Community engagement jobs

Interim Branch Manager
RSPCA South West London
Part-time - 24 hours per week (3 days)
6-month fixed-term contract
£35,000 FTE (pro rata)
Home-based with regular local travel across South West London

Do you have a track record of leading teams, improving operations and supporting people through change?

TPP Recruitment is pleased to be partnering with RSPCA South West London an independently registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of animals across South West London. Based in Wandsworth, the branch works tirelessly to rescue and care for animals in need, promote animal welfare and inspire compassion within local communities.

We are seeking an Interim Branch Manager to provide leadership and stability during a six-month period while also helping strengthen key operational and people processes across the organisation.

Reporting to the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, this is a varied and autonomous role that combines operational management, team leadership, stakeholder engagement and organisational improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the branch
• Support and develop staff and volunteers
• Manage performance and ensure effective people management practices
• Work closely with Trustees and act as a key point of contact for stakeholders
• Oversee branch operations, administration, compliance and health and safety
• Support income generation activities including retail operations, online sales, grants and fundraising initiatives
• Review and improve policies, procedures and systems
• Deliver operational improvement projects that enhance effectiveness and sustainability
• Help create greater structure, accountability and consistency across the organisation

About you
We welcome applications from candidates with experience in charity, operational or service-led environments.
You may currently be working as a:

• Charity Manager
• Operations Manager
• Service Manager
• Branch Manager
• Community Services Manager
• Retail Area Manager
• Office and Operations Manager

You'll bring:

• Strong leadership and people management experience
• A proven ability to manage and develop teams
• Experience improving operational processes and ways of working
• Confidence dealing with performance issues and implementing policies and procedures
• Strong stakeholder management skills, ideally including working with boards or trustees
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities
• A collaborative and hands-on approach

Why join?

This is an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a charity dedicated to animal welfare. You'll have the chance to provide stability, support a committed team and deliver improvements that will benefit the organisation long after the assignment ends.
If you're an experienced manager who enjoys combining operational leadership with people-focused improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Urban Designer

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Urban Designer 

Location South 

£ 33,265 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Ref 200REC 

Full-time (37.5 hours per week) or job share available. We welcome conversations about flexible working arrangements and job-share opportunities. 

Base: Hybrid with 2-3 days a week working from the Bristol Hub 

Contract: Permanent 

Disclosure: DBS is not required for this position as the post holder will be working with school and community groups in the region. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Team: Delivery/ Infrastructure 

As an Engineer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you will be responsible for creating clear and accurate technical work. You will use your professional skills and experience to complete tasks with minimal supervision. The work plays a key role in delivering complex projects that support our mission to provide high‑quality and sustainable infrastructure. 

You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, they deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities. 

In this role, you will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem‑solving, and produce reliable technical outputs. You will work closely with colleagues across different disciplines and contribute to solutions that help improve places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. Your contribution is important to creating sustainable and accessible transport networks. 

As an Urban Designer at Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, you will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team which includes designers, engineers, technicians and other specialists. Together, you will deliver projects and programmes that support the Trust’s strategic priorities to create new and improve existing places for people to walk, wheel and cycle. 

You will use your recognised technical knowledge, apply practical and creative problem‑solving, and produce reliable technical outputs to deliver a wide variety of projects 

Our Urban Designers can be engagement experts, bringing communities and partners along a journey where early involvement can help shape outcomes that work for local communities. 

What You’ll Be Doing 

• Use technical expertise to produce accurate and reliable project outputs and deliverables. 

• Engage with internal colleagues, local communities, external partners, regulatory authorities and other key stakeholders to scope, shape and deliver solutions that work for people. 

• Contribute to business development activities by preparing agreed project proposals. 

• Manage straightforward projects from start to finish through all RIBA stages. 

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a creative, fast‑moving environment and wants to stretch their skills across a wide range of disciplines. Working for the Trust means being part of a passionate, multi‑skilled team where you’ll collaborate with designers, engineers and specialists to shape real, positive change in communities. It’s an opportunity to grow your technical expertise, tackle meaningful challenges, and make a visible impact on the places people walk, wheel and cycle every day. 

ABOUT YOU 

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. 

• A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, such as Civil Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Highway Design, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, or another relevant and clearly demonstrated specialism, with at least two years of experience. 
  OR five years of work experience in a relevant role. 

• Competence in using design software that is appropriate for the role, e.g. AutoCAD suite including Civil 3D and other packages. 

• A working understanding of guidance and good practice in healthy street design, including inclusive design principles and a holistic approach to creating placesA working understanding of health and safety management, including how to apply the CDM Regulations. 

• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES 

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are: 

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement. 

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. 

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. 

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. 

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. 

WellbeingSupport 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees 

• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 

• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about 

• Free, confidential support service available 24/7 

• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme 

FinancialBenefits 

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays. 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

• Discount benefits 

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family FriendlyPolicies 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Application deadline: 23:59, 31 August 2026 

• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week commencing 14th September 2026. To apply, please complete our online application form. 

• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. 

• Adjustments are available throughout the application process. 

Full time (35 hrs/wk), permanent

Split place of work between Horizons, Reading and Home (typically 3/2 days)

Salary £45-50,000 FTE pa plus benefits

Are you an experienced HR adviser or business partner who likes being in front of line managers, helping them succeed in areas of people management? Do you have a natural flair for training and building relationships with line managers? If so, we need you to bring your HR subject matter expertise and train our line managers on how to deal with the employment demands they are facing today – demands which continue to grow.

In this new role you will design and deliver regular HR and induction training, in person and online, to upskill our line manager group. You must cover topics across the full employment lifecycle including recruitment, induction, performance management, engagement, recognition, disputes, exits and more – boosting confidence and reducing risk to the University.

You’ll also do some advising as well as contributing to the achievement of wider team objectives and projects, as part of our people strategy. Overall, your work will positively contribute to helping the University realise its ambitions for growth and secure its ongoing success.

You must be CIPD qualified and have a business partnering or senior advising background. You must have the ability to develop your own training resources using your digital skills and, overall, be prepared to help shape and evolve this important new role.

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values and behaviours, which are important ingredients of our culture. To find out more about these, view the full job specification, and how to apply, visit our careers site.

We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.

Vacancy closes on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 17:00.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION

We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Harris Hill is delighted to be partnering with a leading charity to recruit an Events Coordinator (Challenges).

If you're passionate about delivering memorable fundraising events and enjoy seeing supporters achieve incredible fundraising milestones, this could be an exciting opportunity to take ownership of a varied portfolio of UK and international challenge events.

Based in Stanmore with hybrid working, you'll join a collaborative fundraising team where you'll coordinate challenge events from planning through to delivery, helping to create exceptional participant experiences while supporting the charity's mission to empower neurodiverse children, their families, and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities across London and the South East.

• This is a hands-on events role where you'll manage a portfolio of challenge events, working with participants, suppliers, volunteers and colleagues to deliver engaging, well-organised fundraising experiences.
• You'll oversee event logistics, recruit and support participants throughout their fundraising journey, and work closely with marketing and donor engagement colleagues to maximise participation, income and long-term supporter engagement.
• You'll also use CRM systems to track participant activity and evaluate event performance, helping to shape future campaigns and ensure every supporter has an excellent experience.

About you

• Has experience delivering fundraising events, challenge events or participant-led activities.
• Enjoys building relationships with supporters, suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Is confident motivating participants to achieve their fundraising goals.
• Ideally has experience using a fundraising CRM and working with volunteers or committees.

Key details:

• Salary: £27,316 to £33,387
• Closes 4^th September 2026
• Interviews mid-September

To find out more, please contact Dominic at [email protected]

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop Momentum’s corporate partnerships 
programme at a time of ambition and growth for the charity. Working as part of the 
corporate partnerships team, you will develop and deliver a focused approach to 
corporate fundraising, building long-term partnerships that generate sustainable income 
and create meaningful opportunities for companies and their employees to support our 
work.

This is a hands-on role combining new business development with the stewardship and 
growth of existing partnerships. You will identify and secure new opportunities, create 
compelling and tailored partnership propositions, and build strong relationships with 
corporate supporters at every stage of their journey with Momentum.

The role will suit a proactive and commercially aware relationship-builder who can think 
strategically, work independently and turn opportunities into action. You will work closely 
with colleagues across the charity to develop creative partnerships, deliver agreed activity 
and help corporate supporters understand the difference their support makes.

You’ll be responsible for developing and delivering our portfolio of mass participation and challenge events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and sustainable income growth.

The role will lead on recruiting and supporting event participants across a mixed portfolio (including guaranteed places, third-party event and challenge providers, international challenge events and CCLG-owned events such as our Big Hike. You’ll also take a pro-active role in growing CCLG’s own events programme, identifying, testing and helping to scale new opportunities, while maintaining strong reporting, compliance and supporter care.

Events fundraising is a key area of growth for CCLG, and we’re looking for a passionate, focused and driven individual to support the team to make our ambitious growth plans a reality.

We’re looking for a confident communicator, with strong organisation skills, who’ll use their own initiative and ability to manage a varied workload. You’ll be self-driven, motivated by achieving targets and delivering the best possible supporter experience. The role involves project management and innovation, and you’ll be responsible for confidently driving projects forward, whilst confidently managing a range of internal and external stakeholders.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, with an expectation of two days per week in our Leicester office.

Please note: previous applicants need not re-apply. 

About CCLG: The Children & Young People's Cancer Association

CCLG is a charity dedicated to creating a brighter future for children and young people with cancer. Powered by expertise, we unite the children and young people’s cancer community, driving collective action and progress.

Research is the key to better treatments, improved care, and potential cures. We fund and lead world-class research, fuelling groundbreaking work led by brilliant minds. Collaboration is at the heart of our approach—bringing together the right people and organisations to drive progress and deliver real impact.

We provide trusted information and guidance for children and young people with cancer, their families, and everyone supporting them. Our expertise helps them navigate the challenges of cancer and its impact, offering reassurance and clarity when it’s needed most.

Through our professional membership, we bring together the brightest minds in children and young people’s cancer, creating a national network that drives progress. Together, we shape better treatment and care - developing guidelines, sharing knowledge, offering expert advice, leading pioneering research, and creating essential resources and education for professionals. Our collective expertise sets the standard, advocating for excellence at every level—local, national, and global. 

Our work is only possible thanks to the generosity of fundraisers, donors, and supporters who share our mission. Every pound raised helps fund our research, provide trusted information for families, and brings together experts to improve treatment, care and outcomes.

The fundraising team at CCLG drives our mission forward by ensuring we have the financial resources to carry out our work, playing a vital role in ensuring we delivery on our strategy and commitments, and ultimately improving outcomes for children and young people with cancer.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

CCLG is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents the communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. 

Benefits of Working at CCLG

• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with 6 additional closure days per year (usually 2 at Easter, 4 at Christmas) (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Enhanced maternity pay 
• Enhanced sick pay
• Life insurance and employee assistance scheme
• Defined contribution pension scheme: 8% employer contribution / 5% employee contribution
• Hybrid working model
• Supportive and collaborative team culture

Application instructions

For your application, please upload a CV (which should include details of two referees, including your current/most recent employer - we will not contact references without your consent or prior to a provisional offer being made) along with a covering letter. Your covering letter should be bespoke to this job application, demonstrating how your experience makes you suitable for the role and showing how you meet the person specification. 

We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value AI adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to tell us about your skills and experiences in your own voice.

Employment Specialist - Medway and Gravesham

Location:  Medway

Salary:  Up to £28,000, depending on experience

Vacancy Type: Permanent

About The Role

Are you passionate about helping people unlock their potential through meaningful employment?

We’re looking for a motivated Employment Specialist to support people living with mental health conditions, long-term physical health conditions, or disabilities to move into work that suits their skills, strengths, and ambitions.

Working across Medway and Gravesham, you’ll deliver the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) model as part of the Connect to Work programme. This evidence-based approach focuses on helping people move into competitive employment quickly, with personalised support that continues once they start work. Full IPS training will be provided, so if you bring the right passion and people skills, we’ll equip you with the rest.

Due to the nature of the role, all applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

 What you’ll be doing

You’ll manage a caseload of around 25 participants who are motivated to start or return to work, providing personalised support from first meeting through to sustaining employment.

Your role will include:

• Identifying participants’ skills, strengths, and career aspirations
• Creating Vocational Profiles and tailored Action Plans
• Supporting with CV writing, job searching, applications, and interview preparation
• Delivering one-to-one and group coaching to build confidence and employability skills
• Helping participants overcome barriers including benefits concerns, health disclosures, or workplace adjustments

You’ll also play an important role in connecting participants with opportunities in the local labour market.

• Build strong relationships with local employers across North and East Kent
• Identify opportunities in both the advertised and hidden job market
• Match participants to suitable vacancies and coordinate interviews
• Work with employers to promote inclusive recruitment and reasonable adjustments

This role is highly collaborative and community-focused. You’ll work closely with clinical teams, community organisations, training providers, and employers to ensure participants receive holistic support.

Once someone starts work, your support doesn’t stop. You’ll continue to provide in-work coaching and guidance, helping participants settle into their role, build confidence, and sustain long-term employment.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about people and motivated by helping others achieve their goals. You may come from a background in:

• Health or wellbeing services
• Employability or welfare-to-work programmes
• Adult skills, training, or education
• Recruitment or employer engagement

You’ll also bring strong relationship-building skills, the ability to motivate and coach individuals, and confidence working independently within the community.

If you’re looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in people’s lives through employment, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We are The Forward Trust, the social enterprise with charitable status that empowers people to break the often interlinked cycles of crime and addiction to move forward with their lives. For more than 25 years we have been working with people to build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. We believe that anyone is capable of lasting change. Our services have supported thousands of people to make positive changes and build productive lives with a job, family, friends and a sense of community.

We are committed to our cause and the work we carry out as a charity. Equally the wellbeing and the employees who work for us are also important. Joining us an employee, we will offer you the following benefits - 

• Flexible working
• Training and development opportunities
• Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
• Season Ticket Loan Scheme 
• Cycle to work scheme
• Crisis Loan Scheme
• Electric Car Scheme
• 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part time employees)
• Access to Blue Light Card
• 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays 
• Contributory Pension Scheme – Employer matched contributions of up to 6% in the first two years’ service and up to 9% thereafter 
• Death in Service Payment (2x annual salary) 
• Critical Illness Insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)

Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Forward Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Hours: Up to 37.5 hours per week, including regular Saturdays, scheduled Sundays and bank holiday cover

Reports to: Commercial Retail Manager

Salary: c£32,000 dependent on experience

Closing Date: 31 August 2026. We encourage early applications, as we may close this vacancy before the closing date once an appointment has been made.

We are looking for a commercial and creative Senior Retail Manager to take full management of our Aylesford flagship shop in Hall Road, our largest shop and a much-loved local destination for pre-loved fashion, furniture, homeware, books, electricals and those one-off treasures customers love to discover. 

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who enjoys the pace and variety of large format retail, loves bringing people together and wants their commercial skills to make a real difference to local hospice care.

About the Role

To lead and deliver the overall performance of a flagship Heart of Kent Hospice retail site; a large format store that is materially bigger and more complex than a standard hospice shop and which represents a meaningful share of total retail income. 

The Senior Retail Manager is accountable for the sales, profitability, people, stock, premises and day-to-day operation of the site. The postholder leads a multi-layered team of paid colleagues and a large volunteer workforce and is personally accountable for delivering demanding income targets while maintaining excellent customer service, compliance and presentation standards. 

Reporting to the Commercial Retail Manager the postholder plays an important role in promoting the Heart of Kent Hospice brand within the local community and in delivering the hospice's retail strategy on the ground at site level. 

About You

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Significant retail management experience with responsibility for achieving challenging sales and income targets.
• Experience managing a large-format, multi-department or similarly complex retail operation.
• Strong visual merchandising and store presentation skills that have driven sales and customer engagement.
• Ability to create events, promotions and seasonal displays that increase footfall and revenue.
• Excellent customer service skills, including handling complaints and leading by example.
• Strong commercial awareness and sound business decision-making.
• Ability to identify high-value, branded, designer, vintage or specialist donated items and maximise sales opportunities.
• Experience managing teams of paid staff and volunteers, including direct line management responsibility.
• Proven performance management skills, including addressing conduct, capability and underperformance issues.
• Experience analysing sales and performance data using EPOS systems and reporting tools.
• Experience managing budgets, cash handling and financial controls.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements within a retail environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.

Desirable:

• Charity retail experience and knowledge of Gift Aid.
• Experience within furniture, homeware or large-format retail environments.
• Experience identifying products suitable for online sales channels such as eBay, Vinted or Depop.
• Experience recruiting and managing large volunteer teams.
• Knowledge of the local community and charity sector.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Is passionate about supporting the hospice's mission and values through retail success.
• Lives our values: I Own, I Care, I Learn, I Improve.
• Leads by example and enjoys being visible on the shop floor.
• Is creative, energetic and customer-focused.
• Balances commercial performance with excellent volunteer and customer experiences.
• Is organised, resilient and adaptable.
• Enjoys building community connections and representing the Hospice locally.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues across retail, e-commerce and support functions.

To apply, please complete our online application form. For a full job description or an informal discussion about the role, contact [email protected] or call 01622 792200 ext. 254.

This role forms part of Southwark’s commissioned Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) and Domestic Abuse (DA) service, delivered through a consortium partnership led by Bede.

The post holder will coordinate and deliver structured group-based interventions for children and young people affected by domestic abuse, alongside partnership working and service development. The role requires an experienced practitioner able to work autonomously and ensure all interventions are trauma-informed, safe, and responsive. Training will also be given.

Reporting to: (LNK CEO) & Bede VAWG Service Lead): Reporting to: Lives Not Knives CEO (for formal line management and employment matters), with operational coordination and clinical case supervision provided by Bede's VAWG Service Lead.

Programme Delivery & Coordination

• Support the delivery of 1:1 interventions in line with agreed referral pathways and safeguarding procedures, working within Bede systems and processes.

• Deliver structured group programmes, supporting the delivery of established programme materials and content.

• Adapt and update existing session materials as needed to ensure they remain age-appropriate, relevant, and responsive to participant needs, in collaboration with Bede colleagues.

• Deliver sessions focused on wellbeing, resilience, safety, and healthy relationships in line with agreed programme outcomes.

• Work with Bede colleagues to plan delivery schedules, manage programme cycles, and support the collation and analysis of data and outcomes.

• Use Bede’s evaluation forms and systems to collect, record, and input feedback and outcomes data to support ongoing programme improvement.

• Ensure delivery is trauma-informed, strengths-based, and consistent with Bede’s practice frameworks and quality standards.

• The post holder will operate within Bede’s delivery framework and systems, working collaboratively with Bede staff to ensure consistent and coordinated programme delivery.

Engagement & Participation

• Maintain appropriate professional relationships with young people/vulnerable adults to support consistent engagement in group programmes.

• Promote participation in services through outreach and referrals.

• Work with parents/carers where appropriate to reinforce positive outcomes.

Partnership Working

• Collaborate with consortium partners and a wide range of external stakeholders, including schools, colleges, universities, and statutory services.

• Primary focus will be on group-work coordination and delivery, with school outreach and 1-to-1 support.

• Engage with wider systems and settings, including courts and parliamentary/civic settings and religious institutions where appropriate, to represent and advocate for the service and its beneficiaries.

• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and information sharing processes as required.

• Support a coordinated borough-wide response to domestic abuse through effective partnership working.

Safeguarding, Risk & Compliance

• Undertake program suitability and youth-focused needs assessments, contributing vital practitioner insights into Bede’s specialist risk assessments and family safety plans.

• Contribute to safety planning. Work collaboratively with Bede to inform and update safety plans through regular case discussions, meetings, and ongoing communication, ensuring risks and emerging concerns are shared promptly.

• Maintain accurate confidential records.

• Adhere to safeguarding procedures at all times.

Service Development & Quality

The post holder will support the ongoing development and quality assurance of the programme, working within Bede’s systems and under the guidance of Bede managers and consortium partners.

Responsibilities will include:

· Using Bede’s monitoring, evaluation, and case management systems to record and report programme activity.

· Supporting service improvement through feedback, evaluation data, and performance monitoring.

· Assisting with the adaptation of materials to ensure relevance, accessibility, and inclusivity.

· Contributing to the identification of emerging needs and development of interventions, alongside managers.

· Supporting monitoring and reporting for commissioners and stakeholders.

· Maintaining professional standards in line with Bede policies and procedures.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working with young people affected by trauma or abuse.

• Experience of working within a multi-agency or partnership environment (desirable).

• Experience in planning and delivering group programmes.

• Ability to work independently, managing competing priorities and contribute to service coordination.

• Lived experience (desirable).

• The ability to manage challenging situations in a calm, professional manner.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Knowledge

• Understanding of domestic abuse and VAWG.

• Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.

• Understanding of wellbeing, consent, and relationships.

• Awareness of diverse community needs.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Youth work, Counselling, Social care, Psychology or related discipline (desirable)

• Level 2/3 Children & Young People services/Youth Work or equivalent, appropriate lived experience

• Safeguarding training (essential or willingness to complete upon appointment).

• Additional specialist training in domestic abuse, trauma or therapeutic approaches (desirable).

Personal Attributes

• Empathetic, non-judgemental and professional.

• Organised and reliable, with the ability to work autonomously.

• Resilient and adaptable, able to manage the demands of working in a trauma-related field.

• Committed to improving outcomes.

What We Offer

• Supportive team environment.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Opportunity to shape a borough-wide service.

• Regular supervision and wellbeing support.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Safeguarding

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcome applications from all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience. We are also committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This role requires an enhanced DBS check and adherence to safeguarding policies.

As a Senior Campaigns Adviser, you will play a vital role in developing and delivering national campaigns that make a real difference for people affected by motor neurone disease (MND). Working in a fast-paced environment, you will identify opportunities to influence policy, legislation and public debate, while ensuring our MND community is meaningfully involved in developing campaigns, and creating engaging content that motivates supporters to take action bringing your experience from the third sector.

At the Motor Neurone Disease Association, our work is driven by the urgent need to improve the lives of people affected by MND. As a Senior Campaigns Adviser, you will join a collaborative team committed to creating positive change through evidence-led campaigning.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver evidence-based national campaigns with clear objectives and measurable outcomes
• Identify and act on campaigning opportunities in collaboration with Campaigns, Policy and Public Affairs colleagues, responding quickly to changing political priorities and public debate
• Ensure people with and affected by MND are meaningfully involved in campaign development and delivery
• Create accessible and engaging content across email, website and social media channels
• Develop communications plans to keep supporters informed and inspired
• Build and manage e-actions, webpages and supporter communications using relevant digital platforms
• Monitor, evaluate and report on campaign performance against agreed objectives and key measures
• Establish and continuously improve working processes to enhance efficiency, collaboration and campaign outcomes
• Represent the MND Association at events, meetings and sector partnerships where required
• Work closely with teams across the organisation to maximise campaign reach and engagement

About You

Essential Criteria

• Proven experience delivering successful campaigns within a charity, public sector or similar organisation
• Experience creating content that encourages audiences to take action
• Excellent written, verbal and stakeholder communication skills
• Strong organisational and project management abilities
• A results-focused approach with experience analysing and reporting on performance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively to deadlines
• Able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a wider team
• Willingness to travel within the UK, including occasional overnight stays and some evening or weekend work

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within the health or social care sector
• Experience in a charity sector communications role
• Knowledge of Dotdigital, Impact Stack or similar tools

Further information about the MND Association and the full job description is available in the attached Candidate Pack.

Hybrid working expectations: One day per week London office attendence required. Flexibility to travel to events and meetings as required. 

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders.

As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

• 28 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 5 years, plus Bank Holidays
• Access to UK Healthcare, including dental, eyecare, health screenings, and therapies
• 24/7 GP access via phone and video
• Life assurance and confidential counselling helplines
• Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, Buy/Sell Annual Leave)
• Access to Benefit Hub for discounts on everyday shopping
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Opportunities for training and personal development
• Hybrid working

About Us

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

About the role

SMK is at an exciting moment in its history with a newly launched strategy Change is Possible 2026 -2028, a recently appointed permanent Chief Executive this year and a new Chair. The refreshed vision and mission of SMK is both ambitious and needed in our drive to support campaigners across the UK.

Digital engagement is evolving, and fast, so that is why we’re looking for a creative, experienced, strategic and data-driven Digital Marketing Manager to lead, develop and grow our digital presence across multiple channels. You'll manage and support our digital ecosystem, including social media, website development, email communications and digital advertising, ensuring every channel delivers measurable results.

Working closely with the Head of Marketing and Communications and the Training and Consultancy team, you'll be responsible for creating engaging digital content that inspire audiences, strengthens our brand and supports the communications and digital function at SMK. Importantly, you have the experience to successfully promote and drive sales of our training programmes through digital marketing techniques to optimise performance.

About You

You are passionate about the power of people to create social change and are motivated by SMK’s mission. You enjoy working collaboratively and thrive in a flexible, fast-paced environment where you can take initiative and adapt to changing priorities.

You are organised, proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to learn and develop your skills. Comfortable managing your own workload, you bring curiosity, creativity and a commitment to using insights, innovation and new technologies to help maximise impact.

The specific skills, knowledge and experience required to thrive in this role are set out in the Person Specification.

Job description

Marketing

• Social media management including the creation of a data led strategy and implementation plan for SMK’s channels.
• Manage the planning, creation, and scheduling of multiple marketing projects, ensuring the ‘SMK voice’ through tone and brand is implemented across digital channels.
• Create the vision for the annual SMK National Campaigner Awards social media approach and manage the roll out.
• Write compelling and impactful content for SMK’s digital channels.
• Create graphics and video content for digital channels using Canva.
• Manage paid digital ads (LinkedIn, Google Ads).
• Support the crafting and implementation of email marketing via Mailchimp including audience segmentation.
• Support the audience development strategy including research and data management.
• Identifies opportunities to increase sales (bookings for training/ events), growing reach and engagement.
• Support the development and implementation of a content strategy.

Website

• Support the Head of Marketing and Communications with the relaunch of a new website in 2026/2027.
• Lead on how AI is affecting search (SEO/GEO) and what SMK’s website needs.
• Monitor and translate website performance using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics).
• Implement and manage on-page SEO/ GEO best practices (keywords, metadata, content optimisation).
• Identify opportunities to improve search visibility and organic traffic.

Data, Insight & Reporting

• Monitor, analyse, and report on digital marketing performance.
• Use data to continuously optimise marketing activity.
• Provide insights into audience behaviour and trends.
• Database management, including cleaning and updating records.
• Support the implementation and management of the CRM (Salesforce).
• Undertake relevant training when required.

Other

• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the purpose and remit of the post.

Please read the attached job pack for details about the person specification. 

The Policy and Public Affairs team focuses on political engagement to help deliver against the Our Voice strategic priorities. With the Government having recently published a new Animal Welfare Strategy, we have a strong platform from which to try and influence change, especially in light of changing trends when it comes to attitudes towards pet ownership.

The Policy and Public Affairs team has a strong track record of delivering legislative change in recent years, and the Public Affairs Officer role has a key part to play in our day-to-day work of engaging and persuading political stakeholders.

The main responsibilities of the role are:

• Help deliver policy and legislative change for Battersea through effective engagement with relevant political stakeholders.
• Build and grow a network of parliamentary advocates for Battersea across the political parties.
• Help assess and demonstrate the impact of the team’s work, overseeing the team’s impact mapping project, and updating and maintaining reporting records.
• Improve co-ordination with other teams across Battersea to make advocacy work more efficient and effective

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 17th August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s): Week Commencing 31st August 2026 (Online) - To Be Confirmed

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

About The Role

We are currently recruiting for two Practice Lead positions. One role will support Local House Projects (LHPs) in the North, while the location and focus of the second role is still to be confirmed.

As a Practice Lead, you will have primary responsibility for supporting a group of LHPs, while also contributing to wider areas of our work. You will work alongside staff within LHPs to create environments where young people are supported to make a positive transition into adulthood.

A key part of the role is working in partnership with the Care Leavers National Movement and the wider House Project team to ensure that young people remain at the heart of everything we do. You will support young people to shape and drive their own LHPs, while helping to develop and share excellent practice at both local and national levels.

About the organisation

The charity was established in August 2018 as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), they support local authorities in setting up Local House Projects for young people leaving care. Believing every care leaver should have this option, the charity empowers them to create and sustain homes.

The initiative, co-designed with young people, began by asking, "What makes a house a home?” Local House Projects in England and Scotland help care leavers transition into permanent tenancies, fostering a supportive community. The charity has helped over 780 young people successfully move into their own homes, with no evictions or tenancy breakdowns, ensuring a secure start for their futures.

This role has become available due to growth of the charity.

About You

We are looking for someone who is motivated and believes that with the right support care experienced young people can achieve great things and should be at the heart of all decisions that affect their future.

You will need to have the following skills and experience:

• A Social Work qualification
• An understanding of Child development, Trauma informed care and Social pedagogical approaches
• An understanding of the care system
• Experience of working in a local authority social work team
• Experience of managing and supervising staff

Find out more

If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you -

You are invited to join the online briefing on Thursday 20th August at 11am.

Please register in advance for this meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IlaScDG1SaGHlhkiyz7vOw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

How to Apply

Submit your CV and cover letter via Charity Job detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by 31st August 2026.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the process, let us know.

Interviews are due to take place on 7th and 8th September 2026.

Benefits include:
🏖️ 31 days annual leave plus bank holidays
💰 10% pension contribution
🔄 Salary sacrifice options
🏡 Hybrid working
📚 Professional development opportunities

Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!

We are looking for two Young Women & Girls Advocates to join our Nest service team. The Nest service provides trauma informed, community-based support to young women and girls aged 14-25 at risk of entering or becoming entrenched in the Criminal Justice System.

Salary: £28,000- £32,000 pro rata

Location: Hammersmith, Finsbury Park and Stratford

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: Fixed Term until 30th September 2027

This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.  

Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.

About us

Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending.  We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.

We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.

Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. 

About the role:

In recognition of the distinct challenges facing young women and girls, Advance has joined Together Women to develop a specialist provision for young women and girls in the Nest programme.

The Nest Service is designed to enable young women and girls to escape harm and to thrive in their lives and aspirations, by supporting them to build confidence, self-esteem and resilience, manage their health and wellbeing and access and engage with other support services. In addition to dedicated advocacy support, they will be able to access a programme of prevention and awareness-raising groups and workshops run out of Advance Women’s Centres.

As an Advocate you will work one-to-one with each participant over an extended period. You will build trusted relationships and coordinate practical support across the areas that most affect young women’s stability and future prospects - including education, housing, health, employment and interaction with justice services.

About You:

To be successful as the Nest Advocate you will need the below experience and skills:

• A strong understanding of the challenges facing young women and girls, including the impacts of gang involvement, exploitation, mental health, domestic abuse and contact with the criminal justice system, and of the practical and emotional support needs specific to this group, including education, confidence and relationship-building.
• Knowledge of trauma informed, gendered approaches in supporting young women facing multiple forms of disadvantage.
• Current knowledge of legislation, guidance and regulations relating to safeguarding, child protection and Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation (CSE).
• Experience of using motivational interviewing and coaching techniques with young women and girls, using a woman-centred approach to build trust and rapport.
• Experience of risk management, needs assessment, safety and support planning, particularly with young women and girls with complex/multiple needs.

How to apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered. 

• Closing Date for Applications: Sunday 23rd August 2026
• Interviews are taking place on: w/c 24th August 2026

*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.

What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:

• An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!) 
• Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
• Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
• Pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee eye-care scheme
• Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
• Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
• Organisation wide away days
• Thorough induction and training
• Career development pathways

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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities

We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.

Safeguarding

Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe.  We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks.  We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing