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Harris Hill are delighted to be partnering with an international development charity with an incredible global reach to recruit a Corporate Partnerships Officer.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious Development team within an organisation supporting people and their families around the world. With a presence in over 200 locations across 50 countries, the charity delivers practical, emotional and emergency support 365 days a year.

You'll join at an exciting time for corporate fundraising, working with a global network of companies and taking ownership of your own portfolio of corporate supporters.

The role

Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Development team, you'll:

• Manage and steward your own portfolio of four-figure corporate partners.
• Act as a key point of contact for corporate supporters and help them with their fundraising.
• Research prospective partners and contribute to developing the corporate pipeline.
• Prepare presentations, meeting briefings, impact reports and partnership communications.
• Coordinate stewardship activity and follow-up from meetings, events and networking opportunities.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and report on corporate engagement and pipeline activity.

About you

They're looking for someone who has experience in fundraising, partnerships, customer service, account support or a busy administrative role, alongside a genuine interest in developing a career in corporate partnerships.

Salary: £28,000–£30,000
Location: London, hybrid – just one office day per week (Monday)
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Benefits: 25 days' annual leave plus public holidays, 7% employer pension contribution, life assurance and training and development opportunities.

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a supporting statement of no more than 500 words by 12 noon on Friday 4 September 2026.

First-round interviews: 14 September (in person)
Second-round interviews: 21 September (online)

To find out more, please contact Hannah Laking at Harris Hill on  

As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

Are you a relationship builder and networker looking to use your skills to make a big impact on the lives of babies and children with life- shortening and life-threatening conditions and their families?

Charity People are delighted to be partnering again with Zoe's Place in their search for the next Business Development Officer in their Middlesbrough hospice. This is a pivotal moment in the hospice's growth, and they are looking for someone who is naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused to support them to grow their corporate pipeline in order to continue their important work.

Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Middlesbrough with ability to work from home one day a week after 6 months in the role
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year, free parking onsite, and professional L&D opportunities

Zoe's Place is the only baby specific hospice charity in the UK, providing specialist palliative, respite and end of life care for children aged 0 to 5 with life limiting and life-threatening conditions. They offer a safe, nurturing and joyful environment where families can feel completely supported. With their dedicated nurses delivering 24-hour care, they work together to make every moment of childhood count.

About the role

As our Business Development Officer, you'll support the delivery of Zoe's Place overall income generation strategy, by developing a portfolio of corporate supporters at Zoe's Place Middlesbrough to deliver long term sustainable income growth.

You'll do this through providing excellent stewardship to newly established corporate relationships and identifying opportunities to grow current partnerships. This role is all about opening doors and generating new opportunities for support. You'll support the delivery of events on behalf of the hospice for both existing and potential relationships, and you'll also represent the hospice in external networking events, delivering presentations, and clearly communicating the hospice's case for support.

About you

This role would suit a natural relationship builder and networking superstar.

You'll bring:

• Experience working in fundraising, business development, sales or potentially recruitment or partnership management
• Experience developing partnerships and engaging a wide range of supporters and stakeholders
• Experience attending networking events, and the confidence to represent the charity externally
• A naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused attitude to work
• A passion for making a meaningful difference through your work

Most importantly, you'll be someone who combines ambition with compassion, and who is excited by the opportunity to help ensure the future of an organisation that means so much to the families it supports.

If you're someone who understands that every conversation can potentially lead somewhere and are motivated to make a real difference to children and families every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply:

All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Gabi Smith as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.

Deadline: 9am on Monday 31st August
Interview: In person at the Middlesbrough hospice week commencing 7th September.

Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it's peak summer holiday time and we don't want this to impact your being able to apply.

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.

Facilities Officer

Croydon Almshouses | South Croydon
Permanent |up to £43,000 per annum | 37.5 hours per week

About us

There aren’t many organisations that can say they’ve been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we’re proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place.

Since 1447, we’ve provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we’ve also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough.

Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon.

To help us deliver this, we’re recruiting an experienced Facilities Officer, to support the Property & Estates Manager (PEM) in the day-to-day operation and management of its almshouses and the wider CA Investment Property Portfolio.

Essential criteria:

· A proven track record of experience working within facilities management and property maintenance

· Experience of coordinating and monitoring contractors and ensuring works are completed to an appropriate standard

· Experience of carrying out inspections, identifying defects and maintaining accurate records

· Understanding of building maintenance programmes

· Knowledge of health and safety requirements, fire safety, water hygiene, asbestos awareness, COSHH and general building compliance

· Legionella Awareness Training and Fire Safety Awareness training

Interested?

If you are an experienced Facilities Officer wanting to provide high level support at an ambitious local organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Tuesday 8th September, 9am

Interview date: Monday 14th September, in person

Greater Manchester Rape Crisis is seeking a compassionate and organised Volunteer and Community Development Worker to join our specialist team supporting women affected by rape, sexual violence, child sexual abuse and exploitation.

This is an exciting opportunity to coordinate and develop our volunteer programme, facilitate survivor-focused groups and activities, build community partnerships, and support women on their journey towards recovery, connection and empowerment. You will play a key role within our Women's Sexual Violence Recovery Hub, helping to create safe, inclusive and trauma-informed spaces for women across Greater Manchester.

Why Join Us?

✔ Make a meaningful difference to the lives of women and survivors.
✔ Coordinate and develop a valued volunteer workforce.
✔ Facilitate groups and community activities that promote recovery and wellbeing.
✔ Build partnerships and strengthen community engagement across Greater Manchester.
✔ Be part of a specialist feminist organisation committed to ending violence against women and girls.

About You

You will be:

• Experienced in volunteer coordination, community engagement, group facilitation or a related support role.
• Skilled in building positive relationships and creating inclusive environments.
• Confident working within a trauma-informed and survivor-centred framework.
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and supporting women with complex needs.
• Passionate about women's rights, equality and ending violence against women and girls.

Benefits

• Flexible working
• Generous annual leave (30 days plus Bank Holidays)
• Pension contributions
• Reasonable travel expenses
• Free on-site parking
• EAP

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Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Conference

Could you help shape the governance and leadership of the Methodist Church?

Do you have the judgement, organisational skills and initiative to support one of the Methodist Church's most senior office holders?

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Officer to support the Secretary of the Conference.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Methodist Church's governance, leadership and decision-making structures.

Working closely with the Secretary of the Conference and colleagues across the Conference Office, you will provide executive, governance and project support, helping to ensure the effective delivery of key priorities and the smooth operation of major governance processes.

The role combines executive support, committee and governance administration, research and briefing, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. It offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders, office holders and colleagues from around the Methodist Connexion and beyond.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Secretary of the Conference across the entire range of their responsibilities. They will prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations, worship material and other documentation supporting the Secretary.

In this crucial role, the Executive Officer will read committee and meeting papers and flag items requiring the Secretary's attention/awareness, ensuring appropriate briefings are received and that the Secretary is alerted to key issues. 

The post holder will also lead on the preparation for regular meetings on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference including the Connexional Leaders’ Forum and the Nominations Committee.  The successful applicant will also liaise with the wider Methodist family of charities and organisations to enable regular engagement and updates for the Secretary. 

The successful applicant will also undertake and develop special projects, or plan or commission research on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference.

Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.

About You

We are seeing an individual committed to making a positive contribution to the work of the Conference Office by providing executive support to the Secretary.

To be successful in this role you will be confident navigating complex organisations, managing competing priorities and exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.

You will bring strong executive support, governance or project coordination experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will be equally comfortable preparing high-quality briefings and reports, coordinating key meetings and governance processes, and building effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and partners.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability effectively to support a senior manager or senior office holder and be experienced in researching information and producing briefings and reports.

You can prioritise, work unsupervised and demonstrate imitative.  You can assimilate new information quickly and keep abreast of rapidly changing situations and work themes. 

You will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail, and strong proficiency in written and spoken English.

You have strong interpersonal skills and can work with colleagues as an effective member of a team and work alongside and guide volunteers. 

Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes including some evening, weekends and overnight stays is essential for this role. 

If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

• Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
• Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
• A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 14 September 2026 in London

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 

To act as the organisational lead for St Basils’ feedback processes, ensuring the effective implementation of St Basils’ Comments, Complaints, and Compliments Policy. The postholder will oversee the complaints and feedback processes in their entirety, ensuring complaints are handled promptly, fairly and resolved with well‑evidenced outcomes.

The Complaints Manager will have a thorough understanding of the Housing Ombudsman’s Complaints Handling Code requirements and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with the Code and for producing and submitting the relevant regulatory reporting.

The postholder will implement and lead an organisation‑wide lessons‑learned framework from complaints outcomes, driving change that improves services for thousands of young people, making sure they feel heard and respected.

Being in hospital can be really tough physically and emotionally. This is why our hospital charities do as much as they can to help patients and their families feel as supported as possible during their treatment. Each hospital charity provides the added extras that are "over and above" what the NHS can fund as standard. This includes life-saving equipment, state-of-the-art facilities, training and research, as well as free accommodation and patient comforts.

Across UHB Charity we are currently raising funds for a Total Body PET CT Scanner as well as our Children's and Newborn Appeals and Home from Home accommodation for civilians and military personnel, to name just a few.

As a Grants Manager you will help the Charity provide much needed equipment and facilities that will make a real difference to our patients and their families.

JOB TITLE: Grants Manager

SALARY: £40,000 per annum

HOURS: Full time - 37.5 hours

RESPONSIBLE TO: Charity Chief Executive

ACCOUNTABLE TO: Charity Chief Executive

LOCATION: Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Grants Manager role is primarily based at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for University Hospitals Birmingham Charity, with the expectation to travel to the other sites, Good Hope Hospital, Heartlands Hospital, and Solihull Hospital.

This post will oversee the Grants Team at the Charity, with the responsibility of overseeing the distribution of grant funding to projects that align with the charity's mission.

Working as part of a team, the role involves managing the full grant-making process, from designing funding programmes and assessing applications to monitoring funded projects and evaluating their impact. The manager works closely with applicants, trustees, and external stakeholders to ensure funding decisions are fair, transparent, and achieve meaningful outcomes.

They also develop grant policies, manage budgets, ensure compliance with governance and regulatory requirements, and use data and evaluation findings to improve funding strategies.

Strong relationship management, strategic planning, financial oversight, and decision-making skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering positive social impact.

This role may involve occasional evening and weekend work at charity events and events organised by our supporters.

This role sits within our Grants Team and will oversee two Senior Grants Officers.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Ensure grant programmes align with the charity's objectives and priorities.
• Review and update grant policies, procedures, and eligibility criteria.
• Manage grant application processes.
• Oversee grant management systems and databases.
• Conduct due diligence on applicants, including financial and governance checks.
• Prepare reports and recommendations for trustees or grant committees.
• Support decision-making meetings and record outcomes.
• Build positive relationships with grant applicants, funded organisations, and stakeholders.
• Provide advice and guidance to applicants throughout the process.
• Act as the main point of contact for grant recipients.
• Monitor funded projects to ensure grant conditions are met.
• Review progress reports and financial returns from grant recipients.
• Evaluate the impact of funded projects against agreed outcomes.
• Identify lessons learned to improve future grant programmes.
• Manage grant budgets and payment schedules.
• Ensure grants are awarded within approved budgets.
• Monitor expenditure and forecast future commitments.
• Work closely with finance teams to maintain accurate records.

COMMUNICATION

• Relaying accurate and timely information to the fundraising team, the Charity Chief Executive and Charity Trustees on a regular basis. Communicating with clinical and non-clinical staff within the hospital. Communicating with donors and stakeholders.
• Dealing with enquiries from the general public in a professional manner, disseminating information and ensuring that the appropriate action is taken, whilst maintaining the Charity’s policies and procedures.

PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ability to present oneself in a professional manner as a representative of the hospital and the charity.
• To maintain confidentiality in all aspects of duty, including grant and donor data.
• To assist in maintaining accurate records and to complete and return as requested statistical data.
• To maintain an accurate effective database, recording essential information and providing statistical data in accordance with guidelines and policy using Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Word and Access.

MISCELLANEOUS

• To represent the Charity in a variety of different contexts and to a variety of different audiences.
• To ensure that a positive image of the hospital and the Charity is projected at all times
• To hold a flexible approach to working hours (the role will require the post holder to work evenings and weekends as necessary)
• To hold a flexible approach to work when asked to take on other fundraising or admin duties when the team needs to cover holidays, or at times of workload pressure
• To adopt a supportive and collegiate approach when working with the fundraising team and other colleagues within the hospital

The Grants Manager will also carry out other projects and duties as directed by the Head of Fundraising, Director of Fundraising and Charity Chief Executive.

NOTES:

This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities but more an outline framework against which the post holder will be given flexibility to define the detail. Any changes will be the subject of consultation with the post holder.

All employees must adhere to and perpetuate Charity Policies and Procedures relating to:

• Health and Safety
• No Smoking at Work
• Equal Opportunities in Employment, including responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act.

Your attention is drawn to the confidential nature of information collected within the NHS. The unauthorised use or disclosure of patient or other personal information is a dismissible offence and in the case of computerised information could result in a prosecution for an offence or action for civil damages under the Data Protection Act 1984.

Please note that employees are employed directly by the Charity and not the NHS.

Employees of the Charity are eligible to join a defined contribution pension scheme, to which the Charity will contribute 8% of an employee’s annual salary in addition to employee contributions.

Employees of the Charity are eligible for enhanced maternity and sickness pay.

Employees of the Charity receive 27 days holiday per year, plus Bank Holidays.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITY:

Essential

• Financial Literacy
• Excellent written skills with first class spelling
• Use of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint along with other software packages
• Ability to produce accurately typed and photocopied documents efficiently and to high standard
• Ability to ensure accurate data inputting
• Ability to work independently and under pressure, prioritising work to meet deadlines
• Ability to deal with heavy, unpredictable workloads
• Ability to set up and maintain organisational systems
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the needs of the charity
• Problem solving
• Record keeping
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Accepts responsibility for own decisions
• Ability to represent the Charity at events and functions
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to influence people at all levels
• Understanding and respect for the importance of patient confidentiality
• GCSE English Language or equivalent
• GCSE Mathematics or equivalent

Desirable

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Qualification in grant management, fundraising, communications, PR or marketing
• Understanding of the NHS and wider health and patient issues

EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Experience of working in a grant making environment
• Experience of presenting to audiences/groups
• Experience of administration in an office-based environment
• Experience of working on own initiative
• Previous experience of working with & reporting to Leadership teams / trustees

Desirable

• Experience of grant making strategy
• Team management experience
• Raiser's Edge donor database experience
• Experience of impact evaluation

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Essential

• A team player with a flexible approach
• Available to work out of hours if required.

Desirable

• Car driver with a clean licence

Fantastic opportunity for a Fundraising and Grants Manager 

Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) is a well-established and respected national charity offering specialist and expert advocacy and peer support to families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse. We have an exciting opportunity to build upon and grow our fundraising success to date, in the role ofFundraising and Grants Manager. We are seeking an experienced fundraising professional, with the drive and determination to manage all aspects of our fundraising function.

AAFDA is currently funded by statutory bodies, trusts and foundations, corporates, events and individuals. Under your management, you will identify, cultivate and grow these existing and new fundraising streams.As AAFDA’s Fundraising and Grants Manager, you will be responsible for oversight and growth of voluntary and statutory funding income, including from individuals (regular and one-off gifts, major donors and legacy giving), community groups, trusts and foundations, corporates, the statutory sector (including Police and Crime Commissioners) and other benefactors. Starting from a strong foundation with multiple opportunities for growth, you will lead on the delivery of our ambitious, multi-year, multi-disciplinary fundraising strategy with an annual fundraising plan agreed with senior management.  With keen funder and customer awareness, you will regularly monitor and review both the plan and the strategy, in addition to working closely with our Finance Manager to manage diverse income streams and achieve income targets to fund AAFDA’s unique support and advocacy work with families bereaved by fatal domestic abuse.  Holding responsibility for maintaining and developing the website and building social media programmes, you will undertake an ambassadorial approach in all activity to assist our CEO and Director of Services to lead and manage the AAFDA brand and corporate identity, with a focus on generating earned income, by extending awareness of what AAFDA does and how successful we are.

This is a permanent role, subject to funding, but we will work hard (alongside you!) to secure this.

In return for joining us, we will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave per annum, plus bank holidays
• Excellent development and training opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Scheme
• Employee Assist Scheme

Application closing date: 11th September 2026 5pm 

We review applications on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this posting early if we find the right candidate, so early submission is strongly advised.

To apply please submit a supporting statement along with your CV.

Applicants will be shortlisted according to how well they meet the criteria in the person specification.  Please highlight and explain how you meet these in your supporting statement. If you have been shortlisted for interview, you will be informed by email. Regrettably, we are normally unable to acknowledge unsuccessful applicants. 

We welcome applications from candidates with experience of domestic abuse.  We are also committed to diversity and strongly encourage applications from those with Black or Minoritised backgrounds.

We are not currently able to accept applications if you do not hold permission to work in the UK.

Registered charity no: 1185078

Job Title: Independent Domestic Violence Advocate - Permanent 

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £26,701.36per annum 
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We want kind and empathic people to work at Refuge, who believe in equality, diversity, and inclusion, are experts in their area of knowledge, want to make a positive difference and improve the lives of the women and children we support.

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate supporting women and children who are impacted by domestic violence.

We are looking for a skilled, values driven IDVA who is committed to challenging inequality, reducing harm, and improving safety for adults and children affected by domestic abuse. You will bring relevant professional experience, strong skills in assessment, engagement, safety planning and communication, and the ability to work safely in complex and high risk situations. We are seeking people who can hold clear boundaries and accountability while offering empathy, curiosity and respect. You will work in a trauma informed, survivor centred and strengths based way, recognising each survivor as the expert in their own life. You will understand how gendered power, oppression and structural barriers shape survivors’ experiences, and you will be confident applying these principles in your practice.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Closing Date: 09:00am 16 September 2026

Interview Date: 23 September 2026

Membership Officer (Temporary)
£15.93 per hour
4-week temporary assignment
Start: Start September 2026
Location: Hybrid working with 1 day per week on site in London Office and remainder worked from home
Hours: (35 hours) 9.00am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday

Help deliver an outstanding membership experience!

We are looking for a proactive and customer-focused Membership Officer to join our Membership team for a four-week temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administration and customer service skills to support a busy professional membership function during a period of increased activity.
You will play an important role in ensuring members and prospective members receive responsive, professional support while helping to maintain accurate records and support membership processes and communications.

What you'll be doing:

• Acting as a first point of contact for membership, subscription and registration enquiries.
• Providing professional support by email, telephone and other communication channels.
• Processing membership applications, transfers, upgrades and reinstatements.
• Supporting membership renewals, communications and engagement activities.
• Maintaining accurate records within the CRM system.
• Assisting with data cleansing and data quality improvement activities.
• Following up membership enquiries and leads generated through campaigns and events.
• Supporting reporting, subscription administration and general membership operations.
• Contributing to a positive experience for members and prospective members.

What we're looking for:

• Experience in an administrative, customer service, membership support or customer-facing role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Experience using databases, CRM systems or similar business systems.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A professional, approachable and proactive attitude.
• Confidence handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to delivering excellent customer service.

Why join us?

This short-term opportunity offers the chance to make an immediate impact within a professional membership environment, supporting members and helping deliver high-quality services during a busy period. You'll work with a collaborative team and contribute to activities that directly support member engagement and operational success. Apply today!

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Could you help transform the way schools and education providers identify and support young carers? There are over 10,000 children and young people with caring responsibilities in Essex alone.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Education Engagement Lead to join our Young Carers Team, in a new role leading our engagement with schools and colleges across Essex. This is a rewarding and varied role, working in partnership with schools, further education providers and key stakeholders to improve the identification, recognition and support of young carers.

You will have experience of partnership working, project coordination and delivering training within education, children's services or the voluntary sector. You'll be passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and helping education settings embed sustainable support for young carers.

Action for Family Carers is a thriving charity which for over 35 years has been providing support for Adult Carers and Young Carers – people with unpaid caring responsibilities for others. We are a Carers Trust Network Partner and hold the Excellence for Carers quality mark. We provide support including, information, coaching, counselling, peer support, respite care and Young Carer clubs across Essex, working within schools, GP practices and a variety of community settings.

 

Responsibilities will include:

    Building effective partnerships with schools and colleges to improve young carer identification and support.

    Delivering training and guidance to education professionals.

    Supporting schools to achieve the Young Carers in Schools Award.

       Developing resources and promoting good practice with young carer team members and across education settings.

    Coordinating participation opportunities that enable young carers to influence service development.

 You will need to be:

       Experienced in partnership working within education, children's services or the voluntary sector.

    Confident delivering training, workshops or presentations.

    An excellent communicator with the ability to build positive relationships.

       Organised and confident managing projects and competing priorities.

       IT literate and comfortable using Microsoft Office and databases.

       Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.

    A driver with access to a vehicle.

We offer:

    Full induction and relevant training

       Contributory pension scheme

       24-hour Confidential Staff Helpline

       An opportunity to help vulnerable families in the local community

    A chance to be part of a supportive and friendly team

 

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with our client to recruit their next Chief Executive Officer.

The orgnisation is the UK's leading charity dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by Dravet Syndrome, a rare, severe and life-limiting neurological condition. Founded by parents in 2008, the charity has grown significantly and now supports hundreds of families across the UK through family support services, professional education, awareness raising and medical research.

As the charity enters its next phase of development, the organisation is seeking an ambitious and inspirational CEO to lead the organisation through its next stage of growth and impact.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across the organisation, leading the delivery of the charity's future strategy while ensuring excellence in day-to-day operations. You will work closely with families, clinicians, researchers, industry partners, funders and policymakers, acting as a visible and credible ambassador for the charity across the sector.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior leader from a national charity or patient advocacy organisation who has successfully led organisational growth and transformation. You will bring experience of scaling services, income and organisational capacity, while retaining a strong understanding of hands-on leadership within a growing charity.

We are looking for a confident and influential leader with the presence and credibility to inspire supporters, stakeholders and partners, whether speaking at conferences, fundraising events or representing the charity nationally. Experience within a rare disease, neurological condition, disability, health or patient advocacy organisation would be highly advantageous, with direct rare disease experience particularly welcomed.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within a national charity, health or patient advocacy organisation.
• A proven track record of leading organisational growth and managing complexity through periods of change.
• Strong strategic and operational leadership skills, with the ability to balance long-term vision and day-to-day delivery.
• Outstanding relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities.
• The confidence and presence to act as an engaging external ambassador and public spokesperson.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for individuals and families affected by complex health conditions.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a highly respected charity at an exciting time of progress and opportunity, including significant advances in rare disease research and treatment.
This role is home-based with regular UK travel and occasional international travel. Some evening and weekend work will be required.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process, then please contact Catherine Bunting at Prospectus.

Recruitment timeline:
First round interviews (via Zoom) - Friday 18th September
Final round interviews (London) - Monday 28th September

Terms and Conditions

Job title: Advocate (Prison)

Reports to: Service Manager (Prison)

Direct reports: N/A

Start date: To be confirmed once vetting has been cleared

Salary: 31,173 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting) 

Working hours: Full time – 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Location: HMP Bronzefield

Job Purpose

Women in Prison’s South London Women’s Hubs provide support and advocacy to women at different points of the criminal justice system – whether they are at risk of offending, serving a community sentence, or in custody and leaving prison. The primary purpose of this role is to work with women in custody, including on remand, offering support to prepare for release and connect them with vital community support services prior to and on release from prison.   

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy one to one and group support in prison, to women on remand in HMP Bronzefield, HMP Downview and HMP Send 
2. Development and maintenance of professional relations in prison and the community 
3. Ensure clear, timely and effective communication and record keeping 
4. Proactively seek to develop your personal and professional practice, and contribute to wider organisational development 
5. Contribute to building a feminist leadership culture and positive working environment for Women in Prison 

Please download recruitment pack for the full job description

Governance Officer

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Governance Officer

Permanent

Hybrid working with 2 days per week based at our NHQ, in St John’s Lane

Salary: Up to £29,000

Closing Date: 10/09/2026

Our offer to you 

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive: 

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme (subject to terms)
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping 

 About Us 

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,100 employees and over 20,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning. As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, and Young Responders programmes).

Job Summary 

The Governance Officer plays an important role in supporting the Company Secretary and Chancery Team at the heart of St John’s governance arrangements. The role provides high-quality governance and secretarial support to senior executives, trustees and Board Committees, helping to ensure effective administration and coordination across key governance activities.

You will also support the project management of Trustee recruitment and work closely with the Executive Assistant Team to coordinate meetings and related activities. This is a varied role that requires strong organisation, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

About You 

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive professional with experience in governance, administration, company secretarial, executive support, or a similar environment. You will be confident working with senior executives, trustees and external stakeholders, with excellent communication skills and a professional approach. The successful candidate will be able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, handle sensitive information with discretion, and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Adaptable and resilient, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment and build strong, trusted relationships while working collaboratively across teams.

About the Role 

In this role, you will:

·Provide governance and secretarial support to the Company Secretary, Executive Leadership Team, Board Committees and trustees.

·Coordinate meetings, agendas, papers, minutes, actions and other governance documentation.

·Support the project management and administration of Trustee recruitment activities.

·Work closely with the Executive Assistant Team to coordinate meetings and ensure effective administrative support.

·Build strong working relationships with senior colleagues, trustees and external partners.

·Manage planned and ad-hoc governance activities, adapting to changing priorities and deadlines.

·Handle confidential and sensitive information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.

·Contribute to wider organisational projects and initiatives that support the objectives and priorities of St John.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply) 

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here 

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. 

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have seven networks including The Armed Forces Network, The Disability & Accessibility Network, The Family & Carers Network, The Heritage & Ethnicity Equity Network, LGBTQIA + Equity, The Multifaith Network & The Women’s Network. We do nottolerate any form ofdiscriminationandengendera sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship.We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We are committed to supporting current and former members of the Armed Forces, reservists, veterans, cadet force adult volunteers, and military families, ensuring they are treated fairly and are not disadvantaged in their recruitment or employment with us.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role'. 

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.