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Vox Liminis seeks a visionary Artistic Director to lead our pioneering work at the intersection of arts and criminal justice. You will shape and grow an ambitious artistic vision that is values-led, strategically focused, and collaboratively developed.

The ideal candidate brings substantial leadership experience in socially engaged arts practice, with a demonstrated commitment to critical thinking, community development, and social justice. Working alongside diverse people, you'll lead the development of innovative creative projects that challenge conventional responses to crime, harm, and conflict.

Permanent position (£50,000 - £60,000 pro rata), based in Glasgow with flexible working options. Creative Scotland Multi-Year Funding secured for 2025-2028.

Full appliction process, job description, and person specification can be found in our Artistic Director Job Pack.

Application deadline: June 15th, 2025 (midnight)

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good.

Purpose of the role:

The Communications and Marketing Officer will play a key role in raising awareness of Unseen’s mission to end modern slavery and supporting the income generating teams to raise vital funds.

Key responsibilities and tasks include:

• Campaign planning and executing
• Content creation and visual design
• Website management and content optimisation
• Social media and community managementMedia liaison and external communications

To apply:

• Please complete the application form on our website. This includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, and;
• Please send a copy of your CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

Salary: £27,583 per annum. We are an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours per week). Evenings and weekend work occasionally required.

Location: Unseen’s head office in Bristol (Hybrid approach with some working from home days. A degree of flexibility will be required).

The deadline for applications is midnight on 15 June 2025.

Interviews will likely be held during the week of 30 June 2025.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community.

Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org.

Prospect Research Officer
Our client is an astounding group of professionals who believe that people’s sight matters. They have ambitious growth plans to increase the investment they are able to make in life changing eye health by supporting the work of a specialist eye hospital and its academic partner and funding innovative research, equipment, patient care and training through the delivery of innovative programmes of fundraising work. The team is looking to appoint a prospect research officer and Prospectus is leading the search. This role is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis.

Prospect research officer
Permanent
Hybrid
Part time, 0.6 FTE
£37,414-£43,650 FTE

The prospect research officer will develop and maintain a healthy prospect pipeline in order to provide the philanthropy team with an appropriate number and quality of qualified prospects across individuals, corporate, and trusts and foundations. The officer will produce insightful background research on current and prospective donors using financial, biographical, corporate and philanthropic information from trusted sources and compliance with GPDR and data protection laws. Reporting to the prospect research manager, they will regularly review the prospect research strategy in response to changing internal requirements.

The selected candidate will have experience with and understanding of the principles of philanthropy, fundraising practices, donor motivations and wealth indicators and will have experience of conducting structure background research on HNWIs, company Directors, and/or family Trust and Foundation Boards. This person will also have experience of producing accurate overview research on donors and prospects and will have the ability to help manage systems to support prospect pipeline management.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
 
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Overview

At Mustard Tree, we’re on a mission to combat poverty and prevent homelessness, driven by our core values: Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership.

The need for our services is greater than ever, with unprecedented demand across Greater Manchester. As our charity continues to grow, we’re striving to become a leading force for change, creating real opportunities for people to improve their economic well-being.

Role Purpose

You will be responsible for building and maintaining partnerships with hyperlocal, local, and national businesses, stewarding the organisations to become Mustard Tree’s partners, and for us to be their ‘Charity of the Year’, donating to and fundraising for the charity.

You will manage an existing caseload of these valued partners, with the opportunity to proactively create new relationships and partnerships, contacting through multiple channels, creating content, and hosting, touring, and presenting to businesses.

In addition to corporate partnerships, you will manage the recruitment and stewardship of Mustard Tree’s events fundraisers, being responsible for the administration, making sure all places are filled, planning the events, and helping all participants hit their fundraising targets.

Main Duties

Corporate Partnership

• Steward a cohort of existing Corporate Partners through email updates, calls, social media activity and booking monthly check-ins, as well as sharing infographics, case studies, events information, and newsletters when useful.
• Proactively build new relationships, ultimately securing new donors, partners, and ‘Charity of the Year’ organisations. Make it clear and easy for donors to understand what we do, how they can help, and the impact they will have.
• Host, tour, or present at a minimum of four organisations per week.
• Manage inquiries, emails, and queries relating to partnerships, corporate donations, volunteering, and events, ensuring timely responses.
• Manage the partnership inbox and work with the Fundraising team on our corporate bookings calendar.
• Work with the Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator to plan and book Social Value Days for partners and prospective partners.
• Collaborate with the Fundraising and Communications team to develop and publish copy, advertisements, social media content, and create WordPress pages relevant to Corporate Partnership and Events.
• Host Corporate Partners for their volunteering inductions and debriefs and follow up with a thank-you email the same week.
• Manage data entry and administration surrounding partnerships, including communication, contacts, setting targets, and funds raised, through software and our CRM, for example.
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to assign new and existing partners
• Provide weekly updates on targets and expected income, and work to provide accurate forecasting.

Events Fundraising

• Manage our existing events portfolio of The Great Manchester Run, Tough Mudder, Trafford Abseil, October Half Marathon, being responsible for their success.
• Investigate and develop new events to complement our 12-month calendar.
• Empower organisations to plan independent fundraising events and create a fundraising toolkit to support this.
• Support the running of our October Fundraising Dinner
• Work with the Fundraising Manager to project events income and build a 12-month fundraising pipeline.

General Duties

• Supporting the Fundraising Team et al, including administration, cover, and events attendance when required.
• Support the Fundraising & Finance Teams with data entry, CRM updates, and the creation of KPI data when required.
• Work within health & safety guidelines and Mustard Tree policies and procedures.
• Support other staff and departments, occasionally providing practical relief cover for work-streams, operational areas, classes and clubs.
•  Take responsibility for professional development, attending training courses as required.
• Lead by example, embodying Mustard Tree values and representing the charity as required.
• Contribute towards being an environmentally responsible organisation as part of day-to-day activities, including recycling and supporting our ‘paper-light’ practices.
• Other tasks and duties relevant to the role as required by the organisation.

Role Specific Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience in fundraising, sales and/or account management.
• Experience within a client-facing role.
• Experience in stewardship and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to engage with a range of stakeholders such as corporate partners, volunteers, and donors.
• A confident ability to deliver presentations, host groups and perform tours, amongst other, similar engagements.
• Organisational skills to manage multiple tasks, such as email communications and CRM management.
• Ability to plan and coordinate events, from small scale volunteering days to ‘mass participation’ fundraisers.
• Proficiency in using standard office software and email platforms, with the ability to adapt to new tools.
• Ability to work well with others, particularly in collaboration with Fundraising, HR and Communications teams.
• Alignment with Mustard Tree's core values of Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership.
  

Desirable:

• Knowledge of corporate and events fundraising, and how to create meaningful experiences for partners.
• Experience in supporting fundraising campaigns or initiatives.
• Experience in delivering events to scale.
• Understanding of safeguarding practices and policies related to volunteering.
• Previous experience working in a charity setting, especially in roles involving donors, stakeholders and supporters.

All Staff Competency Expectations

1. WORLD CLASS WELCOME AND CUSTOMER SERVICE

Communication Skills

• Communicates clearly, empathetically, and professionally.
• Listens actively to understand our customers' and clients' needs.
• Adapts their communication to meet individual needs and circumstances.

Customer Focused Attitude

• Creates a friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental atmosphere for all.
• Demonstrates kindness, compassion, and respect in all interactions.
• Shows empathy for client’s experiencing challenging circumstances.

Problem Solving and Initiative

• Addresses customer and client concerns quickly and effectively.
• Is proactive in identifying and resolving potential issues.
• Escalates issues and asks for help when it is required.

Professionalism and Service Excellence

• Represents Mustard Tree internally and externally.
• Pays attention to detail, ensuring all queries are fully understood and addressed.
• Manages time effectively, balancing efficiency with quality service.
• Maintains consistency in delivering high standards of service.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Supports colleagues and work together to achieve shared goals.

2.  PROACTIVE IN LIVING AND SHARING OUR CULTURE, VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS

Living Mustard Tree’s Values

• Embodies Belief, Dignity, Opportunity, Diversity, and Partnership in daily actions and decisions.
• Promotes a welcoming, inclusive, and respectful culture in all interactions.

Sharing Our Culture

• Represents Mustard Tree’s values positively to colleagues, customers, clients and external partners.
• Demonstrates accountability, kindness, and respect in all work and communication.

Proactivity in Engagement

• Takes personal responsibility for upholding Mustard Tree’s culture and values.
• Identifies opportunities to share and encourage positive behaviours within the team using the values cards.

Adaptability and Growth

• Is flexible and open to learning, contributing to personal growth and team resilience.
• Actively reflects on their behaviours and their impact and seeks opportunities for improvement.

Teamwork and Inclusion

• Supports colleagues in living out the values and creating a positive work environment.
• Respects and celebrates differences, contributing to a culture of kindness and belonging. 

3.  COURAGE IN PROBLEM SOLVING AND EMBRACING CHANGE TO MEET NEEDS

Proactive Problem Solving

• Takes initiative to address issues quickly and effectively.
• Uses creativity and resourcefulness to find practical solutions.
• Asks for help in solving problems where needed to ensure the task is complete.

Courage in Facing Challenges

• Approaches challenges with confidence and resilience.

Adaptability and Change

• Is flexible in responding to changing circumstances and needs.
• Embraces change as an opportunity to learn, grow, and improve.

Empathy and Understanding

• Solves problems with care and compassion, ensuring customers, clients and colleagues feel heard and valued.

Attention to Detail and Follow Through

• Ensures that problems are fully understood, addressed, and followed up appropriately.
• Prioritises tasks effectively to meet urgent needs without compromising quality.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Supports colleagues in overcoming challenges, working together to find solutions.

4. CONFIDENT IN SAFEGUARDING AND INCIDENT MANAGEMENT

Understanding Safeguarding

• Completes the Safeguarding training and ensures they understand it.
• Is confident in identifying safeguarding concerns and taking appropriate action in line with Mustard Tree policies.

Responding to Incidents

• Acts calmly, responsibly, and professionally when managing incidents or safeguarding concerns.
• Follows Mustard Tree’s processes to report, record, and escalate issues as needed.

Awareness and Vigilance

• Is proactive and vigilant in recognising risks or signs of harm, ensuring no concern is overlooked.
• Takes ownership of ensuring a safe and respectful environment for all.

Empathy and Respect

• Treats individuals with compassion, dignity, and care during safeguarding or incident-related situations.

Personal Accountability

• Understands their role and responsibilities in safeguarding and incident management, seeking guidance when needed.

Teamwork and Collaboration

• Works with colleagues to share concerns, support one another, and manage incidents effectively

What we offer in return

• Real Living Wage employer
• Learning and development
• Free lunch
• Wellbeing support package with Smart Clinic, including 24-hour helpline
• 25 days holiday (plus extra holiday on your birthday)
• Defined contribution pension scheme

Sight Scotland is Scotland’s leading charity providing specialist care, education and research for people with vision impairment. The charity has been in existence for over 230 years, and offer a variety of services in the community as well as education, transcription into alternative formats and residential care for adults and children. Their vision is of an inclusive Scotland where people of all visual abilities have the opportunity to thrive. To achieve their mission they are looking for a Fundraising Manager focused on trusts and grants who will cultivate a pipeline of opportunities and ensure an excellent funder experience, to provide Sight Scotland with sustainable income.

The Fundraising Manager – Trusts is responsible for developing trust income, based initially on a robust pipeline the previous postholder established. There is huge scope to look beyond the pipeline and also work with the service delivery teams to identify new funding opportunities. The role supports the organisation’s purpose to make a significant impact on the lives of people living with visual impairment in Scotland by maximising fundraising income to deliver brilliant services and create a positive impact on our ability to deliver for the long term. 

This specialist manager role would suit someone who is already operating at a senior trust fundraiser level, or someone who can demonstrate experience of developing a trust and grants pipeline, creating compelling applications and directly delivering income success.

This is a hybrid role with two days a week working from the Edinburgh office. 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.  This role was recruited for back in February 2025, however the successful candidates situation changed and they withdrew for personal reasons.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment for an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.

Closing date for applications: Midnight Wednesday 11th June 

Interviews are expected to be held on Wednesday 18th June, in person at Sight Scotlands Edinburgh office

 Job Title: Head of Governance

 Salary:£83,000 per annum inclusive of OLW and MS this represents band I

 Location:   Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London. 

 Contract Type: Permanent 

 Working Hours: 35 hours per week

The Head of Governance will ensure that the organisation (including subsidiaries) has robust and effective governance in place which complies with statutory requirements and good practice in relation to company and charity law and charity governance. They will be a key strategic leader, expected to lead the development and improvement of governance at The Scouts.

The post holder will provide strategic leadership of the governance, and associated functions, supporting the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) to proactively and effectively lead and manage the organisation to operate efficiently at its best. They will also be a natural collaborator, working with key stakeholders such as The Head of Legal to provide high level technical advice to members of the Movement and TSA staff concerning governing documents and key decisions, whilst also supporting effective governance at headquarters.  

Key Responsibilities:

• As a key senior leader in the charity, and critical support to The Board of Trustees, provide strategic leadership for governance and its development at The Scouts
• Design and implement a strategic plan for the Governance function to meet the needs of the organisation
• Ensure that all legal vehicles across The Scout Association comply with all regulatory requirements and remain compliant with changes in charity law and the wider regulatory environment
• Work closely with the Head of Legal to ensure legal, regulatory and statutory compliance, and in particular that appropriate legal advice and guidance is applied to The Scouts decision making and governance processes, wherever, appropriate

Skills and abilities:

• A highly competent leader with a clear vision
• A very effective communicator, orally and in writing
• A leader who can design and implement organisational change and improvements working across variety of stakeholders
• Ability to create and maintain excellent relationships with staff, volunteers and stakeholders across all levels both internally and externally.

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits: 

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 15th June 2025

Telephone interviews will be held w/c 23rd June 2025

Interviews to be held w/c 30th June or w/c 7th July 2025 - date to be confirmed

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

Warehouse Operative

Nottingham NG7

Salary:£24434 per annum

Location:Nottingham, NG7 2SD

Hours:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week

Benefits:25 days holiday, pro-rata, 5.5% Employer Pension Contribution including Life Cover, Occupational Sick Pay Benefits & Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Leave and Pay, plus more

Reporting to:Warehouse Manager

FareShare Midlands is the region’s largest food redistribution charity, tackling inequality, transforming lives and ensuring no good food goes to waste. We rescue surplus food and redistribute it to 650 local charities and community organisations, feeding 60,000 people every week. We also invest in communities, providing education, training and volunteering opportunities, helping over 700 individuals to date to build a better future. Together, we’re fighting hunger, reducing food waste and creating opportunities across the Midlands. Learn more by going to our website. 

The Role

To undertake all aspects of warehouse duties, ensuring effective, safe and efficient distribution of food each day. You will have responsibility for coordination of our food stock, from goods-in to picking, dispatch and stock rotation and will be expected to drive vans, and Fork Lift Trucks (training provided). Working closely with the wider team and volunteers, you will also support the monitoring and utilisation of warehouse space, stock, deliveries and collections to ensure food reaches its destination amongst our members safely, on time and in full.

Key duties and responsibilities:

1. Operations

• Undertake all warehouse duties, ensuring effective, safe and efficient co-ordination and distribution and of food
• To work to performance indicators so that stock is accurate and delivery routes are efficient to allow the organisation to grow
• To ensure that all work areas – both inside and outside the warehouse - are clean, organised and safe to work in
• Follow all H&S and Food Safety standards set out in the FareShare policies and procedures to ensure the safety of all our colleagues & visitors, and the safe receipt of food by all our members.
• Undertake van/Fork Lift Truck driving duties to ensure effective, efficient timely and safe delivery & collection of food, in line with compliance standards
• Ensuring great customer service in delivery
• Loading and unloading, sorting for, and following deliveries, ensuring safe lifting, and carrying
• Keep vehicles refuelled, maintained, operational and clean and tidy, ready for the next delivery run
• Refer van “issues”, in a timely manner to Transport Department to ensure minimum disruption to service delivery
• Undertake all checks and procedures from pre-delivery to post-delivery
• Ensure lock up, parking and storage of vans and equipment following completion of deliveries

2. Volunteer Communication & Co-ordination

• Work closely with the volunteer teams a diverse group ranging from regular and long-term, volunteers, placements (e.g. Job Centre) to business people having just a 1-day volunteering experience – to ensure that all shift duties are covered and teams work effectively
• Provide leadership and guidance to volunteers, ensuring they follow all policies and procedures, high standards of accuracy are maintained and their volunteer experience with FSM is a satisfying one.
• Work closely with the Warehouse Manager, Volunteer Manager & wider staff team with the recruitment, training and development of volunteers in the context of our commitment to Equal Opportunities
• Participate in end of day reviews and planning for the next day’s activities
• Maintain excellent relations and communications with volunteers, staff, food suppliers and charities, at all times

3. Standards

• Ensure compliance with relevant Health & Safety, Food Hygiene and other standards applicable to the building, vehicles, refrigeration equipment, our staff and volunteers. carrying out risk assessments as required
• Uphold and develop high quality customer care towards & communication with our Community Food Members (CFMs)

4. Administration

• Ensure that food movements are accurately logged on the electronic stock management system
• Carry out depot administration, including running reports, correspondence with member groups, updating volunteer records
• Ensure that relevant administrative matters are dealt with in a timely way, for instance food safety traces & customer complaints.

Person Specification - Skills, Qualities & Experience

Skills

• Excellent, clear and proactive communication skills, both internal and with external stakeholdersTeam working skills, including both the ability to delegate and to develop people with a positive approach
• Good organisational skills including attention to detail, an ability to prioritise and meet deadlines working with own team
• All round good health and ability to do physically demanding work at times
• A positive and creative attitude in support of our FareShare & partners values
• A motivation to collaborate with and develop others, with a demonstrable commitment to Equal Opportunities
• A flexible work approach, including a willingness to cover alternative shift rota

Qualifications

• Up-to-date driving license
• IT literacy, in particular of using Microsoft applications (Outlook, Word
• Sound numeracy skills
• Qualifications in Food Hygiene, Health & Safety as it applies to food distribution (or if not it is essential that you have the commitment to training in these areas

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working in a warehouse environment, preferably with food
• Experience of working with individuals who may feel vulnerable or need support
• No major endorsements on license such as DR, DG or IN. Successful candidates will have a full clean UK driving license (6 points or less will be considered)
• Previous multi-drop experience is preferred however not essential.
• The role requires manually loading stock into a van (up to 20/30kg) and unload each delivery
• A good geographical knowledge of the County and surrounding area would be helpful.

Values and behaviours 

• A commitment to Equal Opportunities
• An appreciation of FareShare Midlands’ mission and vision
• Flexibility of approach and ability to work in a team
• Proven ability to develop and maintain good working relations, with both internal and external audiences

How to Apply:

If you would like to apply for this role, please create a supporting statement to demonstrate your suitability and to explain your interest in both the job and FareShare Midlands. Please send your supporting statement with a copy of your CV.

We continue to strive to ensure that the profile of our staff and volunteers reflects the diverse communities we serve across the Midlands. As such we encourage and welcome applications from all our communities. We particularly welcome applications from people from ethnically diverse backgrounds as they are currently under-represented within FareShare Midlands. 

                                     We will be actively interviewing applicants as they apply.

Work setting: Hybrid
Salary: Between £29,000 and £31,500 per annum
Contract: 3-6 month FTC, full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Location: London
 
Are you an IT professional who is immediately available and experienced in Azure, SharePoint and Intune?
 
We are currently recruiting an IT Support Officer to support our client with they project. In this role, you will provide comprehensive IT services to staff and volunteers, including the setup and maintenance of hardware, software, networks, and telephone systems, as well as ensuring their security and efficiency. You will also support with the development of an IT manual for the organisation.
 
Your day-to-day duties will include:

• Implementing change requests.
• IT Documentation: Creation and maintenance of IT department processes, procedures, site documentation, and user guides.
• Technical Skills: Experience with Intune, SharePoint, and Windows 11. (ITIL and project management experience are desirable.)
• Device Setup: Configuration of laptops and mobile phones (with provided instructions).
• Physical Tasks: Occasional light manual handling (primarily laptops and network equipment).
• Travel: travel to various UK office locations.

 
Essential Skills: 

• Technologies: Proficiency in Azure, Intune and SharePoint.
• Documentation Skills: Experience creating and maintaining IT documentation (processes, procedures, user guides).
• Communication & Customer Service: Effective communication skills with demonstrable customer service experience.
• Technical & Administrative Proficiency: Demonstrable IT and administrative skills, including MS Office 365 and understanding of IT networks/infrastructure.
• Organisational & Time Management Skills: Excellent organization, planning, and time management skills.

 
Please note that there might be the need to work out of office time on occasions.
 
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Active Lincolnshire is seeking an experienced and motivated individual to lead our approach to insight, evaluation and learning. This pivotal role will be responsible for developing and embedding processes and systems to ensure we are a data and learning-led organisation, enabling us to understand and communicate the short and long-term impact of our work.

The purpose of the role is to share information that enables people to make informed decisions to tackle the inequalities that exist in physical activity and to ensure that Active Lincolnshire can articulate the impact of our work on enabling people to lead more active lives.

We want to recruit a driven individual looking to make a difference to the health of our community. They should be able to reflect, see a broader picture and connect the dots. Enabling a smart approach to our work and making a difference where it’s needed. They should be driven towards a collaborative approach of working, encouraging, championing and enabling others along the way.

Active Lincolnshire is a charity and one of the national network of Active Partnerships supported by Sport England to lead the local implementation of the national ‘Uniting the Movement’ strategy which we do through ‘Let’s Move Lincolnshire’ the countywide strategy for physical activity.

It is our aim that everyone in Lincolnshire has options and opportunities to be active every day. We are particularly focussed on increasing physical activity levels and using the positive power of sport and physical activity to tackle inequalities. Lincolnshire as a county has high levels of inactivity, exacerbating other challenges including longterm health conditions - further impacted by gaps in the provision of relevant and accessible opportunities to be active.

Tackling the challenge of inactivity requires us to be working at system level with a wide and complex network of partners and stakeholders and understanding people in our communities.

Anyone joining the Active Lincolnshire team must demonstrably uphold our values of integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, innovation and learning and our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and tackling inequalities. Given the nature of the role, an utmost ability to maintain and respect confidentiality is crucial.

How we behave and our ways of working are important to success – specifically the post holder will need to be committed to being a team player, having empathy, a growth mindset and understanding other perspectives.

As Head of Insight and Evaluation you will:

• Provide leadership and expertise in insight, evaluation and learning across the organisation.
• Develop and embed monitoring, learning and evaluation methods to guide our work and track progress.
• Develop an approach to monitor our impact against organisational, local and national goals.
• Collaborate across the organisation to embed learning processes.
• Foster and advocate for an organisation culture of continuous learning within Active Lincolnshire and external partners.

This role requires the ability to navigate complex, whole system ways of working and to translate insights into actionable strategies that drive positive change.

Key Responsibilities

Develop Insight, Evaluation and Learning Frameworks.

• Design and embed robust systems for collecting and interpreting qualitative and quantitative data.
• Connect with Sport England monitoring, learning and evaluation frameworks and ways of working and embed them locally.
• Capture, collate and effectively share data from communities, stakeholders, national datasets and partners
• Analyse current patterns, trends and emotional/systemic measures to inform decisions.
• Ensure alignment with governance and programme requirements.
• Develop and maintain best practice guidance on evaluation methods.
• Upskill the Active Lincolnshire team on insight and learning approaches.
• Foster a learning culture, translating data into usable knowledge and change theories.
• Ensure our commitments to diversity, inclusion, environmental sustainability and wellbeing are embedded in all decisions.

Build a Movement through Information

• Share learning effectively with a variety of audiences to influence change.
• Develop collaborative partnerships with local and national data and insight leads.
• Interpret and present complex health and demographic data clearly and accessibly.
• Promote collaboration and data sharing across the system at local, regional and national levels.
• Develop engaging case studies and success stories to complement quantitative data.

Plan and Deliver Efficiently

• Integrate learning, monitoring and evaluation into project and programme cycles.
• Prioritise and manage reporting deadlines and governance requirements.
• Streamline processes to ensure efficient and meaningful reporting.
• Identify opportunities for shared learning and resource use across partners and programmes.

Support Innovation

• Encourage lateral thinking and creative problem-solving in insight and evaluation.
• Demonstrate confidence using various data tools and digital platforms.
• Present data in imaginative and audience-appropriate formats.
• Inspire and enable others to share and act on learning across our systems.

Person Specification Essential

• Proven analytical ability to interpret complex qualitative and quantitative data.
• Demonstrable experience in evaluation, insight generation and data-driven decision making.
• Strong understanding of working with and within community-based contexts.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation methodology, including Social Return on Investment (SROI)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and build trusted, long-term relationships.
• Confidence in translating academic or data-dense material for practical use.
• Experience supporting projects with uncertainty or evolving approaches.
• Demonstrate a genuine commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to respond quickly to insight needs for funding or development opportunities.
• Ability to produce reports using multiple data sets and information sources and to present findings to various stakeholders.
• Ability to be flexible and agile in your approach, responding to the needs of the organisation and local need as it evolves.
• Excellent team player with interpersonal skills, ability to develop meaningful relationship as a trusted colleague and partner.
• Current, valid, driving licence
• Excellent understanding of the English language
• Fluent in IT, digital skills and technology
• Uphold integrity in all that you do, working transparently and with accountability

Desirable

• Experience working with health-based data (e.g., Active Lives, Moving Communities).
• Knowledge of Lincolnshire’s communities, stakeholders and demographics.

Qualifications and qualities

We’re more interested in your approach, personal and professional experiences and your attitude, than formal qualifications; however, an excellent standard of written and spoken English is essential for this role. You must be passionate about the positive power of sport and physical activity.

What matters to us is that we have talented, enthusiastic and experienced professionals working with us who can help deliver our vision. You don't have to be sporty to work at Active Lincolnshire, but you must be passionate about people and the positive power sport and physical activity can have on people’s lives. We’re more interested in your experience and attitude than formal qualifications.

Inclusive Recruitment Process

We operate an inclusive, equitable and transparent recruitment and assessment process, underpinned by an organisational commitment to equality and diversity. We actively encourage applications from candidates from diverse backgrounds who can bring an array of skills and experience to our organisation. We’re committed to making sure every applicant is assessed solely on merit and relevant experience to do the job.

As an employer, we actively seek to ensure that our workforce reflects the communities we serve, recognising that this makes us better able to understand their needs and priorities. We can only do this by ensuring that the people who work for us are the best they can be irrespective of age, gender, sexuality, ethnicity, disability, marital status, religion or belief.

We value the ideas and contributions from everybody and welcome and support difference. Our aim is to make sure that equality, diversity and inclusion run through everything we do as an employer.

We encourage applications from people with disabilities, and guarantee interviews for applicants with disabilities that meet the requirement of the role as part of our commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme.

Key Dates

• Application deadline: Wednesday 11th June 2025
• Interviews: Week commencing Monday 23rd June (at our Lincoln office)

Place of work Flexible/hybrid working with community-based and Lincoln office presence.

Contract 12-month fixed-term, with potential to become permanent.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + 3 days at Christmas
• Celebration Day (personal choice)
• Westfield Health private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working policy
• Time to be active in the working week
• Team away days
• Training and development opportunities
• Employer pension contributions
• Time in the working week to volunteer
• Staff wellbeing policy 
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Lincolnshire

£39,000 to £45,000 (dependent on skills and experience).

Reporting to Director

Responsible for no direct reports

Closing date Wednesday 11th June 2025

 Job Title: Risk & Assurance Officer

 Salary:£37,800 per annum Band F Level 3 - (Homebased)  £39,560 per annum Band F Level 3- (Gilwell based, inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

 Location:   Gilwell Park (Hybrid), Chingford, London. 

 Contract Type: Fixed term for 24 months

 Working Hours: 35 hours per week

This is an exciting opportunity to shape how we support and enable excellent, safe Scouting through stronger assurance and risk practices.

As our new Risk and Assurance Executive, you’ll help lay the foundations of a refreshed assurance function — working alongside colleagues in safeguarding, safety, and governance primarily. You’ll support the delivery of assurance activities aligned to our “Reassuring Scouting” programme of work, and play a key role in embedding a practical, proportionate, and learning-focused approach to risk management.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys shaping a new and developing function, and getting into the thick of it to establish a mature approach to Enterprise Risk Management and Assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the planning, delivery, and reporting of assurance reviews across core areas (i.e., safeguarding, safety, and governance to start with).

• Help co-ordinate internal assurance activities and maintain the assurance schedule.
• Support the development and testing of an integrated three lines of defence model tailored for Scouting.

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to gather and analyse qualitative and quantitative information to draw insights and form clear recommendations.
• Skilled in facilitating discussions or workshops that help others reflect, evaluate, or plan.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce accessible and engaging reports.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Benefits:

• We are an award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022) with over 400 employees across multiple locations across the country.
• 28 days holiday and going up to 32 days after 2 years’ service
• Flexible working hours
• Work in a way that suits you, your role and your department

For more details about the Scouts and our great benefits: 

Closing date for applications: 23:59pm Sunday 16th June 2025

Interviews will be held w/c 23rd June 2025

Click ‘Apply’ now to apply for this fantastic role!!!!!!

The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.

We're expanding our team and looking for a Care Supervisor to join us at Mais House. This is a part-time role, working 37.5 hours per week on a 7-day rota - 2 nights per week, from 7.45am and 8.15pm. Salary: £14.02 per hour.

As a Care Supervisor, you’ll lead and supervise care teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality, person-centred care that reflects our values and embraces the individuality of every person we support.

Key responsibilities include:

- Preparing comprehensive, individualised care plans that promote health and wellbeing, incorporating the choices and preferences of beneficiaries and/or their families. Regularly reviewing and updating these plans.
- Assessing and managing risks to health, wellbeing, and safety, empowering beneficiaries to make choices and maintain independence wherever possible, while continuously reviewing risk management strategies.
- Monitoring the physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing of beneficiaries and taking timely, appropriate action in response to any changes.

What we're looking for:

- Passion for delivering outstanding care, always putting people first.
- A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care (or equivalent).
- A Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard (or willingness to work towards it).
- Evidence of ongoing professional development relevant to dementia care (e.g., accredited courses).
- Experience working in a care home with older people, including those living with dementia, or experience in adult health, social care, or community support.
- Skilled in assessing needs, developing and evaluating care plans, and managing medications safely (ordering, storing, administering, and disposal).
- Experience in providing compassionate end-of-life care to individuals and their families.

What we offer:

- 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
- Life assurance of 3 times your salary
- Enhanced sick pay
- Paid carers and dependents leave
- DBS checks covered by us
- Free parking
- Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
- Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

About Mais House
The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, offering exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care tailored to veterans and their families. Located near picturesque Bexhill-on-Sea, Mais House is a stunning period property with 51 en-suite bedrooms and a range of amenities, including a lounge bar, cinema, memorial garden, conservatory/greenhouse, and beautifully maintained gardens to enjoy year-round. Residents benefit from a warm and supportive community, personalised care that addresses their unique needs, a restaurant-style dining experience, and a diverse program of engaging activities. With its blend of comfort, community, and exceptional standards, Mais House provides a welcoming home where those who served feel truly valued.

Apply now to become part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional care and leading a dedicated team? We’re looking for a Residential Lead to manage our care team and create a warm, stimulating environment that meets the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents at Mais House, our care home in Bexhill-on-Sea.
 
This role offers 37.5 hours per week, with shifts between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with flexibility to cover evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays as required.
 
Please note that we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require sponsorship. All candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.
 
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
 
What you’ll do:

- Support, mentor, and supervise the care team, promoting best practice and high standards.
- Develop and review comprehensive care plans tailored to individual needs, ensuring resident choice and independence.
- Assess and manage health and safety risks, fostering a safe and inclusive atmosphere.
- Encourage the adoption of innovative care practices alongside the Nursing & Residential Manager.
- Maintain compliance with CQC regulations and support quality assurance initiatives.
- Manage medication safely and provide compassionate end-of-life care.

What we’re looking for:

- Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
- Level 4 Team Leader/Supervisory Apprenticeship or willingness to work towards it.
- Proven experience in a senior care role, ideally with dementia care expertise.
- Skilled in assessing needs, creating care plans, and leading teams.
- Knowledge of CQC regulations and the Health and Social Care Act 2008.

Employee benefits include:

- 25 day’s paid holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing to 26 days after 5 years. Plus the ability to buy up to 1 working week of additional leave
- Contributory pension scheme – min 2% employee contribution receives 6% employer contribution up to max of 10% employer contribution matched with 5% employee contribution (until 5 years’ service reached, when 14% employer contribution achievable)
- Death-in-service Life Assurance, with a benefit of 3x annual salary
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Reward Hub online benefits platform with extensive offers and discounts
- Professional subscription paid by RBL (where it is essential to the role)
- DBS (criminal records) screening paid by RBL (where it is essential to the role).
- Employee Assistance Programme: Provides confidential counselling, financial and legal advice

About Mais House
 
Mais House is one of six care homes operated by the Royal British Legion. Nestled near the coast in Bexhill-on-Sea, it’s a beautiful period property with 51 en-suite rooms, a lounge bar, cinema, memorial garden, conservatory, and landscaped grounds. Residents enjoy tailored nursing, residential and dementia care in a vibrant, supportive environment.
 
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
 
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
 
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Greater Together Manchester are looking to appoint a Social Justice Development Worker to join our team and champion social justice across the Diocese of Manchester. You will be part of a knowledgeable and dedicated team working on a range of social justice initiatives that look to change the lives of people all across the region.

We are looking for someone who is passionate and committed to social justice, who can take the lead on innovative project development, training and community development to help us deliver our programme to revitalise church-based social justice.

About Greater Together Manchester

Greater Together Manchester (GTM) is a visionary local charity which seeks mobilise communities across Greater Manchester, supporting churches and grassroots community leaders to create and develop social justice projects, to take on leadership roles and to engage with decision makers in order to tackle chronic issues of deprivation and disadvantage in their neighbourhoods. We also directly deliver a number of our own front-line services when this is the best way to tackle an urgent, acute need.

Founded as a joint initiative between the Diocese of Manchester and Church Urban Fund in 2015, Since 2015, GTM has supported 271 local community groups, provided training and support to 609 and grassroot community leaders and volunteers, secured more than £500,000 for local community initiatives, and supported 14,188 beneficiaries via our projects and programmes

It is an exciting time for GTM as we are creating our new strategy that will shape our mission and programmes of work over the next few years.

Purpose of the post

To encourage the development of local churches’ response to poverty and social justice across the Diocese of Manchester, with a focus on developing sustainable projects that look to address the root causes of poverty.

To identify and link with existing community groups working on issues relating to poverty and social justice.

To help parishes work together with other sectors and stakeholders, encouraging collaboration and partnerships.

To encourage a movement for change, encouraging churches to engage with practical action, advocacy and systems change.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Development and Delivery

• Work with the CEO of Greater Together Manchester to develop a work plan for engaging with existing parish based social justice projects and initiatives, with a focus on shifting from crisis response to prevention.
• Provide a range of development support to new projects and initiatives.
• Be the contact person for parishes seeking advice and support on addressing issues of social justice.
• Keep up to date with the work of national, regional and local organisations and charities that work in this space, as well as keeping up to date with government policies, initiatives and communicating these effectively to parishes and communities. 
• Develop effective monitoring and evaluation systems that demonstrate the impact of GTM’s development work.

Revitalisation and Promotion of Church-Based Social Justice Work

• To be an informed and knowledgeable advocate and champion for issues of social justice.
• To meet with leaders from churches across the Diocese to assess their social justice work and offer support and guidance where necessary.
• Raise the profile of church based social justice initiatives and project across the Diocese and amplify the effectiveness and impact of the work of churches in tackling social injustice.
• Support parishes and church-based projects with the monitoring and evaluation of their work, allowing them to demonstrate their impact more easily and accurately.
• Develop relationships with local, regional and national funders.
• Support the delivery of the relevant training for churches across the Diocese on topics relating to social justice.
• Maintain accurate records of development activity with parishes and support parishes to record the impact of their activities.

Promote Effective Networking and Collaboration

• Develop networks of support around social justice issues, acting as a convener, bringing churches together to learn from one another, promoting good practice and encourage peer-support.
• Act as the Regional Coordinator for the Places of Welcome initiative.
• Develop good working relationships with other agencies addressing poverty both locally and nationally.
• Encourage churches to work together with other community groups, charities, and the public/statutory sector to address local issues

Other

• Raise the profile of GTM across the Diocese, encouraging parishes to engage and support our wider work.
• Work with the CEO and other relevant staff members to maintain and develop our relationship with Church Urban Fund and the Together Network.
• Prepare written reports to the Board of Trustees, funders and other partners as required.
• Build relationships with those in similar roles ecumenically.  

Person Specification

Experience: 

• Experience of working with church and community-based groups and projects
• Track record of building successful partnerships and working relationships with people at all levels, including people with lived experience
• Experience of working with volunteers and grassroots community leaders
• Facilitation and presentation skills, with the ability to lead workshops, training sessions, and discussions
• Experience of developing and implementing robust monitoring and evolution frameworks and keeping accurate records
• Experience of business planning and marketing
• Track record of supporting church and community-based groups to secure funding

Knowledge: 

• Strong understanding of social justice issues
• Knowledge of the faith and church sector, in particular the Church of England
• An understanding of the key role that churches play in their local communities and a commitment to promoting social justice as a core part of Christian mission
• An understanding of Christian Theology, with the ability to facilitate theological reflection in parishes

Skills: 

• Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively, flexibly and independently, and to encourage and motivate others
• Excellent organisational skills, including time management and the ability to prioritise your workload
• Ability to work with complex situations, to problem solve and exercise sound judgement to deliver positive outcomes
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with good emotional intelligence
• Fully computer literate, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams)

Attitude: 

• Willingness to work flexibly, with some evenings and weekends
• A commitment to the vision and values of Greater Together Manchester
• A commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in all areas of work

Other: 

• Full driving license and access to a car

Do you want to support people with mental health issues in a moment of crisis?

Are you calm, non-judgemental and able to work effectively with people experiencing distress?

If you can embody our values of Hope, Courage, Togetherness, and Responsiveness, and want to help others build resilience and manage their wellbeing, we’d love to hear from you.

Community Outreach Worker (Complex Needs Housing Service)
Reference: 286 
Salary: £26,000 - £27,000 per annum pro rata incl. Outer London Weighting (OLW) In addition, this role will have a yearly staff retention bonus of up to £2106 (This payment is allocated at the discretion of HMN). 
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm) 
Contract: 1 year 
Reports to: Complex Needs Housing Team Leader 
Main base: Letchworth Wellbeing Centre or Ware Wellbeing Centre dependent on applicant’s location, Herts Countywide travel

Purpose of Post

The Community Outreach Worker (Complex Needs Housing Service) provides advice, information, onward referral and holistic support to clients who are experiencing mental ill health or need support with their mental wellbeing. They ensure that the safety and wellbeing of the client is monitored and reviewed regularly, they remain a source of independent support for all clients and they will embed a person centred recovery orientated and trauma informed approach in all aspects of the role.

About the Service

The Complex Needs Housing Service works as a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) with housing teams and Drug and Alcohol Services across District and Borough councils. These teams will be working with individuals who are presenting as homeless and have a number of Complex Needs.

Service Objectives

• To improve the mental wellbeing of people experiencing mental ill health.
• To increase early access to help for people experiencing mental ill health in, by providing a clear and effective pathway to services provided by Herts Mind Network and other third sector and statutory providers.
• To contribute to an improvement in individual mental wellbeing.
• To remain a source of independent support for all clients.
• To reduce the use of police, ASB, tenancy enforcement, housing needs and environmental health services by clients whose primary need is related to mental ill health.
• To reduce the use of crisis services by people experiencing mental ill health with positive outcomes for the individual.
• To provide an assertive outreach approach for clients who are in crisis and/ or those that may have complex or multiple needs.
• To work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team (MDT) consisting of Change Grow Live (CGL), District and Borough councils, housing teams and other professionals.

We offer:

• Annual leave entitlement of 25 days per year pro rata, rising in increments to a max. of 29 days after 5 years employment (plus 8 days Bank Holidays)
• An additional day of leave each year for your birthday following completion of probation period.
• Ongoing training relevant to your role.
• An Employee Assistance Programme.
• Eligibility for blue light card.
• Health cover (after 6 months employment) - compensation payment for Optical, Dental, Chiropody and Therapy Treatments.
• Being able to drive and having access to your own vehicle is essential for this role.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday 16th June.
Interviews will be held on a rolling basis.
Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Interested? 

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

Equal Opportunities 
We welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, disability, marital or parental status, racial, ethnic or social origin, colour, religion, belief, or sexual orientation. In addition, during the various stages of recruitment, specific measures can be taken to ensure equal opportunities for candidates with disabilities or special needs.

Hertfordshire Mind Network is committed to the Disability Confident and Mindful Employer charters. We actively recruit staff who have a lived experience of mental ill health. We recognise and value the unique combination of skills, knowledge and perspective that employing people with a lived experience, at all levels across the organisation, brings. We create an environment where the sharing of experiences and vulnerabilities to support others and create positive change is welcomed and work towards breaking down the ‘them’ and ‘us’ culture. The organisation is committed to nurturing peer relationships that allow all staff to thrive.

No agencies please.