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Vital Strategies is a global public health organization. Our programs strengthen public health systems and address the world’s leading causes of illness, injury, and death. We currently work in more than 80 countries, supporting data-driven decision-making in government, advancing evidence-based public health policies, and mounting strategic communication campaigns. Vital Strategies’ priorities are driven by the greatest potential to improve and save lives. They include noncommunicable disease prevention, tobacco control, road safety, food policy, environmental health, and data for health. Our programs are concentrated in low- and middle-income countries and cities in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Pacific. Please visit our website to find out more about our work.

We believe our programs are strengthened when they are developed and supported by people with diverse life experiences whose understanding of social and cultural issues can help make our work and workforce more inclusive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, national origin, ancestry, actual or perceived age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal laws. As such, our commitment is to promote equal employment opportunities (EEO) for those seeking employment.

Job Purpose:

Vital Strategies has experienced significant growth in both its programs and global footprint in recent years. As the organization continues to expand, it is essential that our people practices remain legally compliant, operationally effective, culturally responsive, and forward-thinking to support an increasingly diverse and distributed workforce.

We are seeking an experienced Global HR leader who will continue to build on our efforts to strengthen global HR operations and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, culturally agile leader who is passionate about operational excellence, continuous improvement, and making a meaningful global impact. 

The Director, Global HR Operations and Compliance is a critical leadership role within the Human Resources function, responsible for advancing HR operational excellence, strengthening global compliance, and supporting the continued evolution of our people practices. With seven global offices and Employer of Record (EOR) arrangements in thirteen countries, this position provides strategic leadership and oversight for Vital's global HR operations, compliance framework, and employee services, ensuring consistent, efficient, and legally compliant HR practices across all locations.

The Director will lead the development and implementation of inclusive policies, procedures, and best practices; provide guidance on global employment actions and employee relations matters; support workforce expansion into new countries; and oversee global compensation, benefits, and HR governance programs. This role is responsible for identifying and mitigating employment-related risks while ensuring a positive employee experience and operational consistency across diverse jurisdictions.

Reporting to the Vice President, Global HR, the Director partners closely with organizational leaders, HR colleagues, legal counsel, country offices, and external partners to strengthen HR infrastructure, optimize systems and processes, and enhance the organization's ability to manage a global workforce effectively. Success in this role requires deep global HR expertise, strong judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to lead change while balancing organizational standards with local legal, cultural, and operational requirements.

This job opportunity may be based in the UK, Switzerland, or Kenya. Vital Strategies will offer a competitive salary based on local market benchmarking. Additional locations in Europe and Africa where Vital Strategies is operational may be considered. The applicable salary ranges for the hiring locations are:

• UK: £110,000- £120,000
• Switzerland: CHF 120,000 to 140,000
• Kenya: KES 14,000,000- 18,500,000 KES

Duties & Responsibilities:

Global HR Operations - 

· Maintain a high-quality global HR operations function, including standardized policies where legally appropriate, standardized processes, technology, systems, tools, forms, and guidelines that are accessible, well understood, and consistently utilized across all offices.

· Balance global organizational standards and compliance requirements with the operational, cultural, and legal realities of individual country offices, ensuring an appropriate and practical approach across diverse environments.

· Build trusted relationships with global office leadership, HR and Country Directors, to encourage transparency, collaboration, and timely sharing of HR-related information necessary for effective operations, risk management, and compliance.

· Partner with, support, and advise global HR team members and Country Directors on HR operational matters; while supporting local HR partners in assuming HR functions locally as appropriate for each office.

· Lead global HR due diligence (terms and conditions of employment, infrastructure and documentation) and manage the maintenance of international office employee handbooks and guides for EOR-hired staff.

· Partner with leadership, programs, and operation teams in opening offices or establishing EORs; as well as closing offices or programs.

· Ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements, maintenance of required documentation, and timely responses to HR audits and coordinate with the risk management committee.

· In partnership with local HR teams, lead annual global employee benefits renewals, including plan design, vendor coordination, and budget management.

· Oversee global compensation programs, including salary benchmarking, pay review processes, compensation guidance, and manager training.

· Work with Talent Acquisition, Grants & Contracts and Global Finance to coordinate the annual and reforecast workforce budget.

· Oversee the establishment of EORs and the ongoing vendor/employee/manager relationships.

· Ensure the global HR team is trained in the core HR operational areas, as well as any Vital HR specific procedures and practices.

· Ensure that HR policies, procedures, and compliance documents are accessible to all staff via the organizational intranet “Vital Pulse”.

· Collaborate with HR team to implement, analyze, and maintain operational metrics and people data to inform decision-making and strengthen organizational effectiveness.

· Serve as a key HRIS company administrator and partner to global HR teams, leveraging technology to improve HR operations, reporting, compliance and data integrity.

· Partner with HR and operational leaders to ensure HRIS data accuracy globally, establish effective governance processes, and support local teams in maintaining timely and accurate employee records.

Compliance - 

· In collaboration with Legal and VP HR, ensure that HR processes, policies, recordkeeping, and forms are in compliance with regulations, country and local labor laws, and donor guidelines.

· Oversee policy, process and procedure documentation to ensure consistency, accessibility, and compliance across the organization.

· Conduct spot checks to employee files to ensure audit readiness and compliance; and provide training to HR team members responsible for maintaining documentation.

· Ensure compliance with the Vital global data retention policy for employee data and HR documentation.

· Identify and proactively mitigate HR operational and compliance risks through strong controls, monitoring, documentation practices, and partnership with local offices.

Employee Services - 

· Coordinate the development and maintenance of HR programs and tools, including policies and procedures, SOPs, manuals, management guidelines, and other HR infrastructure to support business units, proposals, and projects.

· Ensure all offices and employees hired through EOR arrangements have access to an HR Help Desk or equivalent support structure with timely communication, responsiveness, and follow-up.

· In consultation with the VP HR and General Counsel, and in coordination with HRBPs, manage complex employee relations matters in a balanced, fair, and objective manner using appropriate counseling, investigative, intervention, and mediation techniques.

· Serve as an internal consultant and facilitator to managers and employees in resolving employment and performance-related issues in collaboration with HR business partners as appropriate.

· In collaboration with the Director of Talent Management and HR Country Teams, ensure timely delivery of training to managers on HR operations, policies, systems, and practices; and support clear communication of Vital HR business practices to employees globally.

· Foster a service-oriented HR culture that emphasizes responsiveness, partnership, trust, consistency, and practical problem-solving across all global offices.

Qualifications:

Education - 

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field required.

· Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD, or equivalent international HR certification preferred.

Skills & Abilities - 

· Strong knowledge of global HR operations, employment practices, compliance requirements, and HR infrastructure across multiple countries and regions.

· Demonstrated ability to balance global organizational standards with local legal, cultural, and operational needs in diverse international environments.

· Strong relationship-building, influencing, and partnership skills, with the ability to establish trust and credibility across global offices and with leaders at all levels.

· High degree of diplomacy, cultural sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgment when managing complex and sensitive employee and organizational matters.

· Ability to proactively gather, assess, and synthesize information from multiple stakeholders and environments to identify operational or compliance risks and support informed decision-making.

· Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced global environment.

· Excellent verbal, written communication, and active listening skills, including the ability to communicate complex HR concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use people data and metrics to drive operational improvements and business decisions.

· Service-oriented leadership approach with a focus on collaboration, responsiveness, practical solutions, and continuous improvement.

· Strong facilitation, training, and coaching skills for managers, HR teams, and employees.

· High level of integrity and ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.

· Strong technology proficiency and ability to leverage HR systems and tools to improve operational effectiveness, reporting, workforce analytics, compliance, and employee experience.

· Fluency in English required.

· Knowledge of global HR operational best practices and employment lifecycle processes.

· Knowledge of compensation, benefits, employee relations, performance management, and policy administration practices.

· Understanding of change management principles and organizational effectiveness practices in global organizations.

Experience Required:

· Minimum of 15 years of progressive human resources experience, including significant experience in global HR operations, compliance, and employee services.

· Demonstrated experience supporting a complex, multi-country or global organization, preferably within the nonprofit, international development, public health, or mission-driven sector.

· Experience partnering with global offices and navigating varying labor laws, cultural norms, and operational practices across regions.

· Proven experience developing and implementing global HR policies, procedures, systems, and operational processes.

· Experience managing HR compliance, audits, employee documentation, and data governance in international environments.

· Experience overseeing compensation and benefits administration across multiple countries and/or employer-of-record (EOR) arrangements.

· Demonstrated experience managing complex employee relations matters and conducting or supporting investigations in collaboration with legal counsel and HR business partners.

· Experience leading or supporting HRIS optimization, system configuration, reporting, and data integrity initiatives; experience with UKG strongly preferred.

· Experience using HR metrics and workforce data to support operational planning and organizational decision-making.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

· The position may involve up to 10% travel to various international locations, depending on organizational needs

· Ability/willingness to work across multiple time zones

About Charity Right

We are a focused and passionate international food charity on a mission to free people from the devastating effects of hunger. Since our founding, we have provided over 40 million meals across seven countries, serving those who need it most with dignity and care.

Our Mission

We believe that no child should go to school hungry. Our single-cause focus allows us to be exceptionally effective at what we do best: providing nutritious school meals that keep children in classrooms and give them the opportunity to break free from poverty through education.

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Senior Events Lead to support our growing portfolio of physical fundraising events. The successful candidate will play a key role in coordinating and delivering a range of challenges and events, from local charity walks to international treks and marathons. This is an ideal position for someone early in their career who is passionate about events, fitness and purpose-driven work.

This hands-on role will help you build valuable experience in events fundraising, logistics, supporter care and campaign delivery, while working across teams to ensure each event achieves its fundraising goals.

Key Responsibilities: 

Events & Challenge Lead

Assist in the planning and delivery of Charity Right’s physical fundraising events, including but not limited to:

• Local charity walks and runs
• UK marathons and half-marathons
• International treks, such as Everest Base Camp and Kilimanjaro
• International marathons and endurance challenges
• Support event logistics, including registration, travel coordination, permits, supplies, safety planning and post-event wrap-ups
• Liaise with event partners, tour operators, venues and sponsors where relevant
• Ensure all events align with Charity Right's values and fundraising standards 

Participant Support

• Provide first-class support to event participants from sign-up through to post-event follow-up
• Help supporters set up and optimise their fundraising pages
• Motivate and encourage participants to reach their fundraising targets
• Maintain regular communication with participants throughout their journey

Marketing and Promotion

• Work with the Marketing team to create engaging promotional content for each event and challenge
• Support email campaigns, social media content and digital materials to drive sign-ups
• Assist in creating fundraising packs, challenge guides and event-day material

Data and Reporting

• Maintain accurate participant and donor data using the CRM system
•  Contribute to event impact reporting, including feedback collection and case studies
• Track fundraising progress against targets and report on key metrics

Volunteer Engagement

• Help recruit and brief volunteers for relevant events and activities
• Ensure volunteers are well supported and represent Charity Right's values
• Coordinate volunteer schedules and responsibilities for event days

Essential Skills and Experience

• At least one year of experience in events coordination, fundraising, customer service or a related field
• Experience working within the charity or non-profit sector
• Experience supporting or participating in challenge events such as marathons, treks or endurance activities
• Familiarity with CRM systems or fundraising databases
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with participants, volunteers and external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook, and confidence learning new digital tools
• High attention to detail, particularly when managing data and logistics
• A proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally work evenings or weekends
• A genuine passion for charitable work and Charity Right's mission 

Desirable 

• Understanding of fundraising regulations and best practice, including the Fundraising Regulator Code
• Volunteer coordination or management experience
• A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• First aid certification or willingness to obtain one

Working Culture: 

We are a remote-first organisation. This role offers flexibility in working hours and location, with occasional UK travel required for key events and team meetings. You will be part of a purpose-driven team committed to creativity, integrity and delivering real-world impact.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Duty Officer plays a key operational role in ensuring the smooth running of the Friendly Trust’s office duty function. The postholder will be the designated lead for Office Duty sessions, acting as the first point of contact for calls, visitors, and day-to-day operational queries.

The role also provides structured support to a Trust Officer managing a caseload of Service Users requiring lower levels of support, assisting with administrative casework, financial monitoring tasks, and maintaining accurate records.

This post bridges administrative and frontline service delivery functions, enabling Trust Officers to focus on complex casework while maintaining high standards of responsiveness and record keeping.

Key Responsibilities

1. Office Duty (Primary Function)

• Take responsibility for the delivery of Office Duty sessions in line with the Office Duty Procedure.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, enquiries, and visitors, ensuring all interactions are recorded accurately.
• Maintain and update the Office Duty diary, including:
  • Recording calls, visitors, and actions taken
  • Logging outstanding actions for follow-up
  • Ensuring continuity between sessions
• Use CasparGov to record duty activity promptly and accurately.

· Monitor planned and ad hoc cash collections, ensuring compliance with The Friendly Trust's policies and procedures, checking requirements, and promptly identifying and escalating any issues or discrepancies.

• Carry out cash tin checks and ensure appropriate balances for ongoing sessions.
• Liaise with the Duty Team Manager where queries require escalation.

2. Service User Support

· Support a designated Trust Officer in managing a caseload of Service Users requiring lower levels of support

• Assist with routine financial administration tasks such as:
  • Monitoring transactions and basic budgeting support
  • Preparing information for review by the Trust Officer
• Maintain accurate records of activity in line with organisational and legal requirements.
• Draft basic correspondence and follow up routine requests.

3. Administrative and Operational Support

• Provide administrative support aligned with organisational systems and processes.
• Assist with:
  • Data entry and maintaining records
  • Processing documentation and correspondence
  • Supporting internal reporting and statistics
• Contribute to efficient office systems and processes.
• Support meeting preparation or coordination where required.

4. Communication and Team Working

• Act as a professional first point of contact for Service Users, families, and external professionals.
• Work collaboratively with Trust Officers, Admin, and managers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Escalate queries appropriately while maintaining ownership of routine enquiries.

5. Organisational Contribution

• Work in line with the Friendly Trust’s values, policies, and procedures.
• Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive working environment.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR and safeguarding requirements.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the role.

Person Specification

Essential Skills and Experience

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, professionally and sensitively with Service Users, family members, colleagues and external agencies.
• Strong interpersonal, telephone and customer service skills, with a friendly, approachable and professional manner.
• Proven administrative experience, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload effectively.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work to deadlines, manage competing demands and respond positively to changing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage information confidentially.
• Experience of data entry, maintaining electronic databases and record management systems.
• Competent user of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams, and confident using databases and other IT systems.
• Ability to work independently using initiative, as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Positive, flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Empathy, patience and the ability to work sensitively and respectfully with vulnerable people and individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, professional standards, confidentiality and data protection requirements.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience working within the charity, voluntary, health or social care sectors.
• Experience of handling calls, front-line enquiries, reception duties or customer-facing services.
• Knowledge of issues affecting people with learning disabilities and their families.
• Knowledge of welfare benefits, financial administration or related support services.
• Experience of using case management, CRM or client record systems.
• Knowledge of CASPAR Gov or similar case management software.
• Experience of supporting the production of reports, statistics, monitoring information or management data.
• Experience of coordinating office systems, facilities or administrative processes.
• Basic financial administration experience, including invoice processing, cash handling and record keeping.
• Knowledge of information governance and records management practices.
• Good record of punctuality, reliability and attendance.

Personal Attributes

• Professional, trustworthy and dependable.
• Solution-focused, with a willingness to learn, develop and adapt.
• Able to maintain composure and professionalism when handling sensitive or challenging enquiries.
• Committed to supporting The Friendly Trust's mission, values and person-centred approach.
• Demonstrates sound judgement, discretion and a high level of integrity.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Night Support Worker to join our Young people Social Care Service in Bracknell. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£30,784.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

What you'll do:
* Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by Management staff
* Meet customers regularly for support sessions, providing emotional and practical support
* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions
* Develop support plans with customers to identify their goals, ensuring a person centred approach, enabling the customer to establish positive change
* Support customers to take care of their living environment, providing emotional and
* practical support to ensure customers enjoy a high-quality accommodation
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community
* Support customers to apply for benefits and manage their bills.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, join in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open to others
* Enjoy working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure
* their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Flexible in work roles
* Open to feedback and good insight into self development
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused and enjoys helping people
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do
* attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour

What you'll bring:
Essential
* Good Listening and Communication skills
* Good organisational skills § Ability to learn and develop within your role
* Up to NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent or experience in the social care/charity sector
* Good standard of English and Maths
* Good standard of IT skills
Desirable
* Experience working in mental health customer group
* Experience of working within supported housing environment
* Experience of working as a support worker or similar role
* Experience of working with multi disciplinary teams

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for full Job description

Help young people belong, contribute and thrive.

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe every young person deserves a safe place to live, someone who believes in them and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Resident Support Manager (Nights) to lead our out-of-hours support service, ensuring residents feel safe, supported and valued when they need us most.

This is a rewarding role where you'll combine operational management with hands-on support, leading a team that delivers outstanding care, responds confidently to challenging situations and creates a welcoming environment every evening.

About the Role

As Resident Support Manager (Nights), you'll lead our Out of Hours Team, creating a culture that is welcoming, caring, transparent and resident-focused.

You'll ensure residents receive high-quality support outside normal office hours, responding to safeguarding concerns, wellbeing issues, crises and challenging behaviour with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement.

Alongside supporting residents, you'll coach and develop your team, ensuring they have the confidence, training and support to deliver exceptional services safely and consistently.

You'll also work closely with the daytime Resident Support Team to ensure seamless communication, continuity of support and a consistent experience for every resident.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Out of Hours Resident Support Team.
• Create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for all residents.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, incidents and emergencies.
• Support residents experiencing mental health crises or emotional distress.
• Manage challenging behaviour using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Ensure accurate handovers, record keeping and incident reporting.
• Coach, develop and support team members through regular supervision.
• Deliver training, guidance and continuous development for the Out of Hours Team.
• Work collaboratively with the daytime teams and external agencies.
• Promote resident wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policies.

About You

You'll be a compassionate and resilient leader who thrives in a people-focused environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience working with vulnerable adults or young people in supported housing, homelessness, social care or a similar environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, trauma and challenging behaviour.
• A person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working independently and managing incidents calmly under pressure.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive environment.

Experience supporting care leavers or young people experiencing homelessness would be advantageous.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position working on a rota basis.

The role includes:

• Four evening shifts each week between 5:00pm and 1:00am
• Weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota
• Daytime working to support team meetings, supervision, training and collaboration with the wider Resident Support Team
• Occasional travel to our MK site

Why Join YMCA South Midlands?
Working with us means becoming part of an organisation that genuinely changes lives.

You'll benefit from:

• A meaningful career where every day makes a difference.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities.
• A values-led culture where people come first.
• The opportunity to shape and improve services for young people.
• A generous employee benefits package.

Everyone is Welcome Here

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe everyone should feel they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we serve and where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

As a Christian charity, our faith inspires our values and our commitment to serving others. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and appointments are made on merit.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.

If you have a disability, long-term health condition or are neurodivergent and would benefit from any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us at any stage. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Safer Recruitment

YMCA South Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which will include a DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, employment references, qualification checks (where applicable) and other relevant pre-employment screening in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to lead a team that makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a place where every young person can belong, contribute and thrive.

Re-Instate Role Description

Service: Re-Instate Early Intervention Service

Job Title: Early Intervention Manager

Hours and salary: 28 hours per week across 4 days (plus unpaid lunch)

Fixed Term Contract until 15th June 2029.

£29,000 - £31,000 (depending on experience)

Base: 43/44 Riverside Shopping Centre, Erith, DA8 1RG 

Reports to: CEO

Purpose of Job

Re-Instate is looking for an experienced Early Intervention Employment Service Manager to lead our employment support service for people experiencing mental health difficulties. You will manage a team, oversee a caseload, develop employer partnerships and support people to secure and retain paid or voluntary employment.

Re-Instate’s Early Intervention Employment Service supports local people struggling with their mental health at the earliest possible stage through a range of employment related services. In addition, we are looking to deliver a range of training workshops to support clients of the service and local organisations.

The post holder will:

• Be responsible for managing, monitoring, delivering and evaluating employment activities to ensure that contract outcome targets are met.
• Support the implementation of organisational initiatives of Re-Instate.
• Take an active role in the delivery, management, monitoring and evaluation of any initiatives developed as part of the Early Intervention Service.
• Support clients to retain paid and voluntary work through employer engagement.
• Provide information to assist in strategic decision making.
• Represent Re-Instate within the London borough of Bexley.
• Work with the Training and Outreach Co-ordinator to promote the Early Intervention Service.

The post-holder will need project development experience and a working, knowledge of models of supported employment. They will be an effective networker, able to develop and sustain partnerships with a range of stakeholders.

 Key Activities:

• Promote and deliver the vision for the Early Intervention Service that supports sustainable recovery for people experiencing mental ill health, including job retention, job searching, preparation for work and signposting.
• Lead, supervise and support the Early Intervention team through regular supervision, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Manage a caseload of clients, supporting people experiencing mental ill health to meet their work goals.
• Manage workshops, as well as individual and group sessions, to support clients in their job search. Provide expert guidance on crafting compelling CVs, completing job applications, mastering interview strategies, and enhancing overall job-seeking effectiveness.
• Generate and establish new bespoke sector specific or employer specific pathways.
• Maintain and develop excellent communication with all key contacts including colleagues, commissioners and partner providers of specialist and non-specialist services, Service User and Carer Groups.
• As part of job retention, consider reasonable adjustments and support services for clients with disabilities or other barriers to employment, ensuring their successful integration into the workplace.
• Monitor and report on the employment status of client to effectively measure the impact of the service.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with the Early Intervention team to adherence of quality standards.
• Conduct supervision, appraisals and monitor individual objectives in line with Re-Instate policy and practice.
• Ensure that all data requirements are met within defined deadlines and work with the CEO to ensure that outcomes are being achieved.
• Ensure all administrative duties associated with the delivery of the specific employment service activity – including computerised systems, record keeping and information governance are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of recovery focused employment models (Case Management).

General terms of reference:

In carrying out the above duties the post holder will:

• Work flexibly across Bexley as required.
• Work flexibly within an agreed number of hours of work to maintain the most appropriate level of service provision.
• Seek to improve personal performance, contribution, knowledge and skills.
• Participate in appraisal, training and supervision processes.
• Keep abreast of developments in services, legislation and practice relevant to the client group and share information with the colleagues.
• Ensure the implementation of all Re-Instate policies and procedures.
• Contribute to maintaining safe systems of work and a safe environment.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the grade of the post

Person Specification

Essential criteria:

• Track record of developing, overseeing and monitoring effective case management within a project
• Experience of working with or supporting people with mental health needs
• Experience of coordinating and monitoring a project
• Evidence of a commitment to Service User involvement, development and co-production.
• Experience of evaluating project results
• Experience of working within contracts, service agreements and service delivery systems.
• Experience of risk assessment and risk management procedures.
• Experience of working effectively with external agencies and building networks.
• Demonstrable administrative and IT skills.

And the ability to:

• Maintain professional boundaries.
• Solve problems quickly and effectively in a collaborative way.
• Communicate confidently and effectively and adapt communication style and content to meet the needs of the audience.
• Respond flexibly to the demands of the post.
• Manage frustration and the challenges of change management.
• Work as a member of the overall team.
• Demonstrate a capacity to work alone effectively and the ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Understand and have a commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity.
• Develop an understanding of the needs and lived experiences of people experiencing mental ill health.

Desirable criteria:

• Knowledge of local services, businesses, health care and geography in Bexley.
• Driving License and own car.

This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level. Amendments: This description accurately reflects the present position; it may be amended and reviewed.  Any change will be made following a proper period of consultation.

This role leads the development of evidence-based, equity-driven research, policy and legal interventions that advance a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK.

About us

Uplift supports efforts to create a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK. We urgently need to phase out oil and gas drilling to stay within safe climate limits. Yet, despite having renewable resources in abundance, the UK remains Europe’s second largest oil and gas producer. We can and must be ambitious about moving past oil and gas production, while empowering and supporting workers and communities who rely on the industry for their livelihoods. Working with everyone from policy-makers and Parliamentarians, to academics and campaigners, Uplift undertakes research, analysis and campaigning to support a rapid and fair transition away from oil and gas production in the UK.

Join our team as our new Fruitful Cafe Supervisor, helping to mould our Fruitful Cafe into a pillar of our community and the training employer of choice for adults with learning disabilities in London.

As our Café Supervisor, you'll play a key role in helping people take their next steps into work in the hospitality industry. Reporting to the Fruitful Café Project Manager, you'll supervise the day-to-day running of the café, support and manage the team, and make sure we continue to deliver a great experience for everyone who visits.

You'll work closely with the Fruitful Development Worker and our café crew to help trainees build their skills, confidence and experience in a real working café. Every day, you'll support up to four trainees as they gain paid work experience in hospitality while serving around 50 customers.

The closing date for applications is the 21st August.

Care Support Worker | Saffron Walden

💚 Looking for a career where you can genuinely change lives?

No experience needed. Full training provided. Real career progression.

Join our team in the beautiful market town of Saffron Walden and help people live independently, achieve their goals, and enjoy the things that matter most to them.

Whether you're looking for a new challenge, a career change, or your first role in care, we're looking for people with the right values, a positive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others.

🌟 Why Join Us?

✅ 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
✅ Full training and ongoing support from day one
✅ Excellent career progression and development opportunities
✅ Supportive, welcoming team culture
✅ A role that's rewarding, meaningful, and varied
✅ The opportunity to make a real difference every single day
✅ No previous care experience required

🚀 What You'll Be Doing

Every day is different, but your role will include:

• Supporting people with everyday activities and personal care where required
• Encouraging independence, confidence, and choice
• Supporting people to access appointments, activities, and social events
• Helping individuals build friendships, hobbies, and life skills
• Creating positive relationships and meaningful outcomes
• Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team

👋 Who We're Looking For

You don't need care experience. We're looking for people who are:

• Kind, caring, and compassionate
• Positive, enthusiastic, and reliable
• Great communicators and team players
• Passionate about helping others thrive
• Committed to delivering person-centred support

🚗 Driving Licence Required

A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Our customers are active members of their community, and you'll regularly support them to attend appointments, activities, and social outings.

Unfortunately, if you do not hold a full UK driving licence, we cannot progress your application.

📋 Important Information

• This is a 24-hour service, and you'll need to work flexibly across a rota that may include evenings, weekends, bank holidays, and overnight shifts.
• We are currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

Ready to Start a Career That Matters?

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a career with purpose, development opportunities, and the chance to positively impact people's lives every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today with your anonymised CV and a short statement telling us why you'd be a great fit.

💚 We're reviewing applications as they come in and interviewing throughout the recruitment process, so we'd encourage you to apply early. Final interviews will take place during the week commencing 31 August.

Senior Voids Surveyor
Home Counties | Up to £62,000 
Goodman Masson is proud to be partnering with a housing association to recruit a Senior Voids Surveyor
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced surveying professional to take a lead role in the effective management and delivery of the organisation's voids service. You will be responsible for ensuring properties are assessed, works are appropriately specified and homes are returned to a safe, compliant and lettable standard in a timely and cost-effective way.

As Senior Voids Surveyor, you will provide technical surveying expertise across the organisation's void properties, overseeing works from initial inspection and specification through to completion and handover.
You will be responsible for ensuring void works are delivered to a high standard, within agreed timescales and budgets, while identifying opportunities to improve performance, reduce turnaround times and deliver value for money.

The Role 

• Undertaking detailed surveys and inspections of void properties, identifying required works and potential risks.
• Preparing specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates for void works.
• Managing and monitoring contractors to ensure works are delivered within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards.
• Undertaking post-inspections and quality checks to ensure works have been completed in line with specification.
• Providing technical advice on complex voids, property condition and repair requirements.
• Supporting the effective management of void expenditure and ensuring value for money.
• Working collaboratively with housing, lettings, repairs and asset management teams to minimise void turnaround times.
• Ensuring works comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements and housing standards.
• Identifying opportunities to improve void processes, performance and customer outcomes.
• Supporting the monitoring and reporting of void performance, costs and key performance indicators.

About You
You will be an experienced surveyor with a strong background in social housing and a detailed understanding of voids, repairs and property maintenance.

• Relevant surveying, construction or property-related qualifications is essential.
• Experience working within a housing association, local authority or similar social housing environment.
• Strong experience of managing void properties, empty homes or responsive repairs.
• A sound understanding of building construction, property maintenance and diagnosing defects.
• Experience producing specifications, schedules of work and cost estimates.
• Experience managing and monitoring contractors and ensuring works are delivered to the required standards.
• Strong knowledge of relevant health and safety, housing and building regulations.
• Good commercial awareness, with experience managing budgets and delivering value for money.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively across a large property patch
• A proactive approach to identifying improvements and driving better service performance.

Apply
If you're an ambitious maintenance professional in social housing we'd love to hear from you.
For a confidential discussion and further information, please contact  

Head of Quality and Accreditation (Cluster 1) - Maternity Cover
£63,108 - £70,710 pa, plus excellent benefits
London (including flexible working)
Full-time, 12 month Fixed-term Maternity Cover

The College Centre for Quality Improvement (CCQI) works with mental health services across the UK to improve the quality of care they provide. Through our quality and accreditation networks, we work with more than 95% of UK mental health service providers. This means the work has significant impact on that quality of care.

We run 30 nationally recognised quality and accreditation networks covering a wide range of mental health services and specialisms. Working collaboratively with clinicians, patients and carers, these networks develop evidence-based standards and support services to assess and improve the quality of care they deliver. Services that demonstrate excellence can achieve College accreditation. Around 1,500 services, representing more than 50,000 staff across the UK, currently participate in our networks.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to provide 12 months' maternity cover for this high-profile and innovative area of work.

You will lead a programme of quality and accreditation networks with an annual income of more than £2.3 million. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to a team of programme managers and will bring strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.

You will be an experienced people and project manager, with a track record in quality assurance, quality improvement, clinical audit or research, ideally within a healthcare setting. Confident working with senior stakeholders, you will lead complex programmes that deliver meaningful improvement.

You will promote and grow our work, including recruiting new members to our networks and identifying opportunities for income generation. Experience of securing funding or generating income would therefore be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a DBS check.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 19,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and, in 2019, was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 7 August 2026.
Interviews: 26 August 2026.

Contracts Surveyor (Healthy Homes)

East London (Hybrid) |  £50,862 + Excellent Benefits

Goodman Masson are delighted to be partnering with an established and highly respected Housing Association to recruit a Contracts Surveyor/Manager - Healthy Homes.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social purpose, delivering high-quality homes for thousands of residents across London. You'll play a key role in ensuring homes remain safe, healthy and compliant while leading the technical delivery of damp & mould remediation and Healthy Homes repairs in line with the latest regulatory requirements, including Awaab's Law.

If you're an experienced Surveyor or Contracts Manager looking to take ownership of an important service that genuinely improves residents' lives, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

Reporting into the Operations Manager - Responsive Repairs, you'll oversee the technical management and contract performance of Healthy Homes and damp & mould cases from initial diagnosis through to completion.

You'll ensure works are delivered safely, to a high standard and within regulatory timescales, whilst driving contractor performance, customer satisfaction and value for money.

This is a varied role combining technical surveying, contract management, compliance oversight and customer-focused service delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of Healthy Homes and damp & mould repair cases.
• Ensure cases are investigated and managed in line with Awaab's Law requirements and regulatory timescales.
• Diagnose building defects, identify root causes and specify appropriate remedial works.
• Undertake pre- and post-inspections to ensure quality, compliance and health & safety standards are met.
• Prepare repair specifications and issue works orders within agreed budgets.
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs and service delivery standards.
• Attend monthly contract performance meetings and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain accurate records across repairs and asset management systems.
• Provide technical surveying advice to colleagues on responsive repairs and disrepair matters.
• Build strong relationships with contractors, local authorities and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure residents receive excellent communication throughout the lifecycle of repairs.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within social housing, local authority or residential property maintenance environments.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing responsive repairs, damp & mould or Healthy Homes programmes.
• Strong building pathology knowledge with the ability to diagnose defects and specify repairs.
• Experience carry

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Virtual Events Executive role. This position involves managing and developing virtual fundraising events, engaging supporters, and driving income to support the charity’s vital work.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management of virtual challenges, including planning, organisation, and delivery, ensuring successful outcomes and participant engagement.
• Developing and executing marketing plans, with a focus on digital channels, to maximise event participation and income.
• Coordinating the creation of marketing content, liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to produce accurate and effective promotional materials.
• Analysing performance metrics, preparing comprehensive evaluations, and providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Building strong collaborative relationships internally across fundraising, marketing, and data teams, whilst negotiating externally to secure value and resources.
• Managing supporter stewardship plans to foster loyalty, maximise gifts, and enhance supporter experiences.
• Overseeing volunteer support, including recruiting, training, and moderating Facebook Champions assisting with participant stewardship.
• Ensuring all activities comply with relevant regulations, including data protection and fundraising codes of practice.
• Monitoring sector trends and making recommendations to expand and diversify the virtual events portfolio.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, or event management, preferably within the charity sector.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and supporter engagement techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of producing compelling content and maintaining positive relationships.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess campaign performance and implement improvements.
• Organised and proactive, with a focus on delivering high-quality supporter experiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• A commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, and the organisation’s mission to support those living with the condition.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £33,000 - £35,000
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Contract: Permanent

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

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

Give as you Live Ltd are an innovative online fundraising platform enabling members to generate free funds for UK charities through a suite of fundraising solutions.

We are growing our team and are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and motivated individual to join our team as a Platform Sales Manager.

The Platform Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving the company’s growth by identifying, engaging, and converting potential clients for our fundraising platform.

By understanding challenges and positioning the platform as a solution, the Platform Sales Manager will help charities improve their fundraising through our technology. The role also involves maintaining long-term relationships, collaborating with the technical and marketing teams, and providing insights to enhance our offerings and sales strategies.