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CENTRE FOR AGEING BETTER
Head of External Affairs (Maternity cover) - January 2027 start
· Maternity cover
· Salary £62,388 per annum
· Full or part time (minimum 4 days a week)
· Flexible working options will be supported.
· Central London Office and Hybrid working (at least 6 days a month office attendance)
We offer a pension scheme with employer contribution up to 10%, in addition you’ll receive 28 days holiday plus bank holidays, 24-hour access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan scheme and other benefits.
Help shape the country's response to an ageing society
The Centre for Ageing Better is looking for an experienced, politically astute and ambitious Head of External Affairs to join us on a maternity cover contract.
This is a unique opportunity to lead one of the country's most influential voices on ageing at a time of significant social, economic and political change. As Head of External Affairs, you will lead our communications, public affairs and campaigning work, helping us secure greater government attention, commitment and action on the opportunities and challenges of our ageing society.
Alongside leading a high-performing team, you will personally drive some of our most strategically important influencing priorities. Working closely with senior leaders across the organisation, you will lead high-profile programmes of work across our action areas of Work, Homes & Communities and Ageism & Inequality, helping to ensure that government, parliamentarians, local leaders and other decision-makers take meaningful action to improve the experience of ageing. These programmes will sit at the heart of our efforts to make ageing a mainstream political priority and secure practical policy change.
This is an ideal role for someone who combines outstanding strategic leadership with a track record of delivering high-impact public affairs, policy and communications programmes that have achieved real-world change.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings a blend of strategic leadership, political awareness and hands-on delivery experience.
You will have:
- Significant experience in public affairs, strategic communications, campaigning and policy influencing.
- A strong track record of securing policy, political or systems change through effective influencing and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience of working successfully with Westminster, Whitehall and other senior decision-makers.
- Demonstrable experience of developing policy positions and translating evidence, research and evaluation into compelling content and influencing narratives.
- Experience of leading high-profile programmes, campaigns or initiatives that have attracted government attention and resulted in action from decision-makers.
- A track record of developing and delivering integrated communications and influencing strategies that achieve measurable impact.
- Excellent writing, stakeholder management and political influencing skills.
- Strong leadership and people management experience, with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- The ability to think strategically while also delivering complex projects and responding to a fast-changing external environment.
About us
The Centre for Ageing Better is an independent centre of excellence on ageing and demographic change. We work with national and local government, industries, businesses and community organisations to improve how people experience ageing. Our work focuses on creating better workplaces, homes and communities, while tackling ageism and addressing inequality in later life.
The Centre for Ageing Better is a charitable foundation funded by The National Lottery Community Fund (NLCF) and part of the government’s What Works Network. We are fortunate to have monies remaining from our endowment from the NLCF to fully fund us until 2029, and we will be looking for new funding opportunities to sustain activity beyond 2029.
We are striving to create an organisation that reflects our society and the communities we serve with a workplace where everyone feels empowered and where diversity of background and thought is celebrated. We know there is more work to be done and are committed to continuing to improve our practice around Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We very much welcome applications from minority groups and those underrepresented in our workforce. This especially includes people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBT+ people, and Disabled people.
We are a Positive Action employer, therefore in recruitment where two candidates are ‘as qualified as’ each other, we will favour a candidate from any group identified as currently underrepresented in our team based on protected characteristics as outlined in the Equality Act 2010.
To Apply
To apply, please follow the link to complete an application form and Equality and Diversity form.
Please address in your supporting statement how you meet the person specification for the role as fully as possible to demonstrate why you should be shortlisted for an interview for this post.
Failure to do so will result in your application being automatically rejected.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace and the support that generative AI can offer. However, we would encourage you to write your supporting statement and complete your application without the use of AI and if you do use AI, to avoid copy and pasting and to consider the value it will add. We encourage you to showcase your experience and knowledge using your own unique voice.
The closing date for this role is 9am on Monday 28th September, with in- person interviews to take place during the week commencing 26th October with an expected W/C 4th January start date.
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About the role:
For someone who has spent years moving between the streets, temporary accommodation and services that have not worked for them, having a home of their own can be life changing. But getting the keys is only the beginning. As our Specialist Housing First Worker in Redbridge, you’ll provide the intensive, persistent and highly personalised support people need to make that home feel safe, sustainable and genuinely theirs.
Housing First does things differently. You’ll work alongside people who have experienced repeated homelessness and multiple disadvantage, including people who may be mistrustful of services or have found traditional approaches difficult to engage with. Rather than expecting people to change before they can access housing, you’ll start from the belief that everyone has a right to a home. You’ll build relationships over time, work creatively around barriers and use active engagement and harm reduction approaches to support people towards the goals that matter to them.
Your work will stretch across housing, health, benefits, safeguarding and wider support. You’ll help people prepare for and settle into their accommodation, navigate rent and benefits, manage risks and build greater independence within their community. Just as importantly, you’ll bring together the professionals around each person, advocate firmly when systems get in the way and keep looking for another route when the obvious one has failed. This is a role that calls for sound judgement, patience and real tenacity: knowing when to challenge, when to adapt and how to remain alongside someone through setbacks as well as progress.
You’ll be joining a team committed to delivering Housing First with integrity and giving practitioners the flexibility to respond to people as individuals. You’ll have opportunities to deepen your specialist knowledge, strengthen your partnership working and advocacy skills, and develop your practice through supervision, reflective learning and training.
About you:
- You have experience supporting people who have faced homelessness and multiple disadvantage, and understand how trauma, exclusion and repeated contact with services can affect trust and engagement.
- You understand the principles of Housing First and can translate them into flexible, strengths based and genuinely person led support.
- You’re persistent, creative and solutions focused, able to stay alongside people through setbacks and find different ways forward when traditional approaches have not worked.
- You can assess and manage risk confidently, respond calmly to difficult or rapidly changing situations and use sound professional judgement while keeping safeguarding central.
- You’re a strong advocate and relationship-builder, able to negotiate, challenge appropriately and bring housing providers, statutory services and community partners together around the person you’re supporting.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important Info:
Closing Date: Tuesday 29th September at midnight
Interview date: Thursday 8th October online via Microsoft Teams
Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient/without current right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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Context
This is an opportunity to play a pivotal role in a pioneering programme that could reshape how kinship families are supported across England.
Kinship is undertaking a pilot Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT) of Kinship Connected, a Kinship Navigator programme designed to provide intensive, specialist support to kinship carers and help them navigate complex systems.
This is a multi-partner programme involving funders, independent evaluators, participating local authorities, internal delivery teams and kinship carers with lived experience.
Kinship Navigators are at the heart of delivery. You will work directly with kinship carers in the community and in their homes, providing intensive 1-to-1 support and facilitating local support groups, while working closely with local authority partners and other services.
Because the programme forms part of a pilot RCT, maintaining high-quality case records and accurate data collection is critical. Your work will contribute directly to the evidence base about what works for kinship families.
Each Navigator will support around 40 kinship carers over the delivery year, holding a caseload of approximately 20 families at any one time.
You will be part of a wider delivery team including the Programmes Manager, Mobilisation and Delivery Project Manager, research colleagues and other Kinship teams, working together to ensure the programme is delivered ethically, consistently and to a high standard
About the role:
The Kinship Navigator provides intensive, time-limited support to kinship carers through the Kinship Connected programme, a structured six-month intervention designed to help kinship families stabilise placements and access the support they need.
Working directly with kinship carers, you will build trusting relationships while completing structured assessments, goal setting and reviews to help families strengthen support networks and navigate services such as children’s social care, education, health and community support.
This is a community-facing role, working directly with kinship carers in homes, community spaces and through co-location with local authority teams and partner organisations.
The role requires a combination of high-quality relational practice and disciplined case recording. As part of the pilot RCT, accurate documentation of activity, progress and outcomes is essential to ensure the programme can be evaluated and improved.
You will work closely with the Programmes Manager, delivery team, researchers and local authority partners to ensure the programme is delivered consistently, ethically and to a high standard, with a strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in supporting kinship families from all backgrounds.
The key deadlines and information:
We have really short timescales for this role as this role is part of a research project. If you are interested, please read the information below and make sure you can be available for all the dates highlighted.
- Closing date: 9am on Wednesday 30th September 2026
- Interview date (in London and in person): Week Commencing 28th September 2026
Starting in post
If you are successful at recruitment, we will need you to be available to start in role asap; ideal candidates will have less than one month's notice period. This will mean all references, contracts and DBS checks are completed quickly. If you do apply for the role, we will ask for some of these details up front.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing emotional and practical support to kinship carers.
- Advocating for kinship carers in meetings with professionals where appropriate.
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Establishing and facilitating a monthly support group for kinship carers in your area.
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Mapping local services and building relationships with organisations that can provide specialist support, training or activities for kinship families.
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Liaising with schools, local authorities and other professionals to coordinate support.
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Supporting kinship carers with challenges relating to the child(ren) in their kinship care.
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Signposting to relevant services, support organisations and Kinship training opportunities.
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Coordinating celebration and family events (including in Kinship Care Week).
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Supporting applications for grants for essential items or family breaks.
- Collaborate with the programme delivery team, researchers and evaluation partners, contributing insights and learning from practice to support programme improvement and evidence generation.
- Work closely with colleagues across Kinship, including Advice, Peer Support, Training, Communications and the Kinship Connected core team, to ensure joined-up support for kinship carers.
- Recognise, report, record, respond and refer safeguarding risks via our safeguarding process with the support for the safeguarding team.
- Follow and understand the organisational safeguarding policies.
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Maintain accurate, timely records of all activity, assessments, support plans, contacts and outcomes on Kinship’s CRM system (Salesforce) in line with organisational policy and programme protocols.
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Complete kinship carer needs assessments, SMART goal setting, reviews and outcome recording in accordance with the Kinship Navigator model and trial requirements.
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Follow all operational and data collection requirements of the pilot feasibility RCT, ensuring activity and outcomes are recorded consistently to support independent evaluation.
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Fully contribute to monitoring, reporting, quality assurance and learning processes, including collecting feedback and case studies that demonstrate impact.
Essential requirements include:
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Experience delivering direct support to vulnerable families or carers, including completing needs assessments and developing support plans.
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Experience providing structured one-to-one support, casework or family support over a defined period.
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Experience working directly in community settings or alongside local authority or partner organisations.
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Experience facilitating peer or support groups in community or online settings.
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Experience working with statutory, voluntary and community services, including liaising with professionals around the family.
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Experience recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
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Understanding of the challenges facing kinship carers and the children they care for, or the ability to develop this knowledge quickly.
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Understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches when working with families.
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Awareness of how children’s social care, education, health or welfare systems affect families.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with kinship carers and professionals.
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Ability to manage a caseload, prioritise work effectively and maintain clear professional boundaries.
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Excellent ability to maintain accurate case records and data using a CRM or case management system (e.g. Salesforce).
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Strong organisational and IT skills, including the ability to use digital systems for case management, communication and reporting.
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Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative delivery team.
What we offer you:
- Flexible working - we understand how important it is to balance family and work life.
- 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays (1 April to 31 March) pro rata (3 to be taken at Christmas shutdown)
- Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential advice line and counselling)
- Charity Worker Discounts.
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Kinship Navigator (Newham) by sending a CV and answering the 5 questions below via Charity Job. The deadline is 9am on Wednesday 30th September 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons. Please ensure you have read the application timelines.
- Why do you want to work for Kinship as a Kinship Navigator, and how does this role align with your values and experience?
- Describe a time you supported a family or carer facing complex challenges. How did you assess their needs and decide what support was most important? Guidance for candidates: Please describe a real example from your work. Tell us what you did personally, the actions you took and what happened as a result.
- Tell us about a situation where you had to work with professionals from different organisations (for example schools, social workers or community services) to support a family. Guidance: Explain how you built relationships, managed differences of opinion and ensured the family received appropriate support.
- Give an example of a time you had concerns about the safety or wellbeing of a child or their family member. What steps did you take and how did you decide what to do? Guidance: Describe your role in recognising and responding to the concern and any safeguarding processes you followed.
- Tell us about how you have managed a caseload or multiple families at once. How did you keep accurate records and make sure important information was documented? Guidance: Please describe the systems or processes you used and why accurate recording was important.
Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion. We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams. We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us.
• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your application reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.
• Tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above.
• Keep your response clear - use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check, and your application will be rejected if you do.
We support kinship carers in their homes and communities, giving advice and helping them work through problems to find the best way forward.



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To support the development of Neighbourhood Health and Care in Oxfordshire, partner organisations are supporting the creation of three part-time VCSE Neighbourhood Leads to work in each of the county’s new multi-neighbourhood clusters: North Oxfordshire, South Oxfordshire or Oxford City.
Working as a trusted link between voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, the NHS and local government, you will bring VCSE insight into senior-level planning, strengthen engagement and co-production, and be part of a wider network helping to ensure that local health and care services are proactive, preventative and responsive to the needs of local communities.
We are looking for organised, motivated and collaborative people who understand Oxfordshire’s VCSE sector and the contribution it makes to health and care in the county. Each role is 12 hours per week (0.3 FTE), worked across Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays as agreed, with hybrid working and frequent travel within the relevant cluster. If you can build strong partnerships, represent a diverse sector and are excited by the opportunity to influence lasting system change, we would love to hear from you.
The salary is £54,600 FTE, pro rata, and appointments will initially be for six months, starting as soon as possible, with a possible extension subject to funding.
For an informal conversation about the role(s), please contact Clare Woodcock, Partnerships & Projects Officer.
Closing date: Midday Monday 12 October
Shortlisting: Wednesday 14 October
Interviews: Wednesday 21 October, in person at the OCVA office
Enabling a diverse voluntary and community sector to flourish in Oxfordshire.
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We are looking for a compassionate, confident and experienced Liaison and Diversion Team Lead to provide day-to-day leadership for our Liaison and Diversion outreach team in Surrey.
Working in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services for vulnerable people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining operational leadership, staff supervision, partnership working and a reduced caseload of complex and high-risk clients.
You will lead and support a team of practitioners, help manage service performance and quality, and work closely with health, social care, criminal justice and voluntary sector partners to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and other complex needs.
We are looking for someone who can bring strong leadership skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred practice. In return, you will be part of an organisation that values Kindness, Integrity and Commitment, and is committed to improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities for people across Surrey.
Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Guildford
Salary: £32,680
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: type: Permanent
Key responsibilities:
Leadership and Operational Management
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Liaison and Diversion team.
- Support the recruitment, induction and development of staff and volunteers.
- Conduct regular supervision, appraisal and performance reviews for team members.
- Support staff wellbeing and promote a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe working environment.
- Provide management cover and deputise for the Catalyst Senior Manager when required.
- Lead team meetings and case discussions.
- Support the implementation of organisational policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
- Monitor staffing capacity and workload allocation to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Clinical and Case Management
- Hold a complex caseload requiring enhanced intervention, multi-agency coordination and risk management.
- Support staff in managing complex cases involving mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, safeguarding concerns and social vulnerability.
- Formulate support and risk management plans.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, escalated and managed in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
- Support clients to access appropriate health, mental health, housing, welfare, treatment, recovery and community support services.
- Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice across the service.
- Ensure service users are supported to engage effectively with criminal justice processes and community services
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Police, Courts, Probation, Youth Justice Services, NHS organisations, Local Authorities and voluntary sector partners.
- Represent Catalyst and the Liaison and Diversion Service at internal and external meetings.
- Promote integrated working across health, criminal justice and community services.
- Support the development of pathways that improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
- Facilitate joint working and information sharing arrangements in accordance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
- Act as a key contact for partner agencies and support the resolution of operational challenges
Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Support the Catalyst and SABP Service Managers in developing and improving service delivery.
- Contribute to service reviews and quality improvement projects.
- Identify gaps in local provision and support the development of new partnerships and initiatives.
- Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across the service.
- Participate in contract monitoring and performance reporting processes.
- Support the development of community resources that enhance recovery, diversion and social inclusion
Performance and Governance
- Monitor service activity and outcomes to ensure contractual and organisational requirements are achieved.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of client information on case management systems
- Carrying out service audits, and following thought to ensure all requirements are met.
- Maintain compliance with information governance, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection requirements.
- Prepare reports, performance information and outcome data as required.
- Ensure all team members maintain accurate case records and complete mandatory training requirements.
- Contribute to risk management and incident reporting processes
About the organisation
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you
Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with adults with complex needs, such as mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities or offending behaviour.
- Experience of providing supervision, mentoring or line management to staff.
- Experience of working in partnership with multiple agencies and services.
- Experience of managing complex and high-risk cases.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse and social vulnerabilities.
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management.
- Good understanding of information governance, consent, confidentiality and GDPR.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
- Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
- Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism.
- Committed to social inclusion and reducing inequalities.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Desirable:
- Degree, diploma or professional qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminal Justice, Health and Social Care or a related field.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Understanding of the Liaison and Diversion model and criminal justice pathways
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources
Safeguarding & Checks
- This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
- A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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Salary: £40,000–£45,000 FTE, depending on experience (pro rata) Hours: 22.5 hrs/week (3 days) Location: Vassall Centre, Bristol — hybrid working
Are you a finance professional who wants more than a seat at the table — you want to help build it? Carers Support Bristol & South Gloucestershire is looking for a part-time Finance Manager to lead its financial systems, controls and reporting, with genuine autonomy to shape how finance is done.
This is a rare opportunity to properly build a finance function from a position of real trust. Reporting to the Chief Executive, you'll pair every report with clear, practical advice — not just the numbers — and have real scope to shape how finance is done here. Hybrid working, with on-site time in Bristol flexed around what the role needs.
• Lead management accounts, cash flow forecasting and restricted fund management
• Line manage a Finance Officer, and oversee payroll and budgeting
• Cost bids, grants and tenders alongside the fundraising team
Essential: hands-on experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector, including managing restricted and unrestricted income. This is a must-have — please only apply if you can evidence this.
Read the full candidate brief: https://carers-finance-manager-brief.vercel.app/
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Finance Director
Hours of work 30 hrs / 4 days per week, permanent contract
Based Newhaven, with some hybrid working available after completing induction
Starting Salary £65K per annum pro rata
Sussex Community Development Association (SCDA) has been supporting people and communities to thrive for over 28 years. We deliver a range of projects, services & activities aimed at improving economic stability and opportunity, health and wellbeing, and addressing loneliness, social isolation and social cohesion. Come & join our flexible, inclusive and friendly organisation in this crucial role, and help make a difference!
Are you an experienced senior level finance decision maker with broad cross sector knowledge, who demonstrates excellent communication skills, and wants to use your skills to support a community facing organisation? If so, we would welcome your interest and application!
You will be a qualified accountant with an understanding of the complexities of working within the 3rd sector funding framework. With responsibility for providing expert strategic financial advice and professional input right across the organisation, you will ensure the finances of the Charity run smoothly and efficiently. You will consider the wider internal and external factors presented to you by our internal knowledge experts alongside the financial position to support the delivery of SCDA’s services and enterprises, and which fulfil the organisation’s mission and values.
As a manager you will also provide effective leadership, operational support and direction to the well-regarded finance team.
Providing sound financial, contract & risk management advice and ensuring compliance with legal, statutory and audit requirements, you will contribute to the strategic leadership of the charity as an active member of our Senior Management Team.
We are looking for people to join our team who have the qualities and skills we feel would most benefit our internal and external clients; professionalism, empathy, kindness and understanding. In return, we understand people want to work in a supportive environment with friendly colleagues. We offer a flexible, hybrid approach to delivery wherever possible, annual leave of 25 days per year pro rata plus bank holidays and sick pay from the start (increasing with service), additional sick pay for planned operations and recovery, a pension scheme, bereavement leave, and managers who are available to you… plus a day off for your birthday!
Interviews will be held in Newhaven.
Closing date: 5pm on Sunday 27th September 2026
1st stage interviews: Wednesday 7th October 2026 / 2nd stage interviews: Wednesday 14th October 2026
You may think that you’re not a 100% match to what we’re looking for, but we recognise that some skills and experience may be transferable rather than an exact match.If you’re unsure about whether to apply, please do contact the HR team and we would be happy to arrange an informal discussion with the CEO or HRD.
SCDA includes: Employability; Community Advice and Wellbeing; Community Development & Health
Registered Charity Number: 1094905
Company Limited by Guarantee: 3387617
Supporting people and communities to thrive
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A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join our established and vital organisation as a Safe Accommodation Manager, overseeing a dynamic and dedicated team providing exceptional support services to survivors of domestic abuse within refuge and dispersed accommodation.
The right candidate will love a challange and be able to hit the ground running. You will thrive in an everchanging environement, working with clients and employees from all walks of life. This is an exciting role, making a real difference to the lives of individuals and their children, as they navigate their stay in refuge or dispersed refuge accommodation. It involves supporting a team of workers, to ensure the highest level of support is delivered to our clients at an important time in their lives. The role includes safeguarding our clients and team, ensuring procedures are followed and maintaining health and safety across the sites.
In return, we offer a supportive and friendly working environement, with regular management catch ups and team members to call on when needed. We offer an enhanced annual leave package, which increases with long service, and the addition of your brithday off. Enhanced sick pay is also offered to support you when you need ir. The wellbeing of our team members is important to us. We have an employee assistant programme offering free, 24/7 counselling and support, clinical supervision and an annual employee wellbeing day. You will also have access to a comprehensive training package.
To improve the lives of survivors of domestic violence and abuse in the region by delivering high quality, trauma-informed support services and refuge


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The role
The People Operations Manager will be responsible for developing and embedding effective people, operational and organisational practices across The Carers’ Centre. The role will combine strong HR practice with a practical understanding of how the organisation operates, ensuring that managers have the tools, processes, guidance and confidence they need to lead effectively.
A key focus of the role will be developing clear and consistent ways of working, including policies, procedures, standard operating procedures and management guidance, and supporting managers to embed these in day-to-day practice.
About you
You are an experienced people and operations professional who enjoys making organisations work better. You have or are working towards completing your CIPD level 5 qualification. You combine strong HR knowledge with practical operational judgement and are confident turning policies, requirements and ideas into clear processes that people can use. You are organised, proactive and confident building positive relationships with managers, staff and external partners.
About us
The Carers’ Centre is a local independent charity with a big vision! We want to live in a community where unpaid carers are fully recognised, valued, and supported. By joining The Carers’ Centre, you are joining a team dedicated to helping families across Bath and North East Somerset when they need us most.
We provide trusted information, advice, and support to unpaid carers, from as young as 5 years old. We enable our community to maintain and improve their health and wellbeing, stay in control of their caring role and connect with others in a similar position. In addition, we work with the wider community to improve recognition and support for unpaid carers.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All applicants are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check and at least two independent references. We are committed to providing services that embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity.
Why join us?
· We want our employees to have more control over their work/life balance, that’s why we offer flexible start and finish times, as well as the ability to enjoy our beautiful riverside office which come with free parking, and to work from the comfort of your home.
· With work/life balance in mind and the many caring roles we know people can experience, we make sure our policies work for families.
· By joining The Carers’ Centre, you’ll be part of strong and dedicated team, where collaboration and support is at the heart. We’re all in this to make the world a little better.
· As a small but powerful local charity, we rely on digital innovation. You’ll have access to a large suite of digital tools to support you to make the biggest impact in your role.
· As well as all this, you will receive a 5% pension contribution, generous sickness pay and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional wellbeing day as well as discounts through an employee discount scheme. In addition, you will also get an additional day of annual leave each year, for 5 years.
Key responsibilities
Human Resources
· Work with the Senior Management Team and People Sub Group in the development and implementation of a People Strategy.
· Ensure staff and volunteers receive relevant and timely training in line with organisational plans and commissioned contracts.
· Lead on supporting day-to-day performance management throughout the whole employment lifecycle.
· Be the first point of contact for HR queries from staff and managers.
· Monitor, report and respond to changing wellbeing needs of staff and volunteers.
· Serve as a point of contact between the charity and Stone King (or similar HR legal advice), Occupational Health, Access to Work and SafeHR.
Line Management
· Manages the administration and volunteer officers to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
· Provide guidance and clarity around priorities and goals, ensuring work plans are achieved.
Compliance
· Work with the Deputy CEO to ensure the charity is legally compliant in relation to all aspects of employment, equality and health and safety legislation.
· Ensure that policies and procedures are developed, maintained, and applied across the organisation.
· Provide guidance and support to staff to maintain compliance.
· Help the Health and safety lead to ensure risk assessments are up to date and ensure relevant actions are taken to mitigate risks for our premises and services.
· Work with the Data Protection Lead to ensure the charity’s day-to-day compliance with Data Protection policies and procedures.
Operational Practice
· Develop, document and embed effective organisational processes and ways of working, working with managers to ensure they are practical and consistently applied.
· Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), guidance and templates for key organisational processes.
· Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and quality, making practical recommendations to the Deputy CEO.
· Support the implementation of organisational changes and new ways of working, ensuring that managers and staff understand their responsibilities.
· Build managers’ confidence and capability through practical advice, coaching and training on people management and organisational processes.
· Develop and deliver guidance or training for managers where common issues, new processes or changes in practice are identified.
Administration
· Oversight of the charity admin function.
· Maintain HR records using Safe HR.
· Process DBS checks.
· Provide HR KPI’s to the Deputy CEO on a monthly basis.
· Working with the CEO and Deputy CEO to undertake quality assurance assessments as agreed in the organisational plan.
· Provide admin support to the People Sub-Group.
Finance
· Work within agreed budgets.
· Contribute towards funding applications as appropriate for the role and provide relevant feedback for funders.
General
· Stay informed and regularly raise staff awareness of changes in employment legislation and Health and Safety
· Adhere to the Carers’ Charter.
· Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and to become actively involved in shaping future delivery.
· Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
· Ensure that you work within The Carers’ Centre policy framework.
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Deputy Outreach Manager
We are seeking an experienced people manager to lead high-quality services and improve outcomes for young people facing homelessness and complex challenges.
Salary: £32,606 per annum
Location: North Tyneside
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: 28 September 2026
About the role
Be the difference for young people facing homelessness.
As Deputy Outreach Manager, you will help lead services supporting young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or experiencing other complex challenges. You will supervise and inspire frontline colleagues, maintain high standards of support and housing management, and help young people move towards safer, more independent futures.
Working closely with the wider management team, you will make confident decisions, manage risk and ensure services operate safely and effectively. You will also develop strong relationships with commissioners, stakeholders and delivery partners, representing the service at regular meetings and supporting successful partnership working.
Your key responsibilities will include:
· Supervising and supporting teams and individual staff members
· Ensuring young people receive safe, consistent and person-centred support
· Overseeing safeguarding, risk assessments and support planning
· Maintaining effective housing management and service standards
· Monitoring health and safety through regular checks, risk assessments and reporting
· Helping to manage local project budgets and resources
· Building productive relationships with commissioners, stakeholders and partner agencies
· Working with internal teams, including Finance, HR, Quality and Compliance, Fundraising and Communications
· Supporting the smooth day-to-day operation and continued development of the service
About you
You will be an experienced and proactive manager who can lead people, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in complex situations.
You will bring:
· Experience of supervising teams and individual staff members
· Experience of delivering safe services to young people at risk, both in accommodation and within the community
· Strong decision-making and risk management skills
· Experience of safeguarding children and young people
· Knowledge of risk assessments and support planning
· Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills
· Strong professional boundaries and personal integrity
· The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and external partners
· A commitment to equality, diversity, dignity and respect
Experience of working within Ofsted requirements would be desirable but is not essential.
About Depaul UK
Depaul UK exists to end homelessness and change the lives of people affected by it. Since 1989, the charity has provided accommodation, prevention and support services to thousands of marginalised young people across the UK.
You will receive tailored training and development, 26 days’ annual leave rising with service, family-friendly policies, a pension with employer contributions of up to 7%, an Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access, a cash health plan and retail and lifestyle discounts.
Depaul UK welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to fair, inclusive and safer recruitment. An appropriate DBS check will be undertaken where required.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Deputy Service Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Outreach Team Leader, Housing Services Manager, Supported Housing Manager, Homelessness Service Manager, Project Manager or Support Services Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by NFP People, the recruitment agency acting on behalf of Depaul UK.
We’re recruiting for an HR Operations Manager to help us support our team well as we work towards a fairer London. This role is offered on a flexible hours basis.
This is an important role in our small Resources team. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the organisation, helping us build strong relationships, supporting managers and staff, and helping create the conditions for people to do their best work.
You'll be joining a genuinely supportive team. We share ideas, learn from each other and enjoy working collaboratively, and we're committed to helping everyone in the team develop and grow.
As a small organisation, the way we work together really matters, and we’re looking for someone who will enjoy being part of that.
The role
The HR Manager is responsible for managing all day-to-day HR operations, compliance and the employee life cycle. You will work closely with the Director of Finance and Resources providing practical HR advice and support. You will help us by:
- Delivering a high-quality professional HR service to staff and managers
- Reviewing and improving our HR systems, policies and procedures
- Working closely with the Director of Finance and Resources to identify priorities and to support the implementation of these
About you
We’re looking for someone who brings sound HR judgement, a practical approach and the confidence to work closely with people across the organisation.
You don’t need to have worked in a grant-making organisation before, but you should be interested in our work and comfortable supporting a small team where relationships, trust and good communication really matter.
How to apply
Closing date: 2 October 2026
Interviews: W/c 19 October 2026
If you think we’re the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. To apply, please go to our website and download the application pack.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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We are recruiting for a highly organised and proactive Office Manager to provide comprehensive administrative, office management, IT coordination, and executive support across this international social welfare charity.
Office based, with some flexibility but the nature of this role means being in the office majority of the time.
The Role:
To act as the Trust's initial point of contact for all general and business enquiries and providing support in handling enquiries regarding Trust fundraising activities.
To ensure that the office and its associated infrastructure is maintained in good order and in accordance with the terms of the lease.
To liaise with the landlord's agents and House management staff as and when required over maintenance or repair matters.
To coordinate the routine administration of the office, to include the Advice Centres.
This task includes:
The arrangement and provision of all administrative and other support to Trust meetings and conferences, both in the office and elsewhere.
The coordination of travel arrangements for Trust staff in support of their responsibilities and duties as well overseas staff visiting UK.
The opening of all mail and its distribution to relevant
Coordination of the office diary
Acting as the initial point of contact and interface between the Trust and the
designated IT provider for the purpose of procurement, maintenance and repair.
Maintain the Trust's register of IT software licenses required by the Trust.
The Candidate:
Solid experience as an Office Manager, Executive Assistant working with senior management
A proven ability to work in direct support of the senior management team and a diverse company of Trust employees and stakeholders.
Must demonstrate excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills at all levels and the ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
Strong IT literate, to include a thorough understanding of Microsoft Office and its various applications and administrative functions.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone, but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Citizens Advice Hounslow is launching a vital new energy advice programme that tackles fuel poverty and supports vulnerable communities across Hounslow. We are looking for a dynamic, proactive, and passionate Energy Community Champion to drive our grassroots outreach strategy, build robust partnerships, and create a strong community of energy awareness.
Citizens Advice Hounslow is a well-established charity serving the London Borough of Hounslow. We work to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people who come to us for support. Our high-quality, agile advice service responds to the issues and needs of our community, always putting people first. Thanks to our dedicated team of staff and volunteers, we support over 16,000 clients each year through our face-to-face, telephone and digital services.
The Role
As our Energy Community Champion, you will lead outreach and engagement activities across community hubs, food banks, and local venues, identifying vulnerable residents who face barriers to accessing traditional advice services.
Your mission will be split between delivering awareness-raising workshops and pop-up events in the community (covering energy efficiency, financial capability, and carbon monoxide safety) and upskilling local partner organisations. By training frontline workers in "problem noticing" techniques, you will build seamless referral pathways that route complex energy cases directly into our energy casework team.
Please Note: Experience in energy advice or holding a City & Guilds Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification is highly desirable but not necessary, as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Development: Assist with the roll out the Energy Redress project across Hounslow, targeting areas of high deprivation.
- Build Referral Networks: Establish and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, community, and statutory organisations.
- Deliver Dynamic Training & Workshops: Run "pop-up" energy-saving awareness events and financial capability workshops for residents, and deliver energy efficiency training to professional partner staff.
- Impact Tracking & Administration: Use internal database tools to maintain GDPR-compliant records and contribute data for evaluation reports against fixed KPIs.
- Professional Standards: Work cooperatively with the broader Energy Team and complete a full Level 3 Energy Awareness qualification during your induction.
About You
We are looking for a confident communicator who thrives when speaking to groups and building networks. You should be highly organized, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a targeted environment.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience in grassroots community engagement, outreach, or partnership working.
- Strong background in delivering training, presentations, or educational workshops to diverse audiences.
- Experience delivering programmes focused on financial capability, budgeting, or energy-saving measures.
- Excellent data and IT skills, with an understanding of the barriers faced by low-income or vulnerable communities.
- Commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service.
We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, pension contribution, and training and opportunities to continue your professional development.
We consider applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are seeking a talented Director of Programme Delivery and Operations (maternity cover), fully committed to our widening participation cause, to join the Senior Leadership Team in a pivotal role for a growing and ambitious charity.
You will have responsibility for ensuring we are providing high quality programme delivery to young people across our centre network, that are centres are functioning effectively, and that targets are monitored and met. And of course, you will need to have a genuine passion and enthusiasm for working with young people and helping them achieve their ambitions.
The Director of Programme Delivery and Operations is a Senior Leadership Team position within the charity and reports into the Chief Operating Officer. The role is responsible for oversight of all centre programme delivery and performance across our network of 44 local learning centres (and growing).
Contract
This is a fixed-term, maternity cover role until at least end of November 2027. This role can be either full-time or part-time (0.8 FTE) - responsibilities will be adjusted proportionally for part-time candidates.
Start date
January 2027 (or as otherwise agreed)
Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30
We are a delivery organisation providing frontline educational services for young people. We are an organisation with team members at different stages of their career, including many in their first roles: We are committed to nurturing talent and providing a developmental culture for all. Our team works in-person 4 days per week (or 3 days for a 0.8 FTE staff member)
with 1 day working from home.
Location
The role would be based at one of our IntoUniversity centres in Birmingham, Bristol, Coventry, Leeds, London, Manchester or Nottingham, with regular travel across the network and to our Head Office in London.
Salary
£62,500 (Plus additional London contribution of £2,800 for London-based candidates). Pro rata for part-time candidate.
Annual leave
This is the full-time staff entitlement and will be pro-rated for part-time staff.
33 days (inc bank & public holidays)
+ 3 closure days (two in December and one in July)
+ additional length of service entitlement
(one day per year of service, up to 5 days)
Staff benefits
- Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
- Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to medical and legal support
- Life Assurance scheme with AIG including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
- Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
- Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year
Application deadline - 9am Monday 28th September 2026.
Interview Day (in-person at our Head Office in London) - Wednesday 7th October. Please ensure that you are available on this date.
IntoUniversity provides local learning centres where young people are inspired to achieve.



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At The National Lottery Community Fund we are committed to making a bigger difference. Our 2030 strategy ‘It starts with community’ puts impact at the heart of what we do. Our Evidence and Impact Strategy explains how we will do this by transforming how evidence is used across the organisation; helping us better understand community needs, make better funding decisions, and demonstrate the difference National Lottery funding makes across the UK.
We are recruiting an Evidence Engagement Manager to join our Evidence Services: England and UK Portfolios Team. This is an important role in delivering our Evidence and Impact ambitions. You will act as the link between funding portfolios and the wider Evidence and Impact team, improving how evidence is used across the funding cycle and helping colleagues make confident, evidence-based decisions.
Working closely with portfolio teams to understand their priorities, challenges and decision-making needs, you will identify where evidence can add value. This could include evidence to understand community needs and support assessment of applications, to shaping major funding programmes, supporting monitoring and evaluation practices and supporting decisions at leadership and committee level.
You will translate user needs into clear evidence requirements, commissioning or coordinating the development of products within Evidence Services, across the Evidence and Impact team or externally. Products can include:
- Data analysis and insight reporting
- Interactive dashboards
- Literature reviews and evidence syntheses
- Theories of Change
- Systems mapping
You will help build evidence capability across the Fund, helping colleagues access and use evidence more independently through self-service tools, guidance, support and development. You will lead roll out of products, ensuring they meet user needs, are adopted effectively and continue to improve through feedback and review.
This role requires a strong understanding of how evidence can be applied in real-world decision making, alongside excellent stakeholder engagement and project management skills, supported by a breadth of evidence and analysis knowledge.
This role includes line management of an Evidence Engagement officer, as well as matrix and task management of other staff from across Evidence and Impact.
We're looking for someone passionate about the pragmatic use of evidence to improve decisions and maximise impact. Above all, you'll be motivated by helping The National Lottery Community Fund make the greatest possible difference to communities across the UK.
Interview details:
- Date: Week Commencing 12th October 2026
- Format: Online
- Location: UK Wide
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. There will be some travel required within the UK.
We will be hosting a briefing session on: Tuesday 8th September 2026 at 11:00 am. To register or ask any questions please email us.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential criteria
- A professional qualification, bachelor's degree or equivalent level of experience in a relevant discipline such as social research, public policy or economics
- Experience of applying evidence into decision making across a strategy, policy or funding life cycle, working with non-analysts.
- Knowledge of a breadth of evidence and analysis approaches, including collection and use of quantitative and qualitative data, evidence review and synthesis across sources, Theory of Change, monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience of working with multiple stakeholders often with competing priorities and across different disciplines and professional roles, to gain agreement.
- Experience of project management and delivery across the evidence product lifecycle from understanding user needs and specifying products, through managing development and delivery against requirements to rollout, feedback and review.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate with different audiences, including compelling communication of insight, sharing complex information in an engaging way.
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of the voluntary and community sector and the funding landscape, and a passion for working in this area.
- Strong facilitation skills and the ability to drive user engagement in use of evidence and development of evidence products.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
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