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The vacancy
We are seeking to appoint one lay member to sit on our GOC Council.
About the GOC
We are the regulator for the optical professions in the UK. Our purpose is to protect the public by promoting high standards of education, performance and conduct. For more information about us please visit our website:optical. org.
About the Council
The role of Council is to lead on the GOC’s mission to protect the public by upholding high standards in eye care services. The Council is composed of six lay members (including the Chair) and six registrant members (i.e. registered optometrists and dispensing opticians). At least one member of the Council must work wholly or mainly in each of England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. One Council member acts as a Senior Council Member whose role is to carry out the Chair’s appraisal as well as provide a sounding board for the Chair and serve as an intermediary for Council members, Executive and stakeholders as necessary.
The successful candidate will contribute to Council by exercising oversight, ensuring effective corporate governance, and making high-level policy decisions. They will be able to operate strategically and impartially; listen, communicate, and influence effectively; exercise judgment; and inspire confidence and support amongst our stakeholders.
Remuneration and time commitment
Council members are remunerated in accordance with our member fees policy (£13,962 per annum plus reasonable travel and subsistence expenses). The member fee includes time for reading and preparation.
The appointed member will be expected to commit approximately 2-3 days per month. Meetings will usually take place via MS Teams but may on occasion be held at the GOC Offices at Level 29, One Canada Square, London, E14 5AA. There are occasional online catch-up meetings - these are currently scheduled on a Tuesday evening every 6-8 weeks, from 5.30pm – 6.30pm.
How to apply:
Please email the the following to appointment@optical. org
· your CV outlining your employment history, any relevant voluntary work, public service or other experience; together with any relevant professional, academic or vocational qualifications;
· the application form, stating how your experience matches the criteria for the vacancy you are applying for; and
· complete the EDI monitoring form linked in the candidate pack (this is an online form and does not need to be included in the email with your CV and application form).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: midnight on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Online interviews will be held on between Wednesday 15 and Thursday 16 October 2025.
If you have any questions, please email them to appointment@optical. org and we will aim to respond to you within 48 hours.
We welcome applications from individuals who are disabled and from diverse ethnic backgrounds as these are currently under-represented on our council and committees.
We strive to be as diverse as the public we protect and welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity and geographical locations outside of London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Magistrates’ Association is the membership organisation for magistrates in England and Wales. Magistrates are the backbone of our justice system and we’re the only independent organisation that supports, champions and advocates for them.
One of the ways we do this is by sharing our members’ stories and achievements, as well as their concerns and issues, with key decision makers, the media and the wider public. That’s where you come in.
We’re looking for a new Media and Communications Officer, so if you’re a talented writer, PR expert and team player with a strong instinct for storytelling and outstanding attention to detail, we’d love to hear from you.
It’s an exciting time to be joining us. In the last year-and-a-half, we’ve turbo-charged our media relations and have more than quadrupled the volume and value of our media coverage in that time. We’re becoming the go-to organization for the media looking for comment on magistrates and the wider justice system and we want to build on this, to further raise awareness of the vital work that magistrates – our members – do, and by doing this to better promote ourselves and our services to members, potential members, other stakeholders and the wider public.
It’s an interesting and varied job. On any day, you might be:
• Working with the chief executive and policy colleagues to plan our next big media campaign
• Brainstorming ideas for new blogs and news items for the website or magazine
• Managing and producing one of our two email newsletters for members
• Reaching out to the media to brief them on a story we want to promote
• Interviewing members for stories
• Creating and curating content for our website
• Planning and writing posts for our X and LinkedIn social media accounts
• Evaluating the success of a recent campaign or media push, and considering how we might do even better next time.
How to apply
Please click the link at the top of this advert to visit the job page on our website and download the recruitment pack for this role. Applications (by CV and covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements in the person specification) need to be with us by 11:59pm on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Thank you and good luck!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Directorate: Marketing, Education, Events and Membership
Reports to: Marketing and Communications Manager
Salary range: £33,457 - £38,250 per annum, depending on experience
Location: London – EC4Y 8EE (Hybrid)
Contract: Permanent, full-time (31.5 hours over 5 days)
Job Purpose
Help shape the voice of rheumatology and make a difference to people living with rheumatic conditions. We’re looking for a creative and proactive marketing and communications professional to join BSR. The post-holder will support the planning and implementation of marketing and digital campaigns for a wide range of BSR projects, connecting us with our community. Managed by the Marketing and Communications Manager, the role is responsible for planning and building powerful marketing emails and newsletters in Dotdigital, creating digital assets, running social media content, running paid campaigns, and providing performance reports and insights. The role also includes updating website content, advising on SEO and user experience, and using analytics to support data-driven decision-making. Whether it’s promoting an event, launching a research initiative, or raising awareness of vital issues, your work will help us reach and inspire the right audiences.
Main responsibilities
- Plan and deliver imaginative marketing campaigns and social media activity to support excellence in rheumatology and support better care for people with rheumatic conditions.
- Manage content requests and workflows; create and publish meaningful copy and visuals across digital channels.
- Build and schedule email campaigns and newsletters, using audience segmentation, automation, and testing to improve engagement.
- Maintain and update website content, ensuring strong user experience and search engine visibility (SEO).
- Turn data into direction: Monitor and report on campaign and social media performance using analytics tools; provide insights to inform strategy.
- Design or coordinate creation of marketing assets, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines.
- Support lead generation initiatives and contribute to cross-functional projects with marketing expertise.
- Write and edit content with purpose, across formats including blogs, newsletters, reports.
- Stay informed on competitor activity and sector trends to inform campaign planning and innovation.
- Collaborate with colleagues to support the organisation’s wider communications and engagement objectives
General
- Flexibility, proactive approach to work and willingness to take on occasional duties deemed reasonable for the role and circumstances.
- Occasional travel and ability to work out of normal office hours when necessary is expected including attendance and overnight stays at BSR conferences and events.
Person Specification
- Scheduling and writing content including briefs for agencies
- Creating assets for digital channels using design programmes such as Adobe Creative Cloud
- Planning and building newsletters and email marketing automations
- Supporting SEO through keyword research, content optimisation, and link strategies
- Using analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, social media insights) to evaluate campaign performance
- Supporting paid social media campaigns or advertising activity
- Working with a CRM system to segment audiences or support campaign planning
- Competency with website CMS management and understanding of UX/UI best practice
- Lead generation techniques and programmes desirable
- Strong ability to work with multiple deadlines and adapt to changes
Inclusion and diversity statement
BSR is committed to encouraging inclusion, equality and diversity among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010.
We want a working environment free of all of the above, where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all BSR employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
To champion the specialty, influencing change and building a thriving community of best practice.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The successful candidate will be expected to endorse and promote the objectives set out as part of AvMA’s five year strategic plan.
Lawyers Service
- Providing high quality services to our lawyers including identifying and recommending appropriate medical experts to clinical negligence solicitors; maintaining and developing the medical expert database. Routinely considering the Experts’ Protocol and ensuring that it remains relevant and fit for purpose.
Inquest Service
- Assessing cases for eligibility for AvMA’s pro bono Inquest Service according to AvMA’s criteria.
- Preparing cases for the coroner’s court to include sorting medical records; liaising with bereaved families by phone and in writing; researching medical literature; taking and preparing initial statements; liaising with the Coroner’s officer; securing appropriate disclosure documents; instructing counsel; assisting with preparation of bundles of documents for the hearing. Identifying general and specific patient safety issues; considering need for Prevention of Future Death Reports and or Action Plans.
- Attendance at pre-inquest hearings and inquest hearings with counsel and the family. This may involve travel and overnight stays. Out-of-pocket expenses are paid. Although overtime is not payable, time out of the office is recoverable in accordance with AvMA Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) policy. Attendance may also be required to attend partial remote hearings via Teams/Zoom
- Capturing and recording key data from inquests, securing feedback from clients.
- Working with Medico Legal Team Leader to ensure appropriate publicity on case outcomes where appropriate to include obtaining relevant client consents and that the case is written up for potential publication in AvMA’s Lawyer Service Newsletter
Advice & Information Service
- Providing advice, support and information to the public through written casework. This involves helping people affected by medical accidents to obtain an understanding of what has happened to them, their rights and the most appropriate option(s) for resolving their concerns and meeting their needs including referrals to panel solicitors.
Helpline
- Providing advice and assistance to the public on AvMA’s specialist helpline. Training will be given and in due course assisting the Helpline Development Officer to train helpline volunteers.
Other Duties
- To endorse and promote the objectives set out as part of AvMA’s five year strategic plan: AvMA's 5 Year Strategic Plan
- Junior Certification: Promoting the Certificate Competence Scheme (junior lawyer scheme) to include assessing applications received
- Feedback from clients: Working on the direction of ML Director and ML Team Leader to secure maximum feedback from clients on inquest and advice and information services
- Website: Helping to keep AvMA self-help leaflets up to date on the website
- Occasional representation of AvMA at meetings and events
- Conference: To help develop AvMA’s annual conference programme and other conferences as appropriate.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Caseworker (Immigration and Asylum Law)
Contract - Permanent
Hours - 35 hours per week
Salary - £27,000 - £29,000 dependent on experience
Location - Coram Campus, London, with the possibility of hybrid working
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.
We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive
About the role
This role is a newly created position working within the Youth Access to Immigration Representation and Advice (YAIRA) project providing immigration and asylum support to young people who are in care or are care leavers. The YAIRA Project was set up by Coram CLC and 4 local authorities – Enfield, Islington, Barnet and Camden - to increase access to representation and advice for children in care and leaving care.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a keen interest in upholding the rights of vulnerable children and young people with experience of the care system who is seeking to progress their legal aid career in the charity sector. Our lawyers benefit from a good work-life balance and realistic financial and chargeable hour targets. The role can be split between working from home/office-based with flexibility as to the balance between the two.
The successful candidate will work alongside a senior caseworker already working on the project and together you will liaise with the local authorities involved in the project to implement an effective referral mechanism for children and young persons in their care and have conduct of and be responsible for a caseload of immigration, asylum and associated human rights law matters concerning children, young people and families referred by the local authorities. You will be expected to provide high quality legal advice, assistance and representation to these clients through legal aid casework.
The candidate will also be involved in providing ad hoc training as required to the local authority partners on areas relating to the immigration needs of children in care and care leavers and as agreed with the local authorities.
When not working on the YAIRA project, the postholder may be asked to provide paralegal casework support to the wider immigration and asylum team.
We welcome applications from caseworkers at different stages of their careers provided that they have experience (ideally 1 years+) of conducting immigration & asylum cases. The successful candidate should be able to manage a caseload independently, but we also offer excellent supervision and training opportunities, and we support all our employees in their career progression.
We welcome applications from candidates with direct personal or lived experience of the issues that CCLC works on, such as the UK immigration and asylum system, the care system, the family justice system or children's educational law rights.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: 23.59pm 7th August 2025
Interview date: 14th August 2025
Coram is an equal opportunities employer, and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from, Asian, African, Caribbean and other minority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Employment & Progression Coach
Capital City College Westminster Centre, 76 Vincent Square, SW1P 2PD, London
Permanent, full-time
£30,000 & 34 days of annual leave
About Hotel School
Hotel School is an award-winning charity that empowers people who have experienced homelessness and other disadvantages to thrive in the hospitality industry. This dynamic 10-week programme combines theory, hands-on experience, and industry visits to provide the skills and confidence to land a job and excel in it.
Hotel School provides a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive training environment where students are given the opportunity to build their confidence to learn and grow. Our holistic approach is how we succeed in finding and sustaining long-term employment and progression, even for those who have been unemployed for over 20 years. We support our graduates as they take their first steps into work through mentoring, employer education, and progression management and support our graduates for up to one year after graduation, and sometimes longer if needed.
Hotel School operates as a Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE), meaning our training programme is tailored to address the emotional and psychological needs of the individuals we work with. Within this framework, Hotel School adopts a Trauma-Informed approach when engaging with students and graduates, acknowledging that many may have encountered complex trauma.
About the Role
Join a small, passionate, and dynamic team committed to helping individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds complete their training and transition into sustainable, inclusive careers within the hospitality industry.
As an Employment & Progression Coach, you’ll work one-on-one with students and graduates, supporting them to overcome barriers, stay motivated, and achieve their goals, evoking meaningful change in their lives and futures.
You will also work closely with Hotel School hospitality employer partners to identify suitable job opportunities and collaborate to ensure our graduates are well-supported as they transition into and sustain meaningful employment.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide one-to-one, trauma-informed and person-centred employment support to students and graduates
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Help graduates overcome barriers and prepare for sustainable hospitality careers
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Work closely with employer partners to secure and support job opportunities
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Coordinate work experience placements and deliver employability workshops
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Collaborate with mentors and support services to ensure holistic, person-centred support
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Monitor and record the progress of students and graduates
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Follow safeguarding procedures and respond appropriately
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
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Experienced working with people experiencing homelessness and/or other disadvantages or in
employment services
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Compassionate, patient, and calm under pressure
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Passionate about empowering and motivating people to move forward
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Experienced in supporting people facing barriers
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Highly organised, proactive, adaptable, with great communication skills
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Able to build trust and communicate well with a wide range of people in person
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Experienced in admin and using systems (MS Office essential)
Bonus (but not essential):
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Hospitality experience
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Knowledge of trauma-informed or person-centred practice
Benefits
Salary and Leave
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Annual salary of £30,000.
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Annual Leave: 34 days of annual leave, inclusive of all public and bank holidays.
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Pension Scheme
Professional Development
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1:1 Coaching
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Supervision
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Group Reflective Practice
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Ongoing Training
Well-being and Support
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): Through Hospitality Action, the EAP provides confidential support and resources to employees, such as counseling, legal advice, and financial planning.
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Wellbeing activities such as staff socials, yoga, mindfulness, and meditation.
Commitment to Diversity
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and especially encourage people with lived experience of homelessness, disadvantage, or marginalisation to apply. We're committed to building an inclusive, supportive team that reflects the people we work with.
How to Apply
Please send:
- A CV (max 2 pages)
- A Supporting Statement (max 350 words per question) responding to the three questions below
Supporting Statement Questions
You can draw on paid work, volunteering, or personal experience.
- Why are you applying for this role?
What excites you about The Hotel School and this opportunity? - Empowering people to achieve their goals Tell us about a time you supported someone to identify and achieve their personal or professional goals. What steps did you take, and what was the outcome?
- Supporting people through challenges Tell us about a time you supported someone facing barriers (e.g. housing, confidence, mental health).
- How does your previous experience prepare you for this role?
Refer to the job description and share examples that show you're a good fit.
Deadline: 6th August 2025
Informal chats are welcome — please contact Dana.
We understand AI tools can be helpful in preparing applications, but we really value responses that feel personal, reflective, and show us why this work matters to you.
Recruitment Process
If shortlisted, we’ll invite you to a short telephone screening call (20–30 minutes) to learn more about you, answer any questions, and explain the next stage.
Following that, selected candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at The Hotel School in central London. This includes a panel interview, a scenario task, and the opportunity to meet one of our graduates.
We want the process to feel welcoming and supportive, and we’ll share full details in advance so you can prepare.
Safeguarding
This role requires an enhanced DBS check. The Hotel School is committed to safeguarding and to creating inclusive, safe environments for all students, graduates, and staff.
Please upload your CV and answer the four questions to complete your application.
**Please find the applicant pack with full details of the role in the documents section.***
LTSB has ambitious plans to grow our income over the next few years. You will be joining our fantastic Fundraising team, which currently has three members of staff who work with trusts, foundations, institutions, companies and individuals to ensure the charity has the funds and key relationships necessary to achieve our aims.
This brand new role will support with developing and growing the number of trusts, foundations and institutions we are working with.
Income from trusts, foundations and statutory sources is an important income stream at LTSB, and you will work closely with the Fundraising Manager to develop and execute a strategy in order to grow and retain some of our existing funders, as well as bring new ones on board through effective research and prospecting.
This role would suit someone who has some experience of trust fundraising but is looking for the next step, therefore you must have experience of grant writing (five figure bids). You will have competent writing skills and experience of building and maintaining strong relationships and searching for new ones, whether online or in person. You will be enthusiastic, driven and creative with a can-do attitude. This role will have periods of high intensity. Being able to manage the highs and lows of trust and foundations fundraising is key.
As we all work remotely, you will also need to be a self-starter and be able to work independently. We would expect a thorough understanding and commitment to LTSB’s vision, mission, and work.
To apply to be our Fundraising Manager - Trust and Foundations, please submit the following:
- Your CV
- A personal statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you fit the person specification and why you feel you can contribute to LTSB’s work and impact.
Apply by 6.00pm on Wednesday 6th August 2025. Interview dates are likely to be 1st and 2nd April, and will be held online. Second interviews will be scheduled for the following week (if required).
LTSB’s vision is: a world where all young people can choose their careers, with an emphasis on improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. The successful candidate will have a proven commitment to improving the lives of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, and they have an excellent understanding of social mobility, diversity and inclusion issues, and how these factors impact young people.
LTSB does not have its own offices - so you will work remotely, but occasional travel to our city hubs Birmingham, Liverpool, London, and Manchester will be required.
If you would like to discuss the role, please contact Petra Jarratt, our Fundraising Manager on petra @ ltsb.charity.
LTSB prepares, connects and supports young people from disadvantaged backgrounds to careers with leading organisations.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Job Role:
Deputy CEO
Start Date:
ASAP
Contract:
Permanent / Full time
Salary:
£50,000 per annum plus additional benefits
Location:
Remote working from home with occasional travel
Closing Date for Applications:
6th August 2025
Interviews likely to be on
18th/19th August 2025
Role Overview
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003. Each year, more than 200 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide or suicide or sudden death following domestic abuse. We help these families in many ways, our prime function being to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after fatal domestic abuse.
AAFDA are recruiting a Deputy CEO to join our remote team to play a pivotal role in ensuring our operational success, driving key programmes, enhancing organisational performance, and supporting income generation efforts.
As Deputy CEO, you will be a key leader in transforming our vision into action. Working closely with the CEO, you will ensure the smooth running of the charity’s day-to-day operations and your leadership will enable AAFDA to reach new heights in both impact and growth.
We need someone with the passion and conviction to help us push for the big changes needed and the expertise to develop and position our strategy, influencing, campaigning and fundraising accordingly. The right person will be comfortable embracing chaos, and will convey resilience and calmness under pressure.
We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse. We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
To Apply: Please see the job description and person specification. Please apply by submitting your C.V. and a supporting statement, which will be no longer than 4 sides of A4 and covers your experience and ability to fulfil the person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a passionate and experienced leader to head our sector support and grants team (maternity cover). You’ll bring strong project and people management skills, a commitment to social justice, and a track record of delivering impactful support to external partners. With experience in funder plus support, grant-making, and stakeholder engagement, you’ll help legal advice agencies thrive. This is a high-impact role guiding the development of our sector support programmes to ensure we best meet the needs of organisations providing vital legal help to those most in need. You’ll lead a small, dedicated team and work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver meaningful change.
See attached Recruitment Pack for more details.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter via the Charity Job website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our vision is to empower women to love, follow and serve Jesus boldly in every age, stage and season of life. The current outworking of this is two annual conferences – in both London and Birmingham to over 3000 women, a two-day women in leadership retreat and a biblical teaching series over podcast. Currently, we are seeing God move powerfully and we stand in a defining moment of our journey. We sense a clear call to deepen our impact and expand our reach. To step into this next chapter, we are thrilled to be adding a freelance Head of Fundraising to our small but dedicated team.
We’re seeking a visionary leader who can craft and execute a dynamic fundraising strategy to propel The Orchard to the next level. This role demands a unique blend of relational and strategic acumen—someone who grounds their decisions in data, draws from a wealth of experience, and thrives on unlocking potential. By harnessing a diverse range of fundraising approaches, the right person will help us raise £100,000 per year over the next three years, enabling us to fulfil God’s calling on the organisation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Centre 404 is a friendly, prominent and thriving charity with an excellent reputation for providing high quality support and services to people with learning disabilities and their families across 7 London Boroughs.
The Camden Short Breaks Team, as part of the Children, Young People, Families and Engagement service at Centre 404, delivers person-centred homebased and community-based outreach support for children and young people with a learning disability.
Centre 404 is seeking a dynamic and organised Short Breaks and Family Engagement Manager to lead the development and delivery of engaging activities, workshops, and support services for children and young people with disabilities and their families. Based in North London, this role involves coordinating short breaks and family engagement activities across boroughs including Islington, Camden, Tower Hamlets, Haringey, and Enfield, in line with local authority contracts and community needs.
Responsibilities will include:
- ·Planning and delivering workshops, forums, well-being sessions and social events for families
- · Developing outreach programmes to engage family carers
- · Supervising volunteers
- · Using creative and tech skills to promote activities and monitor success
- · Building strong relationships with families, local services and professionals
- · Managing referrals and support plans for children and young people
- · Overseeing a team including supervisions, appraisals and team meetings
- · Maintaining accurate records and administration
An awareness of the challenges and safeguarding needs of people with learning disabilities and/or Autism and their family carers as well as a knowledge of relevant local/national policies, legislation, and current issues affecting services for our families will be essential.
We will also be looking for an understanding of person-centred planning approaches, including Short Breaks, ENCP, PBS, and support plans and a working knowledge of CQC standards and their application in delivery.
Centre 404 is dedicated to staff development and supervision and we will provide a detailed induction and on-going training and support. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and we are looking to recruit people who share these values. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check, proof of eligibility to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
We are dedicated to providing a meaningful and rewarding work environment, as well as offering a range of perks and benefits for our staff to enjoy.
Centre 404 is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Charity ref number 299889
Please submit a CV along with a cover statement addressing the following: “Tell us more about why you are interested in this role and what you would bring to this post in terms of your knowledge, skills and experience”. The full job description and person specification is available as an attachment to this advert and will be very useful when completing this statement.
At our Safe Space Cafe, we believe in the power of connection and understanding. Join us in making a positive impact in the lives of our clients through this key role which will provide a warm welcome to all accessing mental health support.
What you’ll do
- Provide a supportive Safe Space Café as part of our warm welcome for people accessing our services
- Work collaboratively with the Connecting Communities team to signpost people to local services, activities, and events.
- Support people with mental health issues to develop employment skills through volunteering and work-based placements in the Safe Space Café
- Support trainees, apprentices and volunteers on placements in the Safe Space Café
See the job pack for full details
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Title :Finance Assistant
Salary: £27,153 to £31756
Location: London
Tenure: Permanent - Full Time
ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want
Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies?
Are you ready to take the lead in delivering an exceptional supporter experience and shaping the way people engage with one of the UK’s most impactful international charities?
Do you want to combine your finance skills with a role that makes a genuine difference in the world?
Then we'd love to hear from you!
At ActionAid UK, we believe in empowering communities and tackling the root causes of inequality. We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our dynamic team in London or Somerset, helping to ensure our finances run smoothly so that we can focus on creating lasting change.
In this role, you will be at the heart of our finance operations, supporting the team with purchase ledger processes, staff expenses, and payment runs. You will build strong relationships with colleagues and suppliers, resolving queries quickly and ensuring that all transactions are processed with accuracy and care. From preparing BACS payments to managing reconciliations and keeping our financial records in order, your work will help us maintain the highest standards of accountability. This is also a chance to grow your skills and career. You will gain hands-on experience across various finance tasks, supported by a team that values professional development and collaboration. Whether it’s assisting with year-end processes or contributing to ad-hoc projects, you’ll play a key part in keeping our finance function efficient and transparent.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, proactive, and keen to learn. You’ll ideally you’ll be working towards or have a degree or AAT qualification or equivalent in experience , strong Excel and MS Office skills, and a sharp eye for detail. Experience with purchase ledgers or charity finance is a plus, but more important is your can-do attitude and ability to work effectively with others.
Due to the nature of this role, the successful candidate will be asked to participate in criminal records checks at the point of offer.
Additional information
Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:
Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.
AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.
Referencing and safeguarding:
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work.
Working practices:
ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.
ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.
Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.
Recruitment processes:
Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions.
Introducing Chance UK
Join Our Team
Do you believe every child deserves the chance of a better future?
We’re a small team with a big ambition – to help every child flourish. The need for our work has never been greater and we are in an exciting period of growth in order to meet that challenge.
We provide a range of empowering services for children aged 5-13 and their parents and carers. We pride ourselves on developing evidence-based services, which put children at the heart of our work, and our services are designed to build social and emotional skills and resilience.
We know what we do works. We provide our unique support in a variety of ways and working at Chance UK puts you right at the heart of changing children’s and families’ lives. You will be a core part of our team, so it is vital you share our values and support our mission.
It is important that our team reflects the diversity of the communities we work with. We are actively seeking people from diverse ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, people who identify as male and people from LGBTQ+ communities. We are also keen to hear from those who have lived or professional experience of the issues we work on, including school exclusion and Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND).
We value our team through offering a range of benefits, including:
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, 2 Wellbeing days, an extra celebration day, and additional leave over Christmas
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%, entitlement from the start of your employment
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and shared parental leave
- Flexible working
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- Access to employee assistance programme
Please note that Chance UK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and therefore our recruitment process for this post will include an enhanced DBS check
Key Information
- Reporting to: Senior Communications and External Affairs Manager
- Employment type: Part time (0.8 FTE)
- Direct reports: None
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Pro-rated at 30 hours per week)
- Location: Office based. We are a hybrid-working organisation. Our main office is a few minutes from Old Street station.
- Start date: ASAP
- Salary: £40,000 (Pro-rated at £32,000 per year)
- Closing date: Sunday 17th August at midnight
- Interviews:
First round of interviews (online): Monday 1st September and Tuesday 2nd September 2025
Second round of interviews (in-person): Wednesday 3rd September and Thursday 4th September 2025
About the Role
It is an exciting time in Chance UK’s history. Following the launch this year of our new Organisational Strategy, A Chance to Belong, we are expanding our Impact and evaluation team for the exciting times ahead. We are proud to be a learning organisation. Our programmes are rooted in a proved evidence base, and our impact has been proven to be both significant and long lasting. The Impact and Evaluation Manager will join us at an exciting time. Following our strategic review, expanded service offer and new operating model we will be working with leading social researchers to ensure that our evaluation tools, processes, systems and data sets continue to be fit for purpose and develop a whole organisation theory of change and value for money framework. Beyond this vital workstream, the Impact and Evaluation Manager will strengthen our ability to elevate the voices and experience of young people and their families as we look to strengthen the system, and, using our evidence base, speak to the short mid- and long-term benefits of early intervention and prevention in key sector debates including but not exclusively behaviour and attendance policies in schools.
You will play a vital role in supporting the organisation continue to monitor and understand the impact of our work and provide insight reports to inform decision making.
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Community Fundraiser- East
c. £31,950 per annum
Full Time, Permanent, Home based. Required to travel, including visits to Fleet (Head Office) & to Regional Team meetings as required
The Talent Set is thrilled to partner with a leading national health charity as they recruit for a Community Fundraiser to cover the East region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning organisation committed to driving change for those affected by serious health conditions. You’ll engage with individuals, community groups, regional corporates, and volunteers, boosting fundraising through strong stewardship and creative campaigns such as themed bake sales and sponsored walks. With your energy, creativity, and ability to build lasting relationships, you'll play a vital role in expanding grassroots support and raising essential funds to help accelerate progress towards life-changing outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a regional community fundraising strategy, aligning with the charity’s wider objectives.
- Meet and exceed fundraising KPIs and contribute to overall annual income targets.
- Recruit, build, and maintain relationships with supporters, volunteers, and community groups to drive participation and fundraising.
- Recruiting, train, and manage a network of regional volunteers to support fundraising activities.
- Work with internal teams to identify and maximise regional fundraising opportunities.
- Use CRM systems to track supporter engagement and tailor stewardship strategies based on data insights.
Person Specification:
- Demonstrated success in a community, corporate, or events fundraising role, with a track record of achieving income targets.
- Skilled in recruiting, supporting, and engaging supporters in fundraising activities and initiatives.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective community fundraising strategies, identifying opportunities to maximise engagement and income.
- Confident and persuasive communicator, adept at building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including individuals, groups, and corporate partners.
- Able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and adapt to a fast-paced environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Comfortable using CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and digital fundraising platforms, with the ability to analyse data to inform fundraising strategies.
What’s on Offer:
- Be part of a passionate, collaborative team working towards a vital mission. Home-based role with the flexibility to manage your own schedule, plus regular opportunities to connect with colleagues.
- Generous annual leave, enhanced sick pay, and a focus on employee wellbeing, including access to mental health support.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities to help you grow within the charity sector.
To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.
We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.