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Hackney CVS is looking for a Development Manager to lead our Organisational Development work and strengthen support for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) across Hackney and the City of London.

This is a key role, overseeing a small team and shaping a high-quality, responsive offer of training, advice and capacity building for local organisations. You will work closely with VCS groups of all sizes, building trusted relationships and ensuring our support reflects the realities they face.

You will also connect insight from the sector with funders, partners and stakeholders, helping to improve access to resources and opportunities. Working across Hackney CVS, you will collaborate with colleagues to ensure our work is joined up, impactful and aligned with organisational priorities.

We are looking for someone with strong experience in organisational development within the VCS, with the ability to lead, build relationships and think strategically. A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is essential, particularly in supporting organisations led by and working with underrepresented communities.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity to shape how infrastructure support is delivered locally, we’d love to hear from you.

The role is offered for 3 days a week, on a 12 month fixed term basis, with the potential for extension subject to funding.

We have an exciting opportunity for someone with significant experience in learning, evaluation and impact to join our Central team in London providing maternity cover from October 2026 until October 2027.

Location – This role is mainly working from home with one day a week in our London office (usually a Monday). There may also be occasional travel to other programme sites (currently Stoke-On-Trent, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Scotland).

Salary – Up to £55,000 DOE

Employment Type – Fixed term covering maternity leave between October 2026 and October 2027

Team – Learning & Impact team

About you

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Significant experience in learning, evaluation and impact.
• Considerable experience carrying out high-quality evaluation and learning work that supports the implementation of local services and/or projects.
• Strong skills in quantitative data analysis for the purposes of both assessing local need and strengthening delivery, including a command of both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.
• Digitally savvy with skills in Microsoft 365, a high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and with statistical analysis programmes such as IBM SPSS Statistics.
• Familiarity with the range of local and national quantitative datasets that relate to early childhood development.

About the role

The responsibilities of this role include:

• Leading the design of and conducting evaluations assessing the implementation and impact of local initiatives using both qualitative and quantitative research methods. 
• Leading the collection, analysis, interpretation and integration of quantitative data to generate robust insights and inform discovery work in new sites, programme development and early years system improvement.
• Translating integrated data into clear, evidence-based recommendations to guide decision-making. Including presenting findings clearly to stakeholders, informing programme development and continuous improvement.
• Working in partnership with local stakeholders and independent evaluators to support robust data collection practices.
• Driving alignment between data insights and increasing the number of children achieving a ‘Good Level of Development’ by age five.

About us

Thrive at Five is a national charity focused on giving every child the best possible start in life. We know the foundations for life and learning are built in the earliest years, from pregnancy to five. By working alongside families, communities and local partners, we help build stronger, more connected support for parents, so more children get what they need to thrive and reach a good level of development by age five.

Thrive at Five is a relatively young organisation but with an already strong national and political profile, having been called out in Parliament for our ways of working in Stoke-on-Trent and invited to be interviewed at the 2025 Civil Society Summit by the Secretary of State for Education. We have grown rapidly in our first four years, with a growing team of nearly 40 across the country. 2026 will be a year of further growth and milestones for the charity as we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary and expand into our third and fourth regions. This will involve recruiting for a new teams, establishing our programmes and beginning to co-design and implement our work in partnership with communities.

About our benefits

• Pension contributions – We will contribute 3% and you can contribute 5% towards your pension through NEST.
• 25 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays.
• £100 contribution towards your professional body membership

Please note that as this role is subject to a successful Basic Level Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have any unspent convictions, but wish to apply for this role, please advise us in your application. The successful candidate will also need to provide satisfactory references and current right to work in the UK.

To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV by following the Apply Now button. Closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 21st June 2026.

About the role

You will play a crucial role in making sure our volunteer-focused Learning and Development function runs smoothly and effectively. You will be the first point of contact for learning and development queries, helping volunteers and colleagues resolve issues. You will be responsible for managing the full learner journey, from booking through to completion, ensuring a positive experience and identifying improvements when this is not the case.

You will build strong experience in a Learning and Development operational role within a national volunteer network. You will develop skills in problem solving, service improvements and stakeholder management. You will also gain exposure to SSAFA’s Learning Management System and to general system and process design.

You will have the opportunity to improve the volunteer learning experience by streamlining processes and communications and help to shape how learning is promoted and accessed, as well as supporting the delivery and access to a variety of training events.

This is a varied role with the chance to support volunteers who make meaningful differences to beneficiaries lives each day.

About the team

You will join a supportive, collaborative team focused on delivering high quality training with a strong mix of skills across training design, delivery, digital learning and operations. A team that values ideas, continuous improvements and practical solutions.

About you

You will bring a mix of organisational, people skills and a proactive mindset. You will bring a problem solving approach, with the ability to improve process and learner experience, strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities. You will have experience in Learning and Development, events, administration or similar activities.

About SSAFA

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.

SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us..

Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA

SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.

Further information about the role

Download the full job description on our Applied page.

Click here to view the benefits SSAFA has to offer.

If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone about this role, please contact Eilidh Chown for an informal discussion.

No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

How to apply

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Closing date: Midnight on 15 June 2026 SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Interviews: 24/25 June 2026

Parkinson’s UK is now recruiting for a skilled and experienced Salesforce Marketing Cloud Specialist looking for an exciting and challenging role that will make a real impact in the way the charity manages its email communications.

About the role

As our Marketing Cloud Operations Specialist, you will be the operational technical expert of our supporter engagement. This is a pivotal role within our Salesforce Team ensuring that our Marketing Cloud Engagement (SFMCE) platform is robust, compliant and ready to deliver life-changing impact.

You will manage the day-to-day business as usual operations—translating fundraising/event strategies into sophisticated technical journeys that keep our supporters and supported audiences at the very centre of our mission.

What you’ll do

• Act as the primary administrator for Salesforce Marketing Cloud;manage business units, user permissions,security settings, and licence consumption to ensure an efficient environment. 

• Define and own the Platform Roadmap, establish comprehensive SFMC documentation, and safely execute the SFMC Change roll-out

• Lead the technical setup, testing, execution, and amendment of donor retention, acquisition, and emergency appeal journeys within Journey Builder.

• Develop responsive, dynamic templates in Content Builder and Cloud Pages using HTML/CSS and AMPscript for deep personalization; lead the IP warming and deliverability strategy

• Oversee Single Send Emails and lead Email Template creation and amendments. Resolve all single send and journeys Email issues.

What you’ll bring

• Certified Salesforce Marketing Cloud Email Specialist or equivalent experience. A solid track record in Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement with hands-on ability to navigate the platform is key

• Strong understanding of marketing automation concepts, best practices/guardrails/adherence to governance 

• Proficiency in data management/architecture scalability/automation and integration within Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement. Exposure to Data 360 - segmentation/hyper personalisation and activation 

• Experience with Advanced SQL, HTML/CSS, SSJS, AMPscript and AMP for email to create highly dynamic content.

• Hands-on experience with CloudPages, Data Extensions, Journey Builder, Contact Builder and Email Studio.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per month with flexibility.

Interviews for this role will be held W/C 29 June 2026.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a mission‑driven organisation that strengthens the social impact sector through global conferences, online events, and leadership programmes with the recruitment of an Event Manager.

This role is offered on a permanent basis, with a salary of £40,000–£45,000 per annum, depending on experience. The position is hybrid, with two days per week in a London co‑working space. Some international travel, with occasional evening and weekend work during peak event periods, will be required.

As the Event Manager, you will report to the Director of Programmes and play a central role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s global events portfolio. You will lead the end‑to‑end planning and delivery of events, and a range of leadership programmes and community initiatives. Sitting at the intersection of programme development, speaker engagement, and event operations, this role is key to translating programme strategy into exceptional event experiences.

You will manage the full programme development process, including coordinating the call for proposals, supporting the Advisory Panel review process, sourcing and engaging speakers, and overseeing all speaker communications and logistics. You will also lead on event delivery, managing relationships with venues, suppliers, production partners, and contractors, while ensuring a seamless experience for delegates, speakers, and partners across both in‑person and online events.

You will have an understanding of, or strong interest in, fundraising, philanthropy, and the wider social impact sector. To be successful in this role, you will be curious about emerging ideas, global trends, and the role events play in bringing people together to learn, collaborate, and drive change. You will bring strong experience managing complex conferences or events from concept through to delivery. You will have excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines. You will have experience coordinating speakers or contributors, managing suppliers and budgets, and overseeing event logistics. You will be a confident communicator, comfortable working with senior leaders and global audiences, and you will bring a proactive, collaborative, and solutions‑focused approach. You will have experience using event management platforms such as Cvent.

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 George Cook at Prospectus.
 

In this role, you’ll be working on the In Memory programme within Individual Giving (IG) to inspire people to donate and engage them in a meaningful way, that reflects their unique motivation for supporting the charity. As part of the team, you’ll be innovative in a changing fundraising and cultural landscape, to achieve ambitious annual income targets.

You'll assist with and when required, project manage areas of the In Memory supporter journeys to drive acquisition and retention, ensuring supporters have the best possible experience.

What you’ll do

• Assist with and, when required, project manage direct marketing campaigns, both online and offline. 

• Support the Senior IG Officer in creating and delivering successful supporter journeys.

• Manage relationships with creative, print and response handling agencies working on campaigns.

• Support the Senior Individual Giving Officers in achieving strategic objectives, monitoring income and expenditure and using database analysis to inform and improve the individual giving programme (with a focus on the In Mem programme).

• Integrate the direct marketing programme into Fundraising and Experience Directorate activities and support the overall Parkinson’s UK strategic plan.

• Manage the administrative tasks for the Individual Giving team, such as processing invoices, ordering stock and updating key documents and materials both online and offline.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience of successfully scheduling and managing campaigns to deliver results against agreed objectives and targets. 

• Excellent copy-writing, creative and proofreading skills for both online and offline materials. 

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools, platforms and techniques to work collaboratively and productively. 

• Ability to review and evaluate data and campaign results and pull out key trends to inform future work. 

• Logical thought processes and attention to detail. 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Please be aware; This role is hybrid, and your in person working depends on your team agreement, requirements of the role and led by activity based principles. 

The in person/office attendance expectation for this role will be a minimum on average 2 days per month.

Interviews will be held online via Google Meet on the 1 and 2 July 2026.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

The Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Social Media and Communities team and contribute to the delivery of the team's strategy and targeted campaigns, maximising the reach and impact of the Law Society's services. You will support our members through targeted, timely, informed, and relevant content across organic and paid outputs.

You will liaise with various colleagues across, Media, Strategic Comms, Marketing and Public Affairs. You will also keep your finger on the pulse with social listening and keep the Law Society social media channels aligned with the constantly evolving social media updates,

This is an exciting and varied role where your expertise and knowledge will be used to great effect to make a real impact for our members.

What we're looking for

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

We offer hybrid working, a generous flexible benefits package, a friendly working environment and the opportunity to develop your career within a professional organisation.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Are you a strategic leader who can bring clarity, direction and momentum during periods of change?

Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity is looking for a Head of Impact and Grant Communications to lead a critical function during an important transition year for the organisation. This up to 12-month maternity cover role will provide leadership and continuity as we begin delivering against our new organisational strategy—helping ensure our teams, priorities and ways of working remain aligned, focused and effective.

This is a senior leadership role that sits at the heart of how the charity understands, measures and communicates its impact. Working across impact measurement, evaluation and grant communications, you’ll help shape how we tell the story of the difference our funding makes for seriously ill children and their families—using evidence, insight and storytelling to support strategic decision-making, fundraising and organisational priorities.
 

We’re looking for someone who can confidently lead through complexity and change: someone who brings strong judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to create clarity in evolving environments. This role requires a collaborative and supportive leader who can empower specialist teams, build strong relationships across the organisation and maintain momentum across a broad and varied portfolio of work.
 

You do not need to be a deep technical specialist across every area of impact measurement or grant communications. What matters most is your ability to lead high-performing teams, connect people around shared goals and ensure important work continues to move forward with confidence and focus.
 

This is a unique opportunity to help shape the foundations of a new strategic chapter for GOSH Charity—supporting work that ultimately helps give seriously ill children the best chance, and the best childhood, possible.
 

Salary
 

The salary for this role is £77,919 per annum and we operate a hybrid working policy of a minimum of 2 days per week in the office.

In line with our EDI strategy and Total Reward policy, we calculate our salaries based on benchmarking data across the charity sector. To ensure fairness for existing staff and new joiners, we do not offer salaries above the advertised rate.
 

Note – this position is up to a 12 month fixed term contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Impact and Grant Communications function during a year of strategic transition, ensuring teams remain focused, supported and aligned around organisational priorities.
• Provide leadership and oversight across impact measurement, evaluation and grant communications activity, ensuring high-quality delivery across the department.
• Support the development of strong foundations for the first year of the charity’s new strategy, helping shape processes, priorities and ways of working alongside the senior leadership team.
• Oversee how the charity measures, evaluates and communicates impact, ensuring evidence and insight are used effectively to inform decision-making and storytelling.
• Lead and support teams responsible for communicating the impact of grant funding across fundraising, communications and external audiences.
• Build strong relationships with senior colleagues, researchers, hospital partners, Trustees and external stakeholders, acting as a trusted and collaborative partner.
• Support strategic communications activity linked to major organisational priorities, including high-value funding cases, reporting and thought leadership.
• Use insight, evidence and evaluation to help identify opportunities, strengthen strategic thinking and support continuous improvement across the organisation.
• Provide leadership, coaching and support to managers and specialist teams, creating an environment where people feel empowered, informed and able to do their best work.
• Represent the directorate at senior meetings, committees and external events as required.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Leadership experience within a charity, healthcare, research, policy or related environment.
• Experience leading teams through periods of change, growth or organisational transition.
• Strong strategic thinking and prioritisation skills, with the ability to balance immediate delivery with longer-term organisational goals.
• Excellent relationship management and influencing skills, including experience working with senior stakeholders and partners.
• Experience communicating complex information clearly and effectively to a range of audiences.
• Experience leading or overseeing complex programmes, functions or cross-organisational projects.
• Ability to interpret and present insight, evidence and impact information in ways that are clear, engaging and accessible.
• Strong people leadership skills, with the ability to support, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• A collaborative and thoughtful approach, with strong judgement and the ability to navigate ambiguity and change with confidence.

This is a high-impact leadership role at a pivotal moment for the organisation; an opportunity to help shape how GOSH Charity understands, measures and communicates its impact while supporting teams and stakeholders through an important year of strategic transition.

Come help place membership at the heart of a profession that changes lives.

Location: London Bridge, London (hybrid working with an expectation of two days per week in the office)

Applications close: 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June 2026

About us

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for over 24,000 speech and language therapists, support workers and students across the UK. As we begin developing our next organisational strategy, we are creating a stronger, member-centred, and impactful approach to membership, communications, engagement, and digital content. We are seeking an exceptional and strategic leader to join our executive team. You will help shape the future of our membership and communications, while strengthening our influence across the health and care landscape.

About the role

Reporting to the Chief Executive, this newly configured executive team role brings together membership, communications, digital products, content and events engagement within a single directorate. Membership sits at the heart of our future ambitions. We have recently brought together a previously fragmented membership function and are building a dedicated membership and communications team to strengthen how we engage, support and retain members throughout their careers. You will play a central role in shaping our next strategic plan and ensuring that member insight, experience and value remain at the centre of organisational decision-making.

Working alongside a strong team of communications and engagement, digital, and membership, you will:

• Lead the development of an integrated membership and communications strategy.
• Strengthen the member value proposition and member journey.
• Drive member engagement, retention and growth.
• Bring membership, communications and digital teams together around shared objectives.
• Oversee communications, media and reputation management activity.
• Ensure RCSLT remains an influential voice across the health and care sector.
• Contribute as a key member of a collaborative and ambitious executive team.

 About you

You will bring substantial experience from a membership body, professional association, Royal College, charity or similarly complex organisation. Most importantly, you will understand how to build meaningful relationships with members and create a compelling membership experience. You may already be operating at Director level, or you may be a senior Head of Membership, Engagement, Communications or a related function looking for your first Executive Team appointment.

We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong experience of membership strategy, engagement and growth.
• Leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience overseeing communications, marketing, digital or engagement functions.
• The ability to lead organisational change and bring teams together.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking combined with practical delivery.
• A commitment to equity, diversity and belonging.
• Experience within healthcare, professional regulation or a related sector would be beneficial.

This is a rare opportunity to join RCSLT at a pivotal moment. You will help shape our next organisational strategy from the outset, lead a newly integrated directorate, and play a key role in strengthening the experience of our members while supporting a profession that improves lives every day.

Please click on the link to be redirected to the Peridot Partners website, where you will find full details of the role and how to apply.

Applications for this role close at 9 a.m. Thursday 25th June 2026.

Senior Consultant, Executive Search
Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Holborn office
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

As the first recruitment agency in the UK to become a certified B Corp, Prospectus is a recruitment business with a difference. Working exclusively in the not-for-profit sector, we believe our clients change the world for individuals, communities, and society. For almost 70 years we have been working across the UK and internationally to connect talented people with not-for-profit organisations and social purpose businesses.

We are looking for a Senior Consultant to join our Executive Search team, leading on high-profile Chief Executive, Director-level, and Board appointments across the sector. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, consultative environment where you will not only deliver exceptional executive search assignments but also play a proactive role in developing new client relationships and expanding our reach across the not-for-profit landscape. Whether you come from a recruitment background and are seeking a more purposeful role, or from the charity sector and want to apply your skills in a new way, this is an opportunity to use your expertise to shape leadership where it matters most.

As a senior member of our Executive Search team, you will manage end-to-end processes across leadership and board roles, from initial engagement and market mapping to assessment, selection, and successful placement. Alongside this, you will take responsibility for building your own pipeline of work through networking, external engagement, and business development activity, raising the profile of Prospectus and strengthening our position as a trusted partner in executive search.

The successful candidate will bring:

• Significant experience working with or advising senior stakeholders in a strategic, consultative capacity.
• A proven track record of business development, including generating new opportunities and winning work.
• Excellent project management skills, balancing multiple assignments effectively.
• Commercial awareness, with experience exceeding financial targets or KPIs.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to foster trust and credibility.
• A consultative and inquisitive approach, demonstrating curiosity and strategic insight.
• A genuine interest in leadership within the not-for-profit sector.

If you are passionate about working in a values-led, collaborative environment, and helping to shape impactful leadership teams while driving business growth, we encourage you to apply.

Prospectus is committed to being a diverse and inclusive place of work and welcomes applications from all backgrounds, particularly underrepresented groups including people of colour and disabled people. As a Disability Confident employer, we commit to interviewing all candidates with a disability who meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Recruitment Timeline
Deadline for applications:
Sunday 21st June 2026 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)

Interviews with Prospectus:
Tuesday 30th June at our Stukeley Street office, Holborn.

To apply for the role please submit a copy of your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 1000 word) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

As Community Manager at StandOut you wi l be responsible for shaping and leading our support of participants as they leave the prison gates and begin life in the community. From managing and supporting a team of passionate and dynamic community coaches as they work with participants, to working with programmes leadership to set the strategy and direction of the community team, the role is varied, stretching and incredibly rewarding. This role would be ideal for someone with previous experience managing a team, overseeing and driving a delivery area and a good understanding of the cha lenges faced by those caught up in the criminal justice system, gained either by working in prison or through a range of work outside prison. 

We have a culture of encouraging creativity. Bringing ideas and solutions to complex problems is welcomed as part of the role. We believe in connectivity, and ensure that we connect as a team by being together in our Vauxha l workspace as much as we can. However, getting the balance right is important to us and we appreciate that working across London means that working from home or a coffee shop is the best place to be on some days. As part of the community team there wi l be days that you spend in prison, particularly during delivery, when working hours wi l be longer due to the prison daily regimes that we have to work within whilst delivering our course. 

Due to service development, we have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Volunteer and Participation Co-ordinator to join Barnardo's as part of the East Berkshire Keyworking Service for Children and Young People with Learning Disability and/or Autism. We currently have one full time post available on a permanent contract. Would you like the chance to recruit, train and support Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers who can make a difference to Children, Young People with SEND (up to 25 years) and their families? Are you passionate about supporting families to build a support network of people who have lived experience?

Covering Bracknell, Slough and the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead, it is essential to hold a valid UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle. As a Volunteer Co-ordinator, you will have passion, commitment and be confident in the delivery of training and supporting personal development for Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers. You will work as part of the keyworker team to ensure we provide the right support at the right time, in the right way.

The role provides lots of opportunities to develop your skill set, knowledge and career progression going forward. The service has a comprehensive training offer for all staff and volunteers.

To be a successful, you will need to have the following:

• An understanding of the difference Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers make and the support required, including providing line management and supervision
• An understanding of the needs of children and young people with Learning Disability and or Autism
• The ability to confidently present information to a range of people, delivering workshops, attending recruitment fairs etc.
• Excellent team working skills. You will work as part of a team that covers East Berkshire
• Safeguarding knowledge and good recording skills
• The ability to efficiently organise events for service users and their families to socialise
• Use of a car

Barnardo's could not do the work it does without our Volunteer co-ordinators and the volunteers that they support. We value the difference that they make. The Lived Experience Peer Support Volunteers you recruit and train will be part of the step-down support offered and will work as part of the keyworking team. Within Barnardo's, the job title for this role is Project Worker 2. This will appear on the job description. When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification/ additional information document.

Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date.  We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible

South London

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Advice & Wellbeing Specialist - Make a real difference every day

We’re looking for an Advice & Wellbeing Specialist to provide high-quality, holistic support to residents, helping them sustain tenancies and improve their wellbeing.  You will need to feel confident and comfortable visiting residents in their homes, with one day per week based in an office.

Your typical day could start by working with residents in their homes and neighbourhoods to understand their immediate needs. Later, you might deliver advice and wellbeing support in a community wellbeing hub before engaging with external stakeholders to build a strong network of support for our residents.

As an Advice & Wellbeing Specialist, you’ll deliver proactive and trauma-informed support tailored to residents’ needs. You’ll work closely with them to understand wellbeing concerns and agree an action plan to enable them to sustain their tenancies and feel connected to their community. You’ll empower residents through positive engagement, helping them develop skills and resilience to lead independent and fulfilled lives.

Your key responsibilities

You’ll deliver personalised, trauma-informed advice and wellbeing support in the community, taking a holistic approach to tenancy, health, and social needs. You’ll manage safeguarding cases with care, build strong relationships with internal teams like Neighbourhood Managers, Financial Inclusion, and Repairs, and collaborate with external partners such as local authorities, mental health services, and advice agencies. Alongside this, you’ll support wellbeing hubs and community events, keep accurate records, manage cases effectively, and use CRM systems to track and report outcomes.

About you

• Experience delivering a range of advice and wellbeing advocacy in outreach, face-to-face settings.
• Extensive experience managing a large and varied caseload.
• Highly organised, able to prioritise effectively.
• Self-motivated, resilient, with a successful track record of engaging and supporting people in vulnerable and complex circumstances.
• Backgrounds may include: social services, family support, drug & alcohol services, Citizens Advice, homelessness charities.
• Awareness of the client group and ability to work empathetically.
• Confident using IT systems and collaborating with partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel across London (licence helpful but not essential).
• Qualifications in advice, wellbeing, or related fields (e.g., counselling, coaching, welfare rights).
• Committed to our values: Be kind, Do the right thing, Keep our promises, Get things done, Do the right thing, Celebrate Diversity. 

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference. We work simply, safely and smartly, always putting our customers first. We support each other, learn together, and celebrate success. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Here’s what you’ll get when you join us:

• Flexible and hybrid working
• 30 days' annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Up to 10% pension contribution, matched 1:1
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including options for healthcare, dental care, and more

What to expect from our recruitment process

We’re committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.

Closing Date: 19 June 2026

Interviews/assessment will be held in person on the 1 July at our offices in Waterloo.  

Please read before you apply

• You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
• This role will require an Enhanced DBS check.
• Travel will mainly be across South London using public or own transport.

If you’re a proactive, values-led professional who thrives on building relationships, solving problems creatively, and delivering results for residents, we’d love to hear from you. You’ll need experience delivering advice and wellbeing support in outreach settings, managing complex caseloads, and working confidently with partners.

Strong communication skills, resilience, and the ability to support vulnerable people are essential, along with a commitment to our values.

Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for the Advice & Wellbeing Specialist role.

Your new company
My client is a large London-based charity which offers hybrid working.
Your new role
My role is a Financial Accountant on a fixed-term contract basis for 12 months. Duties will include:
- Take primary responsibility for a number of subsidiary entities, ensuring the preparation of financial statements and liaising with the external auditors.- Assisting with preparation of financial statements and undertaking relevant analysis.
- Reviewing the year-end trial balances and analysing key variances with previous years to identify potential omissions or misstatements.
- Developing and managing a regular schedule of review and reconciliation of all GL accounts, ensuring all accounts are reconciled and cleared appropriately.
- Ensuring all key GL accounts are reviewed each month, including suspense, control and clearing accounts to identify discrepancies, investigating and making corrections as required.
- Managing the month-end timetable, including sending out regular communications, following up on outstanding actions to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ensuring all payments are processed using the most appropriate payment method, considering value and payment terms, ensuring appropriate authorisation and sufficient funds are available.
- Ensuring bank accounts and bank mandates are kept up-to-date, including opening of new bank accounts and any alterations to arrangements with existing accounts.
- Ensuring regular (at least monthly) bank reconciliations are prepared and overseeing the monitoring of daily bank balances.
- Ensuring the production of daily/weekly/monthly cash monitoring and forecasting spreadsheets, working with the Financial Accountants to ensure the maintenance of appropriate liquidity whilst optimising funds available for investment.
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience of financial accounting. If you were studying for a professional qualification, that would be an advantage. Strong systems skills, including Excel, are also required.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work for a large, forward-thinking organisation with scope to develop your skills and take on additional duties over time.
What you need to do now
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