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Purpose of the job

UK Youth exists to widen the reach and deepen the impact of youth work and outdoor learning.

 As we enter an exciting new phase of our five-year strategic period, we are looking for a Policy and Public Affairs Officer to help us build on political momentum around young people and youth work to inspire lasting change.

 You will support the Head of Policy and Public Affairs, within the Impact department (covering research, evaluation, service design, policy and public affairs, and communications), working closely with colleagues across the organisation to build and develop UK Youth’s relationships with a broad range of external stakeholders, including: Westminster government (e.g. ministers, officials and special advisers), parliamentarians, the devolved administrations, NGOs and third-party organisations, while shaping and responding to a wide range of public policy issues.

 The role will require a strong understanding of complex policy issues and an interest in the political landscape and how it interacts with third sector organisations. You will have a can-do attitude, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong time management and organisational skills and an ability to develop positive relationships with colleagues internally and externally to support our goals.

Why work at UK Youth?

Every young person deserves a youth worker. UK Youth exists to make that a reality. Our vision is a society that backs every young person - through each spark, struggle and success.

 As the UK’s national infrastructure body for youth work, we strengthen and champion a diverse network of youth organisations, unlock investment, shape policy and build the evidence base for what works. At a time of growing need and inequality of access, our work has never been more important.

 We are entering an exciting new phase of our strategy - focused on long-term resilience, income diversification and a transformational Capital Appeal to develop Avon Tyrrell as a national centre of excellence for outdoor learning. Joining UK Youth means being part of an ambitious, impact-driven organisation committed to strengthening youth work for generations to come.

Key responsibilities

Public Affairs support

• Produce briefings and speaking notes for UK Youth leadership and trustees relating to important policy issues and external events.

• Manage relationships with politicians, civil servants, and staff in local authorities and regulatory bodies to brief them on matters relating to UK Youth’s policy objectives.

• Identify opportunities for UK Youth to publicly intervene on key policy priorities – including responses to government consultations, speaking at events, meeting with key influencers, etc.

• Develop written content, including blogs, and support colleagues in our Communications team to respond to breaking news relating to UK Youth’s policy priorities.

• Work closely with the Communications team to support the development of influencing plans that promote our policy messages on public channels.

Political monitoring and policy development support

• Coordinate with monitoring services to ensure proactive monitoring of relevant announcements and developments in Parliament and the devolved nations that relate to youth work and young people.

• Work with colleagues across the Impact Function to understand trends and innovations in the youth and outdoor learning sectors that have implications for policy.

• Ensure that there is a clear record of UK Youth’s policy positions on key issues, along with rationale and suggested messaging.

• Contribute to external-facing policy reports and briefings on topics relating to UK Youth’s work.

Stakeholder engagement and event management

• Build strong working relationships with policy professionals across the youth sector and identify opportunities to work in partnership, where appropriate.

• Develop relationships with key external stakeholders including other policy and public affairs teams in the youth sector and civil servants.

• Work closely with young people and youth workers to help refine UK Youth’s policy positions and influencing plans.

• Lead on day-to-day management of UK Youth’s secretariat role for the Back Youth Alliance, with oversight and support from the Head of Policy and Public Affairs.

• Project manage UK Youth’s involvement in key influencing events, such as party conferences, with oversight and support from the Head of Policy and Public Affairs.

• Represent UK Youth at meetings and events – helping to disseminate insights from our work, tell the story of youth work’s impact to inspire lasting change.  

Experience we're after

• Experience working in the area of policy and public affairs or equivalent experience in other areas (such as through an apprenticeship, volunteering role, or university)

• Experience of project management

• Experience of understanding and communicating with different audiences

• Strong relational and stakeholder engagement skills

What we can offer you

We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:

• Flexible/Agile Working

• 27 days annual leave (24 days + 3 days winter closure) plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)

• Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity

• Other training available in support of your personal and professional development

• Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)

• Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary

• Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally

• 20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.

• IT equipment provided for the duration of contract

• CycleScheme and TechScheme

How to apply

If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.

Closing date: 29th June 2026 at 23:59 (midnight)

Provisional Interview Dates: w/c 6th July 2026

As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.

Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Media Coordinator.

About the role

Amnesty International UK's Media Team plays a central role in advancing the organisation's human rights mission, connecting Amnesty's research, campaigns and advocacy with the public understanding and pressure that make meaningful change possible. The team is responsible for all external media relations, proactive press strategy, and rapid response to breaking human rights issues - serving as the primary bridge between Amnesty's work and the journalists, editors and platforms that shape national conversation.

Through sharp news judgement and values-led storytelling, the team transforms complex human rights issues into compelling stories that cut through a crowded media landscape. Operating across traditional, digital and social-first platforms, their work is essential to sustaining Amnesty's trusted voice at the forefront of national debate - highlighting abuses, countering misinformation, and ensuring that people experiencing injustice are heard.

The Media Coordinator will support this busy, strategic function - acting as a point of contact for media enquiries, coordinating responses and ensuring timely communication. Working both proactively and reactively, the role holder will collaborate closely with Media Managers to support media activity, build relationships with journalists and producers, and provide day-to-day administrative support to keep the team running smoothly.

The role may be for you if you:

• Can produce quick, accurate, compelling communications for a range of audiences, including the ability to relay complex or sensitive information succinctly and clearly to journalists.
• Have excellent project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Can collaborate confidently across teams and communicate clearly with colleagues, spokespeople and journalists alike.
• Are a self-starter able to work independently and drive work forwards with minimal supervision.
• Have good knowledge in international affairs, human rights and the UK political system.

Our Commitment to you

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.

New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.

Apply for this role

This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).

We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.

To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.

Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.

About us

The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues. Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.

Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing weekly lessons for classroom discussions, international prizes and teacher training partnerships. Our programme has received international recognition, including from UNESCO and the Global Media and Information Literacy Awards. High-quality graphic design is central to what we do; our teachers love our resources because they are beautifully presented, designed to enhance student learning and to inspire a lifelong curiosity about the world around them. 

The role

We are seeking a creative, agile and ambitious Graphic Designer to lead the visual identity of our flagship educational programme, Topical Talk Headlines.

Working three days a week, this role offers an extraordinary amount of creative freedom. Every week brings a brand-new global news story, and it will be up to you to establish its unique look and feel. From choosing typography and vibrant colour palettes to deciding between illustration and photography, you will have the autonomy to design resources that make complex, intimidating global issues accessible and engaging for young people aged 10-16 around the world.

Reporting to the Director of Programmes and working closely with our experienced in-house Designer, you will be embedded in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will partner with our expert team of ex-teacher content creators to brainstorm, iterate and deliver world-class classroom resources on tight, overlapping deadlines. While your primary focus will be Topical Talk Headlines, you will also support wider brand and marketing projects across the charity as time allows. 

Responsibilities

Visual identity and resource creation:

• Own the weekly design of Topical Talk Headlines: translate complex global topics into beautiful, clear and practical learning resources, from worksheets and posters to interactive slides and educational games
• Design for global accessibility: use clear information hierarchy, considered layouts and colour-signposting to support teachers and ensure students, including those learning in a non-native language, can seamlessly navigate nuanced concepts
• Uphold our brand standard: deliver high-quality, polished designs that our teachers expect and that reflect the premium reputation of The Economist Educational Foundation
• Design for modern youth experiences: create contemporary, vibrant visuals that reflect and respect how young people engage with the world
• Source impactful imagery: curate and adapt photography and illustration using stock libraries as a base, applying our specific brand guidelines to pick authentic, non-cliché visuals that resonate with children and enhance global stories

Collaboration and production management:

• Work in tandem with Educational Content Leads: engage in rapid, collaborative feedback loops to edit and refine resources, ensuring perfect alignment between the text and visual design
• Manage overlapping production schedules: stay highly organised across a quick, 2.5-week production cycle from initial brainstorming to final digital publication
• Maintain strict quality control: catch typos, spot alignment issues and make sure layouts stay clean and consistent from page to page

Innovation and process improvement:

• Proactively suggest process improvements: identify new tools, templates or workflows to optimise our internal production and feedback loops
• Champion student engagement: stay curious about modern design trends. Gather visual inspiration to introduce interactive digital formats or fresh aesthetic approaches to our lessons

Skills and behaviours

You are a creative self-starter who is passionate about global current affairs and believes that great design can change how young people understand the world. You possess the following:

• A portfolio of inspiring design: proven experience delivering highly visual layouts that synthesise complex information beautifully and cleanly
• Speed, agility and decisiveness: the ability to work efficiently within a 3-day week, making confident design decisions and implementing editorial feedback rapidly
• Flawless attention to detail: ensuring final resources are completely error-free
• A deeply collaborative spirit: you love brainstorming, co-creating and working side-by-side with content writers to elevate concepts
• Technical mastery: highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) as well as PowerPoint and Google Slides. Comfort using or upskilling in tools like Canva and Vimeo is a plus.

Experience

You have...

• A degree in graphic design, illustration, visual communication or a related discipline – or equivalent professional portfolio experience
• Mid-weight industry experience working in-house, within an agency or as an established freelancer
• Extensive experience designing multi-page documents, slide decks or interactive educational/informational assets
• Experience managing tight, cyclical production deadlines independently

You might also have (desirable but not essential):

• Data visualisation: experience interpreting data to create clear, accurate charts, graphs and infographics
• UX/UI web design: basic experience or an understanding of user experience design to help shape how teachers interact with our resources online
• Video editing/animation: experience creating or editing short-form video and motion graphics, on Premiere Pro, After Effects or Canva

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background. 

Do you want to use your digital marketing skills to help children and young people experience 'Alder Hey magic' every year?

As Digital Marketing Officer, you'll play a key role in raising awareness of the incredible work carried out by Alder Hey Children's Charity. Whether that's funding life-saving medical equipment, pioneering research and innovation, or enhancing the hospital experience for children and their families. You'll help to share stories through digital platforms to inspire support and make a lasting impact.

You'll join a close-knit, supportive team who look after one other. One of the most unique and extraordinary things about this organisation is its trailblazing approach to flexible working and wellbeing. The entire organisation works a 30 hour, 4-day week paid at the full-time salary equivalent.

Salary: £26,848 - £31,439 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 30 hours Mon-Thurs (4-day working week, paid as full-time)
Location: Hybrid, between Alder Hey (Liverpool) and home
Benefits: 27 days holiday (+bank) FTE, 4% employer pension contribution, NHS Blue Light card, wellbeing programme
Culture: Flexible working and a culture that champions wellbeing

About the role

This is a hands-on role where you'll take responsibility for coordinating and maximising digital channels, including website, email and paid-for ads. With a focus on understanding SEO optimisation and Google ads, you'll use analytics and insights to improve digital engagement and impact.

Of course, you'll be coordinating and designing engaging creative copy as part of this role, but we aren't looking for just a content creator. This role requires a digital-first approach, grounded in data, analytics and insight, to drive awareness, engagement and action.

There's real scope to make this role your own and an opportunity for professional development and career growth down the line.

About you

You may be a digital marketing specialist already, or a marketing generalist with a keen interest to move into the digital space.

First and foremost, we're looking for someone with an analytical and data-driven approach to marketing. Someone who understand results are driven by the quality of the insight and information you have at your fingertips.

We'd love to see you demonstrating:

• Experience in a digital marketing, communications or content role.
• The ability to create and coordinate engaging digital content, especially in paid-for advertising.
• The skills to adapt messaging for different audiences and platforms.
• Experience using a CMS for website content and digital advertising platforms such as Meta and Google Ads.

To apply

If you're proactive and collaborative, and keen to contribute to a charity making magic happen, then we'd love to hear from you.

Please send a copy of your CV or profile to Gabi Smith at Charity People as the first step.

Deadline: 9am Thursday 25th June
Interviews: Tuesday 7th July

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Do you believe that East London’s future should be shaped by the people who live here? Be part of a team that is making that happen through creative and inclusive participation. 

BD Giving is looking for a Communications Coordinator, with a focus on digital comms, who is creative, has a sense of curiosity, can take the initiative, and work to tight deadlines.  You will be working with the team to ensure people know about BD Giving and what we do, using digital comms and social media to tell our story, and spotlight our programmes, opportunities and events.

We are a small, creative and highly passionate team with the ambition to revolutionise the way funding works. 

We have a superb office space and regularly deliver programmes across the borough. Our core hours are 10:00am – 3:00pm . Due to the nature of community work, some evenings and weekends are required but you will have sufficient notice. At work we show up and go the extra mile, but we also operate on a four-day workweek, so there will be an extra day to your weekend to recharge.

Job Description 

We are seeking someone with a curious approach - to ask the right kind of questions to help us tell our story so local communities can better understand what we do and get involved. You will work within the Programmes team to collaborate on how we can bring all of our programmes to life so we’re continuing to reach new audiences and to strengthen relationships with the local social sector. 

What experience is needed?

• Experience of creating content and delivering communications across multiple channels
• Experience of social media platforms (especially Meta, LinkedIn, and Tiktok) and how to plan and schedule brand content
• We are particularly interested in candidates from Barking and Dagenham and global majority backgrounds

The kind of person we're looking to work with

• Knowledge of current best practice in social media and digital communications
• IT and digital skills, including knowledge of Slack, Canva, AI and the willingness to learn new digital skills. Also an interest in video editing, photography, and basic design work. 
• Ability to listen, ask clarifying questions and translate information into clear communications.
• Some understanding of evaluation methodology and data analytics for digital communications including social media platforms
• Understanding of delivering brand compliant communications
• Excellent organisational skills – able to manage time, schedule communications plan, prioritise tasks, and keep track of detail
• Curiosity – interested in how things work and open to exploring new systems or ways of doing things
• A helpful, proactive attitude – ready to pitch in and take initiative where appropriate and a willingness to learn and take feedback on board

How to apply

Write a covering letter (of no more than two sides) detailing your suitability to the role with specific reference to the person specification included above and in the Job Description PDF, with clearly stated evidence and examples. You'll need to provide a CV stating your work history. 

Click on the appky button now to learn more. 

Timeline 

The deadline for submission is 28 June 2026 at 23:59. Any submissions received after this time will not be reviewed. 

Interviews will be held on the 15 and 16 July 2026, in-person at our office in central Barking, London. 

Due to anticipated demand we may only be able to respond to applicants that are invited for an interview.

About Cord

Cord is an international charity working to make peace a reality where people don’t have the freedom to exercise their rights. We work to build the relationship between those in power and local communities. 

We believe that people flourish when all parts of society work together. Peaceful relationships make that possible. The simple act of talking begins a journey of growth which transforms mistrust, includes the excluded and turns adversaries into allies.

Cord operates in eight countries and implements programmes in the following areas:

• Empowering Women & Girls
• Accessing Fundamental Freedoms
• Climate & the Environment
• Economic Empowerment
• Supporting Stronger Societies

We are a small, committed team who love working together to make a huge impact. A 2026 global staff survey returned very positive feedback about Cord as a place to work with strong expressions of belonging, purpose and value, and with 97% of staff saying that would recommend Cord as a great place to work. We are looking for a great candidate to join this fantastic organisation and contribute to our work to Build Peace. If you like the sound of us, then take a look at the recruitment pack and come and join our team!

About the Role

Cord’s turnover is about £2.3M a year. About 85% of Cord’s funding is restricted, coming from institutional donors like the EU and governments, and 15% (about £300K) is unrestricted coming from a committed UK supporter base and other private fundraising streams.

In 2026, Cord is registered in the UK and has offices in five other countries and programme activities in a further seven countries.

Cord has a range of finance systems, procedures and reporting practices to meet the needs of our operations in each location. Our finance function facilitates operations across the organisation to ensure there is good financial management, effective financial control, and compliance as well as a culture of support and learning.

This role is responsible for bookkeeping for Cord’s UK operation. The organisation’s income is received directly to the UK, the UK expenditure (£700K) and the organisation’s main treasury management is within the UK. The UK Finance Officer processes the monthly payroll for the UK (11ppl) and international staff (8ppl), processes international payments and fund transfers. The role also supports to the Finance Manager to implement the Finance Workplan and it produces a range of reports that support the effective financial management of the organisation. 

This role would suit someone with experience of working in finance within a charity, who is motivated by the work that Cord does and is interested in undertaking a long-term role. You will need an organised approach to your work, with the ability to diligently complete routine functions independently, whilst also being sufficiently flexible and able to respond to immediate tasks as they arise. You will have a drive for continual improvement of the organisation’s systems and processes, with a view improve efficiency and adapt to changing technological developments and compliance regulations.

If you like what you read and are passionate about real and lasting change, come and join us and be part of the Cord story.

Application Instructions

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter that explains your interest in Cord and the role, and details how you fulfil the requirements of the role.  

This is a hybrid role that is based in Cord’s admin office in Coventry and part at home. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Regional Gifts in Wills Fundraising Officer to be one of the faces of legacy fundraising, and lead key areas of legacy activity, with a focus on inspiring individuals to remember the Woodland Trust in their will.

This role is advertised as part-time, 22.5 hours per week.

A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.

The Role:

• Manage and grow a pipeline of legacy supporters across all stages of the donor journey, increasing pledger numbers, loyalty, and legacy income.
• Act as a visible ambassador for gifts in wills by leading stewardship and prospecting events, delivering talks and briefings, and engaging confidently with supporters and colleagues through one-to-one and group communications.
• Provide personalised and sensitive responses to gifts in wills enquiries, ensuring an excellent supporter experience and strong relationship-building.
• Build and nurture supporter relationships, creating opportunities for deeper engagement, connection, and recognition.
• Develop a portfolio of compelling legacy case studies and stories for use in communications to encourage gifts in wills.
• Identify and support new prospecting and stewardship opportunities to expand legacy giving activity.
• Collaborate with colleagues across regions, countries, and philanthropy teams to share learning and maximise advocacy for gifts in wills.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, communications consent, and GDPR compliance.
• This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the UK, sometimes to remote locations. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
• This is a fixed term contract for 12 months.

The Candidate:

• Experience working in fundraising, third sector or a targeted communications environment.
• Excellent relationship development and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional planning and organisational skills gained in a busy, target-driven environment.
• Negotiation and collaboration skills, with proven ability to secure commitment from individuals.
• IT literate, specifically experienced in Microsoft office and database management.
• Personable, diplomatic and empathetic with strong listening skills.
• Outstanding communication skills - must be confident and comfortable communicating through formal and informal methods to engage and inspire.
• Experience planning and developing appropriate engagement material is desirable. 

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension
• Life Assurance
• Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
• Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
• Enhanced Parental Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.  
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. 
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. 
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply. 

Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools. 

Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. 

Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on 6th & 7th July. 

Looking for fantastic career progression, excellent training and therapeutic support? Join our committed and professional Team and make a difference to Children living in residential Care.

Salary: £ 34,919 per annum full time 

Shifts: 40 hours per week; shift work between 7am-10pm including weekends, bank holidays and occasional sleep-ins

Sleep-ins: £50 / overtime and bank holidays paid time and half

Location: London, Balham (SW12)

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

Visit our website to watch our short video to gain an insight into our working life here at St Christopher’s 

About the Role

As Team Leader, you will be directly involved in managing the home and providing positive support for challenging young people aged 12-17. Whether shift leading or joining in with daily activities, you will also share in the leadership of the team, helping to develop staff by modelling high standards of professionalism. 

St Christopher’s Academy

At St Christopher`s we can offer you a career where you can develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference to young people’s lives.

When you join St Christopher’s, we will set you up in your career with a tailored development plan. Whether you want to move across to a different service, become a Manager or just explore further your current role, we will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

Visit our website to check out our staff stories to see how you can develop your career with us

We are proud that 84% of all our Team Leaders, Deputies and Managers are internal promotions. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Desirable professional qualification (CQSW, DipSW, NVQ3), or willingness to undertake Diploma Level 3 for Residential Childcare.
• One years’ experience working at a level of responsibility with children and young people in a residential setting.
• An understanding of the regulatory framework relating to the provision of residential services for children and young people.
• Good understanding of the needs and risks regarding children in care.
• Experience of taking on leadership responsibilities in a teamwork setting.
• Ability to build genuine and trusting relationships with young people maintaining at all times high personal and professional standards.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.

In return we offer:

• Competitive salary.
• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry leading training programme including access to level 3 qualifications, children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and social pedagogy.
• Contributory pension scheme, enhanced maternity and company sick scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA employee assistance programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Bluelight card; discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary funded training programs.
• Employee awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification.

For the full Job Description and Person Specification plese visit our website.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please contact us via our website.

In order for your application to be reviewed, it must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this opportunity might be filled before the stated closing date.

It is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

St Christopher’s Fellowship has a minimum age requirement of 21 for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent Homes.

Are you an experienced copywriter who can turn insight into powerful ideas and compelling content? Join Shelter as our Senior Creative (Copy) and help create campaigns that inspire people to support our work and drive change in the fight against the housing emergency.

About the role

The role will provide an opportunity to work across a range of media including print, tv, social and experiential designs. You will work with stakeholders across the organisation creating communications for our teams in fundraising, campaigns, services and retail.  You will create strong concepts backed up with strategic thinking and be able to present your ideas clearly to a variety of stakeholders 

​​​​​​​Role specifics

We're looking for a talented and experienced copywriter who can create compelling, accessible content that inspires people to support Shelter or seek help when they need it most. Working closely with our Creative team, you'll take projects from concept through to completion, developing strong campaign ideas, writing for a wide range of channels and audiences, and presenting your thinking clearly to stakeholders. You'll produce and edit both long and short-form copy, ensure all content reflects Shelter’s brand and tone of voice, and maintain the highest standards of accuracy and attention to detail. As a senior member of the team, you'll also lead mid-sized projects, support and mentor copywriters, and help bring complex information, stories and data to life in engaging and impactful ways.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

As our Senior Creative (Copy), you’ll be joining a friendly, talented and dedicated team who recently won In-house agency of the year at The Drum awards. You will work closely with your Creative Lead and fellow writers and designers to deliver creative content to highest standard across all areas of our communication.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

As a Communications Officer at the British Psychological Society, you will play a key role in telling the story of our members and the impact and issues within the field of psychology.  We're looking for a creative and enthusiastic individual to join our team for a 9-month fixed-term contract, supporting member and external communications.

About the Role

You’ll build and manage strong relationships with member networks and stakeholders, uncovering and sharing compelling insights and achievements. A key part of the role is producing member communications, ensuring content is engaging, accurate, and on message.

Working closely with the Communications Manager, you’ll support the delivery of communications and media strategies across the organisation, helping to promote positive relationships with both members and the media while ensuring consistent messaging. This will involve planning and delivering a range of internal and external communication projects, using your creative skills to maximise engagement with new initiatives, services, and information.

What We’re Looking For

You should be educated to degree level with a qualification or experience in communications, PR, media or journalism, with proven experience creating and managing engaging content across multiple channels. You will have a strong understanding of the media landscape, alongside excellent written, verbal and presentation skills. The role requires a highly organised and adaptable individual who can manage competing deadlines and work under pressure. You must be confident in building relationships, influencing and engaging stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation. Experience in a communications or news environment, knowledge of sectors such as psychology, higher education, charities or science, and familiarity with email marketing platforms and content management systems would be an advantage.

Why Join Us?

We offer a supportive flexible environment and the chance to make a real difference. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:

• Agile & flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement
• Occupational pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme / free eye care vouchers / Winter flu vaccinations
• Tailored learning & development
• Employee Assistance Programme counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Discounts scheme with national organisations

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 18th June 2026, with interviews w/c 6th July. To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting letter detailing how you meet the criteria in the job profile.  Please note that applications without a supporting letter will not be considered. 

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances. We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Location: Merseyside Hub - travel to London / Birmingham for a face-to-face team meeting is required 3-4 times a year

Closing date: Sunday 12th July, 23:30

Interview date: 4th/5th Aug

We plan on holding an online information session on Thursday June 25th.

Do you have an understanding of how lived experience of bad housing or homelessness can impact people, plus a real desire to help them share their stories and experiences so that we can better help them in the future? Then join Shelter as a Lived Experience Coordinator and you could soon be playing a vital role within our Merseyside Hub.

About the role

The Lived Experience Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Merseyside hub to deliver a programme of lived experience insight activities, with the aim of ensuring that the views and experiences of individuals with lived experience of bad housing or homelessness informs all of Shelter’s work.

Role specifics

We’re looking for someone who can help create meaningful opportunities for people with lived experience to shape and influence Shelter’s work. You’ll plan and deliver a range of involvement activities, support inclusive recruitment and induction processes, and work closely with participants to support their development, wellbeing and pathways into volunteering and employment. You’ll also provide guidance and training to colleagues on involving people with lived experience effectively, promote best practice across the organisation, and ensure involvement activity is well recorded, evaluated and continuously improved. Through your work, you’ll help ensure lived experience remains at the heart of Shelter’s fight for home.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits 

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

About the team

The main goal of the Lived Experience Insight team is to work closely alongside people with lived experience to influence and steer the direction of Shelter’s work, so that lived experience informs everything we do.The team deliver activities across the organisation, which shape the ongoing design, delivery, and governance of Shelter’s work.

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies. 

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Charity People is delighted to be partnering with Into Film to recruit for their next Social Media Officer.

Into Film is the UK's leading charity for film in education and the community, providing screen industry careers information and advice, supporting young filmmakers, and bringing the power of moving image storytelling into classroom teaching.

Social Media Officer

Contract: Permanent position
Salary: £30,400 per annum
Location: Hybrid role with minimum one day per week based at the charity office in either London, Cardiff, Belfast, Edinburgh and Salford
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 19th June
Interviews: Interviews will be held remotely week commencing 29th June

Core responsibilities within your role will be to:

• Lead on planning, creation and execution of content and campaigns for all Into Film social media channels, to include editorial content, case studies and photography
• Work closely with the Heads of Programmes and the Head of Marketing and Communications to promote Into Film's offer to educators across Into Film social media channels
• Support with development and implementation of Into Film's social strategy in accordance with strategic objectives, including development of new educator-facing channels where required
• Work to ensure all digital content adheres to organisational brand guidelines, tone of voice and accessibility standards
• Develop relationships and liaise with internal teams and external partners to gather content, case studies and user stories for digital channels, as well as key social education influencers
• Manage all responses to content posted to Into Film social media channels, ensuring timely replies and issue escalation
• Manage paid advertising across Into Film social media channels, including scheduling, budget tracking and reporting
• Implement and manage agreed mechanisms for monitoring and evaluation, gathering analytics and reporting across Into Film social media channels for internal reports, including to the Executive team and the Board
• Support colleagues to manage regional social media account
• Manage photography for the organisation
• Contribute editorial content for the Into Film website, planning and creating engaging, SEO-optimised copy

If you're passionate about inspiring and supporting young people to learn, and to realise their creative, cultural and career aspirations through film and the moving image, we'd love to hear from you.

Key experience and skills we're looking for is as follows:

• Experience of managing corporate-facing social media channels, including planning, monitoring and evaluation
• Excellent understanding of social media engagement and how to optimise content for a target audience.
• Experience of creating visual and moving image content tailored for a particular audience, preferably with experience of design software such as Canva
• Experience of using social media management tools to schedule activity and manage reporting
• Knowledge of social media metrics and how to use them in reporting
• Experience in paid targeted social media advertising
• Experience in growing an audience on social media channels for a corporate audience
• Experience in meeting deadlines and being able to respond effectively to social media requests
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365.

We're particularly interested to receive applications from candidates who have the below, although this is not essential:

• A digital marketing qualification
• A love and knowledge of film
• Experience of working in the education sector

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance. Alice can be reached by applying to the job. 

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

The Finance Officer will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring data accuracy, and supporting the effective stewardship of resources across the organisation.

Key responsibilities:

Financial Operations

• Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries, responding or escalating as appropriate 

• Contribute to the effective day-to-day financial operations across the Church and associated entities 

• Process and accurately record income and expenditure transactions in line with internal processes 

• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready financial records 

• Support the handling, recording, and secure processing of cash and cheque income in line with established procedures 

• Prepare and arrange the banking of funds, ensuring accurate reconciliation to financial records 

• Support financial processes across multiple related entities, including appropriate allocation of income and costs 

• Process and reconcile inter-entity transactions where required 

• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, escalating issues where appropriate 

Income, Giving, & Donor Administration

• Administer all income streams, including donations, events, and charitable and commercial activities 

• Maintain accurate records of donor giving and ensure appropriate allocation of funds 

• Process Gift Aid claims in compliance with relevant regulations and maintain supporting documentation 

• Reconcile giving records with bank and system data, investigating and resolving discrepancies 

• Support donor communications, including responding to queries and preparing giving statements and related communications 

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices, staff and volunteer expenses, and other payments in a timely manner 

• Ensure all transactions are appropriately authorised and coded in line with financial controls 

• Support the preparation and execution of payment runs 

• Raise invoices and manage incoming payments, including monitoring outstanding balances and following up where necessary

• Prepare and process payments, including international transactions where required, ensuring accuracy and appropriate authorization.

Financial Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and apply financial controls, including approval processes and expense policies 

• Support fraud prevention measures, including verification of payment details and appropriate segregation of duties 

• Ensure compliance with charity finance requirements, including Gift Aid and restricted fund management 

• Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records and supporting documentation 

• Maintain appropriate controls over cash handling and banking processes 

• Support the integrity and accuracy of financial data across systems

Month-End & Reporting Support
 

• Assist with period-end processes, including reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules 

• Prepare draft financial reports and summaries for review by the Finance Manager 

• Provide basic analysis and commentary on financial performance where appropriate 

• Monitor bank balances and support cashflow awareness through regular updates and reporting 

Systems & Process Improvement

• Use financial and related systems effectively to maintain data accuracy and efficiency 

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems, and internal controls 

• Support the implementation of new systems or process improvements where required 

General Support

· Provide administrative and operational support to the Finance Manager as required

· Contribute to the continuous improvement of the finance function

· Undertake other duties appropriate to the role

Christian Faith and Culture

• Will clearly live out, embrace and impart the culture of New Life Church through being Honouring, Courageous, Compassionate and Generous.

• Clearly demonstrate a heart and passion for the church and the city

• Sincere acceptance, understanding and practice of the Christian ethos and purpose of the charity.

• Willingness and ability to communicate their own story of their faith journey

• Positively promote the Christian faith in line with the objectives of New Life Church

Location: Office based in Central Southampton. Hybrid working may be possible on completion of the probation period.

The Role

The Marketing and Communications Officer will lead on promoting the work, services and impact of Citizens Advice Southampton. You will help ensure that local people know how to access advice, that stakeholders understand our impact, and that our voice is heard in local conversations about poverty, inequality and social justice.

Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you will deliver clear, accessible and inclusive communications that reflect Citizens Advice values and strengthen our profile across Southampton.

The main tasks for the role include, but are not limited to: 

Marketing and Promotion

• Plan and deliver marketing activity to increase awareness of Citizens Advice Southampton services among local communities.
• Promote key services, campaigns and projects using a mix of digital and offline channels.
• Support targeted outreach to under‑represented or vulnerable groups in Southampton.

 Communications and Content

• Manage and regularly update our website content.
• Create engaging content for social media (e.g. posts, graphics, short videos).
• Draft clear and accessible written communications, including newsletters, leaflets, posters and email updates.
• Ensure all communications are consistent with Citizens Advice branding, tone of voice and accessibility standards.

Campaigns and Impact

• Support local and national Citizens Advice campaigns by communicating key messages locally.
• Help translate research, data and case studies into accessible content for the public and stakeholders.
• Work with colleagues to showcase impact stories and outcomes.

 Stakeholder and Media Engagement

• Support relationships with local partners, community organisations and funders through effective communications.
• Assist with media relations, including drafting press releases and responding to local media enquiries where appropriate.

Monitoring and Improvement

• Monitor engagement and reach across communications channels (e.g. website analytics, social media insights).
• Use data and feedback to improve marketing and communications activity over time

 Other duties and responsibilities

• Any other reasonable tasks in keeping with the role
• Promote the aims and objectives of Citizens Advice Southampton
• Abide by and assist in the implementation of organisational policies and procedures including Health and Safety, IT, information and equality and diversity policies.

About you

We are looking for someone who ideally bring charity sector experience in communications, and experience of supporting strong relationships with partners and funders. You will share our passion for community wellbeing and social justice. You’ll be just as comfortable working independently as you will collaboratively alongside our dedicated teams, using your skills to promote awareness of the amazing work done by Citizens Advice Southampton.

The role will involve leading the charity through key challenges including funding pressures, local government reorganisation, and evolving service delivery needs.

Applications

At Citizens Advice, we recognise the positive value of diversity, promoting equity and celebrating inclusion. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please download the application pack on our website and submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how you fit the person specification to Emma Vint.

Please also complete and submit our diversity monitoring form with your application.

The closing date for this vacancy is 9am on Friday 26th June 2026.

Thank you for your interest in Citizens Advice Southampton.