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We are looking for an Anti Social Behaviour Officer to join our Housing Team in East London also covering Harrow, Barnet, Camden, Newham and Lambeth, to contribute to developing a safe and inclusive community for our customers.

In this busy role you'll work alongside your housing management colleagues to tackle all forms of hate crime, nuisance and anti-social behaviour. 

You'll manage your own caseload and build effective working relationships with external agencies, including the police and legal advisors.

You'll make a big difference to people's lives within an experienced, supportive and supported team. 

What you'll need:

• You'll have previous experience of anti-social behaviour related housing management services or be able to demonstrate transferable skills and experience from a similar type of customer facing role.
• Experience of dealing with challenging behaviour and resolving conflict
• Knowledge of safeguarding, mental health and the process of going to court
• The ability to be self-motivated and highly organised
• Strong IT skills including MS Office
• The ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies
• This is a new role so you'll have to be open to new ideas and change
   

What you need to know: 

This is a hybrid role where you'll working in the Wembley office two days a week.

The role is permanent, and you'll be working full time.

The starting salary is £35,000 - £42,000 depending on your experience. 

You'll need to be happy to travel to support the customers in your area.

A basic DBS check will be completed if you are successful.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 9th December in Wembley.

As a part of the SNG team some of your benefits will include:

• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
• Chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
• 3 additional Wellbeing days and 2 paid volunteering days
• Generous matched pension scheme up to 12% and Life cover at 4x salary 
• Enhanced maternity/adoption pay 
• Enhanced paternity pay - 6 weeks full pay (after 26 weeks' service)
• Options for private medical insurance, dental insurance and critical illness cover
• Wellbeing discounts, including Gym Memberships and access to a 24/7 virtual GP services

If you are a looking for a demanding and interesting new role where you'll work collaboratively to make a real difference to our communities, we would like to hear from you.

We are recruiting an Area Manager who will be forward-thinking and values-driven and will lead the strategic development and delivery of PAPYRUS’ Community Services across England South and East. 

What you will do:

• Effective leadership of PAPYRUS strategy in your Area 
• Ensure that PAPYRUS is represented in your Area at appropriate local and regional Suicide Prevention groups and bodies
• Manage Service Delivery in your area
• Ensure data is collected and recorded properly to enable impact demonstration and business development 
• Develop and deliver a strategic plan for Community Services in your Area
• Build and sustain good relationships with commissioning bodies in respect of your Area
• Drive the effective performance of the Area by providing leadership which sets high expectations for staff, addresses development needs and tackles any poor performance effectively.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree level or equivalent professional qualification in Leadership, Management, Health, Social Care, Social Sciences, Education, Business Development, Community Work, or Public Health
• Proven experience of building, managing and enabling a successful team, supporting their development, and managing their performance.
• Experience of identifying new approaches to underpin strategy and progressing new opportunities and translating these into sustainable, funded projects in the community
• Previous experience of preparing a budget, securing funding for projects/ programmes and having financial accountability for successful implementation
• Foster and cultivate opportunities for funded work on a sustainable footing
• Awareness of the issues around safeguarding and how these can affect young people and adults at risk.
• Ability to consider equality, diversity and inclusivity in all your decisions and actions

Please visit the careers site for the full job description and person specification for the role.

Salary: £48,226 per annum (SCP 37) progressing by increments to £52,413 per annum (SCP 41)

Hours: 36 hours per week  

Location: Home based in South and East England

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: You will receive 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time workers), hybrid and flexible working arrangements, an attractive pension scheme, Simply Health membership, enhanced sick pay and enhanced parental pay. Please visit our website for more details.

Closing date: 7th December 2025

We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications so, please submit your application as soon as possible.

PAPYRUS is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its recruitment policies are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender re-assignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

PAPYRUS is committed to safeguarding all children, young people and adults at risk that interact with the organisation. The organisation recognises its responsibility to safeguard the welfare of these vulnerable groups by a commitment to procedures to protect them. The charity expects all staff and volunteers to fully support and promote these commitments.

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays)
Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) 
• free health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  free, confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing.
• we have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

At Dementia UK, we are investing in our people, systems and financial governance to better meet the changing needs of those we serve. As Finance Manager, you’ll play a central role in ensuring the integrity of our financial processes and systems, leading on fund and tax management, including relevant reporting and compliance.

You’ll oversee the administration and analysis of restricted and designated funds, ensuring accurate accounting and adherence to donor agreements and pump prime arrangements. This is a crucial role in managing our income recognition processes, refining internal financial controls and driving continuous improvement of our accounting systems, helping to shape scalable systems that support long-term growth.

Working closely with the Head of Financial Accounts, you’ll liaise with teams across the charity to ensure robust VAT and tax compliance, support the preparation of year-end financial reporting and contribute to producing papers for the Finance Risk and Audit committee.

To succeed, you will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) with strong experience in a charity finance environment. A strong working knowledge of charity accounting and SORP reporting requirements is essential, along with experience in donor/restricted funds management and knowledge of VAT and tax. You should have experience of supervising or managing a small team. You should also be able to demonstrate an ability to manage time effectively, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience of different accounting software preferably with Sun Systems and Proactis.

Join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

Our Culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a workplace culture that looks after our people to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.  

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation lead and positively contribute to our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.  

Our supportive and nurturing workplace culture has recently earnt us recognition as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisation).  

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate differences and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident employer.

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK. 

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

Starting from £36,272 + benefits

10 months FTC (maternity cover)

Purpose - what you will be achieving

The Programme Officer will be responsible for the administration and delivery of the Academy’s women in research programmes, including working collaboratively with external consultants that will facilitate the delivery of mentoring training and career development workshops. The role provides an opportunity for a person passionate about supporting the next generation of researchers to be involved in the delivery of our unique portfolio of programmes.

In addition, staff are encouraged to take part in cross-team projects, for example in promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in our activities and to contribute to initiatives such as staff learning lunches and networking opportunities.

The Academy is an outward-facing organisation and as Programme Officer at the Academy you will have the opportunity to engage with a range of stakeholders including Fellows and senior academics, professional organisations and researchers.

About the role - what you will be doing

• Administration and delivery of the Academy’s Mentoring and SUSTAIN – women in leadership programmes
• Shared organisation and delivery of a variety of online and in-person workshops and events for the Academy’s Mentoring and SUSTAIN programmes, with individual responsibility for developing and delivering specific events within the programme
• Working with professional consultants, who will assist in the development of the Mentoring and SUSTAIN programmes and facilitate mentoring training and career development workshops
• Supporting mentees and mentors during the pairing process by monitoring the Academy’s mentoring portal and CRM system, managing the mentoring inbox queries and providing accurate and frequent reporting on mentoring uptake via the CRM’s reporting tools
• Liaising with the Business information team to raise programme areas that rely on CRM support and require improvements
• Liaising with a range of stakeholders, including universities, funding partners and biomedical and health researchers, to promote these programmes and to encourage participation
• Researching developments in programmes areas and the needs of discrete groups of aspiring biomedical and health researchers
• Producing published career development information, guidance and resources, both print and digital
• Raising the profile of the programmes to highlight the Academy as a leader in the field
• Monitoring and evaluating the success of the programmes and assisting with the production of high-quality reports.
• Coordinating communications activity, and may include newsletter and maintenance of relevant sections of the Academy’s website
• Liaising with Academy Fellows, stakeholders, funders and other professional bodies
• Updating Academy Officers, Council and Senior Management Team through papers and briefings
• Supporting the wider programmes and career team activities as required
• Undertaking other ad hoc duties that can reasonably be expected of this post

About you – what you bring to the role

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience organising and managing events and training workshops
• Experience using Salesforce CRM and reporting tools
• Some experience working with external facilitators and experts desirable
• Experience producing printed and digital content
• Strong organisational skills with keen attention to detail
• Building and maintaining effective networks
• Collaborating with other organisations
• Confident team player (within and across teams)

Benefits

• Salary progression framework
• Hybrid and agile working
• 29 days annual leave including Christmas closure dates, plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Regular organisation-wide Wellbeing Days
• Pension (the Academy offers a flexible contribution structure with a minimum employer contribution of 8% up to a maximum of 13% of gross salary, with an employee contribution ranging from 3% to 8%)
• Life assurance
• Vitality Private Medical Insurance, on completion of probation
• SimplyHealth Cash Plans, on completion of probation
• Season ticket travel loan (interest free), on completion of probation
• Cycle to work scheme, available on completion of probation
• Family-friendly benefits – enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying period), coaching for parents returning to work
• Subscription to Headspace and Class Pass
• Staff training to support your development including EDI training

For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 3rd December 2025.

Interview date: w/c 8th December 2025.

We are currently looking for a Senior Service Manager to oversee safe houses  based in Liverpool, Manchester and Halton areas. This role is a chance to combine your leadership skills, compliance excellence and compassion.

In the role you will:

• Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring they receive high quality supervision, training, and support.
• Champion Safety & Quality: Take ownership of Health & Safety compliance, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance measures including CQC and internal audits.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee budgets, payroll, and service delivery with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
• Empower Survivors: Ensure service users receive the care and advocacy they need to rebuild their lives.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in team management and compliance within a care or support setting.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality frameworks.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
• Experience in modern slavery support is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.

About Us

Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.

We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year.  We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.

Closing Date: Monday, 29 December 2025 at 10:00 A.M.

Interview Date: TBC

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.

This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.

The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.

BACKGROUND   

Magic Breakfast’s mission is to end child morning hunger in the UK now and for good. The latest research suggests that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five children don’t have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage their emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.

Magic Breakfast provides a nutritious breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target children most in need without barrier or stigma.

We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which will scale our impact and redefine breakfast spaces not only as places to eat, but as places to thrive.

To support the delivery of this strategy, we are evolving our Business Development function with the creation of a new role – Head of Business Development. This role will enable continue growth and investment from public funding sources, whilst ensuring that we are able and positioned to capitalise on the growing number of commercial opportunities. It will also lead a move  towards more innovative and blended income models across England, Wales and Scotland.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Business Development function as an innovation hub, proactively horizonscanningfor opportunities across public funding, commercial activity, and philanthropicgiving. Ensure the team can respond with agility and flex resources to pursue the moststrategic and sizeable opportunities, including blended income streams and complex,multi-strand bids or partnerships that span commissioning, corporate, and philanthropy.

• Coach, lead and support the Business Development team (BD Manager England &Wales, BD Manager Scotland, BD Executive), setting clear objectives, KPIs, and expectations for income growth and performance and ensuring a values-driven culture.

• Work collaboratively across the fundraising leadership team to ensure it operates as a cohesive, high-performing unit that acts with agility to plan, pivot and make strategic decisions that maximise opportunities and drive growth.

• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, contracts, GDPR, safeguarding, and relevant charity law, embedding ethical business development across the function and taking responsibilities for operationalising of and adherence to all of Magic Breakfast’s policies and processes.

• Drive growth in public funding by securing contracts with local authorities, devolved governments, health and education commissioners, multi-academy trusts, and other public bodies.

• Oversee the preparation of high-quality tenders, bids, and proposals, ensuring they are evidence-based, competitive, and strategically aligned.

• Identify and pursue complex, multi-strand funding opportunities that bring together commissioned income, philanthropy, and corporate support.

• Apply a strong understanding of Magic Breakfast’s goals, strategies, and business plan to inform Business Development activity, ensuring all initiatives are aligned with organisational priorities and contribute to long-term objectives.

•  Conduct annual planning and budgeting in partnership with the Director of Fundraising & Development, setting, measuring, and reporting against agreed KPIs.

Please see job description for reponsibilities. 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.

APPLICATION PROCCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, recruitment @ magicbreakfast. com

Shortlisting - w/c 1st November

Interview 1 - 8th November

Interview 2 - 15th November

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

JOB TITLE: Education Social Impact Manager

REPORTS TO: Head of Social Impact

TYPE OF CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS OF WORK: Such hours as are necessary to fulfil the duties. This will involve a minimum of 35 hours per week and include work in evenings and weekends as required.

LOCATION: Hybrid of London office and home based.  ParalympicsGB Office: 101 New Cavendish Street, W1W 6XH. Travel may also be required in the UK and abroad as necessary

JOB PURPOSE: The Education Social Impact Manager will manage the implementation of ParalympicsGB’s schools’ programmes and campaigns; a range of Get Set programmes with an initial focus on establishing a new Get Set for Equal Play – inclusive PE resources. Additionally leading aspects of the Equal Play programme playing a key role in education stakeholder engagement and support the organisation’s approach to influencing public policy in education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Get Set Education Programme design, development and project management

· Input to design and development of educational programmes with Get Set delivery agency, to shape curricular activities and learning materials tailored to ParalympicsGB target audience of young disabled pupils and teaching workforce.

· Project manage the new Get Set for Equal Play programme working with agency, internal team and ParalympicsGB partner Nat West to scope, develop and account manage the programme focused on inclusive PE resources.

· Lead on reporting progress to NatWest working with delivery agency, demonstrating impact and programme performance.

· Work with the commercial team to provide commercial partner updates on Get Set activations as needed, and to secure approvals for any collaborative or co-branded activities.

· Liaise with athlete services and ParalympicsGB athlete community to engage athletes in the organisation’s schools’ programmes, including sharing updates, booking personal appearances, briefings and managing invoicing.

· Work with ParalympicsGB communications leads to ensure that programme marketing and promotional opportunities are maximised.

· Support the Head of Social Impact, with overarching management of the Get Set youth education programme including overseeing athlete input to materials and establishing athlete ambassadors, sign off content, resources, marketing and design ensuring adherence to ParalympicsGB brand style and approach, identifying new opportunities with stakeholders.

Education stakeholder engagement

· Increase and maintain relationships with education, PE and disability stakeholders as well as educators, sector leads and partners to support the implementation of ParalympicsGB Equal Play programme and campaign.

· Represent the ParalympicsGB at relevant Education events, conferences, and meetings.

· Undertake consultation with education stakeholders to inform and deliver future Equal Play direction and activities.

· Support the establishment and day to day management of an Equal Play Steering Group / Committee.

· Support the Head of Social Impact in represent ParalympicsGB on the Youth Sport Trust Inclusion 28 programme.

Equal Play Project Management

· Manage timelines, resources, and risks to ensure successful delivery of the Equal Play programme including internal reporting.

Research

· Undertake desk-top research across education, PE and school sport to build and deepen ParalympicsGB understanding of the relevant parts of the education sector.

· Seek out examples of best practice and support the facilitation of sharing best practice.

· Project manage research project focused on teachers’ knowledge gap in delivery of inclusive PE and school sport.

· Support future research projects in relation to the Equal Play programme.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and may be amended from time to time in the light of the changing needs of the organisation through appropriate processes of consultation and the mutual agreement of both parties.
 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS

• A degree or similar-level qualification, or equivalent working experience

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Essential

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in programme planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Knowledge of education systems and policy landscape and understanding of school delivery models.
• Experience of delivering schools programmes and / or managing agencies delivering schools programmes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maximise working relationships with diverse stakeholders, particularly across the education and sports sectors.
• Ability to undertake desk-based research, analyse data and summarise opportunities /make informed decisions.
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Desirable

· An understanding of the SEND education policy and delivery landscape.

· An understanding of the PE / inclusive PE sector.

· An understanding of the teacher training environment.

· An understanding of ParalympicsGB, its function and role and the environment in which it operates.

· Charity communications.

· General knowledge of disability sport and the disability sector.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALITIES

Communication: Excellent communication skills with the ability to express message and impart information clearly, concisely, and convincingly to a wide variety of audiences and through a variety of mechanisms, including both verbal and written communication.

Creativity: The ability to understand a problem or issue, and the factors that influence it, and consider constructive inventive ways in which a solution can be found, and a positive work outcome achieved. The desire constantly to consider ways in which existing practices could be done better and more efficiently.

Organisational Skills: The ability to plan, organise and execute work programmes, working to tight deadlines and often in a reactive environment.

 VALUES

ParalympicsGB is an organisation with a unique role and key responsibilities within the UK high performance system. Delivery of our ambitions very much relies on both working with, and through others, and by focussing on our two strategic priorities: taking the best prepared team to each summer and winter Games; and inspiring social change.

As an organisation we are committed to three values: excellence, respect, and integrity. Every ParalympicsGB employee is expected to adhere to: 

Excellence

Everything we do at ParalympicsGB reflects our ambition to be world leading. We care deeply about what we do and bring a flexible, positive, and progressive approach to our interactions with others. Like the athletes that we support, we will always challenge ourselves and others to do better. 

Respect

Our relationships with each other, our partners and the wider community are based on respect, trust, and a deep-seated belief in diversity, inclusion, and the value of our differences.

 Integrity 

We demand the highest standards from ourselves and others, seeking always to do the right thing and to engage with openness and transparency in all that we do. 

 

Reports to: Senior Digital Programme Manager (Behaviour Change) 

Direct reports: None

Location: Our well-equipped office is in Clerkenwell, London, EC1R 0NE. Staff are currently working in hybrid locations with a general requirement to meet colleagues once a week in the office and to attend a monthly all-staff meeting in London, although we will always take into account personal circumstances.

Status: Maternity cover (initially for 10 months) 

Hours: Full-time 

Salary: Grade C: £40,982 - £44,753 (depending on skills, knowledge and experience), plus benefits. Includes 11% London Weighting which is based on one day a week in the office. 

Role Summary

As Senior Behaviour Change Programme Officer, you’ll be a vital part of our Communications team, working with colleagues to shape powerful, consistent messages that are clear and well-framed. 

Reporting to the Senior Digital Programme Manager and as a key member of the team, you’ll have opportunities to get involved in and learn skills across the full marketing and communications mix.

We're looking for a candidate who brings a mix of knowledge and skills across some or all of the following areas:  

• Developing persuasive, supportive behaviour change content that enables people to make changes in their lives and to their health and wellbeing  

• Communications skills - the ability to craft clear, adaptable written messaging and content across a mix of channels   

• Using digital platforms and tools to engage individuals with behaviour change/programmes, including websites, apps, community groups and social media platforms  

• Community stewardship and customer service - supporting individuals and groups with responses to queries 

Key Tasks and Responsibilities  

Please refer to the candidate pack for role and responsibilities of this post.

Important note: We monitor for use of AI in responses and will reject applications containing fully AI generated answers.

We encourage applications from people who meet most, but not all, of our essential criteria. And we encourage applications from people who have been disabled by society, are from minoritised groups, have personal experience of alcohol harm or have experienced any other forms of societal discrimination. 

Timeline

• Deadline for us to receive your application: Strictly 9am, Monday 1 December 2025. The online application form gives a date and time stamp to all applications.
• We will aim to get back to you by: Thursday 4 December 2025. All applicants will receive a response.
• Interviews: Monday 8 and Tuesday 9 December 2025 (please save the dates!) 

The Clinical Portfolio Manager will work closely with the Head of Clinical Research to pioneer and advance our new clinical research programme. This role is vital in advancing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s research objectives and organisational strategy and will be key to delivering impact for people affected by dementia. The Clinical Portfolio Manager will manage the development and monitoring of our clinical research portfolio working collaboratively as appropriate with external stakeholders and various departments across the organisation, including the wider Research, Fundraising and Policy, Communications and Involvement Teams.

This role sits within the Clinical Research team in the Research Directorate, an ambitious, proactive and growing team that is driving forward initiatives to bring more clinical trials to the UK for people living with dementia. With the first generation of disease modifying treatments recently approved, this is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with strong research programme management experience who understands the clinical research environment in the UK, to contribute to groundbreaking work in dementia research, aligning with and advancing on the Government's investment initiatives in the Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Goals.

 

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical Research Portfolio Development

· Manage the development of ARUK’s clinical research portfolio, including funded trials, sub-studies, and Clinical Fellowships

· Act as the key point of contact for potential clinical research applicants, liaising with our clinical advisors to provide advice regarding strategic alignment and pre-application feedback on potential proposals

· Work closely with the Research Involvement Manager and Clinical Research Manager to integrate best practices in patient involvement and co-production to ensure ARUK funded clinical research is relevant for and supported by people affected by dementia

· Support the Research Funding team with the grant review process for clinical proposals to ensure appropriate Clinical Committee reviewer allocations, meeting logistics, paperwork, minutes, and committee feedback

· Contribute to the ongoing development of the Clinical Committee, supporting the Research Funding team with identifying appropriate members, facilitating committee discussions and implement advised strategies to ensure expert insight and support for the clinical research programme

· Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global developments in dementia clinical research and collaborate in mapping the clinical research ecosystem, identifying gaps in funding to support the development of potential clinical research funding opportunities aligned with ARUK’s strategy

Clinical Research Portfolio Oversight

· Oversee the progress monitoring of key clinical research projects, tracking milestones, managing potential risks, and keeping partners updated where applicable, working with the Research Funding team to ensure invoices are managed accordingly

· Work with the Senior Clinical Programmes Operations Officer to maintain the programme tracker and Salesforce records, ensuring conversations and updates are captured

· Support internal reporting mechanisms, providing timely updates to the Senior Leadership Team and preparation of papers and briefings for relevant meetings, including the Clinical Committee and Scientific Advisory Board

· Work with the Evidence Manager to monitor the clinical research portfolio against key performance indicators and evaluate the impact of ARUK clinical research funding to inform future clinical grant calls

Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration

· Play a pivotal role in fostering and nurturing relationships with clinical leaders and research funders in the UK to build the profile of ARUK’s clinical research programme and help us to accelerate research towards a cure

· Work closely with our Research Partnerships manager to maintain and build partnerships that further the clinical research programme’s objectives

· Support the Head of Clinical Research in enhancing ARUK’s external profile through active participation in meetings and collaborations with key stakeholders

· Ensure appropriate information-sharing between internal stakeholders including Research, Fundraising, Finance, Policy, Communications, and Involvement teams

 

What we are looking for:

· Degree (or equivalent) in relevant biomedical science

· Proven experience managing large programmes of work, preferably in the healthcare, research or charity sector

· Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple priorities, overseeing budgets and identifying risks

· Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholder groups and build strong, effective and productive relationships

· Experience defining programme requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements

· Understanding of drug development and clinical research

· Demonstrable commitment to collaborative and inclusive working.

· Commitment to ARUK’s vision, mission and values

· Good analytical skills demonstrated by a structured and methodical approach

· Excellent eye for detail with a focus on continuous improvement

· Strong communication skills both oral and written with the ability to convey complex information to diverse audiences

· Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task, prioritise competing demands

· Collaborative approach with ability to build strong relationships with a range of stakeholders

· Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

· Ability to use own initiative, with a proactive and problem-solving attitude

· Willingness to travel, including occasional overnight travel

· Good IT skills.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £44,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 30th November 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest 

Job title: Head of Fundraising and Communications

Salary: £45,000–£52,000 per year (starting salary typically at £45,000 with progression based on performance and experience.)

Location: Hybrid between home and our exhibition locations in London (Your attendance in the office will vary flexibly between 1-5 days per week, depending on business need. We cannot offer fixed days at home).

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 35 hours per week

Reporting to: CEO

Direct Reports: Fundraising Manager, Senior Campaigns Manager

Indirect Reports: Communications Officer

Job Description

About the role

The Head of Fundraising and Communications will lead the development and delivery of a systematic, data-driven, and project-managed approach to fundraising and communications — driving sustainable income growth and raising the charity’s profile and influence.

As the charity’s strategic lead for fundraising, they will shape and expand our income streams, strengthen systems and processes, and build a high-performing team to help us reach more young people with our vital work. They will also lead on external communications and storytelling, ensuring our narrative is compelling, consistent, and rooted in the powerful impact of our programmes.

While this role will oversee a team of three, the postholder will be hands-on and deeply involved in the systems and practices they implement, ensuring excellence in both strategy and delivery.

This newly created role is a key position on the Senior Leadership Team, working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, and Head of Programmes to deliver The Ben Kinsella Trust’s vision and strategy.

As part of a small charity making a big impact, you will play a central role in ensuring Ben’s legacy continues to educate, empower, and inspire thousands more young people across London and beyond.

 

Key Responsibilities

  Fundraising

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for all fundraising activity, ensuring a systematic and dependable approach to income generation.
• Develop and deliver a long-term fundraising strategy that supports sustainable growth and diversification across grants & trusts, corporate donors, major donors, individual giving and community fundraising.
• Build and manage relationships with key funders and donors, working with the CEO and Fundraising Manager to cultivate and steward major partnerships.
• Maintain oversight and final sign-off of major and high-value funding applications to grants & trusts, corporate donors and major donors, ensuring they are well-structured, hold a compelling narrative, and are of the highest quality.
• Implement systems, processes, and KPIs to monitor performance, track pipelines, and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide strategic fundraising insight and reporting to the Senior Leadership Team and Board.

  Senior Leadership Team

• Play a full and active role as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, contributing to organisational strategy, decision-making, and culture.
• Introduce and refine systems, processes, and workflows to improve efficiency and collaboration across departments.
• Support strategic planning and financial forecasting, particularly in relation to income generation and communications activity.

  Communications and Marketing

• Develop and implement a comprehensive external communications strategy, providing strategic leadership communications and campaigns and ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and priorities.
• Shape and oversee the charity’s external narrative, ensuring our storytelling is compelling, consistent, and rooted in impact.
• Manage the charity’s media, PR, and brand activity, ensuring all communications uphold high standards and strengthen the charity’s reputation.
• Lead the charity’s digital presence, including website, social media, paid advertising and online campaigns, to grow awareness and engagement.
• Lead the creation of high-quality marketing materials and publications to support fundraising, advocacy, and service delivery.
• Use data and insight to evaluate effectiveness and inform future strategy.

  Finance

• Responsible for the Fundraising and Communications budget and any related contracted services budgets, and any relevant restricted funds.

Person Specification

We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We recognise the value a diverse workforce brings to a small charity, and we are especially keen for people currently underrepresented in our charity and the wider sector to apply.

While we’re looking for candidates with the skills and experience listed, we know no one is perfect in every area. If you meet some of the criteria, we’d still really love to hear from you. Please feel free to reach out for a friendly chat about the role and your application.

 

Experience 

• Experience in a senior fundraising role, with a track record of developing and delivering successful income generation strategies.
• Demonstrable experience in managing and overseeing complex fundraising applications across a variety of funders or for a broad and diverse funder base
• Leadership and team management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Experience managing budgets and working closely with finance colleagues on planning and forecasting.
• Experience in leading or collaborating on communications and PR activity within a charity or campaigning organisation.
• Experience of working with a Board of Trustees or senior leadership team on organisational growth and strategy.

Skills and Knowledge

• Written communication and editing skills, with the ability to create clear and accessible content across fundraising, communications, and public statements
• A storyteller who can translate data and impact into emotionally compelling narratives that inspire support.
• Organised, systematic, and process-oriented; able to design and manage effective systems, project management, pipeline tracking, and reporting.
• Project management skills, ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines with a calm and methodical approach.
• Confident in the use of a variety of digital and cloud systems to track performance and inform strategy.
• Familiarity with issues relating to youth violence, education, or social justice.
• An understanding of knife crime, youth violence, and other key current issues affecting young people.
• Ability to work independently, with initiative, and manage multiple priorities and projects effectively.

Key Attributes and Values

• Passionate about making a difference – committed to preventing knife crime and improving outcomes for young people
• Committed to equity and inclusion – values and actively promotes diversity, inclusion, and fairness in all aspects of work
• Reflective and open to learning – committed to personal growth, welcomes feedback, and continuously seeks to improve practice
• Strategic thinker with leadership presence – able to set direction, make informed decisions, and inspire confidence across the organisation.
• Collaborative and influential – builds effective working relationships internally and externally, fostering teamwork and partnerships.
• Resilient and adaptable – able to navigate challenges, manage multiple priorities, and maintain focus under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexible working opportunities where possible
• 27 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (rising to 30 days and 33 days after 5 and 10 years’ service, respectively)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme with the Green Commute Initiative
• Personal development opportunities

Strategic Lead
Reporting to CEO
Mitcham (CR4 3UD)/Hybrid with 1-2 days a week in the office and flexibility for occasional weekend and evening hours
12-month FTC with potential for extension subject to funding
Salary £50,000 - £52,500 depending on experience (pro rata for part time)
Part time, 21 hours per week (with working pattern discussed at interview, e.g. 21 hours over 3 or 4 days)
Excellent benefits

Do you have significant experience developing relationships and partnerships within the charity sector to develop and deliver community programmes?

Charity People are delighted to be supporting a Voluntary Service Council to recruit a Strategic Lead.

The charity has been administrating and managing grants for around two decades. They have a collaborative grant-giving programme, where they work with local people and organisations to raise funds that are distributed across the borough to charitable organisations that are working locally to tackle inequality and change lives for the better in Merton.

The Strategic Lead will lead, develop, and manage the giving programme for a charity in collaboration with key stakeholders and partners. This will involve the development and implementation of a programme strategy and business plan, as well as supporting colleagues to develop and implement fundraising, marketing, and grant-making strategies and plans.

Key responsibilities

* Organisational strategy & business plan: Develop and implement an innovative programme strategy and sustainable business plan for the giving programme and align strategy and plans with funder objectives and the wider aims of the charity.
* Partnership development: Identify and secure new partners to support the giving programme's success, strengthen relationships with key stakeholders (London Borough of Merton, Merton Chamber of Commerce) to unlock fundraising, marketing, and grant-making opportunities, convene and facilitate quarterly Steering Committee meetings and produce update reports, and represent the giving programme.
* Grant-making: Assist the Grants Manager in developing a comprehensive grant-making strategy, including participatory practices, and ensure robust monitoring and evaluation for all grant-making initiatives.
* Budget management: Oversee programme income and expenditure in collaboration with the Finance Team, lead on budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting; produce quarterly finance reports for the Steering Committee
* Fundraising and marketing: Support the Fundraising & Engagement Manager in delivering a sustainable fundraising strategy, and work with the Marketing Manager to implement an effective marketing strategy that enhances the giving programme's profile.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of developing and delivering community programmes across borough or equivalent. You will need to be able to demonstrate the following skills and experiences:
* Ability to create, develop, and deliver quality programmes and projects
* Significant experience of staff or volunteer line management and development
* Ability to network and form positive and productive working relationships with a range of people from different professional and personal backgrounds
* Good verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
* Excellent co-ordination and organisational skills, including ability to prioritise and plan own workload, manage multiple tasks and work to tight deadlines
* Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently
* Experience of gathering and analysing data to evidence outputs and outcomes
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to innovate, inspire and gain respect at all levels of an organisation
* Understanding of fundraising

You will also need to be able to demonstrate good local knowledge of the voluntary sector, knowledge and understanding of outcomes focused work, and excellent IT skills including experience of Office365 and databases. If you have worked within a grant-giving organisation before this would be beneficial.

The charity is based in Mitcham (CR4 3UD) and you will be willing to attend the office at least 1-2 times a week, as well as be able to attend meetings and events within Merton. There may be out of hours work for which TOIL is granted. The ideal start date will be January or early February at the latest.

How to apply

The application process is CV and Supporting Statement. For more information and for the full Job Pack, please apply via the link below. The closing date is 5pm on Friday 28 November. Interviews will take place on Monday 8 December in person in London

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting a national charity in the search for a Trusts and Foundations Manager to join their collaborative High Value Relationships team.

This national charity focus on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. Their helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through their grants programme, they support hundreds of local organisations working directly with older people across the UK.

As the Trusts and Foundations Manager, you will be responsible for leading, developing, and delivering the organisations Trusts and Foundations fundraising. This will involve line managing and working with a Senior Trusts Officer to continue securing grants of £50k and personally led on donors capable of giving £50k to £1m+. Looking to build upon existing relationships and developing new relationships with trusts and foundations, this role will focus on multi-year funding and long-term relationships.

To be successful as the Trust and Foundations Manager you will have proven experience of securing six figure gifts from trusts and foundations. This person will also have evidence of growing income from trusts and foundations and ideally have line managed others before. They will be passionate about the work of Independent Age and be excited to join an ambitious team.

This is a permanent and full-time role with a salary of £46,227 (office based and hybrid) or £41,607 (home-based). This organisation offer a range of flexible working arrangements, from a 9-day fortnight and flexible working hours to hybrid working. If you need a different form of flexibility, they are always happy to talk flexible working.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. Please in the first instance share an up-to-date CV with us and should your experience be suitable, we will look to arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You will then have all the information you need to finalise your formal application. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

This organisation is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure they are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer.  The role also requires a basic DBS certificate.

Location: The Lothian School of Technology, Loanhead, near Edinburgh (on site)
Salary: £30,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) (flexibility may be available)
Benefits: 6% employer pension contribution
 
Are you a skilled machinist who enjoys helping others learn, grow, and succeed?
 
Do you want to use your expertise to make a difference in people’s lives?
 
Join the Lothian School of Technology, a newly formed charity dedicated to developing hands-on engineering and manufacturing skills for staff and intern students of all backgrounds.
 
About the Role
 
The Lothian School of Technology are looking for an enthusiastic, personable, and experienced Machine Shop Trainer and Supervisor to take the lead in running their new machine shop and training workshop alongside the eight clean and green tech companies working at the facility on the southside of Edinburgh. You’ll ensure the space operates safely and efficiently, deliver engaging training sessions, and support staff and intern students as they develop practical skills and confidence.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys both mentoring and making, and who wants to be part of a growing organisation with a strong social purpose.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
• Supervise the day-to-day running of the machine shop, ensuring it is safe, clean, and well organised.
• Train and mentor staff and intern students in the safe and effective use of manual lathes, mills, grinders, and general workshop tools.
• Develop and deliver high-quality training sessions, both one-to-one and in small groups.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained and serviced and manage consumables and supplies.
• Contribute to the design of new training programmes and help shape the future of our workshop facilities.
 
About You
 
The Lothian School of Technology looking for someone who is:
 
• An experienced general machinist with at extensive hands-on experience in a professional workshop.
• A natural trainer and mentor who enjoys sharing knowledge and seeing others progress.
• Confident in manual machining techniques and workshop safety procedures.
• Organised, practical, and proactive in keeping tools and equipment in top condition.
• Comfortable taking responsibility for the smooth running of a shared space.
 
Why Join the Lothian School of Technology?
 
• Play a central role within an organisation supporting innovation in clean tech
• Be part of a small, passionate team building something new and meaningful.
• Use your technical skills to empower others and create lasting impact.
• Help shape the training programmes and facilities from the ground up.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive environment where your input matters.
 
How to Apply
 
Send your CV together with a supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 explaining why you would like to work for the Lothian School of Technology and what motivates you to help others learn practical skills.
 
You may also have experience in the following: Machine Shop Supervisor, Machinist Trainer, Engineering Workshop Instructor, Technical Skills Trainer (Engineering), Mechanical Workshop Technician, Manufacturing Trainer, Machine Shop Manager, CNC / Manual Machinist (Training Role), Workplace Skills Instructor – Engineering, Engineering Skills Coach, Training Workshop Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering Technician (Training Focus), Vocational Engineering Trainer, Workshop Supervisor (Engineering / Manufacturing), Apprenticeship Instructor – Engineering / Machining
 
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We have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Abuse Practice Lead to join the National Support team working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role

As our National Lead for Domestic Abuse, you will:

• Lead the development and delivery of a national approach and best practice for domestic abuse services, working collaboratively with internal experts and stakeholders.
• Drive the continual improvement of service quality, embedding robust procedures, quality assurance frameworks, and evidence-based practice.
• Oversee the creation and implementation of resources, tools, and interventions that support victims and enhance service effectiveness.
• Champion co-production with victims, ensuring their experiences inform service design and delivery.
• Support the development of funding bids and new service opportunities, working closely with the Business Development Team.
• Build and nurture relationships across the organisation to ensure consistent, high-quality support for people affected by domestic abuse.

About you

You will have:

• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering services for victims of domestic abuse, ensuring accessibility and engagement for people with diverse backgrounds and needs.
• In-depth knowledge of the criminal justice system and its impact on victims.
• Experience working in partnership to support domestic abuse service development and delivery.
• Proven ability to engage with victims in co-production, and a strong appreciation of the dynamics of domestic abuse in different settings.
• A track record of effective project management and stakeholder engagement in complex organisations.
• Thorough knowledge of safeguarding issues and practical experience of safeguarding policy and processes.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, and to removing barriers to support.

Additional requirements

• Regular travel across England and Wales.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends.
• Mental resilience to work with inherently traumatic subject matter.
• Competence in digital skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults (background checks may be required).

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.