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We’re looking for a Training Officer to help us develop and deliver high quality learning and professional development for people working with and for young people across the North West.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating and delivering engaging training and supporting others to learn and grow.

Working with our Learning, Workforce Development & Equality Manager, you’ll help shape our learning offer and support a skilled, confident and connected youth sector workforce.

What you’ll be doing

• Design and deliver engaging training and workshops (online and in person)

• Build relationships with learners, partners and organisations

• Support learning events, networks and Communities of Practice

• Use feedback and evaluation to improve what we do

We’re looking for someone who has:

• experience of training, facilitation or learning and development

• confidence delivering engaging sessions to different audiences

• good communication and organisational skills

• an understanding of youth work or the issues affecting young people

• a commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding

More information in attached recruitment pack - closing date Monday 21 Sep 2026 @ 12 pm

Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 29 September 2026.

Lead safeguarding. Shape culture. Enable safer churches.

The Diocese of London is seeking an exceptional safeguarding leader to serve as our first Director of Safeguarding.

This is a pivotal leadership role at the heart of the Church of England’s largest and most diverse diocese, driving a culture that is preventative, accountable, transparent and focused on learning and improvement.

The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for safeguarding across the Diocese, oversee governance and assurance, lead a skilled safeguarding team, and champion the voices of victims and survivors.

We are looking for a credible and experienced professional with significant safeguarding expertise, strong professional judgement, and a passion for enabling safer churches.

Join us in shaping the future of safeguarding in London. We would be delighted to hear from you.

The postholder will have an enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 20 September at 5pm. The selection day will take place in-person on Thursday, 22 October. 

Please refer to the Candidate Information pack for the full details of the Role, Responsibilities and Person Specification.

We are looking for a conscientious Finance & Administration Officer, to join our Finance team on a one-year maternity contract. You will process financial transactions, maintain accurate records, reconcile accounts and support month-end and annual reporting activities. You will work closely with the Head of Finance, Financial Accountant and wider Secretariat teams to ensure effective financial administration and compliance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance administrator or finance officer looking to develop their career within a respected humanitarian organisation.

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong financial administration skills with excellent attention to detail and a collaborative approach. You must be detail-oriented with a zeal to support the financial backbone of the secretariat. You must demonstrate strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities.

Some of the key criterion for this role include:

• Experience in processing invoices and handling supplier payment queries.
• Experience of bank, cash and credit card reconciliations.
• Experience using finance systems and reporting tools
• Understanding of accounting and bookkeeping procedures.
• Knowledge of charity finance processes and compliance.
• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment, being proactive and demonstrating excellent organisational and time-management skills, to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
•  Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

***Please download the job description for full details***

The DEC is committed to the safeguarding and protection of children and vulnerable adults and participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from successful applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. 

Join BrainWaves at an exciting stage of growth and help build the sustainable income behind our ambitious plans to improve young people’s mental health.

This is a rare opportunity for a proactive fundraiser to take real ownership of a growing fundraising programme, working with experienced specialists while broadening your expertise across trusts, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving.

About BrainWaves Research

BrainWaves Research is a charity working to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing through research, education and collaboration.

We bring together scientists, educators, schools and young people to build a stronger understanding of adolescent mental health and translate evidence into practical support. Our work combines a major longitudinal research study with evidence-based educational resources for schools.

BrainWaves is a long-term collaboration involving the University of Oxford, Swansea University and The Day News & Media. We are entering an exciting stage of growth and are looking for a proactive and versatile Fundraising Manager to help secure the sustainable income needed to achieve our ambitions.

The opportunity

You will lead the day-to-day delivery of fundraising across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporate partnerships and individual giving, developing new opportunities as well as managing and growing existing relationships.

The role may particularly suit someone with strong experience in one area – most likely trusts and foundations or high-value giving – who is ready to broaden their expertise across a mixed portfolio.

You will work particularly closely with our fractional Fundraising Director, who will provide strategic direction and support, as well as experienced specialists in major gifts and events, senior volunteers and colleagues across BrainWaves.

This is a hands-on role with significant autonomy. We are looking for someone proactive, ambitious and organised who enjoys turning strategy into action, building relationships, improving systems and hitting targets. Above all, you will be passionate about our mission to improve young people’s mental health.

Key responsibilities

Fundraising and income growth

• Work with the Fundraising Director and COO to deliver BrainWaves’ fundraising strategy and annual income plan.

• Manage and grow a pipeline across trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates and individual giving.

• Research and develop new prospects, partnerships and sustainable income opportunities.

• Prepare compelling cases for support, grant applications, proposals, presentations and donor communications.

• Take ownership of agreed income targets, deadlines and activity plans, monitoring performance and forecasting income.

• Manage funder and supporter relationships from initial approach through to reporting and stewardship.

Major donors, corporates and supporters

• Work with the Fundraising Director, trustees, senior volunteers and specialist advisers to identify, cultivate and steward high-value prospects.

• Build relationships with companies whose values and interests align with BrainWaves and develop appropriate partnership opportunities.

• Help develop our individual-giving programme, including appeals, regular giving and supporter journeys.

• Manage and improve our use of JustGiving and other digital fundraising platforms.

• Support donor and cultivation events, including prospect identification, communications and follow-up.

CRM, data and fundraising operations

• Take day-to-day ownership of BrainWaves’ CRM, ensuring supporter, prospect, donation and relationship records are accurate and up to date.

• Improve how the CRM is used for pipeline management, reporting, segmentation, stewardship and task management.

• Establish clear and consistent processes for recording and using fundraising information.

• Produce regular pipeline, income and forecasting reports and use data to identify opportunities, gaps and risks.

• Ensure information from JustGiving and other platforms is captured and followed up appropriately.

• Maintain high standards of data protection, fundraising compliance and data quality.

Collaborative working

• Work closely with the Fundraising Director and experienced freelance specialists in fundraising strategy, major gifts and events.

• Collaborate with colleagues across communications, research and operations to develop strong fundraising propositions and materials.

• Support trustees and senior volunteers in their fundraising activity.

• Attend occasional meetings and events, primarily in Oxford and London.

About you

You will be a confident and proactive fundraiser with strong experience in at least one income stream and an appetite to broaden your expertise.

You will be a persuasive communicator and excellent relationship builder, comfortable managing multiple prospects, deadlines and priorities. You will enjoy working in a small, evolving organisation where initiative is valued and will be effective working independently from home while staying closely connected to the wider team.

Most importantly, you will be motivated by ambitious targets and genuinely excited by BrainWaves’ mission.

Essential experience and skills

• Experience of securing income within a charity, university, research institution or other purpose-led organisation.

• Strong experience in at least one fundraising stream, such as trusts and foundations, major donors, corporates or individual giving.

• Evidence of meeting fundraising targets or contributing significantly to income growth.

• Experience of managing prospects from research and qualification through to solicitation and stewardship.

• Excellent written skills, including producing persuasive applications, proposals and donor communications.

• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder-management skills.

• Ability to understand complex information and turn it into a clear and compelling case for support.

• Experience of using a fundraising CRM to manage pipelines, records and reporting.

• Excellent organisation, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• A proactive, resourceful and collaborative approach.

• A genuine commitment to BrainWaves’ purpose.

Desirable experience

• Experience across more than one fundraising income stream.

• Trusts and foundations and/or major donor fundraising experience.

• Experience of corporate partnerships.

• Experience of using and improving a CRM, particularly Beacon or a similar system.

• Experience of JustGiving or similar digital fundraising platforms.

• Experience of fundraising for mental health, young people, education, science, health or research.

• Knowledge of fundraising regulation and data protection.

• Experience of donor cultivation or fundraising events.

What we offer

• The opportunity to shape and grow fundraising within an ambitious charity.

• Close working with an experienced Fundraising Director and senior fundraising specialists.

• Significant autonomy and the opportunity to broaden your fundraising experience.

• Meaningful work supporting research and education focused on adolescent mental health.

• A flexible, predominantly home-based role.

• 25 days’ annual leave pro rata.

• Auto-enrolment into our pension scheme after successful completion of a three-month probation period.

• Reasonable travel expenses for required meetings and events.

We’re looking for an inspiring Head of Community Delivery to join our London-based team. This is a senior leadership role within our Delivery Team, where you’ll play a key part in shaping and delivering AllChild’s place-based programmes, ensuring they create meaningful and lasting impact across your region.

Across the UK, millions of children and young people are facing complex social and emotional challenges. AllChild works within local communities and wider support systems to identify and support children and young people most at risk of poor social, emotional and academic outcomes. Through our two-year Impact Programme, we help build a joined-up network of support around each child and family, working in partnership with schools, local services and community organisations.

For further information, please view the Job Pack.

To apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.

Closing date: 25 September 2026.

We recognise that candidates may use AI tools to support research and check grammar. However, we ask that all supporting statements and application responses reflect your own thoughts and experiences. Over-reliance on AI may limit our ability to assess your individual skills, critical thinking, and personal approach, which are important parts of our selection process.

Lord’s Taverners

The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.

We are now seeking an organised and proactive Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer to join our People & Programmes directorate. You will deliver and coordinate Super 1s VI community hubs in targeted areas, ensuring sessions are inclusive and accessible for young people aged 8–25 with a visual impairment, and support the delivery of a year-round programme that promotes positive social outcomes, helping young people build confidence, skills and connections through cricket.

The Role

The Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer will give more young people with a visual impairment the chance to play cricket regularly by growing and delivering the Super 1s programme in targeted areas, attracting new participants, and supporting coaches to build their skills and confidence.

About You

You will be an organised, proactive and people-focused individual with a passion for disability sport. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence, and a positive, can-do approach to working as part of a busy team.

You will bring:

• Effective communication skills, with reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills
• The ability to collaborate and build partnerships
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• The ability to work independently and use initiative
• Willingness and ability to travel as required.
• A proactive, positive approach.

At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.

Safeguarding 

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions. 

As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates. 

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year – Dates vary annually
• Pension contribution of 6%
• Group Income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
• Critical illness Cover
• Group Life assurance (death in service)
• Health Cash Plan
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Two volunteering days
• Birthday day off
• Season ticket loan
• Flexible Working
• Wellbeing plan

Application Instructions

As part of your application, please submit:

• Your CV, and
• A written response (maximum 500 words) to the following question:

“Please describe a time when you have developed sporting provision for young people. Briefly outline the challenge, action you took and the impact your work had on outcomes. Please focus on your individual contribution rather than a team activity and use an example from working with disabled or disadvantaged young people where appropriate.”

The written response needs to be uploaded where it asks for a covernote to be uploaded.

We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.

Key Dates

• Applications open: Tuesday 11 August 
• Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 30 August

Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.

• First-stage interviews (online): Monday 7 September 2026
• Second-stage interviews (in person): Tuesday 15 September 2026

Interview Process

First Stage (Online)

The first stage will take place online and will last 45 minutes in total. The session will include:

• A 30-minute task/activity
• A 15-minute debrief with the hiring managers

Second Stage (In Person)

Shortlisted candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to an in-person interview, comprising:

• 45 minutes of competency-based questions
• 15 minutes for further conversation about the role

Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.

Accessibility

We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.

We're looking for a resilient and proactive Women's Recovery Practitioner to lead Hope and Visions first women’s community in Gloucester.

We have found our first home, and aim to be open by October.

As well as supporting our first residents, you will play a key role in helping us to open more homes.

No two days will be the same. One day you might be supporting a woman with child contact arrangements, the next helping a woman prepare for employment, or arranging repairs to one of our homes.

You will also be liaising with prospective landlords as we grow our community.

If you enjoy variety, can work independently, and want to make a genuine difference in the lives of women, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

The role includes:

• Supporting women to maintain recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
• Providing one-to-one keywork and helping women achieve their personal goals.
• Supporting mothers with parenting, family relationships and reunification where appropriate.
• Facilitating groups and encouraging women into volunteering, education, training and employment.
• Coordinating referrals and welcoming new residents into the service.
• Undertaking drug and alcohol testing.
• Working with landlords and tradespeople to ensure properties remain safe, comfortable and well maintained
• Helping build a positive, supportive community where women feel valued, respected and able to flourish.

About you

• We're looking for someone who can build trusting relationships while maintaining clear professional boundaries.
• You will be a confident decision maker and able to work independently.
• You may already have experience working in addiction, homelessness, domestic abuse, mental health, family support or another trauma-informed setting.
• Most importantly, you will be passionate about walking alongside women as they create lasting change in their lives.

What we offer

• 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme.
• Flexible working across the week.
• Training and ongoing professional development.
• A supportive, values-led team.   
• The opportunity to play a key role in transforming the lives of women and their families.

 Our values

We are committed to creating an environment where every woman is treated with dignity, compassion and hope. We welcome applicants who share our commitment to empowering women, promoting equality and working in a trauma-informed way.

As an organisation with a Christian ethos, we ask that applicants are supportive of our vision, mission and Christian ethos.

Closing Date: 15th September

Interview Date: 24th & 25th September

Join us and help women find not just a home, but a place to belong.

The post is subject to an enhanced vetting and barring check and open to women only. Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR), Schedule 9 (Work; Exceptions), Part 1 (Occupational Requirements), of the Equality Act (2010) applies.

Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Work base: Work base to be in Stratford, Leamington Spa or Warwick, with national travel

P3 Housing has an exciting opportunity for someone to join our team as a Property Manager covering our property portfolio in Gloucestershire, London and South Warwickshire. 

As the Property Manager you’ll play a key role in establishing and maintaining relationships with landlords and letting agents, as well as proactively managing a portfolio of housing stock. You will be responsible for working collaboratively with our colleagues in Operations, Asset Management and Health and Safety, leading on all aspects of tenancy enforcement in respect of tenancy breaches and complaints of anti-social behaviour. You will need to be based locally in one of these areas to maximise impact. 

The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Please note, this post is subject to an enhanced check made by the Disclosure & Barring Services, paid for by P3. 

P3 reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated closing date.

P3 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to combating all forms of discrimination.

P3 have committed to achieving ‘Net Zero’ Carbon emissions by 2050. Our Carbon Reduction Plan is available via the P3 website.

In partnership with Treeapp, for every new employee, we plant a tree at one of their planting sites worldwide.

Our Charity

Established in 1972, P3 Charity is a modern, forward-thinking organisation providing support services to people facing social exclusion across the UK.

We offer a wide range of services, including homelessness prevention, supported housing, mental health support, community advice, hoarding support and services for young people.

We’re a person-centred organisation who works alongside people to improve lives. We do this by strengthening communities, unlocking potential and creating new possibilities. We tackle challenges others won’t and we go the extra mile. We believe in collaboration – both within our teams and with the local community – to achieve the best outcomes. Our values-driven approach means we recruit for values and train for skills.

What We Offer

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement – 27 days annual leave per year, plus bank holidays.

Commitment to Mental Health and Wellbeing – people are at the heart of what we do; you’ll also have access to our National Wellbeing Lead and Regional Wellbeing Champions.

EDI Focus - an opportunity to join other colleagues to raise awareness and steer initiatives, contributing to our inclusive culture. 

Paycare Health Cash Plan – you can claim back costs for a wide range of everyday health expenses, including optical, dental, physiotherapy, and more, within an annual limit.

Employee Assistance Program – access to 24/7 GP appointments, 1-1 counselling and health assessments.

Bike2WorkScheme - the Bike2Work Scheme is part of the Government’s Green Transport Plan, designed to encourage healthier, more sustainable travel.

Discounts – access to Paycare Perks and Tickets for Good.

Reward and Recognition – such as team away days, P3's Annual conference and Colleague Awards Ceremony.

Personal Development Opportunities – including mentoring, training, secondments, job shadowing, and more.

Colleague Volunteering Programme –one day paid leave per year to volunteer in the community

Earning Potential – optional overtime and refer a friend bonus scheme. 

Additional Equipment Provision – some employees may be provided with additional equipment including workwear, tools and use of a company van or car.

Help amplify the achievements and generosity of supporters making a difference to people affected by motor neurone disease (MND).

As a Communications Officer, you will build strong relationships, identify media opportunities and create engaging content across multiple channels to maximise income generation. You'll be confident managing a varied workload, working collaboratively with stakeholders and delivering high-quality communications that make an impact.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced communications, PR or media professional who enjoys combining creativity with strong planning and organisational skills. As Communications Officer, you'll help showcase the incredible efforts of fundraisers, donors, partners and supporters, ensuring their stories reach and engage the right audiences.

If you're a proactive Communications Officer who thrives on building connections, developing meaningful content and delivering communications that drive engagement, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop strong relationships with Income Generation colleagues to support effective communications planning
• Create and deliver communications plans for fundraising campaigns and events across multiple channels
• Identify opportunities to share stories from fundraisers, donors, partners and supporters
• Support large fundraising events with end-to-end communications activity
• Promote supporter stories through regional and national media opportunities
• Provide communications advice and support to internal teams, partners, trusts and donors
• Work with colleagues to develop engaging written, audio and video content
• Identify spokespeople in the Income Generation team and support with training and briefing to represent the Association's work.
• Collaborate with internal communications teams to keep staff informed of fundraising activity

About You

• Experience working in communications, public relations or media
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing and prioritising multiple tasks to meet deadlines
• Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively
• Confidence communicating with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Creative thinking and the ability to identify engaging storytelling opportunities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• A positive and supportive team-focused approach

Hybrid working Expectations: 1 day per week office attendance in Northampton

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

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusivity. We work to remove barriers for everyone affected by MND, employees, volunteers, and stakeholders. As part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the role's requirements.

What We Offer

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

About Us

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

Are you passionate about improving the health and well-being of your local community? Do you have the skills and compassion to support individuals living with long-term health conditions? We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Facilitator to join our dedicated team at Age UK Bromley & Greenwich.

About the Role
As a Health & Wellbeing Facilitator, you will play a pivotal role in delivering our Long-Term Health Conditions Programme. This includes leading self-management workshops, organising peer support groups, and empowering clients to make positive lifestyle changes. You’ll be a key player in helping individuals build confidence, enhance their health knowledge, and take control of their well-being. Working closely with colleagues and volunteers, you’ll connect clients to valuable services, create support networks, and make a tangible difference in their lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Work with the Lifestyle Coordinator to plan and deliver engaging health and well-being workshops for individuals with ongoing health conditions.
• Facilitate support groups, training and supervising volunteer peer mentors to provide targeted, condition-specific guidance.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to ensure a smooth referral process for additional services like Befriending, Carer Support, and Handyperson services.
• Provide personalised support through various channels, including face-to-face meetings, phone calls, and online communication.
• Help clients develop essential skills, such as managing medication, reducing stress, and communicating with healthcare providers.
• Monitor programme outcomes, maintain accurate client records, and contribute to continuous service improvement.

About You
We’re looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a genuine passion for helping others. You should have experience working with individuals who face health challenges and a commitment to promoting independence and well-being. Knowledge of local resources and services is a plus, as is experience in organising health-related workshops or programmes.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Strong communication skills with a track record of supporting individuals facing health challenges.
• A basic understanding of long-term health conditions and how they impact physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently.
• A flexible and adaptive approach to meet the needs of our clients.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, we are passionate about making later life a time to enjoy. Join a supportive, mission-driven team where your work is valued and where you’ll have the chance to make a real difference in your community. We value equality, respect, and creativity, offering a collaborative and flexible work environment.

What We Offer:

• 27 days of annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays.
• Pension scheme with a competitive employer match.
• Hybrid working options considered (after completion of Probation Period) to support work-life balance.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme for mental, financial, and physical well-being support.

DreamArts fuses arts and therapeutic practice to support wellbeing. Our acclaimed EXPERIMENT Juniors programme engages 6-12 year olds to explore and unleash their talents, try things out, express themselves and grow their skills.

Participants take control and create their own original work, from musicals to collaborating with companies such as Les Enfants Terribles. 

EXPERIMENT takes place on a Saturday in South Westminster and on Sundays in Church Street plus some special projects during school holidays. The majority of participants are eligible for free school meals and live in some of London’s most deprived areas.  

We are looking for a Wellbeing Practitioner for our Sunday group who is able to inspire and support young people, in particular those who may struggle in group settings. You must be passionate about engaging participants from marginalised communities and committed to support wellbeing through the arts. You will help young people participate in creative sessions that provide opportunities to explore their challenges, build a sense of belonging with peers and strengthen their emotional wellbeing.

Working alongside creative facilitators, the Wellbeing Practitioner will focus on identifying and removing barriers to participation, identifying appropriate support that responds to emerging needs and creates a sense of community.

In our last staff satisfaction survey 100% of team members felt inspired at DreamArts to do their best at their job, and 100% said that their voice and skills matter at DreamArts. 

We believe young people benefit from seeing a diverse range of positive adult role models. As there are currently no male practitioners within our Sunday EXPERIMENT team, we particularly welcome applications from men, who are currently under-represented within this role. Selection will be based on skills, experience and suitability for the post.

Deadline is 12pm on Monday 31st August. Applicants should refer to the Charity Job link to our website where you will find the application form and job description.

In-person interviews will take place on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th September.

Start date – Saturday 3rd October induction and training day (10am-3pm).

Next Term Dates

Term 1: Sunday 11th October – Sunday 6th December (excluding 1st November)

Term 2:  Sunday 10th January – 21st March

Plus opportunities to be part of school holiday projects.

EXPERIMENT is an ongoing programme and the Wellbeing Practitioner will continue in the role subject to funding.

Our Vacancy

Ready to lead and shape inclusion across one of the UK's largest housing associations? Join us as Head of Diversity and Inclusion and help create meaningful change for both our residents and colleagues.

What You'll Do

As Head of Diversity and Inclusion, you'll lead the delivery of Peabody's Inclusion Strategy, helping to create a workplace and services where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Working closely with Executive and senior leaders, you'll embed equality, diversity and inclusion into decision-making, service delivery and organisational culture, ensuring inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll use data, insight and evidence to identify opportunities for change, drive measurable improvements in colleague and resident outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the organisation. Leading a specialist team, you'll champion inclusive leadership, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong partnerships with colleagues, residents and external organisations to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.

What Experience You'll Need

You'll bring significant experience of leading diversity, inclusion or equality strategies within a complex organisation, along with a proven track record of influencing senior leaders and delivering sustainable cultural and organisational change. You'll understand how to embed inclusion into everyday operations and services, using data and insight to shape priorities, measure progress and drive action.

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to turn ambition into outcomes. You'll be confident building relationships, challenging constructively, and bringing people with you on the journey. A strong understanding of equality legislation, governance and inclusion best practice is essential, alongside a genuine passion for creating equitable experiences and opportunities for colleagues, residents and communities.

What We Offer

• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and opportunities to broaden your experience

Click here to find our full benefits page

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Please read before applying

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

This advert will close on Monday 7th September 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 

Our Assessment Process

Our fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment process includes an in-person Interview as well as a follow-on session of meeting the diversity network leads. This will be held at our Westminster Bridge Road office on Thursday 24th September 2026.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Ryan Loasby.

Our mission is to ensure effective financial and risk management of Southbank Centre and be acknowledged as a key partner in achieving its aims and objectives. 

Our vision is to: 

• Provide accurate, reliable and timely information so that departments manage and administer their budgets with independence and accountability; future plans and strategy are fit for purpose and risks are understood, managed and mitigated.
• Create efficient, effective and appropriate procedures to protect the assets of the company and ensure compliance with Southbank Centre policies and other legislative requirements. 
• Collaborate as a partner throughout the company on all aspects of our business that require financial input and expertise.
• Work as a team and develop each team member to the maximum so we are collectively and individually brilliant.
• At all times align our objectives with those of Southbank Centre.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

Providence Row works with people experiencing homelessness and insecure housing in East London. We provide integrated support across crisis intervention, advice, health, substance use, volunteering, learning and training.

Our work is grounded in compassion, respect, inclusiveness, empowerment and justice. We aim to ensure that people can access the support and opportunities they need to build greater safety, stability and independence.

About the Progression & Training Service

The Progression & Training Service supports clients to identify and take practical steps towards learning, volunteering, training and employment. Through one-to-one coaching, group learning, digital inclusion, vocational training and partnerships with external organisations, the service helps clients build skills, confidence and access to meaningful progression opportunities.

The service works closely with Providence Row’s wider teams, including Catering Training, Gardening, Volunteering, Health Inclusion and Advice and Support, to provide coordinated pathways that reflect each client’s goals, strengths and circumstances.

Role purpose

The Progression & Training Manager is responsible for the leadership, quality, performance and development of the service.

The postholder will lead the team, oversee client progression pathways, maintain strong partnerships and ensure that the service delivers high-quality, trauma-informed and strengths-based support. They will also be responsible for performance monitoring, reporting, safeguarding, service improvement and the effective use of resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Service leadership and people management
• Client support and service quality
• Learning, progression and employment pathways
• Performance, data and reporting
• Safeguarding, risk and operational compliance
• Service development, partnerships and resources

Benefits

• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Employee assistance programme
• Access to shopping discounts
• Learning & development opportunities
• Monthly reflective practice

To apply:  Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification. CV’s without a covering letter will not be considered.

Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.

Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.

Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.