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About us

The Mason Foundation is a national charity that supports neurodivergent young people and communities to thrive. (Neurodivergent means people whose brains work differently, for example autistic people or people with ADHD.) We run three main programmes: Propel, which is employment support for neurodivergent young people aged 14 to 25; Community Mile, locally led physical activity run by trained Champions; and wider community programmes. We work across England and Scotland.

About the role

You would be the person delivering our programmes on the ground across the South East. You would deliver all three programmes, Propel, Community Mile and our community programmes, by running training and sessions, building relationships, and championing neuroinclusion, which means helping everyday settings work better for neurodivergent people. You would also meet the wider team in person a few times a year.

What you would do

· Deliver Propel training in schools, colleges, community youth settings and workplaces.

· Deliver Community Mile training and help local communities set up lasting physical activity opportunities.

· Deliver our community programmes that support communities with less access to opportunities.

· Build and keep good relationships with partners across education, community and employer settings.

· Help organisations and communities put neuroinclusive practice in place.

· Capture engaging social media content that shows the impact of the work.

· Keep track of how delivery is going and report on it.

· Travel regularly across the South East to deliver in person.

What you need

Essential

· A genuine commitment to neurodivergent young people and communities, and to neuroinclusion.

· The ability to deliver engaging training and sessions. You do not need previous experience. What matters is that you can engage a room, and we will talk about this at interview.

· The ability to build good working relationships across education, community and employer settings.

· The ability to plan your own time and get things done while working independently.

· The ability to manage your workload within part time hours.

· A driving licence and access to a vehicle. Because the role covers a wide patch across the South East, with some places hard to reach by public transport, this is essential for the role. If this is a barrier for you because of a disability, please talk to us and we will look at what is possible.

Nice to have

· Experience delivering training to different groups of people.

· Experience in SEND (special educational needs and disabilities), employability support, community development, physical activity, or a similar area.

· Confidence using social media to share stories and engage people.

You do not need to tick every box. If you meet the essentials and are keen, please do apply.

How we recruit

We want this process to work for you. Adjustments are available at every stage, both when you apply and at interview, so please just ask.

Our interview has two stages. First, an informal conversation about the role over Teams or by phone, so we can get to know each other a little. Then a panel interview, which you can have in person or online, whichever you prefer.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you tell us you have a disability and you meet the essential requirements, we will guarantee you an interview. 

Why join us

· Make a real difference in the lives of neurodivergent young people and communities.

· Flexible, home-based working with a supportive team.

· The chance to shape and grow our programmes in the South East.

· Work for an ambitious, values driven charity where 75 percent of our staff are neurodivergent.

We welcome applications from everyone, and we especially welcome applications from people currently underrepresented at The Mason Foundation, including LGBT+ people, disabled people, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds.

Office & Administration Assistant – Key Responsibilities 

Office management and administration 

• Maintain a welcoming, safe and efficient office environment that enables staff, volunteers and visitors to work effectively, in line with the ‘Groundswellian Way’, our coproduced principles for a safe, positive work culture.

• Manage the day-to-day running of the office, including , refreshments, office supplies, IT equipment, room bookings and reception duties.

• Coordinate incoming and outgoing post, telephone calls and enquiries through the central inbox, ensuring messages and requests are directed promptly to the appropriate member of staff. 

• Build positive working relationships with Workspace, office contractors and suppliers, including cleaners, maintenance providers and other building services. 

• Support Groundswell's commitment to environmental sustainability by promoting recycling, reducing waste and encouraging environmentally responsible office practices. 

• Ensure office administration is appropriately covered during periods of annual leave and support the wider administration team to provide consistent organisational support. 

• Recruit, support, supervise and train office volunteers where appropriate. 

Facilities, health and safety 

• Act as the day-to-day office lead for health and safety administration, supporting compliance with Groundswell's Health & Safety Policy. 

• Ensure all staff and volunteers receive relevant health and safety information during induction, including access to the health & Safety training video, awareness of fire procedures, emergency evacuation routes and workplace safety responsibilities. 

• Coordinate annual fire risk assessments, workplace risk assessments and PAT testing, ensuring appropriate records are maintained and actions completed. 

• Support the development and maintenance of Personal Emergency Evacuation Plans (PEEPs) where required. 

• Liaise with Workspace to ensure landlord responsibilities relating to health and safety are fulfilled, including fire safety systems, signage and equipment maintenance. 

• Maintain records of accidents, incidents and near misses, ensuring statutory reporting requirements are met where appropriate. 

• Coordinate the maintenance and servicing of Groundswell's office equipment, facilities and assets, ensuring they remain safe, functional and fit for purpose. 

• Work closely with the Director of Finance & Fundraising and our external systems and finance support on matters around onsite assets and finances.

IT and Systems

• Oversee the day-to-day management of organisational assets, ensuring equipment is maintained, used appropriately and complies with organisational policies and cyber security requirements. 

• Complete IT trouble shooting on behalf of staff and volunteers, with external support. 

• Order IT equipment as needed with external support. 

• Complete basic set – up tasks on staff and volunteer devices with external support.

• Support staff and volunteers to upskill and improve their technological skills through the digital inclusion group. 

Organisational administration 

• Provide administrative support for organisational meetings, events and activities, including venue bookings, catering, logistics and preparation of materials. 

• Support the Chief Executive in implementing GDPR and data management processes, ensuring good administrative practice and compliance across the organisation. 

• Provide governance administration, including scheduling Board and Committee meetings, preparing meeting logistics, taking accurate minutes and maintaining action logs. 

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Executive, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team, including diary coordination, meeting arrangements and room bookings. 

• Support the recruitment and induction of Trustees as required by the Nominations Working Group.

• Support the People Manager with the onboarding and off-boarding of staff. 

General 

• Maintain accurate administrative systems, records and filing, ensuring information is organised, confidential and GDPR compliant. 

• Identify opportunities to improve office systems, administrative processes and ways of working to increase efficiency and effectiveness. 

• Work with the People Manager and Director of Fundraising & Finance to ensure policies and processes are accessible, in plain English and simple to follow; using step by step guides and images where appropriate.

• Build positive relationships across the organisation, providing responsive, friendly and professional support to colleagues, volunteers and external stakeholders. 

• Undertake any other reasonable duties consistent with the nature and level of the role. 

Groundswell responsibilities and the Groundswellian Way 

Act in line with our Code of Conduct and the Groundswellian Way in all interactions with colleagues, volunteers, partners and visitors. 

We want to: 

• create a safe, friendly and respectful working environment 

• encourage transparent communication so everyone knows what is expected of themselves and the organisation 

• ensure everyone feels valued and celebrates individual strengths 

• promote diversity, equity and fairness in everything we do 

• encourage collaboration and working together. 

Person Specification

Essential 

• Experience working in a busy office or administrative role. 

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. 

• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft 365.

• Ability to follow instructions and coordinate with consultants to complete IT set up and troubleshooting.

• Experience coordinating meetings and maintaining administrative systems. 

• Excellent communication and customer service skills. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently. 

• Understanding of confidentiality and GDPR. 

• Commitment to Groundswell's values and trauma-informed ways of working. 

Desirable 

• Experience supporting charity governance or trustee meetings. 

• Experience coordinating health and safety administration. 

• Experience supervising volunteers. 

• Knowledge of facilities management. 

• Lived experience of homelessness or social exclusion. 

Why join Groundswell? 

Key Benefits 

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles) 

• 5% employer pension 

• Flexible working options, including hybrid and part-time arrangements 

• Reflective practice or Clinical Supervision with a trained therapist for all team members 

Culture 

• Support - Regular guidance, support and the opportunity to reflect on your work through regular one to ones with your Line Manager 

• Teamwork - Regular opportunities to contribute to and learn from the wider Groundswell team 

• Strategic input - Opportunities to input into Groundswell’s strategic direction 

• Voice – The ability to input into working practices that impact you, and to know where to turn if any problems arise.

Application and Interview Process

Please let us know if you would like to request any accommodations or adjustments throughout the application and interview process. We will be very happy to support these wherever possible to give all applicants the best opportunity to showcase their skills and experience.

We encourage our candidates to draw from their personal and professional experiences, skills, knowledge and passion for our work in their applications, as we believe this will be the best representation of why you are the right fit for the role. While we acknowledge that Generative AI can be a useful tool when used selectively, we do not believe it can replace the authenticity that each individual can bring to their application. Therefore, we ask you to consider carefully any use of Generative AI throughout the application process.  

Application 

To apply please follow this link: 

Please submit your CV along with a cover letter stating: 

• How you meet each of the areas outlined in the person specification above  

• Why you are interested in doing this job at Groundswell.

You can find a guide to writing your cover letter here, which includes some tips and general guidance. 

The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 17th August.

Interviews 

Interviews will be held in person on either Wednesday 2nd or Thursday 3rd September. 

We are a small charity with limited resources and are unable to give individualised feedback on unsuccessful applications before the interview stage.

Pre-employment checks 

The job offer for the successful candidate will be subject to a reference check.

Many thanks for taking the time to look into this role – it is an exciting opportunity, and we hope you will consider applying. 

Harris Hill is delighted to partnering with National Parks Partnerships, an entrepreneurial organisation that develops strategic and commercial partnerships to support the UK’s 15 National Parks and increase their impact, resources and influence. They are searching for Corporate Trusts and Grants Manager to join their team.

This is an exciting and newly created role that will play a key role in the achievement of annual income targets through engagement with trusts and foundations to deliver grants which support the work of National Parks.

As Corporate Trusts and Grants Manager, you will be responsible for developing and delivering new business opportunities across Trusts and Foundations, securing funding aligned with strategic priorities. You will lead the development of compelling funding proposals, grant applications, and partnership opportunities to support new and existing initiatives. You will conducted research, data analysis and due diligence to identify funding opportunities. You will build and maintain strong partnerships across National Parks and with external funders, ensuring collaborative engagement and high-quality account management. You will also manage funder relationships through regular communication and monitoring and reporting on funded projects.

To be considered for this role you will need: 

• Substantial and demonstrable experience of working in a fundraising/business development field
• Grant application writing and presentation skills, with the ability to deliver face to face and online pitches to prospective funders.
• Substantial and demonstrable experience of securing grant funding
• Account Management of multiple partners with different priorities.

Salary: £40,785.50

Full time, two-year fixed term

Location: Fully remote – home-based with occasional UK travel required.

Deadline: Monday 10th August at 9am

Application process: CV and Cover Letter

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

This role sits within the Information Governance team, in the Practice and Compliance division. It is a home based role (12 months fixed term) with occasional travel to a Society office for wider departmental meetings.

The role being advertised is a full time (35 hours per week) but applicants seeking a part-time role that can work a minimum of 21 hours per week, who have suitable data protection experience in a second line advisory role, may also apply.

 The Information Governance team are the champions of Data Protection and Information Governance within Alzheimer's Society. The team’s key objective is to enable all areas to use information appropriately whilst achieving the Society’s overall aim of creating a world without dementia. The Senior Information Governance Officer will support the wider Information Governance team in achieving this objective.

They will be the first point of contact in the Society for data protection, information governance and records management questions, providing advice and guidance as appropriate to ensure the safe and legal processing of information. These queries will be from across the Society and could be in relation to service delivery, fundraising, campaigns, IT, volunteering or employment matters.

The Senior IG and Records Management Officer will also handle personal data breaches and identify remedial actions, compile relevant management information and reports on Information Governance matters for senior management audiences, manage rights requests, review data protection elements in contracts, conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments and support the Information Governance Manager to develop, deliver and maintain learning resources and opportunities for Society colleagues to help ensure information is processed safely and legally whilst enabling the Society to operate effectively.

The Senior Information Governance and Records Management Officer will also help the IG team to continue to develop and implement a process framework, standards and procedures for the management of organisational records (hard copy and electronic) in compliance with applicable legislation and standards - helping the Information Governance team to establish a culture of effective records management and support the Society in measuring and maintaining the quality of its records.

About you

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience in a second line data protection role looking for a fresh challenge and wishing to make a real difference to the lives of people affected by dementia.
 
You must have expert knowledge of privacy legislation and regulations (including the UK General Data Protection regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA)) AND have experience of applying that expert knowledge within a data protection or information governance role to advise colleagues across an organisation on how to comply with privacy requirements across a range of situations:
 
·        experience of working in an information governance / data protection advisory role providing expert data protection advice across multiple elements including personal data breaches
·        experience of working in an information governance / data protection or privacy rights role managing GDPR rights requests including subject access requests, including review, redaction and response to requestors
·        experience of creating records management procedures and processes and how to successfully embed them into working practices.
 
Applicants who do not have experience of advising on data protection matters or managing rights requests, only experience of complying with legal and regulatory requirements on these themes, will not be selected for interview.
 
Working in a fast paced and responsive environment, you will possess good time management and problem-solving skills. Good communication skills are a must as you will be engaging with colleagues at all levels across the Society. With your strong attention to detail, pro-active nature and ability to build successful relationships, you will quickly establish yourself as a key member of our team.

Industry recognised qualifications such as Practitioner Certificates in Data Protection (such as IAPP CIPP/E, CIPP/T or CIPM) or Records Management are preferable but not essential.
 
Interviews will be held w/c 17 August and will include an assessment. Information about the assessment will be sent to candidates with the invitation to interview.

About Alzheimer's Society

Dementia is the UK's biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime.

At Alzheimer's Society, we're the UK's leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be.

Together with our supporters, we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives.

Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. 

Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice.

We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice.

We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a Criminal Record Check at the relevant level. You can read more information via our Website.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society. 

You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.

Job title: Better Society Capital, Assistant Legal Counsel

Location: London EC1Y/Hybrid

Reporting To: General Counsel

Contract: Fixed Term 12 months

Salary: £55,000-£65,800

Date Closes: Thursday 13th August

Role Purpose:

Better Society Capital (BSC) is the UK’s leading social impact-led investor. Our mission is to grow the amount of money invested in tackling social issues and inequalities in the UK; we do this by investing ourselves and enabling others to invest for impact too. Since 2011, we have helped the social impact investment market grow twelve-fold to over £10 billion. This capital has financed social purpose organisations tackling everything from homelessness to mental health and fuel poverty. BSC manages £634m of its own investments as well as acting as portfolio manager for the Schroder BSC Social Impact Investment Trust (SBSI) managing its £83m portfolio. BSC also has a strategic goal of managing third party monies, as reflected in its role as delegated portfolio manager for the Schroders BSC Social Impact Trust PLC.

As a key member of BSC’s Legal & Compliance team, this role would suit a lawyer with transactional experience, ideally with knowledge of funds, but who is also willing and able to support the wide variety of work covered by an in-house legal team. It will be a varied and exciting role with the ability to become involved and play an essential role in transactions at the forefront of social impact investing as well as supporting the growth and success of Better Society Capital as an organisation.

The role will give the successful candidate broad exposure to all areas of BSC’s work supporting the Investment Group on investment activity but across the business on corporate, commercial, regulatory and governance matters alongside colleagues in the Legal & Compliance team.

The role is offered full time on a fixed term contract for 12 months.

Key Responsibilities:

 New Investments

• Participate in the due diligence process to ensure legal and regulatory issues around the structure of investments are understood and addressed.
• Support the Investment Group with term sheet discussions.
• Negotiation of legal documentation, working with different team members across BSC, co-investors and external counsel, and assist with the completion and onboarding process for investments.

Existing Investments

• Maintain a knowledge of BSC’s legal and regulatory obligations relating to its investments and make sure BSC has all necessary legal investment documentation in place and properly recorded/stored.
• Participate in the management of investments over their lifetime, including any amendments or waivers.
• Advise on the process to restructure or exit investments.
• Ongoing support for the investment monitoring process with regard to any legal and regulatory issues that arise.

Corporate, Governance and Regulatory

• Support colleagues across the office with legal, governance and regulatory queries.
• Support client investment initiatives, such as the firm’s role as portfolio manager for the listed investment trust, Schroders BSC Social Impact Trust plc.
• Review legislation and regulatory changes and support the implementation of consequential policies, procedures and training.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts (including NDAs).
• Work with colleagues in the Legal & Compliance team to build and share know-how and best practice across BSC and its portfolio companies, including training and templates.
• Manage the relationships, including costs, with external counsel.
• Generally, take a proactive and enthusiastic role in helping to develop the Legal & Compliance team, including continually looking to improve our working practices and embracing technological improvements (including adoption of AI), all with the goal of providing top quality support for all of BSC and thereby helping to deliver on BSC’s mandate.

Other

• Participate in at least one ‘BSC Citizenship’ activity, helping to make BSC a great place to work. This could be helping to organise our summer or winter social, joining the Staff Council or helping with health and safety.

Skills and Experience:

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Solicitor qualified in England and Wales.
• Legal related project management.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

• Knowledge and experience of transactional finance.
• Knowledge and experience of private and/or public market investment funds.
• Knowledge and experience of financial services regulation.
• Knowledge and experience of data protection.
• Engagement with the third sector in some capacity (e.g., trustee of a charity).

Skills, Abilities and Attributes

• Confident, effective communicator who is approachable and flexible.
• Can deal effectively with senior management.
• Systematic approach to work with high attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Enthusiastic proponent of technical development of legal operations (including AI).
• Approachable and strong team player but able to work self-sufficiently.
• Flexible and willing to take on different tasks as required.
• Enthusiastic and proactive with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• Resilient and can cope with ambiguity and change.
• Well organised and able to prioritise.
• Good at finding innovative solutions to problems.
• Ability to identify risk with sound commercial awareness.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

 Better Society Capital core values are:

• Purposeful – We are passionate and energetic in our work to bring about our long-term vision of a thriving social investment market that enables positive social impact.
• Pioneering Spirit – We give our team the autonomy and flexibility to be entrepreneurial and creative. We have the courage to push boundaries and a restless drive for change.
• Openness – We listen, learn, experiment and collaborate. And we are adaptive and flexible in responding to what we learn.
• Rigorous – We take a rigorous approach in all we do. We expect the highest standards and continually strive for excellence.
• Respectful – We are genuine in both our approach and aspiration. We value each member of our team and our partners for what they bring.

Please send your CV and Cover Letter (up to one A4 page) to Careers4Change.

Right to Work: Candidates need to have the existing right to work in the UK.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: Better Society Capital is committed to being a diverse organisation that is truly representative of the communities we serve. We therefore welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those under-represented in the social impact investment sector (e.g. people from LGBTQIA+, racialised, disabled, or under-served communities)

Better Society Capital is an equal opportunities employer with an inclusive environment where all employees can contribute to their fullest potential. We want every colleague to be able to deliver their work with dignity, equality, comfort and independence. Our office is fully accessible with step-free access and an open-plan set up. We are open to accommodation requests regarding assistive technologies, accessibility tools, flexible working or any other reasonable adjustments that will make working or visiting here more accessible for you.

We are recruiting for a part-time Senior Learning Officer to lead on the development of a new learning programme for the park. This exciting opportunity is part of our National Lottery Heritage Funded activity plan to engage and involve existing and new audiences.

We are looking for a creative and engaging educator who can lead school visits, develop engaging content for learners and design supporting learning resources. The post holder will build positive relationships with local schools, and deliver a programme that celebrates the diverse histories, stories and nature of Crystal Palace Park.  

We are interested to hear from candidates who:

• Have experience of working in a classroom or in a learning role within a similar organisation

• Strong experience of delivering engaging learning programme to different audiences

• Have experience of developing learning resources

• Have a strong understanding of safeguarding and health and safety

Senior Social Media Manager 

Contract type: Fixed term for five months | 35 hours per week 

Location: London, UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person. 

Salary: £52,468 per year with excellent benefits 

*We offer competitive, market-aligned salaries based on the grade and scope of each role. Roles are offered at the advertised starting salary, with any exceptions considered only in exceptional circumstances. 

Change starts with water. Change starts with you. 

Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future. 

About WaterAid 

We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen. 

About the team 

This post sits within the Digital Content and Experience team, which manages our organic and owned online platforms and content, and delivers unique digital experiences designed to increase brand awareness, engagement and income via a variety of channels.

About the role 

As our Senior Social Media Manager, you will champion the creation and production of highly engaging and strategic social-first content, working closely with the Social Media Manager, Digital Strategic Projects Lead and Creative Content Team to drive sustainable change. 

In this role, you will: 

• Continually optimise social media and creator strategies drawing on data and insights to deliver effective platform and audience lead activity delivering on WaterAid’s broader business and campaign goals. 

• Plan and produce creative and targeted digital communications based on an excellent understanding of our external audiences. 

• Act as strategic advisor, steering and signing off on social-first content for priority projects, ensuring projects are launched on time and within budget. 

• Mentor the Social Media Manager, acting as a sounding board on creative and strategic decisions and offering guidance on complex or high-profile work. 

• Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding. 

Requirements

To be successful, you will need: 

• Experience in digital strategic development and execution of social media channels and content 

• Ability to manage stakeholder relationships, influence effectively at all levels and work collaboratively as part of a matrix structure 

• Extensive editorial skills, including commissioning, creating and publishing innovative digital content, and making sound judgements (regarding video, copy, imagery and user interaction) 

• Ability to understand and translate data and analytics into actionable insights and successful digital strategies 

Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have: 

• A solid understanding of AI SEO techniques, user experience, testing and conversion optimisation 

• Significant experience of working with content management systems 

• Experience of international development issues and/or working in the voluntary sector. 

Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Friday 7 August. Interviews are expected to take place on 18 and 19 August. 

How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application? 

At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well. 

Pre‑employment screening 

To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Benefits

• 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays) 
• Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave 
• Employer pension contribution up to 10 % 
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements 
• Season ticket loan 
• Free annual eye tests 
• ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme 
• Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity) 
• Sabbaticals 
• One paid volunteer day each year 

As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break. 

These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances. 

Our People Promise 

We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values. 

Equal Opportunities 

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation. 

Safeguarding 

We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks). 

Together, we’ll change the world through water.

Join us and be part of the change!

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Royal Ballet School is a global centre for performance excellence. Its dual mission is to nurture the best ballet dancers for the main stages of the world and assure the future of classical dance art form. With 90% of our students relying on financial support to attend, philanthropy is fundamental to ensuring the School remains accessible to exceptional talent, regardless of financial circumstances. Through exceptional stewardship of existing supporters and the successful cultivation of new funding partnerships, this role will play a vital part in securing the School's future and enabling the next generation of outstanding dancers to realise their potential. 

SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

As an integral member of the Development Team, the Development Manager will support the growth of our trust and foundation partnerships to fund a number of our core annual programme areas (Student Bursaries, Healthcare, Facilities etc) as well as new projects. The Manager will also lead on research and funding applications to trusts and foundations, while also delivering quality impact reporting across the School’s work.

CONTRACT TERMS

Duration: Fixed-term maternity cover (approximately 12 months) from October 2026

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, with flexible hybrid working

Location: Upper School, Covent Garden, WC2E 9DA, with the option to discuss remote work

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Application closing date: 14 August 2026. Applications will be screened on submission. The School reserves the right to interview and appoint if a suitable candidate is found before the closing date.

MAIN DUTIES

SUPPORTING EXISTING DONOR RELATIONSHIPS

• Maximise income from existing trust and foundation funders by building and maintaining strong relationships, ensuring agreed donor retention and income targets are achieved across designated projects and programme areas
• Steward trust, foundation and corporate funders already or capable of contributing over £100,000 per year by producing high-quality, timely and compelling reports, funding proposals and thank-you communications
• Collaborate with the Development Team to deliver effective donor stewardship through events, communications and year-round engagement activities that strengthen relationships with funders and other key stakeholders.

DEVELOPING NEW DONOR RELATIONSHIPS

• Support members of the Development Team and Centenary working committee, to identify, engage and deliver excellent income and impact for the School
• Work with the Head of Development to research, write and present attractive and compelling fundraising applications and proposals to trusts and companies for core programmes
• Engage key prospect targets through effective and appropriate verbal and written communication. This may range from sharing curated content and short case-studies to producing in-depth project proposals that include detailed financial data and research findings.
• Lead on the creation of Impact data, end of year reporting for core programme outputs and outcomes (showcasing Healthcare, Academic and Artistic performance and more), while ensuring links back to the case for support and the School’s strategic objectives as originally stated. 

WORKING ACROSS INTERNAL DEPARTMENTS AND TEAMS

• Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, internal planning and budget setting and producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required
• Liaise with relevant departments across the School to gather information for applications and reporting
• Produce and submit quality funding reports to meet deadlines, liaising with relevant teams to ensure funder requirements are met and the evidence base for funding is strengthened. Keep accurate and timely records of approaches, grant opportunities and funds received on our CRM.
• Play an active role within the fundraising team and contribute to the development and creation of strategies and campaigns to increase fundraising through all channels
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector, advising on best practice in relation to Trusts fundraising.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Criteria:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience
• Proven experience securing and managing multi-year grants from trusts and foundations, including raising at least £50,000 annually from grant funders
• Demonstrable success in building and maintaining long-term relationships with trusts, foundations, funders and donors
• Experience researching prospective funders and developing compelling funding applications, reports, updates and other fundraising communications
• Proficient in using fundraising databases, such as Salesforce, to maintain accurate records and support donor management
• Ability to analyse and communicate complex information, data and organisational impact in a clear, persuasive and engaging way
• Strong understanding of fundraising best practice, current sector trends and impact measurement and evaluation
• Excellent IT, data management and administrative skills, with experience handling financial and confidential information
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail
• Proactive, self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to respond effectively to changing priorities and opportunities
• Positive and collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of supporting or managing significant fundraising appeals or projects
• Working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Cloud Acrobat, InDesign and Photoshop
• Familiarity with performing arts, education, culture sectors. 

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOL?

• Unique cause with demonstrable impact and global standing as a centre of excellence for student and teacher training
• We are an ambitious and supportive team with opportunities for learning and development
• While most of the team work from our Covent Garden office three days a week, we're open to discussing flexible working arrangements, including remote working, with the right candidate
• Excellent engagement with existing donors with established prospect pipeline
• Close working relationships across the organisation and with collaborative stakeholders
• Generous employee benefits and invitations to watch performances. 

SAFEGUARDING DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:

• To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
• To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
• To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.

This job information cannot be all encompassing. It is inevitable over time that the emphasis of the job will change without changing the general character of the job or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. Consequently, this information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post holder to reflect appropriate changes.

We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Operations Manager to play a central role in keeping our London office running smoothly and supporting our wider team and organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong liberal instincts and support our mission to defend civil liberties in the UK.

This is a varied and hands-on role with responsibility across multiple operational areas, ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. It is a new role to the organisation, initially offered as a 12 month fixed term contract, with the possibility of extension.

Why join Big Brother Watch?

• A genuinely flexible, part-time role designed to support work-life balance

• A dynamic, successful and friendly team in a supportive working environment

• The opportunity to take ownership of an important and varied role

• The chance to contribute to an organisation at the forefront of defending freedom in the UK

Flexible working that works for you

• 16 hours per work, with flexibility as to how these are worked

• We’re open to a range of working patterns (e.g. school hours, shorter days across the week, or compressed hours, potentially variations across term times / school holidays)

• Hybrid working, in practice will likely require min. 50% office attendance

The rest of our team works full time in-office. However, for this particular part-time role we aim to agree on a working pattern that provides consistency and predictability while fitting around your other commitments. We particularly welcome applications from experienced candidates returning to work after a career break, including parents and carers.

About you

You’ll have strong experience managing or co-ordinating a busy office or operational environment. You’ll be confident in taking on tasks proactively, looking for ways to plan ahead to ensure smooth operational running and improved efficiency, and independently finding solutions. You’ll have excellent communication skills, liaising with all team members and providing the team with essential operational support as needed. You’ll have good IT office skills.

Operations Manager job description

• Take ownership of the day-to-day running of the London office, ensuring it is organised and efficient

• Help co-ordinate logistics for meetings and staff travel

• Co-ordinate IT support, equipment and asset management

• Lead IT migration projects (e.g. changing software/support suppliers, as directed)

• Ensure the office and kitchen are adequately supplied

• Support with HR admin including recruitment of staff, volunteers and contractors

• Organise staff socials

• Organise cycle to work scheme

• Liaise with accountants, support basic book-keeping (receipt filing)

• Support with internal file storage, physical and digital

• Support with maintenance of databases

• Assist with postage and physical mailouts to our supporters

• Commit to highest standards of data protection

• Periodically undertake required office risk assessments

Big Brother Watch

Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.

We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect rights in Parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.

We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of 7 (growing to 8) staff members and 5 volunteers.

Training Coordinator
Hours: Full-Time
Contract(s): 1x Permanent role & 1x Fixed term role (12 Months Maternity Cover)
Salary: £30,500 per annum, plus Into Film Benefits
Location: Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff, Salford or London. We operate in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at the office.

About Into Film

Into Film is the UK’s leading charity for film in education and the community. We provide screen industry careers information and advice, support young filmmakers, and bring the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

We also run the annual Into Film Festival which enables more than 400,000 pupils to visit the cinema for free, and the Into Film Awards - the UK’s leading showcase for young filmmaking talent.

The core Into Film programme is free for UK state schools, colleges and other youth settings, thanks to support from the BFI, awarding National Lottery good cause funding, and through other key funders including Cinema First and Northern Ireland Screen.

Our vision – Film enriches the life of every child and young person.

Our mission – To inspire and support young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations, through film and the moving image.

Into Film operates a hybrid working policy with offices in London, Cardiff, Belfast, Bristol, Edinburgh and Salford. We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours. We also offer a range of staff benefits and perks which are detailed below.

Role Summary

The Training Coordinator is a member of the Into Film Learning Content Creation team; the team is responsible for the devising, commissioning and delivery of high quality film focused learning opportunities and resources for use in both formal and informal learning settings, including face-to-face and online via webinars and our on demand learning platform. The Training Team sits within this team, and is responsible for Into Film’s CPD (continuing professional development) across the UK.

The main function of the Training Coordinator is to plan, create, deliver and evaluate film-focused materials for our core areas of learning: teaching with film, careers and extracurricular filmmaking. Along with the rest of the team, they also act in an advisory capacity across the organisation on curriculum and pedagogical matters.

Main Responsibilities:

• Devise, create and deliver interesting and exciting training, resources and online interactive learning opportunities, for both educators and young people.
• Act in an advisory and supportive capacity to internal and external writers and practitioners who will also devise, create and deliver the learning content, ensuring a high level of quality assurance is maintained.
• Support the recruitment of project partners such as ITT (initial teacher training) and other notable educational organisations, managing relationships and ensuring scheduled milestones are adhered to.
• Project manage courses, sessions and other learning assets from idea generation to publication and evaluation. 
• Create digital content for the learning platform, including gamified interactivity, video content, copy and downloadable assets.
• Evaluate and report on the training programme through creation and analysis of surveys, focus groups and other methods to identify and implement changes. 
• Carry out both external and internal training to a range of staff and stakeholders, including supporting internal staff with education advice and information. 
• Provide day-to-day administrative support, including responding to training enquiries and processing paperwork relating to the running of the programme.
• Copywriting, consultancy and research for industry journals, research papers and content for the Into Film audience.

General Responsibilities:

• Commitment to quality internally and in all dealings with the public, members, teachers, children and young people, partners, funders, supporters etc.
• Contribute to long term planning to ensure growth in line with demand and resources.
• Contribute to the regular monitoring and evaluation of Into Film's work.
• Commitment to equality of opportunity in line with Into Film's Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Any other reasonable duties assigned by Into Film.

Person Specification:

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of 2 years' experience of teaching in the UK. 
• Experience of training teachers and/or other professionals. 
• Experience of creating resources which include moving image/film. 
• Experience of creating a range of training content for face-to-face and online courses. 
• Knowledge of the education landscape across all four nations. 
• Demonstrable creativity and commitment to producing engaging and exciting resources and training for teachers and young people. 
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail with the ability to write accurately, lucidly and persuasively.
• Experience of chairing meetings. 
• Experience of managing a range of projects, from initiation to completion, working with a variety of stakeholders. 
• Demonstrable understanding of monitoring and evaluation. 
• Commitment to film as a powerful tool for education, both as a cultural art form and as a means to engage and raise attainment in young people. 
• Experience and knowledge of at least basic filmmaking. 
• Commitment to Equality, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in all areas of work. 

Desirable:

• Current knowledge of the Microsoft Office for PC, in particular Excel, PowerPoint and Word. 
• Experience of creating or using on demand learning courses.
• A love and knowledge of film.

All Into Film staff work in a hybrid pattern, combining home working with attendance at their local and national office when required, along with some travel across the UK, as appropriate to the role.

We are open to flexible working models wherever the role allows, including working compressed hours.

We also offer a range of staff benefits and perks, including:

• Annual Leave – 28 days (full time/pro-rata), including 3 days to cover office closure between Christmas and New Year.
• Pension – matched up to 5% of salary (2% above statutory employer contribution).
• Flexible working including compressed hours, job share etc. – all applications favourably considered, approval will be at the discretion of Into Film.
• Enhanced parental/paternity/shared parental leave.
• Interest-free non-essential study loans.
• Interest-free bike/scooter/travelcard loan.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – 24/7 confidential wellbeing support, advice and guidance.
• Wisdom health insurance cover – non-contributory (apart from employee tax contribution).
• BenefitHub portal – offering discounts on healthcare, wellbeing products, and lifestyle products and services.

All employees regularly working with children and member data are required to undertake and maintain enhanced DBS clearance (and/or Access NI check or Disclosure Scotland check, depending on working location), acquired at Into Film’s expense; employment is dependent upon this.

Closing: 8:00am, Friday 21st Aug 2026 (BST)

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

Anna Freud is seeking a Participation Programme Assistant to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits, including wellbeing offers such as free counselling through our Employee Assistance Programme. We are proud to have staff-led Diversity Networks offering unique opportunities for learning, connection and impact. As a Participation Programme Assistant you will also have the opportunity to connect with other colleagues within the Participation team.  

What you’ll do

You will co-deliver training to staff at partner sites and mentors. You will support the development, co-production and delivery of a peer mentoring training programme, using your lived experience of mentoring to help train youth professionals and young mentors, enhance programme content, and contribute to improving mental wellbeing outcomes for children and young people. You will be closely supported by our multidisciplinary AMBIT team, which is made up of clinicians, trainers and practitioners in the field of child mental health.

What you’ll bring

Essential skills and experience:

• Experience of mentoring young people, ideally through a peer mentoring or youth programme.
• Good communication skills, with confidence speaking to groups and sharing your experiences.
• Ability to work well with others and build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partners.
• Good organisational and IT skills, with the ability to manage your time effectively and travel to partner sites when required.

Key details

Hours: flexible, as and when required – a mixture of daytime and evening sessions.

Pay rate: £15.64 per hour.

Location: hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Most work will be at partner sites in Cambridgeshire or London (travel expenses paid). Travel will be required for attending steering groups and training. Occasionally working at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH).

Contract type: zero hours – starting in September 2026. The programme is expected to run across two years.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Wednesday 5 August 2026. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 13 August 2026. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely on 18 or 19 August 2026.

How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Role Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a well-known health charity on a fantastic Interim Head of Content Strategy role. This position involves developing and shaping the organisation’s content ecosystem, with a focus on storytelling, to enhance brand awareness and engagement across multiple channels. This is a 3 day a week role until the end of June 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of a cohesive content strategy that aligns with the organisation’s purpose, brand identity, and storytelling goals.
• Create content frameworks, pillars, and story blocks that enhance memorability and build the organisation’s reputation in key thematic areas.
• Develop an audio-first content approach, including exploring innovative formats such as podcasts and pre-recorded media, to increase accessibility and reach.
• Advise on governance structures for content creation, approval, and distribution to ensure consistency and control.
• Manage the content ecosystem, including planning for live and digital content, and coordinate the integration of mediums such as audio and written materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and define organisational fame topics and content themes that elevate the organisation’s profile.
• Oversee a team through periods of change, providing reassurance and guiding development efforts.
• Conduct a comprehensive initial review of current content practices, followed by strategic planning for future developments from January onwards.
• Facilitate workshops and strategic sessions, sometimes in-person, to build understanding and buy-in across the organisation.

Person Specification

• Extensive experience in content strategy and ecosystem development.
• Experience working within the charity or health sector.
• Ability to lead organisational change and manage teams through transformation processes.
• Strong knowledge of content governance, control, and workflow structures.
• Demonstrable experience in developing content across multiple channels, with a focus on storytelling that enhances brand recognition.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to think strategically while managing practical implementation details.
• Resilience and adaptability in a complex, evolving environment.
• Proven capability to deliver workshops, training, and strategic deep-dives.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £70,000 pro rata, 3 days a week until end of June 2027. This role can be remote, with occasional travel for workshops and meetings. 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

Sessional Counsellor (Subcontracted) Opportunities 

The role 

SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is a dynamic Oxford based charity working across the Thames Valley.We are looking for Level 5 qualified counsellors based in The Vale of The White Horse, South Oxfordshire & West Berkshire and the surrounding areas to provide counselling support on a freelance basis to young people and parents/caregivers across all our services.Subcontracted sessional practitioners are contracted on a freelance basis to provide one-to-one support to young people.There are also opportunities to co-facilitate group work.Sessions may be delivered remotely or face to face, dependent upon the needs of clients.Freelancers are home-based practitioners who travel to meet young people and /or parents face-to-face (within a 25-mile radius), provide remote support online, or a combination of both.

SAFE! Subcontracted Sessional Practitioners  
Locations: Vale of the White Horse, South Oxfordshire & West Berkshire 

Payment: Practitioners submit invoices monthly and are paid at a rate of £25 per hour for admin and delivery and £10 per hour for travel time.They are liable for all tax and expenses. 

About you  

You’ll have extensive experience of working with young people in a supportive role with a proven track record of building appropriate relationships and providing outstanding support to children, young people, and parents.You will hold or be working towards a Level 5 qualification in counselling. You’ll be confident in designing individual intervention plans based on needs. An enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, you’ll possess a positive, solution-focussed attitude. With experience of multi-agency working and a commitment to high standards of professionalism, your values will align with SAFE!’s vision, mission, and values. You will be a current member of an ethical body and hold your own liability insurance and have your own clinical supervision in place. Your active commitment to both safeguarding and promoting equal opportunities and diversity will be evident in all you do.You will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and be proficient in the maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.

We are seeking people with a professional qualification in counselling, social work, teaching, youth work, probation, or equivalent, and extensive experience of working with children and young people. 

Contracts will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Shortlisting will happen on a rolling basis with interview dates offered on 17/09/2026 and 24/09/2026 at SAFE! Head Office, OX4 2BH 

Successful candidates will be required to attend the following: Induction dates (candidates will be required to attend ALL induction sessions: 1, 2 & 3). Induction Session 1 - 08/10/2026, Induction Session 2 - 26/11/2026, Induction Session 3  - 03/12/2026 

The role 

SAFE! Support for Young People Affected by Crime is a dynamic Oxford based charity working across the Thames Valley.We are looking for experienced practitioners to provide face to face support on a freelance basis to young people and parents/caregivers across all our services on a one-to-one basis.Freelancers are home-based practitioners who travel to meet young people and/or parents face-to-face, with very occasional remote support.There are also opportunities to co-facilitate group work.

SAFE! Sessional Practitioners  

Locations: Opportunities across the Thames Valley.

Payment: Practitioners submit invoices monthly and are paid at a rate of £25 per hour, plus £10 per hour travel cost.They are liable for all tax and business expenses. 

About you  

You’ll have extensive experience of working with young people in a supportive role with a proven track record of building appropriate relationships and providing outstanding support to children, young people, and parents.You’ll be confident in designing individual intervention plans based on needs. An enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, you’ll possess a positive, solution-focussed attitude. With experience of multi-agency working and a commitment to high standards of professionalism, your values will align with SAFE!’s vision, mission, and values.

Your active commitment to both safeguarding and promoting equal opportunities and diversity will be evident in all you do.You will have a good understanding of confidentiality and safe working practices and be proficient in the maintenance of records in accordance with the Data Protection (GDPR) Act.

We are seeking people with a professional qualification in social work, teaching, youth work, probation, or equivalent, and extensive experience of working with children and young people. 

Contracts will be subject to references and checks made by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) satisfactory to SAFE!

Shortlisting will happen on a rolling basis with interview dates offered on 17/09/2026 and 24/09/2026 at SAFE! Head Office, OX4 2BH 

Successful candidates will be required to attend the following:  

• Protective Behaviour Training in Oxford (OX4 3BH) 2 Sessions face-to-face on 13/10/2026 and 20/10/2026 or 4 Sessions Online 04/11/2026, 11/11/2026, 18/11/2026 & 25/11/2026.

• Induction dates (candidates will be required to attend ALL induction sessions: 1, 2 & 3). Induction Session 1 - 08/10/2026, Induction Session 2 - 26/11/2026, Induction Session 3- 03/12/2026