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Why Access Social Care Exists
Every day millions of older and disabled people are denied the social care they need. Most local authorities can’t meet the growing demand for care, and none are confident they can meet their legal duties in the future. This affects all of us - we will all need care at some point in our lives.
We all have a right to hold public bodies to account, but most of us cannot afford lawyers so rely on legal aid. The 92% drop in legal aid cases since 2010 means that we have nowhere to turn. Without access to justice, our rights do not exist.
What we do
Access Social Care (‘ASC’) provides legal advice and information for people with social care needs, helping achieve a better quality of life. We work with communities to increase knowledge of the law and our rights. We highlight the gap left by cuts to Legal Aid and provide advice for those who can’t afford it.
Our network of lawyers and caseworkers provide access to justice when things go wrong. We collaborate with social services whilst ensuring legal obligations are met. We are working towards a future where social care is adequately funded, and we all get the support we need.
We provide rights awareness training to front line managers, and legal advice and casework support to families and individuals. As well as providing access to justice, our aim is to drive system level change through evidence-led influencing and strategic casework.
This is an exciting time to join ASC. We have a new strategy. We are dedicated to the people who need our help, and we care deeply about our team. We think that work should be an exciting and satisfying place to be.
About the role
This newly created role is responsible for the day-to-day processing and recording of financial transactions at ASC. The post holder will support the Finance & IT Operations Manager by ensuring financial data is accurate, up to date, and compliant with internal processes. The role will also be the first point of contact for routine finance queries across the organisation and will contribute to maintaining clear and accurate financial records, reports, and documentation.
Responsibilities
1. Accounts Receivable & Invoicing
- Prepare and issue sales invoices in line with contractual terms and approvals.
- Record invoices accurately and issue receipts where appropriate.
- Identify and resolve invoicing issues and accounting discrepancies.
2. Accounts Payable & Creditor Administration
- Maintain the creditor ledger and schedule regular payment runs.
- Ensure payments are approved and processed accurately and on time.
3. Bank Reconciliation
- Prepare and reconcile bank accounts to Quickbooks system, on a weekly basis.
- Ensure all entries in Quickbooks are complete, accurate, and supported by documentation.
- Ensure the integrity of the accounting system and support internal controls.
4. Payroll Administration
- Prepare and administer payroll in line with approved processes.
- Ensure all payroll data is accurate and submitted to the outsourced provider on time.
- Support the Finance & IT Operations Manager with payroll requirements.
5. Other Requirements
- Identify and resolve invoicing issues, accounting discrepancies and other financial related issues.
- Act as the first point of contact for day-to-day financial queries from colleagues.
- Maintain an accurate and full financial filing system.
- Run standard reports from Quickbooks accounting system to support reporting and filing requirements.
- Prepare documentation for internal and external audit purposes as required.
- Prepare and maintain process documentation and user guides for finance procedures to ensure consistency and continuity of operations.
This list of tasks is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
All staff at ASC are expected to share and demonstrate our values:
Trustworthy
Recognised for excellence, we will be the best we can be in everything we do. We will be truthful, independent and outcomes focussed.
Fair
We believe in treating people with kindness and compassion in a way that is right, reasonable and just.
Fearless
We will do what is right, not what is easy. We will bravely challenge injustice.
Inclusive
Our beneficiaries’ voices will influence our thinking and decision making at all levels of our organisation. Collaborative in our thinking, we will work with others to achieve our goals.
Positive
We will be constructive and progressive in our challenge. We will optimistically and dynamically drive for change.
In addition to our values, you will also need to be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas at your interview:
Personal attributes you will have:
Purpose driven with a commitment to our mission and values.
Essential:
- Commitment to working within the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Proactive and willing to take initiative within defined procedures.
Experience you will have
Minimum:
- Experience in accounts payable and receivable, or similar financial processing.
- Experience of reconciling accounts and checking financial data for accuracy.
Essential:
- Experience in maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
Desirable:
- Experience in administering payroll or preparing payroll information.
Skills you will have
Minimum:
- Numerate, with the ability to work accurately with financial data.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Teams, Excel, Word, Outlook and accounting software (QuickBooks preferred).
Essential
- Good communicator (oral and written), able to respond clearly to colleagues' queries.
- Organised, able to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.
- Able to produce clear, accurate records and documentation.
- Comfortable following financial processes and internal controls.
Knowledge you will have gained
Essential
- Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g. double-entry bookkeeping, invoices, payments).
- Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data security.
Desirable
- Familiarity with payroll processes.
How to apply
We hope that having read this far, you will want to apply!
Please ensure that your CV and supporting statement do not include your name – use initials only. This will ensure that we avoid unconscious bias in our shortlisting process. To apply, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- A completed Equality and Diversity Recruitment Monitoring Form (a link to this can be found on the job pack)
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing:
- The essential requirements of the person specification.
If you want support applying, please email us.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before expressing your interest in this role. We are sorry that we cannot consider applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted. If you do not receive communication from us within two weeks following the application deadline, please consider that we will not be moving forward with your application.
Timeline for recruitment process
If we receive a high number of applications for this role, we may close the role early. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.
Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 2nd February
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 25th February & Thursday 26th February.
Please ensure you keep these dates free.
At Access Social care, we aren’t interested in tokenism. We know that if we are to make the biggest difference for the people that need us the most, we need to get Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism right. Part of this is recruiting greater diversity in all our teams.
With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of the communities we serve, including people with direct experience of the social care system, and from marginalised groups, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, older and disabled people, and trans and non-binary people.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
For every role we advertise, we outline a set of minimum skills or experience that are key to doing the job well. If you have a disability (this includes long term health conditions or mental health conditions) and you meet these minimum criteria, you can request to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you would like to apply through this scheme, please clearly show in your supporting statement how you meet the minimum requirements for the role and indicate in your application email that you wish to be considered under the scheme. If you are applying via Charity Jobs, please ensure that you indicate at the beginning of your supporting statement that you wish to be considered under the scheme.
Being offered an interview through this route does not mean you are guaranteed the job. The selection decision will still be based on who performs best at interview.
If you are invited to interview, we will ask if you need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the process.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria and request to be considered under the scheme, we may need to prioritise those whose applications most closely match the role requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Why Access Social Care Exists
Every day millions of older and disabled people are denied the social care they need. Most local authorities can’t meet the growing demand for care, and none are confident they can meet their legal duties in the future. This affects all of us - we will all need care at some point in our lives.
We all have a right to hold public bodies to account, but most of us cannot afford lawyers so rely on legal aid. The 92% drop in legal aid cases since 2010 means that we have nowhere to turn. Without access to justice, our rights do not exist.
What we do
Access Social Care (‘ASC’) provides legal advice and information for people with social care needs, helping achieve a better quality of life. We work with communities to increase knowledge of the law and our rights. We highlight the gap left by cuts to Legal Aid and provide advice for those who can’t afford it.
Our network of lawyers and caseworkers provide access to justice when things go wrong. We collaborate with social services whilst ensuring legal obligations are met. We are working towards a future where social care is adequately funded, and we all get the support we need.
We provide rights awareness training to front line managers, and legal advice and casework support to families and individuals. As well as providing access to justice, our aim is to drive system level change through evidence-led influencing and strategic casework.
This is an exciting time to join ASC. We have a new strategy. We are dedicated to the people who need our help, and we care deeply about our team. We think that work should be an exciting and satisfying place to be.
About the role
The Finance & IT Operations manager ensures effective financial management and control throughout ASC overseeing financial administration, reporting and compliance.
The role provides guidance and support on financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) in areas such as cash flow, audit and tax whilst ensuring that budget holders across ASC are well supported with tools and skills. The role also helps develop and implement the charity’s IT strategy, including managing the external IT provider and service level agreement.
Responsibilities
1. Financial Management and Reporting
- Provide the Chief Operating Officer (COO) with accurate, regular and comprehensive financial information reports to guide effective and sound financial decision making.
- Monitor financial activity against approved annual budget, reporting any anomalies or unusual activity to the COO.
- Develop, implement and operate monitoring systems for financial forecasting and re-forecasting to support sound decision making.
- Support the COO in the co-ordination of the annual budgeting and planning process ensuring that information is collected, compiled and reported in a consistent and robust manner.
- Co-ordinate and produce year end Charity SORP financial statements, including the Trustee Annual Report, providing external auditors with the necessary documentation and support to audit the financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, liaising with the charity’s external auditors in preparing the SORP financial statements.
- Partner with budget holders, providing monthly expenditure against budget reports and supporting their understanding and decision making.
- Preparing financial statements for funder reporting and supporting the COO in designing budgets and financial models for new fundraising bids and other commercial offerings.
- Produce VAT and corporation tax returns and manage ASC’s relationship with HMRC.
- Oversee the payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely submission to the outsourced provider.
- Oversee accounts payable and receivable.
- Establish a detailed cashflow planning process and manage the flow of capital between ASC’s and its chosen banks, recommending any changes as appropriate.
- Manage all banking relationships.
2. Policy and Procedures
- Collaborate with the COO to establish effective processes and controls to ensure efficient and effective financial management is delivered and maintained.
- Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of effective procurement policies, procedures and systems ensuring best value is achieved across all activities.
3. IT, Contracts & Data Protection
- Support the COO to review current accounting and finance systems recommending and implementing upgrades and improvements where agreed.
- Support the COO in drafting and implementing ASC’s IT strategy.
- Tender and manage SLA and relationship with external IT provider.
- Review outsourced arrangements and systems and work with the COO on tendering for fit for purpose systems to match organisational strategy and direction.
- Lead on the annual insurance renewal process, ensuring appropriate cover is in place and general administration of the charity’s insurance policies is enacted.
- Manage and review business interruption and disaster recovery plans, using regular simulation testing to ensure robustness.
- Keep existing portfolio of client and supplier template contracts under review, recommending risk-based strengthening.
- Oversee ASC’s data protection infrastructure, co-ordinating departmental Data Protection Champions to ensure that policy & practice is robust
- Work with COO in response to reactive data protection issues and incidents
4. People Management
- Provide line management to the Finance Assistant, using ASC’s management processes to ensure they are supported, motivated and able to work effectively.
- Plan and oversee the Finance Assistant’s workload, ensuring tasks are allocated appropriately and completed to required standards.
- Contribute to creating a collaborative team culture aligned with ASC’s values.
5. Other Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and implementation of team development work within the Finance & IT Operations Team in collaboration with the Chief Operating Officer and the Business Support Manager.
This list of tasks is not exhaustive and will be reviewed from time to time in discussion with the post holder.
Person Specification
All staff at ASC are expected to share and demonstrate our values:
Trustworthy
Recognised for excellence, we will be the best we can be in everything we do. We will be truthful, independent and outcomes focussed.
Fair
We believe in treating people with kindness and compassion in a way that is right, reasonable and just.
Fearless
We will do what is right, not what is easy. We will bravely challenge injustice.
Inclusive
Our beneficiaries’ voices will influence our thinking and decision making at all levels of our organisation. Collaborative in our thinking, we will work with others to achieve our goals.
Positive
We will be constructive and progressive in our challenge. We will optimistically and dynamically drive for change.
In addition to our values, you will also need to be able to demonstrate or tell us about the following areas at your interview:
Personal attributes you will have
Essential:
- Purpose driven with a commitment to our mission and values
- Commitment to working within the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion
- Self-aware, solutions focused and able to generate goodwill with collaborators and colleagues.
- Demonstrates integrity and an ability to hold and respect confidential and sensitive information.
- Dependable, resilient with the ability to remain composed and effective under pressure.
- Self-motivated, resourceful, and proactive in taking initiative.
Experience you will have
Minimum
- Experience of preparing management accounts, monitoring budgets and producing financial reports for senior leaders.
- Experience of contract and SLA management, including reviewing and monitoring provider performance.
Essential
- Demonstrable experience of financial management within a multi-stakeholder environment, including familiarity with charity accounting and SORP principles.
- Line management experience supporting the performance and development of team members.
- Experience of overseeing IT services or outsourced IT support arrangements.
Desirable
- Experience of managing or coordinating insurance, risk, business continuity and/or disaster recovery processes.
Skills you will have
Essential
- Strong numerical and analytical skills to effectively analyse financial reports
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills, able to engage effectively with diverse groups and senior professionals.
- Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and meet competing internal and external deadlines.
- Able to produce accurate and reliable work.
- Strong written and verbal communications skills, able to convey complex information clearly and accessibly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Strong IT skills including demonstrable proficiency in MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Sage 50 Accounts.
Knowledge you will have gained
Minimum:
- Working towards qualification in ACA, ACCA, CIMA or experience to this level.
Essential:
- Practical knowledge and understanding of management accounting principles and techniques.
- In-depth knowledge of budgeting and financial forecasting and preparation of financial reports for senior management and compliance purposes.
Desirable:
- An understanding of Data Protection law and practice
How to apply
We hope that having read this far, you will want to apply!
Please ensure that your CV and supporting statement do not include your name – use initials only. This will ensure that we avoid unconscious bias in our shortlisting process. To apply, please provide the following documents:
- An up-to-date CV
- A completed Equality and Diversity Recruitment Monitoring Form – Fill out form (A link to this form can be found in the job pack)
- A supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing:
- The essential requirements of the person specification
If you want support applying, contact us.
Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before expressing your interest in this role. We are sorry that we cannot consider applications from candidates who do not have the right to work in the UK.
We only reach out to candidates who have been shortlisted. If you do not receive communication from us within two weeks following the application deadline, please consider that we will not be moving forward with your application.
Timeline for recruitment process
If we receive a high number of applications for this role, we may close the role early. Therefore, we encourage you to apply as soon as you are able.
Closing date: 23:59 on Monday 9th February.
Interviews will take place on Monday 2nd March & Tuesday 3rd March.
Please ensure you keep these dates free.
At Access Social care, we aren’t interested in tokenism. We know that if we are to make the biggest difference for the people that need us the most, we need to get Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and anti-racism right. Part of this is recruiting greater diversity in all our teams.
With this in mind, we particularly welcome applications from candidates with experience of the communities we serve, including people with direct experience of the social care system, and from marginalised groups, particularly Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, older and disabled people, and trans and non-binary people.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
For every role we advertise, we outline a set of minimum skills or experience that are key to doing the job well. If you have a disability (this includes long term health conditions or mental health conditions) and you meet these minimum criteria, you can request to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you would like to apply through this scheme, please clearly show in your supporting statement how you meet the minimum requirements for the role and indicate in your application email that you wish to be considered under the scheme. If you are applying via Charity Jobs, please ensure that you indicate at the beginning of your supporting statement that you wish to be considered under the scheme.
Being offered an interview through this route does not mean you are guaranteed the job. The selection decision will still be based on who performs best at interview.
If you are invited to interview, we will ask if you need any reasonable adjustments to support you during the process.
Please note: If we receive a high number of applications from candidates who meet the essential criteria and request to be considered under the scheme, we may need to prioritise those whose applications most closely match the role requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London.
Team Background
The Debt Advice Team at Toynbee Hall provides crucial support to individuals and families struggling with financial burdens. Funded by the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS), this team delivers expert guidance and practical solutions to help clients manage and reduce their debt.
Scope of Role
The Traineeship will last for 6 months. This role involves gaining practical experience by observing and participating in interviews to understand clients' financial problems, researching options, and helping clients make informed decisions.
Key Responsibilities
1. Accurate, Effective, and Individually Tailored Advice
Work under supervision to observe and learn how to provide effective debt advice, including interviewing clients, researching options, and empowering clients to make informed decisions.
2. Detailed Case Records
Assist in maintaining detailed case records, ensuring all work meets auditing and quality standards, and meets funder requirements.
3. Training and Development
Complete a structured training programme within the six-month period, covering technical debt advice, client management, and financial regulations. .
4. Teamwork
Be an active member of the team, identifying opportunities for your development and contributing to collective goals.
5. Travel
Travel across London as required, with occasional travel across the UK.
6. Other
Undertake additional tasks as delegated by Management.
Person Specification
1. Experience and Skills
- Willingness to work towards obtaining an accredited qualification in debt advice.
- Basic IT and telephone skills, and ability to use an online-based Client Management System (CMS) to deliver advice across multiple channels and maintain case records.
- Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively.
- Ability to work as part of a team and be open to receiving feedback and learning from others.
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all staff members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competence in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
- Ability to handle and support vulnerable clients with empathy and sensitivity, ensuring their needs are appropriately addressed.
2. Personal Attributes
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Ability to work independently and proactively without supervision.
- Capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure, adopting a “find a solution, no blame” attitude.
- Open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative approach, seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
- Commitment to empowering others by sharing knowledge and enabling action.
- Strong alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission, strategy, and values.
- Willingness to participate in training and develop further understanding in areas such as safeguarding.
- Willingness to work from our advice locations to shadow experienced advisors in both face-to-face and call centre settings.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience of giving advice (not necessarily debt advice).
- Ability to speak more than one language.
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays)
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
- Westfield Health Cash Plan to cover your healthcare needs specified in the Policy
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Home-based with regular travel to the Guildford office
Department: Operations
Salary: £28,467 to £31,640
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
There’s never been a better time to join the team at Cycling UK! We have launched an ambitious new strategy – and we want you to be part of it. There are loads of reasons to love cycling, even if you’re not someone who cycles. From cutting pollution, to making us healthier and happier, cycling can help us all thrive.
Cycling UK’s customer relationship management tool (CRM) is a key enabler in maximizing income, attracting and retaining key audiences and the delivery of successful programmes, ranging from commercial to behaviour change. The CRM Services team’s main goal is to be a successful business partner to the other Cycling UK functions.
As the CRM Services Developer you will support with maintaining and improving the day to day processes of Cycling UK's Microsoft Dynamics. Acting within a business partner capacity you will support other Cycling UK staff to provide day to day support and training, evolve and develop new solutions where Microsoft Dynamics plays a role
If you are enthusiastic about supporting communities and improving access to cycling, we want to hear from you!
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
This role is home based with expected travel to London and Guildford.
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
REF-226 196
Supporter Data Analyst
Reference: JAN20260803
Location: Flexible in UK
Contract: 12 month, Fixed-Term
Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Life Assurance Scheme, 26 days' Annual Leave
Working within the Business Planning and Strategy function you will be supporting the RSPB to assess customer and business needs, identify trends and generate ideas and solutions to deliver a broad, organisation wide impact.
As a skilled Data Analyst, you will be competent in analysing a range of data sets to identify the key insights that feed our long-term fundraising and communications planning, as well as identifying reactive opportunities. Your expertise in this area will assist the RSPB in making well-informed data driven decisions at a strategic and operational level.
You will be a skilled communicator with the ability to communicate complex insight in an engaging and impactful way to our key stakeholders. You will be adept at developing relationships both internally and externally to share data, insights and best practice and you will keep abreast of innovation in the data industry to advise on the latest technology to improve the way we visualise and communicate insights. Overall, this role will be both varied and challenging and suit those with an inquisitive nature and a drive to provide quality insights that make a difference.
What's the role about?
- Support stakeholders across the organisation with analysis and reporting to aid evidence-based decision making.
- Engage with stakeholders to understand objectives and translate them into clear analytical deliverables.
- Perform a range of analytical tasks to assess activity performance, interpret test results, and generate audience insights.
- Present findings in clear, engaging ways using reports, presentations, and other appropriate channels.
- Design and maintain interactive dashboards using Microsoft Power BI and other visualisation tools to enhance data accessibility.
- Promote the role and impact of the Business Planning and Strategy team across the organisation.
- Support the Business Planning and Strategy team by contributing to shared goals and ensuring quality through peer review processes.
- Stay informed about emerging trends and innovations within the charity sector and data analytics industry.
Essential skills, knowledge and experience:
- Strong analytical skills, with experience in conducting detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis, interpreting results, and identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies and value.
- Proficient in data analysis tools and systems, including advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI (essential).
- Ability to present methodologies, data insights, and findings clearly and confidently to peers and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and organisational policies, as well as best practice standards within the data analysis domain.
- Experience in aligning standards, guidance, and strategic priorities with business needs and industry trends, contributing to future planning and roadmap development.
- Ability to influence and contribute to policy, procedure, and standards development within your area of expertise, and occasionally represent the department in decision-making forums and focus groups.
Desirable skills, knowledge and experience:
- Experience with Apteco FastStats Discoverer and digital analytics tools is desirable.
Additional Information:
This is a 12 month Fixed-Term role for 37.5 hours per week.
The RSPB reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term.
Closing date: 23:59, Sunday 1st February 2026
We are looking to conduct interviews for this position from 23rd February 2026.
Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
We are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse RSPB, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve our vision of creating a world richer in nature, we need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application.
The RSPB is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.
As part of this application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above.
Contact us to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.
No agencies please.
The RSPB brings people together – people like you – to protect the things that matter to us all.

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!
Partnerships Coordinator
This role is available in partnership with The Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine Leaders Programme.
Please read the programme qualification criteria before making your application.
Salary: £24,479 for 35 hours week plus £312 p.a working from home allowance.
£26,936 for 35 hours per week, plus £213 p.a working from home allowance (London weighting)
Your opportunity
Tackle a vital challenge, with great people. Voice 21 exists to transform children' s learning and life chances through talk and we are aiming to be working with 2,000 schools a year by 2025. To reach this goal we recruit great people and give them real responsibility, training and support.
Output focused culture, with flexible working opportunities. We have an agile and flexible approach – our team can work when and wherever works best to deliver the requirements of their role. For staff working at home, we support them to create a workspace and provide technology that enables them to work effectively.
Real development opportunities. We believe in supporting people to develop the skills they need to be excellent – whether this means funding external training, finding a mentor to support them or giving them the time to learn from others in the organisations through our regular CPD sessions. We also offer paid study leave for team members taking part in formal studies outside of work.
Great benefits. 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) and additional Christmas closure period. Holiday entitlement increases linked to length of service, 5% employer contribution to pension, interest-free season ticket, cycle and technology loans, employee assistance scheme.
About Voice 21
Voice 21 is the national oracy education charity. We exist to empower every child to use their voice for success in school and life. Our work transforms learning and life chances through talk by increasing access to a high-quality oracy education for those that need it most. Follow the links to find out more about why oracy is so vital and the impact Voice 21 has.
Your purpose
To support our CEO, Director of Strategic Development and other members of the Senior Leadership Team to engage partners in our strategic planning, including to influence the implementation of the new national curriculum and guidance on oracy and establish a new advisory board to inform our strategy. You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of our partnerships strategy using email communications, providing administration and leading on planning for a series of meetings, round table discussions and partnership events. This will include working closely with the events team organising the flagship Voice 21 events, the Speaking Summit in March 2026 and Great Oracy Exhibition in October 2026.
This is a newly created role in the team and the post holder will play a significant part in shaping it in order to deliver its core purpose. The role may evolve based on the needs of our growing organisation.
Your responsibilities
Partner relationships & communications
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Ensure that communications to partners are sent in a clear and timely manner, using either automation or other systems e.g. mail merge.
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Coordinate processes for partnership meetings and roundtables, e.g. the booking process for participants and arrangements relating to special adjustments etc.
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Use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM), SalesForce, to create records and collect and update partner data.
Meeting coordination & delivery
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Arrange all key activities for events you are responsible for. This could include Advisory Board meetings (online and in person), visits to schools or roundtable and briefing meetings. Manage invites and book venues, reminder/follow up communications, and ensure feedback is captured and collated.
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Find solutions to problems e.g. technical issues in an online course; booking an additional venue due to increased demand.
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Attend events, either in person or online, to provide support to members of the team leading them.
Partnership Strategy Planning
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Track key progress with our partnership strategy and analyse this to support decision-making.
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Take ownership of partnership engagement and experience, finding opportunities for improvement and implementing these.
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Work closely with the members of the Whole Leadership Team to establish a ‘Relationship Manager’ lead system to maximise the benefits of partnerships.
This job is for you if you are...
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Highly organised, you enjoy making a plan and seeing it through! You might have previous experience organising events or programmes.
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Quick at picking up new skills e.g. using a Customer Relationship Management system, and generous in sharing your skills with others.
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A collaborator with great communication skills (written and verbal).
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Proactive when faced with problems, which you view as an opportunity to learn
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Have strong IT skills and are competent using MS Office (essential)
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Have previously used a marketing automation platform (MAP) or worked with a contact database (desirable, not essential)
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Comfortable managing ambiguity - even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear you make a start on figuring it out.
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You are passionate about Voice 21’s mission and helping us meet our ambitions.
Who you’ll work with:
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Our Senior Leadership team: made up of our CEO and 4 directors; your work will support objectives across the wider leadership team. You will work directly with the Director of Strategic Development.
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Our broader team across Voice 21: Collaboration and partnerships are a key part of Voice 21’s new five year strategy so your work will be across the Voice 21 team.
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Our partners, including Voice 21 Oracy Schools and Centres of Excellence we work with to support delivery of our 2030 Strategy.
Where you’ll work: Remote, with regular national travel to attend programmes and meetings, including regular overnight stays.
You will also be required to attend Time to Shine key events which are detailed in the Guide for Potential Programme Candidates
Contract: One year fixed term contract and subject to successful probation review at 3 months.
Terms: We would welcome applications on a full-time or 4-day per week pro-rata basis.
Application details
The Rank Foundation is looking for Time to Shine (T2S) Leaders who can meet the aims of the T2S programme, please refer to the Time to Shine application pack to determine that you meet the applicant criteria before making your application.
We are unable to accept any applications that do not meet this criteria.
To apply:
Please send your CV and a short cover letter with the subject line: "Partnerships Coordinator.”
Your cover letter should briefly:
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What do you know about the Rank Foundation?
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What excites you about taking part in the Rank Foundation’s Time to Shine programme?
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What made you want to apply for this role?
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What skills will you bring to the project?
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What will be your biggest challenge in this role?
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What do you hope to achieve during your T2S year?
Closing date: 1st February 2026
We reserve the right to close the advert early should we exceed the number of applicants we can review within our recruitment process deadlines prior to interview commencement dates.
Interviews date: First Interviews 5th and 6th February
Second interviews, 10th February 2026
Start date: Must be before 13th April 2026.
Questions: If you have any questions about the role, or would like to discuss it before submitting an application, please contact Amy Gaunt, Director of Strategic Development
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reporting to, and working closely with, the Head of Fundraising and Engagement, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will shape and implement innovative strategies, driving growth in philanthropic giving, secure corporate partnerships and obtain critical funding. With a focus on cultivating mutually beneficial, long-term relationships, you’ll craft compelling proposals, develop tailored stewardship plans, and create sponsorship opportunities that inspire ongoing support.
You’ll lead the way in securing multi-year corporate partnerships and nurturing donor relationships to meet ambitious income targets. As a key player in the senior fundraising team, you’ll contribute to strategic planning, represent the charity at events, and champion new approaches to fundraising.
With our newly formed Development Board, the Senior Philanthropy and Partnerships Lead will identify and utilise key networks to grow our philanthropic supporter base across corporate and major donor income streams. With strong writing skills, this person will also craft tailored and compelling corporate proposals and trust and foundation applications.
Who are we looking for?
To support our vision and ensure the achievement of ambitious income targets to support children and families affected by neuroblastoma, we are looking for a strategic and results-driven high-value fundraiser to join our team.
We are particularly keen to speak with interested candidates who enjoy cultivating high-value relationships from scratch and stewarding five- and six-figure corporate partnerships, and/or major donor relationships.
Person specification:
- Demonstrable significant experience working in corporate fundraising (experience in major donor and trusts & foundations fundraising would also be of benefit).
- Strategic thinker with significant experience at a managerial level, developing strategic plans to grow and optimise high-value fundraising.
- A proven record of being results-driven and working to achieve income targets, KPIs and outcomes.
- Proven ability to proactively identify, cultivate and secure new corporate relationships, demonstrate strong new business development acumen and confidence opening new opportunities.
See our Recruitment Pack for the full role description and specification and for information about Solving Kids' Cancer UK.
Location: Home-based within England with regular travel to London and elsewhere in the UK as required
First stage interviews: Thursday 26th February
Second stage interviews: Wednesday 4th March
As a safeguarding charity whose work and practice are underpinned by safeguarding principles to protect children and young people and enhance their welfare, we always work in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance, and best safeguarding practices. All our roles require a basic criminal record check.
Our vision is a future where no child dies of the childhood cancer neuroblastoma or suffers due to the treatment they receive.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you eager to build a career in public relations and join a meaningful and impactful organisation? We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Assistant Public Relations Officer to come and play a crucial role enhancing the profile and support for the Royal British Legion through strategic PR and media activity.
Come and be part of the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
In this role, you'll be the backbone of the PR team, supporting both the National and Regional teams in their work maintaining the RBL’s positive public image. You’ll be part of a friendly, sociable team, and will play a vital role in supporting people in the Armed Forces, veterans and their families by helping us to raise awareness of our services, campaigns, and Remembrance.
From the annual Poppy Appeal and national commemorative events like hosting the 80th anniversaries of VE Day and VJ Day, through to supporting Team UK at the Invictus Games, you’ll work across some of the UK’s most high-profile and meaningful moments.
Your tasks will include handling reactive media enquiries and proactively pitching stories, as well as drafting on-message press releases and collating targeted media lists. You will maintain the team’s reactive media log, facilitate smooth handovers of complex enquiries to senior team members, and manage relationships with our press office system suppliers. Additionally, you will support the team with financial processes, such as handling purchase orders and expenses, and assist in organising events that promote our mission and campaigns.
The successful candidate will have experience in media relations, public relations or journalism – an ideal role for a PR Executive in-agency looking to make the move in-house, or a journalist looking for an introduction into the world of PR. Whatever your background, you’ll enjoy reading, listening and watching a range of media, always on the lookout for opportunities to secure coverage, and will come armed with creative PR ideas. You’ll be extremely organised, with the ability to prioritise tasks during busy periods, including handling requests for our case study stories and managing the forward planner. You’ll have excellent Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that have a lasting impact on the Armed Forces community. If you have a passion for the RBL’s mission and the skills to drive its public relations efforts forward, we encourage you to apply and contribute to our vital work.
You will be contracted to our London Hub, Haig House. Under our Future Working framework, there will be some flexibility for working remotely/at home, using our collaboration tools to work with colleagues, but with a minimum expectation of two days/week connecting directly face-to-face with colleagues at the hub.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Are you up for a new and exciting challenge, leading one of the most effective and nimble NGOs in the transport and environment sectors in England and Wales?
Transport Action Network (TAN) is seeking a dynamic and knowledgeable CEO to lead its remote team of six.
Since it was set up in 2019, TAN has established itself as a thought leader on planning and transport matters, while providing hands-on support and advice to local communities seeking better transport solutions. It has successfully challenged government decisions and helped local communities fight off damaging road schemes. Some examples include schames that would have harmed Stonehenge World Heritage Site, South Downs National Park and Rimrose Valley Country Park in Liverpool.
TAN is currently supporting the Queensbury Tunnel Society, trying to stop the government blocking up an old railway tunnel so that it can be repurposed for a new greenway. It is also opposing the Lower Thames Crossing 'smart' motorway.
Fancy, getting involved and making a difference?
We look forward to hearing from you.
Deadline for returning completed applications is 23:59 (GMT), Sunday 1st February, 2026
First interviews: 27th February and 4/5th March
In addition to answering the above questions, please include a statement (max 1000 words) explaining why you want this job, what relevant experience you have and provide examples of how you meet the key responsibilities and essential person specifications.
To support local communities and individuals fight damaging or unfair transport proposals and to press for more sustainable and equitable solutions
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!
Agile - London Head Office/Home
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Supporter Retention and Experience Officer to join our successful Supporter Retention and Experience Unit. Working across a range of offline and online media channels, you will play a key role in supporting the team on retention and supporter experience campaigns to deliver income and build strong loyalty communications to existing supporters, helping to raise £40 million a year.
The Salvation Army is one of the largest, most diverse providers of social and community services after the Government. With more than 600 local centres and nearly 100 residential centres, they make a powerful difference to people across the UK who might otherwise be excluded.
The role is a key member of the Supporter Retention and Experience Unit - who are responsible for delivery of multi-channel direct marketing communications to warm supporters - including regular giving, loyalty communications and cash appeals. The Unit is also responsible for creating and optimising supporter journeys and gathering valuable supporter insights. This role will lead on their own campaigns and projects which will include the development of new initiatives across the Unit.
Why join us?
- Be part of a dynamic team helping to raise £40 million a year
- Work for a top 10 charity fighting against social inequality and transforming lives across the UK
To be successful in this role, you should:
- Enjoy working in a team
- Have strong experience in supporter experience, journeys or direct marketing
- Have excellent project management and analytical skills and confidence working with agencies and data.
- Be a clear communicator with strong organisation skills
Benefits
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.
Closing date: Sunday 1st February at 23.59pm. We will be reviewing applications as they are received and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is appointed. Early applications are therefore encouraged.
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments. In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK. For details of how to prove your right to work in the UK please visit the government website and please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy
Our mission is based on our faith in Jesus Christ who wants everyone to experience life in all its fullness.



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're looking for two Support Workers to join Your Place and be part of our dedicated team to help us with our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
About the role
Based within the Personal Development team, this role is responsible for the service delivery of an effective, high-quality, person centred support service to residents with a range of multiple needs.
They will be the principal providers of support to residents in the Core service to build
hope, enable lasting change; supporting residents to instil independence and longterm sustainability, to ensure we mitigate as much as possible, a return to
homelessness.
The role will require shift work, including evenings and weekends
Salary: £28,712 - £32,240 annual salary
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hours
Location: Canning Town, London
Other responsibilities include
- To be responsible to the Team Manager and Deputy Team Manager for the day-to-day delivery of the Core service.
- Take a positive, trauma-informed approach to working with residents with complex needs and challenging behaviour.
- Use motivational and asset based interviewing techniques to interview, assess and create support plans and risk assessments that address the needs of residents.
- Supporting residents from point of entry into the service, working with them to support social (re-integration), enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives.
- Conduct regular reviews of support plans and risk assessments as required.
- Take a pro-active approach in multi-disciplinary support required for residents.
- Work within a Psychologically Informed Environment approach and strive to meet targets and deliver results.
- Ensure a high standard of customer service is upheld
- To attend team meetings and take part in service policy and planning.
- To participate in team meetings, team review days and other meetings as agreed with the Team Manager.
- To keep abreast of current housing legislation, welfare benefit legislations and other matters relevant to successful support and move on of residents.
- To respond and process all referrals made to the Core service and ensure those accessing the service meet the service eligibility criteria.
- To ensure all case work is properly recorded and all service offers and outcomes are entered clearly onto the case management system and to a high standard.
- To actively collect follow up information with regards to the outcome of reconnections and report
- To deal with the immediate support needs of the residents as appropriate.
- To assess resident safety and develop risk management strategies with the resident and other involved services.
- To ensure all service delivery policies and decisions made by the Team Manager or team are observed and followed through.
- To keep accurate records and statistics on referrals, service outputs and outcomes etc.
- To maintain a high standard of record keeping in the office and keep all financial and administrative systems including resident files in the office in an accurate and up-to-date manner in line with policy.
- To ensure the results of all assessments and all service offers are entered clearly and in a timely fashion onto the case management system.
- To liaise and collaborate effectively on a day-to-day basis with outside agencies including the police, social services and other statutory and voluntary agencies.
- To build and maintain good working relationships with colleagues.
- Ensure that all duties and services provided are in accordance with policies and procedures.
- To comply with individual responsibilities, in accordance with work role for health and safety in the workplace.
- To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.
About you
Experience
- A demonstrable level of experience and understanding of the range of approaches appropriate to working with challenging behaviour including current drug /or alcohol use, antisocial behaviour, offending and substance misuse
- Experience of working with clients in a trauma-informed way with proven effectiveness
- Demonstrate an understanding of statutory compliances and standards such health and safety, equal opportunities, data protection, particularly within a residential setting.
- Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Using motivational interview techniques to produce and approach referrals, needs and risk assessments and support planning in a SMART manner.
- Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
- Demonstrable experience within local authority, voluntary, independent, charity or social housing sector
- Successful track record of work with colleagues in order to achieve common goals
- Working across agencies and / or partnership arrangements
- Awareness of issues facing single people that experience homelessness or rough sleeping.
Skills & knowledge
- IT skills and particularly Microsoft Office packages
- Sound knowledge of working in casework management system (Salesforce/Inform/Pyramid).
- Excellent time management and administrative skills
- Sound knowledge in identifying and dealing with substance misuse issues
- Sound knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting supported housing and vulnerable adult groups
- Understanding of health and safety in a supported housing setting
Abilities
- Ability and demonstrable experience of being able to develop good working relationships and rapport with residents and stakeholders.
- Ability to motivate those with support needs to engage with meaningful activities
- Evidence of effective de-escalation techniques.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels, maintaining professional boundaries
- Ability to interpret and communicate the meaning of legislation, policy, guidance, research and information on best practice
- Ability to work co-operatively to achieve goals
- Ability to set up and work according to schedules
Personal qualities
- Self-sufficient and highly organised with the ability to accomplish goals according to deadlines, and a flexibility and to juggle a variety of tasks
- Ability to act on own initiative and effectively under own direction, as well as productively within a team
- Strong sense of responsibility and accountability
- Awareness of own training and support needs
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of using In-Form as a case management system.
- Qualifications relevant to supporting vulnerable adults
- Full current driving license
- Successful track record in developing services in response to changing needs and demands
About applying
When applying don't forget to answer the questions in our application process to tell us more about how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience to be successful in this role.
At Your Place, we are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know through experience that the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better resident outcomes. We welcome applications irrespective of peoples age, disability, sex, gender, identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK.
Our mission to solve homelessness in east London, one person at a time!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Head of Programmes / Programmes Director, Level Water
What we're building
Level Water exists to solve a problem that shouldn’t exist: too many disabled children are still missing out on high-quality swimming lessons.
We’ve built a delivery model that works. Families trust us. Pools want to work with us. Funders back us. We’re well-funded (80% unrestricted) and responding to growing demand.
Now we’re entering the next stage: scaling what works without losing quality, care, or joy. This role sits right at the heart of that mission - leading not just how our programmes are delivered, but how we define, measure, and grow our impact.
We’re Level Water - a founder-led charity solving unequal access to swimming for children with disabilities. We’re not a typical charity. We own our swim events and run them like a business, creating a sustainable income stream that directly funds our programmes. That model gives us the freedom to move fast, test ideas, and build something that doesn’t exist anywhere else.
Because we’re self-sustaining, we can make clear, confident decisions about our programme and impact direction. If you want to help tackle unequal access to sport - and shape how a modern charity designs, delivers, and measures programmes at scale - this is your chance.
The opportunity
This isn’t a “keep programmes running” role.
This is a build, lead, and scale a national delivery model role.
As Head of Programmes, you’ll own how Level Water’s programmes are designed, delivered, improved, and expanded. You’ll take a proven model, design for growth and help turn it into something category-defining - working at pace, making smart decisions, and setting the standard for what inclusive swimming can look like across the UK.
You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior team, lead our brilliant programme function (a Training and Excellence Manager and Programmes Officer), and bring energy and momentum to a part of the organisation that sits right at the heart of our impact.
If you’re excited by growth, complexity, and building something that really matters, you’ll thrive here.
If you’re looking for a role where you can play it safe, this probably isn’t it.
What you’ll actually own
Programme design, quality & scale
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You’ll own how Level Water’s programmes are designed, delivered, and grown - now and into the future.
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Set the strategic direction for our lesson delivery model, ensuring it scales without losing quality, care, or joy.
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Lead and develop the Programmes team, setting clear priorities, standards, and ways of working.
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Ensure programmes are safe, inclusive, effective, and consistently high-quality as delivery expands.
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Build the systems and processes that make great delivery easier at scale, not harder.
Impact, learning & continuous improvement
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You’ll define how we understand, measure, and improve our impact - and use learning to drive better delivery.
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Ensure we gather meaningful insight from families, swimmers, teachers, and partners.
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Turn data and feedback into clear learning that actively shapes programme decisions.
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Lead Level Water’s approach to impact reporting for funders, partners, Trustees, and the Board, alongside the Senior Leadership Team.
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Set clear success measures and use them to guide prioritisation, iteration, and growth.
Strategic partnerships, funding & sector influence
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You’ll build the relationships and credibility that enable sustainable programme growth and wider change.
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Build and manage strategic partnerships with national pool operators and delivery partners.
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Secure and manage national agreements that unlock scale and improve access.
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Work closely with Fundraising to shape strong, realistic programme content for grants and funding proposals.
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Own the programme side of grant-funded delivery, ensuring work is well planned, delivered to a high standard, and reported with clarity and confidence.
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Represent Level Water externally as a credible, influential voice in inclusive swimming, helping to shift culture and practice across the sector.
Who we’re looking for
We care far more about how you work than where you’ve worked or what sector you come from. You don’t need a background in swimming. You don’t need charity experience. What matters is how you think, how you lead, and the energy you bring.
People who thrive here have:
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Ambition for growth. You’re excited by the moment where something good needs to scale - and you want to help shape what comes next, not just maintain what already exists.
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Ownership and momentum. You take responsibility, spot opportunities, and move things forward. You don’t wait for perfect information or permission before acting.
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The ability to hold strategy and delivery together. You can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to make sure things actually work - and you know when each is needed.
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Confidence leading through change. You’ve helped programmes or services evolve through growth, complexity, or transformation, and you’re comfortable making decisions in imperfect conditions.
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Strong relational leadership. You build trust quickly, bring people with you, and create credibility with partners, teams, and senior stakeholders.
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A solutions-first mindset. When things get complicated (and they will), you stay calm, pragmatic, and focused on what will move things forward.
Bonus points if:
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You’ve worked in a scale-up, start-up, or fast-growing organisation.
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You’ve built or reshaped delivery models, partnerships, or systems as things grew.
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You’re motivated by impact and inclusion, and want your work to genuinely change lives.
If this sounds like you - and you’re excited by the challenge of building something ambitious with real-world impact - we’d love to hear from you.
Why Level Water?
Our values - Bold, Driven, Personal, and Joyful - shape how this role shows up in practice. You’ll be expected to bring ambition, move with purpose, care deeply about people, and help build programmes that feel genuinely joyful to be part of.
Bold.
This isn’t a “run what already exists” role. You’ll challenge assumptions, set direction, and help shape the future of inclusive swimming. We want your judgement, your ideas, and your confidence to make clear calls.
Driven.
We’re growing fast, and programmes sit at the centre of that growth. If you’re ambitious about scale, impact, and building something that lasts, there's a real opportunity here to lead what comes next.
Personal.
We’re founder-led and people-first. You’ll work closely with families, partners, and colleagues, balancing high standards with empathy, clarity, and care.
Joyful.
Swimming should be positive, empowering, and fun - especially for children who’ve too often been excluded. You’ll help ensure our programmes don’t just deliver outcomes, but create experiences that build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of the water.
Practical details:
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Flexible working: remote, hybrid, or (even better) office-based in Tunbridge Wells, your choice.
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You'll attend weekend events throughout the summer.
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Some travel required to pools, partners, and events (including occasional weekends)
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Salary: Head of: £46k-57k (depending on experience)
How to apply
We want to hear from you in whatever way best shows us who you are and how you think.
Get creative. We really want to get a feel for your personality and style. A traditional CV and cover letter? Great. A video introduction? Awesome. Whatever format helps you shine and show us who you are.
Here's what we'd love to know:
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What’s the boldest change you’ve delivered that improved outcomes for the people your programme existed to serve - and what did you personally do to make it happen?
Before you apply:
If you've got questions about the role, the team, or whether this might be right for you, please reach out. I'm Lucy Powell, Operations Director at Level Water, and I'd genuinely love to chat.
Deadline:
We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close this advert once we've found the right person. So if this excites you, don't wait, but do take the time to show us who you really are.
We'd rather see your best work than a rushed application. If you need a bit of time to put that together, talk to us.
We're excited to meet you. Let's build something brilliant together.
We equip pools and leisure providers across the UK to deliver specialist swimming lessons for children with disabilities.



Job Title: Engagement and Employability Coach x2
Location: Kent and Medway (Hybrid/ Field-based)
Salary: £27,058 – £31,086 per annum
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week) OR Part-time (4 days per week)
Contract: Permanent
Report to: Area Manager – Engagement Programmes
About CXK
CXK empowers people to succeed in employment, education and training. The charity strives for a fairer society where everyone can grow and realise their potential. “The CXK Way” embodies the following core values:
· Ethical – We work with professionalism, honesty and integrity
· Passionate – We reach out enthusiastically to all who need out support
· Innovative – We inspire, enhance and improve
· Collaborative – We engage, support and share with others
The Team
The Targeted Support Team deliver a wide variety of programmes to empower young people and adults to improve their confidence and skills and progress into training and employment. Leading group sessions and individualised mentoring, the team deliver with passion and expertise to individuals from a range of backgrounds, offering person-centred guidance and support.
The Role
CXK is looking for x2 Engagement & Employability Coaches to drive our programmes across Kent and Medway. As an Engagement & Employability Coach, you'll use your creativity and mentoring skills to provide tailored support to individuals in various community settings, preparing them for the workforce or further education. Whether through one-on-one sessions or group activities, you'll foster personal, social, and employability skills, equipping beneficiaries with the tools they need to move into education, training, an apprenticeship, or sustained employment.
Your role will extend beyond direct beneficiary support; you'll collaborate closely with partner organisations, ensuring seamless referrals and continued progress for our beneficiaries post-programme.
The main responsibilities of the role are to:
· Deliver personalised mentoring, advice, and guidance to unemployed young people and adults, nurturing their growth and employability.
· Conduct engaging unaccredited/accredited training sessions and workshops, incorporating both face-to-face and online formats to suit diverse learning styles.
· Employ a person-centred approach, adapting strategies to suit individual or group dynamics.
· Identify the additional support needs of young people and adults and work with appropriate providers to ensure this is available to them.
· Support work placements and other community opportunities and be confident working in detached and outreach settings.
· Advocate for young people and adults, working to support them and their families to address barriers to progression with sensitivity and confidentiality.
Skills and Knowledge
At CXK we are proud to be a disability confident and equal opportunities employer. We actively promote diversity within our workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Minimum Criteria
· To be successful in this role, you will have experience of successfully planning, delivering, and evaluating programmes for young people or adults.
· You will have experience of delivering programmes with embedded numeracy/literacy and working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and needs.
· You will have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of own vehicle to travel across Kent and Medway and deliver provision across the county.
· You will also need to be fully committed to taking on all necessary training for the role.
Core Competencies
· An understanding of the factors that affect young people and adults' lives and experience of supporting them to overcome barriers.
· Experience of supporting someone on a one-to-one basis and of delivering group sessions.
· Knowledge of local agencies and organizations’ that could support CXK services.
· Experience in fulfilling administrative responsibilities and meeting deadlines.
· Proven experience of meeting and exceeding outcomes and targets
· Experience of Microsoft products and ability to use them effectively, including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
Employee Experience
A career with CXK is rewarding work, enabling you to fulfil your potential. This fulfilling and exciting role provides the opportunity to develop and grow meaningful relationships with a range of services and employers in East Sussex. You will build upon the specialised skills and knowledge relating to Supported Employment and be a positive influence on the lives of people entering work.
Benefits of working with us
Our employee benefits include:
· 30-33 days holiday, plus bank holidays
· Defined contribution pension scheme (matched by CXK up to 10% depending on length of service criteria)
· Benenden private healthcare cover
· Flexible working
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
· Training and development programmes and opportunities
· Mental and physical healthcare initiatives and more
Recruitment Timeline
Vacancy closing date: Monday 26th January 2026
Application review date: Tuesday 27th January 2026
Interview dates: Tuesday 3rd and Thursday 5th February 2026
Useful Information
If you have any questions or wish to have an informal conversation before submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment @ cxk. org
Please note: Applicants will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide references before any offer of employment is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Trainee Urban Forest Coordinator will support the Urban Forest team deliver planting projects and tree establishment/maintenance activities.
The traineeship will include:
- Learning on the job key skills such as tree planting & maintenance best practice, storing & handling trees, using & maintaining tools and leading volunteers
- Supporting the efficient and high-quality delivery of Trees for Cities’ Urban Forest projects
- Supporting the Urban Forest team to deliver projects using contractors, volunteers and in-house staff to carry out the planting, maintenance and habitat management of a range of urban tree planting projects
- Supporting Trees for Cities’ maintenance programme, ensuring successful establishment of our tree stock and carrying out regular health checks
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have an interest in learning about planting standard trees and whips and maintaining urban tree planting projects. They will be motivated and ambitious, with a strong interest in environmental work, horticulture and/or Urban Forestry. They will have a positive approach and interest to learn & develop within the role. They must also be able to undertake manual handling tasks associated with the role & happy to work outside 5 days a week in all weather. Experience using hand tools and working with volunteers is beneficial but not essential.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
- The deadline to apply is Friday 6th February at 11:30pm
- Interviews are scheduled for w/c 16th February
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Senior Urban Forest Manager will lead the delivery and operations of our Urban Forest & Build programme.
The role will include:
- Ensuring projects are completed to the highest standards and within budget using efficient, well managed processes
- Supporting with the development of new opportunities at strategic and programme level, acting as an advocate for the Charity’s goals
- Maintaining technical oversight of species selection and specification
- Delivering tree planting & establishment programmes and strategies with our local authority and other partners
- Leading the Tree Establishment Working Group, delivering on the objectives Trees for Cities has set for tree establishment across London & the UK
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity that focuses on planting, protecting and promoting urban trees across the UK. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will be an experienced Arboricultural or Forestry professional, with a high level of understanding of best tree planting and establishment practice, ideally in an urban environment. Experience delivering a programme of tree planting, habitat management, or similar projects with proven successful outcomes is essential. The successful candidate will be an experienced manager, with the ability to motivate and support a team of ground operatives. Good organisational skills and creative problem-solving will be required.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view the full job description. To apply, use the application link below to submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
- The deadline to apply is Friday 6th February at 11:30pm
- Interviews are scheduled for w/c 16th February
If you are shortlisted for an interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after applying. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Previous applicants need not reapply. No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.



