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Headway Gloucestershire was established in 1987 and since then we have been working to make a positive difference to the lives of adults with an acquired brain injury. We provide specialist recovery support and respite through our centre based Day Service and outreach support through our Community Links Service. We provide group and one to one sessions to support individuals.

Open every weekday, Headway House is at the heart of Headway Gloucestershire.  We provide a structured programme of activities for individuals to choose from. Our programme is designed to support participants to work toward their own recovery goals and gain insight into strategies that support individuals to manage the physical, cognitive, sensory, emotional and behavioural outcomes which can occur following an acquired brain injury. Peer group sessions enable us to harness the recovery benefits of peer contact and support.

We have been successful in receiving three years of funding to deliver services in up to five locations in Gloucestershire and are recruiting a Hub Lead to support the delivery of our Hubs – to meet and support the recovery needs of individuals with acquired brain injury in their community. The Hub Lead will be responsible for the organisation, planning, development and delivery of this new service. Responsibilities include: -

• To deliver professional, impartial, enabling and outcome focused support to Individuals with acquired brain injury. To provide support for clients with complex needs to support their recovery, wellbeing, independence and autonomy.
• Work closely with the Enablement Manager to ensure successful delivery of services.
• Line managing a Support Worker and providing cover at Headway House where required.
• Networking with community providers to enrich our offer to enable us to meet the needs of individuals with acquired brain injury in Gloucestershire.
• Scheduling room bookings and programme planning. Developing and delivering group sessions.
• Ensure that safeguarding training and understanding is kept current and that individuals are safeguarded.
• Provide Key-working to individuals: - to use an enabling approach to support individuals to plan and work toward their recovery goals ensuring that planned activities are delivered and support is tailored to meet the needs of each individual to maximise our contribution to their recovery.

Primarily carrying out the role in community Hubs, you will work to clearly established quality standards and annual milestones. You will be joining a motivated and dynamic team of staff and volunteers working to making a difference to individuals with acquired brain injury in Gloucestershire.

The successful candidate will demonstrate: -

• A commitment to continuous improvement
• A person centred and collaborative approach
• Will be self-motivated and be able to independently carry out and manage tasks.
• Experience of leadership and supporting and managing team members.
• Experience of responsibility for service operations.
• Knowledge about the causes and outcomes of acquired brain injury, the recovery and rehabilitation pathway and the issues that individuals can experience.
• A commitment to inclusivity, participation and involvement of individuals accessing the service.
• Actively ensures individuals are safeguarded.
• A flexible approach to working across multiple locations.

We welcome applications from candidates who have transferable skills and will provide full training. A driving license and own transport is required for this role.

Please see the job description for further information.

Closing date for applications – 5pm Friday 1st August 2025.

If you’re interested, please click the 'apply now' button!

Join us as our Access & Community Lead 

Part-time (22.5–30 hrs), £30,000 FTE (pro rata) • 12-month contract • Bristol & Bath
Applications close: Sunday 17 August at midnight

Are you passionate about creating welcoming green spaces for everyone? Do you want to lead change that makes parks truly inclusive for Disabled people and carers?

We’re Your Park Bristol & Bath – a young, ambitious charity working to unlock the health and wellbeing benefits of parks for those who need them most. Our research, Not Just a Checkbox, revealed the many barriers people face. With the help of the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we’re turning insight into action through our Parks 4 All project.

We’re looking for an experienced, empathetic and proactive Access & Community Lead to shape and lead this exciting project.

What you’ll do

You’ll lead all aspects of Parks 4 All, working alongside Disabled people, carers, partners and community groups to remove barriers and build lasting change. This includes:

• Developing and launching a national Community Park Access Assessment Toolkit

• Improving online access information for parks across Bristol and Bath

• Supporting the delivery of inclusive park-based activities (with your direct report, our Access & Community Officer)

• Building partnerships and ensuring co-design is at the heart of everything we do

Who we’re looking for

You’ll bring:

• Strong knowledge of Disabled people’s and carers’ issues and local networks

• Experience of inclusive community engagement and co-design

• Excellent project management and partnership-building skills

• A passion for access, inclusion and the power of parks

• Vision and leadership 

Experience of line management, facilitation, evaluation or influencing is a bonus – and if you have lived experience of barriers to parks, we want you to apply. 

Why work with us?

• Flexible and remote-friendly working

• 25 days holiday (pro rata), plus your birthday and Christmas closure

• Pension and Employee Assistance Programme

• A values-led, supportive and ambitious team

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage Disabled people, carers, those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, and people on low incomes to apply.

If you meet the essential criteria and identify as Disabled or from an ethnic minority background, you can request to be considered under our guaranteed interview scheme.

Job Title: Monitoring Officer

Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)

Salary: £29,000/€33,350 per annum pro rata

Hours: 20 hours per week

Role Brief:

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Monitoring Officer to oversee the monitoring and evaluation of an exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo, funded by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) PEACEPLUS programme https://www.seupb.eu/

The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.

We are seeking an experienced monitoring professional who can lead on monitoring and evaluation of this programme utilising the VIEWs monitoring software developed by the UK Home Office.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will:

§ Work with the senior management team to establish and implement a robust monitoring, evaluation and learning framework for the programme with key data capture tools in place from the outset.

§ Be responsible for the roll-out of monitoring data capture tools and points and ensuring that all monitoring and evaluation procedures are implemented and adhered to.

§ Work with regional Coordinators and our Training Officer to ensure all monitoring data is captured and recorded against targets

§ Work with our regional Coordinators on the development of qualitative data capture e.g., case studies and feedback sessions/surveys alongside quantitative data capture tools.

§ Be responsible for data collection, entry, management and quality assurance utilising our VIEWs monitoring software developed by Substance for the UK Home Office

§ Run regular monitoring reports and sharing with our regional Coordinators and Programme Manager

§ Input to funder reports and attending meetings as and when required.

§ Work with an appointed external research agency on an independent impact evaluation of the programme ensuring their data capture requirements are embedded alongside our own.

Person Specification/Key skills:

§ Degree level education or similar experience

§ Experience of designing and implementing robust monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks for outcome driven projects

§ Experience of designing and managing a range of data collection tools

§ Experience in data entry and management utilising the VIEWs monitoring software

§ Experience of monitoring and evaluation reporting for diverse and complex projects

§ Experience of working with external research agencies to facilitate impact evaluation

§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners

§ An interest/experience in Youth work

§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team

§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English

§ IT skills including Microsoft office and VIEWS (essential)

§ Experience in writing reports to meet agreed deadlines

§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.

Role Requirements

At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.

Location: Causton Street Office, Pimlico, London/Hybrid

Contract: 12- month fixed term, part-time (28 hours per week)

Salary: £38,240 (£47,800 FTE)

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor to play a key role within the Safeguarding team, based from Causton Street, Pimlico. 

Job Summary 

Work as a team to support the Diocese of London in safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with both UK legislation and House of Bishops Guidance. Responds well to safeguarding allegations and concerns, management of risk and making the church a safer place in line with the Church of England National Safeguarding Standards. 

Job responsibilities 

Casework  

• Respond to concerns and allegations of harm, working with statutory agencies; and protection of those who work with children and vulnerable adults in line of the House of Bishops Guidance. 
• Acting as a contact point for those in church and statutory agencies, provide advice on all safeguarding matters, ensuring the DST is operating in line with the law, government guidance and national practice guidance from the House of Bishops. Ensure that safeguarding procedures are carried out throughout the process, with appropriate liaison with statutory agencies. 
• Ensure appropriate support for alleged victims and their families and respondents and their families, throughout an investigation and thereafter. 
• Maintain practices standards in all case work, ensuring five key principles underpin all adult safeguarding work, human rights and have due regard to mental capacity and acting in the best interests of those in need of support. Supporting practice and policy development around case management safeguarding processes.
• Work with individuals who come to our attention to ensure appropriate risk assessment and risk management plans to set boundaries within a church setting; for those who are convicted of an offence, or where there are continuing unresolved concerns regarding risks to others. 
• Work with statutory agencies, including attending appropriate strategy meetings, case conferences as arranged by statutory agencies or requested by the Casework Manager or Head of Safeguarding.  
• Ensure that referrals to the DBS for barring from work with children or vulnerable adults and reports to the Charities Commission are submitted in line with statutory guidance.
• Ensure that the Bishop of London, area Bishop, Archdeacon and Head of Safeguarding and Case Work Manager are always informed when an allegation of abuse is made against a church officer. To manage case work within legal parameters and in line with the House of Bishops Guidelines. 

General 

• Provide professional safeguarding advice and undertake pro-active relationship management to ensure parishes and worshipping communities are aware of their responsibilities in relation to safeguarding children and adults who may be at risk of abuse or neglect; to keep them abreast of policy and practice developments.
• Under the direction of the Safer Churches Programme Manager to undertake strategic safeguarding projects and improvement work including polices and projects in line with identified business needs and operational plans. Developing initiatives to support the effective implementation across your designated area in order to ensure excellent safeguarding practices across the Diocese.
• Understand and implement, where necessary, information sharing protocols.  
• Assess risk and advise on safer recruitment with the use of the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

Training and Professional Development 

• Deliver where required training including bespoke inputs when gaps are identified and the Parish Safeguarding Officer Induction package.  
• Undertake as appropriate continuing training and professional development in the safeguarding field.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on the main responsibilities. 

Person Specification 

Essential 

• A social work qualification recognised by the Health and Care Professional Council, or a similar qualification in a related area/profession, or experience.
• Specific training in a variety of aspects of child or adult safeguarding. 
• Experience of working with a range of statutory and non-statutory organisations in managing or contributing to safeguarding, including managing allegations against people in positions of trust and the management of those who may pose a risk.
• Experience of a fast-paced environment with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and the ability to manage your own time/priorities.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding adults and children policy, procedures and legislation and experience of child and/or adult safeguarding work as a practitioner.
• Practitioner experience of working with victims or survivors of abuse, including adults with mental health issues. 
• Practitioner experience of working with perpetrators of any form of abuse.
• Knowledge and experience of recognition of risk, risk assessment and risk management and the ability to contribute to multi-agency risk meetings. Knowledge of processes such as MAPPA, MARAC and PREVENT.
• Excellent listening and communication skills and strong verbal communications skills and ability to produce clear written records and reports.
• Have exceptional people skills and the ability to build positive partnerships and relationships with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work sensitively with survivors, those who are subject to allegations and/or those that may pose a risk. 
• In sympathy with the aims of the Church of England.
• Right to work in the UK.
• The person will require an enhanced DBS check.

Desirable 

• Some understanding of Church of England structures and experience of working with the Church or other faith groups in respect of safeguarding children and/or adults who may be vulnerable

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification. 

About the London Diocesan Fund 

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. 

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion 

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. 

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation. 

Safeguarding 

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. 

Benefits of working with us 

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits: 

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                            
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                      
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

Please note that we will close early if we receive a good response.

POST DETAILS:

Job Title: Finance Officer

Location: Belfast or Sligo (with responsibilities in both regions)

Salary: £28,000/€32,200 per annum pro rata

Hours: 18 hours per week

Role Brief:

The Rio Ferdinand Foundation are recruiting an experienced Finance Officer to oversee the financial monitoring and reporting of an  exciting new cross-border PEACE Academy programme in Belfast and Sligo, funded by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) PEACEPLUS programme https://www.seupb.eu/

The aim of this new three-year programme, is to deliver and evidence a PEACE Academy pathway of engagement, learning, social action and employability that will inspire young people from communities in Northern Ireland and Ireland to create shared experiences and build a long-term response to sectarianism, racism and hate on a cross community and cross border basis.

KEY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will:

§ Work with Director of Development and Programme Manager to implement appropriate financial processes around the programme.

§ Oversee all expenditure requests, in line with the Foundation’s Financial Controls Policy

§ Be the key point of contact for any finance related queries relating to the programme.

§ Track and monitor all expenditure for the programme, in line with agreed budgets and cashflow forecasts.

§ Collate and send the Director of Development monthly actuals reports reconciled against forecasts alerting them to any deviations from planned budgets.

§ Collate monthly invoices and expenditure receipts to share with the bookkeeping team ahead of monthly payment run deadlines.

§ Collate monthly timesheets, cross-reference for final sign off and send to payroll for processing ahead of the monthly deadline.

§ Ensure all programme expenditure is shared with the bookkeeping team for uploading to our accounting software Xero clearly marked to aid filing under the appropriate cost centre and category.

§ Oversee financial reporting and income draw down under the PEACE Academy programme.

§ Provide regular financial reports to the Programme Manager and Directors as required

§ Work with our Admin Officer on the financial administration of the programme.

Person Specification/Key skills:

§ Degree level education in finance/accounting or similar experience

§ At least two years finance officer experience

§ Experience of financial administration for complex projects working in multiple currencies.

§ Experience of third sector financial reporting for a range of funders

§ Experience of working on SEUPB PEACEPLUS programmes (desirable)

§ Ability to build positive working relationships with young people, community stakeholders, colleagues and partners

§ An interest in youth and community development work

§ Ability to prioritise and manage workload in a fast-paced environment

§ Competent working independently as well as part of a small team

§ A confident communicator with good written and spoken English

§ IT skills including Microsoft office and XERO accounting software (essential)

§ Experience in writing financial reports and financial draw down processes

§ Positive and enthusiastic with a can-do attitude.

 Role Requirements

At Rio Ferdinand Foundation, we are committed to working in a diverse organisation and strive to provide equality of opportunity for all. We encourage and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or identity, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership.

If as a disabled applicant (as defined under the Equality Act 2010) you would like to request that your application is considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) please let us know.

About the College

The Royal College of Pathologists is a professional membership organisation with charitable status concerned with all matters relating to the science and practice of pathology. It is a body of its Fellows, Diplomates, Affiliates and trainees, supported by the staff who are based at the College's London offices.

The College is a charity with over 13000 members worldwide. The majority of members are doctors and scientists working in hospitals and universities in the UK.

The College oversees the training of pathologists and scientists working in 17 different specialties, which include cellular pathology, haematology, clinical biochemistry and medical microbiology.

Although some pathologists work in laboratories, many work directly with patients in hospitals and the community. Together, they are involved in the majority of all diagnoses and play an important role in disease prevention, treatment, and monitoring. If you have ever had a blood test, cervical smear or tissue biopsy, a pathologist will have been involved in your care.

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented IT Infrastructure Engineer with a strong foundation in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust IT systems. You thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about ensuring high availability, security, and performance across enterprise infrastructure.

With hands-on experience in managing servers, networks, cloud platforms, and virtualisation technologies, you bring both technical expertise and a collaborative mindset to every project. You are comfortable working independently or as part of a cross-functional team, and you consistently demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Your approach is analytical and solutions-focused, with a keen ability to troubleshoot complex issues and implement scalable solutions. You stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices, and you’re driven by a desire to deliver reliable, secure, and future-ready infrastructure

Main Purpose

• To assist in the technical support provided to both internal and external users across the College for all IT and AV Technology, both on site and for remote working.
• To provide operational support of the network infrastructure and associated hardware.
• To support all IT technology including servers hosted in the cloud (Azure) and on-site with upgrades and patches.
• To support projects and improvements to the Wi-Fi, LAN and WAN infrastructure to meet the requirements of the college.
• To support in all aspects of information security, including training and development of user knowledge
• Ensuring ITIL operational procedures are maintained.
• To follow all documented IT processes including Incident, Knowledge, Change and Problem Management procedures.
• Adherence to security standards and policies where applicable.

The Royal College of Pathologists understands the value and strength that diversity brings and we are proud to be an organisation of members from a wide range of backgrounds. We are keen to encourage and enable more people of all identities and from all backgrounds to become involved in the College.

Interviews planned to take place from w/c 4 August 2025

Battersea is embarking on a transformative journey with our Launchpad Programme - a major cross-organisational initiative to consolidate all customer and animal data into one integrated CRM system. As part of this ambitious project, we are creating new roles to support our teams as they contribute to programme activity.

Supporter-Led Fundraising has been identified as a major growth opportunity in our Income Generation strategy, and we have ambitious plans for it going forward. This contract role will independently manage the planning, development, and delivery of Battersea’s Supporter-Led Fundraising programme, as well as provide support to the wider Events and Supporter-Led Fundraising team on other projects.

We are looking for a Senior Events & Supporter-Led Fundraising Officer (DIY/Community), with experience in Supporter Led Fundraising programme development, who can hit the ground running to lead on the delivery of our ambitious plans.

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.

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.

Closing date: 27th July 2025*

Interview date(s): First round interviews: w/c 4th August 2025. Second round interviews: TBC

*All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Bipolar is one of the most significant mental health challenges of the 21st century, with over one million people in the UK with lived experience. That's approximately one in every 50 individuals, around 30% more than those affected by dementia.

The symptoms of bipolar can emerge at any age and the condition is increasingly affecting young people, who are more likely to screen positive than older generations. It also has a profound impact on the families and friends of those affected and the need for a dedicated national bipolar charity has never been greater.

Bipolar UK is the only national charity dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by bipolar, and we offer peer support at the core of our work. Our aim is to provide a nationwide Peer Support Service for people affected by bipolar and increase the reach of our delivery. To act as the voice of our community to change public attitudes, and to build a society that enables people affected by bipolar to live well and fulfil their potential.

Role: Fundraising Supporter Engagement Assistant (Apprentice)

Contract: 13-month fixed term contract with a view to be permanent after completion of apprenticeship

Location: Home-based

Salary: £23,000

Hours: This role is full time (35 hours)

Holiday: 25 week days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays), increasing by one day for every full year of service (up to 5 years)

Pension: Up to 5% contribution towards a stakeholder pension is offered after successful completion of probationary period

Reports to: Director of Fundraising

Purpose:

Bipolar UK is seeking a Fundraising Supporter Engagement Assistant to aid the Fundraising Team in donor stewardship and to enabling growth in the organisation’s supporter base across all income streams.

This role is an apprenticeship with the apprentice programme starting September 2025, provided by Apprentify - an industry-led apprenticeship provider.

The successful candidate will learn and work on the job at Bipolar UK whilst receiving 20% off-the-job training from industry experts, which will be led through virtual classrooms.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to help transform the lives of those affected by bipolar across the UK.

In summary the Fundraising Supporter Engagement Assistant will support the fundraising team in growing the community, individual and events fundraising income streams, and be the first point of contact for all fundraising enquiries.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure that all our fundraisers and donors are thanked in an appropriate manner, developing a robust stewardship programme.

• Support fundraising volunteers in a professional but empathetic way.

• Provide relevant information and resources to our fundraising volunteers in a timely manner.

• Support the team with sourcing fundraising merchandise and materials.

• Record all supporters’ non-financial information on the CRM in line with our data policies.

• Co-ordinate the challenge events programme and explore new initiatives to help grow this income stream.

• Support the fundraising team with the promotion and delivery of workplace training sessions.

• Help grow membership for our Bipolar Friendly Workplace Scheme and develop effective stewardship plans.

• Become a valued member of the Fundraising team, sharing knowledge and best practice.

• Support other members of the team in the development and delivery of all our fundraising activities.

• Work closely with colleagues to develop robust fundable project proposals that align with current and future growth plans of Bipolar UK.

Position: Consultant/Consultancy – Responsible Disengagement Guidance
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Consultancy Period: 1 September – 21 November 2025
Application Deadline: 8am GMT, Monday 4 August 2025

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of workers in international supply chains. ETI’s vision is of a world of work that protects human rights, ensures dignity for all, provides opportunity and is free of exploitation and abuse.

We are seeking an experienced consultant (or consultancy) to develop a practical technical guidance document for brands on responsible disengagement and engagement. This will support responsible business conduct in sourcing decisions and contribute to better human rights outcomes in supply chains.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The consultant will develop a guidance document that helps companies navigate responsible disengagement (including order reduction and exit strategies) and engagement within global sourcing strategies. The document will be practical and accessible to both commercial/buying teams and ethical trade/human rights professionals. It will align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and ETI’s frameworks on responsible purchasing, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and just transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a benchmarking exercise on existing frameworks and identify remaining gaps.
• Develop a 20–30 page technical guidance for brands, with case studies and examples of good practice.
• Incorporate considerations such as climate-related sourcing shifts, geopolitical change (e.g. tariffs), and responsible purchasing practice requirements.
• Lead two consultation workshops with ETI stakeholders and brand members.
• Finalise and present the guidance following feedback and stakeholder input.

Essential Skills and Experience

• In-depth understanding of responsible sourcing, with experience in the garment and footwear sectors.
• Proven ability to develop clear, practical tools or guidance documents for business use.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills—able to translate complex concepts into plain language.
• Experience facilitating consultation workshops and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage short-term consultancy assignments with high-quality outputs.

Contract Details

• Type: Consultancy contract
• Duration: 1 September – 21 November 2025
• Budget: Up to £19,500 (inclusive of VAT if applicable)

Please note: Interviews will be held on 13 August 2025. Kindly keep this date available.

Position: Consultant/Consultancy – Responsible Disengagement Guidance
Location: Remote (UK-based)
Consultancy Period: 1 September – 21 November 2025
Application Deadline: 8am GMT, Monday 4 August 2025

The Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) is a ground-breaking alliance of companies, trade unions and voluntary organisations working together to improve the lives of workers in international supply chains. ETI’s vision is of a world of work that protects human rights, ensures dignity for all, provides opportunity and is free of exploitation and abuse.

We are seeking an experienced consultant (or consultancy) to develop a practical technical guidance document for brands on responsible disengagement and engagement. This will support responsible business conduct in sourcing decisions and contribute to better human rights outcomes in supply chains.

Purpose of the Consultancy

The consultant will develop a guidance document that helps companies navigate responsible disengagement (including order reduction and exit strategies) and engagement within global sourcing strategies. The document will be practical and accessible to both commercial/buying teams and ethical trade/human rights professionals. It will align with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and ETI’s frameworks on responsible purchasing, meaningful stakeholder engagement, and just transitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a benchmarking exercise on existing frameworks and identify remaining gaps.
• Develop a 20–30 page technical guidance for brands, with case studies and examples of good practice.
• Incorporate considerations such as climate-related sourcing shifts, geopolitical change (e.g. tariffs), and responsible purchasing practice requirements.
• Lead two consultation workshops with ETI stakeholders and brand members.
• Finalise and present the guidance following feedback and stakeholder input.

Essential Skills and Experience

• In-depth understanding of responsible sourcing, with experience in the garment and footwear sectors.
• Proven ability to develop clear, practical tools or guidance documents for business use.
• Strong analytical, research, and writing skills—able to translate complex concepts into plain language.
• Experience facilitating consultation workshops and engaging diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage short-term consultancy assignments with high-quality outputs.

Contract Details

• Type: Consultancy contract
• Duration: 1 September – 21 November 2025
• Budget: Up to £19,500 (inclusive of VAT if applicable)

Please note: Interviews will be held on 13 August 2025. Kindly keep this date available.

Location: Causton Street, London Diocesan House, Pimlico, London.
Contract: 35 hours per week, Full-time, 13 months Fixed Term Contract 
Salary: £31,522 per year

Do you have a passion for organisational systems and high-quality governance? Are you looking for an opportunity to play a vital role in supporting the governance structures of a large and diverse diocese?

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is seeking a Governance Officer to play a key role within the Governance Team, supporting the Diocese of London in delivering effective oversight through its Synods, Committees, and Boards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Managing governance diaries and coordinating key meeting logistics.
• Preparing, proofing, and distributing papers for committees including Diocesan Synod, Diocesan Bishop’s Council, Audit and Risk Committee, and Diocesan Finance Committee.
• Maintaining accurate membership records and monitoring governance inboxes.
• Supporting GDPR and election processes and providing administrative support to the Head of Governance.

Who We’re Looking For:

Essential

• Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (including Word, Outlook, SharePoint, and Teams).
• High level of literacy and ability to proof-read formal documents.
• Experience juggling multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders at all levels.

Desirable

• Experience in a governance or compliance-related role.
• Familiarity with election procedures or Church of England structures.

About the London Diocese Fund (LDF) and the Diocese of London

The Diocese of London is the group of Church of England organisations located in London, north of the River Thames. It is overseen by the Bishop of London and is made up of parishes, schools, chaplaincies, missional communities, and other organisations across 18 Boroughs.

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the main charity that supports the work of the Diocese as a whole by generating income, providing a wide range of services, and paying and housing its clergy.

Safeguarding Statement

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all our recruitment campaigns are run using safer recruitment procedure

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Additional Information:

• (Enhanced DBS check required, if applicable)
• (Any occupational requirement, e.g., to be a practising Christian)
• (Flexible working options, if relevant)

Why Apply?

✔ Generous holiday entitlement (27 days + bank holidays + Christmas closure)
✔ Access to private medical insurance and Employee Assistance Programme
✔ Excellent pension scheme and training support

If you are excited about this opportunity and meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you!

To apply:

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification see the attachment. 

We are looking for a Development Officer to support Portsmouth Cathedral’s fundraising and development activities. This new role, which is grant funded by the Cathedrals Sustainability Fund for 24 months, will work closely with the Head of Development & Fundraising to grow income, improve communication with donors, and help deliver key projects that support the Cathedral’s mission. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and make a real difference to the future of Portsmouth Cathedral. 

The role is mostly office based with the team in Cathedral House, Old Portsmouth but allows for flexible working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Building Relationships with Donors: Draft thank-you letters, updates, and newsletters. Organize events to engage donors and welcome new supporters. Maintain confidentiality.
• Trusts and Foundation Applications: Research and apply for funding. Track deadlines and submit applications on time. Record outcomes and provide reports.
• Project Support: Assist with key projects like the National Lottery Heritage Fund project. Ensure smooth project execution and maximize funding opportunities.
• Improving Fundraising Operations: Maintain accurate records using the CRM system. Organize fundraising events and meetings.
• General Administration: Prepare materials, arrange meetings, and coordinate activities for fundraising campaigns. Contribute ideas to improve fundraising and communication.

Key Relationships will be with:

• Senior Management Team and Heads of Departments
• Donors
• Grant Funders
• Volunteers

The successful candidate will have strong communication and organizational skills, initiative, IT proficiency, confidentiality, teamwork, empathy with Christian values.  Ideally they will have fundraising or grant application experience, knowledge of charity practices and interest in heritage, arts, or education charities.  They will be self-motivated and collaborative and committed to safeguarding practice, equal opportunities and inclusivity.

Safeguarding

The position is subject to a Basic DBS check as well as the ongoing safeguarding training provided by the Church of England and Diocese of Portsmouth applicable to this role.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum (FTE) plus public holidays
• Employer pension contributions of 7.5% plus employee contribution.
• Commitment to professional development and training
• Cash health plan

Portsmouth Cathedral is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a member of Inclusive Church.  

Do you want your work to truly make a difference?

At Merseyside Youth Association, we don’t just run projects — we transform lives. From dynamic creative workshops to vital one-on-one interventions, we open doors for young people and celebrate every step of their journey, big or small.

This is your chance to:

· Create life-changing opportunities

· Champion a whole-person approach

· Build skills that last a lifetime

We’re on the lookout for a driven, passionate and proactive Fundraising Officer to fuel our mission. This isn’t just about raising funds — it’s about creating brighter futures.

Your role will include:

· Identifying and securing funding from Trusts, Foundations, and Grant-Giving Bodies

· Working hand-in-hand with our Senior Leadership Team and expert consultants

· Supporting existing projects and helping to launch new, impactful initiatives

· Maintaining a well-managed donor database and ensuring GDPR compliance

We’re looking for someone who:

· Has a track record in Trust and Grant Fundraising

· Can spot funding opportunities a mile away

· Brings a compelling voice to our cause

· Is deeply passionate about empowering young people

Join a team where your success will help young people across Merseyside believe in themselves, adapt, thrive and achieve the futures they deserve.

SPORTS EXECUTIVE

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum pro rata

Reports to: Proposition Manager

Department: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement

Location: Home-based anywhere in the UK (quarterly travel will be required to London, as well as events all across the UK through out the year)

Employment type: Fixed-term contract until end of April 2026

Working hours: 35 hours per week (we are open to Compressed Hours)

Closing date: Thursday 31 July 2025, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

Please also note: we may close this role early if we receive enough interest, therefore early application is encouraged to avoid disappointment.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone innovative and ambitious, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Sports Executive. This is a unique opportunity to support a varied portfolio of high-value sporting events for Cancer Research UK including events such as the London Marathon, Great North Run, RideLondon-Essex 100 and Action Challenge Ultra Series. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver events which will not only be remembered by the participants and supporters but will also raise millions of pounds to fund our lifesaving research.

This is an exciting role with varied responsibilities which will help to develop and shape their careers. There is an expectation of some evening and weekend work to support our fantastic events all over the UK, but you will be eligible for time off in lieu.

What will I be doing?

• Working with the Sports Manager, account managing and developing various high-value relationships with 3rd party event partners across the portfolio 

• Work with the sports marketing team to inform the development of the Sports Team PR and social marketing plan with particular focus on our key events

• Proposing stretching sponsorship income and recruitment targets 

• Responsible for creating and managing Sports Team web pages and social media pages and producing innovative and bespoke content that is user friendly across all devices and briefing in social priorities

• Working in collaborate with our Event Delivery Team to support the planning and delivery of "On the day experiences", working with our operation teams and 3rd party event organisers to coordinate this.

• Managing annual cycle of each event within portfolio including managing the online registration platforms, updating event pages, opening/closing events and supporting on-the-day activities at events

• Through sector networking & tracking, establishing a solid understanding of our competitors and regularly conducting analysis that can be used to benefit the Sports Team as a whole

• Develop internal relationships with multiple teams across Cancer Research UK to maximise our internal Sports Team brand

• Play a key part in our Cancer Research UK on the day team for a number of Sports events (on weekends) nationally - such as the London Marathon, the Great North Run and other mass participantion events.

What skills are we looking for?

• Experience managing relationships with external stakeholders and influencing them in order to advance individual or organisational goals

• Ability to manage challenging stakeholders effectively

• Experience of managing website content and using CRM systems

• Experience of developing and delivering new business opportunities

• Good strategic thinking skills 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience working with IT databases

• Good analytical and reporting skills 

• Proven ability to manage own time effectively and can work well under pressure

• Proven ability of agreeing and meeting financial targets 

• Willing to work some unsociable hours, travelling extensively and staying away from home during the event delivery season when necessary.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.