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Head of Policy & Public Affairs
Business Disability Forum is the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. We are trusted partners, working with businesses, Government and disabled people to improve the life experiences of disabled employees and consumers, by removing barriers to inclusion.
- We work with over 600 members employing over 20% of the UK workforce and an estimated 8 million people worldwide.
- We advise, support and encourage businesses (many of them global) to become more disability-smart.
- We influence policymakers by representing the voice of employers and disabled employees.
- We provide evidence-based thought leadership on how business affects the lives of disabled people.
- We help effect changes in business practices, products, services and policies that positively impact the life experiences of disabled people, and also benefit business.
The role
We are looking for an exceptional individual to fulfil the role of Head of Policy and Public Affairs. We are looking for an experienced public affairs professional who can design and implement a public and parliamentary affairs strategy and support the team’s projects across public and parliamentary affairs, research, law and legislation, and UK Government consultation and inquiry work.
The requirement
- Demonstrable experience of working at management level in a public policy role in a topic related to disability, diversity and inclusion in the UK.
- Strong experience in setting and delivering a public and parliamentary affairs strategy.
- Strong experience of developing of new insights and policy positions within a team in an organisation working with other internal teams (such as comms and media) to communicate and promote those positions.
- In depth knowledge of the disability and reasonable adjustments element of UK legislation, and equality law as per the Equality Act 2010, the Employment Rights Act, Health and Safety at Work.
- Experience of acting as public facing spokesperson for an organisation.
For the full job description-person specification and additional information for applicants of this role and instructions on how to apply please visit our website below via the button below:
How to apply
We are asking applicants to send their CV and covering letter to apply for the role. Writing to a high standard in English is key to this role, as is writing to tight specifications and word count. A mistake is fine – we all make them. But your covering letter and CV should be well-written, with accurate use of English spelling and grammar. Your covering letter should tell us why you want to work in BDF’s policy and research team and why you think you would suit the role. Your letter should not exceed 400 words in total. Applications should be sent to jobs @ businessdisabilityforum .org .uk.
- Closing date for applications: 19 April 2026
- First interviews are planned for the 27, 28 & 30 April.
- Second interviews are likely to take place in the week commencing 5 May 2026.
Business Disability Forum is committed to ensuring that all its information, products and services are as accessible as possible to everyone. If you wish to discuss anything in regards to accessibility or if you require alternative formats please contact Barnaby Powell by email at the address above or by telephone on 020-7403-3020.
For further information on Business Disability Forum please refer to our website via the link on this page.
Equal opportunities
We are committed to becoming disability-smart and an employer of choice irrespective of race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, or pregnancy and maternity. The ethical and business case of ensuring that our workforce is representative of wider society is at the heart of what we do. When we are recruiting, disabled candidates who meet all of the criteria will be offered an interview.
About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
About the role
In 2018 Bridges Outcomes Partnerships co-designed the Single Homelessness Prevention service with Brent Council following the Homelessness Reduction Act (2018). The service provides early intervention to prevent or relieve homelessness for single people who previously would not have received support, aiming to prevent the mental trauma associated with homelessness and stop individuals reaching crisis point.
Our services continue to evolve into models that combine homelessness prevention, refugee support, and family stability interventions to improve life chances for vulnerable people and reduce the long-term impacts of housing instability and child poverty.
The Referral & Assessment Officer is a key role within the London Partnership, it is the first point of contact for people who have experienced trauma or are struggling to find a home.
As part of the role, you will be responsible for the following activities within this element of the service
· Receiving inbound referrals into the London central point of access, ensuing all data points are completed and case assessed to ensure referral to the right delivery partner/service.
· Reviewing and processing referrals into the online referral portal, triaging to the most appropriate service for them.
· Ensure that referrals are triaged and allocated to a specialist organisation within the agreed timeframes
· Inputting and processing self-referrals into the SHPS case management system
· Identify, record and refer any immediate safeguarding concerns through the appropriate pathways
· Ensuring the case management system is maintained through timely and accurate record keeping
· Build strong, positive and collaborative relationships with relevant agencies to enable effective referral pathways into specialist services within the partnership and to external services
· Work closely with the Programme Manager to provide details on referral activity and outline any issues or opportunities which might need intervention.
· Ensure the service is accessible to all, recognising peoples’ differences, experiences, communication/language and accessibility needs
· Provide regular reporting to programme lead and commissioners.
About you
At BOP we value both lived and learnt experience, the following skills and experience areas can be discussed individually and should not deter you from applying for the role if you feel you meet the requirements due to your lived experience.
Skills & Experience
Essential
· Have experience of or an understanding of trauma and best practice when working with vulnerable individuals.
· Have an empathetic, compassionate and non-judgemental approach with the ability to adapt, build rapport and enable trusting conversations with both vulnerable adults and professionals over the telephone and by email
· An understanding of risk and safety planning within the context of vulnerable adults and experience in applying practices and procedures
· Experience of record keeping within a case management system
· Excellent organisational and IT literacy skills
· Strong communication skills with a collaborative and flexible approach to work
· Willingness to continuously develop knowledge and skills through training
· Demonstrates understanding of the impact of structural inequalities (e.g., racism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, sexism) on experiences of domestic abuse and help-seeking.
· Understands intersectionality — how overlapping identities (e.g., ethnicity, gender, sexuality, disability, immigration status, age, faith) shape the risks, barriers, and needs of survivors
· Understanding of how language barriers, digital exclusion, or immigration status can affect access to support.
· The ability to work collaboratively within a team and wider Partnership as well as independently, and can organise workload and prioritise depending on the needs of the service
· Drive to be part of a positive change and have passion for supporting people who have experienced harm caused by domestic abuse
· Desire to support a unique impact-led programme with a passion to make a positive difference to people's lives
Desirable
· Additional spoken languages, particularly those spoken in Southern Asian communities
· Experience of working with a charity/third sector organisation
· Understanding of vulnerable adults and best approaches to build trusting relationships
· Knowledge of working within services which take a person-centred approach.
Safeguarding Commitment: As part of Bridges, you will help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for everyone we interact with. We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, where all colleagues play an active role in promoting wellbeing, identifying safeguarding concerns, and working together to ensure these are addressed promptly and respectfully. This includes maintaining professional boundaries, reporting concerns promptly in line with organisational policies, and completing all required safeguarding training. All colleagues must remain vigilant, model safe practices, and contribute to a culture where people are valued, listened to and where safety, dignity, and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
Data Protection Commitment
As part of Bridges, you will play an important role in protecting the privacy, rights, and personal information of the people we support, our colleagues, and our partners. We expect all team members to handle data with care, respect, and confidentiality, following our organisational policies and the requirements of data protection legislation. This includes using information appropriately, storing and sharing it securely, and reporting any concerns or breaches promptly. You will be supported with training and guidance to help you contribute to a culture where trust, transparency, and responsible data practices are embedded in our services and decision making.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme with 5% Employer contribution
• We offer Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
Once you click on the link to apply you will be directed to Applied, the platform that manages all our applications. You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB We value authenticity are looking for applications that genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and motivation for the role. While we recognise that some candidates may use AI tools for light support (for example, to check grammar or structure), we ask that all answers and application content are predominantly your own work. This helps ensure a fair and meaningful assessment of every application.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with the hiring team. First round interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 20th April.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
GMBOP is a subsidiary of Bridges Outcomes Partnerships, a not-for-profit social enterprise established to develop and deliver outcomes-based contracts in partnership with public sector commissioners and impact-driven delivery organisations.
About GMBOP
Greater Manchester Better Outcomes Partnership (GMBOP) is a place-based partnership supporting people across Greater Manchester who are experiencing, or at risk of, housing insecurity and homelessness.
We bring together voluntary, community and public sector organisations to deliver joined-up, holistic and preventative support. Through our central hub and delivery partners, we ensure people can access the right support at the right time, without having to repeat their story.
Our work is grounded in a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. We focus on people’s assets, aspirations and choices — not just the challenges they face. We are committed to working collaboratively, promoting dignity, and improving long-term outcomes for individuals and communities.
We believe that people with lived experience and people who reflect the communities we serve bring essential insight, skills and leadership. We actively welcome applications from individuals with these experiences and from groups currently under-represented in the housing and homelessness workforce.
Role Outline
The role will work on the Pathfinder project which works across Greater Manchester to prevent young people from becoming homeless. The purpose of this role is to increase access to high-quality private rented sector accommodation in order to improve opportunities for participants to secure suitable and sustainable housing.
You will work across Greater Manchester to build and maintain strong relationships with private landlords, improving access to accommodation for frontline delivery teams and the young people they work alongside. You will also work collaboratively with colleagues across GMBOP and related programmes, such as Kirklees Better Outcomes Partnership (KBOP), to share expertise, learning and best practice, helping to strengthen housing pathways and maximise impact across the wider partnership.
This role plays an important part in ensuring housing pathways are aligned with our strengths-based approach — supporting young people to move into accommodation that reflects their aspirations, promotes independence, and contributes to long-term stability.
What Will You Be Accountable For?
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Increasing the number and diversity of landlords engaged and wanting to work with the project
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Building positive, collaborative relationships with landlords to create seamless housing and support pathways
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Ensuring accommodation secured through the project meets appropriate housing standards
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Working in partnership with delivery teams so housing options reflect participants’ strengths, needs and goals
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Supporting delivery partners to understand private rented sector options available to participants
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Liaising with local authority private sector housing teams to strengthen partnership working
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Acting as a point of contact for staff accessing the GMBOP deposit or guarantor scheme
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Attending landlord networking events to promote the project and explain available incentives
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Maintaining ongoing, constructive communication with landlords during tenancies to support positive outcomes for both landlords and participants
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Contributing to marketing and promotional activity to widen the programme’s reach and impact
What Are We Looking For?
We are particularly interested in people who:
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Share our commitment to strengths-based, trauma-informed and person-centred ways of working
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Are motivated by preventing youth homelessness and improving long-term outcomes
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Build relationships based on trust, respect and collaboration
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Bring curiosity, creativity and a solution-focused mindset
We recognise that relevant experience can come from many different settings, including work, volunteering, community activity and lived experience.
Essential
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Commitment to strengths-based and trauma-informed practice
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Desire to contribute to an innovative, impact-led project
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with a wide range of stakeholders
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Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
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Problem-solving and analytical thinking
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Ability to plan and organise your work effectively
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Accuracy and attention to detail
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Ability to work collaboratively within a partnership environment
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Adaptability and comfort working in a fast-paced setting
Desirable
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Experience of building and maintaining relationships with landlords and lettings agents in the private rented sector
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Understanding of homelessness prevention, youth services, housing insecurity or related systems
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Ability to travel across Greater Manchester to meet the requirements of the role
(We are open to discussing how travel requirements can be met.)
Safeguarding Commitment: As part of Bridges, you will help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for everyone we interact with. We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, where all colleagues play an active role in promoting wellbeing, identifying safeguarding concerns, and working together to ensure these are addressed promptly and respectfully. This includes maintaining professional boundaries, reporting concerns promptly in line with organisational policies, and completing all required safeguarding training. All colleagues must remain vigilant, model safe practices, and contribute to a culture where people are valued, listened to and where safety, dignity, and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
Data Protection Commitment
As part of Bridges, you will play an important role in protecting the privacy, rights, and personal information of the people we support, our colleagues, and our partners. We expect all team members to handle data with care, respect, and confidentiality, following our organisational policies and the requirements of data protection legislation. This includes using information appropriately, storing and sharing it securely, and reporting any concerns or breaches promptly. You will be supported with training and guidance to help you contribute to a culture where trust, transparency, and responsible data practices are embedded in our services and decision making.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
When you click on the link to apply you will be directed to Applied, the platform that manages all our applications. You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB We value authenticity are looking for applications that genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and motivation for the role. While we recognise that some candidates may use AI tools for light support (for example, to check grammar or structure), we ask that all answers and application content are predominantly your own work. This helps ensure a fair and meaningful assessment of every application.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with the hiring team. First round interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 20th April.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Us
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) is a not-for-profit social enterprise that works alongside Government, community groups and specialist Delivery partners to design and deliver vital services that support people to improve their lives, in areas ranging from housing and employment to education and health & wellbeing.
The role of BOP spans project development (working with Government and others to design and launch the service), project management (coordinating the delivery phase, managing performance, and liaising with the various stakeholders) and project finance (funding the project until it starts to earn outcomes payments). Our own funding comes from a group of pioneering social investors, including The Office for Civil Society, Big Society Capital, Pilotlight, Trust for London, who, like us, are motivated by improving lives and changing the system for the better.
GMBOP is a subsidiary of Bridges Outcomes Partnerships, a not-for-profit social enterprise established to develop and deliver outcomes-based contracts in partnership with public sector commissioners and impact-driven delivery organisations.
About GMBOP
Greater Manchester Better Outcomes Partnership (GMBOP) is a place-based partnership supporting people across Greater Manchester who are experiencing, or at risk of, housing insecurity and homelessness.
We bring together voluntary, community and public sector organisations to deliver joined-up, holistic and preventative support. Through our central hub and delivery partners, we ensure people can access the right support at the right time, without having to repeat their story.
Our work is grounded in a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach. We focus on people’s assets, aspirations and choices — not just the challenges they face. We are committed to working collaboratively, promoting dignity, and improving long-term outcomes for individuals and communities.
We believe that people with lived experience and people who reflect the communities we serve bring essential insight, skills and leadership. We actively welcome applications from individuals with these experiences and from groups currently under-represented in the housing and homelessness workforce.
The Operational Lead plays a key role in ensuring the programme runs smoothly and delivers high-quality support for participants.
You will work closely with delivery partners to strengthen referral pathways, support effective programme delivery, and ensure learning and insights help the programme continually improve. You will also support the Programme Director in monitoring performance and achieving programme outcomes.
This is a collaborative role that involves building strong partnerships, using data and insight to inform decisions, and ensuring participants’ voices help shape how services are delivered.
Key Responsibilities
1. Referral, Engagement & Onboarding
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Oversee referral processes across delivery partners to ensure they are accessible, responsive and effective.
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Build and maintain positive relationships with referring agencies and stakeholders.
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Monitor referral pathways, identify challenges and work with partners to improve engagement and flow.
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Identify opportunities to widen referral routes and strengthen links with community organisations.
2. Operational Management & Service Improvement
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Provide operational guidance and support to delivery partners.
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Identify barriers to delivery and work collaboratively to develop practical solutions.
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Support a culture of continuous learning by sharing insights, good practice and emerging opportunities.
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Help embed co-production, ensuring participants’ voices and experiences shape programme design and delivery.
3. Stakeholder & Relationship Management
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Build strong working relationships with local authorities, delivery partners and community organisations.
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Represent the programme in external meetings, networks and partnership forums.
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Encourage collaboration across partners and promote shared learning and innovation.
4. Data, Impact Management & Reporting
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Support delivery teams to use case management and data systems effectively.
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Analyse and interpret programme data to monitor performance and inform decision-making.
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Work collaboratively with the programme analyst to develop clear and meaningful reporting for internal and external stakeholders, including commissioners and governance groups, helping to identify trends, insights and opportunities that strengthen service delivery and outcomes.
5. Quality Assurance & Compliance
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Support quality assurance processes such as case audits, observations and learning reviews.
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Promote high standards of data integrity and ensure data protection requirements are met.
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Work with delivery partners and commissioners to ensure outcomes are accurately recorded and evidenced.
6. External Relations & Community Asset Development
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Support the development of strong local networks and service pathways.
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Identify community assets and resources that can strengthen support for participants.
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Coordinate training, learning opportunities and shared development across delivery partners where needed.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
We recognise that relevant skills and knowledge can come from many different routes, including employment, volunteering, community activity, education or lived experience.
We actively welcome applications from people whose backgrounds reflect the communities we work with.
Essential
We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:
• Commitment to person-centred, strengths-based and inclusive approaches
• Knowledge or understanding of housing insecurity, homelessness prevention, or the barriers people can face in accessing stable housing (this may come from professional experience, community involvement, or lived experience)
• Ability to build positive and collaborative relationships with a wide range of partners and stakeholders
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly in writing and verbally
• Confidence working with information or data to monitor progress, identify trends and support improvement
• Ability to organise and prioritise work, managing multiple tasks in a dynamic environment
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and work with others to find practical solutions
• Experience contributing to the delivery or coordination of services, programmes or projects (this could come from a range of sectors including community, social impact, housing, youth, education or wellbeing)
Desirable
It would be helpful, but not essential, if you also have:
• Experience supporting partnership working across multiple organisations
• Experience using case management or data systems
• Experience of quality assurance, programme performance monitoring, or service improvement
• Coaching, mentoring or facilitation skills
• Ability to travel within the programme geography if required (We are happy to discuss flexible ways this requirement can be met.)
If you feel you could bring valuable skills, insight or lived experience to this role but are unsure whether you meet every part of the criteria, we would still encourage you to apply.
Safeguarding Commitment: As part of Bridges, you will help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for everyone we interact with. We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, where all colleagues play an active role in promoting wellbeing, identifying safeguarding concerns, and working together to ensure these are addressed promptly and respectfully. This includes maintaining professional boundaries, reporting concerns promptly in line with organisational policies, and completing all required safeguarding training. All colleagues must remain vigilant, model safe practices, and contribute to a culture where people are valued, listened to and where safety, dignity, and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
Data Protection Commitment
As part of Bridges, you will play an important role in protecting the privacy, rights, and personal information of the people we support, our colleagues, and our partners. We expect all team members to handle data with care, respect, and confidentiality, following our organisational policies and the requirements of data protection legislation. This includes using information appropriately, storing and sharing it securely, and reporting any concerns or breaches promptly. You will be supported with training and guidance to help you contribute to a culture where trust, transparency, and responsible data practices are embedded in our services and decision making.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
Please click on the link that will direct you to Applied where all our applications will be managed. You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB We value authenticity are looking for applications that genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and motivation for the role. While we recognise that some candidates may use AI tools for light support (for example, to check grammar or structure), we ask that all answers and application content are predominantly your own work. This helps ensure a fair and meaningful assessment of every application.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with the hiring team. First round interviews are anticipated to take place w/c 20th April.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Background and Contract
This is a role that promises good growth potential, with the chance to work across multiple geographies. The position of Junior Impact Analyst, at Bridges Outcomes, will support education projects funded by Sustainable Development Goals Outcomes Fund (SDG OF).
Reporting to the Operational lead, the primary focus of this position will be the successful delivery of the Sierra Leone Early Childhood Education (SLECE), the Rwanda Early Childhood, and South African Early Childhood initiatives. However, we also anticipate this role to support our work in the Ghana Education Outcomes Programme (GEOP), leveraging overlapping themes and collaborative opportunities across these impactful projects.
You will contribute to programme performance, data quality and evidence generation across initiatives in Sierra Leone, Rwanda, South Africa and Ghana. Across all programmes, we work with a mix of national and international NGOs.
Sierra Leone Early Childhood Education (SL ECE)
A national initiative focused on expanding safe community‑based centres, improving access and attendance, strengthening structural and process quality, and enhancing holistic child development outcomes. Delivery is implemented through multiple lots with NGO partners. The programme is currently in implementation and runs from 2026 to 2029.
Rwanda Early Childhood Education Programme
Launched in 2026, this four‑year programme focuses on strengthening early childhood development outcomes through evidence‑driven delivery and performance management.
South Africa Early Childhood Programme
Initiated in 2026, this three‑year programme supports improvements in early learning quality and access through partnerships with national and international NGOs.
Ghana Education Outcomes Programme (GEOP)
Supporting the government’s GALOP strategy through outcomes‑based delivery across rural districts and major urban centres. The programme includes an Accelerated Learning Programme for out‑of‑school children and a Mainstream School Improvement Programme. Implementation runs from 2023 to 2026.
For more details visit Bridges Outcomes Partnerships website
Role Purpose
The Junior Impact Analyst will be accountable for:
· Providing hands‑on Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) guidance to in‑country delivery partners (national and international NGOs), ensuring practical, context‑appropriate monitoring systems that drive performance improvement.
· Coordinating closely with delivery partners to track milestones, validate outcome achievements, and ensure timely submission of evidence required by the Outcomes Fund commissioner.
· Enhancing the data capabilities of delivery partners, with a strategic emphasis on effective decision-making.
· Developing practical performance‑management tools and forecasting models that help anticipate delivery risks and guide course‑correction.
· Creating and disseminating actionable insights and learnings to support delivery partners and internal teams, emphasizing strategic problem-solving to enhance outcomes.
· Ensuring that delivery partners within the programme adopt data-driven approaches to continuously refine and improve service delivery.
· Leading and standardizing data analysis efforts across programmes, driving improvements in services, systems, and processes through collaborative work with the team.
· Spearheading the development of templates and process frameworks that empower delivery partners to achieve operational excellence.
· Overseeing and fulfilling comprehensive reporting requirements, including the preparation of impact assessments and reports for commissioners and the board.
· Ensuring MEL systems meet programme‑level compliance requirements, including data quality assurance, verification readiness, and alignment with commissioner standards.
· Strategically supporting financial processes by overseeing invoicing and budgeting to enhance financial efficiency and sustainability of projects.
Key responsibilities
Delivery Impact
· Co‑develop MEL frameworks with delivery partners, ensuring indicators, tools, and data flows are realistic for community‑level implementation and aligned with programme outcomes
· Facilitate collaboration among data analyst teams from delivery partners to proactively address challenges and co-create solutions aimed at enhancing service delivery
· Follow up with delivery partners on activity completion, milestone progress, and evidence submission, ensuring timely and accurate reporting into programme systems.
Process Improvement
· Lead strategic initiatives to enhance team efficiency and effectiveness.
· Refine and adapt existing working files and tools to optimize usability and performance, while evaluating current practices and identifying opportunities for substantial improvements.
· Identify opportunities for process automation and improving utilisation of management data
· Strengthen MEL processes within delivery partners, including data collection protocols, field supervision routines, and feedback loops for continuous improvement.
Data Analysis
· Deliver high-quality statistical analysis and comprehensive impact reports to engage diverse stakeholders and provide meaningful insights that include short, medium, and long-term projections for enhanced programme impact.
· Ensure the relevance and effectiveness of data dashboards by integrating early warning systems to highlight priority areas for action.
· Translate data into practical performance insights for delivery partners, highlighting operational bottlenecks and recommending corrective action
· Provide mentorship and strategic oversight to M&E teams within delivery partners, ensuring the effective completion of roles and responsibilities.
· Maintain meticulous attention to detail and ensure high standards of grammar and accuracy in all documentation.
Data Integrity
· Collate and update volumetric and programme data and systems, continually developing and refining data collection processes.
· Strengthen data reliability by enhancing data flow from beneficiaries through to final reporting.
· Conduct periodic data quality checks with in‑country CSO teams, ensuring accuracy of field‑level data and alignment with verification requirements
· Ensure compliance with data protection legislations when retaining and sharing information.
· Identify opportunities for process automation and ease of access to information.
Impact Presentation
· Deliver consistent, aggregated representations of project performance against targets, ensuring clear and compelling presentations.
· Partner closely with the Programme Director and Manager to create and deliver engaging and accurate programme outcome presentations.
· Tailor communication to suit varied audiences, including formal presentations for high-level stakeholders.
Relationship Management
· Collaborate with Analyst colleagues to streamline data processes, minimizing manual interventions where possible.
· Build strong working relationships with in‑country CSO teams, providing supportive, capacity‑building engagement that strengthens MEL practice and operational delivery
· Work collaboratively with finance and investment teams to monitor programme invoicing and maintain awareness of the intersection between outcome achievement and the financial status of the project.
· Actively contribute to stakeholder meetings and forums, demonstrating focus and attentiveness to discussions
· Support the Operations Lead and Senior Impact Analyst in ensuring delivery partners meet commissioner compliance requirements, including documentation, evidence standards, and reporting timelines.
Experience, Skills & Abilities
To take on the above responsibilities, we will be looking for you to demonstrate strengths in the following competencies:
· 1 to 2 years relevant post-graduate professional experience in education, international development, consulting, or similar sectors.
· Curious and Inquisitive: You crave knowledge and consistently seek learning opportunities. You look for patterns and ask questions that nobody else has thought to ask.
· MEL and Analytical Skills: Demonstrated experience designing or implementing MEL systems, analysing programme data, and generating insights that inform operational decision‑making
· Problem Solving: You can make sense of something complex and recommend practical solutions.
· Adaptable: You can adapt easily to changes in work. You are flexible and act as an advocate for change.
· Communication: You can confidently communicate your ideas verbally and in writing. You can simplify complexities and adapt your communication so others can understand.
· Autonomy: You take ownership of your tasks and can plan and manage your own time to achieve them.
· Relationship Building and Teamwork: You can build credible and trusting relationships internally and externally, including with people from different cultures and backgrounds.
· Attention to Detail: You are detail-focused and ensure the work you produce is accurate and of a high quality.
· IT and Data Analytic Skills: You have a strong working knowledge and understanding of Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and you embrace the opportunity to learn new IT applications.
· Experience working directly with in‑country civil society organisations (not only HQ‑based teams), ideally in education, early childhood development, or community‑based programming
· Experience supporting performance management processes—tracking milestones, monitoring delivery progress, and coordinating with partners to resolve delivery challenges.
· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, follow up on partner deliverables, and maintain compliance with funder requirements.
· Previous Power BI experience would be advantageous.
· Ability and desire to travel to Sierra Leone and similar contexts.
Safeguarding Commitment: As part of Bridges, you will help create a safe, supportive, and empowering environment for everyone we interact with. We believe safeguarding is a shared responsibility, where all colleagues play an active role in promoting wellbeing, identifying safeguarding concerns, and working together to ensure these are addressed promptly and respectfully. This includes maintaining professional boundaries, reporting concerns promptly in line with organisational policies, and completing all required safeguarding training. All colleagues must remain vigilant, model safe practices, and contribute to a culture where people are valued, listened to and where safety, dignity, and wellbeing are prioritised at all times.
Data Protection Commitment
As part of Bridges, you will play an important role in protecting the privacy, rights, and personal information of the people we support, our colleagues, and our partners. We expect all team members to handle data with care, respect, and confidentiality, following our organisational policies and the requirements of data protection legislation. This includes using information appropriately, storing and sharing it securely, and reporting any concerns or breaches promptly. You will be supported with training and guidance to help you contribute to a culture where trust, transparency, and responsible data practices are embedded in our services and decision making.
Benefits
To reward your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary package and exceptional opportunities for growth, working alongside a global team of market leaders in outcome-based contracts.
What we will offer you
• We are a flexible employer and we will support you to ensure you achieve a healthy work life balance.
• You will be joining an incredibly dedicated, vibrant, dynamic and talented team of people who are deeply passionate about services which improve people’s lives and public sector reform.
• You will get 25 days’ annual leave plus 8 days for bank holidays plus a birthday leave day and 2 additional ‘gifted’ day/s between Christmas and New Year
• We offer a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• We offer 4 x Life Insurance, Income Protection Insurance and wellbeing benefits & resources
• We also offer Private Medical Insurance on successful completion of your probation period
• You will be able to access Learning and development opportunities
Application process/next steps
Please click on the link to direct you to the Applied platform, where all our applications are managed. You’ll answer some questions that are related to the day-to-day job and will be asked to upload your CV. Your answers will go through our sift process: all answers will be anonymised, randomised and then reviewed by a panel of reviewers.
NB We value authenticity are looking for applications that genuinely reflect your own experience, skills, and motivation for the role. While we recognise that some candidates may use AI tools for light support (for example, to check grammar or structure), we ask that all answers and application content are predominantly your own work. This helps ensure a fair and meaningful assessment of every application.
If you are shortlisted, we’ll invite you to the next step, which will be first and second round interviews with the hiring team. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early. We may close the vacancy before the closing date if sufficient suitable applications are received.
Bridges Outcomes Partnerships is an equal opportunities employer and ensures that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and will make reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process for candidates who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please note, for this particular role candidates will require Right to Work in the UK.
We're a not-for-profit social enterprise. We work with partners to create people-powered partnerships that get better outcomes for people & the planet



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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About Spear
We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.
Spear operates a joint venture model with churches across the UK to run our Spear Centres. Some Centres operate in collaboration with independent charitable trusts, while others are run directly with the local church (both referred to below as ‘Spear Church Partners’ or ‘Church Partners’).
About the role
We’re looking for a new Church Partnerships Manager to join us for this northern based role, with travel across the region.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving national growth by developing and nurturing partnerships with churches across the North of England. You will be at the forefront of developing new relationships with potential early-stage partners, inspiring churches to engage with our mission, and supporting them through the pipeline, and helping to establish a diverse and thriving network of church partnerships.
We are looking for a confident relationship-builder who can engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders, particularly church leaders, and who is comfortable working in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Key information:
- Salary: £37,000
- Location: Northern Regional Hub (Leeds) with regional travel in the North
- Full-time, 12-14month Fixed Term Contract, with the possibility of extension
- Closing date: Friday 10th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
- Strong leadership ability with the confidence to make effective decisions
- Outstanding people skills and emotional intelligence, capable of quickly winning trust and confidence, as well as network, influence and negotiate with church leaders and a range of audiences, internally and externally
- An understanding of the needs and workings of churches and their leaders, and the ability to innovate, build our growth strategy and generate new partnerships
- An excellent communicator (both written and verbal)
- Excellent initiative and a self-starter, with the ability to operate flexibly in a changing and dynamic environment and in response to the support needs of each partner
- Strong organisational skills including the ability to establish appropriate processes and structures and to manage multiple priorities to meet targets and deadlines
- Strong quantitative skills including ability to work with and interpret impact data, fundraising pipelines and basic financial information
- Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint competent and experience of/ability to use databases
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Skill Mill Supervisor
Location: Cheshire
Contract: 2-year Fixed Term
Salary: £29,000 – £34,000 (annual increments, subject to performance & probation)
Reporting to: Operational Manager
Closing date: 4 April 2026
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to undertake one of the most crucial roles within the organisation. The Skill Mill Supervisor supports disadvantaged young people 16+ within the Justice System into work:
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promoting learning and developing skills and pro-social behaviours
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building relationships and establishing a work ethic
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developing employability and practical skills
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supporting the young people to overcome the barriers that can result in them failing to obtain or sustain opportunities that lead to sustainable training and employment.
As the local Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing and working alongside a group of young people as they undertake assigned tasks that involve manual work / gaining a trade in addition to liaising with local partners to provide the team with opportunities to develop employment skills.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
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propose and develop innovative and effective plans to promote the Skill Mill locally,
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risk assess and risk manage
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cost and plan small works,
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identify and source paid and unpaid work opportunities,
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uphold health and safety requirements
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and provide progress reports to customers and the Skill Mill management team.
To be considered for this position it is essential that you have experience of direct work with young people who are considered to be at risk. This will include those who are at risk of crime, anti-social behaviour, previously been unemployed and may have had adverse childhood experiences.
You will possess previous experience of direct work with young people as well as experience of site / small scale construction / environmental / horticulture works and health and safety at work regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Managing a team of young people and ensuring that you:
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Establish positive, supportive, and trustworthy relationships with the young people to understand their needs and aspirations.
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Provide emotional support, act as a listening ear, offer guidance on life skills, and encourage personal, social, and emotional development.
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Work with young people to identify, set, and achieve personal and social goals, while also recording and tracking their progress.
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Help young people discover and develop their skills, talents, interests, and aspirations, potentially through new opportunities and experiences.
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Support young people in exploring positive pathways in education, training, and employment by encouraging positive choices and building resilience.
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Uphold responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people you interact with.
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Liaise with partners such as schools, social workers, and other services to ensure effective holistic support and signpost to specialist interventions.
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Maintain accurate and professional case notes and records of interactions and outcomes, adhering to organisational policies and data collection requirements.
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Assist with the day-to-day administration of the program, which may include database management, reporting, and communication.
Undertaking environmental and construction jobs and tasks and duties as determined by partners and other contractors of The Skill Mill. These could include:
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Landscaping and fencing works
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Maintenance of gardens, parks, bridleways, and similar public areas
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Clearance of debris and blockages that are associated with site management, flood risk and environmental damage
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ground works potentially associated with flood risk management site maintenance and habitat development
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Remedial shrubbery and foliage activity and banks work that are associated with flood risk invasive species clearance and habitat development
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building, repairing and maintenance of culverts, conduits, pipework and other built areas that are associated with flood risk, watercourses and habitats
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improvement and maintenance of habitats, including planting activity associated with sustainable wildlife
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Maintaining the safety of self and others in the workplace completing Risk Assessments and Method Statements where appropriate.
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Participating in the training associated with the post
Person Specification
Essential Requirements:
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experience of working with young people and helping them develop and achieve their potential.
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Ability to apply best practice when working with young people to enable them to meet their objectives.
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To communicate effectively with colleagues and partners to promote opportunities for young people.
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Ability to work effectively with key partner organisations including criminal justice and businesses
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Knowledge of industry/trade with a strong understanding of Health and Safety.
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Clean Driving Licence as role is expected to transport young people to and from identified work experience provisions.
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Enhanced DBS check is required
What We Offer
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A chance to make a real difference in a growing social enterprise.
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A supportive and collaborative team environment.
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Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
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20 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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Opportunities for professional development and training.
How to Apply
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
About The Skill Mill
The Skill Mill is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.
The Skill Mill is an innovative social enterprise dedicated to transforming lives and communities. We provide employment opportunities for young people with criminal convictions, equipping them with skills and experience through delivering high-quality environmental services, such as grounds maintenance, horticulture, and flood prevention. Our mission is to reduce reoffending, enhance employability, and create sustainable social and environmental impact.
To apply please send a CV and cover letter setting out your experience, qualifications and how you meet the requirements of the person specification.
The Skill Mill is a multi-award-winning social enterprise which provides employment opportunities for young ex-offenders between sixteen and eighteen
About the role:
At Single Homeless Project, we believe every young person deserves the chance to build a life beyond crisis. As our Young Person’s Psychotherapist, you’ll play a vital part in making that happen. Working within our in house Psychotherapy team, you’ll provide one-to-one psychotherapy and co-produced psychoeducation groups for young people aged 16–25. Your work will focus on prevention, helping young people make sense of their experiences and build the tools to manage life’s challenges before they reach breaking point.
You’ll be part of a multi-disciplinary team offering a psychologically informed service - collaborating closely with support staff, managers and other professionals to create safe, empowering spaces where young people can explore their emotions, relationships and aspirations. From helping a young person understand their experiences of trauma, racism, poverty, family violence and parental substance to facilitating group discussions on understanding their emotions, assertiveness and boundaries in relationships.
This is a chance to use your clinical skills where they matter most - in a dynamic organisation that’s committed to growth, reflection and learning. You’ll be supported with regular supervision, access to professional development, and opportunities to shape how psychotherapy continues to evolve across SHP. Join us, and help us break cycles, ignite change and create new possibilities for London’s young people.
About you:
- Experience providing in-person psychotherapy sessions as a qualified Psychotherapist or Psychologist for a minimum of 2 years including substantial post-qualification experience with young people.
- An understanding of complex support needs, including but not limited to mental health issues, complex trauma, substance use, youth offending and physical ill health, along with the potential barriers to engagement with services both residential and in the community.
- An understanding of psychologically informed environments (PIE) and how service development can be achieved in collaboration with clients, staff team and service management.
- Experience of facilitating team led clinical case discussion, providing staff psychological support and critical incident de-briefs.
- Experience of building trust with young people who may be wary of professionals and create a safe, supportive space.
- A commitment to ensuring equality of access to psychological and psychosocial support to young people who face multiple systemic barriers, with the aim of involving young people in shaping their own support and outcomes.
- You’re organised, communicate clearly, and committed to inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice in all you do.
- BCP, BPS or UKCP registration or full BACP accreditation.
About us:
We’re London’s leading homelessness charity – and we get things done.
In a city where hundreds are forced into homelessness every day, our work has never been more needed or more challenging. And we’re not shying away. We’re rolling up our sleeves to make change and helping over 10,000 Londoners every year. We prevent homelessness, provide safe places to live and give people the opportunity to rebuild their lives and transform their futures. And we never give up.
We’re here for Londoners wherever they are on their journey. We start with trust, building relationships that help people feel safe, supported, and ready to move forward. Every day, we put people first in everything we do, challenging injustice and barriers that keep people from the safety, stability and opportunity they deserve. We stand alongside people as they rebuild and shape a future that feels their own.
Joining Single Homeless Project means joining a team that’s bold, compassionate and determined to do better for the people we support and for each other. You’ll work alongside colleagues with lived experience, in a space that’s trans-inclusive, disability-friendly, and actively striving to be anti-oppressive and equitable.
We’re not perfect, but we’re real. We listen. We learn. And we push forward, together. Because this isn’t just a job. It’s a chance to lead with empathy, spark change, and help build a London where no one is left behind.
Important info:
Closing date: Sunday 12th April 2026
Interview date: Monday 20th April 2026 at our Head Office in Kings Cross or a Young Person's service in Greenwich.
Please note shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a short psychometric test before being confirmed for interview.
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications with insufficient right to work or requiring sponsorship will not be accepted for this role.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.



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Network Youth Church Leader
(Solway, Cumbria)
‘Discovering life in all its fullness’
Can you model excellence in Christian Youthwork?
Can you equip and resource church leaders to develop their own vibrant Christian Youth Ministries?
Can you inspire and train volunteers?
If so… we are seeking a Leader for Solway Network Youth Church, Cumbria.
Solway NYC is a thriving suite of Christian youth projects that run throughout the Solway Deanery.
You will:
· Inspire and empower young people to explore faith and come to know Jesus in creative and relevant ways.
· Build on the excellent relationships that Solway NYC has with local schools, churches, and communities to connect with 11–18-year-olds.
· Lead and equip local church leaders to develop their own vibrant Youth Ministries.
· Recruit and train volunteers in mission, to create a dynamic network of sustainable projects.
· Be part of a dynamic and aspirational team.
If you believe that God may be calling you into Christian Youth Ministry, we would like to hear from you.
Please visit the Diocese of Carlisel website for further information
This role is based in Solway, Cumbria.
Salary: £31,795 plus 15% employers pension contribution for qualified Youth Leaders.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Global Climate & Agriculture Market Analyst to connect environmental science with agricultural economics. In this role, you will lead the development of climate-focused funding strategies and provide guidance on how carbon markets align with Tearfund's goals. You will be the go-to expert on trends in climate finance, changes in regulations, and the financial tools used to support projects that reduce emissions and help communities adapt to climate change.
Key Responsibilities
- Technical Leadership: Provide global strategic leadership in finance for nature-based projects, focusing on Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), agri-businesses, and climate adaptation.
- Climate & Market Analysis: Analyze the impact of climate change on crop yields and track economic trends in agribusiness and carbon markets.
- Capacity Building: Design and deliver global training curricula to transform regional advisors into technical experts in green entrepreneurship and climate finance.
- Quality Assurance: Develop thematic standards for climate agri-markets and ensure rigorous Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV).
- Global Representation: Act as the lead technical voice in global forums, building strategic partnerships with institutional donors and climate investors.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Education: A degree in Agricultural Economics, Environmental Science, or Business Administration (Master's degree preferred).
- Experience: Substantial expertise in climate finance, carbon monitoring, green businesses, or agri-tech. You should have experience in community development or humanitarian response in Africa, Asia, or the Middle East.
- Skills: Strong strategic thinking with the ability to analyze complex market data and carbon pricing. You must be fluent in English, with additional proficiency in French, Swahili, or Arabic being highly desirable.
- Personal Qualities: A committed Christian with a personal relationship with God, who is fully committed to Tearfund's mission, values, and beliefs.
If you are a highly skilled professional ready to make a profound difference, we encourage you to apply.
Hybrid working for UK candidates: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Tearfund Teddington office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Contract: This is a 2 year, full time fixed term contract and salary will be market related and based on location.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a professional Accountant passionate about ending poverty?
Tearfund's Global Finance team is a key part of that vision - we provide high quality support to the Global Influencing & Programme Group (GIPG) including:
- finance business partnering,
- financial planning and reporting
- financial control and audit management;
- business process improvement
We are looking to recruit a proactive and dedicated Senior Finance Business Partner responsible for Institutional Income and supporting the central GIPG teams. You will be part of a dynamic and supportive team and will have the add value to Tearfund's work and mission.
The successful candidate will have a professional Accountancy Qualification with strong financial analysis and advanced spreadsheet experience. They will be adaptable, solution-focused and enjoy being part of a dynamic team. Experience with consortium projects and commercial contracts within an INGO would be a distinct advantage.
We are looking for a self-starter with great communication and teamworking skills. If you think your skills match the above we'd love to hear from you!
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from Teddington's Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Please note: This is a full time (35 hours per week), 9 month fixed term maternity cover contract.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Tearfund is looking for a part time Enquiries Officer on a fixed term basis for 12 months from June 2026 who is enthusiastic about serving those living in poverty by providing excellent customer service to our supporters.
The successful candidate will be working on one of Tearfund's front lines providing a personal link and building relationships between our supporters and ourselves. You'll spend most of the day answering telephone calls from supporters, and also answering supporter queries by email, letter and on social media.
The successful applicant will demonstrate a desire to serve our supporters with professional excellence in a busy environment. They will set themselves high standards of working with speed and accuracy as they record information on our supporter database.
We are looking for:
- an excellent communicator
- a flexible team player
- quick to learn
- possess good organisational skills
- able to juggle competing priorities
Are you ready to help Tearfund maintain our reputation as one of the industry's best organisations for customer service? Then this could be the role for you!
Please note: This role is a fixed-term, part-time (4 days per week, 28 hours) contract starting in June 2026. The full-time salary is £32,041 per annum, with the pro-rated part-time salary being £25,633 per annum.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager. The working pattern will be agreed with the line manager, but ideally would include Fridays.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you an experienced senior Executive Assistant looking for an opportunity to work for a Christian charity with a heart for seeing an end to extreme poverty? Do you have proven experience of providing Board level / Senior EA support at Director level in a demanding environment? Then this may be the perfect opportunity for you!
As Executive Assistant you will support Tearfund's Finance Director and Finance Leadership Team in the following areas: diary management, communications, meeting coordination & minutes, arranging travel, administrative support to the Finance Director, Audit Risk and Finance Committee and the Finance Leadership team and undertaking specific projects within the Finance group. You will need to be able to work across different cultures and time zones, being flexible and proactive.
This role requires:
- excellent organisational and administrative skills
- a natural relationship builder with exceptional communication skills
- the ability to prioritise and work under pressure with high attention to detail
- Proactivity and ability to coordinate across multiple tasks simultaneously
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
Hybrid working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from the Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Please note: This is a part time (28 hrs per week) permanent role - with some flexibility over the working hours/days.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: Full-time
Pay: Up to £51,100 GBP gross per annual (dependent on experience)
Duration: Permanent
Location: UK-Med Office, Manchester, UK with hybrid working (approximately 30% on-site)
Do you have the strategic insight and operational expertise to ensure strong and effective financial leadership in a fast-growing humanitarian organisation?
UK-Med is a frontline medical aid charity. Born of the NHS, we’ve been working for over 30 years towards a world where everyone has the healthcare they need when crises or disasters hit.
As UK-Med continues to grow and scale its impact, we are strengthening our financial capacity to meet rising humanitarian needs. In this context, the new Head of Finance (UK) will play a pivotal role in ensuring the strength, integrity and effectiveness of UK-Med’s financial management.
You’ll lead the operational finance function overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, treasury and grant management, and support for fundraising, ensuring the organisation has the financial resilience to deliver life-saving humanitarian responses around the world.
Based in the UK, this role is central to maintaining high standards of financial governance, supporting sound decision-making, managing risk and ensuring effective systems, policies and processes. You’ll work closely with our Associate Director of Finance and senior leadership team, while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on supporting operational delivery, ensuring high-quality financial reporting, and strengthening systems. You’ll bring together technical excellence and strong leadership skills, working collaboratively and effectively in a complex, fast-changing environment. Your contribution will directly enable UK-Med to respond rapidly to emergencies and make a tangible impact on people affected by crises.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits, a collaborative and supportive working environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference through humanitarian work.
UK-Med is a growing and ambitious organisation with a passionate team of staff, members, and volunteers. This is a truly exciting opportunity to shape the future of our financial function and support our mission to provide healthcare in emergencies worldwide.
How to apply
We strongly recommend that you read the Candidate Information Pack – Head of Finance (UK) - March 2026before applying for this role.
To apply, please submit a current CV and a supporting letter (2 pages) through our online jobs portal.
Response to the following question:
- A detailed explanation of your suitability for this post with specific reference to the essential criteria in the person specification
Please apply as soon as possible and no later than Thursday 2nd April 2026.
Candidates who meet the eligibility and salary thresholds for visa sponsorship may be considered. However, it’s important to note that the role is based in the UK, and regular attendance at our Manchester HQ is expected. Therefore, candidates currently based outside the UK would need to be willing to relocate if successful.
UK-Med is committed to safeguarding of our personnel and beneficiaries and has a zero-tolerance approach to sexual exploitation and abuse. We conduct thorough vetting before any appointment is confirmed.
UK-Med is committed to the principles of diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive environment where employees feel respected and supported to be able to fulfil their potential.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Cherry Trees is a charity providing home-from-home short breaks for children in Surrey and Hampshire aged 0-19 with a range of complex disabilities including learning, physical and sensory impairments.
We are looking for a Responsible Individual (RI) to ensure the home operates in full compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards and meets the needs of children with complex disabilities. The RI will provide strategic leadership, ensure regulatory and safeguarding oversight, support the Registered Managers, and drive continuous support to achieve positive outcomes for young people.
We help to keep families together by providing home from home care for children with complex disabilities and a meaningful break for the families.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.