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Do you want a role that makes a difference? Do you know how to turn high-value opportunities into long-term partnerships and income?
Can you maximise local fundraising potential and create lasting impact across Manchester, Salford and Lancashire?
Every 3 minutes, someone in the UK dies from heart and circulatory disease. It can affect anyone.
At the British Heart Foundation, we fund the research that helps change this - and as a Fundraising Manager - Lancashire & Greater Manchester, every relationship you build will help more people live healthier, longer lives.
About you
We're looking for a talented person to join our team from the private, public or third sector, who can demonstrate:
About the role
Across your geographic area of Manchester, Salford and Lancashire:
You'll be working in a region bursting with potential, offering the chance to forge new corporate partnerships that can be built and nurtured to drive income and impact.
Why join us?
Working at the British Heart Foundation is more than a job — it’s being part of a shared mission to save and improve lives.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.Embracing different perspectives and backgrounds strengthens our organisation and empowers us to make a real differencetogether.
To hear from our people, check out Belonging at BHF.
Working arrangements
This is fixed term contract until December 2027, covering family leave.
This is a field-based role covering Lancashire & Greater Manchester which includes, Greater Manchester, Salford and Lancashire.
This role requires regular travel within the area, and occasionally to other parts of the UK. You must live in the Lancashire & Greater Manchester region or be willing to relocate.
You must have a full UK driving licence at the time of application with access to your own vehicle.
There will be a requirement for flexible out of hours working to support occasional evening and weekend activity. You will be compensated for this with time off in lieu.
Benefits anddevelopment
We offer our staff generous benefits, such as:
To find out moreabout our benefitsyou can download the Benefits documentat the bottom of this pageorcheck outourBenefitsand Development pages.
Need more help balancing your work and home life? Talk to us about what flexibility is available at the application or interview stage.
Interview process
The interview process will consist of two stages. First stage interviews will be w/c 25. For those successful, there will be second stage interviews.
Our vision is a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Keychange is a Christian charity with a proud history of supporting people by providing community for over a century. We believe that everyone has dignity and worth, and that people thrive best in communities where they are known, valued and supported. Across our care homes and housing communities, we seek to provide support that goes beyond compliance and is rooted in compassion, excellence and Christian values.
We are now seeking a Digital & Data Transformation Manager to provider leadership for our digital systems, data automation, cybersecurity protocols and AI adoption.
The role
As Digital & Data Transformation Manager you will have an ability to influence in digitisation, data and IT and work cross-organisationally with Care/Housing operations, Finance, HR, suppliers, Trustees and Executive leadership. Our need is to co-create the digital strategy, influence ways of working and problem solve at a practical level. This role will lead and add momentum to the digitisation of Keychange. The process has begun and this role will coordinate and add cultural sensitive impetus to the change. We want to multiply the gains already made to continue the transformation of the organisation.
The focus of the role includes:
This is a management role with real impact – both within Keychange and ultimately in the lives of people we support.
About you
We are looking for a values-led manager who brings:
You will be someone who combines strategic digital and data management with high standards of support, and who leads with integrity, humility and purpose.
What we offer
Please see the attached job pack for a full job description and person specification, and more information about how to apply. Please note that we reserve the right to close applications early, so we recommend that you apply at your earliest opportunity. This job advert will close on 6 September 2026. In-person interviews will take place on 17 September 2026.
All applicants need to be able to evidence the right to work in the UK. At this time we are not able to offer sponsorship for this position.
To focus on developing and encouraging community for vulnerable adults by seeking to address the risks in society of increased loneliness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job purpose
To grow NEYDL's earned income across two distinct strands: securing commissioned services and contracts with local authorities and other organisations in the North East; and developing a national market for NEYDL's training products and DigiDAD platform, enabling professionals and organisations across the UK to improve the support available to young dads in their communities.
Hours - Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm), with occasional evening and weekend working expected to meet the needs of the charity. Four days per week considered for the right candidate.
Location - Hybrid, home-based with regular travel to Gateshead and nationally
Key responsibilities
Income generation and business development
•Identify and develop opportunities to secure commissioned services and contracts with local authorities, NHS bodies, family hubs, children’s services, early help teams and voluntary sector organisations
•Lead on the sale of NEYDL’s training products to professional audiences nationally, managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to close
•Where relevant to other business development activity, make professionals aware of DigiDAD as a free resource and refer interested contacts to the DigiDAD Engagement Officer for onboarding and follow-up
•Develop and maintain a BD pipeline, setting annual targets in conjunction with the CEO and reporting progress to the board
•Identify new markets, audiences and partnership opportunities and make evidence-based recommendations to the CEO on where to focus BD effort.
Proposals, tenders and bids
•Lead on the development of proposals, tenders and commissioned service bids, working closely with the CEO and programme team to develop compelling cases
•Maintain awareness of relevant commissioning frameworks, procurement processes and funding opportunities that align with NEYDL’s offer
•Ensure all proposals and tenders accurately reflect NEYDL’s costs and margins and are consistent with the organisation’s financial requirements
Relationships and profile
•Build and manage relationships with commissioners, buyers, strategic partners and sector networks nationally
•Represent NEYDL at sector events, conferences and networks, raising our profile with the professional audiences we want to reach
•Work collaboratively with the DigiDAD Programme Manager to align BD activity with the growth of the DigiDAD platform
•Support the launch and positioning of NEYDL’s new national brand, contributing to marketing and communications activity that supports commercial growth
Organisational leadership and management
•Contribute to organisational strategy and annual planning as a member of the senior management team
•Report on BD performance and progress against targets to the CEO and board
•Work closely with the DigiDAD Engagement Officer (managed by the DigiDAD Programme Manager) to ensure a joined-up approach to professional audience engagement
•Comply with all NEYDL policies and procedures including safeguarding, data protection and equality, diversity and inclusion
Key relationships
•Chief Executive Officer: line manager and strategic lead
•DigiDAD Programme Manager: close working relationship on professional audience growth and platform promotion
•DigiDAD Engagement Officer: referral coordination on professional engagement and DigiDAD growth
•Programme Managers and frontline team: to inform BD activity and support proposal development
•External: commissioners, local authority leads, NHS contacts, training buyers, sector networks
Targets
Year 1 milestones
The following milestones have been agreed with our primary Year 1 funder and represent the BDM's near-term priorities:
By six months:
By twelve months:
Longer-term targets (to April 2029)
The following targets relate to the areas of work this role will contribute to, alongside the DigiDAD Programme Manager and wider team:
The Business Development Manager will play a central role in building the relationships and income pipeline that drives the training targets. DigiDAD registration growth is led by the DigiDAD Engagement Officer and wider team, with the Business Development Manager contributing through referrals identified in the course of other work.
Alongside these targets, NEYDL currently holds commissioned service contracts with several local authorities: Durham, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Gateshead. A key priority for the Business Development Manager will be to maintain and strengthen these relationships, ensuring contracts are renewed and the value of our work to each commissioner is clearly evidenced. Beyond existing contracts, we are keen to secure commissioned funding in areas of the North East where we currently have limited or no presence.
The Director of Growth, Impact and Partnerships will provide strategic leadership for growth, partnerships, engagement and impact across Ormiston Families.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will help turn strategy into action by building strong partnerships, growing sustainable income, strengthening organisational influence and ensuring the organisation has the relationships, reputation, resources and insight needed to increase its reach, deepen its impact and deliver its long-term ambitions.
The postholder will also play a central role in delivering Ormiston Families' organisational change journey, helping us grow well. They will work across Purpose, People, Process and Performance, helping to shape a more connected, insight-led and sustainable organisation by embedding strategic planning, organisational learning, performance measurement and continuous improvement into how the charity operates, grows and creates impact.
The main duties of this role include:
Benefits include:
• Competitive salary, benchmarked for a senior charity leadership role.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements, supporting balance and effectiveness.
• Generous annual leave and family-friendly policies.
• Pension contribution and employee support offer.
• Opportunities for professional development, learning and leadership growth.
• The chance to help shape the future of a values-led organisation making a lasting difference for children, young people and families.
Location: This is a hybrid role, offering a flexible combination of home working and attendance at our central office.
Salary: £85,000 gross per annum.
To apply, please submit your cover letter detailing how you meet the criteria (no more than 2 pages) and CV.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Alex Project is Spectra's specialist sex worker support service. We provide outreach, advocacy, online engagement, community development and research activity with sex workers across London.
As our team continues to grow, we are looking for a compassionate, strategic and community-minded leader to join Spectra's Senior Management Team as our new Head of Sex Worker Support Services.
This is an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a well-established service that combines frontline support, community engagement, partnership working and research. You'll work alongside a committed team of staff, volunteers, partners and community members to ensure that sex workers across London can access high-quality, accessible and non-judgemental support.
About the role
The Head of Sex Worker Support Services provides strategic leadership for the Alex Project and is responsible for the overall direction and development of the department.
The role includes:
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong leadership skills with a commitment to the rights, wellbeing and self-determination of sex workers.
You will have:
We particularly encourage applications from people with current or previous lived experience of sex work or transactional sex, and from people with experience of peer-led community support.
About Spectra
Spectra is a health and wellbeing organisation with a strong LGBTQ+ heritage. We work with people from marginalised communities across London, including LGBTQ+ communities, sex workers, young people, and people living with or affected by HIV.
Our values are grounded in lived experience and community participation. We aim to be inclusive, accessible, anti-oppressive, supportive, emotionally aware and community-driven in everything we do.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £27,500 per annual and a car allowance
Hours: Full-time 37 hours per week across seven days (potentially including weekend work)
Closing date: 19 August 2026
Permanent or Fixed Term: Permanent
Location: Harrogate, with regular travel across South and West Yorkshire
About Us
Yorkshire is one of the regions hardest hit by cancer. Together, we can change this.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a charity dedicated to funding research so that you and those you love live longer healthier lives, free of cancer.
Thanks to supporters, the charity funds vital cancer research and pioneers innovative new services for people with cancer. These life-giving medical breakthroughs are helping more people survive cancer – in Yorkshire, and beyond.
As an inclusive employer, our aim is to ensure our workforce reflects the rich diversity of our region. We believe a diverse workforce is vital to us taking action to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer more effectively in Yorkshire. We offer equal opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnerships.
We’ve got a strong set of values that inform everything we do, and we’re looking for people who are aligned with these. As a Assistant Retail Area Manager, you will put people in Yorkshire at the heart of everything you do, unite with colleagues and other organisations in this cause, and dare to think big and bold to make positive solutions happen.
To find out more about our values and how important they are to us, please read the role profile linked above.
The Benefits
We offer a wide and generous range of benefits designed to support our employees through every stage of life. To read about these, please see the benefits section of our Careers Page.
The Role
As a Assistant Retail Area Manager, you will play a key support role within the retail team in South and West Yorkshire, ensuring continuity of shop operations, reducing unplanned shop closure dates, and strengthening recruitment and induction processes.
The role supports the Retail Area Manager by maintaining high operational standards, developing shop teams, and embedding consistent policies and procedures across the retail network. The postholder will provide hands-on cover and practical support across multiple shops, particularly during periods of holiday, absence, vacancies, or after new shop openings.
Specifically, you will:
Provide support, knowledge and guidance through effective policies and procedures to keep Retail safe and legal:
Support shop teams by reinforcing and embedding retail, operational, health & safety, and compliance policies and procedures.
Act as a practical point of guidance for shop teams when covering shops or providing additional support, ensuring policies and procedures are applied consistently.
Identify gaps in understanding or compliance and provide clear, supportive coaching to address these.
Escalate risks, incidents, or non-compliance concerns promptly to the Retail Area Manager, supporting corrective action where required.
Promote a culture where safety, legality, and good governance are clearly understood as part of everyday retail practice.
Enable managers across the retail estate to build high ownership of risk management:
Support Retail Area Managers in developing confident, capable shop management teams who understand their responsibilities for compliance, safety, and risk management.
Assist with recruitment activity, including shortlisting, interviewing, and inducting new starters, ensuring roles are filled effectively to minimise shop closures.
Provide hands on management cover during periods of absence or vacancy, maintaining team morale, accountability, and operational continuity.
Provide clarity around retail standards, policies and procedures to protect the professional integrity of retail teams and the Yorkshire Cancer Research brand:
Support shop teams to maintain strong commercial awareness, balancing income generation with appropriate controls and risk management.
Provide clear, practical guidance to shop teams on visual merchandising, customer service, stock presentation, and shop standards.
Act as post opening support for new shops, working alongside new teams to embed agreed standards, procedures, and ways of working.
Reinforce brand presentation and customer experience expectations during shop cover and support visits.
Drive cost control and income generation across Retail while balancing commercial performance and business protection:
Support shop teams to maintain strong commercial awareness, balancing income generation with appropriate controls and risk management.
While covering or supporting shops, take responsibility for protecting income through effective stock management, pricing, till procedures, and loss prevention.
Promote efficient use of resources, helping to control costs and reduce unnecessary spend during periods of cover or transition.
Support Retail Area Managers and shop teams to maximise trading opportunities, particularly during periods of employee change or after new shop openings.
About You
To be considered for this role, you will need:
Experience working in a retail environment, ideally within charity or not-for-profit retail.
Proven experience supporting or supervising multiple stores or teams.
An understanding of retail key performance indicators (KPIs) such as sales, Gift Aid, average transaction value (ATV), and stock rotation.
Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding, and development of employees and/or volunteers.
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and support diverse teams, including volunteers.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to adapt style to different audiences.
The ability to build effective working relationships with shop managers, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
The ability to coach and support shop managers and teams to improve performance and deliver targets.
A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
To be ideally educated to A Level or equivalent or able to demonstrate experience in a similar role at a similar level.
Application
Before applying, please read the full role profile linked above.
Yorkshire Cancer Research is a responsible and flexible employer. We welcome any discussion for flexible working at the interview/offer stage where we will consider an individual’s circumstances against the needs of the charity.
We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. If we can make any reasonable adjustments to support your application please contact us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT CAUDWELL CHILDREN
We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Volunteer Manager (maternity cover) to join our dedicated, experienced and growing team of professionals as we embark on a journey of expansion.
Established in 2000, Caudwell Children aims to change people’s lives, change the way society perceives and treats disabled and autistic people and change the way that charities operate, through the provision of child-centred practical and emotional services, passionate campaigning and demonstrating best practice. We believe in a world where disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve #jointhechange and help us in our mission!
Our facilities provide a state-of-the-art base within the grounds of Keele University, Staffordshire, with the option of informal homeworking arrangements up to 40% of working week after passing probation.
POST OUTLINE
This is an impactful role working in a supportive and collaborative environment. The Volunteer Manager is responsible for implementing a sustainable volunteer strategy, onboarding journey and programme across the charity. This varied role oversees the promotion of volunteering, internal and external relationship building, all stages of volunteer recruitment, HR checks and onboarding and the coordination of an effective volunteer mandatory training programme. This role is responsible for organising recognition programmes, guiding departments on how to manage and retain volunteers, maximising the use of volunteer resources and ensuring volunteers have a rewarding experience whilst also positively contributing to the organisation objectives to provide vital services to the families of disabled and neurodivergent children. This role is also responsible for the line management of the Volunteer Administrator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who shares our commitment to making a meaningful difference and who can truly embody our core values:
The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm, professionalism and a collaborative spirit, contributing to a culture where every child, colleague, donor and stakeholder feels valued, supported and inspired to thrive.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Other:
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
This Job Description is not exhaustive. The post holder may be required to carry out any other task as deemed appropriate for the level and responsibilities of the post.
DISCLOSURE & BARRING SERVICE CHECKS
The Charity is committed to safeguarding children and young people and therefore adopts a safer recruitment approach through a robust recruitment and selection process. All posts within the Charity are subject to DBS checks, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). This role is eligible for a basic disclosure check.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Caudwell Children is a Disability Confident employer committed to offering an interview to all applicants who meet the minimum criteria and declare they have a disability as defined in the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and will not discriminate for any reason against any person because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion and belief, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware on your application if you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme. We also encourage applications from people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background and other underrepresented groups.
HOW TO APPLY & FURTHER INFORMATION
To apply for this exciting opportunity, click “Apply” or visit our website for further information.
To change the world so that disabled and autistic children have the choice, opportunity, dignity and understanding they deserve.



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As a Domestic Abuse (DA) Team Leader, you will lead the team of DA Practitioner’s and our Armed Forces Independent Domestic Violence Adviser’s (IDVAs). You will be responsible for overseeing risk assessments, safety planning and case management, working within Trevi’s Domestic Abuse Team.
About the role
This role focuses on empowering women and families to improve their safety, wellbeing, and independence. The successful candidate will lead the team to provide support through emotional support, practical guidance, advocacy, and access to specialist services which will include legal resources, employment, education, finances, benefit support and group work.
What you will do
· Supervise DA Practitioners, & Armed Forces IDVAs, providing daily guidance, case management oversight, and supervision
· Providing constructive feedback, conducting appraisals, and managing employee performance
· Lead on high-risk cases, ensuring comprehensive risk assessment (e.g., DASH) and safety planning for victims
What you will bring
· Experience of working in domestic abuse delivery service
· IDVA Qualified
· Ability to prioritise, work independently, and reflect on practice
· Strong communication and organisational skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
This organisation is using Anonymous Recruitment to reduce bias in the first stages of the hiring process. Submit your application as normal and our system will anonymise it for you. Your personal information will be hidden until the recruiter contacts you.
Chapter2 is a growing charity that is uniquely focused on helping one of the most at-risk groups within our communities: fatherless boys. We are looking for a Mentor Manager to provide supervision to volunteer mentors and boys within our church partnership programme. Millions of boys in the UK are growing up without any meaningful contact with their father and the consequences can be profound. Chapter2 is combatting this worsening trend across Reading by offering dedicated long-term male mentors for fatherless boys.
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the charity during an exciting period of growth. This role is ideally suited to a self-starter who is comfortable working within an open and fast-moving environment and as an integral member of a small team. Experience managing volunteers and supporting young people is essential.
This is a full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, which includes occasional out-of-office and evening work.
As a charity with a Christian ethos our work is inspired and guided by our faith and therefore, under the Equality Act 2010, this post has an occupational requirement to be a Christian.
Closing date for applications is Friday 11 September at 12 noon.
School Partnerships Officer
Help transform children's futures while developing tomorrow's leaders.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused School Partnerships Officer to join an award-winning youth and education charity tackling educational inequality. Every day you'll work alongside schools to help children furthest from opportunity thrive, while leading and developing a team of inspiring young Volunteer Mentors as they complete a life-changing year of service.
If you're passionate about young people, education and creating lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Position: Schools Partnerships Officer (internal title: School Programme Impact Officer)
School Location: HA1 2JG - 2 days school based
Training Location: N1 9JP - 1 day per week (with some working from home)
Salary: £30,469 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week with 1 day being a Friday; the other 2 days flexible. Working hours are 8:00-4:30, Monday to
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Interview Date: From 12th August 2026 onwards
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people through education by acting as the vital link between partner schools and a team of inspirational volunteer mentors.
Working closely with schools, you will coordinate and oversee the successful delivery of the charity's in-school programme, ensuring volunteers have the guidance, support and resources they need to make a lasting difference to pupils' lives. Alongside programme coordination, you will help develop volunteers throughout their year of service, supporting their professional development while building strong relationships with schools and key stakeholders.
The role is predominantly school-based from Monday to Thursday, with most Fridays spent attending training and development sessions at the Birmingham office or online.
What you'll be doing
● Lead, coach and develop a team of Volunteer Mentors throughout their year of service.
● Build strong partnerships with school leaders and staff.
● Ensure high-quality delivery of City Year's school programme.
● Support volunteers' wellbeing, engagement and professional development.
● Monitor and evaluate programme impact using data and feedback.
● Act as the main relationship manager between City Year UK and your partner school.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve the experience for schools, pupils and volunteers.
● Support the delivery of our Leadership Development Programme, helping Volunteer Mentors build the skills, confidence and experience they need for future careers.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoy building positive relationships with others.
You may come from an education, youth work, volunteering, project coordination or community engagement background, although we're open to a range of experiences as long as you have the right skills and passion.
You'll bring
● Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
● Confidence working with schools, young people and volunteers.
● Strong organisation and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
● A proactive, positive approach to solving problems.
● The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
● Good digital skills (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
● A genuine commitment to improving opportunities for children and young people.
Experience of working in, or alongside, schools would be beneficial but is not essential.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of both young people and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
This national youth and education charity empowers diverse young adults to spend a year volunteering in schools, helping children who are furthest from opportunity to thrive. Through mentoring, tutoring and positive role modelling, volunteers support pupils both inside and outside the classroom while developing valuable skills for their own future careers.
Other roles you may have experience of include: School Partnerships Officer, School Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Youth Engagement Officer, School Liaison Officer, Programme Officer, Education Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Manager, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker or Project Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Community Voice isn’t a strand of work for us; it’s what all our work is built from.
We’re recruiting a Community Voice Officer to strengthen that work.
At Together Active, we work across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent to make it easier for people to be active in ways that work for their lives. But we’re also trying to change how systems behave; how decisions get made, who shapes them, and what counts as evidence.
This role is about embedding lived experience into the way we think, decide and act, as something that influences direction from the start, not as consultation at the end of a process.
You’ll spend time listening directly to communities, to partners, to the spaces where people feel overlooked or misunderstood. You’ll notice where assumptions don’t match reality. You’ll test ideas. You’ll bring insight back into the organisation and into partnerships, and you’ll be prepared to stand by it.
We exist to design out inactivity across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity for an excellent communicator with experience in collaboration and partnership working who is keen to make good quality income maximisation advice and support accessible to families across Scotland.
As Development Officer (Income Maximisation in Schools) you will play a lead role in looking at the actions needed at different levels to sustainably embed advice in schools across Scotland. You’ll be involving and engaging schools, advice services and other partners to develop practical recommendations which can be used to improve provision nationally. You will also be helping to develop resources and professional learning to increase awareness and confidence in schools around financial entitlements and pathways to income maximisation support.
You will be based within the Cost of the School Day team at CPAG in Scotland and will work closely with Welfare Rights, Digital and Policy colleagues.
We welcome applications from individuals with the skills and experience outlined and we can be flexible about working arrangements. We operate a hybrid working system and would be happy to discuss any flexibilities required. CPAG is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion which you can read more about in the job pack.
For more information about this post and to apply, download the Development Officer (Income Maximisation in Schools) job pack and application form.
If you have questions or need specific arrangements or reasonable adjustments to take part in the selection process please contact us at.
Closing date for applications: 11.59pm 16 August 2026
Interviews will be held at our Glasgow office in person on: 25 August 2026
Child Poverty Action Group works to prevent and end child poverty – for good.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who we are
IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) is a national charity working to ensure that children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) receive the educational support they are legally entitled to. Since we were formed in 1983, we have helped to improve the education experience of thousands of children and young people across England. We do this by providing free and independent legal advice and casework support for families, undertaking policy work and delivering training on the SEND legal framework.
What you’ll do
Reports to: Chief Executive
Location: Home-based or Hybrid (with frequent travel for events and meeting with parliamentarians and other stakeholders)
We are seeking a Policy Manager to lead IPSEA's policy and influencing work to achieve positive change for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Working closely with the Chief Executive, Head of Legal and Training, trustees and colleagues across the organisation, you will set strategic policy priorities and develop evidence-based influencing plans that support IPSEA's mission and long-term objectives.
Drawing on insights from our advice and tribunal services, legal expertise and the experiences of families, you will identify systemic issues within the SEND system and develop policy solutions that improve children and young people's access to the support and education to which they are entitled. You will ensure that IPSEA's policy positions are credible, legally robust and informed by the lived experiences of those we support.
You will lead IPSEA's engagement with government, Parliament and other key decision-makers, identifying opportunities to influence legislation, policy and practice at both national and local level. This includes overseeing responses to consultations, parliamentary inquiries and calls for evidence, as well as preparing briefings and strategic advice to support senior-level engagement and advocacy.
Working collaboratively with colleagues across legal, communications, fundraising and training teams, you will ensure IPSEA's policy, campaigning and public affairs activities are aligned and maximise the organisation's impact. You will also monitor developments across the political, legal and policy landscape, helping IPSEA respond proactively to emerging opportunities and challenges affecting the rights of children and young people with SEND.
This role offers the opportunity to make a real difference as part of a small, friendly, and dedicated team. If you are passionate about helping children and young people with SEND and have the skills and experience needed, we would love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
You will have significant experience in a senior policy and campaigning/public affairs role and have good knowledge of local and national government structure including the legislative process.
You the ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders including MPs, civil servants, campaigners and parents. You exhibit tact and diplomacy and can be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.
Your research and critical thinking skills enable you to analyse policy and data to produce relevant reports and position papers. You have experience of drafting organisation responses to government consultations and parliamentary calls for evidence.
IPSEA should also reflect the communities we support. We would particularly like to hear from candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ people, under-served communities and disabled people, as well as those with lived experience of the SEND system, either as a child or as a parent/carer.
What we can offer you
To apply
Visit our website to download a recruitment pack and application form.
Deadline for applications: 9am on 7 September 2026.
First-round interviews: on 15 September 2026 in our offices in Takeley, Essex, with second-round interviews (online) on 18 September 2026.
NO AGENCIES PLEASE.
We help children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) get the education they are entitled to by law


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Help children and young people recover from sexual abuse.
Respond is looking for a compassionate and skilled Specialist Child and Young Person Advocate to join an innovative partnership delivering a new Child Sexual Abuse Support Hub.
Working alongside SurvivorsUK and other specialist organisations, you will provide trauma-informed advocacy and emotional support to boys, girls and non-binary children and young people who have experienced sexual abuse.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a collaborative service that places children and young people at the centre of support, helping them understand their options, improve their safety and access the specialist services they need.
About the role
You will:
Hold a caseload of children and young people requiring specialist advocacy and support.
Provide practical and emotional support tailored to individual needs.
Support children and young people to access health, education, social care, therapeutic and criminal justice services where appropriate.
Work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals while ensuring the wishes and rights of the young person remain central.
Contribute to safeguarding, risk management and multidisciplinary working across the partnership.
Help improve access to services for children and young people who experience additional barriers, including disabled children and young people and those from under-represented communities.
Please note this is not a court advocacy or Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) role. Where ongoing ISVA or court support is required, you will work closely with partner organisations to ensure children and young people receive the right support at the right time.
About you
We're looking for someone who has:
Experience supporting children and young people affected by trauma, abuse or exploitation.
A strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed practice.
Experience working collaboratively across agencies.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
A commitment to equality, inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice.
Experience supporting autistic children and young people, those with learning disabilities, or additional needs would be highly valued.
Why Respond?
For over 30 years, Respond has been a national leader in supporting autistic people and people with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse, violence and trauma. We are committed to delivering accessible, inclusive and person-centred services that enable people to recover, heal and thrive.
Joining Respond means becoming part of a supportive team that values collaboration, reflective practice and continuous learning while making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
We welcome applications from everyone
We are committed to building a diverse workforce and particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience and those from communities that are under-represented in our workforce.
Respond is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Please ensure that you apply with a cover letter, any applications without a cover letter may not be considered for shortlisting.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose: To lead the Oasis Community Housing Domestic Abuse Team in Gateshead; providing accessible, community-based, trauma-informed support for women and girls aged 16 and over experiencing domestic abuse. The service operates from a women’s only space, and provides both one to one and group support interventions, including peer support. The Project Team Leader will hold responsibility for line management of the Service Team, for Safeguarding, Health and Safety, the delivery of holistic support provision to those in receipt of the support service, and monitoring and oversight of the provision. To lead the team in effective and close partnership working with funders and relevant partners and to provide leadership within the service, in line with organisational ethos and values.
Organisation Context:
Oasis Community Housing is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other specialised services. The support provided aims to develop life skills that will enable people to live successful independent lives.
Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis group of charities. The group includes national charities dedicated to education, housing, and campaigning against human trafficking and we work to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential.
We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos and culture of the organisation. However, it will be an occupational requirement that a practising Christian is needed for some specified roles. This will be highlighted in the qualifications section of the job description and will be clearly stated in the job advert.
Oasis Community Housing is an experienced charity, with its Central Office in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, and projects across the North-East and London.
This role is based in Gateshead.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• To oversee the day to day running of the service, ensuring delivery is at all times in line with the organisational ethos, values, policies and procedures, and the service focuses on the key themes of; Safety and Advocacy, Education and Recovery, Community and Connection.
• To supervise and manage the service staff team, being the first port of call for any staffing issues, including performance appraisals.
• To participate in the recruitment and selection of new service staff.
• To monitor day to day expenditure against the service budget as guided by the budget and Head of Young Person’s Accommodation and Domestic Abuse Service.
• To oversee the holistic (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) support provision to those being supported across the service, ensuring it is in accordance with the ethos and values of Oasis Community Housing, and ensuring that support provision is personalised to individual needs and all participants have regularly reviewed safety and support plans.
• To engage in multi-disciplinary team (MDT) approaches to support women and their families, including representing women and Oasis Community Housing at MARACs; attending meetings, representing and supporting the views of women being supported, and effectively sharing information with other professionals and partner agencies.
• To oversee the referral process from Gateshead DAT and the Northumbria Victims and Witness Service; ensuring contact is made in accordance with service standards, and appropriate DASH RIC assessments are completed.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to in your practices, and the practices of the team, and that concerns are reported appropriately and expediently, both internally, and externally, as needed.
• To hold responsibility for implementing Safeguarding policies and procedures across the service; making day to day safeguarding referrals, on-going case management, and reporting, in conjunction with the relevant Safeguarding Leads.
• To maintain records needed to ensure excellent and consistent support provision, and support the staff team to meet those same standards; maintaining comprehensive case files, using our Inform data system, completing reports (both internal and external) and assisting in the measurement of outcomes.
• To be accountable to senior management for project performance, providing regular reports including performance reports and management reports.
• To support the active participation of those being supported in project design, delivery and evaluation; encouraging involvement, and assisting in recording access and engagement; ensuring all participants have the opportunity to engage in social activities and peer support.
• To lead on the planning and delivery of the Own My Life group work course, structured around the following core themes: Own My Mind, Own My Body, Own My Choices, Own My Relationships, Own My World and Own My Feelings.
• To ensure confidentiality of personal data held in the care of the organisation and project staff, as specified in the Data Protection Act 1998 (GDPR 2018) and Oasis Community Housing policies and procedures.
• To work in close partnership with colleagues from Gateshead Council and other partner agencies; professionally representing Oasis Community Housing and the individuals we support.
• To receive and respond to complaints in the first instance.
• To support the Head of Young Person’s Accommodation and Domestic Abuse Service in preparing for audits, reviews and inspections as required by partners, funders and stakeholders.
• To attend regular supervision sessions with your line manager.
• To attend relevant training sessions as required by the role / your line manager.
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required.
• To ensure all working practice and interactions are in line with organisational ethos and values, and the ethos and values are implemented across the service.
To be able to work in any Oasis Community Housing projects as require
Personal Specification/Key Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Relevant Level 3 qualification (Essential) e.g. Domestic Abuse Practitioner Standard (DAPS) Level 3 or OCNLR Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Abuse: Prevention and Early Intervention
Work Experience:
• Experience as Domestic Abuse Support Worker; including needs and risk assessment, delivery of holistic support, health and safety, working closely with partner agencies to provide support (Essential)
• Experience managing staff or volunteers (Essential)
• Experience working in the safeguarding arena (Essential)
• Experience working with women fleeing domestic abuse (Essential)
• Experience in using person centred support plans, and DASF RIC assessments (Essential)
• Experience participating in MDT meetings (Essential)
Skills, Knowledge & Aptitude:
• Excellent organisational skills, including time management and prioritisation (Essential)
• Ability to manage a heavy and varied workload in a demanding and challenging environment (Essential)
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build cooperative working relationships both within a team / organisation and with other agencies (Essential)
• Proven skills in leading, motivating and empowering staff and volunteers (Desirable)
• Ability to effectively use computer software packages i.e. Microsoft Office (Essential)
• Ability to develop and maintain professional staff/client boundaries and support others to do the same (Essential)
• A mature, professional and flexible approach; excellent personal emotional intelligence and self-awareness, with an ability to work calmly under pressure, to reflect on own practice and accept feedback (Essential)
• Emotionally Resilient (Essential) • Ability to challenge inappropriate behaviour (Essential)
Motivation:
• Be passionate and enthusiastic about supporting individuals, having a heart for people and believing that everyone has the potential to change, given the right support and circumstances (Essential)
• To have perseverance and never give up hope in those who use our services, instilling that hope into their daily lives (Essential)
• Be in sympathy with the Christian ethos and values of the organisation (Essential).
There is an Occupational Requirement for the postholder to be female as per exemptions in The Equality Act 2010 (Schedule 9)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.