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Family Support Coordinator

£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

 Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

Practical, helpful and supportive – you thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and you work collaboratively with others to complete tasks, you are a confident MS Office user.

A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

Company car for front line care posts

Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Please disclose on the application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place either on Teams or at our Greater Manchester care team office, with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successfully selected for interview. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Family Support Coordinator

£22,000 pa + benefits (including company car, 25 days annual leave, and pension)

London & the South East

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Coordinator to support our care teams in delivering a high-quality family support service in the region, working with families and professionals to ensure the families we support have access to the services they need.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager and working in partnership with health, education, and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for sourcing practical goods and services in the region, applying for grants and benefits, as well as working with other charities or community providers to obtain goods, equipment or funds for families that Rainbow Trust do not provide directly.

Having worked in a stressful or emotionally-demanding environment with an understanding of the complexities of working with children and families, you will have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and strong networks with other organisation to provide meaningful assistance to the families we support.

What we’re looking for:

· Professional experience of working in an administrative or coordinator role - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have provided services in a health, social care, youth or education setting within a charity environment.

· A friendly and socially-focused approach – you have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and develop effective relationships with a wide range of people, you enjoy helping others.

· Well-organised, with a high level of attention to detail – you work well within established systems, produce high quality work and can manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident MSOffice user.

· A persuasive and open communicator, you are inclusive in decision-making and are able to build and maintain strong working relationships with external organisations and networks.

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people, and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, this includes.

• Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

• Company car for front line care posts

• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes, as well as a recommend a friend recruitment bonus

• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees. If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

We also have a fantastic learning and development programme - the Anne Harris skills development programme - in which we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be the best they can be, and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Workers are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, and Introduction to Play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs, with all family support workers having a foundation level of skills within their first year.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of their time together, providing expert practical and emotional support where they need, it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

To apply please visit our website via the link and apply online.

Interviews will take place via Teams or in person with a date to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate the team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds. We are a Best Companies One-Star rated organisation.

Role Summary

You will work as part of the Corporate Services Directorate, which provides critical business support functions to enable PSVT to operate effectively, achieve its corporate priorities and meet statutory regulatory requirements. PSVT’s mission includes creating an inviting place for people to live, work and visit’; you will champion best practice and ensure that PSVT delivers continuous improvement to support this mission and be a brilliant place to work.

The People & Business Support Officer is a key point of contact for employees; you will therefore be approachable, trustworthy and reliable. With support from external HR consultants, you will provide advice and guidance to staff and line managers to deal correctly and confidently with a range of issues. You will also provide support to PSVT’s volunteer workforce. A strong sense of integrity is critical to the role.

PSVT is a diverse business with ambitious plans; you will be a flexible and self-motivated individual, able to respond to change, identify priorities and take appropriate action. You will have the ability to keep several workstreams running at once. You will have an eye for detail, and a commitment to keeping up with current legislation and best practice.

Key Accountabilities

1. Develop and maintain robust internal policies and procedures, ensuring these are effectively communicated, implemented, and consistently observed across the organisation.

2. Maintain accurate records with integrity and appropriate control of data, analyse and report to the Leadership Team in a timely manner.

3. Facilitate best practices in recruitment and retention, supporting and empowering line managers in administrative processes such as performance management, training, annual leave, and sickness absence. Ensure internal procedures run smoothly while liaising with external HR consultants for complex or compliance-related matters.

4. Handle HR and staff issues sensitively and confidentially. Escalate complex or legal matters to external HR consultants, ensuring appropriate expertise is applied.

5. Ensure legal compliance by liaising with external consultants, staying informed on employment legislation and best practices. Provide internal guidance to the Leadership Team while proactively coordinating with consultants on specialised HR matters.

6. Be at the forefront of PSVT’s commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, embedding these principles into internal HR processes and fostering an inclusive organisational culture.

7. Advocate for workforce wellbeing by supporting internal initiatives, facilitating access to relevant resources, and engaging external consultants for specialist wellbeing support where necessary.

8. Champion PSVT’s internal communications, driving staff engagement and input as part of the Employee Engagement Group

9. Support the business as required, including monitoring the complaints process and providing holiday/absence cover for Reception.

10. Maintain log of GDPR issues and notify any reportable breaches

11. Carry out duties in a manner that reflects PSVT‘s values at all times.

12. Undertake any further duties determined as reasonable and necessary in the fulfilment of the role.

Person Specification

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Proactive and self-motivated with a desire to ‘see it through’
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook software, and with a good understanding of IT systems
• Attention to detail; able to analyse information, investigate causes and recommend solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills: the ability to work well with others and able to influence across the organisation

• At least 2 years’ experience in a role with a similar level of responsibility

All PSVT staff must meet the following Core Competencies:

Customer Focus Through provision of excellent customer service, ensures the Customer is at the heart of everything we do.

Teamwork Works collaboratively across the organisation to achieve PSVT’s goals and objectives.

Making things happen Has a ‘can-do’ attitude to the role and identifies solutions to maximise performance in a timely manner.

Role Model Represents PSVT at all times, and acts in manner that is professional, courteous and helpful.

All staff are expected to adhere to PSVT’s values:

• Respectful
• Collaborative
• Progressive
• Genuine

WHY WORK FOR US?
At the BPNA, we value a supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work culture. The BPNA is a medium sized charitable organization (income £1,000,000+) with big ambitions, and we work closely together to make an impact.
You'll join a welcoming team that values mutual respect, flexibility, and work-life balance. We believe in continuous learning and career progression. As a member of the BPNA team, you'll have access to ongoing training opportunities and support for professional development, ensuring that you can grow both within this role and across future career aspirations. 

ABOUT THE ROLE 
You will be responsible for the financial management and reporting of the organisation. You will
also lead on the charity’s year-end accounts ensuring that financial statements are prepared in line with the latest SORP requirements, and liaising directly with the organisation's external auditors.
The main purpose of this role is to:
- Manage the accounts department to run efficiently and effectively. 
- Ensure sales and purchase ledgers are accurate and up to date, other income is recorded accurately, profit and loss reports provided monthly and management reports are provided quarterly and end-of-year is completed on time. 
- Manage banking arrangements to make supplier payments, collect income through direct debits and online payment gateway.

Candidates must have the Right To Work in the UK

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The Net Zero Carbon Programme team is seeking a Programme Administrator who would play a vital role in providing administrative support, particularly the Energy Action Plans project.

The Energy Action Plans project provides fully subsidised energy audits to over 1000 of the highest emitting churches and church halls, plus a follow-up grant of £3k to enable the parish to implement some of the Quick Win measures identified in the audit.

This role involves supporting the team in executing a diverse and ambitious range of projects and collaborating closely with dioceses and parishes.

The post holder will hold key relationships with project leads and management teams within the Net Zero Carbon team. They will provide excellent communication and organisational skills across these teams as well as across our wider network of internal and external stakeholders.

The role will report directly to the Net Zero Carbon Programme Officer. The post holder will maintain strong lines of communication with the wider NZC Programme team to develop, support, and maintain robust administrative and operations processes across all Net Zero Carbon Programme projects.

• Administrative Support to Programme/Project Teams by providing support in arranging meetings using MS Teams and Zoom as required, coordinating meeting schedules and organising room bookings.
• Data and Record Keeping - Review filing systems, where appropriate making recommendations to Programme Officer/Project Managers for improvements to how records are organised. This includes being GDPR complaint.
• Correspondence and Communications - Draft and/or proofread correspondence materials prior to sending.
• Energy Audit Project - Act as the first point of contact for enquiries relating to Energy Action Plans project (scheduling audits and grant administration), dealing directly with them where appropriate or directing them to appropriate members of staff.

• This is a 12-month fixed-term home-based role with the expectation to work from the primary office location - Church House 1-2 days a month for face-to-face meetings when required.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be/have:

• Substantial hands-on administrative experience involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience in developing, implementing and maintaining effective administrative systems and processes.
• Experience in administrative support within a programme context.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and ability to use a range of tools for sharing key findings from data.
• Professional, cooperative and diplomatic manner, with the ability to work well both on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Extremely well organised with the ability to prioritise varied workloads, remain calm under pressure, and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to develop good working relationships with staff at all levels and with diocesan officers.
• Relevant or transferable experience in project or grant administration.
• An understanding of the Christian faith and the structures and workings of the Church of England (Desirable).

Closing date for applications: 08th June 2025

Interviews: 16th June 2025

• A salary of £34,801 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

We’re looking for a Customer Service Specialist to join our busy Membership Team. You will develop relationships and engage with our key demographic – parents, guardians, schools and children – to provide outstanding customer service and increase membership sales, as well as supporting our charitable initiatives, processing bookings, dealing with payments, following up on concerns and ensuring we deliver on all our customer expectations.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare

a. Understand all aspects of Kings Active Foundation’s mission, our values and strategy

b. Understand our processes and policies to represent the organisation and deliver exceptional customer service

c. Become fully orientated in Kings Camps booking and Membership services

d. Understand and deliver departmental sales and service targets

e. Monitor performance of current initiatives and support the development of new initiatives to improve the customer experience and membership sales.

2. Sell

a. Provide excellent customer service to both new enquiries and existing members

b. Maximise bookings from potential and existing members

c. Proactive outbound communication to members to encourage bookings and gather feedback

d. Represent the Kings Camps brand and values consistently in all interactions

3. Service

a. Provide timely and appropriate response to enquiries, questions and complaints

b. Provide requested information to members via phone, email, socials, post or other means

c. Seek and support the delivery of our charitable initiatives, group and business bookings in line with pre-agreed targets

d. Ensure all child details are accurate, updated and provided to relevant staff

e. Respond to online and external feedback through multiple platforms

f. Provide other support for Membership or other departments as requested 

Benefits

Based at Sheffield Head Office

• Salary £24,000+ per annum dependant on experience

• 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri) within 8am-6pm but flexible to optimise maximum engagement (Our work involves extended hours and weekend work at peak times of the year)

• Hybrid working model between our Sheffield Head Office and home-working

• 20+ days annual holiday (increasing up to 25 days during length of service) plus statutory and additional discretionary holidays

• Auto-enrolment company pension with employer contributions

• Subsidised school holiday childcare provision (for 5-15 years)

• Secure, free onsite parking at Sheffield Office

• Report directly to Membership Manager with monthly 1:1 meetings

• Annual performance review 

Ideal Personal Specification

• 1-2 years’ experience in a customer service role

• Highly personable and a proactive team player

• Experience of working cross-departmentally and/or with external organisations

• High level of verbal and written communication with attention to detail

• Experience of compiling reports and data analysis

• Excellent digital and computing skills

• Motivated by; and supportive of; the mission and values of Kings Active Foundation

About Us

Established in 1991, Kings Active Foundation is a UK registered charity with a vision of a world where children love being active, and a mission to get children active, having fun and learning together. We are experts in using active games, sport and fun to connect with children via our activity programmes and we equip, enable, and inspire others to deliver activity programmes. We are a small team doing big things. We have a passion for our work and a desire to get more children active and improving their physical and mental wellbeing.

Our Safeguarding Promise

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Safer recruitment is central to the way we work, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding, always creating an environment where young people feel safe and can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and proactive individual to join our Individual Giving team as the Individual Giving Assistant – Supporter Acquisition.

This role will play a key part in supporting the recruitment of new supporters to the Charity through a range of direct marketing channels and propositions. The post-holder will provide vital administrative support, help deliver campaigns, ensure excellent supporter care, and play an important role in front-of-house operations at both our Chelsea and Sutton offices.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start or grow their career in fundraising and gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, ambitious, and supportive team.

About us

The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity raises money to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. We ensure our nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world. From funding state-of-the-art equipment and groundbreaking research, to creating the very best patient environments, we will never stop looking for ways to improve the lives of people affected by cancer.

About the role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering first-class supporter care to new donors, helping ensure a positive and lasting first impression.
• Supporting the planning and delivery of supporter acquisition campaigns, including proofreading, briefing materials, and coordinating timelines.
• Helping with campaign reporting, KPI tracking, and budget administration.
• Providing regular front-of-house support including managing supporter queries by phone, email, and in person at Chelsea and Sutton.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to ensure seamless donor journeys and data accuracy.

For more details, you can download the full job description below.

Do you share our dream of a UK where poverty is a thing of the past? 

Founded in 2019, the Poverty Truth Network believes that this can only happen when those most impacted by poverty are at the heart of the movement to end it. Our specific contribution brings together people experiencing poverty with those with responsibilities for alleviating it. “Nothing About Us Without Us Is For Us.” 

Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund, we are recruiting for an Operations Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Poverty Truth Network, including the oversight of systems, staff performance and finances. 

You will be a highly motivated person with a clear leadership record; dedicated to social justice; with a proven track record of operational delivery, including financial, administrative and governance management.

Key tasks of the role:

• To form part of the Core Leadership Team, providing overall strategic leadership across the Network 
• To lead on the financial management of the Poverty Truth Network, including the delivery of Management Accounts and the production of an annual budget
• To manage the Operations Team, setting clear goals and objectives linked to the Strategic Plan
• To lead on and establish the appropriate processes to ensure high levels of staff performance and development, including appraisals and performance management 
• To develop, and where necessary implement, administrative systems which ensure effective, efficient and safe practice across the Network
• To ensure that the Network operates in line with its charitable purposes, overseeing changes to its constitution as and when necessary
• To regularly update the Charity’s policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with the relevant regulations / legislation, providing advice to the Director and trustees as appropriate 
• To oversee the production and sharing of papers for trustees in an organised and timeous manner
• To oversee the effective running of online and in-person meetings and events for the Network, liaising with other teams as appropriate
• To lead on the delivery of the Network’s Support Grant Programme
• To deputise for the Director as and when required
• Undertake other activities as needed dependent on jobholder’s knowledge, skills and experience

This role involves working from home with some travel.

We’re an award-winning charity running local learning centres in the heart of the communities where the young people we support live. Our centres provide a high-impact education programme which includes practical learning support, pastoral care, and motivational and confidence-building activities for young people aged 7-18. Our aim is to enable students from the least advantaged neighbourhoods to realise their ambitions and achieve their wonderful potential.

As the UK’s leading university access organisation, our staff team is helping over 50,000 young people each year at its 44 learning centres and extension projects across England and Scotland, and we plan to scale-up our provision to 50 centres over the coming years.

We are looking for graduates who will enjoy working each day with young people and who will thrive in a frontline, community-based, fast-paced and rewarding role.You will be taking up a fixed-term contract as an Education Worker at our centre in Middlesbrough.

The role at a glance

Contract: Full-time, fixed term until 28th September 2025

Start date: As soon as possible, to be agreed directly with the successful candidate

Working hours
Mon and Thurs: 09:30-18:00
Tues, Weds, Fri: 09:00-17:30

(Some additional weekend & unsocial hours will be required)

Education Workers are based at one of our IntoUniversity learning centres and work directly with young people, schools and families on a daily basis. It is therefore not a hybrid role and is based full-time in our centres.

Location

We have positions available in Middlesbrough.

The role requires intermittent travel in your region (usually within the day) this can involve journeys times of 1 hour+. Occasional travel out of your local area e.g. to London is also required, this may include overnight stays.

Salary

£27,400

Annual leave
33 days (inc bank & public holidays) + 3 closure days (two in December and one in July) + additional length of service entitlement (one day per year of service, up to 5 days)

Staff benefits

• Employer pension contributions of 6% (and up to 8% after two years)
• Year round ‘early finish’ Fridays at 4.30pm
• Summer working hours (finish at 1pm on Fridays for six weeks in the summer), pro-rated for staff joining after January in the same year 
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to wellbeing and legal support 
• Life Assurance scheme with Aviva including SmartHealth service with access to 24/7 online GP appointments
• Interest-free new starter loans of up to £1,000
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Travelcard Loan Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption pay and sick pay allowances
• Staff in FOCUS – rewards, competitions and prizes across the year

Application deadline - There is not a fixed deadline. Instead, we will be assessing applications on a rolling basis and will appoint when we have found the right candidate, so please submit your application as soon as possible.

What could my day look like?

The Education Worker role is a frontline, fast-paced and rewarding role where no two weeks will look the same. A typical day will have different activities, possibly spread between the IntoUniversity centre, partner schools and the offices of a corporate partner.

In the morning, you might be setting off with resources to run a workshop for sixth-form students in their secondary school. In the afternoon you may be setting up the classroom ahead of running Primary Academic Support for young people in your IntoUniversity centre. On other days, you may be travelling to a corporate partner to run a business simulation workshop for 15 year-olds or leading a group of final year primary school students on a campus visit for their graduation.

As an Education Worker, you’ll always be delivering the programme as part of your centre team, which means that any delivery is always a team effort. 

Are you passionate about leading high-impact services that support individuals facing multiple disadvantage? Do you thrive in complex environments and have the leadership skills to shape a psychologically informed, client-centred team? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

About the role:

We’re looking for a dedicated Service Manager to lead our specialist 18-bed 24/7 Complex Needs hostel in Camden. Leading a team of Project Worker Complex Needs, Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Workers, Trainee Project Workers, an Apprentice, ETE Worker, Night Concierges, and locums - the service supports individuals who have experienced significant disadvantage. This includes long-term rough sleeping, substance use, severe and enduring mental health issues, involvement with the criminal justice system, and self-care challenges.

This is not a typical hostel service - it is a dynamic, intensive, and highly specialist environment requiring compassionate leadership, robust risk management, and strong inter-agency collaboration. You will be at the forefront of driving a psychologically informed and trauma-responsive service that not only provides accommodation, but creates a platform for meaningful recovery, connection, and progress.

As Service Manager, you will lead a skilled team in delivering high quality, person-centred support and accommodation. You’ll be responsible for staff development, operational oversight, risk management, partnership engagement, and ensuring compliance with service specifications and safeguarding standards.

In return, we offer a strong culture of learning, access to a sector-leading leadership development programme, and the opportunity to shape practice in one of the most critical and challenging areas of homelessness work. Join us in creating a place of safety, growth and transformation in the heart of Camden.

About you:

• You’ll bring a deep understanding of complex trauma and how to translate this into Psychologically Informed Environments (PIE).
• You’ll have a proven ability to lead and motivate staff teams, respond to crisis, and ensure that frontline practice is effective, compassionate, and empowering.
• Demonstrable experience working with people facing multiple disadvantage in a supported accommodation or complex needs setting.
• A strong track record of managing or leading teams to deliver measurable, client-centred outcomes.
• Confidence in working in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to build integrated and effective support pathways.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• A reflective, emotionally intelligent leadership style grounded in values of inclusion, equity, and respect.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 8th June at midnight

Interview date: Thursday 19th and Friday 20th at SHP Head Office in Kings Cross

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant. 

Are you interested in developing a career in charity comms? Do you have an eye for detail and a keen knowledge of all things digital?

Then you might be just the right person to support our communications function at abrdn Financial Fairness Trust.

You’ll play a big part in helping to achieve the Trust’s goals by:

• Supporting the Head of Communications to administer the external relations function of the Trust;
• Focussing on social media assets, website content and digital communications;
• Establishing and maintaining processes to ensure the comms functions run smoothly and efficiently.

As someone with an awareness of communication activity, a solid admin background and a keen interest in social policy, you will ensure the smooth running of the comms department and report to the Head of Communications.

Your primary objective will be to support the communications function to raise awareness of our work with a wide range of stakeholders. You will ideally have experience of creating and producing digital content and a solid understanding of the media and political landscape. You will have excellent copywriting and digital communication skills and the ability to learn how to use complex online systems.

Digital comms will be your thing as you will be creating and producing digital content, and administer the Trust’s website and social media accounts. You’ll have a strong interest in all things media as you’ll support the press office function such as managing press lists, updating the website and monitoring coverage.

You’ll work alongside a small team of eight who are based between London and Edinburgh and work in a hybrid manner. You should be someone who is highly motivated with a can-do attitude, and the ability to very occasionally travel within the UK.

A detailed job description can viewed on our website.

What you’ll get

It’s crucial that everyone in the team is passionate about our mission, but not at the expense of our lives outside of work. We strive to ensure everyone in the team has a good work-life balance, valuing flexible working and being open to conversations about what you need. You’ll work with a friendly and knowledgeable team of staff and Trustees, and a supportive and experienced manager.

You can choose to work the 28 hours over four or five days from the start of employment, you will be mainly home-based but you need to live close enough to commute to London or Edinburgh occasionally and you’ll receive a salary of £25,007 (£31,259 FTE) with a transparent pay scale in place. We know there’s more to life than just work, so you will have 32 days annual leave (this is the pro rata equivalent for this role, including bank holidays), private medical care, income protection, life assurance and save for your future with 16% unmatched employer contribution to pension (plus an additional 2% match if you contribute). We have family-friendly policies and extra optional benefits to choose from too, such as discounted gym membership and good value travel insurance.

About the job role

We have an exciting opportunity for an Events Fundraising Officer in our Fundraising team at St Joseph’s Hospice.

We are looking for an experienced Events Fundraiser to join our small but dynamic fundraising team. The role will be responsible for promoting and managing a mix of third party challenge events and bespoke events whilst providing excellent stewardship to our event fundraisers. 

Working with the Public Fundraising Manager, the post holder will implement a 5 year action plan to increase income, develop effective stewardship journeys and deliver a varied and successful events calendar.

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week.

About you

You will need:

• Experience of managing challenge events for a Charity
• Experience of managing campaign/activity budgets of approx. £40k per year
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and effectively manage workload to hit deadlines

Where you’ll work

St Joseph's Hospice was founded in 1905 by the Religious Sisters of Charity and as such it has a rich, Catholic heritage which informs our work today: to support and welcome those in need, from all different cultures, religions and backgrounds.

We provide high quality specialist palliative care for patients with cancer and other life-threatening conditions across East and North London. We have a large team of clinical staff who work across community, in-patient and out-patient services delivering individualised, responsive and holistic support to patients and their families/carers.

Why work for us?

• 27 days holiday plus public holidays, increasing up to 33 days with service
• Subsidised café and early access to retail sale events
• Season ticket/Welfare loans
• Continuation of NHS Pension Scheme or an excellent salary-exchange pension scheme.
• Santander cycles discount and cycle to work scheme
• Health Cash Plan and access to the EAP services

Join St Joseph’s team and find out more!

We are an equal opportunities and a disability confident employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

For further information, please contact Anna Townend, Public Fundraising Manager.

Closing date: 6th June 2025

Interview date: 10th June 2025

Executive Assistant & Support Officer to the CEO

We are delighted to share this new and exciting opportunity for an Executive Assistant & Support Officer to the CEO to join a dynamic organisation.

Position: Executive Assistant & Support Officer to the CEO
Location: Holyoake House, Manchester (Hybrid – minimum 3 days per week in the office)
Salary: £27,004 to £34,577 per annum (subject to experience)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday 8th June 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 23rd June 2025, in Manchester

Benefits: Flexible working options, pension scheme, discounted travel to work schemes, employee wellbeing assistance programme including free eye tests, personal and professional growth and development including coaching, trade union.

We reserve the right to close the role early should a suitable candidate be found before this date. Applicants are required to submit an application form.

About the role:
As Executive Assistant & Support Officer to the CEO, you will play a critical and high-trust role at the heart of the organisation. You’ll provide advanced administrative support and help drive forward strategic projects, enabling the CEO to lead effectively and efficiently. From managing a busy schedule to coordinating national and international engagements, your organisational skills and attention to detail will be essential in supporting our mission.

Key responsibilities include:
• Managing complex diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements
• Coordinating correspondence, reports, presentations, and briefings
• Reviewing and managing the CEO’s inbox, flagging priority items
• Preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action points
• Maintaining filing systems and supporting governance processes
• Supporting project delivery and coordinating with research teams
• Providing logistical and administrative support for international representation
• Acting as a communications bridge between the CEO and staff
• Supporting the wider Leadership Team as needed

About you:
To succeed in this role, you will be highly organised, proactive, and comfortable managing a variety of responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. You’ll thrive on supporting others and delivering excellence behind the scenes.

You will also have:
• Significant experience of varied administrative responsibilities
• Experience of complex diary/email management and task prioritisation
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Critical thinking skills and a proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• Highly proficient IT skills including Microsoft Office
• A commitment to co-operative values and professional integrity

About the organisation:
As the voice of the UK’s co-operative movement, we empower and support co-operative enterprises with specialised knowledge and expertise to grow the co-operative economy and create a fairer society. With over 7,000 co-operatives across the UK—from football clubs to farms, and convenience stores to community pubs—we’re passionate about helping people form and thrive in member-owned, sustainable businesses.

Led by the values of solidarity, self-responsibility, equity, and honesty, we welcome applications from individuals who share our vision of a more just and co-operative society.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, Chief Executive Support, Administration Officer, Project Support Officer, Governance Support, Operations Coordinator, Business Support Officer.

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

Chapter One is a dynamic, growing charity with a vision of a world in which all children have the literacy skills needed to thrive. Our mission is to close the reading gap by providing children with one-to-one support at the time they need it most. 

Our unique Online Reading Volunteer programme currently supports around 3,000 children a year. It pairs disadvantaged, struggling five to eight-year old (KS1) readers with reading support volunteers who come from over 140 local and national businesses. The volunteer ask is very focused: readers commit 30 minutes a week to read with a child using a bespoke digital platform for an entire academic year. The results are transformative, boosting children's reading confidence and ability. 

Our Volunteer Engagement Department, which the Volunteer Support Assistant role will be part of, ensures that volunteers have everything that they need to make a success of their reading sessions with pupils. 

For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.

About the Role:

The Volunteer Support Assistant will work remotely and will need to have access to a reliable internet connection. They will report to a senior member of the Volunteer Support Team, working across both the Volunteer Support Team and the Live Chat Team, which together form the Chapter One Volunteer Engagement Department. 

This is a part-time role of 30 hours per week, working 6 hours per day, Monday to Friday. The set working hours are 08:00–15:00, with a one hour unpaid break from 12:00–13:00. Please note that these hours are fixed in line with business needs and cannot be adjusted.

This role will be primarily based within the Volunteer Support Team with day-to-day responsibilities while also being fully trained to provide urgent or emergency cover for the Live Chat Team during staff absence or business need.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and the post-holder must be permanently based in the UK at the time of applying and for the duration of their employment.

The required start date for this role is Friday 1st August 2025.

Applying for the role:

Please do not send any applications or correspondence via the Chapter One website.

If you’d like to apply, please read the attached job description PDF and submit your CV and a covering letter. Your covering letter should:

• Clearly outline your suitability for this specific role, paying attention to the essential qualities listed within the attached job description PDF

• Show your interest and passion for Chapter One, and the work that we do

Any applications without a covering letter will be discarded.

Please note that, due to the high volume of applications we expect to receive, we’re unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback to applicants who are not shortlisted at the first stage

Deadline for applications: 23:30 on Monday 2nd June. No applications will be accepted after this time. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward if this is deemed necessary.