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About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity network fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.

Habitat GB has recently completed a strategic review, resulting in a new National Strategy and an organisational restructure, to ensure the organisation is able to deliver the Strategy impactfully, efficiently and effectively.

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Location of this role: Home-based with regular travel to internal and external meetings and team events.

Job Purpose

Head of Major Gifts, Foundations and Trusts will be a key member of the Team.

With strong foundations already in place, Habitat for Humanity Great Britain are ready to take philanthropy to the next level—growing income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, and foundations. This role offers the opportunity to grow and lead a talented team, cultivate transformational gifts, and build a sustainable, high-performing philanthropy programme. The role offers flexibility in how you manage your time and team, giving you the freedom to creatively approach donor stewardship, team development, and pipeline growth.

The foundations are already in place, over the past 3 years our team have established relationships with established and emerging Trusts and Foundations and created a robust set of stewardship journeys for new and existing donors.  We are in the process of launching an inspiring calendar of events from online webinars for mid-level donor conversion and early engagement to tailored thought leadership events and international project engagement. This is an exciting time to lend your philanthropy experience to a high growth area within Habitat for Humanity.

The role leverages the connections, networks, support, proposals/programmes and partnerships from across Habitat for Humanity GB and the Habitat for Humanity International network by working in collaboration, support and shared vision with others. As a member of the Fundraising and Partnerships Team the role will support and enable the development of the whole organisation. Externally, the role develops the profile of HFHGB, bringing in new relationships as well as managing existing, requiring strong oversight of fundraising and delivery.

We’re looking for a proven leader with hands-on experience in securing six and seven-figure gifts, developing high-value pipelines, and inspiring teams. The role is based remotely with frequent travel within the UK, and occasional global travel. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Strategic and operational planning and research.
• Partnership working and development.
• Management and reporting of Major Donor fundraising.
• Being an active leader, collaborating effectively with teams, and contributing fully to initiatives and opportunities.
• Co-creating ways of working to enable an adaptive, collaborative and high performing team
• Leading and managing a team.

Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Strategic and operational planning and research

• Research and develop plans for fundraising from trusts, foundations, & philanthropists.  Collaborate with CEO, Board, and Development Councils to explore and equip opportunities to extend networks and relationships.
• Partnership working and development: Cultivate, secure and steward funding and relationships for HFHGB from major donors, high net worth individuals, trusts and foundations. Design and implement a programme of relationship development/stewardship and cultivation events.

Management and Reporting

• Develop oversight and reporting on development and delivery of Major Donor fundraising monitoring progress against key performance indicators.
• Maintaining the database of critical information (pipeline proposals, meetings, grants and donations. 

Leadership, networking and representation

• To develop a culture of support within the organisation. To lift others up and to give voice, agency and equity to all. Contribute to the Development Team, taking the lead on cross-organisational activities.
• Collaborate with the CEO to support/enable them to develop engagement with HFHGB.  Represent HFHGB externally at a senior level, building the organisational profile.

Skills and competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of trusts, foundations and high net worth individual fundraising best practice.
• Proven experience of raising 6 and 7 figure gifts from Trusts, Foundations and High Net Worth Individuals.
• Demonstrated success in developing and implementing strategic plans for high value donors/ trusts and foundations.
• A strong track record of overseeing prospect research, pipeline development and delivering growth.
• Extensive experience of producing high quality and compelling donor facing proposals, reports and other materials.
• Experience of fundraising management databases.
• Strong interpersonal and professional network development skills
• Engaging communications style for all stakeholders.
• Empowering and engaging line management style and approach.
• Excellent numeracy skills including experience of financial planning, budgeting, target setting and presenting detailed financial information.
• A self-starter with creative, entrepreneurial energy and confidence to take calculated risks with tenacity to manage setbacks. 
• Strong integrity, showing respect for others, trustworthiness and responsibility.
• Commitment to our vision, mission and values.
• Right to work in the UK at time of application.
• Ability to travel in the UK and occasionally globally

The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:

•  Habitat GB’s commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.
• A commitment to Habitat GB’s vision, mission, values and approach.
•  A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Bank Support Worker to join our Newham services.

£13.85 per hour on a 0 hours contract

Want to feel in control of your career? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:

*Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

Bank Support Workers have the ability to accept any shifts available on an ad-hoc basis across from all of Look Ahead's specialisms including Mental Health, Learning Disabilities, Homelessness and Young People. Bank Support Workers will provide support to customers to help them develop the life skills they require to meet the assessed needs of the customers of the service. They will work with customers to promote social inclusion and alongside other members of the team to promote independent living, encouraging customers to maximise their skills and choices. Within Learning Disability services, this will include providing physical, domestic, emotional and social care. Within Mental Health and Homelessness services they will enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community by providing a flexible and individually tailored support package. While carrying out activities, Bank Support Workers should deal with all customers, visitors and staff in a professional and appropriate manner and report to Look Ahead staff and management any observations relating to customers' welfare.

What you'll do:

Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers
Conducting key work sessions that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'
Proactively manage risk and safety both in and outside of their physical living environment
Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
Report any observations relating to customers welfare
Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local area to provide a range of engagement opportunities for customers in the community
Enable customers to make full use of community facilities by providing support as directed
Carry out support duties to enable customers to integrate into the community including e.g. accompanying the customer to attend benefit agency appointments and meetings, go shopping, to enquire at colleges about possible courses, to visit various public amenities
Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
Engage in learning and development activity to increase knowledge and skills

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

For a full job description please see our website.

Farm Manager

Are you a purpose-driven leader with a passion for animal welfare and people?

Join a global leader in equine welfare, working every day to transform the lives of donkeys and the people who care for them.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role where your work will have a daily impact on the lives of animals and people alike. You will be part of a supportive and passionate team, committed to excellence, learning and continuous improvement.

Position: Farm Manager

Location: Bowd

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £42,665 - £47,406 depending upon qualifications, skills and experience

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 31 August 2025. However, we reserve the right to close this role early if a suitable candidate is found.

About the Role

The organisations vision is a world where every donkey has a good quality of life. Guided by it’s values, which include putting donkeys first, showing compassion, staying curious, doing the right thing, and working together as one, the team are committed to fostering a positive, safe, and supportive environment for donkeys and the people who care for them.

We are now seeking an inspiring and capable Farm Manager to lead the team at one of the sanctuary farms. Located in the beautiful East Devon countryside between Sidmouth and Ottery St Mary, and just a short distance from the Jurassic Coast, Woods Farm is a 220-acre site, home to over 440 donkeys, and plays a vital role in the UK sanctuary network. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and values-led leader to make a real difference by driving high standards in donkey care, building team performance, and nurturing a positive and inclusive culture.

As Farm Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and operation of the farm. You will:

· Lead a committed team to deliver the highest standards of donkey welfare, land management and operational excellence

· Champion a culture of trust, wellbeing, learning and shared accountability across the team

· Inspire and develop people, ensuring each team member has the opportunity to grow, learn and contribute to shared goals

· Manage farm resources effectively, including staffing levels, budget, Land, facilities and equipment

· Ensure robust compliance with Health & Safety standards, maintaining a safe environment for animals, staff, volunteers and visitors

· Play an active role in wider organisational goals through collaboration, innovation and contribution to research projects

· Represent the charity professionally, ensuring a welcoming and informative experience for all visitors

About You

You will bring a strong blend of practical farm knowledge and people-centred leadership. You will have:

· A relevant qualification or substantial experience in animal care, equine or agricultural management

· Knowledge and understanding of land management and the operation of farm vehicles and machinery

· Proven leadership and people management experience, with the ability to inspire and sustain high performance

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and professional approach

· Strong planning and organisational abilities, with a proactive and solutions-focused mindset

· A values-driven leadership style that reflects compassion, curiosity, integrity and collaboration

· The ability to handle sensitive or complex situations with tact and discretion

As part of the process, you will be asked to upload your CV and Cover Letter once you click to apply.

Benefits include

· Competitive pension.

· Life assurance – 2 x annual salary.

· Healthshield.

· 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.

· Wellbeing team.

· Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.

· Long service awards.

· Healthshield plan

· Free parking.

· Subsidised restaurant and shop.

About the Organisation

The sanctuary is one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.

The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.

You may also have experience in areas such as Farmer, Farm Manager, Farm Supervisor, Farm Deputy Manager, Tourism, Farm Attraction, Head Farmer. #INDNFP

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

InterAct is seeking an innovative and creative Chief Executive Officer to champion the needs of the members through networking, partnership development and fundraising and to ensure that the needs of the members are at the heart of the Charity’s service delivery developments.

Reporting into the Chair of Trustees, the CEO will ensure that the values of the charity are upheld and lead the charity. The CEO will have overall responsibility for the management and administration of the Charity within the strategic, policy and accountability frameworks approved by the Board of Trustees. Together with the Chair, you will enable the Board of Trustees to fulfil its duties and responsibilities for the proper governance of the Charity. The successful candidate will be passionate about helping young people with disabilities to prosper and succeed. 

We are an innovative, enterprising, local Essex based charity that delivers support where needed most – in the heart of the community. This includes weekly youth clubs and inclusive social and leisure activities all year round for children and young adults with learning disabilities and additional needs. We also provide school holiday day trips and occassionbal residentials We enable our beneficairies to have a social life with their peers and give them opportunities to enjoy a wide range of activities, supported by our experienced staff and volunteers.

The successful candidate will have drive, ambition, and have a proven record of networking and fundraising in the charity sector. You will be capable of working collaboratively with local business leaders, other charitable organisations, local authorities, sponsors and benefactors. The CEO will be responsible for the implementation of the strategic plan as well as oversight of general organisational operations such as finance, HR, bid-writing etc. Professional development is encouraged with support for learning opportunities as they arise.

Applications are invited from candidates seeking a full or part-time position. The successful applicant will be supported by a small but very experienced team and will be accountable to the charities Trustees.

Candidates can find further information about InterAct on our website.

We provide hybrid working arrangements, working from home and our office in Chelmsford. Please note, we are soon to move to new offices near Ford End.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit

InterAct is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If you would like more information about the role and the charity, you can arrange an informal discussion with our current CEO by contacting the office.

We are looking for a person who is driven to reach targets through building relationships with bereaved supporters and partner organisations. You’ll also manage warm stewardship of legacy pledgers & become part of a passionate team at JGDR.

Hours: 35 hour per week (with occasional weekend or evenings)

Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across our operating regions – including North and South Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and East Yorkshire. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly in the community or on the road for meetings with supporters or partner organisations on at least four days per fortnight, with a minimum of one day per fortnight worked from a Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre (North Lincolnshire, South Lincolnshire, or Nottinghamshire). The postholder will also be expected to attend regular team meetings in an agreed location.

As our sites are in rural locations, holding a full UK driving licence and having access to your own vehicle is essential. (Business mileage is reimbursed according to JGDR’s expenses policy.)

Purpose:

We are seeking a confident, compassionate and target driven individual to lead on the delivery of JGDR’s in memory giving programme and support the delivery of legacy marketing.

Working with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you will be driven to reach targets through building relationships. You will follow up with supporters who have given in memory of their dog, family member, or friend – often following a funeral collection – and help them take the next meaningful step, such as setting up a remembrance page, making a further donation, or exploring other ways to honour their memory. This role is responsible for raising circa £40,000 per year from a portfolio of in-memory products – with aims to grow this valued income line.

You’ll also manage warm stewardship of legacy pledgers and help deliver long-term marketing activity to keep gifts in wills front of mind.

This role would suit someone from a bereavement, funeral, or supporter-facing (sales or fundraising) background who is confident converting warm leads into action with care and professionalism.

Your role

You will sit in the Individual Giving and Legacies team and report to the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager.

Your focus will be on:

• Growing income from in-memory giving through proactive supporter engagement and lead conversion.
•  Delivering light-touch legacy marketing and warm legacy stewardship, in support of long-term growth goals.

Responsibilities

In Memory Fundraising

· Work with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager to develop and deliver the operational plan for in-memory fundraising, including campaign ideas, journeys and stewardship.

· Engage with in-memory donors via phone, email, post and in-person conversations, offering remembrance pages and other meaningful giving options.

· Proactively follow up leads and develop a pipeline to track progress and maximise conversion.

· Convert warm leads into active fundraising, donations, or page creation on our tribute fund platform, MuchLoved.

· Develop and maintain relationships with funeral directors, pet crematoriums and celebrants.

· Promote in-memory giving internally, supporting Operations, Retail and wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to spot and signpost opportunities.

Legacy Marketing & Pledger Stewardship

· Work with the IG and Legacies Manager to craft and execute legacy marketing campaigns and materials, supporting with copywriting and creative development.

· Oversee stewardship of legacy enquirers, intenders, and pledgers, ensuring they feel valued, thanked and connected

· Organise and deliver events or moments of recognition for pledgers, to promote legacy giving to long-term supporters and other target audience groups.

· Manage relationships with relevant agencies and external suppliers, e.g. free will writing services, local solicitors, and Remember a Charity Week.

• Champion legacy giving across JGDR, including working closely with colleagues in Operations and Retail to ensure that Centres and shops are equipped with the information and training needed to promote legacy giving effectively.

Other Duties

· Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online.

· Keep up-to-date with sector trends and developments in legacy and in memory giving

· Attend ad hoc supporter and community events to represent JGDR and promote legacy and in memory giving

· Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements

· Manage any complaints from supporters with empathy and professionalism, ensuring sensitive issues are escalated and resolved appropriately.

· Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing

This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder’s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role.

Performance Measures

Monitoring & Insight

· Ensure that our fundraising CRM is up-to-date, in a timely manner, and develop reporting mechanisms to understand and analyse metrics on your audiences, including legacy enquirers, pledgers, and in memory supporters, and their historical engagement with the charity.

· Maintain accurate supporter records in our fundraising CRM, ensuring the status of in memory fundraising and legacy pledges are monitored and reported on to support financial planning and forecasting against budgets.

· Monitor and report on activity and agreed KPIs, such as donor calls, follow-ups, page creation, and pledger contact. Provide insight to support future development of in-memory and legacy products and journeys.

Organisational Skills & Values

· Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally

· Prepared and able to travel to other JGDR Centres and partner organisations where needed.

· Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events - occasionally at weekends and on evenings – in the community to promote legacy and in memory giving; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place.

Relationships

In Memory supporters

Legacy Pledgers

Funeral Directors

Pet Crematoriums

Centre staff

Retail staff

Fundraising & Marketing Team

Role-specific knowledge & skills

You are:

· A confident and emotionally intelligent individual who can adapt your communication style to suit different supporters and situations.

· Motivated and tenacious, driven by purpose, but also by outcomes – you follow up, track progress, and close conversations well.

· Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines.

· You’re comfortable dealing with grieving individuals and talking about remembrance, but also how to frame a gift as a positive, hopeful act.

· You’re not afraid of outreach or relationship-building – you pick up the phone, write warmly, and connect quickly.

· Skilled at managing competing demands and shifting priorities – you can adapt when plans change, without losing sight of your key responsibilities or income goals.

· You love the idea of helping people create meaning through giving – and helping dogs find their forever homes as a result.

· Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and

· report on supporter data and to gather insights

· Diligent, organised and respectful of others’ contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration

Job Title: Senior Charity Development & Relationships Manager 
Location: Cottingham/Humber 
Salary: £43,139 FTE 
Contract Type: Part-time- 30 hours per week  
Closing Date: 22/08/2025 

About Us 

R-evolution is a dynamic and mission-driven charity focused on creating sustainable community change through innovative social and environmental programmes. We are seeking a visionary Charity Development & Relationships Manager to lead our strategic development, income generation, and stakeholder engagement activities. 

The Role 

As our Charity Development & Relationships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of R-evolution. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership across development and fundraising, securing new income streams and building long-term, high-value partnerships. This role is crucial in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, mission-aligned, and positioned for long-term impact. 

You’ll be responsible for cultivating relationships with statutory funders, donors and strategic partners, ensuring R-evolution’s voice is heard and its value clearly demonstrated within our communities and across the sector. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead strategic development and contribute to organisational planning as a key member of the leadership team. 

• Identify and secure new funding streams including statutory, trust, and commercial income. 

• Build and manage six-figure relationships with funders and partners, ensuring sustainability and impact. 

• Raise R-evolution’s profile through strategic engagement with donors, public bodies and the media. 

• Develop partnerships that drive innovation and expand the charity’s reach and relevance. 

• Oversee impact reporting and evaluation to demonstrate value and inform future development. 

• Collaborate with internal teams to align funding strategies with operational priorities. 

About You 

We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader who brings experience in income generation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational development, preferably within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector. 

Essential Skills & Experience 

• Proven success in a senior development, fundraising or leadership role. 

• Strong track record in securing and managing six-figure funding relationships. 

• Strategic planning and income diversification expertise. 

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 

• Experience in external representation, partnership building and public engagement. 

• Knowledge of evaluation, impact reporting and community development. 

• Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional collaboration. 

Other Information: This role will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance with children’s barred check list and a Full Driving License is an essential requirement.  

What We Offer 

• The opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities through your work 

• A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven team environment 

• Paid Christmas shutdown period (this does not come out of your annual leave entitlement.) 

• Flexible working arrangements 

• Company pension 

• Employee cycle discount 

• Sick pay 

How to Apply 

Please ensure you submit both your CV and a supporting statement clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the role. 

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Enhance Support Worker to join our Shirland West service in Westminster.

£29,057.60 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.

Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.

Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

To enable vulnerable people living in a variety of different tenures to manage their tenancies/ licences and move towards greater independence within the community, by providing flexible and individually tailored support.

What you'll do:

* Undertake initial and continuous assessment of needs and potential risks and agree levels of support actions and capture outcomes in Support and Risk Management files.
* Create support/action plans for providing appropriate services based on the assessment and reflecting the services and resources available.
* Support customers to undertake all domestic tasks wherever possible, including practical assistance where they have not yet developed the skills, to ensure customers enjoy a high quality of accommodation
* Develop and maintain links with all key agencies and service providers in the local community especially the local mental health system to ensure that customers receive the best treatment available
* Lead on an area of specialism (e.g. , health and wellbeing) , build partnerships and develop internal and external opportunities for service-users in this area
* Empower customers to ensure they receive the service and benefits they are entitled to
* Undertake all administrative work and keep accurate and comprehensive tenant/customer records to professional standards
* Encourage and enable tenants to pay their rent and to ensure that rent accounts are managed effectively in conjunction with the Housing Management team
* Ensure that referrals are chased proactively so that properties which can be used to house those in need are filled as efficiently as possible

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

About you:

* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement
* Has a practical and logical mind and is naturally well organised
* Flexible
* Open to feedback and self-development as well as thrives on change and enjoys dynamic diverse environments.
* Is confident with high levels of self-esteem
* Is respectful, articulate and sensitive in style of communication
* Is essentially customer-focused
* Is motivated towards excellence and improvement of personal performance with a can do attitude
* Ability to cope positively with challenging and diverse behaviours

What you'll bring:

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Please see our website for the full job description.

Position: Peer Support Worker – Neuro Diversity
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: 15 hours per week (over 2 days)
Salary: Band 3 - £24,071 per annum pro rata |
Base: Living Well – Community Venues across Salford  

About Us

Since 1972, Mind in Salford has been providing mental health and wellbeing support to the local community, working to reduce mental health stigma. Mind in Salford is an independent charity and we are very proud to be affiliated with the Mind federation.

About the Living Well service:
Living Well is a joint service run by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and VCSE partners in Salford. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate support for individuals facing mental health challenges.

We believe in the power of peer support and are looking for a passionate and empathic person to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Peer Support Worker.

Role Overview:
We are looking to recruit a Peer Support Worker who will specialise in working with clients who are neuro diverse as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health team approach. You will play a vital role in providing practical, emotional, and peer-based support to clients of Living Well. Using your lived experience and recovery journey, you will work alongside other professionals to empower individuals to manage and improve their mental well-being, guiding them through their recovery process in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.

Key Duties:

• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Work alongside fellow professionals
• To provide service users with structured 1:1 mentoring support,
• Utilise IT systems to record outcomes and share information
• Record sessions in the agreed format and in line with Living Well policies
• To attend individual case reviews and individual / group supervision, consistently reflecting and enhancing skills/knowledge
• Report any concerns about service users immediately to the Lived Experience Manager
• To cooperate with Lived Experience Manager, to work safely, to comply with health and safety instructions and information.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 22nd August 2025.

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Mind in Salford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.

No agencies please.

Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager

Do you have senior-level experience in governance, compliance, or Company Secretary?

We are looking for a Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager to join the team in this hybrid-working role.

Position: Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager

Location: Hybrid working available with a base at Leatherhead and occasional travel across Surrey

Hours: 37h per week

Salary: £40,000 (per annum)

Contract: Permanent

Benefits: MFT offer an extensive benefits package including; 5% Pension Employer Contribution, Paid Sick Leave, Blue Light Card Scheme, Vivup Discounts, Staff Social Events, Staff Social & Wellbeing Committee, Celebration Day (in addition to annual leave entitlement)

Closing Date: 28th August 2025

Interview Date: Interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

The Role

The Governance, Compliance and Planning Manager is a vital cross-organisational role at the organisation. As a key member of the Senior Management Team (SMT), you will ensure governance structures, compliance, policy framework, and strategic planning processes are robust, legally compliant, and effective.

This role will strengthen the governance culture and work collaboratively with SMT colleagues as well as the Department Leads Group (DLG) to ensure that the charity remains aligned to its mission, values, and strategic ambitions.

You will also act as Company Secretary, supporting the Board of Trustees as well as the Policy Committee and Risk Committee, Finance Committee, and providing internal oversight of governance, risk, and compliance functions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Governance and Board Support
• Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management
• Strategic and Operational Planning
• Human Resources (in Collaboration with External HR Support)
• Organisational Systems and Coordination
• Collaboration and Cross-organisational Leadership

About You

You will have a degree level of education or equivalent professional experience and a professional qualification in governance, compliance, risk, or legal (e.g., ICSA/CGI) and evidence of CPD.

You will have:

• Senior-level experience in governance, compliance, or Company Secretary role
• Experience supporting Boards and committees
• Policy and risk management experience
• Compliance with charity/company law and GDPR
• Strategic and operational planning experience
• HR process oversight
• Line management experience

When you click to apply you will be asked to upload your CV and covering letter (in which you’ll explain how you feel your experience is suitable for the role). Please ensure you upload your documents in order to be considered for this role.

About the Organisation

The charity is a mental health and emotional wellbeing charity, supporting Surrey residents since 1994 in Banstead, Elmbridge, Epsom & Ewell and Mole Valley.

Offering a variety of face-to-face and online services, available to adults (aged 16+) living in Surrey who would like to restore and/or maintain their mental and emotional wellbeing (no diagnosis needed). The services are free of charge, with no waiting list and no time limit.

This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, and the successful completion of a probationary period.

This post is Exempt from the Protection of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

You may also have experience in areas such as Governance and Board Support

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

We're looking for a confident and creative Events Co-ordinator to join our team. In this role, you'll be part of a driven team that brings events to life, turning ideas into seamless, engaging experiences. From planning through to delivery, your eye for detail and passion for event management will ensure each event leaves a lasting impression.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage incoming event enquiries and respond in a timely, professional manner
• Log and update event details using internal systems
• Lead planning discussions and guide event hosts through every stage
• Prepare tailored proposals and communications budgets carefully
• Co-ordinate with internal teams and external suppliers for smooth delivery
• Oversee all logistics on event days, ensuring high standards throughout
• Support reporting, feedback collection, and continuous improvement
• Support facilitation and organising of community meetings, forums and networks
• Encourage attendance through multiple communication channels.
• Circulate follow-ups from events and general news (e.g. consultations)
• Follow up on actions from events

Skills, Competencies and Behaviours

• Communicates clearly and professionally.
• Writes and speaks with confidence.
• Manages time and tasks effectively.
• Stays organised under pressure.
• Focuses on customer needs.
• Delivers a high level of service.
• Pays close attention to detail.
• Solves problems quickly and calmly.
• Works well with others.
• Uses event software and office tools confidently.
• Handles budgets and costings carefully.
• Adapts easily to change.
• Maintains a positive and professional attitude.

Who are we?

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative work with the local community providing information, training and guidance.

Based in Harrow, we are a not-for-profit co-operative owned by our workers. We have in-depth knowledge of the local area and of who’s doing what. 

Support available to the successful candidate

You will be working within the Voluntary Action Harrow, Stronger Communities, and Third Sector Service Team, which holds a vast amount of knowledge, maintains monitoring templates, and has strong relationships with charities and community groups across Harrow. 

Voluntary Action Harrow Co-operative aims to be an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

This role description can be requested in large print. 

Application Process

• CV outlining related work experience, responsibilities and qualifications
• Cover letter covering why you want to work with us and the skills and knowledge in the job description.

If these documents are not received, we will not be able to progress with your application.

Position: Male Peer Support Worker
Contract Length: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Salary: Band 3 - £24,071 per annum pro rata (£19,250 actual)
Base: Living Well – Community Venues across Salford  

About Us

Since 1972, Mind in Salford has been providing mental health and wellbeing support to the local community, working to reduce mental health stigma. Mind in Salford is an independent charity and we are very proud to be affiliated with the Mind federation.

About the Living Well service:

Living Well is a joint service run by Greater Manchester Mental Health Trust and VCSE partners in Salford. We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate support for individuals facing mental health challenges.

We believe in the power of peer support and are looking for a passionate and empathic male to join our multi-disciplinary team as a Peer Support Worker.

Role Overview:

We are looking to recruit a male Peer Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing practical, emotional, and peer-based support to male clients of Living Well . Using your lived experience and recovery journey, you will work alongside other professionals to empower individuals to manage and improve their mental well-being, guiding them through their recovery process in a non-judgmental and supportive manner.

Key Duties:

• Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings.
• Work alongside fellow professionals
• To provide service users with structured 1:1 mentoring support,
• Utilise IT systems to record outcomes and share information
• Record sessions in the agreed format and in line with Living Well policies
• To attend individual case reviews and individual / group supervision, consistently reflecting and enhancing skills/knowledge
• Report any concerns about service users immediately to the Lived Experience Manager
• To cooperate with Lived Experience Manager, to work safely, to comply with health and safety instructions and information.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 22nd August 2025.

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Mind in Salford is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and those from marginalized and underrepresented groups.

Genuine Occupational Requirement:

The Equality Act 2010 allows for exemptions to the general prohibition of discrimination based on sex (or other protected characteristics) if there's a genuine occupational requirement for the job to be done by a person of a specific gender.

No agencies please.

Events and Engagement Lead (Part-Time)

3–4 days per week | Circa £30,000 pro rata | Marlborough, Southwest England | Flexible/hybrid arrangements possible

A well-loved community venue based in a beautiful Grade II* listed former church in Marlborough is seeking an Events and Engagement Lead to join their team. The building is a vibrant cultural hub offering a diverse programme of arts and community events, playing a key role in the local social and cultural life.

This is a hands-on, strategic role where you’ll shape and deliver an exciting programme of events that inspires the community, increases bookings, boosts membership, and builds lasting partnerships. You’ll also lead on digital engagement and play a key role in supporting the venue’s long-term sustainability.

What we’re looking for:
We’re keen to hear from people with a proven track record in delivering events – whether that’s in the hospitality industry, arts and culture, charity sector, or any background where you’ve had to plan, run, and facilitate events from start to finish. You’ll be organised, people-focused, and brimming with ideas, with the confidence to bring them to life. An interest in the charity and community sector would be a huge plus, as would experience building audiences both in person and online.

This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your creativity, organisational skills, and relationship-building flair to a truly unique venue that blends cultural vibrancy with community spirit.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We support candidates throughout their recruitment journey.

Bereavement Wellbeing Practitioner
 

• Hours: 37.5/30 hours per week
• Location: St Albans / Watford
• Salary: Rennie Grove Peace Band 5 - £29,970 - £36,483 per annum (pro rata) 
• Closing date: 10 September 2025 at 12 noon 
• Interview date: 22 September 2025
   

The role of Bereavement Wellbeing Practitioner is in place to:
 

• To be a part of the Bereavement and Talking Therapies team who offer emotional support to patients, carers, children and young people and families who have a life-limiting illness or are bereaved.
• Triage referrals and undertake assessments to appropriate departments with Bereavement and Talking therapy service.
• Trained professional in CBT/DBT/counselling.
• Plan and facilitate sessions for bereaved and pre-bereaved patients.
• Deliver staff and patient/family/carers psycho-educational workshops.
• To work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and contribute to providing a high-quality service.
   

You will therefore need to demonstrate your abilities in the following areas:
 

• Understand the need to manage time and resources to maximum effect, prioritizing workload, managing own time and working to deadlines.
• Organising own day to day tasks.
• Ability to plan and organise session as appropriate to the RGP service.
• Ability to organise resources.
• Take a flexible approach to working, providing cover for colleagues as required across the Rennie Grove and Peace’s geographical area.
• Ability to work autonomously to plan, deliver, develop and evaluate the bereavement service in line with the RGP Strategy.
• Acting as a Rennie Grove Peace ambassador within the community.
   

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now’…. 
 

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK. 
 

Please note, we do not sponsor for this role and due to the minimal hours required for this role, we cannot progress applications for candidates sponsored by another employer. 
 

If successful, you'll join on the first working Monday of the month so we can best support you with our structured induction programme. 
   

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 
 

To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate to this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. 

Protect, the UK’s leading whistleblowing charity, is looking for an exceptional public-spirited Policy & Advocacy Officer, who will lead our anti-corruption work. The role is currently funded by the Joffe Charitable Trust. The role is 3 days (22.5hours) per week; can be spread over 3-5 days.  

The role is London based with hybrid and remote working options & occasional travel to Westminster. 

The role will entail proactively looking for advocacy opportunities and working with the Policy Team in Protect to progress important public policies, which further the protection of whistleblowers, support safe speaking up and tackle corruption in the UK. 

For 30 years we have provided legal advice to whistleblowers, campaigned for better legal protection for whistleblowing and supported organisations to create effective whistleblowing systems. With the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) turning their focus to whistleblowing, there could not be a more exciting time to join the anti-corruption fight.

We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, ambitious and a team player. The ideal candidate is a great communicator, with exceptional networking and stakeholder engagement skills. Those applying should have a degree in a relevant subject and work experience in a relevant field. Past or present experience working in Government, Parliament or for a regulator is highly desirable. 

Protect offers a range of benefits to those that work for the charity including 30 days (pro rata) annual leave, a sabbatical scheme after 5 years service, and enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption/shared parental leave.