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We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Fundraising Database and Insights Lead.
This is a strategic, high-impact role for a data-driven expert who can unlock insights to maximise supporter engagement and drive income growth.
You will ensure the quality, accuracy and strategic use of data to define clear strategies that sharpen targeting, deepen donor relationships, and enhance campaign performance.
You will support the implementation of a brand-new CRM system, own responsibility for the management and overall health of our supporter data, generate fundraising output data and analyse the effectiveness of our fundraising efforts.
From AI-driven analytics to performance dashboards and predictive modelling – this is a hands-on role where your insights will directly fuel mission impact.
This is an exciting role for someone with a passion for leading data-driven, insight-led fundraising activities, and for a person who loves to champion best practice in data management and governance.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Fractional Programme Manager (PMO Setup & Delivery Team Enablement)
Time commitment: 3 to 4 days per week
Contract: approximately 7 months (until 31/08) with a review after month 1 & 3.
Reporting to: Director of Operations
Remuneration: £300 per day. (Outside IR35)
Start Date: Asap
Location: Remote with occasional in-person meetings usually in our London office
To apply: Please follow the link to send your covering letter focussing on relevant experience and evidence of impact and C.V. with the subject line Fractional Programme Manager
Recruitment Dates: applications close on 20/02/2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early should we exceed the number of applicants we can review within our recruitment process.
Voice 21 is the national oracy charity.
Voice 21 has grown rapidly over the last five years and now works with over 1,200 schools. We are entering our next phase of growth, moving from rapid scale to organisational maturity. We are managing more projects and cross-team initiatives and are forming an emerging delivery team comprising a Project Manager, Systems Analyst and Digital Product Owner.
We are seeking an experienced fractional Programme Manager to design and embed an agile and proportional PMO, strengthen portfolio-level delivery and support the Director of Operations to shape and establish this delivery team. The role combines strategic setup with hands-on delivery.
Outcomes by month 6
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A clear, proportionate PMO model agreed and in use with standard templates and guidance;
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A prioritisation and intake process agreed and used by SLT, supported by clear portfolio-level reporting for SLT and trustees;
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Defined purpose, scope and operating model for the delivery team;
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Organisation-wide use of Asana as the single source of truth for project and programme planning;
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Project management of some cross-organisation projects;
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Long-term ownership for the PMO defined and transition supported.
What you will do
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Design and embed a pragmatic, proportional PMO suited to a scaling charity using the Asana platform as the work management tool;
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Work with the P&C department to role out whole organisation training on process and platform;
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Support the Director of Operations to define how the delivery team is structured and integrated;
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Partner and coach the Delivery team in ways of working, planning and reporting;
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Establish portfolio visibility, prioritisation and reporting;
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Lead a small number of high-impact projects directly;
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Produce a short PMO and delivery playbook and support transition to long-term ownership.
What you bring
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Senior programme or portfolio management experience, with a track record of delivering complex, cross-team initiatives;
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Proven experience designing and embedding PMOs or organisation-wide delivery frameworks;
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Strong working knowledge of project and programme management approaches (e.g. Agile, hybrid etc), and the ability to apply them to match organisational size, scale and capacity;
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Confidence using work management platforms to drive planning, visibility and accountability (experience with Asana is an advantage);
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Strong facilitation, coaching and stakeholder management skills;
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A pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset and comfort operating both strategically and hands-on;
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Experience in a charity, education or mission-led organisation is desirable but not essential
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Legal and Governance Business Partner
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and motivated lawyer to join the Legal and Governance team.
In particular, we are particularly interested to hear from lawyers that have significant experience either in the procurement of health services and NHS contracts, or in the governance of charities (and company secretarial work).
Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Position: FR055 Legal and Governance Business Partner
Location: Home-based, UK Nationwide. However, occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Salary: £58,960 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,275 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.
Closing Date: 28 February 2026
Interview Date: 17 March 2026. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.
The Role
Reporting to the Associate Director of Legal and Governance, the Legal and Governance Business Partner will lead on the provision of support to the charity’s staff and volunteers on all legal and governance matters.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Advising on legal issues relating to the charity’s activities, including reviewing a variety of contracts, such as fundraising contracts and contracts for goods and services.
- Advising on the legal aspects of tendering for commissioned services from NHS bodies and local authorities, including advising on procurement matters and NHS Model contracts.
- Advising on partnerships with other organisations to achieve the objects of the charity.
- Advising the CEO, Executive Directors and Trustees on governance matters, including charity law and company law; drafting policies, terms of reference and other governance documents, and correspondence with regulators.
- Maintaining the charity’s risk register and arranging appropriate insurance cover.
About You
You will have:
- A valid practising certificate as a solicitor/barrister and 4 years’ minimum post qualification experience, preferably including relevant experience advising not for profit organisations.
- A demonstrable interest in the charity sector.
- Good communication skills, and an ability to translate complex legal matters into easily understood legal advice.
- Excellent prioritisation skills.
Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience. Please state any preferences for flexible options in your covering letter. Applications from individuals who are seeking flexible working options, including reduced hours or job shares are welcomed.
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Finding strength through support
The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.
Here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.
It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support.
The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.
The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.
A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.
You may also have experience in areas such as Lawyer, Solicitor, Barrister, Junior Lawyer, Junior Solicitor, Junior Barrister, Legal, Legal and Governance, Legal Partner, Legal and Governance Partner, Legal Business Partner, Legal and Governance Business Partner. #INDNFP
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Grants Officer
Service: Grants
Salary:
- £25,221 - £27,780 FTE per annum (£15,132.60 – £16,668 per annum for part-time, 22.2 hours per week)
- Additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum (£288 per annum for part-time, 22.2 hours per week)
Location: Homebased
We currently work from home on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9am to 3pm.
Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part-time)
We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.
Contract: Permanent
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the
importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Grants Officer to join Family Actions’ Grants Service. You will work closely with the Grants Manager to award grants to individuals and families through our range of welfare and educational grants programmes. Although we are a small service our impact is significant, our grants help thousands of people every year.
Main Responsibilities:
- Working with the Grants Manager on the day-to-day administration of Family Action’s Grants Programmes.
- Assessing Grant Applications.
- Being a key point of contact for grant recipients and members of the public providing assistance and information about Family Action’s grants service.
- Assisting with maintaining strong working relationships with Family Action’s partner organisations and providing information about the Grants Service both to external and internal services.
Main Requirements (for details check the job description and person specification):
- Have a non-judgemental, reliable and professional approach in dealing sensitively with vulnerable individuals via email and telephone.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong IT and administration skills.
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills and gain new knowledge relating to the grants service including: IT systems such as databases, communication skills, knowledge about welfare benefits systems, housing systems, educational funding options and other grants that are available.
Benefits:
- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days pro rata, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days pro rata plus bank holidays pro rata
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
· Apply via our website and fill out our digital application form
· Closing Date: Friday 20th February 2026 at 11.59pm
Interviews are scheduled to take place the week starting 2nd March 2026 virtually, with slots throughout the working day and early/late slots available.
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
SUPPORTER DEVELOPMENT MANANGER
We are delighted to be working with St Margaret’s Hospice Care who support patients, families and carers across the majority of Somerset, providing specialist in-patient hospice care, an adviceline and community service.
St Margaret’s are now seeking an experienced and innovative Supporter Development Manager to lead the ‘Supporter Experience’ function, bringing fresh ideas and insight-driven strategies to enhance donor engagement. You will manage supporter journeys across all income streams, focus on retention and stewardship, recognise and thank donors appropriately, and ensure accurate data management, Gift Aid compliance, and adherence to fundraising policies.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will help drive the hospice’s five-year income generation strategy, maximising income through innovative, supporter-focused engagement. With one direct report and oversight of a further three team members, you will embed gold-standard stewardship across the directorate, use CRM insights to guide decisions, and support the growth of mid-level giving while ensuring consistently high-quality supporter experiences.
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Experience delivering high-quality supporter care and stewardship strategies that retain donors, reduce attrition, and increase giving opportunities.
- Highly developed organisational and project management skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise, and manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Proven experience managing and delivering income-generating campaigns or appeals, including setting and managing budgets.
- Experience leading a high-performing team and supporting individuals to achieve their objectives.
- Demonstrable experience using CRM databases to analyse supporter data, with a strong understanding of accurate data capture, data governance, and using insight to enhance the supporter experience.
Open minded, you will be creative in approach, with effective leadership skills, and a strong empathetic and kind nature, particularly towards colleagues and bereaved supporters. With the ability to work well and build relationship with all stakeholders, both internal and externa you won’t be afraid to say no, or to think outside the box.
Experience of Beacon would be an advantage but is not essential.
For more information, please contact Louise Portnall, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you served in the armed forces (or are a military spouse/partner) please declare your status to be considered under the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Employer Recognition Scheme; please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under this Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.
If you require any reasonable adjustments, please contact our Operations Team.
This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
Location: Taunton and Yeovil – flexible about location (minimum 1 day per fortnight in Yeovil)
Hours: Full time, hybrid (3 days in office) with some flexibility for the right candidate
Closing date: 28th February
Applications are being reviewed by Charisma on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.
Assistant Director of Operations
Salary: £72,000 per annum
Work Pattern: This is a permanent contract, working full time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week.
Location: Your base can be at any of the 6 mainland UK Discovery Sites: Arundel BN18, Llanelli SA14, London SW13, Martin Mere L40, Slimbridge GL2 or Washington NE38. The 7th site is Castle Espie.
For this role we can offer the opportunity for hybrid working. It is expected the role will need you to be present at each of your sites on a regular basis, at least once per month.
About The Role
WWT is the charity for wetlands.
This is a critical role in the recently restructured Operations Directorate at WWT. As Assistant Director, you will be directly responsible for the performance of our 7 Wetland Discovery sites. You will provide inspiring and professional leadership to your teams, whilst proactively collaborating cross organisation and externally.
Your focus will be on driving meaningful improvements at sites across our three ambitions of Restore, Inspire and Thrive, with emphasis on financial performance driven by visitor experiences. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will directly manage two Heads of Operations, a Head of Retail and Head of Catering. You will indirectly lead more than 400 staff and volunteers across Living Collections, Reserve Management, Visitor Experience, Trading, Marketing, Facilities and Grounds.
You will work closely with Health & Safety and Sustainability leads to ensure good governance and compliance at sites and across the Operations Directorate.
You will have a background working in visitor attractions or a very similar sector, coupled with a passion for purpose-led organisations and a keen interest in the environment. You will be an inspiring leader with high levels of emotional intelligence and values & behaviours that align with WWT.
About You
To join as our Assistant Director of Operations, you will need to evidence:
- Experience in a senior position(s) held in the visitor attraction/events management sectors, directly accountable for site operations and visitor experience throughout the visitor journey.
- Strong skills in leading business planning, financial analysis, budget development and management, and delivery of significant capital projects across £multi-million business unit(s).
- Demonstrable ability to recruit, performance manage and motivate large (>100) diverse multi-disciplinary teams.
- The ability to develop, communicate and implement strategic change, turning organisational vision into improvements at scale.
- An inspirational and empathetic leadership style, able to role model an organisation’s values and behaviours, and to evidence strong emotional intelligence. Able to prioritise effectively, to collaborate, network and influence internally and externally at a senior level.
- A highly creative and inquisitive mindset, able to spot and exploit potential opportunities, keen to explore, test and learn as a means of driving continual improvement and excellence in the visitor experience.
- Experience of working collaboratively with insight, marketing and communications teams to deliver strong brand and marketing campaigns which drive footfall.
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
Closing Date: 23rd February 2026
N.B. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications from candidates who meet the required skills and experience. We therefore encourage early applications.
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.
Restore Wetlands and Unlock their Power



Join Racing Welfare as Head of Fundraising and Make a Lasting Impact!
Are you an ambitious, results-driven fundraising leader with a passion for making a difference? Racing Welfare is looking for an exceptional Head of Fundraising to join our senior management team and take the helm of a thriving, high-performance fundraising operation. This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to shape the future of British horseracing’s charitable support, driving growth and innovation in a vital sector.
About Racing Welfare:
Racing Welfare is a registered charity dedicated to supporting the workforce of British horseracing – from stud, stable, and racecourse staff to those in related professions. Our mission is to help these dedicated individuals thrive in their careers and lives, offering guidance, practical assistance, and support throughout their journey – from recruitment to retirement.
The Role:
As Head of Fundraising, you will play a central role in Racing Welfare’s strategic direction and growth. You’ll work closely with the Chief Executive and Chief Operating Officer to craft and execute an ambitious fundraising strategy that delivers innovative income streams to fund our vital services. You’ll lead, inspire, and develop a talented team, empowering them to deliver outstanding fundraising initiatives and events that drive real change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & Deliver Fundraising Strategy: Work with senior leadership to shape the charity’s fundraising vision, ensuring the strategy aligns with our wider goals and drives long-term sustainability.
- Innovative Fundraising Campaigns: Create and implement engaging campaigns, managing budgets and evaluating performance to optimise success.
- Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing fundraising team, supporting their professional growth and achieving collective goals.
- Building Strategic Partnerships: Cultivate relationships with trusts, foundations, and corporate partners to build lasting, mutually beneficial collaborations.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee day-to-day fundraising operations, ensuring smooth management of income, expenditure, and compliance.
You Will Bring:
- Proven experience in fundraising or commercial management, with a track record of successfully recruiting donors and sponsors.
- A natural leader with exceptional people management skills, able to inspire and empower teams to excel.
- Solid experience in budgeting, financial planning, and performance management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse stakeholders.
- A passion for innovation and the ability to think strategically about fundraising opportunities.
Bonus: Experience in the horseracing industry is desirable, but not essential.
Why Racing Welfare?
This is your chance to take on a leadership role in a respected and impactful charity. You’ll be part of a passionate team, working in a dynamic environment with opportunities for personal and professional growth. The role offers flexibility with the option to work from home or our Newmarket office, alongside occasional travel across the UK (including evenings and weekends).
As a charity, wellbeing is at the forefront of all we do. We aim to be a leading employer in the industry and make sure everyone at Racing Welfare has the opportunity to thrive.
If you’re ready to make a significant contribution to the future of Racing Welfare and help improve the lives of those who dedicate themselves to British horseracing, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply Today:
Submit your CV and covering letter to join Racing Welfare and lead our fundraising efforts to new heights.
We welcome enquiries from everyone and value diversity in our workforce. The closing date for this role is 16 February 2026. First stage interviews will be held the week commencing 23 February 2026 in person in Newmarket. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date if we receive a large number of suitable applications.
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 DOE
Racing Welfare is committed to safeguarding and will always recruit all personnel in line with government guidelines, relevant legislation, and the Charity Commission's best practice guidance.
This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. We only ask applicants to disclose convictions which are not yet spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
Racing Welfare’s Safeguarding Statement of Intent can be found on our website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Head of Communications to come and join our team providing maternity cover until January 2027 during a period of organisational growth.
Location – This role is mainly working from home with one day a week in our London office (usually a Monday). Occasional travel to our other programme sites (currently Stoke-On-Trent, Redcar, Middlesbrough and Scotland) will also be required.
Salary – Circa £60,000
Employment Type – Fixed term until January 2027, 35 hours per week
Team – Communications team
About you
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate the following:
· Strong experience in strategic communications, ideally within a start-up, growing, complex or place-based organisation.
· Experience setting up and embedding communications functions, including establishing foundations and building approaches as priorities evolve.
· Significant experience in people leadership, including developing others and building a strong, collaborative working culture.
· Experience influencing senior stakeholders and working with an SLT, including supporting government policy, media, funding and influence related activity.
· Strong content, storytelling and copywriting expertise and the ability to communicate a clear organisational narrative.
About the role
The responsibilities of this role include:
· Overseeing and ensuring the delivery of national and local communications strategies and plans, including national content activity and priority local campaigns and stakeholder engagement.
· Leading the set-up and embedding of new place-based communications functions.
· Leading and overseeing the planning and delivery of Thrive at Five’s 2026 Impact Report, communications relating to evaluations and learning, and our fifth-year anniversary, working closely with evaluation and fundraising colleagues.
· Maintaining and strengthening relationships with key national and local stakeholders in line with our communications strategy and goals.
· Providing professional and operational leadership and coaching to the wider Communications team to ensure they deliver to a high standard.
About us
Thrive at Five is a national charity focused on giving every child the best possible start in life. We know the foundations for life and learning are built in the earliest years, from pregnancy to five. By working alongside families, communities and local partners, we help build stronger, more connected support for parents, so more children get what they need to thrive and reach a good level of development by age five.
Thrive at Five is a relatively young organisation but with an already strong national and political profile, having been called out in Parliament for our ways of working in Stoke-on-Trent and invited to be interviewed at the 2025 Civil Society Summit by the Secretary of State for Education. We have grown rapidly in our first four years, with a growing team of nearly 40 across the country. 2026 will be a year of further growth and milestones for the charity as we celebrate our fifth-year anniversary and expand into our third and fourth regions. This will involve recruiting for a new teams, establishing our programmes and beginning to co-design and implement our work in partnership with communities.
About our benefits
· Pension contributions – We will contribute 3% and you can contribute 5% towards your pension through NEST.
· Hybrid working with one anchor day a week in our central London office near to Victoria train station, coach station and underground.
· 25 annual leave days per year plus bank holidays.
· In addition to your laptop and phone provided by us, you can also receive a £100 contribution towards your home-working set up.
· £100 contribution towards your professional body membership
Please note that as this role is subject to a successful Basic Level Disclosure check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). If you have any unspent convictions, but wish to apply for this role, please advise us in your application. The successful candidate will also need to provide satisfactory references and current right to work in the UK.
To apply for this role, please submit your cover letter and CV by following the Apply Now button. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as they are received. While the closing date is midnight on Wednesday, 18 February 2026, we may close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.
Part-time (22.5 hours per week)
Flexible hybrid working
Salary: £17,732 - £19,303 per annum (£29,159 – £31,743 FTE)
Location: Whilst this this role is not open for fully remote working, it offers flexibility for the successful candidate to be based anywhere in the South-West of England. It is a hybrid position, with the option to work predominantly from home while attending your nearest hospice—Charlton Farm (Bristol), Little Bridge House (Barnstaple), or Little Harbour (St Austell)—as required. Occasional travel to Little Bridge House will also be necessary for meetings.
Please note, applicants must be based within the South West of England (see above locations) or looking to relocate to the region. When applying, if you live outside of the South West of England, please indicate in your supporting statement where you are intending to move to - applicants living outside of the region and who do not provide this information will not be shortlisted.
Make a Meaningful Impact With Your Data Skills
At Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW), every member of our team contributes to the vital care we provide for children and families across the region. We’re building our data and analytics capability and we’re looking for a talented Data Analyst to help us unlock insights that enhance decision-making and ultimately improve the lives of the families we support.
This is a newly created role within our Finance & Business Intelligence team, offering the chance to shape our approach, influence our data culture, and deliver real organisational impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Data Analyst, you'll play a central role in developing our reporting, dashboards, and analytics to support teams across CHSW. You will:
Turn data into meaningful insight
- Build engaging, accurate dashboards and reports using Power BI
- Develop data models, DAX measures, and Power Query transformations
- Ensure data quality, consistency, and reliability across our organisation
Work collaboratively across CHSW
- Partner with stakeholders to understand their needs
- Translate requirements into clear, intuitive data solutions
- Support colleagues to access, interpret, and confidently use data
Support our data maturity journey
- Contribute to our data & analytics roadmap
- Help shape governance, documentation, and best practice
- Stay current with new Power BI and data platform capabilities
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience designing and maintaining Power BI dashboards and reports
- Knowledge of DAX, Power Query and data modelling techniques
- A proactive, curious mindset with strong analytical skills
- The ability to communicate technical concepts simply and clearly
- Excellent organisational, documentation and communication skills
- A commitment to data quality, governance and continuous improvement
A Power BI certification or equivalent analytics training is essential. Experience in data warehousing or similar tools is a bonus.
You’ll help us build a stronger, more data-informed organisation, ultimately enhancing the support we provide to children and families.
Apply now and help us grow our data capabilities at a time of exciting organisational development.
Closing Date: 08/02/2026
Interview Date: W/C 23rd Feb (or earlier if the advert is closed early) - In person, at Little Bridge House, Barnstaple
Please note: We may close this vacancy early if sufficient suitable applications are received; therefore we recommend you apply early
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Charity Registration Number 1003314
Why Work For Us?
What we offer:
We value our staff and offer an excellent working environment with an enthusiastic and committed team, you will also benefit from:
- 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
- enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
- personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
- family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
- occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
- group life insurance scheme
- training and development opportunities
- environmental and green agenda
- a supportive and inclusive environment
- a chance to make a real difference
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Digital Officer
We are seeking a creative and driven Digital Officer to grow brand awareness and supporter engagement for an international environmental charity working to protect rainforests and support local communities.
Position: Digital Officer
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Location: Remote (UK) with quarterly travel to Cornwall for team meetings
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Monday 23rd February
About the Role
This role sits within the Marketing and Communications team and plays a key part in delivering the organisation’s digital marketing strategy. You will work across social media, website, email and digital campaigns, helping to create engaging content that inspires people to take action.
Working closely with the Marketing and Communications Manager, you will help increase reach, engagement and supporter growth across all digital platforms.
Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting delivery of the digital marketing strategy and KPIs
- Monitoring digital trends and identifying new opportunities
- Creating engaging content for social media, website, email and campaigns
- Producing visual assets and short form video content
- Leading on organic social media content and community management
- Supporting planning and content for paid digital campaigns
- Managing and updating website content using a CMS
- Supporting website optimisation including SEO, accessibility and user journeys
- Writing, building and scheduling email campaigns
- Creating marketing automations where appropriate
- Monitoring performance across digital channels and producing reports
- Making data led recommendations for improvement and testing new approaches
About You
You will be creative, analytical and passionate about digital communications.
You will have:
- Experience managing digital channels across social, web and email
- Experience creating content using tools such as Canva or similar
- Strong copywriting skills for different digital formats
- Experience using CMS platforms, particularly WordPress
- Experience using email marketing systems
- Confidence using analytics tools and interpreting performance data
- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively
- Excellent time and task management skills
- A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- Fluency in written and spoken English
- A genuine interest in, and commitment to, the humanitarian and environmental principles of the charity
It would be great (but not essential) if you also have:
- Spanish language skills
- Experience working in environmental, climate or international development sectors
Benefits
- Flexible working with opportunities to work remotely and from the office
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 wellbeing support
- Learning and development budget and access to training
- Generous annual leave and enhanced family leave policies
- Paid time off for volunteering and payroll giving scheme
- Supportive, inclusive and values driven working culture
About the Organisation
This organisation works in partnership with Indigenous and local communities to protect rainforests and strengthen resilience against environmental threats. Their work combines local leadership with data and funding to create lasting impact.
They are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and operate strong safeguarding practices across their work.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Digital Marketing Officer, Content Officer, Communications Officer, Social Media Officer, Marketing Executive, Digital Communications Officer, Campaigns Officer. #INDNFP
If this role sounds like a good match for your skills and values, we would love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Charity Director
£60,000 per annum (full-time equivalent) actual salary £36,000 per annum
24 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Fixed-term (6 months), with the intention to extend subject to funding and mutual agreement
Primarily remote with occasional visits to AVPB’s central London premises
Alternatives to Violence Project (AVP) is an international movement that started in the 1970s in the American prison system. AVP Britain (AVPB) is one of multiple independent branches which operate around the globe. A registered national charity, AVP Britain is committed to a world where everyone has the courage and capacity to manage conflict non-violently.
We provide experiential workshops in-person and online; and distance learning courses which give people the necessary skills to navigate conflict non-violently and empower them to build better relationships.
AVPB is a small but impactful charity with a long history of working in communities and prisons across the UK. We are entering an important next phase in our development and are seeking a Charity Director who can provide strategic and operational leadership, strengthen our financial sustainability, increase our visibility and impact across the communities we serve, and steward our mission with clarity and care.
The Charity Director is the leader of our charity and is the most senior paid role within AVPB. The successful candidate will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s present and future.
We are looking for a Charity Director who provides leadership that encompasses income generation, fundraising, oversight of our programme quality and delivery, leads and supports our support staff, volunteers, and facilitators and will works closely with the Board of Trustees.
This is a part-time role (0.6 FTE, 24 hours per week), offering flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-led organisation. This is initially a fixed-term appointment for six months, with the intention to extend subject to funding and mutual agreement.
How to apply
Application is by way of a CV and a Supporting Statement.
Closing date: Midnight 10th March 2026
Join Us in Growing a Greener Future
Western Forest – part of England’s National Forest network and hosted by the Forest of Avon Trust – is driving an ambitious mission to restore nature, improve wellbeing, and create a climate-resilient landscape across the West of England.
We're expanding our team and looking for a Woodland Management Lead to help shape the future of our region’s trees and woodlands. If you’re passionate about woodland resilience, biodiversity, and supporting landowners to manage woodlands sustainably, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.
About the Role
As our Woodland Management Lead, you will lead the delivery of woodland management across the Western Forest, helping us bring 1,500 hectares of woodland into active, sustainable management.
This is a varied and rewarding role combining project management, technical forestry expertise, grant scheme development, and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work closely with landowners, forestry agents, farmers, community groups, and partner organisations to enhance woodlands for ecological, economic, and social benefit.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading woodland management projects, from planning to on-the-ground delivery
- Providing trusted technical advice on forestry and woodland management
- Preparing Forestry Commission Woodland Management Plans
- Developing and managing a woodland management grant scheme
- Engaging with landowners, farmers and stakeholders to promote best practice
- Delivering workshops to build skills and confidence in woodland management
About You
We're looking for someone who combines forestry expertise with strong project management and communication skills. You’ll thrive when coordinating multiple partners and enjoy supporting others to improve woodland health and resilience.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We believe a diverse team creates stronger, more resilient outcomes. We warmly welcome applications from under‑represented groups in forestry and the environmental sector, including people from minority ethnic backgrounds, women, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds.
We operate a blind shortlisting process to ensure fairness and focus on your skills and experience. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
Any questions or if you’d like to have an informal discussion before applying, please email Jack McCrickard, Woodland and Nature Recovery Manager on the email address provided in the job pack on our website.
Intended interviews during week commencing Monday 9 March 2026.
We will inform all applicants of the outcome of your application but we may not be able to provide individual feedback to all applicants.
We are England's Community Forest for the West of England, now hosting the Western Forest, England's first new national forest!
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However, you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
Do you live in Cardiff or the surrounding area?
As a senior community fundraiser, you’ll will an important part of the team building Breast Cancer Now’s presence in Wales, with a particular focus on South Wales.
We’re looking for someone who is an experienced relationship builder, someone who can find and develop new supporters. You’ll need excellent local knowledge, and the enthusiasm to develop the local region.
The successful candidate will also be part of the team working on our large-scale project supporting and growing Asda Tickled Pink, our award-winning partnership with Asda and CoppaFeel! which has already raised over £100 million.
You’ll work directly with passionate colleagues across Asda stores in your region driving new fundraising initiatives, inspiring communities, and celebrating their incredible successes.
No 2 days will look the same as you travel, connect and engage supporters to help us grow income to deliver our mission.
The role is initially offered as an 18-month contract with the potential to become permanent.
About you
We’re looking for someone who is:
Confident in approaching new contacts and are experienced in developing new relationships from scratch. This may currently be in a customer service, account management or stewardship role.
Experienced in managing and building new and established relationships with a focus on retention and income growth.
Enthusiastic, proactive, organised and unafraid to test and try new ideas.
This role will involve being out and about in the community you’re building, so you must be able to work independently outside of the office in varying locations and enjoy being busy.
Previous experience working in a charity is not required. The ability to speak Welsh would be desirable.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role
The candidate will need to be based in Cardiff or the surrounding area with unlimited access to their own car. Regular travel will be required to meet supporters and visit Asda stores in your region, as well as occasional travel to our London, office.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions, please contact the Brast Cancer Now Recruitment team
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Thursday 5 February 2026 9am
Interview date First stage interview: 10,11 February 2026
Second stage interview: 16 February 2026
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.
Team: Retail
Location: Midsomer Norton (please note, this is a not a home working role)
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, rota is across Monday-Friday, occasional Saturday's
Salary: Up to £27,466.16 per annum
Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Retail Online Hub Manager:
- To lead, manage, coach, and develop an online team of employees and volunteers to be the best they can be, maximise our online performance through the safe day-to-day operational management of online activities.
- Take ownership for delivery of the online income, expenditure and operating profit budgets and other key measures of performance.
- To support the work of Cats Protection, acting as brand ambassador, being a role model for the values and behaviours of the Charity, taking responsibility for online operations and related people management.
About the Retail team:
- We currently operate 80 shops across the country and an online trading operation for new and donated goods
- Retail and trading play a key role in growing income and introducing new audiences to Cats Protection.
What we’re looking for in our Retail Online Hub Manager:
- Experience of managing eBay or other comparable online operations
- Demonstrable learning and experience from functioning in a relevant ecommerce environment
- Previous experience of line managing a team and building a culture of achieving collective goals
- Ability to provide a positive experience for shop team colleagues through effective engagement and management
- A good understanding of the challenges of working in the voluntary sector and specifically charity retail
- Full, valid UK driving license and access to a vehicle
What we can offer you:
- range of health benefits
- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
- and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 4th February 2026
Virtual interview date: 5th & 12th February 2026 (depending on application numbers)
Final stage in person interview: 24th February 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
- Anonymised application form
- Virtual interview
- In person meet up at Midsomer Norton (further details will be provided prior)
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
ROLE PROFILE: Carers Wellbeing Worker
Responsible to: Services Manager/Senior Wellbeing Worker
Key Internal Stakeholders: Bridgend Carers Wellbeing Team
Engagement teams
Finance team
Wider hub teams
External Stakeholders: Commissioners
Unpaid carers
Partner organisations
Responsible for: Volunteers
Location:Hybrid: Home, office and community based
Salary: £24,285.69 pro rata
Hours of work: This role is permanent, of 16 hours per week.
Monday – Friday, flexible between 8am – 7pm
Key Purpose / WHY?
The Carers Wellbeing Worker will support unpaid carers across Bridgend to establish ‘What Matters’ to them and provide bespoke, person-centred information, advice and guidance to those accessing our services, including, one 2 one support, group work and activities, as well as signposting and referring to relevant agencies for additional support including working with the unpaid carer to complete a proportionate carers assessment to help them on their caring journey.
Working with the senior Carers Wellbeing worker to develop and deliver of a targeted outreach support programme, building on existing partnership working and connecting carers to community resources, preventing the need for escalation to statutory services.
Key Responsibilities / WHAT?
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To be the key contact for all enquiries around the Bridged Carers Wellbeing Service, including monitoring referrals, Bridgend Carers Wellbeing inbox, telephone or online enquiries and referrals through WCCIS.
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To identify, engage with and support individuals who may be in an informal unpaid caring role including carers from seldom heard groups.
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To work with unpaid carers and assist them to articulate ‘what matters to them’, their desired outcomes and signpost / refer individuals to relevant support service to enable them to achieve those outcomes within their own communities.
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Undertaking proportionate carers assessments and reviews – identifying areas of need or change and producing support plans, to achieve outcomes that support the carer to become self-reliant and build a network of support.
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To deliver a regular programme of outreach and engagement events, taking Bridgend Carers Wellbeing services into the community and working in partnership with carers support services. Feeding back suggestions and ideas to the Senior Carers Wellbeing worker to support development of targeted outreach across Bridgend.
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To work with key stakeholders including Bridgend Council, Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, Third Sector, and other external organisations across Bridgend, in a professional manner.
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Accurate and timely recording and reporting on CRM to support with monitoring requirements.
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The post holder will be expected to be flexible, responsive to change and can organise their own workload daily and to support the demands imposed by the service.
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Support the promotion and marketing of Bridgend Carers Wellbeing services and other carers support services.
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Promoting Carer Awareness through events such as Young Carers Action Day, Carer’s Rights Day and Carer’s Week.
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To adhere to the requirements of Data Protection Legislation and Information Security and Confidentiality policies and procedures.
Volunteer management, workforce planning and development
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Lead by example to build a culture of trust, engagement, learning and continuous improvement to enable staff & volunteers to act as effective ambassadors for the organisation and its services.
Service Development
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Involving, engaging, and consulting with carers to contribute and evaluate current services and shape future services.
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Making individual contributions in staff meetings, supervisions, observations, and reviews, to improve carers health and wellbeing.
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Work within TuVida’s policy framework including safeguarding, health and safety standards and equality and diversity.
Culture
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Role model behaviour with volunteers and wider staff team consistent with the values of the organisation.
General
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To be committed to safeguarding and promoting the rights and welfare of carers and the people they care for.
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To comply with the Code of Practice and Code of Conduct for employee.
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To contribute to the organisation’s public profile and influence / foster good relations with statutory and voluntary bodies.
We are an organisation led by our culture and values.Our expectation is that all employees will adhere to behaviours that demonstrate these values in everything they do and all decisions they make.No matter what role an employee holds in the organisation, we expect them to operate with compassion for our customers and for each other; to fiercely protect and promote the brand and the reputation of the organisation; and to work in a spirit of openness and trust…always challenging practice or behaviour that compromises the reputation or values in any way.
Vision
Values
A society where every person who is ill or disabled and every carer can live well and enjoy life
Pioneering – we will continuously try new approaches and ideas, challenging the status quo.
Uncompromising – we will do what we say we are going to do and when we are going to do it.
Compassionate – we are committed to enabling people to have choice over their care and support.
Person Specification
Essential
Desirable
Qualifications
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Level 3 Health and Social Care – or willing to work towards
Experience
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Experience of social care issues and knowledge relating to Adults and Children’s Services provision, including the private and third sector
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An understanding of the needs of carers (young and adult carers), people with a disability, dementia, mental health, substance misuse and people experiencing illness
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Experience of working with a wide range of groups and organisations.
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Experience of multi-disciplinary working across health and social care partners
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Previous experience of working with unpaid carers and their families
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Previous experience of working with Information Advice and Guidance services
Skills & abilities
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Excellent verbal and written communications skills
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Ability to manage and work within a limited budget.
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Must be able to meet deadlines effectively.
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Ability to gather and collect data and information, prepare reports.
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Able to demonstrate the ability to think innovatively and to not accept the status quo.
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Able to demonstrate an ability to assimilate and understand information to provide the correct advice and information quickly and accurately.
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Excellent recording skills including the use of ICT within the workplace (i.e., Microsoft Office, Outlook)
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Previous experience of using CRM e.g., Charitylog or upshot etc.
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Previous experience using WCCIS.
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Experience of presenting information to groups of people
Personal qualities
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Self-aware and able to articulate your own values, strengths and limitations can identify own emotions and prejudices and how these affect decisions and behaviour.
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Reliable and consistent
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Able to acknowledge mistakes and use them as learning opportunities.
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Able to manage stress and pressure and how this may impact on others around them
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Ongoing personal and / or professional development
Knowledge
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A knowledge of and a commitment to equal opportunities
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Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation for health and social care
Other
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Willing to be flexible with their hours of work and willing to work outside of normal office hours when required, including occasional weekend work when the service needs require.
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Commitment to the values of TuVida
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Current driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.


