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War Child UK is  a multi-award winning, creative and innovative charity, with high ambitions for our fundraising and communications.

We are recruiting a Marketing Lead (Maternity Cover) who will be responsible for creating and implementing marketing plans and delivering campaigns and activity that engages the public through music, art, gaming, sport and other creative industries (including film, fashion and TV) for campaigns including BRITS Week, Secret 7”, Sound and Vision, Jingle Jam, War Child Record releases and other exciting arts, music, gaming and partnership opportunities.

You will activate these campaigns with the goal of generating funds and increasing our brand presence. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Campaigns, your role will include line managing three members of the Communications and Campaigns Team, as well as project managing external agencies, to deliver high performing integrated communications and marketing activity across digital channels, PR, digital marketing, design, content and narrative creation.

You will be the marketing expert for the organisation, working side by side with creative teams across the organisation to design marketing and communications plans, ensuring that the creative, content and narrative elements add significant value, and most importantly provide a WOW factor to our work. You will both be able to come up with imaginative ideas and ensure they are implemented to a high standard but also have exceptional organisational and project management skills that bring this work together.

This role is offered as an 11-month maternity cover contract, ideally starting in mid-April.

If you share our values and believe that children’s lives should not be torn apart by war, we want to hear from you. 

Below are some of the experiences and qualities we’re looking for. You can read the full job advert on our website.

•  Highly experienced marketer and project manager.     
•  Strong track record of leading on the successful creation and implementation of marketing  campaigns that engage audiences through music, art, gaming, sport or other creative industries.
• Good knowledge around the nuances of creative industries or a background working with a marketing focus in a creative industry.
• Demonstrable experience of creative ideation and flare that has added significant value to marketing performance of campaigns.
• Strong track record of deploying marketing approaches to optimise engagement. 
• Extensive project management experience to deliver on multiple complex campaigns across a range of channels and specialisms concurrently and experience of critically evaluating activities to achieve strategic priorities and maximise their effectiveness.
• Good understanding of digital analytics platforms, data capture, monitoring and tracking and how to utilise this to improve digital performance of campaigns.
• Excellent writing skills, able to craft emotive, compelling messaging and narrative that drives audience engagement and action.
• Have a good understanding of how PR and earned activity can contribute to support marketing campaigns and have led or overviewed PR efforts in this realm.
• Have demonstrable management experience.

 What we can offer you

At War Child, we genuinely value different ways of working. From day one, we’re open to discussing flexible options, including hybrid working and flexible hours. Our goal is to support our employees to do their best work while ensuring we continue to deliver for children affected by conflict. Some of our benefits include:

• Flexible working culture and flexible public holidays
• 28 days annual leave (pro-rata), plus bank holidays, which increases by one day per year on your work anniversary, up to a maximum of 33 days.
• Pension - 5% employer contribution (increasing to 6% after one year’s service), with minimum employee contribution.
• Health and wellbeing - employees may take advantage of a healthcare cash plan, a GP 24/7 helpline, cancer cover, and a range of wellbeing initiatives and training. All employees have access to free, confidential one-to-one wellbeing consultations with trained counsellors.

This role offers an incredible opportunity to make a tangible difference at a time of unprecedented need. Join us in standing up for children affected by war and help create a future where no child’s life is torn apart by conflict.

Job Title: Freelance Facilitator

Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead

Location: Staffordshire, in particular Stafford and surrounding area

Salary: £120 per day (including travel) plus £25 to attend meetings with a school (if required) and £50 for attending half day training or £100 for full day training. Expenses can also be claimed for programme snacks and travel to training.

One-year contracts might also be available.

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001.  We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.

We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.

We are seeking Freelance Programme Facilitators to join a pool to deliver our programmes in Staffordshire. Supported by our Programme Development Manager with training and resources you will help children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.

Programme Facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority. They must embrace responsibility and are accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education.

You will work in schools and community settings to support young people and their families to ensure that at-risk children and young people make the most of their potential and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a CV and expression of interest. Your expression of interest should be no longer than two pages of A4 and must cover:

• Where you are based
• How your skills and experience match the role
• Two references
• Your DBS status

The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

Lindengate is a mental health charity that supports children and adults of all ages with their mental, physical, and social wellbeing through nature-based activities.

Working under the Horticulture, Conservation & Site Lead, you will apply your horticultural and conservation expertise daily to run volunteer sessions, facilitate group activities, support training delivery, coordinate garden and conservation projects, and contribute to plant and produce sales — all while supporting wellbeing through nature. 

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker)
Post no: 654
Working base: Dunstable CMHT (Community Mental Health Team) LU5 – Occasional cover at Leighton Buzzard
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £24,720 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Thank you for your interest in this exciting role as a Community Connector.

About the Service

We work under the supervision of the NHS Community Mental Health Teams (CMHT) across Central Bedfordshire, Luton and Bedford, employed and managed by Mind BLMK, who receive funding for this transformational offer. We are privileged to be able to work holistically with people who are under the CMHT, struggling with a range of mental health issues.

Our service users are people with a range of mild/moderate/severe mental health diagnosis of anxiety, depression, paranoid schizophrenia, bipolar, EUPD, BPD, substance misuse including alcohol and people with suicide ideation. Often people present with high risks and once we take them onto our caseload we support them in managing their symptoms to reduce risk and to enable them to access wellbeing tools and services, leading to improved mental wellbeing and a better quality of life.

About the Role

Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people, for approximately a 6 - 12 week duration, with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.

This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.

A typical day in the life as a Community Connector:

• 9.15 – 11.30: Attend MDT – discuss a number of patients and treatment. This is a weekly meeting at each CMHT for reviews of those under the CMHT and includes people who are currently on the mental health wards and individuals under a section.
  Discuss any high risk cases and next steps.
  Discuss those who are ready for discharge.
• 11.30 – 12:15: Add notes to database - that have been taken during the meeting – reporting on the discussion and outcome for patients (this includes identifying next steps for professionals and tasks which the admin team need to follow up on).
•  12.15 – 13.15: First Initial assessment with a new service user – introductions and getting to know them.
  Discuss goals and what recovery means to them.
  Carry out a dialog+ (diagnostic tool).
  Clarify areas for signposting and discuss wellbeing practical support.
• 13.15 – 13.45: Lunch break
• 3.45 – 14.30: Signposting for service user
  Update data base with notes from the initial assessment and upload any documents sent to services for the new service user.
•  14.30 – 15.30: Meeting with service user in local cafe. Review of goals and progress. Review any signposted services – has the service user attended? How are they feeling? What has worked/not worked and what could be improved? Set goals to be worked towards by next session – these could be simple practice of self-affirmation/ attending a yoga class/meditation or continuing work with P2R etc. OR more practical self-care – showering/ going for a walk etc.
• 15.30 – 17.00: Catch up on admin tasks; respond to new referrals; call service users to book in appointments or to offer any well-being check-ins.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 6th February 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

We are looking for a proactive and compassionate Co-production Coordinator to lead on promoting and developing the co-production element of the London DA Service, Safe Horizons Partnership. This role is full-time until March 2028. The role is based at the Victim Support office in Old Street with some home working.

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About You:

As the Co-production Co-ordinator you will lead on promoting and developing the co-production element of the London Service. You will manage and chair the Experts by Experience Panel which is the forum through which current and past service users can influence the development of the London DA Service (Safe Horizons London Partnership).

The Safe Horizons London Partnership supports victims and survivors of domestic abuse to cope and recover from the impact crime has had on them, as well as supporting their journey through the criminal justice process. The service delivery model has been shaped by the views of service users and you will have an important role in growing their input and influence. You will recruit co-production champions from the staff team and support them to promote the benefits of co-production and recruit more service users into the co-production function.

Safeguarding and wellbeing are important to us and you will ensure service users are supported during their membership of the Experts by Experience Panel. As a lead in this area, you will work with the management team, sharing the feedback you have obtained and helping it feed into policies and procedures. You will also support national co-production initiatives such as the Victim Voice app. You may also support the recruitment of service users to panels hosted by our partners including the Mayor's Office of Policing and Crime and the Metropolitan Police. Good communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as some knowledge of the impact of crime.

About Us:

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Job title: Mental Health A&E Link Worker – Watford General Hospital
Reference Number: 327
Salary: £24,336 per annum
Reports to: Crisis Services Manager
Contract length: Permanent
Working pattern: 37.5 hours per week over a 7-day rota (typically 3pm – 11pm)
Woking bases: Watford Wellbeing Centre / Watford General Hospital

We have a vacancy for a Mental Health A&E Link Worker to join our team.

About the Project

Our A and E Link Workers help adults access alternative mental health crisis support, including our Nightlight Crisis Service. We focus on providing a calmer, quieter environment away from the hospital when it’s needed.

Service Objectives

The objectives of Hertfordshire Mind Network’s (HMN) A&E Liaison Service are to:

• Improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire.
• Increase timely access to help for people experiencing mental health crisis in Hertfordshire, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by HMN and other third sector and statutory providers.
• Contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• Remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• Provide an alternative pathway to people in distress and crisis to support better outcomes and reduce the demand on statutory crisis services, emergency services and A&E departments.

About the Role:

The Mental Health A&E Link worker will work closely with individuals in a mental health crisis currently in A&E, by using a person-centred approach to ensure that everyone is supported with dignity and respect.

They will encourage and facilitate positive steps towards management of crisis and recovery; through providing emotional support, signposting and completing onward referrals into mental health support. They will work closely with A&E clinical staff, integrated discharge teams, Bounce Back, and mental health liaison teams, to proactively identify referrals into the crisis alternatives service to facilitate timely discharges from A&E.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cash plan health cover (after 6 months employment) – compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.

A driving Licence with access to a car for the purpose of business use; or alternative means to travel reliably between places, outside of 9am - 5pm is essential for this role.

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th February 2026
Interviews will be held from the week commencing 23rd February 2026
N.B. Please quote reference number 327 when completing your application for this role.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. Our inclusive approach recognises the unique skills, knowledge, and perspectives that lived experience brings to our team.

No agencies please.

The Senior Support Worker is the lead practitioner within their designated intensive support  domestic abuse refuge, providing day-to-day operational oversight and support to staff, volunteers and bank staff. 

Working closely with the Refuge Manager and Deputy Refuge Manager, the postholder ensures the consistent delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed support to women and children fleeing domestic abuse. The role acts as the main point of continuity within the refuge, supporting staff induction, maintaining standards of practice, and contributing to a safe, stable and supportive environment. 

Why work for us? 

Pathway Project is an inspiring  place to be, we are a charity with big ambitions and huge energy. 

We have a bold new strategy and a passion  for excellence in service delivery with an eye on growth. 

Supported by a driven and energetic board of trustees the new Chief Executive is leading Pathway Project through their ambitious plans. 

It’s a really fantastic time to join our amazing charity as we move into the next phase of our exciting journey. 

We are a flexible and supportive employer, committed to the personal and professional development and wellbeing of our employees. We welcome applications from women with lived experience of domestic abuse and from minority  or under-represented groups. 

We offer the following benefits: 

• 25 days paid leave plus statutory holidays (pro rata) 

• A competitive pension scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme delivered by Health Assured which offers incredible support to staff and their families

We value our colleagues and are constantly reviewing our policies and practice, looking for ways in which we can better demonstrate this. We also recognise the potential impact of working in this field and provide clinical supervision to all of our employees, whatever their role.

About Pathway Project 

We are a domestic and sexual abuse service based in Lichfield & Tamworth, Staffordshire. 

We offer a range of support services and run two refuges in confidential locations. 

We have been operating for over 30 years helping adults and children overcome domestic abuse, and to build a future where they live in safety and are free from fear.

Since our founder, Kathy Coe MBE, created Pathway Project, we have helped over 25,000 people, with 5,814 hours of support provided in the last year. 

We offer a wide range of services, including adult and children outreach and community support, mental health, wellbeing and financial advice.

We support the relatives of those who have experienced domestic and sexual violence and offer specialist counselling, advocacy and care to all who need us. 

Pathway Project believes in working as a cohesive team and are service user led. 

Our helpline is access to all and is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. 

** Please ntoe we may close this application early if we receive sufficient applications**

The SMCA, a small charity, runs a successful  community Hub.  We have a small staff team who deliver a range of exciting activities, events and projects.  We work hard to ensure that there is something on offer for everyone in the community and are constantly developing new and exciting programmes.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us.  Experience in community development, working with children and young people or seniors is welcomed, but most importantly is willingness to get involved, confidence to lead on some activities and projects, flexibility - our days are often full of unforseen tasks/actions that need to be carried out.

You need to be a great communicator and really enjoy working with people.

If this post interests you then please get in touch.

Job Title: Senior Trusts and Foundations Manager

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000

Contract: Permanent, full-time – 37.5 hours per week

Location: Hybrid, with at least two days a week working from Power2’s office in Manchester or London

Annual Leave: 25 days paid holiday each year

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people's charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001. We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme and are supporting young people via Power2 Rediscover, an intensive 1:1 crisis response programme. Our Power2 Thrive programme focuses on improving mental wellbeing.

With our support, children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.

We’re committed to equality and operate within a culture and structure that recognises diversity and strives to be fair. We live by our values of Brave, Expert and Passionate and we aim to have an entrepreneurial and flexible approach to work.

We are seeking an experienced Trusts and Foundations fundraiser to join our team at Power2, a fast growing and energetic youth charity.

You will lead on fundraising from Trusts and Foundations and be responsible for relationships, applications and reporting to major Trust and Foundation funders. You’ll lead internal processes for prospect research and have oversight of a growing portfolio of potential and existing donors. You will ensure a consistent pipeline of applications to meet your performance indicators and collate information from across the organisation to produce funder reports.

 You will have significant and demonstrable experience of fundraising from major Trusts and Foundations. You will have excellent project management skills, be skilled at writing compelling funding bids, be highly numerate and a great team player and collaborator. Previous experience or interest in the youth or education charity sector would be an advantage.

We operate hybrid working, and this role can be based at either our North-West (Ashton-under-Lyne) or London office, with at least two days working in the office per week. We offer flexibility as to when the role’s hours are worked, and exact working patterns can be discussed at interview.

Your expression of interest should be no longer than two pages of A4 and must cover:

· Where you are based

· How your skills and experience match the person specification

· What makes you the right person for the role.

Your CV and personal statement are submitted on the second page of the application process. Applications without a personal statement will not be considered.

We are interviewing on a rolling basis and may appoint before the advertised closing date. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.

The successful applicants will be required to undergo and secure an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

Hoxton Health helps hundreds of local people to manage long term conditions and stay mobile and independent as they age.  We are seeking a new director for our calm and friendly complementary therapy clinic based in St Leonards community hospital.

About Us
Hoxton Health is a well-valued local charity, established over 30 years ago, providing low-cost complementary therapy treatments for older people and those with long term conditions. We fundraise and build partnerships to subsidise treatments, offering lower costs to older patients. Based in St Leonard’s Hospital in Hackney, our friendly team consists of independent practitioners delivering therapies through the week, two other part-time office staff, and a team of volunteers who run the reception.

What will you be doing?
The Centre Director is responsible for the management of all aspects of the organisation's operations and development – internally and externally.
This includes:

• Governance and strategy, including support for Trustee Board
• Oversee smooth running of the clinic
• Finance and fundraising
• Staff management
• Monitoring and evaluation of grant funding
• Development of new projects
• Partnership engagement with other agencies

The clinic is small but busy, with varied days and experiences. We foster a friendly and supportive environment for both our patients and team members. Leadership, guidance and inspiration for this must start with the Centre Director’s work and influence.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to shape the future of a well loved, longstanding service for older people and those with complex needs
• Satisfaction of leading a service with real and valued impact on the health of local people
• Opportunity to join and lead a friendly and welcoming team
• Employer Pension contribution
• Complementary therapy treatments at staff rate

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About this role: Based in Higher Openshaw, East Manchester, Justlife currently works across Manchester and Tameside providing one-to-one key work support to empower vulnerable adults housed in temporary accommodation (TA) to move towards more secure housing, independent living and improved health and wellbeing. The role of Specialist Support Worker involves playing an active part in the Specialist Support Team by supporting a caseload of clients that are experiencing housing vulnerability and taking part in regular outreach visits to TA’s across Greater Manchester on the Justlife minibus. The role requires the use of specialist knowledge and relationship skills to support clients with varying degrees of mental and physical health, addiction and trauma related issues to engage with health services and to access suitable housing solutions. The Specialist Support Worker is also expected to develop good working relationships with TA Landlords and Managers recognising the important role that they play in ensuring that their tenants experience of TA is as positive as possible. This will include advocacy in registering them for medical services and accompanying them to appointments, assisting them in addressing all aspects of physical and mental health and addiction needs, as well as advocating for them to get access to suitable housing and social security benefits. The role is dependent on excellent communication and collaborative working with colleagues and a variety of partners and professionals, including the Probation Service, local council services and other third sector organisations. The role requires a high degree of motivation in addition to creativity and flexibility to support people with multiple and compound needs. With a passion to work collaboratively with others for the good of our clients, and with experience of working in a related field in a voluntary or paid capacity. A high degree of emotional intelligence is required to support clients, many of whom have complex emotional needs, with backgrounds of trauma, neglect, abuse and involvement in the criminal justice system. In a role of this nature you will experience a range of emotions from joy to grief and as such it requires a high degree of resilience and self-awareness to cope with the emotional demands of the role. The role sits within a highly supportive team with all staff in receipt of regular line management and external clinical supervision; with reflective practice actively encouraged in team meetings.

Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator (Fixed Term, 12 Months)

£25,809 gross per annum, 35.5 hours per week

The role

Organisation:

The Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator role is to supervise, develop and support staff to deliver the Community, Advice & Support departmental plan. Acting as a role model for the required standard of values, behaviour and performance, we expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The role is required to:

· Work with the Senior Student Lifestyle Coordinator and other stakeholders to further develop and improve the ‘Support’ area of the department, to enhance the student experience.

· Be responsible for supervising student staff members to deliver Support and Lifestyle projects, in relation to student wellbeing, consent and harm reduction.

· Deliver targeted workshops, events, and initiatives that support student health and wellbeing, fostering positive lifestyle choices and outcomes in a way that reflects and respects the diversity of the University’s student population.

· Support the implementation of student wellbeing external accreditation schemes, administration and delivery of associated activities, seeking support from and liaising with Guild and University colleagues.

Success in the role will require a highly student and customer focused approach together with an emphasis on teamwork. The role involves collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a positive ambassador for the Guild and facilitating under-represented groups to find a comfortable place here.

The Student Lifestyle & Behaviours Coordinator role is to support the delivery of the Community, Advice & Support departmental plan. We expect Coordinators to help to create an inclusive and engaging environment for all.

The Benefits

We offer great benefits including:

· 5 days close down during Christmas, and 2 during Easter each year, in additional to bank holidays and 21 days annual leave, rising to 26 days after 5 years’ service (meaning you will not work during Christmas, New Year or Easter).

· Full sick pay from the moment you start working for us.

· A comprehensive suite of basic training for all employees which includes Equality &  Diversity, Mental Health Awareness and Data Protection

· Discounted membership rates at University of Birmingham Sport & Fitness

· The opportunity for new staff to join the NEST pension scheme. The Guild contributes a matched payment of between 4-6% of your salary

· A range of wellbeing benefits

We are a Times 100 employer and in our most recent staff survey (April 2022) 88% of our staff said they are proud to work for this organisation.

The Guild of Students is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all members of the community.

Closing date for applications: Monday 9th February 2026, 9am.

Interviews are provisionally booked for Tuesday 17th February 2026.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to BIAS’s mission of reducing social isolation among older Irish people and creating a warm and welcoming space for the whole community.

The Active Ageing Coordinator will run BIAS’s very popular twice-weekly active ageing lunch clubs in Dollis Hill and Cricklewood, which attract over 50 attendees per session, working with a team of volunteers to coordinate activities including Irish music, dancing and bingo. We are looking for a dynamic, enthusiastic person who is happy to take a hands-on approach to the development and delivery of our active ageing project. You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to proactively build positive relationships with volunteers and service users, along with excellent organisational abilities.

The project (funded by the Irish Government’s Emigrant Support Programme) will also involve delivering occasional special events for club members, such as St Patrick’s Day and Christmas celebrations and health and wellbeing days. You will need a strong capacity to build relationships and partnerships with other organisations and community groups in the borough, and a willingness to work with the leadership team on the marketing and development of the clubs, including via social media.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take the lead on the day-to-day running of BIAS’s two active ageing clubs in Brent, ensuring that they are welcoming, accessible and available to all.
• Carry out administrative tasks necessary for the successful running of the clubs, including shopping for club supplies, preparing refreshments, setting up music, organising entertainment and banking attendance fees, working within agreed budgets.
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all club members during club sessions, and manage communication and additional engagement with members outside of club sessions.
• Record and maintain member and attendance information in BIAS’s client management system.
• Where needed and possible, provide support to BIAS’s Active Ageing Coordinator in Haringey borough, and cooperate on joint club initiatives.
• Working in close cooperation with BIAS’s Volunteer Manager, encourage volunteer recruitment and retention and supervise volunteers during club sessions, ensuring that they have a safe working environment and a positive, fulfilling volunteering experience.
• Contribute to the promotion of the active ageing clubs in the local community, help create content and manage community interactions on BIAS’s social media accounts, and represent BIAS at occasional community events.
• Organise an annual summer outing for club members, and work closely with the leadership team on the organisation of a Christmas event for the wider BIAS community.
• Plan annual Health and Wellbeing Days in cooperation with local health networks, and work with the management team to identify other possible initiatives to improve the health and wellbeing of active ageing club members.
• Develop and maintain good relations with other cultural organisations and community groups in Brent, with the aim of promoting cooperation and cross-cultural exchanges.
• Work with the management team to identify opportunities for expansion of the active ageing project and ways to increase community engagement with BIAS.
• Attend regular supervision sessions with the Head of Operations, and be willing to undertake training and professional development as needed.

These are the basic duties required of the Active Ageing Coordinator. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This post will require travel to club venues and transport of club supplies, so access to a car is required.

ABOUT BIAS

BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our active ageing clubs and our Be-a-friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding streams, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role (set out in the person specification), with supporting examples.

The deadline for applications is 30th January 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.

Marauders Men's Health – South Wales has a vacancy for a Programme Director

About Marauders Men's Health

Marauders Men's Health is a dynamic, South Wales-based charity dedicated to improving the health, wellbeing, and mental fitness of men through connection and support. We are the community where men can walk, talk, and grow together, underpinned by the Five Ways to Wellbeing model (Connect, Be Active, Give, Take Notice, Learn).

We have established strong foundations, including secured funding from the Big Lottery Community Fund over three years, a full Board of Trustees, and a growing programme of 8 events each week, including Walk & Talks and Sports Hubs. We are seeking an inspiring leader to drive our ambitious strategy to engage 7,000 men and provide 330 Personal Wellbeing Plans over the next three years.

The Marauders believe in creating a space where men come together, support each other, and build better lives through shared purpose and action.

 
Opportunity 
Reporting directly to the Board of Trustees, this crucial role is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operational delivery of the charity. You will take the lead in executing our strategic vision and ensuring our operations are robust, particularly in the development of our key programmes and IT platform.

What we offer 

Marauders Men's Health is a small-to-medium charity with secured funding, and the compensation package will be competitive and reflective of the regional South Wales 3rd Sector market.

The position is fixed-term to 30 April 2028. 

To Apply: 

Please submit your CV, a supporting statement and a covering letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the right person to lead the Marauders.
 
Closing date: 6 February 2026
 

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, and an application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English. 

Please be aware that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

Marauders Men’s Health is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds who have the ambition to create a Trust which seeks to fulfil our social, cultural and economic obligation to Wales, and the world.  In supporting our employees to achieve a balance between their work and their personal lives, we will also consider proposals for flexible working or job share arrangements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic & Operational Leadership

· Lead the day-to-day running and strategic direction of the charity in line with the Board’s vision.

· Develop, manage, and oversee the charity's resources and workstreams.

· Ensure governance, compliance, and policies/procedures remain in good shape.

· Support the Board with fundraising strategy and financial accountability, including financial forecasting and reporting to funders.

2. Programme Management & Delivery

· Directly manage the Programme & Projects Manager and the Regional Event Leaders, and assist in the recruitment process for the newly established Volunteering Co-ordinator and the Wellbeing Coach/Coordinator roles. 

· Drive the delivery and expansion of our core programmes, including the Physical Activities (Walk & Talks, Sports Hubs), Volunteer Engagement, Community Partnerships and the Personal Wellbeing Plans (PWP)18.

· Develop and implement the Marauders Pathway Programme to establish a culture of good citizenship and peer support.

3. People & Volunteer Management

· Provide leadership, support, and development for staff, managing issues such as payroll, sickness, and holidays.

· Oversee the Volunteer Co-ordinator to develop a comprehensive volunteer management process, including recruitment, training, and 'Reward & Recognition’.

· Help inspire 100 men to give back to the community through volunteering.

4. Partnerships & IT Development

· Maintain and forge new community partnerships (e.g. with voluntary organisations, NGO’s, other charities and social enterprises) to enhance volunteering, education, and wellbeing services.

· Spearhead the development of our IT Platform, focusing on a robust website and a Beneficiary Management System (CRM) for efficient reporting, data capture, and engagement.

· Oversee digital marketing and communications, including newsletters and social media content.

Additional Information:

As an employee of Marauders Men's Health the post holder will: 

 •            Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in respect of equality and diversity, data protection, copyright and licensing, security, financial and other Trust policies, procedures and codes as appropriate. 

 •            Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, EC directives and the Trusts Safety, Health and Environment Policies and procedures and to cooperate with the Trust on any legal duties placed on it as the employer.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Important note: It is the Trust’s policy to use the person specification as a key tool for short-listing. Candidates should evidence that they meet ALL of the essential criteria as well as, where relevant, the desirable. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide this evidence via a supporting statement. Please ensure that the evidence you are providing corresponds with the numbered criteria outlined below. Your application will be considered based on the information you provide under each element.

Essential Criteria  
 
Essential Experience & Attributes

• Highly Personable & Engaging: The ability to build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, and partners is critical.
• Management & Leadership: Proven experience managing staff and leading the operational delivery of projects and programmes.  A resilient, determined and confident team player, comfortable with making decisions and highly customer focused coupled with demonstrable people management skills. 
• IT Literate: Comfortable managing and driving the development of digital tools and systems (e.g., Google Workspace, CRM, Quickbooks, Trello, Excel). 
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexibly in terms of hours and location, with a base in South Wales.
• Presentation and Reporting Skills:  Excellent presentation and reporting skills are essential, as you will be required to present to the community and beneficiaries and be able to write effective reports to the Board of Trustees and Funders.
• Project Planning:  Experience of supporting the creation of project plans, including prioritisation and scheduling of conflicting tasks and effective use of available resources and budgets. 

Desirable Experience

• Third Sector Knowledge: Experience working professionally within a charity or non-profit organisation.
• Community Context: Knowledge of the South Wales community and its social and health landscape.
• Wellbeing Focus: Familiarity with the Five Ways to Wellbeing model and men's health issues.
• Welsh:  Able to converse (written and spoken) in Welsh.

Mae gan Marauders Men's Health – South Wales swydd wag ar gyfer Cyfarwyddwr Rhaglen

Ynglŷn â Marauders Men's Health

Mae Marauders Men's Health yn elusen ddeinamig yn Ne Cymru sy'n ymroddedig i wella iechyd, lles a ffitrwydd meddyliol dynion trwy gysylltiad a chefnogaeth. Ni yw'r gymuned lle gall dynion gerdded, siarad, a thyfu gyda'i gilydd, wedi'i ategu gan y model Pum Ffordd i Les (Connect, Be Active, Give, Take Notice, Learn).

Rydym wedi sefydlu sylfeini cadarn, gan gynnwys cyllid wedi'i sicrhau gan Gronfa Gymunedol y Loteri Fawr dros dair blynedd, Bwrdd llawn o Ymddiriedolwyr, a rhaglen gynyddol o 8 digwyddiad bob wythnos, gan gynnwys Cerdded a Sgyrsiau a Hybiau Chwaraeon. Rydym yn chwilio am arweinydd ysbrydoledig i yrru ein strategaeth uchelgeisiol i ymgysylltu â 7,000 o ddynion a darparu 330 o Gynlluniau Lles Personol dros y tair blynedd nesaf.

Mae'r Marauders yn credu mewn creu gofod lle mae dynion yn dod at ei gilydd, yn cefnogi ei gilydd, ac yn adeiladu bywydau gwell trwy bwrpas a gweithredu a rennir.

Cyfle

Gan adrodd yn uniongyrchol i'r Bwrdd Ymddiriedolwyr, mae'r rôl hanfodol hon yn gyfrifol am arweinyddiaeth gyffredinol, rheolaeth a chyflawni gweithredol yr elusen. Byddwch yn cymryd yr awenau wrth weithredu ein gweledigaeth strategol a sicrhau bod ein gweithrediadau'n gadarn, yn enwedig wrth ddatblygu ein rhaglenni allweddol a'n platfform TG.

Yr hyn rydyn ni'n ei gynnig

Mae Marauders Men's Health yn elusen fach i ganolig gyda chyllid sicr, a bydd y pecyn iawndal yn gystadleuol ac yn adlewyrchu marchnad ranbarthol 3ydd Sector De Cymru.

Mae'r swydd yn gyfnod penodol hyd at 30 Ebrill 2028.

I wneud cais:

Cyflwynwch eich CV, datganiad ategol a llythyr eclathro yn manylu ar eich profiad perthnasol a pham mai chi yw'r person iawn i arwain y Marauders.

Dyddiad cau: 6 Chwefror 2026

Gellir cyflwyno ceisiadau yn Gymraeg, ac ni fydd cais a gyflwynir yn Gymraeg yn cael ei drin yn llai ffafriol na chais a gyflwynir yn Saesneg.

Byddwch yn ymwybodol ein bod yn cadw'r hawl i gau'r swydd wag hon yn gynnar os derbynnir digon o geisiadau.

Mae Marauders Men's Health wedi ymrwymo i gefnogi a hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth ac i greu amgylchedd gwaith cynhwysol. Credwn y gellir cyflawni hyn drwy ddenu, datblygu a chadw ystod amrywiol o staff o lawer o gefndiroedd gwahanol sydd â'r uchelgais i greu Ymddiriedolaeth sy'n ceisio cyflawni ein rhwymedigaeth gymdeithasol, ddiwylliannol ac economaidd i Gymru, a'r byd.  Wrth gefnogi ein gweithwyr i gyflawni cydbwysedd rhwng eu gwaith a'u bywydau personol, byddwn hefyd yn ystyried cynigion ar gyfer trefniadau gweithio hyblyg neu rannu swyddi.

DISGRIFIAD SWYDD

Cyfrifoldebau Allweddol

· Arweinyddiaeth Strategol a Gweithredol

· Arwain cyfeiriad rhedeg a strategol yr elusen o ddydd i ddydd yn unol â gweledigaeth y Bwrdd.

· Datblygu, rheoli a goruchwylio adnoddau a ffrydiau gwaith yr elusen.

· Sicrhau bod llywodraethu, cydymffurfiaeth, a pholisïau/gweithdrefnau yn parhau i fod mewn cyflwr da.

· Cefnogi'r Bwrdd gyda strategaeth codi arian ac atebolrwydd ariannol, gan gynnwys rhagolygon ariannol ac adrodd i gyllidwyr.

· Rheoli a Chyflwyno Rhaglenni

· Rheoli'r Rheolwr Rhaglenni a Phrosiectau a'r Arweinwyr Digwyddiadau Rhanbarthol yn uniongyrchol, a chynorthwyo yn y broses recriwtio ar gyfer y Cydlynydd Gwirfoddoli sydd newydd ei sefydlu a'r rolau Hyfforddwr/Cydlynydd Lles.

· Gyrru'r gwaith o gyflwyno ac ehangu ein rhaglenni craidd, gan gynnwys y Gweithgareddau Corfforol (Cerdded a Sgyrsiau, Hybiau Chwaraeon), Ymgysylltu â Gwirfoddolwyr, Partneriaethau Cymunedol a'r Cynlluniau Lles Personol (PWP)18.

· Datblygu a gweithredu Rhaglen Llwybr Marauders i sefydlu diwylliant o ddinasyddiaeth dda a chymorth cymheiriaid.

3. Rheoli Pobl a Gwirfoddolwyr

· Darparu arweinyddiaeth, cefnogaeth a datblygiad i staff, gan reoli materion fel cyflogres, salwch a gwyliau.

· Goruchwylio'r Cydlynydd Gwirfoddolwyr i ddatblygu proses rheoli gwirfoddolwyr gynhwysfawr, gan gynnwys recriwtio, hyfforddi, a 'Gwobrwyo a Chydnabyddiaeth'.

· Helpwch i ysbrydoli 100 o ddynion i roi'n ôl i'r gymuned trwy wirfoddoli.

4. Partneriaethau a Datblygu TG

· Cynnal a meithrin partneriaethau cymunedol newydd (e.e. gyda sefydliadau gwirfoddol, cyrff anllywodraethol, elusennau eraill a mentrau cymdeithasol) i wella gwasanaethau gwirfoddoli, addysg a lles.

· Arweiniodd ddatblygiad ein Platfform TG, gan ganolbwyntio ar wefan gadarn a System Rheoli Buddiolwyr (CRM) ar gyfer adrodd effeithlon, cipio data ac ymgysylltu.

· Goruchwylio marchnata digidol a chyfathrebu, gan gynnwys cylchlythyrau a chynnwys cyfryngau cymdeithasol.

Gwybodaeth Ychwanegol:

Fel gweithiwr i Marauders Men's Health, bydd deiliad y swydd:

• Sicrhau cydymffurfiaeth â gofynion cyfreithiol a rheoleiddiol mewn perthynas â chydraddoldeb ac amrywiaeth, diogelu data, hawlfraint a thrwyddedu, diogelwch, polisïau, gweithdrefnau a chodau eraill yr Ymddiriedolaeth fel y bo'n briodol.

· Cymerwch ofal rhesymol am iechyd a diogelwch eich hun a phobl eraill a allai gael eu heffeithio gan eich gweithredoedd neu hepgoriadau yn y gwaith yn unol â Deddf Iechyd a Diogelwch yn y Gwaith 1974, cyfarwyddebau'r CE a Pholisïau a gweithdrefnau Diogelwch, Iechyd a'r Amgylchedd yr Ymddiriedolaethau ac i gydweithredu â'r Ymddiriedolaeth ar unrhyw ddyletswyddau cyfreithiol a osodir arni fel cyflogwr.

Meini Prawf Hanfodol 

Nodyn pwysig: Polisi'r Ymddiriedolaeth yw defnyddio'r fanyleb person fel offeryn allweddol ar gyfer rhestr fer. Dylai ymgeiswyr dystiolaeth eu bod yn bodloni POB un o'r meini prawf hanfodol yn ogystal â, lle bo'n berthnasol, y dymunol. Fel rhan o'r broses ymgeisio, gofynnir i chi ddarparu'r dystiolaeth hon drwy ddatganiad ategol. Gwnewch yn siŵr bod y dystiolaeth rydych chi'n ei darparu yn cyfateb i'r meini prawf wedi'u rhifo a amlinellir isod. Bydd eich cais yn cael ei ystyried yn seiliedig ar y wybodaeth rydych chi'n ei darparu o dan bob elfen.

Meini Prawf Hanfodol 

Profiad a Phriodoleddau Hanfodol

· Personol Iawn ac Ymgysylltu: Mae'r gallu i adeiladu perthnasoedd cryf gyda staff, gwirfoddolwyr, buddiolwyr a phartneriaid yn hanfodol.

· Rheoli ac Arweinyddiaeth: Profiad profedig o reoli staff ac arwain cyflawni prosiectau a rhaglenni.  Chwaraewr tîm gwydn, penderfynol a hyderus, yn gyfforddus â gwneud penderfyniadau ac yn canolbwyntio ar gwsmeriaid iawn ynghyd â sgiliau rheoli pobl dangosadwy.

· TG Literate: Yn gyfforddus yn rheoli a gyrru datblygiad offer a systemau digidol (ee, Google Workspace, CRM, Quickbooks, Trello, Excel).

· Hyblygrwydd: Parodrwydd i weithio'n hyblyg o ran oriau a lleoliad, gyda chanolfan yn Ne Cymru.

· Sgiliau cyflwyno ac adrodd: Mae sgiliau cyflwyno ac adrodd rhagorol yn hanfodol, gan y bydd gofyn i chi gyflwyno i'r gymuned a'r buddiolwyr a gallu ysgrifennu adroddiadau effeithiol i'r Bwrdd Ymddiriedolwyr a Chyllidwyr.

· Cynllunio Prosiect: Profiad o gefnogi creu cynlluniau prosiect, gan gynnwys blaenoriaethu ac amserlennu tasgau sy'n gwrthdaro a defnydd effeithiol o'r adnoddau a'r cyllidebau sydd ar gael.

Meini Prawf Dymunol 

· Gwybodaeth Trydydd Sector: Profiad o weithio'n broffesiynol mewn elusen neu sefydliad dielw.

· Cyd-destun Cymunedol: Gwybodaeth am gymuned De Cymru a'i thirwedd gymdeithasol ac iechyd.

· Ffocws ar Les: Cyfarwydd â'r model Pum Ffordd i Les a materion iechyd dynion.

· Cymraeg: Yn gallu sgwrsio (ysgrifenedig a llafar) yn Gymraeg.