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Funders In Good is looking for a Programme Officer to join our programmes team and help deliver initiatives that support and grow social ventures.
Funders In Good provides capacity-building support, including training, diagnostics, tailored grants, and strategic support, to help social ventures enhance their growth and impact. By 2035, our goal is to help build 10 best-in-class community organisations serving Islam and Muslims in the UK. We back ventures and leaders who are contributing to our vision of a society in which commitment to God is flourishing.
As a Programme Officer, you will work closely with the existing team to develop and deliver high-quality interventions. You will support key areas of work within our programme framework, contribute to the delivery of ongoing projects, and assist in other important areas of the organisation, such as our Funder Community and core operations.
We are looking for an organised, experienced, and confident Programme Officer who is committed to our vision.
To apply for the role, please submit your CV and prepare a supporting statement (maximum 200 words per question), answering the following questions:
1. What resonates with you about Funders In Good’s God-centred mission and long-term approach?
2. How you would plan, deliver, and evaluate a cohort-based capacity-building programme.
3. How you would handle a disengaged venture leader while managing competing programme priorities.
Please read the Job Description for full details or to arrange an informal chat with the team.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Key Information
Location: Kennington, office-based
Salary: from £34,000
Contract: Full-Time, Maternity Cover (9-12months)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.30am - 5.30pm with some out-of-hours work needed for events such as our Spear Celebrations
Closing date: Monday 23rd February (We are interviewing on a rolling basis and might close the application early if we find the right candidate)
Assessment Day: Thursday 5th March
For more information please read through our Work With Us Information Pack and Job Specification.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Role Responsibilities
Strategy, vision and impact
- Be at the forefront of leading our ‘big picture’ vision of a transformed society, empowering churches to transform young lives
- Build and implement a strategy for developing relationships with local referral agencies to ensure effective recruitment of young people onto the Spear programme
- Oversee the reporting of the Centre outcomes and ensure the Spear Programme is delivered in line with agreed targets
Leadership, line management and training
- Lead your team with confidence; spurring them on our mission; invest in a team culture of excellence, belonging and fun
- Manage and develop the Lead Coach and Assistant Coach, using a coaching approach to invest in their growth and development. This includes weekly 1:1s, performance reviews and regular feedback
- Equip your team to drive change through a data informed approach, and keep them accountable to agreed targets for the Spear Programme
Relationship management
- Manage great relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including referrers, local businesses, donors, and your Board of Trustees
- Embed into your local church; working closely with your Spear Trustees and congregation, and actively participating in their mission and events
- Partner with the Spear Trustees and assist in implementing their funding strategy by helping to build corporate
- and donor relationships. For example, by hosting prospective donors in the Training Room
Delivery of the Spear Programme
- Support group and 1-1 coaching with numerous 16-24-year-olds: equipping them with practical work-ready skills and resilient mindsets
- Provide guidance to the Lead Coach in the training room when dealing with behavioural and safeguarding situations and upskill coaches with consistent coaching feedback
- Use a coaching approach to engage young people in challenging conversations that will enable them to take responsibility and over significant barriers to employment
Operations
- Liaise with relevant staff regarding site operations and work to resolve any issues as soon as possible, ensuring the office and training room are safe and tidy working spaces in line with health and safety policies
Person Specification
- You are an active Christian, passionate about your work being a lived expression of your faith
- You want to help others reach their full potential, and enable young people to overcome significant barriers to employment
- You have demonstrable experience in coaching, teaching or training and development, as well as being keen to develop these skills further
- You are an experienced and mature leader/line manager, or have great leadership potential, and are eager to bring out the best in your team
- You are confident building relationships with a variety of stakeholders, with effective written and verbal communication skills
- You are looking for a varied, hands-on role, where you won't be tied to a desk
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you happy to network & develop relationships with employers and help match people into employment? If so, we would like to hear from you!
Our IPS (Individual Placement & Support) team helps people with mental health needs achieve their employment goals through a recovery‑focused, evidence‑based approach. Embedded within clinical teams, we work alongside employers to remove barriers and create real, sustainable job opportunities.
We are currently seeking permanent IPS Employment Specialists to work as part of the community mental health teams and Mental Health Hub. You will deliver the IPS approach (for which training will be given).
You will need the ability to motivate and build relationships with participants, strong organisational skills, the confidence to communicate and engage with a range of employers, and a fundamental belief that anyone with a health condition can work. We welcome applicants from a variety of backgrounds with relevant transferrable skills. Please note that due to the evidence-based nature of the IPS model, the role requires extensive data recording.
What we’re looking for:
- Relationship building with employers: Ability to initiate and develop relationships with a variety of individuals, and be able to engage employers using a variety/range of methods such as via the telephone, online platforms or face-to-face in the community.
- Record keeping: Strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate and timely recording of case notes and data, essential for monitoring progress and achieving targets.
- Collaboration: The ability to work seamlessly within a multidisciplinary team, forging connections and enhancing the overall care experience for participants.
- Perseverance: The determination to overcome setbacks, find solutions, and continue advocating for participants’, even in the face of challenges.
- Innovation: Bringing fresh ideas to the table, exploring creative ways to break down employment barriers, and promoting inclusive practices within the workplace.
The successful candidates will work in line with the 25-points fidelity scale.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Sunday 22nd February (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Week beginning 9th March
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you have outstanding communications, events and customer care skills? Are you ready to bring delight to donors and help a busy team achieve key fundraising goals?
· Permanent, full-time: 35 hours a week worked over five days. We would be open to some flexibility on hours worked.
· Hybrid working – up to 40% home working, 60% office presence.
· Starting salary - £31,700 per annum with a generous pension contribution: up to 10 per cent employer contribution on annual salary.
· 36 days of leave pro rata (including annual leave and bank holidays) as well as enhanced paid sickness, maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
· Generous rewards and wellbeing package, including:
o access to 24/7 employee assistance programme with qualified counsellors
o wellbeing coffee mornings
o up to three volunteer days a year
o up to three family emergency leave days a year
o retreats and resources for prayer life
We welcome applications from everyone. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from minority groups as they are currently underrepresented within our organisation at this level. All appointments are made on merit of skill, experience and potential as set out in the job description and person specification.
Your role
Church Mission Society is passionate about God’s mission and fired up to see more and more people become followers of Jesus. As part of the fundraising and communications team you will bring delight our donors by dealing with enquiries successfully as first port of call and proactively contacting supporters and churches to encourage them to give and engage with CMS. Through this, your role will make a significant contribution to the work of Church Mission Society.
The organisation you’ll be joining
Church Mission Society is comprised of people who are passionate about mission and fired up about helping people follow Jesus. For over 200 years CMS has been at the forefront of global mission, living out the gospel of Jesus, seeing lives changed and communities transformed. If you join CMS, you will find an organisation that has been reinvigorated with a fresh vision to make disciples of Jesus among people at the edges, both in the UK and around the world.
What you’ll need to succeed
The successful candidate will have proven experience working within a customer/supporter facing environment. Experience in telephoning to get results in a customer care environment is essential as well as administrative skill.
It is also a requirement for this post holder to be in sympathy with CMS’s values and aims.
Further details can be found in the job description and person specification available to download on the CMS website.
Our commitment to you
Our core values of being pioneering, relational, faithful and evangelistic are integral to everything we do, and we work hard to ensure that every member of staff is valued, supported and encouraged to continually learn and develop their skills.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the people we serve, our partners, our volunteers, and our staff. We believe that every child or adult we come into contact with has the right to be protected from all forms of harm and abuse. Our recruitment and selection processes are in line with our Safeguarding Policy and the SCHR Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, which CMS is a member of as part of our commitment to safeguarding.
Closing date
We must get your application by midnight on Sunday 1st March
Interviews are planned to be held on Tuesday 10th March at CMS House, Oxford.
To apply
Please send your application form and CV to our website or by post to HR Team, Church Mission Society, Watlington Road, Oxford OX4 6BZ. CVs will only be considered when sent with a completed application form, which is available to download from our website.
Candidates for all UK roles must already be eligible to work in the UK, with a valid visa and work permit if required.
As a member of the Inter-agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, CMS has committed to systematically check with previous employers from the last five years for any SEAH (Sexual Exploitation, Abuse or Harassment) issues relating to all potential new hires.
People at the edges are at the centre of God’s story. Join our global movement as we follow Jesus to the edges together.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Title: Finance Officer
Pay: £25-£28k per annum, depending upon experience. PIPs pension, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and private healthcare.
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Reports to: Finance Manager
Direct reports: None
Location: Hybrid working. We offer a blend of remote and office-based working. Attendance when required at our London office is expected to support collaboration, team activities, and member engagement. (Office base: Black Bull Yard, 24–28 Hatton Wall, London EC1N 8JH)
About Ukie
Ukie is the trade association that represents and supports the UK’s thriving video game and interactive entertainment industry. Our small team supports a membership of nearly 700 leading businesses, helping them to create some of the world’s most exciting games.
We are seeking a proactive, motivated and organised individual to join the team. The role is a great opportunity for someone who wants to learn, be involved in a wide range of activities and develop their finance skills alongside an experienced Finance Manager.
About you
You will be a proactive, motivated person who enjoys building positive working relationships across a small, busy team and who wants to develop their understanding of how finance works in a trade association with a national profile.
Ideally, you will bring:
· The ability to work quickly and accurately, with an excellent eye for detail
· The ability to manage and meet deadlines
· The ability to work alongside budget holders to ensure good financial control
· A willingness to learn new procedures and ways of working
· A reasonable degree of financial literacy, with some experience of reading and understanding financial reports
· Strong transferable computer skills, including some experience with SAGE financial systems
You do not need to hold a financial or accounting qualification to apply for this role. We are looking for candidates with a willingness to learn and the ability to work well across a diverse team. Ukie may be willing to support training towards a qualification for a suitable candidate.
What you’ll be doing
This role is an exciting opportunity to learn how finance works in a busy and ambitious trade association. You can expect a combination of regular tasks and a significant amount of variety as you get involved in different aspects of our work.
Your day is likely to involve:
· Building relationships with our busy staff team, answering questions and helping them make use of financial information to support their work
· Providing support during audits to ensure compliance with financial regulations
· Assisting in the preparation of financial statements, reports, forecasts and budgets
· Working with the Finance Manager to find ways to reduce financial risk for the company
· Performing data entry and ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions.
· Supporting our accounts payable and receivable functions
· Processing invoices and payments (including membership fees)
· Supporting day-to-day transactional processing and banking
· Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
Qualifications and experience required for this role: Previous finance experience is required. An accounting qualification is not necessary, as full on-the-job training will be provided. Ukie may also support further training toward a relevant qualification for the right candidate.
Hours of Work:
· Monday to Friday – 9.00am to 5.30pm
· Expectation that some evening and weekend work may be required to attend events as the business requires
This role profile is not exhaustive; it will be subject to periodic review and may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post holder will be expected to participate in this process and we would aim to reach agreement to the changes.
Our commitment to inclusion
Ukie is committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences, and we believe that a diverse workforce makes us stronger. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, and committed Community Fundraiser to join our Wiltshire fundraising team. This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to help change lives while building meaningful relationships across your community.
What you’ll do:
- Be the face of our charity in Swindon - build and nurture strong relationships with local supporters, businesses, schools, and community groups.
- Proactively look for opportunities to raise awareness and build partnerships across Swindon, motivating others to get involved.
- Attend local events, talks and fundraising activities.
- Inspire, guide, and support people with their fundraising efforts.
What we’re looking for:
- A true people person with excellent communication skills – someone who enjoys meeting new people and building connections.
- Someone who is organised, proactive, and ready to make things happen.
- A team player who’s happy working independently and collaboratively.
Why you’ll love it:
- Hybrid working for flexibility and work-life balance.
- The chance to be part of something meaningful and impactful
- You’ll be part of a passionate, supportive team.
This role includes occasional evening and weekend work, so flexibility is key. A full driving licence and access to a car for business use are essential.
If you’re ready for a role that’s rewarding, impactful, and full of purpose—we’d love to hear from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about workforce development and improving professional support services? We are seeking a motivated Workforce and Professionalism Assistant to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
In this role, you will provide essential administrative support to our Workforce and Professionalism team, ensuring smooth and efficient operations. You will contribute to our efforts in supporting the O&G workforce, creating positive member experiences and enhancing workforce services.
In this role you will have an opportunity to:
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Provide administrative support and record management for the RCOG awards process and other key initiatives.
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Support the RCOG O&G job plan review service, including correspondence, record maintenance and escalation of queries.
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Monitor budget expenditures, handle expenses, and assist with financial record-keeping.
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Manage correspondence and ensure timely responses to queries, supporting the Job Plan Review Service.
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Assist with workforce publications, ensuring content is accurate, relevant, and timely.
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Support the coordination of small-scale events and focus groups.
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Take minutes at meetings and contribute to the general administrative processes of the team.
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Ensure compliance with GDPR and data protection principles in managing sensitive information.
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.
At RCOG, we are a values-led organisation committed to inclusivity, collaboration, and making a positive impact on the healthcare sector. Join our team, where your contributions will shape the future of women’s healthcare.
About you
This position is well-suited to an organised, proactive and customer-focused professional who enjoys building lasting relationships and working in a dynamic environment. You will bring excellent administrative, communication and organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders
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Demonstrable experience in administrative tasks
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Working knowledge of supporting meetings, events and committees
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Understanding of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
Desirable criteria:
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Familiarity with NHS workforce or O&G careers.
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A background in working within a medical or membership-based organisation.
Our culture and benefits
As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
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Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
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10% pension contribution after probation
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Enhanced wellbeing and family support
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Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
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Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
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Affinity staff networks
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Life assurance and income protection schemes
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Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
How to apply
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Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website to download the full Job pack.
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Closing date: 10.00 am on Thursday 19 February 2026
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We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.
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We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.
Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.
About us
The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 17,500 members in the UK and internationally.
We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.
The Noah’s Ark Charity supports the Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital for Wales in providing world-class care, helping to ensure the best outcome and experience possible for children and their families.
Having raised more than £30 million to build and equip the hospital, today we continue to work hand in hand with the NHS, providing funding for the most up-to-date equipment and facilities. We also fund services like the play specialist team and emotional support for families.
This is an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join a small but determined team.Working closely with the wider charity team, this role offers a real opportunity to see the impact that your work has on the children and families we support.
Scope of role
This role within the Noah’s Ark Charity, will support our community fundraising team.The Community Fundraising co-ordinator will provide essential administrative and operational support to the Community Fundraising team. The postholder will help ensure the smooth delivery of fundraising activities by managing supporter communications, maintaining accurate records, coordinating resources, and supporting events and campaigns.
This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting community-led fundraising initiatives.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Community Fundraising Income generation
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To encourage the development of new supporter relationships through proactive communication, to achieve income and provide excellent supporter care to ensure the relationship is ongoing, beyond one-off support for the charity.
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To support the community fundraising team through relationships with patient families, third party fundraisers, community groups, schools and education establishments and public bodies.
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To assist with creating and maintain strong regional corporate partnerships within the community fundraising team, with the support of the community fundraising manager and head of fundraising and development.
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To deliver time specific and sector specific email/postal campaigns, encouraging organisation and participation in fundraising events.
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To contribute to the strategic development of community fundraising. Ambassador programme
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To communicate with the family ambassador programme helping to grow the network of key supporters who will represent and be the face of the charity within their local community.
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Support the community fundraising manager and regional fundraiser with the development of the ambassador programme including training and thanking opportunities.
Supporter experience
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To champion consistent and excellent supporter care.
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To record all communications accurately on the database, ensuring information is gathered and recorded in accordance with the requirements of the data protection act, GDPR and the charity’s data protection policy.
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To respond to supporter enquiries in a timely manner and deal with complaints, escalating as appropriate.
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To deliver an excellent supporter journey and contribute to the central supporter journey for community fundraising with resources, materials and information.
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Assist with the coordination of fundraising events and activities
Cross team working
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To work collaboratively with fundraising colleagues across the team to deliver wider fundraising income and charity objectives.For example, gifts in wills, regular giving, event participation, volunteering and communications.
Budgets
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Work with the community fundraising team and head of fundraising and development, to build and manage a detailed fundraising budget, including income and expenditure.
Best practice
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Ensure all fundraising practice is in line with organisational guidelines and policies.
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Encourage and champion compliance and best practice within the fundraising team.
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Ensure own compliance with fundraising standards and requirements, keeping up to date with key policies and regulations, including the fundraising regulator, chartered institute of fundraising and the charity commission.
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Undertake any other duties which might be required to fulfil the general purpose of the post.
For full job spec and application documents, please visit our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Borde Hill Garden is seeking to appoint a Heritage Project Manager to support the Delivery Phase of its National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF) funded ‘Reinventing Borde Hill’ project. The successful candidate will lead this exciting project, reporting to the Project Board and working with the Project Director to ensure that this phase of the project is fully delivered to time and on budget. The successful candidate will have proven experience of working on heritage projects, and will act as the key point of contact for the NLHF ensuring adherence to all NLHF frameworks and requirements, and ensuring that all documentation is managed accordingly. The role will involve working closely with the internal project team, wider garden staff and volunteers (including leading on the recruitment of volunteers), as well as the externally appointed Design Team, Cost Consultant, Evaluation Consultants, and other consultants. The Heritage Project Manager will coordinate the internal project team.
The successful candidate will maintain a close overview of the activity plan, the risk register, and the budget, as well acting as a point of contact, organising, attending and participating in project and stakeholder meetings; and compiling the information required for the project until the planned ‘soft opening’ in Spring 2028.
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
(Please provide evidence in your Covering Letter and CV)
Tasks and responsibilities
· Become fully acquainted with all previous project documentation relating to the NLHF bid and acquire a good knowledge of the detailed objectives of the project
· Act as a key point of contact for NLHF ensuring that all necessary NLHF financial requirements and conditions are processed and/or met, including compiling grant drawdowns, reporting and assisting with the development of the project within the agreed programme
· Support the procurement of the construction contractors, and lead on procurement of other contractors, including preparation of briefs, enquiries, advertisements, evaluation and associated paperwork ensuring that their work is procured on time and within budget
· Oversee the work of the Design Team and other consultants ensuring that their deliverables are on time and coordinated with the other aspects of the project
· Liaise with an external construction project manager to ensure that a strong alignment is maintained between the capital build and the other elements of the project (e.g. activity plan, fundraising, evaluation etc.)
· Coordinate monthly progress reports from key workstream leads (internal and external), and compile these into a monthly Project Status Report
· Oversee the project budget, maintain the tracker and cashflow spreadsheet, and work with the Finance team to process invoices for payment
· Arrange project meetings, including co-ordinating diaries, sending meeting invites, monitor responses, and produce and circulate agendas and papers.
· Attend and where appropriate chair meetings, take and distribute minutes, and monitor actions as appropriate
· Work with the Marketing team to contribute to social media and website copy about the project
· Work with the Community Engagement Officer, supporting them to build and maintain relationships with current and prospective community partners, deliver the Activity Plan at the Community Growing Garden, and co-ordinate project-focused events such as Community Open Days
· Work with the Fundraising Manager, supporting them to create applications and approaches to potential funders (including trusts and foundations, individual donors, corporate donors, legacies etc.), and support with donor stewardship and relationship management post-gift, including reporting to other funders and supporting with donor events
· Support the work of the Evaluation Consultants, including internal and external evaluation of engagement initiatives
Skills and experience
To be considered for this position, you should be able to demonstrate some or all of the following:
· Good project management experience, with experience of medium-sized NLHF projects
· Experience of working on capital projects and working with contractors to deliver project builds
· Experience of working in the heritage environment, especially with listed and/or designated landscapes
· A good knowledge of budget management, monitoring and reporting
· Experience and understanding of community engagement, evaluation and partnership working
· Experience of working with architects, landscape architects, construction contractors, and consultants
· Experience of managing and working with multidisciplinary stakeholders and teams
· Experience and understanding of community engagement, evaluation and partnership working
· Experience of contributing to and supporting fundraising applications and approaches, especially for capital campaigns
· Excellent planning skills and a flexible approach to work, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, including tasks undertaken by others, whilst ensuring deadlines are met
· A great team-worker, with a confident, diplomatic approach, able to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and team members at all levels and find appropriate solutions to conflicting priorities
· Excellent attention to detail, with good logical, analytical and problem-solving skills
· A concise, effective communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to work independently and to manage multi-disciplinary teams to achieve common goals
Qualifications
· Degree in relevant discipline or with demonstrably equivalent work experience
· Project management qualification or equivalent practical experience
· Excellent skills in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Please note, applications without a CV and Cover Letter will not be considered.
Longer working lives and ongoing economic transitions are reshaping careers: how we start them, and how we move through them. But too many people remain paid in low-paid, low-quality work – with damaging consequences for them personally, and our economy as a whole. We’re seeking a senior, policy-oriented research leader to help us and our partners generate insights that enable more people to move into and progress through better work.
You’ll have a proven track record in scoping and securing funding for research and influencing activity, with significant autonomy to lead your own programme at L&W. You’ll be supported by committed researchers and managers whom you will coach, lead, and develop—alongside a peer group of Deputy Directors working across other key pillars. We welcome quantitative expertise, but most important are the skills to design and deliver high-quality, impactful research programmes.
You’ll join an organisation with a national reputation for driving policy change—and a friendly, highly capable, delivery-focused team.
Location: Hybrid working: 40-60% in an L&W office. Our offices for this role are currently in Leicester and London, but if you are based elsewhere, please contact us to talk about how the role could work for you.
Team:Research and Development
Salary:£64,450 -£77,880 per annum (pro rata), dependent on experience and location
Duration:Permanent
Working hours:0.8 to 1 FTE, with flexible working supported (e.g. condensed hours, flexible start and finish times)
Main Purpose
The Deputy Director, Policy and Research (Better Work and Progression) will have overall ownership of the ‘Better Work’ pillar of our strategic plan at L&W: overseeing all projects and activity in this area and generating new work (including developing project ideas and securing funding).
While there is significant scope to shape the ongoing programme of research and impact work, we anticipate that key areas of focus in this area going forward will be: understanding & better supporting career change; understanding and improving policy to increase employer investment in skills; high quality and fair access apprenticeships and technical education; understanding how to better support progression from low pay.
They will be a senior leader for the organization – helping to continuously shape our strategy and the plans we are implementing to deliver it.
Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and management
- Intellectual leadership of the Better Work pillar: developing and owning policy positions, messages, theory of change and research priorities, and supporting the wider team to feed into and understand them
- Line management of senior and mid-level staff
- Act as a senior leader at L&W – including taking on specific organization-level responsibilities where appropriate
Income
- Write and/or co-ordinate responses to reactive research and evaluation tenders in the areas of employment, better work and progression
- Develop pro-active proposals that will drive change in your area, and respond to the interests of funders and partners
- Build relationships with current and potential funders and research partners
Impact
- Act as an external expert on the issues of better work and progression: writing press quotes, articles and blogs;speaking on platforms
- Building relationships with practitioners, policymakers and partners to improve our insights, and get our recommendations implemented
- Develop appropriate means of tracking impact towards our better work goals, and monitor against them.
Delivery
- Deputy Director/Project Director-level oversight of projects being delivered in your and related areas: supporting project team to shape research plans, deliver sharp insights and manage funder relationships
- Quality Assurance of research proposals and outputs
- Use your research skills and experience to support the wider development of the Learning and Work team
Person Specification
Experience
Experience of developing, overseeing and delivering programmes of policy-relevant research at a high level - Essential
Experience of business development in a policy/research context: developing ideas, writing bids and building relationships with funders- Essential
Experience of building senior-level relationships with external stakeholders for impact and influence -Essential
Track record of delivering national and/or local policy change - Essential
Experience of senior organisational leadership as part of a team - Desirable
Experience of responding to tenders- Desirable
Skills
Advanced research skills (qualitative of quantitative) -Essential
Quantitative skills: experience of using key national research and administrative data sets to generate insights into the labour market -Desirable
Clear and direct written communication style - Essential
Knowledge
Knowledge of, and commitment to, L&W’s charitable aims and purpose.- Essential
Demonstrable knowledge of employment and/or skills policy in the UK - Essential
Demonstrable knowledge in the specific areas of Better Work and/or progression -Desirable
Learning and Work Institute works across the UK. Our work in Wales is led by a Cardiff based team, but all staff are required to follow the guidance set out in our Welsh language scheme when working in Wales.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Working with the Director of Research, this role will have management of the clinical development process at Cure Parkinson’s. The charity supports a large treatment selection process that feeds new clinical trials seeking disease modification. This is an exciting time in Parkinson’s research and there is the opportunity to have a really meaningful impact by joining the Cure Parkinson’s team as we expand our funding schemes and initiate new ventures.
As our Clinical Research Manager, you will have a PhD in life sciences (an MD or MBSS would advantageous) and significant experience in clinical trial development. You must have a strong understanding of Parkinson’s, the biology associated with the condition, and the agents currently in development. You will require excellent organisational and communication skills as you will be representing the charity via stakeholder engagement. Working as an effective member of our Research Team you will be able to handle multiple tasks with precision simultaneously and be comfortable building relationships and providing support for researchers.
To apply please upload your CV and a supporting statement (max 2 pages) outlining why you are interested in the role and how you meet the requirements of the role.
Everything we do is to move us closer to our goal, of finding new treatments to slow, stop or reverse the progression of Parkinson’s.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Finance
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Manage financial bookkeeping (Xero, Sage, or equivalent), including credit control, and oversee charity income and expenditure in line with funding requirements and Charity Commission regulations. Act as the day-to-day liaison with accountants.
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Assist the executive team with budget management, helping to set priorities that meet funder or partner specifications.
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Prepare monthly financial monitoring reports for the trustee board and complete grant reconciliations in line with funder requirements.
Systems & procedures
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Develop and maintain processes that assist business objectives, ensure compliance, and uphold quality standards.
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Monitor daily operations, addressing potential issues proactively.
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Undertake general financial and HR administration, including ordering, invoicing, DBS checks, staff inductions, personnel filing, and systems to support budget monitoring and audits.
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Support the efficient management of office and operational procedures, promoting best practice and maximising efficiency.
Stakeholder & suppliers
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Consider the needs of internal and external stakeholders and incorporate them into strategic planning.
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Manage contractual relationships with suppliers as required.
Data Control & Management:
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Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date data and information in line with partnership systems and procedures.
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Act as the organisation’s Data Controller, ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act.
Health & Safety
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To act as the organisation’s Health & Safety lead, to ensure compliance in accordance with HSE and to provide information to the exec team and the trustees.
Administrative
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To provide personal assistance to the Head of Operations, when necessary
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To undertake the minute secretary role for Think Active CSW meetings, ensuring efficient organisation and dissemination of information.
Miscellaneous
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Generating income or raising funds.
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Travel to venues to meet the needs of the organisation
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Assist in the identification and undertaking of the postholder's own training and development requirements in accordance with the appropriate organisation's "confident, capable, inspirational people plan"
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To undertake such duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature, as may be determined by the Chief Executive or Executive team from time to time, in conjunction with the post holder.
Person Specification
CORE VALUES
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Team player with a supportive, flexible, and professional approach.
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Demonstrates kindness, consideration, appreciation, and tolerance, expecting the same in return.
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Strong work ethic with resilience and willingness to go above and beyond.
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Respects confidentiality and can reflect on personal performance to drive improvement.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
Knowledge:
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Strong understanding of operations management, systems, and processes.
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Knowledge of financial procedures, reporting, and budget management.
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Experience with databases, project management, and IT systems.
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Awareness of safeguarding, health, community, and legislation.
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Knowledge of performance measurement, reporting, and current funding streams in the sport and physical activity sector.
Skills & Abilities:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to lead, motivate, persuade, negotiate, and influence at all levels.
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Strategic, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
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Ability to work under pressure while maintaining high standards.
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IT literate, including ability to use Excel or willingness to adapt and learn new systems, with an understanding of how technology enhances planning, evaluation, and communications.
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Proven project management experience.
Experience:
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Measuring organisational performance to deliver strategic objectives.
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Developing and improving internal and external systems, processes, and communications.
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Strategic planning, implementation, review, and adaptation.
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Managing teams, including setting objectives and reviewing performance.
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Building and maintaining partnerships across voluntary, public, and private sectors.
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Managing budgets (£100k–£300k) and preparing financial reports.
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Generating income, preparing funding bids, and securing resources.
Desirable:
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Experience supporting volunteers, leaders, and professional workforces in sport, physical activity, or health contexts
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Project Management qualification
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Additional finance and budget-setting experience
BEHAVIOURAL TRAITS
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Innovative, forward-thinking, developmental, and solution-focused
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Passionate, inspirational, and motivational with a positive, can-do attitude
TECHNICAL AND PRACTICAL REQUIREMENTS
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Willingness to work occasional evenings/weekends.
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Ability to travel across Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire.
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This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment is subject to a satisfactory DBS check.
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Think Active’s main headquarters are in Leamington Spa, with work also taking place across Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We operate a blended working model that includes home working, office attendance, and travel to meetings as required. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly to meet the organisation's needs.
For everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
*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.
Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Havant
Salary: £36,547 - £39,372
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Full Time/Permanent
Reference Number: STOPDA847
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
Prepare compelling responses to grant applications, support the Business Development Director and wider leadership team with responses to complex tenders and high-value funding applications.
Ensure all policies, procedures and practice are reviewed in line with designated timescales and meet the quality assurance requirements of the national outcomes framework and service standards for VAWG, SafeLives, Women’s Aid NQS, RESPECT accreditation principles and any additional frameworks agreed by the CEO.
Lead, monitor and evaluate projects as designated by the Business Development Director e.g. project management of website redevelopment, collaborating with external contractors and our IT Manager to convey our organisational vision.
Support operational activities which inform whole-organisation improvement e.g. gather and analyse staff survey feedback data, possess a natural curiosity for data analysis and identification of trends which draw meaningful conclusions from qualitative and quantitative data.
Manage (and delegate where appropriate) and quality assure all subject access requests, complaints and data queries in line with Data Protection and GDPR legislation, working with, and supported by the Business Development Director (DPO) on complex cases.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
Work setting: London-based / Majority office-based (minimum 3 days per week)
Contract: Part-time, 28 hours per week (4 days, option to work over 5 shorter days)
You’ll be responsible for a characterful, bright and airy office with an outdoor courtyard. The organisation is warm, inclusive and people-centred including a no dress code policy that reflects its culture of trust and authenticity.
The role
As Office Manager, you will ensure a safe, welcoming and well managed working environment. You will:
- Oversee office facilities, suppliers and contracts
- Manage daily office operations, post, security and maintenance
- Lead on Health & Safety compliance, including for home-workers
- Support DSE assessments and reasonable adjustments
- Maintain clear office processes and business continuity plans
- Support the upkeep of a small portfolio of non-office properties and liaise with tenants
- Lead the charity’s Green (Environmental) Team
- Line manage the Office Administrator
- Manage office and property budgets
You’ll bring:
- Experience in office management
- Knowledge of facilities or property management (or ability to learn quickly)
- Strong Health & Safety understanding and experience
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Confident supplier, budget and contract management
- A collaborative, inclusive approach
- A passion for supporting work that improves older people’s lives
Diversity & inclusion
Applications presented to our client will be anonymised. The charity welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
Key dates
- Deadline for applications is Monday 2 March, 9am
- Interviews: Week commencing 9 March (first stage on Teams, second in person)
How to apply
Please submit your CV. We're happy to discuss the role further and share the full job description if you'd like more insight.
A Basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.
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.
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is an independent local charity supporting older people across both boroughs. We work to enable, support and connect older people, promote independence and wellbeing and ensure their voices are heard.
We are looking for an Information & Advice Triage Worker to be the first point of contact for older people, carers and their families seeking support.
About the role
This role is central to our Information & Advice service. You will provide high-quality initial information and guidance, assess urgency and risk, and ensure people are directed quickly and appropriately to advice services, support services or partner organisations.
You will often be the first person someone speaks to, so a calm, empathetic and professional approach is essential.
Key responsibilities
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Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, mainly by telephone, with some face-to-face and email contact
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Provide accurate information on issues affecting older people including benefits, housing, care, health and local services
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Carry out structured triage to identify needs, priorities and risks
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Manage expectations clearly and sensitively
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Identify safeguarding concerns and follow organisational procedures
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Make timely referrals to internal services and external partners
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Maintain clear professional boundaries while offering a warm, person-centred response
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Record all contacts accurately and promptly on the organisation’s CRM system
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Maintain clear, concise and professional case notes
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Ensure confidentiality, consent and data protection requirements are met
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Work closely with advisers, service coordinators and partner agencies
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Take part in team meetings, supervision and training
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Keep knowledge up to date on welfare benefits, services and local provision
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Promote Age UK Bromley & Greenwich services positively and professionally
About you
Essential
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Experience in frontline information, advice, triage or high-volume customer contact work
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Confidence handling calls from people who may be distressed, anxious or frustrated
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Strong listening and questioning skills
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Ability to assess urgency and risk and take appropriate action
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Clear verbal and written communication skills
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Experience using a CRM or case management system
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Good general IT skills including email and Microsoft applications
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Understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding and professional boundaries
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Awareness of issues affecting older people and carers
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Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
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Empathy, patience and a non-judgemental approach
Desirable
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Experience in the voluntary sector or health and social care
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Knowledge of welfare benefits, housing or adult social care
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Experience of face-to-face advice or reception-based work
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Knowledge of local services in Bromley or Greenwich
What we offer
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), including two days over Christmas
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Pension scheme with 5% employee and 3% employer contributions
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Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
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Supportive team environment with training and development opportunities
If you want to play a vital role in helping older people feel heard, supported and confident accessing the right help, we would love to hear from you.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.