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Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team (CHHAT) Practitioner (Essex)

Permanent with funding until 31st March 2027

Band 6 £29,855 35 hours

About the role: We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.

CHHAT provides a programme of targeted support services to identified, young people/young carers. The CHHAT practitioner will provide support to, and improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of young carers. You will address a number of target areas including emotional or physical abuse, domestic violence, neglect, social exclusion and isolation, truancy and/or underachievement at school, as a consequence of a parent or other significant family member using illicit drugs, alcohol, prescription medications or parental/carer mental health issues. Our engagement with young carers covers early to high intervention needs. We also support cases of historical parental substance use, where the young carer may, or may not still be residing with their parent, but continues to be affected by the experience.

In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -

Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people (8-18) on both a one to one and group work capacity.

Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.

Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.

You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility, as well as extensive travel throughout Essex to reach and meet Young People.

You will need to demonstrate that you have:

-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.

-Substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.

-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.

-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.

-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.

-Experience of using IT based case management systems

Benefits include but not limited to:

-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service

-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

-We match up to 8% pension

-Free counselling service

-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills

-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation

About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.

Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.

Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 25th August 2026Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026

The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.

AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.

This is a Youth Worker Maternity cover (FTC - 11 Months), hybrid role, with a combination of home working, community-based work and regular travel to sites within the Buckinghamshire area such as, Aylesbury and High Wycombe.

For the full job description, please visit our website for the full recruitment pack. 

PURPOSE OF ROLE

Caudwell Youth exists to level the playing field for Young People at risk.

To change this, we:

• Shape Futures: person-centred support through long-term volunteer mentoring and targeted intervention
• Shape Community: positively impacting the community by connecting people together
• Shape Change: reduce stigma, amplify youth voice and demonstrate best practice in the sector

Our core service is a person-centred volunteer mentoring service, delivered across Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Slough, Milton Keynes and Luton, for up to 18 months.

We also offer a short term intervention programme, in Buckinghamshire. The Shaping Futures programme 8 - 12 weeks of targeted work to support reduction in offending behaviour.

The Operations Team play a key role in achieving this vision.

You will be responsible for ensuring the Charity achieves its aims and objectives and fulfils its operational plan effectively by providing high quality support services, providing person centred long- term mentoring for young people.

Key Duties:

• Coordinate onboarding of young people, including the initial assessment, and developing 12 individualised sessions bespoke to each young person.
• Ensure a 12-week programme is written and sent to the young person with agreed outcomes after initial meeting.
• Responsible for a case load of young people up to 20 young people at any one time.
• Lead sessions and activities with appropriate resources to empower young people to make more positive choices to reduce violent behaviours, reduce risk of exploitation and other offending behaviours.

Coordination & Development

• With support from your line manager, ensure the delivery, development of services, community-based activities, and development opportunities are in line with regulatory requirements, our own policies, including safeguarding, social media, health & safety and data protection.
• Develop services and activities and opportunities for inclusion, community engagement and personal development for young people as agreed with your line manager.
• Ensure appropriate planning, risk assessment and evaluation for all activities relating to your area of responsibility is completed, with support from your line manager where appropriate.
• In collaboration with the Operations team, support activities for the needs of the young people across the charity’s wider geographies.

Partnerships & Liaison

• Work closely with the team and the stakeholder steering group to promote good communication and shared focus.
• Ensure effective, relevant and appropriate communication at all times.
• Represent the Charity to other organisations, funders and supporters.
• Establish and develop good relationships with other charities and agencies to increase partnership and effective joint working where appropriate.
• Be a point of contact for referrers and external contacts as regards to activities and service provision.
• Maintain strong working partnership with Thames Valley Police and Buckinghamshire Council to deliver the Shaping Futures Programme.

On appointment, you are expected to have:

Essential

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with young people in formal or informal settings
• Experience working with statutory services to support at-risk young people
• Experience planning and delivering activities or support services for young people
• Experience working to agreed delivery targets, monitoring outcomes, and report writing
• Full UK driving licence with no endorsements or convictions, eligible for business insurance

Desirable

• Experience of liaising and relationship building with local networks
• Hold a Certificate in Youth Work and Community Practice or a relevant equivalent (minimum Level 2 - JNC, NYA, or equivalent)

Knowledge & Skills:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of young people services in the UK
• Strong understanding of young people at-risk and trauma-informed practice
• Good understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and child protection procedures
• Knowledge of local referral pathways and support services
• Basic experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and CRM systems (Beacon CRM)
• Excellent presentation skills to external stakeholders

Personal Attributes:

• Strong people skills: demonstrates empathy, leads by example, and contributes to positive team culture
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Positive attitude with proactive and flexible approach to work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while accepting guidance and supervision
• Resilience and ability to manage challenging situations
• Cultural competency and awareness of diverse communities

You will have key and major responsibility for coordinating service areas and develop the Charity’s programmes, supported by your line manager. One of your key roles will be developing positive working relationships with key partner organisations.

Salary: £33,300

Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with the opportunity for flexible working hours
Location: London/hybrid (minimum two days per week in the London office)
Reporting to: Head of Events & Engagement

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit an anonymised CV and covering letter (please remove any identifying details such as name, address, or photos) by midnight 25th August 

In your covering letter, please demonstrate your motivations for applying for the role, how the position aligns with your career plans, and the experience (professional, voluntary, or lived) that makes you a strong fit for the role in line with our values and the criteria outlined in the job description.

We encourage candidates to ensure their responses reflect their own skills, experiences, and personal voice. If AI tools are used, candidates should also explain how and why they used them.

INTERVIEW STAGES

The selection process will consist of three stages (dates will be confirmed with shortlisted candidates):

• First-round interview – w/c 7th September

• Second-round interview – w/c 14th September

Candidates will be asked to complete a short task related to the role. This will take no more than two hours to complete.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and detail-oriented Events and Engagement Coordinator to provide excellent operational support to the Engagement Directorate to enable Mission 44 to build meaningful funder relationships and deliver impactful experiences. 

The role sits at the intersection of the donor experience, events and supporting the functionality of the wider, newly established Engagement Directorate. It will have two priorities: to provide administrative and operational support across the team, including to the Chief Engagement Officer, and support the Events and Engagement team to execute first-class events.

This role is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. A successful candidate will enjoy bringing structure, organisation and effective processes to a busy team. They will have high attention to detail, a can-do attitude, and a rigorous approach to project and task management.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EVENTS COORDINATION (60%)

• In collaboration with colleagues support the planning and delivery of Mission 44's events, including fundraising and stewardship dinners, receptions and roundtable discussions, as well as trackside hospitality and donor experiences. 

• Manage invitations, RSVPs and attendee communications, acting as a first point of contact for events attendees, providing exceptional customer service. 

• Coordinate event logistics, including venue bookings, catering, accessibility requirements and wider production supplier management.

• Support the preparation of live event materials, briefing packs, attendee lists and run sheets.

• Support the wider Fundraising team with securing sponsorship, ticket sales, and securing auction items. This includes production of targeted collateral for outreach. 

• Work closely with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager to ensure that events and donor data is updated accurately and in a timely manner to our CRM system (Virtuous). 

• Work closely with the Communications Team to ensure events materials are aligned with brand and messaging. 

• Provide on-the-day event support, including registration, stakeholder hosting and logistics management.

• Support the production of  post-event evaluation, feedback collection and reporting.

ENGAGEMENT TEAM OPERATIONS (40%)

• Coordinate internal team meetings, workshops and planning sessions.

• Schedule meetings and support diary coordination for internal team meetings, and select high-level funder meetings for the Chief Engagement Officer. 

• Prepare agendas, take minutes and track actions arising from meetings.

• Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation and itineraries for team members and guests.

• Support budget tracking, purchase orders and expense administration.

• Maintain team trackers, project plans and operational documents on Monday. com 

• Act as a key point of contact for administrative and operational enquiries.

• Ensure data quality and compliance with organisational processes with the Fundraising Data and Operations Manager. 

ABOUT YOU: SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

• Experience supporting the planning, coordination and delivery of events, with a strong interest in developing a career in event management.

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain a high standard of work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work and exceptional participant experiences.

• Experience drafting event communications and managing guest lists, registrations and attendee information accurately.

• Experience maintaining accurate records within CRM or database systems, including data entry, data cleansing and reporting.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience liaising with colleagues, suppliers, venue partners and external stakeholders to support successful event delivery. 

DESIRABLE 

• Proven experience supporting special events for HNWIs, corporate prospects and donors. 

• Basic skills using design tools such as Canva. 

• Project management qualification such as Agile, PRINCE2 or Scrum. 

• Experience of working with young people and embedding safeguarding policies in event delivery. 

• Experience of working within an international setting. 

• Experience of working within Formula 1, Motorsport, STEM or Education. 

PERSONAL QUALITIES: 

• Passionate about young people: You are deeply committed to Mission 44’s vision of supporting young people from underrepresented backgrounds to thrive in education and employment.

• Committed to excellence and delivery-focused: You’re skilled in managing multiple deadlines simultaneously, meeting these deadlines, and ensuring high-quality execution.

• Detail-driven: You enjoy being in the details, accurately tracking actions, performance indicators, and ensuring that branding is maintained to a high standard throughout your work. 

• A collaborator: You love working across portfolios and internal functions. You will work closely with all members of the engagement team to provide operational support.

• Proactive critical thinker: You find gaps in ways of working and create quick solutions before others even notice.

• Flexible, adaptable, resilient, and very calm under pressure: Mission 44 is a fast-moving start-up, and you thrive in that environment. You embrace change, adjust priorities on the fly, and pivot when needed - always maintaining focus, resilience, and a solutions-oriented mindset.

An exciting opportunity to join the team as a Bar and Catering Supervisor to work in the Engine Shed Café both in the daytime and for events. Main duties of this role will include, serving customers and setting up for and working a range of student and external events.

Are you interested in a role within a high performing team of fundraisers at a university which is not only world leading, but also world changing? Do you have a passion for direct marketing and an interest in fundraising for the higher education sector? Then this could be the role for you.

The new Regular Giving Officer will use their skills and knowledge to manage a busy calendar of appeals, across a wide range of channels including direct mail and social media. They will ensure that all campaigns are delivered to the highest possible standard, follow best practice and that all our supporters have the best possible experience.

They will also use their experience of stakeholder management to build strong relationships with our colleagues in Alumni Relations and our external suppliers, to ensure that we take an innovative approach and continue to find new ways to promote our fundraising offering.

By joining Imperial, you’ll be joining a university which develops the people and skills the world needs now and into the future.

Job title:Regular Giving Officer

Salary:£46,614 - £56,345

Location:White City Campus (Hybrid),

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity to join a successful team as Regular Giving Officer (Acquisition and Retention) on a full-time, open-ended basis to oversee and manage the regular giving programme.

Imperial’s regular giving programme looks after donors who give up to £50,000 a year.

The role will work with a range of stakeholders within and outside of Advancement and external suppliers such as creative agencies, copywriters and mailing houses.

What you would be doing:

The Regular Giving and Legacy Giving team at Imperial is a high-performing team, with a well-established, successful programme. Key responsibilities include managing the planning, implementation and delivery of direct marketing fundraising campaigns across a range of media including direct mail, email, online and social media. You will work closely with the other Officers in the team to manage activity across legacies, mid-value and regular giving.

What we are looking for:
This is an ideal role for someone who wants to learn more about fundraising in higher education. We welcome applications from all candidates including those with a background in charity sector fundraising.

· Experience of working in a fundraising direct marketing role at a charity or in higher education

· Experience of building relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including colleagues up to a senior level, alumni and donors

· Experience of working with CRM systems

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Advanced Microsoft Office skills

· Evidence of strong interpersonal and influencing skill

· Ability to think strategically, with strong project management skills and a methodical and organised approach

· Ability to work autonomously, prioritising workload and keeping to deadlines

· A flexible approach to working

What we can offer you:

• Access to an extensive peer network within Higher Education
• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.

· Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 39 days’ annual leave and generous pension schemes).

· Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.

· Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.

· Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

About Imperial

Welcome to Imperial, a global top ten university where scientific imagination leads to world-changing impact.

Join us and be part of something bigger. From global health to climate change, AI to business leadership, we navigate some of the world’s toughest challenges. Whatever your role, your contribution will have a lasting impact.

As a member of our vibrant community of 22,000 students and 8,000 staff, you’ll collaborate with passionate minds across nine London campuses and a global network.

This is your chance to help shape the future. We hope you’ll join us at Imperial.

Our culture

We work towards equality of opportunity, eliminating discrimination and creating an inclusive working environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities. You can read more about our commitment on our web pages.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do and everyone in our community is expected to demonstrate respect, collaboration, excellence, integrity and innovation.

Closing date: 16 August 2026

Individual Giving Executive

Up to £27,000 + excellent benefits

Leatherhead, Surrey

Join Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity and play a vital role in ensuring our teams can support families facing the unimaginable, helping us make a real difference.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about inspiring people to support our work with seriously ill children and their families. As an Individual Giving Executive, you will play a key role in growing and retaining our community of supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged.

About the role:

Reporting to the Individual Giving Manager, and working closely with external partners, the Individual Giving Executive will play a key role in growing and retaining our community of supporters, ensuring they feel valued and engaged. The post holder will contribute to the planning, delivery, and evaluation of fundraising campaigns across multiple channels, including direct mail, digital, and telemarketing.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to develop expertise in direct marketing and individual giving fundraising, working on a variety of campaigns designed to attract, retain, and inspire donors.

You will gain hands-on experience in supporter communications, project management, and data-driven fundraising, helping to shape effective appeals and engagement strategies. Your creativity and attention to detail will help ensure our messages reach the right people in the right way, building lasting relationships with supporters.

Why join us:

We’re proud to be a Two-Star Best Companies Top 50 mid-sized organisation and a Top 10 Charity, and we’re committed to creating a great place to work. You will benefit from:

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%.
• A life assurance scheme for all employees which provides a death in service benefit of three times’ basic pay.
• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life.
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 days to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time).
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping.
• Time off in Lieu.
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand.
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts.
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes.
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme.
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.

More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website and apply online.

Closing date: 21 August 2026

Interview dates: Interview dates to be confirmed

Your covering letter should highlight why your application should be considered above others and clearly state how your experience matches the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification.

Please disclose in your covering letter if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Interviews will take place at our Head Office in Leatherhead. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. 

An exciting opportunity to join the team as a Bar and Catering Assistant to work in the Engine Shed Café both in the daytime and for events. Main duties of this role will include, serving customers and setting up for and working a range of student and external events.

Job Title: Helpline Advocacy Coordinator 

Location: Homeworking with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London)
Salary: £29,701.36 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)

Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to join Refuge as a Helpline Advocacy Co-ordinator.

The Helpline Advocacy Co-ordinator – London (HAC) provides short-term, targeted advocacy to victim/survivors of domestic abuse based in London, who present with complex or additional barriers to accessing safe accommodation and support services.

The role builds on initial helpline contact to deliver enhanced, focused support, including proactive follow-up and advocacy with statutory and voluntary agencies to secure safe outcomes. This includes working closely with housing departments across London boroughs, refuge providers, and specialist services to overcome barriers and facilitate access to accommodation and support.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 1 September 2026

Interview Date: 10 and 11 September 2026

Events Team Lead
Location: London Zoo, Regents Park, London NW1
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term until 1st September 2027
Salary: £31,941 per annum
Business Area: Conservation Zoos

Purpose of the role

Events at ZSL London Zoo are a key way for us to engage audiences, share our conservation mission, and support wider organisational goals. As Events Team Lead, you will play a vital role in the successful delivery of our seasonal events programme, providing day-to-day operational leadership and ensuring events run safely, smoothly, and to a consistently high standard.

Working closely with the Events Manager and wider teams, you will provide essential logistical and project support across a large and complex operation. You will take responsibility for the real-time delivery of events on site, using your leadership skills to problem solve, make decisions, and respond effectively to challenges as they arise. As a lead operational role within the Events team, you will help coordinate teams, maintain high standards, and create memorable experiences for our visitors.

This role is offered as a fixed-term contract until 1st September 2027, working 37.5 hours per week. As our zoos are open seven days a week, your schedule will follow a rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays. We aim to balance business needs with personal flexibility, so you’ll have advance notice of your shifts to help plan your time.

Key responsibilities:

• Event Leadership & Delivery: Provide day-to-day operational leadership for seasonal events, including supporting and guiding event teams to deliver safe, successful, and memorable visitor experiences
• Operational Decision Making: Act as the operational lead in the absence of the Events Manager, making informed decisions, managing risks, and resolving challenges to ensure smooth event delivery.
• Event Planning & Coordination: Lead the planning and delivery of seasonal events, coordinating timelines, resources, stakeholders, suppliers, and onsite teams.
• Team Support & Development: Support the management and development of event staff, promoting high standards, effective teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Live Event Management: Take ownership of live event operations, acting as the main point of contact for onsite queries and coordinating colleagues, contractors, and suppliers.
• Programme Support: Support the delivery of the wider events programme, ensuring events align with ZSL objectives and deliver against agreed outcomes.
• Cross-Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal teams, including Marketing and Creative Design, to ensure event materials and visitor communications are delivered to a high standard.
• Evaluation & Improvement: Gather and evaluate event feedback, producing reports and insights to support future improvements.

About you

• Experience delivering events from concept through to completion, with the ability to remain calm under pressure and solve problems effectively
• Degree in an events-related subject or equivalent practical experience
• Highly organised with experience managing competing priorities and tight deadlines using a methodical and thorough approach
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise workload and use initiative effectively
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders
• Strong operations and logistics experience, with the ability to build relationships and networks quickly
• Flexible and adaptable, with good time management skills and willingness to work evenings and weekends as required by events delivery
• Ability to undertake regular outdoor work, including manual handling and lifting, in a range of weather conditions.

About us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction. 

What do we offer?

Alongside the opportunity to do purpose-driven work that helps create a world where wildlife thrives, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including:

• Up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working options
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life assurance from day one (for eligible employees)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to our staff Equality Networks
• Complimentary London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo tickets, plus retail discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans (for eligible London-based employees)

Closing Date: 17th August 2026

We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It’s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage.

No agencies please.

Job Role: Assistant Retail Manager

Salary: £19,828 per year (full time equivalent £24,785)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed-term maternity cover until September 2027

Location: Bath, Walcot Street

Additional information:

• Availability to work flexibly, including weekends

About Alongside:

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

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

About the Role:

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in the success of our charity shops, ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day. From leading and motivating our fantastic team of volunteers to managing stock and creating a warm, welcoming shopping experience, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission.

If you’re passionate about retail, enjoy working with people, and want to make a real difference by helping us raise vital funds for a great cause, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Shop Manager to meet and exceed income and profit targets by optimising sales, minimising operational costs, and continually seeking innovative ways to enhance to shop.
• Manage donations, including the sorting, pricing and preparation of items for sale and effectively disposing of unwanted items.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and development of the volunteer team and ensuring the shop has a built-up volunteer base.
• Support the Shop Manager in administrative tasks, including cash handling and banking.

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

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience working within a retail setting.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach to work.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at our charity shops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Our Ethos

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

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

DBS Checks

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

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out

Job Advert
Trainer
Salary: £30,322 FTE (pro rata)
Hours: 7.5 to 37.5 hours per week (negotiable)
Location: Worcester based, with travel across Herefordshire and Worcestershire and some home working
Closing date: 5th September 2026 23:59

WMRSASC reserves the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified or a sufficient number of applications are received.
West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is a specialist charity supporting children, young people and adults affected by sexual violence and abuse across Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Through support, advocacy, counselling, prevention and education services, we work to improve outcomes for survivors and create safer communities.
WMRSASC is seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Trainer to join our Early Intervention and Prevention Team. Building on WMRSASC's established training provision and reputation for delivering high-quality services, this role will support the continued growth of our training offer, helping to increase capacity, consistency and quality across practitioner learning.
WMRSASC is committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed services and creating safer communities through support, prevention, education and partnership working. We are proud of the positive impact our work has on the lives of those we support.
This is an opportunity to use your skills, experience and expertise to contribute to an organisation that makes a positive difference to the people and communities it serves.

About the Role
This role will help develop and deliver high-quality practitioner training relating to sexual violence and abuse. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will contribute to the continued development of WMRSASC's training offer through the design and delivery of engaging learning opportunities for professionals and partner organisations.
As part of our growing training provision, you will help strengthen and expand our offer while contributing to the quality, consistency and impact of practitioner learning.

As a Trainer, you will:

• Develop, design and deliver accredited and non-accredited training programmes and learning activities.
• Support the development of blended learning materials, including e-learning content and facilitated online learning sessions.
• Support the creation, review and maintenance of training resources, materials and documentation.
• Identify and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with organisational policies and procedures.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues, learners and partner organisations.
• Promote awareness of WMRSASC training and group programmes to multi-agency partners.
• Undertake evaluation, outcome monitoring and data reporting to support the continuous improvement of training programmes.
• Support the coordination of training bookings and associated administration.
• Represent and promote WMRSASC at meetings and events.

About You
We are looking for someone with excellent training and facilitation skills who can engage, inspire and support learners in a range of settings.

Essential Requirements

• Level 3 qualification or above in training or education.
• Skilled trainer with experience of delivering learning in both face-to-face and online environments.
• Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• High standards of practice and presentation.
• Experience of working with a range of multi-agency partners.
• Experience of project management within a training, learning or development environment.
• Experience of conducting learning needs analysis.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with colleagues and partner organisations.

What We Offer
WMRSASC is committed to supporting and valuing its staff. We offer:

• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (pro rata), increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Benenden Health Scheme
• Accredited training and career development opportunities
• Regular management supervision and support

Safeguarding
WMRSASC is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Relevant pre-employment checks, including a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the role, will be undertaken. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon the satisfactory completion of these checks.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As an equal opportunities employer, WMRSASC is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC.
This is an opportunity to join a specialist organisation making a meaningful difference to the lives of survivors and communities. We welcome applications from individuals who share our values and are committed to delivering high-quality, trauma-informed practice.

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Contract type
Permanent

Hours
7.5 to 37.5 per week (negiotiable)

Salary
£30,322 FTE (pro rata)

REF-230156

Lord’s Taverners

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

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

The Role

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

About You

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

You will bring:

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

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

Safeguarding 

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

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

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

Benefits:

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

Application Instructions

As part of your application, please submit:

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

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

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

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

Key Dates

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

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

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

Interview Process

First Stage (Online)

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

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

Second Stage (In Person)

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

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

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

Accessibility

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

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £26,701.36per annum 
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence.

We are looking for a skilled, values driven IDVA who is committed to challenging inequality, reducing harm, and improving safety for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. You will bring relevant professional experience, strong skills in assessment, engagement, safety planning and communication, and the ability to work safely in complex and high risk situations. We are seeking people who can hold clear boundaries and accountability while offering empathy, curiosity and respect. You will work in a trauma informed, survivor centred and strengths based way, recognising each survivor as the expert in their own life. You will understand how gendered power, oppression and structural barriers shape survivors’ experiences, and you will be confident applying these principles in your practice.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

As part of this role, you will be required to participate in our local Warwickshire domestic abuse helpline, on a rota basis.  This requires covering a later shift from 12:30 – 20:30, approximately twice per month.

Closing Date: 09:00am 24 August 2026

Interview Date: 2 September 2026

About the role

We're looking for an ambitious marketer who's ready to take the next step in their career and help recruit and inspire supporters across a diverse portfolio of fundraising products and events.

As Senior Marketing Officer, you'll work closely with the Senior Marketing Manager to plan and deliver campaigns across our Third-Party Events and relationship fundraising portfolio. You'll be responsible for the delivery and reporting of marketing activity, managing the day-to-day execution of campaigns to recruit participants for iconic events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run and other challenge events, alongside our In Memory and DIY fundraising products.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across marketing, product teams and agency partners, you'll help deliver engaging multi-channel campaigns that drive registrations, participation and income. You'll also support the marketing of our owned flagship events and other fundraising opportunities as needed, contributing to the growth of the wider fundraising portfolio.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who combines creativity with a data-driven approach and is keen to develop their skills in campaign delivery, digital acquisition and performance marketing. If you're passionate about creating impactful campaigns that inspire supporters and help raise vital funds, we'd love to hear from you.

About you

You're a proactive and organised marketer with experience delivering successful multi-channel campaigns and a passion for understanding what motivates people to take action.

You'll have experience using digital channels such as paid social, search, email and organic social media to acquire and engage audiences, alongside an understanding of campaign planning, performance monitoring and optimisation. Comfortable working with data and insight, you're always looking for opportunities to test, learn and improve results.

You'll be a confident communicator with strong teamwork skills, able to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders to deliver successful campaigns. Creative and solutions-focused, you'll enjoy generating fresh content ideas and finding new ways to engage supporters.

You'll be comfortable creating and capturing content, whether that's filming video for paid social content or working with photographers at supporter events when needed.

Most importantly, you're motivated by the opportunity to inspire supporters to take part in fundraising experiences that make a real difference to people affected by breast cancer.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our Cardiff/Glasgow/London/Sheffield office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.

The salary range is:

£34,000 to £36,500 per annum if Cardiff/Glasgow or Sheffield based

£36,500 to £39,500 per annum if London based

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who
we support.

We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.

Closing date 31 August 2026 11:59 pm

Interview date First interview – week commencing 7 September 2026

Second interview – week commencing 14 September 2026