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Use your skills to make a real difference for local families facing hardship. As a Assessor with Citizens Advice Peterborough working with Peterborough Foodbanks, you’ll be the friendly, confident face at Foodbank sessions approaching clients, listening to what’s going on, and helping them take their next step forward.
This is a hands‑on, in‑person role delivered at Peterborough Foodbank locations, where your ability to talk to people, build trust quickly, and work closely with Foodbank volunteers matters more than previous advice experience.
We’ll train you to use Citizens Advice resources so you can provide information, signposting and support that helps tackle the issues behind food poverty.
If you’re compassionate, confident starting conversations, and motivated to help people move out of crisis, this role is perfect for you.
Please send us your CV and a Cover Letter.
In your Cover Letter, please explain how you meet the Personal Specification criteria listed at the bottom of the Job Description.
I&A Adviser role
Information & Advice Adviser
Mitcham (On-site) with hybrid working available after a successful training period.
£30,391 - £32,451 per year
Full time or 4 days (30 hours)
Contract (Fixed term for 12 months), possibility of extension, subject to funding
Own car desirable but not essential. You will be required to undertake home visits across the borough of Merton.
Job description
Information and Advice Adviser
Hours: Full time37.5 hours per week or 4 days (30 hours). We are open to flexible working discussions.
Salary: £30,391 - £32,451 per year
Location: This role will be based at our Elmwood Road Centre in Mitcham, with regular travel across the Borough of Merton.
After training and development, and after successful completion of the probationary period, there may be an option for hybrid working.
Reports to: This role reports to our Information and Advice Manager and is part of the wider Age UK Merton Community Support team.
About the role
We are recruiting an Information & Advice Adviser who will be joining a progressive, inclusive and dynamic team, an integral part of our Community Support model, and wider Age UK Merton services.
The Information & Advice Adviser is a vital role that works directly with older people who come to the service seeking information and advice on pension age benefits.
In April 2025 – March 2026 the service worked with over 1,500 older adults across a range of issues including money and benefits, health, housing and care. During this time, we assisted older adults of pension age and over to generate over £821,000 of previously unclaimed benefits and make informed choices about their lives.
An important part of this role will be to triage initial client needs which have been referred into the service by both internal and external partners, this will then ensure the team provides the right advice and high-quality support, whether on the phone, email or face to face.
You will be joining an accredited advice service (with the Advice Quality Standard), delivered by a high calibre team and you will be given opportunities to train and develop in the role.
About you
You are an enthusiastic, motivated and organised person with excellent people skills who is looking for a role where real impact is made on the lives of the people you are supporting. You will need to have attention to detail, and strong problem-solving skills to support the complex and diverse range of issues that our clients face.
Experience in the information and advice sector is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. What is important is your ability to work as part of a team but also using your initiative, being flexible and collaborative across the team at Age UK Merton. All our employees demonstrate our values of Quality, Integrity, Kindness, Inclusivity and Collaboration, and you will see this reflected throughout the people who make Age UK a wonderful place to work.
About us
Age UK Merton supports over 3,000 older people a year, our mission is to provide quality advice and services that meet the needs of older adults in Merton.
We have a comprehensive package of employee support, including a holistic approach to our employees’ health and wellbeing.
We offer:
25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays. In recognition of long service, this annual leave entitlement will increase to 27 days after 5 years’ continuous service, and to 30 days after 10 years’ continuous service.
Age UK Merton gifts an additional three days leave between Christmas and New Year.
Admittance to our employee benefit scheme Medicash- a suite of health and wellbeing support.
Enrolment into our pension scheme.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us, we would love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Facilities Officer
Croydon Almshouses | South Croydon
Permanent |£39,800 per annum | 37.5 hours per week
About us
There aren’t many organisations that can say they’ve been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we’re proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place.
Since 1447, we’ve provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we’ve also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough.
Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon.
To help us deliver this, we’re recruiting an experienced Facilities Officer, to support the Property & Estates Manager (PEM) in the day-to-day operation and management of its almshouses and the wider CA Investment Property Portfolio.
Essential criteria:
· A proven track record of experience working within facilities management and property maintenance
· Experience of coordinating and monitoring contractors and ensuring works are completed to an appropriate standard
· Experience of carrying out inspections, identifying defects and maintaining accurate records
· Understanding of building maintenance programmes
· Knowledge of health and safety requirements, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos awareness, COSHH and general building compliance
· Legionella Awareness Training and Fire Safety Awareness training
Interested?
If you are an experienced Facilities Officer wanting to provide high level support at an ambitious local organisation, we’d love to hear from you.
Closing date: Thursday 3rd September, 9am
Interview date: Monday 14th September, in person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Workerto play a pivotal role in our Southwark Mental Health Service.
This role is to work shifts and will require occasional weekend work.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
In this rewarding role, you will work closely with service users to deliver person-centred, strengths-based support that promotes recovery, independence, and wellbeing. You will engage individuals in comprehensive assessments, support planning, and safety planning, ensuring that all plans are user-led and tailored to their unique needs, aspirations, and goals. Working collaboratively with the Service Manager/Team Manager, you will assess referrals and develop, review, and monitor support, safety, and move-on plans. You will build strong partnerships with external agencies, families, carers, and other key supporters to ensure coordinated and effective support. The role also involves helping service users access healthcare, education, training, employment, and other opportunities that support their recovery journey, while encouraging participation in social and skills-development activities that promote inclusion and confidence. As part of a flexible and supportive team, you will contribute to maintaining a safe, welcoming environment, oversee health and safety requirements, support tenancy sustainment including occupancy agreements and rent payments, and provide information and signposting to carers so they can access the support available to them.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
We are looking for a confident and proactive individual with excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills. You will be able to work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders, and partner organisations, using your strong interpersonal and negotiation skills to build trust, foster positive partnerships, and achieve the best outcomes for service users. You will demonstrate a professional and ethical approach at all times, acting with integrity and gaining the confidence and respect of those you work with. Strong IT and digital skills are essential, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. You will be comfortable producing reports and written documentation, maintaining accurate records and databases, analysing information, creating presentations, and managing professional communications. The ability to support the ongoing development and maintenance of service and contract-related databases, working alongside IT colleagues where required, will also be important in ensuring efficient and effective service delivery.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
30 hours per week (term-time only) / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working days to be discussed at interview (role may be considered for job share between two counsellors)
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
YMCA Dialogue is a BACP Accredited service, providing counselling services in schools since 1994. Dialogue has built an excellent reputation with schools, colleges, professionals and commissioners and the service has developed and expanded over the years, now operating across Brighton & Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.
We are recruiting for qualified counsellor or therapist with experience of working with secondary school children to join our team and deliver our service at The Forest School in Horsham, West Sussex.
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference to lives of the children they work with. You will provide an ethical, professional counselling service at The Forest School and will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff.
This will include discussion of referrals, managing a session timetable within the school day and agreeing a process for students coming to and from sessions.
You will be required to undertake assessments with parents/carers and counselling sessions with children, complete all associated admin and attend regular clinical supervision and line management meetings.
Key responsibilities
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
You will have a genuine interest in working with children and young people of primary and secondary school age, together with experience of building effective therapeutic relationships. You will bring a professional, flexible approach, excellent interpersonal and time management skills, and ideally have experience of counselling children and young people using creative therapeutic approaches. Experience of working within a school setting would be advantageous.
Essential:
CLOSING DATE: Monday 31 August 2026 at midnight.
Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
Job Role: Recruitment Coordinator
Salary: £28,000 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Bath
About The Role:
We’re looking for a proactive and driven Recruitment Coordinator to join our HR and Recruitment team and play a key role in shaping the future of our workforce.
As our sole recruiter, you’ll take full ownership of the recruitment process - attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent while partnering closely with hiring managers to deliver a high‑quality, inclusive, and positive candidate experience from start to finish.
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine hands‑on, end‑to‑end recruitment with the chance to innovate and continuously improve how we hire. If you enjoy making an impact, influencing change, and bringing in the people who make a difference, this role is for you
What You’ll Be Doing:
Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties, which are broadly in line with the above key responsibilities
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
What We’re Looking For:
There are many great reasons to join our team!
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.
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Head of Public Fundraising is a new role at Coeliac UK leading the charity’s public fundraising function. The role focusses on driving sustainable growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, lottery, raffle, digital fundraising and merchandise. This role is responsible for delivering Coeliac UK’s 5-year fundraising strategy to maximise return-on-investment, grow long term supporter value, and contribute to the charity’s mission.
The Head of Public Fundraising will embed and deliver comprehensive fundraising strategies, growing Coeliac UK’s supporter base and income, building up new and under-developed income streams and communicating effectively with their audiences to expand their reach, and encourage financial and non-financial support to deliver the organisations mission.
Who are we looking for?
Key to the success of this role is a strong understanding of individual giving fundraising. This role blends the strategic oversight and leadership of a Head of role across multiple income streams, with the hands-on expertise of an IG fundraiser. Experience across other income streams and areas of fundraising delivery would be a huge benefit as the role leads community fundraising and events, will take on digital fundraising - currently led by the Chief Engagement Officer, as well as manage the data and supporter care functions, but experience in individual giving is essential as Coeliac UK has defined that as an area of priority income. To progress to a screening call with THINK Recruitment, your CV must demonstrate evidence of delivering individual giving income in a UK charity environment.
The successful candidate for this role will be someone who has already operated at a senior level within a charity such as at Senior Manager level, or Head of in a specific income stream.
Hybrid working
The role has a hybrid expectation of a minimum of a day a week in the High Wycombe office (HP11 2QW) to build relationships and provide support to the fundraising team, and there will be flexibility required for other in person meetings and events. However, Coeliac UK are keen to secure the very best candidate, if the hybrid expectation presents challenge for you but you otherwise meet the requirements of the role, please do get in touch with THINK to discuss.
Application notes
Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.
To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date. You will be provided with information on how to complete your full application on the call.
If you need assistance with downloading the pack or any reasonable adjustments to ensure you can engage with the selection process, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.
Closing date for expressions of interest: Midday Friday 21st August
Closing date for full applications: Midnight Sunday 23rd August
Julian Support has been supporting the people of Norfolk and Suffolk for over 36 years with their mental health and wellbeing. We are pleased to be working in partnerhip with Norwich City Council, supporting people to create safer homes and better places to live.
Join us and enjoy a professional, supportive workplace, working alongside people motivated and passionate about the services they provide.
Safe & Habitable Homes supports people in Norwich who have been identified as being at risk from self-neglect & hoarding.
The aim of the Safe & Habitable Coordinator role is to practically and emotionally support people to reduce risks, build trust and support people to create safer, more habitable homes.
Referrals are made through Norwich City Council and their Support NOW project.
Core working hours are Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm.
This role will be based at City Hall in Norwich, and will be expected to work across the Norwich locality.
Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence as we are supporting people in the community.
Please see the attached Job Description for more details.
If your application is successful, we will contact you with an interview time, interviews will be held on 10th September 2026 at our Head Office in Norwich.
Supporting people across Norfolk & Suffolk to improve their mental health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Reports to: Director of Programmes
Hours: Full time with flexible hours. Core hours are 10am to 4pm
Location: Hybrid. London (Embankment) on Wednesdays and Thursdays and remote
working
Salary: £44,748 p.a.
Contract: 12-month maternity contract
Benefits:
25 days annual leave, UK bank holidays and one volunteering day a year, one day for moving home
A highly competitive pension (up to 11% employer contribution for 5% employee contribution)
Private health insurance, eye tests and medical checks
Flexible working: core hours from 10am to 4pm with a minimum of two days spent in the office in London each week (currently Wednesdays and Thursdays)
24/7 access to counselling and wellbeing resources through our Employee Assistance Programme
Income protection insurance and life assurance
Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan and gym membership loan
Free access to The Economist content, including an online subscription, our range of apps, podcasts and more
ABOUT US
The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.
In 2025-6 our core programme, Topical Talk, more than doubled its reach to over 1 million young people in 99 countries. We are at a time of great opportunity, in England and internationally, and have ambitious plans to keep growing and deepen our impact further.
Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:
Topical Talk Headlines – award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories
Leadership for Change Prize – child-led solutions to complex global issues
Community partnerships – support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America
Our programme has received international recognition, including from HundrED as one of the top 100 education initiatives, from UNESCO as a winner of the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards 2022 and from the Money And Inclusion Awards (MAIA) for best content in 2025.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a visionary educational content writer and high-impact Senior Lead to maintain the quality of our world-class educational programmes. This is a unique role for a creative thinker with a deep pedagogical background and a relentless passion for bringing global current affairs to the heart of the classroom. Working in collaboration with our programmes team, and leveraging the journalistic excellence of The Economist Group, you will define the standard for global news education.
In this fixed-term role, you won't just create lessons; you will engineer innovative, nuanced, discussion-based frameworks that challenge children to master complex global topics and build essential critical-thinking and communication skills. As a Senior Lead, you will drive the development of our Headlines programme, aligned with our ambitious strategic goals, bringing flair and originality to our globally-relevant resources.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design world-class classroom resources
Research, pitch and execute sophisticated lesson plans that distill the world's biggest issues into diverse, nuanced and rich learning experiences
Set the benchmark for quality by writing, editing and proofreading high-impact teaching resources
Collaborate with our Graphic Designer to ensure our content is as visually compelling as it is intellectually rigorous
Apply our house style, pedagogical approach and editorial voice consistently across all content
Programme leadership and innovation
Proactively analyse shifts in global curricula and educational trends to ensure our products remain the market leader
Craft high-level website copy and teacher-facing materials that articulate the unique value of our programmes
Conduct school visits to observe, evaluate and occasionally model the delivery of Topical Talk lessons
Partner with the Director of Programmes to implement rigorous monitoring and evaluation frameworks which track and scale programme success
Workshop delivery
End-to-end execution of student workshops and events, from the idea-generation stage to writing, proofreading, delivery and evaluation
Deliver expert-led training that empowers teachers to maximise the impact of our resources
Strategic relationship management
Work at the highest level with The Economist’s journalists to translate complex global issues into engaging educational content
Identify and interview world-leading topic experts to enrich our work with unique insights
Manage complex timelines and stakeholder expectations with precision to ensure all milestones are met
This role will involve some travel. It also involves working with young people, so you will need to have an enhanced DBS check (which The Foundation will organise).
SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS
Whether you are a top-performing teacher, a seasoned journalist, or a leader in the content-writing sector, you possess the following:
A passion for the news and global current affairs
An unwavering commitment to empowering the next generation through a deep understanding of the news
A track record of creative "outside-the-box" lesson design that develops critical thinking and oracy
The ability to quickly break down, not dumb down, complex current issues to make them accessible to children, whilst commanding the respect of subject-matter experts
The power to quickly engage a classroom of new students and bring your lessons to life
The expertise to approach complex topics with balance and political neutrality – you are able to share a variety of views to enrich learning
A self-starting mindset. You operate independently to maintain a relentless standard of excellence
Exceptional attention to detail combined with superior project and time-management skills
A collaborative nature. You thrive in a team-based environment to achieve collective goals
EXPERIENCE
You have…
Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent): at least two years of high-impact experience teaching 10-18-year olds backed by up-to-date knowledge of educational research and developments
Experience in journalism, international relations, politics, or proven success in using current affairs as stimuli for classroom engagement
A portfolio of inspiring, high-quality classroom resources developed both independently and through collaboration
Demonstrated experience in designing, testing and scaling initiatives with measurable impact
You might have…
Proficiency in creating and editing video or digital content
Experience in educational content creation within diverse environments outside the traditional classroom
We're particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background.
We enable disadvantaged children to build essential critical-thinking and communication skills through inspiring discussions about the news.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are seeking an experienced, proactive, and organised Fundraising Lead to join our busy and dynamic team, raising vital funds to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse.
The Haven Wolverhampton is a Women’s Aid organisation and the city’s leading provider of domestic abuse support services for women and children. Everything we do is rooted in one purpose:we support victim-survivors to be seen, heard and safe.
The successful fundraiser will be enthusiastic and will enjoy a varied role, working across many areas of fundraising – from organising key events such as our Gala Dinner and recruiting regular donors, to accepting cheques at community events and creating emotionally engaging appeals. The Fundraising Lead will work alongside our marketing communications function to improve our current and potential donor's supporter journey, which covers everything from impactful corporate presentations to personalised supporter thank yous.
It is crucial the Fundraising Lead can develop and nurture long-term relationships, particularly with businesses, local groups and individuals in the local area to help with raising awareness and engage the whole group or workforce in our work.
The Fundraising Lead will also monitor and manage income and expenditure ensuring all donations are accounted for and thanked.
We are looking for a friendly and engaging professional who wants a fast-paced role that makes a difference to the lives of real people and the local community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Help Shape a Fairer Food Future: Food Justice Alliance Coordinator
Food Justice Alliance Coordinator
Closing date: 11th September 2026, 5pm - We will close applications early if we receive a strong pool of applicants
Role Overview
Responsible to: Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC (host organisation), with accountability to the Food Justice Alliance Steering Group
Location: Cambridge
Contract: Two years, subject to funding
Salary: £36,000 FTE
Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC
Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC (CSF) is a non-profit organisation established in 2018 working to build a fairer, more sustainable food system which supports the community and the environment. We campaign to achieve healthy and sustainable food for everyone; food which is good for our health, the planet, and the local economy.
The Food Justice Alliance
The Cambridge Food Justice Alliance is a network of local organisations working together to address food insecurity in Cambridge and take strategic, collective action for lasting food justice. The Alliance strengthens connections across the city, supports partners to share knowledge and experience, identifies shared priorities, and coordinates activity to help residents access fair, dignified and sustainable food support. Its work is guided by a steering group with representatives from Cambridge Sustainable Food, Cambridge City Foodbank, Cambridge City Council, Cambridge United Charitable Trust, Abbey People CIO, Cambridge Ethnic Community Forum and Church of the Good Shepherd. The Steering Group shapes key themes, agrees collective actions and identifies the partners best placed to lead specific areas of work.
This is a coordination and systems leadership role, not a frontline delivery post. The Coordinator will strengthen partnership working, improve communication and shared learning, support resident involvement, and increase the Alliance's influence on policy, funding and system change. The role will help build a stronger, more connected and influential Alliance, enabling collective action to address both the causes and impacts of food insecurity.
Key Responsibilities
Partnership Coordination and Development
Coordinate and facilitate meetings of the Steering Group, wider Alliance and working groups.
Establish and maintain an annual work plan, monitor progress and support shared accountability.
Build strong relationships across voluntary, community, statutory, academic and grassroots organisations.
Support partners to identify shared priorities, reduce duplication and develop collaborative approaches.
Mapping, Insight and Systems Development
Develop and maintain a clear picture of food-related provision across Cambridge.
Map support pathways, referral routes, gaps and opportunities.
Improve understanding of how services connect, including emergency food, community sector provision, public health, advice services and other statutory organisations
Use evidence and insight to inform planning, funding, communications and advocacy.
Contribute to and reflect national learning through the Sustainable Food Places network
Lived Experience and Community Participation
Develop meaningful ways for people experiencing food insecurity to influence priorities and decision-making.
Remove barriers to participation and ensure diverse voices are represented.
Support resident panels, listening events, peer research and community engagement.
Promote lived experience as a valued source of expertise within the Alliance.
Learning, Communication and Influence
Develop learning and peer support across the Alliance.
Organise workshops, partner showcases and the annual Food Justice Alliance Conference.
Act as a central point of contact and improve communication between partners.
Support accessible resources that make the local food support system easier to understand and navigate.
Build relationships beyond the food sector, including health, housing, education, disability, mental health, advice and community development services.
Coordinate campaigns and influencing activity and represent the Alliance in relevant forums.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Sustainability
Coordinate the collection and use of data, learning and lived experience evidence.
Develop an impact framework and reporting systems.
Produce briefings and updates for partners, funders and decision-makers.
Identify funding opportunities and contribute to the long-term sustainability of the Alliance.
Skills and Experience
Essential
We are looking for someone with:
Experience in partnership coordination, community development, public health, network facilitation or systems change.
Knowledge of food poverty, food justice and the wider causes of food insecurity.
Strong communication, facilitation and relationship-building skills.
Ability to engage people with lived experience and support inclusive participation.
Strong analytical, organisational and written communication skills.
Experience supporting advocacy, campaigns or influencing activity.
A collaborative, inclusive and reflective approach.
Desirable
Experience of food partnerships, community networks, or resident engagement.
Knowledge of Cambridge’s voluntary and community sector and experience working with public sector partners.
Experience of fundraising, partnership bid development or community food initiatives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker
Salary: £33,000- £38,000 full time equivalent salary (this range will be calculated pro rata based on part-time hours)
Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women’s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term contract until March 2027 with likelyhood to extend
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance.
Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client’s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children’s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement.
The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women’s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women’s centres.
The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.
About You:
To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills:
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!
Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
Pension scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
Employee eye-care scheme
Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
Organisation wide away days
Thorough induction and training
Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Across the Diocese of Newcastle, churches are at the heart of their communities—offering hope, practical support and a place of welcome through every stage of life. Behind this ministry is the generosity of all those whose giving enables churches to continue making a lasting difference.
We're looking for a creative and motivated Communications and Engagement Officer (Voluntary Giving) to inspire greater generosity by strengthening relationships with supporters and telling powerful stories that demonstrate the real impact giving makes in people's lives and communities.
Working as part of a passionate and collaborative team, you'll create engaging content across a range of channels, develop inspiring communications, and build relationships with churches and communities across the diocese. You'll meet people whose lives have been transformed through local ministry, capturing authentic stories that bring our mission to life and inspire others to support it.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a newly created, externally funded role at a time of innovation and growth. If you're an excellent communicator who enjoys creating compelling content, building meaningful relationships, and using insight and data to inspire action, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is based at Church House, St John's Terrace, Percy Main, North Shields, NE29 6HS, with the opportunity for hybrid working. The successful candidate will be expected to travel regularly across the diocese to meet with churches and communities, so a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential. The role also requires flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events and engagement activities.
This role is currently funded for an initial three-year period.
Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interviews will take place at Church House: weeks commencing 7th and 14th September 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.