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About Spear Wolverhampton
Spear Wolverhampton is a partnership between Spear and Tabernacle Baptist Church.
Tabernacle Baptist Church is a large and lively multicultural and multi-generational church located in the heart of the diverse and multi-religious Whitmore Reans area of Wolverhampton. Their mission statement is ‘Love God, Love People, Share Jesus, Make Disciples’ and their current text is “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful”. They want to see people’s lives transformed by Jesus. They run monthly evangelism in the community, meet in 8 house groups during the week and run discipleship and other training programmes.
Tabernacle Baptist Church are excited about the opportunity to work with Spear in this new chapter in our church life - helping transform the lives of young people and young adults in Wolverhampton who are looking for work and new opportunities.
The successful candidate would be employed by Tabernacle Baptist Church with Spear Wolverhampton as a key missional activity. Prayer and worship are embedded into daily working practices, so there is an Occupational Requirement for applicants to be practicing Christians and to subscribe to their statement of beliefs. Spear will provide an informal conversation to discuss Tabernacle Baptist Church’s statement of beliefs early in the application process.
Key Information
Salary: £13,800
Hours: 9.00am – 5.00pm, Tuesday – Thursday, Part-time (with some flexibility and occasional evening or weekend work for events such as Spear Celebrations)
Location: Tabernacle Baptist Church, Wolverhampton
Closing date: Monday 9th March
Assessment Day: Monday 16th March
Application: We will not process applications through this page, please apply through Tabernacle Baptist Church.
For more information please read through our Work With Us Information Pack and Job Specification.
Role Responsibilities
Spear Programme
- Support in group coaching sessions of up to 12 young people. Coaching them around skills and mindsets to support them in returning to work or education and equipping them with the skills to stay there.
- You’ll be given all the training needed to deliver Spear through our professional coaching methodology.
- This coaching continues for Spear Career – the 6 months’ worth of follow-up support. You will oversee a caseload of trainees and support them in work, beyond the initial Foundation Phase of the programme.
- Lead weekly 1:1s with a cohort of young people to monitor their progress and support them in their journey to employment.
- As part of this you will help trainees evaluate their progress and determine their work readiness throughout the programme – coaching them through challenges, creating moments of breakthrough and setting goals.
Relationship Management
- You’ll build relationships with relevant professionals at local organisations, and communicate directly with young people, to encourage referrals to the Spear programme.
- You will support with job fairs, mock interview days and welcoming external visitors to the centre.
Church Community
- The Spear Coach is directly employed Tabernacle Baptist Church, meaning you are part of a vibrant church team and immersed in an exciting faith community.
- Help to raise the profile of the Spear programme within the church and build a network of supporters and volunteers from the congregation.
- Other relevant ad hoc church responsibilities from time to time.
Person Specification
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and Tabernacle Baptist Church.
- A commitment to grow and learn spiritually and as a Christian leader, and a desire to learn and understand coaching techniques.
- Passion for social justice, especially supporting young people in employment or education
- Confident communication and interpersonal skills, both over telephone and face to face, particularly in group facilitation.
- An ambitious and self-motivated individual with the ability to prioritise workload, exercise initiative and work well under pressure.
- High emotional intelligence, a sense of humour and fun!
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £26,227.50 (pro-rata for part-time)
Location: Clifton, Bristol
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time- 14 per week
Closing date:Thursday 5th March 2026 at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Clifton shop in Bristol. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role. You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs. Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Lismore is an island rich in history and Gaelic heritage and is home to a vibrant Heritage Centre which is now recruiting a Freelance Project Officer. The Project Officer will lead the development phase of a planned extension. The post-holder will be responsible for securing funding for the project and managing the project through the planning stage, working closely with appointed architects, funders, stakeholders, and the local community.
This role is central to ensuring the project is well-defined, fully costed, and ready for delivery, while aligning with the Centre’s heritage and community objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Fundraising and Funding Development
- Project Development and Planning
- Stakeholder and Community Engagement
- Reporting, and Administration
Person Specification
- Demonstrable experience in fundraising or funding development, preferably within the heritage, cultural, or community sector.
- Experience of working on development projects.
- Proven ability to write clear, persuasive funding applications and reports.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Camden (Head Office) / Hybrid
Salary: £36,436 -£38,075 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term Contract (Until 31st March 2027)
Closing Date: Tuesday 3rd March 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Clinical Lead at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Our counselling service provides one-to-one counselling to survivors of domestic abuse, providing an assessment and 15-20 counselling sessions. The Counselling Service provides support to survivors across London and witin the community, as well as through refuge-based CYP and adult counselling services.
The core service is open 9.00am to 5.00pm. However, appointments can be arranged outside of these hours if required, and may offer flexibility around working hours.
About the role
We are looking for a Clinical Lead to join our counselling service, which provides one-to-one counselling to survivors of domestic abuse. The Clinical Lead delivers line management support to a team of Counsellors and Therapists, supporting with clinical decision making across the counselling service. The Clinical Lead will also work from a trauma-informed perspective, and use multi-modal interventions considering the needs of a diverse group of survivors of domestic abuse.
About you
The ideal candidate will offer a trauma-informed perspective to therapeutic intervention and clinical decision making. They will also have great organisational skills, good communication skills (both written and verbal), and an ability to manage their own workload. You will be able to balance competing priorities and support the wider counselling team to deliver a high-quality service to the survivors accessing support.
It is imperative to us at Solace that the suitable candidate is a warm, empathetic, and diligent individual with a strong work ethic. You would also be a person who is happy to join and contribute to our services, helping us to make a difference to the lives of those that we support.
Previous management experience is desirable, but not essential. If you hold a recognised professional counselling qualification to Diploma level or equivalent with 2 years’ post-qualification experience, and are passionate about ending VAWG, we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about building great relationships?
Help drive community fundraising for a growing national health charity supporting people across the UK. If you’re a natural relationship‑builder who thrives in creative, fast-paced environments, this role puts you at the heart of supporter engagement and impact. It’s perfect for someone innovative, energetic, and committed to developing a career in fundraising.
About the Role
Working closely with the Director of Fundraising & Communications, you will inspire supporters across the UK to take action on behalf of people living with this health condition. You will develop meaningful relationships that lead to impactful events, campaigns, and community-led activities.
This varied role offers the chance to:
· Manage and grow a portfolio of challenge events
· Coordinate national fundraising campaigns and community events
· Create engaging digital content
· Champion supporter stories that celebrate the strength of the community
· As the role develops, support other fundraising areas — including small-scale corporate partnerships
Every day, you will help strengthen the charity’s community, amplify supporter passion, and grow vital income.
About You
To thrive in this rewarding and diverse role, you will bring experience in building and managing relationships, ideally gained through fundraising, sales, or customer service. You’ll also be confident using social media to increase engagement and support community-driven activity.
You will be:
· A strong verbal and written communicator who enjoys engaging with a wide range of supporters
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects at once
· Resourceful, self‑motivated and driven by supporter satisfaction and results
· Skilled at identifying new opportunities and innovative approaches
Experience in fundraising or the charity sector is desirable but not essential, as is previous exposure to stewardship and supporter journeys.
Doing Good Recruitment is committed to the highest standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. They actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.
Age UK Islington is changing the way we age, with a mission to help people to achieve a 'good life'. We do this by providing tailored support to people in the borough of Islington. As an independent local charity, we work at the heart of the community to ensure those people over 60, those under 60 with long term health needs and family carers are given proactive and bespoke support, dependent on their circumstances.
Age UK Islington is in a position of strength, both financially and in terms of its role within the local community. We are financially stable, technology-driven and produce data that provides key insights into our population. We are pleased to have strong relationships with the local borough and ICB, resulting in mutually beneficial contracts that support residents to address their problems before they become a crisis.
However with upcoming funding challenges for our NHS and local authority partners, we are looking ahead to maximise the strategic opportunities open to us that enable us to continue to deliver our high-quality and much needed services.
Age UK Islington
Chief Executive Officer
Islington, London/Hybrid working: with office working at least three days per week.
Circa £75,000 per annum
We are looking for a CEO to lead our team of 40 staff and 75 volunteers and continue the development of Age UK Islington to reach a new level of impact. Working with the Board, the CEO will strategically review the current landscape and new opportunities to best support our clients.
Our new CEO will:
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Develop a multi-year vision for the charity, and a strategy to deliver that vision.
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Maximise Age UK Islington’s impact by reviewing new business opportunities, developing our services and products and maximising our reach and impact.
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Lead the organisation externally with key stakeholders, including local government, the NHS and donors.
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Lead and inspire our dedicated and passionate staff and volunteers.
In order to continue to provide proactive, supportive services we seek an individual with sound strategic experience and a creative approach, who brings:
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A proven track record of achieving innovation and maximising opportunities, ideally within the health and social care sector.
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Solid experience of building strong relationships with a breadth of stakeholders, including trustees, staff, funders and partners.
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Experience of developing income.
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Experience of leading, managing and inspiring teams in a collaborative working environment.
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A passion for helping people achieve a 'good life' in the best way for them.
Age UK Islington is committed to achieve greater diversity in its executive team and welcome applications regardless of sex, gender, race, age, sexuality, belief or disability.
For further information, to access the full appointment brief and to apply to this role, please visit the Prospectus website.
To arrange a discussion about the opportunity, please contact our retained advisors Anna Gardet or Erica Ritchie at Prospectus.
Recruitment Timetable
Deadline for applications: Wednesday 4th March 2026
Interviews with Prospectus: 10th-13th March 2026
Engagement meeting with AUKI’s internal stakeholders and Panel Interviews: 20th March 2026
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Make a Real Difference to Mental Health Across Bedfordshire
We are excited to offer a managerial opportunity within our Recovery Lounges (formerly known as Crisis Cafés), where every evening holds the power to change a life.
Recovery Lounge Manager
Post no: 656
Working Base: Bedfordshire
Area Covered: Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford & Biggleswade
Work Pattern: Flexible across Monday to Sunday. Up to 5 Shifts on site per week. 1 Day at HQ in Flitwick each week. 5:00pm – 11:00pm when working on site. Flexible across the evenings to ensure each team is supported. 1 day a week, to complete admin at head office in Flitwick.
On call sickness manager cover on alternating weekends
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35.25 hours per week
Salary: £30,000.00 per annum FTE (£28,581.08 per annum for 35.25 hours per week)
If you’re confident working in fast-paced settings and want to support people in crisis while shaping an excellent, high-impact service, this could be the role for you.
Not only will you make a meaningful difference to people when they need it most, but you’ll also have the chance to grow your own career, working within the leading mental health charity across Bedford, Luton and Milton Keynes.
As our Recovery Lounge Manager, you’ll lead the delivery of this vital service across Leighton Buzzard, Luton, Bedford, and Biggleswade. You’ll guide and coordinate our incredibly dedicated and skilled team of eight Mental Health Support Workers and our volunteers across multiple sites (as above), working closely with NHS partners to ensure every person who walks through our doors receives compassionate, safe, and high-quality support in line with our RICH values.
This is a dynamic, hands-on leadership role—perfect for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, values meaningful human connection, and is passionate about crisis prevention and mental health recovery.
What You’ll Do
- Champion the day-to-day operation of our Recovery Lounges, ensuring safe, effective, person-centred support, in line with Mind BLMK’s service delivery models, policies and procedures.
- Lead, inspire, and supervise staff and volunteers, fostering growth, wellbeing, and confidence.
- Assess individuals’ needs, offer a community setting where those who struggle with isolation can find engagement, deliver 1:1 support, and help prevent further deterioration or crisis.
- Build strong partnerships with NHS mental health services and local community groups to maximise impact.
- Maintain high standards of safeguarding, health and safety, data management, and service quality.
- Represent Mind BLMK across Bedfordshire, strengthening awareness and engagement with our crisis services.
- Work closely with the Crisis Services Delivery Manager and Operational Crisis Services Manager to deliver a successful and valued service.
You can find more information about in the Role Profile on our website.
Benefits of Working with Mind BLMK
We invest in your wellbeing, growth, and work–life balance. Benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus all Bank Holidays (usually 8, pro rata)
- NEST pension scheme with auto-enrolment
- Employer contribution: 3%
- Employee contribution: 5%
- Optional Health Plan
- Learning & Development opportunities, including in-house and external training
- Flexible working available on request (in line with Mind BLMK policy)
- Proud Disability Confident Employer (since 2008)
- Mindful Employer and Mindful Employer Plus signatory – demonstrating our ongoing commitment to positive mental health in the workplace
Closedown: Wednesday 11th March at 5:00pm
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is an independent local charity supporting older people across both boroughs. We work to enable, support and connect older people, promote independence and wellbeing and ensure their voices are heard.
We are looking for an Information & Advice Triage Worker to be the first point of contact for older people, carers and their families seeking support.
About the role
This role is central to our Information & Advice service. You will provide high-quality initial information and guidance, assess urgency and risk, and ensure people are directed quickly and appropriately to advice services, support services or partner organisations.
You will often be the first person someone speaks to, so a calm, empathetic and professional approach is essential.
Key responsibilities
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Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, mainly by telephone, with some face-to-face and email contact
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Provide accurate information on issues affecting older people including benefits, housing, care, health and local services
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Carry out structured triage to identify needs, priorities and risks
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Manage expectations clearly and sensitively
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Identify safeguarding concerns and follow organisational procedures
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Make timely referrals to internal services and external partners
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Maintain clear professional boundaries while offering a warm, person-centred response
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Record all contacts accurately and promptly on the organisation’s CRM system
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Maintain clear, concise and professional case notes
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Ensure confidentiality, consent and data protection requirements are met
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Work closely with advisers, service coordinators and partner agencies
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Take part in team meetings, supervision and training
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Keep knowledge up to date on welfare benefits, services and local provision
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Promote Age UK Bromley & Greenwich services positively and professionally
About you
Essential
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Experience in frontline information, advice, triage or high-volume customer contact work
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Confidence handling calls from people who may be distressed, anxious or frustrated
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Strong listening and questioning skills
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Ability to assess urgency and risk and take appropriate action
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Clear verbal and written communication skills
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Experience using a CRM or case management system
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Good general IT skills including email and Microsoft applications
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Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries
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Awareness of issues affecting older people and carers
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
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Empathy, patience and a non-judgemental approach
Desirable
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Experience in the voluntary sector or health and social care
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Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing or adult social care
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Experience of face-to-face advice or reception-based work
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Knowledge of local services in Bromley or Greenwich
What we offer
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), including two days over Christmas
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Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
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Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
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Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
If you want to play a vital role in helping older people feel heard, supported and confident accessing the right help, we would love to hear from you.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – High Value Events Manager
Location:Hybrid working with some travel to Hearing Dogs offices in either Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire.
Salary: £40,000 per annum.
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is build confidence, companionship and connection for people with hearing loss, is seeking a High Value Events Manager to help create inclusive, inspiring and impactful high-value event experiences that deepen relationships and generate transformational philanthropic support for the charity.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love and emotional support.
Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now building a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. This role will be critical to help Hearing Dogs reach their goals to significantly grow and diversify income.
This role will be part of a newly built High Value Events function and will develop, manage and deliver a portfolio of high‑value engagement and fundraising events that advance the charity’s strategic priorities and long‑term sustainability. Working closely with the High Value Event Team Manager and collaborating across Income Generation and wider teams, the postholder will create values‑led, relationship‑driven events that celebrate impact, inspire generosity and deepen connections with major donors, trusts, foundations, corporate partners and senior volunteers. They will ensure each event is thoughtfully planned, mission‑focused, inclusive and delivers strong return on investment, while strengthening long‑term philanthropic commitment to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s life‑changing work.
This role requires a proven track record in planning and delivering high‑value fundraising or engagement events generating £100k+, alongside experience working with major donors, high‑net‑worth individuals, committees and senior stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring strong stewardship‑led fundraising expertise, excellent relationship management skills and a history of meeting income targets while maximising return on investment. Outstanding organisation, project management and communication abilities are essential, as is the confidence to engage and influence high‑profile supporters. Personally, the postholder will be a collaborative, inclusive and proactive team player with strong interpersonal skills, a creative and solutions‑focused mindset, and a genuine passion for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People’s mission, able to communicate impact in a compelling and inspiring way.
This is an exciting opportunity to help an organisation which is changing people’s lives every day, and where you have the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.
If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss Please download our Candidate Pack for further information [PDF], which includes details on how to apply.
Closing date: Monday 9th March, 9.00 am.
Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Job DescriptionWe’re looking for a resilient, selfdriven, and highly motivated Regional Partnership Lead to join our local fundraising team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a competitive, fastpaced environment and brings experience from a commercial sales setting, a corporate partnerships role, or the charity sector. You’ll take the lead in growing local corporate income by identifying, securing, and developing highvalue partnerships across a wide range of industries helping us deliver meaningful impact for thousands of people receiving endoflife care.
As Regional Partnership Lead, you’ll be a true selfstarter: proactive in building a strong prospect pipeline, confident in pitching to senior corporate stakeholders, and skilled at creating compelling cases for support. You’ll collaborate across fundraising teams, support colleagues in your region, and act as a strong ambassador for our charity within corporate and community networks.
If you’re tenacious, commercially minded, and energised by securing new business, this role offers the chance to make a real difference.
Key Responsibilities
Build and manage a robust prospect pipeline across multiple sectors.
Develop creative, tailored cultivation and stewardship plans for top prospects.
Conduct prospect research to identify target companies, brands, and key contacts.
Stay informed on market trends, campaigns, and partnership opportunities.
Develop and steward relationships with senior decisionmakers to maximise partnership value.
Collaborate with national corporate partnerships and wider fundraising teams.
Represent the charity externally, raising awareness of our mission and services.
Meet and exceed financial targets through securing new and future year partnerships.
Lead on writing compelling, commercially focused proposals and pitches.
Create and deliver imaginative employee engagement and public vote strategies.
Skills & Experience Needed
Proven experience in a sales, commercial, business development, or corporate partnerships environment.
Comfortable pitching to senior corporate stakeholders in competitive settings.
Demonstrated ability to build and manage relationships with senior decision makers.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Creative thinker with a strategic, methodical approach.
Experience in business development, fundraising, partnerships, or similar commercial/charity roles.
Ability to craft compelling, persuasive cases for support.
Highly resilient, target driven, and motivated by achieving results.
A proactive self starter who thrives working independently as well as collaboratively.
The full job description is available .
Application & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: Sunday 1st March 2026 (We encourage early applications, as we may close the advert ahead of schedule).
Salary: up to £41,000 per year
Contract: Permanent, full time
Based: Home-based role covering the vibrant London, Southeast and East regions, with London-based candidates preferred due to the size and energy of the patch. (Travel required)
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Industry-leading training programmes
Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
Access to Blue Light Card membership
Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
Additional InformationAt Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We provide care for all, and that commitment extends beyond the people we serve. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.
The essentials …
- Permanent, full-time (part-time considered)
- £32,000 - £35,000 (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working with 2 days per week based in our Bath office
- Expected start date of 26th May 2026
The Geological Society Publishing House has an exciting opportunity within the publishing operations team for a ‘Publishing Platform Lead’ to maintain our established flagship publishing platform the Lyell Collection.
Who are we?
Founded in 1807, we are the oldest geological society in the world. Today, we are a world-leading communicator of Earth science – through publishing, library and information services, cutting-edge scientific conferences, education activities and outreach to the general public. We also provide impartial scientific information and evidence to support policy-making and public debate about the challenges facing humanity.
We have a membership (Fellowship) of c. 12,000, more than 2,000 of whom are based outside the UK. Approximately 3,000 are Chartered Geologists or Chartered Scientists - professionals who have demonstrated a high level of technical competence in their field and a commitment to professional ethics.
We have been a major publisher within the community since 1811. An independent and international publisher, we are dedicated to providing a high-quality service to geoscientists globally and any surplus is invested to support our discipline. We publish a diverse range of books and journals on the Lyell Collection, with over 10,000 pages of new peer-reviewed geoscience literature being made available every year.
Overall responsibilities / requirements …
To oversee the smooth running of the Society’s publishing platform, which showcases our portfolio of online titles. Reporting to the Head of Publishing Operations (HoPO), you will be chiefly responsible for the management, support and maintenance of the Atypon powered Lyell Collection platform.
You will collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure seamless operations and stay up to date with the latest emerging platform technologies. You will be responsible for maintaining the Society’s online publishing platforms, so an understanding of a range of standard integrations, workflows, html and XML is essential.
Key accountabilities
Platform maintenance
- Oversee and maintain the Atypon Web Admin Tool (WAT) for the Society’s scholarly book and journal platform.
- Manage a queue of platform maintenance and change requests, including triage, feasibility analysis, testing and quality assurance.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for reporting platform issues to Atypon (the hosting provider), managing communications, and monitoring the support ticket system to ensure timely resolution.
- Provide technical support and troubleshoot platform issues reported internally and communicate resolution statuses.
- Support development of new platform features and assist with implementation and QA.
- Maintain, validate, edit, and troubleshoot JATS XML while staying current with JATS and NISO standards and ensuring vendor compliance.
- Set up new pages and journal/book series sites within the platform as needed, ensuring all new website content is consistent with site templates and branding.
- Ensure that any new developments are tested and work as per requirements, utilizing the test facilities of the platform via sandbox areas.
Third party tools and services
- Act as the point of contact with vendors who provide supporting or downstream services for the Lyell Collection, e.g. CrossRef, Digital Science, indexing services etc.
- Oversee the smooth deposit of selected content via Zipline into the GeoScienceWorld (GSW) platform, hosted by Silverchair. This is published via multiresolution doi on both the Lyell Collection and GSW.
Accessibility
- Manage web accessibility compliance in collaboration with internal teams and external vendors by overseeing the implementation of necessary improvements in line with publishing standards and directives.
- Check that any changes in XML tagging or online display meet accessibility requirements.
The duties and responsibilities highlighted in this Job Description are indicative and may vary over time. As required, post holders are expected to undertake other duties and responsibilities relevant to the nature, level and scope of the post.
What we’re looking for …
We recognise that the right person for this role may not meet all of the criteria but may also bring different strengths and experience. If you demonstrate most skills and are eager to work for the Society, please do go ahead and apply.
Essential
- Experience with STM publishing platforms (Atypon greatly preferred)
- Strong working knowledge of JATS (and BITS) XML and HTML
- Experience at working with CrossRef and content registration
- Experience with web accessibility standards (WCAG), including their application in evaluating, developing, or maintaining accessible digital content and platforms.
- Experience in QA testing, issue identification, and reporting to support platform quality and improvement.
- Excellent IT proficiency and full familiarity with the normal range of office/publishing software
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Skilled in workflow documentation and technical communication.
- Effective facilitator and communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Organized, deadline-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Graduate (or higher) level qualification
Desirable
- Experience with Atypon’s WAT publishing platform experience console
- Experience with Atypon Insights reporting system
- Publishing platform experience
- Multiresolution DOI knowledge
- Experience using ticketed support systems, such as JIRA, Freshdesk, Salesforce
- Google Analytics
- Strong project management skills
- Experience collaborating across teams and an ability to contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
- Experience of working for a learned or professional society (or other charitable organisation with trustees, committees and volunteers)
- Ability to update accessibility statements and VPATs.
Person specification
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to collaborative working across the Society
- Self-motivated, proactive, with the confidence to act independently and with a flexible approach
- A commitment to personal development and learning
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines, prioritising work accordingly
- Positivity and enthusiasm
A bit about us …
The Geological Society is a registered charity and employs just under 60 staff at its offices in London and Bath. The Society Publishing House is based in Bath, from where we provide a full publishing service to an international geoscience community across a portfolio of books, journals, and associated products.
As an employee conscious company, we invest in our staff by emphasising training, growth and progression in every role. We firmly believe in creating a positive workplace wellbeing culture and offer a range of benefits to our staff including:
- 25 days basic holiday entitlement when you start, increasing up to 30 days with continued service (pro-rated for part-time staff)
- Option to purchase up to 2 days extra holiday days per year
- Contributary pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Access to 24/7 online GP with mental health & wellbeing counselling
- Free premium Headspace account for you and 2 members of friends/family
- Discounts and recognitions scheme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Season Ticket Loan scheme
- Life Assurance and Income Protection schemes
- Free access to Royal Academy exhibitions
- Free Geological Society Fellow membership for qualified staff
The Society is committed to fostering an inclusive culture that promotes equality, values diversity and maintains a harmonious inclusive environment in which the rights and dignity of all its members visitors and staff are respected. We are an equal opportunities employer and the post-holder will be expected to adhere to and support the Society’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How to apply …
To apply for this position, please click the 'Apply' button above to be taken through to our recruitment page with full contact details.
As part of our inclusive recruitment initiative, we have introduced the concept of anonymous recruiting in order to evaluate applicants solely on their skills and experience. With this in mind, we encourage you to:
- Anonymise your application by stating only your initials in your CV (including your file name) and cover letter.
- State your initials only in the subject line when sending your application.
- Ensure that you have included your contact email and number, as well as dates when you will not be available or might have difficulty with the indicative timetable.
First round interviews will take place remotely. Please let us know if you will require any special provisions to be made should you be called for an interview. We regret that unsuccessful candidates will not be contacted.
All applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to support visa applications.
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To support Earth scientists, grow interest in the natural world, and connect science, the profession and society.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £26,227.50 per annum pro-rated
Location: Harrogate Shelter Shop
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part time, 21 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday the 8th of March at 11:30pm
We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Harrogate shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.
You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.
About the role
You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role.
You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.
About you
You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs.
Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Food Chain's Dietitians bring specialist health and nutrition knowledge and skills to the staff team, enabling the running of our charitable services. As the first and regular point of contact for Service Users and referrers you will implement your nutritional expertise to ensure The Food Chain meets the needs of people living with HIV who are experiencing barriers to the nutrition they need to get well, stay well and live healthy independent lives.
Please ensure you have read the below Key Activities and can meet the required Competencies before applying. Please also ensure you have read and understood our Values Statement before applying.
Key Activities:
1. To perform Dietetic Assessments* (see competencies below):
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Coordinate and manage our list of incoming referrals from NHS and community organisations, ensuring contact is made in a timely manner
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Communicate with referrers in the NHS and community organisations to ensure information is accurate and transparent
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Interpret information provided to determine the appropriate services for those referred to us
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Engage with Service Users to understand their nutrition needs and agree personal goals, ensuring they are supported to meet these goals while they are in receipt of our services
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Arrange tailored grocery deliveries taking in to account clinical, cultural and practical needs
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Keep accurate records of referrals, outcomes and feedback, and to report on trends
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Adhere to the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) Standards of conduct, performance and ethics
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Ensure communication, conduct and interactions are grounded in compassion, free of judgement and in accordance with the policies and procedures of The Food Chain.
2. To be actively involved in the delivery of services, both internal and external:
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To be an active presence at our Eating Together group meals
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To deliver talks at Eating Together on nutrition and/or general wellbeing related topics
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To maintain ongoing contact with Service Users at Eating Together and over the phone throughout the duration of their service, listening to and learning from their experiences, ensuring our nutritional input is ongoing, responsive and reflective of changes in their situations
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To actively participate in peer supervisions with the Senior HIV Dietitian and Services Manager
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To deliver external talks to partner organisations including charities, community groups, universities, NHS and corporate partners, all with wide and diverse audiences.
3. To work independently and collaboratively within a small staff team:
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Actively support the staff team and volunteers to keep HIV nutrition knowledge up to date, relevant and at the forefront of our service delivery
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Be proactive in monitoring, developing and updating our nutrition resources, talks, website content, menus and recipes, ensuring resources are up to date and in line with good practice
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Support the Senior HIV Dietitian with research, audit and service development projects
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Work flexibly as the organisation’s needs grow and develop over time
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With support from the team, develop continuing professional development (CPD), identify training needs and suggest future developments and/or research opportunities
4. To work in line with The Food Chain’s values, mission and strategic aims:
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Develop and maintain an awareness of HIV-related stigma and the need to respect confidentiality
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Continually grow and practice an awareness of HIV-related stigma with other issues including but not limited to racism, structural discrimination, homophobia & transphobia, particularly as they relate to health inequalities and social isolation
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Understand and adhere to The Food Chain’s organisational policies and procedures, especially around safeguarding
*Dietetic competencies
Current competencies required:
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Undertake clinical assessment of nutritional risk and nutritional needs and interpret to make appropriate clinical decisions
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Gather and interpret psychosocial information e.g. mental health conditions, sleep patterns, living arrangements, support systems, employment status, immigration status
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Be sensitive to cultural, religious, ethnic, or personal dietary preferences
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Gather and interpret information on recent or longstanding lifestyle habits, behavioural patterns, motivating factors and barriers to change
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Interpret results of relevant biochemical and haematological tests related to nutritional care
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Interpret investigations pertaining to bone disease, lipids and diabetes risk
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Collaborate with individuals to develop a realistic and achievable patient-centred dietetic care plan which takes into consideration all aspects of their social and clinical status
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Demonstrate understanding of the nature of the interactions and risks posed by some complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) and advise patients accordingly. Know where to seek more in-depth advice when needed
Working towards:
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The above competencies specifically relating to PLHIV
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Show awareness of the occurrence of drug-nutrient interactions and know how to access advice about these
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Demonstrate an understanding of how ARVs work (mechanisms of action), drug classes and combinations, administration, timings and dietary requirements
Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
Qualifications/Registrations:
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Qualified Dietitian (Essential)
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Current HCPC registration (Essential)
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Membership of the British Dietetic Association’s HIV Care Specialist Group (Desirable)
Experience:
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Working within a small team (Essential)
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Dietetic management of a wide range of clinical conditions (Essential)
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Working with diverse and marginalised populations (Essential)
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Promoting positive behaviour change (Essential)
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Working within a community organisation consisting of staff and volunteers (Desirable)
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Research and data analysis (Desirable)
Knowledge:
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An understanding of why nutrition is important for people living with HIV (Essential)
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An awareness of the barriers for people experiencing food poverty in the UK (Essential)
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Current demographics of and issues affecting people living with HIV in the UK (Desirable)
Competencies:
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Time management and identifying own priorities (Essential)
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High level written and verbal communication skills (Essential)
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Proficiency and competency in using digital tools & online databases (Essential)
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Experience of public speaking and leading group education programmes (Desirable)
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The development and nutritional analysis of menus and recipes (Desirable)
The Food Chain's operating hours are Monday - Friday 9am to 5.30pm. Flexible working is available and can be discussed. The ideal candidate will be able to work outside of office hours, for example joining our Duty Manager rota for Saturday Eating Together services (once every 6 weeks).
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews will be held on Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March.
Please submit a current CV and a covering letter of no more than 1 page addressing how you meet the job description and why you are applying for this role.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who are:
- HCPC registered
- Able to demonstrate that they meet the Dietetic Competencies in the Job Description
- In full agreement with our Values Statement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Islington Mind is dedicated to promoting the preservation and safeguarding of mental health. We support the recovery process of people who experience mental distress and provide for the relief and the wellbeing of their carers.
Job title: IT and Resources Officer
Salary: £18,900 per annum for 3 days a week (£31,500 FTE)
Contract: 0.6FTE, 3 days per week, permanent
Hours: 22.5 per week
Location: Unit 4 Archway Business Centre, 19-23 Wedmore Street, Islington, London, N19 4RU
Annual leave: 26 days plus bank holidays (Pro rata entitlement: 21 days leave including bank holidays)
Responsible to Head of Service
Key internal contacts colleagues, trustees, Service users and volunteers
Key external contacts Regulatory bodies, partner organisations, suppliers
Main Purpose To hold responsibility for the framework, delivery, and day-to-day management of the charity’s IT systems and organisational resources, ensuring secure, efficient, and value-for-money operations that enable high-quality mental health services.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. IT RESPONSIBILITIES
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Be the first point of contact for our externally contracted IT support team, to ensure all devices are maintained, updated, upgraded, and secured, including operating systems, security patches, antivirus, and endpoint protection.
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Lead on all IT systems across the organisation, including hardware, software, networks, cloud-based systems, and user access.
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Be our cyber security awareness champion and link with the external IT support team on any suspected cyber incidents, phishing attempts, data breaches, or system vulnerabilities.
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Purchase, install and configure new IT equipment and software in line with organisational needs, budget, and security requirements.
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Support staff with installing and using approved software and digital tools, providing guidance and basic training as required.
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Maintain accurate IT documentation, including user access, licences, warranties, and renewal schedules.
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Support business continuity from an IT perspective, ensuring systems resilience, backups, and disaster recovery arrangements are in place and tested.
2. Resources and Core Business Administration
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Lead on organisational resource management, including purchasing of equipment, supplies, and services, ensuring value for money and compliance with budgetary controls.
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Maintain and update the Asset Register, ensuring all equipment is logged, tracked, and reviewed appropriately.
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Provide administration to support the core business team including finance, health and safety contractors, insurance contracts
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Support the maintenance and regular review of the Business Continuity Plan, ensuring it remains accurate, practical, and up to date.
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Assist with record keeping, document control, and data accuracy across administrative and resource systems.
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Contribute to the smooth running of central administrative processes and support continuous improvement in systems and ways of working.
ORGANISATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
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Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the organisation.
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Champion the charity’s values, professional integrity, and commitment to inclusion and respect.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues across teams to achieve organisational objectives.
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Keep up to date with best practice and developments relevant to IT, resources, administration, and the voluntary sector.
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Operate in compliance with employment legislation and organisational policies relating to staff, volunteers, and service user wellbeing.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Champion and promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of work.
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Maintain awareness of and comply with organisational policies including safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, and data protection.
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Represent the organisation externally where appropriate and develop positive working relationships with external stakeholders.
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Take responsibility for keeping up to date with issues affecting people with mental health problems and the wider voluntary sector.
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Attend organisational meetings outside normal office hours on occasion.
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Travel regularly within the Borough.
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Undertake any other duties commensurate with the level of the post.
If you are interested, please download and complete the application form and monitoring form and email both to Philip Challinor before 5:00pm on Wednesday 11 March 2026.
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 23 March.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Communications Manager – Strategic Partnerships
Contract type: Fixed Term (six months) - 35 hours per week
Location: London, UK.
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40 % of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days togetherin person.
Salary: £44,168 - £46,493 with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Brand and Strategic Communications team is a strategic, collaborative and creative function focussed on driving WaterAid’s advocacy, engagement and fundraising objectives. We lead the development of brand and communications strategies to inspire audiences and support organisational goals, working closely with colleagues across the Communications and Fundraising directorate and with external partners.
About the role
As our communications Manager, you will manage the delivery of communications strategies for corporate partnerships working closely with WaterAid’s Communications and Fundraising directorate and key partners to drive sustainable change.
In this role, you will:
- Manage the delivery of WaterAid’s corporate partnership marketing communications strategy to maximise influence and income-raising potential from the private sector.
- Lead a cross-functional delivery group and collaborate across WaterAid’s Communications and Fundraising directorate to deliver integrated corporate advocacy and partner communications activities, primarily targeting a private sector audience.
- Act as the primary communications contact for partnership managers, advising on communications opportunities, strategic messaging, content and tactics that deliver value for WaterAid and partners.
- Champion in-sight led and on-brand messaging and creative which resonates with target audiences.
- Advise on best use of project budget to meet objectives.
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of communications activity, fostering a proactive and positive approach to learning and improvement within delivery teams.
- Champion WaterAid’s commitment to equity, inclusion and safeguarding.
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
- Demonstrable experience in developing, leading and executing high impact communications strategies for corporate partnerships, ideally for a non-profit organisation.
- Expertise in business-to-business or corporate advocacy communications, and an understanding of trends in corporate sustainability and social responsibility.
- Experience working in, or in partnership with, the private sector, advising on communications approaches to engage a range of audiences and delivering communications plans with shared objectives.
- Highly collaborative and able to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Excellent time management skills, able to drive projects forward while navigating competing priorities.
- Ability to generate and develop creative and innovative ideas, with a good eye for brand, design, film and photography.
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
- Experience of international development issues and/or working in the voluntary sector in a communications role.
- An understanding of the ethical issues surrounding communications for international development.
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UK time on Friday 6th March. Interviews may be scheduled on a rolling basis, and the role may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.
How to apply: Click Apply to complete the pre-screening questions and upload your CV only.
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
UK Benefits:
- 36 days’ holiday (including 8 Bank Holidays)
- Option to buy an extra 5 days’ annual leave
- Employer pension contribution up to 10 %
- Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
- Season ticket loan
- Free annual eye tests
- ‘Give as you Earn’ charitable giving scheme
- Enhanced parental leave (maternity, adoption/surrogacy, shared parental and paternity)
- Sabbaticals
- One paid volunteer day each year
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our Global Commitment:
Our people promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change !
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.




