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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Digital Fundraising Officer to join our busy Digital team.
About the role
Working closely with the Digital Fundraising Manager on digital fundraising appeals, delivery, reporting, budgets, and campaigns this role is responsible for supporting and contributing to the Digital team in delivery of the digital priorities for the charity, across fundraising, communications and campaigns.
About you
The ideal candidate will have experience in working in the charity sector on digital appeals and campaign delivery across digital fundraising and communications channels. A mix of digital content creation, analytics, scheduling and delivery skills are essential for this role. Paid digital advertising experience would be advantageous.
In return, we offer a competitive package, with a generous 30-day annual leave entitlement, and 6% employer pension contribution (minimum 1% employee contribution).
Freedom from Torture is committed to showing the salary for all advertised roles and not negotiating salaries for roles, in light of evidence that this contributes to structural inequality.
Our policy is that all appointments will be at the start of the salary range but successful candidates will have the opportunity to move up the scale over time. The progression up the salary range is reviewed on an annual basis and subject to affordability. For this role, the salary range is £32,321 - £37,492 per annum (includes London weighting).
To view the Job Description and Person Specification, please visit our website.
Please note a CV and a cover letter addressing the job description and person specification of the role are mandatory to be considered for the position.
Freedom from Torture is dedicated to healing and protecting people who have survived torture. We provide therapies to improve physical and mental health, we medically document torture, and we provide legal and welfare help. We expose torture globally, we fight to hold torturing states to account and we campaign for fairer treatment of torture survivors in the UK.
We campaign for national and global change, using evidence from our services and survivor voices to protect and promote survivors' rights and hold torturing states to account. We are proud to play a significant role in the global anti-torture movement. Survivors, active and empowered, are at the centre of all of our work.
Freedom from Torture is committed to its responsibilities under safeguarding, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory DBS disclosure, as well as a need for full employment history and up to date employment references.
Freedom from Torture is an equal opportunity employer. People with lived experience of torture or asylum, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ individuals and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
No agencies please.
This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified and passionate counsellor to join a trauma-informed, inclusive charity known for its community focus.
You will provide short-term counselling to LGBTQ+ adults and people living with or affected by HIV. Your approach will be empowerment-based, culturally sensitive, and in line with BACP standards.
You will work both independently and as part of our wider services team. We will support your development through regular supervision, reflective practice, and relevant training opportunities.
We welcome and encourage applications from people with lived experience, and from communities who are often underrepresented in the charity sector. We’re especially keen to hear from applicants who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or are living with HIV. However, all applications will be considered fairly, and appointment will be based on merit.
Sahir stands as the oldest LGBTQ+ charity in the Liverpool City Region. We’re also a proud support organisation for people living with HIV.
M&E Compliance Manager
We are seeking a dedicated M&E Compliance Manager to lead on the delivery of statutory compliance and planned safety programmes across housing stock, working with a charity committed to providing safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes.
Position: M&E Compliance Manager
Salary: £55,695 per annum
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 29th May
Interview Date: 5th June – to be held at head office in Stoke Newington
About the Role
This pivotal role will manage, and coordinate inspections and remedial works related to gas, electrical safety, water hygiene, asbestos, fire safety, and lifts. You’ll lead a small team and work closely with delivery partners, ensuring that all compliance activities are effectively scheduled, completed, and auditable in line with legislation and sector best practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering planned compliance work programmes and overseeing contractor performance.
- Leading statutory inspections and managing compliance records via property databases.
- Providing assurance that IDS meets the standards set by the Regulatory Framework for Social Housing and other regulatory bodies.
- Managing and developing a small team of Compliance Officers.
- Promoting a strong culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.
About You
You’ll bring a strong background in property compliance, a working knowledge of building safety legislation, and the leadership skills to drive performance and improvement.
You will have:
- Proven experience in managing statutory M&E compliance in a housing or property context
- A relevant technical or compliance qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IWFM, HNC/HND in Building Services)
- Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, the Building Safety Act 2022, and CDM regulations
- Demonstrable success managing contractors and compliance systems
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong analytical and reporting capability using system-based compliance data
- A values-led approach and the ability to thrive under pressure
If you’re looking for a high-impact role in a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its residents and team, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
The organisation manages over 1,400 homes across London and Hertsmere, with a legacy of providing quality housing for over a century. Committed to safety, inclusivity, and innovation, the team works to create vibrant communities and maintain homes to the highest standards.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Compliance Manager, Building Services Manager, Fire Safety Manager, Health & Safety Compliance Officer, Contracts Manager, Technical Services Manager, or M&E Manager.
Operations Coordinator
We are seeking an Operations Coordinator to join a nationally recognised, values driven arts education charity as they settle into their new headquarters at the iconic Wigan Pier. Help lay the foundations for the next chapter!
Position: Operations Coordinator
Salary: £31,123 - £35,417 per annum
Location: Office based in Wigan
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: Midnight on Wednesday 4th June
Interviews: In Wigan, Wednesday 11th June
About the Role
The role of Operations Coordinator is critical to keeping the organisation running smoothly and ethically. You will oversee all aspects of office administration and provide vital support across facilities, Health and Safety and IT Systems.
Reporting to the Finance and Operations Manager, you will:
- Play a key role in maintaining and organising the new HQ for the teams’ needs and for external users
- Support Clerical duties and finance processes
- Have opportunity to get involved in future developments as the charity grows their local, national and international connections.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of cultural education by turning strategy into action and creating spaces for collaboration and learning.
About You
We are looking for a proactive individual who can work on their own initiative and as part of a small but mighty team!
Someone who is:
- Flexible and organised, managing a range of duties and responding to requests
- Has high standards of customer service and excellent communication skills
- Is motivated and solution focussed to address and issues as they arise
- Has great attention to detail and accuracy
This is an exciting time to join the team, you’ll be involved from the outset in establishing the charity in their new home, with plenty of opportunities to grow and develop relationships around their occupation of a new and special location. If you feel you have the right skills we’d love to hear from you!
About the Organisation
The charity’s vision is for a future where being creative and experiencing brilliant culture is a regular part of every child’s learning and life. They work strategically across Northern England, nationally and internationally to tackle unequal access to creativity and the arts for children and young people
The charity values curiosity, courage, collaboration, and inclusion and are committed to anti-racist practice, ensuring that diversity is at the heart of everything they do.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Operations Officer, Programme Operations Coordinator, Administrative Coordinator, Projects & Operations Assistant, Office & Operations Coordinator, Project Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, etc. #INDNFP
We are recruiting for an innovative, values-driven leader to join Mary’s Meals International (MMI), as Director of Brand & Marketing. Reporting to our Chief Growth Officer, you will be responsible for developing and leading our global brand and marketing strategy, providing inspirational leadership to three sub-teams of experts in Brand & Marketing, Digital Experience and Creative Solutions.
As Director of Brand & Marketing, you will be bringing the inspirational story and impact of Mary’s Meals to life. You will be responsible for growing our supporter base and for driving income by providing expertise to our global network of National Affiliates, optimising their presentation of the Mary’s Meals brand and their marketing efforts.
Our vision is that every child receives one daily meal in their place of education.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocacy Coordinator
Salary: £40,000-£45,000 depending on experience
Location: London (Hybrid - at least 2 days per week in the office)
Would you like to use your understanding of politics and advocacy and your relationship-building skills to tackle injustice? Can you bring people together to work for change? We are seeking to recruit an Advocacy Coordinator to develop and coordinate the delivery of influencing strategies around the identified public policy and advocacy priorities of the Methodist Church and the Joint Public Issues Team. In recent years these have includes issues around poverty, refugees and migration, the environment, the economy, peace and conflict, and politics.
You would be working for the Methodist Church and as part of the ecumenical Joint Public Issues Team, which brings together the Baptist, Methodist and United Reformed Churches, plus associate partners, to work together for peace and justice. It does this through listening, learning, praying, speaking and acting on public policy issues.
You’ll need to bring experience of coordinating campaigns or advocacy initiatives, and a proven ability to build influential relationships and to convene and facilitate groups to enable decision-making and commitment to shared action. You’ll also need a good understanding of UK politics and of the context for public policy development, and to be a great communicator. While there is no requirement that you be a practicing Christian, you should be sympathetic to the mission of the Methodist Church, and share our commitment to seeking justice and to issues of equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our Culture, Values and Benefits
Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.
We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), annualised hours and a Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.
The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.
Closing date: 4 June 2025
Interviews: 24 June 2025 in person in London.
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of God's love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Caseworker to join the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Child & Young Person team working 37.5 hours per week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
This role is offered on a hybrid basis working 3 days at out office in Chandlers Fold and the other 2 days from home.
As a Children & Young Person's Caseworker you will:
- Develop, deliver and monitor safety and support plans for children and young people who accept ongoing support, which will include providing resources, interventions, and information
- Liaise and actively engage with other local providers to share information on the VS service offer and options for victims and survivors
- Use a bespoke case management system to maintain accurate and confidential records and contribute to monitoring information including the collection of outcomes
- Working as part of a team with staff to provide a seamless service to clients
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on children and young people
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s)
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
- Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
- Ability to manage a caseload including complex case management
- Ability to use generic IT applications competently.
- This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
- Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
- Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
- Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
- Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
- As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
- If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
- We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Join us in the fight against cancer.
The charity is an international leader in pioneering cancer research, changing lives through innovation, hope, and impact. They are an independent, international non-profit organisation dedicated to beating cancer through the advancement of cutting-edge research.
The organisation are seeking an ambitious Executive Director to lead the UK charity. With a focus on all types on cancer but especially the ones that are underfunded, like paediatric cancer, they fund pioneering scientific projects that accelerate the development of effective treatments.
Executive Director
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: Circa £75,000
The Role
As Executive Director, you will set the strategic direction, drive high-impact initiatives, and lead a passionate team committed to changing the future of cancer treatment. You'll be the face of the charity, forging vital partnerships, growing income, and ensuring operational excellence.
What You'll Bring
- A hands-on and strategic leader with a proven track record of driving growth in the charity sector.
- Skilled team-builder with experience in leading small, high-performing teams toward clear goals and ambitious outcomes.
- A persuasive and results-driven fundraiser with success in securing major gifts from high-net-worth individuals, foundations, and corporate partners.
- Financially and operationally astute, with relevant in budget oversight, governance, and compliance.
Why the charity?
You'll be part of a dedicated international community committed to pushing the boundaries of cancer research. Your leadership will have a direct impact on funding world-class science that changes and saves lives.
The charity actively encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those underrepresented in the workforce. We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process where everyone feels supported, respected, and empowered to thrive. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure all candidates can fully participate.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: 8th June
Interviews with Prospectus: 19th - 23rd June
Interviews with CRIS Cancer Foundation: Week commencing 30th June.
Neshomo is a charitable organisation dedicated to supporting Jewish adults across Greater Manchester who are living with moderate to severe mental health challenges. We are seeking a compassionate, driven, and experienced Clinical Director to lead and shape our growing services.
About the Role
As Clinical Director, you will work closely with the trustees to oversee and develop the delivery of our befriending services, including our newly funded enhanced befriending project. This pivotal role combines leadership, service development, and operational oversight.
You will:
- Represent Neshomo in external meetings and organise community-facing events
- Use your digital and organisational skills to manage databases, office systems, and social media
- Work alongside our grant-writing and admin team to support ongoing funding and compliance
About You
We are looking for a well-qualified and experienced mental health professional with:
- Excellent interpersonal, managerial, and communication skills
- Competence in using office software, databases, and managing social media channels
All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please apply with your CV and contact details for two referees
Our full job description is available on request.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you pasinate about Music? In this key role you will be responsible for the operational planning and delivery of public fundraising programmes for the charity.
As the Manager you will be instrumental in supporting and empowering your line reports.
This is a Hybrid role with two days a week in the London office.
The Charity
A long standing collaborative arts charity, passionate about supporting artists in times of need and empowering them through all stages of their lives.
You will be joining a welcoming team, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays and an additional 3 days between Christmas and New Year
- Pension contribution of an amount equivalent to 10% of your annual salary.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and sick pay
- The opportunity to apply for up to 12 pairs of complimentary tickets ayear to a prestigious events venue
The Role
Develop and deliver annual operational plans which meet the objectives of the strategic plan for your area
Oversee and manage the implementation of a developing and ambitious individual giving programme
Manage direct reports and teams responsible for individual/regular/in memory giving, community fundraising, supporter engagement, and trading income
Work in collaboration with the Head of Individual Giving, team members and other colleagues to launch and lead on new fundraising initiatives.
Manage income and expenditure budgets.
The Candidate
Significant experience of delivering fundraising work plans to achieve against set income targets across all areas of responsibility
Significant experience of effective line-management and of managing fundraising teams and delivering work plans
Experience of donor audiences, supporter journeys and fundraising programme insight to take an audience-led approach to delivering fundraising campaigns
Experience of digital and direct marketing strategy to improve engagement and deliver income targets
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
An exciting new opportunity for a Community Connector has opened up at CPSL Mind, working closely with a Primary Care Network.
CPSL Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity, working across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire.
Mental Health Community Connector
Salary: £27,113.00 per annum FTE
Salary scale point: 15
Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026
Based at Cambridge Office – covering Ely Primary Care Network
About the Role
Be part of a new service, supporting people with mental health challenges to achieve their goals by connecting with their community.
We are seeing a highly motivated candidate for our exciting new Community Connector service, which will work alongside GP surgeries across Cambridge. The Community Connector Service will support people with moderate to severe mental health challenges to achieve their goals and connect with their local community.
Community Connectors will work alongside GP surgeries to support people for whom social interaction will be key to their recovery. They will support people to set and achieve goals that will include accessing groups, activities and services in their community.
About You
We are seeking candidates who have experience of supporting people with moderate to severe mental health challenges; have a preference for strengths-based approaches; and enjoy spending time with others.
The post holder will have experience of supporting at least one person with complex mental health needs, they will be highly motivated and organised, and confident to work autonomously.
The successful candidate will work closely with Primary Care Networks as a member of the CPSL Mind Team. As such they will gain both Statutory and Third Sector experience, with potential progression routes in both. They will receive induction training and ongoing personal development.
Closing date: 2nd June 2025
Virtual Interviews will be held on: 11th and 12th June 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.
No agencies please.
Salary: £42,000
Hours: 37
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
Are you passionate about improving health and wellbeing in local communities?
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Programme Manager to lead TSL Kirklees’ health-related work, including the successful Wellness Works programme.
You’ll work closely with VCSE partners, the NHS, and Kirklees Council to deliver high-impact health initiatives, manage a small team, and ensure the sector is well-represented in strategic conversations.
This is a fantastic opportunity to shape innovative programmes, build collaborative partnerships, and help create healthier, more resilient communities.
We are looking for someone with:
- Strong experience in programme or project management
- A background in health, wellbeing, or VCSE sector delivery
- Excellent partnership, communication and leadership skills
The availability to start as soon as possible
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Road Collision Caseworker to join the Dyfed Powys Victim Support team. You will be working 30 hours per week over 4 days and will need to live within the Dyfed Powys area. This role will involve regular travel to provide face to face support for families bereaved by road traffic collisions.
Do you want the unique opportunity to work in a fast-paced service, delivering exceptional support to families bereaved by road traffic collisions, coordinating a tailored package of support to service users and their families?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you...
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible working options including hybrid working
- 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
- Pension with 5% employer contribution
- Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
- High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
- Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
- Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
- Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
- Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
- Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression
About the role:
You will be joining a passionate and committed team who provide high quality and bespoke support to service users. We pride ourselves on exceptional trauma informed advocacy and support to all service users.
You will be driven to make a difference every day with the ability to focus on the needs of vulnerable service users. You will have resilience and adaptability; understand the importance of professional boundaries; have excellent listening skills and the ability to demonstrate empathy. You will enjoy the challenge of a busy caseload and will be able to demonstrate the excellent organisation skills essential to managing a demanding and diverse workload.
Once in post you will benefit from the mandatory comprehensive training programme which will build on your existing skills and experience to prepare you for the role. Homicide Service training includes, criminal justice process; trauma informed approach to support; supporting traumatically bereaved families; personal and professional resilience.
As a trained Road Collision Caseworker you will be responsible for managing your own complex caseload to the highest quality standards.
This role involves regular travel and due to the location, a driving license and access to a vehicle is considered an essential requirement. If you are unable to drive because of a disability please indicate this in your application in your personal statement so we can explore the feasibility of alternative arrangements.
Please read carefully the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details, this is essential for your application.
You will need:
- Understanding of the impact of crime on victims.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
- Ability to balance competing needs and priorities.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A successful track record of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
About Us:
- Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
- Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
- Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
- As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
- If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
- To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
- We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.
If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
Careers and Employability Adviser
We are looking for an experienced Careers and Employability Adviser with extensive knowledge of working with care experienced young people (16-26) to guide and support young people in their professional development to help them reach their full potential.
Position: Careers and Employability Adviser
Location: London Waterloo (twice a week based in Lewisham)
Salary: £34,900 per annum depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
Start date: July 2025
Benefits: 27 days holiday per year PLUS the 1st Friday of every month is a half day. Pension and contributions are payable 3% after 3 months of service, employee assistance programme.
Closing Date: Friday 6th June at 11.59pm.
About the role:
As a Careers and Employability Adviser, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for making a difference in your client’s lives. You will possess the ability to build trusting relationships quickly, broaden horizons, and encourage young people to be aspirational.
You will be working for a charity that really makes a difference in the lives of young care leavers. Wherever they’re coming from, they help to open doors and give them the skills, confidence, and inspiration to realise their full potential.
Main duties and responsibilities
- To provide individual Information Advice and Guidance (IAG) support to young people on the programme.
- To identify opportunities for work that match participants’ interests and abilities.
- Support the delivery of various Programmes.
- To assist young people in their search for employment in outreach locations.
- To maintain a client-centred approach and be sensitive to the needs of a diverse client group.
- To compile and maintain accurate records and collect monitoring data for the project.
- To support the delivery of milestones and outcomes relating to those agreed upon with our partners.
- To provide progress information to line management as required.
- To attend and participate effectively in internal and external meetings.
About you:
To be successful in the role of Careers and Employability Adviser you will have resilience, a belief that there is always a way forward and an innovative approach to youth engagement.
If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!
Experience, Qualifications and Skills
- At least 2 years’ experience working with disadvantaged youth groups to transition them into employment
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Experience working with vulnerable young people.
- Resilient, positive, and comfortable working effectively with complexity.
- Experience in delivering training sessions to young people.
- A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and risk assessment.
- Ability to work on own initiative as well as collaboratively with the rest of the team
- Empathetic, engaging, and innovative – the ability to present and to be motivational.
- Flexible approach yet able to maintain clear boundaries with clients once contracted.
- Strong organisational, timekeeping and record-keeping skills.
- Good IT skills required including recording of database entries.
- Ability to effectively communicate and relate to young people with varying levels of educational attainment, attention spans and motivation.
If you have the experience and skill set that meets the requirements in this job advertisement, then apply today and enjoy a job that really makes a difference in the lives of young people!
You may have experience in areas such as Careers Officer, Careers Manager, Careers Specialist Advisor, Recruitment Support, HR & Recruitment, HR generalist, HR Adviser, Human Resources Advisor, Human Resources Administrator, HR Business Partner, People Advisor, HR Assistant, HR Officer, HR Specialist, HR Coordinator, HR Consultant, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
We are seeking motivated change-makers who have a heart to see students come to faith in Christ and a passion to help students live and speak for Christ.
Salary: £25,238 per year
Location: Home-based within a regional team
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Closing Date: 11 June 2025
About the role:
As a Christian Union Staff Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting, encouraging, and equipping students in Christian Unions (CUs) to share the gospel in their universities.
In this role, you will:
- Train and support CU leaders in evangelism, helping them to share the gospel effectively
- Work alongside CU members to reach their friends and peers with the good news of Jesus
- Support students in understanding the Bible and applying it to their lives
- Organise and facilitate training events in evangelism, leadership, and discipleship
- Build relationships with local churches, student workers, and other organisations
- Recruit and supervise Relay Workers and Associate Staff Workers
- Promote UCCF’s ministry among students and churches, developing prayer and financial support networks
- Take part in UCCF training and national conferences for personal and professional development
To equip Christian Union Staff Worker's for this strategic ministry, staff follow a training curriculum covering theology, biblical studies, mission, apologetics, church history, and ministry skills. They receive ongoing support from a Team Leader and regional team, meeting regularly for study, prayer, and fellowship.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Is a committed Christian (an occupational requirement of the role)
- Has a heart for student evangelism and discipleship
- Is able to relate well to students, inspiring and equipping them for mission
- Has strong communication skills
- Is able to think strategically and initiate change
- Can work independently while also being part of a regional team
- Is willing to raise personal financial support
- Agrees with UCCF’s Doctrinal Basis
About UCCF
UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship) exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the student world. We support and resource student-led Christian Unions across the UK, helping students reach their campuses with the good news of Jesus. As a Christian Union Staff Worker, you will be part of a team passionate about equipping and supporting students to live and speak for Jesus.
We are passionate about students reaching students with the good news of Jesus.



