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ReachOut is a national youth development charity and a strategic partner for schools. Through collective mentoring and engaging activities, we build socio-emotional skills that transform outcomes for young people constrained by circumstance.
Our Youth Development Leads are the heart of our programme delivery and facilitate high quality and impactful sessions for our young people. Reporting to the Programmes and Impact Manager, you’ll work with autonomy to manage your school partners, develop your team of volunteer mentors and collaborate across our ambitious delivery team with a focus on evidence based continuous improvement.
Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.8FTE) with a probationary period of 6 months
Salary: £26,227.50 pro rata (£20,982 for 0.8 FTE) in line with the real living wage
Location: Manchester
- In-school project delivery Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday with travel costs covered
- Hybrid working for the remainder of your time – choose to work from home or access co-working spaces across the city
- Manchester team co-working days – currently twice a month but some team members choose to meet up more regularly
Hours: 30 hours per week, Tuesday – Friday
- Standard hours 9:00-17:30with flexibility offered where possible
- Working hours to shift, approximately 11:00-19:30, where schools prefer sessions in our later timeslot. We do not currently have any later projects and would not allocate more than 2 in a week
Annual Leave: 29 days plus bank holidays pro rata (23 days for 0.8 FTE) with a maximum of 4 days to be taken in school term time
Application Deadline
- 9am Tuesday 7th July 2026
For the full description, person specification, and background information, please download the Recruitment Pack found below or on our website.
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SAIL is looking for an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor based in Chesterfield Derbyshire. Your primary role will be to provide a pro-active service for adults who have been or are victims and survivors of sexual violence. You will work within and outside of the criminal justice system, throughout Derbyshire. This post is funded until March 2028. £24,567.90 unqualified / £26,212.20 qualified + employer pension contribution 3% pro rata.
This is a part time post 21 hours per week. Salary paid pro rata
SAIL is an established leader in the field of working with victims and survivors of childhood sexual abuse, incest, rape and all forms of sexual violence. We work will all genders from all communities.
Currently our service provides specialist ISVA, counselling, drama therapy, support groups, helpline and drop in.
Independent Sexual Violence Advisers (ISVAs) play an important role in providing specialist tailored support to victims and survivors of sexual violence. An ISVA is an adviser who works with people who have experienced rape and sexual assault, irrespective of whether they have reported to the police.
Brief Job description
You must have extensive experience of planning, working with high caseloads, alongside strong crisis management skills. Experience in Support Work roles such as domestic abuse, substance misuse, mental health, advocacy support or a related field is required. You can demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the needs of adult victims and survivors of sexual violence. You must be able to prioritise cases and work in collaboration with other agencies throughout Derbyshire including the CPS and the police. You will have a working knowledge of the court system and be able to support clients to navigate through it with ease and confidence. You will have an approved and accredited ISVA qualification or a willingness to undertake the ISVA qualification. You must have at least one year’s experience in safeguarding (adults/children.)
You will be required to attend relevant meetings and will provide regular reports to your line manager. You will be required provide talks and presentations to local groups / agencies on the work of SAIL, a strong commitment to developing networks and partnerships with the aim to increase awareness of the ISVA role in the community.
You will be required to travel across Derbyshire the use of a vehicle would be a distinct advantage.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Part-time hours: 21 per week
Salary: From £24,567.90 per year
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location /WFH one day a week
Application deadline: 12th July 2026
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Team: Human Resources
Location: Remote
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £53,736.33 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our HR Business Partner:
- Provides strategic people leadership and a high-quality business partnering service to designated areas of the charity
- Work closely with senior leaders and stakeholders, using data-driven insights to identify workforce trends, opportunities and risks, providing expert advice on workforce planning, organisational design & development, change management, employee engagement, talent management, succession planning and organisational effectiveness
- Ensure critical organisational design changes driven by the customer directorate is supported through from business case to change implementation
- Work collaboratively with teams across the People & Culture Directorate, the HR Business Partner provides insight and direction to ensure people initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and workforce needs
About the Human Resources team:
- We’re a focused, hardworking and supportive team that cares deeply about people and creating a positive place to work
- Bringing together expertise across Business Partnering, Employee Relations, HR Systems and People Operations, we deliver a seamless, high-quality people service
- If you’re looking for a team where you’ll feel welcomed, valued and empowered to make a real impact, you’ll find it here.
What we’re looking for in our HR Business Partner:
- Significant experience in a strategic HR Business Partner role within a complex organisation
- Experience supporting and leading organisational redesign, restructures and large-scale change programmes
- Excellent influencing, negotiating and coaching skills, with the confidence to provide constructive challenge where appropriate
- Understanding of employee engagement, culture development, leadership effectiveness and inclusion practices
- Resilient, adaptable and solutions-focused, with sound judgement and a proactive approach
- Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to lead discussions, workshops and organisational development interventions
What we can offer you:
- A contributory pension scheme and life assurance
- Health and wellbeing benefits to help you stay well while working remotely
- Flexible working options
- Access to discounted pet insurance to support your pet’s health and wellbeing
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 01 July 2026
Interview date: TBC
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- anonymised application form
- video screening questions
- competency based interview
Please emailif you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Team: Lifeline
Location: Hybrid, covering the East Midlands region with frequent travel
Work pattern: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm
Salary: Up to £28,454.94 per year
Contract: Permanent
Due to the nature of this role, this post is for women only and is exempt under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010. This role requires a basic DBS check.
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Lifeline Caseworker:
- assessing referrals and admitting cats onto the service
- providing pet advice and support to our volunteer foster carers
- working with other stakeholders such as pet owners, domestic abuse support services, and internal Cats Protection employees or other agencies
- extensive communication via phone, email and in person, as well as daily admin and extensive driving
About the Lifeline team:
- Lifeline is a pet fostering service for anyone fleeing domestic abuse
- the majority of our referrals come from women fleeing domestic abuse via women-only services.
- the service places cats into volunteer foster homes on a temporary basis until their owners can be reunited with them.
- our team consists of a National Lifeline Manager, Lifeline Manager and Lifeline Caseworkers
What we’re looking for in our Lifeline Caseworker:
- good all-round experience of performing administrative duties in a busy service
- previous experience in a public facing role
- an understanding of the problems experienced by families fleeing domestic abuse with pets
- a confident self-starter who has had experience of working with volunteers and home visiting
- a full, manual UK driving license and comfortable driving a van
- good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
What we can offer you:
range of health benefits
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 24 June 2026
Virtual interview date: TBC
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. anonymised application form
2. virtual interview on Microsoft Teams with roleplay exercise
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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We are looking for a Head of Operations & Development to play a key leadership role in a creative, community-focused Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
This is a hands-on role combining leadership of day-to-day operations with responsibility for income generation through funding applications, grants, and tenders.
You will play a central role in strengthening how we work and ensuring we have the systems, resources, and funding needed to deliver our programmes and grow sustainably.
About Gazebo
Gazebo is a diverse arts organisation based in Wolverhampton and an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation.
We have a fantastic programme of Theatre in Education, community arts, out-of-school activities, professional touring theatre, and creative training. Our work supports children, young people, and communities to build skills, confidence, and creativity.
We are rooted in our values of creativity, inclusion, and collaboration, with a strong commitment to diversity, social justice, and community engagement.
What you’ll do
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the organisation
- Develop and maintain effective systems and processes
- Lead on funding applications, bids, and tenders
- Identify and develop new income streams and partnerships
- Oversee financial processes, budgets, and reporting (with support)
- Support governance, compliance, and reporting
- Line manage staff and support effective organisational delivery
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience in a senior operational or management role
- Has experience writing funding applications or bids
- Is confident managing a broad range of responsibilities
- Is proactive, organised, and able to take ownership
- Is approachable and able to build strong working relationships
We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in the arts, cultural, or voluntary and community sector. However, we also welcome applications from those with transferable skills and experience from other sectors.
Why join us
This is a key leadership role within a small, ambitious organisation.
You will play a central part in shaping how we operate, securing funding, and supporting the delivery of creative work with communities.
For full details, including the full job description and person specification, please visit: linktr.ee/gazebotheatreuk
How to apply
Please send:
- A CV (maximum 2–3 pages)
- A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages)
- A completed equalities monitoring form
Your supporting statement should:
- Set out how you meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in the full person specification (in candidate pack available on our link tree)
- Highlight your experience of operational management and funding
- Include an example of a funding application or similar work
- Explain why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good fit
Please include “Head of Operations & Development” in the subject line of your email
Closing date: Friday 19 June 2026
Interviews: Friday 3 July 2026, Gazebo Theatre, Wolverhampton
If you need any support with your application, please get in touch and we will do our best to meet your needs.
Equality & inclusion
We particularly welcome applications from people of the Global Majority and those currently underrepresented in the arts and cultural sector.
For full details, including the full job description and person specification, please visit: linktr.ee/gazebotheatreuk
Please submit:
A CV (maximum 2–3 pages)
A supporting statement (maximum 2 pages)
A completed equalities monitoring form
Your supporting statement should:
Set out how you meet the requirements of the role, as outlined in full person specification in candidate pack on link tree
Highlight your experience of operational management and funding
Include an example of a funding application or similar work
Explain why you are interested in the role and why you would be a good fit
To promote social, educational & artistic development through Creative Arts, by providing a range of programmes in response to the needs & aspirations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy and Public Affairs Manager
Location: Remote, with some travel to Cannock, London and other locations as required
Reports to: Charity Director
Team: Charitable Service
At Newlife, we’re entering an exciting new chapter - we’re on a mission to empower disabled children and their families, to live life to the fullest and champion the joy of childhood.
So we’re investing in our people and building the team we need to deliver our new strategic ambitions.
Newlife is looking for an experienced and values-driven Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead our policy, influencing, public affairs and campaigning work. This is an exciting opportunity to shape national conversations and drive meaningful change for disabled children and their families across education, health and social care systems.
In this role, you will ensure that lived experience is at the heart of Newlife’s influencing work, developing evidence-based policy positions, building strategic relationships and delivering campaigns that challenge barriers, raise awareness and improve outcomes for families.
About the role
As Policy and Public Affairs Manager, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across Newlife’s policy, campaigns, public affairs and lived experience activity. You will identify opportunities to influence policy and practice, develop compelling cases for change, and represent Newlife with decision-makers, sector partners and external stakeholders.
You will also oversee the delivery and development of the APPG for Access to Disability Equipment, working with parliamentarians, government departments and sector organisations to increase awareness of the issues affecting disabled children and families.
Key responsibilities
o Lead the development and delivery of Newlife’s policy, public affairs, campaigning and influencing strategy.
o Develop evidence-based policy positions informed by research, service insight and lived experience.
o Ensure the voices of disabled children and families shape Newlife’s policy, campaigning and influencing work.
o Oversee the APPG for Access to Disability Equipment and build relationships with parliamentarians, policymakers and sector partners.
o Lead campaigns and influencing activity that raise awareness, challenge barriers and support policy change.
o Build strategic partnerships and coalitions to strengthen Newlife’s influence and collective impact.
o Represent Newlife externally at parliamentary events, conferences, roundtables and sector forums.
o Provide effective leadership for policy, campaigns and lived experience activity, including line management of the Lived Experience Coordinator.
o Contribute to organisational strategy, planning and growth as a member of the Charity Leadership Team.
About you
We are looking for someone with significant experience in policy development, public affairs, campaigning or influencing, ideally within the charity, public or not-for-profit sector. You will bring strong knowledge of policy and influencing processes, excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
You will be confident developing policy briefings, consultation responses, reports and position papers, and able to use evidence, research and lived experience to influence change. You will also be a collaborative leader with a strong commitment to inclusion, equity and the rights of disabled children and their families.
Essential experience and skills
o Experience of developing and delivering policy and influencing strategies.
o Experience of building relationships with parliamentarians, policymakers, government departments or national stakeholders.
o Experience of managing campaigns, consultations or public affairs activity.
o Experience of partnership and coalition working.
o Experience of using research, evidence and lived experience to influence change.
o Strong understanding of education, health, social care and disability policy.
o Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
o Strong leadership, people management, strategic thinking and analytical skills.
o Degree-level qualification or equivalent professional experience.
For the full person specification, please refer to the attachement below
Why join Newlife?
This is a unique opportunity to play a leading role in strengthening Newlife’s voice and influence, helping to create systemic change for disabled children and their families. You will work with passionate colleagues, families, professionals and partners to shape policy, improve practice and ensure lived experience drives meaningful action.
If you are a strategic, compassionate and influential leader who wants to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits
In return, you will receive 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, a generous in-store discount, a cash health plan, discounts on restaurants, travel and insurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme through Retail Trust.
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The UK’s largest charitable provider of specialist equipment for disabled children.


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Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)
£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape
• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues
• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations
• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations
• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives
• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College
• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity
Essential skills and experience include:
• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content
• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Desirable:
• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues
• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer (Devolved Nations)
£34,839 pa plus excellent benefits
Home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Permanent
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking a talented and motivated Policy and Public Affairs Officer to join our Devolved Nations team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to policy development, advocacy and communications activity that helps improve child health outcomes across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Working as part of the Policy and Public Affairs (Devolved Nations) team, you will play an important role in supporting the College’s policy and public affairs priorities. You will help build relationships with policymakers and stakeholders, support advocacy campaigns, develop policy positions and create engaging communications content that raises the profile of child health issues across the devolved nations.
This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, including paediatricians, senior College Officers, politicians, government officials, charities and healthcare organisations.
Key responsibilities include:
• Supporting the development of policy positions specific to Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, ensuring they reflect the needs of RCPCH members and have influence across the wider UK policy landscape
• Drafting consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and stakeholder communications on child health and paediatric issues
• Providing expertise and advice on the political, governmental and health service landscape within the devolved nations
• Supporting the delivery of public affairs and stakeholder engagement activity, helping to build productive relationships with governments, policymakers and health sector organisations
• Producing content for websites, social media, newsletters and other digital communications channels to support advocacy and engagement objectives
• Drafting media content, including quotes, press releases and briefing materials, in collaboration with colleagues across the College
• Supporting senior College Officers and staff during meetings and engagement with policymakers and external stakeholders
• Coordinating and supporting the work of Executive Committees across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
• Assisting with administrative and financial processes, including invoice processing and supplier registration
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the College to maximise the impact of policy, communications and public affairs activity
Essential skills and experience include:
• Demonstrable experience in policy, public affairs, communications or a related field
• Strong knowledge and understanding of policy and legislative processes in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland
• Experience producing high-quality policy and communications outputs, including consultation responses, policy briefings, reports and media content
• Experience creating engaging content for digital channels, including websites, social media and email communications
• Excellent organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work to tight deadlines
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment
Desirable:
• Experience working within healthcare, government, a membership organisation or the third sector
• Knowledge of public health, health inequalities or wider health service issues
• Experience working on issues relating to children and young people
The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and employs around 200 staff across the UK. Our devolved nations teams play a vital role in ensuring that the needs of children and young people are represented at every level of government and policy-making.
Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.
We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. While this role is home-based in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, travel across the devolved nations and occasional travel elsewhere in the UK will be required.
Closing date: 6 July 2026
The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health advocates on child health issues at home and internationally.


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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for an inspiring Head of Volunteering to lead and shape the future of volunteering across Sense.
When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed.
About the Role
We're looking for an inspiring Head of Volunteering to lead and shape the future of volunteering across Sense.
This is a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change, ensuring volunteering continues to play a vital role in delivering our mission. Reporting to the Chief People Officer, you'll provide organisation-wide leadership on volunteering, helping us maximise our impact, strengthen community connections, and support the long-term sustainability of our services.
Working closely with senior leaders and teams across the organisation, you'll champion inclusive, accessible and innovative volunteering opportunities that enable people from all backgrounds to contribute in ways that are meaningful to them.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and deliver a volunteering development plan aligned to Sense's strategic priorities.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders on volunteering strategy and opportunities.
- Champion volunteering as a key contributor to organisational impact, reputation and sustainability.
- Represent Sense internally and externally, promoting excellence in volunteering.
Developing Volunteering
- Create new, flexible and inclusive volunteering opportunities across services, communities, retail and corporate activity.
- Develop frameworks, tools and guidance that support managers to recruit, engage and retain volunteers effectively.
- Build volunteering opportunities that are meaningful, accessible and rewarding.
- Develop robust KPIs to measure volunteer engagement, impact and experience.
- Use volunteer feedback to drive continuous improvement and innovation.
Inclusion and Engagement
- Promote accessible and inclusive volunteering practices across the organisation.
- Work alongside volunteers, disabled people with complex needs and families to co-design volunteering opportunities.
- Ensure volunteer voices help shape the future of volunteering at Sense.
Governance and Compliance
- Provide expert guidance on volunteering governance, risk management and best practice.
- Lead the development and review of volunteering policies and procedures.
- Ensure volunteering activities comply with relevant legislation, regulation and safeguarding requirements.
- Manage the central volunteering budget and demonstrate value for money.
About You
You'll be a passionate and experienced volunteering leader with a strong commitment to inclusion and social impact.
You'll bring:
- Proven leadership experience within volunteer management.
- Experience working in social care, health, disability services or a related sector.
- A track record of developing and growing inclusive, sustainable volunteering programmes.
- Strong coaching, facilitation and influencing skills.
- Experience using data and insight to inform decision-making and demonstrate impact.
- Budget management experience and an ability to demonstrate return on investment.
- A commitment to accessibility, inclusion and rights-based approaches.
We'd love it if you also have
- Experience supporting disabled people with complex needs.
- Experience within regulated services.
- Knowledge of retail volunteering.
- Experience of co-production and co-design approaches.
- Understanding of trauma-informed or positive behaviour support approaches.
- Experience using digital systems to enhance volunteer engagement.
Why Join Sense?
This is an opportunity to shape volunteering across one of the UK's leading disability charities. You'll join a values-led organisation where collaboration, inclusion and innovation are at the heart of everything we do.
If you're passionate about creating outstanding volunteer experiences and want to help more people make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Our values
Our values shape the way we behave and work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers.
- We're creating change
- We're always learning
- We're better together
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the job description and person specification before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
Sense is here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionTeam and role overview
At Marie Curie, our Case for Support team plays a vital role in the delivery of our strategy and supporting fundraising growth, by creating compelling cases for support and innovative propositions for our highest-value campaigns. Working alongside passionate, purpose-driven professionals, you’ll help us maximize impact and create meaningful connections with our supporters.
As a Case for Support Lead, you will be instrumental in developing impactful narratives that resonate with our supporters and drive our mission forward. Your work will provide essential, up-to-date information about our clinical services, research and policy work. This will support all fundraising teams to build accurate and inspiring fundraising campaigns. By identifying funding opportunities and crafting tailored cases for support, you’ll ensure that our high-value fundraising teams continue to achieve transformational impact.
What you will be doing:
- Create compelling case for support narratives about all aspects of Marie Curie’s work, articulating the need, solution, and impact for various audiences.
- Collaborate with service, policy, and research teams to gain a deep understanding of their work and goals, gathering insights to support funding applications and campaigns.
- Work closely with high-value income streams, supporting Trusts & Foundations, Philanthropy and Corporate teams by coordinating with internal stakeholders to develop compelling propositions.
- Provide all fundraising teams with accurate, self-service information, including writing narratives and interpreting data.
- Delivery of online Discovery Sessions with fundraising teams to improve their understanding of our cause.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in fundraising, service delivery, cause-led communications, or evaluation work.
- Creative thinker with an independent, autonomous approach to work.
- Strong communication skills to inspire others and positively influence opinions, with the ability to gain respect at all levels and drive practical, meaningful change.
- Skilled at understanding and interpreting complex information and data and articulating it in a compelling way, both in writing and verbally.
- Excellent people skills with a proven ability to integrate quickly into complex organizations.
- Financial literacy with experience in interpreting budget information.
Please see the full job description
Additional InformationApplication & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications but may close early: 2nd July 2026
- Interviews due to take place 9th and 13th July2026
** Important we encourage you to apply early as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of suitable applications**.
Salary: £36,900 to £39,900
Contract: Permanent Full-Time 35 hours per week
Based: Remote based within the United Kingdom, occasional travel may be required travel costs covered
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and end of life care, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionOur communications department develops and implements the Marie Curie external communications strategy that embeds our corporate identity and reputation in a strategic manner amongst the public, stakeholders, communities, media and regulatory arena.
As our Head of Communications, you will play a leading role in helping grow and position Marie Curie as the expert in end-of-life care, increasing our audience, influence and amplifying our voice. This is a unique opportunity to shape the conversation around end-of-life care, using the power of communications to drive change and make a meaningful impact in a truly mission-driven organisation.
Your Impact:
- Develop, implement and manage our external communications in line with our organisational strategy and values.
- Work closely in collaboration across directorates and initiatives, ensuring our messaging is aligned and effective.
- Together with the Director Corporate and Strategic Communications and the Head of PR and Media, lead in periods of crisis communications with response plans and key messages.
- Lead, guide and develop the communications team.
Key Criteria:
- Experience in a similar role, creating and delivering organisation wide communication plans that support business objectives.
- Strong track record of leading on major communication campaigns, including change communications.
- Experience managing, leading and developing a team.
- Experience working in a complex organisation, bringing together and aligning different departments.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to develop strong relationships and influence across all levels.
- Strong project management skills with experience aligning and managing campaigns, projects and products to organisational objectives.
Please see the full job description .
Additional InformationApplication & Interview Process
- As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
- Close date for applications: Monday 29 June. We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.
Salary: £58,500 - 65,000 depending on experience.
Contract: Full time, permanent.
Based: UK homebased. Occasional travel to our headquarters in London will be required.
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
Salary: £27,180 – £33,580 per annum
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: FTC – 12 months Maternity Cover
Location: Home Based – some UK travel will be required
Job reference number: 1719
We are looking to recruit a Communications Officer to support and lead on Cranstoun’s communications output. The role is offered as a fixed-term until July 2027 as maternity cover, with immediate availability preferred.
The successful candidate will join a small team and work with the Head of Communications to coordinate internal and external communications, including media relations. They will be a key member of our team, working to promote high quality digital output via social media and the opportunity to work and manage projects.
You will have excellent writing and oral skills and be confident in communicating sensitive topics externally to press and the public.
Raising the profile of our services nationwide and locally is key to the way we continue to grow the work that we do. The Communications Officer will work closely with local partners, including commissioners to promote the work that happens in our services. They will also support our campaigning work.
This role is a great opportunity to grow and develop communications and PR skills across a wide range of areas in the social justice space that Cranstoun works in. Those areas are: Alcohol & Other Drugs, Children & Young People, Criminal Justice, Domestic Abuse and Housing & Homelessness.
This role will be remote with the opportunity to travel nationwide.
This post is subject to a Standard DBS check.
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 24 June 2026.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582
Harris Hill is working with a Bristol based charity, to help them cover a 2 day per week role, for 12 weeks, starting immediately.
This role is an administrative is sense, providing support by communicating with internal staff across the world via email, as well as sending out newsletters using Mail Chimp, so any experience of email marketing would be great, but not essential.
The role is 2 days per week, with the main days being Tuesday, Wednesday, or a Thursday. You can split the hours up to work fewer hours over ore days.
The role will require you to go into the office for the first day, but will be remote based after that.
If you are interested and available immediately, please apply for more information.
Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an environmental organisation in the search for a new Business Development Manager.
This organisation develops tailored partnership opportunities that connect business, finance and philanthropy with all 15 UK National Parks. Working on behalf of the National Parks family, they unlock responsible private finance to support the vital work of the UK's National Parks, whilst creating opportunities that are carefully designed to align with each partner's strategic priorities.
The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and securing corporate partners and funders to secure income. With a focus on new business development, this role will look to build new corporate relationships that are capable of multi-year funding at a six-figure gift level. Working closely with the Head of Development and a Development Officer, this role will build a prospect pipeline and develop relationships through different methods to achieve successful partnerships.
To be successful as the Business Development Manager, you will have proven experience in business development and be able to demonstrate building long-lasting six-figure partnerships with corporate partners. This person will also be confident in pitching propositions to potential corporate partners, and be able to create engaging proposals.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application, then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.
If you are interested in applying to this position, please submit your CV and a covering letter in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Senior Systems Developer
Permanent, Full time, Hybrid Working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices - Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £45,732 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £50,614 per year for London
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
In this role, you’ll be a senior, hands‑on contributor to the design and delivery of solutions, with a particular focus on our Microsoft Dynamics platform, helping ensure it delivers meaningful outcomes across the organisation. You’ll act as a technical authority within the ICT team, owning complex development work, influencing technical direction, and upholding high standards of quality, security, and maintainability.
Working closely with colleagues across ICT and CRM, you'll solve complex technical challenges, champion best practice, and ensure the delivery of high-quality features that align with organisational goals. You'll build strong, open relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, protect the team's focus, and introduce new technologies where they can add long-term value. As a senior practitioner in the Dynamics ecosystem, you'll provide trusted advice on platform capabilities, integration opportunities, and strategic enhancements that help the organisation get the most from its CRM systems.
About you
You’ll bring substantial hands‑on experience designing and delivering solutions using Microsoft Dynamics and the Power Platform, supported by a relevant professional qualification. You have strong expertise in Dynamics customisation and extension, data modelling, integrations and APIs, and SQL Server, alongside solid experience with modern software engineering practices such as source control, automated testing, code review, and CI/CD.
You’re comfortable taking ownership of complex work in resource‑constrained environments, improving quality and reliability, and working directly with users to translate real needs into effective solutions. You understand the long‑term impact of technical decisions and are able to balance pragmatism with sound design.
Ideally, you’ll also bring Microsoft certifications, experience working in a not‑for‑profit or mission‑driven context, and familiarity with Azure or similar cloud platforms.
Above all, you’re a collaborative and credible senior developer who communicates clearly, works effectively with suppliers and non‑technical colleagues, and influences technical decisions through expertise and judgment. You value learning and contribute positively to a culture of continuous improvement.
Please see the role profile for a detailed breakdown of the skills, knowledge and experience required for this role.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £37,650 - £45,480 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Worcestershire
Job Reference No: 1727
Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a real difference in people’s lives? At Cranstoun, we are a social justice charity with a global ambition: to be a world-class leader in rebuilding lives. We are looking for a registered Social Worker Safeguarding Lead to join the Cranstoun Worcestershire service.
Cranstoun Worcestershire delivers drug and alcohol treatment services across the county, with teams working closely with partners to support individuals and families affected by drug and alcohol use.
You will take the lead on safeguarding across the service, providing expert advice, guidance and oversight on complex cases involving adults and children. You will support practitioners through consultation, supervision and training, and ensure safeguarding practice meets statutory requirements and professional standards.
You will also play a key role in multi-agency working, representing the service at safeguarding forums, contributing to MARAC and child/adult safeguarding processes, and supporting continuous improvement through audits and service development.
The most important thing you’ll bring to this role is your ability to provide strong professional leadership and make defensible decisions in complex safeguarding situations, ensuring the people we support are protected and empowered.
All post holders may be required to work some evenings, to meet our service delivery requirements. The core service operates Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm.
Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.
All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure.
For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 5 July 2026.
Interview date: Week commencing 13 July 2026.
We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work.
Registered Charity No: 1061582



