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Our events team is bold and innovative, working across a wide portfolio of fundraising and engagement events including our annual flagship fundraising walk, The Twilight Walk, an exciting challenge event portfolio and a growing special events programme. It’s an exciting time to join the Events Fundraising Team. We have a new five-year strategy and are a team with big ambitions! As the Challenge Events Officer, you will play a huge part in making these ambitions a reality and paving the way for our future.
You will play a pivotal role in delivering a high-performing portfolio of challenge and third-party fundraising events, including flagship opportunities such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, Royal Parks Half Marathon, and other national challenge events. You will be responsible for leading on a number of third party events and offering fundraisers an exceptional level of support through stewardship.
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR:
With fundraising and events experience, you will be a motivated, organised professional who communicates confidently across all channels and engages well with a range of stakeholders.
Conscientious and relationship-focused, you will bring a personal touch to deliver excellent fundraiser experiences and maintain and grow relationships.
The Brain Tumour Charity is moving at a fast pace so we are looking for someone that has an enthusiasm and passion for our work and a conviction to deliver positive outcomes for those that are affected by this devastating disease.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
With support from the Events Manager, lead and deliver a portfolio of third-party and challenge events
· Act as the main liaison with event providers
· Provide personalised, high-quality stewardship to participants, supporting fundraising, training and event preparation
· Develop and implement recruitment plans to maximise participation and meet targets
· Attend key challenge events as required, coordinating on the-day logistics and managing volunteers
· Build and maintain strong relationships that encourage repeat engagement and long-term commitment to The Charity
· Maintain accurate records within the CRM
· Support event reporting, performance tracking and trend analysis
· Use insights to inform improvements in stewardship and event planning
· Ensure all activity complies with fundraising regulations, health and safety requirements and GDPR
· Manage suppliers to ensure excellent, cost-effective delivery
· Undertake additional duties as required to support the wider team and organisation
The Brain Tumour Charity is the world’s leading brain tumour charity and the largest dedicated funder of research into brain tumours globally.

Do you have experience in prospect research, prospect management and due diligence? Are you passionate about the impact of philanthropy and major gifts?
Right now is Manchester’s time to shine. We are preparing to launch our first ever major fundraising and volunteering campaign.
At Manchester we don’t just focus on what we’re good at. We ask what we’re good for.
Through our teaching we are educating a new kind of socially responsible graduate – tomorrow’s thinkers, doers and leaders of a better world. Through our research we are addressing the most pressing global challenges with bold and brilliant solutions. Through innovation we are turning ideas into reality, creating the jobs and industries that will sustain us in the future. And in the heart of the city and beyond, we are breaking down barriers to art, science and learning in order to build stronger, more resilient communities.
Manchester people are different. Not only do we share the values of integrity, being bold, being ambitious, and being collaborative, we also share a pioneering spirit and the courage to make a difference. If you have a fearless personality, boundless optimism and a desire to create a healthier, fairer and more sustainable world, we’d love you to get in touch.
Exciting? We think so too.
About the role
Reporting to the Senior Development Research Officer (SDRO), the Development Research Officer (DRO) plays a vital role in the University’s fundraising operation.
This is an appointment to a Development Researcher role, as outlined in the job description. The focus of this position will be on proactive prospect identification, prospect development, pool management, and due diligence.
You will be the responsible for identification of fantastic prospects, working on innovative prospecting projects, working with fundraisers to drive prospect relationships forward, ensuring our CRM is kept up to date with prospect data, producing informative and insightful donor profiles, conducting fundraiser pool reviews; and preparing due diligence papers.
You will have a passion for philanthropy and the desire to gain a deep understanding of our donor and prospect pools, as well as the many projects undertaken at the University. You will provide accurate and appropriate information relating to potential and current donors to the University, high net worth individuals, corporations and charitable foundations worldwide.
Working with colleagues, you will play a direct role in the University’s programme of identification and analysis of potential donors, deploying and enabling systems to support the documentation and management of such potential donors and suggesting tailored strategies to reach and engage such donors.
Interviews to be held in person week commencing Monday 9 February.
What you’ll get in return
You’ll feel valued as a Development Research Officer at The University of Manchester, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:
- 23 days annual leave entitlement plus University closure days over the Christmas period, plus bank holidays;
- 3 volunteer days pa in your community;
- hybrid and flexible working opportunities;
- a generous contribution-based pension scheme;
- an annual pay review, plus incremental salary increase within the grade;
- Purple Place Reward Gateway lifestyle benefits - exclusive access to discounts across UK’s major retailers including supermarkets, technology, fashion, travel, and much more;
- free eye examinations with discounts on glasses and contact lenses;
- savings on food and cafes on campus;
- salary exchange for childcare vouchers, workplace nursery scheme, cycle to work, electric vehicle, or increased pension contribution;
- and much more!
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons and all appointments will be made on merit. As we are committed to the principles of the Race Equality Charter Mark, we would particularly welcome applications from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community who are currently under-represented at this level in this area.
Our University is positive about flexible working – you can find out more here
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.
Head of Health Information and Education
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. We support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.
We currently have around 95 staff based in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re in a privileged position to be able to grow our staff team to deliver our ambitious strategy, On a mission. There are huge challenges facing bowel cancer patients across the UK and our community needs us now more than ever. We’re building a strong and united team to bring us closer to a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.
Job summary for Head of Health Information and Education
The Head of Health Information and Education is a key role at Bowel Cancer UK, leading the delivery of our health information and health professional education. We currently provide high quality support, but we know we need to do even more, reach more people and have an even greater impact.
The Head of Health Information and Education will, alongside our Clinical Lead, lead the development and delivery of our services in this area. This is a pivotal role with key areas of focus:
• Drive innovation in health information.
• Drive innovation in the content and delivery of health professional education.
• Expand our reach and accessibility to ensure no one faces bowel cancer alone.
• Build strong partnerships with stakeholders.
• Champion technology and digital solutions to enhance service delivery.
You’ll work closely with the Director and the Services Leadership team to set strategic direction and ensure our services are impactful, inclusive, and evidence based.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility and at Bowel Cancer UK we are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Successful candidates may be subject to either a satisfactory basic, standard or enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) dependent upon the role.
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About SPANA
SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.
About this role
The Programmes Quality and Delivery department is a key unit within SPANA’s Global Programmes Directorate (GPD). The team ensures effective oversight of the design and delivery of working animal health and welfare interventions in collaboration with a range of national NGO partners across more than 20 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Central and South America. SPANA is strengthening the GPD to support partners to develop and deliver transformational and sustainable improvements in working animal welfare.
Reporting to a Senior Programmes Manager, the Programmes Officer provides essential grant administration and project management support to a portfolio of partners, ensuring effective oversight across the lifecycle of grants. This involves developing effective working partnerships remotely and identifying risks and issues that need to be escalated. The Programmes Officer works closely with technical colleagues responsible for Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning (MEAL), animal health and welfare, education and behaviour change and the wider organisation (e.g., communications, fundraising, advocacy and policy).
Contract, location and salary
This role is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), permanent role. This is a UK based position, with 1-2 days per month (or more if preferred) worked from SPANA's office in London.
The salary for this role is c.£32,000 subject to skills and experience. Applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.
Further information and how to apply
Please review the job description for full details including a person specification and information on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GTM on Sunday 8 February 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, dedicated yet compassionate leader to drive the charity forward with a fresh strategy, new ideas and a bold vision. As CEO you will provide visionary, strategic, and operational leadership to the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Association, ensuring we fulfil our mission and grow sustainably. You will act as a key ambassador, building partnerships and maintaining our reputation for excellence ensuring we move forward with impact sharing the strength and passion that we have continued to experience for almost 70 years.
Key Responsibilities (see breakdown within attached job specification)
- Strategic leadership
- Operational Management
- External Engagement
- Governance and Board Relations
- Team Leadership
What we do
IA offers peer-to-peer support to those with, or about to have, either an ileostomy or an internal pouch. We also help fund research into bowel disease and other conditions leading to the removal of the colon, as well as providing relevant information to interested parties using a range of channels.
Our strapline, “Because we know, we care”, sums up our whole ethos. Individuals can join either their local IA member organisation, or the IA national charity, and in either case, gain access to a range of services and support, including our flagship quarterly Journal, local and national meetings and information events, and other services such as our One2One peer support and Support Through Therapy services.
What you offer
Essential
• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally as a CEO or Director in the charity or social enterprise sector
• Demonstrable experience of strategic planning and implementation
• Excellent communication skills with ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, professionals and volunteers both internally and publicly
• Work empathetically with vulnerable adults employing working knowledge of safeguarding
• Financial management and budget oversight
• Demonstrable experience of implementing and monitoring services based on financial benefit and social benefit
• Track record of income generation and fundraising
• Demonstrable experience of operating within a governance and regulatory framework
• Experience of developing, managing and supporting high performing teams with a strong growth mindset
• Builds effective relationships with a strong network instilling confidence and trust
• Experience of leading a team delivering effectively against objectives
Skills and Qualities
• Visionary and values-led leadership
• Ethical decision-maker
• Strong, confident and decisive performing well under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Resilience, adaptability, empathy and emotional intelligence
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What we offer
Contract: Part time 60% FTE – flexible over 3-5 days, permanent role.
Location: Remote (with regular travel to National Office (Rochford, Essex) and other UK locations, as required)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 equivalent FT (pro-rata 60%), commensurate with experience plus benefits
Please see further information about us, what you will offer and who we are looking for within the attached role profile.
Submit:
1. Your CV (max 4 pages)
2. A covering letter outlining suitability including responses to the following questions (maximum 1000 words)
Additional Questions:
• What motivates you to join IA and why this role?
• What makes you an ideal candidate to take the charity forward?
• What three priorities do you think non profits, in general, should focus on in the current climate and why?
• How would you introduce positive, effective change into a 70-year-old organisation?
Applications should be submitted via the advertising platform including your CV and covering letter. See attached role profile for recruitment timetable and further details about us/the role, including contact details for an informal chat, if required, before applying.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Head of Service Development
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Office-based in London, with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: £65,118 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 4
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
This year, we’ve embarked on introducing a bold, exciting new operating model and structure to improve our services and support to help everyone affected by MS.
We’re making it easier for people who use our services to find and connect to the support they need. And we're looking at ways to make our support more accessible and personalised to meet people’s individual needs, no matter where they are on their MS journey.
We’re creating services that are flexible so that, when someone's circumstance changes, we’ll change too. As demand for our services grows, we’ll always be ready to support everyone who needs our help.
Our new structure and our new ways of working will bring all of these services together under one delivery model launching next year. We're creating a new virtual support hub to bring together everything our community needs to manage their MS or support and care for someone living with MS.
Our Services Development team are responsible for: UK-wide service development and experience design, community development
Our Head of Services Development will be:
- leading the development and continuous improvement of our UK-wide and community-based services, ensuring they are inclusive, accessible, and aligned with organisational strategy. And also working alongside our Digital Services Product Manager on all of our digital services.
- overseeing the full-service development lifecycle, using evidence to drive continuous improvement and ensuring that lived experience is embedded into design.
- ensuring that our new or improved services are operationally viable. Supporting our Fundraising to ensure that new services are funded.
- Developing and managing our service development roadmap.
- With the Director of Service Development, acting as an organisational lead for coproduction / lived experience. Driving best practice and upskilling in coproduction and lived experience involvement and participation across the organisation.
We’re looking for:
- significant experience of leading coproduction and service experience design, and ability to support others to deliver these activities.
- ability to lead organisational discussions and be an authoritative champion based on subject expertise (for coproduction, service development and innovation).
- experience of effectively implementing change and improvement across an organisation, and ability to drive continuous improvement across a department.
- experience of leading service development and managing the service lifecycle (including horizon scanning, research, coproduction, piloting and using monitoring and evaluation data to make improvements), ideally in a health or third sector setting.
- substantial experience of people management, in a team of similar size or complexity. Demonstrable ability to lead, manage and support others to deliver high-quality results.
- Proven experience in policy implementation, compliance and risk governance (and with an understanding of Safeguarding and demonstratable experience implementing Safeguarding policies).
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Monday 2nd February 2026
Interested?
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We particularly welcome applications from disabled people and or people from minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our recruitment and selection process
- The first round of our recruitment and selection process includes an interview with competency-based questions.
- Our recruitment and selection process might also include extra tasks. For example, a written or Microsoft Excel test or making a presentation.
- We’ll let you know what the selection process will include when we invite you to interview. You can ask for any more reasonable adjustments for the interview as part of the invitation.
- You might also be invited for a second interview. We’ll let you know about this during the selection process.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 39 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
Job Title: Service Manager - Eastern European Service
Location:Hybrid with a requirement to occasionally work at Head Office (Vauxhall, London) and other multiagency settings
Salary: £21,813.66 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 18.75 hours per week (Wednesday’s PM, Thursday’s AM&PM and Fridays AM&PM)
This is an opportunity to join Refuge as Service Manager for the Eastern European Outreach Service. This vital role offers the chance to lead a dedicated team of Independent Gender Violence Advocates (IGVAs) in delivering high-quality support to women and children affected by domestic abuse.
This role is part of a job share which will lead our Eastern European Outreach Service, covering five boroughs across East and West London. This is a dynamic and fast-paced role for someone passionate about supporting women and children affected by domestic abuse and other forms of gender-based violence. Together with your colleague (another Service Manager) you will play a key role in ensuring that reporting requirements and service outcomes are consistently met, maintaining Refuge’s high standards and fulfilling contractual and funding obligations.
As Service Manager, you will oversee the delivery and development of high-quality outreach services tailored to the needs of Eastern European communities. This includes recognising and addressing the specific barriers these communities face in accessing support. You will provide line management to outreach staff, including supervision on complex and high-risk cases, and ensure operational emergencies are managed effectively.
You will lead on multi-agency collaboration, working closely with stakeholders to ensure a coordinated and trauma-informed response for survivors. The role requires strong experience in casework management, staff supervision, and direct support to vulnerable individuals. A solid understanding of domestic abuse, gender-based violence, and its impact is essential, along with knowledge of relevant legislation including Criminal and Civil law, Housing, and Health & Safety.
For this role, it is essential for candidates to be proficient in one or more Eastern European languages. We particularly encourage applications from Romanian, Lithuanian or Polish speaking candidates.
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 on 2 Febrary 2026
Interview dates: 13 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- The Director will work primarily from the Shrewsbury office for a minimum of 2 days per week
- Free parking is available
- Statutory leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays calculated on a pro rata basis
- Auto enrolled in a Defined Contribution Pension Scheme; Omega matches up to 5% of employee contributions
- Responsible to the Trustee Board through the Chair of Trustees
- The post holder will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check prior to confirmation of employment
We are looking for a leader who can demonstrate an understanding of, and empathise with, the challenges of social isolation, whilst being passionate about making a difference to those experiencing disconnection/loneliness. The position will appeal to someone who is keen to continue to develop their professional expertise whilst leading the charity. Applicants should have a degree, professional qualification or other evidence of relevant knowledge and experience. They will also be able to show evidence of successful fundraising experience and continuing professional development. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate:
- Clear strategic thinking, able to develop a vision to take Omega forward on a journey to increase the scope and range of its services
- Proven leadership and management in a relevant sector, able to manage and motivate staff, volunteers, and supporters
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
- Excellent listening skills and a willingness to learn from others, providing a strong lead derived from observation and shared understanding
- Ability to communicate clearly on a one to one and group basis as well as externally, both verbally and in writing
- Good level of numeracy and comfortable with IT
- Ability to understand charity finances, budgeting, and planning
To apply:
Once you click 'Apply via Website' / 'Redirect to Recruiter' you will be taken to Omega's Vacancies page, where you can download the recruitment pack for full details about the post and instructions on how to apply.
Omega is a registered charity dedicated to reducing social isolation and loneliness.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a temporary events officer for a passionate and collaborative disability charity. You will manage an agreed portfolio of fundraising events, taking place throughout the year. You will also provide high levels of supporter care.
This is hybrid role with 2 days a week in the London office and you will be needed until they recruit for the permanent role.
The Role
Lead on the delivery of a number of events from the agreed portfolio; both owned and third party events. Responsibilities to include researching an events feasibility, planning, marketing, recruiting participants, and evaluation. Providing high levels of supporter care and ensuring income and expenditure targets are met or exceeded for each event.
Where required, assist with developing business cases for new events, by following the established approval process, and evidencing your case with supporter-led insight, market research and financial and non-financial KPIs.
Work closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR in producing and implementing a marketing and PR plan for all events within remit, including researching and developing publicity plans for individual events and contributing to the development of any printed materials, web content and social media.
Prepare and manage personal budgets, always looking for ways to increase income streams and decrease expenditure Manage relationships with internal,external suppliers, event providers and key stakeholders to ensure efficient event delivery and added value for participants.
Ensure that all challenge events are contracted, adhere to the law and that adequate health & safety measures are in place.
Supervise volunteers where necessary, both in the office and at events.
Work closely with colleagues on the development and implementation of a recruitment stewardship plan, including first contact, fulfilment, correspondence and administrative systems, to ensure maximum supporter satisfaction, income and retention.
Build long term relationships with supporters by creating a first class supporter experience, having regular contact through email, social media and telephone conversations.
Working with the Data team, implement communication plans for supporters to ensure that they are receiving the highest levels of support.
The Candidate
Experience of working within a fundraising, Supporter care, marketing or customer service environment
Experience in event organisation
Customer relationship management experience including database management
Experience of executing marketing and communications plans through traditional and new media
Experience of working with agencies and suppliers
Familiarity with Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
Familiarity with social media channels (Facebook, twitter, Instagram)
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Who we are –
Home-Start Portsmouth is a local family support charity based in Portsmouth, providing outreach services, free Stay & Play groups and working within the Portsmouth Family hubs as part of the Best Start in Life offer in the city. Portsmouth is one of the most deprived cities in the country, and many of the families we support are living with many adversities.
We are a volunteer led service providing parents and carers with the support and guidance they need to ensure the best possible outcomes for their children and their family. We empower families to thrive by providing child-centered family support and in 2025 we supported 1000 unique families across our 12 projects with the support from our 110 volunteers.
Our impact is measured and significant for the families we support and as a result, children will experience improved wellbeing and development. Our focus is to build a compassionate community of support for families, parents and children – because childhood can’t wait.
Our next chapter -
We are at a pivotal moment in the journey of Home-Start Portsmouth. After 25 years of exceptional service, our current CEO is stepping down, marking the end of an era and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the charity. Over the past few years, we have grown to more than three times our original size, expanding our reach, services, and impact across the community.
Rising levels of need, increasing pressure on family services, and evolving external factors mean that demand for our support is growing. To meet these challenges, we are committed not only to sustaining our growth, but to strengthening it in a purposeful, strategic way by exploring new delivery models, new funding streams, and new partnerships that will secure the future of the organisation.
The new CEO will shape and inspire this next phase of development, whilst embodying the values and ethos of the charity. They will drive our future sustainability, develop strong external partnerships, and increase our influence locally ensuring that the charity remains resilient, relevant, and impactful.
Why this role matters -
Changing children’s futures is at the heart of everything we do. Families today are facing unprecedented pressures. Home-Start Portsmouth exists to stand alongside these families by providing practical, emotional, and relational support at the earliest possible stage, helping parents build confidence, resilience, and stability so children can thrive.
This is a rare opportunity to lead a transforming charity with extraordinary potential. The CEO will play a defining role in shaping the next era of Home-Start Portsmouth, ensuring that our mission is not only protected, but reinforced. The role directly influences the lives of children and families where the decisions made, the culture shaped, and the partnerships built by the CEO will determine how many families we can reach, how well we can support them, and how lasting that change will be. This is leadership with purpose where strategy, compassion, and impact come together to create lasting change.
Role Purpose
To provide inspirational, and strategic leadership to Home-Start Portsmouth (HSP), ensuring the charity delivers on its mission that no parent is unsupported in raising children and giving them the best start in life. The CEO is accountable for organisational performance, culture, sustainability, safeguarding, and impact, working in close partnership with the Board of Trustees.
Location: Home-Start Portsmouth
Reports to: Board of Trustees
Hours: 32-37 hours pw (over 4-5 days)
Salary: £57, 000
Main Responsibilities
1. Strategic & Executive Leadership
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Lead the development, delivery and review of HSP’s vision, strategy and long-term business plan in partnership with the Board.
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Translate strategic priorities into measurable operational plans and outcomes
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Anticipate changes in policy, funding and the wider operating environment
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Champion innovation, continuous improvement and effective use of technology
2. Organisational Leadership & Culture
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Build, lead and inspire a high-performing Senior Leadership Team
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Shape a values-led, inclusive and accountable organisational culture
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Oversee performance management, succession planning and leadership development
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Act as a visible, approachable leader and role model across the organisation
3. Service Delivery & Impact
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Hold overall accountability for safe, high-quality and cost-effective services
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Ensure services are responsive, evidence-led, and meet the needs of families and children
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Oversee delivery against contracts, KPIs, budgets and timelines
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Ensure robust impact measurement and reporting to funders, partners, and trustees
4. Governance, Safeguarding & Risk
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Work closely with the Chair and Board to maintain the highest standards of governance
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Lead a strong safeguarding culture and ensure full regulatory compliance
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Identify, manage, and escalate organisational risks appropriately
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Ensure policies, controls, and assurance frameworks are robust and current
5. Financial Leadership & Sustainability
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Secure and diversify income through bids, partnerships, and fundraising
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Set and manage budgets, ensuring strong financial control and value for money
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Provide clear, timely financial and performance reporting to the Board
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Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of HSP
6. External Relations & Influence
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Act as the public face and lead spokesperson for HSP
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Build and maintain strategic relationships with funders, commissioners, partners, and supporters
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Lead key partnerships and commissioning relationships
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Strengthen HSP’s reputation, profile, and influence locally and nationally
7. Authority & Accountability
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Full executive accountability for organisational performance and delivery
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Authority to make operational decisions within agreed strategy, budgets, and policies
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Responsibility to escalate significant risks, safeguarding, HR, and governance matters to the Board
The post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.
Person Specification
Experience & Knowledge
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Experience leading organisations at CEO or senior level; able to translate vision into measurable plans and respond to change.
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Strong understanding of charity governance and safeguarding
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Experience of financial management and income generation
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Knowledge of services for children and families (Desirable)
Abilities and Skills
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Strategic leadership and sound judgement
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Ability to lead, motivate and develop senior teams
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Build and run a motivated and effective team
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Manage performance, direct reports, set objectives, monitor, feedback, appraise
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Network across sites, manage communications and standards
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Coach and develop others
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Excellent communication and influencing skills
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Strong stakeholder and partnership management skills
Attitude
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Leads with integrity, transparency, and authenticity
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Values-led and committed to equality, diversity, inclusion, and safeguarding
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Inspires trust, confidence, and high performance in others
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Resilient and adaptable, able to lead calmly through change and uncertainty
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Approachable, visible, and engaged with staff, volunteers, and partners
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Courageous in decision-making and willing to challenge constructively
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Balanced and fair, applying consistent judgement while remaining flexible
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Passion to help families and children
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Home-Start Portsmouth is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake safer recruitment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, and any other checks relevant to the role.
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!
Hope for Justice is a charity working to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery with an effective and proven multi-disciplinary model.Our wholly owned social enterprise, Slave-Free Alliance, provides services to global companies and public bodies seeking to protect their operations and supply chains against the risks of modern slavery and labour exploitation. We have active programmes in the UK, USA, Ethiopia and Uganda, reaching approximately 200,000 adults and children a year. Hope for Justice and Slave-Free Alliance have staff and volunteers involved in operational support, fundraising or other initiatives in Australia.Hope for Justice exists to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery by identifying victims, supporting survivors and preventing exploitation. If you’re looking to make a difference, this is the place for the you.Hope for Justice is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We are a global organisation with staff from a wide variety of backgrounds, and ensure through our recruitment processes that we continue to welcome candidates from all walks of life. If you feel that your skills and experience fit one of our advertised roles, and you share our values and mission to end slavery, then we strongly encourage your application regardless of your background.
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager to join our Slave Free Alliance team on a full time basis. The Business Development Manager will play an integral role in developing and delivering a new business development strategy.
The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work under pressure. Good time management skills, creative problem solving and decisiveness are an essential for this role.
Main Duties
- New business development. Build a sales pipeline to develop new & nurture existing relationships with businesses in the UK. This will involve “cold calling” businesses.
- Develop and deliver a comprehensive business development strategy.
- Following-up on marketing qualified leads, replying to enquiries, converting leads.
- Writing proposals, create and deliver presentations, arrange and facilitate meetings, take responsibility for overall relationships with key stakeholders in target businesses.
- Work cross-functionally to develop compelling proposals for prospective SFA members/ clients.
- Provide monthly revenue forecasts for new business.
- Work cross-functionally to ensure SFA service contracts are delivered on time and to the agreed specification.
- Be one of the key representatives for SFA in UK.
- Support International SFA projects as required.
- Account Management of SFA Client base and newly on-boarded Members until point of handover
We expect all staff to understand and uphold the standards outlined in the Hope for Justice Safeguarding policies, acting with due care and attention to safeguard the wellbeing of anyone that comes into contact with our work and reporting concerns if they do arise.
Key Result Areas
- Financial performance. Deliver the budgeted monthly new income for SFA in the UK.
- Development and execution of a sales strategy to achieve business objectives.
- Develop a sales pipeline that delivers new SFA memberships, training and consultancy services.
- Provide accurate income forecasts.
- Provide insights for SFA to develop new products and services that deliver on business’s needs.
- Identify and nurture collaboration partnerships to support budgeted income & profit targets.
- Identify profitable opportunities to grow SFA’s scale and influence in the UK.
Other information
As part of Hope for Justice/Slave Free Alliance, you will benefit from an excellent package including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 1 day Marriage Leave
- Birthday Day
- Enhanced employer pension contributions
- Company sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Access to our Employee Rewards Platform, providing discounts and offers for well-known retailers
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for staff and their family
- Professional development opportunities
- Professional memberships paid
- Flexible and hybrid working
Job type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: Up to £40,000 based on experience
Closing date: 30th January 2026
Applications will be reviewed and interviews held on a rolling basis. The advert may be removed prior to the closing date if the position is filled. If you are interested in this role please ensure to submit your application as soon as possible.
Location: Hybrid – within UK, with travel to Manchester when required
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which include criminal records checks, in line with our Global background checks policy – to view this please click here. Hope for Justice participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this scheme, as part of the referencing process we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Personal data of the selected candidate(s) may be transmitted to INTERPOL for a security check for the purpose of identifying threats the candidate could pose to children and vulnerable persons in regard to a sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment offences.
We would like to inform you that due to the high number of applicants we receive, we regret that we are not able to respond individually to all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further steps in the selection process, thank you for your understanding.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Governance
£50,718 - £58,726 plus London weighing if applicable
Location , Hybrid, with travel needed
The WEA is the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of adult education, a charity dedicated to bringing high quality, professional education into the heart of communities.
We are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring lifelong learning within reach fighting inequality and promoting social justice.
Job Description
WEA are looking for talented individuals to help us deliver our mission – to bring education within reach. If that sounds like you, then please read on.
As the Head of Governance, you will work closely with the Director of Governance & Purpose (Company Secretary) to support the Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Chairs of committees with advice and support on standards of good governance, and compliance - particularly around or SDI status.
Reporting to the Director of Governance and Purpose, the successful candidate will also ensure ongoing monitoring of governance effectiveness and continuous improvement, and the efficient and effective administration of governance process, including trustee and committee member recruitment and onboarding, tracking appointment terms, and annual skills audits. Along with other members of the corporate governance team, you will support the Board of Trustees and its committees, including the creation and retention of proper meeting records, and the appropriate support, training and development of Trustees and senior volunteers serving on committees of the Board.
Together with the team, you will also provide support to ad hoc working groups and volunteer committees that may arise from time to time to provide important local insight and input to governance decision-making.
We have attached the full role profile, that lists the key deliverables, performance measures and experience/qualifications needed for this role. Please take your time to read through this, and if you’d like to apply, hit that button!
We are working hard to create a workplace that reflects the communities we seek to serve and in which everyone feels empowered to be themselves and work together to drive positive change. We strongly encourage applicants from a diverse range of candidates and encourage everyone with the appropriate skills, experiences and potential to apply.
Should you need any support with your application, then please get in touch. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
In our recent OFSTED inspection, we received a GOOD overall grade, with an OUTSTANDING rating for Behaviour and Attitudes and Personal Development.
You can read more about our benefits and what it’s like to work here, on our website .
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our Second Home (OSH) is a youth movement supporting young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to build community, develop leadership skills, and flourish into adulthood. Every year, thousands of young people arrive in the UK seeking safety. We believe in their potential and work alongside them to help them thrive.
We run residential programmes that often begin this journey, alongside a nationally certified Leadership Training Programme and regular Youth Hubs in London and Bristol offering year-round community and support.
We are now recruiting a Bristol Community Coordinator to lead and grow our Bristol Hub – a welcoming weekly space where young people connect, learn and lead.
Our Values
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Young People at the Centre – Their creativity and determination guide everything we do
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Acting With, Not For – OSH is built by staff, volunteers and participants together
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Leadership – We create opportunities for young people to step up and grow
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Freedom and Acceptance – We build open, respectful and lasting relationships
Key Responsibilities (Full details in attached Job Description)
Hub Leadership & Delivery
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Lead the safe and effective delivery of OSH Hub sessions year-round
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Plan, deliver and review sessions independently, shaped by OSH’s values and young people’s interests
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Manage referrals and onboarding, ensuring inclusion and accessibility
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Plan engaging hub content, including coordinating external partners
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Act as a consistent youth leader, managing day-to-day delivery and supporting wider projects
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Develop new activities in line with agreed strategy and budgets
Youth Leadership & Volunteers
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Support progression into OSH’s leadership training programmes
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Create meaningful leadership opportunities for young people
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Support local volunteers, including rota coordination, training and wellbeing
Partnerships & Community
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Build and maintain relationships with local partners, referrers and facilitators
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Represent OSH in local youth and refugee networks
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Ensure smooth pathways between the Hub and other OSH programmes
Safeguarding, Systems & National Contribution
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Take responsibility for safeguarding and risk assessments across all hub activity
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Track attendance and engagement using OSH’s CRM (Beacon)
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Handle petty cash and participant reimbursements responsibly
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Identify and respond promptly to safeguarding concerns
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Take part in OSH events, including evenings, weekends and residentials (2–5 nights)
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Contribute stories and reflections for communications and fundraising
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Share learning and best practice with colleagues across the organisation
Signposting & Advocacy
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Build supportive relationships with participants and provide appropriate ad hoc support
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Signpost young people to specialist services where needed (e.g. legal, housing, education, wellbeing)
Person Specification
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Experience planning and facilitating inclusive youth sessions, ideally with marginalised young people and those with lived experience of the asylum system
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Strong understanding of trauma-informed, participatory youth work
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Confidence in safeguarding, risk assessment and participant welfare
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Excellent communication skills in cross-cultural settings
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Ability to build trust, motivate young people and foster belonging
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Strong organisational and administrative skills; able to work independently
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Confident using digital tools (e.g. Google Workspace, CRMs)
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Understanding of the UK asylum context
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Commitment to OSH’s mission and values
Your Application
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from global majority communities and those with lived experience of seeking asylum.
You may use AI tools to support clarity, but we value personal insight, motivation and a genuine connection to Our Second Home.
If you care about our mission and are excited by this role, we encourage you to apply – even if you don’t meet every requirement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are currently looking for a Senior Service Manager to oversee safe houses based in the Swindon area. This role is a chance to combine your leadership skills, compliance excellence and compassion.
In the role you will:
- Lead and Inspire: Manage and motivate a dedicated team, ensuring they receive high quality supervision, training, and support.
- Champion Safety & Quality: Take ownership of Health & Safety compliance, safeguarding standards, and quality assurance measures including CQC and internal audits.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee budgets, payroll, and service delivery with a focus on efficiency and high standards.
- Empower Survivors: Ensure service users receive the care and advocacy they need to rebuild their lives.
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience in team management and compliance within a care or support setting.
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety, safeguarding, and quality frameworks.
- Excellent communication, organisational, and IT skills.
- Experience in modern slavery support is desirable, but not essential as training will be provided.
About Us
Medaille Trust is one of the leading providers of support to survivors of modern slavery and human trafficking in the UK. We are working to provide refuge and freedom for survivors and fighting to see slavery in all its forms become a thing of the past. The need for this work has never been higher, there are more than 50 million estimated victims of modern slavery worldwide, and over 120,000 potential victims in the UK.
We operate ten safe houses and five outreach hubs, staffed round the clock by specialist staff, working with more than 600 men, women and dependent children each year. We work to raise awareness in the UK and to provide preventive work in source countries. Our Pursue work helps survivors to engage with police and within the legal system to seek justice and to secure convictions against their perpetrators.
Interview Date: TBC
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and we reserve the right to interview/ appoint before the closing date. Early applications are therefore strongly encouraged.
This role is a subject to satisfactory Disclosure & Barring Service checks.
The ability to drive with a valid licence with use of own vehicle insured for business purposes is essential.
Medaille Trust's mission is to provide refuge & freedom from modern slavery. One of UK's leading providers of support for survivors of modern slavery.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a centre-based role with some travel to other animal centres, branches and adopter’s homes. There will be a requirement to work with diverse teams and in potentially dangerous (due to the animals they may encounter) and emotionally demanding situations.
Role Purpose
Responsible for assessing and monitoring the behaviour and welfare of dogs, cats and small animals (depending on need and competence) in Danaher’s care. This will include devising behavioural plans, and carrying out or overseeing environmental and behavioural and training interventions in agreed circumstances, to maintain high standards of welfare, support successful rehoming and reduce return rates. The post holder will also be required to support and train other staff and volunteers in the care, management and behaviour modification of the animals in their care.
Behaviour, welfare and training plans for dogs and cats (other species depending on RSPCA need and professional competence). Decisions to escalate animals for RCAB attention (according to agreed criteria). Sign off of staff/volunteer competency to handle dogs with more complex behavioural needs (according to agreed criteria). Record-keeping.