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This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop services that support people experiencing Domestic Violence and Abuse across Bath and Northeast Somerset. You'll manage and inspire local teams, drive service improvements, and work closely with commissioners and partners to ensure clients are safe and receive high-quality support that enables them to move forward with confidence and independence

Job Role: Service Manager- Domestic Violence and Abuse services

Salary: £ 34,505 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: BANES

Additional information:

Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

About Alongside:

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Service Manager to lead our Domestic Abuse Housing services across the BANES (Bath & Northeast Somerset) area.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for someone who is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support for people experiencing social exclusion, including survivors of domestic abuse. You will be responsible for managing local projects, leading and developing staff teams, driving service improvements, and ensuring contractual, quality, and performance targets are achieved.

Working closely with commissioners, partner agencies, and the wider Alongside leadership team, you will ensure services remain person-centred, strength-based, and focused on achieving positive outcomes for clients. You will maintain a visible presence within services, support staff to deliver excellent client support, and help shape service development across the region.

What You'll Be Doing

• • Lead, motivate and develop a team delivering high-quality, trauma-informed support services.
  • Ensure clients receive person-centred support that helps them achieve positive outcomes and greater independence.
  • Build strong relationships with commissioners, partner agencies and other stakeholders across the BANES area.
  • Drive service quality, performance and continuous improvement across multiple projects.
  • Oversee housing and operational management, ensuring services remain safe, compliant and effective.
  • Maintain Safelives Leading Lights standards across service delivery

What We're Looking For

Essential

• • Experience managing teams within housing, domestic abuse, homelessness, social care or support services.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop and inspire high-performing teams.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice and supporting people experiencing social exclusion.
  • Experience managing service performance and achieving positive outcomes.
  • Excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Desirable

• Experience of working in the statutory or voluntary sector.
• IDVA/ISVA/Safelives Service Manager qualification or equivalent

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

What we’re looking for:

Knowledge and understanding of the support needs of people experiencing domestic violence and abuse, facing homelessness, including those with mental health challenges, complex needs and substance misuse issues.

Experience working with people who may have multiple and complex needs and/or challenging behaviours due to their experience of trauma and abuse.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan

27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)

30% staff discount at our charity shops

A generous and competitive pension scheme

A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators

For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Philanthropy Manager

Philanthropy and Partnerships fundraising at Alzheimer's Research UK has grown significantly over

recent years. The Directorate has a strong track record of soliciting seven-figure donations and

winning significant corporate partnerships with well-known and well-loved brands such as Omaze,

Cadbury, Warburtons, Roadchef and Dobbies.

We are now building upon this success and have launched a new, significant fundraising campaign.

This campaign will help drive further transformational growth, from income across major donors,

trusts and foundations, and corporate partners. Ultimately, it will help us fund cutting-edge research

that will bring forward the day when we can diagnose, treat and prevent dementia.

The Philanthropy Manager will play a key role in the success of the Philanthropy Team. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and other stakeholders across ARUK, the Philanthropy Manager will drive income and deliver transformational gifts and strategic relationships with individual major donors and charitable trusts and foundations. 

Key Responsibilities:

Relationship Building and Income Generation

· Build relationships with a portfolio of high-value current and prospective major donors and charitable trusts, gauging their level of interest in our work, providing opportunities to engage with ARUK, and soliciting gifts through face-to-face meetings and events.

· Develop a thorough understanding of ARUK's projects, policies and activities to articulate the mission of our work and inspire people to join us.

· Tailor and develop cases for support to attract funding for ARUK's projects, fundraising across different areas of ARUK's work, including identified strategic priorities for the organisation.

· Present and pitch to potential supporters and donors, managing meetings where relevant and involving senior representation when needed — including supporting the Head of Philanthropy on high-value asks where required.

· Develop stewardship and engagement plans for donors, working with teams across ARUK to create bespoke and creative engagement opportunities, ensuring donors are thanked and updated and that their relationship with ARUK grows in depth and value.

· Work with the prospect development team to manage a portfolio pipeline, moving donors/trusts through the different stages to secure gifts.

· Lead on relationships with senior volunteers and senior leadership, where appropriate, empowering them to open their networks and ask for support.

· Work closely and collaborate with the Corporate Partnerships and other teams on cross-team fundraising opportunities.

Line Management

· Line manage a Philanthropy Officer, actively empowering, coaching and supporting them to develop their operational plans and deliver on key priorities. 

· Work with the Head of Philanthropy to set clear goals, objectives and KPIs for the Officer and provide them with the ongoing guidance and support they need to reach them.

· Role model and actively embed Alzheimer’s Research UK values and behaviours across all activities, and champion the principles of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Processes

· Liaise with the Philanthropy Executive (Admin) as required on expected income and gift restrictions.

· Work closely with the Donor Relations Manager to enable them to fully support donor relationships in terms of stewardship and recognition.

· Ensure supporter and event records are kept up to date through daily use of ARUK’s CRM (Salesforce).

Events

· Play a key role in the planning and delivery of team events such as cultivation dinners, with support from the Events Team.

· Explore and develop new fundraising event opportunities, working closely with the Events Team to create engaging high-value event

· Lead on bespoke events such as online donor presentations or tailored lab tours for a small group of supporters.

· Represent ARUK at Philanthropy Team events, and at other ARUK events where major donors or the representatives of charitable trusts may be attending.

Knowledge, skills and experience needed:

· Demonstrable experience gained working in a major gifts fundraising or client relationship management role.

· Demonstrable experience of developing long-term/ strategic relationships.

· Demonstrable experience of developing relationships/ influencing through face-to-face contact.

· Demonstrable experience of working effectively without close supervision.

· Good understanding of the principles of major gifts fundraising.

· Experience working in a target-led environment.

· Excellent communicator with an ability to build strong relationships and inspire confidence and respect at all levels. 

· Very strong, versatile written communication skills, with an ability to write persuasively for a range of audiences. 

· Excellent listening skills, receptive to feedback and demonstrates flexibility, curiosity and an ability to learn.

· Strong team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

· Excellent planning and organisational skills, with an ability to plan and set goals, work to deadlines and reprioritise work in accordance with the organisational needs.

· Demonstrates strong negotiation, influencing and decision-making skills, particularly when there are conflicting points of views.

· Demonstrates a proactive and pragmatic approach to investigating and solving problems, strives for continuous improvement and identifies ways to deliver creative and innovative solutions.

· A good blend of strategic and analytical thinking; with an ability to see the bigger picture.

· Strong attention to detail, sets high standards and strives for excellence.

· Ability to absorb and process new information quickly, including ability to grasp complex scientific concepts to a reasonable level.

· Driven and highly proactive - adept at spotting opportunities and maximizing them.

· Adaptable and flexible with a growth mindset, with a willingness to undertake occasional work in the evening.

· Thrives within a fast-paced environment, with an ability to remain calm under pressure.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

· Excellent IT skills in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Additional Information:

Ways of working:

As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £48,000 per annum, plus benefits

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 4th October 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website. 

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

Branch Manager
RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch

Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across the branch area including East Finchley and North Finchley shops

About the role

At the RSPCA Finchley Branch, we are seeking a practical and organised Branch Manager to support the delivery and development of our local animal welfare services and the oversight of our retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers.

This is a strategic role with a hands-on focus on operational delivery, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across animal welfare, retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers and volunteer activity. Working closely with Trustees, the postholder will help ensure that services are delivered effectively, safely and in line with our charitable objectives, with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for animals and the community.

The role is hybrid, combining remote working with regular travel across the branch area, including visits to our charity shops in East Finchley and North Finchley, as well as occasional in-person meetings and operational activity where needed to deliver the Branch outcomes in line with the agreed objectives and priorities.

In this role, you will

You will be responsible for the effective delivery of animal welfare outcomes across the branch, ensuring animals are safely supported from intake through to rehoming, while also supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate. Alongside this, you will oversee day-to-day branch operations, including managing a small team of staff and volunteers, overseeing the performance of the branch’s retail activity through the line management of Shop Managers to contribute to sustainable income.

Working with the Chair and the relevant Trustee portfolio lead, including the Treasurer, to ensure financial oversight, governance and compliance and to deliver the agreed objectives, and working with veterinary partners, staff and volunteers, other RSPCA branches as well as other charities, you will ensure that services are delivered consistently, responsibly and in line with the branch’s priorities.

About you

You will be comfortable working in a role that combines strategic and operational responsibilities, and able to organise your workload effectively. You will have experience of coordinating services or operations and managing both staff and volunteers, achieving results through effective line management, and bring a genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes through well-organised and consistent delivery. You will also have a calm and practical approach, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and the local community, and a strong commitment to delivering meaningful and lasting outcomes for animals.

What we offer

This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting animal welfare in the local community, with the ability to make a direct and meaningful impact through the delivery and development of branch activities.

The position offers a salary of £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours, to be agreed in line with the needs of the role
Supportive working environment with close engagement with Trustees

Additional information

Regular travel across the branch area and beyond is required, and occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your reasons for applying and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.

Are you an empathetic leader with IAA Level 2 Asylum and Protection and Immigration accreditation, dedicated to empowering young refugees as they rebuild their lives in the UK? Join our passionate team in Streatham Hill to lead frontline delivery caseworkers, supervise complex casework, and champion holistic support for young unaccompanied asylum seeking youth and refugees from the Horn of Africa (aged 14-25).

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Casework Manager (£41,400) to lead our dedicated frontline team in Streatham Hill, with hybrid working available. In this pivotal role, you will balance technical casework supervision with compassionate people management—ensuring young asylum seekers and refugees receive high-quality advocacy, advice, and trauma-informed support.

As our Casework Manager, you will manage workload allocation across caseworkers, and maintain rigorous standards across all casework. You will also provide line management, support staff development, and track outcome data to compile clear reports for funders and management. You will take an active role in advocacy and campaigning work to drive policy change in line with DYP’s constitution.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Supervision & Casework: Lead and safely oversee complex legal and advocacy casework, ensuring service delivery aligns with active OISC Level 2 requirements.

• Team Leadership & Development: Provide high-quality line management, regular casework supervision, and professional development support to a team of dedicated caseworkers.

• Service Quality & Compliance: Monitor workload capacity, ensure data accuracy on CRM databases (e.g., Salesforce), and uphold strict data protection and confidentiality standards.

• Safeguarding: Maintain robust child and young adult safeguarding protocols across all activities up to the age of 25.

• Reporting: Compile impact and activity reports for internal management, trustees, and funders.

What We Are Looking For

• Active IAA Level 2 Accreditation in Asylum and Protection and Immigration.

• At least two years’ proven experience delivering casework, advice, and advocacy to vulnerable young refugees or asylum seekers.

• Demonstrated ability to manage team workloads, track outcomes, and handle operational HR procedures with support from DYP management.

• Deep knowledge of UK immigration policy, social care systems, and the specific challenges faced by unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults.

• Excellent communication skills, high empathy, and a strong commitment to maintaining healthy professional boundaries.

Why Join Us? In return, we offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise directly shapes the lives of young people settling in the UK. We offer £41,400 per annum and dedicated support for your ongoing professional development.

The Programme Manager will provide leadership for the Meet N Match programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive services that support people with learning disabilities and autistic adults to build friendships, develop relationships and increase social connections. Meet N Match is our friendship and dating agency, supporting people to develop friendships, relationships and greater independence. Alongside relationship support, the programme delivers a range of inclusive social events that reduce social isolation and create opportunities for people to build meaningful connections. Now in its tenth year and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Meet N Match continues to respond to a growing demand for high-quality relationship and social opportunities.

Alongside leading a small team who provide the day-to-day delivery of Meet N Match, an exciting part of this role is the development of a new Partnership Network. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative model that will enable other organisations to deliver inclusive social events using Spring into Action's framework, training and support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of this model, with the long-term ambition of creating an accredited network that extends our reach, improves opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape the future direction of Meet N Match while supporting Spring into Action's long-term sustainability.

VCSE Development Lead

Wiltshire Wide | 30 hours per week (4 days) | Fixed-term 3 year contract
Salary: £32,000 FTE (pro rata)

Help Wiltshire's community organisations grow, thrive and make a bigger difference

Community groups and charities are at the heart of stronger, healthier communities. They bring people together, tackle local challenges and create opportunities for those who need them most.

At Wessex Community Action, we're looking for a passionate and proactive VCSE Development Lead to work alongside voluntary organisations, charities and grassroots groups across Wiltshire, helping them develop the skills, confidence and resilience they need to flourish.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to succeed and making a tangible difference in communities.

What you'll be doing

As our VCSE Development Lead, you'll be out in communities across Wiltshire, working directly with organisations at every stage of their journey.

Whether it's helping a new community group put the right foundations in place, supporting a charity to strengthen its governance, or helping an organisation become funding-ready, you'll provide practical advice, tailored support and encouragement that enables local organisations to thrive.

You'll also develop and deliver training, facilitate networking opportunities and connect organisations with partners, funders and wider support networks.

Most importantly, you'll help community organisations become stronger, more sustainable and better equipped to meet local needs.

Who we're looking for

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with charities, voluntary organisations or community groups
• Understands organisational development, governance and community capacity building
• Can support organisations to improve their sustainability and funding readiness
• Is confident facilitating workshops, training sessions and group discussions
• Builds trusted relationships with a wide range of people and organisations
• Is passionate about empowering communities and reducing inequalities
• Enjoys working independently while being part of a supportive team

What we offer

• A rewarding role where you can make a real difference in local communities.
• Flexible and supportive working arrangements.
• The opportunity to work alongside inspiring community organisations, volunteers and local leaders.
• A friendly, values-driven team committed to strengthening communities.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).
• Additional leave between Christmas and New Year (subject to organisational arrangements).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Health plan.
• Annual volunteering day.
• Training and professional development opportunities.
• Dedicated external training budget.

Join us

If you're passionate about helping community organisations develop, grow and create lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a covering letter (maximum two sides of A4) outlining:

• Your interest in the role
• Your experience of working with and supporting charities and community groups

Closing date:  Sunday 4 October 

Interviews: 12 and 13 October

University Partnerships Manager

We are seeking an experienced relationship manager to develop university partnerships that improve access to higher education for disadvantaged students.

Salary: £20,004 pro rata (£33,340 FTE), or £21,804 pro rata (£36,340 FTE) for those living in a London borough
Location: Remote within England, Scotland or Wales, with bimonthly meetings in London and occasional UK travel
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week over three days (between Monday to Friday)
Contract: Fixed term until 31 December 2027
Closing date: Monday 28th September at 9am

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to manage and grow a portfolio of university partnerships built around a shared commitment to widening participation and improving educational opportunities.

You will provide excellent account management and stewardship, ensuring university partners receive timely communication, meaningful engagement and high-quality impact reporting. You will strengthen existing relationships, support partnership renewals and identify opportunities to secure continued or increased funding.

Working closely with senior leaders and colleagues across fundraising, communications and programme delivery, you will:

• Manage relationships with university partners and key stakeholders
• Coordinate partnership milestones, events and engagement activities
• Produce clear and compelling proposals, reports and cases for support
• Support the research and development of new university partnerships
• Monitor higher education and widening participation policy and sector trends
• Raise the organisation’s profile across the higher education sector
• Maintain accurate CRM records, income pipelines and forecasts
• Ensure fundraising activity complies with regulations and sector best practice

About you

You will be a confident and credible relationship manager with experience of developing partnerships, generating income or achieving successful fundraising or sales outcomes.

You will need:

• Good knowledge of widening participation and the higher education policy landscape
• Strong relationship-building, influencing and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to develop persuasive proposals and cases for support
• Strong organisational and project management skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and work collaboratively
• A genuine commitment to educational equity and social mobility

Experience within higher education or charity fundraising would be advantageous, as would experience of impact reporting and using a fundraising database such as Salesforce.

About the organisation

You will be joining an education charity that supports young people from under-resourced backgrounds to access leading universities. Through a combination of tuition and in-school mentoring, the organisation helps students improve their grades, navigate the university application process and fulfil their potential.

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave p.a. (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 5 Winter closure days 
• PerkBox
• Employee Assistance Programme, a 24-hour helpline for staff.
• Online Medical assistance
• Interest-free travelcard loan
• Cyclescheme loans
• 2 paid Volunteering Days and 1 paid Wellbeing Day
• Employer’s pensions contributions (3%).
• Learning and Development opportunities.

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a proud to be a Level 1 Disability Confident employer, if you require any reasonable adjustments please contact us. Please note, if you are selected for appointment to the role, you will be subject to a DBS check.

Applications are particularly welcomed from people from under-represented backgrounds and those with lived experience connected to the organisation’s mission.

Appointment is subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including a DBS check.

Other roles you may have experience of could include University Partnerships Officer, Higher Education Partnerships Manager, Widening Participation Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Fundraising Manager, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Partnerships Development Manager or University Engagement Manager.

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, NFP People. #INDNFP

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Connector to join our GP Integrated Mental Health Service and Mental Health Integrated Community Service in Surrey Heath.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of local communities, supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing by helping them access the right support at the right time. Working alongside GPs, mental health practitioners, partner agencies and community organisations, you will provide timely assessments, brief psychosocial interventions and practical support that helps people build on their strengths, overcome barriers and connect with services, activities and networks that promote independence and recovery.

As part of Catalyst Support, you will be joining a Surrey charity committed to supporting wellness together through kindness, integrity and commitment. We are looking for someone who is confident working with people experiencing mental health challenges, able to build positive relationships with professionals and community partners, and passionate about making support more accessible, joined-up and person-centred.

Location: Surrey Heath
Salary: £30,280
Hours: 35 hours across Monday to Friday
Contract type: Permanent

Key responsibilities:

To work jointly with the Mental Health Practitioner in conducting assessments, including risk assessment, and to work with patients to support them in identifying their socially determined needs and goals, provide self-management tools and facilitate the development of personal support plans

• To provide a range of motivational and structured psychosocial interventions
• To promote independence through an enabling asset-based approach that draws on individuals’ strengths, preferences and ‘natural’ support networks
• To establish effective working relationships with a range of agencies to facilitate a ‘joined up’ approach to support plans
• To liaise with, develop and maintain good relations with GPs, practice managers and other health practitioners across mental health and physical health pathways and wider support networks
• To provide continuity throughout recovery; engaging the patient with key services such as Safe Havens, accessing CMHRS, and providing support for those engaged with and leaving CMHRS, and linking into local wellbeing services and activities
• To co-ordinate and support patients to access a range of community services such as wellbeing services, housing providers, family and carer support services, debt and employer advisors where appropriate
• To assist with community resource mapping exercises and maintain a database of community resources; map where there are gaps in provision across the PCN and wider geography and work with other VCS organisations to develop resources where most needed
• To promote and support (where necessary) advised follow up actions from physical health checks for people with serious mental illness
• To support patients to engage with local peer support workers and volunteering services
• To support and supervise any peer support workers linked to PCN
• To work with the service to identify opportunities to expand provision particularly in local communities where there is a lack of service provision identified
• To broker and establish new partnerships between public and voluntary sector agencies to enhance service delivery and access to services
• To develop and sustain professional relationships with service users, partner agencies and appropriate external agencies
• To complete locally agreed quality outcome measures, with patients and to undertake regular reviews
• You may be required to cover duties not listed within this job description.

About the organisation

Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.

 About you

Essential:

• A diploma or degree in an appropriate subject, e.g. counselling, psychology, social work, probation, mental health, or Health and Social Care Level 3; and/or a minimum of two years’ community experience in drug, alcohol or mental health work.
• Understanding and ability to work to confidentiality, consent, information sharing and safeguarding policies within an integrated service.
• Good communication and written skills, with a commitment to accurate and confidential record keeping.
• Ability to interact effectively with the client group, colleagues and other professionals while maintaining clear boundaries.
• Ability to break down stigma and barriers associated with working with the client group.
• Understanding of the issues and needs of the client group.
• Knowledge and understanding of community working and lone working, with the ability to maintain safety while working in the community.
• Ability to work to all policies, procedures and standards of the service and joint-working arrangements with key partners.
• Good understanding of personal limitations, with the ability to identify when to seek advice and support and deal with emotionally challenging issues objectively and professionally.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviour, anger and verbal aggression from patients.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to enter data onto a database as required by the service.
• Demonstrates Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity.
• Ability to maintain equal opportunity standards at all times.
• Ability to be resilient when working with the client group, while demonstrating compassion and willingness to go the extra mile.
• Ability to maintain respect for the client group, peers and partners.
• Adaptable to change.
• Dynamic and self-motivated.
• Proactive, motivated and energetic.
• Ability to work calmly in a challenging environment.
• Capacity to innovate and work flexibly on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Commitment to developing skills and knowledge through ongoing learning and development.
• Ability to work flexibly across operational hours.
• Ability to work to the policies, procedures and standards of the charity.

Desirable

• If holding a professional qualification, maintain up-to-date professional registration, e.g. BACP, HCPC, BPS or recognised equivalent.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
• Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
• Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources

Safeguarding & Checks

• This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
• A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
• All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK

Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment.

We welcome requests for reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

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

We are looking for a Corporate and Community Fundraising Manager for an incredible children's health charity to be responsible for leading the day-to-day delivery, performance and continuous improvement of the charity's Corporate and Community fundraising programme

This is a hybrid role with 4 days in the Surrey office and one day homeworking after probation.

The Charity:
A passionate charity, dedicated to providing practical and emotional support to children and families in times of need.

You would be joining a highly respected organisation who prioritise a supportive and inclusive working culture. Repeatedly named as one of the top non-profit organisations to work for, they offer fantastic benefits, including flexible working, a minimum of 25 days' holiday, along with a range of professional development opportunities as well as much more!

The Role:
Lead the planning and delivery of the charity's Corporate and Community Fundraising operational plans, contributing to wider strategic plans to maximise income, engagement and partnership opportunities.

Take ownership of agreed corporate and community income targets, reporting monthly on progress against budget.

Lead a strong and sustainable pipeline of corporate and community prospects working closely with the Head of Fundraising and wider leadership team.

Develop strong relationships with existing corporate partners, community groups and volunteers ensuring regular communication, impact reporting and opportunities for increased support.

The Candidate:
Proven experience of developing and managing successful corporate partnerships winning new business and meeting income targets.

Proven experience of building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

Experience reporting on income and managing expenditure budgets.

Experience managing, supervising or mentoring colleagues.

Experience managing projects or events in a fundraising capacity.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful , but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

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Programme Manager

Full time (35 hrs/wk), fixed term until October 2030

Split place of work between Horizons (Reading, Berkshire) and Home

Salary range £55,000 to £60,000 pa plus benefits

We're looking for a motivated Programme Manager to help lead the way on our Digital Campus programme; a strategic investment that will transform the online teaching, learning and assessment experiences that the University of the Built Environment offers to students and staff.

As a senior member of the Strategy & Planning Office, you'll work closely with stakeholders across the University, contributing to the ongoing development of project and programme management practices, ensuring effective planning, collaboration, and successful delivery across a varied portfolio of strategic initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven and proactive programme manager to play a pivotal role in the future of the University and help deliver lasting organisational impact.

Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:

• Oversee and manage component projects to deliver the programme plan
• Manage projects that centre on significant digital or technology infrastructures
• Apply the University’s project management framework to lead all stages of Digital Campus projects
• Support budget management, direct resource allocation, and maintain supplier relationships to ensure project success is achieved within agreed cost parameters

Our main requirements:

• Certification in a recognised programme or project management methodology (e.g., MSP, APM, PRINCE2, PMP)
• Experience in leading and managing complex strategic and business improvement projects with organisational scope and at significant scale
• Experience delivering transformation and change with extensive digital/technology components (e.g., systems, platforms, or digital services), and in partnership with technical specialists
• Demonstrable skill in organising, prioritising and managing complex and diverse programmes of work and their project portfolios

At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.

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.

To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.

Vacancy closes on Monday 28 September 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.

Job description:

Reporting to: Bradford Team Leader 
Hours: 17.5 - 21 hours (negotiable) 
Salary: SCP 7 £27,910 per annum pro-rata 

Leave: 28 days plus 14 Bank Holidays pro rata 
Pension and benefits: 5% employer contribution pension, with an additional 5% employee contribution. 

Closing date: Monday 12th October 12pm 

Interview date: Tuesday 20th October 2026 
 
Contact details for recruiting manager for applicant: Linda Barker, Bradford Team Leader

 This candidate will be joining a vibrant and brave grassroots organisation led by Gypsy and Traveller people in West Yorkshire. Leeds Gypsy and Traveller Exchange (Leeds GATE) is an established and award-winning civil societyorganisationwith a national profile. We arerecognisedas being innovative, brave and creative.Our overall aim is to improve the quality of life for Gypsies andTravellersthrough addressing inequalities in homes, health, education, and employment, financial and social inclusion. We run a number ofa communityfacing and strategic projects to achieve our aims including advocacy, community development and youth work.Those who access our services and activities are members of Leeds GATE.

As a community development worker, you will play a key role in our organisation, building strong relationships with our communities. You will deliver outreach including activities, information, and support. You will plan community groups with our members, ensuring members have access to opportunities and promoting health and wellbeing. You will support families with their own goals and help people organize together when facing a collective issue – aiming to improve health, homes, education, and inclusion for our members. 

As a team player, you will communicate proactively with your team and line manager, and work with our members, staff and partners to build trusted relationships. You will listen to and identify members' issues and concerns, bringing a solution focused approach to the work. You will facilitate asset-based community development approaches in galvanizing people, by working together on projects that bring improved health, wellbeing and social inclusion to the Leeds GATE members in Bradford. Gaining and sharing insight of the barriers preventing their community development goals and working with key stakeholders to address these barriers. 

The role will be underpinned by Leeds GATE’s values including: 

Leeds GATE is Brave and Creative 

Leeds GATE believes that everyone is equal and can be included

Corporate Partnerships Manager
Based: Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Hours: Full-time
Contract: One-year fixed-term contract
Salary: £30,000 - £47,395 gross per annum. Plunkett UK operates broad salary bands that accommodate roles at different levels of experience and responsibility. Starting salary will be determined according to the successful candidate's skills, experience and fit for the role.

About Us

Plunkett UK is a national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful community-owned businesses. These businesses, from shops and pubs to woodlands and farms, provide vital services, create local jobs, strengthen rural economies and bring people together. We've championed community ownership for over 100 years because it delivers thriving, inclusive and resilient places.

About the Role

Plunkett UK is looking for a Corporate Partnerships Manager to help grow our corporate partnerships programme and generate income that supports resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities across the UK.

Working closely with and reporting to the Corporate Partnerships Lead, you'll support the development of corporate partnerships, sponsorships and business relationships, helping to identify new opportunities, develop proposals and manage partner relationships. You'll help maintain a strong pipeline of prospects and ensure partners receive excellent support throughout their relationship with Plunkett.

This role is ideal for someone with experience or a strong interest in partnerships, fundraising, account management, sales or business development. You'll be organised, proactive and confident building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

The successful candidate should have the following experience:

• Some experience of, or demonstrable interest in, corporate partnerships, business development, account management, sales, sponsorship or fundraising.
• Strong research and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy pipeline and keep information accurate and up to date.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft clear, professional materials for corporate audiences.
• A proactive, can-do approach, comfortable taking initiative while knowing when to seek guidance from the Partnerships Lead.
• Good relationship-building skills and the confidence to represent Plunkett professionally with external contacts.
• The ability to juggle multiple priorities and work to deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• A collaborative approach and enthusiasm for working across teams, particularly with Communications and Marketing.
• Commitment to Plunkett’s charitable purpose and values, and enthusiasm for supporting rural community businesses.

Join Plunkett UK and help develop partnerships that strengthen community-owned businesses and create lasting impact in rural communities.

Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 12 October
Interview date: w/c 19 October at our offices in Woodstock

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.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and our approach goes beyond ‘protected characteristics’ to thinking more broadly about inclusion. Every individual will think and feel differently and we believe that these differences should be embraced, and individual needs taken into account. Additionally, the makeup of the rural communities we work with leads to their own particular diversity and exclusion challenges and opportunities compared to urban areas. Our commitment to EDI, both internally and externally, has been tailored to Plunkett and the communities we serve.

No agencies please.

As our Programmes Officer, you will play a key role in supporting grant partners, community engagement activities and effective grant and event administration. Working closely with colleagues, partners and local communities, you will help ensure our programmes are delivered through strong relationships, accurate records and high-quality administrative support. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Being responsible for the grants administration of 40 Regional Programme partners and grants made in Portsmouth, including ensuring due diligence across governance, finance and safeguarding.
• Providing a first point of contact for Regional Programme and local grant partners.
• Managing grant partnerships, ensuring due diligence is met across governance, finance and safeguarding.
• Supporting local grants, events and community engagement activities in Portsmouth.
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with partners, community stakeholders and voluntary sector organisations.
• Maintaining the grants database with accurate and up to date information.

If you are proactive, well organised and dependable, with strong organisational and administrative skills, and a connection to Portsmouth, we'd love to hear from you.

Registered Manager (Support & Care Coordinator), L’Arche Ipswich

ABOUT THE ROLE

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week 

Salary: £38,870.89 per annum 

Place of work: L'Arche Ipswich

Reports to: Community Leader/Director, L’Arche Ipswich

Contract type: Permanent, full-time

Closing date: Monday, 12th October, at 9 am

Discover what makes L’Arche a rewarding place to work – explore our employee benefits here.

Main purpose of the role

We are looking for a passionate, caring and proactive Registered Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day management of a high-quality, person-centred care and support service for adults with learning disabilities. 

The right candidate will lead a supportive team of two House Leaders, working across two locations, and will support the Community Leader in enabling the Community to grow and flourish while ensuring our care and support is not only consistent with CQC requirements but also with the values of L’Arche. 

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA:

• At least a level 3 Health and Social Care qualification.
• Capability to complete a level 5 qualification in leadership/management in Social Care.
• Knowledge and experience in social care or supported living is a key requirement for this role, but we’re also looking for someone with a commitment to our values and the ability to inspire others. 
• Demonstrable experience of a minimum of 2 years of management experience in social care, including supervisory experience in health and social care. 
• Experience of managing or being involved with CQC inspections in a social care environment.
• Knowledge of current care and support legislation and good practice, including adult protection and capacity issues. 
• Experience in leading and working with teams to provide high-quality support and care to people with learning disabilities. 
• Ability to manage the performance and development of others: to be able to assess, give feedback, manage conflict and make evaluative judgements about the performance of staff and volunteers. 

You may have held these job titles in the past: Support & Care Coordinator, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Deputy Registered Manager, Deputy Care Manager, Assistant Service Manager, Senior Service Manager, Head of Care, Senior Operations Lead, Learning Disability Services Manager, Head of Mission and Community Life, Health & Social Care Manager, Local Authority Commissioning Lead.

You can find more details about L'Arche Ipswich here.

A full job description and person specification can be found in the Recruitment Pack.

To apply, please submit your CV and answer the questions from our online application form. 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 12th October, at 9 am.

• First stage interviews will take place on 21 October via Microsoft Teams.
• Second stage interviews will be in person with the community (date to be confirmed).

However, we encourage you not to wait until the closing date to submit your application, as we may begin interviewing strong candidates before then.
We also reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive enough suitable applications.

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