National partnership officer volunteer jobs

At Ambitious about Autism, we're currently looking for a People Advisor to join our team.

You'll support managers and staff with advice on ways of working, implementation of employment policies and enabling effective people management across AaA through supporting employee relations case work. You'll also ensure that all variations to contracts impacting terms and conditions of employment and pay are written accurately.

You'll support managers with absence/health issues, including making occupational health referrals as required, and following up and assisting through the capability process. You'll prepare HR related documentation and support administration, ensuring records are kept securely, confidentially and up to date.

We are looking for some someone who has:

• A CIPD qualification/currently studying towards a CIPD qualification or demonstrable equivalent ER experience.
• Demonstrable experience providing advice to managers and staff on HR related matters.
• Strong knowledge of ER case work, current employment law and HR best practice.
• Ability to build strong relationships with multiple stakeholders with an ability to be sensitive, diplomatic and tactful when required.

In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible, hybrid working and more!

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.

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.

Job Title:                   Individual Giving Manager           
 

Reporting To:           Senior Individual Giving and Legacy Manager   

Salary Range:          38,000 - £42,000     
 

Contract Type:         Permanent          
 

Location:                  Main sites - Acton, Deptford, Enfield, Poplar, Canary Wharf and Old Street 
 

Days/Hours per Week: 35 hours per week, working from 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM with a 1-hour lunch break. The role covers 5 out of 7 days per week, Monday to Friday
 

Requirements: The Felix Project can only employ applicants who currently have the right to work in the UK.  Please note the requirements of the location and days/ hours per week

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”. 

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness.  

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.
 

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us.  
 

Purpose of the Job 
As the Individual Giving Manager, you will proactively help deliver our supporter acquisition and retention programmes through the development, implementation and management of multiple campaigns. The post holder will support with strategic development of Individual Giving and proactively adopt a test and learn approach to campaigns. The post holder will work alongside a second Individual Giving Manager and have the responsibility of an Officer. 

Duties & Responsibilities 

• Working closely with the Senior Individual Giving and Legacy Manager, develop, implement and manage a portfolio of acquisition and retention campaigns
• Maximise opportunities for cross-team campaigns
• Develop and implement continuous test and learn strategies
• Proactively contribute to the development of an effective Legacy programme
• Line management of an Individual Giving Officer

Working closely with the Senior Individual Giving and Legacy Manager, develop, implement and manage a portfolio of acquisition and retention campaigns

• Develop and manage a comprehensive programme of cold and warm campaigns at all stages from initial briefs to data selection and post-campaign analysis.
• Create seamless supporter journeys and consistency of messaging from the initial touchpoint through to longer-term giving
• Develop and manage a rolling programme of reactivation, cross-sell and upgrade activities
• Develop a portfolio of new fundraising offers and means of support and manage related processes.

 Maximise opportunities for cross-team campaigns 

• Work with mass participation on deepening relationships with community fundraising audiences
• Work with the major donor team, identifying and stewarding prospects for major and philanthropic giving. Support on the development of a mid-value programme
• Maximise supporter engagement opportunities through cross-working with internal teams including Corporate Partnerships and Volunteering.

Develop and implement continuous test and learn strategies

• Build and implement a framework for testing and rolling out supporter acquisition strategies
• Keep up to date on the latest trends and techniques in fundraising and apply learnings as appropriate on new and existing supporter acquisition initiatives
• Work with the Individual Giving Manager to maximise the impact of supporter welcome journeys
• Monitor Supporter attrition levels and implement measures to mitigate disengagement.

Proactively contribute to Felix’s Gifts in Wills programme

• Working with the Senior Individual Giving and Legacy Manager, develop and implement a test and learn programme of Gifts in Wills campaign to both warm and cold audiences
• Manage supporter relationships with free Will provider agencies and keep records up to date on the CRM

Line management of an Individual Giving Officer

• Provide management to an Individual Giving Officer, including daily support and development opportunities
• Support with management of Individual Giving Officers workload.

Person Specification

1. Previous experience of developing and managing multi-channel supporter acquisition and retention programmes across F2F, digital and direct mail.
2. Knowledge of latest trends and best practice of supporter stewardship
3. Able to demonstrate being a Team player
4. Ability to work analytically 
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

Essential Criteria

• Demonstrable track record in planning, implementing and managing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns
• Experience of supporter care both at a practical and a strategic level
• Experience of briefing agencies and working with marketing teams
• Demonstrable track record in generating new income
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning 
• Experience of working as part of a high-performing team, achieving and exceeding income
• Experience of using a CRM system to produce reports, data selections and run analysis.
• Strong project management, prioritisation and planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Experience of line management and providing development opportunities
• Up to date knowledge of the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, data protection and other relevant legislation, guidance and practice.
• A passion for fighting food waste and food waste and food inequality 
• Experience of Gift in Wills marketing (cold and/or warm)

Equity Diversity Inclusion & Belonging

At The Felix Project, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. We value the unique contributions of every individual and strive to create a respectful, inclusive environment free from discrimination or prejudice. Our commitment extends to all employees, and volunteers, ensuring equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of background or characteristics. 

Application Procedure

Once you apply, you will be directed to our recruitment portal. Please upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role and make sure that they are both uploaded before submitting your application. After you have submitted your application, you have 24 hours in which you can access your application and make edits. We will only consider applications with both CV and cover letter submitted. 
 

Recruitment Timeline

We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity. 

Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback. 

The Role

If you are passionate about the outdoors, have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude and are looking for a role where your event management skills will make a lasting impact on young lives, then this is the job for you. We’re seeking a dynamic individual who can lead our exciting portfolio of outdoor challenge events and help us take our fundraising to the next level.

The Youth Adventure Trust's outdoor challenge events are a vital source of funding for the charity, and the relationships we build with our participants and corporate partners are more important than ever. This is where you come in.

As our Challenge Events Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our exciting challenge events portfolio.You'll work on bespoke corporate team-building challenges, high-energy industry networking events like the Hike Bike Paddle for the sports and outdoor sector and the Housebuilders Challenge, and our popular open events like the Wiltshire 3 Peaks Challenge and the Somerset Cycle. 

Challenge events not only enable people to raise amazing sums for the charity, but are also a fantastic way to engage supporters with our work, giving them the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones, embrace the outdoors and achieve things they never thought possible - similar to our work with the young people on our programmes.

The Challenge Events Manager role is a varied position which would be perfect for somebody who has event management experience. You will be responsible for the full event cycle, from the initial planning, participant recruitment and stewardship to on the day event delivery and post event follow ups. You will be somebody who can spot opportunities, take on a project and run with it. You’ll be an excellent communicator, happy to pick up the phone to chat to event participants, deliver pre-event webinars or create engaging participant emails. You’re self-motivated, well organised, able to multi-task, a strong administrator, a fantastic team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and enjoy being outdoors. You should also have some fundraising experience, ideally in a paid capacity but in a voluntary capacity would also be considered.

You'll work closely with the Corporate Partnership Manager, who is highly experienced in delivering our challenge events, but needs time to develop new corporate partnerships which is why we have created this new role. You'll also line-manage our Events Fundraising Officer who plays a key support role on the events. You must live in or near the South West as there will be a semi-regular requirement to attend in person staff meetings, visit programmes and join event planning sessions.

About You

You’re a people-person, self-motivated and highly organised. You are as comfortable managing a budget and a CRM database as you are standing on a mountain side in your waterproofs! You’ll have:

• Event Expertise: A proven track record in delivering successful fundraising or challenge events.

• Fundraising Experience: You might be an existing fundraiser or somebody who has taken on fundraising activities in a voluntary capacity. You will need to be able to relate to the challenge participants and guide them on how to reach their fundraising targets.

• Agility: The ability to think on your feet and adapt plans dynamically when situations change on the ground.

• Leadership Skills: Experience managing staff or volunteers and the ability to motivate a team.

• A Passion for Adventure: A genuine love for the outdoors, comfortable in wellies and waterproofs with an understanding of 'the power of the outdoors'.

The Charity

At the Youth Adventure Trust, we use outdoor adventure to empower vulnerable young people from Swindon, Wiltshire and Somerset to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future. We work with them to build resilience, develop confidence and learn skills that will last a lifetime, helping them to face the challenges in their lives. Dedicated support, guidance and mentoring from our staff and volunteers ensures young people receive the maximum benefit from our long-term intervention. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.

We’re proud to offer our programmes completely free of charge to participants, and with ambitious plans to help more young people over the coming years, our fundraising challenge events are more important than ever.

Why Join Us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a direct and lasting impact on young lives through your passion for the outdoors. You’ll be part of a small fundraising team with a big heart, with plenty of opportunities to visit our camps and see the tangible impact of your work. 

If this sounds like the perfect fit for you, please download the full Job Pack for more details, including the job description and person specification. All applicants must complete an application form and refer to the job description and person specification in their application.

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. Full details can be found in the Job Pack.

Job Title: Public Affairs and Policy Officer  

Location: Hybrid with 1 day per week in the London Office

Hours: 35 hours per week  

Contract type:  Permanent  

Salary: £35,355 per annum

What we do:  We help young people through cancer 

How we work:  We’re Determined, United, Spirited and Kind 

What we’re looking for:

• Someone with enthusiasm for driving change for young people with cancer using tools from across the policy and public affairs

• Someone with experience of effectively engaging stakeholders, including politicians and/or policy makers, in influencing work

• Someone with strong skills in analysing, developing and communicating complex information in a clear way

• Someone with proven knowledge of UK political systems

• Someone with a commitment to keeping young people at the heart of everything while shaping cancer policy and engaging decision makers across the UK

How to apply:

You’ll need to register on our portal, complete a short application form and answer questions about your skills and experience in relation to the role.

Key dates:

Applications by 04 February 2026, 1st stage interviews online 11 February 2026 online and 2nd Stage interviews on 17 February 2026 in London.

What we offer: 

• Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.

• Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off. 

• Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants. 

• Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave. 

• Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities. 

• Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses. 

• Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.

• Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms. 

• Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance. 

Our commitment to inclusion and accessibility: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust one of our key focuses is around equity and making sure our services are accessible and inclusive to all young people with cancer, with no-one left behind. We have the same goal for people working with us.

Teenage Cancer Trust is committed to recognising and valuing individual differences and the contributions of all people.
Should you require any assistance or adjustments to support your interview process, such as additional time for tasks, meeting the panellists beforehand, information in another format or a different interview format (online/offline/in person), please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the HR Team and we will do our best to accommodate your request. 

We are a Disability Confident employer which means we have committed to offering interviews to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role listed under the 'What you'll bring to the team' section of the job description and shortlisting questions.

To opt into this scheme, please enter ‘yes’ in the appropriate question on the application form.

Please note that in recruitment campaigns with a high volume of candidates opting into the scheme, interview offers will be made only to those who best meet the essential criteria and provide the strongest responses to the shortlisting questions. 

We are unable to offer individual feedback at the shortlisting stage. 

Privacy and Safeguarding: 

At Teenage Cancer Trust we take our commitment to safeguarding seriously and work to protect and promote the rights of the young people who we support. Our safeguarding responsibilities extend to the children and adults who work to support the charity, who we also have a duty of care to protect. Safeguarding is at the forefront of each activity we carry out. In line with our approach, this role is subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service).  

For information on how we collect, store and process personal data please contact the HR Team.

Marketing & Communications Officer

Location: Central London

Salary: £30,000 per annum plus London Weighting

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, office based with some travel out of the office base

The Marketing and Communications Officer will play a key role in delivering Deafblind UK’s marketing and communications activity, helping to tell powerful stories, grow brand awareness, and strengthen engagement with people with lived experience, supporters, funders, and the wider public.

Working alongside the Head of Marketing & Communications, the postholder will act as a proactive and trusted collaborator, supporting teams across services, fundraising, volunteering and operations. This role is not only about delivering day-to-day communications; it will also play a key part in our next stage of growth—bringing energy, creativity and new ways of thinking to help us expand our influence and impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, proactive content expert to play a hands-on role in shaping our voice and impact.

Responsibilities

Content & Campaigns

• Research, write and publish engaging content across multiple channels (website, social media, email, press, print).
• Create photo and video content.
• Develop case studies and human-interest stories that bring Deafblind UK’s work to life.
• Support the planning and delivery of national campaigns (e.g. Deafblind Awareness Week, annual conference, fundraising appeals).
• Produce and schedule content using tools such as Hootsuite, Mailchimp and Canva (or similar).
• Internal Business Partnering
• Act as a responsive and proactive marketing partner for internal teams, building strong relationships with colleagues across the organisation.
• Understand the goals and priorities of internal stakeholders, translating them into effective communications outputs.
• Respond promptly to requests for marketing and communications support, prioritising, managing resources advising and guiding colleagues to achieve the best outcomes.
• Coordinate internal communications and updates to ensure all staff and volunteers feel informed and inspired by Deafblind UK’s work.

Digital Marketing

• Maintain and update website content and e-marketing, ensuring accessibility, accuracy and alignment with brand guidelines.
• Support the growth of Deafblind UK’s digital audiences, accurately and consistently tracking engagement and reach using analytics and insights and adjusting approaches accordingly.
• Measuring and reporting on digital outcomes, keeping up to date with best practices and new opportunities.
• Assist in the creation and delivery of paid digital activity (social and search).
• Ensure all communications adhere to accessibility and inclusion best practice.
• Media & PR
• Support media monitoring and maintain up-to-date media contact lists.
• Using strong news and political instincts to respond to media enquiries in coordination with the Head of Marketing & Communications.
• Help identify and prepare case studies, photography, and spokespeople for press opportunities.

Brand & Internal Communications

• Champion consistent use of Deafblind UK’s brand, tone of voice, and visual identity across all channels.
• Support colleagues to apply the brand effectively in their own materials and communications.
• Contribute to internal communications such as newsletters, intranet content and staff updates.

Events & Partnerships

• Assist in the planning and delivery of events, exhibitions, and partnership activations.
• Liaise with suppliers, freelancers, and creative agencies when required.
• Monitoring & Evaluation
• Track KPIs and engagement data, compiling regular reports on digital and media performance.
• Contribute creative ideas and insights to improve marketing effectiveness and internal collaboration.

Person Specification

Experience & Skills

• Significant experience in marketing, communications, or/and PR
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a flair for storytelling.
• Proven ability to manage relationships and provide high-quality support to internal stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of social media platforms, content scheduling, and analytics – and a proactive interest in adapting to trends and changes in best practice.
• Experience producing accessible and engaging content for digital and print channels.
• Organised and proactive, able to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Commitment to equality, inclusion, and Deafblind UK’s mission.
• Familiarity with CMS (e.g. WordPress) and CRMs and email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp).
• Some experience with design tools (Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar).

Personal Attributes

• Collaborative, responsive and relationship-focused, a natural team player who builds trust and supports others.
• Creative, curious, and adaptable, a self-starter who thrives in a small team.
• Passionate about making communications more inclusive and impactful.
• Positive, resilient, and solutions-focused.
• Commitment to our organisational values.

Closing Date: Monday 16th February

Final Panel Interviews: Wednesday 25th February

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Deaf Blind UK, please do not hesitate to apply.

Role details: Located in our office in Welwyn, Hertfordshire, three days per week.

Salary: £28,000 FTE

Hours per week: 18 hours (3 days), 9.30am - 4.30pm (with a one hour unpaid lunch break). Office days: To be agreed. 

Terms: Permanent

We’re seeking a dedicated Community & Events Co-ordinator to support delivery of inspiring events; support the growth of our community using digital tools; and to help grow and nurture our vibrant network of volunteers.

Key responsibilities:

· Volunteer Recruitment and Engagement:

o Use digital tactics and initiatives to drive volunteer recruitment, manage our volunteer recruitment onboarding process and inspire a new community of volunteers to join CPRE Hertfordshire.  

o Attend volunteering fairs in Hertfordshire to recruit new volunteers.

· Event Co-ordination:

o Organise and manage community events from conception to execution including our annual Countryside Day.

o Utilise strong project management skills, including digital project management tools, working closely with the Chief Executive where appropriate, to oversee logistics, budgets, and outcomes.

o Attend and support community events on behalf of CPRE Hertfordshire including using our contactless machine for merchandise sales.

o Grow the number of community talks CPRE Hertfordshire delivers across Hertfordshire to increase awareness of our charity and its mission.

· Digital Membership Communications:

o Use our digital CRM, MS Dynamics, to set up automated membership renewals campaigns to retain our members.

o Support the Chief Executive with digital membership updates and communications as and when needed.

o Support Chief Executive with supporter to membership digital conversion campaigns.

· Online merchandise sales:

o Take responsibility for our e-commerce including copywriting for digital communications and finding new digital channels to sell our merchandise through.

· Performance Monitoring:

o Track and report on community engagement initiatives, including events, using digital data, online analytics and feedback to refine strategies and ensure ongoing success.

· Administrative Support:

o Maintain up-to-date digital volunteer records in our CRM and ensure compliance with GDPR.

o Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Chief Executive as and when required.

o Manage various tasks related to the upkeep of the office.

Role requirements:

· Strong digital skills including proven success using a digital CRM, email software, and a working knowledge of various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

· Strong project management and organisational skills including using digital tools to juggle multiple projects, track progress and meet deadlines.

· A natural people person with proven experience in coordinating community-based activities including digital and in-person events.

· Willingness to travel regularly across Hertfordshire to attend events which may sometimes be at weekends.

· Experience as a volunteer; or working with, recruiting or coordinating volunteers.

· Proven ability to build partnerships and networks within local communities.

· Passion for environmental causes, particularly in protecting the countryside.

· A commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.

· A full UK driving license.

Please submit your CV and covering letter, highlighting your suitability for the role, via Charity Jobs. Applications close at midnight on Saturday 7th February. First stage interviews will be held online on Thursday 12th February. 

What We Offer:

CPRE Hertfordshire campaigns to protect, promote and enhance the beautiful countryside across the county for the benefit of everyone.

CPRE Hertfordshire was founded in 1928 and is well respected particularly for our expertise in working within the planning system to help protect Hertfordshire’s countryside from inappropriate development.In recent years our countryside including protected areas such as the Green Belt and the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty have been under unprecedented pressure as successive governments prioritise housebuilding.At the same time the climate emergency has made clear the need for greener approaches for transportation, energy generation and water use.And there is widespread recognition of the health and wellbeing benefits of the countryside and of local green spaces.These factors all play into our desire to connect people with the countryside, and thus drive much of our charity’s work.

Our vision - A beautiful and thriving countryside that enriches all our lives.

Our mission - To protect, promote and enhance the Hertfordshire countryside for everyone to value and enjoy.

Our charity works to

• Support communities to have their say on developments and changes in Hertfordshire.
• Protect Hertfordshire’s Green Belt and the wider countryside from inappropriate development.
• Promote the benefits of the countryside and our natural environment to everyone, wherever they live.
• Work with local government, community groups and other organisations to promote planning policies that make the best use of land.
• Advocate for Hertfordshire’s designated areas including the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Broxbourne Woods National Nature Reserve and the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Areas of Conservation.
• Raise awareness of the Hertfordshire countryside as a vital space for health and wellbeing.
• Encourage care of our chalk streams, woodlands, fields and hedgerows to help protect landscapes and wildlife.
• Call for homes that local people can afford to be built in the right places across the county.
• Recognise local groups and individuals that work to improve their environment and their communities.
• Advocate for action to mitigate the climate emergency so as to protect the Hertfordshire countryside and the wider environment both now and in the future.

We are an award winning charity, regiestered with the Charities commission, 1159007, and thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are seeking a person to coordinate, promote, and support the events and activities of Let’s Grow Preston through high-quality communications and practical logistics. 

We’re looking for someone calm, sociable, enthusiastic, confident, creative, and well-organised, with the ability to produce engaging content across a range of media channels and build strong relationships with stakeholders to boost community engagement and fundraising.

 You’ll also provide hands-on support: loading equipment, preparing event packs, collecting and distributing food, and gathering information for funding applications and reports to the Board of Trustees.

 While the role is primarily focused on communications and general administration on behalf of the charity, it’s varied and active; you’ll regularly support events and be willing to get stuck in wherever needed.

 Regular evening and weekend work will be required as part of the LGP events and community support.

 A full, clean driving licence is essential, as the role involves driving the charity van. Although exceptional candidates without one may still be considered based on other strengths.

Key Responsibilities

· Act as the first point of contact for all visitors and for general enquiries - managing the everyday admin — phone calls, emails, and unexpected (sometimes bizarre!) requests — with sensitivity and efficiency, filtering out what doesn’t need to reach senior staff.

· Communicate regularly with LGP’s network of community groups, schools, partners, and stakeholders across the PR postcode.

· Maintain friendly, professional communication with internal and external contacts in the public, private, and voluntary sectors.

· Support staff to ensure all communications reflect LGP’s tone, values, and visual identity.

· Ensure all volunteers have access to the volunteer handbook, and communicate policy updates in a timely and clear manner.

· Oversee LGP’s calendars to coordinate activities, sessions, equipment, van use, and resource availability — ensuring everything runs smoothly and safely.

· Promote and support the delivery of key events such as the Spring and Christmas Fairs, including marketing, logistics, and on-the-day coordination.

· Uphold health and safety standards and maintain accurate records related to activities, equipment, and participant engagement.

·Collate and format reports and presentations for funders and the board, using content provided by the team — ensuring they are visually engaging and aligned with our brand.

·Support team leads in building relationships with local businesses to increase community engagement and secure corporate support.

·Produce regular newsletters and updates for LGP’s website and social media (Facebook, Instagram, X), using tools like Canva to create engaging, on-brand content.

·Contribute to the creation and delivery of a wider communications and publicity strategy.

·Embody and promote the spirit, culture, and values of Let’s Grow Preston in everything you do.

·Any other duties reasonably required as part of the role.

Essential Qualities

•Minimum 5 GCSEs at Grade A–C (or equivalent), including English and Maths

•At least 2 years’ experience in community engagement, project coordination, or similar roles

•Experience working with a diverse range of people — from those in crisis to professionals and politicians

•High level of IT competency, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office

•Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to be social with a variety of different people.

•Strong time management and ability to prioritise a varied workload

•Experience using social media and promotional tools (e.g. Canva)

•Confident writing, editing, and presenting skills

•Flexible, self-motivated, and capable of working independently and as part of a small team

•Proactive and reliable — you take ownership of your responsibilities and follow through

•Able to respond positively to challenges, feedback, and shifting priorities

•Committed to learning and personal development, including undertaking relevant training such as safeguarding and EDI

•Demonstrates initiative, resilience, and the ability to handle pressure and competing deadlines

•Empathy and sensitivity to the challenges faced by individuals and communities

•A positive, can-do attitude and belief in the power of community and environmental action

•Commitment to inclusive working, with a clear understanding of equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice

•Comfortable working alone and trusted to represent the charity with professionalism and care

•Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of people

•Able to stay calm, use tact and diplomacy, and find constructive solutions to problems

•Willing and able to contribute to the charity’s development, including strategy work, board reports, and cross-team collaboration

•Understanding and commitment to upholding all relevant policies, including Safeguarding, EDI, and the Code of Behaviour

Desirable Qualities

• RHS (or equivalent) Level 2 in Horticulture, or currently working towards it

• Experience of successfully applying for grant funding (£1,000+)

• Experience in developing new activities or projects aligned with charitable aims

• Knowledge of local communities within Preston and the wider PR postcode

Safeguarding and Inclusion

Let’s Grow Preston is a welcoming, inclusive charity that values the diversity of the people and communities we serve. All staff are expected to uphold our Safeguarding, EDI and Code of Behaviour policies as a core part of their role.

General terms and conditions

Salary: £16900

Contract This post is funded until 2027

Hours: 25 hours per week with weekend and evening work. TOIL is available

Pension: Automatic enrolment into a workplace pension

Probationary Period: The post is subject to a probationary period of 6 months, in which time the employee is expected to demonstrate their suitability for the post.

Holidays: 25 days p.a. plus 3 occasional days ( taken between25th December and 1st January) and statutory bank holidays

Place of work: Based at Ashton Walled Garden and travel across the PR postcode

Other: A full driving licence and access to your own or public transport is essential for this position. An enhanced DBS check is essential

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining why you’re the right fit for this role.

Please include contact details for two referees and indicate whether we may contact them prior to interview.

Deadline for applications is 17.00hours 2nd February 2026

The Methodist Church is committed to ensuring its churches are safe spaces for all. We work hard to ensure compliance with legal requirements, develop good practice, provide effective training and give professional advice on individual cases. We have an exciting opportunity to join our new safeguarding regional team operating in the northwest region and take this forward supporting Methodist churches and work.

Hours of work: 21 per week

About you

The post holder will join a team of safeguarding officers who will carry specific responsibility for individual cases, undertake risk assessments, lead training and advise churches. The post will be aligned to the Cumbria Methodist District requiring regular travel within this District area, and to provide support to colleagues across the regional area of the North West, which may involve occasional travel. The successful candidate will hold a relevant professional qualification and relevant experience and expertise in child and/or adult protection.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits:

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year), TOIL, flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme with pensions matched up to 8%.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcome applications from disabled people. 

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact HR Team.

Closing date: 6th February 2026

Shortlisting date: W/C 11th February 2026

Interview (in person): 23rd February 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Ataxia UK is in an exciting phase of expansion in its Fundraising activity, specifically regarding investment in a Philanthropy function with a dedicated member of staff. In the past, High Net Worth Individuals (HNWI) have been managed reactively by the CEO and other Fundraising staff as opportunities have arisen. Ataxia UK (AUK) now wants to make a step change, in response to identified potential within the current fundraising landscape, towards strategic management of a pipeline of HNWI. As part of this, AUK is looking to engage a consultant on a fixed term contract, to work closely with the Senior Philanthropy Manager to undertake comprehensive research & scoping, in order to populate a HNWI pipeline for AUK. 

Please note, due to the large number of applications we receive, you will only be contacted should we wish to invite you to interview.

The Organisation

Family Fund is the UK’s largest charity supporting low-income families raising disabled or seriously ill children and young people.

We help thousands of families every year with essential grants, services and practical support. But we do much more than that. We champion families’ voices, challenge inequality and help shape the conversation on disability, childhood illness and disadvantage. 

The Role 

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how Family Fund connects with people across the UK. As a newly created role, it offers real scope to define and develop the function, while playing a central role in strengthening the organisation’s voice and influence.

We are looking for a bold, creative Group Director of External Affairs to join our Senior Leadership Team. At a time when families need us more than ever, you will raise Family Fund’s national profile and influence, positioning the organisation as a trusted, evidence led voice on childhood disability, serious illness and the broader challenges facing low-income families. You will build and sustain strong relationships with policymakers, funders, and the public ensuring the organisation secures the visibility, support, and resources needed to drive lasting change for the families we serve.

You will lead an energetic, specialist team spanning communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research, bringing these areas together through a joined up external engagement strategy that delivers real impact.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead our communications, media, public affairs, partnerships and research teams
• Raise Family Fund’s profile as a trusted national voice 
• Build strong relationships with policymakers, media, funders and partners 
• Help drive real change for families through influence and insight

Who we’re looking for 

We are looking for an experienced leader who loves the power of communication, influence and connection.

Key attributes will include:

• Senior experience in external affairs, communications or public affairs 
• A strong track record of influencing policy and engaging senior stakeholders 
• Experience leading teams and working at senior level 
• A warm, confident communication style and great relationship skills 
• A real passion for Family Fund’s mission and social justice

This is an exciting, high impact role with the chance to make a genuine difference to families across the UK. 

Candidate Briefing Pack

For comprehensive information about Family Fund, the role responsibilities and the person we are looking for, please download the Candidate Briefing Pack.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this fantastic opportunity, please provide the following with your application:

• An up-to-date CV
• A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4, outlining your experience, motivations and suitability for the role.

All applications are being handled by our recruitment partner, Russam. All applications should be uploaded via the Russam website.

If you have any difficulty uploading your application or if you would like to have an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Melissa Baxter - Managing Partner, Charities at Russam.

Closing date for applications: Monday 2nd February 2026
Initial interviews with Russam: 17th and 18th February 2026
Interviews with Family Fund: 4th, 5th and 6th March 2026

Flexibility will be provided if needed - do let us know as soon as possible if you are unavailable on these dates.

We commit to inclusion, equality and diversity and we welcome applications from all parts of the community. Family Fund is a Disability Confident Leader. We will invite to interview all disabled applicants who meet the requirements for the role. If you have a disability, and are happy to let us know, please highlight this in your covering letter. We have also signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and we welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community. 

Qualified Low Intensity Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) – NHS Pathfinder Partnership

GMRC is a registered charity working with adult women who are victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs.

The post-holder will be based at GMRC but work alongside TRC and MASH women’s services and work within the pathfinder partnership, across all partner organisations, providing high quality, evidence based, low intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based interventions using a guided self-help model, to clients with who have experienced sexual trauma but also have additional mental health needs. The post holder will work with people with different cultural backgrounds and ages, using interpreters when necessary and should be committed to equal opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

- Work within the Pathfinder partnership consultation model to identify potential survivors who might benefit from a low intensity psychological intervention.

- Undertake client-centred conversations and assessments which identifies areas where the person wishes to see change and or recovery and makes an accurate assessment of risk to self and others.

- Provide a range of information and support for evidence based, low intensity psychological interventions whilst working within a flexible and person-centred model of care.

- Work closely with other members of the team ensuring appropriate interventions are considered and identify where a transfer of care to an HSP or another pathfinder team member might be required.

- Prepare and present clinical information for all clients on their caseload to clinical case management supervisors within the service on an agreed and scheduled basis, in order to ensure safe practice and the clinical governance obligations of the worker, supervisor and service are delivered.

Benefits:
- Flexible working TBC

- Generous annual leave (30 days a year exc. BH)

- Pension contributions

- Reasonable travel expenses

- Free on-site parking

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Yada is a small charity working to prevent and remove the stigma around the sexual exploitation of women and girls. Based in West Sussex our services include specialist 1-1 tailored support to self-identifying women involved in the sex industry, as well as partnership working to deliver preventative workshops to women who may be at risk of sexual exploitation.

Our training offer to professionals who support women who are being sexually exploited has also grown over the last few years. In 2025 over 200 professionals received our training. We are at an exciting time in the development of the charity as we look to expand our services, including reviewing our established training offer and exploring new options. 

The role

The Training and Resourcing Lead will have a key role to play in shaping and strengthening Yada, building on our previous success, and ensuring the charity’s sustainability as a respected specialist in the area of sexual exploitation locally and nationally. The role will have responsibility for leading on the review, design, development and delivery of our training offer to external partners and professionals, including networking and proactive local partnership building, to ensure all professionals who support women who are vulnerable to sexual exploitation receive training support. The role will also have responsibility to research, design and deliver a package of short internal training sessions for the development and upskilling of our outreach staff to ensure they remain trauma informed and current as specialists in supporting women in the sex industry. There is an expectation that the post holder will become Yada’s specialist in the sexual exploitation of women who are at risk, and be able to share this knowledge.

About you

We are seeking a self-motivated and organised female who has experience at collabarative working and relationship building, with previous experience in presenting or training.  She should have the ability to take on a specialist area and share this with others in a professional manner in person or online, promoting positive learning. Ideally this person would have previous experience or knowledge of working with vulnerable people, demonstrate an understanding to responses to trauma and PTSD, or show a commitment and passion for marginalised communities and be willing to learn. Knowledge of violence against women and girls would be an advantage.​

Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to build community, develop leadership skills, and flourish into adulthood. Every year, thousands of young people arrive in the UK seeking safety. We believe in their potential and work alongside them to help them thrive.

We run residential programmes that often begin this journey, alongside a nationally certified Leadership Training Programme and regular Youth Hubs in London and Bristol offering year-round community and support.

We are now recruiting a Bristol Community Coordinator to lead and grow our Bristol Hub – a welcoming weekly space where young people connect, learn and lead.

Our Values

• Young People at the Centre – Their creativity and determination guide everything we do

• Acting With, Not For – OSH is built by staff, volunteers and participants together

• Leadership – We create opportunities for young people to step up and grow

• Freedom and Acceptance – We build open, respectful and lasting relationships

Key Responsibilities (Full details in attached Job Description)

Hub Leadership & Delivery

• Lead the safe and effective delivery of OSH Hub sessions year-round

• Plan, deliver and review sessions independently, shaped by OSH’s values and young people’s interests

• Manage referrals and onboarding, ensuring inclusion and accessibility

• Plan engaging hub content, including coordinating external partners

• Act as a consistent youth leader, managing day-to-day delivery and supporting wider projects

• Develop new activities in line with agreed strategy and budgets

Youth Leadership & Volunteers

• Support progression into OSH’s leadership training programmes

• Create meaningful leadership opportunities for young people

• Support local volunteers, including rota coordination, training and wellbeing

Partnerships & Community

• Build and maintain relationships with local partners, referrers and facilitators

• Represent OSH in local youth and refugee networks

• Ensure smooth pathways between the Hub and other OSH programmes

Safeguarding, Systems & National Contribution

• Take responsibility for safeguarding and risk assessments across all hub activity

• Track attendance and engagement using OSH’s CRM (Beacon)

• Handle petty cash and participant reimbursements responsibly

• Identify and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns

• Take part in OSH events, including evenings, weekends and residentials (2–5 nights)

• Contribute stories and reflections for communications and fundraising

• Share learning and best practice with colleagues across the organisation

Signposting & Advocacy

• Build supportive relationships with participants and provide appropriate ad hoc support

• Signpost young people to specialist services where needed (e.g. legal, housing, education, wellbeing)

Person Specification

• Experience planning and facilitating inclusive youth sessions, ideally with marginalised young people and those with lived experience of the asylum system

• Strong understanding of trauma-informed, participatory youth work

• Confidence in safeguarding, risk assessment and participant welfare

• Excellent communication skills in cross-cultural settings

• Ability to build trust, motivate young people and foster belonging

• Strong organisational and administrative skills; able to work independently

• Confident using digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, CRMs)

• Understanding of the UK asylum context

• Commitment to OSH’s mission and values

Your Application

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from global majority communities and those with lived experience of seeking asylum.

You may use AI tools to support clarity, but we value personal insight, motivation and a genuine connection to Our Second Home.

If you care about our mission and are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We are seeking a dynamic Carers in Employment Lead to drive a countywide initiative across West Sussex, engaging small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to identify and support employees who have caring responsibilities. 

You’ll lead outreach to develop new partnerships, deliver training, and work closely with employers to embed carer-friendly policies and practices, helping to create inclusive, supportive workplaces.

If you excel in stakeholder engagement, have strong project management skills, and a commitment to improving the wellbeing of carers, we’d love to hear from you.

Interview Date 11 February 2026

Role Summary 

•  Project Delivery & Coordination: Implement the Carers in Employment Project plan, ensuring milestones and targets are met. 

•  Employer outreach and campaigns: Coordinate outreach campaigns to engage SMEs through letters, emails, LinkedIn, and networking events. Organise and deliver employer engagement activities, including targeted campaigns during Carers Week and Carers Rights Day.

•  Employer Engagement & Support: Promote carer-friendly policies and practices using resources such as the Carers UK ‘Employers for Carers’ toolkit. Provide advice and guidance to employers on flexible working, emergency leave, and statutory rights. Facilitate access to CSWS support services for carer-employees, including 1-to-1 advice clinics.

•  Training & Awareness: Develop and deliver carer-awareness training sessions for employers and HR teams. Develop and share best practice resources for workplace carer support.

•  Monitoring & Reporting: Track engagement metrics (e.g. number of SMEs reached, policies adopted). Prepare progress reports and contribute to impact evaluations.

•  Partnership Development: Build relationships with business networks, Chambers of Commerce, local employability programmes and local employers. Explore opportunities for fundraising and in-kind support from corporate partners

•  Work collaboratively with colleagues across Carers Support West Sussex to align the project offer with the wider support available in the localities.  

•  Promote the principles of Think Carer across all networks and proactively identify carers and opportunities through partnership working, outreach, community connections and networking. promoting carers as expert partners in care.
For a full list of responsibilities, please refer to the Job Description in the Recruitment Pack.

Employee Benefits 

Training and Development: Opportunities for professional development and training.
•  Flexible Working: Flexible working hours and remote working options.
•  Annual Leave: 33 days increasing to 35 days after completion of two years and 36 days after 5 years of service (Inclusive of Bank Holidays).
•  Healthcare and Employee Assistance Programme with perks and discounts.
•  Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity/ Adoption Pay.
•  Supportive Environment: Work in a supportive and collaborative environment with a focus on making a positive impact on the lives of carers.

Before you keep reading

Please do not see everything in this job advert as a "Must Have", but rather a guiding list of what we are looking for. We know no candidate will be the perfect match for all we have mentioned in this advert, so do not be afraid to apply if you feel you are close to the brief but not "Spot On". For example, some of our wonderful Carer Wellbeing Workers come from a non-social care background and they do amazingly well!

Our Culture and Diversity

At Carers Support, we are building an inclusive workplace where everyone can do their best work and be proud to belong.

Values we are looking for in candidate

We are focused, putting carers at the heart of everything we do.

We act together, working with and for carers, the communities they live in and the people that can make a difference to them.

We are leaders, working with each other to find potential and opportunities across all communities, enabling carers to be identified and involved.

We are committed to behaviours that support:

Quality – the highest practical level we can reach in outcomes, learning and behaviour
Inclusivity – respecting people, cultures, and organisations
Caring – improving quality of life and influencing behaviour change
Integrity – operating with honesty and reliability
Loyalty – long-term committed partnerships and co-operation
Innovation – driving our service development and our will to succeed

If you are still unsure if our organisation is a good fit, have a look at our Good Place to Work page and the results of our recent engagement survey. We can't wait to hear from you! 

Disclaimers
Please note we reserve the right to close this role prior to the stated end date, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. Please complete your application as soon as possible to be considered.