Jobs in Reigate

Church of England Central Services (ChECS) is a jointly controlled entity between the Archbishops'
Council, the Church Commissioners for England and the Church of England Pensions Board and
was set up in 2013 to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the National Church Institutions
(NCIs), dioceses, the wider Church and related charities by providing cost-effective shared services
including Communications, Human Resources, Legal, Technology, Office Services, Data Services,
Finance, and Risk & Assurance. ChECS also has a wholly owned subsidiary trading company which
carries out Procurement activities on behalf of the Church of England.

ChECS is one of the National Church Institutions (NCIs) which are national administrative bodies
that work together to support the mission and ministry of the Church of England. In this role as EA and Office Manager to the Finance Director you will complete diary management, organised room bookings, plan and organise meetings, process PO's amongst other tasks.

This is a permanent role and is open for candidates to apply as a full time (35 hours per week) or part-time role. Please state your preference within your application.

JUSTICE is looking to recruit a new Executive Assistant to join our friendly, outcome-focused, values-led team. This is a permanent role and provides an exciting opportunity for someone who is an experienced EA and thrives in a fast paced environment where priorities shift and no two days are the same.

We are looking for an individual who is motivated by the purpose of the charity, to improve the UK justice system so that it is fair and within everyone’s reach. You will take pride in enabling senior leaders to work efficiently, strategically and with impact. The successful post holder will be a highly organised and proactive professional who has supported multiple senior leaders simultaneously and who enjoys working autonomously whilst using their initiative to manage competing demands.

This role will suit someone who remains composed under pressure, exercises sound judgement when handling highly sensitive information, and plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of the Chief Executive and Directors’ work.

The Executive Assistant will be a key part of our small but dedicated organisation, contributing to the effectiveness of the Executive Team and supporting the wider mission of JUSTICE. 

If this sounds like something you’d be interested in and something you would enjoy doing, please do apply!

Education Manager 
Salary: £47,000 - £51,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Home-based or hybrid London-based co-working
Contract: Full-time (flexible working requests welcome)

Online harm is not inevitable. This is our urgent and hopeful mission.

We are Molly Rose Foundation, founded following the death of 14-year-old Molly Russell. We work at the intersect of suicide prevention, online safety, and tech accountability to demand a safer online world and move beyond the preventable harm. We believe a better online world is possible, one where young people are protected, championed and equipped with the skills, confidence and critical algorithmic literacy they need to navigate digital spaces and thrive.

We are looking for an Education Manager to play a key role in shaping and delivering our Education, Training and Support programme at a pivotal early stage, helping to lay the foundations for long term impact.

This role is for someone with experience developing education programmes and training for diverse audiences at a national or locally significant level, and a strong track record of managing end to end projects. You will develop high quality, evidence led education resources and training, work closely with partners and colleagues across the organisation, and help turn strategic ambition into meaningful, measurable impact for young people and the adults who support them.

You will join a small, ambitious organisation with big plans and a strong values led culture. If you are motivated by prevention, improving online safety and helping young people live long and stay strong, we would love to hear from you.

We offer a comprehensive package that includes:

-27 days annual leave plus 1 volunteering day, rising to 30 days holiday after three years’ service;

-annual leave buyback scheme, with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days;

-employee pension scheme;

-£500 employee wellbeing budget;

-we welcome applications from diverse range of applicants in circumstances, and actively welcome flexible working requests.
 

Application Process
To apply, please send a CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) and cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) via the Charity Jobs website. In your covering letter we would like to understand how you meet the person specification for this role. You do not need to cover each point separetly but please explicitly draw out your experience working at a national or locally significant level.

Application closing date: Friday 22 May 2026 but please note that this vacancy may close earlier than advertised if we receive a high volume of applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible.

There will be an initial interview held online between 1st-3rd June and a follow up meet the team stage held in-person in London.

Healthwatch

Healthwatch was set up in 2013 to champion the rights of health and social care users and hold the health and social care system to account for how well it engages with the public. Its remit covers all publicly funded health and social care services for adults and children.

Healthwatch’s remit covers all publicly funded health and social care services for adults and children.

The Advocacy Project delivers Healthwatch services in Kensington & Chelsea, Brent and Westminster – three of 152 local Healthwatch organisations. We’re building on the important work that’s been done to date, while bringing new insights from the voices of seldom heard and radicalised communities.

Future of Healthwatch

There are plans to abolish the local Healthwatch network with the implementation of the new NHS 10-year plan and NHS Bill. However, we are committed to delivering the best service for residents until that time and build a strong, lasting legacy.

About the role

The role is to lead the work of Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea, working with a small skilled staff team and a range of volunteers and other community stakeholders. In particular, you will share our commitment to embed user engagement and community development at the heart of the Healthwatch service model, empowering user voices and improving access to health services.  We are looking for someone who can bring a thorough understanding of the health system and project management with the ability to deliver results quickly including  leading on the planning and delivery of targeted projects, supporting a diverse and varied engagement programme, and building relationships with a range of strategic partners. The Healthwatch Manager (Kensington & Chelsea) also takes the lead on managing our local Advisory Board.  You will work closely with the Healthwatch teams in Westminster and Brent.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea’s work conforms to all required principles, objectives and statutory obligations, and meets all contractual requirements between The Advocacy Project and RBKC Council. 
• Manage and motivate a small staff team to deliver an effective and vibrant local Healthwatch.
• Provide leadership to make sure the patient and public voice is heard across health, social care, children’s and other sectors in a continuously changing external environment. 
• Support the effective working of the Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea Advisory Board.
• Ensure local communities are able to participate fully in our work, particularly those that are least likely to have had their voices listened to. Support these communities in influencing local and national policy. 
• Represent Healthwatch Kensington & Chelsea at strategic governance and external meetings with key stakeholders, liaising with nominated Board leads regularly.
• Develop the service to respond to emerging trends and needs, keeping abreast of Healthwatch England best practice to continually enhance the quality of the service.
• Monitor the service to make sure it delivers to time, budget and quality; provide reports evidencing this to key stakeholders, including local commissioners, Healthwatch Advisory Board, the Bi-borough Health and Wellbeing Board and Healthwatch England.
• Develop effective partnerships with key staff in health and social care services.
• Work with the communications and engagement lead to make sure all relevant internal and external stakeholders receive relevant, timely and up-to-date communication about all Healthwatch projects.
• Work with the Healthwatch Service Manager and Head of Business Development to identify opportunities for funding additional work which will add value to our Healthwatch services.

General responsibilities

• Participate in team meetings, training and organisational development.
• Contribute to monitoring reports.
• Keep to our policies, including health & safety, safeguarding and risk regulations.
• Work to our mission, vision, and values.
• Work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, in line with the changing local and national landscape and carry out other projects and tasks as needed.

Person specification

Essential

• Excellent knowledge of and experience of working with the health and social care system and the voluntary and community sector. 
• Thorough understanding of user engagement, community development, user involvement and co-production principles and practice.
• Experience of working with diverse communities and tackling discrimination and inequality.
• Understanding of the public health challenges in Kensington & Chelsea.
• Experience of managing team members.
• Experience of contract management and compliance.
• Excellent communications (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills. Effective in working with a wide variety of stakeholders ranging from trustees, commissioners, partners, colleagues and local residents.
• Able to interpret complex information and deal effectively with competing interests and challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational skills who can work on their own initiative and plan and prioritise your own workload.
• Experience of working with a budget.
• Commitment to working within The Advocacy Project and Healthwatch code of conduct, equality and safeguarding policies.
• Willingness to attend further training as appropriate and to adopt new procedures.
• Willingness to promote Healthwatch and The Advocacy Project in line with our mission, vision and values.

Desirable

• Evidence of ongoing personal development and training. 
• Experience of working with senior managers in public sector bodies.
• Experience of developing ideas for new areas of work. 
• Experience of working directly with volunteers

The Counselling Administrator role is key to SEL Mind's exciting new counselling service for Black residents of Southwark, delivered as part of the wider Southwark Wellbeing Hub. This part-time role (2.5 days / 18.5 hours per week) will play an important role in the Wellbeing Hub's provision to the Black community, expanding equitable access to culturally-appropriate support.

As Administrator, you will provide front-line support to clients wishing to access the service, screening them, ensuring accurate appointment scheduling, providing information and signposting to other support services as necessary. You'll work closely with the Counselling and Outreach Coordinator to keep up-to-date on other community organisations providing access to relevant, de-colonial approaches to mental health support.

The main working site is a community centre in SE5, and the role is at least one day per week in person. You will play a vital role in delivering an efficient, well-run service. Communication and partnership working is vital, so you should be highly organised and able to work independently but collaboratively. 
The role will involve:

• Managing the Southwark Wellbeing Hub Counselling inbox and phoneline (along with the Counselling and Outreach Manager)
• Maintaining the schedule of counselling sessions and Counsellor group supervision, including client appointment reminders and re-scheduling as needed
• Providing clients with light-touch support by telephone and email
• Collecting and recording data, including customer feedback, and supporting management with reports

This role involves providing culturally specific support to Black clients. Applicants must be able to demonstrate lived experience of, and deep cultural understanding within, Black communities, and the ability to build trust with Black service users.

Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Closing date: Monday 4th May (11:59pm)

Likely interview date: Monday 11th May

We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.

About Us

SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.

SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.

Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.

Contract: 12-month fixed term, part time

Shift pattern:

Wednesday 3-7.45pm
Thursday 3-7.45pm
Friday 3-7.45pm
Saturday 3-7.30pm

Annual leave: 33 days (plus eight bank holidays) 

Benefits:

• enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental pay
• family-friendly policies
• 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva)
• life assurance cover at 3 x annual salary
• health cashback plan (Medicash): employee cover plus up to four dependent children
• 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
• confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
• access to a wellbeing app
• flexible working options including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours, and more*
• learning and development opportunities including bespoke training and access to LinkedIn Learning)
• commitment to employee health and wellbeing. We have a Menopause Friendly accreditation and are a Disability Confident employer

Dementia UK has an opportunity for a passionate Fundraising Community Coordinator to join our mass participation team. You will play a crucial part in managing the online communities for our month-long Virtual Events and Owned Products, ensuring an exceptional experience for our dedicated supporters. Examples of these events include Walk 31 Miles in May, Time for a Cuppa and Fans vs Dementia.

As a Fundraising Community Coordinator, you will be responsible for first point of contact with supporters in our online communities and inboxes, promptly responding to inquiries to help inspire and uplift fundraising activity.

You will also assist with the development of the supporter experience, including helping to improve fundraising resources, creating FAQ’s and gathering compelling case studies to further drive support. Additionally, you will provide administrative support to the whole team, acknowledging donations, and offering an exceptional experience to our event supporters via SMS, email and social media becoming a fundraising expert within the Mass Participation Team.

We are looking for you to have a proven track record in building positive relationships, and delivering exceptional customer service. You will have experience of following processes and have strong organisational and planning skills. Experience in managing online communities and utilising databases will be highly beneficial.

If this sounds like you, join us now and be part of a team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of those affected by dementia.

This role will be subject to a Basic DBS check.

Our culture

In addition to a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, we truly value our people. It’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to support them in achieving their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to use and develop their skills. We recognise and value the key role you will play in delivering our strategic plans for the benefit of those living with dementia.

Our staff have a voice. Representatives from different roles and levels across the organisation positively contribute to and lead on our working groups around health and wellbeing, menopause, and equity, diversity and inclusion.

Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone. We aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented, diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We celebrate difference and individuality and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always.

Dementia UK is a Disability Confident Employer. 

By applying to join Dementia UK, you acknowledge that in the event you are successful for the role, any offer and your ongoing employment will be conditional on you having or obtaining the right to work in the UK.

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs 

We expect this role to attract high interest and may close it before the advertised closing date. To avoid disappointment, we recommend submitting an application at your earliest opportunity.  

FOUR PAWS is seeking an inspiring Country Director, to head its UK organisation. You will set national strategy, influence policymakers, lead advocacy and campaigns, and build a high‑performing, values‑driven team — all in support of a powerful global mission.

You will shape campaigns, influence policymakers, lead a passionate team, and ensure the organisation operates to the highest standards of governance, effectiveness and integrity.

You’ll be a confident, credible senior leader who combines strategic insight with hands‑on pragmatism. You’re comfortable navigating complexity, balancing national and international priorities, and leading through change.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a respected global organisation working to create systemic change for animals worldwide — alongside talented, committed colleagues who share your passion.

We are a not-for-profit organisation committed to increasing the diversity and numbers of young people entering engineering and technology to meet the future workforce needs, as well as promoting roles that help us work towards net zero and drive environmental sustainability.
 

Are you looking for a role in a dynamic and busy policy and public affairs team operating in the education and skills policy arena? Are you interested in a role that will provide you with the opportunity to use your research skills and work with a range of stakeholders on developing impactful policy? Then this is your opportunity. EngineeringUK is looking for a temporary Policy Manager ready to lead on the development of some of our organisational policy priorities and positions to ensure that government policy addresses EngineeringUK’s concerns in relation to for example apprenticeships and the ‘growth and skills levy’, Skills England, diversity in engineering & technology pathways and STEM teacher shortages.
 

It is an exciting time to work in policy and if you have excellent verbal and written communication skills, experience in drafting policy reports and recommendations and a good understanding of how to sell these to policymakers, we want to hear from you.
 

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Policy and Public Affairs and working closely with colleagues across EngineeringUK as well as our partners, you will be instrumental to the delivery of our policy and public affairs programme.

You will lead on policy projects and on developing organisational policy positions, producing reports and responses to government consultations (with a focus on education and skills).  You will be working with the Public Affairs Advisor and other colleagues to communicate these messages to government. You will also be responsible for engaging with stakeholders, internally and externally, requiring you to be an excellent team player and collaborator. You will have a good understanding of how to use research and data to identify trends and support policy development and be a confident and persuasive communicator. You need to be able to work independently and be adept at managing multiple tasks in a deadline driven environment.

The role is London based at our office at 10 Lower Thames Street, London EC3R 6EN and may involve some travel in the UK. We believe that hybrid working has many benefits and are pleased to offer flexible working with a minimum of 2 days (or 40%) a week in the office and the option for a flexible start and end to the working day in our vibrant central London office overlooking the Thames. Further details on our flexible working practices can be discussed at interview or you can reach out to a member of our HR team.

Further details of the role can be found in the job description and person specification.

About EngineeringUK

Our purpose is to drive change so more young people choose engineering and technology careers.

Our vision is that the UK has the diverse workforce needed for engineering and technology to thrive and drive economic prosperity, improve sustainability and to achieve net zero.

Our mission is to enable more young people from all backgrounds to be informed, inspired and progress into engineering and technology.

In the UK, we don’t have enough engineers and demand is going up. So, we need more young people to realise there could be a future for them in engineering and technology. To really thrive, we need a stronger, more diverse and representative workforce and for that we have to do things differently to make engineering more appealing.

We are a not-for-profit working with hundreds of organisations across business, education, professional institutions and the third sector so we can all grow the future talent pool together. We drive that collective effort through research and evidence, leadership, activities for schools and advocacy, with a focus on long-term sustainability.

We guided by a series of values that we apply to all our activity:

• We are inclusive and care about diversity. We understand that we have different needs and create opportunities for everyone's voice to be heard
• We are collaborative. We listen, share and work in partnership to achieve our vision
• We are curious and keen to learn. We challenge ourselves and others to innovate and experiment
• We are insightful. We evaluate what we do and draw on research to make decisions and to improve our collective understanding
• We are driven by a strong sense of purpose. We are determined to make an impact and achieve our goals

About you

Essential Skills / Competencies

• Demonstrable experience of developing organisational policy positions, policy responses and report writing as well as leading on impactful policy engagement with government stakeholders.
• Demonstrable experience of using government and other datasets to support policy development.
• Demonstrable experience managing policy projects including relevant stakeholder management that leads to lasting partnerships. Proven ability to lead a project and take people – internal and external to the organisation - with you.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including a proven ability to simplify complex research and policy message, and to write confidently and concisely for a variety of audiences.
• Good understanding of the education and skills landscape, as well as the political environment surrounding it.
• Proven ability to work independently and prioritise in response to many competing demands and time, but also take direction, be flexible and work collaboratively with others, contributing to team decisions and facilitating cross-organisational working. Pro-active approach to working.
• Commitment to our mission and values, in particular, you will be able work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to our mission and values, you will be able to engage with our values and work in a way that supports our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Desirable Skills / Competencies

• An existing network of contacts across the education, skills and/ or the engineering sector in and outside of government.

Education / level of experience

• Educated to degree level or equivalent, or similar ability gained through work experience relevant to the role.
• Expected level of work experience – minimum 3 to 5 years in a similar role.

EngineeringUK is committed to being an inclusive workplace, where everyone feels they belong.  This is supported by the dedicated work we are doing to ensure our policies and practices are inclusive and that our staff are trained to be able to fulfil this commitment.

We value the benefits of a diverse workforce and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.  Our recruitment process is designed to be as accessible and inclusive as possible and to ensure people are individually assessed regardless of their backgrounds or characteristics.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are open to flexible working, including job share.
 

Applying for this role

Applications

If you would like to request to submit your application in an alternative format to support accessibility, please let us know.

We want to hear your voice and experience in your application. We acknowledge that you may use AI tools to polish a response, but your application should reflect your experience and voice. All applications are reviewed and scored by our human hiring team.  Our system flags responses that it judges to be AI generated and your application may be disregarded if we feel it has been completely AI generated.
 

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday 4th May 2026

The role would be available for someone to take up from mid-June 2026.

Interviews

Applications will be assessed against the requirements for the post as set out in the job description and in the ‘about you’ section above. 
 

We are a Disability Confident committed employer. We guarantee an interview to any disabled people who meet the minimum requirements of the role. Additionally, if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to make this process easier for you then we are happy to do so. Just complete the relevant sections of the online application form. 
 

We aim to notify candidates who have been shortlisted on Friday 8th May 2026 .If you have not heard from us after this date, please assume that you have not been successful.
 

First interviews will be held on 13th and 14th May 2026. 

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary
• 28 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), in addition we normally close for the Christmas week
• Competitive pension (10% employer contribution)
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Flexible working
• A vibrant office with terrace overlooking the Thames embankment and Tower Bridge
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Insurance (4 x salary)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long term illness/incapacity insurance cover (permanent health insurance or PHI)
• Annual private health check for employees
• Discounted gym membership
• Yearly flu vaccination

Role: Fundraising Coordinator

Salary: £40,448.02 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There is the ability to progress to £44,029.83 over the next 2 years.

Current employees in banding 22-26 will maintain their existing salary.

Location: Head Office - London

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Fundraising Coordinator. The post-holder will be responsible for providing fundraising support, with a particular focus on stewardship, CRM management, and research support.

The successful candidate will have:

• Commitment to the Labour Party’s mission and values
• Experience of fundraising, stakeholder engagement, relationship management or sales
• Effective communication skills, both interpersonal and written.
• Strong administrative and data management skills, with confidence using CRM systems

The Labour Party’s standard working arrangement is that all employees based in headquarters in London/Newcastle attend their contracted office four days per week, Monday to Thursday. Home working is only authorised on Fridays.

The deadline for applications is 24 May 2026.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.

Salary Level: Circa £26,000 per annum

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Home Based (UK wide travel as required)

Department: Analysis & Insight

Reports To: Data & Insight Analyst

About this role:

The Analysis and Insight (A&I) Team provides analysis and insight expertise to UK fire and rescue services (UK FRSs), the NFCC and its partners by way of advice and consultancy, research, data collections, data cleansing and validation, data analysis, reporting and horizon scanning. The team is passionate about cultivating the evidence-based culture that is developing within the NFCC and across UK FRSs.

What we are looking for:

We’re looking for a highly organised and detail focused Data administrator to support national data collections and reporting activity. The role is key to ensuring data is collected, validated and quality assured to a high standard enabling analysts to produce meaningful insights for internal and external stakeholders including government.

Working as part of a remote team, you will manage data requests, support survey activity, and provide administrative support, contributing to the effective delivery of quarterly and ad-hoc reporting.

What You’ll Bring:

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables and charts, complex formatting, XLOOKUPs, Power Query) 

Excellent numerical skills with the ability to spot trends and anomalies 

Excellent attention to detail 

Excellent communication skills to be able to work as part of a team working solely from home 

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively 

Experience in formatting data into an easily understandable format, e.g. templates, dashboards, reports etc. would be beneficial

Some understanding of data mining tools and techniques, such as SQL, R, Python would be beneficial 

Some experience of data visualisation tools such as PowerBI would be beneficial 

If this sounds like the role for you, please have a look at the Job Description on the NFCC website and apply.

How to apply:

Please complete the application form via the ‘apply now’ button on the NFCC website. CV’s will NOT be accepted for this position.

Closing Date: 27th May 2026

Interviews: On the 5th & 9th June 2026 (via Microsoft Teams)

PLEASE NOTE – THIS VACANCY MAY CLOSE BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE IF WE RECEIVE A HIGH NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS.

NFCC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and will require a DBS check to be completed prior to commencing in post.

NFCC is committed to being an inclusive employer. We comply with the Equality Act 2010, and we believe that everyone deserves to work in safe environments that are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, abuse, and harm, where they feel supported, welcome, and able to thrive.

NFCC acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard, protect and promote the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice, all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Job Title: Head of Insight and Impact
Reporting To: Assistant Director of Network Development and Impact 
Manages: Data Analyst (direct management), Data Coordinator (dotted line)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time (36 hours per week, flexible)
Salary: £49,440 - £55,620 per annum (appointments are typically made at the lower end of the salary range)
Location: Remote (occasional travel to Leicester office & other UK locations as necessary)

About Home-Start UK

Home-Start is a federated charity consisting of a central national office – Home-Start UK - and over 170 geographically dispersed local Home-Start organisations, all working together under the same identity.

We recognise that being a parent has never been easy. Every Home-Start volunteer is trained to work alongside parents to overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with parents to build on their strengths and give them the support that they tell us they need. We offer no judgement – just compassionate, confidential help and expert support. This peer-to-peer support is key to the difference Home-Start makes and often our volunteers have lived experience of the challenges their families are facing themselves.

About The Role

Head of Insight and Impact is an exciting new leadership role for Home-Start UK at a critical time as we develop and prepare to launch our new, federation-wide strategy in early 2027. You will ensure we make best use of the data and evidence that we already hold and build the insight-led culture we need to deliver on our mission.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the development of a shared, federation-wide approach to impact measurement, transforming how we understand, evidence and communicate the difference that Home-Start makes to babies, children and families.
• Develop and embed data systems, tools and capabilities at Home-Start UK and across our federation, aligning with and enabling delivery of our new strategy.
• Design and lead a consistent approach to monitoring and evaluating the support we provide at Home-Start UK to our federation, ensuring outcomes and learning are captured and shared.
• Lead Home-Start UK’s Impact Team and work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation and with local Home-Start teams, leveraging collective skills and expertise.
• In this busy and varied role, you will put insight and impact at the heart of our work. In a typical day you could be working with our data analyst to visualise and present the results of our latest National Data Return to the Executive Leadership Team, running a feedback session with local Home-Start teams piloting new outcome measures, and/or ensuring colleagues in our Fundraising Team have the insight they need for proposal development.

Ultimately, your efforts will help ensure that our movement can reach and support more families with babies and children facing their toughest times.

The people at Home-Start are its most important resource. Home-Start UK has been accredited with Investors in People since March 2005, which recognises the commitment we give to developing our staff.

Benefits of working for Home-Start

• Flexible working
• Family friendly policy
• PayCare health cash plan
• Enhanced employer contribution pension
• Learning and development
• DAS Employee Assistance

If this sounds like your kind of opportunity, then we want to hear from you!

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 19th May at 4pm.
First stage interviews will take place virtually on week commencing 1st June.
Second stage interviews will take place in-person at our Leicester Office on week commencing 8th June.

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.

Home-Start UK is committed to Equality of Opportunity and Diversity. We wish to encourage applications from all parts of the community irrespective of gender, race, colour, age, sexual orientation or disability. 

No agencies please.

Are you passionate about connecting young people with nature? Do you believe nature is for everyone? Do you genuinely want to make a difference?

Environmental Education School Support Officer
Salary: £ 28,365 per annum FTE (£19,855.50 per annum for 26.25 hours per week) + travel costs
Contract: Contract (fully funded until August 2027 with potential to extend)
Hours: Part time, 26.25 hours a week
Location: Based at London Wetland Centre, SW13, with frequent travel to schools in the area

About The Role

We have a fantastic opportunity for someone with the drive, skills and experience to support schools taking part in Generation Wild, our nature connection programme for primary schools, children and families in disadvantaged areas. This ground-breaking project uses story, music, art, performance and puppetry to create a sense of magic and adventure, engaging a wide range of children irrespective of their background or ability.

You will be joining us at an exciting moment, as we launch in-person support for the first time - bringing an inspiring programme of nature‑connection activities to school grounds and local nature spaces.

70,000 children have already taken part in Generation Wild and together they’ve completed over 270,000 nature activities. Your work will help us reach even more young people and take this work to the next level.

Generation Wild has been running for five years and is currently fully funded until August 2027.

Join us as we inspire a new generation of nature lovers.

About Us

WWT is the UK’s leading wetland restoration charity. Our wetland centres engage a million visitors every year. Generation Wild forms an important part of our wider learning programmes which inspire over 55,000 learners per year.

About You

You will need:

• Teaching qualification (or equivalent) or substantial relevant experience
• Current driving license as the post holder will need to travel regularly to schools within a one-hour travel distance of our London Wetland Centre
• A passion for connecting young people and families with nature and to opening up nature for all, irrespective of background
• Experience of working with children (ideally either in a school or informal learning setting)
• Ability to design and deliver inspiring nature-connection activities for primary age children and their families
• Ability to coordinate and enthuse volunteers in support of your work
• Ability to use IT (particularly Word/PowerPoint/Excel) effectively in support of your work
• A good understanding of the way schools work and the pressures teachers currently face

About Us

We’re WWT, and we’re on a mission to restore the super-powered ecosystems we call wetlands. There’s never been a more important moment for our work, and we’ve got some phenomenal people on the case.

Whether they’re taking a new visitor under their wing, or conducting ground-breaking research further afield, our team are second to none. And there’s nothing we love more than watching them soar.

Whatever you do here, you’ll be helping to restore wetlands and unlock their power. So, the only question left is, what role will you play?

Why you’ll love working at WWT

• Wake up every day knowing your work is helping to restore wetlands, and our world
• Be surrounded and inspired by our team of passionate, dedicated people
• 33 days annual leave (which goes up to 38 days after 5 years of service) – this includes bank holidays and you have flexibility to take those days whenever you want
• Free entry to all our wetland centres, including your family
• Free car parking and secure bike storage areas
• Colleague discount on shopping and memberships
• Cycle to work scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life Assurance of three times your salary, for peace of mind for your loved ones
• Independent personal, workplace and financial advice from our Employee Assistance Programme

Further details

• This post will be based at our London Wetland Centre but will require frequent travel to schools within a one-hour travel distance. Your travel costs for visits to schools will be reimbursed.
• This is initially a one-year contract but we are currently in talks with our funder with a view to extending both the Generation Wild programme and this post.
• Appointment to this position is subject to the successful candidate receiving an enhanced disclosure and barred list check (child).

We have a passion for engaging disadvantaged communities with nature and have a strong track record of working with young people from these areas. We would welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds. If this is a role that excites you, we want to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 11th May 2026

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.

WWT is an equal opportunities employer and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

No agencies please.

London | £15 per hour | Temporary Event Roles (10–15 positions)

We are recruiting friendly, reliable and highly motivated Festival Crew to support a major public science exhibition taking place in central London from 30 June to 6 July 2026.

This flagship six day event welcomes thousands of visitors, including school groups, families and adults, and showcases cutting edge science and technology research from across the UK. It is a lively, interactive environment with exhibits, talks, panel discussions and film screenings, offering a unique opportunity for the public to engage directly with scientists.

About the role Festival Crew play a vital part in creating a welcoming, inclusive and well run visitor experience. You will be part of a supportive team, working across a range of front facing event roles.

Key responsibilities:

• Welcoming visitors and acting as a friendly, visible presence throughout the event
• Engaging with the public, responding to questions and offering guidance
• Supporting the smooth running of the exhibition and assisting exhibitors where needed
• Briefing visiting school groups and teachers
• Staffing the information desk
• Supporting event feedback through observation and data capture

Dates and availability Crew are needed across the following dates and times:

• Tuesday 30 June: 10am–4pm (schools) and 6pm–10pm (evening event)
• Wednesday 1 July: 10am–4pm
• Thursday 2 July: 10am–4pm
• Friday 3 July: 10am–4pm and 6pm–8pm (evening event)
• Saturday 5 July: 10am–6pm
• Sunday 6 July: 9.30am–6pm

You must be able to attend a mandatory paid training day on Thursday 11 June 2026, 10am–4.30pm, in London.

Working patterns are flexible. The more availability you have across the week, the better. Scheduled breaks, including lunch, will be provided in line with agreed shifts.
About you You will be:

• Friendly, proactive and confident in public facing environments
• A strong team player who is reliable and punctual
• Flexible, with a positive and practical approach
• Comfortable taking on a variety of tasks across a busy event

You will ideally have previous experience in customer service, events, festivals or other public facing roles.

A current DBS check is preferred. Candidates must be willing to undertake a basic DBS check if required, with the cost reimbursed.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a community-based charity with an ambitious and exciting vision set in the heart of Portobello, West London, supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community.

Westway Trust is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Senior Manager: Communications & Marketing – to lead the Communications and Marketing function, developing and delivering integrated strategies that build Westway Trust’s profile, deepen stakeholder engagement, and amplify the impact of the Trust’s community-centred work across North Kensington.

You will need to have the right blend and balance of strategic, communication, innovation and people skills. You will have experience of supporting and enhancing the lives of people in the local community. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic individual with a commitment to the value of participative community engagement. You will be comfortable in connecting with the wider community, able to listen and gather the views of local people and feed these back into the direction, work and decisions of the Trust.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• Management and leadership of the communications and marketing team.
• Deliver effective two-way communications activities that reach Westway Trust’s key audiences and give the Trust a good understanding of stakeholder sentiment.
• Be responsible for building and managing strategic partnerships. 
• Be responsible for the impact measurement of the Trust’s engagement and consultation activities. 
• Develop and deliver innovative marketing activities including newsletters that effectively promote the activities of the Trust and certain beneficiaries.
• Work with appropriate stakeholders to build and deliver a marketing and communications strategy to promote the Portobello area including associated materials, digital platforms and activity.
• Develop and deliver a strong strategy for the use of social media and website platforms in support of Westway Trust’s aims and objectives.
• Support community activities and engagement

Essential Experience, Skills and Attributes:

The post holder will have strong management skills, experience of working in complex marketing and communications environments, an ability to work across a range of communications and marketing disciplines, and a commitment to working alongside the people of North Kensington.

Essential:

• Proven track record of developing and delivering high-quality marketing and communications strategies across multiple channels.
• Strong copywriting skills including news features, press releases, social media, marketing materials and executive communications.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and navigating sensitive issues.
• Experience managing and developing a team to deliver a wide range of work to tight deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets and external contractors/suppliers.
• Track record of advising senior executives and gaining buy-in for strategic plans.
• Solid understanding of digital marketing including SEO, Google Ads, CMS platforms, email marketing tools (e.g. Mailchimp), and Google Analytics.
• Experience in PR and media relations, including building and maintaining a press database.
• Demonstrable commitment to equality of opportunity and understanding of the needs of diverse communities.
• Understanding of data protection legislation and GDPR as it applies to marketing databases.
• Capacity to effectively navigate, manage, and de-escalate challenging interpersonal situations, maintaining a supportive and resilient approach when working closely with vulnerable and traumatised groups.

Desirable:

• Relevant qualification (e.g. CIM, CIPR, or degree in marketing, communications or related field)
• Experience working in or with the charity, social enterprise, or community sector
• Knowledge of or connections to the North Kensington area
• Experience promoting community events, cultural programmes, or grant-funded activities
• Familiarity with online design tools like Adobe Pro, and Canva and project management tools like Asana.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the Trust’s Values— Openness, Integrity, Equity, Sustainability and Courage.