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Rays of Sunshine, recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, is looking for an experienced and proactive Executive Assistant to the CEO to join our small, ambitious and collaborative team.
This is a varied part-time role at the heart of the organisation, working closely with the CEO to provide high-quality executive support and help coordinate governance, projects, organisational priorities and key operational activity.
You will be joining Rays of Sunshine at an exciting point in our development, with a clear focus on strengthening how we work, delivering our ambitions well and continuing to grow our impact for seriously ill children and their families.
This is much more than a traditional diary-management role. You will work closely with the CEO across a broad range of priorities, helping to create structure, maintain momentum and ensure important actions are followed through. The role will involve coordinating meetings, briefings and actions; supporting Committee and governance processes; helping to keep key organisational projects on track; and providing practical support across operational activity.
You will also play an important role in the wider rhythm of the organisation, helping to coordinate team meetings, collaborative sessions, away days, staff engagement activity and actions arising from staff feedback.
We are looking for someone who is highly organised, calm under pressure and confident working independently. You will need excellent judgement and absolute discretion, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately. You will be someone who can anticipate what is needed, take ownership of tasks through to completion and build strong relationships with colleagues, Trustees, advisers, partners and suppliers.
Our team is small, values-led and ambitious. We value collaboration, kindness, accountability and a willingness to get stuck in. Because of our size, everyone has a visible impact, and this role will suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of an organisation, understands how to keep things moving and takes pride in doing the small things exceptionally well.
Experience in governance or the charity sector would be helpful but is not essential. We are more interested in finding someone with strong EA or senior coordination experience, excellent judgement and the ability to bring structure and pace to a busy environment.
At Rays of Sunshine, we brighten the lives of seriously ill children and their families through magical wishes, hospital services and our wider Wish Community. This is an opportunity to use your skills in a role where the quality of your work will directly support the effectiveness and impact of the charity.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with interviews held on a rolling basis on or before 8 October 2026. An immediate start is desirable, so early applications are encouraged.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
What you'll be doing
As a Crisis Support Worker, you will be a key part of helping people overcome some of the most difficult challenges in their lives. Working directly with adults experiencing a range of complex issues, you will provide practical support, advocacy and guidance, helping them move from crisis towards greater stability and independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing compassionate support, advice and advocacy to individuals experiencing crisis situations.
- Helping people navigate challenges such as homelessness, housing difficulties, debt, benefit issues and digital exclusion.
- Liaising with local authorities, housing providers and other statutory organisations through phone, email and direct advocacy.
- Connecting individuals with appropriate services both within Oasis and across the wider community.
- Building trusting relationships and helping people identify practical solutions to immediate and longer-term challenges.
- Responding calmly and professionally to difficult or sensitive situations, offering reassurance and support.
- Creating a safe, welcoming and respectful environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
- Living out and modelling the values of Oasis in every interaction.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues and supporting the wider team when needed.
To enhance the wellbeing of the residents of East Manchester, by offering holistic support and communicating a message of love, hope and faith.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About The Role
Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.
As People and Culture Advisor, you will play an important role in helping us create a positive colleague experience. Working closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, you will provide practical, timely and people-centred advice on a wide range of people matters.
You will support managers to navigate employee relations matters with confidence, contribute to projects and policy development, and use data and insight to drive continuous improvement.
This role is ideal for someone who combines sound people practice knowledge with compassion, curiosity and a genuine commitment to supporting others.
As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 30 September 2026
Interview date: 07 October 2026
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.
To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Providence Row is recruiting a Gardening Coordinator. Founded in 1860, we are an established charity that delivers support for individuals who are homeless and rough sleepers.
Job located at The Dellow Centre, London E1 7SA.
Auto enrolment from day one into the People’s Pension.
The role will maintain a safe, welcoming and productive rooftop garden that supports learning, wellbeing and inclusion. Also to deliver practical gardening and food-growing activity that helps trainees and volunteers build skills, confidence and progression opportunities.
Closing date is Monday 12 October 2026.
To apply, please upload your CV with a covering letter detailing how you meet the person specification.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.



Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), the UK’s leading patient charity for people affected by pulmonary fibrosis, to recruit a Senior Information and Education Manager.
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: Hybrid role, with attendance at the charity’s Peterborough office for team meetings, collaboration and other key activities, typically on a quarterly basis, alongside travel to meetings, events and partner sites as required
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced health information, content or patient education professional to lead APF’s information and education work, ensuring people affected by pulmonary fibrosis can access clear, accurate, trusted and accessible information when they need it most.
Key responsibilities
- Lead APF’s patient information and education work, setting the strategic direction and developing a clear information and education roadmap.
- Lead the development, review and improvement of patient information across digital, print and other accessible formats.
- Undertake a full review of APF’s website patient information, improving content, structure, accessibility and user journeys.
- Identify content gaps and develop new resources based on audience needs, insight and emerging health information trends.
- Ensure information is clear, accurate, evidence-based, clinically reviewed, accessible and written in plain English.
- Strengthen APF’s processes for content creation, review, approval, publication, updating and retirement.
- Lead improvements to APF’s information distribution and resource ordering processes, balancing accessibility, cost and sustainability.
- Provide strategic oversight of APF’s education programme, supporting the Education and Events Co-ordinator to deliver high-quality sessions and events.
- Oversee education-related events, webinars and APF’s presence at relevant external conferences.
- Manage relationships with freelancers, suppliers and external partners, ensuring high-quality and cost-effective delivery.
- Develop effective evaluation and impact measurement, using feedback, analytics and insight to improve information and education activity.
- Act as an internal adviser on patient information quality, health literacy, accessibility and user-centred content.
- Manage the information and education budget and support funding proposals and business cases where required.
We are looking for:
- Experience drafting, editing or overseeing patient information or health content.
- Experience developing or contributing to information, education or content strategy.
- Experience managing content lifecycles and working with clinicians, expert reviewers or evidence-based content.
- Experience using feedback, analytics, insight or evaluation to improve content and user experience.
- Strong project and programme management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Experience supporting or managing staff, including setting priorities and reviewing progress.
- Experience managing external suppliers, freelancers or agencies.
- An understanding of health information standards, including accessibility, health literacy, plain English and clinical review.
- An understanding of health misinformation and the importance of accurate, evidence-based communication.
- Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work with clinicians, people with lived experience, colleagues and external partners.
- Good digital confidence and an understanding of how people find and use health information online.
If you are an experienced health information or patient education professional looking for a role with genuine purpose and impact, we would love to hear from you.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
St Joseph’s Hospice – a leading East London hospice providing compassionate care and support to people with life-limiting illness, their families and carers – is seeking an Interim Head of Supportive Care.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead and transform a diverse portfolio of supportive care services, ensuring that people living with life-limiting illness, and those important to them, receive outstanding, person-centred support that enables them to live well until the end of life.
About the Role
As a key member of the Hospice leadership team, you will lead the development and delivery of our supportive care strategy in line with the Hospice Strategy 2026–2031. You will drive service transformation, develop innovative models of care, strengthen community partnerships, expand volunteer-led services, reduce health inequalities and improve outcomes for patients, families and carers.
You will work collaboratively across the Hospice, the North East London Integrated Care System, voluntary sector partners and local communities to ensure our services remain accessible, responsive and sustainable.
A significant aspect of the role is leading engagement with diverse communities, increasing awareness of hospice services, developing strategic partnerships and supporting the ambitions of compassionate communities across East London.
The post holder will also act as the Hospice's Designated Safeguarding Lead for Adults and Children, providing organisational leadership and assurance on safeguarding practice and governance.
About You
We are looking for an experienced senior leader who can demonstrate:
- Professional registration within a health or social care profession.
- Significant senior leadership experience within palliative care, community health, supportive care or social care services.
- Experience of leading large multidisciplinary teams and complex services.
- Strong strategic planning, operational management and service transformation skills.
- Experience of partnership working across health, social care, community and voluntary sector organisations.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, governance, quality improvement and regulatory requirements.
- Experience of budget management, workforce planning and service development.
- Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A commitment to inclusion, reducing health inequalities and improving access to care for underserved communities.
- A leadership style that reflects the values of compassion, advocacy, justice, quality and respect for human dignity.
About St Joseph's Hospice
Founded in 1905 by the Sisters of Charity, St Joseph's Hospice provides specialist palliative and end-of-life care for the diverse communities of East London. We are committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a culture where patients, families, volunteers and staff feel valued, supported and empowered.
Our mission is to help people live as fully as possible, for as long as possible, when facing life-limiting illness.
Why Join Us?
- 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
- Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
- Season ticket loan
- Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme
- Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
- Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services
Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!
Closing date: 30 September 2026.
Interview date: 8 or 9 October 2026.
We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Location: Waltham Forest
Salary: £32500
Hours:37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Oct 2nd 5pm
Reports To: Operations Manager
We are a small, person-centred homelessness charity committed to supporting people experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and social exclusion. We work alongside individuals to help them overcome barriers, improve wellbeing, access accommodation, and achieve greater independence.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, compassionate, and motivated Homeless Caseworker to join our growing team. Forest Churches Emergency Night Shelter employs and works with all faiths and none, candidates would be expected to be comfortable with the Christian ethos underpinning the charities work.
This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while helping shape and develop a responsive and innovative service.
Job Description
Job Title
Homeless Caseworker
Responsible To
Operations Manager
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality assessments, advice, and ongoing support to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness.
The post holder will act as a first point of contact for service users, undertaking assessments, identifying support needs, developing support plans, managing a caseload, and working collaboratively with partner organisations to achieve positive client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Assessment and Engagement
● Conduct comprehensive assessments with new clients accessing the service.
● Identify housing, welfare, health, safeguarding, immigration, employment, and support needs.
● Complete risk assessments and safeguarding referrals where necessary.
● Develop person-centred support plans.
● Support clients to access appropriate services and resources.
● Provide information, advice, and guidance tailored to individual circumstances.
Case Management
● Manage an allocated caseload.
● Maintain accurate and timely case records.
● Record all interventions and outcomes on the case management system.
● Ensure compliance with GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
● Review client progress and update support plans regularly.
Housing and Homelessness Support
● Support individuals to access accommodation pathways.
● Assist with housing applications and referrals.
● Liaise with local authorities and housing providers.
● Advocate on behalf of clients where appropriate.
Outreach Responsibilities
● Participate in community outreach activity.
● Engage rough sleepers and vulnerable individuals.
● Support clients who are reluctant or unable to access office-based services.
● Facilitate access to emergency accommodation and support services.
Partnership Working
● Build positive relationships with local agencies and stakeholders.
● Attend multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
● Make referrals and coordinate support plans with external partners.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
● Promote the safety and wellbeing of all service users.
● Identify and respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns.
● Maintain professional boundaries.
● Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures.
● Participate in safeguarding training and reflective practice.
Team Responsibilities
● Attend team meetings and supervision sessions.
● Contribute to service development and continuous improvement.
● Support volunteers and placement students where appropriate.
● Undertake training relevant to the role.
General Responsibilities
● Promote equality, diversity, and inclusion.
● Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
● Adhere to organisational policies and procedures.
● Act as an ambassador for the charity.
● Undertake any other reasonable duties appropriate to the role.
Essential Qualifications
● GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
● Relevant training or willingness to undertake training in homelessness, safeguarding, housing, mental health, or related areas.
Essential Experience
● Experience supporting vulnerable adults and/or young people.
● Experience carrying out assessments and support planning.
● Experience working within homelessness, housing, support services, social care, or community settings.
● Experience maintaining accurate records and case notes.
Essential Knowledge
● Understanding of homelessness and housing-related challenges.
● Knowledge of safeguarding adults and young people.
● Understanding of GDPR and confidentiality requirements.
● Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches.
● Understanding of professional boundaries.
● Awareness of equality and diversity principles.
Essential Skills
Communication
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
● Ability to build rapport with a wide range of individuals.
● Ability to communicate effectively with partner organisations.
Assessment
● Ability to undertake comprehensive client assessments.
● Ability to identify support needs and develop action plans.
● Ability to manage risk appropriately.
Organisation
● Strong organisational skills.
● Ability to manage competing priorities.
● Ability to maintain accurate case records.
IT Skills
● Competent in Microsoft Office.
● Ability to use databases and case management systems.
● Confidence using digital systems and maintaining electronic records.
Personal Qualities
● Compassionate and non-judgemental.
● Reliable and professional.
● Resilient and adaptable.
● Motivated to improve outcomes for vulnerable people.
● Able to work independently and as part of a team.
● Committed to learning and development.
Desirable Criteria
● Experience working with people with complex needs.
● Experience working within homelessness services.
● Experience of working with clients with multiple disadvantages
● Knowledge of housing legislation and homelessness pathways.
● Experience conducting outreach work.
● Relevant qualification in housing, Substance Misuse Mental Health, social care, counselling, or related field.
What We Offer
● Flexible and supportive working environment.
● Regular supervision and reflective practice.
● Ongoing training and professional development.
● Opportunity to influence and shape service delivery.
● Employee wellbeing support.
● Meaningful work that changes lives.
Recruitment Process
Stage 1
Application Form and Supporting Statement
Stage 2
Shortlisting
Stage 3
Interviews during week beginning October 5th
Candidates invited to interview may be asked to complete a short assessment based on homelessness support and casework practice.
Safer Recruitment Statement
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to:
● Enhanced DBS Check
● Satisfactory References
● Identity Verification
● Right to Work Checks
The charity is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Salary: £42,000 per annum (plus a 15% Inner London Weighting allowance of £6,300 if applicable)
Hours: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:30 to 17:30
Contract Type: 6-month fixed term contract starting as soon as possible
Location: Hybrid – 2/3 days a week in one of our centres (London, Liverpool, Birmingham or Newcastle)
Reports to: Community Fundraising Manager
THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 6,000 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
THE OPPORTUNITY
James’ Place has huge ambitions to grow to reach more men in suicidal crisis. We are seeking an experienced fundraising manager to join us on a Fixed Term Contract to cover a period of maternity leave.
Trusts and Statutory is a crucial, high-performing and mature income stream for James’ Place. In this Fixed Term Contract, the postholder will be care-taking as well as continuing to grow income. The organisation has invested in a new Executive Leadership Team to drive forward the development of our new strategy, so there is an opportunity for this postholder to contribute to this process.
The purpose of this role is to raise funds for James’ Place:
- taking overall responsibility for building the relationships with and securing income from Trusts and Statutory sources to realise our aim to deliver more life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis nationally.
The key internal relationships for this role are:
- Head of Fundraising and Communications
- Fundraising Manager, Philanthropy and Corporate
- Fundraising Manager, Community
- Philanthropy Lead
- Fundraising Executive
- Stewardship and Events Manager
- Chief Executive
- Executive Leadership Team
The key external relationships for this role are:
- Trustees
- Appeal Board members
- Funders
- Potential Funders
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
80% Direct Fundraising Work
- Responsible for a portfolio of donors, volunteers and prospects and an annual fundraising target of c. £750,000 - £1,000,000 from trusts, foundations, and statutory sources.
- Build a network of donors and volunteer supporters and influencers across a range of audiences, maintaining and developing relationships, who can support your fundraising.
- Attend events and write major grant applications and other proposals.
- Support the Philanthropy Lead to maximise opportunities through the Appeal Board.
- Manage engagement and fundraising events to support the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
- Build compelling cases for James’ Place projects to put to prospective and existing funders, ensuring accurate financial information is presented clearly.
20% Fundraising Administration
- Ensuring regulatory and best practice guidelines are understood and adhered to in all fundraising and public facing work.
- Work with colleagues in the London centre and across the organisation, to develop their experience and confidence in fundraising activities, ensuring they are fully briefed and supported at all times.
- Ensure all activities are of a high standard, meeting all relevant regulations and best practice guidelines.
Culture and Values
- Always represent James’ Place with respect, decorum, and confidence.
- Work with the team to build our understanding of men in suicidal crisis and how suicidal behaviour develops.
- Deputise for the Head of Fundraising and Communications and represent the charity as and when needed.
- Recognise the value of review and evaluation and contribute to the on-going development of James’ Place as a respected, effective, and sustainable charity.
- Undertake any other duties as required in pursuit of organisational success, based around delivery of the organisational business plan.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- A good track record of fundraising in the charity sector, with proven results or equivalent relevant transferable experience.
- Experience of success in trusts and statutory fundraising and an excellent understanding of and experience of meeting the expectations of these funders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the confidence to engage and build relationships with stakeholders and partners at the highest level.
- A keen eye for detail and ability to analyse complex data and research findings to extrapolate key messages to create compelling cases for support or to communicate the impact of interventions.
- The ability to present this complex information in the most appropriate format tailored to the specific audience.
- Practical and resilient.
- Able to communicate persuasively with passion and integrity.
- Constructive and collaborative attitude, able to problem solve.
- A team player, willing to work collaboratively, support others, and take on additional responsibilities when needed.
- An ability to work on difficult and sensitive issues, showing kindness, integrity, and being willing to seek and offer help as required.
Desirable
- Understanding of and interest in mental health / suicide prevention.
WE OFFER
- A 7% employer contributory pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- Death in service insurance scheme
- 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period
APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the three competency-based questions. We recommend for you to use the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method as a way of clearly and concisely outlining your skills, knowledge and experience.
Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
Key Dates
This advert is open on a rolling recruitment basis, so early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.
First-round interviews are expected to be held online on a rolling basis, starting from w/c 5th October.
Next Steps
There will be a two-stage interview process for this role.
If your application is shortlisted, we will contact you by email following the closing date to invite you to a first-round interview with up to three members of the James’ Place team.
If successful, you will be invited to a second-round interview with up to two members of the James’ Place team.
The interviews will be competency-based, giving you the opportunity to demonstrate your skills, knowledge, and experience in relation to the role requirements outlined in the person specification.
If your application is not shortlisted, we will contact you by email to let you know the outcome of your application. We encourage you to register for future job alerts here, so we can keep you informed about other opportunities at James’ Place that may be of interest to you.
Support
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected].
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
Any job offers made are subject to the receipt of two relevant satisfactory employment references. We expect this to include one from your most recent or current employer. Any job offers made are also subject to a satisfactory DBS check and a Right to Work in the UK check.
REF-231032
This is a 12 month fixed term contract working 22.5 hour per week.
While a strong clinical background is mandatory, this senior role demands candidates who can provide substantive, quantifiable evidence of successful leadership and team management, preferable within nursing settings. We are seeking demonstrable experience in driving performance, strategic oversight and people development.
Key responsibilities will include:
As a Deputy Manager, you will be integral to the Home Management Team, contributing to strategic planning and day-to-day operations across residential, dementia, and nursing services.
- People Leadership and Performance: This is the primary focus. You will be responsible for leading, developing, and managing performance of Nurses and allied health professionals. This includes conducting clinical and management supervision, ensuring safe staffing levels, and actively driving team quality and service outcomes. Candidates must evidence the ability to lead and mentor senior staff.
- Quality and Strategic Oversight: Drive the review and development of care pathways, risk assessments, and service development plans. Your work must be supported by clear outcomes and quantifiable impact on service improvement and efficiency.
- Clinical and Operational Oversight: Deputise fully for the Registered Manager, ensuring safe, high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care, and maintaining full compliance with CQC Fundamental Standards.
- Statutory Compliance and Safeguarding: Take a leading role in maintaining strict adherence to all health & social care legislation (e.g., CQC, MCA/DoLS, Health & Safety). You will lead high-level investigations of safeguarding concerns, ensuring prompt and accurate documentation.
Your Background
Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- NMC Registered Nurse (Adult Nursing).
- A Proven Track Record of Senior Management/Leadership Experience within a Care Home setting, specifically working with complex elderly care (residential, dementia, and nursing).
- Formal Leadership qualification (or commitment to achieve Level 4 L&M).
- Proven skills in clinical leadership, quality assurance, and incident investigation, evidenced at a management and strategic level.
What we offer:
Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14%
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- 25 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts
About Dunkirk Memorial House:
Dunkirk Memorial House is a CQC rated Outstanding care home. We are proud to offer expert care, including a specialised Dementia Mews providing compassionate support for up to 30 residents. At Dunkirk Memorial House, we prioritise creating a warm and supportive community where veterans feel valued and respected.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see the Job Description attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
About The Company
Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.
As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.
We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.
Visit ourCareers Pageto discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.
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Recovery Worker
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Job Title: Recovery Worker
Location: Bedfordshire. Unfortunately this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £26,200
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Sunday 08.00 - 16.00 or 14.00 - 22.00. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service and resident requirements, including bank holidays as required on the rota.
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated, patient, and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team in Bedford. The service provides an 11-bed short stay, trauma informed alternative to hospital admission and facilities, part of a wider integrated initiative for urgent and emergency care. You will support our residents who are at risk of admission but can be supported outside of mental health hospital settings, by providing tailored support to them to help them overcome their personal barriers, and achieve their goals, to live more fulfilled lives and independent living.
With a focus on achieving outcomes in line with contractual requirements, while ensuring quality and consistency within a trauma informed, psychologically informed environment. You will deliver flexible, tailored, person centred support to help residents improve their quality of life, overcome challenges, and achieve personal goals. Using your communication skills, you will build trusting professional relationships, support residents to reintegrate into the community, and play a vital role in helping them rebuild their lives through personalised support plans, activities, and partnership working.
Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Some Key Responsibilities Include:
- Create tailored support plans through one to one sessions, group sessions, and multi agency meetings
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of residents at all times
- Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
- Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
- Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
- Follow safeguarding procedures and report any concerns when needed.
- Support residents with taking their medication and keep accurate records. Build good working relationships with colleagues and outside agencies.
About You
We're looking for a compassionate, motivated, and proactive individual with a commitment to delivering high quality, person centred mental health support. You will be knowledgeable of mental health and have an understanding and experience in how to support those who struggle. You thrive in fast paced environments and adapt well to changing situations, maintaining a non judgmental and trauma informed approach. Your ability to build meaningful, effective relationships with people from diverse backgrounds, while respecting and promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, sets you apart.
- Experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health and residential setting
- Ability to engage with people from different backgrounds, build rapport, and empower them to achieve their personal goals
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Cultural awareness, Self awareness, and ability to identify personal growth areas and take feedback
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
The Glasshouse is the UK’s only not-for-profit plant installation and maintenance provider: a distinctive social enterprise where exceptional planting creates meaningful employment and measurable impact.
We design, install and care for beautiful, nature-filled spaces for organisations across London, while opening up practical, paid pathways for women in custody or recently released from prison. Clients choose The Glasshouse because the planting is thoughtful, design-led and expertly maintained — and because every contract helps create second chances. As a Community Interest Company, 100% of their profits go back into impact work, so commercial excellence directly fuels training, employment and support for women with lived experience of prison.
The Glasshouse is now entering an exciting new phase. We have a clear vision and business plan for the next few years, and are strengthening the leadership capacity needed to deliver it. The business has grown strongly, with earned income more than doubling in the last year, and the next chapter is about building on that momentum in a sustainable, well-planned way. With a new Growth Manager joining to strengthen the sales function and greater ownership already developing across the wider team, the opportunity now is to make sure growth is financially sound, operationally deliverable and always aligned with the social impact that sits at the heart of The Glasshouse.
The Glasshouse is looking for a new Chief Executive Officer to work with the Founder and Board to bring this next phase to life. The successful candidate does not need to have been a Chief Executive Officer before, but will have held significant responsibility for the performance of a business, organisation or business unit. They will be commercially strong and purpose-driven, comfortable moving between the strategic view and the operational detail, and able to turn plans, budgets and a sales pipeline into clear priorities and action. Low ego and high standards will matter here: they will be calm, pragmatic and enabling, building trust across the Founder, Board, Growth Manager and wider team, while ensuring that commercial success creates more meaningful opportunities, greater stability and stronger futures for women with lived experience of prison.
To do this role well, the successful candidate will need sound judgement, inspiring leadership skills, commercial confidence and the ability to turn ambition into practical action.
To read more about this opportunity and to learn how to apply, please download the full appointment brief.
Closing Date: 1 November 2026
People Beyond Profit Conversations: 5 - 12 November 2026
The Glasshouse Interviews:
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First stage: 18/19 November 2026
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Second stage: 30 November 2026
The Language & Learning Officer will provide support and guidance to volunteers and learners, and
work with the Project Manager to plan and organize enrolment days, enrichment activities and
tailored support to learners. We believe this will be an exciting role helping people who are re-
building their lives to learn a new language, meet new people, and feel part of a community. The
Language & Learning officer will work within and alongside the wider Language and Learning team
with the primary purpose of providing an exemplary level of support to ESOL learners and
volunteers. The role may also involve supporting activities and workshops delivered by the rest of
the team.
The role has three key strands:
- Volunteers’ coordination and support: working with the Project Manager, you will be supporting volunteers in their roles and ensuring the smooth running of systems and communications, leading to clients’ and volunteers’ satisfaction.
- Daily administrative tasks using our CRM system and other platforms to track the support provided, plan enrolments, ensure consistency of information, and notify the Project Manager of any safeguarding concerns.
- Direct support to English language learners, including session planning and occasional delivery, ad-hoc casework support, and collaboration with other organizations to provide a rich curriculum that meets the needs and desire of our learners.
Reports to: Language & Learning Service Manager
Hours: 16h per week
Location: Newcastle Office, NE1 2JQ
Contract: Fixed term 1 year contract (subject to passing a 3- month probation period).
An extension to this post may be possible, subject to further project funding.
Salary Scale: £25,470 to £28,121 per annum Pro Rata plus 6% pension contribution. It is our
policy to appoint new roles at the bottom of the pay scale, however in
exceptional circumstances, this can be negotiated.
Annual Leave: 28 days + English Bank Holidays Pro Rata
Organisational context
Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees
and migrants in the North East to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and
build skills for the future. The charity delivers its services across the Tyne & Wear region with our main
offices being in Newcastle Centre, close to the quayside. Over 20 years the charity has grown to support
more than 3,000 people a year with approximately 80 volunteers, 30 staff and a turnover more than 1.5
million pounds.
Duties & Responsibilities
The following is typical of the duties the post holder will be expected to perform. It is not necessarily
exhaustive and other duties of a similar nature and level may be required from time to time.
Frontline Support
• Ad-hoc casework and support to our learners, including letters of reference, bank letters, digital
connectivity and employability advice.
• Occasional planning and delivery of English language classes and thematic sessions.
• Classroom preparation, communication with learners and organization of cyclical
enrolments.
• Ensuring that safeguarding procedures are followed, and professional boundaries are
always maintained.
• Attending Drop-in provisions and events in various locations as required.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Carrying out ongoing monitoring with participants via surveys; direct feedback and
other monitoring and evaluation tools as appropriate.
• Working within a budget to assist participants to access or move towards further
education or employment. Examples may include payment towards travel costs or
refreshments.
• Developing and maintaining participant records, complying with systems and reports in
place to monitor data and outcomes, using the CRM system to record information on the
support provided in a timely and consistent manner.
• Work in accordance with the various metrics and outcomes, collaborating with the
Programme Manager to discuss areas for improvement and shared outcomes.
Partnership and Communication
• Distribute communications materials that support the project and help clients access
support.
• Communicate with volunteers to ensure smooth delivery of service and clients’
satisfaction.
• Support and coordinate sessions run by external providers.
• Prepare and deliver sessions in collaboration with other organizations, including
multilingual creative sessions in schools with Moving Parts.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties but a key summary of the main responsibilities of this post.
Personal Specification/Key Competencies
Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of
the community.
Experience
• Managing challenging caseloads and conflicting priorities Essential
• Understanding of equal opportunities issues and their practical application Essential
• Supporting vulnerable individuals / dealing with safeguarding concerns Essential
• Working with adults in an educational or pastoral capacity Essential
• CELTA or similar level qualification/experience in teaching English Essential
• Working with volunteers Essential
• Working with people speaking English as a second language Essential
• Working with a CRM Desirable
• Working in the third/voluntary sector Desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Understanding of the issues faced by asylum-experience people, Essential
including how trauma might impact memory and engagement.
• Experience of advice & guidance, negotiating, reviewing Essential
and supervising a caseload of participants.
• Awareness of Safeguarding people at risk and maintaining professional Essential
Boundaries
• Interpersonal, teamwork, negotiating and organizational skills Essential
• Ability to prioritise and work well under pressure
• Good written and verbal communication skills to all stakeholders Essential
• IT skills, including working with Microsoft Office and CRM systems Essential
• Data input and processing skills Essential
• Ability to speak a language other than English Desirable
• Knowledge of Digital Inclusion methods Desirable
• Trauma-Informed awareness Desirable
Personal qualities
• Absolute integrity with a commitment to transparency and openness Essential
• To be committed to supporting vulnerable migrants Essential
• To be supportive of the ethos and values of the charity Essential
• Open to further training, if required, including regulated Essential
Qualifications
• University degree or equivalent (including degrees obtained in other countries) Essential
Employee Perks
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Central Location
• Secure Bike Storage
• Friendly and multilingual team
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with international clients and volunteers.
Note: This post requires a valid right to work in the UK, a DBS check, and two satisfactory references
Holidays
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for a compassionate, confident and experienced Liaison and Diversion Team Lead to provide day-to-day leadership for our Liaison and Diversion outreach team in Surrey.
Working in partnership with Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, you will support the delivery of high-quality, safe and effective services for vulnerable people who have come into contact with the criminal justice system. This is a varied and rewarding role, combining operational leadership, staff supervision, partnership working and a reduced caseload of complex and high-risk clients.
You will lead and support a team of practitioners, help manage service performance and quality, and work closely with health, social care, criminal justice and voluntary sector partners to improve outcomes for people experiencing mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity and other complex needs.
We are looking for someone who can bring strong leadership skills, sound judgement, and a commitment to trauma-informed, recovery-focused and person-centred practice. In return, you will be part of an organisation that values Kindness, Integrity and Commitment, and is committed to improving health, wellbeing and life opportunities for people across Surrey.
Location: Frimley Park Hospital, Guildford
Salary: £32,680
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: type: Permanent
Key responsibilities:
Leadership and Operational Management
- Provide day-to-day leadership and operational oversight of the Liaison and Diversion team.
- Support the recruitment, induction and development of staff and volunteers.
- Conduct regular supervision, appraisal and performance reviews for team members.
- Support staff wellbeing and promote a positive, inclusive and psychologically safe working environment.
- Provide management cover and deputise for the Catalyst Senior Manager when required.
- Lead team meetings and case discussions.
- Support the implementation of organisational policies, procedures and best practice guidance.
- Monitor staffing capacity and workload allocation to ensure safe and effective service delivery.
Clinical and Case Management
- Hold a complex caseload requiring enhanced intervention, multi-agency coordination and risk management.
- Support staff in managing complex cases involving mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, learning disabilities, neurodiversity, safeguarding concerns and social vulnerability.
- Formulate support and risk management plans.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified, escalated and managed in accordance with local safeguarding procedures.
- Support clients to access appropriate health, mental health, housing, welfare, treatment, recovery and community support services.
- Promote recovery-focused and trauma-informed practice across the service.
- Ensure service users are supported to engage effectively with criminal justice processes and community services
Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with Police, Courts, Probation, Youth Justice Services, NHS organisations, Local Authorities and voluntary sector partners.
- Represent Catalyst and the Liaison and Diversion Service at internal and external meetings.
- Promote integrated working across health, criminal justice and community services.
- Support the development of pathways that improve outcomes for vulnerable individuals.
- Facilitate joint working and information sharing arrangements in accordance with GDPR and information governance requirements.
- Act as a key contact for partner agencies and support the resolution of operational challenges
Service Development and Quality Improvement
- Support the Catalyst and SABP Service Managers in developing and improving service delivery.
- Contribute to service reviews and quality improvement projects.
- Identify gaps in local provision and support the development of new partnerships and initiatives.
- Promote innovation and evidence-based practice across the service.
- Participate in contract monitoring and performance reporting processes.
- Support the development of community resources that enhance recovery, diversion and social inclusion
Performance and Governance
- Monitor service activity and outcomes to ensure contractual and organisational requirements are achieved.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of client information on case management systems
- Carrying out service audits, and following thought to ensure all requirements are met.
- Maintain compliance with information governance, confidentiality, safeguarding and data protection requirements.
- Prepare reports, performance information and outcome data as required.
- Ensure all team members maintain accurate case records and complete mandatory training requirements.
- Contribute to risk management and incident reporting processes
About the organisation
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you
Essential:
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with adults with complex needs, such as mental health difficulties, substance misuse, homelessness, neurodiversity, learning disabilities or offending behaviour.
- Experience of providing supervision, mentoring or line management to staff.
- Experience of working in partnership with multiple agencies and services.
- Experience of managing complex and high-risk cases.
- Knowledge of mental health, substance misuse and social vulnerabilities.
- Understanding of safeguarding legislation and practice.
- Knowledge of risk assessment and risk management.
- Good understanding of information governance, consent, confidentiality and GDPR.
- Understanding of trauma-informed and recovery-focused approaches.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships.
- Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and workloads.
- Strong report-writing and record-keeping skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability and professionalism.
- Committed to social inclusion and reducing inequalities.
- Able to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.
- Committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Desirable:
- Degree, diploma or professional qualification in Mental Health, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Criminal Justice, Health and Social Care or a related field.
- Leadership or management qualification.
- Understanding of the Liaison and Diversion model and criminal justice pathways
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources
Safeguarding & Checks
- This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
- A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.
We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Back Up to recruit for a new Trusts Manager. As Back Up celebrates its 40th anniversary, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing charity at a pivotal stage of its development.
Back Up supports people affected by spinal cord injury and their families to rebuild independence, confidence and a sense of purpose after injury. Through services delivered in spinal injury centres, hospitals, communities and through innovative digital platforms, the charity helps people to live the life they choose after spinal cord injury.
As the organisation continues to deliver its ambitious strategy, Limitless Ambition, they have invested significantly in the charity’s infrastructure, leadership and systems, creating the foundations for long-term growth while maintaining the strong culture, values and lived experience that underpin its work.
The current strategy focuses on three key ambitions:
- Living confidently
- Everyone thriving
- Meaningful connections
Alongside continued service development, the organisation is investing in regional expansion across the UK, digital transformation and the development of strategic partnerships that will help increase both impact and income. With organisational income currently standing at approximately £3.2m, Back Up has ambitious plans to grow income to £5m by 2030, with this role playing a key part in these ambitions.
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a key role in securing life-changing funding for people affected by spinal cord injury, growing and managing a diverse portfolio of charitable trusts, foundations and grantmakers.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated fundraiser who wants to combine professional success with meaningful impact, helping to create a positive future for people affected by spinal cord injury.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and submit compelling proposals and applications for high-value grants and donations (5 and 6 figures) to secure income and support long-term sustainability.
- Prospect research of new funders and partners capable of supporting Back Up’s work.
- Provide timely, accurate reports and updates to funders showing the impact of funded work.
- Deliver an effective stewardship programme to engage and thank funders, working closely with the Partnerships team to inspire our donors
- Maximise opportunities through Back Up’s networks, including the fundraising team, services staff, SMT, development board, board of trustees and volunteer networks.
- Manage multi-year budgets and ensure accurate forecasting, monitoring and evaluating performance to meet agreed targets.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
- Proven success in securing significant income from a range of charitable trusts and foundations
- Experience of managing or mentoring junior staff or volunteers
- Excellent relationship-building, engagement and stewardship skills
- Confident communicator with excellent written skills
- Experience in supporting planning and monitoring of budgets, pipelines and KPIs
- The ability to manage conflicting priorities and timelines
- Willingness to travel and work occasional evenings or weekends
Above all, we are looking for someone who shares Back Up's values and commitment to creating opportunities for people affected by spinal cord injury to thrive.
How to Apply
To express an initial interest, 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 is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse experiences and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

Volunteer It Yourself (VIY), a UK-wide not-for-profit organisation linked to youth skills/employment, volunteering and construction, is looking for a passionate Fundraising Coordinator to support our income generation work and help us grow our funding.
VIY combines volunteering and DIY by challenging young people aged 14-24 to learn trade and building skills, on the job, by helping to renovate and retrofit community buildings (e.g. youth clubs, community centres, sports clubs, and arts, music and cultural venues).
Importantly, the majority of young people we work with are outside of, or at risk of being outside of employment, education or training. Young people participating in VIY are mentored by professional tradespeople and gain vocational skills accreditations as well as access to further training, work placement and apprenticeship opportunities with local providers and employers beyond the project.
VIY launched in 2011 and now operates UK‑wide with £2.6 million annual income and 25 full time employees. To date, over 1,000 youth and community buildings across the UK have been renovated, involving 18,000 young people and 1,200 trade skills mentors. You can read more about our work in our impact report.
As the Fundraising Coordinator you will support VIY’s new business function by keeping information organised, managing key systems, and helping with early‑stage bid writing. You’ll make sure the ream has what they need to move funding opportunities forward and help keep our processes running smoothly.
We’re seeking someone who is organised, curious and confident in their writing, with the ability to juggle different tasks and build positive relationships across the team. You don’t need previous fundraising experience — transferable skills from other roles or sectors are just as valuable.
You will play an important role in supporting VIY’s income growth and helping the team work efficiently as we expand nationally. This is a great entry point into fundraising, giving you hands‑on experience in research, bid coordination, stewardship support and Customer Relationship Manager CRM (we use Salesforce) within a fast‑moving, mission‑driven organisation.
Please read the full job description and person specification in our Application Pack before applying.
Please send an up-to-date CV and a cover letter (of no more than one page). Your cover letter should outline how your skills and experience would help you meet the person specification as detailed in our application pack, giving clear examples.
Application deadline: Monday 28th September
First stage interviews - 15 minute phone calls: w/c 28th September
Final interviews - 45 minute video calls: w/c 5th October


