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Do you have good knowledge of best practice in relation to rent management? Are you interested in financial empowerment?
This role has been created to support the successful implementation, embedding, and ongoing optimisation of our new Housing Management IT System. 
The post holder will ensure that income related processes—such as rent charging, arrears management, service charges, and financial workflows—are accurately embedded across all refuge services. This will include ongoing configuration and testing of the new system to ensure it meets our needs.

Alongside system implementation responsibilities, the post holder will lead on the effective management and reduction of rent arrears, including recovery of historic arrears. Operating within a performance driven framework, they will ensure income KPIs, compliance requirements, and data quality standards are consistently achieved.

A key purpose of the role is to promote financial inclusion, ensuring survivors understand their financial responsibilities, maximise income through benefits and entitlements, and build long term financial resilience.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies

Closing Date: 09:00am on 18 May 2026

Interview Date: 26 and 27 May 2026

Key information

Location: Manchester, Bristol, Newcastle, Nottingham, or London

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full time)

Start date: ASAP (we are happy to work with notice periods)

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £31,825 - £35,280 per annum if based in London, £29,175 - £32,630 per annum if based in Bristol, Nottingham, Manchester, Newcastle, plus a £312 yearly tax-free work from home allowance.

Application deadline: Friday 22nd May, 12pm

This application process will consist of 3 stages: Written application, Telephone interview and Assessment Centre (interview & written task).

Role Summary

The Exclusive Opportunities Senior Officer will be responsible for ensuring that upReach’s Exclusive Opportunities (internships and short-term work experience) programmes operate smoothly and effectively, and will report to the Exclusive Opportunities Manager. You will work alongside Programme Coordinators, Partnership Managers and Programme Managers to ensure the successful implementation of exclusive work experience and internship opportunities, which provide upReach Associates with the experiences, networks, commercial awareness and skills needed to secure top roles upon graduating.

Core Responsibilities

Please note that it is not possible for the job description to cover the exhaustive list of responsibilities of your role due to the varied nature of the role. The job description aims to provide an overview of your remit and core responsibilities.

The Core responsibilities include:

SUPPORTING THE SMOOTH RUNNING OF EXCLUSIVE OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAMMES:

• Lead the logistical and operational planning and delivery of Exclusive Opportunities, ensuring successful implementation and high-quality support for programme participants and partners.

• Develop engaging promotion of new opportunities to Associates to increase the number and diversity of applicants.

• Manage the application and allocation processes for programmes, working with members of the Programmes Team and partner contacts to ensure smooth processes are in place throughout.

• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the programmes, and identify/make improvements based on this.

• Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day partnership requests, and students accessing Exclusive Opportunities, and take action to respond to any issues raised.

SUPPORTING PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRAMMES TEAMS:

• Ensure the wider Programmes Team is kept informed of the internship and work experience programme content and timelines, and enabled to best support Associates taking part.

• Collaborate with the Sector Programme Managers to design application assessment materials (where required) and applicant support resources for Programme Coordinators, and run their own Exclusive Opportunities.

• Work with the Programmes team to encourage Associates to apply for and participate in the Exclusive Opportunities programmes.

EXCLUSIVES OPPORTUNITIES PARTNERSHIPS MANAGEMENT:

• Take ownership of a small portfolio of upReach's existing exclusive opportunities partnerships, managing day-to-day relationships with support and guidance from the Exclusives Programmes and Partnerships Manager.

• Support the Exclusives PM in managing their broader portfolio, including relationship stewardship, partner communications, and coordination of activity.

• Collaborate with Partnerships Managers to review and renew employer partners collaborating with upReach on work experience and internship programmes.

• Assist the Exclusives Programmes and Partnerships Manager in high-quality prospecting and relationship-building activity, contributing to income-generating partnerships that also deliver high-impact opportunities for Associates.

• Collaborate closely with the Exclusives Programmes and Partnerships Manager and the Marketing & Communications team to co-create high-quality content and campaigns that showcase our partnerships - including case studies and social media promotion.

• Contribute to impact reporting for the partnership portfolio by gathering data and stories that demonstrate partnership outcomes and drive continued engagement.

Skills and Experience

The ideal candidate for Exclusive Opportunities Senior Officer should display these skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a varied workload, manage competing demands and deliver to tight deadlines

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Self-motivation and an ability to work in a small team as well as independently

• Ability to engage and communicate confidently with stakeholders, such as beneficiaries, upReach partners and all levels of employees across the organisation.

To be successful, it is anticipated that you would have experience in:

• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders, through written and verbal communication

• Managing and prioritising a varied workload

• Some project management experience would be beneficial.

Team Culture & Benefits: 

We offer: 

• Flexible and hybrid working.

• Statutory Holiday Entitlement of 25 days and bank holidays. This increases to 2 additional days after 2.5 years and then to 3 additional days after 5 years of working with us. 

• Birthday leave and Volunteering leave

• Enhanced Parental Leave beyond statutory requirements for all team members. 

• 3% Pension Contribution, which increased to 5% after 5 years of working with us. 

• Cycle-to-work scheme.

• Monthly socials and annual wellbeing days

• Dedication to Staff Wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aid Training. 

• Personal Development Budget, activated after 6 months in the role.

• The opportunity to participate in our fantastic staff networks: 

  • Disability and Inclusion Network

  • Diverse Roots Network 

  • Green Network 

  • LGBTQ+ Network

  • Mindfulness Network

  • Parents and Carers Network

  • (Im)Migrants Network 

Ready to apply?

We are committed to making our recruitment process inclusive. All applications will be blind screened, and our job packs are available in Braille, large text or another format upon request. We can provide reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment application process and on the job, and we'll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible.

Applications close on Friday 22nd May at 12pm

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

At upReach, we are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate in employment matters on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, disability, social background or any other protected class. We celebrate and value the diverse perspectives that people from all backgrounds bring to our team. We are passionate about creating a workplace that is inclusive and reflects the diversity of communities across the UK. Diversity in the workplace creates dynamic and effective organisations and we are actively working to build a more inclusive workforce by continuously improving our recruitment, retention, and development practices. We  encourage applications from individuals from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, those with disabilities , those who are care-experienced, those from low socio-economic backgrounds, and those who are LGBTQIA+.

One of two Outreach and Project Workers pivotal to the delivery of an exciting new Women at Risk (WaR) project which will support women at risk of rough sleeping, homelessness and exploitation. Working across key areas of Enfield and Haringey you will, through a combination of nighttime outreach and daytime service provision, be critical to supporting a coordinated response across multiple agencies already engaged in this work.

You will undertake at least twice weekly nighttime outreach, support additional services and existing outreach provision and develop a daytime offer that meets the needs of women engaged through outreach and identified as at high risk of harm and homelessness.   

You will have responsibility for a caseload of women identified through outreach, referral and presentation at ours and other services. You will provide advocacy, casework support and connection and referral into other agencies which can help them address their needs.

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a passionate, high performing team and support the development of a new service which is meeting identified gaps in local provision.

We are seeking an Access to Justice (A2J) Coordinator to coordinate the provision of vital diagnostic immigration advice for vulnerable migrants. The role will coordinate the diagnostic advice appointment pathway from start to finish. This includes:

• Receiving, processing and triaging new enquiries for support
• Working with the Immigration Team to identify appropriate cases to be offered diagnostic advice
• Coordinating advice appointments with specialist external advisors and confirming the appointment details with the person receiving advice
• Disseminating written advice notes from the Advisors
• Coordinating follow-up actions, including referral into HMC’s Immigration Team for casework support (approx. 40% of people who access diagnostic advice are provided with onward support by HMC) or providing appropriate signposting for those we cannot offer long term support.

This post revives a dedicated Access to Justice Coordinator role within HMC’s structure, to support the newly funded provision of diagnostic immigration advice in Hackney. 

Please review the full Job Description & Person Specification for details of the role.

Who are Guts UK Charity?

Guts UK Charity is committed to a world where digestive conditions are better understood, better treated and everyone who lives with one gets the support they need. Too many people are suffering or dying in silence or alone. They don’t know where to turn for information or support, diagnosis takes too long for many, and treatment can often come too late.​

We are the only UK charity that covers the entire digestive system. We raise vital awareness of digestive conditions, fund life-saving research, and provide patients and loved ones with expert information and support – we are informed by evidence and expertise, our community, and the patient voice.​ 

Our mission is simple: to improve the lives of millions of people affected by digestive conditions 

The role of Interim Head of Fundraising

This is an exciting interim (9-12 month) opportunity for a strategic and people focused leader to head up our Fundraising team and help drive meaningful change for people affected by digestive conditions.

This role is primarily focused on strengthening and scaling voluntary income and leading our fundraising team and activities.  The postholder will also shape the future fundraising operating model and support a smooth transition to a permanent fundraising lead.

​You’ll be responsible for leading our small and growing fundraising team delivering exceptional supporter care, ensuring high quality service and operational delivery.  With our Chief Executive, you'll develop and implement strategies to support fundraising growth, team performance, and supporter engagement and satisfaction.  You'll work collaboratively across the charity. 

This is a hands-on role suited to a highly experienced fundraising lead who enjoys working with a growing and developing charity.

Hours & Salary range

We are looking for someone to work full-time, or a minimum of 4 days (or 30 hrs) per week. We will consider self-employed candidates for the role but this is subject to appropriate experience. Please stipulate clearly in your covering letter if you are applying on this basis.

Salary range is £65 - £68k (+£2k London weighting) to be calculated pro-rata for anyone looking to work reduced hours. Salary offers will be based on experience. 

Location

We have offices in London and Huddersfield, both of which are easily accessible by public transport or road. We support hybrid working but attendance in the chosen office is required for a minimum of 1 day per week.

Please see the attached detail job pack for further information and how to apply. 

PLEASE NOTE: Applications will be reviewed, and candidates invited to interview, on a rolling basis. We will close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified. 

Are you ready to make a difference where it matters?

Join us in shaping the future of local Church life
The Diocese of Gloucester is launching a bold and visionary initiative to strengthen the life and mission of our local churches. We are seeking three exceptional individuals to join our growing network of Deanery Operations Leaders—one each in Forest, Tewkesbury and Winchcombe and Severn Vale Deaneries.

This is not just a job. It’s a calling to serve, to lead, and to build something new. If you are a highly skilled professional seeking purposeful work, or an emerging leader looking to grow your capabilities in a dynamic, multi-disciplinary environment, this is your opportunity to shape the future of the Church of England at the local level.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Woodland Adviser - Dyfi to Dwyryd (known internally as Outreach Adviser). The post will be part of the Dyfi to Dwyryd Treecape (D2D) programme team working with others to create landscape-scale change through protecting, restoring and creating a mosaic of diverse habitats with trees and woods at its heart.  Established 5 years ago, the team works with a range of landowners and partners to deliver a variety of tree and woodland-related conservation actions including agroforestry, ancient tree protection and woodland management.

A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.

The Role:

• Support the delivery of the Dyfi to Dwyryd Treescape (D2D) programme, ensuring projects are well-managed, effective and on budget.
• Inspire and enable landowners and partners to adopt impactful woodland and tree conservation practices across the Treescape area.
• Provide specialist agroforestry advice while also supporting wider woodland management, ancient tree protection and woodland restoration.
• Act as a catalyst for partnership activity by developing new project ideas and helping secure funding with colleagues, consultants and contractors.
• Lead or support project development in collaboration with Coed Cadw teams, including fundraisers, to turn ideas into deliverable initiatives.
• Organise and run demonstration events and workshops to inform and motivate landowners on best practice in tree and woodland management.
• Work with communications and engagement teams to create materials that raise the profile and importance of trees and woodland.
• Build strong networks with farming groups, businesses and public-sector partners to expand reach, increase impact and enhance support for landowners, including managing tree stock delivery with the Outreach team
• This is a homebased contract, with regular travel to locations within Dyfi to Dwyryd. Occasional travel to other offices and remote locations may also be required.

The Candidate:

• Proven experience in project and budget management, delivering work on time and within agreed targets.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, building productive relationships with landowners, farmers, communities, partners, contractors and volunteers.
• Demonstrated partnership working ability, including networking, relationship development and collaborative problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, with confidence presenting in meetings, face-to-face settings, group environments and on camera.
• Experience providing land management advice, particularly relating to conservation, woodland creation, agroforestry and woodland management.
• Highly organised, with the ability to plan, prioritise and adapt under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• IT literate with experience using Microsoft Office and ideally GIS for mapping, planning and reporting, plus knowledge of Welsh farming and rural land-use contexts.
• Proficient in the Welsh language ideally to a high fluency (spoken and written) and possess a full driving licence.

Benefits and Wellbeing:

Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 

People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.

Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. 

Apply Now:

If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. 

Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on May 18th.

Cynghorydd Coetir - Dyfi i Dwyryd

Mae Coed Cadw yn chwilio am Ymgynghorydd Coetir - Dyfi i Dwyryd (a elwir yn fewnol yn Ymgynghorydd Allgymorth). Bydd y swydd yn rhan o dîm rhaglen Rhwng Dyfi i Dwyryd (D2D) sy’n gweithio gydag eraill i greu newid ar raddfa’r dirwedd trwy amddiffyn, adfer a chreu mosaig o gynefinoedd amrywiol gyda choed a choedwigoedd wrth eu craidd. Wedi’i sefydlu 5 mlynedd yn ôl, mae’r tîm yn gweithio gydag amrywiaeth o dirfeddianwyr a phartneriaid i gyflawni amrywiaeth o gamau cadwraeth sy’n gysylltiedig â choed a choedwigoedd, gan gynnwys amaethgoedwigaeth, amddiffyn coed hynafol a rheoli coedwigoedd.

Darperir cerbyd cwmni ar gyfer y rôl hon. Sylwch fod ein Polisi Cerbydau Cwmni hefyd yn cael ei adolygu fel rhan o’n prosiect Adolygu Teuluoedd Swyddi a Chontractau, felly mae’r meini prawf cymhwysedd ynddo yn destun newid maes o law.

Y Rôl:

• Cefnogi cyflawniad rhaglen Tirwedd Coed Dyfi i Dwyryd (D2D), gan sicrhau bod prosiectua’n cael eu rheoli’n dda, yn effeithiol ac o fewn y gyllideb.
• Ysbrydoli a galluogi tirfeddianwyr a phartneriaid i fabwysiadu arferion cadwraeth coetiroedd a choed sy'n cael effaith ar draws ardal Dyfi i Dwyryd.Darparu cyngor arbenigol ar amaethgoedwigaeth, gan gefnogi rheoli coetiroedd, amddiffyn coed hynafol ac adfer coetiroedd.
• Darparu cyngor arbenigol ar amaethgoedwigaeth gan gefnogi rheoli coetiroedd yn ehangach, diogelu coed hynafol ac adfer coetiroedd hefyd.Arwain neu gefnogi datblygiad prosiectau mewn cydweithrediad â thimau Coed Cadw, gan gynnwys codwyr arian.
• Darparu cyngor arbenigol ar amaethgoedwigaeth gan gefnogi rheoli coetiroedd yn ehangach, diogelu coed hynafol ac adfer coetiroedd hefyd.
• Arwain neu gefnogi datblygu prosiectau mewn cydweithrediad â thimau Coed Cadw, gan gynnwys codwyr arian, i droi syniadau yn fentrau y gellir eu cyflawni.
• Trefnu a chynnal digwyddiadau arddangos a gweithdai i hysbysu a chymell tirfeddianwyr ar arfer gorau mewn rheoli coed a choetiroedd.
• Gweithio gyda thimau cyfathrebu ac ymgysylltu i greu deunyddiau sy'n codi proffil a phwysigrwydd coed a choetiroedd.
• Adeiladu rhwydweithiau cryf gyda grwpiau ffermio, busnesau a phartneriaid yn y sector cyhoeddus i ehangu cyrhaeddiad, cynyddu effaith a gwella cefnogaeth i dirfeddianwyr, gan gynnwys rheoli cyflenwi stoc coed gyda'r tîm Allgymorth
• Contract cartref yw hwn, gyda theithio rheolaidd i leoliadau o fewn Dyfi i Dwyryd. Efallai y bydd angen teithio'n achlysurol i swyddfeydd eraill a lleoliadau anghysbell hefyd

Yr Ymgeisydd

• Profiad profedig o reoli prosiectau a chyllidebau, gan gyflawni gwaith ar amser ac o fewn targedau y cytunwyd arnynt.
• Sgiliau cryf i ymgysylltu â rhanddeiliaid, gan feithrin perthnasoedd cynhyrchiol â thirfeddianwyr, ffermwyr, cymunedau, partneriaid, contractwyr a gwirfoddolwyr.
• Gallu profedig i weithio mewn partneriaeth, gan gynnwys rhwydweithio, datblygu perthnasoedd a datrys problemau ar y cyd.
• Sgiliau cyfathrebu rhagorol, yn ysgrifenedig ac ar lafar, gyda hyder yn cyflwyno mewn cyfarfodydd, lleoliadau wyneb yn wyneb, amgylcheddau grwp ac ar gamera.
• Profiad o roi cyngor ar reoli tir, yn enwedig mewn perthynas â chadwraeth, creu coetiroedd, amaethgoedwigaeth a rheoli coetiroedd.
• Trefnus iawn, gyda'r gallu i gynllunio, blaenoriaethu ac addasu o dan bwysau gan gynnal sylw cryf i fanylion.
• Llythrennog mewn TG gyda phrofiad o ddefnyddio Microsoft Office ac yn ddelfrydol GIS ar gyfer mapio, cynllunio ac adrodd, ynghyd â gwybodaeth am gyd-destunau ffermio a defnydd tir gwledig Cymru.
• Yn hyddysg yn yr iaith Gymraeg yn ddelfrydol i lefel uchel (ar lafar ac yn ysgrifenedig) a meddu ar drwydded yrru lawn.

Buddion a Lles:

Mae ymuno â'n tîm yn golygu y byddwch chi'n rhan fawr o fynd i'r afael â materion amgylcheddol a hinsawdd. Rydym yn gofalu'n dda am ein staff, gan gynnig cyfleoedd cymorth a hyfforddiant. Rydym hefyd yn cynnig:

• Pensiwn Cyflogwr Da
• Yswiriant Bywyd
• Dewisiadau Gweithio Hyblyg a Hybrid
• Gwyliau Blynyddol Hael - 25 Diwrnod a Gwyliau Banc (wedi'u cyfrifo'n gyfrannol ar gyfer rhan-amser)
• Cynllun Prynu a Gwerthu Gwyliau
• Tâl Rhieni Gwell
• Rhaglen Cymorth i Weithwyr

Amdanom ni

Er mwyn cyflawni ein gweledigaeth o fyd lle mae coedwigoedd a choed yn ffynnu er lles pobl a natur, mae angen i ni adlewyrchu cymdeithas a'r cymunedau yr ydym yn gweithio ynddynt yn well. Dylai pob person, ni waeth beth fo'u cefndir, eu hunaniaeth, eu gallu neu eu hamgylchiadau, elwa o goed.

Ar hyn o bryd mae pobl o liw a phobl anabl yn cael eu tangynrychioli ar draws y sector amgylchedd a chadwraeth. Os ydych chi'n uniaethu fel person o liw a/neu anabl, rydym yn eich annog yn arbennig i wneud cais.

Cysylltwch â ni i drafod unrhyw gymorth neu addasiadau ychwanegol y gallech fod eu hangen i gwblhau eich cais.

Cyngor Cais

Er tegwch, rydym yn cadw manylion personol ein hymgeiswyr yn gudd rhag y rheolwyr sy'n recriwtio, ac nid ydym yn gofyn am eich CV wrth wneud cais. Gwnewch yn siwr bod eich Datganiad Personol yn dangos yn glir sut mae eich sgiliau a'ch gwybodaeth yn cysylltu â'r manylebau yn y disgrifiad swydd a'ch bod yn rhannu eich angerdd dros y rôl gyda ni. Hyd yn oed os nad ydych yn bodloni pob gofyniad yn y rôl, byddem yn eich annog i wneud cais.

Defnydd Derbyniol - Deallusrwydd Artiffisial (AI):

Rydym yn deall y gall ymgeiswyr ddewis defnyddio offer AI i gefnogi eu ceisiadau am swyddi - er enghraifft, i helpu i strwythuro neu olygu ymatebion ysgrifenedig. Rydym yn croesawu'r defnydd o AI yn y ffordd hon, yn enwedig lle mae'n helpu i wella hygyrchedd, fel ar gyfer ymgeiswyr niwroamrywiol. Fodd bynnag, gofynnwn fod unrhyw wybodaeth a gyflwynir yn adlewyrchu eich profiad, sgiliau a dealltwriaeth eich hun. Yn ystod cyfweliadau, disgwylir i ymgeiswyr ymateb yn annibynnol heb ddefnyddio offer AI. 

Ymgeisiwch Nawr

Os ydych chi'n barod i wneud gwahaniaeth a thyfu gyda ni, anfonwch eich cais heddiw. Efallai y byddwn yn cau'r swydd wag yn gynnar os cawn lawer o geisiadau, felly mae'n syniad da gwneud cais yn fuan. Os byddwn yn cau'r hysbyseb yn gynnar, a bod gennych gais yn y broses, byddwn yn anfon e-bost atoch cyn cau i roi amser i chi gwblhau. 

Cynhelir cyfweliadau drwy Microsoft Teams ar 18 Mai

• Join us at the forefront of public health advocacy as the Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Alliance Scotland Lead. This is a unique opportunity to shape the direction of our efforts to combat non-communicable diseases in Scotland. You will work closely with NCD Alliance Scotland members as well as government bodies, politicians, academics and third sector partners to drive impactful policy changes.
  
  If you are passionate about making a difference in public health, this role offers a platform to create lasting change and improve the health of communities across Scotland.
  
  As our NCD Alliance Scotland Lead, you’ll support all joint activity for the alliance, working with the chair, advisory board and members, building consensus within the alliance. Work will span policy development, public affairs and communications to ensure effective evidence-based policy around commercial determinants of health is at the forefront of the political agenda.
  
  About you
  
  With a deep understanding of the policy-making and the political process in Scotland, ideally with some knowledge of health policy and public health policy, you’ll have an extensive understanding of parliamentary procedure and government in Scotland, as well as an understanding of public policy and how it’s developed.
  
  You’ll have a proven track record of building and nurturing excellent relationships and exerting influence over external stakeholder’s agendas. You’ll also have previous 
  experience of having run or managed successful policy and/or public affairs work at a senior level, ensuring expectations, responsibilities and the purpose and vision for the team are clear and delivered.
  
  With experience of leading stakeholder relations in a high profile and/or complex organisation. You’ll also have the following skills and experience:

  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, able to present with credibility and gravitas to external audiences.
  • Excellent writing skills, able to provide concise written and oral briefings on complex issues, often at short notice.
  • Ability to work calmly, quickly and accurately under pressure of tight deadlines. 
  • Proven leadership skills whilst being a team player.
  • Ability to develop and implement strategies and plans, ensuring that initiatives and activities are organised, prioritised and delivered successfully.
  • Excellent time management and organisation skills.

  Working arrangements
  
  Please note this is a fixed term contract for 18 months.
  
  This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our Edinburgh Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.
  
  The work will require some evening and weekend work as well as travel that may require overnight stays. There will also be an opportunity to visit BHF offices in Belfast, Cardiff and London.
  
  Belonging at BHF
  
  By embracing diversity and fostering an inclusive environment, we strengthen our ability to achieve our mission of saving and improving lives, ensuring our work reflects and serves the needs of every community across the UK.  
  
  To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.  
  
  Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world where everyone has a healthier heart for longer.
  
  Benefits
  
  We offer a competitive range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, and opportunities for personal and professional growth and continuous learning.  
  
  To find out more about our benefits you can download the Benefits document at the bottom of this page or check out our Benefits and Development pages.   
  
  Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
  
  Interview process
  
  Interviews will be held in person at our Edinburgh offices on Wednesday 13th May. A presentation element will be included in the interview process. 
  
  How to apply
  
  To apply for this role please use the apply button below. Our process involves submitting your CV and a supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role’s criteria. 
  
  Our recruitment processes are fair, accessible, and inclusive. BHF use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.  
   
  Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. 

About us

Our mission is to make life better for carers. Across the UK today, 5.8 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. We provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services. 

About the role

Due to an expansion in our work to provide training and e-learning to raise awareness of unpaid carers and of the issues and challenges they face with a range of professionals, we are excited to recruit a Training and Learning Officer to lead our work in this area. The post holder will develop, maintain and deliver a suite of e-learning, and in person and online training.

About you

You’ll have knowledge and experience of designing, developing and delivering training. You’ll be experienced in conducting research and analysing data with an understanding of the issues impacting carers, and the systems in which they operate. You’ll be a strong communicator and be able to balance a diverse range of projects.

Diversity and inclusion

Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation; fostering an environment and working culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion.  We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.

As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role, dependent on the needs of the applicant.

We are proud to be an Employers for Carers member. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and achieved the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. We aim to offer interviews to those who have a disability covered under the definition outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum criteria can be found under the Essential section of the Person Specification of the recruitment pack. Please let us know if your application is being made under the Disability Confident Scheme.  You are not required to share the nature of your disability or long term health condition. You will need to state in your email application that you are making your application under the Disability Confident Scheme as you consider yourself to be disabled, or as having a disability. If you meet the minimum criteria then you will be offered an interview.

At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.

The closing date for applications is Friday 15 May 2026 at 5pm.

Personal statement (no more than one side of A4), CV, personal details form and completed monitoring form should be emailed to us. The information on the form will be treated as confidential and used for statistical purposes only. These forms will not be treated as part of your application.

Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.

Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.

Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.

Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.

PURPOSE OF POST: 

To provide structured housing related support to tenants of Mind in Gwent Supported Housing, and floating tenancy support to people experiencing mental health difficulties. 

To act as keyworker providing practical and emotional support, advice, information and advocacy towards the goal of achieving greater independence in the community. 

To liaise with a range of statutory and voluntary professionals and organisations to maximise resources for the client. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Deliver person-centred housing related intervention to clients which promotes their mental wellbeing and independence whilst supporting to progress toward a life without the need for support. To work with clients in a manner which promotes autonomy to assess their own needs and develop and create individual personal support and plans to achieve their identified goals.

To network effectively with voluntary and statutory agencies to promote the needs of the clients.

Working with clients so that they have the knowledge, understanding and skills to access services and support with the aim to improve their mental wellbeing and resilience. 

Provide support to clients in accessing benefits and housing-related assistance, when applicable, to enhance their income and housing opportunities. Stay informed about current Social Security policies and housing legislation, ensuring clients are referred to specialist advisors when necessary. 

Focus on client involvement ensuring that clients have their views heard and that the needs and wishes, individually and collectively, are respected in the services and support provided. 

Work as part of the Housing and Tenancy Support Team and the wider Mind in Gwent Team to develop and deliver activities that achieve positive outcomes for Mind in Gwent tenants or clients receiving tenancy support. 

Ensure all work is recorded and monitored to achieve outcomes and contribute to performance management on an individual, team and organisational basis.

Ensure that anti-racism, equality and diversity are central to your work addressing disadvantage, inequalities, stigma and discrimination, making sure that you act to reach people from marginalised or disadvantaged groups and that the services you provide match their needs. 

Work in accordance with best practice, legal requirements, the policies of Mind in Gwent, and the policies prescribed by the funders and to contribute in the development of such policies. 

Support service development through researching models including, but not restricted to, good practice, sharing good practice guidelines, developing and leading on partnerships and initiating new services. 

To contribute to the work of other projects and teams of Mind in Gwent as when required or directed to provide cover or to develop new skills or take on new opportunities. 

A full job description can be found in the attachments. 

Interviews will be held on Monday 11th and Tuesday 12th May

We are WeSeeHope, a charity lifting children out of extreme poverty across sub-Saharan Africa.

We are appointing a senior relationship fundraiser to drive income growth through high net worth individuals, senior business leaders, corporates and foundations. This is a frontline role with direct responsibility for developing and securing five and six figure multi-year funding commitments.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and Trustees, the Head of Fundraising will build and convert a strong major donor pipeline, unlock new networks and position WeSeeHope as a credible investment partner.

This is a growth mandate with clear accountability for results. We are seeking someone with the gravitas, commercial judgement and confidence to lead high value conversations and secure significant support. This role will further professionalise and scale our major donor and corporate fundraising approach.

About Us

We invest in the potential of every child we work with by breaking barriers to education and opening doors to entrepreneurship. With our backing, vulnerable children and their families are building futures that are free from extreme poverty, for good.

WeSeeHope currently raises approximately £1m annually through a mix of individual, corporate and foundation support. Our next phase of growth will focus on deepening high value, long term relationships with major donors and senior business leaders. We see clear headroom to scale this relational income model over the next three years.

Main Responsibilities

Strategic Income Leadership

• Develop and execute a clear income growth strategy with defined targets, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
• Build and personally manage a portfolio of high value prospects and partners.
• Lead high level cultivation and solicitation activity in partnership with the Chief Executive and Trustees.
• Identify, qualify, and convert new high value prospects across individual, corporate, and foundation channels.
• Ensure disciplined pipeline management and forecasting, contributing to regular reporting to the Board.

Major Donor and Corporate Relationships

• Act as primary relationship lead for a defined portfolio of high net worth individuals and senior business leaders.
• Design and deliver tailored engagement plans that deepen commitment and increase lifetime value.
• Structure strategic partnerships that align donor objectives with organisational priorities.
• Confidently lead funding conversations, including direct financial asks.

Events and Networks

• Provide strategic oversight of key income generating events, ensuring they are leveraged effectively to cultivate and secure high value support.
• Work with Trustees/Board and senior volunteers in the UK and USA to unlock access to new networks and opportunities.
• Support Trustees to act as effective ambassadors and introducers.

Team and Organisational Leadership

• Lead and develop a focused, high performing fundraising team with clear objectives and accountability.
• Contribute actively to the senior management team, ensuring fundraising is embedded within wider organisational strategy and decision making.
• Champion a culture of measurable performance, professionalism, and relationship stewardship across the organisation.

Person Specification

Experience

• Proven track record of securing significant partnerships or funding commitments, typically in the five or six figure range, with senior decision makers.
• Experience building and converting a strong major donor pipeline, including multi-year commitments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead high value partnership or funding conversations and personally secure significant commitments.
• Experience working closely with CEOs, founders, and Trustees to unlock networks and secure support or investment.
• Experience setting and delivering against ambitious income growth targets.

Skills and Capability

• Gravitas and confidence to operate credibly with senior decision makers in private and corporate settings.
• Strong commercial judgement with the ability to assess opportunities on a clear return on investment basis.
• Excellent strategic thinking and disciplined execution.
• Skilled negotiator, comfortable structuring complex funding relationships.
• High emotional intelligence and strong relationship management capability.
• Clear, persuasive communicator able to position WeSeeHope as a compelling investment proposition.

Personal Qualities

• A natural relationship builder, able to establish trust quickly and sustain long term partnerships with high value supporters.
• Comfortable with accountability and transparent performance measurement.
• Self-aware, pragmatic, and calm under pressure.
• Demonstrates alignment with the values of WeSeeHope and a commitment to collaborative, high-performance working.

Success in the first 12 months

By the end of year one, the Head of Fundraising will have:

• Built and qualified a clearly segmented major donor pipeline of 25 to 40 high capacity prospects, with defined engagement plans and projected value.
• Secured multiple new five figure commitments and, where strong prospects exist, at least one new six figure commitment.
• Delivered measurable growth in major donor and corporate income against agreed annual targets.
• Established and implemented a structured major donor strategy with clear segmentation and stewardship plans.
• Activated Trustees in income generation, resulting in new qualified introductions and live cultivation opportunities.
• Implemented robust forecasting and performance reporting systems providing reliable income visibility to the Board.

Salary and Package

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

WeSeeHope is currently a £1m organisation with clear ambition to grow income and impact over the coming years. This role offers significant strategic responsibility, direct access to the Chief Executive and Trustees, and the opportunity to shape and lead income growth at organisational level.

For the right candidate, this is an opportunity to step into a senior leadership position with genuine influence, autonomy and accountability for results.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Enhanced family leave provision.
• Royal London pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible and hybrid working - we currently work one day a week from a shared office space in Moorgate, London.
• Occasional international travel.

How to Apply

To apply, we welcome a CV and a 1-2 page covering letter detailing your interest in the role. Click the How to Apply button below for more information on how to submit your application. Please submit by 12 p.m. on Tuesday 19th May.

Accessibility is incredibly important to us here at WeSeeHope. If you would like any accessibility amendments or support throughout the application and interview stage, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

Job Title: Commercial Marketing Assistant

Duration: Permanent

Hours: 36 hours per week

Salary: £29,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits

Location: Homebased, with a willingness to travel to CCT’s office in Northampton when required

Overall job purpose

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated early‑career marketing professional with a strong interest in culture and heritage.

As we continue to diversify and grow our commercial revenue streams, we are seeking a proactive Commercial Marketing Assistant to support the promotion of key income‑generating initiatives. These include Champing (unique overnight stays in historic churches), filming, venue hire, and an expanding portfolio of leased or licensed properties. The role also offers scope to contribute to new commercial opportunities in the future.

Working within the Initiatives and Partnerships Team and alongside the Communications Team, the role supports marketing activity across a broad range of commercial initiatives, including Champing, filming, venue hire and regional commercial activities.

The postholder will develop marketing content, manage commercial marketing channels, support campaigns and respond to enquiries to help grow audiences and revenue.

The role also contributes to research, reporting and operational support for commercial activity.

We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.               

If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.

The interviews will take place in Northampton on  Thursday 28 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.

Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.

 All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.

If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.

We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.

The Exempt Accommodation Support Service is an expanding project based at our main hub in Digbeth but providing outreach support across a number of locations in the city. We are looking for exempt accommodation workers to provide flexible, person-centred support to people aged 18 years plus who are homeless, have a history of homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless and who may have a history of substance misuse. It will primarily be supporting people living in exempt accommodation who have support needs relating to addiction and who are in active treatment or contemplating treatment.

The aims of this service are to provide additional support to improve access and sustainment of suitable accommodation for people engaging in structured drug and alcohol treatment, to reduce the scale of unmet housing need for this group of clients and to build evidence of housing-related need and effective interventions. The service will provide a range of practical support around finances, health and wellbeing, access to volunteering or training opportunities and integration into local communities as well as supporting continued engagement with treatment and tenancy sustainment.

Further details, including full list of key tasks and working conditions, are available in the job descriptionon our website.

Job title: Trusts and Grants Coordinator  
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week
Working pattern: Hours and days to be agreed
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes, Hybrid working is available
Salary: £36,090 per annum, pro rata (£21,654 per annum for 21 hours per week) 

Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity! 

About Us 

The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury. 

Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury. 

About the Role 

SIA has a large and established portfolio of charitable trusts and foundations funding our vital services for people affected by spinal cord injury. 

We are looking for a proactive, motivated individual to coordinate the trusts team activity. You will work alongside another part-time trusts and grants coordinator and jointly supervise the trusts and grants officer. 

As trusts and grants coordinator you will work with staff across the organisation to submit persuasive bids, grow and diversify our portfolio of funders, and strengthen our relationships with donors. 

Key areas of responsibility include: 

• Coordinate SIA’s trust fundraising activity by maintaining and developing a portfolio of trusts 
• Identify funding opportunities and develop compelling bids to maximise income raised from charitable trusts and foundations 
• Administer stewardship activities to grow our network of trusts to be financially, actively, and emotionally engaged with SIA 
• Line-manage the trusts and grants officer

Benefits: 

• Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees) 
• Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution) 
• Access to Group life assurance scheme 
• Access to Healthcare cash plan 
• Access to discounted gym membership 
• Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP) 
• Employee volunteer days 
• Free car parking at SIA House 
• Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development 

This is a 12-month fixed term position to cover maternity leave. The role is due to commence 1st July 2026. 

Closing date: Monday 11 May 2026, 9am  
Interview date: Friday 22 May 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes 

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.

We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.

Disabled candidates who meet the standard job criteria will be offered a guaranteed interview. Fully remote working considered for the right applicant.

No agencies please.