Jobs for the Disability sector
Chief Operating Officer
Salary: Competitive
Location: London, WC2E 9AB
About Our Client
Our client is a registered charity on a mission to become the UK’s leading neurodiversity employment model. They help young adults with learning disabilities and autism gain the skills and experience they need to secure sustainable jobs through their training café in Covent Garden and specialist employment programmes. While they continue to fundraise, their goal is to be as self-sustainable as possible. They achieve this by running their café, delivering events, supplying wholesale coffee, offering DEI workshops, and constantly seeking creative ways to raise awareness of their cause and diversify revenue streams.
Summary of the Position
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will act as the CEO’s strategic partner and trusted deputy, leading both the charitable programmes (training, neuro-inclusion, and employment support) and the trading operations (café, events, wholesale coffee, and partnerships).
This role combines operational leadership with commercial acumen, ensuring excellent programme delivery while also driving business growth, increasing sales, and shaping a commercial strategy that supports our client’s long-term sustainability. The COO will oversee finance, compliance, people and culture, and organisational development, while also building partnerships and identifying new opportunities for business development and income diversification. By fostering a high-performing, values-led culture and strengthening their internal foundations, the COO enables the CEO to focus on external growth, partnerships, and brand leadership, ensuring the organisation continues to expand its impact while remaining financially resilient.
Ideal Candidate
They are seeking a senior leader who:
- Has experience at Director/COO/Deputy CEO level within a charity, social enterprise, or purpose-driven business.
- Is commercially minded, with proven experience in growing business, driving sales, shaping commercial strategy, securing partnerships, and spotting opportunities for business development.
- Can demonstrate a track record of managing multi-disciplinary teams and senior managers.
- Brings knowledge of charity governance, safeguarding, HR, and regulatory compliance.
- Has significant financial management experience across both charitable and trading activities.
- Can translate strategy into clear operational plans and deliver tangible results.
- Thinks laterally and creatively to diversify revenue streams and amplify impact.
- Understands fundraising models and income diversification, with an entrepreneurial mindset for sustainable growth.
- Is resilient, hard-working, emotionally intelligent, kind and empathetic, courageous, warm, purpose-driven, and a strategic leader.
- Is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with experience embedding a values-led culture.
Benefits:
- One Friday off a month (in addition to 30 annual leave days)
- Flexible working arrangements (2 days per week working from home)
- Complimentary beverages at the Café
- Free staff lunch
- Organised social events with learners and staff
- DBS enhanced check provided
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults course provided
- Monthly work coach session for six months
Top Responsibilities
As COO, you will:
- Act as the CEO’s deputy, providing leadership continuity and ensuring the effective running of the organisation.
- Lead and drive the day-to-day operations across both charitable programmes and commercial activities (café, events, wholesale coffee, and workshops), implementing our client’s strategy and ensuring organisational goals are met.
- Oversee all financial management, reserves, compliance, and risk across the organisation.
- Manage senior leaders and foster a positive, inclusive, and values-driven culture.
- Drive organisational growth by strengthening infrastructure, growing the team, diversifying income, and scaling impact.
- Build strong relationships with funders, employers, and stakeholders, while also bringing in potential partners to enhance both impact and sustainability, and ensuring CRM systems support engagement and growth.
Our Client’s Commitment
Our client is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of background.
This role is based in our Glasgow (Hamilton) site a minimum of 3-days per week, occasional visits to our Forfar site will be a part of this role as will travel across Scotland to support Volunteer events. This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
As Operations Volunteering Experience Coordinator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that volunteers in operations-based roles feel valued, prepared, and supported throughout their journey. Working closely with internal teams, you’ll coordinate recruitment, training, and engagement efforts that enhance the volunteer experience and contribute to the smooth running of essential services.
You’ll oversee the flow of volunteers into operations-based roles, ensuring they are matched effectively to support Guide Dogs’ canine, children, and adult services. Working in collaboration with service and volunteering colleagues, you’ll support planning and resource allocation to ensure volunteer programmes align with national and local needs.
By ensuring volunteers receive comprehensive training and induction, you’ll help them build confidence in their roles. You’ll coordinate face-to-face and virtual induction sessions, facilitate ongoing training opportunities, and provide regular communication to ensure volunteers remain engaged and informed.
A key part of your role will involve monitoring and evaluating the volunteer journey, gathering feedback and insights to improve processes and experiences. You’ll manage volunteer data and compliance, ensuring records are accurate and up to date. Additionally, you’ll support the recognition and celebration of volunteers, helping to coordinate award events and initiatives that highlight the incredible contributions of those who give their time.
To excel in this role, you’ll have experience managing and supporting volunteers, ensuring they have a positive and rewarding experience. You’ll be confident in advising on best practices and processes, with the ability to build strong relationships across different teams.
Strong organisation and communication skills are essential in this role, as well as the ability to problem-solve and handle enquiries efficiently. Whether facilitating training, providing advice, or coordinating new volunteer initiatives, you’ll bring a solutions-focused approach to ensure volunteers feel engaged, valued, and equipped for success.
No two people with sight loss are the same, and none of our people are either. So, we are proud to offer a range of person-centred benefits that can support each member of staff in ways that really mean something to them – and show them how much they mean to us. We offer a flexible benefits package, discounts and cashback scheme, a generous holiday allowance and matched contributory pension scheme to care for our people.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We’re looking for a Senior STH Practitioner who can manage the delivery of high quality and effective Social and Therapeutic Horticulture (STH) programmes in London for adults and young people with a range of disabilities and health conditions.
We’re looking for candidates who have proven experience of managing a team and an understanding of how STH programmes can benefit individuals and improve lives. We need someone with horticultural knowledge and experience to plan the seasonal horticultural resources required for our programs and delivery spaces.
Based at Thrive’s London centre in Battersea Park. Some days will be spent at outreach centres within London, requiring some travel. The role will involve occasional travel to the Thrive Centres in Reading and Birmingham.
Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check. Thrive complies fully with the DBS Code of Practice. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an individual from working for Thrive.
For more information, please download the Information Pack. For an informal conversation about the role, please email recruitment in the first instance.
To apply, please email recruitment with your CV and a written statement explaining how you meet the person specification and what you will bring to Thrive.
Role
Are you a values-led leader with a passion for person-centred social care?
The Action Group is a forward-thinking, rights-based social care organisation who care deeply about the lives of the people we support, their carers, and our staff.
Our mission is simple yet profound: to support people to live full, meaningful lives - on their own terms. As we enter an exciting new chapter, we’re seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead us with integrity, courage, and compassion.
What You’ll Do
As Chief Executive, you will:
- Lead with purpose, ensuring our values are embedded in every decision
- Champion person-centred approaches and co-production across all services
- Drive strategic growth, financial sustainability, and operational excellence
- Build trusted relationships with stakeholders, funders, regulators, and communities
- Represent the organisation as a bold advocate for progressive social care
- This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of care in Scotland—where your leadership will directly impact lives and communities.
Who You Are
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has senior leadership experience in social care, health, or the third sector
- Is emotionally intelligent, inclusive, and deeply committed to human rights
- Brings strategic insight, financial acumen, and governance expertise
- Communicates with clarity, authenticity, and warmth
- Leads with humility, resilience, and a collaborative spirit
What We Offer
- A values-led culture that prioritises people, relationships, and impact
- A supportive, engaged Board and passionate, talented team
- Contributory pension scheme (employer contribution 5%)
- 29 days annual leave (increases with length of service)
- Paid mileage
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and sick leave
- Access to discounts and mental health support
- Flexible working arrangements and a commitment to wellbeing
- The chance to lead an organisation making a real difference every day
Application notes
Closing Date: 10am on Monday 20th October
To apply or to see our candidate recruitment pack, visit our website.
We value lived experience, passion, and alignment with our values more than formal qualifications or traditional career paths. So even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we would welcome your application - you might just be the right person for this role.
If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, such as alternative formats for application materials or access to assistive technology, just let us know and we’ll do our best to support you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Residential Support Worker (1059)
Do you have the ambition to make a meaningful impact on the lives of autistic children and young people?
At St. John's, we've been making a positive difference in the lives of children and young people for nearly 140 years. We are now looking for an incredible Residential Support Worker to help us continue making that difference!
As a Residential Support Worker, you will work under the supervision and guidance of the Care Management Team, Senior Residential Support Workers, and Therapy Teams. You will support learners in all residential houses and the community, assisting with social and academic activities.
Our aim is to ensure all learners have equal opportunities to develop their independence and social skills, preparing them for adult life.
What will you be doing?
- Supporting learners with self-care and independence skills such as eating, drinking, washing, bathing, using the toilet, managing incontinence, dressing, mobility, and medication administration.
- Ensuring learners' care files are kept up to date and accurate.
- At the start of each shift, reviewing communication and log books, and liaising with staff at handover to ensure learners' needs are well documented and addressed.
- Establish supportive relationships with learners and encourage the development of stable relationships.
- Promote the emotional health and self-esteem of learners and support them through changes in their living situation and personal circumstances.
In return, we offer a fantastic working environment, generous holidays, career development opportunities, and more!
Please note that sponsorship for this role is not available at this time.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
Documents
- Residential Support Worker - Day St J (002) - 2025 (1).pdf (457.51 KB)
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Support Dog is a unique and innovative national charity that has been transforming the lives of families affected by autism, epilepsy and disability for over 30 years.
Support Dogs trains and provides specialist assistance dog to give 100% reliable advance warning of epileptic seizures; to help children with autism to stay safe and better engage with the world around them. Our disability assistance dogs bring independence and a better quality of life for those with physical disabilities including MS, Cerebral Palsy and Fibromyalgia.
Founded and entirely based in Sheffield our charity operates across the UK, growing significantly over recent years. The demand for our work is overwhelming, with requests for support increasing ten-fold over the past few years. Support Dogs provides all of its services free of charge and relies entirely on voluntary donations for funding.
We are looking for a dedicated and organised Trusts and Grants Fundraiser to join our friendly and supportive team. Reporting to the Trusts and Development Manager, you’ll help identify and research prospective funders, prepare compelling applications, and build strong relationships with donors.
You’ll manage your own workload and portfolio of donors, writing applications and corresponding with donors. Helping to maintain accurate CRM records. You’ll also collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to gather stories, data, and insight to support your work.
To provide assistance dogs to support those with disabilities and long-term medical conditions leading to safer and more independent lives.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Energy Adviser
Ref: REQ004400
Fixed term until March 2026.
£27,853.36 a year
Field based in East Anglia and North London with working from home. (The role will require travelling in East Anglia and North London but will work from home around meetings and workshops.)
Job description
One in four of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses. Together we will be unstoppable.
The Community Energy Adviser will deliver energy support sessions in local communities, empowering individuals and families through workshops and one-to-one support. The focus will be on assisting those facing challenges with their energy needs by providing practical advice, support, and advocacy on energy conservation, switching providers, and accessing grants or benefits.
Fixed term until March 2026.
Full time- 35 hours a week
Location: Field based in East Anglia and North London with working from home. (The role will require travelling in East Anglia and North London but will work from home around meetings and workshops.)
The Role
In this role you will be:
· Planning and delivering engaging and informative energy support workshops within local communities, tailoring content to meet the diverse needs of attendees.
· Providing one-to-one support to individuals requiring more in-depth assistance, including conducting home energy assessments and offering tailored advice.
· Collaborating with local organisations and stakeholders to identify and reach out to communities and individuals who would benefit most from energy advice and support.
· Developing and distributing educational materials on energy saving, bill management, and the benefits of renewable energy sources.
· Tracking and evaluating the impact of community sessions and one-to-one interventions, adjusting strategies to improve outreach and support effectiveness.
· Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of energy sector developments, including changes in legislation, available grants, and best practices in energy conservation.
About You
· You will have excellent communication skills both verbal and written to be able to support communities and individuals who would benefit most from energy advice and support.
· You will be able to plan and deliver engaging and informative energy support workshops within local communities, tailoring content to meet the diverse needs of attendees.
· You will be able to show empathy and be able to respond positively to change while being able to deal effectively with conflicting priorities will allow to succeed within this role. The service will help customers through their unfair extra costs and additional vulnerability to fuel poverty.
· It is essential that you have a good working knowledge of IT including Microsoft Office Products
· You will bring drive and enthusiasm to your role and can demonstrate that you care passionately about improving the lives of disabled people and their families. It is desirable that you have a good knowledge of Energy and Utilities advice.
Please give examples in your application to show how you have these skills.
We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and our goal of a fair and equal future for disabled people.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
Click the apply button to create an account and complete your application form.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, 10th October 2025.
Please note that successful candidates will be subject to a basic DBS check.
Auditory Verbal UK (AVUK) is an award-winning charity that wants all deaf children to have the same opportunities in life as their hearing peers.
It supports deaf babies and children to learn to listen and speak with Auditory Verbal therapy and provides internationally accredited training in Auditory Verbal practice for health and education professionals. AVUK works to raise expectations and outcomes for deaf children and increase access to, as well as awareness and understanding of, Auditory Verbal therapy, with a clear mission to enable every family with a deaf child the opportunity to access Auditory Verbal therapy through publicly funded services close to where they live.
OVERVIEW
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the CEO and Senior Management Team. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking to build on their business administration experience and take the next step in their career.
In this pivotal role, you’ll be at the heart of our organisation, supporting day-to-day operations, contributing to strategic initiatives, and ensuring the smooth execution of both administrative and project-related tasks. You’ll gain unparalleled access to all areas of the business, working closely with senior leaders and gaining exposure to corporate management policies, techniques, and decision-making processes.
This role offers:
- High-level autonomy and the chance to operate at board and senior management levels.
- Mentorship from the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, and other senior leaders, providing insight into executive leadership and strategic planning.
- A dynamic, fast-paced environment where your critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills will be valued and developed.
- The opportunity to make a real impact while growing your professional capabilities and expanding your career horizons.
CONTRACT DETAILS
Location: Primarily remote with occasional working in London
Working Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week); compressed or part-time would be considered; flexible working fully supported; occasional evening work may be required
Contract Type: Fixed-term, 2 years
Salary: £35,000 per annum FTE depending on experience, plus benefits including 7% employer contribution to Group Pension Scheme
Holiday: 27 days (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and 1 privilege day
Reporting To: CEO
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Support
- Act as liaison between the CEO and internal and external stakeholders, drafting communications and ensuring clear, timely information flow; supporting scheduling of meetings and tracking of actions and, with support from the CRM Manager, ensuring key contacts and relationship data are accurately and securely maintained on the organisation’s central database.
- Coordinate meetings and agendas with the CEO, Director of Finance and Operations, Chair of the Board, and Board sub-committees; manage papers and follow-up actions.
- Organise external meetings, including venue liaison, room bookings, and travel arrangements.
- Provide administrative support to the Senior Management Team (SMT), including preparing reports, presentations, and other materials as required.
- Coordinate SMT and Programme Board meetings including compilation and circulation of agendas and supporting documents.
- Prepare regular status updates on project progress; maintain a record of agreed actions from meetings and liaise with team members to gather updates and ensure timely completion.
- Act as a point of contact between the Senior Management Team and working groups focused on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion and Well-being.
Board Support & Impact Reporting
- Support board-level processes by coordinating meeting logistics; prepare, compile and circulate materials including agendas, minutes, reports, and presentations;.
- Maintain accurate records of meetings including tracking and reporting on Board decisions and action items, ensuring timely follow-up and completion.
- Assist in developing and maintaining risk management and impact reporting frameworks and tools for the Trustee Board.
- Collect, analyse, and report on data related to AVUK’s strategic programme impact and outcomes.
Governance and Additional EA Support Duties
- Support the Director of Finance and Operations and Operations Manager to ensure AVUK’s legal obligations regarding governance, record-keeping and reporting requirements are maintained.
- Oversee office management and liaise with landlords at AVUK centres in London, Bicester, and flexible workspaces in Glasgow and Leeds.
- Manage special projects and initiatives as assigned by the CEO or Senior Management Team, including planning and execution.
These responsibilities are not exhaustive and will be reviewed, in consultation with the post-holder, from time-to-time and amended in light of the changing needs of the charity and experience and development of the post-holder.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential:
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant in a similar role, or in direct organisational management.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Demonstrable discretion and ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
Desirable:
- Familiarity with governance structures and impact reporting frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in project management and coordinating cross-functional initiatives.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or other CRM platforms, including data logging, relationship mapping, and report generation.
- Knowledge of Microsoft tools (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Planner) to support effective information sharing and action tracking across teams.
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Anyone wishing to apply for this post should submit their CV along with a covering letter (max 2 pages) explaining what draws them to working for our charity and how they see their skills contributing to our work. Applications received after 9:00am on Monday 20 October 2025, will not be considered.Only candidates shortlisted for interview will be contacted.Interviews will take place via MS Teams.
Key Dates
Closing date for applications: Monday 20 October at 9:00am
Shortlisted candidates notified: Via email on or before Wednesday 22 October
Interviews: First Round: Tuesday 28 October, Second Round: w/c Monday 03 November
We use a blind recruitment system to ensure fairness. Personal details such as name, address, social media links, gender, ethnicity and educational institutions remain hidden until shortlisting is complete.
We believe that diversity brings strength to our organisation; we recognise and value the importance of lived experience and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for this role.
Strictly no agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 FTE (pro-rata)
Contract: 2-3 months, part time (up to 3 days/week)
Location: London (Hybrid –1 day/week in office)
Closing date: Friday 10 October
Benefits: 27 days annual leave 5 additional days at Christmas and Easter, Employee Assistance Programme (mental health, GP access, physio, legal/financial support), Training and development budget
We have an exciting opportunity for an interim Database Manager to join Sense, a national charity supporting people with complex disabilities and those who are deafblind. This is a pivotal time to join the organisation as they embark on a major CRM migration project, transitioning from Raiser’s Edge to Microsoft Dynamics.
In this strategic role, you’ll play a central part in shaping the future of data use across the Engagement Directorate. You’ll be responsible for empowering colleagues to make the most of data for fundraising, engagement, and insight. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with deep expertise in Dynamics 365 and a passion for driving data-led transformation.
To be successful as the Database Manager, you will need:
- Extensive experience using MS Dynamics
- Proven ability to lead data migration and CRM implementation projects
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
- A strategic mindset with a collaborative and inclusive approach
- Experience in ETL processes, data selections, and compliance with data governance legislation
If you would like to have an informal discussion, please get in touch and ask for Heather, quoting the reference 2721HB.
Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, passionate about improving equality across the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity here.
We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.
If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to end the application period sooner.
Calibre Audio is a national charity providing free, unlimited access to audiobooks for people who cannot read print due to sight loss, disability, or health conditions. Every day, around 1,500 books are distributed to children and adults whose lives are transformed by access to literature.
Long established as a trusted service with a respected legacy programme and consistent success with trusts and foundations, Calibre is now entering a new chapter. With a bold strategy, national debates on literacy and inclusion gaining momentum, and the 2026 Year of Reading ahead, this is a pivotal moment to grow income, raise their profile and increase impact.
This new role brings fundraising and communications together for the first time. By unifying storytelling, campaigns, and fundraising propositions, the Director will amplify Calibre’s voice, grow income, and ensure that profile-building and fundraising reinforce one another.
This is a strategic and hands-on role, setting direction, managing key relationships and leading change, while securing income and providing clarity and structure for the teams. You will benefit from strong CEO commitment, external consultancy support with bid writing, and the freedom to shape team structure and invest in growth.
As Director of Fundraising and Communications, you will:
- Sit on the Executive Management Team alongside the CEO, COO, and Head of Communities & Learning, driving strategy and cultural change
- Develop and deliver an ambitious strategy across both functions, aligning activity to drive income, membership growth, and visibility
- Build on Calibre Audio’s respected legacy programme, deepen trust and foundation partnerships, and explore untapped opportunities with major donors and individual supporters
- Personally manage and cultivate high-value relationships with trusts, foundations, and major donors, while shaping new opportunities in corporate and individual giving
- Strengthen legacy and in-memory giving, and oversee compelling member appeals
- Lead the development of a powerful case for support, positioning Calibre as a force for change in literacy, disability inclusion, and mental health
- Partner with the Head of Marketing to deliver bold, creative campaigns that amplify Calibre’s national voice and directly support fundraising
About you
This role will suit a senior fundraising leader who combines strategic vision with hands-on delivery.
You will bring:
- A strong track record of securing significant income from high-value donors and funders
- Expertise in developing fundraising strategies and compelling cases for support
- Experience of leading, or working closely with, communications and marketing teams
- The credibility and emotional intelligence to influence at senior leadership level
- Strong staff management skills, with the ability to build and lead a high-performing team
- The ability to unify and bring clarity to fundraising and communications
- This role offers the chance to seize momentum, tell Calibre’s story in new ways, and harness national conversations about literacy and inclusion
Employee benefits include:
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day at Christmas
- 7.5% employer pension contribution
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.
Who we are:
Our vision is a world where difference is valued, and diversity is celebrated. A world where everyone has the same rights, freedoms, choices, and opportunities.
Surrey Coalition of Disabled People is an innovative organisation that is led by disabled people working together to achieve our vision.
Introduction to the role
We’re a vibrant, forward-thinking team that believes digital communication should drive awareness, inspire connections, and share the experiences of our members. If you thrive on creativity, love technology, and enjoy creative writing, this role is for you!
Purpose of the role
We want to expand our reach and increase our engagement. You will help us to achieve this through managing our social media channels as well as drafting blogs and keeping our website up to date
Main responsibilities
· Craft/develop content for the Coalition’s social media channels and website
· Co-ordinate and develop an ongoing schedule of new content for each of the social media platforms, ensuring this is in line with the overall organisation’s activities
· Monitor networks/trending topics to ensure that the Coalition maximises any opportunities to respond to appropriate topics
· Provide analysis of the effectiveness of our content through regular reporting including key metrics such as reach, impressions and engagement
· Keep the website updated – including making changes to pages as well as building new ones
We are looking for someone with:
· Outstanding organisation and planning skills (E)
· Excellent written communication skills and experience with copywriting for social media platforms (E)
· Some experience of creating and editing basic graphics, video and animation using software such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, Adobe Effects and/or photo editing software (E)
· Some experience of editing web pages and building web pages (E)
· Able to analyse and evaluate reports from social media activity (E)
· Experience of working in a Disabled Peoples Organisation or in the wider Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector (D)
· Experience and knowledge of working with people who are Disabled and/or carers or lived experience of Disability or being a family Carer (D)
· Experience of developing accessible digital communications (D)
To apply please fill in the application form.
CVs will not be accepted.
Closing date is 17th October 2025 at 5 pm
We are run and managed by Disabled people for Disabled people. Our aim is to campaign and promote the rights of Disabled people to live independently
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Database Administrator
Job reference - REQ004485
£22,932 a year
London, E15 2GW and working from home.
1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.
Together we will be unstoppable.
We are looking for a detail-oriented data professional to join our busy Database team. This role will play a key part in supporting the cleansing and management of data within Microsoft Dynamics 365, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration across teams to enhance system performance and usability.
Permanent, Full time (35 hours a week)
Location: Here East Press Centre, 14 East Bay Lane, London, E15 2GW and working from home.
The role
As Database Administrator, you will be a core member of our friendly and busy Database team.
You will:
· Prepare and cleanse customer data from a range of sources (including CRM systems, Word and Excel) for Microsoft Dynamics.
· Process high volumes of data with accuracy and efficiency.
· Ensure CRM records are accurate, consistent, and up-to-date.
· Support staff in using the system effectively to enhance their work.
· Contribute to the ongoing development of our Microsoft Dynamics platform.
For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
· Experience working with data in databases, particularly Microsoft Dynamics 365.
· Familiarity with tools such as SQL and XRMToolBox.
· Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office and SharePoint, and experience of using databases.
· Accurate record-keeping skills in a customer management system.
· Strong organisational skills, able to prioritise effectively and work on your own initiative.
· A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. Please give examples in your application to show how you meet the criteria.
Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.
Our values are being pioneering, courageous, connected, open and fair
By living our values and trusting each other, we give our colleagues freedom and space to be creative, push boundaries and change minds.
Disabled candidates
We are a disability equality charity. We encourage applications from disabled people and people with impairments, conditions, and access needs. We want to create a workforce that is a true reflection of the communities we serve.
Scope will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria for the post. This is part of our commitment as a Disability Confident Leader. Just let us know in your application that you are applying under the Offer an Interview Scheme. This was previously known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme.
If you require adjustments through your journey with us, please contact us via our website.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At the heart of everything we do at Scope is Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion.
We encourage people of colour and other underrepresented communities to apply and join Scope. We believe that this will bring new ideas and help us work better. We know that a variety of perspectives and viewpoints will greatly support the work we do and help us to reach all communities.
We want everyone to feel like they belong. We value each person as an individual. We will treat everyone with dignity and respect and we want to recognise all parts of a person's identity.
We are a disability equality charity. So, we will build a culture that is accessible and inclusive first. We will aim for the same high standards in all our work. We will listen, learn and keep improving.
You can find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on the Scope website.
Scope benefits
We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:
· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options
· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years
· Company pension
· Excellent training and career development
· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+
· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.
How to apply
Please visit our website via the link.
Closing date for applications: 09.10.2025.
Are you looking for a fulfilling & rewarding career?
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Support Worker to join our team at All Saints, Merton, SW19.
You will join us on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of between £25,558 per annum plus benefits.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
About the Senior Support Worker role:
You will be working in a dynamic service that provides short break accommodation for up to 6 adults with a wide range of learning, Autism and physical disabilities, sensory needs, challenging behaviours and complex healthcare needs.
The service provides 24/7 in-house respite for adults with learning disabilities, if you feel you can make a real difference by supporting people in all aspects of their care, to ensure they enjoy their stay, to enable them to reach their goals, to have fun, to go out in the community, to experience new things, to be as independent as they can be.
Skills and experience of our ideal Senior Support Worker:
- A caring, patient nature
- Have comprehensive knowledge and experience supporting adults with learning disabilities, Autism and challenging behaviour.
- Developing good practice and supporting the manager managing the service on a day to day basis including rota planning.
- Supervising, managing, and mentoring members of staff
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Ability to develop and review support plans and risk assessments.
- Providing personal care, administering medication and lone working.
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, you’ll enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
To join us as our Senior Support Worker please click apply below.
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
Birmingham Rathbone is a local charity which works to enable people with learning disabilities to achieve their full potential.
We have a number of vacancies for full and part-time Support Workers. We invite you to join our team of professionals providing an excellent service to clients all over the City.
Support Workers
Hours: Full-time posts are for 36.5 hours per week, Part-time posts are typically for between 20 and 30 hours per week.
Salary: £24,389 p.a. full-time (pro rata for part-time) plus generous employer pension contribution and travel/subsistence costs. Extensive training provided.
Location: Various locations in Birmingham and surrounding area
You will support people with learning disabilities to be able to live as independently as possible. You will have experience of support and/or care work, learning disabilities, autism, safeguarding, knowledge of welfare benefits, risk and needs assessments, key working, and good domestic and budgeting skills.
Closing date: 12.00 noon on Monday 13th October 2025
Interview date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
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.
Enhanced Disclosure & Barring (DBS) check will be required.
We are committed to equality of opportunity and invite applications from all sections of the community.
CVs will not be accepted.
No agencies please.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with a learning disability charity for a Financial Controller, on a full-time, permanent basis. You will provide financial leadership and effective management of the charity's financial operations including Finance System administration, AR, AP, Treasury and Fixed Assets.
The organisation works on a hybrid working basis and requires you to be in the office one day per week.
As Financial Controller, you will:
- Oversee the month end process, working closely with all finance staff
- Work closely with the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners with the preparation and consolidation of the monthly management accounts
- Support the Head of Finance and Finance Business Partners during the annual budget cycle and ensure all budgets are agreed and implemented on the accounting system
- Manage the external audit and the year-end processes and complete statutory financial statements to draft stage in accordance with the Charities SORP including all working papers
- Actively oversee the management of the payroll function (including pensions) ensuring compliance with legislation and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of employee pay and third-party payments
The successful applicant will:
- Have significant demonstrable experience in finance within the charity sector, in a similar role
- Hold a professional accounting qualification - ACCA, CIMA, ACA, ICAEW or be part qualified (final year) or equivalent degree or QBE - Minimum 5 years in a similar senior finance role within the charity sector
- Have knowledge & experience of Charity accounts and SORP
- Have knowledge of payroll practice and a full understanding of HMRC requirements
- Have experience of people management within the finance functions
- Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
If this sounds like you and you're keen to hear more, please do get in touch ASAP!
Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted with further information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.