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Philanthropy Officer

We are seeking a motivated and detail focused individual to support major donor and legacy fundraising activity, ensuring exceptional stewardship and first class supporter care.

Position: Philanthropy Officer
Salary: £29,000
Location: Hybrid with regular office working in London SE11
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 10am, Monday 19 January 2026

About the Role
This is a key opportunity for someone who thrives on structure, accuracy and stewardship. You will provide vital administrative and coordination support to relationship fundraising, ensuring donor records are accurate, communications are high quality and supporter journeys are handled with professionalism and warmth.

Your work will support a range of major donor activities including prospect research, event logistics, data management, producing communications and coordinating stewardship tasks. You will manage donor information on CRM systems, support Gift Aid and reporting, prepare briefing materials and help deliver well organised fundraising events from invites to follow up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update donor data and records, ensuring accurate logging of communication and donations
• Process and record pledges, support finance reconciliation and enable Gift Aid processes
• Research prospects and prepare concise background notes and profiles
• Support donor communications including emails, letters, and reports
• Assist with logistics for donor events including invitations, RSVP tracking, materials and delivery
• Respond professionally to supporter enquiries and support legacy stewardship
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Produce mailing lists, segmented data and supporter reporting

About You

• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and pride in administrative accuracy
• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines while maintaining quality
• Confident using CRM systems and digital tools
• Professional written communication skills with the ability to draft compelling supporter content
• Comfortable supporting events and managing logistics
• Proactive, reliable and motivated by delivering high standards
• Knowledge or experience in donor stewardship or charity administration is desirable
• A collaborative team player who can work independently and with initiative

About the Organisation
This role sits within a forward thinking mission driven organisation focused on supporting access and progression in music education and widening participation. You will join a collaborative and supportive team environment committed to delivering excellence and positive impact across fundraising, programmes and partnerships.

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Development Officer, Fundraising Administrator, Donor Relations Assistant, Legacy Coordinator, Events and Stewardship Officer, Supporter Care Coordinator, Assistant Development Officer, Fundraising Assistant, Community Fundraising Assistant, Individual Giving Assistant, Corporate Partnerships Assistant, Trusts and Foundations Assistant, Supporter Engagement Assistant, Prospect Research Assistant, Grants and Bid Writing Assistant, Events and Fundraising Assistant, Supporter Services Assistant, Income Generation Assistant, Stewardship Assistant, Philanthropy Assistant and Relationship Fundraising Assistant. #INDNFP

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

We are looking for a Senior Events Fundraising Officer to join a wonderful team to lead on a portfolio of fundraising events, with specific responsibility for new event development, and offering exceptional levels of supporter care.

This is a hybrid role with one - two days a week in the London officer.

The Charity
A passionate and collaborative disability charity, dedicated to transforming lives and changing attitudes, ensuring people are treated fairly. You would be joining a highly respected organisation, known for its supportive and inclusive working culture, offering fantastic benefits including generous annual leave, well-being days and flexible working.

The Role

Events
Take budgetary ownership of a number of owned and third-party events and partnerships. Researching event feasibility, budget-setting, planning, marketing, recruiting participants and volunteers and evaluation.
Take a lead in new event development work closely with the Innovation Team in all phases of the process including researching new ideas, budgets and business cases, evidencing cases with supporter-led insight, market research and KPIs.
Deputise for the Events Manager and support Events Officers and provide guidance where necessary, taking on line management responsibility where appropriate.
Work closely with colleagues in marketing, press and PR contributing to the development of any printed materials, web content and social media.
Prepare and manage live event budget.
Manage relationships with internal/external suppliers.

Supporter Care
Work closely with colleagues to develop and implement automated recruitment and stewardship plans.
Build long-term relationships with supporters by creating a first-class supporter experience, with regular contact through email, social media and telephone.
Working with the Data and digital marketing team, implement communication plans to ensure supporters are receiving the highest levels of care.
Work with colleagues to ensure compliance to all GDPR requirements.

The Candidate
Experience of working within events fundraising for a non profit organisation
Customer relationship management experience including database management
Experience of executing marketing and communications plans
Experience of working with agencies and suppliers

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note the charity are keen to shortlist on 9th January and interview w/c 12thn January.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful and your details will not be held further but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future. We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

The Vacancy

Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people.  Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. 

IRW’s Finance & Corporate Services Division is recruiting for the position of Senior Systems Accountant to join its dynamic team based out of its offices in Birmingham, UK. The organisation currently operates to a hybrid working model.

Job Purpose

The Senior Systems Accountant is a key role within Islamic Relief’s Finance team, providing ongoing strategic and operational support for our cloud-based financial system, Unit4 ERP (version 7 – Cloud Release). This role ensures that the finance system is optimally configured and maintained to support efficient business-as-usual (BAU) operations across the organisation.

You will act as the organisation’s Unit4 SUPER user and subject matter expert, responsible for system administration, user support and training, issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement. Working closely with Finance, IT, and system users, you will ensure the ERP system supports accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and process efficiency.

This is not a project implementation role it focuses on the long-term embedding, optimisation, and support of Unit4 ERP7 (CR), delivering both strategic oversight and day-to-day system management.

The successful candidate must have:

• Fully qualified accountant (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CIPFA) or equivalent with proven delivery of ERP system administration, configuration, and optimisation in a live finance environment.
• Strong hands-on experience with Unit4 ERP v7 Cloud (financial modules) in a support or administration role.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, accounting principles, and reporting frameworks.
• Proficiency with reporting and analysis tools (e.g., Power BI, Excelerator).
• Ability to diagnose and resolve system and user issues independently.

For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.

If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.

For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.

PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place on an ongoing basis until a suitable appointment is made. We therefore may close the advert sooner than the advertised date.

Pre-employment Checks:

Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:

• screening clearance
• proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
• receipt of satisfactory references

Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.

Our values and commitment to safeguarding

IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.

In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.

By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer

We are delighted to be partnering with The Ehlers-Danlos Society, a global organisation that puts people with Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD) at the centre of everything they do. Their mission is to help the world understand these conditions better, accelerate research, and provide education that truly changes lives.

The organisation is looking for an innovative and strategic Learning & Education Director to lead and grow the Society’s global education portfolio. In this role you will give direction and shape long-term learning strategies, educational initiatives, inspire multidisciplinary teams, and ensure every program reflects scientific rigour, and the lived experience of the EDS/HSD community.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring:

• Bachelor’s degree (required) and advanced degree or diploma (PGCE, Master's or PhD (preferred) in Education, Healthcare, Public Health, Instructional Design, or related field.
• Significant leadership experience in healthcare and medical education, with a track record of overseeing learning portfolios.
• A deep understanding of healthcare education and evidence-based learning principles.
• The ability to communicate complex medical or educational concepts clearly and confidently to diverse audiences.
• Experience and network with clinicians, academic institutions, research bodies, and advocacy groups.

If you want your work to directly influence how healthcare professionals understand, diagnose, and support people living with EDS and HSD, bridging knowledge gaps and raising the standard of care worldwide, then this is the role for you!

For more information, please contact Katherine Anderson-Scott, Executive Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted via the Charisma website and include your CV and a 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, or any other category protected by law.

The Ehlers Danlos Society asks every successful candidate to give their consent for us to obtain two written references, consent to a DBS check, and to provide us with documentary proof of qualifications. Any offer of employment will be conditional on these requirements being satisfactory.

Location: Fully remote (UK-based), with occasional travel

Closing date: 19 January 2026

Charisma vetting interviews will need to be completed by close of play on the 27 January in preparation for shortlist submission on the 28 January.

Interviews with The Ehlers-Danlos Society:

• 1st stage interviews: w/c 9 February 2026
• 2nd stage interviews: w/c 16 February 2026

Please note: the chosen candidate will need to be available to attend the annual retreat on 16 March 2025 (this can be attended while the candidate is serving notice. All expenses will be paid, however, if the chosen candidate subsequently withdraws and doesn’t join The Society, the candidate will be expected to reimburse the organisation). 

Location: Hybrid
Department: External Affairs & Communications directorate
Salary: £43,500 - £48,000
Hours: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 19th January 2026, 10.00am 
 
Benefits: 10% employers pension contribution (NEST) HSF Health cash Plan-covering employee partners and dependants under 18 28 days Annual Leave plus bank holidays and increases with length of service 2 hours weekly wellbeing time out Employee assistance program , offering GP advice lines, virtual doctors, prescription services, emotional wellbeing support, a legal help line and counselling. Funded eye site test (Specsavers) Pay it forward days- 2 days volunteering Mindful Employer Perkbox and Reward Gateway – discount platforms
 
Overall Purpose
 
The Engagement Manager plays a pivotal role in strengthening NHS Charities Together’s relationships with its members and NHS Trusts, helping to grow the sector’s collective impact, income and influence.
 
Working collaboratively across the organisation, the postholder will lead our approach to member and Trust engagement, connecting members with our strategic priorities and policy goals, supporting NHS Trusts to realise the potential of their charities, and identifying opportunities for development and collaboration.
 
The role combines strategic relationship management, insight gathering, and event delivery to ensure members are engaged, connected, and supported through a refreshed and impactful member offer.
 
Overall Objectives
 
• Build and strengthen relationships with members and NHS Trusts to maximise the value and visibility and impact of NHS charities.
• Engage, advocate and influence members to align with NHS Charities Together’s strategic goals and policy calls.
• Support NHS Trusts to understand and realise the potential of their own charity.
• Use insight and feedback from members to inform and evolve the member and impact strategy.
• Lead the delivery of an engaging programme of events, learning and peer support that builds capability, connection and impact.
• Take a strategic and coordinated approach to connecting members to internal expertise, partnerships and opportunities that support their growth.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of a refreshed member offer that is responsive, strategic and commercially sustainable.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
The main duties and responsibilities of the role holder are as outlined below;
 
Stakeholder Management and Engagement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with members, NHS Trusts and other key stakeholders, influencing at all levels within a complex political environment.
• Represent NHS Charities Together at member meetings, networks and external events, acting as an ambassador for the organisation’s strategy and values.
• Engage members around strategic priorities, policy positions, and collective campaigns, ensuring alignment and shared impact.
• Identify and nurture opportunities for partnership, collaboration and income growth across the membership.
 
Insight and strategy
• Gather intelligence and feedback from members to inform the member engagement and impact strateg, working with the wider team to support the creation of a Charter for the NHS charity sector.
• Spot trends, barriers and opportunities that can shape future support, policy and advocacy work.
• Apply strategic thinking to balance nuance and competing priorities, helping to design initiatives that achieve shared goals.
 
Events and Learning
• Lead the design and delivery of a dynamic programme of online and in-person member events and networks, ensuring they are relevant, engaging and high quality and help achieve our objectives to grow the NHS Charity sector.
• Develop a commercial and sustainable approach to member support that achieves income targets and adds value to members.
• Take a strategic and coordinated approach that connects members and their Trusts to internal expertise, partnerships and opportunities that support their growth.
 
Programme and Project Delivery
• Plan and manage engagement and event projects from concept through to delivery and evaluation, ensuring they are well-organised, on time, and impactful.
• Play a key role in the management of priority events, including liaising with suppliers, facilitating involvement from members and logistical support.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across NHS Charities Together to connect members with relevant resources, campaigns and opportunities.
• Ensure that all activities are monitored, evaluated and continuously improved using member feedback and performance data.
 
Content and Communication
• Develop and tailor content for different member audiences, ensuring clarity, relevance and alignment with organisational priorities.
• Work with the colleagues to promote events, training and engagement opportunities through appropriate channels.
 
Team and organisational contribution
• Contribute to strategic planning and support cross-organisational projects that enhance the member experience.
• Support the Sector Engagement Lead and deputise when required.
• Provide support to team members as appropriate, ensuring a collaborative and high-performing culture.
 
Other duties
· Visibly live NHS Charities Togethers values, including our commitment to diversity and inclusion.
· Carrying out the duties of post in accordance with NHS Charities Togethers policies and procedures on Health and Safety and take responsibility for ensuring personal health and safety.
· Working flexibly, prioritising workload, and working effectively as part of a team. Demonstrating an ability to work calmly and effectively when under pressure of tight deadlines, to deliver work on time and to a high standard.
· Adhere to relevant legislation, best practice, policies, and processes including, but not limited to charity law, the fundraising regulator, GDPR and professional codes and standards.
 
This is not meant to be an exhaustive list of duties. The need for flexibility is required, and the post holder is expected to carry out any other related duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
 
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Salary: £32,000 per annum WTE based on 37 hours
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Farnham, Surrey

 
Would you like to be part of an organisation that’s dedicated to caring for the local community?

We are seeking a proactive accountant with good IT skills to ensure our finance systems operate efficiently and effectively.  This is a varied, hands-on role supporting the whole Finance Team, particularly during periods of peak activity, to ensure the department continues to run smoothly.

 Key Responsibilities

• Act as system lead for Microsoft Business Central, our accounting system, and the other systems used by the Finance Team.
• Prepare month-end journals, balance sheet reconciliations and support year-end accounts and audit.
• Be responsible for restricted funds accounting and support Gift Aid processes.
• Provide cover for Sales, Purchase Ledger and Income Supervisors as required.
• Support Finance Assistants during high-volume income periods.
• Lead finance-related projects and deputise for the Head of Finance when needed.

About You

A successful Financial Systems and Accounts Supervisor will:

• Be MAAT or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, with strong financial and management accounting experience.
• Be confident working with accounting systems (ideally Microsoft Business Central) and intermediate Excel skills.
• Have knowledge of Gift Aid and an understanding of charity finance and SORP (desirable).
• Be highly organised, collaborative and flexible, with excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude.

For a full list of essential requirements, please refer to the job description and person specification document.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, systems improvement and working closely with colleagues across an organisation with a strong service ethos.

About Us
We are based in Farnham, Camberley and Guildford, and provide bespoke, compassionate palliative and end of life care for people living with an advanced or terminal illness, across West Surrey and North-East Hampshire.

Phyllis Tuckwell is a very special place to work.  Our staff make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their loved ones, providing outstanding care at a time that really matters.  Our Finance team members are pivotal in helping deliver our vital services, ensuring ‘every day is precious’ for our patients. 

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture, with the principles of fairness and equality at its core.  We are an equal opportunities employer, who values and respects our employees’ unique knowledge, skills and experiences.  We warmly welcome applications from all sections of the community.  All appointments are made following a fair and equitable process, based on merit, job requirements and business need.  

We Offer:

Excellent Benefits

• Six weeks paid holiday plus public holidays
• Phyllis Tuckwell Group Personal Pension Plan (matched contributions up to 7.5%)
• Health Cash Plan Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Blue Light Discount Card

Excellent Career Development

• Leadership Development
• Skill Development and Training
• Project-Based Learning
• Professional Growth
• Upskilling
• Apprenticeships
• Coaching
• Diverse Training Courses

A Great Place to Work

• Equal Opportunities employer
• Flexible hours and flexible working
• Supportive colleagues
• 97% of our staff are proud to work for Phyllis Tuckwell*

*Phyllis Tuckwell Birdsong Hospice staff survey 2023

For further information regarding the role or to arrange an informal visit please contact Deb McQuillan, Head of Finance or Vanessa Evans, Finance Manager. If you are unable to apply on-line or have any questions about the recruitment process, contact HR.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Thursday 15th January 2026.
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 19th January 2026.

We reserve the right to close the role ahead of the closing date should sufficient applications be received. Your early response is therefore encouraged. Please note that we do not hold a sponsor licence and therefore are unable to provide sponsorship.
 

This post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.

NO MEDIA OR AGENCIES

TACT is recruiting caring, committed, and resilient individuals and families to become foster carers and help transform the lives of children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing home.

Fostering is not an employed role, but as a self-employed foster carer you will receive competitive fostering fees and allowances, comprehensive training, and ongoing professional support every step of the way.

Eligibility

To become a foster carer with TACT, you must:

• Be over the age of 21
• Be a UK resident or have Indefinite Leave to Remain
• Have a spare bedroom

Financial Stability & Recognition

We value your dedication and expertise – and ensure you are rewarded fairly:

• Up to £27,053 per year (£520 per week) when a child is placed
• Additional payments and allowances available
• Special fostering tax exemptions, meaning lower tax compared to most employed roles

The Support You’ll Receive

At TACT, you are never alone. We provide high-quality support to help you feel confident and supported in your fostering role: 

• A dedicated Supervising Social Worker for guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child
• Access to a network of specialist foster carers for peer support
• Comprehensive training, including therapeutic and neurodevelopmental courses
• Psychological consultations and access to specialist therapeutic input
• 24/7 out-of-hours support whenever you need it

How to apply

Interested in finding out more? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today on the TACT website.

Foster carers are self-employed and subject to fostering regulations and approval processes, including checks, training, and assessment.

TACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all foster carers to share this commitment.

Foodbank Manager

We are delighted to be working in partnership with Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank, a Christian charity in Richmond that is committed to helping people through tough times and giving them the chance to thrive. Whether someone’s facing homelessness, food poverty, escaping abuse, or battling mental health challenges, Vineyard Community & Richmond Foordbank (VC&RFB) is there with care and support. In our busy world, it’s easy to miss those struggling around us, but at VC&RFB, they take the time to listen, connect, and see the person behind the story. By offering kindness and hope, they’re helping people rebuild their dreams and find a brighter future. Together, they are inspiring change and restoring hope.

VC&RFB is seeking a compassionate and strategic Foodbank Manager to lead their Foodbank provision across multiple sites. This is a significant role at the heart of their mission, often serving as the first point of contact for individuals and families at their most vulnerable moments. You'll be responsible for ensuring high-quality delivery, warm relational support, strong volunteer leadership, and a consistent, dignifying experience for every guest.

In this pivotal role, you'll provide leadership and supervision for the Assistant Foodbank Manager, Satellite Foodbank Leaders and volunteer teams, ensuring consistent high-quality standards across all sites. Working closely with the Operations Manager and wider team, you'll oversee all aspects of Foodbank operations including guest provision, volunteer coordination, data management through the Trussell Data Collection System, and product storage across multiple sites. You'll maintain strong relationships with referral partners, churches, schools, businesses and community groups, representing the Foodbank as a positive ambassador for the charity.

A particularly exciting aspect of this role is leading the development, setup and launch of VC&RFB's new Community Essentials Hub. This important initiative will expand the "Hope for Life" aspect of the mission, offering guests access to low-cost food and essentials provision, wider support, and opportunities to participate, volunteer and contribute. You'll help shape this new model, establish operational systems, develop partnerships with organisations such as 'Your Local Pantry', and create opportunities for former guests to be part of the running of the service.

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Excellent relationship-building skills with experience supervising staff and/or volunteers
• Strong organisational skills, with experience in organising or coordinating activities, rotas or service delivery
• Experience supporting people facing vulnerability, poverty, or crisis
• Some experience contributing to new or developing services

This is a unique opportunity for a practicing Christian to combine operational leadership with compassionate community support. You'll help nurture an environment of hope, dignity, and stability at the heart of everything Vineyard Community does. Guests often share how transformative it is to feel genuinely seen, welcomed, and supported - to know they are not alone. As Foodbank Manager, you'll be instrumental in creating those moments of connection and care that can change lives.

This role is subject to a Enhanced DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.

For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nick Thomas, 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.

*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian.

Contract & Hours: Permanent. Part time - 30 hours per week

Location: The Vineyard Community Centre, Richmond on Thames

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 22nd January 2026

Charisma vetting interviews must be completed by close of play on 26th January 2026

Interviews with Vineyard Community & Richmond Foodbank: Week commencing 2nd February 2026

TACT is recruiting caring, committed, and resilient individuals and families to become foster carers and help transform the lives of children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing home.

Fostering is not an employed role, but as a self-employed foster carer you will receive competitive fostering fees and allowances, comprehensive training, and ongoing professional support every step of the way.

Eligibility

To become a foster carer with TACT, you must:

• Be over the age of 21
• Be a UK resident or have Indefinite Leave to Remain
• Have a spare bedroom

Financial Stability & Recognition

We value your dedication and expertise – and ensure you are rewarded fairly:

• Up to £27,053 per year (£520 per week) when a child is placed
• Additional payments and allowances available
• Special fostering tax exemptions, meaning lower tax compared to most employed roles

The Support You’ll Receive

At TACT, you are never alone. We provide high-quality support to help you feel confident and supported in your fostering role: 

• A dedicated Supervising Social Worker for guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child
• Access to a network of specialist foster carers for peer support
• Comprehensive training, including therapeutic and neurodevelopmental courses
• Psychological consultations and access to specialist therapeutic input
• 24/7 out-of-hours support whenever you need it

How to apply

Interested in finding out more? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today on the TACT website.

Foster carers are self-employed and subject to fostering regulations and approval processes, including checks, training, and assessment.

TACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all foster carers to share this commitment.

Premises Officer/Maintenance Person – Oasis St Martin’s Village

Fixed Term 1 Year Contract, full-time post, 40 hours per week (1 FTE), inclusive of breaks 

Working Pattern: Some shift work may be required (across 7.30am until 9pm)

Salary:  £30,766 per annum (including London Weighting)

Premises Officer/Maintenance Person – Oasis St Martin’s Village

Oasis’ mission is to build stronger communities. Oasis St Martins Village is a new and exciting project, working in partnership with other organisations in an integrated way, to provide opportunity and pathways for children and young people.

Our vision is to transform the life-chances of children, who are struggling in or not coping with mainstream education, by offering them and their families support and opportunity.

Our work is based around the principle that “it takes a village to raise a child”.

This role will help deliver the Oasis St Martins Village aims and mission by ensuring the provision of an efficient and effective site and facilities service, aligned with the ethos and values of Oasis St Martin’s Village.

What will you do?

This newly formed role will be embedded within the site management team. To be successful in this role, applicants will be required to:

• Assist the Senior Premises Officer with maintenance tasks as required to ensure a safe and effective working environment. Must be able perform basic repairs (plumbing, carpentry, painting, changing locks etc.)
• Assist with water testing, testing of alarms and other routine tasks as directed.
• Set and un-set the site alarm systems when required.
• Assist with the opening and closing, unlocking and locking of the site gates and buildings, including evening and weekend use.
• Be responsible for the security of the site when on duty including the locking of all doors and windows.
• Assist the events manager with delivery of events, particularly during evenings and weekends.
• Assist with the cleaning of the site as and when needed.
• Assist with room setup and moving of furniture safely. This includes preparing spaces to host events and functions, packing down and cleaning afterwards. And to service ongoing regular lettings.

What will you get in return?

• A network of peers and partners all sharing the same vision and an environment set up to ensure everyone is supported and included.
• A package of reward that includes a 7% employer contribution pension scheme, annual leave allowance starting at 25 days (plus Bank Holidays) increasing over time, eligibility to join the Green Commute cycle to work scheme and cash benefit health plan.
• Be part of an international network of Oasis charities offering opportunities to develop your career in new directions and locations.

To apply, please send your CV and a Supporting Statement (no more than two A4 pages) to the email address provided on our website or via Charity Jobs.

Please expand on your CV to tell us about relevant skills, experience and qualifications you have that relate to the job description and person specification.

Completed applications should be returned by 12 noon on Friday 23rd January 2026.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers during the recruitment process, please let us know. 

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks. 

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1026487

The Community Support Worker will contribute to the delivery of our LGBTQ+ youth provision supporting young people aged 13+ (and some pre-teens):

Specific Duties and responsibilities

• Work with an intensive caseload of approximately 12 young people maintaining regular contact, through arranged appointments, offering information, advice and guidance, practical support and encouragement.
• Maintain accurate and up to date written client database records and complete all admin tasks within required timeframes.
• Support clients to identify their strengths, interests, areas they would like to improve and barriers to progression, in order to develop their personalised action plan.
• Support clients to increase their self-esteem, become more resilient and improve their aspirations.
• Utilise the Warwick-Edinburgh Mental Well-being Tool and Free2B tools, to monitor progression.
• Develop and deliver ‘safe space’ forums in schools, providing suitable group work activities (this may be alongside school staff or leading on your own).
• Working with the team to both lead and support our youth group provisions on a rota’d basis (both in person and online).
• Maintain relationships to work across multiple community and school settings, collaborating effectively with organisations to ensure positive service delivery.

General Duties

• Attend regular case supervision and team meetings and events as appropriate.
• Adhere to Free2B’s Equality and Diversity policies with respect to staff and service users.
• Comply with Health and Safety legislation and Free2B policies, to ensure safe working practices.
• Undertake any other appropriate tasks, as agreed. 

Person Specification

Essential  / Desirable

1. Experience of providing 1:1 targeted support to a caseload of young people, including undertaking assessments, planning, target setting and review (preferably in education settings). E
2. Knowledge & experience of the key issues impacting on LGBTQ+ young people (including trans and non-binary young people). E
3. Ability to set and work within clear and appropriate professional boundaries including challenging negative behaviours. E
4. Experience of responding appropriately to child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, following policies and procedures. E
5. Ability to manage client appointments and administrative tasks effectively to complete all elements of the role within the required timeframes. E
6. IT skills and experience of using applications including: Word, Outlook email, client databases and online platforms: Teams, Zoom and WhatsApp for internal communications.  E
7. Experience of remaining flexible and adapting your ways of working in order to meet client and service needs. E
8. One of our four core values is Listening, reflecting our commitment to being client-led.What do you believe is important in delivering truly client-led support? E
9. Experience of working independently across multiple settings (preferably including within secondary schools). D
10. Qualification in a relevant area such as social work, community work, gender studies or teaching, psychology etc D

Birmingham

Permanent

30 Hours per week

Founded in 1962, our clients is a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, . Our board of trustees ensures they meet their charitable aims, supported by a dedicated team of well-trained staff.

Our client is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that they work with.

They provide individualised, person-centred services that help people lead fulfilling lives and reach their full potential. Known for their high-quality support, they play a key role in Birmingham's mental health system and collaborate with local organisations to challenge the stigma surrounding mental distress.

They are seeking an experienced and passionate Operations Manager – Registered Services to join their leadership team. You will be one of a team of four Operations Managers who oversee all front-line services .

Line managed by the Deputy Director of Operations, this role is strategically important to their delivery of recovery-based services within Birmingham’s mental health system.

Key Responsibilities will include:

· Work with the Director of Operations, Deputy Director of Operations, and other Operations Managers to co-create and deliver the operations development plan

· Line manage the service managers responsible for each area and support other team members as appropriate.

· Ensure services are delivered in line with their strategic vision and values.

· Ensure that the service(s) is being delivered in line with commissioning requirements, service user wishes and in line with local and national policy and best practice.

· Flexibility to occasionally work outside of usual hours.

· Take part in their senior on call rota.

The Successful Candidate will have:

· Experience of working in a CQC regulated service.

· Good working knowledge of relevant mental health and housing legislation and how it applies to service delivery.

· Knowledge of and commitment to the Recovery model of mental health support

· Experience of mental ill health, either personally or professionally

· Good working knowledge of safeguarding and able to deal effectively with safeguarding issues

· Familiar with good practice in data protection and able to support managers and staff to comply with any requirements

Staff benefits include an attractive defined contribution pension scheme, PayCare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling, a cycle to work scheme, and a comprehensive training programme.

Our client is extremely proud to have a diverse workforce that is reflective of the communities that they work with. They strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience of mental health challenges as their perspectives enrich their teams. They are also committed to changing the ethnic diversity of our management team and particularly encourage applicants from minority communities to apply for this role.

Their people are key to the success of the organisation, and they are recognised as both a Mindful Employer as well as achieving Gold standard success in Investors in People. They welcome applications from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.

How To Apply:

Closing date for applications is Sunday 18th January 2026

Interviews will commence on Friday 30th January 2026

TACT is recruiting caring, committed, and resilient individuals and families to become foster carers and help transform the lives of children and young people who need a safe, stable, and nurturing home.

Fostering is not an employed role, but as a self-employed foster carer you will receive competitive fostering fees and allowances, comprehensive training, and ongoing professional support every step of the way.

Eligibility

To become a foster carer with TACT, you must:

• Be over the age of 21
• Be a UK resident or have Indefinite Leave to Remain
• Have a spare bedroom

Financial Stability & Recognition

We value your dedication and expertise – and ensure you are rewarded fairly:

• Up to £27,053 per year (£520 per week) when a child is placed
• Additional payments and allowances available
• Special fostering tax exemptions, meaning lower tax compared to most employed roles

The Support You’ll Receive

At TACT, you are never alone. We provide high-quality support to help you feel confident and supported in your fostering role: 

• A dedicated Supervising Social Worker for guidance and supervision
• A Family Wellbeing Worker to support you and the child
• Access to a network of specialist foster carers for peer support
• Comprehensive training, including therapeutic and neurodevelopmental courses
• Psychological consultations and access to specialist therapeutic input
• 24/7 out-of-hours support whenever you need it

How to apply

Interested in finding out more? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today on the TACT website.

Foster carers are self-employed and subject to fostering regulations and approval processes, including checks, training, and assessment.

TACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all foster carers to share this commitment.

About the role

The counselling role will be joining Galop’s free-at-point-of-use counselling service, providing a range of therapeutic support for LGBT survivors of abuse and violence. The service works to address the barriers to counselling that some LGBT people experience and provides a safe, confidential and affirmative service for our clients.

You should have experience working in a counselling setting in the voluntary sector, and have a knowledge of the way the voluntary sector interacts with safeguarding and criminal justice frameworks. We will support you to use your developed empathy and insight to provide effective therapeutic interventions with LGBT individuals of all ages.

You will join a developing team with a commitment to respecting the strengths and coping strategies of victims and survivors of abuse, alongside identifying and mitigating needs and risks (including those that are internal, external, and relational).

You will carry a caseload of up to 10 clients, which reflects the complex emotional and psycho-social needs of our client group. To support you in your work we will provide you with clinical supervision, line management, and the infrastructure necessary to support contained contracted counselling sessions.

To ensure an accessible service you will be required to work some evenings/weekends dependent on client demand.

Location: Galop’s offices are in central London. The Galop therapeutic service will be delivered at Galop’s London office and online and so counsellors can work from the office, remotely or where possible a hybrid.
Hours: 0.6 (FTE): 21 hours including 10 clients per week. There is flexibility in how these 21 hours are worked.
Contract: Permanent
Reports to: Senior Counsellor
Salary: £22,652.93 (37,754.88 FTE) per annum (0.6 FTE, including London Weighting) or £20,125.72 without London Weighting for remote contract

Closing Date and Applications

Applications should be submitted by 10am on 16th January 2026.
Interviews will be held on 6th February 2026

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