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Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life. We believe no one should face financial hardship in later life.
Our Helpline and expert advisers offer free, practical support to older people without enough money to live on. Through our grants programme, we support hundreds of local organisations working with older people across the UK.
We use the knowledge and insight gained from our support services and partnerships to highlight the issues experienced by older people in poverty and campaign for change.
We would love to find individuals from all walks of life and diverse backgrounds to join us on this journey.
Responsibilities and Person Specification:
This role is part of our Facilities and Property team. The Facilities and Office Assistant will ensure our office is a well-maintained, welcoming and inclusive working environment for colleagues and visitors. They will support the Facilities and Property Manager with day-to-day office running, health and safety and will work closely with Teams across the organisation to create a safe, positive and inclusive workplace environment. The postholder will support staff onboarding and wellbeing and contribute to a high-quality employee experience in the office and working from home.
You should have good customer service skills and mindset, able to provide a welcoming experience for visitors and colleagues. You will enjoy relationship‑building and have a person-centre approach to supporting colleagues and an ability to communicate sensitively with older tenants. You should be highly organised with attention to detail and have an ability to switch between tasks and prioritise in a role which, by its nature, involves interruptions.
For full details on the role and requirements, please review the job description and person specification. If your experience doesn’t align perfectly with all of the criteria in the person specification but you do meet most of them and are excited about the role, we encourage you to apply anyway.
This is a part‑time position of 28 hours per week, usually worked over four days, though we’re happy to consider five shorter days. The role is mainly office‑based, with occasional hybrid working arranged with your line manager. Your working days will be agreed with the Facilities and Properties Manager (who also works part‑time) to ensure full office coverage across the working week.
What it’s like to work at Independent Age:
We celebrate diversity at Independent Age and champion the differences that make each of us unique. We actively support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. We aim to attract and retain a wide range of talent and create an environment where everyone can feel safe, protected, welcome and included.
We offer great benefits including 28 days annual leave plus public holidays, a generous pension scheme with life assurance, and fantastic learning and development opportunities. We also offer a number of enhanced leave provisions and benefits.
We know that a good work life balance helps us perform at our best and supports wellbeing. Flexible working hours and hybrid working is standard for all (those contracted to work in the office usually attend 1 day per week). But if you need a different form of flexibility, we are always happy to talk flexible working.
You can find out more about what it’s like to work at Independent Age on the careers page of our website.
Application Process:
To apply, please submit a CV and a Supporting Statement, detailing how your skills and experience meet the criteria within the Job Description and Person Specification, by visiting our jobs website (please do not hesitate to contact us if you have specific requirements and need support to apply in an alternative format).
To support our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion our hiring managers use anonymous shortlisting. Therefore, please do not include your name, photo, or information to indicate your gender or age in your CV and supporting statement. Please do not omit dates of employment. Please ensure the title of any uploads does not contain your name.
Independent Age is committed to safeguarding and follows Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding those we work with. We therefore ask that you supply your full work history with explanations for any gaps in the application documents you submit and, if offered the post, we will require two employment references including your current or most recent employer. A BASIC Certificate will be required for this role.
Closing Date: Thursday 14 May 2026, 11:59pm
1st Interview Dates: Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 May, via Microsoft Teams
2nd Interview Dates: Tuesday 2 June, at our London Office (Avonmore Road)
Independent Age is the national charity focused on improving the lives of people facing financial hardship in later life.


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About This Job
This is an exciting role within the Army Cadet Adventurous Training team responsible for ensuring all support elements are in place to facilitate the AT service for the Army Cadets and Combined Cadet Force.
We are looking for a training professional to bring their skills, enthusiasm, and personal credibility to the team to assist with strategic planning, budget management and HR matters. You will line manage the CCAT Facilities and Logistics Officers.
In conjunction with the CCAT Training Officer you will support the Centre Managers with planning and delivery of courses and expeditions.
From time to time, you will be required to deputise for the Head of AT or the Centre Managers which may involve travel throughout the UK and overseas, working some evenings, bank holidays and weekends.
Essential Skills
· Good level of general education (English, Maths and IT).
· Hold a level 3 qualification in leadership and management.
· UK driving licence (Cat B).
· Experience of managing a small team.
· Exceptional IT skills and extensive use of MS365.
· Experience of organising events, working with internal and external partners.
· Experience of supporting and mentoring.
· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations at all levels.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Personal credibility, enthusiasm, flexibility, resilience and innovation.
Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.
Our charity
ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.
We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.
We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.
Who we are
By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.
The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.
What we can offer you
In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:
· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).
· The ability to work both from home and from our Capel Curig office.
· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.
· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).
· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).
· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):
o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.
o An additional five days of volunteering leave.
· Support for qualifications and personal development.
· Employee Assistance Programme.
· Season ticket loan.
· Railcard (if you are eligible)
· A caring and supportive team environment.
How to apply
Please send a CV and Cover letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description by 2359hrs Sunday 31st May 2026.
Interviews will be held in person during the week commencing Monday 15th June 2026.
While AI tools can be beneficial, we value the personal touch and authenticity in job applications. We encourage you to highlight your unique experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, ensuring all information is accurate. Please use AI tools responsibly and with integrity throughout the application and selection process.
Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.
Please be advised that this position may close earlier than the stated deadline if a sufficient number of high-quality applications are received. To ensure your application is considered, we strongly recommend submitting it as soon as possible. Candidates will be notified of the next stage in the recruitment process if they are shortlisted.
Army Cadet Charitable Trust (ACCT) UK aims to give all young people the opportunity to develop and achieve through Army Cadets activities.



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Hybrid - within commuting distance of our Redcar Campus
The National Institute of Teaching (NIoT) has an unswerving commitment to high-quality, evidence-informed teacher education, and is on a mission to improve teacher and leader development across the education system.
A key part of that mission is our Teacher Education Dataset (TED), an ambitious data and research initiative focused on building better evidence about teacher development and what makes teaching impactful. By bringing together education, research and digital infrastructure, TED will support new insight into how teachers develop, improve and thrive across their careers.
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Software Engineer to join our TED team and play an important role in building and maintaining the technical infrastructure that supports TED. Working at the intersection of software engineering, data and research, the postholder will help develop secure, reliable and scalable systems that enable robust analysis and contribute to high-quality, evidence-informed improvement across the sector.
Corporate responsibilities
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To ensure that the responsibilities of the role are carried out in a way which reflects the mission and the values of the NIoT.
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To be aware of and observe all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in particular to comply with policies relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection and Financial Regulations, reporting any concerns to an appropriate person.
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To comply with all reasonable management requests.
Key responsibilities
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Design, develop, maintain and improve software and technical infrastructure that supports TED and related education research activity.
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Build secure, scalable and reliable systems that enable robust analysis of education and teacher development data.
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Apply software engineering and DevOps best practice to deliver high-quality, well-tested and maintainable technical solutions.
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Contribute to reproducible, transparent and efficient research workflows, pipelines and supporting tools.
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Work closely with developers, researchers and other colleagues to understand requirements and translate them into effective technical delivery.
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Contribute to architectural decisions and the ongoing improvement of platform design, developer experience, monitoring and software quality.
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Support the operation and maintenance of production systems and help troubleshoot issues where required.
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Produce and maintain clear technical documentation and contribute to wider project communication where appropriate.
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Contribute to a collaborative team environment, including supporting and mentoring colleagues where appropriate.
Essential criteria
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Proven experience in software engineering, including building and maintaining production systems.
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Strong coding skills in relevant programming languages and experience of modern software development practices.
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Experience with version control, code review, testing and continuous integration.
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Ability to take ownership of complex technical systems, including feature development, maintenance and support.
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Strong technical judgement and problem-solving ability, including awareness of architectural trade-offs.
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Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
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Commitment to quality, security, maintainability and continuous improvement.
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Interest in applying software engineering to education, data and evidence-informed improvement.
Desirable criteria
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Experience with Python, JavaScript or similar languages.
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Experience of Linux, Docker, CI/CD and DevOps tooling.
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Experience of database design, optimisation or data pipeline development.
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Experience working with sensitive data or secure analytical environments.
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Experience of research platforms, reproducible analytics or trusted research infrastructure.
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Experience in education, public sector or data-rich research settings.
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Experience mentoring others and contributing to team-wide engineering practice.
Key benefits
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Generous Annual Leave – 27 days’ holiday a year (plus 8 bank holidays).
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Flexible Working – we offer flexible start and end working times, with hybrid working in place for all roles.
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Pension - Entry to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
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Salary Sacrifice Schemes – we offer salary sacrifice schemes for bikes, cars and tech!
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Lifestyle Benefits – We offer discounts on gyms, cinema, retail and much more!
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Parenthood Leave – We offer above the statutory minimum for maternity, adoption and paternity leave.
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Working Environment – We have a stimulating, supportive and rewarding working environment with a dedicated team of likeminded professionals.
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Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provides confidential support for employees on personal or work-related matters.
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Development: We fully support the development of our staff and ensure that you have high level of continuous professional development.
We think a wide range of different work and educational experiences could support you to be successful in this role. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to employing a team that has diverse skills, experiences and abilities.
If you have any queries about this role, please contact our recruitment team.
For more information and to apply, please visit our vacancies page.
Closing date: 10.00am on Monday, 1 June 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
This post requires a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) with a Children’s Barred List Check and Occupational Health Check is required as a condition of employment.
We’re looking for a Digital Marketing and Automation Officer with a background in delivering and optimising engaging digital campaigns, with experience of paid media, email marketing and automation, and social media, to join our friendly, agile and expert Digital team.
As the Digital Marketing & Automation Officer, you will create, review, optimise and report on digital marketing campaigns including paid social and search, and email marketing and automation. You will support AI and automation work including building and testing workflows, as well as acquisition, retention and optimisation activities, helping ensure our digital activities meet our strategic objectives, digital goals and audience-needs.
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!
Night Support Worker
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Job Title: Night Recovery Worker
Location: Romford - Unfortunately there is no step free access available at this service.
Salary: £28,800
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week on a rolling rota between Monday to Sunday 20:00 - 09.30. You may be required to work outside these hours as per service requirements such as bank holidays and evenings.
About the Role
We're looking for a Night Support Worker to join our night team in successfully rehabilitating and reintegrating our male residents and participants into the community. In this role, you will provide pathways, support, and appropriate interventions to enable successful resettlement. You will also collaborate with internal and external partners and agencies to achieve desired outcomes.
Our Complex Needs Accommodation provides supported accommodation, bespoke person-centred care and support as well as intensive housing management services in the community for adults with specific accommodation and well-being support needs. You will ensure the smooth running of the night service by conducting welfare checks, supporting residents, and handling any issues that arise. The role includes completing administrative tasks and providing thorough handovers with day staff and managers to maintain consistent service.
Some key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times
- Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals
- Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities
- Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins
- Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service
About You
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives!
We are looking for a team player, driven to provide high quality care and support to others, an effective communicator who is able to build rapport with others from various backgrounds. You will be compassionate, supportive, and empowering to others, whilst able to form effective, positive and motivational relationships.
- Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly around multiple and complex needs and homelessness
- Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Dementia Day Centre Manager
Lead with compassion. Deliver excellence in dementia care.
Age UK Enfield is a values‑led local charity supporting older people to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives.
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Dementia Day Centre Manager to lead our specialist Dementia Day Centre at the Mabel Churn Centre.
The Dementia Day Centre Manager is a pivotal leadership role for someone who combines a deep commitment to person‑centred dementia care with strong operational, safeguarding and people management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the service is warm, inclusive and dignified for people living with dementia, while also being safe, well‑governed and inspection ready.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead a structured, therapeutic day service with engaging activities tailored to individual needs.
- Champion safe practice and compliance, including safeguarding, assessments and the Mental Capacity Act.
- Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring consistent staffing and service continuity.
- Drive quality and smooth operations—maintaining inspection-ready records and oversight of transport and catering (including on-call/deputising as required).
About you
We are looking for a centre manager who is values‑led, confident and organised, and who understands the balance between compassionate care and robust governance.
You will bring:
- A Level 3 (or above) Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent experience).
- Strong knowledge of dementia care best practice, safeguarding adults, and CQC Fundamental Standards (including MCA/DoLS).
- Proven experience leading staff and volunteers in a care or community setting.
- Confidence in assessment, person‑centred care planning, risk management and record keeping.
- Excellent IT skills and a clear commitment to maintaining accurate, inspection‑ready records.
- A genuine commitment to equality, dignity, inclusion and person‑centred practice.
Management and dementia‑specific qualifications, and experience overseeing transport or catering services, are desirable but not essential.
Why work with us?
At Age UK Enfield, we are proud to be:
- Values‑led: compassion, dignity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do.
- Supportive: we invest in our staff and believe strong leadership creates great care.
- Purpose driven: every role contributes directly to improving the lives of older people in our community.
If you are passionate about dementia care and ready to lead a high‑quality, inspection‑ready service where people truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2026
Interviews will take place on 13th and 14th May 2026.
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We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.


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About the role
We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Finance Officer to join our small and welcoming team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with detail, likes helping others understand finance processes, and wants their work to genuinely make a difference. This role is only being offered in a full time, permanent capacity.
You’ll be right at the heart of the organisation, supporting our finance and grants work and helping keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. The role is mostly home‑based, so you’ll need a safe and suitable space to work from. We’ll provide a laptop and phone, and you’ll spend at least one day a week with the team in our Leatherhead office.
If you enjoy variety, collaboration, and being part of a purpose‑driven organisation, this could be a great fit.
What you’ll be doing
Finance & grants support
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Looking after day‑to‑day bookkeeping using Xero, including accurate coding of transactions
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Reconciling bank accounts and Barclaycard statements each month
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Setting up and maintaining supplier and donor records, including bank details
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Supporting colleagues with ApprovalMax, Coretime and timesheet processing
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Reviewing staff and volunteer expenses to make sure they follow our policies
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Preparing supplier payment runs for review
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Helping set up project codes, tracking categories and staff rates
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Supporting grants administration, including budget monitoring and donor reporting
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Pulling together financial information and evidence for audits and funder reports
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Working closely with the Finance Manager on reporting, reconciliations and planning
General & team support
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Being part of the Finance & Operations team, helping colleagues with systems and IT queries
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Working with our external IT support when needed
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Contributing ideas to improve how we work across finance, HR, IT and office processes
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Getting involved in team events and wider organisational activities
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Pitching in with other admin tasks as needed — we’re a small team and support each other
About you
You’re approachable, well‑organised and comfortable working with numbers and systems. You enjoy helping others, take pride in doing things accurately, and are happy juggling a range of tasks. You will be confident, with the ability to seek out and solve problems on your own initiative, whilst working within a supportive framework.
You’ll need:
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An AAT Level 2 qualification or equivalent hands‑on finance experience
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At least one year’s experience in a finance or accounting role
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Experience using accounting software such as Xero or Sage
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Good Excel and general IT skills
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Great attention to detail and a methodical approach
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The ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
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A professional, discreet approach and respect for confidentiality
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A suitable home working environment
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A commitment to equality of opportunity
It’s a bonus if you have:
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Experience in the charity or not‑for‑profit sector
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Experience working with grants or donor‑funded projects
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Confidence working with senior colleagues or Trustees
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A full driving licence and willingness to drive a van for work purposes
Why work with us?
You’ll be joining a supportive, values‑led organisation where your work really matters. We offer flexible hybrid working, opportunities to build your finance and grants experience, and the chance to be part of a team making a positive impact for the environment.
Interested?
Apply via our website, see the full job description for more information.
Application process:
Closing date for applications: 6th May 2026 11.59pm
In person interviews (at our Leatherhead office): Thursday 21st May 2026
We reserve the right to close this job advert early
We help rivers thrive again for communities and nature.


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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!
Contract Type: Maternity Cover
Interviews: week commencing 25th May 2026
Employer: King's Trust International (not The King's Trust)
This is an exciting moment to join King’s Trust International as we launch our ambitious new 10-year strategy. Working across more than 20 countries, we partner with governments, NGOs, and employers to create life-changing opportunities for young people.
We’re looking for an exceptional Impact Data and Reporting Lead to join us for a 12-month maternity cover role. This strategically important role central to our ambition to become a truly insight‑led organisation, using high‑quality data to drive learning, evidence our impact, and improve outcomes for young people.
In this role, you’ll champion the power of data across the organisation. You’ll lead the development of robust, user‑friendly data processes, ensure high‑quality analysis, and translate complex information into clear, actionable insights that inform decision‑making and strategy.
What you’ll do
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Lead our data and reporting function, building organisational capability to collect, understand, and use data effectively
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Strengthen and streamline existing data processes, from defining data collection needs to transforming analysis and developing engaging, accessible data products
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Champion a data‑driven culture by improving data literacy, promoting learning, and communicating insights clearly to diverse audiences across the organisation
What you’ll bring
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Strong hands‑on experience working with data, ideally within a multi‑partner international development context
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A proven ability to improve complex systems and processes to a high, robust standard
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Experience turning quantitative and qualitative data into clear, actionable insights and compelling evidence of impact
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Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship‑building skills, with the ability to act as a visible advocate for data, evidence, and learning
You’ll be a collaborative, enthusiastic self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for improving outcomes for young people worldwide. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.
Perks for working at The King’s Trust International:
- Great holiday package. 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus public holidays. Office closure the days between Christmas and New Year
- Fantastic Family leave. Receive 13 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay for maternity and adoption leave, and pro rata entitlement for shared parental leave. Receive 8 weeks' full pay for paternity leave.
- Flexible and agile working. Where operationally possible, you can work your hours that support a work-life balance, including compressed hours and hybrid-working (part office - part home-based) or working from home options.
- Benefits platform. Everything from health and financial wellbeing support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas
- A free employee assistance programme (EAP) to support your mental wellbeing.
- KTI will contribute 5% of your salary to the workplace Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
- In-house and external training opportunities are available throughout the year
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Operations
Salary: Up to £61,600 (dependent on experience)
Location: Home-based or hybrid London-based co-working
Contract: Full-time (flexible working requests welcome)
Suicide is preventable. That’s why we are working to create a safer online world and to connect young people with the help and support they need to stay safe and well.
We’re Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. At Molly’s inquest, a coroner ruled harmful online content contributed to her death. In her name, we’ve now got big plans to create change and save young lives.
We’re looking for a Head of Operations who can ensure we grow effectively and focus our energies on helping young people live long and stay strong. You’ll lead and develop our finance, governance, HR, and IT operations, ensuring we can deliver with impact and grow and scale smoothly.
You’ll play a leading role in shaping and delivering our organisational strategy, monitoring our progress and budgets, and leading the process to design and develop our next Strategy to 2030. You’ll be adept at designing effective and robust policies and committed to developing a high functioning, high-impact organisation.
As a member of our Leadership Team, you’ll have the vision, strategy, and entrepreneurial zeal to help us thrive.
But you’ll also relish the opportunity to build a small organisation from scratch with the drive and passion to really get stuck in and help us to fulfil our potential.
We offer a comprehensive package that includes:
- 27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;
- annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;
- employee pension scheme;
- £500 employee wellbeing budget;
- we welcome applications from diverse range of applicants in circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.
Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) via the Charity Jobs website.
Application closing date: Friday 22 May 2026
There will be a 2-stage interview process with first interviews held online between 11 - 12 June 2026.
Second interviews will be held in-person in London.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role purpose
The Donation Processor plays a key role in ensuring the accurate recording, reconciliation, and processing of all income received by Southampton Hospitals Charity. This position supports the integrity of financial data, provides timely information to fundraising and finance teams, and ensures compliance with internal controls, charity regulations, and GDPR requirements.
Donation Processing & Banking
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Process and record donations via standing orders, BACS, and other channels, ensuring all supporting documentation is filed appropriately and in compliance with internal financial procedures and details are entered into Beacon CRM.
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Download, reconcile and process reports from online donation platforms and input details into Beacon CRM.
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Support with the secure storage, logging, and transfer of cash and cheques to the hospital’s cashier’s office in accordance with cash-handling procedures.
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Follow up bank reconciliation of cash and cheques and update Beacon and Xero accordingly.
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Liaise with fundraising team to identify and allocate income, resolving queries quickly and professionally.
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Update bank statement spreadsheet daily and share it with the wider fundraising team.
Database & Records Management
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Input and code donations into Beacon CRM, ensuring accurate allocation.
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Maintain electronic records to comply with financial, statutory, and GDPR regulations.
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Ensure timely transfer of income data from Beacon into Xero, supporting reconciliation and month-end procedures.
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Support the preparation of Gift Aid declarations and claims in line with HMRC regulations, maximizing eligible income.
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Work with Finance Manager to ensure that the necessary accounting and reconciliation processes are in place
Person specification
Knowledge and experience
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Experience working with CRM databases (we use Beacon)
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Some experience working with financial systems (we use Xero)
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Proven experience handling and processing large volumes of data accurately.
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Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritise workload
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Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
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Accurate handling of cash and cheques.
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Good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
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Clear and confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
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Ability to work to strict deadlines within a monthly finance cycle.
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Ensure all work complies with charity regulations, financial policies, and legal requirements.
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Desirable: part-qualified or qualified in accounting (e.g., AAT, ACCA) and familiarity with Xero or similar accounting platforms.
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We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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SUMMARY
Position Title: Head of Spacemaking and Operations
Level: Level 6
Pay: £40, 000 -46, 000 (FTE yearly)
Reports to: Director of Finance, HR and Operations
Location: Liberation centre Brixton, London (New office in Brixton)/ Remote working within the UK with at least 3 days’ work from our office (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
Contract: Full time (40hrs/weekly), 2-year Fixed Term contract.
Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits: TAA laptop and phone, (employee assistance and health cash package including staff supervision, counselling, dental, optical care and more.)
The Advocacy Academy is an activist youth movement. We serve as the political home for grassroots youth organising and the catalyst for collective action. The lives of the young people we work alongside have been directly shaped by living in an unjust world, and we exist to turn their anger into action.
Young people are often the catalysts for major social change, from the Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee at the heart of the Civil Rights Movement, to the Soweto Uprising mobilising young people to resist the apartheid regime's education policies, to the Sunrise Movement redrawing the electoral map across America, and more recently encampments and protests across the world protesting the genocide in Palestine. How successfully they achieve real and lasting change depends on whether they are organised and whether they have the right strategy and tactics to be effective.
We want youth organising to be enshrined in the UK for generations to come, and for young people to have tangible political power to influence national policy. That’s why we have launched two national coalitions, one around climate, and the other around gender. Each will train organisations across the country to become youth organisers and work together to bring 100 young people together to identify the strategy and tactics needed to achieve change. These young leaders will organise others and work collectively to build a campaign which shakes the status quo.
We are now looking for a Head of Spacemaking & Operations who believes in this vision and can ensure that TAA’s Liberation Centre is safe, fully operational, and intentionally designed as a welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environment. This role bridges operational delivery and spatial experience, ensuring that the Centre not only functions effectively behind the scenes, but also reflects TAA’s values in how people experience, move through, and use the space. You will combine operational oversight, facilities management, and space experience design, working across teams to ensure the Centre is safe, compliant, efficient, accessible and welcoming for staff, young people, and the wider community.
Before you skim the job description, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes to apply. We all experience a bit of imposter syndrome, including staff here at The Advocacy Academy. If this role pulls you in and you believe you could make a meaningful difference, we encourage you to apply or reach out to us to discuss further. We are especially interested in people who bring lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of working.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1.You will become a key member of the Finance, HR & Operations Team, including but not limited to:
- Supporting the Director of Finance, HR and Operations in maintaining and improving operational systems and processes
- Supporting the delivery of the Liberation Centre strategy, working across teams to ensure the Centre provides a functional, welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for staff, young people, and the wider community
- Building relationships across departments, understanding their needs, and communicating operational updates to the Director
- Ensure escalations to the Director of Finance, HR and Operations are timely, well-prepared, clearly articulated, and supported by relevant information to enable effective decision-making.
2.You will ensure that your responsibilities run like well-oiled machines by supporting TAA’s facilities, ensuring the Liberation Centre operates safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with relevant regulations by:
- Acting as the main operational liaison for the Liberation Centre, including council, building management, and external contractors
- Managing relationships with facilities providers, maintenance contractors, cleaners, and IT vendors
- Overseeing health & safety compliance, including staff training, evacuation procedures, drills, and statutory checks
- Supporting the development and implementation of risk assessments (fire, general, wellbeing, incidents, remote work, etc.)
- Ensuring procurement, supplies, and stock levels are managed effectively and responsibly
- Coordinating first aiders and fire marshals as required
- Ensuring operational cost-efficiency across facilities and space-related services
3.You will help shape the Liberation Centre as a purposeful, accessible, and welcoming environment by:
- Supporting the ongoing development of the Liberation Centre as a safe, inclusive, and values-aligned space
- Leading on accessibility improvements across the physical environment, ensuring equitable access for disabled community members
- Shaping improvements to layout, usability, and overall experience of the space
- Ensuring the space reflects TAA’s values of care, inclusion, and liberation in its physical design and use
- Working with internal teams to understand spatial needs and translating them into practical and experience-led improvements
- Supporting a positive, caring, and community-centred environment across all users of the space
4.You will support reliable and secure operational infrastructure by:
- Acting as liaison for IT and facilities providers
- Supporting setup, maintenance, and improvement of workplace systems and equipment
- Ensuring infrastructure supports accessibility, inclusion, and ease of use
- Identifying improvements to systems that enhance operational efficiency and user experience
- Supporting secure onboarding and offboarding of staff from a systems and access perspective
5.You will act as a key connector between operations and delivery teams by:
- Work with the Working closely with programmes, Organising & Campaigns, community, and communications teams to ensure smooth operational delivery
- Supporting logistics for events, residentials, camps, and programmes, including venue sourcing, bookings, and on-site coordination
- Providing operational and administrative support for space usage, scheduling, and bookings
- Supporting onboarding and offboarding processes from a space, systems, and logistics perspective
- Supporting new staff inductions and ensuring new starters are equipped to use the space effectively
- Supporting internal communication of operational updates across teams
6.You will support the Director in embedding safety, wellbeing, and care into how the space is used and experienced by:
- Ensuring health & safety processes are embedded and consistently followed
- Coordinating safety training and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations
- Supporting a culture of shared responsibility for safety within the Liberation Centre
- Working with the community team to ensure safety practices are values-aligned
- Supporting emergency preparedness and incident response processes
- FMaintaining a safe and functional environment by ensuring the space is kept clear, organised, and free from unnecessary clutter or hazards.
7.Culture, values and wider strategy and mission. Provide senior functional leadership for Spacemaking and Operations, ensuring delivery of organisational strategy through effective planning, coordination, and implementation across your area. Contribute to shaping organisational priorities through insight, delivery experience, and cross-departmental collaboration. To include but not limited to:
- Embodying and championing our commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is consistently reflected in organisational strategy, decision-making, delivery and partnerships
- Champion the organisation’s commitment to social and economic justice, ensuring this is embedded in the design and delivery of spacemaking and operational activity, and reflected in partnerships and ways of working within your remit.
- Act as a role model for organisational culture and values, setting expectations within your teams and supporting colleagues to apply these consistently in day-to-day practice.
- Work closely with leaders across the organisation to identify opportunities to improve organisational impact and efficiency, contributing operational insight to strategic planning and decision-making.
- Identify, assess and escalate risks related to operational delivery, organisational culture, and alignment with stated values and principles, ensuring timely mitigation within your area of responsibility.
- Lead and enable effective cross-departmental collaboration within your remit, ensuring teams are aligned, appropriately resourced, and working effectively towards shared organisational goals.
- Foster a culture of openness, care, accountability and continuous improvement within your area, contributing to wider organisational wellbeing practices.
- Take responsibility for your own ongoing leadership development, and actively support the development of others, building capability and leadership within the Spacemaking and Operations function.
- IEngage in organisational wellbeing practices by communicating needs appropriately, participating in feedback processes, and contributing constructively to living the TAA transformative culture
8.Governance and Compliance
- Provide strategic leadership on governance and risk management within your portfolio, working in close partnership with the Finance, HR and Operations team.
- Lead and hold accountability for risk identification, analysis and mitigation, ensuring risks to strategic objectives are anticipated, escalated and managed effectively
- Maintain oversight of risk across your area, ensuring robust systems, controls and practices are in place and consistently applied
- Ensure strong organisational compliance with TAA policies and practices, taking responsibility for their effective implementation, continuous improvement and alignment with wider organisational standards
- You will support Programmes, Campaigns and Community Departments by ensuring that the operations, structures, processes, and practices align with and support TAA's campaigning and organising goals, activating new allies' goals, and community goals
WHAT SUCCESS WILL LOOK
- The Liberation Centre runs smoothly, safely, and reliably day-to-day
- Staff and community members experience the space as welcoming, accessible, and well cared for
- Operational systems are efficient, compliant, and low-friction
- Space improvements are intentional, values-led, and responsive to user needs
- Teams can focus on delivery, supported by strong operational and spatial infrastructure
A BIT ABOUT YOU
- You are passionate about, and committed to, creating a more fair, just and equal world.
- You believe in the potential of young people to challenge the status quo and are dedicated to helping them become more powerful citizens.
- You’ve got a deep understanding of, and a personal relationship with, issues of social justice. From racism to the housing crisis to climate justice, you’ll be aware of how systemic injustice operates in our society, clued-up and well-informed on the big issues of our time, and committed to changing them.
- You’ll be comfortable managing a “to-do” list of competing priorities and balancing your workload to meet competing deadlines.
- You’re a sensitive and thoughtful relationship-builder who is interested in building a network of relationships to support the Advocacy Academy’s work. You’re a great listener, and remember people’s names, faces, and stories.
- You’re a confident written and verbal communicator, who is comfortable with tailoring communication to reach a diverse range of audiences and stakeholders.
- You’re proactive, organised, and eager to learn, whether that’s chatting with potential funders, researching new opportunities or collaborating with teammates.
IDEAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- 3-5+ years’ experience in operations management, ideally including leadership responsibility for teams, workflows, or service delivery.
- Comfortable operating as the senior operational lead on site when required, maintaining full delivery responsibility and ensuring clear communication and escalation pathways.
- Demonstrated experience in facilities management and/or IT systems coordination, with an understanding of how operational infrastructure supports organisational effectiveness.
- Working knowledge of operational tools and systems (e.g. Microsoft Excel / Google Sheets, Canva, and similar platforms), with willingness to learn and adapt to new systems as needed.
- Experience supporting or developing operational processes, with an interest in improving efficiency, clarity, and user experience across systems and teams.
- Proven ability Experience working with diverse audiences and stakeholders, with an understanding of access needs and inclusive practice to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously, prioritise effectively, and maintain delivery in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience designing and delivering spaces, services, or operations with a strong understanding of access needs, ensuring inclusive and equitable participation.
This is an outline of the responsibilities and duties of the Head of Spacemaking & Operations role, it is not intended as an exhaustive list and may change from time to time to meet the changing needs of the Liberation Centre and our young people. Any changes will be made in consultation with the post holder.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates will be asked to provide a CV and a Cover Letter OR a supporting video application addressing the following questions (no more than 1000 words or 10 minutes for all questions).
- Tell us about a social justice issue that makes you angry and why it matters to you?
- Our Head of Spacemaking & Operations role entails working and building relationships with different stakeholders. Tell us about a time when you successfully cultivated a relationship with someone when working towards a shared goal - What did you do and what did you learn?
- Include anything else you would like us to know as we consider your candidacy for the Head of Spacemaking & Operations role.
In addition, please also provide information on your notice period and your availability for interview. You may also attach any other content that would be relevant for us to have in order to showcase interest and experience. The content can come in any form of media, including but not limited to - a mind map of ideas, a timeline or portfolio of your work, life or experiences; a recording; a Powerpoint or other form of presentation; a song, article, poem or other writing samples.
DATES
- Closing Date: The deadline for applications 8th June 2026 by 10am.
- First Round of Interviews: will be scheduled for w/c 15th June 2026 (Dates are subject to change).
- Second Round of Interviews: will be scheduled for w/c 29th June 2026 (Dates are subject to change).
Please be aware that we will be interviewing as we receive applications. The application date might be brought forward if we find the right person.
A NOTE ON USING AI TOOLS IN YOUR APPLICATION
We understand that AI tools like ChatGPT can be helpful when preparing an application, and you’re welcome to use them as a support. However, we’re most interested in hearing directly from you. Please ensure your application reflects your own voice, experiences, and perspective.
We value the unique insights, lived experiences, and ways of thinking that each candidate brings. These are what help us understand who you are and what you would bring to the role, and they are an important part of how we assess applications.
If you require any adjustments or support during the application process, please don’t hesitate to let us know. we’re committed to making our recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible.
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
We aim to be representative of the community we are working with. We encourage applications from people of colour, those who identify as LGBTQIA, working class as well as disabled people, those living with mental health conditions, refugees and migrants. We welcome people from all identities who are made to feel marginalised.
We’re not just committed to being an equal opportunity employer, we actively celebrate diversity in all its forms. Let us know if we can do anything to make the application or interview process more accessible. If you are invited to interview, we will at that point ask you for any accessibility requirements or preferences.
As an employer we make all reasonable adjustments to support employees in their work if they are disabled or have a health condition. We support the Access to Work scheme which could provide you with financial support to get the help you need to do all tasks successfully. We are happy to facilitate Access to Work assessments and reclaims and would actively welcome applicants who would need this in order to do the job.
All staff who work on our programme must have, prior to starting work, a returned satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dated no earlier than 1st January 2021. The Advocacy Academy will assist the application for, and pay for the processing of, a new DBS for staff members where required.
We welcome applications from people with convictions. Please disclose in your applications if you have any convictions, cautions, reprimand or final warnings that are not "protected" (as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). We consider each person on their own merits, taking into account all the circumstances.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Administrator will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the centre, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.
As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.
This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.
There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as some local travel.
Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 20th May in Maggie's Middlesbrough.
Please see the attached job description for further details.
Maggie's provide free cancer support and information in our centres alongside NHS hospitals and online.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to work with a leading advocacy charity organisation supporting those in need?
Do you have experience of working or volunteering in welfare, support or health and social care and are looking for a new challenge?
Are you keen to make a difference to people who want to be heard?
Then come and join us here at VoiceAbility.
Due to the success of our delivery we are looking for Advocates to join our team in the North Ayrshire area. We are seeking applicants who have transferable skills, a willingness to learn and a desire to help those in need of support.
About us
VoiceAbility is an independent charity and one of the UK’s largest providers of advocacy and involvement services. We deliver a wide range of service contracts funded by local authorities, health trusts and other voluntary and private sector organisations.
We’ve been supporting people to have their say in decisions about their health, care, and wellbeing for over 40 years. We make sure people are heard when it matters most. For more information on what Advocacy is and the services offered then please visit our website.
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for Advocates to join and shape this service covering North Ayrshire area. Your role will require you to travel to locations such as clients’ homes and within community settings across the area to meet with clients and professionals. You will be home based for administration; therefore, access to your own transportation and a suitable home internet connection is essential.
About you
Desirably you will have some experience of working in advocacy, or providing welfare, supporting, or caring for Adults who have support needs, ideally for those with a variety of communication needs, mental ill health, physical health issues, or barriers to accessing support.
You should have worked or volunteered in health, social care, welfare, support services, education or young person’s services, or advice and guidance.
How will you make a difference?
You will be responsible for ensuring the individual’s wishes, feelings, beliefs, needs, and values are met to create positive outcomes for the people you support.
You will support people to speak up for themselves and grow in confidence, equip them to understand and exercise their rights and options, and will assist them in the decision-making process relating to their care, treatment, and support.
You will work resourcefully and collaboratively with the individuals you support.You’ll be creative in your approach to empower our clients by ensuring you meaningfully explain people’s options and rights to them.You’ll support individuals to fully participate in decisions affecting them and will make sure they have their voices heard.
Benefits
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time colleagues) rising to 30 days upon 5 years’ service
5% employer pension & minimum 3% employee contribution
Salary sacrifices pension scheme
Separate Life Assurance Cover (equivalent of two times your annual salary)
Staff discount scheme including retail discounts, entertainment, holidays, gym membership etc
24/7 Employee Assistance programme
Access to remote counselling service
Paid Disability Leave
Paid compassionate Leave
Home Working Allowance
Flexible working
How are staff supported to work remotely?
VoiceAbility has a small number of offices. Employees including Team Leaders are homebased for Administration and meetings will be held online as well as in person in the relevant community.
When you need to travel for work, expenses will be paid (mileage or public transport costs).
VoiceAbility offers the usual regular manager one to ones, Staff forums and communities of practice depending on role. Team meetings with a mix of virtual and in person approach.
Equality and Diversity
VoiceAbility believes in fostering an inclusive workplace which welcomes, values and celebrates the diversity of its staff and partners, treats all on a basis of equality and encourages all to meet their maximum potential.
VoiceAbility are a Disability Confident employer, any applicant that identifies themselves as having a disability and can demonstrate that they meet all the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. If you need to apply in a different way, please contact HR for further options.
How to apply
To apply for this role please sign up for a recruitment account by clicking the apply button on this page. Follow the instructions to create your account, upload your CV, and complete our short application form.
Important Dates:
Closing date for applications; Midnight on 14 May 2026, however, VoiceAbility reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy before this date.
Don’t forget to read the person specification so you can tell us about yourself and how your skills, abilities and experiences match the criteria outlined in the person specification.
Hint: you can use work, personal and/or voluntary experiences, and examples to tell us why you should be our next Advocate.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Location: London based, with hybrid working in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy
Job title: Data Engineering Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £64,326
About the Role
Crisis is strengthening how we use data to support our mission to end homelessness. As part of this work, we are developing a modern data platform that connects information across systems such as Dynamics CRM, volunteering platforms, client services systems
and finance platforms.
The Data Engineering Manager will lead the development and ongoing evolution of Crisis’ Modern Data Platform and integrations capability. You will oversee the design and operation of data pipelines and platform architecture to ensure that reliable and well-structured data flows across the organisation.
Working closely with colleagues across Technology, Insight and operational teams,
you will establish strong engineering practices and ensure the data platform is robust, scalable and aligned with organisational needs.
You will lead and support the Data Engineering and Integrations team while helping
to shape the technical foundations that support services, fundraising and organisational decision making across Crisis.
About you
You have strong experience designing and running modern data platforms and data pipelines, ideally in a cloud based environment such as Microsoft Fabric or Azure.
You enjoy leading technical teams and helping engineers grow while delivering reliable and maintainable data solutions.
You are comfortable working with both technical and non technical colleagues and translating organisational needs into well engineered data solutions.
You are motivated by the opportunity to help a mission led organisation use data more effectively to support people experiencing homelessness.
Technology environment
Our current data environment includes technologies such as:
Microsoft Fabric and Azure data platform
Dynamics 365 CRM
Power BI
FastStats and other operational data tools
SQL and modern data integration approaches
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Monday 4th May 2026 at 23:59pm
Interview date and location: Week commencing 18th May via Microsoft Teams. competency based interview and technical discussion
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please contact our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: Parent Partner
RESPONSIBLE TO:Peer Services Lead for England
HOURS OF WORK:As per individual terms
GRADE/SALARY:Grade 2.4/ £24,479
LOCATION:Home based
TYPE OF CONTRACT:Permanent
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Provide peer support services via the transition service for One Adoption. You will support individual families with peer to peer goal-based intervention servicedeliverable via 6 sessions of support (1-1).
Provide peer support services via dedicated support phone line, bookable sessions & email cover. This will be delivered via rota’dsessions for the Eastern Region Peer Support Line.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Direct 1-1 support
•To work with families to achieve agreed goal-based outcomes.
•To work to a plan for transition.
•To signpost families to relevant support.
•To provide 6 online support sessions of 1 hour via TEAMS covering the programme topics agreed within timescale.
•To follow a programme of support and monitor progress regularly.
•To empower families to work closely with schools, settings and relevant professionals encouraging them to build and strengthen relationships.
•To complete admin and paperwork relevant to the family including evaluation paperwork.
Support Line
•Following a scheduled work pattern, respond to adopters calling in to alive phone line, providing a listening ear & signposting to relevant resources/information.
•Following a rota ensuring bookable sessions are responded to, listening & signposting where required
•Monitor & respond to emails within your scheduled shifts.
•Ensure feedback texts are sent at the end of each interaction with a caller.
General
•Retain accurate records in accordance with Adoption UK policy and practice, complying with GDPR legislation.
•To ensure compliance with appropriate Adoption UK policies and procedures
•To carry out such other duties as may be deemed necessary.
•Ensure all admin tasks are carried out within a timely manner, Evide updated.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & KNOWLEDGE
•Personal experience of adoption. (essential)
•Sound knowledge of current adoption issues, or a strong interest in developing such knowledge (essential)
•Experience within the education setting (desirable)
•Experienced mentor or similar support role. (essential)
•Experience of supporting families in group settings as well as 1:1 (desirable)
•A good understanding of One adoption RAA(s) systems and adoption landscape (desirable)
•Safeguarding – understanding of safeguarding policies and procedures (essential)
•Good working knowledge of how to use social media and a range of online platforms with confidence. (essential)
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
•Work and act on own initiative (essential)
•Work to deadlines and tight timescales and reporting around progress (essential)
•Flexible and able to work purposefully from home (essential)
•Excellent communication skills or verbally and written (essential)
• Group facilitation skills (essential)
•Good empathic listening skills, able to deal with issues in relation to significant trauma and loss (essential)
•Ability to organise and hold meetings, including by telephone and online (essential)
•Excellent IT skills including Teams, Outlook and Zoom or a willingness to learn (desirable)
•Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Aware of GDPR, particularly around holding information at home (essential)
•Ensure that internal policies and procedures are complied with. (essential)
BEHAVIOURS
•Supports, encourages and motivates adopters and families (essential)
•Values transparency and consistency (essential)
•Understands the role of individual and collective accountability (essential)
•Has a clear understanding of other colleagues’ roles and responsibilities (essential)
•Approachable and friendly (essential)
•Confident in 1:1 and group settings (desirable)
•Ability to empower and work in partnership with families (essential)
•Shares skills and knowledge appropriately (essential)
•Offers outstanding service to service users (essential)
•Takes pride in Adoption UK and promotes its values in all interactions with external stakeholders (essential)
•Willingness to learn new skills (essential)
Adoption UK is the leading charity for adopted and care experienced people and adoptive families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.






