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We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Trusts Fundraising Executive to help grow our income from Charitable trusts, foundations and other grant makers. This role will support the development and delivery of funding applications as well as helping to identify new funding opportunities. This is a hybrid role.
Heart of Kent Hospice provides compassionate, specialist end-of-life care for people across our community. As demand for our services grows and NHS funding continues to cover only a fraction of our true costs, the need for exceptional bid-writing and proactive trust fundraising has never been more urgent. This role is responsible for generating high-quality, compelling bids, predominantly in the three and four figure range, to fund essential clinical services, patient support, and transformational projects. You will help ensure the hospice can continue to deliver outstanding care today and plan confidently for the future.
Benefits of Working at the Hospice
At the Hospice we offer a competitive remuneration package including contributory pension scheme with NEST or the option to continue in the NHS pension scheme specifically if you have been contributing in the NHS pension for the last year, life assurance (2 x salary), employee assistance programme, incremental increases in annual leave from 27 days or 19 shifts per annum, up to 33 days or 23 shifts per annum, a flexible/hybrid working approach (where practical and appropriate for the role - 3/5 days at the Hospice location), a warm and friendly atmosphere with a focus on your health and wellbeing.
Trusts Fundraising Executive Main Responsibilities
- Proactively research and evaluate potential grant funders, identifying strong matches for priority hospice projects.
- Build intelligence on both existing and new trust prospects, ensuring a healthy and diverse pipeline of opportunities.
- Work closely with Clinical, Finance, and wider hospice colleagues to gather insight, data and evidence needed to shape compelling cases for support.
- Ensure all information collected meets funders’ expectations for clarity, impact, and accountability.
- Produce accurate and credible project budgets in collaboration with Finance.
- Monitor trust income performance against agreed targets and update colleagues proactively on progress, risks or emerging opportunities.
- Write persuasive, tailored funding applications that clearly communicate need, impact and urgency.
- Deliver exceptional stewardship through timely, personalised thanks, updates, and high-quality reports.
Trusts Fundraising Executive Essential Criteria
- Proven experience of writing successful, high-quality funding applications, securing three and four figure grants or higher.
- Demonstrable understanding of Trusts, Foundations, and statutory/lottery funders and what makes a compelling case for support.
- Experience researching funders and building a strong, diverse pipeline of prospects.
- Experience gathering information from internal stakeholders and translating technical or clinical detail into accessible, persuasive narratives.
- Understanding of budgets for fundraising applications and experience creating or working with project costings.
- Good knowledge of stewardship best practice and donor relationship management.
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Full terms of Use and Privacy Policy can be viewed on the hospice website using the following link:- . The policy outlines why we collect data, what we use if for and who we share it with.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in all its forms and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, identities and disabilities.
A Standard DBS Check will be required if you are successfully appointed.
Registered Charity No 298164
Exceptional specialist care for people living with a terminal illness.



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You will provide day-to-day leadership of the finance function, bringing your accounting expertise to the team, and work collaboratively with me in my role as Director of Finance and Services, and from March with the incoming Chief Operating Officer, to ensure our strategy is translated into effective financial systems, budgeting, financial management and reporting.
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.

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Job Description Deputy CEO
Help us to prevent self-harm and abuse so that every young person can lead a safe and fulfilled life free from the risk of serious harm from themselves or others.
Pay: £45,000 pro rata per year
Hours: Flexible working hours 3-4 days a week
Hybrid role 50:50 in the Harrow office and remote
Reporting to CEO
Benefits
· 28 days’ holiday rising to 30 after 1 year (including public holidays)
· Pension scheme – Employer contributions 6%
Professional development opportunities
· Flexible Working – Right to request flexible hours or patterns
· Hybrid Working – Balance between office and home working
· Additional day of leave over the Festive period
· Hot drinks provided on site
The wïsh centre is a Registered Charity in London Borough of Harrow that helps young people to stop self harming so that they can live a life free from the risk of serious harm. Every year we support over 150 children and young people ages 12-25 years through long term psychotherapy and peer support groups. We deliver our work in schools and colleges and at our Centre in Harrow. We have a twenty year evidenced track record of success and a small and dedicated team.
We have a new three year strategy where we will focus on enhancing the capacity of wïsh Harrow so that we can support more young people and will continue to focus on partnership work with youth voice being central to, and informing, all that we do.
Purpose of the Role
The Deputy CEO is a new and exciting role that is pivotal in supporting the CEO in leading the charity, ensuring operational excellence, strategic growth, and sustainable impact. This role combines leadership, governance, income generation, stakeholder engagement, and quality assurance to help drive the charity’s mission forward.
The Deputy CEO will work closely with the CEO, enhancing capacity to recruit and retain staff and diversify sources of funding to ensure the sustainability of our service.
You will be responsible for creating new partnerships and commissioning opportunities and help us with income generation and the stewarding of funding relationships whilst keeping an overview of the quality of our services and how we communicate about our work.
You will be entrepreneurial and fast thinking, with skills of persuasion and strategy. Experience of working in the education, charity, mental health or social care field will be an advantage together with a genuine drive to improve life chances for young people.
Evidence of a track record in securing funding and commissioning is crucial.
Leadership & Governance
· Deputise for the CEO when required, ensuring continuity of leadership and decision-making.
· Contribute to strategic planning and the implementation of the charity’s vision and values.
· Prepare board papers, coordinate board meetings, and take accurate minutes to support effective governance.
· Act as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to high-level decision-making.
Fundraising & Stakeholder Engagement
· Support the CEO in securing funding through high-quality bids and proposals to trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
· Secure leads for commissioning with local schools and colleges and potential partnerships.
· Develop and steward strong relationships with funders, sponsors, local authorities, and other key stakeholders.
· Represent the charity at external events and meetings.
Operational & Team Management
· Manage and support a small staff team, including recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and annual appraisals.
· Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) when required.
· Ensure all areas operate efficiently, meet compliance and safety standards, and support the charity’s purpose.
Policy and Monitoring and Evaluation
· Responsibility for Monitoring and Evaluation, including funder and impact reports
· Coordinate and manage policy development, risk management, and charity administration.
· Lead the creation and presentation of annual reports, impact evaluations, and other stakeholder funding reports and communications.
· Monitor KPIs and targets to ensure the charity meets its funding requirements and achieves positive outcomes.
· Support quality assurance processes
Data & Systems
· Maintain effective recording systems for both quantitative and qualitative data.
· Use management information systems to inform practice and identify trends.
· Ensure the website, social media and external communications are robust and effective.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
· Experience in a senior management role.
· Experience of writing successful funding bids and of commissioning.
· Track record of developing collaborative partnerships with other organisations.
· Understanding of, and commitment to the issues we work with and our values.
· Producing monitoring and evaluation and impact reports.
Desirable
· Strong leadership, influencing, and communication skills.
· Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.
· Financial expertise in budgeting and financial management.
· Thorough understanding of the charity sector and business functions (HR, IT, finance).
· Experience in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement.
· Knowledge of safeguarding and quality assurance frameworks.
· Familiarity with regulatory bodies and compliance standards.
· Knowledge of marketing and communications including websites and social media.
Helping young people to stop self harming so that they can live a life free from the risk of serious harm.
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Location: UK based – Hybrid, any UK office with national travel
Ref: ODO-261
Join St Giles as an Organisational Development Officer!
Are you passionate about fostering inclusive, high-performing workplaces? St Giles is seeking a dedicated People & Organisational Development Officer to help us deliver exceptional people services and support our mission to be a great place to work.
About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.
In this pivotal role, you'll:
- Drive internal communications that keep staff informed and engaged
- Support employee wellbeing and recognition initiatives
- Help embed our values and a coaching culture across the organisation
- Collaborate with colleagues to design and deliver people-focused solutions
- Maintain and continuously improve our policies, systems, and intranet
We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills, HR or internal comms experience, and a genuine dedication to equality, diversity, and inclusion. If you’re kind, adaptable, solution-focused, and ready to empower others, you’ll fit right in!
Enjoy flexible/hybrid working, national travel opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting impact at one of the UK’s most inspiring organisations.
Apply now and shape the future of St Giles—where your work truly matters!
Role Details
- Location: Flexible/Hybrid with national travel
- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Salary: £25k plus £3k London Weighting where applicable
- Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays
- DBS: Basic DBS check required
Recruitment Timeline
- Application Deadline: Monday 16th February 2026 at 9am
- Interview Date: 26th/27th February 2026
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
Responsible for all Continuous Professional Development (CPD) resources and activity of the Royal College of Paramedics, The primary role of the National CPD Lead will be overall responsibility for all CPD delivered by the Royal College of Paramedics, including ensuring the quality of content across the current and future range of platforms, (including video, webinars, events, podcasting).
The National CPD Lead is responsible for the efficient and effective management of specific pre-agreed workstreams aligned with realisation of the Royal College’s strategy objectives, this will require budget awareness along with supervision and management of team members.
As a senior member the College team – the National CPD Lead will provide a leadership presenceacross the organisation, contributing to policy and planning, staff development and membershipengagement and growth. They will be an able, confident and competent communicator, engagingeffectively at all levels, from student members to the Royal College of Paramedics Board and Council to national partners and colleagues.
The primary role of the National CPD Lead is to provide assurance, support and leadership in the provision of face to face and virtual CPD delivered by the College of Paramedics, including:
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Ensuring the quality of content across the current and future range of platforms (including events, video, webinars, courses, and podcasting).
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Reviewing and developing CPD activities which meet the needs of members and the profession
As an employee, the National CPD Lead will promote the Royal College, and its aims and objectives by building effective relationships with members, other healthcare colleagues, employers and other stakeholder bodies.
The Person:
We are looking for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to work directly with the Head of Education to drive innovation and change and deliver the Continuous Professional Development and Education objectives as part of the overall College strategy.
The National CPD Lead will act with integrity, positivity, and adaptability, using their skills to build effective relationships and work within a shared vision.
Closing date: 23:59hrs on 30.01.26
Interviews: w/c 16.02.26 in the area of Leeds/Bradford
The Royal College of Paramedics is the recognised professional body for all paramedics in the UK
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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Community Key Worker
Salary: £23,000 - £27,000
Location: Hertfordshire
Contract: Fixed Term until 31st March 2027
Hours p/w: 35 Hours per week
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
Are you an excellent relationship builder who can work with women and a diverse range of delivery partners to ensure that she meets her potential and successfully progresses through and beyond her probation supervision? Can you meet a women wherever she is at in her journey and work with her to create an individualised support package that gives her the best chance of breaking the cycle of offending?
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for a feminist organisation who understand that supporting women in the criminal justice system requires a specialist and gendered approach? Do you believe in our values; to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaborate, innovate, and take accountability?
In your role as a Community Keyworker, you will be working with women involved in the Criminal Justice System; those on Probation in the Community and those women being released from Prison as part of their Post Sentence Supervision; providing some in-reach and ‘Through the Gate’ support. You will be working in a team of Community Keyworkers in your region. Each Keyworker will provide holistic one to one community support to women with a variety of needs.
About You:
To be successful as the Community Key Worker you will need the below experience and skills.
You will need to hold a UK driving licence with access to car that can be used for work purposes. A creative self-starter who will support the service and look for innovative solutions to support clients with complex needs. You are confident professional relationship builder with have good awareness of Safeguarding procedures. Strong Administration skills and understanding of compliant behaviours also, experience of supporting. With good knowledge of the criminal justice system and awareness of other support provisions within the Hampshire area.
How to apply:
Please apply with a copy of your CV and a cover letter through our careers site.
- Closing date: 8th February 2026
- Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
- A 35-hour working week
- An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
- Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
- Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
- Pension scheme
- Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee eye-care scheme
- Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
- Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
- Organisation wide away days
- Thorough induction and training
- Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have any additional needs please email our talent team and we will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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About Smile Train
Smile Train is changing the world one smile at a time. Our goal is to transform every person's life impacted by a cleft lip or palate. We train and support doctors and medical professionals to provide our beneficiaries with free, life-changing comprehensive cleft treatment. Our sustainable model has allowed us to reach 1.5 million children in 90+ countries, and we’re just starting. We are truly changing the world one smile at a time.
Smile Train is looking for exceptional people to join a worldwide team of dedicated, passionate professionals. Our team is creative and highly motivated individuals working to make a positive impact. Join us!
Role Summary:
We are looking for a highly-skilled Philanthropy Manager to create impact through building and growing our high-value donor programme. You will effectively manage a portfolio of high-capacity individual donors and prospects, with the goal of securing five- and six-figure gifts and will proactively engage donors and prospects through strategic outreach, personalized stewardship, and compelling solicitations. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated relationship builder who thrives in a fast-paced, vision-driven environment.
This is a full-time, hybrid opportunity starting as soon as possible. Ability to travel, when necessary, for donor visits and organizational events is required.
Reports To: UK Fundraising Director
Key responsibilities:
- Develop and execute cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies for a portfolio of approximately 130 mid-level and major donors and prospects with the capacity to make 5- and low 6-figure annual gifts (bigger gifts would fall to UK Fundraising Director)
- Effectively complete the moves management process and engage a portfolio of donors through meaningful connections including phone calls, personalized emails and mailings, face-to-face meetings, and other communications.
- Create a plan for each donor to serve as the annual engagement plan, effectively and, in a timely manner, execute that plan to retain and upgrade donors, and document all activities in Moves Management and/or Tasks in the database.
- Prepare and personalize correspondence and fundraising materials, including donor stewardship and impact reports, funding proposals, briefing memos, and acknowledgment letters as appropriate.
- Provide recommendations and assist in executing effective strategies to practice moves management and increase fundraising results.
- Assist the UK Director with developing projects that will enhance the philanthropy programme of the Development Department and support developing strategy briefs and leading preparation meetings.
- Help produce cultivation and stewardship programs for prospects and mid-level and major donors.
- Organise events for major donors and prospects.
- Complete research on major donors and prospects within data compliance requirements.
- Complete administrative tasks for the philanthropy programme.
- Other duties as appropriate for this role.
Essential functions:
Sitting
Supervisory responsibilities: None
Required Education and Experience:
- 5+ years of relevant experience with exposure to major gift donor cultivation, solicitation and stewardship processes preferred.
- A proven history of generating income in the £100,000’s and securing gifts of £25,000 or more.
- Demonstrated success in developing substantive donor relationships and in coordinating with senior management and program staff to execute donor engagement strategies.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills and strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with both management and donors.
- Extremely detail-oriented with strong organisational and time management skills.
- Able to take ownership of a process and to use problem solving skills to resolve issues.
- Able to make sound decisions based on analysis, experience, and judgment.
- Able to function both independently and as part of a global team.
- Familiar with the MS Office and donor management systems. Knowledge of Salesforce preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, although an equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for this required level of education.
Accountability Expectations:
- Ownership of Outcomes: Take full responsibility for one’s own performance, ensuring alignment with Smile Train’s mission and objectives.
- Transparent Communication: Communicate openly and effectively with team members, fostering trust and a shared understanding of expectations and priorities.
- Emotional Intelligence: Demonstrate empathy, understanding, and cultural sensitivity to contribute to an inclusive and supportive team environment.
- Empowerment: Effectively communicate with supervisors to ensure you are equipped with the resources, guidance, and autonomy you need to excel in your role
- Team Cohesion: Contribute to a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, and shared accountability, helping the team to thrive in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
Compensation Range: £45-£47K
Travel: Ability to travel, when necessary, for donor visits and organizational events is required
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, obligations, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.
Application Information:
Smile Train is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates from all groups and communities to apply. To apply, please complete the application online. Include your CV, and a cover letter that describes why you believe you would be a good fit for Smile Train and this role. We encourage interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.
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Join Bristol Animal Rescue Centre as our new Head of People and Organisational Services and play a vital role in shaping the future of animal welfare in Bristol and beyond.
Head of People and Organisational Services
Location: Bristol Animal Rescue Centre, 48-50 Albert Road, St Philips, Bristol BS2 0XA – occasional home-working may be possible subject to business requirements
Contract: Permanent
ours per week: Part time, 28 hours per week (out of 35 hours FTE). To be worked usually within the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday to Friday with consideration of team requirements. Flexibility in hours required on occasion (e.g. trustee’s meetings 6/pa usually in evening and occasional staff and volunteer meetings outside of standard hours).
Salary: £46k – £50k per annum, pro rata depending on experience (£36,800 – £40k actual for 28 hour per week)
About Us:
Our mission is to ensure that animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve. We are committed to helping, healing and homing animals for as long as they need us.
About the role:
The Head of People and Organisational Services is a senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation’s people strategy, volunteer programme, and core organisational services. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and working closely with Trustees and senior colleagues, the post holder ensures that the organisation has the right people, structures, systems and culture in place to deliver its mission effectively.
The role provides strategic and operational leadership across HR, volunteering, administration, customer service, safeguarding, data protection and compliance. Leading a multidisciplinary team, the post holder drives high standards of people management, employee wellbeing, volunteer engagement and organisational effectiveness, while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements.
As a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of People and Organisational Services contributes to organisational strategy, oversees departmental budgets, manages risk, and supports strong governance and stakeholder relationships. The role plays a critical part in fostering a positive, inclusive and values-led culture, aligned with a strong commitment to animal welfare and making a meaningful impact.
About you
- You are an experienced senior leader who enjoys working at a strategic level while staying connected to what’s happening on the ground.
- You are a confident, supportive and motivating manager who brings out the best in others and builds strong, engaged teams.
- You have a strong grounding in HR and are comfortable dealing with everything from day-to-day people issues to complex employee relations and organisational change.
- You are highly organised and adaptable, able to juggle multiple priorities across HR, volunteering, administration and customer service.
- You have a good head for compliance and governance, and you take pride in making sure organisations operate safely, fairly and within the law.
- You are comfortable working with trustees, senior leaders and external advisers, and can communicate clearly, professionally and with influence.
- You are data-informed and analytical, using insight to improve decision-making and organisational performance.
- You are innovative and forward-thinking, always looking for better ways to support people, volunteers and the wider organisation.
- You care deeply about wellbeing, inclusion and positive workplace culture, and you want people to feel valued and supported.
- You are a natural relationship-builder who works collaboratively across teams and with partners.
- You are committed to learning and professional development, keeping your skills and knowledge up to date.
Application deadline: Midnight on 1 February 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Bristol Animal Rescue Centre and Bristol A.R.C. are the working names for RSPCA Bristol & District Branch (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858) and the linked charity the Bristol Dogs and Cats Home (a charity registered in England & Wales 205858-1)
No agencies please.
Our mission is to ensure animals in need within our community receive the compassion, care and respect they deserve.
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Grants Manager
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum
Location: Hybrid – London EC1Y/Home
Join MQ and help transform mental health research.
We champion and fund world-class research to transform the lives of everyone affected by mental illness. By connecting scientists with supporters, together we strive to understand mental health, improve treatments and prevent mental illness.
We're now hiring a Grants Manager, who will play a key role in the delivery and development of MQ’s research funding programmes. Working under the direction of the Programme lead, you will take day-to-day ownership of capacity building initiatives and funding programmes, managing activity across the full grants lifecycle from funding call design through to award completion, learning, and reporting.
The role combines hands-on programme coordination with increasing responsibility for project planning, stakeholder engagement, decision-making support, and continuous improvement. The right person will be passionate about tackling mental health, and driven to ensure that all projects happen to the highest possible standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Programme & Grant Management – Develop and maintain project and programme plans, including objectives, timelines, stakeholders, and monitoring. Coordinate the delivery of assigned funding programmes and projects across the full grants lifecycle.
- Partnership Management – Support new research initiatives, working with consortium partners to ensure high-quality execution and learning.
- Relationship Management – Act as a primary point of contact for applicants, awardees, and external collaborators. Support post-award grant management, including monitoring progress, reviewing reports, flagging risks, and preparing award letters and official communications to grant recipients.
- Impact Management & Reporting – Support impact tracking, monitoring, and reporting across funded programmes, including coordinating and reviewing Research.
- Grant Calls, Peer Review & Committees – Support the planning and delivery of funding calls, including documentation, timelines, and assessment processes.
- Financial, Systems & Process Support – Support award contracting and work with Finance to coordinate payments and monitor grant spend. Use and maintain the grants management system (FlexiGrant), ensuring accurate records and reporting.
- Engagement & Learning – Support the delivery of launch events, workshops, and conferences and engagement with lived experience experts across programmes. Also, prepare engagement letters and supporting materials for lived experience experts, ensuring expectations and commitments are clearly communicated.
Person Specification
We're looking for someone with:
- Experience in grants management, programme coordination, research funding, or a related role.
- Experience managing projects or programmes with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presenting to diverse audiences.
- Understanding of academic research processes and experience engaging with universities, research institutions, or research charities.
- Good organisational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Financial awareness, with experience supporting budgets, invoices, or grant spend.
- Confidence using digital systems, databases, and grants management or CRM platforms (or ability to learn quickly).
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively and escalating issues appropriately.
- A proactive, collaborative approach and commitment to high-quality delivery.
- Interest in mental health research and inclusive engagement, including working with lived experience communities.
Why Join MQ?
We offer a great working experience within a friendly team. Hybrid working (in the London office Mondays and Tuesdays, with the remaining days from home). We are located near Barbican Tube.
Plus, we offer lots of generous benefits and training opportunities.
We're a Sunday Times Top Company to work for.
Benefits
- Flexible working: As a mental health charity, staff wellbeing is of paramount importance. We operate a core hours policy (10-4) to encourage flexible working and staff are mainly home based with the requirement to come into the office two days per week. A standard full-time working week is 35 hours, plus an hour for lunch breaks.
- Holidays: Annual holiday entitlement of 31 days (inc. office closure between Xmas and New Year) plus bank holidays.
- Wellbeing Allowance: MQ provides an allowance of up to £1200 per annum for each employee to spend on activities that increase their wellbeing. This is paid through payroll and is taxable.
- Virtual GP & Other wellbeing services - Get quick GP appointments and support with cancer and caring responsibilities through our Zurich benefits scheme.
- Cycle to work scheme: An interest-free loan is available to enable employees to purchase a bike and accessories, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Employee Assistance Programme: All employees and their families have access to a 24-hour confidential advice and support line.
- Counselling: Employees have access to a number of free face-to-face sessions, via the EAP scheme.
- Pension: MQ makes contributions of 5% and employees make contributions of 3%.
- Life Assurance - Up to 4 x your salary in the event of death in service.
- Season Ticket Loan: An interest free season ticket loan is available, repaid via equal deductions from the employee’s salary over 12 months.
- Personal Development: We value employee development and review individual training needs through our performance management system. HR also runs internal management development sessions for all staff.
Closing date: Friday 30th January 2026
Please note we typically start interviewing within two weeks of the job advert going live. We reserve the right to close the job before the deadline based on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We believe in equality and inclusion and we welcome job applications from everyone, provided you meet the criteria for the job.
Safer recruitment is important to us and the successful applicant will be asked to provide two references. They will also be required to complete a safeguarding self-declaration and undertake a DBS check.
No agencies please.
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About SEO London
SEO London is an education and training charity that advances social mobility by empowering exceptional students to secure roles within competitive industries.
We are a UK charity that unlocks potential and transforms careers. We empower students and young professionals from underrepresented backgrounds, bridging the gap between untapped talent and the world’s most competitive industries. Since 2000, our alumni have excelled in top global firms, proving that access and opportunity drive success.
OUR VISION
A society where everyone, regardless of background has equal opportunity to achieve long-term professional and personal success.
OUR MISSION
To prepare talented students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training.
OUR VALUES
Ø Diversity: We value teamwork and champion diversity in all its forms, including diversity of thought.
Ø Innovation: We foster a culture of creativity and forward thinking. We continuously seek new ideas to support our service users while ensuring the meaningful engagement of our sponsors.
Ø Integrity: We act with integrity and communicate openly with all our stakeholders.
Ø Collaboration: We provide a collaborative and rewarding environment with continuous personal and professional development opportunities for all.
WHO WE SUPPORT
At SEO London, our mission is to support those who are most underrepresented in the industries we work with, particularly individuals from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Role Description
The Programme Coordinator will be tasked with ensuring the smooth running of all student related events. This will include having a full understanding of the SEO-London law programmes; understanding the legal industry that the programme supports; how these fits into the SEO-London organisation and using this knowledge to liaise with students and client/partner firms to run, organise and market successful events. In turn this role will be responsible for using data to run reports to show the impact of each programme.
Reporting to the Head of Law Programme, you will make recommendations for possible changes and ideas to further support the student experience. The role will also ensure a seamless and professional level of customer care to all students of the Corporate Law Programme and City Solicitors Horizons scheme.
Accountabilities
DAY TO DAY DELIVERY OF EVENTS
- Responsible for the overall administration of all student events, with specific responsibility to ensure student communication is exceptional. Including event management, student and partner communication and coordination of all the relevant stakeholders, along with posting roles on opportunities pages, promoting events and managing the law commercial awareness newsletter content.
STUDENT MANAGEMENT & QUERY HANDLING
- Responsible for the relationship management of the students - including the ability to understand needs, resolve issues and anticipating and creating a strong relationship on behalf of SEO-London
- Responsible for managing student query escalations and to identify where there are opportunities to improve communication, marketing, or the type of events
- Responsible for managing the programme inbox (where applicable)
- Responsible for identifying creative and innovative ways to connect, educate and train students
- Provide oversight of cv support, screening, and recruitment preparation
- Responsible for attending campus events and representing SEO-London professionally with knowledge and enthusiasm
- Organise mentoring and buddying allocations
QUALITY ASSURANCE
- Responsible for ensuring that all information relating to the events and student data is managed within the GDPR guidelines and is updated in Salesforce effectively for tracking purposes. Responsible for running reports to track and monitor events from the CRM.
Skills & Experience
We are looking for applicants with 1–2 years of experience in some of the areas listed below and a willingness to learn and develop additional skills:
Essential
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to deliver engaging online sessions
- Excellent business writing and organisational skills
- Strong stakeholder management abilities
- A keen interest in, and some knowledge of, an aspiring solicitor’s early career journey (school and university stages)
- A collaborative team player with a “can-do” attitude, able to handle requests at short notice and work under pressure
- Ability to use Teams and Zoom, including creating and managing breakout rooms
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Preferred
- Project management experience
- Experience with database management and data analysis, including applicant tracking systems (such as Salesforce)
- Familiarity with Canva and digital communication platforms, including LinkedIn, Instagram, and WhatsApp
What We Offer
- Annual Leave: 28 days + Bank Holidays
- Enhanced Family-Friendly Policy
- Flexible Working: 2 days in the office
- Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Private Health Insurance, Nuffield Gym discounts via private healthcare, and more…
Closing date for applications: 06 February 2026
Equal opportunities Statement
As part of its recruitment policy, SEO London intends to ensure that no prospective or actual employee is discriminated against on the basis of race, sex, nationality, marital status, sexual orientation, employment status, class, disability, age, religious belief or political persuasion or is disadvantaged by any condition or requirement which is not demonstrably justifiable.
Safeguarding
All posts at SEO London involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding. Successful applicants are required to complete a Disclosure Form from the Disclosure and Barring Service ("DBS") for the position. Failure to declare any convictions (that are not subject to DBS filtering) may disqualify a candidate for appointment or result in summary dismissal if the discrepancy comes to light subsequently.
Right to work
Do you have the right to work in the UK? Unfortunately, at this time, we cannot provide sponsorship or consider overseas applications.
We are on a mission to prepare students from underrepresented backgrounds for career success through industry-specific education and training



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week (flexible hours)
Location: UK based – Hybrid, any UK office with national travel
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St Giles Trust is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to join our People Team as Head of People Business Partnering. This is a pivotal role in shaping our people strategy and supporting our mission to be a great place to work.
About the Role
As Head of People Business Partnering, you will lead a team of Business Partners to deliver high-impact, customer-focused people services. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to understand their directorates and support the delivery of strategic priorities, ensuring our people practices are inclusive, compliant, and aligned with organisational goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop a high-performing People Business Partnering team.
- Provide expert guidance on employee relations, recruitment, and organisational change.
- Collaborate with senior leaders to develop local strategies aligned with our overall people plan.
- Champion inclusive practices and contribute to a culture of high performance.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience in strategic HR leadership and business partnering.
- Is confident navigating complex employee relations and change management.
- Can lead and inspire teams to deliver excellent people services.
- Is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Brings fresh thinking and a collaborative approach.
Role Details
- Location: Flexible/Hybrid with national travel
- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Salary: £52k excluding £3k London Weighting where applicable
- Holiday: 30 days + bank holidays
- DBS: Basic DBS check required
Recruitment Timeline
- Application Deadline: 9:00am on 26 January 2026
- Interview Date: 9 February 2026
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
Please note: as an organisation that works with children and adults at risk we are committed to safeguarding, protecting and promoting the safety of our clients and successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS check.
We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for an Employment Specialist to play a pivotal role in our Connect to work Service in Hounslow.
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
To work with clients with more serious mental illness, you will need to be comfortable supporting people who have experienced / are experiencing serious mental health challenges, as well as possibly other serious difficulties in their lives. Although you will receive full training and support, it's important you are aware of the potential impact this may have on your own mental wellbeing.
What do I need to bring with me?
You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.
You will bring strong experience and understanding of mental health and employment support, with the ability to help individuals find, return to, or sustain mainstream employment. Experience within health or social care settings is essential, alongside knowledge of employment models such as IPS and a commitment to employment retention and fidelity principles. You will have excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, able to work confidently with clients, partners, and external agencies both verbally and in writing, and build effective local partnerships.
Strong organisational and administrative skills are required, with the ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records using Microsoft applications and databases. You will demonstrate a clear commitment to professional standards, including Health & Safety, Data Protection, Equality & Diversity, and employment law, and be willing to travel locally and engage in continuous professional development. A positive, person-centred, and empathetic approach is essential, along with resilience, self-motivation, and a strong belief in the role employment plays in supporting mental health and wellbeing.
Interview Steps
We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.
- Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
- Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.
Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.
We are a disability confident employer
Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.
Safeguarding Statement
Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.
Important Information for Candidates
If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.
We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.
We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Hybrid working – London based (1–2 days per week in Head Office, plus occasional external meetings across England and Wales)
About the role
St Giles is delivering an ambitious Voluntary Fundraising Strategy for 2026–2029, focused on diversifying income and growing voluntary fundraising by 15% across restricted and unrestricted streams. We are looking for an experienced and creative New Partnerships Manager to play a key role in achieving this ambition.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate corporate fundraiser with a strong track record of securing new income and managing five and six-figure partnerships. You will lead on developing our corporate partnerships portfolio, identifying and securing new partners while building long-term, strategically aligned relationships.
The role has responsibility for delivering £1m per year in corporate income and offers significant scope to shape and grow our partnerships approach.
Key responsibilities
Corporate partnerships & new business
- Contribute to and deliver a three-year corporate fundraising strategy with the ambition to raise £1 million annually
- Develop and implement a new business and communications strategy aligned to St Giles’ core pillars: Poverty, Justice, and Violence & Exploitation
- Identify and engage local and regional corporate partners across England and Wales
- Build and manage a strong corporate partnerships pipeline, securing new partnerships through proactive relationship-building and high-quality proposals
- Lead negotiations and manage senior-level stakeholder relationships
Partnership management & growth
- Work closely with the Partnerships Manager to onboard new partnerships, establishing clear objectives, targets and ways of working
- Oversee account management of new and existing partnerships where required, supporting retention and income growth
- Expand and develop our corporate engagement offer, including event sponsorship, payroll giving, gifts in kind, volunteering and other non-financial support
- Design and deliver engaging volunteering and challenge event opportunities to maximise corporate engagement
Collaboration, impact & finance
- Represent St Giles at corporate and partnership events, delivering compelling cause engagement opportunities
- Work with Service Managers and the Data and Impact teams to produce high-quality proposals, reporting and impact communications
- Collaborate with Finance to set, manage and review annual corporate income budgets
- Work with Service Managers to develop service delivery models and budgets to support funding applications
Organisational responsibilities
- Maintain confidentiality and data security in line with Data Protection, IT and Security policies
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion across all aspects of work
- Demonstrate commitment to St Giles’ lived experience approach and values
- Support sustainable working practices and environmental responsibility
About you
Experience & knowledge
- At least two years’ experience in a corporate fundraising environment
- Proven track record of securing and/or managing five-figure partnerships or grants
- Experience using fundraising databases
- Experience developing and delivering fundraising strategies
- Strong understanding of fundraising best practice, GDPR and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of anti-discriminatory working practices
Skills & abilities
- Excellent relationship-building skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to produce compelling proposals, reports and external communications
- Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently to meet deadlines
- Strategic thinker with the creativity to develop innovative partnership opportunities
- Strong organisational and event-management skills
- Advanced IT skills including Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint and Canva
Personal qualities
We are looking for someone who is kind, flexible, adaptable and empathetic, and who actively contributes to a collaborative, inclusive and supportive working environment.
You will also:
- Demonstrate commitment to the long-term success of St Giles
- Be adaptable and willing to take on ad hoc tasks when required
- Act with integrity and professionalism
- Show a positive attitude towards lived experience models
- Champion the values and ethos of St Giles Trust
Our values
- Positively – Empowering
- Persistently – Supportive
- Flexibly – Creative
- Proactively – Empathic
- Actively – Inclusive
- Clearly – Communicating
Closing date: Wednesday, 4th February 2026 at 9.00am
Interview date: Wednesday, 11th February 2026
A Basic DBS check is required for this role.
In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.
We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.
St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.
We help people held back by poverty, unemployment, the criminal justice system, homelessness, exploitation and abuse to build a positive future.
A place to drive change
Location: Bradford, Stockton, Burnley or Peterborough, Hybrid, 2-3 days a week with travel as required for team meetings.
Salary: £58,242 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent,
Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.
We’re on a journey of transformation. We’re finding new ways to achieve our purpose of providing families with affordable, sustainable and safe homes. We’re innovating for our customers and to create a thriving workspace that supports everyone.
We’re a team of passionate, dedicated people, working to drive change for the better. We’re building something special here and we want driven, creative people to join us.
If you’re looking for a career where you can be part of change, share your ideas and help us transform, there’s never been a more exciting time to join us and shape our future.
Join Our Award-Winning People Team as Reward Manager
Are you ready to shape the future of reward and recognition in an organisation with a strong social purpose? This is an exciting opportunity to join our award-winning People, Culture and Development team, where we’ve just launched our Framework for Fairness and are pushing even further to enhance retention, wellbeing, and recognition.
As Reward Manager, you’ll lead on creating fair, transparent, and values-led reward practices that make a real difference for colleagues. You’ll manage pensions projects, influence external partners to secure the best reward offering, and drive continuous improvement across pay frameworks and benefits. Your work will directly support our Head of Organisational Development & Culture in delivering initiatives that champion wellbeing and recognition, ensuring Accent remains a great place to work.
This future-focused role is perfect for someone who understands pensions, is passionate about colleague experience, and thrives on collaboration. You’ll use data-driven insights to inform decisions, support pay gap reporting and ensure quality assurance on pay practices. By aligning reward with our core values (Smart, Driven, Caring, Inclusive) you’ll help us deliver meaningful benefits that support engagement, performance, and our EVP.
If you want to be part of a team that’s shaping fairness, driving innovation, and making a tangible impact on people’s lives, this is your chance.
Salary
The spot salary for the Reward Manager role is £58,242 per annum for those who meet all role requirements. If you’re still developing some of the skills or experience, you can start at a salary 5% or 10% below the spot rate, with clear support and progression opportunities to reach the full amount.
About you
• CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in reward, compensation and benefits management, or a related HR role.
• Strong knowledge of reward strategy, pay benchmarking, and job evaluation frameworks.
• Extensive experience of managing pension administration.
• Sound understanding of employment and pension legislation.
• Experience in managing pay review and reward cycles, including modelling and governance.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate complex data clearly.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, with the ability to influence and build trust at all levels.
A place to build a future
We have big ambitions. That means we need people who are driven to succeed and eager to grow. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to learn new skills, thrive in our collaborative environment, and take your career in different directions. We also support your health and wellbeing with 28 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time) – an extra day’s leave to celebrate your birthday and the option to purchase more – a cash health plan, car leasing scheme, retail & gym discounts, and a dedicated day to volunteer for a cause that matters to you.
And because we believe in supporting you now and in the future, this is a place to plan for your future – with access to both Defined Contribution and Defined Benefit pension schemes through salary sacrifice, helping you save more efficiently. We also provide life assurance at three times your salary for all colleagues, giving you added peace of mind.
We’re committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you require reasonable adjustments to any part of our recruitment process, please let us know we will ensure requirements are met.
Please note candidates must have current eligibility to live and work in the UK, Accent do not currently hold a sponsorship license.
If you’re looking for a place you can make a positive difference to society, to our organisation and to your future, apply now.
Recruitment Agencies: We work exclusively with partners on our preferred supplier list (PSL) and do not accept unsolicited CVs or speculative approaches from agencies for this role.
You may also have experience in the following: Reward Manager, Compensation and Benefits Manager, Reward and Recognition Lead, Reward Specialist, Pay and Benefits Manager, Total Rewards Manager, Remuneration Manager, Reward Business Partner, Compensation Analyst, HR Reward Consultant, HR analytics, CIPD Level 5 / Level 7, Employment legislation, HR policy and compliance, Reward frameworks, Reward and performance alignment, People, Culture and Development
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
All counselling delivered through The Matthew Hackney Foundation is provided in line with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (or equivalent professional standards).
The Matthew Hackney Foundation is a small, registered charity (Charity No. 1208669) dedicated to improving access to emotional and mental health support for children and young people who would not otherwise be able to access counselling.
We currently provide funded, school-based counselling across 23 Surrey schools and support approximately 45 children, young people and their caregivers each week. We are proud of the strong, trusting relationships we have built with the schools we work with, all of whom provide appropriate, private spaces for counselling sessions. Session days and times are arranged collaboratively, with flexibility for our counsellors wherever possible.
The Role
This role is particularly well suited to newly qualified counsellors or therapists looking to build confidence, experience and regular school-based hours within a highly supportive charity setting.
We are delighted to invite one or more fully qualified Counsellors to join our small, passionate team on a self-employed basis, initially for the Summer Term 2025.
You will provide a minimum of 3 hours of counselling per week in one school. There is flexibility to take on additional paid hours, up to 6 hours per day and up to 5 days per week, delivered across different schools, depending on availability and funding. Placements typically run for up to 11 weeks, aligned with individual school terms.
You will need access to your own transport, as travel between schools may be required.
Should funding continue, there may be opportunities to extend this work into the next academic year.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Practice
· Deliver high-quality, safe and confidential 1:1 counselling to children and young people
· Undertake assessments and agree appropriate therapeutic interventions
· Manage and maintain a clinical caseload, including regular reviews
· Work using an integrative therapeutic approach
· Maintain accurate, confidential and up-to-date clinical records
· Engage in monthly clinical supervision with a suitably qualified supervisor experienced in working with children and young people (external supervision is acceptable and expected)
Working with Schools
· Build and maintain positive, professional relationships with pupils and school staff
· Work closely with the school’s designated contact and the Foundation’s Clinical Lead
· Embed the counselling service within the ethos of each school
· Work autonomously and proactively within the school environment
· Identify and discuss potential referrals appropriately
· Promote positive mental health and share good practice where appropriate
Safeguarding and Professional Practice
· Demonstrate a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection
· Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns and follow reporting procedures
· Work in line with KCSIE, statutory guidance and the Foundation’s safeguarding policies
· Maintain high standards of professionalism, conduct, punctuality and communication
· Promote the values, reputation and policies of The Matthew Hackney Foundation
Person Specification
We warmly welcome applications from newly qualified counsellors and therapists, as well as those with more established practice.
Essential Criteria
· A recognised post-graduate qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or Psychology
· BACP Accreditation, UKCP or BPC registration (or working towards), or equivalent
· Experience of working therapeutically with children and/or young people or relevant transferable experience and a clear interest in developing this specialism
· A sound understanding of child development and the emotional, social and educational needs of children and young people
· A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities
· Commitment to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
· Ability to work independently while recognising when to seek support
Desirable Criteria
· Experience of working within a school setting
· Additional training in child and adolescent therapeutic approaches
· Knowledge of local CAMHS and mental health services
Personal Attributes
· A genuine passion for supporting the mental wellbeing of children and young people
· Emotionally resilient, reflective and self-aware
· Friendly, approachable and professional
· Proactive, organised and reliable
· Creative and flexible in approach
What Support Will I Get?
We recognise that working in schools — particularly as a newly qualified counsellor — can feel both exciting and daunting. We are committed to providing a supportive, containing and ethical environment in which you can develop your practice.
You can expect: - A named Clinical Lead for guidance, consultation and professional support - Clear safeguarding procedures and support with decision-making - Well-established relationships with schools, reducing administrative burden - Flexibility around days and times where possible - Opportunities to gradually increase hours as your confidence and availability grow - A values-led organisation that prioritises ethical practice, reflection and care for practitioners
Additional Information
Employment Status
- This role can be offered on either a self-employed or employed basis
- Self-employed counsellors are responsible for their own tax, National Insurance, supervision and professional insurance
- Employed counsellors will receive statutory holiday pay and employer National Insurance contributions; the employed hourly rate has been calculated to reflect this difference
- You must be able to commit to a minimum of one half-day per week (term time only) for at least one school term (ideal for newly qualified counsellors building a portfolio of experience)
- You will be required to obtain an Enhanced DBS check, provide evidence of safeguarding training, and supply three professional references
- Counsellors may also have the opportunity to be listed on our website for self-referrals and to receive referrals for part-funded work
If you share our values and are passionate about making a meaningful difference to children and young people’s mental health, we would love to hear from you.
We will review your application within 2 weeks and respond. Interviews will be arranged at a mutually convenient time and will happen in Byfleet, Surrey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.