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We are looking for a dynamic and people-focussed Finance Coordinator to take our organisation to the next phase: this is a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact at a fast-growing organisation. We have recently upgraded our finance systems to Xero and updated our processes: we now want to build on this success. The Finance Coordinator will prepare financial reports for the board and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They will work with our bookkeeper to ensure excellent day-to-day financial management. They will collaborate with our Project Leads, supporting them to set and manage budgets, report quarterly to the board, and ensure all project income and expenditure is recorded accurately in Xero. They will also use produce cashflow forecasts and scenarios using the Xero integration with Syft that Selce has implemented. They will also play a role in HR processes reviewing timesheets monthly and ensuring contracts are amended as staff roles evolve. This role is crucial in supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organisation.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

· Review financial data and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.

· Present financial reports with variance analysis and commentary for the board.

· Support with the preparation of annual accounts, working with Selce’s nominated accountants and the Board.

· Respond to any queries from Selce’s nominated accountants or from the Board.

· Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts for all areas of the business.

· Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.

Financial Record Keeping:

· Work with and manage our book-keeper,

· Respond to queries from the book-keeper about how best to enter transactions

· Help the book-keeper to implement excellent record-keeping

· Ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

· Ensure invoices, payments, and receipts are processed

· Ensure Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable are managed

· Manage grants correctly allocating eligible costs against grants and supporting Project Leads to report to grant givers in accordance with terms of grant

· Manage the monthly Payroll process

Compliance and Risk Management:

· Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation

· Establish and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures for Selce

· Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to Selce

· Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

· Review VAT and file VAT returns

· Manage interest payments to shareholders in accordance with our rules

Support Functions:

· Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.

· Provide financial support and advice and training to Project Leads ensuring compliance with financial regulation and our financial policies.

· Support the CEO and the Board in various financial tasks and projects.

· Track Selce’s financial performance and identify areas for potential improvement making best use of functionality within Xero or Syft for improved efficiency or effectiveness.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

·Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA/CIMA or AAT level 4 part-qualified (who is working toward level 4 qualification)

· At least 2 years’ experience of working in a finance role

· Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.

· Experience using financial software in particular Xero and Syft (or similar).

· Experience of using MS Excel including Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP

· Strong organisational and time-management skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders

Desirable:

· Experience in the renewable energy sector.

· Experience with community-financed projects and community shares.

· Experience in a cooperative or member-led organization.

· Experience of Charities SORP (FRS 102)

This is an exciting opportunity to invest in the lives of autistic young people (aged 9-19). You will work in our Aspire Team to further develop specialist youth work provision in Cambridge City and South Cambridgeshire, supporting young people’s emotional well-being and helping them to overcome challenge and develop social skills. You will join our team of youth workers and volunteers to develop and deliver weekly social groups, shared interest groups, one-to-one work, family support, school-based alternative education, and trips and residential experiences. The normal working week will be 37.5 hours (5 days), there is a need for flexibility. The role requires regular evening work. Part-time hours will be considered, minimum 22.5 hours (3 days).

Duties include:

• Build positive relationships with autistic children and young people through different programme activities.
• Support individuals making the transition from primary to secondary school, and from secondary school to post 16/18 options, giving them the best possible opportunity of staying in education, employment or training that is fulfilling and helps them reach their potential.
• Work with others in the team to expand the provision and develop new youth clubs in specific geographical areas based on identified needs.
• Create opportunities for children and young people to develop life skills, in response to the needs identified by participants themselves, their families and others, through courses and one-off sessions, with individuals and small groups.
• Facilitate the exploration of young people’s values and beliefs thereby encouraging their personal, social and spiritual development.
• Contribute to partnership working with external organisations and agencies in developing effective youth work provision.
• Support the recruitment, training and management of teams of volunteers and young leaders to act as positive role models who can support the delivery of youth clubs.
• Be a face-to-face contact with the public, representing Romsey Mill to individuals and organisations and reflecting the Christian values of the organisation to those whom the organisation serves.

We are seeking individuals who have 2 or more years of youth work experience and a general qualification to Level 3 (A levels or equivalent) including Level 2 (GCSE) in English and Maths.

This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young people while working within a supportive team environment. If you are enthusiastic about empowering youth and fostering positive change, we encourage you to apply.

The Recruitment Administrator will provide comprehensive support to the Recruitment Manager on all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. This will include, but not limited to, providing administrative support to the recruitment and hiring process, managing candidate correspondence, scheduling interviews, maintaining recruitment databases, and ensuring all recruitment activities are compliant with company policies and legal requirements.

The ideal person for this role will have an interest in recruitment and will have previous experience working in a fast paced and reactive role. Confident and personable and able to represent the charity across all levels.

This role will be known internally as Recruitment Executive*.

Main duties and responsibilities of the role:

· Assist the Recruitment Manager to ensure a smooth running of the recruitment process

· Liaise with recruiting managers and candidates by emails and telephone while dealing with recruitment queries.

· Prepare, post and monitor job vacancies on internal and external job sites in a timely way ensuring engaging and accurate content.

· Coordinate selection process by co-ordinating interview schedules between candidates and hiring managers across all formats (telephone, video and in-person).

· Maintain and update applicant tracking system; Recruitment+.

· Inform candidates of the outcome of their application/interview and provide feedback if requested.

· Building strong internal and external stakeholder relationships.

· Ensure all required recruitment documentation is completed and filed accurately in line with GDPR.

· Respond to any general enquiries via the recruitment mailbox.

· Prepare offer information to submit to the HR Coordinators as part of the onboarding process.

What we are looking for:

· Previous experience in an administrative or HR support role (recruitment experience preferred).

· Experience liaising with external and internal stakeholders.

· Experience working in customer service-based environment.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills – professional, clear, and confident on both phone and email.

· Strong organisational and time-management skills.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritising workload effectively.

· Ability to build relationships and be a point of contact for Recruitment.

· Excellent attention to detail.

· Excellent IT skills; using Word and Excel.

· Ensure that all aspects of data protection and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

· Strong team player.

· Strong ethical standards and a high level of personal integrity.

Additional Information:

Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.

Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals.  This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.

Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD. 

Salary: Circa £24,000 per annum, plus benefits.

Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.

The closing date for applications is the 10th August 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.  We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.  Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.

How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.

About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure.  Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope. 

There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure. 

In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.

We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:

· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.

· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.

· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.

ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference. 

To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK

Senior Network Development Manager 

England North

£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Ref: 12REC 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sustrans offices in Leeds, Manchester or Newcastle with the flexibility to work from home

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the North of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.

As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers. 

You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.

You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.

You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK.  There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.

About you

You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities. 

With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector. 

You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.

You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.

With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

Senior Network Development Manager 

England South

£36,629 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Ref: 27REC 

Full Time 37.5 hours per week – happy to talk flexible working

Base: Sustrans offices in Bristol with the flexibility to work from home

About the role

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join the Network Development team in the South of England, to support the team in managing a range of projects that will fix and grow the National Cycle Network in the delivery of our Paths for Everyone strategy.

As the Senior Network Development Manager, you will be leading a small team of Network Development colleagues to initiate, develop and deliver programmes and projects to advance the National Cycle Network (NCN). You will be ensuring the plan for the NCN remains innovative and relevant, by creating new routes and removing barriers. 

You will provide project management experience and expertise, strategic support and specialist knowledge to the Network Development team and ensure income is maximised and resources focused on impactful projects.

You will collaborate, influence and build internal and external relationships with key people from local authorities, partner organisations, public and voluntary stakeholder groups and community representatives.

You will be pursuing new business development opportunities to secure future work and to contribute toward the development of new ideas, projects and innovative strategies.

We offer true hybrid working, a flexible mix of working from home and occasional travel to our other offices around the UK.  There will be a need for regular travel within the region to attend meetings and site visits.

About you

You should have experience in leading, motivating, and managing a team, with the capacity to support and develop others to the best of their abilities. 

With excellent communication skills, you will have the ability to build relationships with ease across a wide range of people, and experience of working in partnership with other groups particularly within the public sector. 

You will be experienced in project management frameworks principles and implementation.

You will be knowledgeable in transport planning and policy, within active travel or transport.

With a thirst for data accuracy, you will be skilled in researching, producing reports and presenting their findings. 

Sustrans has a long-term commitment to being a charity for everyone - reducing inequality, valuing diversity, enabling inclusion and ensuring all people are treated with dignity and respect. We aim to be a truly inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all parts of the community, in particular from under-represented groups. 

What we offer

In return we can offer true hybrid working to suit individual circumstances and a flexible, supportive and rewarding working environment. 

Wellbeing

• 28 days’ leave per annum plus bank holidays for full-time working
• Ability to buy an extra week of annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Staff volunteer days
• 24/7 free, impartial and confidential support service
• We are members of the Green Commute Initiative and Cycle Scheme who both offer cycle to work schemes

Financial

• Group Personal Pension scheme with a 6% or 7% of basic salary contribution being matched by Sustrans
• Bike, computer and season ticket loans
• Discount benefits
• London Weighting Allowance of £4,530 for all those living within a London Borough (32 local authority districts plus the City of London)
• Death in Service benefit – 3 x annual Salary

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Flexible Working practices (full time hours are 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday)

Additional information

• Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 23:59, 04 August 2025.
• Interviews will take place via MS Teams between the 13-20th August 2025

About Sustrans

At Sustrans you'll be part of a movement to make it easier for people to walk and cycle. 

We're all here to change things! You’ll be part of an incredible community of talented, passionate, creative, problem solvers all working together to change things for the better. We act locally and think big - we have a vision of a society where the way we travel creates healthier places and happier lives for everyone.

You'll be questioning the status quo and daring to imagine a different world. You'll work on exciting, impactful projects that will stretch and empower you and you'll be rewarded by seeing the difference you make to people, communities and the planet. 

 We believe including everyone is central to who we are and what we want to achieve, we welcome difference and pride ourselves on creating a culture where you can be yourself and where your wellness is supported. 

You'll be guaranteed to make friends for life and work with a team that is incredibly flexible, supportive, ethical and fun.

The consultant will lead investigations into the ‘The UK’s benefit from funded Health Partnerships under the DHSC funded GHWP’.

As benefit back to the UK becomes increasingly important in the evolving funding landscape, GHP is commissioning a study to explore and examine the value of DHSC-funded health partnerships to the UK health system. While bi-directional learning and mutual benefit have been highlighted through GHWP reports and sharing and learning events, these insights have not yet been fully synthesised or clearly articulated in a way that supports future funding and policy positioning.

We wish to commission a short-term consultancy to review and examine existing literature and data, including published and grey literature, including GHWP reports, reports from other DHSC-funded GHP projects, and other available documentation on the benefits of global health engagement to the UK. (see Related Papers section). 

Some qualitative data collection may potentially be involved.

Assignment 

Aim  

The aim is to produce a concise, evidence-based report that captures key themes such as professional development, system learning, innovation exchange, and reputational value, demonstrating the tangible and strategic returns to the UK from its investment in global health and global health partnerships.  

Objectives 

1. To identify and analyse the professional and institutional gains for UK health workers and organisations involved in the implementation of the GHWP. 

1. To assess how the GHWP work has contributed to UK health worker and health system strengthening, innovation, and global health leadership. 

1. To build on existing literature and evaluations, including from other DHSC-funded GHP programmes to provide a robust evidence base for the mutual benefits of global health partnerships. 

Outcomes  

• Re-centre Health Partnerships as a key component of the UK’s global health offer, showcasing benefits to the UK.   

• Encourage greater support within the NHS for institutional engagement in global health and support within the UK Government for increased spending on global health. 

Lead Knowledge Mobilisation for Central Research Question 

Focus areas:  

Examine the benefits of Health Partnerships for the UK, using and building on GHP and other data and evidence. 

Indicative areas of focus (to be finalised in consultation with the GHP team)  

• In what ways have GHP been successful in bringing benefits to the UK at an institutional as well as individual level?   

• How has GHWP work in Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria provided tangible and strategic benefits to the UK? 

• Highlight through selected case studies how UK individuals and institutions are benefitting personally/professionally because of Health Partnership work.  

• Provide examples of how global health innovations and/or ways of working are benefitting UK institutions because of Health Partnerships work, and/or the engagement of diaspora health workers in Health Partnerships. 

In the submission the consultant should submit a technical proposal outlining the approach and methodology for the study, including the key research questions. This will then be developed further with the GHP team. 

Methodology  

Desk review to include the following: 

• GHWP reports (HP reports as well as GHP reporting to DHSC)

• Available GHWP quantitative and qualitative data. 

• Other DHSC-funded programme reporting and material where feasible. 

• Published literature examining the benefits of Health Partnerships to the UK. 

Qualitative data collection 

Key informant and in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, if required 

Proposed Timeframe  

The work is to be undertaken between August and November 2025. 

Contractual Responsibilities  

Reports to: The Technical Director, based in the UK, who will provide technical oversight of the study. The Consultant will be responsible for managing their workload and conducting the activities in a timely and efficient manner as set out in this document. The Consultant will agree with the Technical Director which aspects to prioritise. The Consultant will also have regular reporting points with the Head of the Evidence and Impact Team and other GHWP colleagues, as required. 

The contract will run from August 2025 over a 4month period. The Consultant will submit a technical proposal and budget of up to £14,000 for the whole programme of work. The consultant will invoice GHP on a monthly basis. Please note that this is non-negotiable. 

Key Deliverables and Dates  

• Scope of Work and technical proposal (co-produced with GHP) 

• Draft Report  

• Power point presentation and evidence brief (summary report) of key findings and recommendations 

• Final report submitted November 2025 

Essential Qualifications and Experience: 

• Postgraduate degree in Global Health, Public Health, Health Policy, International Development, or a related field. 

• Proven experience in health systems research, particularly in the context of global health partnerships or workforce development. 

• Familiarity with the UK health system (e.g., NHS) and its global health engagement strategies. 

• Experience working with or evaluating global health partnerships, ideally involving LMICs such as Ghana, Nigeria, or Kenya. 

Skills and Competencies: 

• Strong qualitative and quantitative research skills, including data collection, analysis, and synthesis. 

• Ability to critically appraise and integrate evidence from diverse sources (e.g., programme reports, academic literature, policy documents). 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing reports, policy briefs, or academic publications. 

• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to liaise with UK institutions, diaspora health professionals, and international partners. 

• Competence in using research tools and software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, Excel, or data visualization platforms). 

Desirable Attributes: 

• Experience working with or through organisations like Global Health Partnerships (formerly THET), NHS Global Health Partnerships, or UK FCDO-funded programmes. 

• Knowledge of health workforce development frameworks and global health diplomacy. 

• Understanding of diaspora engagement in health systems strengthening. 

• Ability to work independently and manage timelines for deliverables. 

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Hope Place Service in Slough. No personal care or experience is required, just the right values.

£6,552.00 per annum, working 10 hours per week.

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Hope Place is a mental health rehabilitation support living service with 24 hour support. Hope Place currently has 10 residents, ranging from 18-65 years old.

Current Vacancy:
Waking Night Support Worker role. 10 hours
This role will suit a support worker to working throughout the night. You will report to the team leader and engage/support customers during anti-social hours needing support.
This is a great opportunity for a Waking Night Support Worker, wanting to gain exceptional experience within the mental health field, based on the solid working relationship with (SCMHT) We have since implemented training directly from SCMHT to support staff with understanding Mental Health diagnosis and Managing Crisis with our customers in-house.

What you'll do:

- Undertake key-working responsibilities for a caseload assigned by the Team Leader/ Manager.
- Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support and actions.
- Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
- Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation.
- Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community.
- Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
- Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards.
- Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team.
- Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible.
- Adhere to Look Ahead's Policies and Procedures.
- Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills.
- Undertake any other duties consistent with the grade and nature of the post as may be reasonably assigned.

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

- Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement.
- Approachable and open behaviour.
- Prefers working as part of a group or team.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

You will help deliver a wide range of activities to our cross-sector network of members, promoting our learning programme and engaging with a range of audiences to help us achieve change. 

We’re at a crucial and exciting point in the organisation as we’ve grown from three to thirteen team members in the last six years. Alongside this, London Funders now has a subsidiary organisation in its infancy, Collaboration Circle, and the potential for a second one through our place based work with London’s Giving. This means that there are lots of opportunities to design, develop and implement new processes across the London Funders family. We need someone who is highly organised, has excellent administrative skills, and who can apply their range of written, digital and verbal communication skills to help us deliver our diverse portfolio of projects and achieve the change that’s needed for Londoners. This is a fixed-term role until June 2026, with the potential to become permanent.

You’ll be a confident communicator with excellent attention to detail, able to manage multiple priorities and keep things running smoothly. Whether it’s booking venues, proofreading content, or making sure our calendar is coordinated, you’ll be the person who helps us get things done - on time and to a high standard.

This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys variety in their work, and wants to contribute to meaningful change in London.

Role: Trainee Debt Advisor
Duration: 6 months fixed term contract
Salary: £28,000
Hours: 35 per week, 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday
Location: London (On site) 

We are delighted to be working with a debt advice and education charity to recruit a Trainee Debt Advisor.

About the role:

As the cost-of-living crisis continues to impact millions of people across the UK, we are recruiting new team members to help meet the growing demand for debt advice and support. You will help prevent homelessness, reduce food and fuel poverty and ensure clients are supported through vulnerable circumstances with empathy and dignity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a professional, impartial, pragmatic and outcome focused advice service to all clients.
• Give advice on the following areas:
o Income maximisation
o Budgeting
o Priority debts
o Unsecured debts
o Debt solutions
• Identify client vulnerabilities and prioritise household emergencies.
• Provide comprehensive advice, next steps and actions in a way that the client can easily understand.
• Signpost or refer to the appropriate party at the earliest opportunity.
• Maintain punctual, accurate and compliant records using our case management system.
You will be provided with training, which will enable you to meet the needs of the role and progress to accredited advisor standard, Training will be ongoing and by a variety of methods including in-house, courses, webinars and e-learning.

You will have:

• Strong, proven customer service skills
• The proven ability to build rapport and empathise with clients from a variety of circumstances.
• The proven ability to deal calmly and professionally with difficult situations, e.g., Supporting clients at risk of imminent enforcement action, facing emotional distress and or suffering from mental health or physical health challenges
• A positive, resilient and pragmatic attitude
• Consistent attention to detail and ability to adhere to necessary guidance and rules

The above do not need to be gained in a financial advice role, we welcome applications from candidates who have been in client facing roles and have a genuine desire to assist others.

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.

Do you have experience working in the Scottish policy landscape? Are you passionate about driving meaningful change in mental health and suicide prevention policy? Do you want to make a real difference in people’s lives across Scotland?

Samaritans is looking for a dynamic and experienced Policy Manager to lead our policy and influencing work in Scotland.

• £39,000 - £41,500 per annum
• Permanent
• Full time (35 hours per week) with flexible working 
• Hybrid working: Linked to our Edinburgh office with home and office working 

About the Role

As Policy Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in our mission to reduce suicide. You’ll lead the development of evidence-based policy positions, influence national and local decision-making, and ensure our voice, and the voices of people with lived experience, are heard at the highest levels. This is an exciting time to join Samaritans Scotland, as we are a lead partner in Scotland’s national suicide prevention strategy, working closely with the Scottish Government and other partners to deliver the actions in the strategy and reduce lives lost to suicide in Scotland.

Working closely with the Head of Policy and Communications, you’ll manage a Policy & Engagement Officer and collaborate with colleagues across the UK and Ireland.

Your role will be challenging and rewarding. You’ll be positive, engaging and passionate, with motivational strengths which will enable you to lead and drive your team and inspire colleagues, external stakeholders, and people who want to stand alongside us in pushing for change. You’ll play a key role in ensuring we influence with one voice and help drive change to support suicide prevention.

 Key Responsibilities 

• Lead the development of policy positions and research to support suicide prevention in Scotland.
• Manage and mentor a Policy & Engagement Officer.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders including government, public bodies, and the voluntary sector.
• Represent Samaritans externally, including at national forums and events.
• Develop and deliver influencing strategies, including responses to consultations and parliamentary inquiries.
• Ensure the voices of volunteers and people with lived experience are central to our policy work.

 What We’re Looking For

 Essential:

• Extensive experience in policy development and influencing within a Scottish context.
• Strong understanding of mental health, suicide prevention, and/or inequalities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven ability to manage people and projects effectively.
• Experience working collaboratively across teams and sectors.

 Desirable:

• Background in mental health or suicide prevention.
• Experience of working with people with lived experience to inform policy.
• Knowledge of the Scottish voluntary sector and charity landscape.

Why Join Us?​

At Samaritans, we believe fewer lives should be lost to suicide. You'll be part of a supportive and inclusive workplace that values innovation, resilience, and collaboration. Enjoy a hybrid working environment, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a real difference.​

Working at Samaritans:​

​For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also access it on our careers page. ​

Being Inclusive: ​

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. ​

Application: ​

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please upload your CV and a cover letter, outlining your motivations for applying and why you think you would be a great fit for the role. Applications close at 9 am on Tuesday 5 August. Interviews taking place from 14 August.

Whilst we appreciate that the use of generative AI functions like ChatGPT is quickly becoming part of working life for many people, through our recruitment process we want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Therefore, we kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, cover letter or to generate interview answers.

Eden Brown Charities is delighted to be partnering with the fantastic Sebastians Action Trust to recruit them an Estates Manager on a part time basis ( 3 days per week)

This registered charity offers short restorative breaks at its highly specialised purpose-built centre, together with practical and emotional support to children with serious illnesses and their families. The charity offers a continuously evolving program of care for families of children aged 0-19. Their holistic approach includes short breaks for immediate and extended families depending on the circumstances, as well as emotional, social, and practical support, tailored to the unique needs of each family. They prioritise on the basis of need, respecting choice, individuality, and the challenges of adjusting to a new and often difficult reality.

The role

We are looking for a proactive Estates Manager to lead the strategic and day-to-day management of the residential site, which offers a specialist space for children with life-limiting conditions and their families. The site includes two large fully accessible apartments that sleep 8 people, staff accommodation, offices, a swimming pool, sensory room, cinema, music room, play areas, large gardens and more, and is at the heart of the charity's work.

This role is vital to ensuring that the site is safe, compliant, and well-maintained, and upgraded and developed to meet future needs. The Estates Manager will lead on all aspects of site infrastructure, capital development projects, ongoing maintenance, health & safety, sustainability, and supplier selection and management.

About You

To be successful in this role you must;

• Have proven experience in estates/facilities/site management (ideally in residential, education, healthcare, or similar setting).
• Have a strong working knowledge of health & safety, compliance, and building regulations.
• Have experience managing capital and maintenance projects from inception to delivery.
• Be Skilled in supplier and contract management.
• Have experience in budget management and cost control experience.
• Have strong IT literacy and ability to implement or improve digital systems.
• Be a confident team player with excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Be calm, professional, and have a solutions-focused approach.
• Have sensitivity to working in an environment supporting terminally ill children and families.

Please note that this role is based on site in Basingstoke. The closing date will be the 10^th August. Please contact Laura Iliff for more information on 07442607841.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. We have been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, reliable, and confident person to join our Triage Team. The ideal candidate will provide support to clients via a range of channels, acting as the ‘first contact’ with the organisation for local people. They will conduct triage interviews with clients face to face, via telephone, video call and webchat to understand their problem better and in greater depth, as well as to determine the next steps for supporting them.

Triage and Referral Officers assess and identify the main issues relating to people’s welfare, debt, and housing enquiries, as well as other legal and practical problems. You will not need to be an ‘expert’ in any one subject, but in the time, a successful candidate will need to ‘know a little about a lot’ and full training will be given to them to develop a good foundation knowledge of each advice area.

The ideal candidate will also need to be patient, calm under pressure and possess great communication skills and able to explain information to people from a variety of backgrounds, including those living in the community who could be considered ‘vulnerable adults.

All our staff work to strict quality standards and ensure that all work is compliant with our contract funders.

Applicants need to be –

• Computer-literate, although training on our case recording systems will be given.
• Confident and have some experience of using telephony and video call systems.
• Confident in working to performance targets.
• Able to show good communications skills, both written and verbal. These are essential in the role, as are excellent customer service skills with a non-judgemental approach.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an advice agency or similar setting is desirable.

The role is predominantly office based, with limited remote or homeworking on an ad hoc basis.

Closing date: Wednesday 6th August 2025 at 5pm 

Interviews:To Be agreed

Please note that interviews will be held face to face at Clarendon Drive Office

Citizens Advice Milton Keynes is a local charity that helps people to resolve their legal, money and personal problems. We have been providing free, confidential, and impartial advice since 1972 and helped over 8000 local people last year.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and confident person to join our Team. The ideal candidate will provide face to face advice and support to local people, including those living in the community who could be considered ‘vulnerable adults’. The Outreach Caseworker will assist clients with complex welfare, debt and housing enquiries, covering issues across each subject.  This requires a good foundation knowledge of each advice area, so competence in these subjects is essential.

This is a challenging role, managing a demanding caseload, working to strict quality standards and ensuring that all work is compliant with our contract funders.

Applicants need to be –

• Computer-literate, although training on our case recording systems will be given.
• Confident in working to performance targets.
• Able to show good communications skills, both written and verbal. These are essential in the role, as are excellent customer service skills with a non-judgemental approach.
• Prepared to work independently and from a variety of community-based locations.

A minimum of 12 months’ experience in an advice agency or similar setting is desirable.

The successful Applicant/s will be asked to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August at 5pm

Interviews: To be agreed

Please note interviews will be held face to face at Clarendon Drive Office

Health Care Assistant 

Location Tring - Rennie Grove Peace Hertfordshire Locality 

Hours: Full time or Part time 
Location: In the community within the Rennie Grove Peace Locality – Hertfordshire Area (Tring, Harpenden, St Albans, Watford and surrounding areas)
Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 3 - £24,625 - £25,674 per annum (pro rata)
Closing date: 7th August at 12 noon
Interview date: Rolling interviews

- The role of RPCS Health Care Assistant is in place to provide end of life care to patients in their own homes in the final weeks of life. 

- We are looking for caring staff who could provide personal care to patients in their last weeks of life. 

- If you think this is you then we can offer a variety of shift patterns to suit you, working across a 7 day week. 

- Your normal hours of work will be a varied shift pattern (between 7am-11pm) on a rota basis from Sunday to Saturday. 

- You will be visiting patients living in your local area, who wish to be cared for in their own home. 

- You will provide support with washing, dressing, nutrition, and skin care. 

- During your visit you will spend time talking to patients and their relatives, using your skills to ascertain the best possible care for the individual. 

- Visits are mainly provided by two carers, but there are times when you will visit alone, so you must have access to your own car. 

- Experience is not essential as training will be given but ideally you will have had some experience of prior caring i.e. for a dying relative, childcare etc. 

Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer. 

To ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for the role, all applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. 

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

If successful, you’ll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme. 

Our commitment to Equality and Diversity

At Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care we strive to continuously demonstrate our values. These values are embedded in our recruitment and selection process and we are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in both our workforce and within our culture.