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We are an award winning charity, regiestered with the Charities commission, 1159007, and thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are seeking a person to coordinate, promote, and support the events and activities of Let’s Grow Preston through high-quality communications and practical logistics. 

We’re looking for someone calm, sociable, enthusiastic, confident, creative, and well-organised, with the ability to produce engaging content across a range of media channels and build strong relationships with stakeholders to boost community engagement and fundraising.

 You’ll also provide hands-on support: loading equipment, preparing event packs, collecting and distributing food, and gathering information for funding applications and reports to the Board of Trustees.

 While the role is primarily focused on communications and general administration on behalf of the charity, it’s varied and active; you’ll regularly support events and be willing to get stuck in wherever needed.

 Regular evening and weekend work will be required as part of the LGP events and community support.

 A full, clean driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving the charity van. Although exceptional candidates without one may still be considered based on other strengths.

Key Responsibilities

· Act as the first point of contact for all visitors and for general enquiries - managing the everyday admin — phone calls, emails, and unexpected (sometimes bizarre!) requests — with sensitivity and efficiency, filtering out what doesn’t need to reach senior staff.

· Communicate regularly with LGP’s network of community groups, schools, partners, and stakeholders across the PR postcode.

· Maintain friendly, professional communication with internal and external contacts in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

· Support staff to ensure all communications reflect LGP’s tone, values, and visual identity.

· Ensure all volunteers have access to the volunteer handbook, and communicate policy updates in a timely and clear manner.

· Oversee LGP’s calendars to coordinate activities, sessions, equipment, van use, and resource availability — ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

· Promote and support the delivery of key events such as the Spring and Christmas Fairs, including marketing, logistics, and on-the-day coordination.

· Uphold health and safety standards and maintain accurate records related to activities, equipment, and participant engagement.

·Collate and format reports and presentations for funders and the board, using content provided by the team — ensuring they are visually engaging and aligned with our brand.

·Support team leads in building relationships with local businesses to increase community engagement and secure corporate support.

·Produce regular newsletters and updates for LGP’s website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), using tools like Canva to create engaging, on-brand content.

·Contribute to the creation and delivery of a wider communications and publicity strategy.

·Embody and promote the spirit, culture, and values of Let’s Grow Preston in everything you do.

·Any other duties reasonably required as part of the role.

Essential Qualities

•Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade A–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths

•At least 2 years’ experience in community engagement, project coordination, or similar roles

•Experience working with a diverse range of people — from those in crisis to professionals and politicians

•High level of IT competency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to be social with a variety of different people.

•Strong time management and ability to prioritise a varied workload

•Experience using social media and promotional tools (e.g. Canva)

•Confident writing, editing, and presenting skills

•Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a small team

•Proactive and reliable — you take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through

•Able to respond positively to challenges, feedback, and shifting priorities

•Committed to learning and personal development, including undertaking relevant training such as safeguarding and EDI

•Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and the ability to handle pressure and competing deadlines

•Empathy and sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and communities

•A positive, can-do attitude and belief in the power of community and environmental action

•Commitment to inclusive working, with a clear understanding of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

•Comfortable working alone and trusted to represent the charity with professionalism and care

•Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people

•Able to stay calm, use tact and diplomacy, and find constructive solutions to problems

•Willing and able to contribute to the charity’s development, including strategy work, board reports, and cross-team collaboration

•Understanding and commitment to upholding all relevant policies, including Safeguarding, EDI, and the Code of Behaviour

Desirable Qualities

• RHS (or equivalent) Level 2 in Horticulture, or currently working towards it

• Experience of successfully applying for grant funding (£1,000+)

• Experience in developing new activities or projects aligned with charitable aims

• Knowledge of local communities within Preston and the wider PR postcode

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Let’s Grow Preston is a welcoming, inclusive charity that values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. All staff are expected to uphold our Safeguarding, EDI and Code of Behaviour policies as a core part of their role.

General terms and conditions

Salary: £16900

Contract This post is funded until 2027

Hours: 25 hours per week with weekend and evening work. TOIL is available

Pension: Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension

Probationary Period: The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, in which time the employee is expected to demonstrate their suitability for the post.

Holidays: 25 days p.a. plus 3 occasional days ( taken between25th December and 1st January) and statutory bank holidays

Place of work: Based at Ashton Walled Garden and travel across the PR postcode

Other: A full driving licence and access to your own or public transport is essential for this position. An enhanced DBS check is essential

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Please include contact details for two referees and indicate whether we may contact them prior to interview.

Deadline for applications is 17.00hours 2nd February 2026

We are looking for an experienced museum and heritage professional with a curatorial and/or learning and engagement background to ensure our collection, archive and content development has relevance for diverse audiences and partners.

The role of Head of Content, Learning & Engagement offers a hugely exciting opportunity to join a young and ambitious charity at a pivotal moment in its evolution.

You will develop our work across the collection and archive, including having curatorial oversight for Crystal Palace Museum, ownership of which will be transferring to the Trust during 2026. You will also lead our learning and engagement programmes, ensuring all activity is audience-driven and rooted in our mission, values and strategic principles and taking inspiration from our rich heritage and landscape and fascinating creative, cultural, and sporting legacy.

Experienced Social Worker – NHS Pathfinder Partnership
 

GMRC is a registered charity working with adult women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women’s services and Greater Manchester Pathfinder partnership, with service users who have experienced sexual trauma but who present with additional complex mental health needs.

Key responsibilities:

- They will work with service users in partner organisation settings and in the community, working collaboratively with individuals, carers and partners from local multi agency providers and services, to assess and identify social care needs that may be potential barriers to the client being able to address their sexual trauma.

- The post-holder will provide guidance, leadership and consultation on social care legislation and policy to the team and to other areas of mental health services, including joint working where appropriate.

- They will contribute to developing and maintaining high standards of decision making and professional practice in the field of social work.

- The post-holder will be responsible for a caseload of service users under the care of the Pathfinder Partnership, supporting them in their recovery journey.​

- They will provide specialist social work interventions to service users and their carers / families, and involve them in all planning, helping to develop social resilience, motivation and daily living skills.

Benefits:
- Flexible working TBC

- Generous annual leave (30 days a year exc. BH)

- Pension contributions

- Reasonable travel expenses

- Free on-site parking

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The Fixery Workshop Officer supports the daily operations of the Fixery and supporting in its promotion and development. You will be helping to deliver a welcoming, community-centred service that promotes repair, reuse and waste reduction. The role involves working alongside volunteers and community members to create an inviting space where people want to spend time, while enabling residents to access circular activities through managing the Fixery stalls and ensuring a smooth running of the hub’s operations.

Help us build a culture of repair, reuse and community skill‑sharing! We’re looking for a friendly, practical, hands‑on Fixery Workshop Officer. If you love problem‑solving, enjoy working with people, and care about reducing waste and sustainable consumption, this is the role for you.

This role would suit someone passionate about sustainability or looking to pursue a career in sustainability and looking for a step in the door. We’ll support you to develop new skills while helping your community keep valuable items in use and out of landfill. If you’re curious, adaptable, and keen to learn, we’d love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities and Tasks

1. Welcoming people into the space, explaining how the repair process works, and creating a friendly, inclusive atmosphere.

2. Operating stalls and services within the Fixery, including transactions.

3. Logging repair data and capturing the impact of the items we save from landfill.

4. Supporting community events, workshops, and outreach activities.

You will provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function, bringing your accounting expertise to the team, and work collaboratively with me in my role as Director of Finance and Services, and from March with the incoming Chief Operating Officer, to ensure our strategy is translated into effective financial systems, budgeting, financial management and reporting.

Are you ready to shape the future of young people at a national scale?

Join Young Enterprise at a pivotal moment of change. As our Assistant Director of Partnerships and Delivery, you’ll play a leading role in strengthening how we work, how we partner, and how we deliver life-changing opportunities for young people across the UK, working across regions to maximise impact.

This is a senior, strategic role with real influence, combining vision, collaboration, and operational excellence to ensure Young Enterprise is set up for long-term impact.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise, a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in a changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve reached more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. From launching student businesses to building financial confidence, our work helps young people develop essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, people-centred organisation made up of 90+ colleagues and 2,000+ volunteers, united by a belief that every young person, whatever their background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a senior, strategic role for a collaborative leader who enjoys turning insight into action. As Assistant Director of Partnerships and Delivery, you will:

• Work with the senior leadership team to design and embed a future-ready Target Operating Model (TOM) that supports high quality, impactful delivery across the UK.
• Lead Young Enterprise’s partnership and delivery activity during a key period of organisational change and renewal, helping to shape our future impact.
• Build strong, purposeful partnerships and delivery models that bring our Transforming Futures Strategy to life.
• Foster a strong “one team” culture across programmes, delivery, and volunteering.
• Champion safeguarding, inclusivity, and evidence-based practice across all areas of work.

You’ll Love This Role If You Are…

• a strategic systems-thinker who enjoys improving how organisations work and delivering impact at scale
• a collaborative and credible leader who brings people with them through change, building trust and momentum
• passionate about impact and using evidence to drive better outcomes for young people
• confident working with partners and stakeholders across sectors to create shared value
• values-led, with a strong commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and high-quality delivery
• motivated by mission, and excited by the opportunity to shape the future of a national charity at a pivotal moment

Key Responsibilities

• Lead partnership and delivery activity aligned to the Transforming Futures Strategy.
• Co-design and implement a future-focused Target Operating Model (TOM) that supports effective, high quality delivery.
• Build, grow and manage strategic relationships with schools, funders, and partners to maximise impact and reach.
• Represent Young Enterprise externally and support partnership growth across sectors.
• Ensure programmes are delivered to a consistently high standard, with safeguarding, inclusion and quality at the core.
• Use data, evidence and insight to drive performance, learning and continuous improvement.
• Connect national strategy with regional delivery, ensuring local insight informs planning and decision making.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture and support the development of high performing teams.
• Contribute actively to organisational leadership as a member of the senior leadership team.

 A few practical things

• This role will require regular travel across the UK and monthly travel to London for leadership meetings and events.

Keeping Young People Safe 

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and instead of a traditional cover letter, please send us a separate document answering the three questions below, up to 250 words per answer. Please note, applications without answers to the three questions will not be considered. Applications must be received by 23:30 on 4 February 2026.  

Interviews will be held in person at our London Office and shortlisted candidates will be invited to be interviewed either on 10 or 11 February 2026.

1. What are the top three strengths, skills, or experiences you bring to the Assistant Director of Partnerships and Delivery role?  

 2. If appointed, what would you most want to achieve within your first 12 months in the role, and why are these priorities important to you and to Young Enterprise? 

 3. Why does leading the delivery and partnerships at Young Enterprise matter to you personally? How does your motivation and approach align with our transforming Futures Strategy and our values of unlocking potential, one team, enterprising and resilient, and creating great impact? 

We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective in your own words.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!

In the decade to 2030 we aim for 30% of Suffolk to be connected and well looked after for nature, and for 1 in 4 people in Suffolk to be actively helping to make that happen. This role helps build the supporter power to get us there by delivering an excellent membership experience & ensuring our members feel valued, informed and connected to the work of Suffolk Wildlife Trust.

The post holder will take responsibility for the efficient day-to-day administration of the Trust’s membership schemes, using the Charity CRM database to maintain accurate contact & financial records in line with GDPR. This includes processing new, renewing and lapsed memberships, handling payments ( Direct Debits, PayPal & Gift Aid) and providing consistently high-quality communication with members through enquiries, welcome packs, renewal reminders and supporter care.

You’ll also support member growth and retention by helping deliver key supporter journey communications, thanking activity and retention projects, and by liaising with external partners such as the membership recruitment agency. Alongside this, you’ll help co-ordinate membership resources such as welcome packs, leaflets and magazine mail-outs (working with the volunteer delivery network), and contribute to continuous improvement in data quality, reporting and processes to strengthen our systems and supporter relationships.

To succeed in this role, you’ll be committed to Suffolk Wildlife Trust’s mission and bring a proactive, ‘can-do’ approach. You’ll have experience in an administrative, office or customer service role, with strong organisation, attention to detail and a methodical approach to maintaining accurate records.

You’ll be confident using Microsoft 365 and databases/systems with an understanding of GDPR and data protection. You’ll communicate professionally and warmly by phone and in writing, handling confidential information and difficult conversations with sensitivity. Willingness to learn Direct Debits, Gift Aid and charity income processes is essential; charity/membership sector experience is desirable.

This is a maternity cover role to cover a period of maternity leave (up to one year) working 22.5 hours per week over three days (office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm) based at Brooke House in Ashbocking. There may be opportunity for the role to become a permanent contract. We operate flexible homeworking arrangements where colleagues spend more time working together than homeworking. The starting salary is £14,398.80 per annum pro-rata (FTE £23,998.00).

To apply for this opportunity, please submit an application via our website by 9:00am on Tuesday 17 February 2026. The application process will include uploading a CV and optional cover letter. The interviews are planned for Monday 23 February 2026 at Brooke House. 

Annual leave entitlement starts at 33 days per annum (including Bank Holidays), increasing annually to 38 days plus employees receive an extra day off for their birthday. We offer a 9% employer pension contribution with no employee contribution required, free 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, free life insurance from day one of employment, free access to a private GP and discounts at high street retailers. Staff can also enjoy a 10% discount in our visitor centre cafes, including retail.

Suffolk Wildlife Trust is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is welcome. As a conservation charity, we recognise the importance of diversity in both nature and our workforce of staff and volunteers. We strive to ensure that everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute to our vision of “A Wilder Suffolk where nature is thriving and abundant because everyone is doing more to help”.

Reception Administrator

St Pauls Advice Centre is recruiting a Reception Administrator to provide a professional, welcoming front-of-house service for clients, partners, and visitors.

This is a key operational role. You will be the first point of contact and play a central part in making sure people can access the right help, at the right time, in the right way.

About St Pauls Advice Centre

We work to reduce poverty and inequality by providing free, independent advice on social welfare law.
Our services include debt, benefits, housing, immigration, and related issues.
Demand is high and growing, particularly in communities facing multiple disadvantages.

The role

You will:

• Welcome clients and visitors in person and by phone.
• Triage enquiries and identify what support is needed.
• Provide clear information and manage expectations about waiting times and processes.
• Handle incoming calls, messages, and post.
• Carry out general administrative tasks to support the wider team.

This role requires calm judgement, good communication, and the ability to manage competing demands in a busy environment.

What we are looking for

You will have:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
• Fluent spoken and written English.

Desirable:

• A community language such as Somali, Hindi, or Urdu.
• Experience in a reception, customer service, or advice setting.

Pay and conditions

• Salary: £9,344.23 to £11,680.29 actual salary
  (£27,254 full-time equivalent, NJC point 9)
• Hours: 12 to 15 hours per week
  Working days: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
• Annual leave: 30 days full-time equivalent, pro rata
  Plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Employer: Living Wage Employer
• Flexible working supported where possible

How to apply

For the full job description, person specification, and application form, visit the St Pauls Advice Centre website.

Closing date: Monday 2 February 2026 at 10:00 am
Interviews: Tuesday 9 February 2026

Are you a skilled and compassionate leader with a passion for making a difference in the lives of others? You will have a key role in helping to serve older Christians and in leading a motivated and committed staff team catering to the residents in Worthing, West Sussex. View our lovely home here.

Our amazing team at Koinonia Christian Care Home provide a loving and caring environment for our residents, whilst maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them. The health, well-being and happiness of our residents are of primary importance to us. We are looking for a Business Manager to oversee the operations and ensure the highest standards of care for the people we care for.

As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in managing our day-to-day operations, supporting our dedicated staff, and driving our mission to enhance the well-being of those we serve. Find out more about how we care for our residents: https://youtu.be/Po6md7pq7nI

If you are a dynamic professional with a strong background in business management and a heart for caring, we invite you to apply now.

Have a watch here of "What it means for us, to work in a Christian Care Home like ours:" https://youtu.be/uCa1_BtS34w

For more information, please read the job pack

Responsibilities:

• Lead the business performance of the home alongside the Registered Manager, delivering agreed income, occupancy, cost and surplus targets
• Ensure high standards of service, cleanliness and hospitality through effective leadership of housekeeping, catering and maintenance teams
• Work in partnership with the Registered Manager to maintain quality standards, prepare for inspections, and meet regulatory requirements
• Oversee the administration of the home, including staffing, rotas, payroll information, recruitment, training records and compliance
• Contribute to a well-led, positive and values-driven culture, promoting Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s ethos and “The Way We Care”
• Support staff development, wellbeing and morale through effective supervision, appraisal, performance management and engagement
• Manage resident applications, fees, contracts and family communications, ensuring excellent customer care and responsive complaint handling
• Take responsibility for health, safety and compliance matters when on duty, including fire safety and liaison with external bodies
• Oversee property, maintenance and supplier relationships, working with Property Services to ensure the home is safe and well maintained
• Provide visible leadership in the pastoral and spiritual life of the home, supporting devotions, community engagement and relationships with local churches.

Skills/Experience:

• Willing and able to take a lead in maintaining the Christian ethos of the home;
• Management experience in a business setting;
• Comfortable with writing business communications to staff and residents as well as authorities etc;
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels whilst maintaining confidentiality;
• Ability to lead, motivate and encourage staff to give of their best, and have people-leadership and management experience;
• Able to work under pressure and provide calmness in all situations;
• IT literate ( including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and the Internet);
• Willing to be flexible in the working pattern and are prepared to participate in training and attend relevant staff meetings.

*Applicants must be evangelical Christians (This role has an Occupational Requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).)

Hours:

40 hours a week, usually worked over 5 days.

“On-call” cover is required on a rotating basis to meet demands. Please get in touch for more information about working patterns. 

Benefits:

• £44,500 to £50,000 per annum
• Relocation support (to be discussed)
• 5 Weeks' paid holiday per year as well as bank and public holidays
• On-going training and support
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral 
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

— What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

We are committed to having a diverse senior management team and we encourage applications from disabled and Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are underrepresented on our senior management team at present.

 Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested

The Purpose of the role is to lead in the day to day operational management of Vincentian Care Plus (VCP) through effective leadership and delivery of high quality care within the framework of Care Quality Commission’s Fundamental Standards of Care.

The Registered Manager will be accountable and will be working closely with the Chief Executive Officer to encompass the management of all services within the organisation’s policies and procedures.

To provide high quality homecare services that support the rights of the individual to live the lives they choose as far as they are able, and deliver the service as per the contract requirements of Westminster City Council.

To lead and promote VCP’s philosophy, values, aims and approach in providing high quality homecare services.

To efficiently manage the day to day running of the business, allocating resources and monitoring performance to deliver high quality homecare services within the agreed budget.

To manage all aspects of the staff team and provide sound leadership to ensure staff are clear about their respective duties and responsibilities and have the support they need to carry out their roles safely.

Manage the Safety and Quality of the Organisation

· Ensure that the service meets all the quality control requirements to remain compliant at all times.

· Be responsible for the safe delivery of the service in line with legislative requirements and the organisation’s policy and procedures.

· Ensure that all Safeguarding and Health & Safety legislation requirements are adhered to at all times.

· Promote safe working practices under the Mental Capacity Act, Pan-London Safeguarding procedures and general medication management.

· Closely work with the Compliance and Quality Manager to implement, maintain and resolve complaints and incidents within agreed procedures.

· Undertake training and development to keep up to date with the law, best practice and changes in organisation policy, applying this knowledge to day to day management and delivery of care.

· Understand and monitor health and safety in the workplace and in the field.

· Maintain full and accurate records and reporting systems in accordance with legal requirements to ensure the effective running of the organisation.

· Carry out investigations relating to the quality of the service and use findings to make improvements.

· Be prepared to work flexibly to ensure the safe delivery of the service.

Provide a Good Service to the Client

• Promote the rights of each client and keep their wishes at the centre of their care and support.
• Make sure that prior to each service commencing, a client assessment and risk assessment with the client, and/or their chosen representatives, has been completed including what the client needs and would like to achieve from their care and support.
• Make sure a written individually tailored care and support plan has been created and agreed, that respects the client’s wishes and promotes their dignity and privacy. Agree appropriate risk control measures to reduce identified risks.
• Provide the client, and where appropriate their representatives, with information about the service so that they are clear about what to expect and how they can raise any concerns.
• Apply excellent communication skills with client, their families and representatives, staff and other health and social care professionals to deliver high quality homecare services.
• Keep all information about client and their families secure and confidential.

Leadership

· To fulfil all duties as Registered Manager in accordance with Care Quality Commission requirements.

· To work with the CEO in developing ideas, initiatives and practices and to share in the monitoring process.

· Actively participate in the growth and development of the Charity, through maximising funding and marketing opportunities.

· Manage the finance of the Charity by fully understanding the current financial status and working within the budget constraints to ensure the budget is met at all times.

· Oversee all administrative systems to ensure factual, accurate information is held and that all computerised and manual records are up to date.

· To attend meetings and provide regular reports.

· To ensure that relevant legislation and registration requirements are complied with and to deal with any concerns.

· To initiate the implementation and on-going review of Policies and Procedures and Quality Standards of Care.

· To build good working relationships with Local Authorities, Agencies and peer groups to support the development of the Charity, and develop and maintain contacts with relevant Statutory and Voluntary Agencies as well as Social and Health Care Agencies.

· To maintain professional accountability for:

o care delivered

o care premises and resources

o training and supervisions to staff providing care

· To be accountable and responsible for the provision of care throughout the operational day.

· To ensure that care delivery is based on currently accepted best practice that can demonstrate resident assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation to meet the residents’ needs holistically, is person centred and that all care is evidenced based.

· Initiate and maintain effective Care planning, Quality Assurance Management, Complaints Management, Risk, Health and Safety Management, and evidence based care audits for the service.

· Maintain all necessary documentation with regard to confidentiality and the Data Protection Act and uphold effective and accurate record keeping by ensuring high standards of record and report writing are maintained.

· Demonstrate and lead by example in the delivery of care and effective use of resources.

Staff Management

· To be responsible for and manage a team of office and care staff within a budgeted establishment ensuring appropriate skill mix to maintain the high care standards.

· Lead the staff team to provide a high standard of person centred care based on a Vincentian ethos and philosophy of care, which recognises and respects the dignity of each resident as a unique individual.

· Manage the effective recruitment, induction, training and performance of the office and field staff teams.

· Identify ongoing training needs and ensure staff are up to date with current best practice.

· To take part in training opportunities in the Vincentian tradition of working and to promote these values to all members of staff.

· To promote a teamwork approach through strong leadership in an open and friendly working environment.

· Be responsible for the on–call rota.

· Actively promote, develop and maintain an environment, which encourages lifelong learning with staff.

· Work closely with the Compliance and Quality Manager to ensure that all staff undertake the mandatory training requirements. Ensure that Evidence Based Practice (EBP) is used to deliver high standards of care.

· Participate in the training and development of all staff. Assume the role of facilitator for the staff, providing support for supervision/continual professional development.

· Identify own learning needs and take responsibility for own professional development 

Additional Information

· The post holder must at all times carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the Charity’s Equal Opportunities Statement.

· Work in line with the Charity’s Safeguarding People from Abuse Policy and Whistle Blowing Policy to ensure that people are kept safe at all times.

· Confidentiality of residents to be maintained at all times.

· The post holder must carry out their responsibilities with due regard to the non-smoking environment of the Charity.

· An understanding of administering medicines.

· The post holder must respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act and GDPR.

· The service is committed to the principle that no member of staff should work on average more than 48 hours per week. Staff who do exceed this limit need to complete an opt out form. Any member of staff who undertakes work outside the Home, regardless of whether they exceed 48 hours or not, must inform their manager of this in writing.

Genuine Occupational Requirement

We are a Charity which unpins its values and ethos from the teachings and example of St Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac, who co-founded the Daughters of Charity of St Vincent de Paul in 1633. Although we employ people of all faiths and none, we require that all employees learn about the Vincentian values which is the driving force of the charity.

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and grading of the post. All members of staff are required to be professional, co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post.

Candidate Specification 

Essential Criteria 

Experience and skills

· Excellent leadership and management skills.

· Excellent communication skills. Experience of building positive working relationships with people who use services and their families, staff and other health and social care professionals.

· Excellent skills at building partnership working relations with commissioners and contracts monitoring officers building rapport and instilling trust.

· Ability to support client with all aspects of their daily living in a manner that respects their dignity, is non- judgmental and promotes their independence, choices and privacy.

· Experience of care services, risk assessment and person centred care and support.

· Experience of regulatory frameworks for Domiciliary services such as Care Standards and the Care Quality Commission.

· Effective strategic and operational planning of workloads so clients receive the services they expect.

· Financial management including budgetary control.

· Good administrative skills and computer literacy.

· Experience of managing and developing an effective staff team including recruitment, training, supporting and supervising staff.

· Ability to maintain clear written and electronic records and to follow statutory reporting procedures.

· Ability to implement Vincentian Care Plus’ policies, procedures, and instructions.

· Experience of managing the delivery of social care services as a registered manager (desirable).

· This list is not exhaustive and from time to time you may be required to undertake additional duties.

· This job description will be updated from time to time at the discretion of management in response to changing business needs.

Personal attributes

· Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support.

· Respect for people suffering from a range of medical conditions with different backgrounds and beliefs to your own.

· Strong commitment to non-discriminatory care practice.

· Commitment to respecting the rights of client at all times and to promoting their privacy, dignity and independence throughout their lives.

· Dedicated to governance and delivering high quality services.

· Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions.

· Excellent time keeper and reliable and professional.

Knowledge and understanding

· Good standard of education with good literacy and numeracy skills.

· Excellent understanding of the needs of people who require care and support at home and the provision of homecare services in line with best practice.

· Good understanding of the regulatory responsibilities of a Registered Manager and the law relating to domiciliary care services.

· Understanding of the tendering process and the ability to prepare tenders and deliver presentations to Commissioners.

· Must have NVQ L5 qualification in Leadership and Management Health and Social Care or equivalent, or be willing to work towards a relevant management qualification.

· Working knowledge of Safeguarding procedures in adult care, and how to recognise abuse.

· Understanding of systems to maintain confidentiality in relation to client, staff and the business.

· Knowledge of health and safety matters in relation to homecare services and risk management.

· Business Management degree (desirable).

Salary and Conditions of Service

The salient features of Conditions are as follows:

      You will be automatically entered into the Nest Pension Scheme after three months.

· All offers of appointment are subject to receiving satisfactory references and medical clearance and DBS checks.

All appointments are subject to a 6-month probationary period.

Further Information

We operate a no smoking policy.

We confirm our commitment to equal opportunities in all our activities.  It is intended that no job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of political belief, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or social class.  Selection and promotion criteria will be kept under review to ensure that individuals are treated on the basis of the job requirements and on their relevant personal merits, and are not disadvantaged by conditions or requirements, which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

the3million is the largest grassroots organisation for EU citizens in the UK, formed after the 2016 referendum to protect the rights of people who have made the UK their home. 

Our work ranges from organising EU citizens’ communities and informing people about their rights, to holding the Government to account on the implementation of the Withdrawal Agreement and advocating for social justice.

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Community Organiser to lead the delivery of EU Voices, a project aimed at strengthening EU citizens’ communities in the UK through capacity building of civil society organisations (CSOs) and delivering a programme of engagement events and campaigns directly with EU citizens. 

The ideal candidate will be passionate about social justice and migrants’ rights, able to plan, deliver and evaluate community engagement events, while also playing a key role in liaising with CSOs and delivering a programme of capacity building activities, enabling networks to be more effective and strategic in making change happen. The role requires strong experience in community organising, participatory approaches and working with diverse, grassroots-led CSOs.

Key responsibilities

1. Community organising and civic engagement 

• Lead the planning, delivery and evaluation of the project’s community organising strategy, working closely with the3million’s other Community Organisers to deliver a cohesive programme of opportunities.
• Plan, organise and facilitate listening sessions with EU citizens’ communities in partnership with local grassroots organisations.
• Deliver outreach activities at cultural, educational and community events, including stalls promoting the project and voter registration drives.
• Design and facilitate intercultural dialogue events that build bridges between EU citizens and British residents.
• Ensure all community engagement activities are inclusive, participatory and grounded in lived experience.
• Work with the Communications Manager to effectively promote the project in the media and the3million’s website, newsletter and social media as appropriate.

2. Capacity building for CSOs 

• Lead the delivery of capacity building activities for EU citizens’ organisations, coordinating with fundraising, communications and anti-oppressive practices training providers.
• Work closely with grassroots CSOs providing one to one guidance and support, including on organising local engagement events.
• Support CSOs to deliver and implement community organising plans and deliver local outreach and campaigning events.

3. Coordination and project management

• Act as the main point of contact for the3million within the EU Voices consortium, working closely with the Project Coordinator and partners.
• Coordinate activities to ensure coherence, timely delivery and alignment with project objectives and indicators.
• Lead on project planning, internal coordination meetings, and risk management.
• Support monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including the collection of qualitative and quantitative data from community activities.

4. Stakeholder engagement 

• Work with the Head of Policy and Advocacy to ensure community insights and grassroots priorities inform and lead the3million’s advocacy.
• Support the3million’s policy-focused webinars and engagement with UK and EU decision-makers.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with a wide network of external stakeholders including grassroots community leaders and CSOs. 

5. Reporting and documentation

• Lead on the3million’s narrative reporting for EU funders, including event reports, progress updates and evidence of impact.
• Ensure accurate documentation of activities, participant engagement and outcomes in line with EU funding and visibility requirements.
• Support the production of case studies, testimonials and stories of impact from participating CSOs. 

6. General responsibilities 

• Represent the views of the3million at events, conferences and in the media, as appropriate.
• Provide assistance in other areas of the3million’s work as and when deemed necessary by the CEO.

Person specifications

Knowledge and experience: 

• Significant experience (minimum 3 years) in community organising, grassroots mobilisation or community development.
• Proven experience working directly with EU citizens or other minoritised, racialised or migrant communities.
• Strong understanding of participatory, rights-based and inclusive organising approaches.
• Experience coordinating complex projects with multiple stakeholders and partners.
• Experience of working with people from different backgrounds, including different language skills, cultures/ethnicities, ages, etc. Comfortable interacting with people who hold different opinions with a view to build mutual understanding and solidarity.

Skills:

• Excellent facilitation skills (experience of running workshops, events, stakeholder meetings)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing funding reports, ability to write clear emails with compelling calls to action and the confidence to speak in public settings
• Familiarity with anti-oppression practices (which can include anti-racism, co-liberatory and intersectional principles) and ability to apply them in practice (centering the voices of racialised, minoritised and under-represented community members in project design and implementation)
• Strong administrative skills, time management and attention to detail, including the ability to set meeting agendas, keep records of volunteers/partners and to follow up on agreed actions

Personal attributes:

• A deep commitment to migrants’ rights and a passion for social justice
• Strong understanding of power, inequity and intersectionality, and how these shape participation and community engagement 
• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• A positive, proactive and solutions-oriented attitude, able to take initiative
• Willingness to travel across the UK

Desirable

• Experience working on EU-funded projects.
• Experience working with EU citizens’ communities or on post-Brexit rights issues.

Before you apply

One of the3million’s core values is equity - we are people led, we value diversity and are enriched by differences. We strive to listen to, engage with and represent the broadest range of people. 

We recognise our team is not currently representative of communities that experience racism and that our own ways of working may replicate wider societal oppression and injustices. We are actively working towards becoming an anti-oppressive organisation, including taking steps to create a more inclusive recruitment process.

You may not have worked in an organisation whose focus is campaigning for migrants’ rights. Or you may have experience in a grassroots setting which is not formalised. Please still consider applying as many other settings offer transferable skills.

If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the migration sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism, or you have lived experience of migration, or you are a disabled person, or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - we strongly encourage you to apply.

We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity. the3million welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do.

We are part of the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative. The network supports inclusive recruitment of people with lived experience of the UK asylum or immigration system. If this is your experience, you can find useful resources on their website.

Working conditions 

Position: 4 days / week 
Duration: three years contract, with possibility of extension, subject to funding 
Salary: £38,419
Location: London, UK. Majority home working. Travel will be required - majority within the UK, in addition to trips to Brussels and Rome (all travel expenses covered)
Benefits: 28 days holiday + birthday, bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, flexible working patterns.
Reporting to: CEO

About applying 

Apply by submitting an up to date CV and cover letter, detailing your motivations for applying for this post and how your skills, knowledge and experience fit the person specifications of the role. Please note we will not be reviewing applications which do not include a detailed cover letter.

Merseyside Youth Association is seeking an energetic and visionary Outdoor Education Centre Manager to lead our lakeside Outdoor Education Centre (based on the Lord Derby Estate in Knowsley) into its next exciting chapter.

You’ll be the driving force behind the Centre’s direction, designing imaginative outdoor programmes for children and young people including those who may never have experienced the outdoors before.

Alongside the outdoor delivery, you’ll bring strong commercial flair: developing and delivering a robust income generation strategy, managing budgets, securing grants, expanding school and corporate bookings, and positioning MYA as the provider of choice for outdoor education locally and beyond.

You’ll build meaningful partnerships, drive targeted marketing, track both impact and financial KPIs, and ensure our programmes not only change lives but also sustain the long-term future of the Centre.

If you’re driven, innovative, and passionate about shaping inclusive outdoor experiences that help young people grow in confidence and joy, this is your opportunity to lead something remarkable.

Note: As part of your application please make sure you highlight how you meet both the Essential and Desirable elements of the job specification.

Merseyside Youth Association Limited Actively Promotes the Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Young People and Children. 

The above post will be subject to Enhanced Disclosure,

Please note, CV’s will not be accepted and should not be part of your supporting information.

Closing Date for Completed Applications:  Midnight Tuesday 3rd February 2026

Merseyside Youth Association Limited is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to maintaining a non-abusive environment

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: Flexible across England, Wales and Northern Ireland 

Salary:  Regional £49,202 to £53,252 per annum, or London £52,500 to £56,550 per annum

(London salary applicable to candidates who live in London or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week)

The role: 

This is a great opportunity to join the UK’s biggest grassroots network dedicated to protecting people and planet at a critical time for our world.

We’re looking for an experienced high value fundraiser and team leader to join Friends of the Earth as our Head of Major Giving. The role will focus on growing income and leading our passionate and well-established high net worth team, which covers Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations and Strategic Partnerships.

You’ll be responsible for developing the Major Giving strategy, retaining our loyal supporters and attracting new, long-term funders by refreshing the stewardship and cultivation programme to encourage deliver on our growth plans in line as we develop a new strategy to answer the challenges in the external environment and ensure that we have the funds to respond to the crises of climate, nature and inequality.  

We are developing a new organisational strategy, building on our proud history of working with communities to achieve change. We have longstanding partners and loyal supporters to bring with us as we evolve to meet the challenges and deliver the urgent action needed to deliver our mission.

Key Skills and Attributes we’re looking for: 

• Experience of motivating and inspiring team members to achieve high, sustainable performance.  
• Collaborative and skilled at working cross organisationally and building strong internal relationships.
• A good networker and ability to work in true partnership with grassroots organisations and funding partners.
• Demonstrable experience of significant income growth and pipeline development.
• Experience of, or knowledge of campaigning organisations would be an advantage as well as organisations going through strategic change.

The team: 

The Major Giving team consists of 12 people with five direct reports, leading the sub-teams of Philanthropy, Trusts and Foundations, Strategic Partnerships and our Events function. Your team sits within the Income Generation Directorate, and you’ll work closely with colleagues across that Directorate and with our Policy & Campaigns  Engagement and Community & Network Directorates. You will play a key role in promoting a culture of philanthropy and partnerships across the entire organisation as together, we strive to create lasting change in the fight against climate and nature crisis.

For more information, please see the detailed candidate information pack.

Closing date: Monday 23rd  February 2026 (23:59). 

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, additional leave for sustainable travel, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all.

Head of Programmes / Programmes Director, Level Water

What we're building

Level Water exists to solve a problem that shouldn’t exist: too many disabled children are still missing out on high-quality swimming lessons.

We’ve built a delivery model that works. Families trust us. Pools want to work with us. Funders back us. We’re well-funded (80% unrestricted) and responding to growing demand.

Now we’re entering the next stage: scaling what works without losing quality, care, or joy. This role sits right at the heart of that mission - leading not just how our programmes are delivered, but how we define, measure, and grow our impact.

We’re Level Water - a founder-led charity solving unequal access to swimming for children with disabilities. We’re not a typical charity. We own our swim events and run them like a business, creating a sustainable income stream that directly funds our programmes. That model gives us the freedom to move fast, test ideas, and build something that doesn’t exist anywhere else.

Because we’re self-sustaining, we can make clear, confident decisions about our programme and impact direction. If you want to help tackle unequal access to sport - and shape how a modern charity designs, delivers, and measures programmes at scale - this is your chance.

The opportunity

This isn’t a “keep programmes running” role.

This is a build, lead, and scale a national delivery model role.

As Head of Programmes, you’ll own how Level Water’s programmes are designed, delivered, improved, and expanded. You’ll take a proven model, design for growth  and help turn it into something category-defining - working at pace, making smart decisions, and setting the standard for what inclusive swimming can look like across the UK.

You’ll work closely with the CEO and senior team, lead our brilliant programme function (a Training and Excellence Manager and Programmes Officer), and bring energy and momentum to a part of the organisation that sits right at the heart of our impact.

If you’re excited by growth, complexity, and building something that really matters, you’ll thrive here.

If you’re looking for a role where you can play it safe, this probably isn’t it.

What you’ll actually own

Programme design, quality & scale

• You’ll own how Level Water’s programmes are designed, delivered, and grown - now and into the future.

• Set the strategic direction for our lesson delivery model, ensuring it scales without losing quality, care, or joy.

• Lead and develop the Programmes team, setting clear priorities, standards, and ways of working.

• Ensure programmes are safe, inclusive, effective, and consistently high-quality as delivery expands.

• Build the systems and processes that make great delivery easier at scale, not harder.

Impact, learning & continuous improvement

• You’ll define how we understand, measure, and improve our impact - and use learning to drive better delivery.

• Ensure we gather meaningful insight from families, swimmers, teachers, and partners.

• Turn data and feedback into clear learning that actively shapes programme decisions.

• Lead Level Water’s approach to impact reporting for funders, partners, Trustees, and the Board, alongside the Senior Leadership Team.

• Set clear success measures and use them to guide prioritisation, iteration, and growth.

Strategic partnerships, funding & sector influence

• You’ll build the relationships and credibility that enable sustainable programme growth and wider change.

• Build and manage strategic partnerships with national pool operators and delivery partners.

• Secure and manage national agreements that unlock scale and improve access.

• Work closely with Fundraising to shape strong, realistic programme content for grants and funding proposals.

• Own the programme side of grant-funded delivery, ensuring work is well planned, delivered to a high standard, and reported with clarity and confidence.

• Represent Level Water externally as a credible, influential voice in inclusive swimming, helping to shift culture and practice across the sector.

Who we’re looking for

We care far more about how you work than where you’ve worked or what sector you come from. You don’t need a background in swimming. You don’t need charity experience. What matters is how you think, how you lead, and the energy you bring.

People who thrive here have:

• Ambition for growth. You’re excited by the moment where something good needs to scale - and you want to help shape what comes next, not just maintain what already exists.

• Ownership and momentum. You take responsibility, spot opportunities, and move things forward. You don’t wait for perfect information or permission before acting.

• The ability to hold strategy and delivery together. You can zoom out to set direction and zoom in to make sure things actually work - and you know when each is needed.

• Confidence leading through change. You’ve helped programmes or services evolve through growth, complexity, or transformation, and you’re comfortable making decisions in imperfect conditions.

• Strong relational leadership. You build trust quickly, bring people with you, and create credibility with partners, teams, and senior stakeholders.

• A solutions-first mindset. When things get complicated (and they will), you stay calm, pragmatic, and focused on what will move things forward.

Bonus points if:

• You’ve worked in a scale-up, start-up, or fast-growing organisation.

• You’ve built or reshaped delivery models, partnerships, or systems as things grew.

• You’re motivated by impact and inclusion, and want your work to genuinely change lives.

If this sounds like you - and you’re excited by the challenge of building something ambitious with real-world impact - we’d love to hear from you.

Why Level Water?

Our values - Bold, Driven, Personal, and Joyful - shape how this role shows up in practice. You’ll be expected to bring ambition, move with purpose, care deeply about people, and help build programmes that feel genuinely joyful to be part of.

Bold.
This isn’t a “run what already exists” role. You’ll challenge assumptions, set direction, and help shape the future of inclusive swimming. We want your judgement, your ideas, and your confidence to make clear calls.

Driven.
We’re growing fast, and programmes sit at the centre of that growth. If you’re ambitious about scale, impact, and building something that lasts, there's a real opportunity here to lead what comes next.

Personal.
We’re founder-led and people-first. You’ll work closely with families, partners, and colleagues, balancing high standards with empathy, clarity, and care.

Joyful.
Swimming should be positive, empowering, and fun - especially for children who’ve too often been excluded. You’ll help ensure our programmes don’t just deliver outcomes, but create experiences that build confidence, independence, and a lifelong love of the water.

Practical details:

• Flexible working: remote, hybrid, or (even better) office-based in Tunbridge Wells, your choice.

• You'll attend weekend events throughout the summer.

• Some travel required to pools, partners, and events (including occasional weekends)

• Salary: Head of: £46k-57k (depending on experience)

How to apply

We want to hear from you in whatever way best shows us who you are and how you think.

Get creative. We really want to get a feel for your personality and style. A traditional CV and cover letter? Great. A video introduction? Awesome. Whatever format helps you shine and show us who you are. 

Here's what we'd love to know:

1. What’s the boldest change you’ve delivered that improved outcomes for the people your programme existed to serve - and what did you personally do to make it happen?

Before you apply:

If you've got questions about the role, the team, or whether this might be right for you, please reach out. I'm Lucy Powell, Operations Director at Level Water, and I'd genuinely love to chat. 

Deadline: 

We're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close this advert once we've found the right person. So if this excites you, don't wait, but do take the time to show us who you really are. 

We'd rather see your best work than a rushed application. If you need a bit of time to put that together, talk to us.

We're excited to meet you. Let's build something brilliant together.