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Gordon Moody is a leading charity providing residential treatment, recovery support, and prevention services for people affected by gambling-related harm. Our work is values-driven, compassionate, and focused on creating lasting positive change — for the people we support and for our staff.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Resourcing and Engagement Lead to take ownership of our end-to-end recruitment activity while also playing a key role in HR administration, systems management, compliance, and reporting.

This is a hands-on, influential role that works closely with hiring managers, senior leaders, and external partners to ensure we attract and retain high-quality talent aligned with our culture and values. You will champion excellent candidate experience, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making across our people processes.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Resourcing

• Lead and manage the full recruitment lifecycle, from vacancy briefing through to offer and onboarding

• Conduct CV sifting, initial telephone interviews, and attend interviews where required

• Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs and provide expert recruitment guidance

• Ensure all recruitment activity is fair, inclusive, legally compliant, and aligned with best practice

• Oversee job descriptions and adverts, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and brand alignment

• Deliver recruitment activity in a timely, cost-effective manner within agreed budgets

• Build and manage strong relationships with recruitment agencies and suppliers

• Develop talent pools for frequently recruited roles to support succession planning

• Coordinate recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and documentation

• Place candidate experience at the heart of all recruitment activity

• Work with the Digital Marketing team to promote vacancies via social media and the website

• Represent Gordon Moody at recruitment fairs and external events

HR Administration, Compliance & Systems

• Provide comprehensive HR administration support across the employee lifecycle

• Carry out all pre-employment checks, including right-to-work, references, DBS, and social media screening

• Manage compliance checks for international recruitment, including visa verification and monitoring

• Oversee the day-to-day management of the HRIS (Personio), ensuring data accuracy and system integrity

• Act as a key point of contact for HR system queries, supporting managers and HR colleagues

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of HR processes, systems, and data quality

HR Reporting & Analytics

• Produce accurate and timely HR KPI reports for senior leadership and the Board

• Monitor recruitment, workforce, and compliance data to identify trends and risks

• Ensure HR data meets governance, audit, and confidentiality requirements

• Provide project and operational support to the HR Director in delivering the HR Strategy

Engagement & Referral Pathways

• Develop a strong understanding of Gordon Moody’s services, values, and referral pathways

• Work with senior leaders to identify and build engagement opportunities with external partners and referrers

About You

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English (Level 2) or equivalent

• CIPD qualification or equivalent HR experience

• Experience working in a recruitment or talent acquisition environment

• Strong IT skills, including HR systems, Word, and Excel

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience advising and supporting managers on recruitment practices

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail

• Able to handle confidential information with discretion

Desirable

• Experience administering HR systems and workflows

• Knowledge of DBS processes and work visa requirements

• Experience working within a similar or values-led sector

Personal Attributes

• Calm, resilient, and effective under pressure

• Confident communicator with strong influencing skills

• Proactive, organised, and solutions-focused

• Strong relationship-builder with a positive, professional approach

1. JOB TITLE: Grant Officer (Sustainable Future)

 

 Contract: 2 year fixed-term, 35 hours per week
 

Location: York/ hybrid (in office attendance once or twice a week)
 

Salary range: £46,036
 

2. MAIN PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE JOB

To support the management, administration and development of the Sustainable Future grant programme and occasional related initiatives. 
 

Assess and critically appraise project ideas, using sound judgement to provide clear, constructive guidance to prospective applicants.
 

3. POSITION IN ORGANISATION

Reports to: Sustainable Future Programme Manager 
Responsible for:  n/a
 

4. DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 

4.1       GRANT PROGRAMME MANAGEMENT SUPPORT

To work within organisational strategies and policies, and in accordance with the priorities and guidance as specified by the Programme Manager:
 

• Contribute to the delivery of all aspects of the grant cycle, including responding to applicant inquiries, assessment of applications, presenting and discussing applications with the grant committee and communicating decisions to applicants. On occasion, there may a requirement to contribute to this work for other JRCT grant programmes.

• Assist with monitoring grantees’ work and expenditure of JRCT funds.

• Contribute to the design and delivery of networking, convening or learning initiatives for grantees. 

• Manage and co-ordinate the administration of external events and consultations.  

• Assist the Programme Manager with the administration of proactive projects.

• Keep abreast of external developments through reading, attending conferences and similar events, and liaising with other funders.

• Contribute to the development of grant policy and grant programme reviews.

4.2 GRANT PROGRAMME ADMINISTRATION
 

• With direction from the Programme Manager, co-ordinate and contribute to the preparation and circulation of committee papers for the grant cycle, including writing assessment memos, meeting notes, agenda papers and minutes.  On occasion, there may a requirement to contribute to this work for other JRCT grant programmes.

• Use the grants administration database to process and monitor grant applications and provide reports and statistics.  Maintain accurate database records to enable the appropriate payment and ongoing monitoring of grants. 

• Ensure that effective information storage and retrieval systems (paper and electronic) are developed, maintained and managed for the programme area and maintain records of committee membership and subscriptions.

• Arrange and co-ordinate committee meetings and meetings with applicants/grantees on behalf of the Programme Manager, including related travel, accommodation and room bookings, liaising with trustees and co-optees.

• Liaise with other staff and external colleagues on behalf of the Programme Manager and assist in implementing good communication systems for the staff team and wider organisation. 

5. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 

• Consistently perform the role effectively and in line with the values and mission of JRCT.

• Proactively keep up to date with developments affecting your work and maintaining and improving personal competence through continuous professional development.

• Take direction on projects and priorities from your line manager and trustees, which may vary from time to time.

• Develop, foster and maintain effective relationships with relevant external stakeholders and organisations.

• Work to administration and communication protocols efficiently to ensure that organisational systems and procedures are implemented.

• Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practice.

• Prepare for and participate in supervision and appraisal meetings.

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

• Contribute constructively to team meetings and organisational priorities.

• Demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

• Carry out other duties as may arise, develop or be assigned commensurate with the role.

There when it matters

About the role:

This role supports the delivery of stories and campaigns that achieve media coverage nationally and in regional media that fall outside of our hospice catchment areas.

You will lead on PR support for some key areas of the charity, including retail and volunteering.
You’ll also gain exposure to all the teams that the press office supports, which includes writing press assets for fundraising, healthcare, bereavement and influencing/campaigning stories.
You will ensure enquiries from the media are actioned efficiently (including when on-call) and be skilled at spotting media opportunities based on the news agenda, as well as pitching Sue Ryder stories to the media and liaising with journalists.
In this role you will be required to lead on some PR activities/projects with minimal supervision and support the PR officer with their projects, as required

About you:

• Have good attention to detail
• Be excited to learn about Sue Ryder and how we engage with the media
• Be curious about the care and support we offer
• Have a good understanding of the media and how it works

Essential Criteria
• Have previous experience of media monitoring and evaluation platforms
• Be able to write stories for the media in different formats (press release, comments, op-eds) to a good standard
• Be able to communicate clearly (written and verbal) with colleagues, journalists and other members of the media
• Have a basic understanding of crisis and reputation management PR

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of their life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone.

Closing date: 20th April 2026
Interviews: CV’s reviewed as received

We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date should we feel we have a sufficient number of suitable applications.

Benefits
• Company pension scheme
• 27 days holiday - rising to 33 with length of service plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• Employee Networks - LGBTQ+, Ethnic Diversity and Equality, People with Disabilities, and Women and Non Binary Individuals
• Staff discount of 10% on new goods online at shop
• Structured induction programme and learning and development opportunities.

We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse workforce possible.
We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGBTQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

For more information on our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion work, please visit our website.

Please let us know if you have any feedback to make our recruitment processes more accessible and inclusive or if you require any adjustments made to your application or interview process.

If you want more than just a job, we want you.
Join the team and be there when it matters.

About the role:

At Single Homeless Project, we believe every young person deserves the chance to build a life beyond crisis. As our Young Person’s Psychotherapist, you’ll play a vital part in making that happen. Working within our in house Psychotherapy team, you’ll provide one-to-one psychotherapy and co-produced psychoeducation groups for young people aged 16–25. Your work will focus on prevention, helping young people make sense of their experiences and build the tools to manage life’s challenges before they reach breaking point.

You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team offering a psychologically informed service - collaborating closely with support staff, managers and other professionals to create safe, empowering spaces where young people can explore their emotions, relationships and aspirations. From helping a young person understand their experiences of trauma, racism, poverty, family violence and parental substance to facilitating group discussions on understanding their emotions, assertiveness and boundaries in relationships. 

This is a chance to use your clinical skills where they matter most - in a dynamic organisation that’s committed to growth, reflection and learning. You’ll be supported with regular supervision, access to professional development, and opportunities to shape how psychotherapy continues to evolve across SHP. Join us, and help us break cycles, ignite change and create new possibilities for London’s young people.

About you: 

• Experience providing in-person psychotherapy sessions as a qualified Psychotherapist or Psychologist for a minimum of 2 years including substantial post-qualification experience with young people. 
• An understanding of complex support needs, including but not limited to mental health issues, complex trauma, substance use, youth offending and physical ill health, along with the potential barriers to engagement with services both residential and in the community. 
• An understanding of psychologically informed environments (PIE) and how service development can be achieved in collaboration with clients, staff team and service management. 
• Experience of facilitating team led clinical case discussion, providing staff psychological support and critical incident de-briefs.
• Experience of building trust with young people who may be wary of professionals and create a safe, supportive space. 
• A commitment to ensuring equality of access to psychological and psychosocial support to young people who face multiple systemic barriers, with the aim of involving young people in shaping their own support and outcomes. 
• You’re organised, communicate clearly, and committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice in all you do. 
• BCP, BPS or UKCP registration or full BACP accreditation.

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:

Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026

Interview date: Monday 20th April 2026 at our Head Office in Kings Cross or a Young Person's service in Greenwich. 

Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview. 

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. 

Leeds University Union

HR Business Partner

Salary: £41,510 per annum (with further increment rises available per annum)

Working pattern: 5 days per week (36.5hrs)

Location: Leeds. Primarily office based.

Contract: Permanent

Atkinson HR is proud to be partnering with Leeds University Union (LUU) to recruit their new HR Business Partner, a vital role acting as the trusted people partner to directorate leadership teams.

About Leeds University Union

Leeds University Union (LUU) is an independent education charity led by, and for, students.

LUU is central to the University experience and works to support all aspects of student life for their 39,000+ students studying at the University of Leeds. Located in a vibrant city, LUU is an ambitious and diverse organisation, committed to supporting every student at the University of Leeds in achieving personal success.

LUU support students through a variety of services including academic representation, campaigns on issues that matter to them, wellbeing services and supporting student communities. They also host a number of events throughout the year and operate a variety of eating and drinking venues for everyone to enjoy.

About the role

As HR Business Partner at Leeds University Union (LUU), you’ll provide strategic people support to our leadership teams, helping shape how we deliver great people practice across the organisation. You’ll work closely with directorates to translate our People & Culture strategy into practical action, supporting workforce planning, organisational change, and leadership capability to ensure our teams can thrive.

Working in partnership with the Director of People & Culture, you’ll play a key role in establishing LUU’s business partnering approach and act as a trusted advisor to managers and senior leaders, providing expert guidance on complex employee relations while building manager confidence and capability in handling people matters.

The successful candidate won’t necessarily need to come from the Higher Education sector but will bring strong HR generalist experience, excellent relationship-building skills, and the confidence to influence and coach managers at all levels. You’ll be motivated by improving organisational culture, using people insight to drive decisions, and helping leaders create environments where people can do their best work.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape how strategic HR partnering works at LUU, and we look forward to receiving your application!

How to Apply

Please click 'Apply' to be redirected to our website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and apply.

For an informal conversation about the role and the application process, please contact our recruitment partners at Atkinson HR Consulting. Their email address can be found in the candidate job pack.

Key Dates

Closing date: Monday 13th April, 9am

Interviews (In-person in Leeds): 27th April  

We’re looking for a confident, proactive, and highly organised Community Programme Coordinator to join the team, and be responsible for planning and coordinating activities, events, and other group offers here at the Likewise Community Hub, Kitchen, and Garden in Camden. 

Please note, we may decide to stop taking applications earlier than the 10th of April if we receive a high number of applicants. Please also ensure you read through the job pack attached before submitting your application.

About the Role:

Job Title: Community Programme Coordinator 

Salary: £29,000

Holiday: 28 days + bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per year of service)

Pension: 5% employer contribution

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Full time

Based: At the Likewise Community Hub, Camden; Flexible; Minimum of 4 days in person, up to 1 day a week remote

About Us 

Likewise is an innovative social care and mental health charity working at the heart of the Camden community, supporting individuals experiencing loneliness, isolation and social exclusion. We provide a range of one-to-one and community offers, and our goal is to create spaces and places where people from all walks of life and with varying levels of need can find belonging, connection, and support navigating life.

At the Likewise Community Hub, we offer a programme of activities, events, and therapies that are free and open to all adults, but with a particular focus on those experiencing social isolation, loneliness, or marginalisation through mental ill health. We want to continue developing into a vibrant, thriving and inclusive wellbeing hub.

About You

Essential experience and skills would include:

- Planning, delivering, and coordinating projects, activities, or events with multiple stakeholders

- Using Microsoft Office, with strong knowledge of Outlook, Excel, and Forms in particular, and being comfortable learning new systems

- Supporting or coordinating volunteers and/or placement students

- Attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities and administrative tasks

- Building relationships and engaging with community members, volunteers, or service users

- Working with people who may have varying support needs, including mental health challenges

- Responding thoughtfully to, or managing challenging situations and conflict while maintaining appropriate boundaries

- Building positive relationships with external partners, communicating with care while representing the needs and values of the organisation

It would also be great if you had...:

- Experience working in the charity, community, or health and social care sector

- Experience in supporting and implementing project reporting, monitoring, or evaluation tools

- Some familiarity with housing, social care, or welfare systems, or experience in supporting people to navigate these            

- Experience designing and distributing promotional materials, or using tools such as Canva, MailChimp, etc

- Familiarity or knowledge of adult safeguarding, duty of care, and GDPR principles                    

- Experience using project coordination tools, databases, and/or CRM systems

- Some familiarity with the local area or experience working in the Borough of Camden                                                                 

How to Apply

More information about this role and how to apply can be found in the Job Information Pack attached below. Please read through it before you apply. The deadline for submitting your application form, CV, and your supporting statement with the answers to your written application (see information pack for guiding questions) is 9 am on the 10th of April, 2026. 

Please do not include your name or any other personal characteristics on your CV or supporting statement. This helps us to look at applications anonymously.

For any questions or enquiries related to our recruitment process

View our job information pack for details on how to contact us.

Family Support & Group Coordinator
Salary: £31,069 FTE equivalent
Hours: 25 hours per week (Tuesday to Friday)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Home-Start Elmbridge, Walton-on-Thames
Responsible to: Director of Services

Home-Start is one of the UK’s leading family support charities. Our ethos is to help parents build better lives and better futures for their children. At Home-Start Elmbridge we do this by recruiting and training local parent volunteers to offer practical and emotional support to families in their own homes. We also have dedicated Carer Support Co-ordinators who support families with illness, disability or additional needs and we offer other types of support such as crisis support and counselling.

About the role

As Family Support and Group Coordinator, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring allocated caseload of families receive the most appropriate form of support, monitoring and reviewing from referral to completion
• Implementing good safeguarding practice in all areas of work, promoting children’s welfare at all times
• Contributing to the recruitment and ongoing training, and providing regular support and supervision of home-visiting volunteers
• Planning and running Home-Start Elmbridge group/s as required
• Ensuring effective communication and working in partnership with other professionals

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven experience of supporting parents and young children in a paid or voluntary capacity
• A solid understanding of safeguarding practices and experience working with vulnerable families
• Knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families
• Knowledge of other agencies providing services for children and families
• Ability to supervise and manage volunteers and to work as part of a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and relationship building abilities
• Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• A commitment to the values and ethos of Home-Start
• A clean driver’s licence and access to a car
• Ability to work flexibly, occasional evening or weekend work

What we offer:

Home-Start Elmbridge is a supportive, family friendly employer. We offer:

• Flexible working (within service need)
• Generous annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Ongoing training and professional development
• The opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity making a meaningful difference to families’ lives

This post requires an Enhanced DBS check with Child Workforce barred list information (under the Adult and Child Workforce). Employment is subject to satisfactory references and DBS. We will only discuss or request criminal record details once a conditional offer has been made, in line with Home-Start Elmbridge’s Safer Recruitment Policy.

Home-Start Elmbridge is committed to safeguarding and to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities and anyone who may need adjustments or support to complete the application process is encouraged to contact us during the recruitment process.

Schedule and Interview Process

• Closing date: 23rd April 2026
• Shortlisting: Candidates notified by 24th April
• Formal interview (date tbc) will take place at the Home-Start Elmbridge offices in Walton-on-Thames (panel interview & presentation)

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and requires the ability to travel efficiently around Elmbridge.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

No agencies please.

£28,000 - £32,900 per year 

Permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working with regular travel to our London Bridge Office 

We’re looking for a Direct Marketing Executive to join the Individual Giving team at Prostate Cancer UK. We’re an ambitious charity with a bold mission and a fantastic culture. This role focuses on acquiring new cash and regular givers across a range of channels including digital, telephone and direct mail, helping fund research that will save and improve lives. 

In this role you’ll help drive forward our ambitious five-year fundraising strategy as we continue to grow income year on year to have the biggest impact for men. You will lead on our value exchange programme, working closely with the digital team and our telephone partner to continually optimise results. This is a great opportunity to gain experience across a multi-channel campaign. You will also work on wider telephone conversion campaigns and direct mail as well as other test channels with the aim of recruiting new regular and cash supporters as well as re-engaging those who have lapsed. You’ll also help develop and test welcome journeys to engage supporters with our work and make them feel valued. You’ll look for ways to test and innovate to drive the best results. You’ll collaborate with colleagues from across the organisation to drive the best creative, messaging, targeting and data insights. 

What we want from you 

Experience or knowledge of managing direct marketing campaigns across a range of channels, ideally digital, telephone or direct mail, and preferably gained from a fundraising environment.

You’ll possess first class communication and project management skills; a strong team ethic and you will be at ease working with key internal and external stakeholders at all levels. You’ll be a self-starter, with a curious nature and a keen eye for detail.Knowledge of data protection and sector compliance would also be beneficial.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we’d love to hear from you. 

Why work with us?
Every man needs to know about the most common cancer in men – prostate cancer. It’s a real and present danger that takes over 12,000 of our dads, grandads, brothers and friends each year.

Prostate Cancer UK is the largest men’s health charity in the UK. We have a simple ambition – to stop prostate cancer damaging lives. We invest millions in research to revolutionise testing, treatment and care. We’re blazing a trail to a screening programme that could save thousands of lives with regular, accurate tests for all men at risk. And we work tirelessly to spread the word about risk and offer specialist support to people living with the disease.

Work with us and you’ll see your efforts pay off as we give men and their families the power to navigate prostate cancer.

Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

At Prostate Cancer UK we’re committed to righting health inequalities across the UK, starting with those faced by Black men. This includes ground-breaking research into Black men's risk and working with communities directly to overcome barriers to the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer. To make this happen, we're dedicated to being an inclusive, proactive organisation, as we strive to be Allies to Black communities. We’ll achieve this by advocating and working alongside those communities to promote change. We're also working to be Allies to each other, not only protected groups. In 2024, we launched our New Allyship Training Programme. All colleagues at Prostate Cancer UK will be trained to act and identify as an Ally.

We've also signed Business in the Communities Race at Work Charter, as a dedication to our Black health equity work and wider EDI priorities. As a signatory, we're responsible and accountable for driving positive change.

How and where we work

Colleagues attend the office at least four days per month (pro rata for part-time colleagues) to collaborate, build relationships, and support projects and decision-making. You can choose where to work the rest of the time. Travel to the office is a commute, so we pay our own travel costs.

Additional in-person attendance will be required during your first few months for induction and training, to support you to learn the role and get to know colleagues.

We trust colleagues to work flexibly while balancing personal commitments with the needs of the charity, and we are committed to making reasonable adjustments for colleagues with a disability, neurodiversity, or a long-term physical or mental health condition.

How to Apply
Visit our Prostate Cancer UK Careers page to learn more about this role and the benefits we offer. On the vacancy advert, you’ll find everything you need to know about the role, how to apply, and what to include in your application.

You can also download a copy of the job description and access the link to our careers portal to submit your application via the website by clicking on the apply now button.

The closing date is Monday 6th April 2026.  Applications must be submitted by 23:45 UK time. 

Interviews: By arrangement. Currently scheduled for the week of 13th April 2026. We’re expecting the interviews for this role to be held online. 

Prostate Cancer UK is a registered charity in England and Wales (1005541) and in Scotland (SC039332). Registered company number 02653887.

Permanent | Full Time | Circa £30,000 + Excellent Benefits

Location: Yorkshire| Community Based/Home Working

Make a Difference Every Day

For more than 100 years, the RAF Benevolent Fund has been supporting the RAF Family. We are a key partner in the Royal Air Force’s mission to look after its people during and after service, ensuring that this service is valued, recognised, and people are supported even when uniforms are eventually shed. We are a national charity with international reach, delivering emotional, financial and practical support wherever and whenever it is needed. Each year, our vital services and support continued to help those serving, families, veterans, and the bereaved, in 30 other countries and in 2024 more than 64,000 people benefitted from the charity’s work.

As an organisation, we encourage learning and development and there will be ample opportunity to learn more about the Royal Air Force, the broad impact of the Fund’s work as well as developing your own skillset. 

Do you want to play a part in what we do?

People are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we:

• Provide personalised support to members of the RAF Family – listening carefully, offering guidance, and tailoring our services to individual circumstances so no one is left behind.
• Improve quality of life for serving and former RAF personnel and their families through life-changing financial assistance, housing support, and help with essential living costs.
• Increase independence by enabling members of the RAF Family to live life on their own terms, whether through mobility equipment or housing adaptations.
• Enhance wellbeing for those who serve and have served, and their families, through mental health and emotional support, youth programmes, and restorative respite and holiday breaks.

About the Role

We are seeking an individual to raise awareness of the Fund’s welfare offer amongst social welfare agencies across Yorkshire but also, crucially, to help address the issue of social isolation and feelings of loneliness experienced by some members of the RAF Family.

You will have experience of engaging and supporting people in a community, charity, social care, or other people focused position, supporting those who are socially isolated to be better connected into their communities.  You will have good organisational skills, empathy and the ability to listen and build relationships with people who may have complex and challenging welfare needs, assisting them by identifying appropriate support from within the RAF Benevolent Fund and the wider statutory and military charity sector.

This is a community-based position working from home but covering primarily the York/Leeds region, delivering both remote and face to face support. The candidate must have their own vehicle to use to travel around these regions. 

Additional Information

· Driver’s License

· Enhanced DBS check

· Must have the right to work in the UK.

How to Apply
Click [here] to submit your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’re the perfect fit, including examples of how you meet the job profile.

Closing Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026, 5:00pm. First stage interviews to be held online via Teams, 14th-16th April.

A copy of the Fund’s Candidate Privacy Notice can be found on our website. As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. The Fund takes safeguarding seriously, and appropriate background checks will be completed. You can find out more about our commitment to safeguarding on our website.

The RAF Benevolent Fund follows Safer Recruitment practices as it strives to ensure that everyone who comes into contact with the Fund will be protected from harm. The successful candidate for this role will need to be Enhanced DBS checked and prove they have the right to work in the UK. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Fund.

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009).

Two positions available: Based Wales and London

Closing date: 30th April at 14:20pm 

This Wheelchair Skills Trainer role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. You will be required to work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited wheelchair skills training across South or North Wales (location dependent) or London. Full training and resources will be provided.

Whizz Kidz: The facts

Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs. Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.

We’re here to change that.

As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months - 25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society. 

And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.

Our vision

A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.

Our values

We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.

The person

You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. The postholder will take responsibility for the delivery of accredited face-to-face wheelchair skills training for young wheelchair users, as well as training for parents and other professionals involved in their development, ensuring processes and procedures relating to safety and safeguarding are followed. The role also includes liaising with schools, colleges and external organisations and ensuring volunteers are supported and empowered at services.

Key accountabilities

• Planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training and train the trainer across Wales or London.

• Liaise with Whizz Kidz Service Delivery Managers to ensure familiarity with the content and plans for each session, including information about young people’s care and medical needs, details of volunteers attending and venue information including contact names and access arrangements.

• Updating all documentation for events and participants onto the database.

• Promoting Whizz Kidz services to third party organisations in order to drive new applications/referrals.

• Ensuring feedback and monitoring data is collected at each event.

• Liaising with young people, families and schools as required.

• Attending Whizz Kidz services across the country if required in order to support the Service Delivery Managers.

• Use the risk assessment provided by Whizz Kidz to ensure confidence in briefing other staff/volunteers, continually updating each risk assessment where necessary.

• Adhere to relevant Whizz Kidz policies and procedures regarding safeguarding, data protection and confidentiality, risk management, health and safety, incident reporting and working with volunteers when facilitating events for young disabled people. Ensure that all staff and volunteers are fully briefed and working within these guidelines and policies.

• Liaise with Whizz Kidz Services Delivery Managers to ensure availability of sufficient resources and equipment for services, highlighting any discrepancies.

• Attend training days and events with Whizz Kidz staff and volunteers to continually develop relevant skills and competencies to effectively deliver Whizz Kidz’s Young People’s Services.

• Lead Volunteers throughout the day to deliver all planned activities in a safe and positive way, working in line with policies and procedures to ensure maximum participation.

Person specification

Skills and knowledge

• Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages.

• The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.

• Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.

• Excellent organisational and planning skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.

Experience

• Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families

• Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.

• Youth work experience.

• Experience of risk management procedures.

Personal qualities

• Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative

• Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change

• Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages

• Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines

• Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative

• A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

• Good level of computer literacy, including databases

Weekday working, lone working and travel will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car or have good public transport links is therefore necessary.

Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.

To apply please visit our website via the apply button. 

We welcome applications from disabled people, including wheelchair users, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process.

PCS is looking for effective and enthusiastic Member Response Team Administrators with experience of working in a busy customer-focused environment. As a Member Response Team Administrator, you will be the main point of contact for PCS members and union representatives seeking advice and guidance.

Our Member Response Team Administrators provide efficient office and administrative support, engaging with members, representatives and colleagues through various communication channels including phone and email, encouraging member retention and supporting the PCS ethos as an organising union.

Salary and Location

• Band 2, Regional, Spine points 41-37
• Regional Salary: £36,646 p.a. rising to £40,901 p.a.
• Based: Birmingham. Hybrid working, a minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office. (During the induction period we expect staff to be in the office full time.)

Successful candidates for the Member Response Team Administrator will be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of providing information and advice to members or customers enquiries
• Maintaining accurate records and extracting data in a CRM database such as Salesforce
• Efficient administrative support for events and meetings
• Effective written and oral communication skills

The main duties of the Member Response Team Administrator role include:

• Providing timely and sensitive support for our members enquiries through a variety of communication channels
• Maintaining accurate and up to date records in our Salesforce database
• Efficient administrative support for conferences, ballots and other activities

The Member Response Team Administrator role operates on a hybrid working basis, with flexibility to work from home outside of peak periods. Due to key operational and democratic activity, attendance in the office is required daily from February to April each year, with additional in-office periods as needed. Outside of these times, hybrid working arrangements will apply in line with team requirements.

Closing date: at 12 midday on 14 April 2026

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Interviews will be held in person at PCS Birmingham: Thursday 7 May 2026

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

About PCS

PCS is the Public and Commercial Services Union, representing many thousands of members working in the civil service and related areas.

Employer Benefits

You will have access to a generous package of staff benefits including

• flexible working (including hybrid working)
• childcare and family support
• generous maternity/paternity leave
• 32 days leave and Christmas closure
• pension scheme
• employee assistance programme

Learning and Development

The union offers a wide range of learning and development opportunities. We will work with you to support your continued professional development.

PCS Recruiting Process

We use CVMinder to manage all recruitment activities. It helps us to maintain our commitment to equality and diversity by ensuring that we are fair and compliant with our recruiting practices.

Applications must be received by the closing date and time specified.

Candidates invited for interview are required to make themselves available on the date/s specified. Interview dates cannot be changed to accommodate candidates who are unavailable to attend on the specified date.

• CVs will not be accepted. Please see the job description/person specification and follow the application process.
• PCS is working towards equal opportunities and is positive about disabled people.
• All posts can be considered on a full-time, part-time or job share basis.

Please view our guidance for applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM ADMINISTRATOR

Ref: 0526

Grade: Band 2, Region

Salary:

Spine points 41 - 37

Starting salary £36,646 p.a. rising to £40,901 p.a.

Location: PCS Birmingham

Purpose of the job:

As part of the support team, to assist in building union strength and health by providing office and administrative support to specialist and operational staff, in line with the PCS ethos as an organising union.

Responsible to: Member Response Team Leader

Responsible for: Not applicable

Contacts

External:

PCS Union Representatives, Members, Employer and Government Departments, Employees of other trade unions, Suppliers, Legal and other advisors, Media, other external contacts

Internal:

PCS staff and officials, Bargaining, Organising, Campaigning, Balloting, Finance and other internal departments

Main duties and responsibilities

1. Member Support

• Engage with members, representatives and colleagues through various communication channels including phone and email
• Provide a willingness to adapt to new channels coming onboard and new technologies
• Conduct research to provide information and have a good level of knowledge to support our members
• Signposting on the range of membership benefits PCS offers
• Process and assess benefit claims in line with policy
• Support members to access assistance from local reps within the PCS activist structure
• Liaise with lay officials and colleagues to identify and take ownership of resolving any issues within the local bargaining areas
• Support PCSs goal of member retention
• Ensure cases allocated via CRM, and cloud-based calls are worked effectively and efficiently
• Work with the Team Leader to resolve and escalate members queries via the case management system

2. Telephony Support

• Use cloud-based telephony service for inbound and outbound calls
• Provide prompt and accurate call back advisory role
• Provide a rapid response service to enquires from PCS representatives and members

3. Maintain CRM database

• Use Salesforce based CRM to create and amend membership records
• Ensure information security and Data Protection by maintaining good practice for GDPR/DPA compliance
• Update payment records of members in a timely fashion. Identify and address any issues which may arise with external payroll teams
• Update, maintain and restructure activists, branch, group and employer information
• Support members, lay officials and colleagues to access digital channels to promote self-service maintenance of the database
• Ensure all union policies are adhered to, with particular reference to subscription policy

4. Office Support

• Full range of clerical and office administrative support
• Use Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, email, internet and intranet to carry out day to day duties
• Arrange for and distribute newsletters, circulars, etc
• Send, receive and deal with correspondence and electronic mail
• Set up and maintain computerised databases, spreadsheets, etc
• Maintain efficient filing systems (shared and individual), both paper-based and electronic
• Undertake routine day to day tasks
• Actively manage the Support Services mailboxes

5. Meetings, Conference, Election, Ballot and Events Arrangements

• Draft agendas and supporting documents, prepare materials, collate and distribute for meetings, conferences, events and training courses according to relevant timetables
• Attend meetings, conferences, etc and produce accurate records in a timely manner
• Follow up action points where appropriate
• Liaise with operational staff, specialists and elected representatives on diaries
• Arrange meetings and book rooms, refreshments, travel arrangements and accommodation where appropriate
• Liaise with external organisations to secure information, materials, and to confirm attendance of speakers, etc
• Deal with expenses claim forms and other costs arising from meetings, and conferences where appropriate
• Ensure all accessibility and equal opportunities matters are established and are met
• Assist with the administration of group events including conferences and elections
• Assist with the administration of national and group ballots, elections in line with legal, rule and policy requirements
• Ensure that the Unions systems and procedures are protected against electoral and balloting malpractice or unfairness

6. Teamwork

• Provide feedback on improvements required to CRM systems to aid the development of new technologies and working methods within the department
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive issues at all times
• Provide assistance to members of the team through support, guidance and training
• Attend and participate in team meetings
• Draft/update information required for the team

7. General

• At all times implement and promote the PCSs Equal Opportunities Policy and adhering to the PCS Values
• Take due and reasonable care of self and others in respect of Health & Safety at Work
• Participate in appraisal, training and development systems
• In all work activities, comply with data protection legislation and PCSs requirements for the protection of personal information and the privacy of individuals
• Act in a manner that enhances the work of PCS and its overall public image
• Such other duties that may reasonably be required and which are within the level of the responsibility of this post
• Staff at this grade may be assigned or transferred to posts within grade. A training & development programme will be provided to assist with this, where required
• Willing to work outside normal office hours and location subject to personal circumstances, and advance notice

Person Specification: MEMBER RESPONSE TEAM ADMINISTRATOR

Ref: 0526

Date: March 2026

Location: PCS Birmingham

ESSENTIAL FACTORS

EXPERIENCE

• Working in a member or customer-focused role providing information and advice in writing and over the telephone
• Maintaining and updating accurate database records
• Organising events/meetings internally and externally

TRAINING

(including continuous professional development)

• Evidence of ongoing training and continuing professional development
• Commitment to participation in appraisal and development review process
• Commitment to undertake job-related training

KNOWLEDGE

• Preferred knowledge of Salesforce
• Impact and use of digital and IT applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, email, internet and intranet
• Knowledge and understanding of trade unions and work of the public sector

SKILLS

• Ability to organise and prioritise multiple tasks to meet deadlines and agreed service levels
• Ability to extract, manipulate and handle numerical and categorical data
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to handle sensitive situations effectively
• Ability to handle confidential information

OTHER

• Commitment to the application of Equal Opportunities policies and practices at work
• Understanding of own role in maintaining legal compliances within PCS (e.g. data protection; health and safety)
• Flexible approach to work and willing to work outside of normal office hours and location on occasions

About Us

Catholic Care is a values-led charity dedicated to supporting individuals, families and communities through empowering and high-quality services. Guided by our values and mission, we empower the Yorkshire community to deliver lasting impact where it matters most.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate for the role of Head of Finance to join our Strategic Leadership Team (SLT). This is a key leadership role with responsibility for the overall financial management of the Charity and the effective leadership of the Finance team.

The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the financial sustainability and strategic direction of Catholic Care, ensuring that our Finances are managed effectively to support our mission and values.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Charity’s financial strategy, planning and reporting
• Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Board and SLT
• Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and risk management processes are in place
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial performance monitoring
• Lead, support and develop the Finance team
• Contribute to the wider strategic development of the Charity
• Promote and uphold the values and ethos of Catholic Care in all areas of work

About You

We are looking for a motivated and values-driven finance professional who brings:

· A recognised accountancy qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

· Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role (or someone looking to take the next step)

· Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills

· Experience of managing and developing teams

· Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities

· A commitment to the mission, values and ethos of Catholic Care

Experience within the charity or social care sector is desirable but not essential.

Pre-Application Discussion

Before applying for this role, it is mandatory to attend an informal discussion with our Chief Executive, either in person or via Microsoft Teams.

This is not an assessed part of the recruitment process. Instead, it is an opportunity for you to learn more about the role, our work, and the mission of Catholic Care, helping you decide whether this is the right opportunity for you.

To arrange a meeting, please contact: Charlotte Grinham

Job Title: Duty Worker

Location: Hybrid working with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and co-locations across London
Salary: £28,857.12 per annum, Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement

Contract type: Full Time, Fixed Term (until March 2027)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We are recruiting for a Duty Worker who will support the Ascent Pan London Service in building sustainable referral pathways and joint working protocols with a range of partners working with survivors of domestic abuse.

The central duty team (3 duty workers) will work closely with Refuge’s 6 floating support workers and floating support manager, and each service in the partnership has dedicated management to provide support and oversight for staff, and lead on safeguarding and project management.

We are looking for somone who has proven experience of providing direct emotional and practical support to women as well as up-to-date knowledge of legislation relating to survivors of gender-based violence. The post-holder will also have excellent casework skills, good written and verbal communication skills, clear professional boundaries, and be a proactive team player.

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

Closing Date: 09:00am on 24 April 2026

Interview Date: 5 May 2026

This is an exciting opportunity to lead CPAG’s strategic legal work at an important time in the organisation’s fight to end child poverty. As Head of Strategic Litigation, you will oversee and carry out CPAG’s work using legal cases for positive impact, to benefit families and children in poverty. You will be responsible for setting the strategic direction of CPAG’s legal work, in addition to managing CPAG’s legal practice and playing an active role in conducting high-profile litigation on a day-to-day basis.

We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about using the law to advocate for the rights of, and directly improve the lives of, families in poverty. The ideal candidate will be a solicitor (E&W qualified) with substantial post-qualification experience. You will have experience of conducting public law litigation and legal aid (publicly funded) work. You will be able to supervise the casework of colleagues, such as CPAG’s junior or trainee solicitor(s) and welfare benefit advisers, and support the professional development and wellbeing of your team. You may have experience of working with clients in vulnerable situations or with additional needs, for example, survivors of domestic abuse, refugees, disabled people or children and young people.

We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack. 

For more information about this post and to apply download the Head of Strategic Litigation job pack and application form. 

If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us.

To apply, please return to us the application form, taking particular care to provide full details of how you meet the person specification. 

Closing date for applications: 11.59pm, Wednesday, 15 April 2026

Interviews will be held at our London office: w/c 27 April 2026