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Are you a proficient copy-writer who is passionate about the natural world and communicating stories and impact to funders?
Synchronicity Earth is looking for a Senior Philanthropy Marketing Officer to create, curate, and design compelling materials to showcase Synchronicity Earth’s programmes and partners around the world and promote our distinct philanthropic approach. You will help us to engage new and current audiences including prospect donors, and philanthropy and conservation specialists across the UK and Europe, the US and Asia.
While the role is embedded in the Philanthropy team, you will work closely with Communications colleagues to ensure consistency across written materials (funding reports, slide decks, information sheets) and digital content (newsletters, targeted content for social media).
You will enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation (including our Engagement, and Programmes teams) to deliver high-quality materials that engage donors and supporters and contribute to our mission to protect and restore biodiversity where it is most at risk.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU USE AI IN YOUR APPLICATION, YOU ARE MUCH LESS LIKELY TO BE SHORTLISTED. WE WANT TO SEE YOUR UNIQUE, BRILLIANT SELF. We do not use AI in any part of our recruitment and selection process.
Closing date: 16th February 2026 10am
First stage interviews (Zoom): 23rd – 27th February 2026
Second stage interviews (at our office in-person): 2nd – 4th March 2026
Synchronicity Earth’s mission it to bring conservation to life through our work, championing effective approaches and increasing funding for Earth’s overlooked species and ecosystems and the communities working to protect them.
By joining, you’re not just taking part; you're contributing to our vision of a world in which biological and cultural diversity are valued, celebrated, and flourishing.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds for this role, particularly non-graduates, and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We also welcome candidates who may have taken a career break. Your unique experiences and fresh perspective will only enhance our team's diversity and strengthen our ability to tackle the complex challenges facing our planet.
Candidates from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities who meet the criteria (in the section of the job description headed ‘What you will bring to the team’) and opt-in to our Guaranteed Interview Scheme will enter the first recruitment stage, see more information below.
Application and Recruitment Process
Inclusion is a priority throughout our workplace culture and is embedded in our recruitment process. To support this, the first stage of recruitment will be anonymised by Charity Job to mitigate against unconscious bias. Please let us know at any stage during the recruitment process if you have any accessibility requirements and we will do what we can to accommodate these for you. Please also let us know which pronouns you would like to be referred by, if you wish.
How to apply:
· Complete the application questions, upload your CV, and submit your application through Charity Job.
· Fill in our candidate survey. Whilst this survey is optional it is the way to opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (information below) if you would like.
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
We recognise that people from Black, Asian, and Minority-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds and people with disabilities are under-represented in our sector, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond.
As part of our commitment to attract and retain talented individuals from under-represented groups to the conservation and environment sector, if you belong to these groups, you can opt in to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) in our candidate survey. See the attachment which outlines how to do this and includes the link to the survey. If you meet the essential criteria for a role, you'll be guaranteed a first-stage assessment. The results of this assessment will be used to select candidates for the first-stage interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Advocacy
Location: Remote with regular travel - Must be a commutable distance to Edinburgh or Belfast
Work pattern: Mon-Fri, 7 hours per day. Occasional weekend or evening hours required
Salary: Up to £37,565.95 per year
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Scotland/Northern Ireland:
- This role will cover both Scotland and Northern Ireland, the successful candidate will need to be able to travel between the two nations
- Lead engagement with the Scottish Government, the Northern Irish Executive, UK and local Government
- Support engagement with the UK Parliament
- Monitor parliamentary activity daily and conducting online research
- Preparing position statements and responses to external policy developments
- Developing public-facing charity campaigns including online resources, organising events and delivering presentations
- Media spokesperson for Cats Protection
About the Advocacy team:
You will be working as part of the Advocacy & Government Relations team in the Advocacy & Influence Directorate. The team is made up of 11 members who work across the whole of the UK speaking up for cats. Our campaigns change laws to better protect the health and welfare of cats.
What we’re looking for in our Advocacy and Government Relations Officer for Scotland/Northern Ireland:
- Experience of advocacy, public affairs or influencing work (which may include campaigns), ideally in Scotland/Northern Ireland
- Lives within a commutable distance of Edinburgh or Belfast or willing to relocate to the area
- Experience of policy work and research
- Experience of dealing with high profile/ VIP individuals e.g. Ministers, MSs, MPs, MSPs, MLAs, Government Officials, Local Councillors and officers, corporate executives; professional organisations
- Proven ability to multi-task and work independently on own initiative, accurately and under pressure
- Resilience and an ability to deal with potentially upsetting topics
- Experience of effective use of social media and the internet in an advocacy/campaign context
- A confident communicator with good written and oral skills; and great people skills
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Intermediate skills using Microsoft Office – Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- Access to a wide range of internal and external learning and development opportunities
- A friendly and supportive team
- We are happy to wait for the right candidate, please still consider applying if you have several months’ notice period
- and much more, which you can learn about
Application closing date: 11th February 2026
Virtual interview date: 5th & 6th March 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Video screening
3. Virtual interview
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
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
Improve and maintain green spaces and physical and mental wellbeing through social therapy in horticulture



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Engagement Officer - South (accessible to Essex)
Responsible to: Engagement Team Manager
Team: Engagement
Hours of work: 35 hours week
Place of work: Home-based – South (accessible to Essex)
Benefits:
- Salary – £27,000 per annum
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Home-based (with occasional UK travel)
- Working from home allowance at the standard HMRC rate as detailed on the government website.
- 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
- bhsf cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
- Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
Job summary
Reporting to the head of growth and sitting within the engagement team you will:
- recruit volunteers by promoting Re-engage’s services,
- develop effective relationships with new and existing referrers such as social prescribers and community link workers
- identify and cultivate new, innovative referral pathways to connect with a broader demographic of seniors experiencing social isolation and loneliness
- support the wider Re-engage team in the delivery of our grant funded projects
Engagement officer tasks and requirements
- Growing and developing our network of referral partners, including social prescribers and link workers, ensuring that Re-engage's work is promoted to people aged 75+ who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
- Partnering with communities to create regular, volunteer led, social gatherings for people aged 75+
- Utilise Re-engage's CRM (OPUS) to inform evidence-based, data-driven decision-making to develop effective engagement plans.
- Working closely with the service delivery team ensuring that the right people are recruited and engaged into the right roles, in the right place, and at the right times.
- Collaborating with the communications team ensuring the widest possible publicity for the region’s needs through media and social media opportunities, local press, radio, TV, and online forums.
- Liaising closely with the fundraising team delivering against recruitment targets linked to grants.
- Working with the fundraising team on proposals and grant applications using regional knowledge, identifying local need, and collecting case studies.
- Identifying speaking and presenting opportunities ensuring that Re-engage's work is promoted to referrers.
- Working effectively as part of a regional team, maintaining, and growing all Re-engage services.
- Joint accountability, with colleagues in the region, for the engagement of older people and recruitment of volunteers into Re-engage's portfolio of services
- Carrying out any other reasonable tasks assigned to you by your line manager.
You’ll be a proactive, solution-focused person with passion and skill for networking and building relationships. You’ll be experienced at building and maintaining effective relationships with referrers and social prescribers and will be a flexible, hands-on team player, who will deliver Re-engage's strategic objectives, values, behaviours, and working practices.
Knowledge, skills, and attributes
Essential
- Excellent people skills with a proven ability to network and collaborate with professionals, partners, older people, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Digital first approach with strong ability in all areas of working digitally.
- Experience of working across different sectors and developing links with other organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Organised and methodical approach to work with strong administrative skills
- Enthusiastic about using technology to its full advantage to engage and recruit older people and volunteers and make data informed decisions.
- Self-motivated, able to work remotely with minimal supervision.
- Experience of working to deadlines and meeting KPIs and targets
- A positive ambassador for Re-engage - committed to an organisation that challenges ageism, empowers volunteers and recognises and values diversity.
- Able to work your own initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a team
- A clear understanding of safeguarding systems and processes and of confidentiality and the implications of GDPR when working with volunteers and older people.
Desirable
- Experience of community engagement or sales, including online engagement.
- Experience working in a target-driven work environment
- Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from the statutory, commercial, and voluntary sectors to deliver results.
- Interested in learning about loneliness, social isolation, and factors that impact the ageing population.
- Understanding of volunteer journey, including recruitment and engagement.
- Full driving license and own car preferred as this post will require regional travel as and when required and the occasional overnight stay.
- Understanding of, and empathy with, the issues affecting older people who are isolated, and lonely.
About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.
How we recruit
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Re-engage we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Re-engage uses the Hireful platform which helps remove unconscious bias for a forward-thinking, fair, and objective alternative to traditional hiring. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test essential skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. This enables us to make data-driven assessments focused on someone's ability, rather than their background.
The Hireful platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We never see these responses with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.
The closing date is midnight on 15 February 2026, and interviews will be 26th and 27th February and 5th and 6th March 2026
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Are you passionate about bringing people together to create change? As Community Fundraiser at New Citizens’ Gateway, you will inspire local communities, faith groups and supporters to stand alongside refugees and people seeking asylum. Your work will directly fund vital services that offer safety, dignity and hope to people rebuilding their lives in the UK. From energising community-led events to growing individual giving, you will turn compassion into action and ensure our work can reach even more people in need.
Benefits included:
- Generous 26 days annual leave to support a healthy work–life balance (excluding Bank Holidays)
- 6% employer pension contribution to help you plan for the future
- A friendly, inclusive and supportive team culture
- Meaningful work that makes a genuine difference to refugees and asylum seekers
- Regular supervision and ongoing support in a collaborative environment
- Flexible working approach, including occasional community and event-based work
This role is perfect for someone who believes in the power of community, thrives on connection, and wants their work to make a visible, lasting impact. Interview Date: 12/02/2026
Providing holistic support which enables inclusion of those seeking/getting protection in England and Wales as equal participants in the UK life
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Overview
We’re looking for an Assistant Business Development Officer (Bid Writer) to join our national Business Development Team. This is a great opportunity for an excellent writer to start or grow your bid writing career in a successful team with progression opportunities.
Location: London, Brighton, Manchester or Leeds.
Salary: £27,861.26 − £32,002.35 per year. If you’re based in London, you’ll receive an additional £4,133.14 per year as Inner London Weighing.
Contract: 12 months fixed term.
Responsibilities
About the role
Change Grow Live is a health and social care charity. Across the country, we support people to make positive changes in their lives, including around drug and alcohol use, smoking, homelessness and criminal justice.
As an Assistant Business Development Officer, you’ll play a key part in helping us secure new contracts and deliver high quality services for adults, children and young people. You’ll support the development of bids and proposals by writing, researching and collaborating with colleagues across the organisation.
Your day-to-day will include:
- Writing and editing bid responses
- Working with colleagues across the organisation and our partner agencies
- Completing online research, analysing data and collating evidence
- Creating presentations, diagrams and reports
- Helping improve how we do things.
This is a developmental role, and you’ll receive ongoing support, guidance and training to help you progress.
About you
We’re looking for excellent writers who share our passion for supporting people to make positive changes in their lives. You don’t need previous experience in business development, but experience in health and social care, writing, sales, research, or data is beneficial.
You are:
- A clear, concise and engaging writer
- Motivated to learn and develop, welcoming feedback
- Collaborative and contribute to a positive culture team
- Curious and analytical
- Solution-focused, creative and proactive
- Ready to work hard to deliver on CGL’s values and mission.
What we offer
You’ll be able to access structured training, development and mentoring as part of a supportive team. There’s a clear progression pathway within the team. We have a great record of people quickly progressing to Business Development Officer and Senior Business Development Officer roles as they take on increased volume, complexity, and leadership across proposals.
We also offer:
- The option to work from home for some of the week
- Wellbeing support, including an employee assistance programme and an hour each week for wellbeing activities of your choice (find out more here).
We want our workforce to represent the diversity of the people and communities we work with. We pride ourselves on an inclusive and supportive workplace, evidenced through our Investors in People silver status.
We’re happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that you need to be successful. Please let us know in your application or at any stage of the process if you would like to discuss this.
Before you apply
In the application portal, there’s a section called ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’. This is your chance to tell us about why you’re a good fit for this job – we won’t be able to consider your application unless it’s filled in. Please explain how you meet each of the person specification criteria (listed at the end of the job description). Use clear examples of your experience (this link contains some useful guidance). As guidance, written statements should not exceed 1,000 words. You can address multiple criteria together where you think it makes sense.
Interviews will be held 16th – 23rd February 2026 via MS Teams. We’ll also ask shortlisted candidates to complete a written task online during this timeframe, at a time of your choice. We may hold a pre-qualification stage task (e.g. presentation) depending on the number of applicants.
We encourage applications from individuals who may not meet every requirement but are excited about the role. We value lived experience of substance use, homelessness, and/or multiple disadvantages.
We’re a Disability Confident Committed employer. Under our Disability Confident interview scheme, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates where they meet our selection criteria in their application. Some of our roles attract a high volume of applications and in some circumstances where it is not practicable or appropriate, we may limit the number of interviews offered to disabled and non-disabled candidates. Please confirm in the ‘how you meet the criteria for the role’ part of the application if you are applying under this scheme. We will provide reasonable adjustments as needed.
Check the job description and team explainer for more information. You can contact Yasmin Gilders to discuss this role further.
What our people say
George, who progressed from Assistant Business Development Officer to Business Development Officer last year:
“What was your route into the team? I came into Business Development after starting out in frontline roles in local authorities and then a housing charity, where I realised I wanted to continue having an impact on people’s lives, but on a bigger scale. The Assistant Business Development Officer role was a perfect progression, and after about a year I successfully applied for a Business Development Officer role. This felt really manageable given the space for development as an Assistant Business Development Officer.
What are your favourite parts of the job? Winning contracts is a really great feeling, especially when I know they’ve been shaped with service users and colleague to make sure we’re designing services that offer the best support to the most people. I also value the constant opportunities to learn, feeling supported in my development, and seeing the decisions I’m involved in having a real impact on people’s lives.
What were your highlights from last year? Our team away day in Liverpool, which was great fun as well as chance to hear from the managers of our new Liverpool service. It was one of the first bids I worked on as an Assistant Business Development Officer, and it was amazing to see our bid come to life, being delivered by a passionate group of people.
What would you say to someone thinking of applying? I’d definitely say go for it, and once you start, embrace how much there is to learn! Make the most of a really knowledgeable and supportive team, of managers who genuinely want you to succeed, and of all the opportunities to try new things and develop new skills.”
Holly, who has progressed from Assistant Business Development Officer to Senior Business Development Officer:
“What was your route into the team? I was a psychology graduate and teacher training drop out! With my experience of working in schools and academic research into young people’s substance use, I started working as an Education Lead for one of CGL’s young person’s services. After a year I applied to join the Business Development Team, wanting to utilise my experience of working frontline and my love of research and writing. I’ve progressed from Assistant to Officer and then Senior Officer since joining the team in 2022.
How would you describe the team? Helpful, real and full of knowledge. Everyone comes from different backgrounds and is happy to share their skills, knowledge and learning. I’ve never felt like I’ve asked a silly question, and I don’t feel like I must put a on ‘work mask’.
What would you say to someone thinking of applying? Not to think they can’t do it just because they don’t have experience in bid writing or business development. It’s more important to be able to demonstrate that they’re a confident professional writer and are really passionate about working in the drug and alcohol support sector.”
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
Interview Date
16/2/2026
Closing Date
8/2/2026
Our mission is to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
About Step Up MCR
Step Up MCR is the place-based charity supporting happier, healthier and more connected Manchester communities through the power of local giving.
Working hyper-locally in Ancoats & Beswick, Clayton & Openshaw and Miles Platting & Newton Heath, we:
- Connect with residents, community groups, businesses and place partners to improve local health, wellbeing and employment outcomes.
- Co-ordinate local giving of time, funding, resources, space and expertise.
- Increase the capacity of local projects and boost the skills of residents, staff and volunteers.
- Support pride in places with an arts-let approach, bring people together to make a collective impact, and give residents the tools they need to make changes in their neighbourhood.
- Deliver small community grants programmes and shift power to communities to make decisions on how local funding is invested.
- Improve civic engagement, participation and action.
About the role
Step Up MCR’s Neighbourhood Connector will work alongside our Director to engage communities and drive an arts-led approach to community building.
You will have a strong presence in the community at weekly drop-ins, engagement events and Peer Support Network meetings, supporting people to grow new and existing community-led initiatives. The post-holder will actively engage in local networks and develop a knowledge of referral partners and support pathways.
The Neighbourhood Connector will support with the development of a toolkit of helpful resources that combines Step Up MCR’s offer with those from local partners, which could be anything from training and opportunities, pro-bono support, or specific resources, skills and knowledge to give a local project the step up it needs to grow.
The role will provide a friendly and accessible approach to project development, checking in regularly with projects, tracking progress and connecting with other locally available support through our Advisory Panel and Peer Support Network.
Working with us, you'll benefit from...
- 27 days holiday per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Flexible working
- City centre office location (hot-desking x2 days per week) with free breakfast on Tuesdays and a timetable of wellbeing, social and professional activities
- £100 per year personal wellbeing budget
- Ongoing professional development
- Employer Supported Volunteering, and x2 volunteering days per year.
- Pension scheme - with 5% employer contribution
To apply, please submit a CV and Cover Letter outlining how you meet the specification in the Recruitment Pack (press Apply to access the document)
The Kids Network, London’s award-winning mentoring charity for children aged 8-11, is looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful fundraising team.
· Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
· Salary: £28,000 p/a
· Location: London-based
· Some evening and weekend work may be required, which can be claimed as TOIL
· Reporting to Fundraising and Development Lead
Application open: Mon 19th Jan – Sun 15th Feb
We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 16th February, with the second round interviews taking place 19th-20th February.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kids Network are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful team to help take our community fundraising to the next level, as we grow to deliver life-changing mentoring for more Little Londoners. This role will oversee our growing Community Fundraising programme, building on the processes, engagement and successes we’ve nurtured over two years, keeping our wonderful supporters motivated, committed and happy, while increasing the income they raise.
As our Community Fundraising Officer, you will be the first point of contact for supporters taking on challenge events and raising money for TKN in the community. You will ensure our different supporters have a fantastic experience at every step, and feel committed to supporting the charity’s work and furthering our impact for Little Londoners. Working closely with our two other fundraisers, you will learn about all aspects of fundraising, and support the team with maintaining meticulous records, delivering strong supporter stewardship, and writing lower-level funding applications and reports.
This role supports The Kids Network by securing the income and public support required to deliver and scale our transformative mentoring programme.
BENEFITS
· Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
· 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
· Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
· Birthdays off
· Two Mental Health “Me Days”
· Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
· Personal development budget
· Team socials
· Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING
· Oversee onboarding and stewardship journeys for event fundraisers
· Recruit and support people fundraising in their community (schools, businesses, faith groups, etc)
· Maintain our Community Fundraising platforms and keep event listings up-to-date
· Maintain meticulous donation and supporter records on Salesforce and liaise with Finance team
· Oversee administration and stewardship for Friends of TKN supporters club, and developing offer for committed supporters
TRUST FUNDRAISING
· Collate information for, proofread and write lower level funding applications and reports
· Maintain supporter records on Salesforce (reporting schedules, receipting and recognition)
· Support team with researching and identifying Trust prospects
GENERAL
· Work closely with our Marketing Team to deliver consistent, persuasive fundraising messages in our social media posts and newsletters, as well as maintain up-to-date website content
· Maintain our Case For Support, ensuring it’s up-to-date and compelling to attract partners and donors
· Support general stewardship with supporters, funders and corporate partners
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a motivated, personable, confident communicator who is passionate telling stories and keeping our supporters engaged to join our small but mighty team. To be successful, you will be organised, detail-focused, creative, and proactive.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
· Passionate about making society more just, protecting children’s futures, and the power of mentoring
· Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, able to tell a story and inspire supporters
· Excellent interpersonal skills, confident building relationships with different supporters
· Strong organisational skills, following processes and managing competing deadlines
· Excellent administration skills, able to keep meticulous records with an eye for detail
· Strong research skills
· A creative thinker who has ideas and is keen to share them
· Self-motivated, pro-active and confident finding solutions
· Excellent IT skills and proficient using email and Microsoft Office suite
DESIRABLE
· Experience of fundraising
· Experience using Salesforce CRM
· Experience working hybrid
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
BPCN: Community Resource and Donations lead (Scrapstore)
Community Resource and Donations lead: Sustainable Stock & Supply
Hours: 26 hours per week, including alternate weekends and occasional evenings
Pay: £14.00 per hour (£26,572 fte, 70% = £18,928 actual salary)
Work pattern: – Mon - Thurs and alternate Saturdays (2 week working pattern)
Make a Difference Every Day
Join Birmingham PlayCare Network (BPCN) in a unique role that helps divert reusable materials away from waste and into creative community use. You’ll be at the heart of what makes our Scrapstore possible – sourcing, organising and managing an ever-changing supply of exciting, sustainable resources that support local families, schools, groups and neighbourhoods.
This is an active, varied role for someone who loves organisation, enjoys meeting new people and wants to make a meaningful environmental and social impact.
What You’ll Do
You will support the daily operation of the Scrapstore with a focus on stock supply, donor relationships and resource management. Your responsibilities will include:
· Working jointly with the Retail Development Associate to ensure the Scrapstore is well-stocked and well-presented.
· Supporting and guiding volunteers, helping them develop confidence and skills.
· Monitoring stock levels, keeping accurate inventories and ensuring resources match customer demand.
· Forecasting supply needs to avoid overstocking and shortages, keeping team members informed of incoming deliveries and space requirements.
· Providing exceptional customer service, helping generate income that supports BPCN’s charitable work.
· Building strong relationships with existing material donors and identifying new prospective partners.
· Communicating with businesses, organisations and individuals interested in donating materials.
· Coordinating waste and material collections; occasionally assisting with collections or meeting donors on site.
· Documenting stock movement and tracking waste diverted from landfill, producing annual reports for donors.
· Supporting wider BPCN initiatives as needed, contributing to a flexible, collaborative culture.
What You’ll Bring
You’ll excel in this role if you have:
· Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Confidence managing stock, logistics or inventories (retail, warehouse or donation experience welcomed).
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive, calm approach to fast-paced scenarios.
- The ability to multitask and manage your time effectively.
- A collaborative approach to working with staff, volunteers, donors and customers.
- Willingness to support BPCN’s inclusive ethos and values.
What You Can Expect from Us
At BPCN, you’ll join a supportive, creative and community-focused environment where your work makes a visible difference.
You will receive:
· Comprehensive training to help you succeed in your role.
· Clear communication, constructive feedback and supportive leadership.
· Recognition for your contribution and commitment.
· A role where your work directly benefits local communities, reduces waste and inspires creativity.
· 24 days paid holiday (pro rata for reduced hours)
Additional Responsibilities
· Provide cover across Scrapstore operations if required.
· Adhere to Health & Safety and Fire Safety regulations.
· Attend training, meetings and staff development sessions.
· Uphold BPCN’s commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discrimination.
· Carry out tasks reasonably associated with the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
We support people who have combined sight and hearing loss which affects their access to information, mobility and communication.
Engagement Officer - Scotland
Responsible to: Engagement Team Manager
Team: Engagement
Hours of work: 35 hours week
Place of work: Home-based – Scotland
Benefits
- Salary – £27,000 per annum
- 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Home-based (with occasional UK travel)
- Working from home allowance at the standard HMRC rate as detailed on the government website.
- 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays
- bhsf cash plan, 3% pension contribution, death in service insurance
- Learning and development opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme
Job summary
Reporting to the head of growth and sitting within the engagement team you will:
- recruit volunteers by promoting Re-engage’s services,
- develop effective relationships with new and existing referrers such as social prescribers and community link workers
- identify and cultivate new, innovative referral pathways to connect with a broader demographic of seniors experiencing social isolation and loneliness
- support the wider Re-engage team in the delivery of our grant funded projects
Engagement officer tasks and requirements
- Growing and developing our network of referral partners, including social prescribers and link workers, ensuring that Re-engage's work is promoted to people aged 75+ who are experiencing social isolation and loneliness.
- Partnering with communities to create regular, volunteer led, social gatherings for people aged 75+
- Utilise Re-engage's CRM (OPUS) to inform evidence-based, data-driven decision-making to develop effective engagement plans.
- Working closely with the service delivery team ensuring that the right people are recruited and engaged into the right roles, in the right place, and at the right times.
- Collaborating with the communications team ensuring the widest possible publicity for the region’s needs through media and social media opportunities, local press, radio, TV, and online forums.
- Liaising closely with the fundraising team delivering against recruitment targets linked to grants.
- Working with the fundraising team on proposals and grant applications using regional knowledge, identifying local need, and collecting case studies.
- Identifying speaking and presenting opportunities ensuring that Re-engage's work is promoted to referrers.
- Working effectively as part of a regional team, maintaining, and growing all Re-engage services.
- Joint accountability, with colleagues in the region, for the engagement of older people and recruitment of volunteers into Re-engage's portfolio of services
- Carrying out any other reasonable tasks assigned to you by your line manager.
You’ll be a proactive, solution-focused person with passion and skill for networking and building relationships. You’ll be experienced at building and maintaining effective relationships with referrers and social prescribers and will be a flexible, hands-on team player, who will deliver Re-engage's strategic objectives, values, behaviours, and working practices.
Knowledge, skills, and attributes
Essential
- Excellent people skills with a proven ability to network and collaborate with professionals, partners, older people, volunteers, and colleagues.
- Digital first approach with strong ability in all areas of working digitally.
- Experience of working across different sectors and developing links with other organisations.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
- Organised and methodical approach to work with strong administrative skills
- Enthusiastic about using technology to its full advantage to engage and recruit older people and volunteers and make data informed decisions.
- Self-motivated, able to work remotely with minimal supervision.
- Experience of working to deadlines and meeting KPIs and targets
- A positive ambassador for Re-engage - committed to an organisation that challenges ageism, empowers volunteers and recognises and values diversity.
- Able to work your own initiative as well as collaboratively as part of a team
- A clear understanding of safeguarding systems and processes and of confidentiality and the implications of GDPR when working with volunteers and older people.
Desirable
- Experience of community engagement or sales, including online engagement.
- Experience working in a target-driven work environment
- Skilled at building and maintaining effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders from the statutory, commercial, and voluntary sectors to deliver results.
- Interested in learning about loneliness, social isolation, and factors that impact the ageing population.
- Understanding of volunteer journey, including recruitment and engagement.
- Full driving license and own car preferred as this post will require regional travel as and when required and the occasional overnight stay.
- Understanding of, and empathy with, the issues affecting older people who are isolated, and lonely.
About Re-engage
Re-engage is a charity that is positive about older age and committed to reducing loneliness so that people can have social lives and friendship groups however old they are. We inspire and enable meaningful connections and shared experiences within communities across the UK for people over 75 facing loneliness and social isolation.
Our volunteers work together to create better communities and help to enrich the lives of our members. Older people who may have felt very alone now feel valued as individuals, continue to form friendships, and have groups that give support. We make sure that people know they are important well into their old age.
We are proud of our values - positive, innovative, transparent, evidence-based, and accountable - and of our ethos of bringing generations together.
Our vision is a world where no one is ever too old to make friends and enjoy social interaction.
Our mission is to work within communities to end social isolation and loneliness in older people.
Re-engage is committed to growing a staff team that enjoys coming to work every day and gets satisfaction out of being part of delivering significant impact to the lives of older people. We all work remotely, and we don’t let that stop us from getting to know each other and enjoying down time together. Our wellbeing programme includes multiple interest groups: music, books, hobbies etc as well as coffee and catch ups, quizzes, mindfulness, and other group activities. Everyone is encouraged to get involved in working groups and staff networks, all of which contribute to us getting to know each other. We have strong values and promote behaviours that underpin all we do.
How we recruit
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people from ethnic minority backgrounds are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Re-engage we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we’d encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Re-engage uses the Hireful platform which helps remove unconscious bias for a forward-thinking, fair, and objective alternative to traditional hiring. Instead of using your CV alone, we'll be asking you to answer questions to test essential skills needed for the role. The responses are then anonymised and reviewed in a random order by members of our team. This enables us to make data-driven assessments focused on someone's ability, rather than their background.
The Hireful platform also asks some demographic questions before you start your application. We never see these responses with your application. We only see summary statistics to help us check if our candidate pool is balanced and if everyone has an equal chance to get hired irrespective of their background. If you prefer, you can easily opt out of answering these questions.
The closing date is midnight on 15 February 2026, and interviews will be 26th and 27th February and 5th and 6th March 2026
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London Friend is the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity providing health and wellbeing support to LGBTQ+ people. Services include support and social groups; counselling; drug & alcohol support; an extensive volunteering programme; and training and consultancy.
We’re looking for an administrator for our health and wellbeing services. This role is a key function, working across the whole of the organisation, to support day to day operation of all our services and to ensure that all our record keeping is accurate and up-to-date, and that data is available and prepared for us to report to funders.
The postholder will also provide administrative support to our health and wellbeing services, processing new referrals, liaising with service managers, booking appointments, and ensuring the administrative day to day operation of London Friend, including updating and monitoring and responding to our website and social media channels.
With several grants and contracts for London Friend to manage, the Health & Wellbeing Administrator will be responsible for ensuring that all data is input into relevant databases and systems; analysing data and producing reports; overseeing monitoring of the use of services; reporting on client health outcomes for funders and organisational analysis; and providing administrative support to the organisation.
The post-holder will take an active anti-discriminatory, anti-racism and trans-inclusive approach around all areas of work and will be an active member of London Friend supporting with the aims & objectives of the service.
To apply please download and read the application pack carefully, then complete and return the application form, addressing all points on the person specification, together with the equalities monitoring form. The closing date is 5pm on Monday 2nd February 2026. Interviews are scheduled for Thursday 5th February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Join Our Team as a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser
Join a small, friendly team. Shape something new. Make a real impact.
We’re looking for a Parish and Appeals Fundraiser to join our growing and supportive fundraising team at an exciting time of development. This is a brand-new role where you’ll help shape our approach to fundraising from the ground up — growing and supporting individual giving in our parishes, helping to build a new CMS, developing diocesan-wide appeals, and co-creating a simple and effective legacy campaign.
You’ll be working in a collaborative, welcoming environment with people who are passionate about making a difference and open to new ideas. We’re looking for someone who enjoys working with people, is organised and detail-focused, and is comfortable working across different platforms.
About the Role
Appointment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday, though reduced hours and flexi-time will be considered.
Location: Diocese of Salford Cathedral Centre - 3 Ford Street, Salford M3 6DP
We’re happy to discuss flexible and hybrid working arrangements and are keen to support a healthy work–life balance.
Salary & Benefits: £ 30,131 - £33,406 per annum, 25 holidays, plus statutory bank holidays and 5 Diocesan closure days.
Main Responsibilities
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser to refine and roll-out the parish fundraising programme.
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Deputy Chief Operating Officer to devise and deliver a programme of annual diocesan appeals.
- Develop and deliver clear and engaging content for print, digital, website and social media elements of the appeal.
- Ensure donors and users have an accessible and seamless experience across all channels.
- Ensure projects are delivered within budget, checking and seeking advice where necessary.
- Implement and maintain a diocesan Customer Management System
- Prepare and share donation reports and feedback for each parish programme and diocesan appeal.
- Review and analyse reports to gain insights into donor behaviour and improve future fundraising activity.
- Develop and implement a simple legacy strategy
- Work collaboratively with the Senior Fundraiser and Trust Fundraiser to explore and develop other fundraising income streams.
- Research and keep abreast of industry activity and trends.
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the department/ diocese.
Safeguarding: The Diocese of Salford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The post-holder will be expected to contribute to a positive culture of safeguarding within the organisation. All employees of the Diocese are expected to work to promote the safeguarding of vulnerable groups.
They must familiarise themselves with and adhere to the procedures on how to deal with allegations or concerns of abuse and the Church’s Safeguarding Policies and Procedures which can be found at our Diocesan website.
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.
The Bikeability Trust is entering a new exciting phase of our strategy to 2035 to ensure more children can cycle with confidence. A year into our strategy we have reviewed Executive Team roles and responsibilities and are now looking for a creative Communications and Fundraising Director to lead our mission driven communications, income generation and impact reporting functions.
You will be an experience senior leader in communications, who has the drive to take our strategy to the next level. A key member of the Executive Team, working across the home based diverse staff team to bring together the impact of our work through corporate communications and influencing. We recommend reading our annual reviews on the Bikeability website to see a flavour of the work you could be leading.
Our income generation work is focussed on small impactful corporate partnerships, we have tested some individual giving and are planning to host a fundraising Ball in 2026. Experience in fundraising is desirable, with communications experience as essential as this role will ensure strong relationships with Government.
If you would like to have a short discussion with the CEO before applying please contact Emily Cherry CEO. We are looking to interview shortlisted candidates on the 23rd or 25th February. We are looking for a candidate to start from 1st April or sooner.
Equipping more than five million children with the skills and confidence to cycle on today’s roads
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
JOB TITLE: SEND Engagement and Participation Officer
LOCATION: Slough
HOST ORGANISATION: Together As One
RESPONSIBLE TO: Senior Manager – Together As One
Purpose of the Role:
To work across Slough to develop and embed processes that enable the participation of children and young people (CYP) with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in decision-making and service planning, delivery, and evaluation.
This role involves empowering CYP with SEND to make a difference, helping them develop their skills, abilities, and confidence to contribute positively to outcomes for other children and young people. The postholder will work collaboratively with partners across education, health, social care, and the voluntary sector to ensure best practice in participation, and that SEND CYP have a strong voice in shaping local services.
This is a specialist role requiring a senior participation officer with knowledge of reasonable adjustments, safeguarding, service design, and co-production, as well as experience of working with CYP with SEND. Creative, enthusiastic candidates with a desire to learn are encouraged to apply.
The post links directly to Slough’s SEND improvement outcomes, particularly empowering CYP with SEND to influence local policy, service design, and review services to better meet their needs.
Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation or lead a short activity with a small group of young people with SEND as part of the interview process. Interviews are scheduled to take place in the afternoon and early evening of Wednesday 11th February.
Key Tasks
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Work collaboratively with relevant partners (education, health, social care, voluntary sector, parents/carers) to promote an ethos of inclusive participation.
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Build and coordinate a network of participation and co-production across Slough to enable CYP with SEND to give their views and contribute meaningfully to service development.
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Co-produce a range of additional participation opportunities with CYP and partners to ensure their input informs services, policy, and decision-making.
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Apply a range of participation and engagement methodologies, including face-to-face, digital, and social media, to engage CYP with SEND.
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Identify and support CYP with SEND to participate, providing appropriate mechanisms and support for diverse communication needs.
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Collaborate with other ‘Youth Voice’ workers and youth participation initiatives to share best practice and develop training/resources for authentic inclusion.
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Act as an advocate for SEND CYP’s rights to be heard in decision-making, recruitment, training, and policy development.
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Promote accessibility and inclusivity, championing diversity across age, gender, gender orientation, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, socio-economic status, and disability.
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Promote understanding of inclusive participation practices, challenging under-representation and unconscious bias.
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Establish processes to report findings strategically and via diverse communication channels.
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Engage in regional or national youth participation projects as required.
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Demonstrate understanding of inclusion, diversity, and equality in all aspects of work.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
(assessed at application and interview stage)
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Strong understanding of the needs of CYP with SEND, including autism, learning disabilities, speech, language and communication needs, and social, emotional and mental health needs, demonstrated through professional experience in a variety of settings.
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Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, different communication needs, including non-verbal communication and alternative and augmentative communication (AAC), and the ability to make reasonable adjustments to enable meaningful participation.
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Ability to plan, design, and deliver fun, creative, and inclusive sessions for CYP with SEND that actively engage participants, build confidence and skills, and meet pre-identified objectives.
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Direct experience supporting CYP to engage in social action, youth forums, consultations, campaigns, or other participation initiatives.
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Confidence in applying a range of engagement techniques for both face-to-face and digital settings, including creative use of social media to reach CYP with SEND.
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Demonstrated empathy and understanding when working with CYP, parents, and carers.
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Ability to inspire and build positive relationships with CYP, recognising potential barriers and difficulties they may face in participation.
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Positive attitude towards diversity and inclusion, with experience of embedding equality of opportunity into daily practice.
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Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and frameworks relating to CYP and participation (e.g., Children and Families Act 2014, Equality Act 2010, UNCRC, Children Act 1989, safeguarding procedures).
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Experience of producing engaging reports and communications for different audiences, including CYP, parents/carers, commissioners, and partner organisations.
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Flexible and able to manage priorities across a fast-moving workload, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
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Ability to meet the travelling requirements of the role and availability to work evenings and occasionally weekends.
Desirable Skills, Abilities and Knowledge
(assessed at application and interview stage)
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Knowledge of the role of key services (education, health, and social care) in the lives of CYP with SEND.
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Experience in planning, coordinating, and delivering projects or events with/for CYP, on time and within budget.
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Experience of empowering young people to develop their own projects and articulate their views to decision-makers.
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Experience in planning and facilitating engaging training or group work with young people and/or professionals.
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Experience in service user evaluation programmes or youth consultation initiatives.
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Knowledge of relevant social media channels and creative methods for engaging CYP with SEND.
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Experience of innovative methods to promote participation and co-production with CYP, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility.
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Qualifications or experience relating to youth engagement, youth work, social work, teaching, volunteering, or similar professional settings.
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Professional qualification in Youth Work, or working towards one.
Reasonable Adjustments and Accessibility
Together As One is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work, including recruitment. We welcome applications from candidates with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the application and interview process.
If you require any support or adjustments, such as accessible formats, additional time, alternative ways to complete assessments, or assistance at the interview, please contact Rob Deeks (details below). We will work with you to ensure the process is accessible and allows you to demonstrate your skills and experience fully.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.