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Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Challenges Lead’ to be based from anywhere in the UK that Islamic Relief has an office. These office locations include; London (Whitechapel/Waterloo), Leicester, Birmingham, Manchester, Bradford and Glasgow.
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Job Purpose:
- To coordinate the development and delivery of Fundraising Challenges Events, nationally and internationally, with the objective of engaging the community on a grass-roots level in line with the IRUK fundraising strategy
- To work closely with the Community Fundraising team to promote the mass participation of events that will lead to participation and fundraising
- To deliver stewardship journeys for participants and supporters
- To successfully project manage multiple national fundraising initiatives.
The successful candidate must have:
- Proven experience in challenges coordination and/or management
- Significant experience of fundraising through organising and delivering challenges, and/or mass participation activities
- Experience of the development, delivery, monitoring and evaluation of plans and budgets
- Experience of delivering exceptional donor/customer care
- Experience in supporter stewardship
- Experience of using a range of effective communication channels to promote fundraising activities
- Experience in negotiating and managing contracts with vendors and suppliers
- Experience of managing own workload effectively, planning and organising work to meet deadlines
- Experience of working effectively without close supervision dealing with problems as they arise
- Experience and comfortability of working within a fast-paced environment
- Experience working with and supervising volunteers
- A thorough understanding of the different types of fundraising challenges
- Good understanding of charity law, policy and regulatory environment within the charity sector
- Knowledge of the Fundraising Regulators code of practice
- Able to work flexible hours (including unsociable hours and weekends)
- Proficient use of Asana, Trello or other project management tools
- Excellent event/challenge management skills – from conception, promotion to production and delivery
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to produce correspondence to a high standard
- Creative thinking skills
- Able to exercise diplomacy where required
- Excellent communication skills – written, oral and listening with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with a diverse range of individuals who may be supporters, participants, donors or volunteers
- Strong project management and team coordination skills, including the ability to use planning tools
- Strong networking skills
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to work on multiple activities at one time
- Excellent administration skills – able to keep thorough, accurate and up to date records
- Competent user of Raisers Edge, Microsoft D365 or other relationship management databases
- Understanding and experience of health and safety regulations and risk assessments in relation to organising events and challenges
- Educated to ‘A’ level or equivalent
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software in particular, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Age UK has an exciting opportunity to join their fantastic team in Acomb!
We are recruiting for a Shop Manager to manage the day to day running of our Acomb store.
As Shop Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.
Utilising your previous experience and excellent managerial skills, you will help maximise store sales and profits while ensuring our customers and donors receive an excellent shop experience.
This opportunity offers an excellent benefits package as well as the chance to work within a valued team, all working to raise funds for a charity that provides vital services and support to older people across the UK.
If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older people across the UK, then this may be the role for you!
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
- Experience of managing people
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- Ability to build, retain and develop a team
- Strong drive to achieve results through others
- Ability to delegate, coach and listen
- Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
- Ability to motivate self and others
- An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
- Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
- Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
- IT literacy and numeracy skills
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
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People Services Manager
We are seeking an experienced HR professional to lead a high quality people service and support a positive and inclusive working culture.
Position: People Services Manager
Salary: £45,122.22 - £47,430 per annum
Location Doncaster or hybrid, with travel to sites
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 19th January 2026
About the Role
This is a key leadership role that oversees the delivery of a high performing People function. You will lead a small team to deliver an annual People Plan that supports organisational priorities, enables colleagues to do their best work and drives a consistent, customer focused HR service.
Working closely with senior leaders, you will shape and deliver initiatives across Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Reward and Recognition, Learning and Development, wellbeing, employee relations and organisational development. You will also support the transformation programme, including HR system improvements and developing a culture of effective HR business partnering.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and motivating the People Services team to deliver a high quality advisory and partnering service
- Developing and delivering the People Plan in line with organisational priorities
- Overseeing the implementation and monitoring of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion plan
- Ensuring managers receive clear, compliant and practical HR advice across all areas
- Promoting a healthy working environment and wellbeing initiatives
- Supporting delivery of the Reward and Recognition strategy
- Overseeing induction and engagement activities
- Leading on Learning and Development needs analysis and delivery
- Managing HR data, reporting and workforce insights for senior leadership and governance
- Leading policy development and review
- Providing HR expertise and project management input on organisational projects
- Acting as People Lead for governance reporting and workforce assurance
About You
You will be an experienced HR leader who enjoys developing teams, improving services and shaping a positive workplace culture. You will bring strong partnering skills, sound employment law knowledge and the confidence to influence at all levels.
Essential experience and skills include:
- Experience leading a People or HR function across multiple sites
- CIPD Level 7 or equivalent expertise
- Strong HR business partnering skills across the full People agenda
- Experience implementing or optimising HR systems and self service
- Up to date knowledge of employment law and risk management
- Experience managing change and supporting organisational development
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Successful leadership of HR teams
- Budget management experience
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines
About the Organisation
You will be joining an organisation with a clear mission and values, committed to creating a positive environmental and social impact. The team prides itself on making a real difference, working collaboratively and continuously improving. Colleagues work with a shared purpose, supporting each other and working hard to deliver the best outcomes for communities and the environment.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; HR Manager, Head of People, People Business Partner, HR Business Partner, Senior HR Advisor, People and Culture Manager, HR Operations Manager, People Lead, Organisational Development Manager.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not reach out regarding this role.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
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About Us
Caritas Diocese of Salford is the principal social action agency of the Catholic Diocese. Our mission is to put Love Into Action. We help those across Greater Manchester and Lancashire experiencing poverty, disadvantage, and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity. We provide a practical response to those in crisis, suffering hardship or who are at risk. We rebuild lives for the long-term, enabling people to live in a safe, healthy, and secure environment. We call for a better, more just world, where the voices of the poor are heard and acted upon and positively influence the systems, decisions and resources that affect those in need.
About the job
We are looking to recruit a Grants and Foundations Officer to join Caritas Salford’s fundraising team. You will be part of a team that is passionate about tackling poverty and inequality, where your work will have a real and visible impact. Your focus will be on maintaining and growing income from charitable trusts and statutory agencies.
As a Grants and Foundations Officer, you will work closely with senior managers and service managers, researching potential funders, securing funding from trusts, foundations and other potential funding partners. As well as building and stewarding lasting relationships that will help sustain and grow Caritas’ mission. We will support your development, helping you grow your fundraising skills, take on complex projects and help shape bids for commissioned services.
You will have excellent interpersonal skills, strong research and analytical expertise, be highly organised and confident in using IT systems and digital tools for research, communication and data management. Additionally, you will have the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders, plus a willingness to learn from others about fundraising and social impact.
37.5 hours per week. Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekends required.
Part time would be considered
Flexibility to work remotely, with regular visits to Caritas services across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
If this sounds like the next step you are looking for and you would like to work for an organisation passionate about transforming lives, we would love to hear from you!
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
To apply, please complete an application form and click the link in the advert to be redirected to the Caritas website. You will need to click Apply Now next to the Grants and Foundations Officer role, complete the necessary information and upload your application form plus any supporting documents.
Closing date: Thursday, 8 January 2026 at 9am
Interview: Monday, 19 and/or Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Caritas follows Safer Recruitment practices, and this post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check.
For full details please visit Caritas Diocese of Salford - Caritas | Diocese Of Salford – About - Careers
Caritas Diocese of Salford is an equal opportunities employer
Registered Charity Number: 1125808
Please note we do not accept applications via agencies or CVs
Registered Charity
101 - 500
To help people across the Diocese of Salford experiencing poverty, disadvantage and discrimination to transform their lives with dignity
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Join an established international humanitarian aid charity as Finance Manager
Human Relief Foundation is a dynamic and impactful non-profit humanitarian organisation dedicated to providing humanitarian assistance to those affected by natural disasters, armed conflicts, and poverty across the world.
Our focus is on providing assistance in the areas of emergency response, education, orphan care, healthcare, and sanitation. Human Relief Foundation has been one of the first responders to major crises in many countries.
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Finance Manager to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the Human Relief Foundation’s goals. This role requires strong leadership abilities and a comprehensive understanding of financial management principles.
Person Specification
• Must hold a professional accountancy qualification: ACCA, CIMA, ACA or CIPFA.
Responsibilities:
• Acting as point of contact and spokesperson for all financial aspects of the charity and a trading subsidiary company;
• Providing complete and parallel financial accounting services to the charity and it’s trading subsidiary arm, maintaining proper records of all financial activities, and reconciling any inter-company issues between the charity and it’s trading arm;
• Implementation & administration of a Pension Plan for both the charity and the subsidiary as and when required;
• Providing financial expertise, leadership and high quality support to the management team in the UK and our international offices;
• Dealing with all queries and compliance issues relating to HMRC, Charity Commission and the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
• Preparing quarterly reports for management and trustees and presenting these to management or the board of trustees;
• To ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial information including budgets and forecasts;
• Maintain income sheets of revenue including standing orders and any other monthly revenue such as grants or other payments;
• Integrating Sage, QuickBooks with existing internal charity databases.
Maintaining separate records and reconciliations for
• Restricted or ring fenced donations or grants for specific projects;
• Funds raised through specific fundraising events or for specific projects (including setting up and managing separate budgets and expense controls for each).
Managing and administering
• All day to day incoming & outgoing amounts, banking and cash flow handling and settling all approved invoices and expense claims;
• Payroll for the Charity office staff and the Charity shop employees through the subsidiary;
• Outgoing payments for the UK offices and making International payments;
• Receipt of payments and making payments, in the UK and for projects Internationally in the field whilst maintaining separate budgets and records and liaising where necessary with International Programmes Department and other relevant departments;
• You will be responsible for the management and development of the small team of finance staff in the UK and internationally. Completion of all relevant quarterly, annual and other statutory compliance requirements for both the charity and its subsidiary, including
• Preparation and submission of quarterly Gift Aid returns and quarterly VAT returns to HMRC;
• Preparation of annual end of year accounts, filings and documentation for annual audits;
• Filing all relevant records with HMRC, Inland Revenue, Charity Commission, and Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator;
• Maintaining all relevant records and implementing changes to existing handling of records as required for compliance purposes.
Benefits
• 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Employee contributory pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the
position to Ifza Kauser
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an enthusiastic Volunteer Officer to plan and deliver our new Volunteer Strategy. This role involves leading and coordinating our voluntary role holders across different roles and integrating with the wider work of the team.
We want someone who is passionate about volunteers and who will rise to the challenge set by our Chief Officer for all our work to have a clear fingerprint of volunteers demonstrated. The post holder will have latitude to develop a modern, exciting, and vibrant volunteer base and will work across the team to embed new roles which enable us to spread our reach further into the District.
We work closely with the local health and social care system to use our volunteer’s skills and lived experience to support Patient Safety Walkabouts and Patient Led Assessments of Care Environments (PLACE). We also have the power and responsibility to deliver Enter and View visits as a Local Healthwatch organisation. The Volunteer Officer will coordinate and oversee these activities to continue our successful partnership approach.
We are committed to providing social value to the local population, we do this through our opportunities which include volunteering, collaborating, work experience, and placements.
Purpose
To have responsibility for the Healthwatch Wakefield Volunteer Strategy. To lead on recruitment, co-ordination, and support of a diverse range of volunteers for Healthwatch Wakefield; including a ‘buddy’ system to help overcome barriers to involvement. To facilitate and maintain an activity and training record, and report on volunteer contributions on a regular basis. To remain up to date with relevant legislation and good practice in volunteering. To review and develop the roles available for volunteers in Healthwatch, working collaboratively with volunteers, contributors and the team.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Promote and deliver volunteering opportunities
- Recruit, induct, support and develop volunteers
- Lead Enter and View visit planning and coordinate patient safety activities
- Provide leadership for the volunteer programme
Person specification
Essential Criteria:
- Experience of supporting and supervising volunteers, including recruitment and induction.
- Experience of producing systems and procedures for volunteers.
- Experience of delivering and co-ordinating training.
- Experience of working with a diverse range of communities.
- Experience of working in partnership and with external stakeholders.
- Experience of report writing.
- Communication, facilitating, and liaison skills.
- Ability to confidently build and maintain professional relationships.
- Ability to work as part of a team and to collaborate with others.
- Good planning and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise workload.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and to deadlines.
- Able to produce succinct, articulate and well-formatted documents and reports.
- Ability to understand, interpret and analyse basic financial information
- Competence in IT skills and internet use.
Desirable Criteria:
- Experience of developing a volunteer policy.
- Experience of working with volunteers within a health or social care setting.
- Experience of managing a project budget.
- Knowledge of the third sector in Wakefield District and the environment within which it works.
- Knowledge of health and social care structures.
Registered Charity
6 - 10
Your local health and social care champion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Turn words into impact and help families and children thrive.
At invest in play, we believe every child deserves the best start in life. Our training programmes are designed to help parents, teachers and communties build stronger relationships and brighter futures for children, in the UK and around the world.
We are looking for someone who loves language and learning and wants to use their skills to make a real difference. This is not your typical L&D role. It is creative, global and deeply meaningful. You will be the person who makes sure every learning resource we have created is accurate, inspiring and consistent no matter what language it is in.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Director of Technology
£78,000 - £82,000 pa plus excellent benefits
Remote working
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Our newly created role of Director of Technology will join our Senior Leadership Team, and will be responsible for our technology strategy. This includes leading the Full Stack and IT teams to develop the technology infrastructure that supports RNID’s work, and to develop tools that directly support our communities. It’s an exciting time to be joining, as you will lead our AI programme, ensuring the charity takes full advantage of emerging opportunities to increase our efficiency and effectiveness.
You will:
1. Lead and develop a high performing team of technology experts, developers and IT specialists.
2. Lead the technical delivery of our digital product roadmaps (like our online hearing check).
3. Ensure our technology infrastructure is resilient, secure, and meets our needs.
4. Ensure that RNID understands the opportunities and threats posed by AI, leading our AI programme
5. Be an active member of our Senior Leadership Team supporting the overall delivery of our strategic plans and driving performance.
We are looking for someone who:
1. Has presence and credibility as a senior leader, able to inspire confidence with deep technology expertise.
2. Builds relationships internally, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of business objectives and requirements.
3. Has proven experience leading full stack development and overseeing business critical technologies, as well as experience of leveraging AI to meet business objectives.
4. Is passionate about RNID, what we do and the role of technology in creating impact for our communities.
We are RNID: the national charity supporting the 18 million people in the UK who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus.
Together, we will end the discrimination faced by our communities, help people hear better now and fund world-class research to restore hearing and silence tinnitus. We work with our communities and partners across industry, government, charity, education and more to change life for the better.
RNID has a proud history and big ambitions. We’re focused on making the greatest impact possible across the whole of the UK. We champion the latest technology and the opportunities it brings. We also know the value of a friendly face in local communities to support people where they need it most.
We champion the value of difference and equality and celebrate our diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively encourage applications from eligible candidates from BAME backgrounds or who are deaf or hard of hearing. With almost 20% of our employees having a disability we proudly hold Disability Confident Leader status and guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum essential criteria.
Closing date: 5 January 2026
Interviews: 12 January 2026 (first round), 19 January 2026 (second round)
Registered Charity
501 - 1000
Supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss or tinnitus
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We are seeking a passionate and committed Young People Support Worker to help young care leavers build confidence, independence and brighter futures.
Position: Young People Support Worker – Salford, Eccles
Salary: £27,136 per year plus pension and benefits
Location: Salford
Hours: 37.5 per week on average - varied shifts based on young people’s needs
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 14th December 2025
About the role
In this rewarding role, you will provide practical and emotional support to young people aged 16 and over as they move towards independent living. You’ll build trusted relationships, help them develop life skills, and guide them through key transitions including leaving care, managing a tenancy and accessing education, training or employment.
Key responsibilities include:
• Managing a caseload of young people and delivering personalised support plans
• Carrying out risk assessments and maintaining accurate case records
• Supporting young people to build resilience, life skills and independence
• Providing one to one and group support sessions
• Encouraging engagement in education, training, volunteering or work
• Working closely with local partners and statutory services
• Ensuring safeguarding and emergency procedures are always followed
• Helping new residents settle into their accommodation
• Supporting meaningful activities and positive social opportunities
• Maintaining a safe environment for young people, staff and visitors
This is a varied role that may include daytime, evening, weekend or occasional night work depending on the needs of the young people you support.
About you
We’re looking for someone empathetic, reliable and genuinely motivated to help young people achieve their goals.
We are looking for:
• Experience of working with young care leavers
• An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse, those that are care experienced
• A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
• Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures
• Commitment to promoting an environment, which has the highest regard for the Health and Safety of others
• Personal and professional integrity
• Ability to prioritise and manage your own time
• High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain these
• Effective collaborative working
About the organisation
You’ll be joining a service dedicated to preventing homelessness and helping young people build the skills and resilience they need to live independently. The team provides structured support in the community and works closely with local partners to ensure young people have every opportunity to thrive. Full induction, ongoing training and regular reflective practice are provided to help you succeed in your role.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Support Worker, Housing Support Worker, Leaving Care Worker, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Tenancy Support Worker, Outreach Support Worker, Progression Coach, etc.
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Senior Social Worker
Reports to: Service Manager (Social Work)
Responsible for: Yorkshire and North East personal welfare team
Location: Office based in Pontefract with regular travel
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: £40,787 per annum
Our client is a national charity whose mission is to improve the lives of individuals and communities facing disadvantage due to the impact of the coal mining industry.
They are currently recruiting for a Senior Social Worker to be based in their office in Pontefract to lead the service delivery within the Yorkshire and North East region, managing a team of office based and home-based Social Work Assistants providing advice and support to former Miners and their dependents.
Role Purpose
Responsibility for the professional leadership and management of service delivery within the regional personal welfare team. The role also involves promoting the service locally and developing partnerships with other agencies for the benefit of the client group.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the personal welfare team for the Yorkshire and North East region to provide a high quality, professional, outcomes focused service for former Miners and their dependents.
- Ensure the effective management of casework across the team including case allocation and management.
- Manage a small caseload of clients, when necessary, with a variety of needs, by carrying out high quality assessments and providing a range of appropriate interventions in response to assessed needs of the clients e.g. welfare benefits advice, advocacy, emotional support and practical advice.
- Drive service performance and improvement, monitoring efficiency and effectiveness and taking action to address performance or practice issues should they arise.
- Support the team through supervision, appraisal, case reviews and observations.
- Act as safeguarding lead for the region, advising and supporting team members to take appropriate action, ensuring adherence to the organisations safeguarding policy.
- Manage the delivery of a range of interventions predominantly through a home visiting service, including welfare benefits advice, support with mobility, social isolation and financial issues etc.
- Keep updated with relevant legislation and good practice and share such information across the team and wider organisation.
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with other professionals and partner agencies to ensure integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach.
- Represent the organisation at events and meetings as required and co-ordinate publicity and marketing of services in the region in co-operation with head office to promote and advertise the service.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential:
- Degree in social work or equivalent social work qualification and current professional registration.
- Experience of leading / managing a team in a social care setting with the ability to manage and effectively prioritise caseloads, work with integrity and professionalism and work under pressure.
- Experience of community based social care services with experience of delivery with older people and / or disability services.
- Experience of implementing systems and processes and facilitating change.
- Experience of contributing to the development and updating of policies and practice in line with legislative changes and good practice.
- Good working knowledge of welfare benefits system.
- Knowledge and understanding of the values and principles underpinning working with vulnerable adults and their Carers within the community setting.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and good practice, particularly in relation to older people, mental health and disability.
- A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- Flexibility to travel across a wide geographic area with occasional overnight stays.
Desirable:
- Experience of social work practice teaching and/or practice teacher status or working towards.
- Knowledge and understanding of the issues facing former mineworkers and mining communities.
This role will require a satisfactory DBS check.
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We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Management Accounts to lead our financial planning and analysis function and ensure our budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes deliver accuracy, insight and long-term financial sustainability. You’ll shape and develop the management accounting team while leading business partnering activity and strengthening financial understanding across the organisation.
The Role:
- Lead the Trust’s financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency and long-term financial sustainability.
- Act as a strategic financial partner to senior leaders, providing insight, analysis and recommendations that inform strategic and operational decision-making.
- Oversee financial management across all directorates, including cash flow, reserves and investment planning, ensuring alignment with organisational priorities and risk appetite.
- Support the CFO in the preparation of financial reports and presentations for trustees, funders and other external stakeholders.
- Lead the monthly management accounts, year-end process, audit activity and statutory reporting, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
- Develop and embed a strong business partnering culture, building financial capability, confidence and accountability among budget holders and project leads.
- Drive the continuous improvement of management accounting processes, reporting and controls to enhance efficiency, consistency and data integrity.
The Candidate:
We are looking for candidates who have the following:
- CCAB qualification (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent international qualification).
- Proven experience leading management accounting and financial planning teams in a complex charity or commercial organisation.
- Significant experience developing and reviewing monthly management accounts, including reconciliations, variance analysis and forecasting.
- Excellent understanding of finance systems and data flow across diverse systems, including CRM integration.
- Demonstrable experience supporting restricted fund budgeting and monitoring, and financial partnering with fundraising or project-based teams.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and challenge constructively.
Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time)
- Buy and Sell Annual Leave
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, so they do not see your CV until shortlisting is completed. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI)
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Young People Support Worker
We are seeking someone motivated to support young people (who are in care of the local authority/after care) to build safety, stability and independence.
Position: Young People Support Worker
Salary: £17,367.24 per year pro rata (FTE £27,136) plus pension and benefits
Location: Stockport
Hours: 24 per week, weekend rota Saturday and Sunday
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday 14th December 2025
About the role
As a Young People Support Worker for young people in Local Authority Care (YPLAC), you’ll work in a supported accommodation service to help vulnerable young people develop the skills and confidence to achieve independence. As Young People Support Worker you will work as a member of a services team delivering an assessment, support and move on service to vulnerable clients in supported accommodation. Working within supported accommodation, you will deliver assessments, support plans and move on work that enables young people to build confidence, resilience and core life skills.
Under the guidance of a Service Manager you will manage a caseload of young people, support their emotional, social and practical needs and ensure safeguarding and wellbeing procedures are followed. You will also help run meaningful activities within the accommodation and support the upkeep of a safe and supportive environment.
Key responsibilities include:
· Completing risk and needs assessments and developing SMART support plans
· Providing one to one and group support within the accommodation
· Encouraging participation in education, employment, training and volunteering
· Supporting young people to maintain their accommodation and settle in
· Maintaining case records and handling petty cash and rent collection
· Ensuring the environment is safe, welcoming and well maintained
· Working collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and partner agencies
· Supporting weekend operations including some lone working
About you
You will be compassionate, resilient and able to build meaningful rapport with young people. Experience working with young people or vulnerable groups is important, along with an understanding of the challenges faced by those who have experienced homelessness, mental health issues, substance misuse or time in care.
We are looking for:
· Experience of working with young people or those who have experienced homelessness
· An understanding of the needs of people who have experienced homelessness, poor mental health, substance misuse or the care system
· A knowledge and understanding of Risk Assessments and Support Planning
· Able to demonstrate clear understanding of Safeguarding requirements and procedures
· Personal and professional integrity
· High level understanding of professional boundaries and ability to maintain these
· Effective collaborative working
· Ability to effectively reflect on own practices for ongoing learning and development
· Respect for the values and ethos of Depaul and its founding partners
About the organisation
The organisation provides accommodation and support services for young people and adults at risk of homelessness. Their work focuses on prevention, resilience building and helping people access education, employment, training and community opportunities. Services operate across England and are grounded in strong values and a belief in the potential of every person.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Weekend Support Worker, Youth Support Worker, Young Persons Support Worker, Care Leaver Support Worker, Key Worker, Project Worker, Residential Support Worker, #INDSCP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organization.
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This is a fixed contract to support the AMA in exploring income generation opportunities for Goose, an AI powered learning platform co-designed with heritage organisations for heritage professionals across the UK. Within this project we are looking to:
· Realise sponsorship opportunities for Goose
· Identify funding opportunities and submit applications to further develop Goose
We are looking to work with someone who has experience of fundraising and sponsorship within the heritage sector.
We have developed Goose as part of an Innovation project funded by National Lottey Heritage Fund. We’ve been working with developers Make Sense of It to build an AI tool that understands the heritage sector, knows about its seasonal challenges, diverse audiences, limited budget and the balance between preservation and accessibility that defines heritage work.
You can use Goose to :
· Create social media content that brings history to life
· Develop marketing strategies for exhibitions and events
· Write visitor-facing materials
· Plan community engagement programmes
· Generate fundraising content
· Explore different approaches to common challenges
Within Goose you have the opportunity to work with Thinking Partners, a team of specialist advisors available 24/7 – a Digital Marketing Manager who knows heritage audiences, a Community Engagement Manager who understands local partnerships, a Fundraising Manager familiar with heritage funding streams. You can bring them into your conversations to support your thinking.
Goose is proving especially helpful for small teams and individuals with a lack of resource and access to a full range of specialist skills. Innovative solutions from one museum can instantly benefit a historic house three hundred miles away. We are not using AI to replace heritage professionals, we are using it to amplify their impact.
As a minimum we would like to see the following outcomes as a result of this work:
· List of potential sponsors with contact details and reasons for alignment
· 1 successful sponsorship agreement in place
· List of potential funders with reasons for alignment and recommendations for application content
· 1 funding application submitted
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader - HMP Millsike
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025
About The Role
Are you ready to lead transformational change in a brand-new, innovative custodial service?
The Forward Trust Connections Services at HMP Millsike are redefining rehabilitation, recovery, and desistance in custody. Drawing on over 30 years of experience empowering people to change their lives, we’re building a culture of hope, wellbeing, and community.
We’re now looking for a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Team Leader to play a key role in this mission.
You’ll lead a team of passionate practitioners delivering high-quality desistance, recovery, and wellbeing services across HMP Millsike. You’ll also support in the matrix management of Mitie Care and Custody staff working within our More Than My Past community and Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit (ISFL).
Your work will help bring our vision to life, creating a safer, more supportive environment that inspires change and growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Line-managing staff delivering programmes such as More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, and Thrive (Resettlement).
- Overseeing operations in the ISFL and ensuring compliance with MoJ standards.
- Promoting wellbeing through workshops, ambassador engagement, and annual wellbeing initiatives.
- Supporting delivery of desistance and recovery programmes across the establishment.
- Collaborating with prison leadership and partners to implement the establishment’s Drug Strategy.
- Managing the Departure Lounge, ensuring prisoners’ emotional wellbeing and smooth transition at the point of release.
We’re looking for someone who is:
- A motivational leader, passionate about rehabilitation and person-centred support.
- Skilled in team management and partnership working across complex environments.
- Confident in promoting recovery, wellbeing, and desistance cultures.
- Organised, proactive, and quality-driven, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- An excellent communicator who values collaboration, fairness, and professional integrity.
At Forward Trust, we believe everyone deserves the chance to change. You’ll join a supportive organisation where your leadership will shape lives and drive cultural transformation within HMP Millsike.
Please be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.
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Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager - HMP Millsike
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
Salary: £40,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 14 Dec 2025
About The Role
Are you a dynamic leader passionate about transforming lives in custody? Forward Trust is seeking a Desistance, Recovery, and Wellbeing Service Manager to lead our innovative Connections Services at HMP Millsike, Yorkshire.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead and line-manage facilitators, wellbeing practitioners, and recovery staff
- Matrix manage Prisoner Custody Officers across key units
- Oversee flagship programmes: More Than My Past, Step Back to Step Forward, Thrive, and the Incentivised Substance Free Living Unit
- Lead the prison’s Drug Strategy and embed a culture of desistance, recovery, and wellbeing
- Maintain programme standards, staffing competence, and engaging activity schedules
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong leadership and team management experience
- Proven ability to implement and oversee complex programmes
- Experience working in custodial or rehabilitation settings is highly desirable
- Exceptional organisational, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Passion for transforming lives and building positive prison culture
Be aware that the location of this role is hard to access through public transport.
About Us
We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.
We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits -
- Flexible working
- Training and development opportunities
- Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
- Season Ticket Loan Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Crisis Loan Scheme
- Electric Car Scheme
- 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter
- Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary)
- Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for the Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.