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At The National Lottery Community Fund, we are driven by our strategy, ‘It starts with community’ and its four community-led missions, as well as our equity-based approach to tackling poverty, discrimination and disadvantage.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fund as we expand the UK Portfolio to meet our ambitions in delivering the strategy. We're looking for two people to join the UK Portfolio Team as Heads of Funding, leading a team of just under 40.
The UK Portfolio supports the ambitions and potential of communities across the UK.We focus on scaling projects with a UK-wide benefit, through significant investments, which enable systems-level change for communities. Our funding is intended to complement the work of other country portfolios: England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
As one of four Heads of Funding in UK Portfolio you will oversee all aspects of our work and ensure the team is resourced and able to deliver operationally. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring our programmes are designed and delivered to the scope, standard and deadlines required and will lead on specific strategic areas and relationships inside and outside the Fund. Heads of Funding are responsible for ensuring an understanding of the external policy, practice and funding context from across the UK is reflected in our delivery. You will provide leadership for the team, supporting the work of the Portfolio Managers.
We are currently evolving our UK Portfolio funding offers and programmes in response to the strategy, developing a partnerships offer, and how we are more than a funder through our support to communities across the UK.
All Heads of will lead on a combination of strategic and operational priorities and the roles will involve a variety of responsibilities including:
- Overseeing up to £50m of grant commitments each year ensuring compliance with our operational and governance policies and requirements
- Lead one of the community-led missions in relation to the UK Portfolio’s funding offer
- Lead the strategic development and direction of a combination of our funding programmes and partnership approach
- Responsible for stakeholder management, both internally and externally
- Ensure learning and impact of our work is shared appropriately and informs our practice
- Lead engagement with our decision making Panels, Committees and Board
- Team leadership including culture, resource planning and team development
- Fund wide leadership either relating to one of the missions or as part of cross Fund priorities
You will need to work closely with the other Heads of Funding and each day will be a blend of operational and strategic work, stakeholder engagement, team leadership with lots of opportunities to collaborate with others across the Fund.
We are looking for ambitious, creative and passionate people with experience of the funding environment and brokering partnerships. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills will be essential in building relationships at all levels, from senior management to external stakeholders and funding colleagues across the Fund. You’ll have a keen understanding of the nuances of working within a public body, and a deep commitment to ensuring we are delivering impact through our current funding portfolio whilst also looking to the future and developing new funding initiatives and ways of working to meet our 2030 vision.
If you’re ready to take on a leadership role in an important organisation and have a genuine passion for supporting communities, this is the role for you.
You’ll be joining a dynamic and welcoming geographically dispersed team, working with hugely important and fascinating projects that are responding to and addressing a wide range of topics across the Fund’s four community-led missions.
Due to our dispersed nature as a team, it is expected that there will be occasional travel in order to connect with colleagues, stakeholders and projects. This is likely to be one to two occasions per month.
Interview Dates: 22 and 24 July
Location: We have a hybrid approach to working, work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices, these are Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Newtown.
Please note that only one of these roles could be based in London.
Any questions about the recruitment process or if you’re interested in learning more about the role, we’ll be hosting an online briefing webinar on Monday 16 June at 10am. To reserve a spot, please contact recruitment (the email address can be found on the advert on our website)
On application, please align your supporting statement to the criteria below
Essential criteria
- Experience and understanding of grant making and the funding environment, including partnership working
- Proven ability to translate strategy to operational development, including problem solving, organisational and decision-making skills and ability to manage a complex workload
- Strong interpersonal skills, and resilience, with an ability to build relationships and work with a range of people inside and outside of the Fund, including working with Boards and Committees
- Experience of building high performing teams and leading change, as a leader and/or as a team player - creating the culture and structures in which people can thrive at work
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills, able to analyse and review complex ideas and information and tailor clear messaging to a range of audiences
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and experience of applying this throughout all aspects of work
Desirable criteria
- A passion for, experience in and an understanding of one or more of our community led missions and our commitment to equity
- Policy expertise in one or more of our ‘more than a funder’ priorities: partnerships; participation, convening, influencing, supporting grant holders, learning.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The College is seeking to appoint a Safeguarding Administrator and Deputy DSL to support the delivery of high-quality pastoral care in the School, liaising with and working alongside the pastoral care team. The Safeguarding Administrator will be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead and will liaise with external agencies as required.
The successful candidate will provide a high level of comprehensive administrative support for the safeguarding and pastoral care team. You will be a competent IT user with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ideal candidate will be highly organised along with time management skills and the ability to prioritise and react with competing demands. Familiarity with current safeguarding and child protection legislation in the UK would be desirable as well as experience of working within a multi-agency or educational environment.
The College offers a competitive salary, pension membership with life assurance cover, generous school fee discount, private health plan and other lifestyle benefits.
The School is committed to the principles of equal opportunity, diversity and inclusion. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our students and local community.
Further details and application pack can be downloaded via our website. Applications must be made via the Epsom College Application form.
Closing date 20th June 2025
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and as part of the selection process a criminal check by the Disclosure and Barring Service will be required. Epsom College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
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We’re delighted to be partnering with one of the UKs best established and well-known charity brands to recruit a strategic and driven Philanthropy Lead.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a high-value portfolio, working with a broad range of major donors, trusts and foundations, senior volunteers, and influential stakeholders. You’ll play a vital role in delivering significant income through thoughtful, tailored engagement and stewardship strategies that inspire transformational, multi-year giving.
The role will focus on growing and diversifying their network of major supporters—delivering six- and seven-figure gifts through proactive relationship management, strategic donor engagement, and collaborative internal working. You’ll work closely with senior leaders, Trustees, and external partners to enhance the philanthropic impact and build long-term partnerships that align donor ambitions with the organisation’s goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of high-value donors and prospects, including HNWIs, trusts and foundations, and senior figures such as Ambassadors, Trustees, and the President
- Identify and cultivate new supporters through targeted prospecting, research, events, and networks
- Develop and deliver an engaging stewardship and cultivation programme to foster lasting relationships and secure long-term, transformational gifts
- Collaborate with internal colleagues to shape compelling, tailored cases for support that reflect donor motivations and strategic priorities
- Build strong cross-organisational relationships to ensure cohesive, donor-centred experiences
- Champion a data-informed approach to donor management using CRM and internal systems to track pipeline activity and support reporting
- Represent the philanthropy function across the organisation, championing best practice and ensuring high-value fundraising is embedded and supported
- Ensure compliance with fundraising legislation and maintain the highest standards of ethical fundraising
Key Skills and Experience
Essential
- Significant experience managing major donor and/or trust relationships at six- and seven-figure levels
- Strong track record of securing high-value gifts and meeting or exceeding income targets
- Expertise in developing compelling, high-quality fundraising proposals tailored to donor needs
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders
- A strategic, creative thinker with an entrepreneurial mindset and solution-focused approach
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail
- Highly organised, adaptable, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Confident using CRM systems to manage pipelines, analyse data, and support donor stewardship
Desirable
- Experience working with senior volunteers or philanthropic advisers to increase income and influence
- Collaborative, team-oriented approach with the ability to align across departments
- Financially literate and able to interpret complex impact or income data to inform donor discussions
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.
Support Coordinator
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team in Coventry.
We’re looking for enthusiastic, motivated and well organised individuals to join the organisation delivering a comprehensive Stroke Recovery Service across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following stroke.
Position: S11287 Stroke Support Coordinator
Location: Home-based, Coventry. However, extensive travel will be required as part of this role (will include team meetings and other work-related meetings)
Salary: Circa £21,948 per annum per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)
Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week hours per week
Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2026. Service are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2026.
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: Sunday 22 June 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
Interview Date: 30 June 2025
Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the coordinator will work with the local Health and Social Care services to receive referrals and support stroke survivors and their carers. As a coordinator you will provide personalised information, advice and support with regular reviews throughout.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working with the local Health and Social services to receive referrals to support stroke survivors and their careers.
- Providing personalised information, advice and support to address any needs identified.
- Completing Needs Assessments with stroke survivors and supporting them to develop a stroke recovery plan.
- Providing regular reviews to support people in establishing and achieving their own personal goals.
About You
You will:
- Have a background in a caring and/or charity profession supporting people with disabilities.
- Be able to demonstrate previous experience of working collaboratively with other organisations to achieve joint ambitions.
- Have experience of working with people who may have additional communication support needs.
- Have the ability to use basic Microsoft system.
This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.
To fulfil the role you must be resident in the UK and have the right to work in the UK.
When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.
If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Job description – Cara Funding and Communications Manager
This is a critical time to join our dedicated team as we expand our work in response to the growing risk to academics and universities worldwide. Building on our 93 years of experience and partnerships with 135 UK university, this role provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic fundraiser to grow our support from individual and organisations.
Line Manager: Chief Executive
Objective: The Funding and Communications Manger leads on the delivery of our fundraising strategy to diversify and grow Cara’s income streams.
Hours: Full-time. Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm.
Location: Hybrid working - in London office in Elephant and Castle SE1 (2-3 set days per week) and working from home on the remaining days.
Role purpose - responsible for executing fundraising strategy to generate increased income for Cara’s work - identify and cultivate potential donors, manage fundraising events and campaigns, and ensure compliance with fundraising regulations.
Detailed responsibilities:
· Fundraising Strategy and business plan:
Work closely with the Chief Executive to review and adapt our fundraising strategy and business plan and produce analytics to review performance by income type and to help set stretching and achievable targets and improvement plans for each income stream. Implement and develop fundraising plans, including initiation and management of campaigns. Take responsibility for developing new income streams and products including alumni and legacy giving.
· Relationship Building:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with existing and prospective donors, including individuals, major donors, and foundations. Work with the Cara team to ensure effective relationship management across all donors and lead on donor identification for all income streams. Identify opportunities for pro bono support in support of the Cara strategy.
· Event Management:
Organize and manage fundraising events, ensuring successful execution and high engagement with our target audiences. This includes a schedule of location-based university engagement events (up to twelve per year) to engage existing individual donors, build awareness of Cara’s work, and cultivate new individual donors. Collaborate with contacts at each university to plan, deliver and follow up on each event. Lead on other key Cara events including the annual science and civilisation lecture to ensure that these build the Cara brand.
· Data Management for donor stewardship:
Maintain accurate donor records (on salesforce) and build and maintain fundraising databases for individuals and organisational donors to manage engagement throughout the donor journey. Maintain a view of Cara’s pipeline income to support the work of the Cara management team and reports to support accountability and trustee engagement including return on investment for each income stream.
· Communication:
Prepare and distribute fundraising materials, including appeals, newsletters, social media content, and articles for the website. Develop a range of case-studies profiling the work of Cara (including programmes, university partners, and individual academics). Collaborate closely with the Chief Executive to build the Cara brand through co-ordination of Cara’s presence at events and through priority digital channels.
· Proposal writing
Lead on proposal writing for major donors and philanthropic funding. Collaborate with colleagues on larger grants taking responsibility to overall proposal quality and timely submission. Ensure that the team work to agreed standards on all written reports and proposals to donors.
· Compliance:
Adhering to fundraising regulations, such as those outlined by the Fundraising Regulator, and ensuring that all fundraising activities are ethical and legal. Develop policies and practices to manage risk including appropriate due diligence and gift acceptance policies.
· Trends
Stay up to date on signals and trends in fundraising relevant to Cara’s work and use these to inform our business planning and risk/opportunity management.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
· Proven success implementing effective strategies to raise income from a range of donors with a focus on major donors.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: The ability to effectively communicate with donors including senior staff at universities.
· Strong writing and presentation skills: Developing winning proposals and presentations. Experience ranging from individual regular donors to six figure grants.
· Project management and organizational skills: Managing fundraising projects and campaigns effectively.
· Research and analytical skills: Identifying funding opportunities, analysing fundraising performance, and making data-driven decisions.
· Team working skills: ability to collaborate effectively with team without firm levers of management control. Ability to motivate and support non-fundraisers to work to best practice.
· Knowledge of fundraising regulations and best practices: Understanding the ethical and legal aspects of fundraising.
· Experience with fundraising software and databases: to manage donor information and track fundraising activities. Experience and/or willingness to learn to use salesforce.
· Demonstrated interest in and commitment to Cara’s mission and objectives.
Benefits of Role
· Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving
· Competitive salary
· Team and individual training opportunities
· Commitment to performance and personal development
· Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)
· Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm
· 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement
· 8% employer pension contribution
· Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes
To apply
Please send a CV and cover note in response to the following four questions (max 1-page A4 – 11 size font) by 9am (UK time) on 30 June. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered.
1. Summarise your experience and skills most relevant to this role
2. Tell us about a fundraising campaign that you have worked on – explain its success, what you did, and what you learnt from it?
3. Having looked at our website (www.cara.ngo) what steps would you take in this role to make Cara’s brand more attractive to potential donors?
4. Which target audience would you prioritise for fundraising in this role and explain why you have selected them and how you might reach them?
Cara provides help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who remain and work in their home countries despite the risks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are delighted to be working with a leading youth charity that has been changing the lives and futures of young people for more than 50 years. Their services now allow them to reach over 14,000 young people a year, yet despite this the need for their services continues to grow.
This is a brilliant opportunity for an innovative major donor fundraiser to lead a team of 3 at this incredible youth charity. As Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will be responsible for an income stream of £1.3million with a view to, and the potential to, double income over the next few years. Philanthropy has been identified as a key growth area and is getting the investment and buy-in from senior stakeholders and the wider charity. The team have also recently conducted a wealth screening exercise which has identified numerous opportunities for the team to explore. This is an exciting role for someone who is ambitious, creative and keen to make a significant impact on the shape and growth of a high value programme.
The Role:
- The Senior Philanthropy Manager will lead the philanthropy programme, inspiring and developing a team of 3 to deliver income in excess of £1.3million annually
- Develop and implement a philanthropic giving strategy with a focus on retaining, uplifting and recruiting gifts from high-net-worth donors
- Take responsibility for developing the major donor pipeline and drive forward new business opportunities to achieve sustainable income growth over the next 3 years
- Personally steward a portfolio of donors and prospects at the 6-figure level, with ambitions to build relationships with individuals with capacity to give 7-figure donations
About You:
- Proven experience at managing a philanthropy programme with demonstrable success at growing income
- Significant pipeline development experience and ability to effectively engage with prospects and lapsed donors
- Strong relationship management skills to engage with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Experience managing direct reports to support them in their own development and enabling them to thrive in their roles
Applications are being taken on a rolling basis.
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 practices 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.
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract until 31.05.26
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Salary: £31,228 per annum
The vision of our client is a lifelong community: people offering effective support for each other when life takes a turn for the worse. Their mission is to support all civil servants, past and present, throughout their lives, with whatever problems they may have. They listen without judgement and offer practical, financial and emotional support.
Their Help, Advice and Services Directorate offers financial assistance, money advice and guidance and wellbeing support and advice. As an Advice and Support Officer you will be responsible for:
• Providing advice and information about their Services
• Screening applications for urgency, checking eligibility, handling enquiries and phone calls
• Exploring the applicants’ circumstances to understand their needs and how they can help
• Collaborating with the Help, Advice and Services team members and other teams within their organisation
They are looking for an excellent communicator in writing, on the phone and digitally. You will be confident in handling difficult conversations. You will also have a basic knowledge of welfare benefits and be able to record data accurately and consistently.
They support hybrid working. In this role, you will need to commit to working from their Head Office. During the 3 month probation period, you will be based 3 days per week in the Head Office. If probation is successfully completed, you will have the option to work up to 3 days per week from home.
They offer excellent benefits including a health cash plan, Headspace, life assurance, excellent pension, generous annual leave, birthday leave, interest free loans for season tickets and their cycle to work scheme.
To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter that states why you would be suitable for this role. The closing date for applications is 11.59pm on 29th June. Interviews will take place soon after closing.
Our client is committed to building and developing a workforce which reflects the diversity of the civil service community that they support. They seek to ensure all job applications are treated fairly, with respect and without bias and they encourage applications from suitably experienced candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, or any other factor.
Strictly no agencies.
You may also have experience in the following: Advice and Support Officer, Support Advisor, Advice Worker, Welfare Support Officer, Client Services Officer, Caseworker, Service Advisor, Information and Advice Officer, Financial support officer, Charity Services etc
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Membership & Services Administrator
Salary: £26,031 per annum to £27,349 per annum (plus up to £4,677 regional weighting allowance) – based on scale point 16 – 18 on AUK’s pay scale
Location: Predominantly Home-based with a need to work from the London office on an ad-hoc basis.
Hours: Permanent / Full Time (Mon-Fri) – 35 hours per week.
Due to the nature of the role there is a requirement to work core hours of 9am – 5pm (or as agreed at interview)
Interview: w/c 30th June 2025
Benefits include: 20 days annual leave (increasing annual to a maximum of 25 days), 3 days Christmas/New Year leave, home working allowance
About Us:
AdviceUK is a small, growing charity working to improve the lives of people in need of advice through the support it gives to its members.
We currently have over 700 members, who have supported 1.7m people with free advice on a diverse range of issues including debt, benefits, housing and immigration problems.
This is an exciting time to join us, in 2024 we launched our new 3 year strategy to develop our services to members and increase organisation capacity.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Membership & Services Administrator to join our team.
Key responsibilities include:
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Processing Membership applications via SharePoint.
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Mailbox management.
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Generating reports via Salesforce (CRM) and accurate data entry.
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Handling customer enquiries from a range of stakeholders.
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Responding to "contact us" forms and leads.
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Setting up member-forums and events, logging attendees, updating agenda and co-hosting.
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Supporting Membership officers and Manager with membership renewals.
We are looking for an experienced Administrator with the following attributes and experience:
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Membership Administration (desirable)
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Experience using Salesforce CRM (desirable)
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Detail orientated and highly organised
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Self-motivated with ability to work with autonomy
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Happy to work mostly from home
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Well-honed customer service and/or membership-care experience.
Posted on: 06 June 2025
Closing Date: 9am 24th June 2025
Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice. We do this by supporting our members, so it is easier for them to help their clients.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Title: Arts and Learning Strategic Lead
Location: Based at our head office in Islington, London (10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station) with cross working in various prisons across England, Community sites, and home working
Salary: £47,000 (Full time equivalent)
Shift Pattern: 22.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00 with some flexibility. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service requirements.
About the role
This is a brand new role, supporting the Head of Safe Ground with the strategic oversight and delivery of our programmes. Safe Ground has been at the forefront of designing and delivering innovative arts-based, therapeutically informed interventions within the criminal justice system and in communities across the UK. As we approach our 30th anniversary this year, we remain dedicated to challenging systematic injustice through the programmes we run and the partnerships we build. This role is a great opportunity to be part of our transformative goals, in being part of creating systematic change.
Using theatre arts, and culture, we design initiatives to support those impacted by the criminal justice system in gaining deeper insights into themselves, their relationships and their behaviours. We do this by equipping our participants with practical tools and building a community who are open to doing things differently. In this role, you will develop best practice around creative interventions, building powerful partnerships with commissioners, partners, and other key stakeholders, ensuring our programmes are being delivered to the highest standards. You will lead on the development of new and existing arts-based work, identifying gaps and opportunities for growth within the sector.
- Oversee the development of new creative ideas and programmes as well as programme adaptations and redesigns. Ideas could be linked to theatre productions in and out of custodial settings, short films, live events, symposiums, but may also include new art forms and working with new artists
- Development of a local / national facilitator network
- Create and deliver engaging high-quality programmes which support rehabilitation and reintegration for participants
- Design and deliver innovation arts-based high quality training and quality assurance support to management and delivery teams across the SIG network - focusing specifically on relationships, culture and communication, conflict resolution, storytelling, power-sharing and co-production
- Lead on the development of creative ideas for Safe Grounds 30th anniversary, including; relationship building and partnership development, advocacy and networking, idea development - radio / stage / film etc
- Provide high quality peer-mentoring spaces, leadership, and line management to staff, offering guidance, support, and advice to the team to support them to perform to the best of their abilities. Facilitate the team in identifying solutions to challenges presented in relation to all elements of service delivery
- Proactively embed a culture of learning, development, reflection, and evaluation in a psychologically informed environment
Please note that in addition to our usual DBS checks and onboarding process, this role may require further vetting including prison clearance.
About you
We are looking for someone who is ambitious and passionate about supporting people who have experienced multiple disadvantages and social exclusion. You will have proven experience in arts development and strategic support, with an extensive understanding of the criminal justice system and the role in which arts-based interventions play. You will be creative, empowering, and be a dedicated lead in supporting our strategic growth. You will understand arts-based interventions and methodologies, and have experience in developing and delivering creative programmes and productions.
- Previous experience in working and engaging with people of complex backgrounds, ex-offenders, mental health, substance misuse, challenging behaviours
- Previous experience in developing, producing, and/or performing professional productions for example film, television, or theatre productions
- Proven experience in designing innovative arts-based programmes and extensive experience of facilitation of programmes and/or training for various groups
- A theoretical understanding of co-production models and practical application of building them and embedding them into best practice
- Previous experience and/or ability to people manage and develop a team
- Ability to create, develop, and deliver new programmes and/or creative content in various settings such as prisons, communities, and wider criminal justice settings
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
- Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach using initiative
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
- Be part of an organisation which believes good care and support improves lives.
- Join an organisation with a mission to empower people who are marginalised by building powerful partnerships and creative solutions that bridge gaps in provision and aid recovery, reablement and resettlement.
We value and celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of all of our employees. We have a team of staff ambassadors who volunteer to actively support us in fortifying our organisational value of Inclusivity. They embrace this unique opportunity to deliver awareness, events, and developments to our organisation to support us in ensuring our value of Inclusivity is embedded throughout the organisation.
SIG actively encourages applications from individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds, particularly lived experience; Naturally, we approach any emerging issues with empathy and sensitivity.
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
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Membership & Engagement Officer
Salary: £31,716 per annum to £33,322 per annum (plus up to £4,677 regional weighting allowance) – based on scale point 24 – 26 on AUK’s pay scale
Location: Predominantly Home-based with a need to work from the London office on an ad-hoc basis.
Hours: Permanent / Full Time (Mon-Fri) – 35 hours per week.
Interview: w/c 30th June 2025
Benefits include: 20 days annual leave (increasing annual to a maximum of 25 days), 3 days Christmas/New Year leave, home working allowance
About Us:
AdviceUK is a small, growing charity working to improve the lives of people in need of advice through the support it gives to its members.
We currently have over 700 members, who have supported 1.7m people with free advice on a diverse range of issues including debt, benefits, housing and immigration problems.
This is an exciting time to join us, in 2024 we launched our new 3 year strategy to develop our services to members and increase organisation capacity.
As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a Membership & Engagement Officer to join our team.
Key responsibilities include:
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Working directly with members to understand and respond to their needs, helping them improve service quality, sustainability, and impact.
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Supporting the Membership and Services team to respond effectively and efficiently to member queries
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Support the recruitment and retention of members
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Analyse member trends and use this information to support the development of engagement strategies
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Collaborate with partners to deliver high quality services
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Manage and moderate online events and member communities
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Supporting Membership with membership renewals.
We are looking for an experienced Officer with the following attributes and experience:
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Experience of working in a service that gives social welfare advice OR experience of working in a VCS infrastructure organisation or multi-agency network.
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Understanding of the advice sector and pressures on services.
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Experience working in a support, membership, or advice network environment.
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Organising events and forums (both virtual and in-person).
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Engaging and supporting organisations or individuals in a professional context.
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Collaborating with external partners and service providers
Posted on: 06 June 2025
Closing Date: 23rd June 2025
Our purpose is to improve the lives of people in need of advice. We do this by supporting our members, so it is easier for them to help their clients.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports To: Recovery Programme Manager
Place of Work: London - Streatham, Clapham, Croydon
Salary: £31,990
Transform lives with The Nehemiah Project! We are seeking a dynamic and compassionate person to join our team as a Recovery Practitioner. For this recruitment cycle, we particularly welcome applications from men, as they are currently underrepresented in our team, and this role involves close work with a male-only client group. We also actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those with lived experience of recovery.
This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday to Friday with additional monthly on-call duties. In return, you will receive a salary of £31,990 per annum, be enrolled into our staff health and wellbeing package, and become part of our Nehemiah culture that is supportive, honest and incredibly rewarding.
What we are looking for
- Someone who is skilled in delivering a person-centred and trauma-informed approach to their work
- Experience working with people in recovery from addiction, including voluntary or lived experience. We are open to a range of experiences that demonstrate understanding and empathy in this area.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social or equivalent experience in a support setting. We value transferable skills, even if gained outside of formal qualifications
- Excellent communication skills and an understanding of Customer Relationship Management systems (such as Salesforce) to ensure accurate record-keeping
Please look at our Job Description and Person Specification for more details.
Perhaps most importantly...it is our expectation that anyone who is a part of Nehemiah aligns with and can demonstrate use of Our Values:
Belief: We believe in everyone’s potential for positive change
Respect: We value each other’s choices and differences
Kindness: We show empathy through our actions
Honesty: We build trust through integrity
Empowerment: We help each other find our own purpose
What you can expect from us
- A 35 hour working week Mon-Fri, with an additional monthly paid on-call requirement
- 25 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays
- A contributory pension scheme: Nehemiah will contribute the equivalent of 3% of your annual salary
- Staff Health Plan that includes insurance and wellbeing packages
Why Nehemiah?
- Make a direct impact on the lives of those in need and bring positive change to the local community
- Work with a passionate and talented team committed to our mission
- Benefit from opportunities for skill development, leadership growth, and career advancement
- Experience a culture that values innovation and always looks to refine our best practice
- We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you require adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Application Process:
- 30 minute video call with a member of our recruiting team
- A two-part interview
- In-person interview with relevant members of the management team (45mins-1hr)
- Facilitate a group session with a selection of residents on a set topic that we provide two days before (40-45mins)
AI in Applications
We are fully aware that some candidates may use AI to help structure their answers. However, we strongly encourage you to ensure that your application reflects your own voice and experiences. It's usually easy to spot when response are fully AI-generated without personal input. We are much more interested in who you are and how you connect with our values and mission than a perfectly worded answer.
To be considered please submit a CV and Supporting Statement/Expression of Interest
We understand that not everyone expresses themselves best on paper. If you would prefer to submit your expression of interest in another format (eg short audio or video file), we welcome this.
Interviews to be held on a rolling basis
Any offer for this post is conditional on references and passing an Enhanced DBS check
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To be a centre of excellence for rehabilitating men from crime and addiction through the transformation of their lives

Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
The Grants Officer will support the Senior Manager to develop and implement monitoring and reporting
processes across the Foundation’s grant-giving activities. To be successful in the role, you must have
excellent knowledge of results-based monitoring and reporting, demonstrate strong organisational and
administrative skills, and ideally have experience working with colleagues from different cultural
backgrounds.
The initial focus of the role will be monitoring and reporting in relation to the implementation of a Big 6
EU funded programme, the Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF). This programme focuses on supporting
youth-led initiatives, giving young people the means to be effective agents of change. The YEF is global
in its reach but will focus on supporting local solutions and grassroots initiatives that young people
develop on the ground. The Officer will play a key role in supporting the Senior Manager to maintain and
grow Big 6 advocacy and partnerships for the short and long-term. This role will also work closely with
colleagues from the Operations and Finance team to ensure accurate information is delivered to key
stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Youth Empowerment Fund (60%):
- Support the monitoring and reporting of the EU funded YEF programme. Including coordinationwithin the IAF and with the Big 6 designated leads.
- Communicating with and activating networks of national organizations to participate in the YEF,including sharing opportunities to take part in Big 6 advocacy activities and applying for youthled solutions open-call Local Solutions grants.
- Issuing of grants to successful national organizations and monitoring and evaluation, including regular reporting on outcomes and impact of national projects to the YEF project team.
- Sharing success stories from the YEF to support the Big 6 communication, storytelling and creative reporting efforts.
Other Grant based support (40%):
- Oversee grant-giving financial processes, creating and issuing of grant payments.
- Support the Senior Operations Manager with the reporting of grant activities for Senior Management and various stakeholders.
- Support the ongoing development of other Foundation grant reporting efforts as required.
- Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required for the successful delivery of the Foundation’s business objectives.
Our long term ambition is that every eligible young person aged 14 – 24 will have the opportunity to participate in the Award.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Training and Development Officer
Location: Home-based, covering the South
Salary: £26,000 (pro-rata), you’d get £17,820 (gross)
Hours: 29.6 hours to be worked flexibly over 4 days
Contract: fixed-term to end of March 2028, Term Time Only
About us:
Learning through Landscapes is the UK’s leading school grounds charity, dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for all. Our vision is a society where the benefits of regular time outdoors are valued and appreciated, and outdoor learning, play and connection with nature is recognised as a fundamental part of education, at every stage, for every child and young person.
We have unrivalled expertise based on three decades of experience, practical action and research. With offices in England and Scotland and staff based across the UK, our team and our accredited network of outdoor learning experts have the capacity to work nationally and internationally. Click HERE for more information.
What you’ll be doing:
As a Training and Development Officer, you will be working directly with teachers and other education staff supporting their journeys in taking curriculum learning and play outside and to utilise their school grounds. You will deliver LtL’s training and projects within diverse communities across a significant geographical area. This role is part of our exciting new climate change education initiative. It is essential that you are able and willing to travel across the South of England and throughout the UK, including overnight. For more details of the role see the Key Responsibilities document.
What you’ll need:
· To be based in Hampshire/Hampshire borders
· To be able to cover early evening training sessions throughout the area this role covers
· Experience of delivering projects with diverse communities
· Experience of training and advising educational staff in primary or secondary schools.
· Experience of delivering outdoor nature-based and curriculum linked learning activities
· A passion for nature
· Experience of producing written materials; educational resources, reports, and similar project related communications
· Competent IT skills (particularly Microsoft Office, Teams and Outlook)
· Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to manage and deliver a varied workload
· Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find creative solutions
· Good interpersonal skills
· An understanding of the role safeguarding plays in education
· Ability to work from home or suitable office-type venue
If you don’t have all of the above but feel it could be the role for you, talk to us!
What we offer:
· Flexible working
· Holiday, 28 days + bank holidays + a “birthday gift” day
· Laptop, phone and all travel & subsistence expenses
· Family & carer friendly policies
· Annual training package including: LtL Professional Accreditation in Outdoor Learning and Play, LtL Climate School 180 Network Training package
· Sick pay
· Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
· Subsidised Christmas meal
· A supportive and welcoming team of colleagues, including our 20+ Delivery Team members.
We’re an equal opportunities employer. All suitable applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our workforce and are committed to recruiting the best people on the objective basis of their skills, ability and experience. We offer a guaranteed interview to eligible applicants who choose to opt-in to the scheme and can demonstrate that they have at least 6 out of the 11 from the “what you need” list. To be eligible to apply via the Guaranteed Interview Scheme, you must be from an ethnic minority. Please state clearly in your covering letter if you are applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
We are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate Store Manager to join Barnardo's on a Full Time Permanent Basis.
As a Store Manager you will manage the day to day running of our Tonbridge Store, leading a team of colleagues to maximise store sales and profits. By doing so you will play a crucial role in raising the funds for the amazing services and support Barnardo's provides for children, young people, parents, and carers across the UK.
Location: Unit 10, Angel Walk Shopping Centre, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TJ
Working Pattern: As the store is open 7 days a week, the successful post holder will be required to on a rota basis which will include weekend, evening, and bank holiday working.
Some but not all key responsibilities are:
- Ensuring stock is generated over the door by members of the public and donors sign up to the Gift Aid scheme.
- Ensure that the high standard of service to customers that is expected by Barnardo's is maintained at all times.
- Implement promotions in the Store as directed by Head Office or your Area Business Manager.
- Maintain a high standard of presentation, both in the windows and the interior of the Store.
- Ensure there is adequate stock available on the shop floor, at all times, on all key lines
- Provide training, development, work reviews and appraisals for paid staff to enable them to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
- Create an organised and pleasant working environment for staff and volunteers.
- Actively recruit the correct/specified number volunteers to deliver the stores objectives and KPI's.
- Ensure all financial, cash handling and security procedures are adhered to as per the Barnardo's Manager's Manual and the relevant Retail procedures.
- Hold the shop keys, ensuring that the shop is secure whenever it is left unattended.
Idea Candidates Must Haves:
- Ability to deliver excellent customer service.
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to liaise and respond to a variety of people from varying backgrounds.
- Ability to meet the needs of customers on a face-to-face basis, in order to generate sales and increase customer usage of the shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply up to four figures in order to maintain budgets and complete accurately weekly income/banking sheets.
- Ability to handle cash and reconcile accurately.
- Proven experience of meeting targets and KPI's.
- Basic IT skills.
The full Job description and Person profile is available below. Please read this before applying to ensure that the job matches your skills and experience.
* As part of Barnardo's ongoing commitment to safeguarding, our retail recruitment process requires that successful candidates are asked to consent to a Basic criminal records check.
Interview Date: Where an interview date has been given in the advert, this will be the only date available. Please check this before proceeding with your application.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
The Retail section consists of more than 700 Barnardo's shops across the UK. These high-street stores are reliant on donations from the public and corporate supporters,and generate funds from the sale of these donated items. There are a wide range of shops, from traditional charity stores to book shops and furniture. The Trading division produces and sells a range of products, including cards and gifts.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
About Barnardo's
At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.
Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) is reflected in our values and our practice, and we have invested in this area of our work to ensure that we can deliver on our commitments to be an inclusive employer. EDI is a key enabler of our purpose as a charity and we want to ensure that the diversity of our teams is reflective of the communities we serve and that we continue to learn and develop our work with a focus on inclusion. We particularly encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised Ethnic Communities, candidates who are LGBT+ and Disabled candidates.
Our basis and values
Benefits
- Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore open to offering flexible working arrangements.
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing after 5 years service
- The ability to buy up to another 5 days annual leave via our HolidayPlus scheme
- A host of family friendly leave options including company Maternity Paternity and Adoption pay; together with all family additional leave options
- Service related sick pay from day 1
- Access to a Group Personal Pension with a matched 4% or 6% contribution from Barnardo's. Ability to pay via salary sacrifice to garner both tax and NI savings on your own contribution
- Death in service cover of 4x annual earnings for all staff contributing to our Group Personal Pension
- Cycle2work scheme
- Interest free season ticket loans
- Discounts and cashback from at high street shops including major supermarkets, cinemas, gyms, leisure/theme parks, holidays and much more via our Benefit Portal
- Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy etc
- Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support
- Access to Barnardo's Corporate University
*T&C's apply based on contract
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The purpose of this role is to provide leadership, oversight and curation to the FYT Leadership Team, and to lead the smooth running of the FYT Organisation which supports the wider FYT Movement. This will include coordinating the delivery of the strategic plan, leading fundraising, and working closely with the FYT Board to oversee the smooth running of the organisation.
Hours: 22.5 hrs per week
Salary: £24,116 per annum (£40,194 pro rata) + 9% pension
Holidays: 5 weeks plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas
Location: Working from home, with nationwide travel expected
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the FYT Movement – Engage with movement members
- Listening
- Inspiring
- Taking inspiration from
- Facilitating collaboration and cross-pollination
- Lead the FYT staff team – supporting, supervising, enabling and encouraging and ensuring appropriate HR functions are carried out.
- Lead the fundraising strategy for the organisation, giving attention to securing grants, as well as donor fundraising . Report as necessary to funders.
- Work with the Finance Officer to manage the budget and finances within the parameters agreed by the Board.
- Facilitate the effective function of the Leadership Team, enabling the smooth and efficient carrying out of the strategic priorities.
- Provide Line Management support and supervision to the other members of the Leadership Team.
- Develop, implement and monitor FYT’s strategic plan in partnership with the FYT team and board
- Engage in practical theological reflection on FYT’s mission and how it is expressed.
- Attend and contribute as required to Board meetings, working closely with the Chair and Board to ensure that appropriate issues are raised, and that any agreed action is put into effect.
- Be an advocate for marginalised young people, the issues they face, and youth workers and projects working with them (pursuing prophetic mischief, provocation, and taking up our unique space in the youth ministry community).
- Make links with appropriate Christian, voluntary and statutory bodies and to represent FYT in appropriate forums and pursue opportunities for collaborative working.
- Support the active promotion of the FYT training and resource offer.
- Lead the monitoring and evaluation (impact assessment) of FYT’s work
Other functions:
- Meet regularly with Line Manager for supervision.
- Undertake administration and keep necessary work records.
- Comply with all FYT policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively with the FYT leadership team and Board to ensure that organisational policies are regularly reviewed.
- Engage in CPD/lifelong learning.
- Undertake any other tasks that may be requested, commensurate with the nature and level of the post and as may be required by the Board of Trustees.
Additional Information
- The Leadership Team is supported by a contract with Giraffe HR that assists in the day to day running of the organisation, primarily managing the finances of the organisation.
- Engagement in ongoing, regular youth work with marginalised young people is not a requirement of this post, but encouraged. FYT will be flexible where possible in order to facilitate this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.