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As a Domestic Abuse (DA) Team Leader, you will lead the team of DA Practitioner’s and our Armed Forces Independent Domestic Violence Adviser’s (IDVAs). You will be responsible for overseeing risk assessments, safety planning and case management, working within Trevi’s Domestic Abuse Team.
About the role
This role focuses on empowering women and families to improve their safety, wellbeing, and independence. The successful candidate will lead the team to provide support through emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy, and access to specialist services which will include legal resources, employment, education, finances, benefit support and group work.
What you will do
· Supervise DA Practitioners, & Armed Forces IDVAs, providing daily guidance, case management oversight, and supervision
· Providing constructive feedback, conducting appraisals, and managing employee performance
· Lead on high-risk cases, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment (e.g., DASH) and safety planning for victims
What you will bring
· Experience of working in domestic abuse delivery service
· IDVA Qualified
· Ability to prioritise, work independently, and reflect on practice
· Strong communication and organisational skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
Sequence ME & Long Covid is one of the most ambitious whole-genome sequencing studies ever undertaken into ME and Long Covid, co-led by Action for ME. Building on the success of DecodeME, this proposed £20 million study will use large-scale, long-read whole-genome sequencing to analyse the entire genetic code of 9,000 people with ME and 9,000 people with Long Covid - making it the world's largest 'long-read' whole-genome sequencing study of any disease.
Current funding supports project mobilisation, partnership development, and the development of the Long Covid arm of the study, including agreeing case definitions and gathering expressions of interest from people with Long Covid. Phase 2 has recently been confirmed, backed by £4.75m from the UK government and a further £174,414 from the WE&ME Foundation, and will focus on sequencing 6,000 ME/CFS samples previously collected through DecodeME using Oxford Nanopore's long-read sequencing technology, running alongside Phase 1.
You will play a pivotal role supporting the Sequence ME & Long Covid project in several different ways. Working closely with the project's management team and other team members, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of this landmark study, providing administrative support to the various people and partners involved in delivering it.
As a self-starter, you will manage a range of tasks including meeting scheduling, taking meeting minutes, preparing governance documents, event administration, and broader project support - no two days will be the same.
You will need to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times, particularly when supporting governance meetings and handling sensitive project documentation.
As a team player, you will provide comprehensive, confidential and organised administrative support, developing a deep understanding of the project and building strong, effective working relationships with colleagues, researchers and external partners.
Remote working at home can be challenging for some and works incredibly well for others. You will need to be able to work independently, use your own initiative, and remain proactive in maintaining good levels of communication with colleagues.
Key Duties
Person Specification
Essential skills and experience
Desirable skills and experience
Please note, the salary of £24,642.09 FTE per year pro rata is based on a 35-hour week.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Marketing Officer - Supporter Activation
Contract type: 12-month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time –35hours per week
Location: London UK
UK hybrid working – a minimum of 40% of working time is spent face-to-face (London office, external meetings or travel). 60/40 hybrid working at WaterAid means roughly three days wherever you work best and two days together in person.
Travel: UK and potential international travel. Will be required to liaise with internal stakeholders outside of the UK, in varying time zones.
Salary: £41,325 per year with excellent benefits
Change starts with water. Change starts with you.
Every day, millions of people live without clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid exists to change that – for everyone, everywhere. Join us, and your energy will help unlock people’s potential and create a fairer future.
About WaterAid
We’re a global federation driven by one vision: a world where everyone, everywhere has clean water, sanitation and hygiene by 2030. Powered by our values of Respect, Accountability, Courage, Collaboration, Integrity and Innovation, we work alongside communities, partners and supporters to make change happen.
About the team
The Activation team sits within the Supporter Marketing team which plays a key role in our successful and innovative fundraising programme. The team is vital to the long-term income growth of the organisation; recruiting new individual givers and increasing the engagement of existing supporters through an audience led communication programme of diverse channels and products.
About the role
In this Senior Marketing Officer role with the Activation Team you will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Press Inserts campaigns. You will be supporting the Senior Marketing Manager and taking direct responsibility in the exploration and delivery of new campaigns, projects and channels. The role will also include support in the delivery of the DRTV and Brand programmes as well as supporting with ad hoc team requirements.
It’s an exciting time to join as we look to new and exciting ways to tell our story so you’ll be working with a range of internal and external teams to drive the programme forward.
In this role, you will:
Requirements
To be successful, you will need:
Although not essential, we’d prefer you to have:
Closing date: Applications close 12:00 PM UKtime on 31/08/2026. Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 14/09/2026
How to apply: Click Apply to upload your CV and cover letter
Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology in my application?
At WaterAid, we strongly advise against using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. Our goal is to ensure a fair and transparent process that provides every applicant with an equal opportunity to succeed. We value hearing about your unique experiences and perspectives in your application, and, if shortlisted, during the interview as well.
Pre‑employment screening
To apply for this role, you must be able to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the respective country. All pre-employment checks will be carried out according to local law and WaterAid’s Safer Recruitment policy. All UK based roles require a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Benefits
As part of our annual leave policy, all employees receive three additional days of annual leave on top of their standard allocation of 25 days. These days are designated to cover the period when our UK office closes between Christmas and New Year, allowing all UK WaterAiders to take a well-deserved break.
These days are automatically scheduled and cannot be changed or moved. Annual leave is accrued based on your start date. If sufficient leave has not been accrued by the time of the closure, the 3 days will be taken as unpaid leave or pro-rated, depending on your circumstances.
Our People Promise
We will work with passion and focus to make sure everyone everywhere has clean water, decent toilets and good hygiene. WaterAid is a place of purpose – where people have a real commitment and shared responsibility for the impact we have. We are a global community with diverse backgrounds and perspectives, motivated by inspiring, stimulating work. We are determined to be a place where people feel safe and able to contribute their voice and truly live our values.
Equal Opportunities
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, beliefs, customs, traditions, ways of life and status. This includes, but is not limited to, race, ethnicity, caste, colour, gender, language, religion, political or other opinion, national or social origin, property, birth, disability status, neurodiversity, age, marital and family status, sexual orientation and gender identity, health status, place of residence, economic and social situation.
Safeguarding
We are committed to protecting everyone we come into contact with. We have a zero- tolerance approach to abuse of power, privilege or trust across our global work, and to any form of inappropriate behaviour, discrimination, abuse, bullying, harassment, or exploitation. Safeguarding the people and communities we work with, our staff, volunteers and anyone working on our behalf is our top priority, and we take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks (which can include counterterrorism, safeguarding and criminal records checks).
Together, we’ll change the world through water.
Join us and be part of the change!
Our vision is a world where everyone, everywhere has sustainable and safe water, sanitation and hygiene.



Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with a leading charity to recruit a Fundraising Executive (Community) for a maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and ambitious fundraising team, helping to inspire and engage the next generation of supporters. Based in Stanmore with hybrid working, you'll play a key role in growing community fundraising activity, building relationships with young professionals, families and community networks, while supporting the charity's mission to help people with neurodevelopmental disabilities, their families, and children in need across London and the South East.
The role
About you
They're looking for someone who:
Key details:
To find out more, please contact Hannah Laking at .
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Sheffield Cathedral is inviting applications for the role of Community Organiser, a new post within the Cathedral Resourcing Project, at an exciting moment in the Cathedral’s mission, civic life and partnership with communities across Sheffield.
At the heart of a changing and creative city, Sheffield Cathedral is both an ancient holy place and a living centre of worship, welcome, culture and public engagement. We are seeking to grow as a civic, relational and faith-rooted institution: not acting for communities from a distance, but acting with communities through trust, shared leadership and common action.
This new role is for a relational, disciplined and justice-minded organiser who can listen deeply, build trust across difference, identify and develop local leaders, and help people move from shared concern to collective action. Working in the Citizens UK tradition of broad-based community organising, the Community Organiser will help embed organising across the Cathedral, its parish partnerships and its civic relationships, contributing to the co-creation of Sheffield Citizens Alliance.
We are looking for someone who understands that lasting change is built through relationships, local leadership, patient listening, strategic action and negotiated public wins. The successful candidate will work confidently within the life and values of Sheffield Cathedral, while helping churches, communities and civic institutions build the power to act together for justice and the common good.
This post is open to people of all faiths and of none. There is no requirement to be a practising Christian, but the postholder will need to work sympathetically within the public mission and inclusive Christian values of Sheffield Cathedral.
Salary: £36,000 p.a. plus pension
Contract & Working Pattern
37.5 hours per week, with some evening and weekend work
Fixed-term until 31 December 2028, starting as soon as possible
Working at Sheffield Cathedral, partner parishes and civic institutions across Sheffield, with some hybrid working possible by agreement
Final application closing date: Wednesday 7 October 2026, 2.00pm
Shortlisting: Thursday 8 October 2026
Interviews/Tasks: Thursday 15 October 2026
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received. We therefore encourage interested applicants to apply as early as possible.
For more information, or to download an application form, please visit the vacancy page on Sheffield Cathedral's website.
Terms and Conditions
Job title: Link Worker (Prison)
Reports to: Service Manager (Prison)
Direct reports: N/A
Start date: TBC – subject to successful MOJ prison vetting
Salary: £27,183 per annum
Working hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview, and HMP Send
Job Purpose
The primary purpose of this role is to work with women in custody, including on remand, preparing
them for, and connecting them with vital community support services on, release.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy support both in prison and the community,
to women on remand in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview, and HMP Send.
2. Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community.
3. Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping.
4. Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice and contribute to wider
organisational development.
5. Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for
Women in Prison.
For the full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As Supporter Care Coordinator, you’ll be the first point of contact for people engaging with our three charities: Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity, Evelina London Children’s Charity, and Guy’s Cancer Charity. You’ll play a key role in delivering excellent service, managing a wide range of enquiries from supporters—whether they’re donating, fundraising, or simply seeking information.
The role requires you to become highly knowledgeable about activities across our three charities, engaging with internal teams and maintaining a positive, helpful presence in all interactions.
You’ll handle supporter enquiries across various communication channels, ensuring timely responses within our service level agreements. From processing donations and managing complaints to maintaining accurate records in the fundraising database (Raiser’s Edge), you’ll help ensure a smooth, efficient experience for every supporter. You’ll also be helping to manage relationships with external suppliers, making sure they deliver on our high standards of supporter care.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys solving problems, values attention to detail, and thrives on building relationships. We’re looking for someone who is up for getting involved with all areas of fundraising with the drive to make things run just that bit smoother. Whether it’s improving how we manage enquiries about our events or making sure donors get a special thank you. This role needs someone who is proactive about providing the best experience for our supporters and can build great relationships with the team to do so.
The Team
The role is within the Individual Giving, Legacies & Supporter Care team. The team is led by a Head of
Individual Giving who manages these vital areas of public fundraising. This role will be managed by the Supporter Care Manager.
Key Relationships
Internal: All fundraising teams, Funding Team, Gift Processing, Fundraising Database, Legal and Compliance, Digital, Marketing and Communications.
External: Fundraisers and donors (the public), Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital trust staff, Agencies operating face to face fundraising, fulfilment agencies, events operations agencies
Key Responsibilities
Supporter Enquiries & Communication
Donation Processing & Database Management
Process Management & Operational Support
Insights, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
Collaboration & Cross-Team Working
Charity Representation & Team Culture
Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Skills, Abilities, and Attributes
Knowledge, Experience, and Qualifications
Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Senior Special Events Fundraiser to join a collaborative fundraising team, delivering an exciting portfolio of large-scale fundraising events while working closely with senior volunteers, committees, sponsors and key stakeholders.
you'll take ownership of a portfolio of flagship fundraising events from concept through to delivery. You'll oversee event logistics, manage budgets, secure sponsorship opportunities and work alongside volunteer committees to maximise fundraising success.
You'll also mentor colleagues on projects, contribute to team strategy and continuously seek innovative ways to enhance supporter experiences and increase event income.
Key Responsibilities
About You:
Salary & Benefits
Recruitment process: Cv and Supporting Statement to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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About the role:
A safe, well maintained room can be the foundation someone needs to begin rebuilding their life. As a Maintenance Operative, you’ll make sure our supported accommodation across London provides the safe, dignified and welcoming environment every client deserves.
This is a hands on, multi skilled maintenance role focused on minor repairs and property improvements rather than specialist or technically qualified trade work. Travelling between different services across London, you’ll complete jobs such as painting and decorating, repairing walls and fixtures, basic carpentry, minor plumbing, tiling and preparing empty rooms so they can be offered safely and quickly to someone who needs a home.
You’ll plan and manage a varied workload, respond to urgent health and safety concerns and identify problems before they become more serious. You’ll also inspect rooms and communal areas, record completed work clearly, arrange materials and flag any repairs that need to be passed to a qualified contractor. At times, you may check completed contractor work and provide feedback where standards have not been met.
Our accommodation is home to people who have experienced homelessness, mental ill health and other forms of multiple disadvantage. Some services are larger, hostel-style buildings, while others are smaller residential properties. You’ll often be working in occupied environments and may meet clients while completing repairs, so you’ll need to be comfortable working respectfully around people who may be distressed or experiencing a difficult time. You won’t be expected to provide support or manage challenging situations alone, and service colleagues will be available to help.
You’ll join a growing Maintenance Team that shares knowledge, works collaboratively and takes pride in getting the details right. With plenty of variety and autonomy, this is an opportunity to develop your practical skills while seeing the direct difference your work makes to the buildings we manage and the people who call them home.
About you:
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Applications will be reviewed, and candidates invited for in person interviews at our head office in Kings Cross, as they are received. Therefore please submit your application as soon as possible to be considered, we reserve the right to close the advert as soon as a suitable candidate is identified.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About you
Do you want to use your skills to make it possible for people with myeloma to live longer and better lives? We are looking for a Support Group Co-ordinator who will deliver the Myeloma UK Support Group Partnership programme in line with the organisation’s overall strategy.
You will have experience of working with support groups and/or volunteer networks as well as recruiting, training, managing and supervising a diverse range of staff or volunteers. The post holder will need to show clear evidence of relationship building and working with underrepresented groups. A key part of the role is understanding the needs of cancer patients and their families and of health inequalities.
You’ll have excellent relationship building skills and an understanding of the barriers that exist in accessing support. You will need the ability to set priorities, work under pressure with great attention to detail and understand and meet the training and development needs of volunteers. Experience of working with haematology or oncology patients and working with a database would be an advantage but not essential.
About the role
The Support Group Co-ordinator will be the first point of contact within the organisation for all Support Group enquiries. You will coordinate the Support Groups Partnership Programme activity, including developing and promotion of the existing Myeloma Support Groups and coordinate the recruitment, induction and ongoing support of new local groups to the Support Groups Partnership Programme
You will be responsible for working with local groups and other local network partners to increase the reach and impact of Myeloma UK, ensuring that partnered support groups operate in line with Myeloma UK guidelines and ensure that they receive consistent information, training and advice.
The post holder will maintain an awareness and understanding of all legislation that may be relevant to the role and develop, maintain and evaluate a training programme for Support Group Leaders as well as moderate and update the Support Group Leaders’ online hub on a regular basis. You will lead the Support Groups’ responsibility for designing and delivering activities in line with our Partnership Agreement so that they are safe, effective and impactful as well as moderate.
About us
Myeloma UK is the only UK charity focused on the incurable blood cancer, myeloma and its related conditions. We provide support and influence access to treatments, while researching a cure. Thanks to life-extending treatments and support, today many people affected by myeloma are able to live longer and to live well.
We are committed to bringing together the best and brightest people to help us ensure that every person affected by myeloma has an empowered present and a hopeful future.
Our ultimate goal is to find a cure and make myeloma history. Until then, our mission is to help every person living with myeloma, live well, for as long as possible. We are committed to diagnosing myeloma earlier, discovering and sharing knowledge, transforming the patient experience and influencing positive change.
Our culture
Wellbeing and staff engagement are at the heart of our culture. We offer employees a range of benefits including a pension salary exchange scheme, flexitime, flexible working which includes both home and hub-based office working, health plan, employee assistance plan and holiday purchase scheme. We are committed to providing learning and development opportunities for all our employees.
How to apply
If you think you would be a great fit for this role, get in touch and tell us more about yourself by sending the following:
1. A cover letter telling us more about you and what you think makes you a good fit for this role
2. A CV that sets out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements
Applications close on 12noon on 19 August 2026 and interviews will be held w/c 24 August 2026
Myeloma UK is an equal opportunities employer and always welcomes applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of:
· sex
· race
· disability
· age
· sexual orientation
· gender reassignment
· religion or belief
· marital status
· or pregnancy and maternity
Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK prior to interview selection.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Senior Student Activities Coordinator
We’re looking for someone with a passion for supporting student-led opportunities and volunteering, with a drive to empowering others and breaking down barriers to participation.
The Students’ Guild supports a wide range of student-led activities which provide exciting and rewarding opportunities for our members. This role supports the Activities Team to proactively support and empower student-led activities, as well as championing a diverse range of student-led interests that enable development, participation and belonging.
You’ll be one of the key staff contacts supporting over 300 student-led societies. Providing and support and facilitation in volunteer management such as recruitment, induction, training, reward and recognition. Ensuring student group activity runs safely, as well as supporting the strategic sustainability and development of the groups, ensuring as many students as possible have access to diverse, engaging and positive extra-curricular experiences.
The Role
Role: Senior Student Activities Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours (to be worked flexibly)
Salary: Grade C, £31,357.00 to £35,550.18
Contract: Permanent
Location: Exeter/Hybrid
Who are we?
The Students’ Guild is the University of Exeter’s students’ union, led by students for students. We’re an independent charity, offering a wide range of opportunities, services and support to help students get the most out of their unique journeys at university. This includes everything from social activities to making sure things are going well on their academic course. We have over 300 student groups and all of our work is led by, and in the best interest of, our members.
The Guild is a truly rewarding place to work. Our talented and passionate staff make a real difference to the lives of students every single day, working together to achieve the Guild’s purpose: to shape an excellent student experience for all students at Exeter by empowering them to take their place in the world and make a positive difference. We are looking for people who recognise that the Guild is student-led and share a genuine passion for student engagement and empowerment. If you share a commitment to our values and want to be part of a radically inclusive organisation who are looking forward to shaping a seriously exciting future ahead, we can’t wait to hear from you.
What will you bring?
To view the role profile and to find out more about working with us and how we help our students LOVE Exeter, please visit our website.
We offer lots of great benefits including enhanced pay for expectant parents, at least 6-weeks’ holiday, sustainable travel incentives and a confidential employee advice service and assistance programme. We’re committed to helping you achieve a healthy balance between your work and home life through a real commitment to flexible working. We also provide access to great development, helping you to gain valuable experience in the charity sector and beyond, and ensuring that you have opportunities to grow your career at the Guild and beyond.
Inclusion is central to the Guild. We approach our work collaboratively, empower our people and celebrate our uniqueness. If you’re driven to empower others and achieve great things, you’ll fit right in. Our people are proud of who they are and value each other’s differences, and we are committed to creating a diverse community that is radically inclusive of race, gender, age, religion, identity and experience.
How to Apply
NOTE: To apply for this position, you will need to submit your application via our recruitment portal located on our website.
Application Timeline:
Closing Date: 0930 Monday 17th August 20256
Shortlisting: 18th and 19th August 2026
Interviews: 27th/28th August 2026
Please submit your application via our recruitment portal.You will need to provide an up-to-date copy of your CV, and answer the following questions related to the person specification for the role:
Please note:
For general enquiries or if you'd like an informal chat with the team to find out more about the role, the team and what they’re looking for in our new Senior Student Activities Coordinator, you can get in touch using the details on our website.
Helping students to Love Exeter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role overview
Shine supports a community of over 15,000 members living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus, including 10,000 adults (25+).
You will be delivering high-quality support and creating opportunities for adults living with spina bifida and/or hydrocephalus and their carers, supporting Shine members to lead healthy, independent, and fulfilling lives by improving condition management and fostering connections within the Shine community.
This role will focus on adults (25+), you will be primarily working within the Adult Services Team. However, there will be occasions when you will work across age groups to ensure the best outcomes for our members.
The role is home-based and ideally you will live within an hour commute of London, within Essex, Kent or Sussex as you will be attending clinics in London and the Southeast as required. There would be occasional travel required across wider areas and nationally including attendance at events, conferences and meetings at our head office in Peterborough.
The role is full time 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday with working core hours 9am-5pm with some flexibility to cover events evenings/weekends.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver innovative support across your region to improve health, social, and emotional outcomes for members.
Attend specialist clinics to engage with members and professionals.
Provide information, advice, and guidance to our adult members and carers, including hard-to-reach communities.
Support members to access benefits, services, and resources that promote financial stability, health, and independence.
Refer members to Shine’s Health team, internal specialists, or external agencies as appropriate.
Develop age-specific groups and peer support networks to reduce isolation and encourage social interaction.
Recruit and support Shine volunteers.
Contribute to regional and national events (face-to-face and virtual) based on member needs and interests.
Represent Shine at conferences, provide information, raise awareness among professionals, external organisations, and the public through presentations and training.
Promote Shine membership to individuals with relevant conditions.
Maintain accurate records using Shine’s CRM (Salesforce database).
Collaborate with colleagues across services, fundraising, marketing to identify opportunities for sustainability.
Maintain an up-to-date directory of contacts and share relevant information internally.
Undertake administrative tasks and other duties as required.
Other Core Requirements of Working for Shine
Ability to travel across designated areas.
Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work outside core hours when required.
Ability to work from home and manage lone working effectively.
Self-motivated, with strong initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a dispersed team.
Full Enhanced DBS check, UK Right to Work and satisfactory references required.
Benefits to working at Shine:
Competitive salary: Review due April 2027
Regular working hours, and no shift work (some very occasional weekends or evenings)
3% pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional discretionary leave between Christmas and New Year
Additional annual leave awarded for ‘long service’
Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
Broadband allowance for home-based roles
Life insurance after 12 months’ employment
Access to our Employee Support Programmeand Mental Health First Aiders
Support to learn and develop
Shine is a Disability Confident employer and will offer guaranteed interviews if a disabled applicant meets the minimum criteria for the job.
If you would like to discuss the role with our Deputy CEO, Gill Valentine, please contact to arrange a convenient time for a call.
To apply please submit your CV and supporting statement, which should outline your interest and explain how you meet the role criteria.
We understand that you may wish to use AI tools to help you with some aspects of your application but we do expect tailored applications which are personalised to your experiences and not generic applications which are completely AI generated. We encourage candidates to be transparent about AI usage in their applications.
Providing specialist advice and support for spina bifida and hydrocephalus



Our mission as a charity is to create brighter todays and better tomorrow for the children and families of Noah’s Ark. The wellbeing team, comprising of the Programme Manager, Senior Ward Counsellor, Sparkle Co-ordinators and Music Therapist, work collaboratively to provide emotional and practical support to children, young people and families within the hospital.
This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled and compassionate professional to join us as a ward counsellor. Working closely with colleagues across the charity and NHS teams, the successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality emotional support and will have the opportunity to see the direct impact of their work on the children and families we support. They will provide emotional and therapeutic support to children, young people and families during their time in hospital. This includes delivering counselling sessions, emotional first aid, wellbeing check-ins and Art for Wellbeing sessions on the oncology ward. The role focuses on supporting those experiencing the emotional impact of hospital admission, treatment and diagnosis, particularly children and families facing long or repeated admissions, medical trauma, complex care needs or significant emotional distress. Working closely with colleagues across the hospital and the charity the ward counsellor will help ensure children and families receive timeline, compassionate and coordinated wellbeing support throughout their hospital journey.
See the job description and person specifiation document for more details.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ABOUT CHEFS IN SCHOOLS
Chefs in Schools exists to improve children’s health and futures through better school food and meaningful food education.
We work alongside schools and catering teams to transform what children eat every day, particularly in communities facing the greatest barriers to good health. We combine practical support, training, operational expertise and sector influence to help schools serve fresh, nutritious food that children want to eat.
We’re backed by some of the biggest names in food and are ambitious about both impact and scale. We want every child to have access to excellent school food and a real food education, regardless of background.
We are a values-led organisation - bold, honest, collaborative, innovative and focused on solutions.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
You will lead the delivery of Chefs in Schools External Affairs function, ultimately ensuring there is widespread recognition that poor quality school food is unacceptable. Through integrated media, digital and advocacy work, you’ll ensure quality school food is viewed as a vital tool for healthy development and food literacy.
You will turn strategic direction into coordinated delivery, leading a multidisciplinary team that increases our influence, strengthens our reputation and helps achieve meaningful improvements in school food.
Working closely with External Affairs colleagues and Chief Executive, you will ensure our public profile, policy influence and media work reinforce one another, while creating the management capacity required for a growing organisation. This builds on the new functional structure where media and content, policy and campaigns, and the School Food Review programme all sit within External Affairs.
We want Chefs in Schools to become the most trusted and recognisable voice in the conversation around school food and food literacy. This role will play a central part in building that influence and recognition.
We are looking for somebody who understands that influence is built through consistency, credibility, creativity and cultural relevance as much as through formal communications activity alone.
WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR
Leadership
Lead the day-to-day operation of the External Affairs team.
Translate organisational strategy into clear plans and objectives.
Ensure media, content creation, campaigns, policy and coalition activity reinforce one another.
Set priorities and allocate resources across competing work.
Develop team capability through coaching, support and performance management.
Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning.
Advise on reputational opportunities and risks.
Ensure innovation is embedded at the heart of our work and approach.
Deputise at SLT level where appropriate.
Represent the organisation externally.
Build a collaborative, ambitious, solutions-focused culture.
Operational planning
Develop and oversee the annual External Affairs plan in line with strategy.
Coordinate campaign calendars, policy priorities, publications and media moments.
Ensure external activity supports fundraising, programmes and partnerships.
Monitor delivery against KPIs and adjust plans where required.
Campaigns and public engagement
Provide strategic oversight of policy development and campaigning.
Challenge and refine policy recommendations before publication.
Ensure campaigns are evidence-led and aligned with organisational strategy.
Support relationships with government, sector leaders and coalition partners.
Build strong relationships with media, MPs, councillors and key stakeholders.
Media & communications
Oversee media strategy and organisational messaging.
Ensure consistency across press, social media, website, publications and events.
Identify media moments and hard hitting stories that will hit the headlines.
Sign off major messaging and communications.
Lead communications planning around major announcements or crises.
School Food Review
Provide strategic oversight of the School Food Review programme.
Ensure coalition work complements Chefs in Schools wider influencing strategy.
Support senior relationships with coalition partners and funders.
Remove barriers to delivery for the Programme Manager.
Budget & governance
Manage the External Affairs budget.
Ensure safeguarding, risk management and governance requirements are met.
Oversee procurement of agencies and consultants.
ABOUT YOU
Essential experience and skills
Significant senior leadership experience across media relations, campaigns, policy or public affairs.
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
Strong operational planning skills.
Excellent political judgement.
Experience influencing senior stakeholders.
Outstanding written and verbal communication.
Strong project and budget management.
Comfortable balancing long-term strategy with fast-paced reactive work.
Strong understanding of the UK media landscape and digital channels.
Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and visual.
Experience of working with MPs and other key stakeholders.
Strong alignment with the mission and values of Chefs in Schools.
Desirable
Education, food systems or public health experience.
Coalition leadership.
Charity senior management.
Experience working with ministers, journalists and on national campaigns.
OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION
We know that strong candidates may not meet every single requirement listed in this job description.
If this role excites you and you believe you could make a strong contribution to our mission, we would encourage you to apply.
We are committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation where people from different backgrounds, experiences and communities can thrive.
We’re on a mission to transform kids’ health through food – plate by plate, class by class, school by school.



About Hope for the Young
Hope for the Young removes the obstacles to young refugees and asylum-seekers’ education and wellbeing through mentoring, advocacy, and financial support.
The Mentoring Programme supports young refugees and asylum-seekers aged 16-25 by matching them with trained volunteer mentors who provide weekly one-to-one support tailored to the young people's needs. Mentors can help with teaching English, enrolment advice, study skills, confidence and trust building, and can provide emotional and practical support that will help the young people access new services, adapt and settle into their communities.
The Grants and Advocacy Programme supports young people who, due to their immigration status, have no access to student finance or other financial support to enable them to go to college or university. We provide small grants to pay for tuition fees, living allowances and travel expenses, alongside tailored advocacy support to enable young refugees and asylum-seekers to access education in the UK.
About this role
We are recruiting both a full-time and part-time Mentoring Programme Coordinator to manage our high-quality Mentoring Programme that supports young people seeking safety in the UK to achieve goals tailored to their needs. The programme aims to help them access education, improve their English, increase independence skills, build confidence, access appropriate services, reduce isolation, and adapt to life in the UK.
We are looking for an outstanding candidate who is passionate about supporting young people seeking sanctuary to adapt to life in the UK and reach their full potential. You will have volunteer management experience and be enthusiastic about the impact they can have on those in need. You will also have a background in, or strong knowledge of, the needs and common challenges of young refugees and asylum seekers.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining strong partnerships with refugee support organisations, colleges and social services to maintain steady referrals to the programme. You will be required to assess young people’s needs and carefully match them with mentors with the relevant skills and experience. You will simultaneously recruit, train and support volunteers to provide weekly one-to-one support to their mentees and carefully monitor the progress of each relationship. Further to this, you will be responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns and providing casework support for young people when issues arise that are beyond the remit or capacity of the mentor. You will also need to maintain strong professional boundaries.
You will also be required to evaluate and monitor the progress of your mentoring relationships, keeping databases up to date and maintaining accurate reporting. Due to the nature of the programme, flexibility will be key to success and you will be required to travel across London and attend meetings in the early evenings (you can take this time back according to our Time Off In Lieu Policy). We offer a flexible and hybrid working environment, however you will be expected to come to our office in Brixton for a minimum of 1 day per week (on a Wednesday, which is our office team day).
You will also be part of an out-of-hours safeguarding rota, approximately once every six weeks, with time given back in lieu.
You will be one of 8 members of staff working alongside a team of dedicated volunteers. Being part of a small team, you will get the opportunity to contribute ideas and help to shape Hope for the Young as we grow and support more young people than ever before.
Main duties and responsibilities
Volunteer Management and Support
1. To co-ordinate a team of volunteer mentors who will provide targeted practical, educational and emotional support to young refugees and asylum seekers on a weekly basis.
2. To ensure the volunteer mentors support young people to access services and develop skills which lead to increased levels of education and employment and support them in making choices which will help them improve their physical, psychological and social well-being.
3. To facilitate a shared culture of co-operation and joint learning.
4. To increase retention of volunteers by ensuring all mentors feel welcome, valued and part of Hope for the Young.
5. To ensure safeguarding and child protection processes are in place and adhered to at all times, as well as maintaining professional boundaries.
6. To keep mentors and mentees updated regularly with relevant events and opportunities to support their learning and personal development.
Recruitment, Training and Matching
7. To develop relationships with potential sources of volunteer mentors and post role descriptions on various platforms to expand the volunteer base.
8. To recruit a diverse range of volunteer mentors, including those with lived experience. This will include reviewing applications; interviewing candidates; taking up references; processing DBS checks; and inducting and training volunteer mentors into their role.
9. To deliver further training to volunteer mentors, with the support of external organisations, which will support them to deliver effective mentoring sessions to their mentees.
Outreach and Partnerships
10. To work with refugee community organisations and statutory agencies to create referral and access pathways into and out of the mentoring programme, and to promote the programme as widely as possible.
11. To ensure that partners are kept up to date with information about the mentoring programme and are supported to make referrals on an ongoing basis.
12. To report back to referral organisations to highlight progress achieved within the mentoring relationships, as well as any challenges.
13. To represent Hope for the Young at external networking meetings.
Youth Assessments and Support
14. To carry out thorough assessments of vulnerable young people referred to Hope for the Young, to understand their support needs in order to provide appropriate support.
15. To build a relationship of trust with the young people so that they can inform you of any problems arising within their mentoring sessions, and so that you can effectively track their progress.
16. To provide ad-hoc casework support to young people when issues arise that are beyond the remit or capacity of their mentor; signposting and referring on to other organisations for additional support when necessary.
17. To keep in contact with young people throughout their mentoring to ensure they are being supported effectively and are happy with their mentoring sessions.
Monitoring and Evaluation
18. To ensure Salesforce records are up to date and have accurate information, including updating case notes and safeguarding concerns in a timely manner.
19. To ensure mentors complete session reports after every meeting, and to carry out 3-week, 3-month and 6-month reviews with mentors and mentees.
20. To monitor and evaluate the service, including gathering and uploading data from evaluation forms and surveys.
21. To attend regular supervisory sessions with your line manager and produce verbal/written reports on the programme as appropriate.
Other Duties
22. To help organise and facilitate Hope for the Young’s annual party and quarterly social events to celebrate young people’s achievements and create a sense of community within Hope for the Young.
23. To process all expenses, invoices and receipts in line with financial management systems and adhere to budgets in line with funding requirements.
24. To act at all times in compliance with all policies and procedures of HftY, and ensure filing and storage systems are managed in line with GDPR.
25. To undertake training relevant to the job in order to keep up to date with issues relevant to providing a good service for refugee and asylum-seeking young people.
26. To undertake any other appropriate duties relevant to the post.
This job description will be reviewed on a regular basis to respond to any changing needs of the post.
Benefits
• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata), excluding bank holidays, plus additional time off over the Christmas period
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – a confidential counselling/support helpline
• Regular development opportunities to support professional development
• Quarterly wellbeing afternoons – group outings or activities to relax and unwind
Further Information
• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply for this job.
• You must adhere to Hope for the Young’s Equal Opportunities Policy at all times.
• Your employment at Hope for the Young is subject to two satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.
• There is a 3-month probation period for this role
To Apply
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those with lived experience of forced migration. If you think you have the skills and experience to be our new Mentoring Programme Coordinator, we would love to hear from you.
We understand that AI can be a helpful tool when writing job applications. However, our advice is to not over-rely on AI and ensure your application is a true reflection of you and your voice. We can often tell when AI has been over-relied on and, in many cases, this is not giving applicants the best chance of success.
Here are all the details to apply:
• In the application form, please demonstrate how you meet the person specification for this post and explain why you would like to work for Hope for the Young.
• Please also complete our equal opportunities form which will appear once you have submitted your application.
• The deadline to apply is 8am on Tuesday 25th August
• Interviews will be held on 2nd, 3rd and 4th September
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