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WORKING WITH US
The founder and sponsor of the Harris Federation, Lord Harris of Peckham, opened our first school in 1990. We have, over the past thirty years, implemented ideas and initiatives that have transformed the opportunities of pupils from working class and disadvantaged backgrounds. Harris academies are widely recognised as a force for social mobility. We are immensely proud of the role that our alumni are now beginning to play in the world and of what we believe our current generation of pupils will go on to achieve.
We now have over 50 schools educating more than 40,000 young people across London and Essex, and employ over 5,000 staff across our academies and head office. With the majority of our academies located in areas of high socioeconomic disadvantage, a high-quality education is key to the futures of the pupils we serve.
As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.
Our work will impact many generations to come, and our staff come from all backgrounds and walks of life, coming together to inspire young minds. We promote an inclusive culture that embraces the valuable and enriching contribution that all of our community make. We continue to be proactive in uplifting and supporting all voices at Harris.
To discover more about our culture, ethos and what it is like to work here, visit the page.
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ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
We are seeking an organised, proactive and professional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director of Secondary Education at the Harris Federation. This 1-year fixed-term maternity cover role is central to ensuring the smooth running of the Director’s day-to-day operations, including diary management, stakeholder communication, meeting coordination and the preparation of key documents.
As part of our Head Office team, you will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across our secondary academies, playing an important role in supporting the Federation’s mission to deliver an outstanding education for thousands of young people. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, demonstrates exceptional attention to detail, and enjoys building strong, professional relationships.
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MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Your responsibilities will include:
- To present the professional and welcoming face of the Harris Federation and all secondary academies, to all visitors, staff and students, in person and on the telephone.
- To ensure that the Director’s diary is managed efficiently and effectively. This will involve liaising with a variety of external and internal stakeholders.
- To provide a daily/weekly diary and documentation and maintain an overview of approaching deadlines.
- To maintain the Director’s contacts.
- To maintain an exemplary professional environment for the Director at all times.
- To ensure that all visitors are welcomed and catered for in a professional manner, organising refreshments as appropriate.
- To exercise complete discretion when dealing with issues of confidentiality and sensitivity.
- To take all telephone calls, in the first instance, dealing with queries, passing on calls if necessary.
- To keep the Director’s meetings file and retrieve necessary paperwork as and when meetings arise.
- To be responsible for organising meetings and passing on messages between all stakeholders, parents/carers, external agencies and students and the Director.
- To liaise with clerks to Governors to ensure that all relevant paperwork and correspondence is efficiently managed for all the secondary academies.
- To support the Director with the preparation of paperwork and presentations for a range of meetings including interviews, disciplinary hearings, grievances, performance management, presentations, training sessions etc.
- To liaise with Federation admin teams, Data, HR, IT and Finance Business Managers, as well as PAs and Principals across the Federation as appropriate.
For a full list of responsibilities, please download the Job Pack.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We would like to hear from you if you have:
- Appropriate degree or equivalent experience in previous roles
- Trained in the use of a variety of ICT packages
- Knowledge of personal assistant roles and responsibilities
- Training in typing and formatting of a variety of documents including spreadsheets
- Experience of managing staff in relation to the PA role
- Some experience of human resources e.g. recruitment and/or monitoring attendance
- Experience of working to targets and deadlines
- Experience of managing meetings including preparation and circulation of papers, minutes and ensuring information is circulated as required
- Ability to communicate well both orally and in writing
- Ability to work to deadlines
- Ability to be flexible
- Ability to communicate exceptionally well with parents and carers as well as other stakeholders in the academy
For a full job specification, please download the Job Pack.
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APPLYING FOR THIS POSITION
If you would like to discuss the opportunity further, or if you have any questions, please contact us via email to arrange a conversation.
Before applying please ensure you download the job pack from our careers website, this will help with completing your application. Please note that we only accept applications submitted online before the closing date.
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OUR VISION & VALUES
Our vision, from the start, has been to provide the structure and services needed for our schools to amount to more than the sum of their parts, and to free-up our teachers and leaders to focus on one thing and one thing only: the outstanding education of all their pupils. Our young people and communities are at the heart of everything we do. Our core mission has always been to close the educational gap between young people from disadvantaged backgrounds and their peers. Our ambition is one where every child in London, no matter their background, has equal access to high quality education, giving them the same opportunities and potential to succeed.
We know there are many challenges facing our young people and the communities we serve, and that’s why we need determined people like you to help us tackle those inequalities. Whilst each of our academies has their own unique cultures and values; as a whole Federation, we have four core values which are central to successfully achieving our vision: Excellence, Collaboration, Support, and Innovation. We are proud of our values because they guide us in how we work allowing us to achieve the best possible outcomes for our young people, communities, and colleagues.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Safeguarding Notice
The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, references, an online search, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed.
Equal Opportunities
The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at the Harris Federation is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
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WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
Harris has a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level.
You will also have access to a variety of benefits, support programmes and initiatives including:
- Excellent opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression
- Annual performance and loyalty bonus
- Pension scheme (Teachers' Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme) with generous employer contribution
- 26 days' annual leave (inclusive of our Christmas Eve closure day) plus bank holidays, rising to 27 days after 2 years' service, or equivalent for staff on term time contracts
- Harris Wellbeing Cash Plan including cover for routine and specialist healthcare
- Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice
- Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme
- Wide range of shopping, leisure, and travel discounts
- 20% off at Tapi Carpets, exclusive to Harris employees
- Interest-free ICT and season ticket loans
For most non-teaching staff based at our Head Office in East Croydon, we also offer lifestyle friendly working arrangements including flexible start and end times, and hybrid working with two days from home and three days on site.
The Kids Network, London’s award-winning mentoring charity for children aged 8-11, is looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful fundraising team.
· Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
· Salary: £28,000 p/a
· Location: London-based
· Some evening and weekend work may be required, which can be claimed as TOIL
· Reporting to Fundraising and Development Lead
Application open: Mon 19th Jan – Sun 15th Feb
We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 16th February, with the second round interviews taking place 19th-20th February.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kids Network are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful team to help take our community fundraising to the next level, as we grow to deliver life-changing mentoring for more Little Londoners. This role will oversee our growing Community Fundraising programme, building on the processes, engagement and successes we’ve nurtured over two years, keeping our wonderful supporters motivated, committed and happy, while increasing the income they raise.
As our Community Fundraising Officer, you will be the first point of contact for supporters taking on challenge events and raising money for TKN in the community. You will ensure our different supporters have a fantastic experience at every step, and feel committed to supporting the charity’s work and furthering our impact for Little Londoners. Working closely with our two other fundraisers, you will learn about all aspects of fundraising, and support the team with maintaining meticulous records, delivering strong supporter stewardship, and writing lower-level funding applications and reports.
This role supports The Kids Network by securing the income and public support required to deliver and scale our transformative mentoring programme.
BENEFITS
· Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
· 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
· Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
· Birthdays off
· Two Mental Health “Me Days”
· Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
· Personal development budget
· Team socials
· Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING
· Oversee onboarding and stewardship journeys for event fundraisers
· Recruit and support people fundraising in their community (schools, businesses, faith groups, etc)
· Maintain our Community Fundraising platforms and keep event listings up-to-date
· Maintain meticulous donation and supporter records on Salesforce and liaise with Finance team
· Oversee administration and stewardship for Friends of TKN supporters club, and developing offer for committed supporters
TRUST FUNDRAISING
· Collate information for, proofread and write lower level funding applications and reports
· Maintain supporter records on Salesforce (reporting schedules, receipting and recognition)
· Support team with researching and identifying Trust prospects
GENERAL
· Work closely with our Marketing Team to deliver consistent, persuasive fundraising messages in our social media posts and newsletters, as well as maintain up-to-date website content
· Maintain our Case For Support, ensuring it’s up-to-date and compelling to attract partners and donors
· Support general stewardship with supporters, funders and corporate partners
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a motivated, personable, confident communicator who is passionate telling stories and keeping our supporters engaged to join our small but mighty team. To be successful, you will be organised, detail-focused, creative, and proactive.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
· Passionate about making society more just, protecting children’s futures, and the power of mentoring
· Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, able to tell a story and inspire supporters
· Excellent interpersonal skills, confident building relationships with different supporters
· Strong organisational skills, following processes and managing competing deadlines
· Excellent administration skills, able to keep meticulous records with an eye for detail
· Strong research skills
· A creative thinker who has ideas and is keen to share them
· Self-motivated, pro-active and confident finding solutions
· Excellent IT skills and proficient using email and Microsoft Office suite
DESIRABLE
· Experience of fundraising
· Experience using Salesforce CRM
· Experience working hybrid
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Kitchen Chef
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Chef to join our Homelessness Social Care Service in Westminster.
£12,603.50 per annum, working 17.5 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
- Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
- Free DBS
- Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
- Fully paid induction programme and further training
- ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
- Cycle to work scheme
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
- To be responsible for the day-to-day supervision for all staff working in the kitchen/dining room
- To prepare and cook meals for residents according to agreed menus
- To ensure that meals are provided on time in accordance advertised meal times
- To ensure food kitchen hygiene meets a high standard at all times
- To ensure that all meals are appropriately presented and served
- To monitor all kitchen staff in safe methods of working with equipment and machinery
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
- Approachable and open behaviour
- Prefers working as part of a group or team
- Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
- Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
- Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Holds a level 3 food safety certificate
Desirable:
- Previously worked in a kitchen environment
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
- We focus on Excellence and innovation.
- We are Caring and Compassionate.
- We are Inclusive and Trusted.
- We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Job Title: Independent Visitor Co-ordinator
Service: Children’s Rights Services, London and the South East
Reporting to: London Lead IV Coordinator
Salary: £16,200-£16,605 per annum (£27,000-£27,675 FTE)
Location: Hybrid, Coram Campus with homeworking and work in the community
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Job Introduction
· Are you passionate about supporting and developing volunteers?
· Are you looking for an opportunity to help make positive differences to the lives of children and young people who are looked after or care leavers of the local authority?
· Do you want to work with a leading national independent children’s charity?
Then come join us here at Coram Voice. We have an exciting opportunity for you to become a co-ordinator of our independent visiting service in London.
We are seeking candidates who are committed to our objectives for children and young people and equally committed to the organisation and the development of our services. We recognise we are a predominantly white workforce and are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from diverse communities in order to improve the services to the children and young people we help.
Our work
Coram Voice is a national independent children’s charity established in 1975 and has grown to become one of the leading organisations for children and young people in the UK.
Coram Voice is a leading children’s rights organisation. We champion the rights of children. We get young voices heard in decisions that matter to them and work to improve the lives of children in care, care leavers and others who depend upon the help of the state.
We provide:
· Advocacy services direct to children and young people in care, in need, in custody and to care leavers and children and young people with severe and complex mental health problems. Advocates around the country support children and young people to get their voice heard in decisions about their lives. This may be through the telephone helpline or through an advocate working directly with a child, for instance, to support them at a review meeting or to help them make a complaint about their care. Coram Voice provides visiting advocacy services to most of the secure units nationally, to Secure Training Centres, Juvenile Young Offender Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, residential special schools and children’s homes.
· A National Helpline to provide access for children and young people to advocacy and advice, with access to legal advice and links with other national services.
· Independent Mental Health Advocacy (IMHA) to advocate for young people as qualifying patients under the Mental Health Act, in order to fully support them to get their views heard in matters relating to their mental health.
· Independent Visitor services offers a child or young person in care an adult volunteer who provides independent, one-to-one visiting, advice and befriending support. Our independent visitors can become the only long-term, consistent source of support throughout a young person's time in care.
· Independent services provide independent person services for complaints by children and for reviewing whether children should be locked up in secure units on welfare grounds.
· Policy and campaigning to create a better system for all children and young people looked after by the state, for their care to be more child-centred and to give young people a greater say in decisions about their lives.
· Participation services to ensure children and young people have a voice in the development and delivery of services and campaigns, and through the process, provide the opportunity to develop relevant skills which will be of benefit to them in their future lives.
· Training, development and information for young people, advocates and child care workers, offering courses in advocacy, children’s rights and child-centred practice across a range of areas including the National Advocacy Qualification.
About the Role
You will co-ordinate and deliver a statutory independent visitor service to children and young people in care or care leavers of London.
You will recruit, assess and train volunteers to become independent visitors, who are volunteer befrienders to children and young people looked after or care leavers. You will manage a cash flow to fund suitable activities for independent visitors to enjoy with the young person. You will manage data and reporting for this statutory service so that service leads and other stakeholders can understand the activity in the service.
We are a child led service, you will not act outside of the young person’s instructions (except in matters of child protection and safety.) You will build strong relationships with the child or young person, independent visitors and other significant adults, you will support Independent Visitors to develop long term, meaningful friendships with the young person.
You will work in partnership with other parts of the service, organisation and external agencies and professionals. This is to ensure there are pathways to attract and retain Independent Visitors in the area and sometimes out of area.
What you will receive
We wish to reward and recognise the valuable contributions our staff make to the organisation and offer an attractive benefits package to do so. Coram Voice benefits package includes a competitive salary, a matched pension scheme up to 5% of salary, generous leave entitlements of 28 days’ annual leave per year, with increases linked to years worked at Coram Voice. A supportive work environment fostering a good work/home life balance and a suite of family friendly policies, which promote employee wellbeing.
You will get a genuine opportunity to make a difference every day.
Recruitment process
Shortlisting will be undertaken by Grace Maher, Children’s Rights Services Manager and Jade Joseph, London Lead IV Coordinator. Successful candidates will then be invited for interview. The interview process comprises of a written exercise and a panel interview. Successful candidates will have a further one to one interview in accordance within Warner recommendations. Internal candidates will need to notify HR of their interest in the post and they will provide further information on the internal application process.
Returning your application:
· We cannot accept general CVs. When completing your application form, address each point of the person specification and demonstrate how you meet it.
· Applications must be fully completed.
The deadline for applications to be returned is 11.59pm on Sunday 1st February 2026.
Interviews will be arranged for Thursday 12th and Friday 13th February 2026.
Coram changes lives, laws and systems to create better chances for children, now and forever.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RASASC Guildford - Making a difference to the lives of those affected by rape and sexual abuse
Position: Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA)
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive salary dependent on and reflective of experience, qualifications and training. Starting range (for 35 hours/FTE) from £28,598
Location: Based in Guildford and covering Surrey
Accountable to: ISVA Team Leader
DBS check: Yes
Closing on: Tuesday 24th February
This is a new opportunity to join our Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) team.
We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups.
RASASC is a registered charity which has been providing support to survivors of rape and sexual abuse of all genders (both recent and non-recent) and young people aged over 13, from across Surrey since 1992.
We provide an Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) Service. ISVAs support survivors to help them overcome the abuse they have suffered and to rebuild their lives. This service also includes supporting the survivor to seek justice through the judicial system, should the survivor wish.
We also provide one-to-one counselling, group work, youth counselling, a support line, and a family support programme.
Volunteers are an important part of the work we do. Volunteers staff our support line and many of our qualified counsellors work on a voluntary basis with survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
ISVA
ISVAs are survivor-focused advocates, who support survivors of recent and non recent rape and sexual abuse to enable them to access the services they need in the aftermath of the abuse they have experienced. An ISVA provides individual support and this will vary from client to client.
This role is based at the RASASC Guildford office and will work across Surrey. The ISVA must have a full driving licence and use of a car that can be used for work purposes.
You will be part of a dedicated, experienced, and friendly team. The ISVAs meet fortnightly for peer support and work collaboratively with each other to share knowledge. Each ISVA has a lead area of responsibility in addition to your caseload supporting a range of clients.
You will be provided with monthly clinical supervision and attend monthly one-to-one meetings with the ISVA team leader.
We welcome applications from all candidates but are particularly looking for those who can demonstrate the experience listed in the essential criteria of the person specification, and especially from those who can evidence the desirable skills and/or have an existing ISVA qualification.
Job Description
• To support survivors of rape and sexual abuse.
• It is the responsibility of the ISVA to impartially advise the client on all options open to them, such as the Criminal Justice System, SARC, sexual health clinic and other local services.
• The ISVAs are expected to balance a caseload that includes survivors progressing through the criminal justice process as well as survivors that have decided not to report, or who are no longer in the criminal justice process.
• The ISVA will be based at Guildford RASASC but will be expected to travel throughout Surrey.
• The ISVA is expected to carry out other duties from time to time which are broadly consistent with those in this document, as the job description cannot cover every issue which may arise within the post.
Key Tasks
• The ISVA will provide a survivor-focused, independent service, distinct from the role of a crisis worker or counsellor.
• Undertake risk assessment and support needs analysis with survivor and develop a support plan for the survivor.
• To provide advice and support across a wide range of issues, such as housing, health and education, that will help to support the survivor and ensure their ongoing safety in the aftermath of the abuse.
• Manage caseload and maintain necessary case files and records including monitoring information as required under funding conditions and by RASASC.
• To provide expert advice and support in relation to issues and the impact of rape and sexual abuse on this client group to other members of the ISVA team as well as the wider RASASC team.
• The ISVA will be required to undertake accredited training specifically designed to support them in delivering this service. This training is currently delivered virtually but subject to change, possibly face to face in Rugby or Manchester over six modules. Each module is taught over two consecutive days to minimise the amount of time ISVAs are away.
• Fulfil relevant monitoring processes as requested by the ISVA Team Leader or the Fundraising Manager.
• to attend monthly one to one supervision with team leader and monthly clinical supervision
Personal Specification
Experience:
Essential
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills and a proven ability to prioritise workload, including time management skills
• Experience of working with vulnerable people
• Knowledge and understanding of child and vulnerable adult protection procedures and information sharing protocols
• Handling confidential information
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a small team in a busy and challenging environment
• Full driving licence and car that can be utilised for work purposes.
Desirable
• Case Management skills – ability to accurately maintain records
• Crisis management skills – including risk management
• Knowledge and commitment to multi-agency partnership working.
• Experience of delivering presentation/training.
• Experience of working with survivors of rape and sexual abuse and an understanding of the variety of issues affecting survivors
In return, we can offer you 25 days annual leave (pro rata for part time hours, eight public holidays (pro rata for part time hours) contributory pension scheme and reimbursement of travel expenses at 45p per mile.
Application
We are committed to equal opportunities, and we warmly encourage applications from all sections of the community particularly applicants from diverse groups.
1st Interviews will be held on Thursday 26th February, and should you be short listed you will be invited to interview on Tuesday 10th March or Thursday 12th March at our offices in Guildford.
If you are interested in joining our team or if you have any questions about the role, please do give us a call as we would love to hear from you – contact Sally Hutton or Yvonne Keanne at our RASASC Guildford office for more details or please complete the application form.
This recruitment will close by Tuesday 24th February
How to Apply: Please download the application form from our RASASC Guildford website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
HMP Drake Hall
Prison delivery
Part time
Permanent
Shannon Trust facilitator – HMP Drake Hall
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Drake Hall. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for week commencing 12th February 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!
Overview
FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
This exciting post will be working with children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Focusing on standard and medium risk cases, this role will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people, whilst working proactively with other professionals, with an emphasis on early intervention and awareness raising.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required. It is fixed term until October 2026.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a caseload of low to high risk children and young people, predominantly through face to face appointments but also utilising virtual technologies and group work.
- Plan, recruit and deliver group work interventions for children and young people alongside colleagues.
- Complete an initial assessment of the child’s needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating.
- Assess the needs of the child and devise appropriate support and safety plans with due regard to the dynamic nature of risk.
- Proactively engage with children and young people affected by DA/SV by providing therapeutic sessions tailed to their needs in where they are in their recovery journey.
- Risk assess and follow FearFree safety procedures to ensure personal safety and that of service users and other staff at all times.
- Actively support carers and parents in how to support their CYP affected by trauma. This may include working together to ensure the child is support at every stage in their recovery journey.
- Respond to emergencies and crises with a focus on the child’s wellbeing and safeguarding.
- Provide child-centred, trauma responsive support to all your cases taking in considering different learning needs, to empower the young person to make informed choices.
- Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services.
- Keeping the child’s voice central to all support and decision making wherever possible: taking the time to talk through and work with the individual child’s understanding around safeguarding and why we need to share certain things.
- Act as duty officer, responding to incoming calls, logging referrals and making assigned outgoing calls, according to the duty rota.
- Work effectively within a multi-agency framework, consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence, in order to reduce the risk for service users and their families.
- Be proactive with your line manager to carry out periodic case reviews.
- Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all.
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
The closing date for this role is 6th February 2026. We reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if sufficient applications are received before then, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
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!
We’re looking for a dynamic and motivated Volunteer Coordinator to lead and support our volunteers during our final year.
This role is perfect for someone who understands volunteering from the inside, whether as a volunteer themselves or through close involvement, and knows what volunteers need to feel confident, valued, and effective.
You don’t need formal management experience. What matters most is that you’re a self-starter, a great communicator, and passionate about enabling people to contribute their time and skills to improve local health and care services.
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in Healthwatch Wakefield’s final year and to support volunteers to make a real difference to local people’s lives. You’ll be trusted to shape the role, bring ideas, and leave a meaningful legacy.
We’re more interested in your potential, values, and understanding of volunteering than a lengthy CV. As we enter our final year, we’re less concerned with formal titles and more interested in people who bring heart, insight, and commitment. If that sounds like you, we want you to apply.
The deadline to apply is Tuesday 10 February 2026 but we may close this opportunity earlier if we receive enough suitable candidates.
Benefits include hybrid and flexible working, 28 days holiday per annum not including Bank Holidays (pro rata), 5% employer pension contribution, access to mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, and training and development opportunities.
Find full details in the Application Pack.
About you
You might be someone who:
- Has experience of volunteering or working closely with volunteers.
- Understands what helps volunteers succeed and stay motivated.
- Is organised, proactive and able to work independently.
- Enjoys building relationships and supporting people.
- Is confident recruiting and engaging with people from diverse communities.
- Shares our commitment to improving health and care services.
Why join us?
This is a unique opportunity to play a central role in Healthwatch Wakefield’s final year and to support volunteers to make a real difference to local people’s lives. You’ll be trusted to shape the role, bring ideas, and leave a meaningful legacy.
We’re more interested in your potential, values, and understanding of volunteering than a lengthy CV. As we enter our final year, we’re less concerned with formal titles and more interested in people who bring heart, insight, and commitment. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply.
What you’ll do
- Reignite enthusiasm among our existing volunteers, reconnecting them with our mission and encouraging active involvement.
- Recruit volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds and communities.
- Design and deliver welcoming, engaging inductions.
- Support, motivate, and retain volunteers, ensuring they feel informed, valued and confident.
- Match volunteers to meaningful opportunities that suit their skills and interests.
- Be a key point of contact for volunteers, offering guidance, encouragement, and practical support.
- Work closely with colleagues to make sure volunteers are embedded across our work.
- Help make sure volunteering activity supports Healthwatch Wakefield’s impact in its final year.
Essential criteria
- Experience of volunteering and/or working closely with volunteers.
- A good understanding of what volunteers need to feel supported, motivated and successful.
- Ability to recruit, induct, and support volunteers in a positive and engaging way.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage your own workload.
- Organised, reliable, and able to juggle multiple tasks.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion, and reaching diverse communities.
- A genuine interest in improving local health and care services.
- Administrative skills, including record keeping, report writing, and use of IT systems.
Desirable criteria
- Experience of coordinating or supporting volunteers in a paid or voluntary role.
- Experience of supporting volunteers with different skills, needs, and backgrounds.
- Experience of community engagement or outreach work.
- Confidence delivering inductions, briefings, or group sessions.
- Understanding of the health, care or voluntary and community sector.
Your local health and social care champion
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Worldwide, the pace of Bible translation has never been quicker – a full Bible or New Testament translation is being completed at a rate of two a week and a record number of translation programmes are in progress!
Working at the heart of the Church Relations team, as Operations Lead you will ensure that the practical, operational, and logistical foundations are in place for others to do their work well. You will play a vital role in how Wycliffe presents itself at events and festivals, support volunteer speakers, and encourage supporters and churches in fundraising and partnership.
- Salary: £32,000–36,000 + benefits
- Location: Home based or the option of a desk at our office in Oxford
- Terms of appointment: Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Permanent
- Closing date: Friday 27 February at 9am
- Interview date: Interviews will be held in Oxford on Tuesday 10 March.
Key responsibilities:
- Own national event logistics to engage people with Bible translation
- Coordinate our volunteer speaker programme
- Administer and support community fundraising efforts
- Provide general administration support to the Church Relations team
Benefits include:
- 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays
- Competitive contributory pension scheme
- Employer pension contributions up to 7.5%
- Fully employer-funded life assurance
- 24/7 employee assistance programme for emotional and practical support
- Family-friendly employer
- Monthly in-person team days in Oxfordshire or the Chilterns (expenses covered)
- Hot-desking facility at Oxford office
- Fully paid-for professional development opportunities.
It is an occupational requirement of this role that you have a clear, personal commitment to the beliefs set out in our Statement of Faith and Doctrinal Position Statement.
To apply, visit our careers site and complete the short online application, attaching your CV and a covering letter (no more than two pages) summarising why you’re applying, how you meet the person specification, and telling us about your personal Christian journey and church involvement.
A world where everyone can know Jesus through the Bible
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.
We are looking for two experienced Health Information Editors with strong writing and editing skills and a background in producing evidence-based health information.
The role requires confidence working within Patient Information Forum (PIF) accredited processes, communicating complex information in Plain English and adapting content for different audiences and formats. It also involves working closely with clinicians and people with arthritis to review and improve information, ensuring it is accurate, accessible and inclusive.
The posts sit within the Health Information Team in the Services and Devolved Nations directorate. The team produces trusted print and digital information to support people at all stages of their arthritis journey, and this role plays an important part in maintaining its quality, relevance and accessibility.
About the role
This role offers the chance to work on information that has real reach and significance, supporting people with arthritis at moments when clear, trustworthy guidance matters most. It suits someone who enjoys balancing editorial judgement with empathy and who wants to see the wider impact of their work beyond the page.
You will be part of a supportive Health Information Team within a values-led organisation that supports flexible working, with opportunities to collaborate widely, develop your skills and contribute to how health information continues to evolve.
About you
We are seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:
- Experience of working within Patient Information Forum (PIF) accredited health information production and review processes.
- Strong background in writing, editing and reviewing health information for public audiences.
- Ability to communicate complex health information clearly and accurately using Plain English principles.
- Confidence working with healthcare professionals to support review and sign-off of health information content.
- Ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences, formats and channels.
- Experience managing digital content using a Content Management System and writing for digital audiences.
- Knowledge of search engine optimisation practices and how to apply them to health information content.
- Excellent copywriting, editing and proofreading skills with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, clinicians and people with lived experience.
- Awareness of the importance of equality, diversity and inclusion in health information.
- Self-motivation and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings.
As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.
Application deadline and shortlisting
- We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales.
Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Arthritis UK where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers.
Interview
Interviews are expected to take place in early March, with the first interviews provisionally scheduled for Monday 9 March 2026.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Camphill Devon to recruit its new Chief Executive Officer.
Camphill Devon is a long-established charity providing supported living, residential care and meaningful community for adults with learning disabilities. Set within a unique rural environment featuring multiple residential houses and a 100-acre working farm, Camphill Devon offers a blend of care, independence, therapeutic activity and community living.
The charity provides a vibrant and wholesome environment where people can enjoy the freedom of their rural surroundings, access craft, land and community activities, and play a part in the running of where they live. We are committed to providing the necessary support and facilities through which everyone can choose to live their life, their way.
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Provide strategic, operational and cultural leadership for Camphill Devon, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, strong governance, financial sustainability and organisational resilience.
- Drive forward organisational improvement, prepare for regulatory scrutiny, and embed a culture of empowerment and accountability across the charity.
If you are inspired and excited by what Camphill Devon does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: circa £80,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Hapstead Village, Camphill Devon Community, Buckfastleigh, Devon, TQ11 0JN
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Camphill Devon, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 13th February 2026
Both Camphill Devon and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
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Senior People Officer – Employee Relations & Learning and Development
Part-time (21 hrs/week) | Permanent | Remote (UK-based, with occasional travel)
Salary: £39,597 (Full time equivalent)
MLC are partnering with a public sector organisation to recruit an experienced Senior People Officer to join their small, collaborative People team and play a key role in supporting managers and employees across the organisation.
This is a hands-on generalist role with lead responsibility for employee relations and learning & development. Working closely with the People Manager, you will act as a trusted adviser to managers, independently manage a varied ER caseload, and help shape a positive, inclusive and legally compliant workplace culture. You will also lead on coordinating organisational learning and development activity, supporting manager capability and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Be the first point of contact for employee relations matters, managing cases such as sickness absence, performance, conduct, probation and grievances
- Advise and support managers through formal processes, including investigations and hearings
- Prepare clear, high-quality HR documentation and correspondence
- Lead on planning, coordinating and evaluating learning and development activity, including mandatory training
- Provide practical HR advice across the employee lifecycle
- Support people data reporting, policy development and continuous improvement of People processes
- Develop clear internal People communications to support managers and staff
About you:
- CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent experience)
- Solid experience working as an HR generalist across the full employee lifecycle
- Proven experience independently managing employee relations casework
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR good practice
- Excellent communication and organisational skills, with sound judgement and attention to detail
- Confidence supporting and advising managers in complex or sensitive situations
- A strong commitment to fairness, inclusion, confidentiality and respectful working relationships
Some benefits include:
- 30 days + Bank Holidays (prorated for part time employees)
- Home working allowance of £26 per month
- Generous and encouraging Maternity and Paternity leave
- Strong flexibility around the core working hours of 10am – 4pm
This role would suit someone who enjoys balancing operational HR work with the opportunity to influence culture, capability and learning, and who is comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy in a small team.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. For any additional questions, please reach out to Annabelle at MLC Partners.
Location:
Based in our hub in Peterborough, with regular time in our Wisbech and Huntington hubs
Role will require some cross county travel
Hours: 35
Salary: £34,000 to £38,000 per annum/pro rata
Duration: Permanent
Closing date: 11th Feb
Interviews to be held Mon 23rd Feb
Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We offer a range of high-quality services to young people aged up to 25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our established ‘Someone to Talk to’ service in a Team Lead role. The Team Lead will manage and oversee a team of staff and volunteers supporting young people across Centre 33’s two hubs in our North Locality – in Peterborough, Huntingdon and Wisbech. The Team Lead will work closely with the other Team Leads and Heads of Service to jointly ensure our multidisciplinary teams deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people.
We are looking for a highly motivated professional with experience working within a Mental Health, or youth work role, and with experience of managing people. The Team Lead will bring strong expertise and leadership to Centre 33’s mental health support offer for young people aged 13-25 years, leading the teams delivering counselling and the wider, flexible emotional wellbeing offer. They will be responsible for providing support with case allocation, case management, reflective practice, risk management and Safeguarding. They will provide day-to-day designated Safeguarding leadership, supported by the Head of Service and Director of Services. They will develop strong relationships with local organisations and statutory services to ensure effective joint working and support for young people. This role may deliver ad hoc case work to support young people with more complex needs but will hold only a limited ongoing, regular case load.
The hours of work for this role are predominantly within core opening hours of 10 to 6pm, with some evening/Saturday working based on a rota. Due to our service delivery, it is important that the Team Lead is available for hub-based work during our core working hours.
This role will work to Centre 33’s values of being young people led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence.
Please read the attached applicant pack in the supporting documents.
Our Vision is for a future where all young people are listened to, respected and supported



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fundraising Officer will play a key role in the Fundraising and Communications team driving income from Events & Community as well as assisting with wider income generation and supporter care activities.
We are a small but mighy team at Doctors of the World UK. Our vision is of a world in which people affected by war, natural disasters, disease, hunger, poverty, or exclusion get the healthcare they need. As well as running medical programmes across the globe we also support people excluded from healthcare in the UK and advocate for their rights.
Interviews will be held on Friday 20th February.
Please note interviews will be held on Friday 20th February.
We work tirelessly to empower excluded people to access healthcare.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 an HR Advisor to join our HR Business Partnering team and make a real difference in a mission-led organisation. In this role, you’ll support the delivery of a professional, high-quality HR service to the Caring Services directorate, working closely with HR Business Partners to help managers and teams navigate a wide range of people matters.
You’ll provide trusted, practical advice to managers and employees on the full spectrum of HR and employee relations issues, underpinned by sound employment law knowledge and best practice. From managing absence and performance issues to supporting formal ER processes, you’ll play a key role in enabling managers to act confidently, fairly and consistently.
This role offers a collaborative environment with strong support from your Business Partnering colleagues, while also providing significant flexibility and autonomy in managing your daily responsibilities.
Your Impact:
Working in partnership with HR colleagues to deliver a responsive, high-quality HR service aligned to regional needs and wider organisational objectives.
Providing professional advice and hands-on support to managers on misconduct, capability, absence and performance matters, including acting as the HR representative at disciplinary and performance meetings.
Proactively managing short- and long-term sickness absence cases, liaising with Occupational Health and supporting managers to take appropriate action.
Preparing and analysing HR management information and reports to support senior leaders in identifying trends and developing effective action plans.
Working closely with Payroll and HR Services to resolve queries within agreed timescales and ensure a smooth employee experience
Supporting local recruitment activity, HR workshops, and project work as required.
Key Criteria:
Solid experience in a generalist HR role, providing advice to managers on best-practice HR approaches, including change management.
Recent experience working in a fast-paced, multi-site organisation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to handle sensitive and complex employee relations situations professionally and tactfully.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work autonomously.
Good working knowledge of current employment legislation and its practical application.
Experience working with trade unions is desirable.
Experience within healthcare, social care or the charity sector is an advantage, but not essential.
CIPD qualification (or working towards one) or equivalent practical experience.
Please see the full job description .
Additional InformationApplication & Interview Process
As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and complementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
Close date for applications: 8 Feb 2026. We encourage you to apply early as we may close the application process sooner, once we receive enough qualifying applications.
Salary: £30,000-35,000 per annum, depending on experience
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Based: Home-based in Wales and the Southwest with regular travel to our Wales Hospice and Tiverton offices.
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. Please email any requests to [email protected]



