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Job Description

• Job title: Youth Practitioner 

• Location: East London - Newham, Hackney, Tower Hamlets

• Salary: £27,007.50 FTE (Pro-rata: £20,165.60)

• Hours: Core hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm. Working hours are flexible and may be revised in line with funding provisions.

Please note, this role will also involve occasional morning, evening and weekend work, and working hours may adjust accordingly. Most significantly, given the nature of this work within schools, the candidate will need to be willing to work from 8.30/9am for particular school-based sessions

Who are we?

The Outrunners is a Hackney-based charity empowering young people across East London through running and movement. Supported by partners like Nike and Moju, we aim to boost well-being, teamwork, and communication skills for youth aged 8-18. Our aim is to boost the well-being, teamwork and communication skills for young people across East London. 

For a relatively new organisation, we’ve already had a big impact through supporting hundreds of local young people and changing the landscape of youth work in the process. Check out our feature in GQ magazine here!

Last year we launched an exciting partnership with Nike’s Social and Community Impact team. As a Youth Practitioner, you will help us to scale our Schools Programme. You’ll deliver our programmes across schools in East London, aiming to engage more young people in movement and running. 

Before you read the job description, please remember you don’t have to tick all the boxes for the role to apply.  If this role excites you and you believe you could make a difference, please do apply as we want to hear from a diverse range of people!

The Role

We are looking for a Youth Practitioner to work alongside the Youth Programme Team to develop and deliver our Nike funded Schools Programme targeted at Year 7 and 8 young people (age 11-13) across East London. 

We’re seeking someone caring, ambitious and keen to learn who loves working with young people. You will have a strong moral compass and a proven commitment to really make a difference to young people’s lives. 

You will be highly motivated, with high standards for yourself and others, as well as having a good understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by young people living in East London.

You will have lots of energy and enthusiasm, and enjoy movement. You will be a natural people-person with a high level of empathy, able to make people feel valued, respected and heard. 

Main Duties:

• Deliver fun and engaging Outrunners sessions at our partner schools to young people aged 11-13, alongside PE teachers. 

• Manage relationships with partner teachers and SLT at our partner schools.

• Work with the Youth Programme Manager and other Youth Practitioners to design and deliver holistic movement programmes with a focus on running, targeted at 8-18 year olds. 

• Ensure safeguarding procedures are upheld for all young people. 

• Undertake administration tasks such as ensuring evaluation forms are completed, uploading data to our CRM system and planning sessions.

• Complete any other business required by management and pitch in to help with other tasks at busy times during the year.

This job is for you if: 

• You have experience of working with young people and their families 

• You have experience delivering youth programmes targeted at young people with proven successful outputs

• You have relevant youth work experience or a relatable youth work qualification (please note - a youth work qualification is only a desirable criteria) 

• You can develop strong working relationships with colleagues and teachers within schools

• You have a working understanding of safeguarding children and young people and how to maintain appropriate professional boundaries

• You have a commitment to, and working understanding of, equality and diversity, with the ability to work in culturally diverse communities, as well as a readiness to challenge discriminatory behaviour

• You have excellent communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and multitask

And also consider applying if any of the following apply to you:

• You have worked in schools supporting young people 

• You have experience working with young people in sports and fitness 

• You have qualifications in youth work or fitness

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to make a difference to young people's lives!

• The chance to attend exclusive, exciting events

• Nike/Outrunners branded sports clothing provided for work 

• Learning and development opportunities to fit your aspirations, including with some of our partner businesses

• Working alongside aspirational brands such as Nike and MOJU 

The successful applicant will need to be subject to a background enhanced disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) before any appointment can be confirmed.

Interested? Here’s how to apply!

•  Upload a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like the role, and how you meet the requirements listed in the job description. The covering letter should be no longer than two A4 pages.

• If you meet our requirements, we will contact you about the next stage after the closing date (Friday 18th July)

Executive Personal Assistant - 3-Month Contract
Location: Central London / Hybrid
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 3 months
Hourly Rate: £31/hour

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who has supported at a senior level to join a respected not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to an incoming Director, this role suits someone confident, proactive, highly organised, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable juggling priorities and dealing with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Extensive Diary and Inbox management
• Being a gatekeeper for the director and triaging their inbox
• Attending and administering a variety of committees, including minute taking at a high level, with a quick turnaround time, collating & preparing papers and packs for the committees.
• Attending and administering the weekly team SLT meeting
• Working alongside the other senior Executive Assistants, booking both national and international travel - including accommodation and flights.
• Responding and liaising on behalf of the director, dealing with senior level internal and externalStakeholders, including managing inbound queries.

What you'll need to succeed

• High level experience working as an Executive Assistant at Director or C-Suite level
• Experience working within Higher Education, Government, Local Authorities, Membership organisations is preferable.
• Extensive Diary and Inbox management.
• Experience of arranging international and national travel.
• Experience in support committee meetings
• Experience and evidence of dealing with senior-level stakeholders, ideally within the public sector or at academic level.
• High level verbal and written English skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as you will be working as part of a large team
• Flexibility and adaptability will be very key in this role, as you will be dealing with a range of personalities and in different environments.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options could be available after the first couple of weeks.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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Executive Personal Assistant - 3-Month Contract
Location: Central London / Hybrid
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: 3 months
Hourly Rate: £31/hour

We are seeking an experienced Executive Assistant who has supported at a senior level to join a respected not-for-profit organisation. Reporting to an incoming Director, this role suits someone confident, proactive, highly organised, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable juggling priorities and dealing with senior-level internal and external stakeholders.

Key Duties

• Extensive Diary and Inbox management
• Being a gatekeeper for the director and triaging their inbox
• Attending and administering a variety of committees, including minute taking at a high level, with a quick turnaround time, collating & preparing papers and packs for the committees.
• Attending and administering the weekly team SLT meeting
• Working alongside the other senior Executive Assistants, booking both national and international travel - including accommodation and flights.
• Responding and liaising on behalf of the director, dealing with senior level internal and externalStakeholders, including managing inbound queries.

What you'll need to succeed

• High level experience working as an Executive Assistant at Director or C-Suite level
• Experience working within Higher Education, Government, Local Authorities, Membership organisations is preferable.
• Extensive Diary and Inbox management.
• Experience of arranging international and national travel.
• Experience in support committee meetings
• Experience and evidence of dealing with senior-level stakeholders, ideally within the public sector or at academic level.
• High level verbal and written English skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as you will be working as part of a large team
• Flexibility and adaptability will be very key in this role, as you will be dealing with a range of personalities and in different environments.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options could be available after the first couple of weeks.

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Role:  Fundraising CRM & Data Manager

Our offer to you

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work, providing a supportive culture with opportunities to grow and develop your career, achieve a healthy work life balance and to be recognised for the great work you do. You will receive:

• Competitive salary and pension scheme
• 33 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) - increasing to 38 days over 5 years
• Hybrid, Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing portal – access to financial, health and wellbeing support and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts – you will have access to Blue Light and NHS Discounts as well as discounts on mobile phones, gym membership, cinema tickets, restaurants, holidays and shopping

About Us

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a team of over 1,400 employees and over 31,000 volunteers, united by our goal of saving lives through essential first aid services, training and campaigning.  As a charity with rich heritage and a long history of serving humanity, we are proud of our past and excited about creating a healthier, safer, more resilient future. 

St John Ambulance works at the heart of communities, supporting and enabling them to access and receive physical and mental health first aid. We do this through developing and providing effective community response and outreach services (e.g. Ambulance response & Nighttime Economy) and using our longstanding expertise to empower people with vital clinical skills and the confidence to use them (e.g. our Volunteers and Community Advocates, NHS Cadets and Young Responders programmes). There is also a buoyant social enterprise network which delivers first aid training and supplies medical consumables to businesses and consumers.

Job Summary

This role will be responsible for leading & managing fundraising data, and strategic oversight of fundraising data systems and processes, managing a team to employ process efficiencies and improve data quality ensuring seamless integration between CRM systems and external platforms to drive income generation across the full spectrum of the donor data landscape and deliver fundraising operations. You’ll also lead on behalf of fundraising on CRM development and enhancement requests to support data-driven fundraising decisions and strategies.

About You

• Extensive experience working across CRM platforms (including D365 Mission CRM or similar), managing system selections, and leading CRM enhancement projects.
• Skilled in data analytics, building reporting frameworks, and using database languages like SQL, along with managing data imports and Direct Debit processes.
• Proven ability to automate processes while ensuring compliance with GDPR and data security best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and change management experience with a collaborative approach, influencing senior leaders in complex organisations.
• Competent in Microsoft applications, including Dynamics and the MS Office suite, with the ability to work under pressure and deliver results.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to organisational values and attention to detail.

About the Role

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through automation and optimised data processes and lead the transition from manual to automated solutions.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive fundraising data strategy and performance monitoring mechanisms to support sustainable income growth and informed decision-making.
• Work closely with senior Digital, Data & Technology teams, external suppliers, and internal stakeholders to build integrated data solutions and embed insights into fundraising strategies.
• Oversee fundraising data processes, reporting frameworks, compliance with data protection regulations, and manage best practices in data handling and campaign operations.
• Lead change management initiatives, including training, documentation, and managing the Fundraising Operations Lead to ensure effective implementation of data processes and systems.

Please see the job description for more detail (this can be viewed on our website or once you click apply)

If you are a current St John Ambulance employee, please apply here: Click here

For all other candidates, or St John Ambulance volunteers wishing to apply: please apply below

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high volume of applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

St John Ambulance are committed to increasing the diversity of our team and making sure we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.At St John, everyone is valued and supported to thrive, we have several networks including Multi Culture, Disability and Accessibility, Pride, Family and Carers and Women’s groups.  We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and engender a sense of belonging for all, by creating an environment of mutual respect, where we value unique differences and demonstrate authentic allyship. We believe passionately in equality, diversity and inclusion.

St John Ambulance is committed to safeguarding and we promote safe recruitment practice. Therefore, all successful applicants will undergo pre-employment checks, including DBS Clearance, as part of the onboarding process, if applicable to the nature of the role

Please note: St John does not accept speculative CVs and will only review CVs sent in application for an advertised vacancy.

The Education Coordinator is key to delivery of the core operations and communications that support Surfers Against Sewage’s education programmes.

This postholder will take some responsibility for aspects of supporting programme delivery (Plastic Free Schools, Pupil Power Assembly, Ocean School); delivering schools-facing communications, coordinating digital resources and tools, and ensuring effective CRM and data operations.

This role is well-suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is comfortable balancing multiple workstreams with autonomy.

Programme Delivery & Coordination

• Be the key point of contact for Plastic Free Schools, managing sign-ups, school journeys, and evidence submissions.
• Support the delivery of major education moments (e.g. Pupil Power Assembly) through registration coordination, resource preparation, and communications support.

Schools Engagement & Communications

• Be the first point of contact for all school enquiries via email and phone.
• Draft and distribute school newsletters, updates, and information campaigns across platforms.
• Support blog writing, social media drafting, and amplification of education stories in collaboration with the comms team.

Digital Tools & Content Support

• Upload and maintain education resources on the website.
• Help test and review user journeys to ensure an excellent experience for schools using new tools.
• Liaise with web/app developers or internal stakeholders as needed to troubleshoot minor issues or offer user feedback.

CRM & Data Management

• Support on day-to-day CRM tasks.
• Regularly generate reports on school engagement and evidence submission, feeding into impact reports.
• Ensure all data complies with GDPR and internal systems protocols.

Resource Management & Logistics

• Oversee the ordering, stock-keeping, and dispatching of education packs and event materials.
• Track stock levels.
• Pack and ship resources efficiently and professionally.

Team Operations & Culture

• Contribute actively to team meetings.
• Take responsibility for prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines across a flexible working week.
• Bring energy, initiative, and solutions to a values-led, youth-focused environmental education programme.

Workshops and Events

• Support delivery: Assist with the planning and delivery of workshops and events, such as Ocean School sessions or school visits.
• Event feedback: Collect and compile feedback from participants to inform future improvements.

Person Specification

Essential

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence in drafting school-facing comms
• Strong organisational skills
• Able to juggle multiple workstreams independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and cloud-based systems
• Including Excel, SharePoint, and collaborative tools
• Attention to detail
• Especially in data entry, content management, and proofing
• Experience in an administrative or project coordination role
• Particularly within education, youth work, or non-profit sectors
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collaborative, supportive, and great with young people and educators
• Enthusiasm for environmental issues and education
• Alignment with SAS’s mission and voice

Desirable

• Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce, Beacon) or confidence to learn quickly
• Experience with basic CMS or web admin tasks
• Uploading resources, updating pages, etc.
• Knowledge of UK education system and sustainability in schools
• From a teaching, volunteer, or NGO perspective
• Experience supporting events
• In-person or digital

This position is home based but with extensive travel within the Rochdale area and can involve travel across England & Wales

• A full driving licence and access to a car is essential for the role
• The role requires time flexibility including evening and occasional weekend work
• DBS check and references will be obtained.

Job description

The National Flood Forum is partnering Rochdale Borough Council to deliver one of 25 national projects comprising Defra’s Flood and Coastal Resilience and Innovation Programme (FCRIP) which is managed by the Environment Agency and runs until March 2027. The programme aims to test and create new, innovative approaches to flood and coastal resilience that can be adapted and rolled out more widely as good practice and new ways of delivering positive change.

Our project centres on two frequently flood affected and vulnerable neighbourhoods in the Roch Valley in Rochdale district The communities are complex and include a high incidence of social, economic and environmental disadvantage. It aims to develop a more holistic approach to flood and climate resilience with better management of residual flood risks through new, innovative cross-sectoral approaches that also address climate justice and both flood and fuel poverty. The project will deliver a step change in flood literacy and community participation, increase peoples’ capabilities to respond to flooding, improve flood and climate resilience of ageing housing stock, enhance surface water management, neighbourhood water conservation, natural flood risk management and local green infrastructure and develop better financial resilience for homes and businesses. 

This is an exciting role for someone who has experience working at community grassroots or who is passionate about people and working with communities. We give flooded people tools to advocate and speak for themselves and we want someone who is passionate about community empowerment.  Are you articulate and confident and able to facilitate in partnership discussions? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Key skills required are:

• verbal & written communication at all levels (grassroots & professional bodies)
• personal strengths i.e., warm, approachable, patient & genuinely compassionate
• listening skills
• confidence and enthusiasm
• self-motivation and proactive
• being a team player

About The National Flood Forum

The National Flood Forum is a charitable organisation that puts flooded people at the heart of their policies and the work they strive to achieve. We are the only organisation dedicated to issues around flooding. We give support to people at risk before, during and after flood catastrophes and work to achieve a voice for those at the grassroots of flood risk. Exceptional time is given to engagement to create lasting relationships for those that need to reduce their flood risk. Support to those at flood risk is an everyday work expectation and we also provide bespoke services as tools to extend this support.

Engagement – Flood Action Groups (a bespoke NFF initiative now identified internationally) – Networks – bringing people together, communities & professional bodies.

Flood recovery – Going into the heart of a flooded communities to support & guide people through a plethora of issues that they face.

Flood exhibitions – of resilience and resistance advice and information

Insurance – advice & information

A Helpline – a guiding, supporting, listening service

Finance & Fundraising Manager Job Description

Finance, Fundraising, Strategy

Role Description

PLEASE NOTE: THE FINANCE & FUNDRAISING ROLES CAN BE SPLIT FOR THE RIGHT CANDIDATES

Finance (1/2 day a week) - Management of and responsibility for the financial planning, budgeting and administration for all of the charity’s financial activities including payroll.

Fundraising (2.5 days a week) - Working with the CEO and Outreach Manager, the role will develop and implement Yada’s financial strategy, engage with supporters, donors, businesses and communities to secure financial support for the charity’s maintenance and growth, whilst seeking new funding opportunities, including writing  grants applications. 

Line Manager: CEO

Hours/Days: 3 days (21 hours)

Salary: £32,166.60 pro rata (£19,299.96 actual salary)

Start date: 1st September 2025

Location: Yada Offices, Worthing (Hybrid/Remote working possible for the right candidate)

Key responsibilities:

Overarching responsibilities

• Working with the CEO, have oversight of all financial aspects of the charity

• With the CEO, have responsibility for financial strategy, planning and budgeting, ensuring financial stability of the charity

Financial management 

• Ensure the budget provides for the charity’s objectives

• Work with Bookkeeper to ensure accurate records of income/expenditure (Quickbooks)

• Oversee and manage monthly payroll (Payroo) and pension scheme (NEST)

• Manage relationship with HMRC including Gift Aid claims and prepare donor statements

• To support CEO with preparation of the annual and fundraising budgets

• Prepare Annual Charity Accounts (cc16a) and manage independent Examination

• Comply with financial policies and procedures

• Manage charity bank accounts and monitor cash reserves and investments

• Process all invoices for payment

Fundraising 

• Develop and implement fundraising strategies

• Build relationships with key donors

• Research and apply for grants

• Monitor funding timelines and write end of grant reports

• Lead on organising fundraising campaigns and events

• Manage donor and supporter data

Other Responsibilities

• To attend monthly team meetings and be an active member in decision making for Yada’s future

• To prepare quarterly reports for Trustee meetings 

•  Other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require

Person Specification: Finance & Fundraising Manager

Essential Criteria

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience in finance, fundraising, business, or related field

Experience

• Proven experience in financial management and budgeting within a charity or non-profit context

• Demonstrable experience in developing and implementing fundraising strategies

• Successful track record of securing funding from grants, donors or other income sources

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong financial literacy, including budget preparation and monitoring

• Knowledge of charity accounting and reporting requirements (e.g., cc16a)

• Proficiency with financial tools such as QuickBooks, Payroo, NEST & Excel

• Understanding of Gift Aid and HMRC compliance

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong writing and storytelling skills, especially for fundraising and reporting

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with attention to detail

• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach

• Ability to work collaboratively in a small team

• Alignment with Yada’s values and mission

• Able to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines effectively

Other

• Willingness to work flexibly, including occasional events outside standard hours

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Criteria

Qualifications

• Recognised financial qualification (e.g., AAT, CIMA) or fundraising certification

Experience

• Experience preparing or supporting audits or independent examinations

• Previous work in a women’s support organisation, social justice, or similar field

• Experience in building relationships with community or business donors and sponsors

• Experience in organising events

Skills & Knowledge

• Knowledge of databases

• Familiarity with charity sector regulations and reporting standards

How to apply

Please send a CV and cover letter, addressing the job description and person specification, to Helen Moore by midnight on Monday 28th July.

We will be actively interviewing so early applications are advised.

Bromley Experts by Experience is a local Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation, run by and for Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs.

We have a vision of a world where Disabled people are able to live their lives independently, in the way they choose, participating fully in society and enjoying equity and respect for diversity.

Our mission is to enable Deaf and Disabled people and carers in Bromley and neighbouring Boroughs to fully understand our rights, develop collective pride and build skills and experience in self-advocacy and strong civic participation. We believe this will allow Disabled people to lead in challenging discrimination in Bromley and beyond, breaking down barriers to independence, choice and equity. 

Our aims are:

• To support Disabled people to get our voices heard and to influence change locally.
• To campaign for an inclusive and accessible society.
• To support, develop and celebrate Disabled people’s skills and leadership.

You would be joining a small, committed team of staff who are passionate about creating more inclusive and accessible communities in Bromley and beyond to enable Deaf and Disabled people to participate fully in society and realise our rights.

As Youth Transition Worker, you will be working with young Disabled people in schools/colleges and the local community to support them to navigate the transition to adulthood. You will lead on co-producing workshops and events with young Disabled people to ensure they have the skills and knowledge they need to make this transition successfully.

Position: Youth Transition Worker

Responsible to: Deputy CEO

Location: You will be based in our office in Anerley. During term time, you will be visiting four Bromley schools weekly. In addition, you will need to be able to travel to other Bromley venues as required and occasionally further afield. Some hybrid working may be possible in this role in consultation with your line manager.

Hours: 28 hours per week

Salary: £29,300 per year pro rata to 28 hours per week (35 hours FTE)

Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including bank holidays, pro rata

Pension: Statutory opt in rules applied to all our jobs

How to apply:

Please visit our website to complete an application form with a supporting statement that gives examples of how you meet each criteria in the person specification.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to lead a short session with a group of young Disabled people at our Anerley office on Monday 11th August 2025. Details of what is required for the session will be sent with the interview invitation.

Successful candidates will then be invited to an online interview on Wednesday 13th August 2025.

Closing date: 11.59pm on Thursday 31st July 2025.

What you will be working on:

• Plan and deliver accessible and engaging workshops within schools/colleges, taking the access needs and learning preferences of young Disabled people into account.
• Establish a working group to develop a Youth Forum for young Disabled people in the Borough to campaign and have influence around issues that affect them.
• Develop connections with other youth organisations to organise workshops in school holidays that appeal to young Disabled people.
• Promote our free membership and volunteering opportunities to young Disabled people.
• Develop the skills of young Disabled people so they can take up positions on our Trustee Board.  
• Support young Disabled people to regularly evaluate the project and ensure that this data is updated on our database in a timely manner.

This job is for you if:

• You have personal lived experience of being Deaf and/or Disabled.
• You have experience of working with young people with a diverse range of needs to build their confidence and resilience.
• You can show empathy with young people and an understanding of their needs, empowering them to overcome barriers to reach their potential.
• You have understanding of the importance of safeguarding and working with people who might be ‘at risk’.
• You have strong organisational and time management skills, including being able to problem-solve, show initiative, meet targets and plan and prioritise your workload. 
• You have excellent communication skills, including an ability to adapt and tailor communication for people with varying access needs.
• You are able to cope with limited resources, seize opportunities and think creatively.​
• You are willing and able to travel frequently across Bromley to schools/colleges and local community venues.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Peer Support Volunteer Manager to join the Peer Support team in the National Homicide Service, working 18.75 hours a week on a fixed term basis until September 2026.

This role is home-based with regular travel required throughout England & Wales, actual hours can be discussed at interview.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer:

At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:

• Flexible working options including hybrid working
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, rising to 33 days plus Bank Holidays
• An extra day off for your birthday & options to buy or sell annual leave
• Pension with 5% employer contribution
• Enhanced sick pay allowances, maternity & paternity payments
• High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment & leisure discounts
• Access to our financial wellbeing hub & salary deducted finance
• Employee assistance programme & wellbeing support
• Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes
• Cycle to work scheme & season ticket loans
• Ongoing training & support with opportunities for career development & progression

About the role:

The role is home working, however the team collectively cover England and Wales, so the ability to travel with occasional overnight stays is vital.

As a Peer Support Volunteer Manager you will be:

• Responsible for development and management of a cohort of lived experience volunteers
• Triaging and Risk Assessing clients as they are referred into the service
• Facilitating Peer Support groups, both online and face-to-face
• Contributing to the training and recruitment of new volunteers

You will need:

• Experience, knowledge and understanding of trauma informed working in a client facing role, with knowledge of the impact of traumatic bereavement
• Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practice and legislation relating to equal opportunities and diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding and risk assessments.
• Willingness and flexibility to travel (including overnight stays) and to work evenings and weekends with notice
• A proven ability to confidently use various IT systems including Case Management, Microsoft Office, Zoom, Outlook and other online applications/platforms.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.

About Us:

Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.

As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.

If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.

How to apply:

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract. Some out-of-hours work and regular travel will be required for events and meetings.

Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking a high-value corporate partnership professional to lead their new corporate fundraising function.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. The Head of Corporate Partnerships will play a key role in this growth, helping Hearing Dogs deliver their goals to diversify and grow income, increase brand visibility and increase engagement and impact.

This role will be responsible for leading and delivering a high-performing corporate fundraising strategy to secure, grow and sustain impactful partnerships with the corporate sector, forging long collaborations that align business interests with Hearing Dog’s mission. The role will also sit on the Senior Management Team within the new directorate, playing an important part in shaping strategic direction. As well as managing a team of corporate fundraisers, the post-holder will personally lead on high-value partnership development and stewardship, and building a strong pipeline of prospects using insight-led prospect research and industry intelligence.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record in securing and managing high-value corporate partnerships and of leading a corporate fundraising function within the charity sector. You will have a commercial mindset with excellent leadership, as well as relationship building skills at senior levels. You will be a strategic thinker with gravitas and the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders, as well have a sound understanding of CSR, ESG and the motivations behind corporate-charity collaborations.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build a high-impact corporate fundraising team at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss please go to the website for more information

Closing date: Tuesday 29th July, 9.00 am. 

Location: Options for role to be site-based (Buckinghamshire or East Yorkshire), hybrid or home-based contract. Some out-of-hours work and regular travel will be required for donor engagement events and meetings.

Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum.

Contract: Permanent, full-time hours. 

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People, whose mission is to see a time when no deaf person feels alone, is seeking an ambitious and inspiring philanthropy leader to shape the charity’s high-value giving strategy, secure transformational gifts and to work closely with the Director of Income Generation and the CEO to deliver ambitious income growth.

Hearing Dogs for Deaf People has been creating life-changing partnerships between hearing dogs and deaf recipients since 1982. As well as acting as an ear to their partners and alerting them to sounds, the charity’s clever and expertly trained dogs help deaf people to live life with confidence and independence, whilst providing love, companionship and emotional support.

Following on from a strategic review, the charity is now looking to build a new Income Generation Directorate, to enable them to transform many more lives across the UK. The Head of Philanthropy will play a central role in this growth, helping Hearing Dogs deliver their goals to diversify income, expand their philanthropy programme and increase engagement and impact.

The role will be responsible for developing and implementing a multi-year major donor strategy to grow income and build a robust pipeline of supporters. You will personally manage a portfolio or high-value prospects and donors, and will lead on bespoke cultivation and stewardship plans, ensuring that all the charity’s donor engagement is tailored, strategic and high-impact. The role also offers a rare chance to build your own high-performing team, recruiting, managing and supporting the development of Principal Gifts and Major Giving members of staff. 

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in personally securing six figure + gifts from individual donors, as well as a background in major donor fundraising, philanthropy or private wealth engagement.  You will have experience of working with senor stakeholders and possess strong relationship management and interpersonal skills. Previous experience of successfully establishing a philanthropy and special events function from scratch in a charity setting would be advantageous.

This is an exciting opportunity to shape and build a high-impact philanthropy function at a moment of huge growth for the charity, with the flexibility of working remotely or spending time at Hearing Dogs’ stunning bases in Buckinghamshire or Yorkshire, with friendly and passionate staff and their four-legged friends.

If you want to lead the pack and help deaf people live well with hearing loss please click through the website for more details 

Closing date: Tuesday 29th July, 9.00 am. 

The National Rheumatoid Arthritis Society (NRAS), is the only patient-led organisation in the UK specialising in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). Due to its targeted focus on RA and JIA, NRAS provides truly expert and wide-ranging services to support, educate and campaign for people living with these complex autoimmune conditions, their families and the health professionals who treat them.

1. Main Purpose of Job

To drive referrals to and use of, NRAS services from NHS relationships across the UK.

Identify, build and maintain relationships with Rheumatology and other multidisciplinary teams to ensure relevant healthcare professionals are aware of the support that NRAS provides to people with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Adult Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis.

To work with those healthcare professionals to maximise uptake of their referrals to our services.

Attend events around the UK and online to promote NRAS Services.

Support the I&SD Director and other senior team leaders to design, develop and implement new services and to reach new audiences for existing services.

2. Business development & Strategy

2.1. Identify, develop, and secure new opportunities for NRAS services within the NHS.

2.2. Create and implement business/service development strategies to expand the service user base, and service offering within NHS Rheumatology departments and connected healthcare teams.

2.3. Analyse market trends, identify emerging opportunities, and stay ahead of industry developments to recommend strategies for further growth of NRAS services.

3. Relationship development and management around the UK

3.1. Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with existing and potential referrers or influencers and healthcare providers often travelling to attend clinic/location meetings.

3.2. Act as the primary point of contact for key referring organisations, ensuring referrer satisfaction and identifying opportunities for additional services or project work.

3.3. Understand HCP needs, provide tailored solutions, and work closely with the project managers to ensure successful delivery.

4. Proposition and presentation development

4.1. Lead the creation of compelling proposals, and presentations to drive new service user volumes.

4.2. Work with internal teams to gather technical and operational input to develop competitive, high-quality proposals.

4.3. Present to referrers and influencers articulating NRAS’ value proposition, differentiators, and capabilities.

5. Project Management Oversight

5.1. Support senior/project managers in the planning and execution of projects, ensuring alignment with referrer and influencer expectations.

5.2. Monitor the progress of key projects, providing necessary updates to clients and senior management on milestones, deliverables, and performance metrics.

5.3. Facilitate communication between referrers, internal teams, and external stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of projects.

6. Monitoring and Evaluation and “market” intelligence

6.1. Monitor the rheumatology service landscape, industry trends, new regulations and innovation.

6.2. Provide insights and recommendations to leadership regarding potential strategic partnerships, services or new audiences.

6.3. Prepare regular reports on performance, development activities, and client feedback.

7. Networking & industry representation

7.1. Attend/undertake promotional relevant conferences, seminars, and networking events to build NRAS’ visibility and attract new service users

7.2. Cultivate a professional network within Rheumatology and MDT arena, leveraging connections for potential opportunities.

7.3. Cross-Functional Collaboration:

7.3.1.Collaborate with senior management to align development goals with organisational strategy.

7.3.2. Work with other departments providing insight and content used to promote our services to Healthcare professionals

8. General responsibilities

Positively promote NRAS at all times.

Support Fundraising Team with applications for funding for the Information & Support team through charitable grants and other avenues.

Undertake other duties as appropriate when required.

Person specification:

Qualifications: A-level or qualified by experience

Experience:

• Demonstrable experience working in a similar environment such as charity/public sector or pharmaceutical etc. into NHS
• Health related services experience
• Proven track record of securing new business for service delivery
• Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
• Ability to initiate, analyse, monitor and evaluate outcomes
• Experience of delivering at a senior level.
• Experience in overseeing multiple projects with the ability to manage timelines, budgets, and expectations.

Knowledge and skills:

• Highly developed relationship development skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word; Excel; PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Understanding of the health environment
• Understanding of Rheumatoid Arthritis and its treatment

Personal Circumstances & Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Highly motivated and committed
• Positive outlook and approach
• Willingness to travel and work out of hours when required
• Full driving licence and car owner.

Reporting to: Innovation & Service Delivery Director

Salary: £39,000-£42,000 dependent on experience

Location: Hybrid or remote flexible working

Hours: 35 hours pw

Car driver and clean licence required.

Please send a covering letter with your application.

• Salary: £36,500 - £41,500 gross per annum (depending on experience)

• Working pattern: 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours per week), or 0.9 or 0.8 FTE. Flexible working requests will be considered.

• Contract: Permanent with a 6 month probationary period

• Team: Campaigns Team

• Location: This role can be hybrid, or office based. At a minimum, candidates will be required to work from the London office at least 2 days a week, as well as be able to attend ad hoc events and away days in person.

• Reporting to: Head of Campaigns and Communications

Safe Passage International (SPI) is recruiting a Policy and Public Affairs Manager to lead a core area of our campaigns work, by building on the organisation’s strong record of creating diverse coalitions of public support and delivering systems change for our beneficiaries. This will support the continuing and sustainable growth in our ground-breaking work to ensure that safe routes to sanctuary exist for all people seeking asylum, and that the young people and families we work with have dignity and safety on arrival.

As a vital member of the Campaigns and Communications team, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager will work closely with press, digital, grassroots campaigns and youth advocacy colleagues to campaign for change. Key priorities for the role will include developing policy positions and recommendations in this fast-moving area of policy which will underpin all our campaigns and communications and developing and delivering a political engagement strategy to influence the new UK Government and parliamentarians.

The successful candidate will be passionate about ensuring that those with lived experience of seeking sanctuary and/or directly affected by the issues we campaign on, lead, and shape our policy positions and political campaigning.

This is a challenging and rewarding role for candidates with a good understanding of the challenges young people and refugees face on arrival to the UK.

We are looking for candidates with strong policy and public affairs skills, as detailed in the Person Specification. Experience in a similar role would be welcome, but this position will have a dedicated training budget, and you will be supported to grow and develop within your role.

We value equity and diversity in our organisation and are striving to build a workforce reflective of the communities we work with. We encourage applications from people of all ethnicities, working ages, genders, sex, sexual orientations, faiths (or none), marital statuses (or none) and pregnancy status. We also have full flexible working policies to support people with disabilities and caring responsibilities. People with refugee or asylum-seeking backgrounds are experts by experience and are particularly encouraged to apply.

As a refugee charity, we offer a guaranteed interview for people with direct lived experience of seeking asylum who meet most of the essential criteria outlined in the Person Specification. If you have first-hand experience of applying for asylum in any country, please let us know in your application.

We respect that people’s identities is not defined by their past experiences and do not expect candidates to describe their lived experience during the interview process unless they wish to.

If you are excited by this role and working at Safe Passage International but do not have all the experience you think is needed, we would encourage you to apply anyway and reach out for an informal chat beforehand to discuss why you would like to apply for the role and what skills or experiences you think are relevant.

If you would like an informal discussion about the role, please visit the advert on our website.

How do I apply?

Please read the full Job Description & Person Specification and our ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ document.

The ‘Application Questions and Guidance’ asks candidates to submit a CV and Cover Letter answering sevenspecific questions linked to the Person Specification. Applications can be submitted via email in written form or as digital audio or video files.

For information on further application guidance, FAQs and an insight into what it’s like working at Safe Passage, please visit the ‘Working at Safe Passage’ section of our website

Closing date: Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 11:59pm

We are seeking a compassionate, visionary, and strategic Chief Executive Officer to lead Mermaids through the next stage of its evolution, dedicated to improving the lives of gender-diverse children and young people, and those who are important to them. As CEO, you will be responsible for driving the charity’s mission, shaping its strategic direction, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, affirming support services. You will act as a visible and credible advocate for trans and 
gender-diverse youth, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and influence public policy and sector practice. Working closely with the Board of Trustees, you will oversee a small committed team, ensure robust financial management with the Chief Operating Officer, and lead fundraising efforts to secure a sustainable future. This is a unique opportunity for a values-driven leader who brings both strategic acumen and a deep commitment to equity, inclusion, and lived 
experience. 
Service Delivery:
• Provide strategic and operational leadership across all service delivery areas, including support line services, group work,  advocacy, external communications, and policy.
• Ensure services are high quality, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the special people in their lives.
• Lead the continuous improvement and development of service delivery models, ensuring impact, effectiveness, and alignment with the charity’s mission.
• Champion a culture of safeguarding, accountability, and young person-centred practice throughout all service delivery. 
• Act as the organisation’s Safeguarding Lead, with oversight of on-call, safeguarding training, and ensuring appropriate escalation mechanisms are in place.
• Oversee the design and implementation of advocacy and policy activities, ensuring the charity’s voice is informed by lived 
experience and is impactful at local and national levels.
• Act as a visible and hands-on leader for frontline teams, providing support, supervision, and inspiration to staff and 
volunteers.
• Monitor performance, outcomes, and feedback to ensure services are meeting objectives and delivering positive change 
for beneficiaries.

Governance:
• In partnership with the board of trustees, set and articulate our vision, mission and strategy, and keep this under continual 
review.
• Lead the development and implementation of Mermaid’s strategic plan, ensuring sustainability and growth.
• Liaise with the board of trustees to ensure the charity’s governance, structure, policies and procedures are appropriate 
and effective, taking remedial measures and implementing change as necessary. This includes supporting board 
development.
• Work closely with the Chair and Board of Trustees to support strong governance and informed decision-making.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting on organisational performance, risks, and impact.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance and legislation, including the Charity Commission and the Fundraising 

Finance & Fundraising:
• Working with the Chief Operating Officer and the Board of Trustees, ensure Mermaids has robust, deliverable fundraising 
and finance strategies in place, and subsequent action plans are embedded throughout the organisation to support their 
delivery.
• In partnership with the Chief Operating Officer, ensure Mermaids has robust finance, HR, IT, data privacy and governance processes and procedures are embedded.

People and Culture:
• Line manage senior staff including the COO and service delivery managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, inclusive internal culture that values lived experience and wellbeing.
• Continue work to embed a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion across the organisation, as well as a focus on accessibility.
• Work to define and drive trans-centred leadership across the organisation, including ensuring that the organisation is a trans-positive, supportive employer.

External Engagement and Advocacy:
• Represent Mermaids publicly, including acting as the key spokesperson and strategic policy stakeholder, ensuring 
organisational awareness of the external landscape and the changing needs of trans children, young people and their 
families, and advocating for these needs to be met.
• Lead communications strategy, and lead press engagement by responding to media inquiries, interviews, press conferences and media events.
• Lead on stakeholder engagement, including with funders, supporters, community partners, and policy influencers.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of trans and gender-diverse children, young people and the significant others in their lives at a national level.