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The Role
Thank you for the interest in this role – it is an exciting one.
You would be joining us at an exciting point in our journey as we reach the midpoint of our ambitious five-year Evolve strategy, following the launch of our new identity as the Leadership Skills Foundation. Over the next two and a half years, we will continue working towards our goal of reaching 200,000 young people annually across through education and community leadership programmes, while cementing our position as the trusted voice for leadership skills development.
This role will play a significant in making that happen via:
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Identifying and securing new customers.
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Retaining and growing income from our current customers.
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Building relationships that drive programme registrations.
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Using data and insights to adapt approaches and drive efficiency.
Looking ahead, with a new identity for the organisation and new programmes and partnerships emerging, this role requires a dynamic storyteller who can confidently identify the needs of our customers and clearly demonstrate the value our programmes can offer.
You'll be a proactive and confident development professional, skilled at spotting opportunities and transforming these into tangible outcomes. You'll thrive on creating and delivering development and engagement plans that directly support our departmental income goals and customer service objectives. With a passion for building strong relationships, you'll bring excellent communication and presentation skills to every interaction.
Previous experience in a business development, or sales role is essential as well as good knowledge of the education systems in the UK. Ideally you will be based within or near the West Midlands, South West or Wales due to potential travel requirements in these regions.
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. The Leadership Skills Foundation cannot offer visa sponsorship.
Role summary:
Role purpose:
Retain and grow relationships with existing centres through tailored engagement strategies that drive programme registrations and increase impact.
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Identify and convert new opportunities through proactive outreach, lead generation, and effective nurture tactics to deliver new business income.
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Deliver excellent customer service, ensuring a high-quality centre experience that builds trust and long-term loyalty.
Key responsibilities:
Retain and grow existing centre relationships
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Manage a portfolio of existing centres, ensuring regular and meaningful engagement aligned to their needs, delivery patterns, and growth potential.
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Deliver against annual centre income targets by supporting centres to continue and expand programme delivery.
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Develop and implement tailored engagement plans that reflect sector priorities, sector and programme maturity, and centre feedback.
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Analyse Business Intelligence (BI) dashboards to identify retention risks, spot growth opportunities, and respond to trends with proactive support.
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Coordinate requalification conversations and re-engagement activity to sustain long-term partnerships.
Generate and convert new business
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Identify and research high-potential leads across your allocated sectors (e.g., secondary, Wales, community, international schools) using BI and CRM insights, sector intelligence, and marketing-generated activity.
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Plan and deliver proactive outreach activity via a Sector, Segment and Region Development Plans.
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Build and maintain a personal pipeline of prospects and log progress regularly updating conversion insight and forecasts.
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Support new centre onboarding, from initial conversations through to registration and early delivery support.
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Collaborate with Marketing on lead nurture campaigns, sales funnel activities, and content that targets sector-specific priorities.
Deliver outstanding customer experience
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Proactively communicate and engage with customers to support their delivery of Leadership Skills Foundation programmes.
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Serve as a primary point of contact for your centres, responding promptly and professionally to queries, issues, and feedback.
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Ensure every interaction reflects the Leadership Skills Foundation’s values.
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Proactively use our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system to maintain consistent and accurate records of communications, registrations, and engagement history.
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Support customer feedback collection and contribute to the analysis of satisfaction and improvement opportunities.
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Champion a customer-first mindset and share insight to improve performance against our customer experience objectives.
Use data, systems, and insight to drive decisions
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Regularly review and report on programme performance, income data, and registration trends for your assigned centres and sectors.
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Use BI dashboards and management reports to inform your planning, prioritisation, and stakeholder engagement.
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Report on your own progress against KPIs and contribute to departmental performance reviews and forecasting activities.
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Use our CRM systems and workflow as a planning and prioritisation tools to anticipate risk and drive quality interactions and personal efficiency.
Collaborate across teams and support innovation
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Work closely with key teams to plan and coordinate campaigns, messaging, and respond to customer feedback.
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Feedback insight from centres to inform programme development and sector-specific improvements.
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Contribute to team planning meetings, training sessions, and department-wide initiatives.
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Support the induction of new team members and contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team culture.
Skills, experience, and knowledge
Essential
Previous experience in a customer supporting role, with an emphasis on relationship management and customer experience.
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An understanding of education systems in the UK.
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An understanding of initiating prospect engagement, business development strategies and meeting sales targets.
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
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Experience of working on own initiative and being a self-starter.
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Confidence in presenting externally to customers and partners.
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Experience of working with CRM systems, sales forecasting tools, and Management Information systems.
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Analytical thinking and evaluation skills, with the ability to interpret data and performance metrics to support decision making.
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Ability to present information concisely using Microsoft Office programmes.
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An ability to network, influence and build relationships with key stakeholders andcustomers.
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An ability to convert external relationships into long standing customers results.
Desired
Previous experience in a sales environment.
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An understanding and passion for leadership skills development and the value it provides for young people and centres.
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Excellent customer service skills.
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An understanding of awarding bodies and their operating landscape.
Empowering every young person to shape their future and lead their communities.



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Inclusion Barnet is Barnet's Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation (DDPO), committed to creating more inclusive communities and greater social justice for all. We are looking for a Community Development Outreach Officer to support voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations across Barnet.
This is a community-based outreach role that will play a key part in supporting Barnet's local voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector. The role delivers as part of the award-winning Barnet Together partnership with Young Barnet Foundation and Groundwork London.
A significant majority of this role will be based in the community. The successful candidate will spend most of their time travelling across Barnet, meeting organisations face to face, attending local meetings and events, visiting communities and building relationships with existing and potential members. Applicants must therefore be comfortable with regular travel throughout the borough and confident working independently in a range of community settings.
The postholder will carry out proactive outreach to community groups, voluntary organisations, resident-led groups and local networks. They will build trusted relationships, identify development needs and help organisations access the support, training and opportunities available through Inclusion Barnet Community Organisation Support. The role will involve providing one-to-one support to organisations on areas such as governance, safeguarding, small funding bids and project planning, as well as signposting groups to relevant services, networks and development opportunities. The postholder will also support community-led activities that help strengthen neighbourhoods and improve local places.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a demonstrable commitment to the social model of disability and disability equality.
- Is passionate about supporting communities and helping organisations to grow and succeed.
- Has experience of working, volunteering or engaging with community groups, voluntary organisations, residents or local projects.
- Has an interest in community development and the voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.
- Has experience of building positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Has strong communication, engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Is confident working independently in community settings and representing Inclusion Barnet and Barnet Together at local meetings and events.
- Can identify when organisations or individuals may benefit from additional support and confidently signpost them to relevant services, opportunities or resources.
- Has good organisational, digital and record-keeping skills.
- Has an understanding of safeguarding, or a willingness to develop this knowledge.
- Takes a practical, solutions-focused approach to supporting others.
- Can manage their own workload, prioritise effectively and follow through on agreed actions.
As Barnet's Deaf and Disabled People's Organisation, we encourage applications from people with lived experience of disabiliy, which could include mental health issues, neurodivergence or long term health conditions. Lived experience is highly valued within our organisation and helps shape and strengthen our work. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in employment.
We also welcome applications from people with transferable skills gained through education, volunteering, community involvement, employment or lived experience.
While some home working is available, regular face-to-face engagement across Barnet is an essential requirement of the role.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, and be willing to undergo a DBS check at an appropriate level for the role.
Please apply with your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, including your commitment to inclusion and the social model of disability. We particularly welcome applications from candidates with lived experience of disability.
Using our lived experience of disability to create more inclusive services and communities

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We’re looking for a Training Officer to help us develop and deliver high quality learning and professional development for people working with and for young people across the North West.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys creating and delivering engaging training and supporting others to learn and grow.
Working with our Learning, Workforce Development & Equality Manager, you’ll help shape our learning offer and support a skilled, confident and connected youth sector workforce.
What you’ll be doing
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Design and deliver engaging training and workshops (online and in person)
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Build relationships with learners, partners and organisations
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Support learning events, networks and Communities of Practice
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Use feedback and evaluation to improve what we do
We’re looking for someone who has:
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experience of training, facilitation or learning and development
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confidence delivering engaging sessions to different audiences
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good communication and organisational skills
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an understanding of youth work or the issues affecting young people
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a commitment to equality, inclusion and safeguarding
More information in attached recruitment pack - closing date Monday 21 Sep 2026 @ 12 pm
Interviews will be held in person on Tuesday 29 September 2026.
To benefit the lives of young people in the North West of England by providing opportunities for them to engage and become active citizens.
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Are you excited by the potential of digital technology and data to make a real difference in people's lives?
Community Action Redbridge is looking for a creative, forward-thinking Digital Innovation and Development Manager to lead the next stage of our digital journey and help shape how technology supports communities across one of London's most diverse boroughs.
Redbridge is home to vibrant communities and a dynamic voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. We want to harness the power of digital technology and data to strengthen communities, support local VCSE organisations and help create a fairer Redbridge.
Working across the organisation, you'll lead the implementation of our ambitious Digital Innovation and Development Strategy. You'll help create more consistent and effective systems that reduce duplication, improve collaboration and enable our team to focus on what matters most: supporting our communities and member organisations. You'll champion a data-driven culture, helping us turn information into insight, better understand our impact, and make informed decisions that respond to emerging needs.
You'll play a key role in building digital confidence across the organisation, empowering staff to embrace new technologies, develop their skills and use digital tools effectively in their everyday work. Beyond Community Action Redbridge, you'll work directly with local charities and community groups to strengthen their digital capacity, improve access to data and insight, and foster stronger connections across Redbridge's VCSE sector.
If you're excited by the power of digital technology to connect people, improve services and create lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
About Community Action Redbridge
Community Action Redbridge is a local infrastructure organisation dedicated to building a fairer Redbridge where everyone and every community has an equal opportunity to thrive.
Our work supports the development of strong and resilient communities where people lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives. At the heart of our work is a commitment to social justice and to tackling the root causes of inequality. We’re passionate about shifting power, amplifying community voices and working collaboratively to create social change. We do this by:
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Strengthening and championing the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector with tools and support to grow and thrive.
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Supporting local people to drive change in their own communities, through social action, volunteering and active participation.
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Bringing people and organisations from the VCSE sector, public services, and local businesses together to collaborate on shared ambitions for Redbridge.
What it’s like to work at Community Action Redbridge
We’re committed to creating a truly inclusive workplace culture that embraces and celebrates difference. Building a team that reflects the diversity of our communities and brings together a range of experiences, backgrounds and perspectives is essential to the work we do.
We want Community Action Redbridge to be a safe space for everyone to bring their whole selves to work, where all our employees have the opportunity to thrive and feel recognised and valued for the work they do.
We offer some great benefits including 28 days’ annual leave (including the festive closure period) plus public holidays, a free and confidential employee helpline, face-to-face and telephone counselling, and a travel loan and cycle to work scheme.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter answering the following 4 questions (no more than 500 words each):
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Describe a digital transformation, systems improvement or innovation project that you have led. What was the challenge, what approach did you take, and what impact did it have on the organisation, team or service users?
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Tell us about a time when your work improved data collection, analysis or insight within an organisation. How did your work help others make better decisions or improve outcomes?
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Describe a time when you helped individuals or teams adopt new systems, processes or ways of working. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them?
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Why do you want to join Community Action Redbridge, and how do your values, skills and experience equip you to help us use digital technology to strengthen communities and create positive social change?
Please apply directly through the CharityJob website by midnight on Monday 28th September 2026.
First-stage interviews will take place online on Tuesday 6th October 2026.
Candidates successfully shortlisted from the first stage will be invited to attend a second-stage interview in person, which is expected to take place on Tuesday 13th October 2026.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role before applying, please email us directly to arrange a suitable time.
Summary
Please note: For full details and how to apply please view the Recruitment with the link provided.
Individual giving
- Achieve a personal income target from small to mid-level donors including through our supporter scheme, campaigns and POS donations
- Take responsibility for HOME’s low to mid-level supporter programme, ensuring strong stewardship and donor retention, and consistent delivery of supporter scheme benefits, including a year-round programme of events – supported administratively by the Development Assistant
- Deliver consistent recruitment and upgrade activity for the programme, supported administratively by the Development Assistant and making use of automation
- Be responsible for delivering donation campaigns, including planning, writing copy and training the Customer Service Team (CST) in making the ask. Collaborate with the Marketing Team to promote campaigns on social media and by email
- Take ownership of HOME’s legacy scheme, including promotion and stewardship
- Research potential donors and work with the wider team in delivering the strategy for recruiting them
- Work closely with the Development Assistant and the Marketing Team to oversee all supporter communications, including scheduling and writing content
Benefits: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to purchase additional leave, birthday day off, employee assistnance scheme, discounted theatre tickets when available, limted home working, flexible working requests, and more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for someone who will help us accompany, equip and develop confident and missional leaders for a changing Church. Our new Leadership Development Officer will play a key role in enabling our clergy and lay ministers to be the best they can be and raising up the next generation of leaders.
This role, part of the Mission and Ministry Team (MMT), sits within a wider transformation of how the diocese forms, supports and develops leaders for mission, ensuring that clergy and lay leaders are equipped to serve a changing Church with confidence, depth and resilience.
The postholder will take particular responsibility for:
• Developing sustainable leadership development pathways, processes and systems that support the Diocese’s long-term vision for raising up new leaders and equipping ministers for mission.
• Designing and helping deliver the taught programme of IME2 (curate) and IME3 (first post) training.
• Supporting the development of a coherent and high-quality training menu and bespoke formation and learning plans for clergy and key lay leaders, including
overhauling our approach to ministerial development reviews (MDRs).
• Contributing to the design of a new Worcester School of Leadership, including working on proposals for a Young Leaders Programme and Ministry Experience Scheme (MES).
Grow as Kingdom People, sharing the good news of Jesus’ love in Worcestershire & Dudley through churches that are growing in health and sustainability


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Change lives, shape communities and unlock funding for projects that make a real difference.
We're looking for an exceptional bid writer and funding specialist to help bring ambitious ideas to life across North Wales.
This isn't a typical fundraising role. At Groundwork North Wales, every successful application helps create greener places, stronger communities, new opportunities and lasting positive change for people and the environment. As our Business Development Officer, you'll be at the heart of turning ideas into reality. Working with passionate colleagues across a wide range of environmental, heritage and community projects, you'll identify funding opportunities, develop compelling bids and secure the investment needed to deliver meaningful impact across the region.
We're looking for someone who loves the challenge of crafting persuasive funding applications, building relationships with funders and spotting opportunities that others might miss. You'll combine strong research skills, attention to detail and excellent writing ability to help secure grants, trusts and tender opportunities that support our mission for People, Places and Planet.
In return, you'll join a supportive and purpose-driven organisation where your work has visible, tangible results. Every funding success will help deliver projects that improve local environments, celebrate heritage, support communities and create a more sustainable future.
Based at our Wrexham office, this role offers full or part-time hours (minimum 21 hours per week), flexibility to support work-life balance, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference through your professional expertise.
If you're an experienced fundraiser, bid writer or business development professional looking for a role with purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
Visit our website for more details, including a full job description and person specification.
Closing date: Friday 4th September
Interview date: Monday 14th September
Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified closing date, when we are in receipt of sufficient applications. We therefore encourage applicants to apply early if you wish to be considered for this post.
We are committed to building a diverse team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Equity, diversity and inclusivity are central to our mission and to our impact.
Location: Hybrid working between the Aldgate, London office and home
A great opportunity has risen for a Neighbourhood Development Officer to join our Services Directorate. It is a hybrid post, based in London, and will support our development and outreach work with the Bangladeshi communities.
Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.
You will lead the development and delivery of engagement programmes, educational initiatives, and training opportunities that increase awareness, build community capacity, and support the charity's strategic objectives. You will help build trust, increase awareness of respiratory health, encourage early intervention, and connect people with the support and services they need.
You will have some experience working or volunteering community-based health or wellbeing settings. You will have Bangladeshi (Bengali and/or Sylheti) as a first language, with good written and spoken English. You will also be a strong communicator with excellent engagement and relationship-building skills.
As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.
The UK's lung charity fighting for your right to breathe
An opportunity to take ownership of our learning offer, develop innovative resources and work with partners across the justice system.
MAIN AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
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Identifying training, learning and development opportunities or needs
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Developing learning resources, including e-learning and guidance documents
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Managing MA learn, the MA's learning management system (LMS)
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Overseeing the MA's community outreach programme (Magistrates in the Community)
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Coordinating MA input into wider magistrate training, both nationally and through representation on local training committees.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy committees
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Support the MA’s training, learning and development committee by organising regular meetings, sharing minutes and actions.
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Propose priorities and manage programmes of work for the committee
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Provide high-quality information to ensure that committee members and other interested parties are up to date with relevant information
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Ensure agreed actions and decisions of the policy committees are implemented
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Build and maintain excellent relationships with committee members
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Provide support to committee members to enable them to effectively contribute to the work of the MA
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Assist in the training and development of committee members
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Agree and implement committee working practices.
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Contribute to supporting the MA's other policy committees
Volunteer support
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Support representatives in post
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Work with magistrates to develop and coordinate learning materials
Learning
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Develop and upload learning resources to our learning platform.
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Be the first point of contact for member queries about our learning platform and other training related matters
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With the membership team, liaise with external stakeholders to plan and deliver the MA's webinar series
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Edit webinar footage and create transcripts to upload to MA learn
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Monitor learner behaviour on the MA learn and use this to inform learning development plans.
Policy and research
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Provide input to proposed policy and research work
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Work with policy colleagues to translate research and policy into learning materials.
Communications
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Work closely with the communications team to support the delivery of the MA’s learning communications, both for members and externally
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Ensure the accuracy of training information contained in MA communications outputs
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Contribute to our Magistrate magazine, newsletters, website content, social media and press releases.
Membership
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Support the work of the MA’s membership team to recruit and retain members
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Assist in responding to members’ queries and provide up to date information about training and learning issues.
Other duties
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Contribute to team meetings, organisational strategy and priorities
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Be proactive in keeping up to date with developments affecting the role
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Contribute to other organisational tasks, such as support for our webinars and events on occasion.
GENERAL
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not exhaustive, and staff may be required to undertake other reasonable duties commensurate with the role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
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Experience of using a learning management system (LMS)
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Experience of using, or aptitude to learn, e-learning software, such as Articulate 360
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Ability to design and develop a variety of online learning resources
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Experience of project management
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Ability to organise and prioritise your own workload and a strong attention to detail
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Ability to assimilate and understand complex information and explain complex issues clearly
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Ability to produce clear, concise proposals, papers and other written communications
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Ability to communicate effectively, diplomatically and persuasively with a wide range of people
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Ability to establish personal credibility with a range of stakeholders
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Ability to work effectively under pressure
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A creative and practical approach to problem solving and the ability to provide sound reasons to support proposed solutions
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Excellent networking skills.
DESIRABLE
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Training qualification (Level 3 or above and/or equivalent professional training experience)
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Experience of working with/managing a committee
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Knowledge of the workings of magistrates' courts
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Experience of working in a membership organisation
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Experience of supporting volunteers remotely.
Amputee Network Development Officer – South West
Fixed term 12 months from starting date with potential to extend
Ensure that no amputee need cope alone
The Limbless Association is seeking a proactive, creative and resourceful Development Officer to enable the charity to extend its reach across the south west.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting individuals and their families experiencing amputation, through their rehabilitation, recovery and life beyond limb loss.
The Amputee Network Development Officer will play a pivotal role in the LA realising its outreach aims in the region. This role will build capacity across a range of outreach support activities, working closely with the Regional Development Manager (South), Services Development Lead and Volunteer Coordinator, to realise increased multi- stakeholder engagement, project reach, awareness of the charity and its services as well as working with the team to realise regional financial support of the LA’s work.
We’re looking for someone who:
· Is passionate about building strong outcomes focused relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
· Enjoys turning ideas into meaningful opportunities and actions.
· Can think strategically whilst remaining practical
· Understands the importance of lived experience and co-production
· Has a strong geographical knowledge of the south west of England.
· Wants to make a genuine difference
If you are motivated by improving lives with purpose and compassion, we would love to hear from you.
Location: South East of England
About the role
This unique dual role provides core administrative support to the South East regional England team while directly delivering local community development initiatives.
You’ll keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly while actively engaging our community, building local partnerships, and empowering people affected by Parkinson’s to shape local support. Working collaboratively on priority projects, you’ll help build a united, people-powered movement.
What you'll do
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Be the primary point of contact, responding warmly and efficiently to general enquiries from across the region.
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Organise online and in-person meetings, working groups, and regional events - handling venue bookings, catering, materials, delegate tracking, and follow-ups.
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Process purchase orders, invoices, credit card payments, and volunteer expenses, keeping financial records up-to-date and processes running smoothly.
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Work in an inclusive way so the lived experiences and voices of people affected by Parkinson’s shape local decisions, support, and services.
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Help deliver and evaluate local community projects using feedback and local insights to guide your work.
What you'll bring
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Experience or transferable skills to manage office admin, handle routine financial tasks, and stay organised while juggling competing priorities.
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Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities.
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Ability to work on your own initiative, manage your time effectively while working remotely, and handle sensitive information confidentially.
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Skilled communicator with strong listening skills and the ability to deliver messages to a range of audiences effectively.
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Experience of engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including those from diverse communities.
Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description on our website.
Interviews for this role will be held online on 25 September 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on 30 September 2026 in our London office.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
Are you a relationship builder and networker looking to use your skills to make a big impact on the lives of babies and children with life- shortening and life-threatening conditions and their families?
Charity People are delighted to be partnering again with Zoe's Place in their search for the next Business Development Officer in their Middlesbrough hospice. This is a pivotal moment in the hospice's growth, and they are looking for someone who is naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused to support them to grow their corporate pipeline in order to continue their important work.
Salary: £28,500 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week
Location: Zoe's Place Baby Hospice, Middlesbrough with ability to work from home one day a week after 6 months in the role
Benefits: 5% employer pension contribution, 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and closure between Christmas and New Year, free parking onsite, and professional L&D opportunities
Zoe's Place is the only baby specific hospice charity in the UK, providing specialist palliative, respite and end of life care for children aged 0 to 5 with life limiting and life-threatening conditions. They offer a safe, nurturing and joyful environment where families can feel completely supported. With their dedicated nurses delivering 24-hour care, they work together to make every moment of childhood count.
About the role
As our Business Development Officer, you'll support the delivery of Zoe's Place overall income generation strategy, by developing a portfolio of corporate supporters at Zoe's Place Middlesbrough to deliver long term sustainable income growth.
You'll do this through providing excellent stewardship to newly established corporate relationships and identifying opportunities to grow current partnerships. This role is all about opening doors and generating new opportunities for support. You'll support the delivery of events on behalf of the hospice for both existing and potential relationships, and you'll also represent the hospice in external networking events, delivering presentations, and clearly communicating the hospice's case for support.
About you
This role would suit a natural relationship builder and networking superstar.
You'll bring:
- Experience working in fundraising, business development, sales or potentially recruitment or partnership management
- Experience developing partnerships and engaging a wide range of supporters and stakeholders
- Experience attending networking events, and the confidence to represent the charity externally
- A naturally outgoing, personable and results-focused attitude to work
- A passion for making a meaningful difference through your work
Most importantly, you'll be someone who combines ambition with compassion, and who is excited by the opportunity to help ensure the future of an organisation that means so much to the families it supports.
If you're someone who understands that every conversation can potentially lead somewhere and are motivated to make a real difference to children and families every single day, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply:
All you need to do is send a copy of your CV or draft profile over to Gabi Smith as the first step. From there, we'll be in touch with full application details if you meet our initial assessment of the skills and experience required.
Deadline: 9am on Monday 31st August
Interview: In person at the Middlesbrough hospice week commencing 7th September.
Please let us know if you have any issues with interview dates above as we understand that it's peak summer holiday time and we don't want this to impact your being able to apply.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.
We are now looking for a passionate and experienced Learning and Development Officer to join our adults’ team on a part-time basis (28 hours per week, 0.8 FTE).
Learning and Development Officer (Adults)
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 35 hours per week (0.8 FTE).
Salary: £34,408 per annum, FTE (£27,526 per annum for 28 hours per week)
Location: Homebased – however NCB promotes a hybrid, flexible way of working, staff can work remotely or from our Newton Abbot, Devon TQ12 or Central Sheffield Research in Practice offices if they wish
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled facilitator with strong experience in adult social care (or a related sector, e.g. housing, homelessness, mental health or criminal justice) who is motivated to make a real impact. While the role requires a solid understanding of research and its application, it is not a primary research post—the focus is on translating evidence into meaningful learning and development opportunities.
You will play a key role in designing and delivering high-quality learning experiences, including programmes, full-day workshops, webinars, and events, working with diverse audiences such as senior leaders and practitioners.
What you’ll be doing
- Designing and delivering engaging learning and development activities for a range of audiences
- Translating complex research, policy, and legal frameworks into accessible, practical learning
- Developing high-quality learning outputs (e.g. workshops, programmes, webinars)
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders and supporting collaborative projects
- Managing multiple projects effectively in a varied and fast-paced environment
We are looking for someone who brings:
- In-depth knowledge of adult social care, or related sectors such as criminal justice, housing and homelessness, or mental health
- Experience in facilitation and delivering learning, including workshops and webinars
- A strong understanding of research, policy, and practice frameworks
- Skills in knowledge mobilisation, with a passion for co-production and evidence implementation
- Proven experience in relationship management
- Excellent communication skills, including confident public speaking
- Understanding of learning theory and its application
- The ability to manage competing priorities and work flexibly (including occasional travel and overnight stays)
Research in Practice
Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.
Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.
About NCB
For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.
Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.
The Benefits
- 30 Days Annual Leave
- Generous Pension Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible Working
- Winter Holiday Closure & Break
- Employee Assistance Programme
Applications close at 08:00am on Tuesday 1st September 2026.
Assessment and interviews to be conducted on Monday 14th September 2026.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.
No agencies please.
- 16 hours per week (part time)
- £35,000.a. pro rata (Actual salary £15,135) plus 6% pension contribution
- Remote
Job Summary:
Rape Crisis England & Wales is the national membership and accreditation body for a network of Rape Crisis Centres that provide specialist support for survivors of sexual violence and abuse. We work to promote the needs and rights of survivors and campaign for an end to all forms of sexual violence, abuse and exploitation.
Our Fundraising and Development Officer will support our daily fundraising operations. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating contractor relationships, managing administrative tasks, supporting our governance arrangements, collating data and ensuring smooth communication across departments. You will play a key role in optimising processes, handling logistics, and assisting in the delivery of operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
The overall purpose of this role is to provide administrative and operational support across the fundraising department. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising and Development to support donor recognition and stewardship, fundraising finance processes, and collate data for reporting against KPIs.
The key responsibilities of this role include:
Donor recognition and supporter care
• Thank Challenge event and one-off donors promptly, warmly, and accurately, within agreed turnaround times, tailoring acknowledgements by gift size, channel, and giving history.
• Administer donor recognition processes, including welcome journeys for new regular givers, milestone and anniversary acknowledgements, and recognition of mid-level and repeat donors.
• Respond to supporter enquiries by email, phone, and post in a professional and sensitive manner, escalating complex matters as appropriate.
• Handle sensitive gifts, such as in memory donations, with care and discretion.
• Support the stewardship of challenge event participants and community fundraisers, including fundraising materials, sponsorship processing, and thanking.
Individual giving and donation processing
• Record donations accurately and regularly on Salesforce, ensuring each gift is coded correctly by source, campaign, and restriction.
• Process payroll giving donations
• Maintain the Mailchimp donor database including uploading new donors
• Carry out regular reconciliations of donation income with Finance colleagues, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Administer regular giving, including setting up, amending, and cancelling regular gifts, and monitoring failed payments.
• Support the delivery of individual giving campaigns and appeals, with donation handling, data segmentation, and post campaign administration.
• Assist in processing and acknowledging occasional one-off donations received across all channels and platforms, including online giving platforms, direct debits, standing orders, cheques, and bank transfers.
Gift Aid
• Maintain complete and compliant Gift Aid declaration records for all eligible donors.
• Prepare and submit regular Gift Aid claims to HMRC, ensuring claims are accurate, maximised, and submitted on schedule.
• Keep an audit trail of claims and declarations in line with HMRC requirements, and support any related audit or compliance activity.
• Identify opportunities to increase Gift Aid uptake across giving channels.
Data and compliance
• Maintain accurate, up to date supporter records on the fundraising database, including contact details, communication preferences, and consent.
• Ensure all supporter data is handled in line with UK GDPR, the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, and RCEW policies.
• Run routine data hygiene tasks such as deduplication, returned mail processing, and preference updates.
• Produce simple reports on income and supporter activity to support team planning and reporting to funders and the Board.
General fundraising support
• Monitor and respond to email correspondence in the fundraising inbox
• Provide administrative support across the fundraising function as required, including trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, and events.
• Maintain fundraising records, templates, and process documentation so that key tasks are well documented and consistent.
• Research potential donors and funding opportunities to support the organisation’s goals.
• Provide administrative support during grant application processes, including compiling documents and tracking deadlines.
• Coordinate logistics for fundraising events, including venue booking, catering, and invitations.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture and take part in team meetings and organisational activity.
• Undertake other reasonable duties consistent with the level of the role.
The post holder is expected to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote the aims and values of Rape Crisis England & Wales. Therefore, this list is indicative only, not exhaustive. It is intended to reflect a range of duties the post-holder will be expected to perform but additional duties commensurate with the role may be required. The job description will be reviewed from time to time and may change in light of experience and changing circumstances, in consultation with the post-holder. We ask all employees to uphold our organisational values, support our mission and purpose, and to maintain respectful and collaborative relationships with colleagues at all levels of the organisation.
Person Specification
· A relevant qualification in Fundraising or a related field would be desirable.
· Proven experience in a fundraising role, ideally within a corporate, nonprofit, or government environment.
· Experience with fundraising activities such as donor relations, and materials preparation
· Strong ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met and operations run smoothly.
· Detail-oriented with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare reports, presentations, and donor correspondence.
· Ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership, team members, external stakeholders, and donors.
· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
· Familiarity with donor management platforms (e.g., JustGiving)
· Experience with Salesforce would be beneficial
· Ability to approach challenges with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset and make decisions based on data, policies, and best practices.
*Shortlisting will be based on the candidates’ ability to demonstrate the criteria in bold.
Personal Attributes:
- Results-oriented with a passion for making a difference and working proactively.
- Collaborative and able to build strong internal and external relationships.
- Adaptable, innovative, and comfortable with change.
- Excellent organisational, problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Eligibility
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence of this will be required prior to appointment.
Additional Information
Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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Lord’s Taverners
The Lord’s Taverners exists to positively impact the lives of young people facing the challenges of inequality. Through inclusive and transformative cricket programmes, we empower young people with disabilities and from disadvantaged communities across the UK and beyond.
We are now seeking an organised and proactive Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer to join our People & Programmes directorate. You will deliver and coordinate Super 1s VI community hubs in targeted areas, ensuring sessions are inclusive and accessible for young people aged 8–25 with a visual impairment, and support the delivery of a year-round programme that promotes positive social outcomes, helping young people build confidence, skills and connections through cricket.
The Role
The Visually Impaired Cricket Development Officer will give more young people with a visual impairment the chance to play cricket regularly by growing and delivering the Super 1s programme in targeted areas, attracting new participants, and supporting coaches to build their skills and confidence.
About You
You will be an organised, proactive and people-focused individual with a passion for disability sport. You’ll bring strong communication skills, confidence, and a positive, can-do approach to working as part of a busy team.
You will bring:
- Effective communication skills, with reliable teamwork and interpersonal skills
- The ability to collaborate and build partnerships
- Strong organisational and planning skills
- The ability to work independently and use initiative
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
- A proactive, positive approach.
At Lord’s Taverners, sport is a means to an end. We are looking for people who share our belief in sport’s power to change lives, and who are motivated by impact, inclusion and opportunity for young people.
Safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This role requires an enhanced DBS check and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. In line with statutory guidance, applicants do not need to disclose youth cautions or any protected convictions or cautions.
As part of our safer recruitment practices, an online search will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates.
Benefits:
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Five additional holiday days between Christmas and New Year – Dates vary annually
- Pension contribution of 6%
- Group Income protection (long-term incapacity pay)
- Critical illness Cover
- Group Life assurance (death in service)
- Health Cash Plan
- Enhanced maternity and paternity leave pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Two volunteering days
- Birthday day off
- Season ticket loan
- Flexible Working
- Wellbeing plan
Application Instructions
As part of your application, please submit:
- Your CV, and
- A written response (maximum 500 words) to the following question:
“Please describe a time when you have developed sporting provision for young people. Briefly outline the challenge, action you took and the impact your work had on outcomes. Please focus on your individual contribution rather than a team activity and use an example from working with disabled or disadvantaged young people where appropriate.”
The written response needs to be uploaded where it asks for a covernote to be uploaded.
We will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover note in place of the required written response.
Key Dates
- Applications open: Tuesday 11 August
- Application deadline: 23:59 on Sunday 30 August
Please note we may close the vacancy early if we receive exceptional applications. Should this occur, all applicants will be notified.
- First-stage interviews (online): Monday 7 September 2026
- Second-stage interviews (in person): Tuesday 15 September 2026
Interview Process
First Stage (Online)
The first stage will take place online and will last 45 minutes in total. The session will include:
- A 30-minute task/activity
- A 15-minute debrief with the hiring managers
Second Stage (In Person)
Shortlisted candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to an in-person interview, comprising:
- 45 minutes of competency-based questions
- 15 minutes for further conversation about the role
Interview questions will be shared with shortlisted candidates in advance to support preparation.
Accessibility
We want every candidate to feel comfortable and able to perform at their best. If you require any adjustments or support to take part in the interview process, please let us know and we will be happy to accommodate.
The written response must be uploaded in the section of the application form where it asks for a cover note.
Please note that we will not accept applications that do not complete this task, or applications that upload a cover letter/cover note in place of the required written response.
Deliver high quality cricket programmes that will empower young people facing inequality to make positive choices, improve their health and wellbeing
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




