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About us
With a 110-year history, we are proud to be able to say that the WI continues to be the largest and most influential UK-based women’s organisation, with over 170,000 members. Our campaigns push for change on the issues that matter to women and their communities, from equal pay to climate change, mental health and violence against women. The WI has brought about real change, and this record of action shows that we are as relevant today as we were in 1915.
The National Federation of Women’s Institutes (the NFWI) is responsible for running the organisation and provides support and advice to members at both regional and local levels.
About the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role
In this varied and exciting position, you will manage high profile WI campaigns and play a key role in achieving change on key issues affecting women and their community.
The Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager provides essential management of the Public Affairs team and its activities- including campaigning, lobbying, research and policy work- whilst working closely with the Director of Campaigns and Membership to maintain a strategic overview of the department’s work.
You will be responsible for devising appropriate lobbying strategies to achieve our key objectives, responding to governmental policy and consultation papers and supporting the NFWI’s media work in relation to all campaigning and Public Affairs activity.
This role also plays a vital part in managing departmental projects, from the development and implementation of campaign project plans, to identifying funding opportunities and administering budgets.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Location: Hybrid working, with at least one day per week at our London office.
About you
Experienced in all aspects of campaigning and lobbying, with a strong understanding of current affairs and issues across the policy spectrum, you will be adept at taking a campaign from start to finish, whilst developing impactful influencing strategies in a political context. You will be a confident line manager, with experience of supporting and overseeing your team’s performance, development and wellbeing.
The ability to represent the NFWI externally- to civil servants, government departments and external organisations- as well as working closely with volunteers and members at a grassroots level is also key.
An understanding of key policy issues relating to areas such as women’s health or the environment would also be desirable, however your passion for helping the WI achieve its mission by making a difference every day will be the key to your success in the role.
Benefits
In return, we will offer you a hybrid working arrangement, which means a minimum of one day a week in your primary office and the rest worked from home, although you can work up to three days in the office if preferred; 28 days’ annual leave, rising to 30 days on completion of 5 years’ service with the flexibility to take your annual leave in hours; membership of our healthcare scheme; enhanced family-friendly policies; a commitment to employee wellbeing; and more.
How to apply
For further information about the Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager role, please download the recruitment pack which includes the job description and person specification.
To apply, please submit your current CV with a covering letter clearly explaining why you would be suitable for the role to the HR department.
Closing date: 13 May 2026.
First and second-round interview dates: w/c 18 May 2026, with the first round conducted virtually and the second in-person at our London office.
No other media or agencies, please.
The WI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and values diversity. Reg. Charity No. 803793.
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About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’).
About the role
We’re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships.
We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key information:
- Salary: £37,000
- Location: Remote with once a month travel to London for team meetings and regular travel in the North of England
- Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
- Closing date: We interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions
- Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally
- An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships
- An excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
- Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
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Demand for our specialist tutoring programmes for Children Looked After, those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) continues to increase and we are seeking a dedicated and effective Partnerships Account Manager to join our team and support the increased demand for our provision and the continued scaling of our organisation.
The Organisation
Equal Education is a social enterprise working to improve outcomes and narrow the attainment gap for disadvantaged and vulnerable learners, including Children Looked After, those with SEND, and unaccompanied asylum seeking children. We have over 13 years’ experience delivering 1:1 tuition, working with hundreds of Schools and Local Authority partners across the country, reaching hundreds of pupils annually.
As a member of the Fair Education Alliance, we believe in providing meaningful educational provision to students whose needs may not be best met within a traditional classroom environment, those who aren’t currently accessing education, or who benefit from additional 1:1 support. We work with over 200 qualified teachers to provide academic, subject specialised and individual tutoring and mentoring for children of all ages. Tutors provide pastoral care and work with pupils to increase engagement and attainment. Our programmes will help the students to overcome barriers to learning, help them build trusted relationships, increase their aspirations, and fulfil their potential. We are passionate about our cause and are looking for people who are motivated by a strong desire to address educational inequality and improve outcomes.
What is the Role?
This is a fixed-term maternity cover opportunity for a Partnerships Account Manager. In this role, you will drive business growth by securing new partnerships and managing key client accounts across designated regions. With a focus on building and sustaining long-term local council and school relationships, you will work closely with clients to understand their needs, expand our service offerings, and ensure the highest levels of satisfaction. As the majority of our key client relationships are with local councils, we are looking for someone with knowledge of how they operate.
The post holder will have the opportunity to line manage junior member(s) of the team, who provide essential bid-writing and administrative support to facilitate efficient and effective client management.
This role would suit someone with proven ability to operate effectively in scaling organisations where processes are still being defined. This role suits someone who is adaptable, resilient, and confident working at pace amid change.
The role will be suited to those who have worked within an education setting and held the title: SENCO, Head of Department, Advisory Teacher, Inclusion Coordinator or Designated Teacher. The role will also be suited to those who have worked within a Local Authority setting and held the title: Commissioning Officer, Senior Case Officer, Case Officer. Whilst the role is also suited for an experienced (key) account/client manager, we are looking for an individual who has experience and/or knowledge of the UK education system.
This role is ideal for an ambitious, client-focused individual, passionate about creating positive outcomes for vulnerable students. If you’re ready to contribute to a growing organisation that’s making a difference, we’d love to hear from you! As this is a maternity cover, we expect that the successful candidate will be able to swiftly absorb our ways of working and contribute to the success of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Client Acquisition and Relationship Management
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Proactively seek new business opportunities within assigned regions to grow the client base.
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Develop and maintain strong, positive relationships with key clients, ensuring their evolving needs are met and service offerings are aligned.
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Lead regular client review meetings to discuss progress, gather feedback, and identify additional service opportunities.
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Manage internal relationships to ensure what matters to clients is communicated internally using the proper channels, to allow for effective delivery by our Service Delivery team
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Maintain good internal stakeholder relationships with our Service Delivery team to ensure client demands are balanced with our processes and team capacity.
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Strategic Planning and Development
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Collaborate with Senior Leaders to develop strategies for client retention and growth.
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Work closely within the Partnerships team to align on strategic objectives and ensure seamless service delivery across functions.
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Participate in client and industry events to represent the organisation, expand networks, and identify new business opportunities.
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Performance Monitoring and Reporting
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Monitor client engagement, satisfaction levels, and service outcomes; produce regular progress reports for management.
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Oversee tracking and analysis of client-related statistics to ensure targets are met and clients receive impactful, value-driven service.
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Manage and track client data and prospect pipelines using CRM systems, ensuring accuracy and up-to-date information.
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Report to the the Partnerships Director on accounts, Tenders, Bids, client meetings on a regular basis.
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Be curious to explore our Salesforce system data, understanding and interpreting delivery and impact data.
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Line Management and Support Coordination
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Lead, mentor, and manage junior member(s) of the team focused on bid/application writing, tender management, and client-related administration.
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Support junior member(s) in producing and reviewing high-quality application documents and responses that align with client requirements and enhance our partnership outcomes.
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Provide oversight to ensure that administrative tasks are completed efficiently, supporting smooth client interactions and consistent follow-through.
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Work with other area leaders, to ensure strong delivery of services.
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Contribute to, and foster strong internal working relationships to successfully delivery against strategy and objectives..
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Bid Management and Process Improvement
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Oversee the preparation and submission of tenders and bid applications, working closely with junior member(s) to ensure high-quality and timely submissions.
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Continuously review and improve internal processes to optimise bid management, client onboarding, and service delivery.
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Report on bid submission performance, review bidfeedback to continuously improve.
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Essential Skills and Experience:
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Detailed knowledge of the UK education sector.
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Experience working in the education sector or with local authorities, particularly in roles involving SEND or children’s services.
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Proven track record in client relationship management, with experience in sales or partnership development roles.
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Strong communication skills, particularly in face-to-face and telephone interactions, with the ability to build rapport quickly and maintain long-lasting relationships.
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Experience managing a small team, providing leadership, direction, and support to ensure high-performance standards.
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High level of empathy and commitment to supporting vulnerable and underserved communities.
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Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet both short- and long-term deadlines effectively.
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Familiarity with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) for tracking client data, leads, and progress.
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Proactive, problem-solving mindset, able to address issues independently and provide client-focused solutions.
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Able to work in a high pressure environment, whilst taking initiative, we would want the postholder to ask for support when needed.
Desirable:
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Exceptional written communication skills, with proven confidence in drafting, editing, and refining persuasive content across a variety of formats.
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Experience in bid and tender writing or grant applications is advantageous, though a background in producing compelling written materials for diverse purposes is equally valued.
General
The job is subject to having the right to work in the UK, two professional references and a basic DBS check.
Why Equal Education?
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Competitive salary
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Investment in you - we believe in developing from within and offer our team training opportunities and personalised development plans, as well as the chance to get involved with lots of projects across the organisation.
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Flexible, hybrid work environment with regular opportunities for in-person client engagement.
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Working alongside a passionate team working to make a positive impact in the lives of under-resourced children and young people across the UK.
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Staff wellbeing benefits such as ClassPass membership, access to discounts via Perks at Work, eyecare vouchers, regular wellbeing sessions and team social events.
At Equal Education, you are the expert. We give you the space, the support and the technology to be your best. The rest is up to you.
Being you at Equal Education
Every young person we support is unique and our team isn’t any different. Our differences are our strength when it comes to providing a tailored, human approach to education. We are proud of our people and provide an environment where everyone can bring their most authentic self to work.
Our recruitment practices are carried out in line with equal opportunities and all candidates will be reviewed fairly regardless of age, gender reassignment, sex, race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic.
Next steps
If you feel inspired and you think you have the right motivation and experience for the role, we would love to receive your application.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews will be arranged accordingly. We reserve the right to close this application early, for example if we receive an unprecedented number of applications, so please apply promptly to ensure you are considered for this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Job Title - Welfare Rights & Tribunal Adviser
Salary- £29,000 per annum
Hours37 hours per week (Full Time)
Location- Doncaster – office based, outreach locations, and tribunal attendance as required
Role Purpose
To provide specialist welfare rights advice, casework, and representation to clients, including preparation and attendance at welfare benefit tribunals. The postholder will support clients to maximise income, challenge incorrect benefit decisions, and access their full entitlements, in line with the aims, principles, and quality standards of the Citizens Advice service.
Key Responsibilities
Advice & Casework
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Provide specialist advice on welfare benefits including Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, DLA, and Housing Benefit.
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Prepare and submit mandatory reconsiderations and benefit appeals.
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Represent clients at First‑tier Social Security Tribunals where appropriate.
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Carry out detailed benefit checks and income maximisation.
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Act for clients where necessary by drafting appeal submissions, negotiating with the DWP and other agencies, and making referrals where appropriate.
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Empower clients to understand their rights and options and enable them to make informed decisions.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records in line with Citizens Advice systems and procedures.
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Ensure all casework meets the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and internal quality requirements.
Outreach & Partnership Working
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Deliver advice services at outreach venues across Doncaster as required.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies, statutory bodies, and community organisations to ensure joined‑up support for clients.
Research & Campaigns
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Contribute to the Citizens Advice research and campaigns agenda by recording evidence of client issues and emerging trends.
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Provide anonymised case studies and data to support local and national policy work.
Professional Development & Quality
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Keep up to date with welfare benefits legislation, case law, and procedural changes.
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Attend supervision, training, and team meetings as required.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to share knowledge and support service delivery.
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Work to agreed targets and contribute to service monitoring and reporting.
Administration & Other Duties
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Use IT systems for case recording, monitoring outcomes, and producing reports.
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Maintain local information systems and resources.
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Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role to support the effective delivery and development of the service.
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Comply with Citizens Advice policies, including equality, diversity, confidentiality, safeguarding, and health and safety.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience
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Experience of providing welfare rights or social welfare advice.
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Experience of preparing benefit appeals and supporting clients through reconsideration or tribunal processes.
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Experience of managing a caseload and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
Skills & Knowledge
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Strong knowledge of the UK welfare benefits system, or the ability to develop specialist knowledge quickly.
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Excellent verbal communication skills, including advocacy and negotiation.
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Excellent written communication skills, particularly in drafting submissions, correspondence, and tribunal papers.
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Good numeracy skills to complete benefit calculations and financial checks.
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Ability to empower clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
IT & Administration
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Confident use of IT systems for case recording, document production, and reporting.
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Ability to maintain accurate records in line with quality standards and procedures.
Values & Commitment
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Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service.
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of representing clients at welfare benefits tribunals.
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Experience of working in the voluntary, advice, or community sector.
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Experience of working to targets or funder requirements.
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Knowledge of Advice Quality Standards or Specialist Quality Mark frameworks.
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Ability to travel across Doncaster (access to a vehicle desirable).
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Refugee Action Kingston (RAK) is seeking an experienced and compassionate ESOL Coordinator to support our Community Hub Project. You will coordinate ESOL volunteers and resources, manage referrals and assessments to place users in classes, and administer registrations using RAK systems. Working closely with the Community Hub Manager, you will help deliver a blended ESOL programme that supports community integration, confidence and language development for refugees and people seeking asylum.
Key responsibilities
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Coordinate ESOL referrals, assessments, attendance and class allocations.
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Welcome service users and communicate class information and reminders.
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Induct, support and coordinate ESOL volunteers.
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Support lesson planning and learner engagement in ESOL and wider community opportunities.
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Maintain accurate, confidential records and contribute to monitoring and evaluation.
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Ensure Health & Safety, Equal Opportunities and safeguarding policies are followed.
Person specification
Essential
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Recognised ESOL/EFL qualification or equivalent.
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Experience working with refugees, people seeking asylum or vulnerable adults.
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Strong communication, organisation and digital skills.
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Understanding of Equality and Diversity.
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Commitment to RAK’s aims and values.
Desirable
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Additional community language skills
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Lived experience of migration or ESOL systems
Equality & inclusion
RAK is an equal opportunities employer and actively welcomes applications from under‑represented groups. We are committed to accessible recruitment and will make reasonable adjustments where required.
Appointments subject to right‑to‑work checks and Enhanced DBS.
Closing date:8th May 2026
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and interviews may take place before the closing date.
Please remember to include a covering letter with your CV which expands on your experience of delivering our key responsibilities in another role and how you meet our person specification detailed in the attached job description.
Refugee Action Kingston exists to enable refugees and people who seek asylum to succeed as integrated members of the local community


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For over 100 years, CPAS holidays have been introducing children and young people to Jesus through life-changing residential experiences. Building on foundations first laid in 1924, our Holidays Team now supports volunteer Overall Leaders and core teams to run approximately 60 Ventures and Falcon holidays each year, reaching around 2,500 children and young people.
As we see encouraging signs of renewed spiritual openness among young people, we are strengthening the ministry for this next season by investing in healthy leadership, healthy operations and healthy finances. Our c.2,000 volunteer leaders are at the heart of this work, and we recognise both their immense value and the growing challenges surrounding volunteer recruitment, retention and succession. Overall Leaders consistently identify burnout and the difficulty of passing on the baton as key threats to the future sustainability of the ministry.
To help address this, we are seeking a relational, proactive and strategically minded Leadership Training Officer to design, deliver and evaluate a national leadership training programme that strengthens the pipeline across Ventures and Falcons in a way that is Christ-centred, Bible-based and evangelistically focused.
This new role is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next generation of Christian leaders. We are looking for someone with a passion to see younger evangelical leaders thrive in their calling and be equipped to lead with faith, resilience and impact in a rapidly changing context. Alongside strong organisational and administrative skills, you will bring experience of designing and delivering effective training or development programmes, a strong understanding of biblical leadership, and the ability to build healthy relationships, particularly within volunteer-led contexts.
If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Location: This role will ideally be based in CPAS offices in Coventry. CPAS has a flexible working policy, that may allow some working from home, subject to making an application in line with organisation policy.
Salary range: £23,602 - £26,086 per annum (pro rata of a full-time salary of £39,336 - £43,476), subject to an annual pay review.
This is a part-time appointment of 3 days / 22.2 hours per week (0.6 FTE).
This post will be subject to a Basic DBS check, and satisfactory completion of a Declaration of Suitability form. You must also have evidence of your ongoing right to work in the UK.
Due to the nature of the role there is an Occupational Requirement that the postholder is a committed Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010, an active member of a local church, and in agreement with the CPAS Basis of Faith.
Application deadline: 9am on Monday 11 May.
Interviews are scheduled for Wednesday 20 May at our office in Coventry.
Visit our website for further information and an Application Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you seek to champion a culture where innovation, learning and cross-organisational collaboration become the norm? Connecting insight with action to reduce inequalities and strengthen community connection?
Involve believes that everyone, regardless of the challenges they face, should have the opportunity to thrive. Using both strategic influence and service leadership, as the Head of Adult Services you will lead the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of high-quality, evidence-driven adult adult services rooted in lived experience, community voice and meaningful partnership.
See the vacancies page on our website for full job and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Welsh Language Coordinator
We have an exciting opportunity for a Welsh language Coordinator to support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills.
Position: Welsh Language Coordinator
Location: Home Based, Travel will be required to undertake this role.
Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £27,500 - £29,000 pro rata (dependent upon experience)
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027, extension possible subject to funding
Benefits: Include pro rata of 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns
The Role
As Welsh Language Coordinator you will support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills. Targets are agreed annually between the Welsh Government and charity partners. You will co-ordinate the charity’s Welsh language project, encourage Members to embark onto the online self-learning course, and provide ongoing support to practitioners on increasing their use of the Welsh language.
Main duties include supporting the wider organisation and our UK and international customers through:
- To establish and manage robust procedures and systems to support the co- ordination, delivery and monitoring of the Welsh Language project
- Identify settings and recruitment of practitioners for the delivery of training courses
- Promote the development of Welsh language skills by providing information on the online self-learning course, encouraging practitioners to sign up for the training
- Provide support to practitioners to ensure learning from the training is implemented in the workplace
- Development of resources to ensure training influences practice
- Delivery of live interaction sessions with practitioners and other partners
- Collection of data, monitoring and tracking the progress of participants
- Provide regular written reports identifying progress against targets
- Systematically gather and record sector intelligence and research
- Carry out visits within member settings in North Wales to identify settings which may want to transition to Bilingual or Welsh medium status.
About You
To be successful in the role you will need the following skills and experience:
- Effective communication skills - fluent in both English and Welsh
- Knowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language in the early years sector
- Experience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office/ Excel
- Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail
- Able to build relationships easily and communicate at all levels, including the ability to use language and other communication skills that very young children can understand and relate to
- Enthusiasm for quality early years, childcare and play work opportunities
- Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
- An enthusiastic, self motivated, organised, team worker and networker
- Ability to work independently and use their own initiative
- Ability to organise and prioritise work with a minimum of supervision
In order to fulfil this role you must have the use of your own transport and the ability to travel as needed.
To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
About the Organisation
The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.
The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.
You may have experience in areas such as Welsh Language Support Officer, Welsh Speaking Project Manager, Welsh Speaking LSA, Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant, Welsh Translator, Teacher of Welsh, etc.
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About us
Our mission is to make life better for carers. Across the UK today, 5.8 million people are carers, supporting a loved one who is older, disabled or seriously ill. We provide information and advice on caring, help carers connect with each other, campaign with carers for lasting change, and use innovation to improve services.
About the role
This is an exciting new post; with oversight of Carers Wales information and advice service, training and learning offer, and Employers for Carers support. Find out more about Employers for Carers Wales on our website.
As part of a small and busy team, the post holder will be required from time to time to support with delivery of these services, as well as playing a key role in their strategic development.
About you
We are looking for someone with a background in service delivery; with experience of providing information and advice, and designing and delivering training and learning.
The ideal post holder will be equally comfortable planning strategically and rolling up their sleeves to deliver. This means we need someone who is a great communicator with excellent leadership skills who can also turn their hand to managing budgets and client accounts, helping us to plan the future development of our services offer.
You’ll be fluent in Welsh including in written correspondence with a solid understanding of carers and the issues and challenges they face.
Diversity and inclusion
Carers UK is committed to becoming a diverse and truly inclusive organisation; fostering an environment and working culture that celebrates and promotes diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace where our colleagues and volunteers can truly be themselves and feel like they belong and constantly seek to ensure all voices are heard.
To embrace this culture of diversity, our employee and volunteer recruitment should reflect our stakeholders and the society that we serve and support, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, physical abilities, disabilities or religious practices. We value individual diversity and are actively building diverse teams here at Carers UK and value our colleagues from a wide range of backgrounds.
As a membership charity for carers, we particularly seek employees and volunteers with a real understanding of the issues faced by carers. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the process and role, dependent on the needs of the applicant.
We are proud to be an Employers for Carers member. We have signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge and achieved the Disability Confident Employer accreditation. We aim to offer interviews to those who have a disability covered under the definition outlined in the Equality Act 2010 and who meet the minimum criteria for the role. The minimum criteria can be found under the Essential section of the Person Specification of the recruitment pack. Please let us know if your application is being made under the Disability Confident Scheme. You are not required to share the nature of your disability or long term health condition. You will need to state in your email application that you are making your application under the Disability Confident Scheme as you consider yourself to be disabled, or as having a disability. If you meet the minimum criteria then you will be offered an interview.
At Carers UK we want our application process to be as accessible as possible. If you need any adjustments to apply, please email the recruitment team to discuss.
The closing date for applications is Friday 15 May 2026 at 5pm.
Carers UK anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Carers UK reserves the right to appoint at any stage, should an outstanding candidate emerge.
Carers UK are actively interviewing as we receive applications.
Carers UK may carry out online and social media checks before a formal offer is made.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a senior income generation leader ready to build something joined‑up, ambitious, and sustainable?
We’re looking for a Head of Income Growth to lead integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications across the Age UK Oxfordshire group, helping deliver our Strategy to 2030: For a fairer later life. This is a new, pivotal leadership role. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll bring clarity, focus and momentum to how we grow income, strengthen our public profile, and deepen relationships with supporters, volunteers, and communities.
Location; Hybrid (minimum 3 days a week in the Abingdon Office)
Contract; Permanent
Hours; Full time, 35 hours a week (0.8FTE to be considered)
Salary; circa £55,000 per annum
What You’ll Do:
- Lead the development and delivery of a clear, evidence‑based income growth strategy, diversifying, and growing income streams
- Hold overall accountability for fundraising, marketing and communications, ensuring they operate as a coherent, integrated system
- Grow and engage our community of supporters, donors, volunteers, ambassadors and advocates, increasing participation and long‑term value
- Use data, insight, and performance discipline to improve return on investment and keep a clear grip on income and engagement
- Lead, develop and inspire a multi‑disciplinary team, building confidence, capability, and shared ownership of results
- Act as the charity’s most senior income and external‑engagement lead, working with trustees to raise profile, credibility, and influence
What You’ll Bring:
- Substantial senior‑level experience in income generation, marketing, communications, or supporter growth, ideally across more than one discipline
- A strong track record of developing and delivering income or growth strategy aligned to organisational purpose
- Experience leading and integrating teams to deliver measurable results
- Confidence using insight, data and evidence to inform decisions and report performance at leadership and Board level
- Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to build trust across staff, volunteers and trustees
This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new, senior role in a trusted, forward‑thinking local charity with an appetite for change. If you’re motivated by impact, clarity, and collective success, we’d love to hear from you.
This new role is an investment and will lead a step‑change in line with our Underpinning Principles (above) and staff‑expressed appetite for clearer, more joined‑up external engagement. The postholder will lead on two strategic priorities:
·To diversify and grow income by strengthening our public profile, propositions, and routes to support.
·To increase voluntary support by growing and energising our community of supporters, volunteers, and ambassadors.
Interviews. First interviews will be held on Tuesday 2nd June, with second interviews being held on Tuesday 9th June.
Job Purpose:
Working closely with the CEO to ensure the charity’s ambitions, as described in the Strategy to 2030 and the 2026–27 Plan on a Page are delivered, the role holder will proactively lead integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications work. The role is pivotal in aligning planning and tactical decisions to build a sustainable income engine, strengthening the charity’s profile, performance, and impact at scale.
Role Description
1.Income strategy and delivery
Lead the development and delivery of a clear, evidence‑based income growth strategy, diversifying and growing income streams to deliver the charity’s agreed income ambitions and reduce reliance on any single source.
2.Integrated fundraising, marketing, and communications
Hold full accountability for all fundraising, marketing and communications activity, ensuring strategy, brand, propositions, campaigns, and channels are integrated, coherent and focused on measurable impact.
3.Supporter growth and engagement
Grow and deepen relationships with supporters, including donors, volunteers, ambassadors and advocates, increasing participation, loyalty, and lifetime value in line with our strategic ambitions.
4.Insight, data, and performance discipline
Use insight, data, and performance management to inform decision‑making, strengthen propositions, improve return on investment, and give the CEO and Board a clear grip on income and engagement performance.
5.Leadership, culture, and capability
Lead and line‑manage all fundraising, marketing and communications staff, setting clear priorities, expectations and accountability, and building a confident, high‑performing culture aligned with the organisation’s values and Principles.
6.Organisational leadership and profile‑raising
Act as the organisation’s most senior income and external‑engagement leader, working closely with the CEO and trustees to raise the charity’s profile, influence, and credibility, contributing actively to collective leadership and strategic delivery.
The above list is comprehensive but not exhaustive. You will be expected to undertake other responsibilities, reasonable and relevant to the role.
NB. The postholder is expected to ensure full compliance with Charity Commission guidance and the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, and to apply recognised sector best practice in all fundraising, marketing and communications activity, safeguarding public trust, the charity’s reputation, and regulatory standing.
Person Specification:
Qualifications
a)Educated to degree level or demonstrable equivalent (i.e. capacity to learn at pace, analyse information, apply insight, exercise judgement, and sustain delivery through complexity and challenge).
b)Professional qualification in a relevant field (e.g. fundraising, marketing, communications), and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IoF, CIM)
Desirable: Evidence of accredited continuous professional development (Level 7), e.g. digital transformation, data‑led growth, commercial strategy.
Experience
c)Substantial senior‑level experience across most areas of income generation, including at least two from:
·voluntary income (e.g. trusts & foundations, legacies, individuals, community)
·marketing and communications
·supporter or audience growth and engagement
·digital fundraising or campaigns
·brand, proposition, or programme development
d)Proven experience of successfully leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing people, including line management and leadership through influence/matrix working to deliver shared outcomes.
e)Experience demonstrating a strong understanding of integrated income and engagement models, with proficiency in leading fundraising, marketing, and communications as a joined‑up system rather than discrete functions.
f)A proven record of developing and implementing income or growth strategy aligned to organisational purpose, values and long‑term direction, including delivering measurable results or step‑change improvement.
Desirable: Demonstrable success delivering income growth, diversification, or transformation in a VCSE or mission‑driven organisation operating at scale.
Knowledge
g)Strong grip of contemporary fundraising, marketing, communications models, inc. audience‑led growth, brand‑led fundraising, digital, data‑driven approaches.
h)Knowledge of the regulatory, ethical and governance framework for fundraising in the UK, inc. Charity Commission guidance and Fundraising Regulator’s Code.
i)Knowledge of risk management, public trust considerations, and safeguarding principles as they apply to fundraising, communications, public‑facing activity.
j)Awareness of current VCSE sector trends, income challenges and emerging best practice in income generation, supporter engagement and profile‑raising.
Desirable: Authoritative knowledge level in one or more specialist areas e.g. major giving, digital fundraising, brand and communications strategy, income diversification
Skills
k)Strategic and analytical thinking skills, with the ability to set direction, prioritise effectively and translate strategy into delivery at pace.
l)Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present complex information, develop compelling narratives and write credible Board‑level papers.
m) Advanced interpersonal and influencing skills, able to build strong relationships, collaborate across functions and influence stakeholders, including trustees.
n)Excellent organisational and planning skills, including leading and delivering programmes of work, managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines.
o)Advanced people leadership and team development skills, including leading high‑performing teams through change, integration, and growth.
p)Strong capability in using data, insight, and evidence (e.g. income metrics, ROI, pipeline performance, benchmarks) to plan, monitor, report and make decisions.
q)Ability to establish professional credibility quickly and operate effectively with staff, volunteers, managers, and trustees across the organisation and externally.
r)High-level of self‑awareness and commitment to continuous professional and personal development.
s)Commitment to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) and understanding of how this informs ethical, inclusive fundraising and communications.
t)Confident user of MS Office applications, with the capacity to master CRM, digital fundraising platforms and insight or marketing systems (e.g. Donorfy, Just Giving)
You are expected to commit to the vision, mission, and values of the Age UK Oxfordshire group, and be keen to learn / develop new skills and take on challenges.
Apply now and help us build sustainable income to support a fairer life for older people and carers in Oxfordshire.
Supporting older people in Oxfordshire to live life to the full


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St John's College is an award-winning, Ofsted-rated Good autism-specific college for autistic young people aged 16–25. We are now seeking an experienced and strategic Deputy Head of College to join our College Leadership Team (CLT).
About the Role
As Deputy Head of College, you will play a key role in the strategic and operational leadership of the College. Working closely with the Head of College, you will drive the quality of education, ensuring that all learners receive a high-quality, ambitious and personalised curriculum that prepares them for adulthood.
You will lead on the continuous improvement of teaching, learning and assessment, ensuring strong outcomes for learners, and will contribute to the development and delivery of the College's strategic vision. This is a highly influential role, supporting the alignment of education, health and care provision while ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the strategic leadership and continuous improvement of the College, contributing to long-term planning and vision
- Lead on the quality of education, ensuring a well-sequenced, ambitious curriculum aligned to learner needs and EHCP outcomes
- Drive high standards in teaching, learning and assessment through effective leadership and performance management
- Oversee curriculum planning, timetabling and delivery, ensuring consistency across provision, including off-site learning
- Lead on external accreditation and RARPA, ensuring robust assessment, tracking and reporting of learner progress
- Monitor learner outcomes and use data to inform decision-making, interventions and improvement planning
- Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including families, local authorities and partner organisations
- Support safeguarding across the College, contributing to DSL responsibilities and a strong culture of safety and wellbeing
- Ensure effective operational management, including staffing structures, resource allocation and day-to-day systems
- Deputise for the Head of College as required
About You
We are looking for a confident and values-driven leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for autistic young people.
You will bring:
- Qualified Teacher Status and a relevant degree (or equivalent)
- Experience of leading teaching, learning and curriculum development within a SEND or specialist setting
- Strong understanding of autism, SEND legislation, EHCPs and the SEND Code of Practice
- Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high performance
- Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
- A commitment to inclusive practice, equality and learner-centred approaches
You will be resilient, collaborative and driven to deliver continuous improvement, with the ability to balance strategic thinking and operational delivery.
Why Join St John's College?
- Be part of a values-driven, autism-specialist organisation with a strong reputation for quality and innovation
- Join a committed and supportive leadership team with a shared ambition for learner success
- Play a key role in shaping the future of education for autistic young people
- Access high-quality training and professional development opportunities
If you are an experienced leader with a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to excellence, we would love to hear from you. Only applications submitted online will be considered via the recruitment portal.
Informal visit to setting/main college site - Ongoing through May 2026
Candidates informed of application outcome - Monday 18 May 2026
Interviews - Friday 22 May 2026
Start Date- September 2026
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The Communications Department inspires, informs and engages the public by showcasing Alzheimer’s Research UK’s mission, impact and scientific progress across all channels. We lead the charity’s media and strategic communications activity, ensuring clear, accurate and compelling storytelling that supports research, fundraising and organisational priorities. The Strategic Communications Officer will be part of the Corporate Communications team – one of several specialist teams in the wider Department.
The Strategic Communications Officer will play an important role in delivering high‑quality campaign and communications activity that supports ARUK’s strategic goals. Reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, this individual will mainly work collaboratively with colleagues across Brand and Strategic Marketing on our big impact campaigns, as well as supporting the corporate communications team when capacity requires – this could be working with the CEO office, Fundraising or filling a need from the wider team.
The role holder will help to coordinate campaign workflows, gather accurate information, and support the delivery of integrated communications activity. The Strategic Communications Officer will contribute to the smooth running of campaigns by maintaining organised processes, supporting planning and reporting, and helping to produce content that strengthens understanding of dementia and the urgent need for research. The postholder will also help to create engaging, accessible content for cross‑channel campaigns and ensure that messaging is consistent, evidence‑based and aligned with organisational priorities.
Projects to own and drive forward include World Alzheimer’s Month, the Christmas campaign, and other key organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Delivery & Production
· Support the research and production of campaigns and projects, including the World Alzheimer’s Month, Christmas campaigns and other Brand activity.
· Support on development of communication plans and materials for supporter‑facing activities and campaigns.
· Write, edit and proof content for campaigns and projects ensuring accuracy and narrative alignment.
· Prepare, write, pitch and issue media stories to generate coverage for our initiatives and campaigns.
Research & Information Support
· Monitor external trends and sector‑relevant topics to inform content and news planning.
Cross‑Team Support & Collaboration
· Work collaboratively with the Brand team, as well as the wider communications teams on shared projects.
· Support internal communications and the social media team for priority campaigns and strategic projects.
· Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand content needs.
· Work closely with teams to ensure their content embodies Alzheimer’s Research UK tone of voice.
Administration, Planning & Coordination
· Provide project coordination support for major cross‑channel campaigns and key organisation publications.
· Maintain clear documentation ensuring campaign materials and project assets are well organised.
· Contribute to content calendars for news and campaigns.
· Manage external freelance support in peak periods.
Quality, Accuracy & Compliance
· Support continuous improvement by sharing campaign insights and recommending enhancements, including introducing repeatable process and templates.
· Champion equity, diversity and inclusion in all communications.
· Ensure clear, accurate and consistent messaging across all outputs.
What This Role Delivers
· Engaging, accessible cross‑channel campaign content that strengthens ARUK’s strategic communications.
· Improved coordination of major brand activity and strategic communications projects.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience in communications, campaigns, marketing or digital content roles.
Strong writing, editing and proofing skills with attention to detail.
· Experience producing content across multiple channels.
Ability to adapt complex topics into engaging communications.
· Experience supporting cross‑team partnerships or agencies.
· Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
· Creative thinker with proactive, solutions‑focused approach.
· Collaborative, confident working across teams.
· Able to work independently with strong attention to detail.
· Confidence using digital tools, CMS platforms and MS Office.
· Enthusiastic about learning and communications best practice
Additional Information:
Ways of working:
As part of our Agile ways of working, you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits.
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 10th May 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
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We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Housing Advice Worker to join our Social Care Service in Kent.
£27,976.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week on a 1 year FTC.
Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers who are currently in refuge to make the transition to permanent accommodation smoother.
Supporting community customers who have accessed the Sanctuary Scheme to remain in their properties and manage the risks associated with that.
Supporting key customers to set personalised goals in the form of a move on Support Plan
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking.'
Ensuring customers have full access to any move on welfare support by completing move on paperwork prior to customers move on date.
Liaising and building partnerships with local charities to support customers with move on items
Accompany customers to property viewings.
Helping to set up utilities for move on customers
Working proactively with the refuge and IDVA teams and referring any clients/customers to the IDVAs where required.
Empowering customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits to which they are entitled
Proactive development of links with local statutory and voluntary organizations to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Develop links with private sector landlords, estate agents and other housing providers in order to source additional units and move on accommodation
Deliver domestic abuse training and awareness raising to housing teams and local landlords forums
Ensuring Look Ahead Health and Safety policies are adhered to at all time and to uphold all health and safety responsibilities within relevant policies and local protocols
Engage positively in reflective practice sessions with colleagues.
Undertaking any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as assigned by the Manager
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
NVQ Level 2 or equivalent experience in the social care/charity sector
Desirable:
Full Driving Licence and access to use of vehicle
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We're looking for Kind, proactive and resilient Service Managers to join our Mental Health service in Croydon.
£46,852.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
What you'll do:
* Drive business planning activities within your contract, ensuring relevant and challenging objective setting and ongoing performance tracking, developing turn around action plans as may be necessary
* Using sound financial and accounting principles, manage contract budgets to deliver on corporate and local contract financial targets
* Successfully lead and motivate your team to ensure the championing of and maintenance of a positive local culture within your service
* Work to continuously improve staff competence, ensure ownership of all staff issues and speedy and effective conflict resolution
* Responsible for reporting all staff changes to HR and Payroll departments, as appropriate e.g. starters, leavers, additional hours etc.
* Responsible for maintaining quarterly staff succession plans
* Deliver effective, professional and commercially focused briefings and supervision meetings with staff and ensure that information, reporting & communications flow up/down is effective
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Ability to lead and motivate staff to deliver excellent services
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind
* Excellent organisation skills
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviour
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* Educated to degree level or equivalent
* Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
* Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
* Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
* Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification
Desirable:
* Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
Regenerate is looking to recruit a highly motivated, enthusiastic and empathetic youth worker and mentor to join our team in creating opportunities for young people to thrive.
The role will create opportunities for young people to develop their skills, confidence and self-awareness, supporting them to build positive relationships and to engage with education, employment and training opportunities.
It is the perfect role for someone who is passionate about improving opportunities for young people, and
Main Responsibilities:
- Support planning and delivery of up to four youth work sessions a week, across our youth club and sports sessions
- Mentor a caseload of young people by building positive connections with them, nurturing their goals, and working alongside their support networks
- Ensure all Regenerate & Feel Good's procedures are carried out with diligence
About Regenerate:
Regenerate is a youth charity based in Roehampton, SW London that aims to create opportunities for young people to thrive.
Regenerate’s mission is to inspire and support young people by building strong, lasting relationships and creating life changing opportunities; helping them grow in confidence, make the best of their lives and impact the world for good. We do this through youth work, mentoring, and our social enterprise ‘Feel Good’.
We work with local young people who are facing a number of challenges, such as poor mental health and wellbeing, discriminattion and/or marginalisation, exposure or involvement in crime, and not being in education or employment. We support these young people by providing safe spaces, positive role models who truly listen and care, and opportunities to grow their skills and realise their potential.
About you:
Please ensure you read over the attached job pack for full information about the role, your perks, and what we’re looking for.
Experience in a youth work or similar environment is preferred, but not required. All training will be provided.
If you're as passionate about improving the outcomes for young people as we are, this role is for you and we want to hear from you.
To apply, please read over the full job pack, and fill out an online application form, linked above.
Regenerate is an equal opportunities employer and actively encourages applications from people of all minority and underrepresented groups.
All offers of employment will be subject to the appropriate DBS, right to work and reference checks.
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