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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
We are the leading kinship care charity supporting more than 15,000 kinship carers across England and Wales each year. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. They care for more than 141,000 children in England and Wales, double the number in foster care, but feel isolated and need help. By supporting, advising and informing kinship carers, and campaigning together for fairer services, we are changing lives and changing the system.
Kinship’s peer support and community work, supported by Department for Education funding, helps kinship carers feel connected, less isolated and better supported by building local, carer-led peer support groups and strengthening wider community networks.
Our delivery model prioritises proactive outreach and sustainable growth through a volunteer model.
The team works in communities to bring kinship carers together, support and train volunteer group leaders, and grow groups to a point where they are sustainable and independent (ideally within 6 months). Sustainable means able to thrive without direct staff involvement or attendance. A central ‘Hub’ team then provides ongoing remote support, training and connection.
This role provides the operational grip to plan, deliver and continuously improve this work, while evidencing impact through robust data monitoring, reporting and clear storytelling.
Key responsibilities include:
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Accountable for the set-up, growth and transition of peer support groups to independence supported by the Hub, using clear milestones and support plans.
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Responsible for ensuring volunteer group leaders have high-quality training, guidance and ongoing coaching to deliver safe, supportive peer spaces.
- Responsible for embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches and clear boundaries across all peer support activity.
- Responsible for managing external delivery partners or commissioned provision to support growth in specific communities, ensuring quality and delivery to agreed standards.
- Accountable for the identification and nurture of new group leaders and volunteers, ensuring groups are welcoming, accessible and inclusive.
- Accountable for ensuring a proactive outreach approach that builds relationships with kinship carers and local partners, prioritising under-served areas and communities, ensuring that learning is captured and shared across the team to build further confidence and competence in supporting under-served communities (minoritised ethnic kinship carers).
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.
Essential requirements include:
- Experience leading peer support, community development, volunteering or relational support services at scale.
- Experience of project management.
- Experience of evaluating the impact of services and projects.
- Proven track record of growing and sustaining community-based groups or networks, including supporting leaders and volunteers to independence.
- Experience embedding strengths-based, trauma-informed approaches, with clear boundaries, risk management and inclusive practice.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 20 April 2026, 9am
- First interview: Wednesday 29 or Thursday 30 April 2026 (online)
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Planning and Delivery Manager by sending a CV and cover letter (max 2 pages). The deadline is 9am on Monday 20 April 2026. Any applications arriving after the closing date will not be considered for shortlisting unless there are exceptional reasons.
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.
• Please tailor your CV to highlight how your experience aligns with the essential requirements for this role.
• 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 in the job pack.
• Keep your cover letter 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.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
UnLtd passionately believes in the ability of social entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. We are living through a time of unique social and economic change. Enormous pressures on the health and social care system, austerity, increasing income inequality, the shifting nature of work all alongside the impact of Covid-19 means tackling these complex challenges requires a radical shift in thinking and practice. Social entrepreneurs have these solutions, and UnLtd exists to support them to achieve their potential. We are the leading supporter of social entrepreneurs in the UK. Our vision is of a society where social entrepreneurs are providing solutions that change the world for the better.
To move social entrepreneurs from the margins to the mainstream will require us to amplify the voices, stories and impact of our social entrepreneurs, working with them in an equitable and inclusive way. It will require us to deepen our work around impact, be open to the learning opportunities failure creates and seek out opportunities to share insights in new and powerful ways to influence stakeholders to make the changes needed for social entrepreneurs to flourish.
As Senior Impact Analyst, you will lead UnLtd’s quantitative data work, overseeing outputs, tools and processes for impact measurement, board reporting, governance and compliance, programme reporting and continuous improvement. You will strengthen our data architecture framework, and work alongside other teams to ensure we improve data literacy and use data and evidence to drive decision‑making, and organisational improvement. You will bring a more impact-oriented, external facing lens to our measurement, tools, and data systems, so we can effectively understand and communicate the impact of the social entrepreneurs we support. You may also have some line management responsibilities, and you will contribute as a senior member of a collaborative, high‑performing Research, Impact & Learning team.
We find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today's challenges.
UnLtd passionately believes in the ability of social entrepreneurs to change the world for the better. We are living through a time of unique social and economic change. Enormous pressures on the health and social care system, austerity, increasing income inequality, the shifting nature of work all alongside the impact of Covid-19 means tackling these complex challenges requires a radical shift in thinking and practice. Social entrepreneurs have these solutions, and UnLtd exists to support them to achieve their potential. We are the leading supporter of social entrepreneurs in the UK. Our vision is of a society where social entrepreneurs are providing solutions that change the world for the better.
To move social entrepreneurs from the margins to the mainstream will require us to amplify the voices, stories and impact of our social entrepreneurs, working with them in an equitable and inclusive way. It will require us to deepen our work around impact, be open to the learning opportunities failure creates and seek out opportunities to share insights in new and powerful ways to influence stakeholders to make the changes needed for social entrepreneurs to flourish.
As Impact Analyst at UnLtd, you will gain a clear understanding of the data user journey for our social entrepreneurs and drive the implementation of improvements to our data collection tools and processes, enhancing data quality and data literacy across teams. You will also provide support and leadership on compiling analysis for organisational monitoring and learning, pulling together insight for board and governance reporting, programme reporting, fundraising bids, continuous improvement research and other adhoc requests.
Working closely with others in our Research Impact and Learning team, you will contribute to developing a culture of learning, ensuring that insights and evidence generated by our research and evaluation activity feed back into the organisation, allowing UnLtd to iterate our work and be an impact-driven, agile, learning organisation.
We find social entrepreneurs with bold solutions to today's challenges.
Who we are
Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation, supporting some of the UK’s most recognised charities to manage high-volume, high-risk online communities with care, consistency and expertise. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector.
Our reputation for delivering an excellent social media moderation service has helped the company grow at a rapid pace. Our services include:
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Social media moderation
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Facebook group moderation
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Supporter experience
We work at the frontline of charity communications, helping organisations engage their audiences, protect their communities and respond to sensitive issues in real time.
About the role
We’re looking for experienced social media and communications professionals to join our freelance moderation team.
Our moderators support a range of charity partners, working across always-on activity as well as high-profile campaigns and appeals. You’ll act as the voice of each organisation — engaging with supporters, answering queries, and ensuring conversations are managed safely and effectively.
This role is well suited as a flexible, additional source of income. Most of our moderators are freelancers or consultants working alongside other roles.
Working pattern
Moderation takes place between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Sunday.
Rather than working in one continuous block, you’ll complete your hours in short check-ins across the day to maintain coverage and meet response time targets.
Each account is allocated a set number of ‘active moderation hours’ per day (e.g. 2-3 hours), which are spread across multiple sessions.
For example, 3 hours may be split into 5-6 check-ins throughout the day.
You must be able to:
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Start moderation from 9am (or earlier)
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Monitor activity throughout the day
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Complete a final check before 9pm
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Adhere to our sub-3-hour response time
Please note: In your first month, you will typically start on fewer accounts and hours (approx. 3 per day) while you get up to speed. Hours usually increase from month two onwards.
Key Responsibilities
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Act as the voice of our charity partners, consistently applying their tone of voice and brand guidelines
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Respond to comments, messages and queries in a timely, accurate and empathetic way
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Maintain a response time of under three hours
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Identify, manage and de-escalate negative or inappropriate content
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Hide or remove content in line with moderation policies
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Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns appropriately
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Signpost users to relevant support services where needed
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Encourage positive engagement and supporter action, including donations where appropriate
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Work across a range of moderation tools e.g. Sprout Social, Meta Business Suite, Agorapulse, Brandwatch
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Manage your workload independently while following clear processes and guidance
What We’re Looking For
Essential
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Minimum 3 years’ professional communications experience, working in-house for a charity or non-profit
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Proven experience moderating social media channels
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Excellent written communication skills, with strong attention to detail
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Ability to work independently and manage time effectively across multiple check-ins
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Confidence in making judgement calls using guidance rather than scripts
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Understanding of fundraising and how charities engage supporters
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Ability to remain calm and professional in high-volume or sensitive situations
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Availability to work 3-6 days per week, including at least one weekend day
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Flexibility to adapt quickly if issues arise
Desirable
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Experience using moderation and social media management tools e.g. Sprout Social, Meta, Agorapulse, Brandwatch
What our moderators say:
“I love the flexibility of the role. The team are great and very supportive, but the flexibility allows you to still do things whilst working.” - Megan
“Working with Social AF has been so rewarding, I’ve been able to work with some amazing national charity partners. The team are so friendly and the flexibility has been really beneficial for my work-life balance.” - Sarah
Interviews: w/c 11th May
Compulsory training: 26th May - 10am - 4pm
Start date: w/c 1st June
Before applying, please ensure you have read the full job description, including the working pattern and response time expectations.
To apply, please submit your CV and answer the following questions:
Share an example of how you’ve successfully moderated a charity’s social media channel (200 words max)
How would you see this role fitting alongside your other commitments?
How many days per week and active hours per day can you commit to?
What are our moderation hours and response time expectations?
Are you able to commit to at least one weekend day per week?
You are welcome to include a short covering statement if you wish.
Please note: Applicants who do not meet the essential criteria will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
CQC Registered Manager (Independent Living/Domiciliary Care)
Location: Remote – National
Contract: Full Time | Permanent
Salary: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum
Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence essential
A leadership role with heart.
Are you looking for a management role where you can see the impact you make every day in a worthwhile (and often overlooked) area? Where you can benefit from the specialist experience of a committed, established team around you AND be a part of the growth of a national charity? Where no two days are the same, but where each day makes a difference to people living with deafblindness and complex needs?
What you’ll be doing
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day to day operational management of Deafblind UKs Independent Living/Domiciliary care Services, and community communicator guide support.
That means:
- Lead the day-to-day management of domiciliary care, independent living, and communicator guide services
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence and positive outcomes
- Manage and develop Care Coordinators, Team Leaders, and support staff to drive performance
- Ensure full compliance with Care Quality Commission standards, including inspections, audits, and reporting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local authorities, health professionals, and stakeholders
- Oversee care planning, reviews, and service delivery in line with individual needs and outcomes
- Manage service budgets, rotas, and resource allocation effectively
- Lead recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing development of staff teams
- Promote a positive, open culture with a focus on quality, safeguarding, and continuous improvement
- Monitor performance, manage risk, and implement improvement plans where required
- Ensure safe practices across all services, including medication, safeguarding, and health & safety
- Act as an ambassador for Deafblind UK, supporting service growth and development
- Participate in on-call duties and work flexibly to meet service needsI
In short — you’ll keep the service strong, the team motivated, and the standards high.
About you
You will need to have solid previous experience as a Registered Manager with CQC, along with:
- Experienced in supported living or regulated care
- Comfortable leading teams and juggling rotas
- Familiar with CQC regulations and compliance
- A natural communicator who can build strong relationships
- Level 5 Leadership & Management (or equivalent) or working towards
Never worked with deafblind individuals before? No problem at all. We’ll give you all the training you need.
What matters most is your leadership, compassion and drive to make services better.
What you’ll get in return
- 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays (increases by a day at both 3 years of service and 5 years of service)
- Westfield Health – which includes the below:
- Cash reimbursement for a range of health-related costs that we all incur regularly, such as dental and optical costs, hospital in patient or day care, and more.
- Cover is for yourself, and certain cash benefits cover up to 4 dependent children
- A Doctor line giving access to a GP 24/7
- A discount scheme
- Gym membership discounts
- 24-hour employee helpline
- Workplace Pension - eligible employees are enrolled onto the workplace pension scheme
Why Deafblind UK?
We’re a national charity with a big mission: helping people with deafblindness live full, independent and connected lives.
From specialist support services to national advocacy, we work every day to create a world where sensory disabilities don’t limit opportunity.
And we do it with passionate people who care about what they do.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
As our Operations Manager, you will play a key role in building the strong foundations that enable Birthrights to deliver impactful work across the UK. Working closely with the CEO and wider team, you will oversee core organisational functions, from HR and governance to finance processes and digital systems, ensuring our internal structures support our mission to transform maternity care through a human rights lens.
We are looking for someone with experience managing organisational operations in a charity or values-led organisation. You will be highly organised, proactive and collaborative, with strong project management and problem-solving skills. A commitment to racial justice, equity and anti-oppressive practice is essential.
If you are passionate about building resilient organisations and supporting a movement for rights-based maternity care, we would love to hear from you.
Download the full job pack below for more details, including the job description, person specification and how to apply.
Apply for our Operations Manager role by: 12pm (noon) on 13th April.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Kinship
We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.
About the role
The Senior Advice Worker – SEND will be the specialist and subject expert in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and kinship care. You’ll provide 1:1 advice directly to kinship carers on all issues that impact on their caring role.
You will often be supporting kinship carers in high crisis. It will be part of your job to calm a situation quickly and support people to communicate what they need so you can provide personalised in-depth advice.
You’ll provide advice by phone, video calls and email, but you’ll also need to be able to respond to text, WhatsApp and online chat and other channels as we develop the service.
You’ll specialise in providing advice and information to enable kinship carers to support children with SEND needs, including speech, language and communication difficulties, social, emotional and mental health challenges, specific learning difficulties, and autism.
This will include advice and casework to support kinship carers to navigate the education system, understand Education, Health and Care Plan processes and access support from schools, children’s services and CAMHS.
As subject expert, you’ll provide expert input to the development of written information and resources and the development and delivery of specialist training for kinship carers.
Key responsibilities include:
- Respond to enquiries through a range of incoming channels. This includes taking calls on our advice line, as well as responding to enquiries submitted through our website, via internal referral or other channels.
- Provide high quality advice and information to kinship carers on their rights, entitlements and responsibilities in relation to welfare benefits, local authority allowances, support from children’s services, relevant legal orders, sources of educational, parenting and legal support and other issues that may be required.
- Assess vulnerability and risk to prioritise and respond to kinship carers’ issues in a timely manner.
- Research individual cases and identify possible courses of action.
- Address all safeguarding concerns in line with policy.
- Facilitate access to our advice service for people with diverse needs, e.g. by using appropriate translation services or assistive technology.
- Adapt communication style to respond appropriately to differing needs.
- Provide advice in a format that is manageable and understandable for the individual kinship carer.
- Apply agreed Kinship models of practice as appropriate, e.g. taking a trauma-informed approach.
- Provide specialist advice and casework on SEND-related issues. This may involve:
- providing additional advice or support to enable a client to take action
- undertaking follow-up action on behalf of the client to move the case on, e.g. negotiating with third parties
- taking on complex casework to pursue significant outcomes for the client or strategic impact for all kinship carers
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Proactively update colleagues across Kinship on relevant updates in the SEND landscape, providing guidance to teams.
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Work closely with training colleagues to develop, create and occasionally lead training sessions to support kinship carers to navigate the SEND system.
Essential requirements include:
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Minimum of 2 years’ recent experience of delivering in-depth advice work on complex social welfare legal issues (e.g. benefits, housing, education or social care) to members of the public.
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Experience of giving both telephone and written advice.
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Either significant knowledge of and expertise in the SEND system and SEND-related issues, with the ability to develop expertise in kinship care advice; or, Significant knowledge of and expertise in kinship care advice, with substantial knowledge of SEND-related advice issues and the ability to become an expert in SEND advice for kinship carers.
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A demonstrable knowledge of relevant sources of advice and information.
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Knowledge and evidence of good understanding of safeguarding issues and good practice.
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Proven understanding of the importance of confidentiality and a non-judgmental approach.
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Experience and confidence in development of resources
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Experience of effective management and supervision of staff, projects and/or services.
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Experience using Case Management Systems and/or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms.
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.
Key dates:
- Application deadline: Monday 20 April 2026, 12pm
- First interview: w/c 4 May 2026 (online)
- Second interview: w/c 11 May 2026 (if required)
How to apply:
Please apply for the role of Senior Advice Worker - SEND by sending a CV and answering the questions below. The deadline is 12pm on Monday 20 April 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.
Please provide a cover letter answering the following 4 questions (up to 250 words per answer):
- Give an overview of how your experience, qualifications and training equip you for the role of Senior Advice Worker - SEND.
- Explain why you want to work for Kinship.
- What are the key skills and personal attributes that you would bring to the role?
- What do you see as the most significant advice issues confronting kinship families navigating the SEND system?
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.
Some tips for your application:
• 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 in the job pack.
• Keep your response clear – use bullets points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your knowledge, skills and experience.
• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter and ensure you answer all the questions
• 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.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trusts and Foundations Manager
Permanent | Full time
Ideally 1 or 2 days a week in either in Coventry or Middlesbrough
circa £38,000 - £45.000 per annum
Are you an experienced trusts & foundations fundraiser looking to join a much loved charity which supports babies and young children who have life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.
Aquilas is delighted to be supporting Zoe’s Place in the appointment of a new Trusts and Foundations Manager, a key role at an exciting time of growth for the charity.
About the charity
Zoe’s Place is the only baby specific hospice charity in the UK, providing specialist palliative, respite and end of life care for children aged 0 to 5 with life limiting and life-threatening conditions. They offer a safe, nurturing and joyful environment where families can feel completely supported. With their dedicated nurses delivering 24-hour care, they work together to make every moment of childhood count.
About the role:
Supporting the delivery of Zoe’s Place overall income generation strategy, by researching, record keeping, applying and reporting to a portfolio of trusts and foundations to deliver long term sustainable income growth for the Trust. Overall accountability for capital projects across the Trust
Key Responsibilities:
Account manage the trust and foundations fundraising function
- Contribute to the maintenance of a comprehensive database for both hospice sites of all relevant grant making trusts and keep up to date with changes in the sector.
- Develop and write applications and bids to a wide range of funders as required.
- Work collaboratively with the Head of Fundraising and fundraising colleagues to ensure all funding opportunities are maximised
- Manage and develop relationships with new and existing funding partners.
- Work collaboratively with Director of Clinical Services, clinical teams and finance to prepare bids and reports.
- Ensure funding partners receive timely and appropriate information about the progress and outcomes of projects including written reports and evaluation in accordance with requirement.
- Responsible for delivery of income targets.
- Ensure excellent relationships are maintained with current, past and prospective funders so the Zoes Place Trust name is associated with honesty and high standards of service delivery.
- Organise visits and tours for trustees of charitable foundations if requested to both Middlesbrough and Coventry sites.
Administration and pipeline
- Use our fundraising CRM and in line with GDPR to ensure accurate and timely record keeping allowing for good stewardship.
- Carry out detailed research on prospective foundations, identify and maintain a calendar for submitting applications.
- Working with an income pipeline / tracker to ensure accurate and timely financial forecasting, identifying risk to income and mitigating accordingly.
- Ensure activities comply with current law, guidance and best practice of the Fundraising Regulator
Person Specication:
- strong track record in Trusts and Foundations fundraising
- Experience of working in the charity Sector
- Excellent and persuasive writing skills and a sharp eye for details
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
To Apply:
To receive a candidate pack or arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:
Kieran McGorrian, Head of Not for Profit Appointments, Aquilas (contact details in candidate pack)
Applications close 5pm Monday 20th April
Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey
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Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity to shape Shine’s strategic direction while managing the operational delivery of our services for children, young people, and families aged 0–25. Building on the success of our Little Stars/Ser Bach programme for members aged 0–12 and the development and extension of the FIRE (Friendship, Independence, Resilience, Empowerment) programme for those aged 13–25, you will play a key role in shaping the future of our support for children, young people and their families.
Working across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, you will lead the delivery of an established, evidence-based programme that improves health, social, and emotional outcomes for those living with spina bifida, hydrocephalus, and associated conditions.
You’ll lead a passionate team and work closely with Shine’s Adult Services Team (25+), Health Team, Wales and Northern Ireland Managers and wider colleagues across the organisation to ensure work is coordinated, complementary, and beneficial to members. At the same time, you’ll forge strong partnerships with NHS professionals, statutory services, and voluntary organisations—driving collaboration that will support our vision of providing consistent, high-quality support for children, young people and families nationwide.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leadership & Team Management
- Programme Development & Delivery
- Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting
- Member Support & Engagement
Please see the full Job Description & Person Specification below and on our website.
Benefits to working at Shine:
- Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
- Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
- 3% pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
- Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
- Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
- Broadband allowance for home-based roles
- Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
- Access to our Employee Support Programme and Mental Health First Aiders
- Support to learn and develop
How to apply
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Deputy CEO, Gill Valentine, please contact Shine to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
*Please note applications without a supporting statement will not be accepted*
Closing date: Thursday 16th April 2026 at 11pm
Interviews: Monday 27th April 2026
Please note: we reserve the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date, therefore we encourage applications as soon as possible.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Can you help us?
We are looking for a proactive, compassionate and detail‑oriented individual who can deliver an outstanding experience to our members and learners. Someone who enjoys being the first point of contact, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and takes pride in resolving queries efficiently and professionally.
You will bring excellent communication skills, strong customer service experience and confidence in navigating digital systems, including CRM and LMS platforms. You’ll be motivated by helping others, comfortable interpreting processes and guiding people through complex journeys, and able to work both independently and collaboratively. Most importantly, you’ll demonstrate empathy, patience and a commitment to continuous improvement—ensuring that everyone who reaches out to CoSRH feels supported, informed and valued.
The role:
Enquiries
- To be the first point of contact for all enquiries into the College managed through a digital ticketing system.
- Respond to enquiries using information and knowledge from all departments of the College, which often involves the interpretation and application of rules and procedures. Use judgement to triage what action is required, where appropriate.
- Respond to all enquiries relating to qualification journeys, which includes information about the qualification/course, assistance in applying and payment, processing updates, help with learning journey on Learning Management System (LMS), the awarding and recertification of qualifications.
- Respond to all enquiries relating to membership, which includes help choosing the appropriate membership type and associated fees, renewals, upgrades, direct debits, and cancellation.
- Respond to all other enquiries, such as information on CoSRH events, and from prospective members about the work and activity of the College.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge about the work and activities of the College to help respond to enquiries.
- Show an interest and understanding of enquirer’s needs, with a view to continually searching for ways to improve the service and their experience.
Qualification processing
- Responsible for the administration and processing of all CoSRH qualifications, recertifications and recertification audits in line with agreed procedures and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Responsible for processing reasonable adjustment and extension requests.
- Work closely with relevant teams when new training, assessments or qualifications are introduced to ensure accurate administration and processing.
- Support the administration and processing of applications from outside the UK for international qualifications
- Continuously monitor system and processes so they are fit for purpose for efficient qualification processing.
Membership
- Take an active role in membership processing, supporting the annual membership renewals campaign (November-March) and adjustments throughout the calendar year.
Operational support
- Work with the Membership and Insights Manager to help identify trends and patterns from ticket enquiries to help drive improvement.
- Work closely with the Data Manager and Digital Manager to raise issues with the Customer Relationship Management system (CRM), Learning Management System (LMS) and website, which have been identified through ticket enquiries, and help where possible to support with a resolution.
- Undertake other administrative work as requested by the Membership and Insights Manager
- Take an active role in data input and collection to help drive insights, improvements and quality control.
- Support the longer-term development and improvement of systems and processes, and contribute to wider departmental discussions.
Governance
- Support the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to help with efficiencies and quality assurance in the team.
- Create canned responses for use on frequent and complex enquiries to help aid efficiency in service delivery.
- Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection principles while managing enquiry and application information.
- Actively participate in the delivery of continuous improvement, working collaboratively with colleagues across the College.
- Ensure all actions carried out in line with CoSRH’s standard policies and processes.
You will have:
- Excellent customer service skills
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Strong communication skills - clear and professional speaking and writing, ability to explain information simply, and good active listening
- Empathy - understanding customers’ feelings and frustrations, showing genuine care and patience, and making customers feel heard and valued
- Patience - staying calm with challenging or upset enquirers, and willingness to repeat or re-explain information, adapting to language or understanding barriers
- Problem-solving skills - thinking quickly and logically, identifying the root cause of issues, and offering effective and practical solutions.
- A positive attitude - friendly tone and helpful mindset, remaining professional even under pressure
- Adaptability - handling different personalities and situations, and learning new systems and procedures quickly and systematically follow standard operating procedures
- Attention to detail - accurately recording customer information, and following policies, procedures and processes carefully
- Excellent organisational skills and can manage conflicting deadlines, with a willingness to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities
- Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills
- Strong attention to detail and thorough in checking work
- Ability to identify problems, trends and patterns
- Ability to use initiative and judgement
- Ability to work as a team, but also be able to think and work independently
- Excellent understanding and application of confidentiality and data protection practices (GDPR)
You will have experience:
- Delivering excellent customer support and care (essential)
- Delivering high quality written communication in response to customer email queries (essential)
- Delivering a positive video call or phone-based experience for customers (essential)
- Understanding a customer’s need and providing the appropriate solution (essential)
- Working with a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system (essential)
- Working in membership or professional body, ideally in the medical or educational sectors (desirable)
Why Join CoSRH?
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing, growth and long-term success of our people. As part of the CoSRH team, you will benefit from:
Generous Annual Leave: 25 days holiday per year, increasing by an additional 2 days after 2 years of service and a further 3 days after 5 years, plus a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
Competitive Pension & Life Assurance: A strong employer pension contribution of 10% (with a 5% employee contribution) following successful completion of probation, alongside life assurance at 4x your annual salary and access to an income protection scheme.
Flexible Working: A genuine flexible working culture that trusts you to manage your time and deliver results in a way that works for you.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), free annual eye tests, and a Free Lunch Thursday to bring our teams together.
Community & Social Value: An annual volunteering day to give back to causes that matter to you.
Employee Benefits Portal: A wide range of discounts and savings through our employee discounts platform.
Enhanced Family Leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay, supporting you and your family at every stage.
Learning & Development: We invest in our people. From webinars and sector conferences to bespoke leadership development, we provide the time, space and resources for you to grow, thrive and make a lasting impact in your role.
To Apply
Full details of how to apply can be found at the following link: Member Support Team Agent (12 month FTC - Mat leave cover) job - Remote - College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare
Deadline for applications is Friday 10 April 2026
Interviews are likely to take place on 20-21 April 2026
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
NB: In order to fulfil this role you should be resident in the UK with a valid right to work; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
The College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare (CoSRH) is the leader in the field of sexual and reproductive healthcare.



We seek to appoint a community pioneer for ‘Earthed’, a relatively new initiative that seeks to work across the Almondsbury and Severnside area (South Gloucestershire)
The successful applicant will be supported fully so they are free to wander and seek to respond to where God is calling. Applicants will be creative visionaries, who are resilient and able to respond to the challenges such a unique role will uncover.
This isn’t about running polished events or having everything figured out. It’s about bringing people together in simple ways - walks, time around a fire, moments of reflection - and seeing what grows.
The Community Pioneer for Earthed will cultivate spaces where people can connect - with one another, with nature, and with God. These spaces will be open, authentic, and welcoming, especially to those who are curious, questioning, or exploring faith.
Background
We are Humane World for Animals, formerly called the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International. Since 1954, we have worked to create a more humane society for animals. Working side by side as the Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society International, we have helped to pass thousands of landmark laws, rescue hundreds of thousands of animals, and cared for and protected millions more.
In 2025, to convey our mission and make sure that everyone understands who we are and the bold work that we do, our organisations are standing together under a new shared name: Humane World for Animals.
We are dedicated to changing the world for animals. We drive change with human action. We help people, communities, governments, and corporations shift behaviour, providing the right support and advocating for policy change to stem the root causes of suffering and cruelty.
Purpose of role
As the Managing Director for the UK and Europe, you will develop and deliver the European fundraising strategy and plans and oversee the execution of all fundraising activities in Europe. These activities include, but are not limited to individual giving, major gifts, bequests, corporate giving, and community fundraising.
Primary responsibilities
The job holder will have the following key responsibilities:
- Oversees fundraising activities and performance in Humane World for Animals’ EU and UK offices. Works closely with the Country Directors and the VP of International Fundraising on the execution of the fundraising programmes. Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and facilitates collaboration efforts across European offices. (30%)
- Manages all fundraisers in the region and ensures they achieve their goals by providing guidance and advice, training, performance management and career development. Coordinates priorities and tasks and monitors progress. (25%)
- Monitors and reports on performance progress towards agreed revenue targets; efficiency and cost-effectiveness (including external fundraising contractors); and challenges or opportunities in the external fundraising environment. (20%)
- Creates and manages the budget for fundraising expenses and income targets. Sets and reviews multi-year and yearly investment and revenue targets. (10%)
- Leads research, planning, and implementation of new marketing initiatives and acquisition programmes, including but not limited to DRTV, face-to-face, telemarketing and PSMS Mobile channels. Establishes effective donor retention strategies and oversees their execution. (10%)
- Works closely with the VP of International Fundraising to develop and execute a strategic vision to grow fundraising income in the Europe region, translating the vision into an action plan, and ensuring the successful implementation and execution of the vision. (5%)
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable otherwise qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and experience
- An academic degree or equivalent work experience is required.
- A minimum of eight or more years of fundraising experience with a proven track record in driving significant, multi-channel revenue growth across multiple markets.
- A minimum of five years of senior management experience leading fundraising or marketing teams, including leadership responsibilities for staff, strategy development and execution, and budget accountability, preferably in the animal welfare arena, required.
- Demonstrated experience scaling high-performing international fundraising programs. International NGO experience strongly preferred.
- Proven ability to deliver multi‑million income portfolios, optimize ROI, and drive continuous improvement in donor acquisition and retention.
- Experience accurately forecasting and reporting on revenue, expenditures and delivering against agreed KPIs.
- At least five years’ experience in at least one of the following income streams: individual giving, major gifts, bequests, corporate giving, and/or community fundraising. Additionally, a strong preference for marketing experience.
Skills and qualifications
- Excellent people managerial skills: ability to coach, motivate, and manage high‑performing fundraisers across dispersed locations.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to plan workload in order to manage fundraising program priorities and meet agreed targets.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, entrepreneurial spirit, and drive to achieve desired outcomes.
- Ability to thrive in a matrixed, fast-paced, mission‑driven environment and drive collaboration across countries and functions.
- Knowledge and understanding of GDPR and other data protection regulations.
- Excellent English verbal and written skills.
- Ability to work in a self-directed manner.
- Willing and able to travel extensively in Europe.
To apply for this role, please submit a copy of your CV/resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and how you fulfil the requirements set out in the job ad.
The deadline for applications is Monday 20th April 2026, 8:00 am GMT.
We are accepting applications from individuals based in Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the United Kingdom. Please note: You need to have the right to work and live in the country from where you are applying.
We make bold progress for all animals by working together on the biggest problems—no matter where they are or how deeply entrenched.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Director of External Affairs across the Bild Group of four small charities (with collective turnover of approx. £3m/yr), you will have a deep commitment to human rights and improving people’s lives.
You will provide strategic direction and leadership to the External Relations function across all four charities in the group, taking overall responsibility for and providing thought-leadership on our strategic approach to policy, influencing, public affairs, stakeholder engagement.
You will play a lead role in planning, developing, and implementing the communication and external relations and wider engagement strategic plan to grow awareness and profile of Bild, Respond, Restraint Reduction Network (RRN) and ACT.
By sharing the impact of our work and programmes in improving the lives of people with learning disabilities, autism and /or mental health conditions, you will support Bild in becoming the sector leading provider of organisational and workforce development (and RRN in becoming the leading charity in reducing restrictive practices globally – and Respond as leaders in trauma informed therapy).
You will champion Bild and RRN’s brand, vision, mission and values acting as an ambassador for the organisation both internally and externally to partners, stakeholders and media.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:
Strategic Leadership:
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Develop and implement an integrated communications and external relations strategy across the four charities in the group to raise our profile and to influence change which positively impacts on our beneficiaries, aligning media, campaigning, and public affairs with the charity’s mission and strategic priorities
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Lead and inspire a high-performing team including Membership and Events Officer, Resources Coordinator and comms team as required
Comms & Marketing:
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Plan, develop and implement strategic communications and marketing plans to maximise awareness of the Bild Group of charities across the broad spectrum of communications disciplines including media relations, stakeholder management, influencer engagement, ethical (impact focused) marketing, social and new media and the production of new materials and resources
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Write, develop and produce materials such as infographics, press releases, briefing documents, media statements and online information suitable for stakeholders, including people with lived experience
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Ensure effective marketing across all four charities focusing on impact and including ensuring we attend a range of external events and that all four websites are best practice.
Influencing & Public Affairs:
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Working with the CEO, you will drive policy change by developing strategies to influence key decision makers through building relationships with parliamentarians, government departments, and sector stakeholders to ensure the charity's policy agenda is impactful
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Lead proactive and reactive media engagement, calls and requests for information in order to capitalise on suitable opportunities for maximising the reach and impact of all four charities
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Build our credibility as a thought leader in the sector
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnerships:
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Build and sustain strategic alliances with senior civil servants, civil society groups, and community partners to increase the organization's influence and impact
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Develop effective stakeholder relationship management processes that ensure partnerships of all levels are provided with a rich, immersive engagement experience with the organisation and the work that we do
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Identify, liaise with and ensure positive relationships with key stakeholders – internal and external including media, government departments, partners, charities, providers, customers, other relevant parties to secure maximum impact for all four charities and their beneficiaries
Reputation, Brand Management & Marketing:
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Champion the Bild group brands, promoting the mission, values and impact of the organisation and ensuring consistent, engaging narratives and high-quality storytelling across all external channels
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Shaping the charity's profile and protecting its reputation through media relations, digital engagement, and consistent key messaging and building our credibility as thought leaders in sector.
Membership, Events & Communities:
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By ensuring appropriate, effective and engaging communications to all relevant audiences and stakeholders, your role will support the growth and development of our membership, Communities of Practice and the event programme (including webinars and conferences).
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Effectively plan, manage and lead a range of events for the Bild group of charities and associated marketing and communications
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Develop framework for Communities of Practice and strategy for engagement and growth
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Supporting Bild and RRN spokespeople with PR and media outreach
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Keep abreast of communications and engagement activity within the sector and demonstrate an awareness of the impact these may have on existing and future communications activity
General Responsibilities
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Contribute to evaluation and assessment of results against KPIs and tracking activity
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Allocate, manage and evaluate budget spend
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Identify resource requirements for activity across Bild group
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Develop and maintain systems, databases and procedures to support Bild group communication activities
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Plan, monitor, appraise and report progress of activity regularly with an innate understanding of how this supports activity across the Bild group
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Plan, manage and oversee budgetary spend related to outsourcing specialist activities such as video editing and design
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Ensure communications and marketing work complies with data protection and other legal, professional and agency requirements, standards and policies
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Support the senior leadership team on any activity as required.
Personal Development
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Be part of a culture of quality in all areas of communications, PR and marketing
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Participate and contribute to individual performance appraisal and supervision sessions
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Keep abreast of relevant initiatives and developments within the adult health and social care, education & disability sector and the wider communications / engagement profession
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Undertake relevant training, as necessary including accessing new systems and software as required to support the role.
Organisational Responsibilities:
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Access and work within Bild’s policies and procedures.
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Attend internal cycle of team meetings relevant to this role.
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Engage with line management, supervision (where appropriate) and appraisal process.
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Comply with data protection regulations, ensuring that information on clients, employees, volunteers and other stakeholders remains confidential.
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Take responsibility for personal learning and development with support from line manager.
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Work in a manner that facilitates equal opportunities and inclusion for all.
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Remain professional and respectful at all times, promoting positive relations with all those we encounter in our work.
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Maintain health and safety and risk awareness for self and others across the organisation.
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Undertake any other duties that Bild may require within the remit of this role.
This job description does not form part of the contract of employment. It is intended as a guide to the general scope of duties and is not definitive or restrictive. It is expected that some duties will change over time and this description will be subject to review with the postholder at their annual appraisal.
Person Specification
Job Title
Director of External Relations
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Exceptional copy writing and verbal communication skills
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Good presenting, negotiating and influencing skills
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Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build mutually beneficial relationships
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The ability to work effectively within a small team
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Ability to work under pressure, and plan, manage, and adapt own workload
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A flexible, proactive and problem-solving approach to work
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A motivated attitude and ability to work on own initiative
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A commitment to human rights and modelling accessibility and inclusion throughout activity
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Willingness to travel and work flexible hours as demanded by the post
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Fit to undertake the duties of the post.
Experience/Skills/Competencies
Essential
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Significant experience working in communications, policy and PR with demonstrable success
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PR and media management experience, including both online and traditional PR
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Experience of managing and implementing social media plans, including post development, scheduling, evaluation and monitoring feedback
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Experience of overseeing the design and production of print and electronic publications, including website management and development
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Experience of managing CRM systems and ensuring effective data capture and utilising data to inform decision making
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Ability to analyse data and shape results into reports that inform decision making
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Ability to build effective relationships and networks and establish credibility for Bild, RRN, Respond and Bild ACT
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Ability to work collaboratively and develop positive relationships with colleagues, members and wider stakeholders
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Demonstrated digital comms / social media skills and understanding of emerging digital marketing tools and platforms
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Ability to use a variety of IT packages/databases including CRM systems.
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Experience managing budgets and associated reporting
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Ability to work remotely and regularly travel to in person events
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Time management skills and ability to prioritise workload under pressure as part of a small but vibrant team
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Strong awareness and interest in news/current affairs/politics and the broader third sector, social care and education sector.
Desirable
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Experience working in the not-for-profit sector, preferably in another disability and/or membership charity
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Strong understanding of education, health, social care, disability and not for profit environment
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Strong media contacts within relevant trade sector publications
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Ability to use externally managed media databases (such as Agility etc.)
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Experience with conferences, webinars and hybrid events.
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Experience supporting and manging a remote team
Education and Qualifications:
Other Requirements:
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Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and able to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work.
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Regular travel to attend meetings and events.
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Occasional evening meetings.
Legal requirements:
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Enhanced DBS check.
Your application should include an up to date CV together with a supporting statement detailing how your skills and experience align with the job description and person specification.
Please note that we will be unable to progress applications from candidates who do not answer the screening questions.
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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About Young Roots
At Young Roots, we want to see a compassionate and welcoming society for young refugees and asylum seekers in the UK. We work alongside young people seeking safety in the UK, building trusted relationships, providing practical and emotional support and promoting young people’s rights and power.
Our youth clubs and casework are transformative for young refugees, allowing young people who have fled danger, had traumatic journeys and who are often here alone, to find community and connection, have a space to be a young person and access support in addressing a whole range of practical challenges they face. We also draw on our evidence from working every day with young refugees and asylum seekers to call for change to the laws and policies which are harming young people.
The role
We’re looking for an experienced and collaborative Head of Finance to lead our financial management, planning, and governance.
This is a senior and influential role, sitting on our Leadership Group and working closely with the CEO, Trustees, and Finance Committee. You’ll provide clear financial insight to support decision-making, ensure strong financial stewardship, and help us plan sustainably for the future.
You’ll take ownership of the full finance function, supported by an Internal Operations Officer who manages day-to-day transactional processing.
What you’ll do
- Lead financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and cashflow management
- Produce clear, high-quality management accounts and financial analysis
- Support strategic decision-making through strong financial insight and modelling
- Ensure robust financial controls, systems, and compliance (including audit, SORP, and statutory reporting)
- Partner with colleagues across the organisation to support budgeting, funding bids, and full cost recovery
- Oversee payroll and financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Contribute to organisational strategy as part of the Leadership Group
About you
You’ll be a confident and values-driven finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and making complex information accessible.
You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in a senior finance role within a charity or not-for-profit
- Strong knowledge of charity finance, including SORP, restricted funding, and compliance
- Experience producing management accounts, budgets, and forecasts for non-finance audiences
- The ability to influence and support senior leaders with financial insight
- A proactive, hands-on approach with strong attention to detail
A professional accountancy qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience is desirable.
This role is designed as a part-time position (28 hours/week) with flexibility around how hours are worked. We are a hybrid organisation, with the option to work remotely or from our London offices (Croydon or Brent). We ask that ideally you attend at least one in-person team day per month in London.
We offer a supportive, inclusive working environment and the opportunity to play a key role in a mission-driven organisation making a real difference.
To Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV alongside a personal statement by the closing date outlining how you would be a great fit for the role.
Your personal statement should be no more than 800 words, answering the following questions:
- What is your motivation for working with Young Roots? (100 words)
- What is your motivation for applying for this role specifically? (200 words)
- What skills and experience would you bring that will enable you to be successful in this role? Please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and provide examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. (500 words)
Please submit your application via Charity Jobs.
No agencies, please.
Closing date: 14th April
Interview date: 20th April
Young Roots recognises the positive value of diversity, promotes equity and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who can face disadvantage in employment, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. As an organisation that supports refugees, asylum seekers and migrants, we particularly welcome applications from people within these communities. We offer a guaranteed interview for those with lived experience of the asylum system and those with disabilities, where they meet the essential elements of the person specification. If aspects of the application process create barriers to you applying and you’d like any adjustment to the process or you’d like an informal discussion or advice on your application, please get in touch. We would also like to alert you to the existence of organisations which support people from under-represented groups to access employment, who can advise you on applying for this role. For example, Scope, Young Women’s Trust and Experts by Experience.
Young Roots is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We take this duty very seriously.
Our work is underpinned by policies and procedures which promote safe working practices. We have a framework of training and supervision which everyone is expected to comply with and systems for monitoring, quality assurance and gaining service user feedback. On joining you will be expected to be part of this approach to safeguard our service users.
Working alongside young people seeking safety - building trust, providing practical and emotional support, and promoting their rights and power.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join our Psychology and Therapy Hub (PATH) and make a meaningful difference in everyday life for adoptive, kinship and care-experienced families. We’re recruiting an Occupational Therapist with specialist expertise in sensory processing/sensory integration and attachment-informed practice to deliver practical, trauma-informed assessment and intervention that strengthens regulation, participation and connection.
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Make a difference that families feel every day: co-produce practical strategies that support calmer routines, better sleep, smoother transitions and greater participation at home, school and in the community.
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Bring specialist sensory expertise: assess sensory processing and regulation needs and translate findings into clear, realistic plans for parents/carers and partner professionals.
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Work at the sensory–attachment interface: use a trauma- and attachment-informed lens to understand behaviour and build felt safety and co-regulation alongside sensory strategies.
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Thrive in an MDT: contribute an OT perspective to formulation-led work within PATH, collaborating with psychology and therapy colleagues to create joined-up support.
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Flexible, UK-wide reach: deliver support primarily online with occasional travel for team days, training or commissioned work (as required and agreed).
You’ll need:
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HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist.
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Strong experience supporting children/young people and their parents/carers (including complex presentations).
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Proven skills in sensory processing assessment and intervention, including regulation strategies, activity adaptation and environmental modification.
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Confidence working in an attachment- and trauma-informed way with adoptive/kinship/care-experienced families (or closely related work).
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Excellent communication and report-writing skills, able to translate specialist thinking into practical, non-judgemental guidance that families can use.
ROLE PROFILE
JOB TITLE:
Occupational Therapist
ACCOUNTABLE TO:
Clinical Lead
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Clinical Director
HOURS OF WORK:
Full time / Part time
LOCATION:
Remote working with travel flexibility
DURATION:
Permanent
SALARY / GRADE:
Grade 8 - £43.471
KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
- Clinical Director and PATH Clinical Lead
- PATH team
- AUK staff
- Children and adults accessing our services
- Referrers and external agencies as appropriate
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The Occupational Therapist (Sensory & Attachment) will deliver high-quality, trauma-informed occupational therapy assessment and intervention to families with a history of adoption, kinship care and long-term fostering. The postholder will bring advanced expertise in sensory processing/sensory integration and the impact of early adversity, attachment disruption and developmental trauma on regulation, participation and family life. The role will work as part of a multidisciplinary team (MDT) within PATH, contributing to formulation-led support, practical strategies and therapeutic approaches that strengthen safety, connection, and everyday functioning at home, school and in the community.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
·Provide specialist assessment and intervention where sensory processing differences interact with attachment needs, developmental trauma, neurodiversity and emotional/behavioural presentations.
·Co-produce practical, strengths-based support plans with parents/carers and, where appropriate, the child/young person; provide clear strategies that are realistic for family life.
·Deliver evidence-informed interventions (1:1 and group-based as appropriate) including sensory-based regulation strategies, activity adaptation, routine design, environmental modification and caregiver coaching.
·Integrate attachment- and trauma-informed principles (e.g., PACE/connection-based approaches) into OT recommendations, ensuring strategies support safety, relational connection and felt security.
·Contribute to MDT formulation and case discussions, offering an occupational therapy perspective on function, participation, sensory-motor development and regulation
·Prepare high-quality written outputs including assessment summaries, recommendations, letters and reports suitable for families and professionals; contribute to documentation required for commissioning/regulated service evidence as needed.
·Support families to understand the sensory, neurodevelopmental and trauma/attachment factors that may underpin behaviour and distress, and to implement strategies safely.
·Maintain accurate, timely records in line with organisational policies, data protection and confidentiality requirements.
·Contribute to the development of resources (e.g., guides, webinars, workshops) that translate specialist OT knowledge into accessible tools for families and professionals.
·Contribute to delivery of training in your specialist area (sensory processing, regulation, sensory-attachment interface) internally and externally.
·Actively manage a caseload, prioritising risk and complexity, and working within agreed service pathways, timescales and outcome measures.
CRITERIA
Knowledge and Experience
• Significant experience working with children and young people and their parents/carers.
• Experience delivering assessment and intervention for sensory processing differences and regulation needs.
• Experience delivering remote/online OT interventions and caregiver coaching.
• Experience of group work (parents/carers and/or young people).
• Experience of working with adopted children, previously looked-after children, kinship or long-term foster families (or closely related settings).
• Strong understanding of attachment, developmental trauma and the impact of early adversity on regulation, behaviour and participation.
• Ability to integrate sensory strategies with relational/attachment-informed approaches.
• Training/experience in DDP, PACE, NVR, therapeutic parenting or other attachment-informed models.
• Expert knowledge of sensory processing and sensory-based regulation strategies.
• Ability to differentiate sensory needs from (and understand overlap with) trauma responses, anxiety, and neurodevelopmental differences.
• Sensory Integration training (e.g., postgraduate modules) and/or recognised competency frameworks.
• Knowledge of neurodevelopmental profiles (e.g., autism, ADHD, DLD, FASD) and how these can interact with trauma/attachment and sensory processing.
• Ability to provide accessible psychoeducation to families and partner professionals.
Qualifications and Education
•Degree/diploma in Occupational Therapy.
• Current HCPC registration as an Occupational Therapist. Postgraduate training/qualification relevant to sensory integration, sensory processing or advanced paediatric OT practice.
• Evidence of continuing professional development (Essential)
• Training in a range of therapeutic modalities e.g. DDP, Theraplay, BUSS model, Sensory Attachment Intervention (Essential)
Skills and Abilities
• Experience of working within an MDT and contributing an OT perspective to shared formulations and plans.
•Leadership and support skills
•Group work skills
•A reflective and empowering approach
•Strong application of theory
•Creativity and innovative approach to service delivery
•A commitment to the voice of children and families
Accountability
•Consultant Clinical Psychologist
•Responsible for maintaining own professional standards
•Responsible for delivering practice within the policies and standards of the charity
Behaviours
•Demonstrates commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of role at all times.
•Contributes to an open and honest culture
•Supports, encourages, and motivates colleagues.
•Encourages challenge, creativity and innovation.
•Leads by example.
•Values transparency and consistency.
•Understands the role of individual and collective accountability.
•Actively contributes to Adoption UK’s mission.
•Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities
•Shares skills and knowledge.
•Promotes Cross Functional team working.
•Offers outstanding service to members.
•Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders.
•Identifies and uses the most appropriate form of communication.
•Communicates clearly, seeking clarity when unclear and valuing the opinion of others.
•Treats colleagues and other stakeholders with respect, honesty, fairness and courtesy
•Is responsive to colleagues, third party professionals and service users.
•Takes pride in own development.
•Enthusiastic and committed to achieving high standards and meeting agreed objectives.
•Takes an active interest in recognising professional and personal development needs and priorities within Adoption UK.
This role profile is a guide to the nature of the work required and may involve other such duties as deemed necessary by the Organisation. It is not wholly comprehensive or restrictive. The role profile will be reviewed with the post-holder at significant points for the Organisation.
Postholder is expected to abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice, and to work within a framework of equal opportunities and anti-discriminatory practice.
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.