Jobs in Slough
About Action for ME
Action for ME is the only charity in the UK providing support, including healthcare, to people of all ages affected by ME. The charity was founded by Sue Finlay in 1987 and since then has been taking holistic approach so we can make an impact on multiple fronts - from amplifying the voices of people affected by ME in Government and leading on breakthrough research, to providing "lifeline" support and unique healthcare services on a daily basis.
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), sometimes referred to and diagnosed as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), is a chronic, fluctuating disease, causing symptoms such as post-exertional malaise (PEM), sleep problems, problems with thinking and memory (brain fog), pain and crushing fatigue. There are an estimated 1.3 million people living with ME or ME-like symptoms, including PEM, in the UK alone.
Even in its so-called mildest form, ME can have a significant impact on an individual’s life, and not just on their health. A lack of understanding and awareness about ME means patients can experience disbelief, and even discrimination, from friends, family, health and social care professionals, employers and teachers.
For the first time there is an increased awareness of post viral illness because of the Covid -19 pandemic. After decades of neglect this offers Action for ME an opportunity to accelerate our work for people with ME in a way we have never been able to do before.
Job Purpose
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to accelerate research and transform the lives of millions of people with ME and Long Covid. We are seeking a Business Development & Partnerships Manager for Sequence ME & Long Covid, a new research initiative designed to explore the root causes of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME) and Long Covid using large-scale, long-read whole-genome sequencing.
By developing and delivering strategic partnerships and funding strategy, you will work as part of team committed to making change happen through whole genome sequencing (WGS) of 18,000 people, the largest ever WGS in the world of any disease.
Sequence ME & Long Covid aims to pinpoint potential targets for treatment and bring us closer to meaningful clinical advances. Led by Action for ME, the partnership includes the University of Edinburgh, Oxford Nanopore Technology (who will provide the long-read technology), the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) and people with lived experience of ME, who have joined to seek funding for Sequence ME and Long Covid. Together, this multidisciplinary team brings world-class expertise in genomics, bioinformatics, co-production and ME research.
If you have experience of securing significant funding or investment for research, producing high quality communication materials and a commitment to coproduction and lived experience involvement in research or service design, we would like to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Partnerships and Business Development
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Develop and deliver a business development strategy for the Sequence ME & Long Covid (SMELC) study to secure £6m funding for the first phase of scientific research (whole genome sequencing of 9,000 already secured samples from people with ME).
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Lead on high level applications for funding to high potential strategic partners and research funding partners.
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Work with the current partnership to mobilise the study and ensure effective plans and governance are in place.
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Maintain and manage a pipeline of partnership opportunities.
Communications and Engagement
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Contribute to engagement and communications activities to market Sequence ME and Long Covid effectively.
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Create materials to support effective engagement with potential and current partners.
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As part of business and partnership development, develop pitch decks and proposals tailored to different audiences.
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Support fundraising efforts by contributing to communications materials for philanthropy and major donor engagement.
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Ensure that people with lived experience remain at the heart of planning and delivery.
Other Key Accountabilities
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To attend Action for ME meetings and courses as required.
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To work collaboratively with Action for ME and the study team colleagues across all teams.
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Keep up to date with the latest research, best practice and comply with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements, working within the organisation’s policies and procedures and ensuring that good practice is observed at all times.
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Maintain confidentiality in line with relevant policy and procedure, ensuring data consent processes have been followed in relation to data protection.
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Positively promote the work and activities of Action for ME at all times.
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Undertake any other reasonable activity in line with the responsibilities of the post as requested by the Line Manager or any member of the Management Team.
The full recruitment pack can be found on our recruitment website.
Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by ME. Better meeting their needs today while taking action to secure change for tomorrow.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Part Time (21 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term to end of January 2028.
Salary: £26,100 – £28,200 pro rata (£43,500 - £47,000 FTE)
This is an important project working in partnership with Government, the NHS, partners and affected communities as part of national memorial activities to reflect on the impact of Covid-19 for people across the UK.
The contract is linked to the anticipated development and delivery timeline of the Reflection Spaces project, which is the primary focus of the role.
Key Relationships: Programme Leads, COO, Director of Strategic Engagement, AD Finance and Operations, Trustees, External Partners
Overall Purpose
The Project Manager will work with NHS member charities and key stakeholders to design, lead and manage a high-profile programme of activity alongside key partners and those with lived experience to create memorial reflection spaces for communities most impacted by COVID-19. This is referred to in this document at the ‘Reflection Spaces’ project.
You will bring a dynamic, can do approach to support the design and delivery of the Reflection Spaces project, ensuring collaboration across a wide range of stakeholders, including our identified NHS Member Charities, voluntary sector organisations, funders, evaluators and government officials to create beautiful high quality and reflective spaces supportive of those experiencing bereavement with creative elements to mark their significance.
It involves working collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders including our member charities, NHS trusts, funders, evaluators, and government officials, and ensuring initiatives are delivered successfully.
Overall Objectives
To support the design and implementation of new sensory reflection spaces that create a living memory and legacy for communities of those lost during the pandemic. The new COVID-19 memorials will be created across the country that reflect the importance of green spaces to the nation during the pandemic for health and wellbeing, and to bring people together in remembrance and commemoration to those who have experienced loss.
To convene and engage stakeholders to inform the national elements of the project including development of the creative brief, ensuring a golden thread that brings all of the locally funded projects together.
You will coordinate teams, stakeholders and partners to ensure high quality delivery, excellent interpretation and relevance through codesign to represent the user needs from established steering and engagement groups to ensure quality and impact.
You may also be required to oversee other NHS Charities Together initiatives successfully so they deliver on their objectives, managing stakeholders, and are delivered on time and to budget - in particular the Green Communities project, which is an existing grant programme with NHS Charities to create and improve green spaces and help improve the nation’s health.
Key Responsibilities
Project Design and Development
- Work with the Programme Leads and SRO to develop the Reflection Spaces project from design to implementation considering sustainability and legacy of local project design and implementation with NHS charity members.
- Managing high profile stakeholder relationships and partners across government, horticultural partners and bereavement organisations to codesign the programme of activity and/or high level design brief to guide local project delivery.
- Establish evaluation requirements for the programme and projects delivered at a local level and in line with partners involved, leading processes to convene, capture and share evidence, data and insight to support knowledge of impact for users of the spaces. Commission and manage external evaluations where appropriate, ensuring quality and alignment with project aims.
- Plan funding aspects of the programme allocating awards to chosen NHS Charities able to support the requirements of the spaces as per brief.
- Develop project plans with clear objectives, timelines, milestones and manage and monitor associated budget, ensuring that projects are financially sustainable and cover our costs.
Delivery and Management
- Lead initiatives, in particular the Reflection Spaces project, to ensure they are delivered on time, within scope and budget.
- Establish and oversee robust project governance, risk management, and reporting processes, maintaining strong administration and compliance throughout
- Regularly review and monitor impact against the goals of the programme, ensuring the benefits and impact we seek are being achieved
- Provide line management of staff where required, such as the Senior Projects Officer working across our other related greening projects
- Manage project resources and staff effectively, fostering a collaborative team culture and supporting and ensuring team members are empowered
- Support or lead the process of securing appropriate partnership propositions, selecting service contracts or grant arrangements where appropriate, with regard to considerations such as control and VAT efficiency. Where multiple potential partners exist, ensure we have effective decision making to select the most appropriate partnerships in line with our strategic criteria, either through procurement or application assessments and establish appropriate tender processes for artistic commissioning.
- Manage contracts or grant arrangements with external partners, including evaluators and delivery organisations, delegating as required; lead or support negotiations as needed and ensure partners meet their obligations.
- Oversee and manage the delivery of the Greener Communities project to completion.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Convene and engage stakeholders, including member charities, NHS trusts and employees, funders and evaluators, to co-produce and steer projects collaboratively.
- Facilitating and supporting engagement to harness lived experience voice to inform the design and delivery of locally delivered projects to ensure relevance and suitability of spaces and also to support national commemoration events such as the National Day of Reflection.
- Manage stakeholder relationships throughout the lifecycle of each project, ensuring effective communication and engagement.
- Provide support and guidance to member charities through the projects we fund, enabling high quality spaces and user experience and outcomes.
- Represent the organisation externally, acting as a champion for NHS Charities Together and NHS charities
- Form professional and beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders – including at a senior level, representing the department internally and externally and bringing your experience of greening for health.
- Work collaboratively with teams across the organisation to plan commemorative events around the National Day of Reflection and to support the design of communication plans.
Creative Arts Installation
- Lead the creative arts commissioning aspects of the Reflection Spaces project in collaboration with partners to ensure spaces have interpretation and recognition around their purpose and also any installation artwork featuring across all sites acting as the golden thread for the programme.
- Identify and build effective relationships with new stakeholders and funders who are required for the artistic aspects of the Reflection Spaces project to support ambition, working collaboratively to secure income such Arts Council applications or equivalent for the devolved nations such as Creative Scotland.
- Establish creative steering groups that help to codesign artistic aspects that will establish interpretation of the spaces and create a ‘golden thread’ unifying the spaces
Other duties
- Visibly live NHS Charities Togethers values of Human, Collaborative and Pioneering, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Togethers policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
- Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
- Work with organisational systems to capture and share stakeholder interactions in a timely manner
- Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
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About Variety
There are 1.8m children living with disabilities in the UK with 600,000 children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future. Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment. In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme, and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.
Role purpose
Variety, the Children’s Charity is looking for a Head of People and Culture to lead and deliver all aspects of the charity’s people strategy. Part of the Operations Team, this is an exciting role combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational HR management. The postholder will be experienced in driving forward new strategies, ensuring Variety has robust, compliant and people centered practices in place. This role will support a positive, inclusive, and high-performing culture which is aligned to Variety’s mission and values.
This is a new role at Variety during an exciting time as we develop and launch a new three-year strategy later this year and invest in our people and culture. The staff team at Variety has grown over the last year, reflecting the charity’s ambitious strategy to double charitable expenditure over the next three years. We are at an exciting point to recruit an experienced HR professional to continue our growth, developing our people while strengthening our collaborative culture, champion wellbeing, and leading Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
The Head of People and Culture will work with the CEO and Senior Management Team and contribute to strategic decisions at Variety. There is a separate support service which is outsourced for complex or specialist HR matters if required. Variety is a small, dedicated team of 30 staff, and this role reports to the CEO with a close working relationship with the Director of Finance and Operations.
Key responsibilities
Strategy and Performance
Building organisational capacity is one of the pillars of our three-year strategy which is in development. Variety is investing in recruitment, and retention of a high-performing workforce with harmonised contracts and policies.
This role will:
- Develop and implement a People and Culture Strategy aligned with Variety’s new three-year organisational strategy
- Lead workforce planning and organisational development
- Implement and oversee a clear and consistent performance managementframework
- Mange safe and inclusive recruitment processes
- Lead the annual appraisal process and support probation reviews for new staff
- Provide regular reporting to the CEO for Trustee meetings on people metrics and any risks to the people strategy
- Manage the outsourced HR provider to Variety
HR operations and recruitment
- Oversee and directly manage recruitment, onboarding, probation, performance management and exit processes at Variety
- Develop and support the investment in recruitment and retention of high-performing team members
- Manage the onboarding process for new staff, sending offer letters, taking up references and inductions, ensuring a good start at Variety
- Manage employee relations cases (if they arise)
- Maintain and update the staff handbook, HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with UK employment law
- Introduce and manage an improved HR portal which will improve Variety’s HR function
- Manage the HR budget and the annual salary review process with the Director of Finance
- Support managers and staff in all aspects of people management
- Oversee payroll and benefits management (if applicable)
- Ensure staff have updated contracts and keep HR policies up to date
- Support managers in people management
- Advise the CEO and Senior Management Team on people-related risks
- Maintain accurate HR records in accordance with GDPR
- Carry out DBS checks for staff and volunteers
Culture and wellbeing
- Work with the Senior Management Team on cultural development and values-led behaviours across Variety
- Lead the People Strategy at Variety to foster a positive working environment, where people feel engaged, supported and happy at work
- Lead on Variety’s learning and development programme for all staff
- Promote a culture of feedback and continuous improvement
Person specification
Essential
- CIPD Level 7 qualified (or equivalent experience)
- Significant experience in a senior HR/People role, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector
- Strong working knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice
- Experience managing employee relations cases independently
- Experience advising Senior Management Teams and Trustee boards
- Ability to operate strategically while delivering operational HR hands-on
- High level of discretion and confidentiality
Desirable
- Experience working as a standalone HR lead
- Experience working in a small or medium-sized organisations
- Knowledge of safeguarding requirements for the charity sector
- Experience implementing HR systems and improving processes
Key competencies
- Resilient and confident decision-maker
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Values-driven and inclusive leadership style
- Comfortable working autonomously
Role scope and considerations
As this is a standalone, part-time position please consider:
- Clear prioritisation will be essential
- Operational HR tasks (e.g. contracts, letters, policy updates) sit within the role
- External HR advisers will be used for legal matters
- Administrative efficiency (templates, HR systems, automation) will be important to manage workload
- The role may include line management in the future
Benefits
- Enhanced Pension (7% contribution from Variety with 2% employee contribution)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. In addition, after one year's continuous service, an extra two days’ annual holiday for every complete year of service will be added, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday (pro rata will apply for part-time).
- Three additional days between Christmas and New Year given as discretionary leave
- Membership to a health and well-being cash plan scheme
- Life Assurance scheme offering 4 x salary
- Company Sick Pay
Please note that this role may require travel within the UK, requires a DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
Variety, the Children's Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Inclusion is one of our key values. It is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief. Please let us know if you have any access requirements which we might need to consider in relation to the selection process.
How to apply
Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role and how you meet the job description. In your cover letter please include a people system or HR platform you have implemented that improved operational efficiency and employee experience. What was your approach and what impact did it have.
Applications will close at midnight on Sunday, 15 March 2026 with first round interviews w/c 23 March 2026.
Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We have an exciting opportunity for a home-based IG Manager to join Add International, a passionate international grant making disability charity. The role offers a rare opportunity to use your individual giving skills to really shift the power, and ensure positive narratives and ethical fundraising communications.
The Charity
Add International are a grant making disability charity (c£2m income) that is a very flexible employer, offer home working, four day week, Monday to Thursday 30 hours per week.
The Role
Supported by the Director of External Engagement who has established a foundation of fundraising success, and communicating a power-shifting approach which donors are engaged with, for you to build upon.
You will line manage the Supporter Care Coordinator who is the first point of contact for donors, and manages the database and insights.
You will work closely alongside colleagues from the team based in the UK, Africa and Asia.
The charity are looking to grow the donor acquisition within this audience by trialling different approaches.
You will be responsible for optimising the stewardship of existing donors and working with the Supporter Care Coordinator.
Part of this role will also involve relationship management of some mid- high-value givers, promoting legacy giving and community fundraising, and provide accurate and insightful reports on income and the donor base.
In this exciting role you will have the opportunity to innovate, test and learn and influence the sector in doing things differently with individual giving!
The Candidate
This is a rare opportunity for someone who wants to combine their skills and experience in IG and public fundraising with a decolonial approach to fundraising. If you believe in ethical storytelling, challenging traditional narratives and innovating to cultivate and build a donor base who share our values, this could be the role for you.
You will ideally:
Have substantial experience in donor acquisition, donor communications and stewardship through public fundraising in the UK and delivering multi-channel fundraising appeals.
Thrive in building relationships with donors, activists, and colleagues.
Have experience running successful multi-channel public fundraising campaigns with a UK audience.
Are an expert in digital - marketing, communications and fundraising techniques.
Think strategically and know how to translate your ideas into action!
IMPORTANT NOTE
Please note this charity is interviewing on a rolling basis so please get in touch ASAP to find out more. Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest. Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Location: HFFB Warehouse, Ravenscourt Road, W6 0UD
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is a well established and busy charity making a positive impact in our community. We are dedicated to providing essential support to those facing crisis, delivering foodbank sessions, offering wraparound support and working with partners to meet local needs. In the next 12 months, we have ambitious plans to tackle some of the wider poverty indicators that lead people to need Foodbank support.
At Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, our mission is to create a profound and lasting impact on our community, and we're looking for an experienced Operations Coordinator to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will be at the heart of our work, driving the enhancement of logistical operations that ensure a safe, compliant and efficient workspace. Your contribution will directly impact the lives of those who depend on our essential services.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead and ensure operational excellence: Oversee and maintain high-quality, client-centered operational services, while supporting volunteers and coordinating resources to meet established standards.
- Facilities and logistics management: Manage logistics, resources and facilities, including coordinating with key stakeholders, maintaining inventories and working with suppliers and partners.
- Compliance and Health & Safety: Act as the Health and Safety Lead, Data Protection Lead, and ensure adherence to policies and regulations, conducting and communicating risk assessments and maintaining a safe working environment.
- Collaborate closely with our dedicated team: Working closely with our Warehouse Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Client Support Coordinator and Hub Supervisor, to ensure smooth logistics across our Hammersmith and Fulham centres.
What you'll bring:
- Proven experience in operational service delivery and policy documentation.
- A passion for creating positive change in your community.
- Exceptional organisational skills and an ability to lead in a dynamic environment.
What we’ll offer:
- Full-time (37.5 hrs), indefinite contract
- Competitive salary
- 33 days annual leave
- Generous pension scheme
- Competitive benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
Application Deadline:
Please note that the closing date for applications is initially set for Monday 23rd March 2026, but depending on the number of applications received, we may bring this forward. We encourage early applications.
We aim to interview on the following dates: Monday 30th and Tuesday 31st March 2026.
Further details:
Location: Based at HFFB Warehouse, Ravenscourt Road, W6 0UD, with regular visits to all other local Foodbank centres (see locations page of our website). Opportunity for some home working by arrangement.
Requirements: An Enhanced Criminal Records check is required for this role as we work with vulnerable people in society.
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Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank is an Equal Opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff and volunteers. We serve a diverse part of London and would particularly welcome applications from residents of Hammersmith and Fulham.
Strictly no agencies, please.
About Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank:
We are the Hammersmith and Fulham Foodbank, an independent charity, and a proud member of the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network, providing a range of essential services for people who need help in our community. Our mission is the prevention and relief from poverty. But we don’t ‘just’ provide food. We know that by the time someone comes to the Foodbank, there may be wider issues needing support, which is why we also offer professional advice through our partners, such as Citizens Advice H&F and connect people with a breadth of local support. We achieve a life-changing impact through our foodbank sessions and our Hub on the White City Estate. We believe in helping the whole person, responding to the changing needs we see, and we push for early intervention in our borough to avoid people reaching crisis.
Are you an experienced fundraiser, with a passion for inspiring supporters to help people living in extreme poverty fulfil their God-given potential? Are you passionate about using your communication and marketing skills to contribute to further growth in our legacy fundraising team?
You would be working as part of a growing team to raise awareness of leaving a legacy to Tearfund, activating new pledgers, and stewarding supporters who have expressed an interest in leaving a gift in their will. Through excellent stewardship and a relational approach, you will share the impact that leaving a legacy can have upon future generations with supporters.
We are particularly looking for a fundraiser with experience in individual giving and relational fundraising, who can confidently deliver multi-channel individual giving and supporter engagement campaigns, including events. Do you have the following experience?
- Planning and delivering direct marketing fundraising or individual giving campaigns, such as direct mail appeals.
- Planning and delivering multi-channel supporter engagement campaigns to a range of audiences
- Planning and delivering in-person and online events for supporters
- Project managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
- Monitoring and evaluating campaigns, with a test and learn mentality
- Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders including creative agencies
Do you have the following skills?
- Ability to see through activity from start to finish
- A flexible approach to your work, showing agility to adapt and make changes if required
- Ability to influence and work alongside senior stakeholders
- Strategic thinking, and desire to drive forward new ways of doing things, with a test and learn mentality
If your skills, experience, and passion match these requirements, we'd love to hear from you!
Please note: This is a permanent full-time position, working 35 hours per week.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work fromthe Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Camden Head Office/Hybrid (with ad hoc in person events in London as required)
Salary: £29,040 - £30,101 per annum
(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 16th March 2026
Closing Time: 00:00am
Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our People and Culture team as a Fundraising Officer at Solace Women's Aid.
You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.
Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.
About the Service
Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team working alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.
We are seeking forward thinking, creative and motivated individuals who can manage both community and challenge events as well as wider fundraising support. This is an important time for Solace and this role will contribute to achieve sustainable growth to support our work to end violence against woman and girls.
Above all, the team is dedicated to developing innovative responses that reflect the evolving ways women experience violence. The team is seeking to generate £2m+ net new income in the year ahead.
About the Role
We are looking for a hardworking, passionate Fundraising Officer to join our team, delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. Join a dynamic and forward‑thinking team as we grow our fundraising capacity and explore new income opportunities, helping to secure vital funds for our life‑saving services.
Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, this role will be vital in achieving our fundraising strategy and income targets. Now is a really exciting time for Solace as we embark on a fresh organisational strategy backed by a new and ambitious fundraising strategy. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative and high‑achieving team, with opportunities to get involved across all fundraising activities, including helping to grow Solace’s high‑value fundraising from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors.
You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, knowledge and confidence across key fundraising streams, including special events, digital fundraising, trusts and foundations, community and challenge events, and corporate partnerships.This will be a varied role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.
You’ll contribute to the wider objectives of the Business Development Team, particularly within Fundraising, by helping to build strong relationships and partnerships, raise the organisation’s profile and income, and work collaboratively with colleagues.
About You
- Proven experience in delivering community fundraising.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences in a range of formats.
- Knowledge of developing social media content and developing branded publicity materials.
- Strong organisational and project management abilities, with keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in IT, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and CRM databases. Experience with Salesforce and creative design tools such Canva is desirable.
- A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity, and inclusion - particularly within the context of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector.
- Committed to continuous learning, professional development, and self-improvement.
- Able to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment, using initiative and sound judgment.
What we can offer you
We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:
- Flexible working
- Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Employer pension contribution
- Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
- Access to Inclusion Networks
- Daily clinical debriefing
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
- Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
- Flow & Restore yoga classes
- Meditation sessions
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How to apply
When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:
- Values, Behaviours & Competencies
- Knowledge, Experience and Skills
Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.
This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.
No agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Roundhouse:
Roundhouse is an iconic music and arts venue in Camden. Since the 1960s we’ve opened up space for creativity to empower people and communities – day in, night out. We’re on a mission to raise the creative potential of the UK so we give young people and artists the space to experiment, develop skills and be part of incredible moments that go down in history.
The Role
You will be joining a team focusing on supporting our work with young people accessing creativity and employment in the creative industries and directly supporting the creative studios which sit below our venue.
As part of a team of 5, raising £700k for the current year, rising to £1m by 2028, as part of an overall fundraised income goal of £6 Million. The role reports into the Head of Philanthropy and sits within the directorship of Partnerships and Impact, which also holds the organisation’s programmes with young people and public affairs. You’ll manage a junior members of the team as well as working closely with our Events manager and Principle gift lead.
You’ll be responsible for driving your own portfolio of 90 prospects and donors, including 4-figure and 5-figure levels.
A day in the life of a philanthropy manager could begin with researching and identifying prospects from a recent event; giving a studio tour to prospective donors and enthusing them about our youth programme; preparing a report for a major donor about our work with young entrepreneurs; and ending the day in the members bar with a current supporter who’s there for a gig.
Weekend and evening work will be required according to business needs, mainly through attending departmental events with donors and attending the members bar.
About you:
We would expect applicants to this role to have at least 3 years previous experience in managing a portfolio of prospects and donors and securing gifts toward charitable aims or projects. The ideal candidate would also have management experience of staff or volunteers and of working in a team towards a shared fundraising goal.
We welcome applications from people who feel they can bring their own skills, experiences and ideas to the table and empower those around them to do the same. We actively encourage those currently underrepresented across the cultural sector and all intersections of our diverse society to apply.
Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one.
For more information please download the full job description from our website and if you would like to apply, and feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please click “Apply Now” to complete your application by 31 March 2026, Midnight
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35 hours per week (excluding breaks)
Salary: £37,680 per annum
Application Deadline: Tuesday 31st March 2026, Midnight
Interviews: First stage Thursday 09 April 2026
Benefits:
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25 days’ holiday per year plus bank holidays pro rata, increasing after 2 years service up to 30 days
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Ability to buy up to 3 days annual leave
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Pension scheme
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Cycle to Work, Tech and Home Scheme
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Season Ticket Loan
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Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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Health Cash Plan
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Group Life Assurance
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Staff discount at our bar and café
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Complimentary staff tickets
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Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
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Staff networks, forms and social groups
All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.
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The National Youth Agency is looking for a Head of Business Development.
Head of Business Development
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week
Salary: £53,000 – £59,000 dependent on experience and qualifications
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
About the Role
The Head of Business Development will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation’s Business Development Strategy, leading the Business Development team to secure new opportunities, and ensuring the sustainability and growth of NYA’s income streams.
Key Responsibilities
As Head of Business Support, you will:
- Lead, motivate, and support the Business Development team to deliver ambitious growth targets.
- Develop and implement business development strategies to secure new commercial opportunities and funding from public, voluntary, and private sector partners.
- Spearhead new strategic initiatives for business development, identifying and pursuing innovative opportunities for growth and diversification.
- Build and maintain high-value relationships with clients, funders, and stakeholders, ensuring NYA’s offer is visible and compelling.
- Oversee the development and management of the sales pipeline, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.
- Work closely with the Director of Growth to align business development activities with NYA’s strategic objectives.
- Engage directly with trustees, including managing the relationship with the Finance and Growth Committee, preparing reports, and presenting business development performance and strategy.
- Lead on market research, business planning, and the development of commercial proposals and pitches.
- Represent NYA at meetings, events, and conferences, promoting the organisation’s reputation and offer.
- Support the Director of Growth in reporting to the CEO and Board on business development performance and strategy.
Why Work for NYA?
- NYA operates as a people-focused organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
- NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
- A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
- NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
Closing date: 5pm Wednesday 18th March
Interviews: Monday 23rd March (subject to change)
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Please note: We use AI detector software, so applications or CV’s with high levels of AI generated content may be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance.
No agencies please.
Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you!
We are looking for a Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker
Salary: £27,000- £32,000 pro rata
Location: Advance Headoffice Hammersmith & Women’s centres across London, with co- location at HMP Bronzefield
Hours: 21 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term – March 2027
This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please note: Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory enhanced DBS check. This role is also subject to Police Vetting.
About us
Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community.
We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies.
Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
About the role:
This is an ideal post for someone with experience and interest in bereavement work, looking to join a forward thinking, new service. This is also a great chance to be working alongside the Healthcare & Education Department within HMP Bronzefield and be part of a prison services team in Advance.
Using a trauma informed approached, the Loss & Bereavement Specialist will conduct a person-centred assessment to understand the extent of the client’s emotional needs and the impact of loss due to imprisonment or contact with the criminal justice system whilst also identifying practical and specialist needs. They will work with women to develop a support plan, ensuring they are equipped with information and knowledge about how to navigate possible changes in circumstances related to her children’s care and offer crisis intervention and support during acute phases of loss/bereavement.
The Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker will liaise with the Prison Healthcare team, OMU, visits team and the Family Support Officer to facilitate interactions between women and their children/family members, particularly considering support is in place after visits and that the women’s emotional needs are met in custody and community via our Women’s centres.
The Specialist Worker will create a link between prison and the community, helping women to navigate support services and to positively re-integrate into their community upon release. The role will combine a casework- based approach, along with a signposting and advice service for the women. They will be based in the community and will provide a drop-in service in HMP Bronzefield to support women who are close to release.
A car may be desirable for this role, though not essential.
About You:
To be successful as the Loss & Bereavement Specialist Worker you will need the below experience and skills:
Experience of working with bereaved individuals and providing grief counselling including knowledge of various therapeutic modalities relevant to grief counselling
Comprehensive understanding of the grieving process and experience of working with bereaved and loss as well as knowledge of traumatic and complex grief/loss.
An understanding of violence against women and girls and its links to women in the criminal justice system.
Proven ability and experience as a caseworker delivering trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of vulnerable people in the criminal justice system whether in the community or in prisons
Knowledge and understanding of the requirements of managing a caseload including maintaining and updating records, remaining focused on action plan goals, and keeping to deadlines
How to apply:
Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.
Closing date for applications: 16th March 2026
Interviews are taking place w/c 23rd March 2026
*Advance reserves the right to close the advert early, or on the appointment of a candidate.
What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:
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An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)
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Additional days off to celebrate International Women’s Day, and for religious observance and moving home
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Perkbox - an employee discount platform where you can receive free rewards as well as take advantage of savings on clothes, groceries, travel, leisure and more
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Pension scheme
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Enhanced maternity/adoption provision
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Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
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Employee eye-care scheme
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Clinical supervision for front line staff and first line management roles
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Refer a Friend Scheme - £250 for each referral who passes probation
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Organisation wide away days
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Thorough induction and training
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Career development pathways
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Under the Equality Act 2010, we are required to make any reasonable adjustments. If you have a disability as defined under this act and/or have special needs, please email the Talent Acquisition Team via the Advance website and will aim to make the necessary arrangements to accommodate your needs.
Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Opportunities
We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and actively seek to recruit people from groups underrepresented in our current team. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay and benefits.
Safeguarding
Advance is committed to safeguarding and creating a culture of zero-tolerance of harm and expects all staff, including volunteers to share this commitment. We believe all individuals have the right to live their life free from violence and abuse and the right to feel and be safe. We have a suite of safeguarding policies, procedures and practice guidance, accessible to all staff, which promotes safeguarding and safer working practices across all our services and activities. When we recruit staff, we follow rigorous safer recruitment practices, this involves carrying out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks, and identity checks. We ensure all staff undertake mandatory safeguarding training relevant to their role and responsibilities, to empower them to be competent and feel confident in recognising and responding appropriately to safeguarding issues and promote wellbeing.
Our vision is a world in which women and children lead safe, equal, violence-free lives so that they can flourish and actively contribute to society.



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The National Youth Agency is looking for a Learning & Development Officer.
Learning and Development Officer
Contract: Fixed-term, 6 months
Hours: Full-time – 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,050 per annum
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work.
About the Role
This role sits within the team responsible for the professional, statutory and regulatory elements of youth work. You will support delivery of youth work curriculum projects, learning activity, and development of high-quality practical tools and materials that help create the conditions for great youth work.
The role exists to provide operational delivery and coordination, enabling the National Curriculum & Learning Manager to focus on strategic development, leadership and quality assurance.
You will be joining an agile, flexible, and collaborative team who work at pace, engaging partners and stakeholders to support youth work across England. Your role will contribute to the improvement and development of learning resources and approaches.
Key Responsibilities
As a Learning & Development Officer, you will support:
- Delivery of local youth work curriculum commissions, from inception to completion.
- Coordination of curriculum-related events and training, including train-the-trainer sessions and stakeholder workshops.
- Development, adaptation and refinement of learning and development tools, templates, and materials.
- Gathering and organising insight, learning and feedback to inform curriculum improvement.
- Drafting, adapting, and maintaining curriculum content aligned to national standards and local context.
- Preparing agendas, notes and follow-up actions for workshops, inception calls and meetings.
- Supporting approaches to demonstrating and evidencing impact.
Note: This role does not hold budget, strategic ownership, or line management responsibility.
Why Work for NYA?
- NYA operates as a people-focused organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
- NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
- A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
- NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
- We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Friday 20th March 2026
N.B. Please apply ASAP as we may close applications early once we have a substantial amount of suitable applicants.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Please note: We use AI detector software, so applications or CV’s with high levels of AI generated content may be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance.
No agencies please.
Volunteer People Manager
Reports to: Head of People & Culture
Salary: £40,000- £42,000
Location: Hybrid (Tues-Thurs based in High Wycombe Buckinghamshire)
Direction Reports: None
About Us
With a heritage of 100 years, our patron is the Duchess of Gloucester, we are a membership-owned organisation for all civil service and public sector employees in the UK, supported by 1,200 volunteers.
We provide opportunities for over 100,000 members, that inspires wellbeing, builds community, and fosters a genuine sense of belonging, earning lifelong loyalty through trust and meaningful connection. We are currently undergoing our 3 year transformation agenda and it’s an exciting time to be part of building our next chapter.
Job Purpose
To lead and embed a consistent, high-quality people experience for the organisation’s volunteer workforce across the full lifecycle.
This role is responsible for ensuring volunteers are recruited, inducted, supported through change, and managed in line with organisational policies, values and strategy, while enabling operational teams to lead volunteers day-to-day within their departments.
The postholder will act as the organisational expert on volunteer lifecycle, ensuring a unified people approach that strengthens capability, retention and culture.
Key Accountabilities
Volunteer Lifecycle
· Own and manage the end-to-end volunteer lifecycle framework.
· Design, maintain and continuously improve volunteer policies, procedures and guidance.
· Ensure volunteer processes mirror staff approaches where appropriate.
· Act as the subject matter expert for volunteer people matters.
Recruitment, Onboarding & Induction
· Support the volunteer recruitment processes.
· Develop recruitment pipelines and partnerships.
· Design and deliver a robust volunteer induction model.
· Support managers through tools, templates and guidance.
Volunteer Training and Development
· Design and oversee a structured volunteer training framework aligned to organisational values, policies and role requirements.
· Work with departments to identify core and role-specific training needs.
· Ensure volunteers have access to appropriate learning resources to enable confidence and effectiveness.
· Embed ongoing development opportunities to support engagement, retention and succession.
· Enable managers to deliver training locally through guidance and best practice.
Cross-Team Collaboration
· Lead people aspects of change impacting volunteers working closely with the Head of Change.
· Collaborate with departments on role design and expectations.
· Upskill managers through guidance and training.
About You — Skills & Experience
- Experience in a People or Volunteer Management with responsibility for volunteer or workforce lifecycle activity
- Strong knowledge of recruitment, onboarding and development processes and how to create consistent people experiences
- Ability to design and implement policies, frameworks and practical guidance that support managers day-to-day
- Confident working across teams, building relationships and influencing without direct line management responsibility
- Experience supporting organisational change
- Skilled in developing learning and training approaches that build capability and engagement
- Organised and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail
- Clear communicator with a collaborative, coaching style
- Experience working with volunteers or within the charity / not-for-profit sector desirable
CSSC is an Equal Opportunities Employer The above is intended to describe the general content of the role, and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or role requirements. We value diversity at CSSC, and do not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religion, race, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability status. Interviews at CSSC take place in person and virtually as part of our recruitment process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and you have a medical condition or an individual need for adjustment to our process, and you believe it may affect your ability to be at your best, please let the recruitment partner know, so we can consider how best we can support you and make any adjustments that may reasonably be needed.
If this job sounds like it would be of interest to you, please get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
We are a not-for-profit, membership, organisation for over 124,000 colleagues from the civil service and public sector.
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The Childhood Trust is London's child poverty charity. We are dedicated to creating opportunities and brighter futures for the 700,000 children growing up in poverty in London. While we work to alleviate today’s impact of poverty, we support children and families to build pathways to become happier, healthier, safer and more resilient, breaking the cycles of inequity. Listening to and engaging with young people who have experience of living in poverty, is critical to ensuring our efforts truly reflect their needs and aspirations.
As a grant-making charity, we award funding to charities actively supporting children in poverty across the capital. This funding is made possible thanks to the partnerships we build with corporate organisations, other trusts and foundations, philanthropic individuals and families, and public donations. Since 2013, The Childhood Trust has raised over £50 million through our matched fundraising campaigns, enabling us to fund impactful child poverty projects across all London boroughs.
We are entering an exciting new phase of development. We are seeking a Capacity Building Manager to lead the development and implementation of our organisation-wide funder plus approach -strengthening the support we offer beyond grant funding and helping to build a more connected, resilient and effective sector. This role will play a key part in ensuring our work delivers greater benefit for children, young people and communities across London.
Benefits to working at the Childhood Trust include:
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Competitive holiday package including a day off for your birthday and the days between Christmas and New Year Off
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Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
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Flexible working environment
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Hybrid working, with the expectation of ideally one day a week, in our office in Victoria
To read more about the responsibilities in the role, please read the attached Job description.
Interviews will take place, in person at our office in Victoria, on Wednesday 15th April.
Apply by submitting a CV with a cover statement (maximum 2-sides) through the quick apply function on Charity Jobs.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Adolescent Health Study
The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number 1213337) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records.
There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.
Purpose of the post
The Engagement and Involvement Officer will play a central role in supporting meaningful engagement and involvement of young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study.
Primarily, the postholder will be responsible for the stewardship and coordination of the AHS Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG). The post-holder will provide ongoing support to YPAG members to ensure their active participation in opportunities to inform and shape the work of AHS. This will include working closely with the adults in the YPAG members’ lives, including parents/carers, teachers and other relevant adults or professionals. The postholder will also be required to build positive working relationships with other organisations and institutions that work directly with young people. They will support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to develop mechanisms to reach wider and more diverse groups of young people to take part in engagement and involvement activities at AHS.
This is a role that requires confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The post-holder will be a strong advocate for children’s rights, have a sound working knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices, and demonstrate experience of co-ordinating youth advisory groups, youth councils or similar.
Main responsibilities
Coordination & facilitation
- Plan, organise, and deliver regular meetings, workshops, and consultation sessions with young people.
- Develop accessible, inclusive and engaging materials to support young people’s participation in activities and discussions.
- Ensure robust mechanisms are in place to facilitate a feedback loop, communicating to young people the impact of their input.
- Ensure safeguarding, wellbeing, and inclusion are embedded in all activities.
- Lead on and maintain communication with young people, parents/carers (where appropriate), and partner organisations.
Support for young people
- Provide guidance, pastoral support, and clear information to help young people take part confidently and safely.
- Facilitate training and development opportunities to build young people’s skills, knowledge, and confidence.
- Foster an environment where young people feel respected, valued, and listened to.
- Manage mechanisms for reward and recognition of young people’s input and contributions.
Strengthen and enable staff team
- Strengthen knowledge and understanding of youth engagement and involvement across the organisation.
- Enable the wider staff team to plan and conduct activities with the YPAG and wider groups of young people, supporting the design of involvement tasks that are age-appropriate, inclusive, and aligned with best practice.
- Provide feedback to colleagues on how to maximise the impact of youth involvement.
Administration & governance
- Manage recruitment and onboarding processes for YPAG members.
- Oversee consent processes, data handling, and safeguarding requirements.
- Coordinate payments, incentives, travel, and expenses for young people.
- Maintain accurate records, produce meeting notes, and ensure timely communication.
- Support the Engagement and Involvement Lead to track, document and report on outcomes and the influence of young people’s involvement on projects and workstreams.
Continuous learning and development
- Contribute to the development of the organisation’s engagement and involvement strategy.
- Contribute to the evaluation of engagement and involvement activities and gather feedback from young people, parents/carers and other relevant parties we work closely with.
- Maintain an interest and working knowledge of best practice in youth involvement, participation, and co‑production.
- Identify opportunities to share learning and reflections with the AHS team and wider colleagues to continuously improve practice and processes.
Interest-holder and partner engagement
- Build and maintain partnerships with schools, youth organisations, and community groups to recruit and support young people to engage in engagement and involvement activities.
- Provide verbal and written presentations of engagement and involvement work with young people to internal and external audiences.
- Represent AHS in meetings, workshops and events where appropriate.
Knowledge, skills and experience
Essential criteria
- Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools).
- A proven track record or professional background in working with young people – such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, especially with young audiences.
- Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement, including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice.
- Experience of co-ordinating a youth advisory group, council, board or similar structure
- Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and manage own workload.
- Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated commitment to children’s rights, youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people’s views and perspectives.
- Confidence using online meeting tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365).
Desirable criteria
- Relevant qualification in youth participation, youth work, community engagement or similar.
- Understanding of public involvement in research or willingness to develop expertise.
- Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people’s health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood.
- Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector.
- Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online sessions (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint).
Dimensions
- This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate.
- Flexible working may be required across several geographical locations in the UK. Travel may be necessary to various AHS locations and partner organisations.
- Willingness to work hours flexibly including some evenings/weekends.
Additional Information
- Enhanced DBS/PVG or equivalent safeguarding check will be required.
Application Process
This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available). Please apply with a CV and a covering letter (of no more than two pages) explaining what you can bring to this role, and including your current salary.
The closing date for this position is midnight on End of Day Sunday 29 March.
Interviews are currently expected to be held during the weeks commencing 27 April and 05 May.
Equal Opportunities Policy Statement
AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.
Values
It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration.
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Phases Social Enterprise is developing a project to inspire more people in Brighton & Hove to make sustainable choices. The initial stage of the project has been the development of an App which straddles the worlds of consumerism, citizenship and activism.
The App is nearing the end of the development phase and we need someone to help with the final stages of content creation and collation. This will include ensuring that the App is accessible and useful to all demographics. It is anticipated that this stage will take up to 3 months, following which the chosen candidate will be ideally placed to apply for further roles as the project scales up to develop a network of sustainability-focussed organisations.
You will work largely on a remote basis with occasional meetings with our CEO. However you must be located in the Brighton & Hove area or thereabouts as this is the focus of the project going forwards.
You will have good research skills with an attention to detail. You should also have excellent communication skills. An interest in sustainability is indispensible.