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The role: 

Friends of the Earth is a leading environmental NGO, concerned with the protection of the environment and social justice. It is the largest grassroots environmental campaigning community in the country, and one of the oldest and largest worldwide. We are in the midst of a climate crisis, and the natural world around us is in decline. This could be suitable for a relatively newly qualified Lawyer (up to 4 years PQE) but applications from any suitably qualified candidates will be welcomed regardless of career stage. We are looking for someone to join our team on a fixed term contract to help save the planet and achieve environmental justice.

The Friends of the Earth legal team is a cross-cutting team providing expert support and intellectual leadership in our campaigning. We need a lawyer with strong experience in planning and environmental law, and a good understanding of using the law in campaigning. This is an exciting opportunity to use the law and planning policy to make positive change happen. 

As a Lawyer you will provide Friends of the Earth with legal advice and representation in support of our overall aims and objectives, including to: inform and/or develop campaign strategy or tactics, identify, develop and/or deliver litigation and planning casework opportunities, support and provide training to communities, and to help win campaigns. A core focus of the role is to defend and extend environmental justice and to do that as an effective member of an established team. Working with our Head of Legal and Senior Lawyer, you will provide essential additional capacity and support to the team, during a busy period, as we undergo a period of campaign planning and restructuring.  

Key Skills and Attributes: 

You must be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a practicing certificate in England and Wales. You will have proven experience of working in UK public law, and with expertise in the environmental and planning sectors. 

Litigation experience and knowledge of the domestic planning system are  important, and you will have had conduct of environmental and planning cases. As a creative and strategic thinker, you will add value to campaigns by identifying legal opportunities that have impact. 

Being able to work well under pressure and to present complex legal information clearly and concisely to non-lawyers is an essential part of the job, and you will also be able to communicate effectively and confidently to a range of audiences and at significant public events. 

The successful candidate must be able to work with a range of different people, and to value and respect that diversity. A strong team orientated work ethic is essential, along with a demonstrable understanding and commitment to environmental and/or social justice (including how law can effect positive change). 

The team: 

The Legal Team sits within the Policy Advocacy and Campaign directorate, which delivers campaigning impact for  the organisation. 

The Legal Team consists of: Head of Legal, Senior Lawyer, Lawyer, 2x paid Legal Interns.Another Senior Lawyer is embedded in the Northern Ireland office with the NI Team.

Closing date: Tuesday 29th September 2026 (23:59)

Hours: Full time (30 hours over 4 days)

Location: London, but with flexibility for some remote working  

(London salary applicable to candidates who live in London, or are based in the London office a minimum of two days a week – the required minimum attendance for this role)

Please note we only accept applications via the Friends of the Earth Application System.

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance including a 4-day working week with no loss of pay, excellent learning and development opportunities and a vibrant organisational culture. 

Our staff body is currently under-representative of People of Colour, LGBTQIA+ people and people with long term conditions or impairments. We are committed to eroding these historic barriers, so as to create a movement in which people from all walks of life see themselves in, and so we particularly encourage you to apply if you belong to one of these groups or sit at multiple intersections of disadvantage. We are committed to the Disability Confident standard and will guarantee an interview to any candidates who declare a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Friends of the Earth staff who publicly represent Friends of the Earth (including all campaigners) are not allowed to also represent a political party. This is to ensure that there can be no confusion in the minds of the public about Friends of the Earth's party-political independence. Affected staff should also seek permission from the Senior Management Team if they wish to hold a non-public facing official role in a political party. If this is an issue, please do raise this with us as soon as possible.

Friends of the Earth is an international community dedicated to protecting the natural world and the wellbeing of everyone in it. We lead campaigns, provide resources and information, and drive real solutions to the environmental problems facing us all. 

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Hospital Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to support victims and survivors of domestic abuse within a hospital setting.

This role is based at Homerton University Hospital along with some working from the Victim Support office in Old Street and some home working.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Role

As an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will provide pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic abuse through on-going risk assessment, providing individual safety planning, trauma-informed support, guidance, information, and advocacy and enabling victim/survivors to access the services they need in the aftermath of the abuse and trauma they have experienced.

You may work within a Hospital Trust's Safeguarding Team to support both patients and staff in an Acute Hospital setting, who have experienced Domestic Abuse. You will make initial contact with victims of domestic abuse, explaining our services and assessing the impact of crime, or receive referrals from colleagues, in order to provide on-going support and case management.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess risks and needs using evidence-based checklists.
• Focus on high-risk cases with short to medium-term crisis intervention.
• Assist high-risk victims in accessing safety services.
• Deliver tailored support and information.
• Understand legal frameworks for protecting children and vulnerable adults.
• Provide advocacy on legal, housing, health, and financial options.
• Empower clients to recognize domestic abuse dynamics.
• Participate in Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences (MARAC).
• Work with a team to deliver respectful, dignified, and sensitive services.
• Maintain accurate and confidential case records.
• Comply with data protection laws and organizational policies.
• Stay updated with procedures, policies, and professional codes.

About You

Ideally, you will have knowledge about legal remedies for domestic abuse victims and have experience working with drug, alcohol, and mental health issues. An understanding of benefits, housing, and homelessness would also be beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong understanding of domestic abuse and its impact.
• Demonstrate proficiency in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency settings.
• Competency in risk and needs assessment frameworks.
• Understanding of safeguarding issues.
• Direct service delivery experience to victims or vulnerable people.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads and prioritize work.
• Strong crisis management skills.
• Effective communication, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Commitment to equal opportunities and diversity.

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible

The Salvation Army is committed to serving others without discrimination and sharing the good news with them - these mission priorities will be at the centre of this new role. The Community Mission Coordinator will coordinate the existing busy programme with a strong team of volunteers and develop new initiatives.

Working specifically in Staple Hill, a diverse community, the current programme includes: drop-ins, food store, Employment Plus, Bible study groups, mid-week worship, coffee morning, toddler group, lunch club and an extensive range of seasonal activities. The candidate will also have scope to develop new initiatives, identifying needs and utilising available resources.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and highly motivated person with strong organisational skills; able to lead activities, coordinate volunteers and employees, manage administration tasks and network with other local groups and agencies.

This role has an occupational requirement that the successful candidate must be a committed and practising Christian, actively involved in their own church and will be in sympathy with the doctrines of, and supportive of, the purposes and the aims and objectives of The Salvation Army. 

For any queries or if you require any further information regarding this role, you are welcome to call us. Please visit our website via this advert for details. 

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments on our website. 

In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, a criminal record check (DBS: a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure Check of the Adult workforce and an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check of the Child Workforce) and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.

The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. 

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.

Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.

Benefits:
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time) a contributory pension scheme; an employee assistance programme.

Working hours: 35 hours per week; including one Saturday a month if possible, otherwise some level of flexibility. 28 hrs will also be considered. 

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026.

Community & Individual Giving Fundraiser

Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust

Salary: £34,000-£40,000 FTE, pro rata depending on experience  |  Hours: 14.8-22.2 hours per week (0.4-0.6 FTE)  |  Location: Home-based; applicants must be based in Yorkshire  |  Contract: 12 months initially, with a view to extension subject to funding and performance

Build the community of supporters who will sustain Palestine's first and only licensed palliative care service

Bethlehem Care & Hospice Trust (BCHT) is a small UK charity supporting the development of specialist palliative and hospice care in Palestine. In August 2023, the service we support became the first licensed palliative care service in Palestine. Since then, its specialist nurses have cared for more than 350 patients and their families and delivered more than 5,000 home visits.

We now need to build the community of supporters who will help secure that service for the future. We are investing in professional fundraising for the first time and are looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Community & Individual Giving Fundraiser to help grow our supporter base, develop community fundraising and increase regular giving.

The opportunity

This is a new role with considerable freedom to shape how BCHT develops community and individual giving. Working closely with Trustees, patrons, volunteers and existing supporters, you will initially focus on Yorkshire and northern England, where BCHT already has networks on which to build.

You will develop relationships with churches, schools, universities, Rotary clubs, community organisations, businesses and individual supporters; help people fundraise for BCHT; develop regular giving; and ensure that our supporters feel connected to the extraordinary work they make possible. You will also help us develop a more systematic approach to supporter communications, digital fundraising, stewardship and volunteer engagement.

This role could be for you if you have experience of community fundraising, individual giving, supporter engagement, marketing or relationship management; are an excellent communicator and natural relationship-builder; enjoy meeting people and are confident speaking to groups; can develop ideas and turn them into practical fundraising activity; can work independently; and want the opportunity to build something rather than simply inherit an established fundraising programme.

Experience of community or individual fundraising, regular giving, working with volunteers, CRM systems, or church, school or faith-community fundraising would be particularly valuable.

You will need to be based in Yorkshire and able and willing to travel regularly throughout the region.

BCHT is inspired by Christian values of compassion, dignity and service. Applicants should be sympathetic to the values and mission of the charity. The palliative care service we support is provided to people regardless of faith, ethnicity, background or ability to pay.

What we offer: flexible home-based working; 25 days' annual leave plus UK public/bank holidays, pro rata; and a workplace pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution, subject to scheme rules. You will have considerable scope to shape BCHT's community fundraising programme from the outset and direct access to Trustees and supporters.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter of no more than two pages explaining why you are interested in the role and how your experience meets its requirements. Please download the Recruitment Pack for further information.

Closing date: Friday 25 September 2026  |  Interviews: Week commencing 5 October 2026  |  Start: As soon as possible by agreement

ABOUT TRAIN

TRAIN began as a detached youth work charity, and that foundation still shapes who we are. While our programmes have grown and diversified, we remain committed to working with young people who are often under-served. This includes those who may be facing complex challenges, feeling disconnected from school or support services, or struggling to find their place in the community. Our work is built on trust, consistency and respect, ensuring young people feel seen, valued and able to thrive.

Our vision: every young person should have the opportunities, tools and support they need to create a positive future.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Didcot Mentoring Lead, you'll focus on early intervention for young people. You'll have the opportunity to help young people with goal-setting, healthy relationships, emotional regulation, educational engagement and making positive choices.

It will be your responsibility to develop and deliver consistent and nurturing mentoring provision across all of the secondary schools in Didcot and the primary schools in and around Didcot, providing young people with the much-needed 1:1 and group support which you will be able to tailor to their individual needs.

You'll ensure that our mentoring provision continues to evolve to meet young people's ever-changing needs. You will build a meaningful rapport with young people through an approach grounded in the principles of informal education, voluntary engagement and consistency.

Building excellent relationships with our schools and stakeholders is a crucial part of this role, utilising and expanding the existing network already in place, and providing them with reliability, consistency and a high level of professional ability to support the young people who need it most.

You'll be comfortable engaging with young people in our other varied settings as required. This includes spending time in the community on outreach and detached work, and assisting with delivery at our open-access youth clubs, holiday programme, trips and more.

It will be part of your role to ensure you create welcoming, inclusive spaces where young people feel seen, heard and supported.

You'll report directly to our Youth Work Manager and help ensure young people remain at the centre of all we do. We're happy to consider applicants wishing to work either four or five days a week.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

● Salary: £29,542 - £32,578 FTE, depending on experience. This range is based on a 37.5-hour week, pro rata for part-time hours. We welcome applicants who may not feel they meet every point of the person specification.

● Contract: Permanent

● Contractual hours: 30-37.5 per week. Most mentoring delivery takes place during the school day. We also ask all staff to have some involvement in our community provision, so this role includes at least one later evening per week (until 6.30pm).

● Annual leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

● Pension: 3% employer contribution

● Professional development: Tailored programme to suit your experience, ambitions and the requirements of the role.

● Wellbeing: Full membership of an employee assistance programme with mental health and wellbeing support. Clinical supervision is available to our staff team as required.

● Culture: Supportive, collaborative team with regular team meetings and shared learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

● Deliver 1:1 and group mentoring, modelling high standards of inclusive, empowering and trauma-informed practice.

● Forge and maintain excellent professional relationships with all schools in Didcot and TRAIN's stakeholders, including voluntary sector organisations and statutory services, building on the network already in place.

● Hold responsibility for the recruitment, planning, delivery and evaluation of the mentoring provision across all schools in Didcot, ensuring it is young-person centred and responds to the needs and aspirations of local young people.

● Ensure the mentoring offer is responsive to young people's ever-changing needs, developing with them, and that your practice is well-informed and up to date.

● Contribute to promoting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion within the team and across all aspects of youth provision.

● Create and strengthen opportunities for meaningful youth voice in your mentoring sessions and programmes.

● Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies, and report any safeguarding concerns or disclosures to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.

● Contribute to our wider youth work offer, including youth clubs, detached/outreach, holiday programmes and trips, as required.

● Monitor, evaluate and report on outcomes and performance indicators in line with funder and organisational requirements.

● Ensure delivery is compliant with TRAIN's policies and procedures.

● There may be an opportunity for this role to grow, contributing to the recruitment, training and oversight of the mentoring team.

ABOUT YOU

Essential qualities

● Committed to TRAIN's mission, vision and values.

● Passionate about seeing under-served young people thrive and fulfil their potential.

● A collaborative team member, willing to support others and share learning.

● Commitment to personal development and reflective practice.

● The ability to build rapport with young people, colleagues and partners.

● Confident in delivering mentoring in both a 1:1 and group capacity.

● Organised and self-motivated, able to manage priorities in a busy environment.

● Able to manage conflict and respond effectively to challenging behaviour.

● Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

● Safeguarding training and experience.

● Experience of working directly with young people, particularly those facing disadvantage or marginalisation.

● Knowledge of psycho-educational concepts and frameworks.

● Satisfactory Enhanced DBS check (required prior to starting).

● Willing to work some ad-hoc flexible hours.

Desirable qualities

● Recognised psychology, mentoring or youth work qualification, or other evidence of continuous professional development.

● Experience of working in school settings or in partnership with education professionals.

● Experience in mentoring programme recruitment, programme design, delivery and evaluation.

● Confident in delivering open-access youth work.

● Trained in positive handling and de-escalation techniques.

● First aid qualification.

● Understanding of health and safety and risk management in both school and youth work settings.

Equal opportunities

TRAIN is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including those underrepresented in the youth work sector. We welcome diversity in age, ethnicity, faith, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and lived experience. If there are any adjustments we can make to support your application or interview process, please let us know.

Safer recruitment

TRAIN follows safer recruitment practice. We're committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and this appointment is subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Recruitment timeline

● Applications open: Monday 31 August

● Applications close: Monday 21 September (midnight)

● Shortlisted candidates notified: Tuesday 22 September

● Interviews: Tuesday 29 September

About the role

This role helps to lead Galop’s specialist advocacy services, providing support to LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence in the UK. You will work alongside our Heads of Advocacy and Support to deliver advice, support, and advocacy to thousands of LGBT+ victims and survivors of interpersonal abuse and violence each year.

You will be the main support for all the Advocacy and Support Managers, leading a large, dispersed team of specialist managers who are supporting a team of IDVAs, ISVAs, CHIDVAs, CHISVAs, specialist hate crime advocates, and multi-disciplinary caseworkers and advocates. Managing a team of Advocacy and Support Managers, you will ensure that survivors have access to needs-led, timely support that is right for them, maintaining high quality, consistent support, whether that is in-person or remote. You will ensure that advocacy services are delivered effectively and within a robust safeguarding framework.

You will work alongside our Head of Advocacy and Support as well as our Policy, Research and Development team to ensure that insight from our frontline delivery drives improvements at national and local levels on behalf of LGBT+ victims and survivors of abuse and violence. You will have an in depth understanding of the spectrum of violence and abuse that LGBT+ people are subjected to, including the causes, impact and barriers to accessing services. You will use your expertise to represent Galop with key stakeholders, advocating for the needs of the community.

You will ensure that all internal processes and policies are developed and embedded across the advocacy team and that services are adhering to contractual requirements.

For more information on this role please download the attached job description.

Location
Galop’s offices are located in London. This role will have the option of hybrid working but presence in the office will be required at least 2 days a week.

Hours
Full Time (35 hours per week)

Contract
1 year contract

Line manages
Advocacy & Support Managers

Reports to
Head of Advocacy and Support

Salary
You will start on £46,471.90 per year including London Weighting

Closing Date
Applications should be submitted by 10am on 27th September 2026
First round interviews will be held on w/c 12th October 2026

REF-230805

Housing IDVA - Maternity Cover 6 months 

(£31,537 per annum, 6 month contract - Possible Extension)

Her Centre is a hyper-local women’s charity, providing services to women and girls in Greenwich. We support women and children affected by domestic abuse, sexual abuse, and relationship trauma.

We provide Independent Domestic Violence Advocates (IDVAs) to support women and children by providing emotional support, support to flee abuse and a safety plan. Our services also include free legal support with a family lawyer, a welfare advice hub, training programmes for both women and organisations, and a range of empowerment courses such as ESOL classes, counselling, peer support groups and more to help women build skills, confidence, and independence.

We are seeking a dedicated Housing IDVA to provide maternity cover for 6 months - we offer a 4 day working week as standard full time to promote wellbeing for all of our staff

Role

To provide individual support to women experiencing domestic abuse who present to the Royal Borough Greenwich Housing Team with housing issues or who are at risk of homelessness due to domestic abuse. The Housing IDVA provides specialist support for women with complex housing needs through risk assessments, individual advice sessions, advocacy in court and with other statutory services, and by working directly with the Royal Borough of Greenwich Housing Inclusion Team and Tenancy Services. (The post holder will be colocated between the council offices and Her Centre main office.)

Responsibilities

 1. To provide advice and advocacy for women experiencing domestic abuse by offering crisis intervention, information and support for those who have directly presented to the Housing with housing needs or are at risk of homelessness due to domestic or sexual abuse or violence or any other recognised intimate violence against women and girls.

2. To devise emergency safety plans for survivors, liaising with social services, the Housing Inclusion and Support Team, and refuges to secure emergency housing if needed. To act as point of contact for Housing and work collaboratively with partners to ensure safety of survivors and their children

3. To provide targeted support where women have mental health, substance misuse, complex needs or face other challenges. Where needed, refer to appropriate support services if the survivor has support needs or requires a specialist service, e.g. male survivor to Respect or GALOP, frail older people to Adult Social Services.

4. To carry out risk assessments of women for referrals to MARAC where applicable

5. To develop effective links and partnerships with police and the courts and provide information, advice and support to survivors going through the legal process, explaining the effectiveness of criminal and civil sanctions available.

6. To attend MARAC to represent the needs of survivors, including joint work with the council and other housing bodies to resolve issues about re-housing, the woman’s safety, and legal actions.

7. To comply with safeguarding requirements relating to children and vulnerable adults and explain the safeguarding requirements to the survivor.

8. Maintain and update accurate written and computer records of all cases and share a summary of this information with managers, ensuring that data protection (GDPR) regulations are followed, (within the organisation as well as when communicating with partner organisations).

9. To maintain contact with the survivor at regular (timely) intervals to provide support and ensure her safety, including updates of the risk assessment and safety plan.

10. To respond within the bounds of confidentiality (GDPR), to requests from other agencies for consultations or facilitate direct contact between agencies and service users.

11. To participate in multi-agency workings parties and focus groups, when requested to do so by the Director or your manager.

12. To provide advice and training at a range of locations as requested for both professionals and the public, including being the main point of contact for Housing staff when upskilling or advice is required by the team

13. To keep up to date on research, policy development and other literature relevant to the project. Attend relevant conferences and seminars on behalf of the project.

14. To attend team meetings, relevant meetings with trustees and to be part of Her Centre outreach marketing plan

15. To attend training as identified with your manager and in liaison with the Housing Inclusion & Support Service.

16. To take on other tasks as appropriate as requested by managers or the Trustees

Benefits of working at Her Centre

- A lovely team!

- 4 day working week (full time)

- 1 personal "wellbeing hour" a week

- Work from home 1 day a month

- 2 team-building days out a year

- Training and progression opportunities

- 3% pension contribution

Please note: Due to the intensive and sensitive nature of the support involved, this post is open to women only, as permitted under Section 7(2)(e) of the Sex Discrimination Act.

Closing Date for applications is 20th September 2026 at 5pm, with interviews on the 23rd of September 2026.

An Exciting Time to Join the Royal Commonwealth Society 

This is an exciting time to join the Royal Commonwealth Society. As the Society approaches its 160th anniversary in 2028, we are developing an ambitious programme of communications and digital engagement to bring the RCS and the Commonwealth to new audiences around the world.

A key opportunity will be the development of Digital Commonwealth Day — a digital programme designed to complement the RCS’s annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey and extend its reach globally. Through creative content, video, social media and digital storytelling, it will help amplify the work of the RCS and showcase the achievements and diversity of the Commonwealth.

The successful candidate will play a central role in bringing this vision to life, while helping to strengthen the RCS’s wider digital presence and communications.

 
Role Summary 

The Digital Communications and Public Affairs Officer will lead the day-to-day delivery of the RCS’s communications and digital content, alongside supporting public affairs and stakeholder engagement.

This is a creative, hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating content, telling stories and finding innovative ways to engage audiences. The postholder will manage the RCS website and social media channels, produce written, visual and video content, support flagship campaigns and events, and help develop new digital initiatives.

Key programmes include the RCS Celebration at Westminster Abbey, Digital Commonwealth Day, The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, the Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition and the RCS’s 160th anniversary programme in 2028.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

Communications, Digital & Content 

• Develop and deliver engaging communications and digital content across the RCS website, social media, email and other platforms.
• Manage and maintain the RCS website, including news, blogs, events and campaign content.
• Create, schedule and manage content across X, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Create and edit engaging short-form video, photography, graphics and other visual content for digital campaigns and social media.
• Develop creative campaigns and content around key RCS programmes, events and Commonwealth moments.
• Produce the monthly RCS newsletter, including writing, sourcing content and managing mailing lists.
• Use Canva and other digital tools to create high-quality communications materials.
• Capture and repurpose content from RCS events, including interviews, photography, video and social media content.
• Develop stories that highlight the work of the RCS, its partners and young people across the Commonwealth.
• Monitor digital and social media performance and use insights to improve engagement.
• Identify new digital platforms, trends and opportunities to expand the RCS’s reach.
  

Commonwealth Day & Digital Commonwealth Day

• Lead communications and digital content supporting the annual Commonwealth Day Celebration at Westminster Abbey.
• Help develop and deliver Digital Commonwealth Day, creating an engaging online programme that complements the Westminster Abbey service and enables audiences around the Commonwealth and beyond to participate digitally.
• Develop pre-, during- and post-event content, including video, interviews, photography, graphics and social media.
• Work with Commonwealth partners, youth networks and other stakeholders to develop and amplify digital contributions and stories.
  

160th Anniversary – 2028

• Support the development and delivery of communications for the RCS’s 160th anniversary in 2028.
• Create digital stories and content celebrating the Society’s history, impact and future.
• Help use the anniversary as an opportunity to reach new audiences and strengthen the RCS’s profile across the Commonwealth.
  

Events & Public Affairs

• Support communications and logistics for key RCS events and campaigns, including The Queen’s Commonwealth Writing Competition, Commonwealth Youth Photography Competition and High Commissioners’ Banquet.
• Assist with public affairs events, stakeholder engagement, briefings, speeches and correspondence.
• Build relationships with Commonwealth stakeholders, youth networks, partners and external organisations.
• Represent the RCS at relevant events and networking opportunities.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in communications, marketing, digital communications or public affairs.
• Strong experience creating digital and social media content, including short-form video.
• Experience managing websites and producing content for public audiences.
• Confident using social media platforms professionally and creatively.
• Experience using content/design tools such as Canva or equivalent.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Creative, proactive and able to identify and develop new communications opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.
• Interest in international affairs, youth engagement, the Commonwealth and/or advocacy.
• Right to live and work in the United Kingdom.

 Desirable

• Experience with a web content management system, particularly Wix.
• Experience with video editing software and digital analytics.
• Experience developing digital campaigns or online communities.
• Experience promoting youth-led initiatives.
• Experience supporting high-profile events with external partners.
• Understanding of the Commonwealth and the RCS’s mission.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, some out-of-hours work is required.

We are seeking a qualified Specialist ISVA (Independent Sexual Violence Advocate) to join our Advocacy team at Respond. The role includes providing pro-active emotional, practical and advocacy support for adults with learning disabilities and autistic people with complex or multiple needs who have experienced any form of sexual violence and are engaging, (or considering engaging) with the criminal justice system. The ISVA will work across London to provide non-judgmental, trauma-informed emotional support, working in partnership with other London sexual violence support services. 

Our ideal candidate will have experience in the ISVA role as well as a friendly and relational approach to working with clients.  You will have the ability to build trusting relationships, work in an empowering and inclusive way and support clients to heal following sexual abuse and develop coping capacity. You will be a self-motivated individual who will engage with a wider range of people who have experience sexual violence, and other barriers to justice.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an inclusive and passionate team, and you will be supported by the ISVA Service Manager in your ongoing development. Respond values and encourages working in a collaborative and compassionate way, as we support each other to address one of the most enduring injustices; of the experience of trauma to autistic people and people with learning disabilities and their families.

Background information about Respond 

Respond started in 1991 and has grown from a small London based charity to a medium sized national charity in recent years. Our mission is to reduce the impact of trauma in the lives of people with learning disabilities and autistic people, by developing trusting relationships, through psychotherapeutically informed services. 

An important part of our work at Respond is working in a trauma-informed way. What this means for us is that we hold in mind the impact of trauma at all levels of the organisation, and all staff take part in reflective practice or team dynamics. 

We are keen to encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates including people with lived experience, who are both interested in working in partnership to provide advocacy support, as well as supporting people with learning disabilities and autistic people who have experienced trauma.

We are committed to the furthering of human rights, equality, and positive social change through our therapeutic and advocacy work and are committed to anti-racism and other forms of anti-discriminatory practice. We recognise that we need to continually keep this as a focus in our work and as an integral part of our organisational strategy.

We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement in the person specification, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable for this role.  You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles within the organisation. 

Respond Benefits package (all per financial year)

We offer a generous and comprehensive package of flexible benefits to all of our staff.

• Hybrid working model, which means that if you’re full time you make a commitment to be working in the office at least two days a week, with the remainder working from home. Part time hours are altered accordingly. 

• Generous paid leave benefits including 28.5 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), with some to be taken between Christmas and New year.

• Up to 4 weeks paid sickness leave at full pay and a further 4 weeks at half pay,

• Discretionary study leave to support training relevant to your role. 

• Paid leave to employees who may need to take one day off a year when a religious festival falls on a workday.

• Up to 5 days paid time off for dependents per financial year.

• Opportunity to apply for up to 2 days (14 hours) paid leave per year to participate in volunteering activities relevant to the role. 

• Access to a workplace pension scheme, administered by NEST, with a minimum 5% employee contribution and 3% employer contribution from commencement of employment. 

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) which includes 24/7 telephone service and counselling.

Note all of the above days per annum stated are pro rata’d for part time employees. 

If you’d like to find out more about this role, please read through the job description and our person specification. When you apply, please send a CV and address the points in the person specification in an accompanying supporting statement.Your statement should be no more than 2 sides of A4.

Closing date for applications: 9th October 2026

Senior Safeguarding Specialist

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Role Title: Senior Safeguarding Specialist
Salary: £49,370 to £50,797 
Location: Hybrid: London
Tenure: Permanent Part time, 28 hours

ActionAid UK is a member of the ActionAid Federation, an international charity that works with women and girls living in poverty. We work with our partners and dedicated staff in 43 countries to end violence and fight poverty so that all women, everywhere, can create the future they want

Are you a keen advocate of women and girls’ rights in emergencies? 

Do you have the expertise to lead safeguarding strategy, strengthen organisational culture, and ensure robust protection from sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment?

Then we'd love to hear from you!

Reporting to the Director of People and Organisational Development, the Senior Safeguarding Specialist will provide expert leadership, advice and operational direction for the continuous development and delivery of ActionAid UK's safeguarding strategy, policies, systems and culture.

This is a pivotal role that will drive safeguarding excellence across the organisation, ensuring strong safeguarding standards, effective compliance, and a culture where safeguarding is understood as everyone's responsibility. The postholder will lead the implementation and ongoing development of safeguarding policies, processes and standards, supporting the protection of staff, rights holders, partners and the communities with whom ActionAid works.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of ActionAid UK's safeguarding strategy.
• Provide safeguarding expertise and operational leadership across the organisation.
• Ensure compliance with all Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH) and safeguarding policies, protocols and commitments.
• Drive the integration of safeguarding principles into all areas of ActionAid UK's work, including new funding initiatives and programmes.
• Strengthen safeguarding systems, processes, learning and organisational culture.
• Work closely with senior leaders, trustees and safeguarding stakeholders across the ActionAid Federation to promote best practice and continuous improvement

About You

We are looking for a safeguarding professional who:

• Has significant experience of leading safeguarding initiatives, frameworks and investigations within a complex organisation.
• Possesses strong knowledge of safeguarding, PSEAH and organisational risk management.
• Can influence and engage senior stakeholders with confidence and credibility.
• Demonstrates excellent judgement, analytical ability and decision-making skills.
• Is committed to feminist values, anti-racism, equity and the rights of women and girls.
• Has a passion for creating safe, inclusive and accountable organisational culture

At ActionAid UK, you'll be part of a global movement working to achieve a world free from poverty, injustice and gender inequality. Every day, our staff work alongside women and girls around the world to challenge the systems and structures that perpetuate discrimination and violence.

As our Senior Safeguarding Specialist, you will have the opportunity to shape and influence safeguarding practice across the organisation, ensuring that the safety, dignity and rights of staff, partners, rights holders and communities remain at the heart of everything we do. This is a highly visible role with the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders, trustees and safeguarding colleagues across the ActionAid Federation to strengthen safeguarding culture and drive meaningful change.

In return, we offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, flexible and hybrid working arrangements, and the opportunity to do impactful work that contributes to lasting change for women and girls worldwide.

Additional information

Diversity, equality, inclusion and belonging:

Diversity, inclusion and belonging are key to our organisational culture. We are on a journey to become not only an anti-racist organisation but one that proudly celebrates the diversity of all applicants and employees. We look forward to you bringing your full self to work, proudly sharing your unique perspective and helping us to shape our combined future. We especially welcome applications from those from under-represented/marginalised communities.

AAUK is a Disability Confident Committed organisation and as such any candidate that declares a disability will be shortlisted for interview if they meet the essential criteria for the role.

Referencing and safeguarding:

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, safeguarding, criminal records and terrorism finance checks. By submitting an application the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. 

ActionAid UK is committed to preventing any form of sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse (including child abuse and adult at-risk abuse) and responding robustly when these harms take place. We expect all ActionAid UK staff and ActionAid UK representatives to share this commitment. We will not tolerate our staff or other representatives carrying out any form of sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse towards anyone we come into contact with through our work. 

Working practices:

ActionAid is committed to supporting flexible working. If you would like to discuss flexible working options, including the possibility of a job share for this role, there will be space to do so during the interview process.

ActionAid UK has a hybrid working policy for many of our roles. The requirement will vary from team to team and the responsibilities of individual roles. As a minimum, all colleagues are expected to attend the office 12 days per year, plus additional time for induction, training, and company connection days. Some roles may require in-office attendance on all days and if so, these will clearly be marked as in-office roles.

Please note that ActionAid UK does not offer fully remote working options. We encourage you to discuss hybrid working expectations at interview.

Recruitment processes:

Please note that ActionAid UK may review, shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date so we encourage all candidates to apply as soon as possible. If we receive a very high response, we may close the vacancy early and will not accept further submissions. Vacancies close at 23:55pm 

Director of Digital, Technology and Data

London’s Air Ambulance Charity is appointing its first Director of Digital, Technology and Data. Following the launch of its ambitious 15-year strategy, the charity is investing in dedicated executive leadership to ensure its technology, digital and data capability can support its next stage of development.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive and joining the Directors Group, you will bring together 12 colleagues across IT, Charity Data and Clinical & Operational Data. You will unite the teams behind a shared purpose, strengthen the organisation’s foundations and create LAA’s first integrated Digital, Technology and Data strategy, roadmap and investment plan.

This role requires someone who can operate credibly at Board level while remaining close enough to the detail to support a small, capable team. You may come from the charity sector, healthcare, aviation, a commercial organisation or another purpose-led environment—what matters is your ability to build capability, bring people with you and connect genuinely with LAA’s mission.

Essential experience:

• Senior leadership across technology, digital, data, transformation or organisational change.
• Experience building, maturing or bringing together multidisciplinary functions and specialist teams.
• A strong record of translating organisation-wide strategy into practical, measurable delivery.
• Board-level credibility, sound judgement and the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Salary: £105,000–£110,000

Location: Hybrid working, with offices at the Royal London Hospital, London E1

Contract: Permanent, full-time

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer

Applications close: 9 September 2026

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Mental Health Service in Tower Hamlets.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Support Worker, you will empower service users to engage confidently with community mental health teams, social workers, housing providers, healthcare professionals, and employment or training services, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are effectively represented. You will support ongoing assessments, advocate for appropriate levels of support, and help individuals progress towards greater independence. Working collaboratively as part of a flexible team, you will contribute to service delivery, develop co-produced activities and peer support opportunities, and encourage meaningful community engagement. You will monitor health, wellbeing, safety, and service quality, complete timely referrals and reviews, support colleagues, and use your initiative to respond effectively to emerging needs and challenges.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

In this role, you will need a strong understanding of recovery-focused practice and the ability to apply a range of recovery approaches that promote independence, resilience, and positive outcomes for service users. You will have experience supporting individuals with mental health needs and dual diagnosis, including providing effective support during periods of crisis while maintaining dignity and respect. The ability to work collaboratively with frontline statutory services, including the NHS, is essential, as is knowledge of relevant mental health legislation and safeguarding procedures. You will be an effective team player with strong communication, literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, capable of maintaining accurate records and working flexibly across shifts, weekends, and bank holidays to meet service needs.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

As our freelance Chief Growth Officer, you will lead Symphony’s growth across audiences, income, visibility and strategic partnerships. Working closely with the Founder & CEO, COO and CPO, you will shape how more people discover, experience and support our work with young people from marginalised communities.

You will oversee communications and marketing, strengthen Symphony’s brand and public voice, and grow audiences for our events, films, podcasts and digital content. You will also develop corporate sponsorships, strategic partnerships and regular giving, while increasing the reach and income potential of Symphony Studios and our live, digital and community activities.

This hands-on strategic role is suited to an entrepreneurial builder with senior experience in marketing, communications, partnerships or income generation, and a strong record of growing audiences and securing support.

This is a freelance role for four days per week, offered through an initial six-month service-level agreement. It is hybrid, with three days per week onsite working at Symphony Studios in Tulse Hill.

Terms and Conditions

Job title: Senior Advocate (Housing)

Reports to: Housing Lead

Direct reports: Housing Advocate

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £28,244.80 pro-rata (£35,306 FTE inclusive of £3,990 London weighting)

Working hours: Part Time – 28 hours per week across 4 days

Contract: Fixed-term until March 2029

Location: 1 day per week working from home, three days in the South West London Women’s Hubs or other appropriate venues.

Job Purpose

The Senior Housing Advocate will lead the delivery of housing support to women affected by the criminal justice system, homelessness and housing insecurity.

The role will provide housing advice and advocacy to women, while also supporting Housing Advocates with complex cases and day-to-day advice. The postholder will build relationships with housing, criminal justice and other services to help women access and keep safe and suitable accommodation.

The role will also help develop the Future Foundations housing programme, including housing surgeries, referral pathways and new ways of working. The Senior Housing Advocate will use learning from the service and women's experiences to help improve housing support and influence wider services.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Lead the delivery of high-quality housing support to women affected by the criminal justice system.
• Build and maintain relationships with housing, criminal justice and other services to improve access to safe and suitable accommodation for women.
• Provide advice, support and guidance to Housing Advocates and other colleagues, particularly around complex housing cases.
• Support the development and delivery of the Future Foundations housing programme, including housing surgeries, outreach and referral pathways.
• Use learning from the service and women's experiences to improve how housing support is delivered and help address wider barriers to housing.

Please download recruitment pack for the full job description