing, including managing a national portfolio of 1,200 rented homes and Community Living options.
Supported by a multi-million pound grant from the wider church, they are setting up a new function responsible for engaging with clergy at all stages of life and ministry on their current and future plans, offering access to grants to kick-start saving, bespoke advice at key life stages and tailored products that will provide people more choice about their future. As part of this new function, they are now recruiting for a proactive, empathetic Regional Adviser to deliver personalised support to clergy based across the North East region, helping them with day-to-day financial wellbeing matters, and retirement planning.
Working across Dioceses operating across the North East, you will proactively lead local engagement with clergy through structured, personalised one-to-one conversations, events and outreach, helping to connect individuals with expert advice, guidance, products and services that support their current and future financial plans. As a key point of contact for individuals and dioceses in your region, you’ll champion the needs and experiences of clergy, helping to build confidence about what the future might hold, and connecting people to the right information, products, specialists or local support. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, shape how the service works, and make a real impact.
To apply for this role you will have demonstrable experience of delivering welfare, casework or financial wellbeing support in a client-facing capacity. You will be a warm, and empathetic communicator with proven experience of building, nurturing and maintaining relationships across multiple organisations and will comfortable adapting approach to meet the specific needs to clients. You will also have experience of planning and delivering local events, workshops or learning sessions. Overall, you will be an organised, proactive self-starter, comfortable working autonomously, managing a varied workload and prioritising fieldwork alongside virtual delivery.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to fully brief you on the role.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process please reach out directly to Victoria Savva at Prospectus.
Please note, this is a remote role based in the North East region, with an expectation that you combine virtual delivery with regular local travel and partnership-building. While a lot of delivery can be virtual, applicants should have access to reliable transport and be able to travel when required. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Please note this is a part-time role (28 hours per week).
First stage online interviews:
w/c 22nd June
Second stage face to face interviews:
w/c 29th June or w/c 6th July
Our client provides retirement services to those who serve or work for the church. Both a regulated pension fund and registered charity, more than 44,000 people rely on them for their pensions. The board also supports 2,500 retired clergy with housing, including managing a national portfolio of 1,200 rented homes and Community Living options.
Supported by a multi-million pound grant from the wider church, they are setting up a new function responsible for engaging with clergy at all stages of life and ministry on their current and future plans, offering access to grants to kick-start saving, bespoke advice at key life stages and tailored products that will provide people more choice about their future. As part of this new function, they are now recruiting for a proactive, empathetic Regional Adviser to deliver personalised support to clergy based across the South West region, helping them with day-to-day financial wellbeing matters, and retirement planning.
Working across Dioceses operating across the South West, you will proactively lead local engagement with clergy through structured, personalised one-to-one conversations, events and outreach, helping to connect individuals with expert advice, guidance, products and services that support their current and future financial plans. As a key point of contact for individuals and dioceses in your region, you’ll champion the needs and experiences of clergy, helping to build confidence about what the future might hold, and connecting people to the right information, products, specialists or local support. This is an exciting opportunity to join at the very beginning, shape how the service works, and make a real impact.
To apply for this role you will have demonstrable experience of delivering welfare, casework or financial wellbeing support in a client-facing capacity. You will be a warm, and empathetic communicator with proven experience of building, nurturing and maintaining relationships across multiple organisations and will comfortable adapting approach to meet the specific needs to clients. You will also have experience of planning and delivering local events, workshops or learning sessions. Overall, you will be an organised, proactive self-starter, comfortable working autonomously, managing a varied workload and prioritising fieldwork alongside virtual delivery.
If you are interested in applying for this exciting position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call to fully brief you on the role.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process please reach out directly to Victoria Savva at Prospectus.
Please note, this is a remote role based in the South West region, with an expectation that you combine virtual delivery with regular local travel and partnership-building. While a lot of delivery can be virtual, applicants should have access to reliable transport and be able to travel when required. A full UK driving licence is essential.
Please note this is a part-time role (28 hours per week).
First stage online interviews:
w/c 22nd June
Second stage face to face interviews:
w/c 29th June or w/c 6th July
Salary: £31,000 - £36,500
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid (1 day pcm in Peterborough)
Closing date: applications reviewed on a rolling basis, apply early to avoid disappointment
Benefits: Flexible working policies, free gym membership at Peterborough office, life assurance
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer to join a UK-wide health charity dedicated to improving the lives of people and families affected by a serious, life limiting lung condition. Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, this role sits within an ambitious and growing fundraising team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced challenge or mass participation fundraiser who is motivated by growth, creativity and supporter experience. You will play a leading role in expanding the charity’s challenge events portfolio at a pivotal time, contributing to a new five year strategy that places income growth, inclusion and long term supporter engagement at its heart.
As part of this exciting role, you will lead the delivery and growth of third party and mass participation challenge events, managing the full supporter journey from recruitment through to stewardship and re-engagement. You will use insight and data to monitor performance, improve ROI and refine future activity, this is a great opportunity to develop your skillset.
To be successful as the Senior Challenge Fundraising Officer you will need:
- Proven experience in third party or mass participation challenge fundraising
- A strong track record of growing participation and income
- Confidence using CRM systems and fundraising data to track performance
If you would like to discuss this role with us please email your CV to [email protected] or contact us and quote the reference 2952AJ.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Our client is a charity that works directly with, and for unpaid carers, providing personalised information, advice and tailored support making it easier for those caring for someone else to continue living their lives to the fullest. With a committed, dedicated staff team and clear plans to scale reach, support and impact, this charity lives its values by being positive, collaborative and ambitious in all it does.
Business Development Manager
Hybrid - predominantly home-based with occasional travel
Permanent
22.5 - 30 hrs hours per week (negotiable, 3-4 days a week)
£39,000 - £45,000 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Reporting to the Director of Income and Engagement, you will identify, assess and manage contract and funding opportunities. You'll lead the development of compelling, high-quality and cost-effective bids and proposals (including re-securing existing contracts), coordinating bid plans and bid teams to ensure a consistent approach. You will also support mobilisation of new contracts and services and build relationships with commissioners, funders and partners. Using insight, outcomes data and carers' feedback, you'll strengthen bids, inform service improvement and support the development of innovative service models that improve outcomes for carers.
To be successful in this role, you will bring a strong track record of securing new contracts and re-securing existing contracts, with experience of commissioning and procurement processes in health, social care or the voluntary sector. You'll have proven experience of leading bid development activity and bid teams, producing high-quality, persuasive proposals to tight deadlines, alongside strong senior stakeholder engagement skills with commissioners, funders and partner organisations. You'll bring a good understanding of health and care systems (including Local Authority and Integrated Care System priorities and pressures), plus experience of service design and improvement, working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams and people with lived experience.
How to apply
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. To formally apply, you will need to complete a supporting statement (max. 2 sides of A4) by COB on Monday 8 June.
Elrha is a global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.
We are looking to recruit a Research & Innovation Manager (Collaborative Partnerships) to join our Programmes team on a fixed-term basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically-minded professional with a passion for health research and developing collaborative research and innovation initiatives. You will be leading the scoping, co-design and coordination of the Humanitarian Health and Climate Collaborative Learning Partnerships (HHCC) and supporting the mortality estimation work.
In this role you will provide senior oversight of multi-stakeholder partnerships, ensuring high-quality co-design, collective learning and positive partner engagement, acting as the primary operational contact for implementation partners. Contribute to the development and positioning of Elrha’s partnership frameworks and approaches under the leadership of the Head of Humanitarian Futures.
Your application will need to demonstrate:
- Experience managing complex, multi-year research and innovation partnerships, including coordinating delivery, supporting capacity strengthening and knowledge exchange, managing risk, and ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Strong understanding of research methods and evidence generation in humanitarian or global health contexts, with the ability to assess research quality and translate findings into practical policy or operational guidance.
- Knowledge of localisation, equitable partnerships, and ethical research practice, including safeguarding, diversity, and inclusion considerations.
- Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with donors and representing programmes externally.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce accessible outputs for technical and non-technical audiences.
- A postgraduate qualification in public health, international development, non-communicable diseases, or another relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
If you want to be part of an organisation that creates positive change in the humanitarian sector, then join us and we’ll give you every opportunity to succeed.
We offer:
- Remote working as standard – staff can access office bases in London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Manchester if required/ appropriate. We expect staff to attend team meetings and away days in person as required.
- As standard we work 35 hours per week. We are also happy to discuss flexible working patterns and many of our staff work non-standard working hours.
- Our benefits include minimum 5% employer pension contribution (3% employee contribution), life cover, organisational sick pay, family friendly pay and leave schemes; 26-day basic annual leave entitlement with incremental increase depending on length of service, opportunities for learning and development, a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and retail discounts platform.
- Please read through the Information for Candidates document for further information about working at Elrha including information about Our Values, Strategy, Benefits and Salaries.
Note for applicants:
- Candidates must have the independent right to work in UK, and be resident in the UK, at the time of appointment as we are unable to support visa sponsorship for this role.
- Please read through the job description for a detailed list of requirements and ensure you complete the personal statement to explain how you feel you meet the requirements of the role and why you feel this is next career move for you. Applications without this information will not be shortlisted.
- Elrha is an independent subsidiary of SCUK and benefits from some SCUK systems and processes.
- We reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a very high volume of applications.
- We do not use recruitment agencies.
Closing date:3rd of June
Interview dates:16th and 17th of June
A global organisation that finds solutions to complex humanitarian problems through research and innovation.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping young people discover faith and purpose?
At Scripture Union, we believe every child and young person should have the chance to explore who Jesus is—yet many never will. That’s why we’re growing a team of people who are passionate about building relationships, creating opportunities, and inspiring others to make a difference in the lives of young people.
We’re looking for someone who is motivated by this vision and excited to have a hands-on role in seeing it become a reality across London.
You’ll be working in and around your local and other nearby boroughs. You will already have strong existing connections in West London (Ealing, Hillingdon, Hammersmith & Fulham, Harrow and Hounslow) or North & North West London (Brent, Enfield, Harringay, Hackney, Islington, Camden, Westminster & City).
This role could be for you if you…
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Have experience in youth work, church ministry or leadership, education, or social entrepreneurship
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Love connecting with people and building strong, collaborative relationships
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Enjoy starting new things, spotting opportunities, and turning ideas into action
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Are confident supporting, coaching, and encouraging others to grow
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Are passionate about seeing children and young people thrive
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Are a practising Christian who is active in your local church
You might not have heard the term Mission Enabler before—and that’s okay. What matters most is your heart, your drive, and your ability to bring people together around a shared purpose.
What you’ll be doing
This is a varied and outward-facing role where no two weeks look the same. You’ll:
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Build relationships with churches, community groups, and individuals across your area
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Recruit, support, and encourage volunteers who are working with children and young people
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Help create and lead new initiatives that give young people opportunities to explore faith
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Coach and equip others to grow their confidence and impact
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Develop new ideas and approaches that can be expanded more widely
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Contribute to events, activities, and programmes across the region
You’ll spend time out and about in your local area, as well as working flexibly from home.
The role can be a full or a part time job share and offers flexibility for anyone with childcare/caring responsibilities, candidates in existing part time employment or study. We also offer home based working for even greater flexibility and balance with the responsibilities of family life.
Why join Scripture Union?
Scripture Union is a national charity working to see a new generation with a vibrant faith. We partner with churches and communities across England and Wales, helping them engage children and young people in meaningful and relevant ways.
When you join us, you’ll be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team where your work has real and lasting impact.
We offer:
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Flexible, home-based working
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Full-time or part-time/job share options
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23 days holiday plus bank holidays (and additional volunteering days)
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Up to 12% pension contribution
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Life insurance and enhanced family leave
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A collaborative, values-led working environment
About your team
You’ll be joining our brilliant South Region team, which covers our largest region from Kent to Cornwall, offering numerous opportunities to contribute your expertise in a variety of contexts, from urban and suburban to coastal and rural settings. You’ll have a brilliant time getting acquainted with this rich tapestry of local and national partners. Across the south region, we currently work with 130 churches and have 150 faith guides, we’d like to see these numbers grow significantly over the next few years.
In the south region we have the highest density of Christian holidays and festivals, with events that we organise and run directly and a variety of festival and missions that we support and partner with. You’ll have a fantastic opportunity each summer to get hands on engaged in these mission and festivals throughout the year.
Our South Region also includes our vibrant capital, one of the most multicultural and ethnically diverse cities in the world, with over 300 languages spoken. With many like-minded missional organisations having a footprint in and around the capital, and all of the Christian movements and denominations represented here, London holds key strategic value and will be the focus of your ministry activities. You’ll be joining an exceptional and growing team of five staff. We are particularly interested in how sports, arts, and culture can be explored to further enable the mission both in London and across SU and would be particularly interested in candidates with expertise in either of these areas.
Important information
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This role requires an active Christian faith and involvement in a local church (Occupational Requirement – Equality Act 2010).
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An enhanced DBS check is required.
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK (we cannot offer visa sponsorship).
Interested?
If you’re excited by the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of children and young people—and to equip others to do the same—we’d love to hear from you.
If this describes you, and you are in agreement with the aims and beliefs of Scripture Union, then we would like to hear from you. To apply for this role, download a copy of the job specification. You will need to upload your CV (2 A4 pages max) and a covering letter (2 A4 pages max) detailing how your skills and experience reflect the person specification via Charity Jobs. All screening questions provided as part of your application, must be answered.
Scripture Union is a Christian charity that exists to see a new generation with a vibrant faith in Jesus.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a great listener? Do you love to help solve problems? Can you help people by taking complex, technical information and translating it for people who vulnerable, and people in crisis?
We are working with an amazing mission-led organisation to support them in finding a great Helpline Advisor. The role would see you using those great listening and problem solving skills, and supporting people in crisis, and vulnerable people.
There is an opportunity to work remotely, visiting the London office on average 6 times per year for training and all colleague days. If you prefer to be office based, that is also possible dependent upon your location. You will work with other advisors so that you can support each other, and increase your learning.
The role will see you managing multiple referrals at any one time. Your comfort in moving at pace from one conversation to another, whilst ensuring that the information that you provide is correct and fully understood will be key. You will also be learning which cases to refer to other areas and will not be owning casework. There is great training in place, and the right candidate will be fully supported in getting up to speed in this hugely impactful role.
The ideal candidate will have a clear and reassuring telephone manner, and the ability to communicate complex information in a simple and client friendly manner.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.