Youth children volunteer jobs

ID: 1826 Service Manager

Service: Wigan Crisis Space

Salary: Starting at £37,211 and rising to £41,518 FTE per annum

Location: Wigan Crisis Space

Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time) – flexible across the week, hours will include some weekend and evening work

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the

importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the service delivery our Wigan Crisis Space that operates in Wigan town centre. The service operates from 3pm – 10pm , 7 days per week. There is an expectation that the post holder will work flexibly to meet the needs of the service. Please see Job Description for additional information.

The Wigan Crisis Space forms part of the Greater Manchester VCSE crisis pathway, we are non- clinical alternative to A&E. The focus of our work is to offer timely support to adults who are experiencing mental and emotional distress and suicide ideation. The Crisis Space is an out of hours service that creates a safe space for adults to access timely compassionate support from trained recovery workers.

The Service Manager will have responsibility to line manage two Team Leaders, and overall leadership for the staff team working within the service. We are looking for a values driven leader who can work closely with the Operational Manager to support and develop the service to increase our reach to adults who are experiencing a MH crisis.

Main Responsibilities:

· working within the Wigan Crisis Space to provide leadership and management to the staff team to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and appropriate service to adults living within the Borough of Wigan

· ensuring that the service is integrated, comprehensive and makes a difference to people using it, with clear focus on improving mental and emotional health and wellbeing and social outcomes meaning that people will be healthier, safer, happier, more resilient, more independent and better able to enjoy life opportunities.

· Facilitating opportunities for staff, volunteers and people who use the service to contribute to the ongoing development of the Crisis Space by sharing learning, listening and sharing and responding to feedback and by using the feedback from this to create and implement a continuous development plan

Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):

· Experience of managing and leading teams within health, social care, voluntary sector or community-based services, including supervision, performance management and staff development.

· Experience of working with adults experiencing mental health challenges, including safeguarding, risk management, partnership working and achieving positive service outcomes

· Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence and ability to present and communicate information effectively both in person and using a range of mediums to internal and external stakeholders, adults, children, young people and funders.

·Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – Enhanced

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays / of 30 working days plus bank holiday pro rata

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: 7th August 2026 at 5pm

For direct queries or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or flexible working requests, please email Rita Croome.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community / particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role. 

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person. 

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Project Officer - Portsmouth

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Project Officer - Portsmouth 

Location England South 

£29835 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Ref: 211REC 

Part Time 22.5 hours per week – we are happy to talk flexible working 

Base: Portsmouth City Council 

Contract: Fixed Term Contract 

Disclosure: Enhanced DBS is required for this position as the post holder will be working with schools and community groups in the region. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 

Team: Delivery/ England 

As a Project Officer, you will help local communities and schools choose active travel options such as walking, wheeling and cycling. 

You will deliver a schools-based project across Portsmouth and work closely with schools, community groups and local partners. You may also recruit and support volunteers from Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, helping them contribute to the Trust's goals and objectives. 

What You'll Be Doing 

• Plan and deliver activities and events that give people the knowledge, skills and confidence to choose active travel.

• Build and maintain positive relationships with Active Travel Champions in schools and local authorities, providing advice and support.

• Collect and share success stories, achievements and impact information to promote the work of Walk Wheel Cycle Trust.

• Maintain accurate project records and monitor KPI and project performance data. 

With the opportunity to work outside all year around, getting about by bike and walking and sharing your passion for active lifestyles, you will get to bring your creativity to work every day. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys engaging with young people in person and supporting them to understand and overcome the challenges that may prevent them from walking, wheeling, or cycling to school. 

ABOUT YOU 

We’re looking for someone who has experience and understanding in the areas listed below. You don’t need to meet every requirement — if you feel you’d be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. 

• Understanding of active travel and the barriers faced by people and communities experiencing inequality. 

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and good practice. 

• Experience of managing small projects or delivering specific project activities and outcomes. 

• Experience of leading workshops and presenting information to a range of audiences, both online and in person. 

• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk.

LIVING OUR VALUES 

At the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, we’re a values‑driven organisation. We’re looking for people who are: 

Always Learning – curious, open‑minded and committed to continuous improvement. 

Championing Equity – inclusive, respectful and focused on ensuring everyone has a voice and fair opportunity to succeed. 

Taking Ownership – proactive, responsible and empowered to make things better. 

Delivering Together – collaborative, transparent and motivated by shared success. 

Through our values we make it possible for more people to walk, wheel and cycle safely, healthily and joyfully. 

WHAT WE OFFER 

We want you to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your role. That’s why we offer flexible working, a positive team environment, and benefits designed to support your wellbeing, finances, and family life. 

WellbeingSupport 

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time employees 

• Option to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees) 

• Paid volunteer days to support causes you care about 

• Free, confidential support service available 24/7 

• Access to cycle-to-work schemes through Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme 

FinancialBenefits 

• Up to two extra days of paid leave (pro rata for part‑time colleagues) when travelling sustainably for holidays. 

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Walk Wheel Cycle Trust 

• Bike, computer and season ticket loans 

• Discount benefits 

• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 per annum, pro rata for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London). 

• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary 

Family FriendlyPolicies 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Application deadline: 23:59, 16 August 2026 

• Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams during the week of 01 September 2026 . To apply, please complete our online application form. 

• We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those underrepresented in our workforce, including people of colour and candidates with disabilities. Adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process. 

• Adjustments are available throughout the application process. 

Community Fundraising Manager

Location: London, Hybrid –  1 days a week in the office

Salary: £41,000 – £44,000 per annum 

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

Term: Permanent

Aquilas is delighted to be partnering with a fantastic children’s charity to recruit a Community Fundraising Manager.

Reporting to the Director of Fundraising, the Community Fundraising Manager will be responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious community and events fundraising programme that generates sustainable income, builds long-term supporter relationships, and increases awareness of the charity’s fantastic work.

The role will lead the development of community fundraising, supporting and inspiring individuals, families, schools, volunteers, and local groups and companies to fundraise for the charity. In addition, you will manage a portfolio of challenge and special events, ensuring excellent supporter experiences and strong financial returns.

This is a relationship-driven role that requires a proactive and innovative Fundraising Manager with strong project management skills, experience of supporter-led fundraising, and the ability to build meaningful partnerships across diverse audiences.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in community fundraising, events fundraising, or a related supporter-led income stream. Excellent relationship-building and communication skills. Experience of managing and delivering successful fundraising events. Line management responsibility.

To Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your community fundraising and events experience to recruiter button

(Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so early applications are strongly encouraged)

For further information about the role, or to arrange a confidential conversation, please contact:

Kieran McGorrian, Director – Fundraising Appointments, Aquilas

Aquilas are wholly committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates.  We are truly invested in our candidates and being supportive and informative throughout the application journey

The Belay Foundation supports adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families raising children who have experienced early developmental trauma, often alongside neurodiversity. Founded in 2020 from lived experience, Belay offers something many families struggle to find elsewhere: practical, in-home support and expert guidance that’s genuinely trauma-responsive, delivered by people who understand what these families are living through.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a pivotal stage in our development. Over the past year, we have strengthened our services, systems and organisational foundations and developed ambitious plans for the future. As we continue to grow our reach and impact, we're looking for an experienced Communications and Engagement Manager to help tell our story, strengthen our profile and build meaningful relationships with the families, partners and supporters who make our work possible.

Working closely with our Chief Executive Officer, you'll lead our communications, marketing and stakeholder engagement activity, helping more families discover our services while supporting fundraising, partnerships and organisational growth. You'll also play a key role in embedding lived experience across our communications and engagement, ensuring the voices of families remain at the heart of everything we do.

This is a home-based role for two days per week (0.4 FTE), offering flexibility alongside the opportunity to shape a growing national charity. There may be potential to increase the hours over time, subject to funding, making this an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to grow with the organisation. This is a home‑based role, but applicants must be permanently based, and have the right to work, in the United Kingdom. For legal, tax, and operational reasons, we cannot consider applications from outside the UK.

If you're a creative and strategic communicator who enjoys building relationships, creating compelling content and using communications to drive social impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Application Pack for further details, including the full job description and the application/ interview process.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Triage & Early Interventions Officer - Children and Young People (CYP) to join our Operations team in Wakefield, working 22.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you.

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 the Role

As a Triage & Early Intervention Officer, you will be the first point of contact via telephone, text or email for clients referred to our service. You will conduct comprehensive impact and risk assessments, provide immediate and short-term interventions, and ensure that each client receives tailored support that meets their individual needs.

As a Triage & Early Interventions Officer you will:

• Conduct comprehensive impact & risk assessments for clients.
• Provide tailored responses to clients' needs, including children and young people and those affected by domestic abuse, ensuring they are aware of their rights.
• Manage a caseload of clients requiring immediate & short-term interventions, developing support plans & referring to other agencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate & confidential case management records.
• Work as part of a team & collaborate with statutory & voluntary agencies to address clients' needs.

About You

Ideally you will have an understanding of the impact of crime & the criminal justice system. Experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting is also beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Competent IT skills, able to use generic systems.
• To work effectively both as part of a team & independently
• To develop & maintain partnerships with external organisations.
• The ability to undertake impact & risk assessments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues & legislation related to child protection & vulnerable adults.

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.

Woman’s Trust is a leading mental health charity supporting women affected by domestic abuse. For nearly 30 years, we have provided free, trauma-informed counselling, therapeutic groups, and workshops to help women rebuild their emotional wellbeing. Led by and for women, we support over 900 women and children annually, with an income of £1.4m and a dedicated team of 40 staff.

We are seeking a Head of Fundraising and Development to lead our fundraising team and play a key role in our Senior Leadership Team. You’ll be joining Woman’s Trust at a pivotal moment, as we build on nearly 30 years of specialist expertise to meet growing demand, expand our services for women and girls, and extend our influence through training, research, partnerships and policy to create lasting change. As demand for our services grows, we aim to double the number of women we support annually, achieved in part through growing our income.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new funder and partner relationships across trusts, foundations, statutory bodies, and corporates.

• Strengthening existing relationships to secure sustainable, multi-year funding.

• Leading fundraising growth, aiming for £3m by 2027/28.

• Collaborating with the CEO, trustees, and Senior Leadership Team to shape fundraising strategy and operational delivery.

• Leading an passionate team of fundraisers to maximise income generation opportunities.

We seek a highly motivated, ambitious fundraiser with proven experience at a senior level, securing five- and six-figure and multi-year grants. You should be skilled in relationship building, with a keen interest in communicating and influencing key stakeholders to create strategic partnerships that align with priorities. An interest in mental health and supporting women affected by domestic abuse will be essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented fundraising professional looking to develop in a leadership role, or an experienced Head of Fundraising eager to grow their impact and career as we do. You will join a passionate, collaborative team working to create lasting change.

We offer:

• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment including a dedicated Senior Leadership Team and Board, including a CEO with a fundraising background, alongside trustees with fundraising expertise and a focus on providing income generation and partnership insights.

• The opportunity to shape and expand our fundraising function, developing your career in the process.

• A chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children.

• Good benefits, including:

  • Hybrid & flexible working

  • 25 days holidays + 3 days at Christmas + Public holidays. Annual leave increases by 1 day after 5 years, and then by 1 day per year up to amaximum of 30 days.

  • Enhanced sick pay

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Individual staff professional development budget and mandatory job-related training.

If you would like to learn more about the role and how to apply, please download the full appointment brief and speak to our retained consultant, Ami Jenick at People Beyond Profit.

If you are an ambitious fundraiser ready to drive growth and transform the lives of women and children, we would love to hear from you!

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

People Beyond Profit Converations:3-10 September 2026

Woman’s Trust Interview:

• First stage: 22nd September 2026 (Online)

• Second stage: 28 September 2026

The Belay Foundation supports adoptive, kinship and special guardianship families raising children who have experienced early developmental trauma, often alongside neurodiversity. Founded in 2020 from lived experience, Belay offers something many families struggle to find elsewhere: practical, in-home support and expert guidance that’s genuinely trauma-responsive, delivered by people who understand what these families are living through.

Why now? - Belay has just spent a year strengthening its foundations - redesigning services, building organisational capacity and setting an ambitious growth plan. The groundwork is done. What we need now is a permanent CEO with the vision to take a small, high-impact charity and turn real momentum into lasting change - for families and for how the sector understands and responds to developmental trauma.

About the role - You’ll provide strategic and financial leadership across a small team, working closely with an exceptional Board and Belay’s Founder, who remains closely involved as Services Director. You’ll lead fundraising and income diversification, shape Belay’s public voice and ensure the organisation’s trauma-responsive, DDP-informed model continues to deliver real impact as it scales.

This is a rare chance to take the helm of an organisation with an innovative model, a loyal community and genuine room to grow - and to leave your mark on how the UK supports some of its most vulnerable children and families.

Please see the CEO Application Pack for further details, including the full job description and the application/ interview process.

We are looking for a motivated and supportive Triage & Early Intervention Officer to contact children and young people who have been victims of crime to offer support and complete initial assessments. This role is part-time working a rota pattern between 8am-6pm on a Tuesday and Friday The role is based at our office in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh.

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the Role:

As a CYP Triage & Early Intervention Officer, you will be the first point of contact via telephone, text or email for children, young people and their parents/carers referred to our service. You will conduct comprehensive impact and risk assessments, provide immediate and short-term interventions, and ensure that each young persons receives tailored support that meets their individual needs. The role may require some minimal travel across Hampshire.

As a Triage & Early Interventions Officer you will:

• Conduct comprehensive impact & risk assessments for children & young people
• Provide tailored responses to clients' needs including information about their rights and the services available to them.
• Take incoming calls and deliver support
• Maintain accurate & confidential case management records.
• Work as part of a team & collaborate with statutory & voluntary agencies to address clients' needs.

About You:

Ideally you will have an understanding of the impact of crime & the criminal justice system. Experience in delivering services within a statutory, voluntary, or multi-agency setting is also beneficial.

You will need:

• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Good time management skills.
• Competent IT skills, able to use generic systems.
• To work effectively both as part of a team & independently
• To develop & maintain partnerships with external organisations.
• The ability to undertake impact & risk assessments.
• Knowledge of safeguarding issues & legislation related to child protection & vulnerable adults.

You will need:

• Understanding of the impact of crime on victims such as sexual violence, hate crime and anti-social behaviour
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience of successfully delivering services and working directly within a statutory, voluntary or multi agency setting(s).
• Ability to balance competing needs and priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Experience of building effective working relationships across internal and external stakeholders
• Personal resilience to manage exposure to highly emotional or sensitive demands of the role
• Ability to use generic IT applications competently.

Please note that as this post require police vetting, you must have lived in the UK for a minimum of three years prior to application.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

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.

• Title: Delivery Manager (South)
• Location: Remote with regular travel (This is a home-based role with regular regional travel.  Candidates based in London or South Wales are particularly encouraged to apply, as these areas currently  have the highest concentration of GFS groups and delivery activity.) 
• Contract: Permanent 
• Hours: 35 hours per week
• Salary: £42,500 per annum
• Holidays: 25 days per annum and bank holidays
• Reporting to: Head of Delivery
• Responsible for: Group Coordinators, School and Group Coordinators and Lead Group Volunteers
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026

About GFS

Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and 
young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young 
women. We achieve this by providing groups where girls and young women build friendships, 
gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable.

We create a programme of activities designed to develop confidence, self-esteem, emotional 
wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a 
single gender space. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage. 

About the job 

As Head of Delivery (South) at GFS, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth running of 
programmes, supporting impact measurement, and helping to promote GFS locally and 
regionally. 

Full information about the role, person specification, and application process can be found in the JDPS and Job Pack.

How to apply? 

To apply for a role at GFS, please submit the following: 

• An anonymised CV (please remove your name, contact details, and any other personal  identifying information). 
• An anonymised Application Form (please remove your name and any other personal identifying information). 
• Diversity Monitoring Form (optional)
• When submitting your application, please include your full name, contact details and location in the body of your email, rather than within the anonymised documents. 
• Please send these documents to our recruitment team - email found in the JDPS doc. 
• Closing Date: Midnight on Sunday 16th August 2026.

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please let us
know — we’re very happy to help

About the Role

As Head of Donor Engagement, you will lead Norwood's relationship fundraising strategy across major donors, trusts and foundations, legacy giving and emerging supporter audiences.

Leading a high performing team, you will drive sustainable income growth while building meaningful, long term relationships with supporters.

Working closely with the Director of Fundraising, trustees and senior stakeholders, you will help shape fundraising strategy, strengthen donor pipelines and ensure donor engagement is coordinated and connected across the organisation.

About Norwood

Founded in 1795, Norwood is the oldest Jewish charity in the UK.  We support and empower neurodiverse children and their families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities to live their best lives.

At Norwood, you’ll make a real difference every day.  You’ll be part of a supportive and inclusive team, guided by values of kindness, respect, empowerment and belonging.  We invest in your growth, care about your wellbeing, and give you the pride of knowing your work changes lives.

Who we are looking for

We're looking for an experienced fundraising leader who believes that strong relationships have the power to change lives.

You'll be motivated by building meaningful partnerships with donors, trusts, philanthropists and supporters, helping them see the difference their generosity makes to children, families and people with neurodevelopmental disabilities.  You'll enjoy creating long term relationships built on trust, shared purpose and exceptional stewardship.

As an inspiring leader, you'll bring out the best in others, developing a high-performing team that is collaborative, ambitious and committed to delivering outstanding supporter experiences.  You'll be comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands on leadership, whether you're shaping fundraising strategy, meeting major donors, working alongside trustees or coaching your team.

You'll thrive in an organisation where relationships matter.  Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Events, Data & Insights and our operational services, you'll help create a joined up approach that strengthens supporter engagement and delivers sustainable income for the future.

Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every child, family and person we support deserves the opportunity to live their best life.  Your leadership will help ensure Norwood can continue providing life changing services for generations to come.

You will:

• Lead and develop Norwood’s donor engagement strategy across high-value and pipeline audiences
• Drive a relationship-led approach across philanthropy, trusts, legacies and supporter engagement
• Build sustainable income growth through strategic relationship management
• Work closely with trustees, ambassadors and senior volunteers to strengthen networks and donor engagement
• Oversee donor cultivation activity, stewardship and major funding approaches
• Support the development of future supporter pipelines through community and next-generation engagement

This is an opportunity to lead a function with significant organisational impact while helping shape the future of fundraising at Norwood.

Your Day to Day

You will:

• Lead, develop and inspire a multidisciplinary fundraising team
• Manage performance, targets and professional development across the team
• Personally manage a portfolio of major donors and high-net-worth prospects
• Oversee trusts and foundations fundraising strategy and pipeline performance
• Lead Norwood’s legacy fundraising strategy and supporter journeys
• Work closely with Events & Sponsorship teams to maximise donor cultivation opportunities
• Partner with Data & Insights colleagues to strengthen forecasting, segmentation and reporting
• Support trustee and SLT engagement through research, briefing and relationship coordination
• Ensure fundraising activity is compliant, insight-led and relationship-focused

Your impact will be demonstrated through:

• Increased high-value income and long-term donor engagement
• Stronger donor stewardship and supporter retention
• Sustainable pipeline growth across fundraising audiences
• A collaborative and high-performing fundraising culture
• Clear alignment between donor engagement, events and data insight functions

Qualifications, Experience & Training
Essential

• Significant experience leading high-performing fundraising teams
• Proven success securing six- and seven-figure gifts from individuals and foundations
• Experience working with trustees, philanthropists and senior stakeholders
• Strong track record of developing and delivering relationship fundraising strategies
• Experience managing and developing teams to achieve ambitious income targets
• Excellent relationship-building, influencing and communication skills
• Strong strategic planning and analytical capability

Desirable

• Degree level education or equivalent experience
• Experience within charity or not-for-profit fundraising environments

Reward and Benefits

• 21 days annual leave + 8 Bank Holidays (FTE) + Jewish Festival Days
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan covering dental, optical, and therapy treatments, with virtual GP access, private consultations, and wellbeing tools via the My Medicash App
• Blue Light Card scheme access
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive, experienced team and management.

The Kids Network, London’s award-winning mentoring charity for children aged 8-11, is looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful fundraising team.

· Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)

· Salary: £28,000 p/a

· Location: London-based

· Some evening and weekend work may be required, which can be claimed as TOIL

· Reporting to Fundraising and Development Lead

Application open: Monday 3rd August – Friday 21st Aug 

We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 10th August, with the second round interviews taking place week commencing Monday 24th August.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Kids Network are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful team to help take our community fundraising to the next level, as we grow to deliver life-changing mentoring for more Little Londoners. This role will oversee our growing Community Fundraising programme, building on the processes, engagement and successes we’ve nurtured over two years, keeping our wonderful supporters motivated, committed and happy, while increasing the income they raise.

As our Community Fundraising Officer, you will be the first point of contact for supporters taking on challenge events and raising money for TKN in the community. You will ensure our different supporters have a fantastic experience at every step, and feel committed to supporting the charity’s work and furthering our impact for Little Londoners. Working closely with our two other fundraisers, you will learn about all aspects of fundraising, and support the team with maintaining meticulous records, delivering strong supporter stewardship, and writing lower-level funding applications and reports.

This role supports The Kids Network by securing the income and public support required to deliver and scale our transformative mentoring programme.

BENEFITS

• Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
• 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
• Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
• Birthdays off
• Two Mental Health “Me Days”
• Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
• Personal development budget
• Team socials
• Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING

• Oversee onboarding and stewardship journeys for event fundraisers
• Recruit and support people fundraising in their community (schools, businesses, faith groups, etc)
• Maintain our Community Fundraising platforms and keep event listings up-to-date
• Maintain meticulous donation and supporter records on Salesforce and liaise with Finance team
• Oversee administration and stewardship for Friends of TKN supporters club, and developing offer for committed supporters

TRUST FUNDRAISING

• Collate information for, proofread and write lower level funding applications and reports
• Maintain supporter records on Salesforce (reporting schedules, receipting and recognition)
• Support team with researching and identifying Trust prospects

GENERAL

• Work closely with our Marketing Team to deliver consistent, persuasive fundraising messages in our social media posts and newsletters, as well as maintain up-to-date website content
• Maintain our Case For Support, ensuring it’s up-to-date and compelling to attract partners and donors
• Support general stewardship with supporters, funders and corporate partners

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for a motivated, personable, confident communicator who is passionate telling stories and keeping our supporters engaged to join our small but mighty team. To be successful, you will be organised, detail-focused, creative, and proactive.

PERSONAL SPECIFICATION

• Passionate about making society more just, protecting children’s futures, and the power of mentoring
• Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, able to tell a story and inspire supporters
• Excellent interpersonal skills, confident building relationships with different supporters
• Strong organisational skills, following processes and managing competing deadlines
• Excellent administration skills, able to keep meticulous records with an eye for detail
• Strong research skills
• A creative thinker who has ideas and is keen to share them
• Self-motivated, pro-active and confident finding solutions
• Excellent IT skills and proficient using email and Microsoft Office suite

DESIRABLE

• Experience of fundraising
• Experience using Salesforce CRM
• Experience working hybrid

To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.

SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT

The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.

EQUITY COMMITMENT

The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.

We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.

Victim Support is seeking a committed and detail-focused Deputy Team Leader to help coordinate and maintain excellent support for witnesses within a busy Court environment in Cannock, Staffordshire. You will play a vital role in supporting the Team Leader, volunteers, and wider service ensuring witnesses receive timely, compassionate, and effective support throughout their justice journey.

This role is part time working 30 hours per week covering primarily Cannock Magistrates Court and Stafford Crown Court when required

Are you an organised, proactive individual with a passion for supporting victims and witnesses as they navigate the justice system? Do you enjoy working collaboratively, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and supporting others to perform at their best?

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, have strong communication and data-handling skills, and are motivated by service excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join the staff team at Godalming Minster, an active church across 4 locations in Godalming.  It comprises 3 listed church buildings, a community centre and a worshipping community which runs activities to support groups and individuals locally, and focuses on making a positive impact.

This is a new role in the finance team, to support the growing remit of the Minster's facilities and initiatives.  Working alongside staff and volunteers who lead youth and children's work, groups for older people, hearing aid clinics, pastoral care, a community cafe and a foodbank, we need a strong communicator who is highly organised - a great team player in a lively organisation.

The scope of the role includes routine financial oversight including aspects of management and statutory accounting, budgeting, VAT, Gift Aid, payroll and audit.

Part-time 23 hours per week.  Salary £24,500 - £27,500 per year (FTE £40,000 to £45,000).

Join Small Steps Project as our Executive Assistant 

Are you someone who loves bringing order to busy days, keeping people connected and making things happen behind the scenes?

We're looking for an exceptional Executive Assistant to join the Small Steps Project team and become the operational heartbeat of our award-winning international children's charity.

This is far more than a traditional Executive Assistant role.

You'll work closely with our Managing Director, Board of Trustees, project teams and volunteers, helping to keep the charity running smoothly while supporting fundraising, governance, operations, communications and events.

One day you could be preparing Board papers, the next coordinating our annual Celebrity Shoe Auction, supporting international projects or helping share the incredible stories that inspire our supporters.

If you're highly organised, naturally proactive and enjoy creating calm in a fast-moving environment, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for

• An experienced Executive Assistant, Operations Manager, Office Manager or someone with similar experience.

• Someone who enjoys variety and thrives on managing multiple priorities.

• A confident communicator with excellent organisational skills.

• Someone who wants to use their skills to make a genuine difference.

What we're offering

• Full-time or part-time considered.

• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements.

• School-friendly hours where possible.

• Job share applications welcomed.

• A supportive, collaborative team.

• A varied role with real responsibility and opportunities to grow.

• The chance to work for an award-winning international charity changing children's lives around the world.

At Small Steps Project, we know that exceptional people don't all follow the same career path or work the same pattern. Our team includes working parents and professionals from a variety of backgrounds, and we're committed to creating a flexible and supportive working environment where people can thrive.

If you're looking for a role where organisation meets purpose, and where every day contributes to lasting change, we'd love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your CV and answer three short questions:

1. Why would you like to join Small Steps Project?

2. What experience would you bring to this role?

3. What excites you most about the opportunity?

Together, every small step creates lasting change.