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The role

Sepsis is one of the UK’s leading causes of preventable death, yet many people don’t recognise the signs early enough. This role is about changing that through compelling communication.

We’re looking for an exceptional writer and storyteller who can turn life-saving messages into content people engage with.

This is a hands-on role for someone with 2+ years’ experience. You’ll create content that reaches new audiences and drives awareness of sepsis and UK Sepsis Trust’s work.

You’ll be part of a small, passionate team, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and Campaigns, Marketing and Communications Lead, and Digital Media Officer.

About you

· Compelling writer and storyteller

· Proactive, creative, and organised

· Comfortable managing multiple priorities

· Confident engaging with online communities

· Collaborative with excellent relationship skills

· Committed to inclusive, accessible communications

What you’ll do

· Write and edit high-quality content across paid/organic social, web, email, and campaigns

· Relaunch and grow our TikTok

· Turn real-life stories into educational case studies

· Plan and schedule content across channels

· Manage and engage our social media communities

· Track performance and use insights to improve results

· Deliver email campaigns that drive support

· Contribute to internal comms and ensure consistency

What you’ll bring

Essential

· 2+ years in a content or communications role

· Experienced writing for social, web, and email

· Skilled managing social channels and online communities

· Care about clarity, tone, and detail

· Able to turn complex information into clear, engaging content

· Familiar with tools like Canva, Mailchimp, WordPress (or similar)

· Experience growing engagement and understanding analytics

· Basic knowledge of SEO

Desirable

· Basic image and video editing skills

· Eye for design and visual storytelling

· Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

· Working knowledge of Salesforce CRM

· Experience in charity, not-for-profit, or health sectors

Why us

We’re a small team doing big things. You’ll own your work, be supported to do it well, and see the real impact – helping save lives.

Our Employment Benefits include:

· 27 Days annual leave excluding bank holiday rising to 32 with service

· Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Generous CPD Allowance

· Flexible working arrangements

This is a home based role with occasional travel to London/Birmingham/Manchester.

How to apply

Send your CV and a short covering letter by 1st May telling us why this role excites you and what you’d bring to the team.

· The Domestic Abuse Caseworker will provide high-quality, practical, and emotional support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse assessed as standard risk.

· The role focuses on early intervention, safety planning, and enabling clients to access appropriate services to improve their safety and wellbeing.

· To support the aims and principles of Aylesbury Women’s Aid (‘AWA’) including empowering and supporting women and their children in making their own decisions and taking control of their own lives, providing information, advice and guidance.

We are now seeking an Evidence Officer (Social Impact) to join us on a part-time, fixed-term basis for two years, working 22.5 hours per week, with the potential for extension subject to funding. The successful candidate will be appointed within the Higher Executive Officer Grade Band 1 salary range of £20,886 to £22,599 pro rata (FTE £34,346 to £37,163).

Our Vision for a Greener Tomorrow

This is a defining moment for the National Forest. With a renewed Vision, our purpose is clear: to harness the transformative power of forests in response to the climate crisis and societal challenge. Over 30 years, 200 square miles have been reshaped, more than 10 million trees planted, and forest cover increased from 6% to 25%. Now, we are ready to build on this success, showing how forests can restore nature, connect communities, and drive enterprise for a positive future.

We are now looking for an Evidence Officer to join us on a part-time basis, working 22.5 hours per week for a two-year fixed-term contract, with the potential for extension depending on funding.

Our Commitment to You

- Salary of £20,886 to £22,599 per annum (FTE £34,346 to £37,163)
- Civil Service Pension scheme
- 30 days’ annual leave plus 10.5 days’ public and privilege holidays (pro rata)
- Staff bonuses
- Flexible working options
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounts on gym memberships

Your Role in Growing Our Forest Story

As Evidence Officer, you’ll support the development and delivery of our research and evidence programme, with a focus on social impact.

Specifically, you’ll support the development of  approaches for tracking long-term outcomes, including social metrics, that demonstrate how we contribute to nature, communities and enterprise.

You’ll provide expert advice on social impact monitoring, qualitative research and evaluation methods, supporting colleagues to deliver effective, evidence-informed projects.

Additionally, you will:

- Advise on improvements to data collection, analysis and impact evaluation
- Co-ordinate research projects and partnerships with external organisations
- Produce clear summaries and presentations of research findings

What You’ll Bring

To be considered as Evidence Officer, you will need:

- At least three years’ experience monitoring or evaluating programmes delivering environmental, economic or social benefits
- Experience analysing data and presenting findings to a range of audiences
- Experience summarising complex research in clear, accessible formats
- A relevant degree, postgraduate qualification or equivalent experience

Other organisations may call this role Research Officer, Impact Evaluation Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Data Analyst, or Social Impact Analyst.

Turn your back on dull statutory audit assignments and take your audit skills global, into a truly rewarding and challenging new sector, where your work is critical to the success of NGO development projects.

Our partner is providing essential assurance services to a number of large institutions around the world, this specialist team works closely with global clients such as UNICEF, The Gates Foundaton & The World Bank – delivering and managing international development grant-funded programmes. This long established, diverse and multi-lingual team are global leaders in this field

This role is on the frontline of this globally focussed department travelling internationally, meeting clients, colleagues and auditees. Leading meetings, leading audit teams, writing audit reports. Representing the department in person in front of multiple partners and stakeholders. Contributing to the success of critical development projects worldwide - focused on public healthcare, education, disease prevention, and conservation across the developing world. The role offers travel experiences that very few other roles can match. You will

• Prepare a tailored plan for all assignments based on a good understanding of the terms of reference and the applicable contractual conditions
• Lead opening meetings with clients and auditees and present the audit findings clearly and credibly at closing meetings
• Lead assignment fieldwork teams, including locally based staff, on overseas assignments, or work alone
• Demonstrate the ability to identify issues and areas of non-compliance on an assignment and write them up as findings in a detailed, precise and clear way in the assignment report
• Be able to work to tight deadlines and manage time effectively
• Be prepared to be out of the office on international assignments for up to 40% of the time*

Key skills required..

• A genuine interest in International Development and making a difference.
• A love of international travel, preferably with experience of working or volunteering internationally
• A second language, especially French, Spanish, German, Portuguese and Arabic
• A professional accountancy qualification (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• An ability to communicate in a professional, constructive and respectful manner
• A proven track record in audit work

"A fantastic & rewarding way to break into the International Development sector"

The Royal Foundation of St Katharine is one of Britains oldest charities in continuous existence since 1147. Now in its third location in Limehouse between the City of London and Canary Wharf it is a retreat centre, hospitality and meeting space and a community charity. With 45 bedrooms, 12 Meeting rooms and a community café in a Yurt it is a unique offering of an urban oasis in the busyness of London life. We host around 1000 meetings a year for major chairites and trusts. We run our own Retreat programme grounded in Christiian spirituality.

We are now recruiting a Finance Director (CCAB qualified) to oversee the financial aspects of this c£3m turnover charity with around 60 staff. The role is part of the Senior Management Team, reporting to the Master and is responsible for day to day financial operations, budgeting, management reporting, investment oversite, VAT and Tax. Payoll and HR admin - supervising one financial assistant. 

Ability to be hands on with financial processing - with a strong grasp of accounting systems (Sage Inacct) and interfaces. Budgeting, VAT and Management reporting expertise.. Management of audit and annual reporting cycle. Able to use financial data to encourage managers to make good commercial decisions.

Experience of hospitality sector desired. Experience of charity sector also desired.

The chance to work in a beautiful Urban Oasis near Canary Wharf and the City of London. 

Supportive of our values/ethos as a retreat centre grounded in the Christian faith.but open to all regardless of faith.

This is a permanent post, but we are open to contract work, whilst we identify a permament person. Also open to part time work. Applicants must have right to work in UK.

Location London based, requiring two days per week at Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1, or Regional based with your place of work being your primary residence or suitable workplace close to your home.

Flexibility/Hours Full-time (35 hours per week)

Salary £33,963 per annum, rising to £38,365 if London based.

Contract Fixed Term (12 months fixed term contract) 

Interview 1 stage totalling around 1 hour. 

Reporting to Chief Financial Officer

The Role

Join NCVO as a Credit Controller and play a key role in maintaining financial stability and cash flow by managing outstanding debt, assessing credit risk and ensuring timely payments, while supporting accurate financial reporting, reconciling accounts, resolving queries, and working closely with customers, budget holders and project managers to maintain strong relationships and up-to-date records across systems such as CRM and Business Central.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage outstanding debt, including evaluating credit requests, monitoring debtor balances, preparing aged debt reports, and providing cash flow forecasts
• Reconcile accounts, process invoices and payments, and resolve queries to ensure accurate and timely financial records
• Support monthly income accrual and deferral processes, working with budget holders to maintain accuracy and take corrective action where needed
• Maintain accurate financial and project records, and raise sales and purchase orders in line with agreed processes and contracts
• Collaborate with project managers, department heads and finance colleagues to support smooth financial operations and strong stakeholder relationships

This is a great role for someone who is detail-oriented, proactive and confident working with financial data, while also building strong relationships across teams and with external stakeholders.

Your background:

• Experience in Credit Control, Accounts Receivable or a Debt Management environment
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems (CRM experience desirable)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage queries and build relationships with a range of stakeholders
• High attention to detail, with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• A proactive, confident and professional approach, with the ability to work under pressure

This role is an excellent opportunity to further develop your finance and credit control expertise while contributing to the financial sustainability of NCVO and supporting its wider mission.

Why Join Us?

With members at the heart of everything we do, we champion the charities and volunteers who make a daily difference to our communities across England. Join us and help us make communities stronger and support us making a bigger difference! 

Some of NCVO’s great benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro-rata for part-time staff), increasing based on years of service. 
• five days’ volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff) 
• enhanced pay for maternity/adoption leave 
• generous employer pension contribution of up to 8.5% of salary 

About the Team

​Our Finance Team currently comprises of 5 finance professionals, who support NCVO with ensuring effective financial management and decision-making across the organisation, from financial queries from stakeholders to ensuring compliance with financial procedures and reporting standards.

How to Apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the Apply button. 

We’re not able to respond to or provide feedback on every application received. If you have not heard back within 72 hours of your application, unfortunately you’ve been unsuccessful in progressing to the next stage.

We are seeking a fixed-term Brand Manager to manage the evolution and development of the Battersea brand to build brand health and ensure it is positioned to support organisational priority areas and the telling of our story.

The Brand Manager will oversee the brand development project to leverage the brand in highlighting unresolved needs and creating urgency, while equipping teams with the tools to act confidently and achieve effective cut-through whilst remaining distinctly Battersea.

This role provides brand guardianship and expert advice to ensure a consistent brand identity, whilst managing risk and reputation, working with partners and internal teams to understand and apply the brand with confidence.

Due to the time-sensitive nature of this role, we are seeking candidates who are available to start in May 2026. Please only if you are able to commence employment by this time.

Overall Objectives:

• Drive forward the delivery of our brand development work to maintain and build brand health and ensure our brand can work harder to support our fundraising and campaigning ambitions whilst maintaining Battersea’s distinctiveness in the category.
• Ensure the brand is positioned to support the communication of the full story of Battersea’s work and can convey why Battersea, and why now, to audiences and supporters.
• Develop and implement guidelines and tools and engagement techniques to convey urgency and need and give clear guidance to internal teams on the use of the Battersea brand.
• Provide brand guardianship and consultation on the strategic use and application of our brand across all partnership activity to ensure consistency, as well as facilitate best-in-class application.
• Monitor key brand metrics to ensure Battersea’s relevance and audiences understanding of our work, so the brand can support wider organisational goals.
• Manage brand reputation by proactively identifying and mitigating brand risks and overseeing trademarking to protect the Battersea brand with internal and external stakeholders.
• Work collaboratively within the Marketing and Communications Directorate and build trusted and positive working relationships with teams across Battersea to embed and enable use of the brand to support our organisational strategy.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 27th April 2026 - Early applications are encouraged as the role may close early if filled.

Interview date(s): Interviews will take place on a rolling basis.

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Are you a motivated professional who can uphold high standards of quality?

Delivery Programme Coordinator (Connect To Work)
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: Full Time - 37 hours per week
Salary: Circa £34,815 per annum
Location: Lobley Hill Community Centre, Gateshead NE11

About Us

Groundwork NE & Cumbria is a long established environmental and community charity with over 30 years of experience creating greener, healthier and more resilient places across the region. Our mission centres on Creating Better Places, Improving People’s Prospects, and Promoting Greener Living, helping communities thrive no matter the challenges they face.

We deliver hundreds of locally led projects each year, including initiatives that support young people and adults into education, training and employment, helping them overcome barriers, build life skills, and reach their full potential.

About You and The Role

We’re looking for an organised and driven Delivery Programme Coordinator to support and lead the delivery of our Connect to Work programme, helping people with complex barriers move into sustainable employment.

As our Delivery Programme Coordinator, you’ll oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of the Connect to Work programme across Groundwork North East and our Employment Specialist partners. You will ensure delivery is high-quality, consistent with IPS (Individual Placement & Support) fidelity standards, and aligned with programme outputs and outcomes.

Working closely with the Partnership Manager, you'll coordinate delivery partners, track performance, lead reviews, and drive continuous improvement to support people into sustained, meaningful employment.

We're looking for someone who will bring:

• Strong experience coordinating community, employment or youth programmes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and partnership‑building skills.
• Experience monitoring performance, analysing data and producing reports.
• A strong commitment to equitable access, safeguarding and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work occasional hours outside the standard working day.

Closing Date: Thursday 30th April 2026
Please note, should we receive a high volume of applications, we may look to close the role early, therefore we recommend an early application.

Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Quality Assurance, Programme Delivery, Compliance Coordinator, Information Management, Programme Improvement, Governance Coordinator or Programme Integration.

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.

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure endorsed by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Make yourself at home

We want you to be yourself at Groundwork and we value everything that makes you unique. We recognise and celebrate your difference and together we make Groundwork a special and great place to work. As a Disability Confident employer we offer a guaranteed interview to applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role

At Groundwork we ensure that we provide a safe environment for adults, children and young people to take part in any activity or service that we organise. We are committed to creating a culture that promotes safeguarding and the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk. Our safer recruitment practices support this by ensuring that there is a consistent and comprehensive process of obtaining, collating, analysing and evaluating information from and about candidates to ensure that all the people we appoint are suitable to work with our children, young people and adults.

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

No agencies please.

We are currently recruiting for a Finance and Business Assistant

We are committed to operating within the legal framework of the Equality Act 2010. As our organisation qualifies for an exemption under Section 9 of the Act, we only recruit female candidates for this role. This exemption is applied lawfully and in accordance with the specific occupational requirements of our organisation.

Job Summary

Location : Hybrid – main office and remote. 

Changing Pathways main office is in Felmores End, Basildon.

Type: On site – hybrid

Salary: £26,500 (pro rata) per annum

Hours :  22.5 hours per week

Term: Permanent

MAIN DUTIES: 

1. Monitoring and processing bank, petty cash and credit card transactions

onto the accounting software (Quickbooks).

2. Management of bank and petty cash and credit card reconciliations.

3. Responsibility for the purchase ledger function, ensuring all expenditure

is correctly recorded onto the accounting software, supplier queries are

adequately dealt with, purchase orders raised where relevant and

payments processed promptly. 

4. Responsibility for the sales ledger function, ensuring income is correctly

recorded onto the accounting software, sales invoices raised, sent, with

reminders where necessary and donor income records are updated and

maintained.

5. Updating of database OASIS system, reporting and assistance with

controlling of refuge income (rent) and debtors (housing benefit charge).

6. Assist with recording, processing and reporting of client recharges,

including liaising with our partners for timely payments and

reimbursements. 

7. Support coordination of cash banking and petty cash processing for all

sites.

8. Obtain relevant authorisation for financial transactions.

9. Monitor shared and personal finance inboxes daily, responding to queries

in a timely fashion.

10. Assist with the provision of information and preparation of reports for

internal and external clients.

11. Support with implementation of new finance operational and

administrative systems.

12. General filing and administrative tasks.

13. Such other tasks that may be required from time to time as is necessary

to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the finance function

and the organisation.

GENERAL: 

1. Identify own training and development needs and participate in all

training courses relevant to the Changing Pathway’s commitment to

providing high quality services. 

2. Work at all times with due regard to the policies and procedures of

Changing Pathways, including financial regulations, participating in

their development and amendment where required.

3. Willingness to work outside normal working hours including evenings

and weekends and to participate in promotional, fundraising and

income generating events, activities and any other duties as may be

reasonably required by the organisation.

OTHER: 

1. The post is subject to a DBS disclosure which will be carried out at

appointment of a candidate.

2.  This post is subject to completion of a six-month probationary period.

3.  Must be able to drive (the Pool Vehicle to visit sites) and work across

the whole contract area as required.

4. Must hold business cover insurance on their own vehicle.

5.  Post is open to women only under the Equality Act 2010, schedule 9,

part 1

This job description is not designed to provide an exhaustive list of tasks and

therefore the post holder is expected to undertake any other reasonable

duties within the scope of the post as specified by their line manager.

Senior Executive Assistant and Development Operations Lead

£50,000 per annum plus benefits

Permanent, Full Time

Oxford (hybrid)

We are recruiting for a Senior Executive Assistant and Development Operations Lead to join the Rhodes Trust, Oxford. This role plays a pivotal role in enabling the effectiveness and impact of the Chief Engagement and Development Officer and the wider Global Engagement leadership department. We are looking for the successful candidate to start with us as soon as possible.

About the Rhodes Trust

The Rhodes Trust is an educational charity which offers Rhodes Scholarships to exceptional students from around the world to come and study at the University of Oxford. Our mission is to build a better world through global fellowship programmes that develop and connect compassionate, innovative, and public-spirited people committed to solving humanity’s challenges. In recent years, we have also partnered with several other remarkable organisations to create the Mandela Rhodes Foundation, Atlantic Institute, Schmidt Science Fellows, RISE and Oxford Next Horizons.

The role

This position acts as an operational partner to the senior leadership team, with responsibility for key development operations, donor stewardship processes, senior leadership logistics and governance-related coordination.

The role will be responsible for; (see Job Description for full details):

Executive and Leadership Support

· Proactively manage the CEDO’s diary, inbox, and scheduling, anticipating priorities and easing pressure on senior leadership time.

· Coordinate complex UK and international travel and engagement logistics for the CEDO and other senior team members ensuring arrangements are efficient, well planned and aligned with wider organisational priorities. Liaise with the Warden’s office to ensure coordination and alignment of travel plans.

· Plan and coordinate internal and external meeting coordination, including preparation of briefing materials, tracking follow-up actions, and supporting effective relationship management.

Communications, Donor Stewardship, Reporting and Knowledge Management

· Work closely with Relationship Managers to coordinate and deliver bespoke donor reports, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery.

· Prepare condolence letters and other sensitive correspondence with discretion, empathy, and professionalism.

· Take ownership of key development communications and organisational materials, including contributions to the Annual Report, donor publications such as Rhodes Scholar Magazine, rotating website features related to donors, etc.

Governance, Meetings and Project Support

· Coordinate governance and committee processes end-to-end including agenda planning, paper preparation, accurate minute taking and tracking actions to completion.

· Support the planning and delivery of team meetings, retreats, and key events.

· Provide project coordination support for strategic initiatives led by the CEDO and the Engagement and Development team.

Other

· Role modelling the Trust’s organisational values of commitment, inclusion, belonging, growth and innovation.

· Carrying out any other duties relevant to the role, as requested.

· A deep commitment to the values, ethos and mission of the Rhodes Trust.

Essential skills, experience and knowledge (see Job Description for full details):

· Demonstrable experience in a coordination, operations, development, governance, or similar role within a complex organisation, with responsibility for delivering work to a high standard and managing multiple priorities.

· Experience working closely with senior stakeholders, exercising discretion, sound judgement, and professionalism in high-trust environments.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience producing clear, accurate, correspondence, briefings, and materials for internal and external audiences.

· Strong IT skills, with confidence using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and related systems to support effective coordination, reporting, and delivery.

· Experience using databases or CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) to support reporting, knowledge management, and data quality, with the ability to turn information into useful, decision-ready outputs.

Benefits of working here

We are a global organisation and we use our deep connections across the world to bring together people of different backgrounds and viewpoints. We encourage our staff to challenge each other’s thinking and generate new ideas.

· 30 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8 bank holidays

· Competitive pension scheme

· Generous family leave schemes

· Private health insurance

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Personal development opportunities

· Additional benefits, such as free access to the University's gardens, parks, libraries and museums, and University staff discounts in shops across Oxford.

· Cycle to work scheme

· Electric car scheme

If you would like to find out more, please click ‘apply’ to view the full job description and to find the link to apply. Please send us your CV and a covering letter. Please note, this advert will close on 3 May 2026. Interviews are expected to be the week commencing 18 May 2026. 

If you have any issues with submitting your application, please email the Recruitment team.

The Rhodes Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We warmly welcome applications from talented people of diverse backgrounds and appoint without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, parental status, marital or civil partner status, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, nationality, religion or belief.

Location: National Support Centre, London SE1

Contract: Part Time, Fixed term Maternity cover

Salary: £28,000 gross per annum full time equivalent

Closing Date: 1 May 2026

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Books Services Coordinator to join our team.

About the role

The purposes of the Book Services Coordinator role is to assist the Books and Library Manager in facilitating the charity’s crew’ libraries service and specialist maritime book sales and also to administer all processes and systems involved within Books and library services.

Responsibilities

The following is a list of the principal (but not exhaustive) tasks of the post holder:

a. Administration of the functions and systems involved in providing an effective and efficient exchange hardback library or recyclable paperback library service to ships and maritime installations

b. Administrating book order system, and procurement process for all merchandise necessary for the efficient functioning of the Book Services operation.

c. Updating and maintaining the Bookshop website with accurate information and prices.

d. Assisting in the management of the fulfilment of all sales of books/media to customers and external agencies (On-line bookshop, telephone, mail and “walk-in”), and ensure the maintenance of customer service standards

e. Administration of the Library and Book stock control system

Requirements

• Experience working in book buying/selling/procurement in a customer focussed environment
• Experience of using book stock control and freight systems
• Ability to work unsupervised, make decisions and take responsibility.
• Experience in handling parcel deliveries and packaging goods for shipment

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Location: National Support Centre, London SE1

Contract: Full time, permanent

Salary: £40k

Closing Date: 1st May 2026

Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us deliver and expand our core bursary and welfare services and support the needs of seafarers. You will manage our highly renowned Slater scholarship fund and other training bursaries, together with the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and careers advice and guidance resources.

You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of seafaring training and certification requirements and have experience of working in the not-for-profit sector. A background working in the maritime sector is helpful but not essential.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

We are currently looking for a Bursary and Welfare Manager to join our team.

About the role

This new role is to manage the bursary and welfare services of Marine Society. This requires an in depth understanding of seafarer’s needs and the training and certification they require to progress in their careers, both at sea and ashore. The manager will also oversee wider aspects of careers information and guidance and assisting with fundraising activity

Responsibilities

· Assess and process all bursary applications, including Slater Scholarships, Worcester, Hanway and Green Skills bursaries against clearly defined eligibility criteria

· Authorise the award of financial bursaries and approve beneficiary claims and expenses

· Maximise the use bursary funding and ensure successful outcomes for beneficiaries

· Identify new bursary funding opportunities and devise bids in collaboration with the fundraising team

· Manage the bursary and Coming Ashore programme restricted funds. Monitor and report on expenditure and activity

· Manage the operation of the Coming Ashore mentoring programme and ensure its sustainability

· Produce statistical reports and analysis pertaining to bursaries and welfare services for internal and external stakeholders.

· Put in place and maintain online and physical resources that provide seafarers with information, advice and guidance and supports maritime career development.

· To lead the annual Matrix accreditation process

· Work with the Digital Marketing Coordinator to ensure the effective marketing of bursary and welfare provision through a range of media and ensure the website remains up to date and relevant to seafarer needs.

· Represent Marine Society on external committees and forums that relate to welfare, including Merchant Navy Welfare Board and Nautilus Slater Management Committee

Requirements

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional qualifications/experience
• In depth knowledge and understanding of the training needs of UK and international seafarers including their welfare and certification routes within the maritime sector both at sea and ashore
• Experience of working as team leader or manager in the not-for-profit sector
• Experience of preparing and presenting reports to management team and funders as required
• Ability to use social media and press effectively to inform and promote seafarer welfare and professional development.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.

Salary: £32,800 - £39,960 per annum, depending on experience 

Hours: 35 hours per week  

Contract: Permanent

Location: North Somerset - Working flexibly across the county and home working

Job Reference Number: 1680

An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead and manage the delivery of the North Somerset Integrated Domestic Abuse Service (North Somerset DASS). North Somerset DASS is a new integrated DA service delivering support to adults and children experiencing domestic abuse.

As Service Manager, you will lead and manage the delivery and development of the service. You will have oversight of service delivery and lead on partnership working and collaboration across the county. You will support all staff in their work, ensuring high quality and safe practice.

You will have management experience and a demonstrable track record within the field of domestic abuse and/or health and social care. You will have a wide-ranging understanding of all forms of domestic abuse. You will be able to demonstrate passion for collaboration, partnership, strategic and service development.

The postholder will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check against relevant barred lists.

For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Closing date: 3 May 2026. 

Location: NSC, London SE1

Contract: Full time, 1-year Fixed Term One Year (initially)

Salary: £35k + PRP (Performance Related Pay)

Closing Date: 1st May 2026

Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to grow our rapidly expanding apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We’re looking for a confident, self-starter individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry and increase our reach and reputation.

You’ll be expected to have a good understanding of the maritime sector training needs and have a demonstrable track record in sales and recruitment. A working knowledge of government funded training programmes is helpful but not essential.

This role could support a secondment for the right individual. Subject to success in the role, we hope to make this permanent after one year.

The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.

About the role

This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. This is a strategic, outward-facing role requiring a confident astute individual who can engage key stakeholders and employers in the maritime industry to recruit new entrants and existing employees onto Marine Society programmes.

Responsibilities

· To grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision in line with agreed annual recruitment and financial targets

· To develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective employers and learners, proactively identifying new apprenticeship and learning opportunities within the maritime industry. To secure repeat business with apprenticeship employers through cultivating long-term relationships.

· To work with the Director of Maritime Training and Development to devise a sales and marketing strategy to grow the apprenticeship and adult skills provision. To support the tendering process to ASF devolved areas and work with subcontractor partners.

· To collaborate with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager and Maritime Lead Trainer to convert identified leads and share industry intelligence.

· To assist the Digital Marketing Coordinator to write targeted social media posts and marketing campaigns, ensuring market visibility and lead generation. To build a library of promotional literature and good news stories.

· To maintain accurate records of business development leads and pipeline activity within the CRM system and to routinely report on these

· Attend relevant external boards, fora and industry bodies, as directed in order to promote maritime apprenticeships and training including; Maritime Skills Alliance, Workboat Association, MNTB apprenticeship committee and Port Skills and Safety

· To attend industry trade fairs and careers events to represent Marine Society. These include; National Apprenticeship Week, Seawork, International Boat Show

· To research and monitor market trends, employer needs and competitor activity to inform business development strategy

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a recruitment, sales or commercial role with a proven track record of achieving financial targets
• Knowledge of the maritime sector including roles, ranks and certifications in the near coastal sector
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build trust and credibility with clients and stakeholders
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to identify, grow and convert new business opportunities
• Experience using CRM systems to monitor and report on business leads
• Knowledge of CPD training or workforce development

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
• Hybrid working for many roles
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
• Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.

Additional Information

MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.

We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire. 

All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.