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Project Officer - Natural Heritage

Cumbernauld

£25,750 - £27,295

Full time (35 hours) 

Fixed term contract initially until 31st March 2033, potential for extension 

Closing date: 5pm, Friday 22nd August 2025 

Interview Date: Wednesday 10th September 2025 

Nurturing Natural Connections 

Our client is looking for a passionate and driven person to habitat restoration, creation and enhancement activities on their owned greenspaces within the Nurturing Natural Connections (NNC) project, working closely with the Cumbernauld Reserves Manager, and project partners, and with the help of volunteers. 

Building on the success of previous projects, this project continues to realise the Cumbernauld Living Landscape long-term vision to improve Cumbernauld’s green spaces for both people and wildlife, helping everyone in the community connect with the nature on their doorstep. 

The candidate: 

The successful candidate will have a Higher Education qualification in environmental land management (Wildlife conservation/agriculture) and at least two years’ experience of wildlife reserve management and demonstrable track record in the environmental land management sector. 

Main Objectives 

The main objectives of the role are: 

Habitat management 

• Support delivery of habitat works, including woodland restocking towards native semi-natural woodland, creation and enhancement of species-rich grasslands and enhancing riparian corridors. 

• Monitor and evaluate (M&E) the delivery of these works including details of their successes and challenges. 

• Undertake and manage the maintenance of tools and equipment for relevant sites, including machinery, to ensure safe and efficient operation. 

• Respond to severe weather events with reactive remedial works as required e.g. clearing fallen trees and reinstating ground damaged by flooding. 

Health and Safety 

• Ensure compliance with health and safety, including safe working practices, volunteer safety, premises safety, and site safety. 

• Ensure all work by project staff, and volunteers is carried out in a safe manner, and in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, policies, activity risk assessments and best practice guidance. 

Volunteer recruitment 

• Support the recruitment of volunteers and identify and promote volunteer opportunities within Cumbernauld Living Landscape. 

• Work with individual volunteers and volunteer groups (including corporate groups) so that their contributions and experiences are maximised and, where required, organise and mentor volunteers ensuring that they receive support and appropriate training. 

Wider project work 

• Support the team’s wider communications plan with blogs and social media content. 

• Support project team with events and other project-wide opportunities, with occasional working of evenings and weekends for activities including bat walks, moth trapping and dawn chorus walks. 

• Contribute to project reporting, including M&E across the life of the project (2025-2030), including the identification of highlights and challenges. 

The successful candidate will ideally have: 

• Relevant degree or N/SVQ Level 3 / 4 or equivalent demonstrable experience relating to countryside management. 

• Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in chainsaw maintenance, cross cutting and felling small trees. CS 30 and 31 or willingness to undergo qualification. 

• Certification to NPTC/Lantra standards and experience in strimmer and brushcutter operations or willingness to undergo qualification. 

• Certificate for trailer, all-terrain vehicles or willingness to undergo qualification. 

• Current first aid qualification or willingness to gain 

• 2 years of planning and delivering practical conservation work. 

• 2 years of volunteer supervision & management. 

• Demonstrable experience in the safe use and maintenance of hand and power tools. 

• Good understanding of land management for wildlife conservation, notably native flora & fauna. 

This role will require a PVG scheme membership 

What they offer: 

Salary sacrifice schemes including Cycle to Work & Pension schemes. 

They have always been hugely flexible in their approach to how you wish to work and continue to offer a flexible approach. 

• One Wellness Hour per week 

• Enhanced Pension rate upon completion of probation 

• Sick Pay Allowance 

• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity Leave

• Training and Development  

Our client is a proud equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all candidates irrespective of their background.  They are committed to helping to make the world of nature conservation as inclusive as possible, as they believe there should be no barriers to being involved, and that champions and role models from every part of society will be vital in helping to reverse the loss of biodiversity.  

We are looking for a Human Resources Assistant to join our HR team. This role is a key part of this team, providing valuable support to the organisation and helping to ensure the smooth running of all our HR processes.
 
About the role:
 
As our HR Assistant, you will support the work of the Head of HR and HR & Office Manager. You will provide support in all aspects of the work of the department, including recruitment, onboarding and induction, and the updating of our HR records. You will also have a co-ordinating role in the organisation of international travel. You will need to have some previous experience of working in an HR department, though training will also be given to support this experience.
 
Your primary focus will be related to staff based in the UK, but as an HR team we also provide some support to our non-UK based teams, including our Advocacy and International Programmes teams. There are currently two UK office locations, HHC’s main office at Wilton near Salisbury, and a second smaller base in London.
 
About you:
 
To be successful as our HR Assistant, you will have a positive, can-do approach, good organisational skills, and a strong attention to detail. You will also have high quality administrative skills and the ability to develop great working relationships with others.
 
About Hope and Homes for Children:
 
Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them.
 
Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect.
 
Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
 
Contract type: Permanent
 
Salary: £25,000 to £27,000 per annum, pro-rata dependent on experience.
 
Location: HHC’s main office in Salisbury, wherever located (currently at The Guild, Wilton, Salisbury, SP2 0RS), with flexibility and home working options for part of the week.
 
Hours: 22.5 hours per week, with flexibility around when the hours are worked, as we have generous flexible and home working practices.
 
Closing date: The final date for applications is 22 August 2025. However, we may close the vacancy early if we receive strong applications. So, don’t delay, please get in touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.
 
To apply, please upload your CV and a covering letter indicating why you're interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
Other information: This post requires the successful candidate to have, or be able to obtain, the right to work in the UK and may be subject to a DBS check.
 
We actively encourage equality and diversity as we believe it brings us closer to our mission of eliminating orphanages. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment.
 
You may also have experience in the following roles: HR Coordinator, Human Resources Coordinator, HR Administrator, People Assistant, HR Support Officer, Personnel Assistant, Recruitment Assistant, HR Generalist, People Coordinator, Talent Acquisition Assistant, etc.
 
REF-222 990

The Direct Marketing Manager at CBM UK is a vital role and has responsibility for delivering CBM UKs digital and direct marketing plans to engage and inspire individual supporters and churches to support the work of CBM.
Working closely with the Head of Marketing, as part of the Public Fundraising team, the role holder will be responsible for the management and development of two Marketing Officers. Through digital and direct marketing, the Public Fundraising team are responsible for raising over £3m of unrestricted income from cultivation, acquisition, mid-value donors, regular giving, legacies and churches.

Key responsibilities
Fundraising campaign management (40%)
Manage the effective implementation of the annual public fundraising plan, ensuring that all activity is of a high standard, and delivered on time and to budget:
a. Oversee cultivation fundraising appeals primarily carried out through direct mail and email, leading on the continued development of mass fundraising to engage both existing and potential supporters, including high donors, regular givers and church communities.
b. Manage and develop CBM UKs donor acquisition activity in collaboration with the Marketing Officer (Acquisition), using channels such as social media, magazine inserts, press advertising, email and telephone.
c. Oversee the delivery of CBM UKs legacy and in-memoriam giving plans and campaigns.
d. Identify and consider new income streams and broaden the channels used currently for direct response campaigns to reach an agreed balance of long-term value versus risk.

Digital marketing (40%)
Grow digital engagement and income from new and existing supporters:
a. Lead on Pay Per Click strategy, including agency management and development of internal capabilities.
b. Oversee CBM UK’s paid social media activity.
c. Collaborate with the Communications Team to optimise the performance (traffic and income) of fundraising pages, including appeal and donation pages, churches and community, legacy, and in memoriam giving. Ensuring fundraising pages on the CBM website are engaging to existing and new audiences and where appropriate, utilising Search Engine Optimisation tools where appropriate.

d. Explore and make use of new and existing digital platforms and partners, such as Dataro and SEMrush, while promoting a culture of testing, innovation and learning within the digital space.

Leadership and people management (10%)
a. Support and inspire direct reports in line with CBM UK’s staff management policies and procedures. Ensure team members are appropriately trained, briefed and motivated to achieve their objectives and meet targets and recruit to posts where relevant. Regular 121s and appraisal reviews.
Planning and reporting (10%)
a. Monitor and report on fundraising appeals, identifying opportunities for future testing and optimisation, and contribute to the creation of annual planning, budgeting, and the setting of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
b. Work closely with the Data and Insight team to ensure strong joint working on technical solutions related to campaign analysis, tracking and insights across digital systems, such as the website, donation platform and CRM (Salesforce).
c. Plan, deliver and report on campaigns/projects within an agreed budget.

Other
a. Ensure the consistent use of CBMs brand, key messages and style guide across all fundraising activities.
b. Maintain awareness of and ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to direct marketing, including Fundraising Regulator guidance, and Data Protection legal requirements (GDPR and PECR).
c. Collaborate with colleagues across CBM UK and the CBM Global Federation, to support integrated and partnership based working.
d. Help foster a positive and inclusive culture of enthusiasm and success, reflecting the ambitions of CBM, and promoting positive working and innovation.
e. Be willing to work occasionally outside normal office hours and to travel in the UK and internationally if required.
f. Ensuring that the values of CBM UK are understood by external partners and always reflected in communications.
g. Undertake other duties as required by the Head of Marketing and Director of Fundraising, Impact and Communications.

For full details download the Recruitment Pack.

Programme Coordinator

Newark - Hybrid working with regular travel to other places of work

£30,900 (£18,540 for 0.6FTE)

Part time (21 hours per week)  

Fixed Term contract until 30 June 2028 

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2025  

First interview: 27th August 2025  

Second interview: 5th September 2025 

Our client is a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that they need nature and nature needs us. 

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. They need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if they are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. They recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way they work, not least in how they mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. 

About You 

If you are looking for an opportunity to be a part of a landmark programme bringing young people closer to nature in schools and their local communities, then this could be the role for you. They are committed to increasing the diversity of provision for young people aged 11-16, and helping them to build a lasting connection with nature to benefit their long-term health and wellbeing. As part of this journey and with funding provided by The Prudence Trust, they will be delivering a three-year programme across the length and breadth of the UK, working directly with young people experiencing the greatest levels of underservice and underrepresentation. 

This role offers the chance to directly shape and support the rollout of a brand-new strategic work stream for organisation. Their focus to 2030 for education and youth work is to build a bridge between their established and hugely successful delivery to early years and primary aged children, and their emerging work with emerging adults aged 18-13. They are looking for someone with experience of supporting large-scale programmes of work with multiple partners, preferably with additional prior experience of working with secondary school settings to help them realise the full potential from this programme. Experience of the environmental sector is desirable but not essential. 

About You 

Theyare looking for a true team-player who is confident working with a wide range of stakeholders and has outstanding organisation and prioritisation skills. You will be pragmatic in your working style, with the ability to plan ahead and anticipate opportunities and challenges. You will be confident handling multiple priorities and deadlines in a calm and planned manner, with the ability to follow tightly controlled programme timelines. 

You will be part of a tight and dedicated central team and will need to be self-motivated, willing to collaborate and enjoy doing this with others. 

You will be a brilliant communicator, able to work across both formal and informal groups to draw conclusions and establish ways forward. In addition, you will need to enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, be resourceful, and an excellent networker. 

Our client values passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. Whilst they are passionate in promoting their aims, they are not judgmental and are inclusive. They particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented within their sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. They are committed to creating a movement that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities. 

Our client takes their Safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, they are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let them know if you require any adjustments to make their recruitment process more accessible. 

Our client is committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

Please be aware they may not accept applications if they have reason to believe they have been wholly produced using generative AI tools. 

This role will require Enhanced DBS clearance without Bar. 

Modern Art Oxford is one of the UK’s most exciting and influential contemporary art organisations, renowned for its bold and ambitious artistic programme that promotes diversity and internationalism and celebrates contemporary art as a progressive agent of social change.

Visitor Experience Duty Manager - Bank Staff
Salary: £13.25 per hour
Based: Oxford, OX1 1BP
Contract: Bank Staff
Hours: Hours of work are as and when required, by mutual agreement on a 4-week rota. These may periodically increase or decrease depending on the requirements of the Gallery. The candidate will receive two weeks’ notice of any changes to their hours. They will be expected to work evenings and weekends. 
Annual Leave: Annual holiday entitlement will accrue at 0.127 hours for each hour worked and paid quarterly at the hourly rate

About the Role

The role of the Visitor Experience Duty Manager is to support the Visitor Experience Team (VE) with the management of gallery opening hours and the events calendar. Motivating and leading the VE Team, on a day-to-day basis, providing an inspiring, engaging and inclusive visitor experience for broad and diverse audiences.

This role will cover weekends, evening events and occasional leave days for the VE Team. Visitor Experience Duty Managers fulfil Duty Management responsibilities for the building to ensure the safety and security of staff, visitors and exhibitions/events.

Responsibilities

Operational and Health & Safety

• The VEDM (Visitor Experience Duty Manager) is responsible for opening and / or closing the building on their shift, and for the setting of alarms. They are also required, in an emergency, to organise maintenance of the building, including intruder and fire alarms. All Duty Managers are included on the call out list for possible out of hours alarm issues.
• In the event of an emergency or fire alarm the VEDM is required to manage a full building evacuation and work as the contact person to the fire brigade.
• To ensure that the building is safe and clean by checking all areas before the building is open to the public or before an event. Turning on/off all lighting and replacing bulbs where necessary, checking fuse boards and making minor repairs, cleaning toilets when necessary. Continue to monitor throughout the day, allocating deliveries to appropriate storage areas, checking toilet facilities and following general risk assessment for areas of prohibited public access.
• To manage and adhere to all Health and Safety and building security practices, including completing risk assessments for events. On the shifts when the Duty Manger is the only key holder in the building they must not leave the premises.
• To be responsible for upholding the premises licence according to the Licensing Act 2003, to ensure the café/bar adheres to alcohol licensing laws and to oversee the selling and consumption of alcohol within the building and any other licensed activities. To ensure that capacity numbers for events are not exceeded.
• The Duty Manager is required to turn on / off the show and ensure it is functioning correctly during gallery opening hours. Also, to ensure a curator or the Production Manager is informed of any faults, breakages etc.
• Lead and motivate Visitor Experience team members and volunteers to ensure the delivery of high standards of visitor and artwork care, safety, security, visitor welcome, wayfinding, building presentation and housekeeping.
• Brief the Visitor Experience Team Members and volunteers daily about their duties for the shift and ensure they have all the necessary resources in order to provide an excellent standard of customer service to all visitors.
• To be a First Aider and know the location of the First Aid boxes.
• To cover the break of the shop staff and/or VE team and to provide cover in the galleries, shop or Information Desk during busy periods or in an emergency.
• To ensure that Shop takings are secured in the safe.
• To read any emails or hand over notes at the beginning of his / her shift and to communicate to the Visitor Services Manager (VSM) any issues arising during their shift and record incidents in the incident log book.
• Carry out any other duties as directed by the VSM/HoFVE as required

Visitor Experience

• Work collaboratively with other members of the Visitor Experience team and other gallery departments providing services that contribute to visitor experience, (including the cafe and shop) to ensure a consistent and seamless service is provided to our visitors.
• To be able to give short tours/presentations to schools/groups about the current exhibition.
• To deal with all general enquiries and problems that may arise during the shift in a calm and professional manner with both customers and staff.
• Work with VSM to manage group booking enquiries sensitively and efficiently.
• Work with the VSM to develop projects that will build on and enhance the visitor experience.
• Work with the VSM to coach and develop the Visitor Experience team to ensure their skills and knowledge of gallery activities are up-to-date.
• Assist the VSM with the delivery of induction and training sessions for Visitor Experience team members and volunteers.

Events

• To assist in the coordination of events with event organisers and other key staff to ensure that all arrangements have been made for staff, equipment and booking of each event.
• To support the events and hires programme at the gallery, including setting up of AV equipment and moving furniture for events.
• Work with Commercial Manager to keep up to date with hire enquiries and show prospective clients available spaces if required.
• To provide a warm welcome to hirers, visiting speakers, artists, and ensure they have everything they need for their event.
• Complete event reports for all events and distribute VSM and event organisers.
• Checking online sales and tickets, assisting with processing sales and bookings for events when necessary. Ensure that all visitor figures and sales are recorded after each event.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent communication skills demonstrating the ability to deal with colleagues, visitors and external partners.
• Experience of working with the public and of providing excellent customer service, preferably gained in an arts/entertainment environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the willingness to be involved in the practical set up of events.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.
• Experience of using and setting up AV equipment, lifting and carrying equipment, chairs and tables. An enthusiasm for art and commitment to the work of Modern Art Oxford.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings and late nights (occasionally until 3am).

Desirable

• Experience of managing a small team.
• Health & Safety qualification
• Competent user of Microsoft Office
• Training in First Aid.
• Willing to train as a personal licence holder.
• Experience of being a key holder.

About Us

Modern Art Oxford welcomes approximately 100,000 visitors each year with approximately 15,000 attendances by schools and community groups in creative learning and participation activities. The organisation’s digital content reaches 450,000 through Modern Art Oxford’s digital channels annually.  Through a wide range of high-quality content creation and programming, Modern Art Oxford aims to make contemporary art accessible and engaging to the widest audience and to promote creativity in all its visual forms.  Over the last 60 years Modern Art Oxford has brought some of the world’s most important artists to the city, and the UK, and has developed an international reputation for pioneering emerging and under-represented artists.

Modern Art Oxford is a registered charity and receives core funding from Arts Council England and Oxford City Council, and the generous support of individuals, trusts and foundations, sponsors and friends.

Applications should be received by Sunday 24th August at midnight.
Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our recruitment site to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to improving the diversity in our workforce in order to better reflect the diversity of our local communities. All job vacancies are advertised here as part of a fair and open process. We welcome applications from people of all cultures and ethnicities, including those that may experience racism, as part of our Anti-racism Action Plan.

No agencies please.

Greenhouse Sports is on a mission to change the lives of young people in poverty through the power of sport and mentoring.

Too many young people are being left behind. It’s not because they lack potential, but because poverty stacks the odds against them, affecting their education, mental health, and their future.

Our full-time Coach-Mentors work daily in schools in high-deprivation areas, significantly improving attendance, behaviour, wellbeing and life skills. Our Greenhouse Centre (re-opening in Autumn 2025 following refurbishment) provides year-round sport, mentoring and outreach for young people and communities who need it most.

The Deputy Director of Fundraising is a new role, as we work towards a step-change in income growth. The team currently generates £4m annually from major donors, trusts, institutions and businesses, plus an impressive array of special events raising an additional £1m per year. We know there is potential for more, and this role will drive forward a new strategy to help even more young people have a fair chance in life.

The role will report to the Director of Fundraising and Communications and will lead a team of 13 (with direct line management of 5).

The role will:

• Lead the fundraising strategy for income growth.
• Oversee all high-value fundraising streams generating £6m+ annually, ensuring cross-channel opportunities are maximised.
• Oversee the personal development of the fundraising staff, being an inspirational role model and leader.
• Work in close partnership with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, deputising as needed.
• Act as an ambassador for Greenhouse Sports and our mission, regularly representing us with partners, at events and sector activities.
• Proactively fundraise and manage relationships at an appropriate level, role modelling collaborative, ambitious approaches.
• Build meaningful relationships across the organisation, including with senior volunteers, impact and insight teams, research partners and coaching development teams.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Extensive experience of the fundraising mix, particularly philanthropy and fundraising events – or comparable experience from the commercial sector.
• Proven experience of leadership and strategy development.
• Experience working with 7-figure budgets.
• Able to provide and receive highly complex, sensitive and confidential information, and negotiate with senior stakeholders.
• Track record in successfully leading, motivating and developing teams.

The ideal candidate will be:

• Up for a challenge with the support and skill of an ambitious team around you.
• Brave, gritty and determined.
• Proactive, positive and solution-focused.
• Looking for an opportunity to be part of something that is bold and exciting.
• Someone who cares deeply about young people, our mission, and your team.

Salary: £45,882 per annum (Grade F, with six further increment rises available per annum)
Working pattern: 5 days per week (36.5hrs)
Location: Leeds. Hybrid working is available but a regular presence in the office is essential.
Contract: Permanent (subject to a 6-month probationary review).
 
Atkinson HR is proud to be partnering with Leeds University Union (LUU) to recruit their new Head of Communications and Influence, a pivotal role shaping how LUU connects with and represents its diverse student community.
 
About Leeds University Union
 
LUU is a long-standing and dynamic charity based at the heart of the University of Leeds campus. They are dedicated to ensuring that every one of their 39,000 students have the opportunity to love their time at Leeds by providing a supportive, inclusive, and empowering environment.
 
Since its inception, LUU has worked to represent students' voices and needs, championing their interests and shaping a vibrant student community. They believe in creating a space where students feel heard, supported, and inspired – whether through social connection, personal growth, or active involvement in shaping their own student experience. Their vision is of a thriving, inclusive student body where everyone can reach their full potential and make the most of their time at university.
 
LUU are proud of their fun, inclusive, and learning-focused culture. Their team is diverse, welcoming, and committed to continuous development. They invest in their people, supporting them to grow within their roles and beyond, and encouraging a spirit of collaboration and curiosity.
 
About the role
 
As Head of Communications and Influence, you will lead the development and delivery of LUU’s communications and influence strategy that enables their vision and strategic priorities. You will be responsible for shaping how LUU communicates with students and external stakeholders, ensuring that their messaging is clear, consistent, and impactful across all channels.
 
Working closely with other senior leaders, you will provide expert guidance on external communication strategies, manage media relations, and protect and enhance the organisation’s reputation and brand. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure that communications are evidence-led, audience-focused, and aligned with LUU’s values and goals.
 
This is a strategic and hands-on role that will require a proactive and collaborative approach.
 
How to Apply
 
Please click 'Apply’ to be redirected to the Atkinson HR website, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply.
 
Key Dates
 
Closing date: 18th August 2025, 9.00am
Longlist Interviews (Remote via Teams): 3rd and 4th September 2025
Final Stage Interviews (In-person in Leeds): 16th September 2025
 
REF-222952

Job Title: Peer Supporter, Lancashire

Salary: £11,111 pro rata (£22,222 FTE)

Contract: Fixed Term until 6th October 2026

Working Hours: 17.5 hours per week (Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00 – 15:00)

Location: Community based in East Lancashire with some limited home working

About us at the NCT

NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.   

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.

NCT is committed to social justice and equity. We are dedicated to being an anti-racist charity and believe that inclusion is everyone's responsibility. Being there for every parent requires bold action to challenge inequalities. By creating inclusive spaces and services that are built on collaboration and trust, we welcome and celebrate diversity and strive to meet the needs of the pregnant women, new parents, families and communities that we serve.

As the world changes and new challenges are thrown up for parents, our charity must change too. Join us now and be part of this journey, and ensure that every parent feels connected, confident and safe. 

About the role

Our Lancashire Infant Feeding Support project is commissioned by Lancashire Council, to offer infant feeding support across the region in both community and hospital settings. The support is delivered by staff and volunteer peer supporters.

You will be responsible for offering breastfeeding support for parents within East Lancashire Hospital Trust and the community.

Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:

• Providing Infant feeding support to families on the wards at the hospitals, in service user homes and community settings within Lancashire.
• Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters.
• To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.
• To attend regular supervision/support sessions.
• Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Lancashire area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.
• Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.

You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.

Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail. It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires breastfeeding experience of at least 3 months. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.

The role is 17.5 hours per week which will be worked Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 09:00 – 15:00. This will be split across the hospital, in service user homes and at community settings across Lancashire, however there is also some home-based working required.

About you

• Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training? (Requires minimum 3 months Breastfeeding Experience)
• Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?
• Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting and feeding goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?
• Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?
• Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?

If so, please don't hesitate to apply today!

What we offer

We are taking positive action to increase diversity throughout our organisation, at all levels, and to nurture a culture of inclusion for all our people and the parents and families that we support. 

We are committed to zero discrimination both internally and externally regardless of visible or invisible difference such as sex, sexual orientation, age, race, ethnicity, disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, religion or belief, gender identity, economic class, marital/civil partnership, family status including single parents, socio-economic background and pregnancy and maternity.   We provide reasonable adjustments and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.

We welcome and actively encourage applications from all candidates including those from under-represented groups within NCT such as individuals from Black, Asian or minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQI+ people and people with a disability.

The welfare and safety of individuals is at the heart of everything that we do. NCT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

 

Closing date for applications: 14th August 2025

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Manage the day to day import of supporter data from external sources into the organisation’s CRM (Raiser's Edge), ensuring timely and accurate data processing
• Contribute to the delivery of high quality data services by preparing and executing data checks, addressing quality issues, and maintaining compliance with GDPR and internal policies
• Support the development and maintenance of data import routines
• Collaborate with internal teams to understand their data needs and provide efficient, user-focused support
• Assist with global changes and structural updates to the database, supporting broader data improvement projects
• Produce data selections and queries in Raiser's Edge to support campaigns, communications, and reporting
• Document new processes and contribute to the continuous improvement of data procedures
• Support financial reconciliation and reporting through accurate data recording and communication with the Finance team
• Promote best practices across the organisation in the use of data systems and protocols

Ideal candidate profile:

• Prior experience working within a charity or not-for-profit environment
• Proven experience of working with Raiser's Edge, with strong familiarity in managing large data sets and bulk import processes
• Knowledge and/or experience with Import-o-matic or similar data import tools (desirable)
• Strong understanding of data protection principles, including GDPR compliance
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement
• Confident communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and support non-technical users
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, growing team

Location: London - Hybrid working available

Duration: Initial 3 month contract (high opportunity to extend)

Salary: £16 per hour

Working hours: Full time - 35 hours per week

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted so early applications are encouraged.

Venn Group is an equal opportunities employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

“We are looking for someone who is full of life, ideas, creativity and energy but has lived life, can find interesting ways to share their knowledge and inspire us to great things.  We have a lot to offer the world, but sometimes it is locked deep inside us and has not yet found a way out.  We want someone who can help us find a key to unlock our potential.  It won’t always be easy and it might not always go to plan, but the bumps in the road are things that you learn from and we are looking for someone who is brave enough to get involved and enjoy the good times with us but laugh at the mistakes too”

“So, what are you waiting for?  Apply now!”

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This ad is approved by St Christopher's Young People

 About the Role

We are looking for a resourceful, energetic and outgoing individual who can deal effectively with challenging situations and behaviour, motivate young people to manage risk and support a team of professional staff in a supported accommodation home in West London.

Key aspects of the job will be: 

· To safeguard young people through sound management strategies, collaborative working with external agencies and emergency services and compliance with local authority safeguarding procedures.

· To provide regular supervision for staff and assess training needs to required performance and development standards. To source and/or deliver training and coaching where appropriate.

· To ensure housing management policies and practices are effectively operated. This will include maximisation of income, licence management and implementation of fair and equitable referral procedures.

· To ensure appropriate staff cover is maintained in the home through production of rotas and, where necessary, recruitment of locum covers. To ensure that staffing needs are met within designated budgets.

About Us

Our vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher's is a leading charity for children and young people. We are proud of our history of providing fostering, children's homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK & Isle of Man.  We have a passionate commitment to our young people, placing them at the centre of everything we do.  We provide positive life experiences for young people who are unable to sustain a placement in their parental or foster home.

We are an equal-opportunity employer keen to develop an inclusive workforce where people feel they belong.  We hope to attract applications from under- represented groups, including people from different cultures, nationalities, socioeconomic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions, faith, sex, orientation, childcare responsibilities, and gender-diverse identities.

St Christopher’s Academy

We have recently launched “St Christopher’s Academy” to ensure our staff is continually developing. We will support you to map out your career trajectory and help you achieve your professional ambitions. If you want to learn more about St Christopher’s Academy, please visit our website.

Applicants should have

· At least three years’ experience of providing leaving care and/or housing support to single homeless or other vulnerable client groups, including young people.

· At least one year’s experience of effectively managing professional staff.

· A good understanding of Safeguarding and the legal framework relevant to the provision of residential services for young people aged 16+.

· Thorough knowledge of the issues that lead to young people becoming homeless, including those relating to alcohol/drug dependency and mental health and complex needs.

· Familiarity with the welfare benefits system and with the range of resources, statutory and non-statutory agencies and services relevant to supporting young people.

· Awareness of health and safety regulations and procedures to minimise risk.

· A high regard for young people with the ability to relate successfully to individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds and to manage conflict situations.

· A vocational or management qualification at NVQ level 4 or equivalent would be desirable.

What you should expect from us

· Salary: Up to £44,093 per annum depending on experience

• A friendly working environment, a fun, open and honest culture.
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 days after 3 years’ service, plus Bank Holidays, pro-rata.
• Industry Leading training programme including access to children’s right and participation, CSE, empowerment, mental health and Social Pedagogy,
• Contributory pension scheme, Enhanced Maternity and Company Sick Scheme.
• UK Life Assurance (Death in service) to the value of 3 times your annual salary.
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling, financial advice and legal support.
• Interest-free season ticket loan, cycle to work scheme.
• Blue light Card: Discount shopping scheme at hundreds of retailers across the UK.
• Discretionary Funded Training Programs.
• Employee Awards based on performance and length of service.
• Fantastic opportunities to develop your career within our range of services.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s we are committed to the safeguarding of all children and young people in our care. During the recruitment process you will be expected to complete an online application form to ensure we capture essential information to meet legislation, best practice and vetting requirements.

Your online application must include a supporting statement addressing the criteria stated in the Person Specification. For the full Job Description and Person Specification visit our website.

 Applicants will ideally already be on the DBS Update Service; if this is not the case St Christopher's will carry out a DBS (police) check prior to starting.

For more information or assistance during the application process, please visit our website

We advise to apply as soon as possible as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please note that it is against the law to apply for work with Children/Young People if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity and if your name is added to a Children Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be asked to submit a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form which will need to be returned prior to an interview being booked.

This post has a minimum age restriction of 21 year for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and supported accommodation Homes in line with the Equality Act ‘occupational requirement’.

Location: Rochester Airport, Kent
Department: Lotteries and Gaming
Salary: £24,245 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours
Job Type: Temp
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract
 
We are Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS), and we fight every day to save lives. We are Team KSS, a close-knit team of dedicated, skilled, sector-leading experts with an incredible level of expertise. We are passionate about what we do which drives us to always deliver our very best.
 
We’re driven by our purpose of saving lives and ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients. Last year alone we responded to over 3,000 incidents. We are fearless and tireless in fighting to save every life.
 
Our charity headquarters and forward operating base are located at Rochester Airport, with our aircraft hangar and maintained at Redhill Aerodrome. When the call comes, we can reach any part of Kent, Surrey or Sussex in under 30 minutes.
 
Main Purpose of the Role:
 
The Lotteries and Gaming Team works collaboratively as part of Air Ambulance Charity Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) to build engaging relationships with supporters playing our lotteries and raffles. In doing so we inspire people to join our Lottery or Raffle programmes, which enables Team KSS to save lives and ensure the best possible patient outcomes. The Lotteries and Gaming Assistant will be dedicated to building relationships with supporters and assisting in the delivery of Lottery, Raffles and Individual Fundraising activities. This includes answering supporter’s questions, Lottery and Raffle administration, expressing our thanks and appreciation, assisting with resolving complaints and helping to ensure we deliver an amazing experience for our supporters.
 
Inclusion and Diversity:
 
KSS is committed to creating an equal, diverse and truly inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome and able to be their authentic selves.
 
We believe that everyone has the right to live without fear or prejudice, and be treated fairly, and with respect and dignity regardless of race, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, social class, religion and belief.
 
We reserve the right to close the position early if the role is filled.
 
Benefits package is correct at the time this advert was published.
 
Benefits: 25 days annual leave rising with service Occupational/Enhanced Sick Pay Enhanced Parental Leave Access to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Events Access to the Wellbeing Hub Group Personal Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance Cover Group Income Protection Cover Critical Illness Cover Employee Assistance Programmes Development opportunities
 
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Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Stroke Recovery Service based in Bath and North East Somerset.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

Position: S11301 Stroke Support Coordinator

Location: Home-based, Bath and North East Somerset. However, Frequent travel will be required as part of this role (to include team meetings or other work related meetings)

Salary: Circa £23,515 per annum (FTE circa £27,400 per annum)

Hours: Part-time, 30 hours per week position

Contract: Permanent. Services are contracted and there is currently funding for this contract until 31 March 2027

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 17 August 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Interview Date: 21 August 2025

Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

The Role

The service aims to identify and provide key worker support to meet the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway. Providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

Reporting to the Stroke Service Delivery Coach, the Stroke Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support clients to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.

About You

The Stroke Association Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.

This role requires extensive travel across a large geographical locality to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

When you click to apply, you will be able to see the full responsibilities and person specification for further information on the role.

Please submit your CV, (including details of your current address), and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, demonstrating how you meet the person specification and what you bring to the role in terms of your skills and experience.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP

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

Bring stories to life. Change lives.

Are you a creative content whizz with a heart for purpose-driven work? Join Mercy Ships UK and use your marketing skills to help deliver free, life-changing surgeries to people who need them most.

At Mercy Ships, we believe in more than just marketing, we believe in storytelling that heals. As our new Marketing Executive, you'll play a central role in building engaging digital content that inspires action, grows our community of supporters, and helps transform lives across sub-Saharan Africa.

From managing our social channels and crafting compelling email campaigns, to writing impactful stories and shaping our website’s user journey, this is your chance to grow in a role that blends creativity and mission.

We’re looking for someone with digital flair, an eye for detail, and a heart for people. You’ll be joining a supportive, hybrid-working team that’s passionate about bringing hope to those who’ve been forgotten.

If you want to grow your marketing career with meaning and be part of something that truly matters; this is the role for you.

Apply now!