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This is a unique opportunity to join Practical Action at an exciting and pivotal point in our journey. We are seeking an exceptional Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to our Interim CEO during a period of transformation, growth and strategic development, while we recruit and appoint our permanent CEO.

Working at the heart of the organisation, you will play a key role in ensuring continuity, maintaining momentum and supporting the successful transition to new leadership. This highly visible position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the next chapter of Practical Action's impact and ambition.

We are looking for an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant who can provide outstanding strategic and operational support to the CEO of a respected international development organisation. Acting as a trusted partner, you will enable the CEO to focus on organisational leadership, external engagement, fundraising and the delivery of strategic priorities.

The role encompasses complex diary and inbox management, preparation of high-quality briefings and correspondence, Board and governance support, and coordination with senior stakeholders across the organisation and internationally. You will work closely with colleagues, partners and supporters across multiple countries, cultures and time zones, ensuring the smooth and effective operation of the Executive Office.

This is a demanding and rewarding role that requires exceptional judgement, discretion and attention to detail. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, complex environment, able to manage competing priorities with confidence, and skilled at building effective relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, including senior leaders, trustees, partners and external representatives.

If you thrive on enabling others to succeed, enjoy working at the centre of decision-making, and are motivated by the opportunity to support an organisation delivering meaningful global impact, we would love to hear from you.

 Accountabilities:

Executive and CEO Office Support

• Proactively manage the CEO's diary, inbox and correspondence, exercising independent judgement in prioritising requests and protecting time for strategic priorities.

• Prepare and commission high-quality briefings, background notes, talking points and presentation materials to ensure the CEO is fully prepared for all meetings and engagements.

• Draft, review and quality-assure outgoing correspondence, reports and communications on behalf of the CEO.

• Coordinate and manage complex domestic and international travel arrangements, itineraries, visas and logistics for the CEO and COO, ensuring efficiency and value for money.

• Manage the CEO and COO’s expense reporting and the Executive Office budget, maintaining accurate records and flagging issues proactively.

• Serve as the first point of contact for the CEO's office, managing enquiries from staff, partners, donors and stakeholders with professionalism and discretion.

• Work closely with the Internal Communications and Social Media team lead to ensure CEO internal and external communications are delivered well.

Board and Governance Administration

• Lead the end-to-end administration of Board of Trustee meetings and sub-committees, including scheduling, preparation of Board papers, agenda coordination and minute-taking, utilising AI. The majority are virtual due to the international nature of the board. In-person meetings take place approx. every 18 months.

• Maintain the governance calendar and ensure all regulatory and statutory reporting deadlines are met in coordination with the Company Secretary, CEO and COO.

• Support the onboarding of new Trustees and maintain up-to-date records of Board membership, terms of office and declarations of interest.

• Build strong working relationships with Trustees, acting as a responsive and reliable point of contact between Board meetings.

• Assist with the organisation of the Annual General Meeting and other governance events.

Leadership Team Coordination

• Coordinate the Global Leadership Team (GLT) meeting cycle, including agenda-setting, papers, actions and follow-up, working closely with the CEO and members of GLT.

• Support the CEO in tracking GLT action items, strategic priorities and key commitments, flagging issues and ensuring accountability.

• Co-ordinate with Regional and Country Directors on the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) meetings, including agenda-setting, papers, actions and follow-up,

• Assist with the preparation of materials for all-staff communications, leadership away-days and organisational events.

• Build effective working relationships across Practical Action's global offices, navigating time-zone differences and cultural contexts with sensitivity.

Stakeholder and Partnership Support

• Support the CEO's engagement with major institutional donors, trusts and foundations, bilateral agencies and high-value partners, including managing contact records and briefing materials, liaising closely with the business development and philanthropy teams.

• Coordinate logistics for high-level external visits, delegations, conferences and events involving the CEO.

• Assist with donor stewardship activities and the preparation of materials for fundraising and partnership development.

• Represent the CEO's office professionally in interactions with government officials, international organisations and peer NGOs.

Project and Research Support

• Take on research and project management tasks as directed by the CEO

• Continue to test and utilise AI tools to increase efficiency and effectiveness and share learnings with other members of Practical Action

• Support the delivery of special initiatives and cross-organisational projects led from the Executive Office.

• Maintain confidential files and records management systems for the CEO's office, ensuring compliance with GDPR and information governance policies.

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

 Essential

• Significant experience (typically five or more years) as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting a Chief Executive or equivalent senior leaders in a complex and or charitable organisation.

• Demonstrable experience of Board and governance administration, including minuting meetings and managing trustee or director-level relationships.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft high-quality correspondence, briefing papers and presentations to Board or senior stakeholder standard.

• Outstanding organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines and maintain quality under pressure.

• High degree of discretion, confidentiality and professional judgement in handling sensitive information about people, partners and organisational matters.

• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to build trust and credibility with senior internal and external stakeholders.

• Experience of coordinating complex international travel and managing logistics across multiple time zones.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams), AI tools and the ability to learn new digital tools quickly.

Desirable

• Experience working in an international NGO, development organisation or comparable mission-driven environment.

• Familiarity with funder relationships

• Experience supporting or working in an organisation with offices or programmes in the Global South.

• Knowledge of charity law and UK charity governance, including Charity Commission requirements.

• A second language relevant to Practical Action's programme geographies (e.g. French, Spanish, Arabic).

• Experience with CRM or stakeholder management systems.

Skills, Abilities and Competencies

· Problem-Solving

· Strong Communication & Diplomacy

· Adaptability

· Proactive organisation skills

To apply please submit a copy of your CV (no more than 3 pages) and a supporting statement/letter that includes the answers to the following questions:

1.  Tell me how you build relationships in fast-paced environments taking into account those stakeholders being located in different countries and having different cultural background?
2.  Practical Action has a very experienced and diverse board of trustees. Can you give an example of when you have had to build relationships with these types of people. Please describe your approach to having the most effective interactions?
3.  Tell us about the most complex project, event, or initiative you have coordinated?
4.  Describe a situation where you made a significant decision on behalf of a senior executive. What was your thought process and outcome?

 Closing date for applications: 17th June 2026.  Should we recruit a suitable candidate before the closing date, we will close applications earlier than the specified date.

 Interviews: It is anticipated that interviews will take place W/C 22nd June 2026

 If you do not hear from us within five weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has not been successful 

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

About the role

This is a key role to help drive RFUK’s income generation and donor engagement. As Fundraising Coordinator, you will play a key role in the delivery of RFUK’s fundraising strategy to sustain and broaden the organisation’s scale and impact.

Reporting to the Head of External Relations and part of the Fundraising and Communications team, you will lead a range of activities and be responsible for developing and cultivating partnerships with trusts and foundations, ethical corporates, and supporters.

Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

All our work is delivered in close partnership with Indigenous and grassroots organisations in rainforest countries who are at the heart of what we do. We have a growing team of 30 staff members who are mainly based at our London office in the UK, in France or in DRC.

About you

You are an organised, self-starter and experienced fundraising professional with a proven track record of managing a diverse fundraising pipeline from identification and cultivation through to securing donations and successful stewardship.

You have confidence engaging with foundations, corporates, and individuals, and are excited to build long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders. You are eager and ready to use digital tools to streamline processes and maximise long-term donor engagement and support.

You have excellent communication skills, can juggle multiple tasks, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.

Above all, if you’re passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we’d love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the full job description from our website. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder would be required to work in the office for 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.

Application Process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, 6 July 2026. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in-person on 13 July 2026. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.

Team: Retail

Location: Caernarfon

Work pattern: 21 hours on a rota basis (to include weekends)

Salary: Up to £14,018.52 per annum

Contract: Permanent 

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Assistant Shop Manager:

• To assist the Shop Manager to maximise shop income and profitability through the safe day-to-day operational management of shop activity and key performance indicators, to support the work of Cats Protection
• To act as brand ambassador for Cats protection, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for the shop operation in the absence of the Shop Manager.

About the retail team:

• Our retail operation consists of over 80 charity shops
• Each of our shops has its own charm and personality due to our dedicated volunteers and colleagues. From vintage jewellery and jigsaws to harps and handbags, whether our customers are looking for that 'must have' item or simply a 'missing piece'.

What we’re looking for in our Assistant Shop Manager:

• Demonstrable learning and experience from working in a relevant retail environment
• Experience and/or understanding of working to sales targets
• Experience of cash reconciliation and financial controls
• Ability to motivate and manage a team of employees and volunteers

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 15th June 2026

Virtual interview date: TBC

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable.  You may be just the right candidate. 

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

• Location: Cambridge
• Salary: £25,495 per annum
• Contract period: Permanent
• Start date: As soon as possible

Fauna & Flora is seeking a Programme Administrator, Africa, to undertake a key supporting role within the programme. As part of a growing team working on a diverse portfolio of programmes across Africa, you will deliver administrative, information management, and office support to the Africa team and its projects, helping ensure compliance with internal systems, policies and procedures, and donor requirements.

You will be a highly competent administrator, with previous relevant experience supporting a busy team.  You will have excellent organisation and prioritisation skills and have a positive approach to dealing with challenges and problems.

Your excellent interpersonal and communication skills will enable you to build strong professional working relationships with colleagues in the UK and across the Africa Programme country offices. You will be a good team player and enjoy working in a dynamic environment where the ability to respond swiftly to changing organisational and team needs is paramount. With a proactive and pre-emptive approach to your work, you will seek to add value, work with minimal supervision, and manage your workload effectively. You will be meticulous in detail and maintain a high level of confidentiality and discretion at all times. Fluency in English is essential, and a good working knowledge of French is desirable.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Interviews are likely to take place mid-end July 2026.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.

Community Officer
Shrewsbury, Shropshire
£9,329 per annum (FTE £31,098 per annum) + 7% pension contribution

6 Months Fixed-term contract from September 2026

21 hours a week (0.6 FTE) worked flexibly, with Mondays based in our Shrewsbury office. Some evening and weekend work is likely - paid overtime is not available, but time off in lieu of hours worked will be given.

Closing date – 29th June 2026

Interviews will be held on 9th, 14th & 16th July 2026.

At Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT), we want more people to feel empowered to take action for nature across Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin. Small attitude changes within our communities can lead to big behaviour changes across society, and that means more people enjoying, benefitting from, and protecting our natural world.

What you will be doing:

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Officer to help diverse communities across Telford & Wrekin access natural spaces, connect with nature, and take action for nature, wildlife and the climate. You’ll build relationships with community groups, leaders and champions, support community projects and events that enable more people to engage with nature in ways that are meaningful to them.

You’ll develop and deliver an outreach and engagement plan focused on under-represented communities, carrying out listening exercises to understand people's experiences of nature, wildlife, and green spaces. This will include identifying barriers and how these can be reduced. You will also gather and share insights, observations and lived experiences with the wider SWT team to help shape and inform our work.

You’ll be passionate about our mission, with a personal connection to nature and a belief that helping people connect with the natural world is vital to addressing the climate and ecological crises. You’re committed to diversity, equality and inclusion, and have a proven ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with people from a wide variety of backgrounds and communities. You are comfortable using IT systems, particularly Microsoft Office applications, and hold a full UK driving licence.

The Trust is committed to building an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce we encourage applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.  Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible.

Why work for us - benefits we offer:

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Service related holiday (pro-rated for part time staff)
• Salary sacrifice benefits
• Life assurance
• Generous pension - company contribution 7%, employee contribution 3%
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Flexible working policy
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff discounts
• Employee away days
• Enhanced pay for maternity and adoption leave
• Coaching 
• Support with training and development to assist career progression
• Inclusive & supportive work atmosphere

About us:

Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT) has a vision of a thriving natural world, where Shropshire's wildlife and natural habitats play a valued role in addressing the climate and ecological emergencies, and people are inspired and empowered to take action for nature. We combine projects across Shropshire (including Telford & Wrekin) with advocacy and campaigning to restore nature and to engage people. We manage over 40 nature reserves and have almost 50 staff, 300 volunteers, and over 9000 members. SWT is an autonomous charity, but we are increasingly working collectively, as part of The Wildlife Trusts (TWT), to ensure that our local actions have a national impact and help to address global issues.

Due to organisational growth and internal progression, The Woodland Trust is looking to recruit four Management Accountants to support with all aspects of financial planning, budgeting and forecasting. Two positions will be offered with a permanent contract, and the additional two will be 12-month fixed term contracts.

The Role:
•    Produce accurate monthly management accounts with clear commentary to support informed decision-making.
•    Work closely with senior leaders and budget holders to deliver approved budgets and forecasts.
•    Ensure adherence to internal controls, financial regulations, Charity Commission rules and other regulatory bodies.
•    Review and enhance financial systems, reporting tools and working practices to strengthen efficiency.
•    Provide financial risk assessments and create scenario models to support strategic planning and change control.
•    Influence and advise budget holders and senior leaders, ensuring accountability for financial decisions.
•    This is a hybrid position with a mix of home working, and from our head office in Grantham, Lincolnshire. Head office attendance would be required no more than once a month on average. 

The Candidate:
•    Proven experience preparing, reviewing and analysing monthly management accounts.
•    Skilled at partnering with budget holders and senior leaders to deliver accurate budgets and forecasts.
•    Strong understanding of financial controls, charity regulations and best practice guidelines.
•    Confident in risk analysis, reconciliations, variance analysis and presenting clear recommendations.
•    Experience of using financial systems, specifically Business World, would be advantageous.
•    Possess one of the following qualifications: ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAS or CIPFA.

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
•    Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.  
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. 
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. 
Make sure that you answer the Application Questions to show your relevant skills and passion for the role. 

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

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

Interviews will be held via MS Teams, week commencing July 6th

At Samaritans, our vision is that fewer people die by suicide. Every day, our volunteers and staff provide life-saving emotional support to people in distress, and behind that work is a culture built on compassion, inclusion, learning and human connection.

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This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Samaritans developing Online Chat service. Online Chat enables volunteers to provide real-time emotional support to people in distress through a written word, digital channel helping us reach more people who may not otherwise seek support. Currently operating on limited hours, the service is entering an important phase of development as we strengthen its foundations, improve service delivery and work towards our ambition of growing into a 24/7/365 service alongside our Helpline.

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The Online Chat Service Manager will have the opportunity to lead the day-to-day delivery of this life saving service and influence how it evolves whilst ensuring it remains safe, effective and positive for both callers and volunteers.

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If you’re energised by making services better, supporting volunteers, and using insight to drive change—this role offers real purpose and impact.

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Contract

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• £45,000 - £49,000 per annum plus benefits
• Full time (35 hours per week)
• Permanent
• Hybrid working with travel to Ewell office and occasional travel to branches and other locations related to the role
• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We ask you to work in person around 2 days or more per month.
• We are passionate about flexible working—talk to us about your preferences

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About the role

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This is a pivotal role at the heart of our growing Online Chat service. You’ll lead daily operations, working closely with volunteers, branches and stakeholders to create a safe and positive experience for everyone who engages with the service.

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What You’ll Do

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• Lead the day-to-day delivery of the Online Chat service, ensuring it operates safely, effectively, and in line with agreed service standards.
• Monitor service performance and service user/ volunteer experience, using data and insight to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Support the safe and sustainable expansion of the service, including onboarding new branches and supporting their readiness to deliver Online Chat.

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About You

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You are a collaborative, data-driven and operationally focused professional who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about delivering high-quality, safe support services.

You’re someone who can turn insight into action—using data, research and feedback to improve services, embed best practice and support sustainable growth. You’re equally comfortable managing day-to-day pressures as you are contributing to longer-term development and scale-up.

Crucially, you’re a strong relationship-builder and communicator, able to engage volunteers and senior stakeholders alike, while maintaining a clear focus on performance, risk management and continuous improvement.

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What You’ll Bring

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• Experience running or coordinating services in complex environments
• Background in helpline, online chat or digital support services
• Proven ability to drive service improvement using data and insight
• Strong stakeholder and volunteer engagement skills
• Good understanding of risk, quality and safeguarding
• Experience supporting service growth or change initiatives
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

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Full Job Description and Person Specification below

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Why Samaritans?

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At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

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We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

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You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

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For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

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We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. 

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Apply now

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If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer some short application questions and to upload your CV and cover letter.

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At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do. 

We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team. 

We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar. 

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​ Applications close: 9am on Monday 29th June

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Online interviews: w/c 13th July

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Please note there may be a second stage following online interviews. It will be in person in our office in Surrey (KT17 4AA).​

Homeless Health Link worker

Full-time, 37.5hrs per week on average, Monday to Friday

(Minimum 3 days per week in Twickenham (TW1) office. Regular travel to Richmond, Wandsworth and Kingston boroughs. - Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton and Merton boroughs)

ABOUT US

We are SPEAR, a charity working tirelessly to end homelessness across South West London and beyond. We believe homelessness should be rare, brief, and non-recurring, and we work every day to make that a reality. Our services include street outreach, assessment hubs, supported accommodation, and tenancy support, helping people move off the streets and into safe, secure housing. We take a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, building trust and supporting people to achieve long-term stability and independence. You will be part of a passionate, skilled team dedicated to ending homelessness. We offer a supportive environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.

ABOUT YOU

You are someone who leads with empathy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and never gives up on the people you support. You bring experience of working with vulnerable people and show a genuine commitment to person-centred care. You are confident in building relationships with external agencies and hold strong communication skills.

THE ROLE

You will be the first point of contact for people referred into the service, carrying out high-quality assessments and connecting clients with the primary care, mental health, and substance misuse support they need. You will manage a varied caseload, working creatively and compassionately with individuals who have complex mental and physical health needs.

This role is based at our Twickenham office for a minimum of three days per week, with regular travel across the Richmond, Wandsworth, and Kingston boroughs. Occasional travel to Croydon, Sutton, and Merton may also be required.

YOUR BENEFITS

- Generous holiday – 26 days plus public holidays, rising to 31 days with length of service
- Wellbeing & EAP – 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, money and legal advice
- Health support – Occupational health service and free annual eye test (with contribution towards glasses if required)
- Cycle to Work – Save on a new bike and accessories through salary sacrifice
- Season ticket loan – Interest-free loan for annual travel passes
- Moving house day – Extra day’s leave when you move home
- Financial security – Life assurance (4x salary) and interest-free emergency staff loan
- Family-friendly policies – Enhanced maternity and adoption pay, plus flexible working options
- Career development – Ongoing training, learning and progression opportunities
- Blue Light Card – Discounts across a wide range of shops, restaurants and services

Want to know more about the role? Read the full Job Description now!

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager who enjoys working creatively to bring people together to achieve shared goals. As VCSE Alliance Partnerships Manager, you will lead a high-profile programme of work that supports collaboration across the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and strengthens its impact and influence within the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) health and care system.

If you are a confident relationship builder, comfortable working in complex and changing environments and motivated by improving outcomes for communities, we would love to hear from you.
 

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager who enjoys working creatively to bring people together to achieve shared goals. As VCSE Alliance Partnerships Manager, you will lead a high-profile programme of work that supports collaboration across the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector and strengthens its impact and influence within the Bristol, North Somerset, and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) health and care system.

If you are a confident relationship builder, comfortable working in complex and changing environments and motivated by improving outcomes for communities, we would love to hear from you.

About the VCSE Alliance

Voscur is a co-founder and host of the BNSSG VCSE Alliance and plays a key leadership role through the Alliance Steering Group.

The VCSE Alliance is a collaborative network of VCSE organisations working across BNSSG. Its mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities by enabling the VCSE sector to influence decisions and work alongside the BNSSG Integrated Care System.

Launched in 2024, the Alliance has grown to include more than 200 participating organisations, with a wider reach of over 5,000 VCSE organisations across the region.

Funded by the Assura Community Foundation, this programme of work will build on the Alliance’s early successes by strengthening partnership working, developing evidence of the sector’s impact, and increasing VCSE engagement and influence across the health and care system.

About working at Voscur
Our strength is in bringing together people with a diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds, who work together as an effective team. Who we are changes over time, but our culture remains open, positive, and collaborative.

We believe it's important to be empathetic and respectful in our work with colleagues, clients, partners, and the public. Our staff are engaged in and passionate about their communities, trusted and knowledgeable, and take the time to listen to and consider the perspectives of others.

The environment we work in is warm and welcoming. We have regular (optional!) social activities and celebrate our successes together.

Our main office space is in central Bristol, just on the corner of Queen Square - with easy access to the harbourside, the city centre, and public transport. Our staff also work flexibly across the city - with a regular presence at Knowle West Health Park, Easton Community Centre, and the Greenway Centre - as well as working from other community centres and operating flexible and hybrid working policies that allow staff to work from home when they need to.

You'll also get:
• Employer pension contributions at 7%
• 25 days pro rata of annual leave entitlement to use throughout the year…
• …plus all bank holidays, and an additional three days (pro rata) paid leave during our End of Year closure (25th December – 1st January)
• Flexitime – our standard meeting hours are 10:00 – 16:00. Some of our staff work compressed hours, arrange their schedule around childcare needs, or simply choose to start work at 10am each day.
• Access to a cycle to work scheme and a home and tech discount scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.A

Voscur is a co-founder and host of the BNSSG VCSE Alliance and plays a key leadership role through the Alliance Steering Group.

The VCSE Alliance is a collaborative network of VCSE organisations working across BNSSG. Its mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of people and communities by enabling the VCSE sector to influence decisions and work alongside the BNSSG Integrated Care System.

Launched in 2024, the Alliance has grown to include more than 200 participating organisations, with a wider reach of over 5,000 VCSE organisations across the region.

Funded by the Assura Community Foundation, this programme of work will build on the Alliance’s early successes by strengthening partnership working, developing evidence of the sector’s impact, and increasing VCSE engagement and influence across the health and care system.

ABOUT WORKING AT VOSCUR
Our strength is in bringing together people with a diversity of thought, experience, and backgrounds, who work together as an effective team. Who we are changes over time, but our culture remains open, positive, and collaborative.

We believe it's important to be empathetic and respectful in our work with colleagues, clients, partners, and the public. Our staff are engaged in and passionate about their communities, trusted and knowledgeable, and take the time to listen to and consider the perspectives of others.

The environment we work in is warm and welcoming. We have regular (optional!) social activities and celebrate our successes together.

Our main office space is in central Bristol, just on the corner of Queen Square - with easy access to the harbourside, the city centre, and public transport. Our staff also work flexibly across the city - with a regular presence at Knowle West Health Park, Easton Community Centre, and the Greenway Centre - as well as working from other community centres and operating flexible and hybrid working policies that allow staff to work from home when they need to.

You'll also get
• Employer pension contributions at 7%
• 25 days pro rata of annual leave entitlement to use throughout the year…
• …plus all bank holidays, and an additional three days (pro rata) paid leave during our End of Year closure (25th December – 1st January)
• Flexitime – our standard meeting hours are 10:00 – 16:00. Some of our staff work compressed hours, arrange their schedule around childcare needs, or simply choose to start work at 10am each day.
• Access to a cycle to work scheme and a home and tech discount scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Suzy Lamplugh Trust

Hybrid (40% office-based)
Full-time (35 hours)

Permanent
£47,124
Start: ASAP

Lead and shape services supporting victims of stalking and abuse

The Suzy Lamplugh Trust is seeking a Head of Operations to provide strategic leadership across our services, ensuring they are safe, effective, compliant, and sustainable.

This is a senior leadership role, responsible for overseeing service performance, infrastructure, and delivery at an organisational level. You will play a key role in shaping strategy, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring our services meet the needs of victims and funders alike.

About the role

You will:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all services, ensuring high-quality and compliant delivery
• Lead on organisational performance, including KPIs, quality standards, and reporting frameworks
• Oversee contract and grant delivery, ensuring all obligations and compliance requirements are met
• Hold senior relationships with commissioners, funders, and external stakeholders
• Lead service development, mobilisation of new contracts, and organisational change
• Ensure effective systems, infrastructure, and processes are in place to support delivery
• Provide leadership across safeguarding, risk, and organisational compliance
• Work as part of the Senior Management Team to shape and deliver organisational strategy

This role focuses on service infrastructure, performance, and strategic oversight, rather than direct frontline management

About you

You will be an experienced senior leader with a strong track record in operational and strategic service delivery within a safeguarding or related environment.

You will have:

• Significant experience leading multiple frontline services within a safeguarding or VAWG-related sector
• Experience operating at senior leadership level, contributing to organisational strategy
• Strong experience of performance management, KPIs, and quality assurance frameworks
• Experience managing statutory contracts or grant-funded services
• Proven ability to lead organisational change, service mobilisation, or transformation
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, compliance, and information governance
• Experience working with commissioners and senior external stakeholders

Desirable:

• Experience within stalking, domestic abuse, or VAWG services
• Experience in a charity or commissioned service environment
• Experience in organisational restructuring, service redesign, or systems implementation

Why join us

• Lead and shape services that support victims of stalking and abuse
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven senior leadership team
• Play a critical role in organisational strategy, growth and impact

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the person specification.

Applications will not be considered without a supporting statement

Additional information

• This is a senior leadership role reporting to the CEO
• Initially office-based (London) for 3 months to support a meaningful induction, moving to a blended working model (40% office / 60% home)

As Scotland’s leading nature conservation charity, we welcome applications from individuals who are looking to join us in our journey of protecting Scotland’s wildlife for the future.

From major species and landscape restoration projects, to managing our network of wildlife reserves and campaigning for nature, we work for Scotland’s wildlife year-round.

We give a voice to wildlife through our policy and campaigning work, demonstrate best practice through practical conservation work, engage with people to take positive action through our education programmes and events, and so much more.

Title: Community Outreach Officer - Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels

Status: Full time (35 hrs/week), Fixed term (until 31st March 2028)

Salary: £25,000 per annum pending review

Location: Blairgowrie Office, Perthshire (working across the Central lowlands and Southern Highlands)

Closing date: 15th June 2026

The Role:

The Community Outreach Officer will contribute to the protection of the Highland Line (HL), a coast-to-coast control zone which aims to prevent grey squirrels from moving north from Central Scotland into the red strongholds of the Highlands and Grampians. Progressed through a programme of targeted grey squirrel monitoring and control, you’ll help support the protection and expansion of red squirrel populations in accordance with the Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels strategy. This role requires an approachable individual with experience recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing community-based volunteers (groups and individuals) to undertake active conservation work.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Working closely with the Monitoring and Control Officers (MCOs)
• Supporting and expanding volunteer networks through volunteer recruitment and onboarding
• Data entry and digital records
• Engaging and building relations with key stakeholders, landowners and local authorities
• Providing community network support and communications.  This will include identifying opportunities to engage difficult-to-reach people and new audiences in the Central Lowlands.

Specifically, this includes:

1. Recruiting, training and supporting volunteers to carry out fortnightly feeder box monitoring surveys, ensuring they have the equipment and consumables required, and providing practical support and temporary survey cover as needed.
2. Manage and coordinate the processing of monitoring samples and resulting data. Tis includes the analysis of hair samples to identify and record red squirrel, grey squirrel or pine marten detections and sharing results with volunteers
3. Alongside the SSRS HL team, engaging with and recruit new landowners/managers to undertake grey squirrel control and monitoring on their land.
4. Developing methodologies to ensure sustained engagement and data sharing to support independent controllers across the Highland Line region
5. Engaging and building relations with new and existing stakeholders to support the project.
6. Leading strategic events, talks, and other activities to promote active community understanding and participation of red squirrel conservation in Scotland

The successful candidate will:

• Possess a relevant degree
• Have experience of recruiting, motivating, training, coordinating and managing volunteers
• A good understanding of conservation principles, invasive non-native species management, wildlife practices and legislation
• Experience of working with landowners, gamekeepers, foresters and the public is desirable
• Experience with keeping and maintaining accurate records using Microsoft packages is essential and knowledge of ArcGIS would be useful
• There may occasionally be a requirement to work out of normal working hours
• You must possess a full clean driving licence and have use of a vehicle

Closing date: midnight Monday 15th June

Interview date:  Thursday 25th June

The Garfield Weston Foundation is a well-established and highly respected grant-making charity, supporting a wide range of causes across the UK. With a long-standing commitment to improving the lives of those in need, the Foundation provides funding to charities working across areas including welfare, education, youth, community, environment, faith, arts, and heritage. Known for its collaborative and impactful approach, the Foundation plays a vital role in strengthening organisations and communities nationwide.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation at the heart of impactful grant-making. The role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day operations, supporting internal teams and charities they support, and helping to maintain high-quality processes that underpin the Foundation’s work.

You’ll be at the centre of the organisation’s activity—providing hands-on support across administration, logistics, and operational processes—making a tangible difference to how the organisation functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operations to ensure systems and processes run efficiently for staff and applicants
• Provide project support for technology improvements and development initiatives
• Proactively identify, troubleshoot, and resolve data and system-related issues
• Deliver training and provide ongoing systems support to the team
• Support system upgrades, including configuration, testing, and troubleshooting the grantmaking system
• Manage the database day-to-day, including processing decisions and payments, reporting, maintaining data quality, and ensuring GDPR compliance
• Maintain and review operational processes and procedures to ensure effective organisational functioning
• Oversee website management, stakeholder enquiries, and provide general operational support to colleagues as needed

Person Specification

• Experience in an administrative or operations-based role, ideally within a charity or not-for-profit environment
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proactive and solutions-focused, willing to engage and support where needed
• High attention to detail and ability to maintain accurate records
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office systems and/or CRM databases
• A genuine interest in the work of the Garfield Weston Foundation and the wider charity sector

What’s on Offer

• Salary: c£35,000
• Location: On-site, Mayfair, London
• Contract: Permanent, Full Time

How to Apply
We are partnering with The Talent Set on the appointment of this position. To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the “apply now” button. They aim to respond to successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Garfield Weston Foundation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and are happy to make reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.
 

The National Lottery Community Fund – Climate Action Fund Decision Panel Appointments

Climate Action Fund- Food Systems - Expert Panel Member Role Specification

Term of Appointment: Three Years

Time Commitment - 9 Days per year

The National Lottery Community Fund (The Fund) wishes to recruit an external member for the Climate Action Fund Decision Panel. The Chair of the UK Funding Committee (UKFC) accordingly invites applications for the position of external member of The National Lottery Community Fund’s Climate Action Fund Decision Panel.

Background

The Fund is the largest funder of community activity in the UK. It launched the Climate Action Fund in 2019 as a long-term commitment to support communities across the UK to act on climate change and involve more people in positive environmental action. Since its launch the Climate Action Fund has awarded over £182m to communities across the UK. This includes over 175 larger projects, predominantly delivered through partnership approaches and over 440 small grants that were delivered through Together for Our Planet, a funding programme in support of COP26. The programme has always had a test and learn ethos and each strand of funding has built on learning to date.

In January 2026 the Climate Action Fund launched a new strand of funding - Food Systems, focusing on strengthening food systems across the UK, while reducing food insecurity for people and communities, without harming the planet. It will achieve this through supporting partnerships that can deliver long term solutions and transformational systems change. Funding will enable large and long term interventions with the capacity and time to deliver progress against their intended aims and ambitions. We will support agroecological approaches which work with nature to create resilient, sustainable and equitable food systems. Projects can apply for a minimum of £2.5 million over three years, and we expect to fund up to ten projects in the first year. More information about funding aims and criteria can be found in Annex A (attached).

Through the Climate Action Fund we support projects based in all four countries of the UK and a combination of place based, cross country, regional, national and UK wide.

Role Specification

The Climate Action Fund is seeking a subject matter expert in food systems, who will complement our existing panel and support our work across the UK. They will have an understanding of the holistic aims we seek to address in supporting long term solutions that will have benefits for both climate, environment and nature, and to people and communities.

The Climate Action Fund Decision Panel has delegated authority from the UK Funding Committee (UKFC) to make funding decisions on Climate Action Fund Programmes.

The purpose of the Climate Action Fund Decision Panel is to make funding decisions, review the performance of the Climate Action Fund portfolio, and make recommendations where appropriate to UKFC. Funding decisions shall be taken in the context of the UKFC Delegation and shall undertake its duties within the framework of overall National Lottery Community Fund policy and procedures.

 Person Specification

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the food system across the UK, with a particular focus on agroecology and long term, systemic ways to strengthen our food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities.
• The ability and skill to contribute effectively to the development of this strand of funding and wider work of The Fund in relation to food systems, with a strong track record of achievement in this area. 
• Ability to work on a Panel with excellent interpersonal, team working, communication and representational skills.
• The ability to engage and influence in relationships with stakeholders to ensure the Fund is well represented and externally impactful.
• Personal and operational integrity, the ability to work with people from different backgrounds, and a commitment to improving equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Clear understanding and commitment to building strong and connected communities, that reflect the whole of the UK.
• Ability to deliver operational transformation and culture improvement in a large organisation.
• A strong commitment to engaging communities across the UK, and factoring UK-wide perspectives into all decision making. 

Interview details:

• Date: Interviews will take place in early July with appointments confirmed by the end of July.
• Format: Online

How to apply:

Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement with a maximum of 1000 words. Your supporting statement should explain how your skills and experience meet the essential and desirable criteria below.

Essential Criteria 

• An advocate and ambassador for The Fund and a demonstrable commitment to its mission and purpose. 
• Understanding and experience at a senior level of community organisations and track record in creating an environment where communities are connected and supported. 
• Experience of systems change work and how that translates to community centred funding.
• Experience and understanding of food systems, particularly in alignment with our funding aims and the conditions required to influence and shape long term solutions that start with communities.
• Experience of influencing or shaping food systems policy from a community perspective. 
• A demonstrable commitment to and experience in equity and equitable practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Desirable Criteria  

• An understanding of funding, philanthropy or public sector systems. 

If you are excited about the opportunity to help communities drive lasting change, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion  

Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.  

We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.) 

Marketing & Communications Co-ordinator

Salary: Up to £30,000
Location: Hybrid – 3 days per week at the Chiltern Society office (Chesham, HP5 1AG), with remote working and some travel across the Chilterns

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, passionate charity dedicated to caring for the Chilterns – protecting its natural beauty, cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.

Following an internal promotion, this role will play a key part in delivering the organisation’s new strategic plans. You will help grow and diversify the supporter base through creative and impactful digital communications, alongside coordinating a varied programme of public events, including the annual Heritage Festival.

You will be responsible for creating engaging content across digital channels, managing and developing the organisation’s website and CRM systems, and supporting the delivery and promotion of events. Working closely with colleagues, volunteers and stakeholders, you will ensure communications are timely, relevant and inspiring, encouraging more people to connect with and take action for the Chilterns.

This role is ideal for someone creative, organised and proactive, with a passion for nature and strong digital skills. You will enjoy working across multiple projects, building relationships and contributing to a collaborative team environment.