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Job Title: Duty Independent Gender Violence Advocate (Duty IGVA)
Location: The Gaia Centre (Lambeth, London)
Salary: £23,085.69 per annum (Inclusive of London Weighting, which may not be applicable depending on your home location and any agreed permanent homeworking arrangement)
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week. As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota. Operating hours of the service 8am- 6pm Monday- Friday with the expectation to work on some days 8- 4pm or 10- 6pm to cover duty shifts.
We are recruiting for a Duty Independent Gender Violence Advocate (IGVA) who will be working closely with survivors of domestic, and other gender-based abuse to provide high quality independent support, guidance and advice to survivors across all risk levels and their children.
In this role the Duty IGVA is a part of a busy team. The Duty IGVA will be the first point of contact for survivors who have been referred to the Gaia Centre by other professionals. The Duty IGVA also will be responsible for processing any self-referrals of individuals contacting the service and wishing to access support. The Duty IGVA will be responsible for responding to daily enquiries from partnership agencies, public and impacted individuals over the phone and email.
In some circumstances the Duty IGVA will be contacting survivors directly to assess their level of risk and needs to ensure eligibility. The Duty IGVA will be responsible for carrying out and implementing safety plans and needs assessments. The Duty IGVA will ensure an effective handover of the case to the relevant team for ongoing support.
The Duty IGVA will empower survivors by providing them with emotional, practical and personal welfare support. The Duty IGVA will ensure that survivors are provided with a safe, supportive and welcoming environment, enabling them to access their rights, make decisions and increase their life options. The job involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.
The job involves informing survivors of the full range of civil, criminal and practical options that might increase their safety. The jobalso involves working in a fast-paced environment.
As part of this role, you will be required to participate in an out-of-hours on call rota.
Please note that this post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
Closing Date: 09:00am 15 July 2026
Interview Date: 23 and 24 July 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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At Homeless Link, we believe that ending homelessness requires sector-wide high-quality practice, innovation and collaboration. As our Head of Innovation & Good Practice, you will play a pivotal role in helping the sector respond to new challenges, improve service quality and deliver better outcomes for people experiencing homelessness. You will lead our work to identify, develop and promote effective practice, ensuring that homelessness organisations have access to the knowledge, tools and support they need to deliver high-quality services. You will also help position Homeless Link as the leading source of expertise, learning and innovation for the sector.
This role offers an opportunity to influence practice at a national level while remaining connected to the realities of frontline delivery by Homeless Link members and the experiences of people affected by homelessness.
If you are a strategic leader who combines sector knowledge with curiosity, innovation and a commitment to continuous improvement, we would love to hear from you.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Project Coordinator (Wales)
About us
Children North-east is a long-established charity dedicated to helping babies, children, young people and their families thrive. Since 1891, we’ve delivered vital services that tackle inequality and remove barriers to opportunity.
Our innovative Poverty Proofing® work supports schools and organisations to identify and address the hidden costs of the school day, ensuring every child can participate fully in education regardless of their financial circumstances
We are now delivering a major programme across Wales, in partnership with Welsh Government and Resolve Poverty, to reduce the cost of the school day and tackle the impact of poverty on learners.
About the role
We are looking for a Project Coordinator to support the delivery of a national programme across Wales. This role will focus on reducing financial barriers in education, amplifying the voices of learners, and supporting schools and partners to embed inclusive, poverty-aware practices.
You’ll work collaboratively with colleagues, stakeholders and communities to deliver meaningful change, helping ensure all children can thrive regardless of their circumstances.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the development of a bilingual national learners’ network to capture and amplify lived experiences
- Deliver training and engagement with children, young people and families
- Support the development of a national educators’ network to reduce school costs and tackle stigma
- Work closely with partners including schools, local authorities and Welsh Government
- Support policy engagement by sharing insights and delivery learnings
- Implement monitoring and evaluation, including data collection and reporting
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
- Promote the project through events, networks and communications
Person specification
Essential
- Ability to communicate effectively in Welsh and English
- Experience delivering projects involving children, young people and families
- Understanding of participation, consultation and research approaches
- Knowledge of poverty and its impact on education
- Understanding of the Welsh education system and safeguarding
- Strong organisational, communication and data analysis/reporting skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable
- Degree-level or relevant professional qualification
- Experience managing or delivering multiple projects
Cydgysylltydd Prosiect (Cymru)
Amdanom ni
Mae Children Northeast yn elusen sydd wedi bod yn helpu babanod, plant, pobl ifanc a’u teuluoedd i ffynnu ers 1891. Rydym yn darparu gwasanaethau hanfodol sy’n mynd i’r afael ag anghydraddoldeb ac yn dileu rhwystrau i gyfleoedd
Mae ein gwaith Poverty Proofing® yn helpu ysgolion a sefydliadau i nodi a mynd i’r afael â chostau cudd y diwrnod ysgol, gan sicrhau bod pob plentyn yn gallu cymryd rhan lawn mewn addysg.
Rydym yn cyflwyno rhaglen genedlaethol yng Nghymru, mewn partneriaeth â Llywodraeth Cymru a Resolve Poverty, i leihau cost y diwrnod ysgol a mynd i’r afael ag effaith tlodi ar ddysgwyr.
Am y rôl
Rydym yn chwilio am Gydgysylltydd Prosiect i gefnogi’r gwaith o gyflwyno rhaglen genedlaethol ledled Cymru. Bydd y rôl hon yn canolbwyntio ar leihau rhwystrau ariannol mewn addysg, cryfhau llais dysgwyr, a chefnogi ysgolion a phartneriaid i weithredu arferion cynhwysol.
Byddwch yn gweithio gyda chydweithwyr, rhanddeiliaid a chymunedau i sicrhau newid cadarnhaol i blant a phobl ifanc ledled Cymru.
Prif gyfrifoldebau
- Arwain datblygiad rhwydwaith dysgwyr cenedlaethol dwyieithog
- Darparu hyfforddiant ac ymgysylltu gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd
- Cefnogi datblygiad rhwydwaith addysgwyr cenedlaethol
- Gweithio gyda phartneriaid gan gynnwys ysgolion, awdurdodau lleol a Llywodraeth Cymru
- Cyfrannu at ddatblygu polisi drwy rannu mewnwelediadau
- Gweithredu monitro a gwerthuso, gan gynnwys casglu data ac adrodd
- Datblygu a chynnal perthnasoedd rhanddeiliaid
- Hyrwyddo’r prosiect drwy ddigwyddiadau a rhwydweithiau
Manyleb y person
Hanfodol
- Y gallu i gyfathrebu’n effeithiol yn Gymraeg ac yn Saesneg
- Profiad o gyflawni prosiectau gyda phlant, pobl ifanc a theuluoedd
- Dealltwriaeth o gyfranogiad, ymgynghori ac ymchwil
- Gwybodaeth am dlodi a’i effaith ar addysg
- Dealltwriaeth o system addysg Cymru a diogelu
- Sgiliau trefnu, cyfathrebu a dadansoddi data/adrodd cryf
- Y gallu i weithio’n annibynnol a rheoli blaenoriaethau lluosog
Dymunol
- Cymhwyster proffesiynol neu radd
- Profiad o reoli neu gyflawni nifer o brosiectau ar yr un pryd
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Homeless Link are the national membership charity for organisations working directly with people who become homeless in England. We work to make services better and campaign for policy change that will help end homelessness. As well as teams that deliver policy, research, practice guidance, consultancy, grants, training, workforce development, events, comms, finance, fundraising and central services we have a thriving Software as a Service business (In-Form). To manage this we have a team of 60 Salesforce and IT professionals. In total we employ around 110 staff.
The new post of Recruitment Manager is a key role in the growing charity. Over the next 12 months we plan to hire an additional 20 roles, in addition to recruiting staff to replace those who leave. We therefore expect to carry out about 40 recruitment campaigns over the coming year. The Recruitment Manager will manage our new Applicant Tracking System this system, advertise our roles and carry out outbound recruitment to reduce our dependency on recruitment agencies, especially for the Salesforce and technical roles.
The successful candidate will have substantial experience of managing end-to-end recruitment processes, recruiting for a range of roles, including specialist technical or hard-to-fill posts, and a strong understanding of fair, inclusive and evidence-based recruitment practice and UK employment law. For full details of the role and how you can apply download our recruitment pack below. For full details of the role and how to apply click on the Redirect to Recruiter button to visit our website.
We are actively seeking to increase diversity within our organisation and would greatly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness, from a black or minority ethnic background and/or with a disability.
Registered Charity
51 - 100
To develop, inspire, support and sustain a movement of organisations working together to achieve positive futures for people who are homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Fixed term contract (maternity cover) until 1st September 2027
Are you passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of vulnerable people?
Housing First is an innovative approach to supporting the most excluded and hard to reach clients. It focuses on finding housing first; and then addressing the issues that have contributed to an individual’s homelessness.
We are looking for a Housing First Worker to join our team for a maternity cover contract. We aim to support hard to reach clients by sourcing independent tenancies and providing intensive support into long term accommodation. By adopting a flexible, creative and personalised approach, the service aims to support individuals to manage their tenancies in the community and rebuild their lives.
In the role of Housing First Worker:
- In the role of Housing First Worker, you will work 9-5 Monday to Friday, working with a person centred approach to support clients in their own homes as well as in the community.
- You will be responsible for the day to day delivery of the service managing a small caseload of clients.
- You will deliver ongoing and intensive support to help your clients set up their home, with the overall goal of supporting them to sustain their tenancy and achieve individual goals and aspirations.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with local partner agencies to support clients throughout their recovery.
About you
This role will suit a motivated and committed individual who has a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives, as well as:
- Great communication skills, with the ability to network and build effective relationships with a variety people, including clients, internal colleagues and partner agencies.
- The ability to work independently and be comfortable as a lone worker, with a good knowledge of relevant protocols and safety precautions.
- The ability to manage your own caseload with a proactive and innovative approach to your work and to work flexibly in order to provide tailored support to meet client’s individual needs and aspirations.
St Mungo's are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strongly encourage applications from all under-represented groups.
How to apply
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
Closing date: 10 am on 9th July 2026
Interview and assessments on: 22nd July 2026
What we offer
- Excellent Development and Growth Opportunities
- A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
- Great Pay and Other Benefits
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. If you want to use your skills, knowledge, and experience to help fight for human rights, you could be our new Brand & Behaviour Change Specialist.
About the role
The Brand and Marketing team leads the development and delivery of work that strengthens the Amnesty International brand, shifts public attitudes towards human rights, and drives awareness, engagement and income through paid marketing. Alongside delivering standout brand activations, the team works across the organisation to ensure our brand principles are embedded, lived and felt throughout AIUK.
As Brand and Behaviour Change Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how people understand, feel about and engage with AIUK and human rights. You will develop strategic, creative and audience centred communications that help people think differently and deepen their connection with our brand.
Drawing on audience insight, marketing expertise and behaviour change theory, you will help shift perceptions of AIUK and influence attitudes and behaviours around human rights. You'll know how to use messaging, storytelling and creative tactics to build relevance and emotional resonance with key audiences in a complex, crowded landscape.
Working closely with the Brand & Marketing Manager, you will bring our brand strategy to life through integrated, multichannel campaigns, brand partnerships and activations. Audience led and insight-driven, you will deliver work that cuts through, inspires and motivates action.
The role may be for you if:
- You know how to grow and nurture a brand in ways that feel authentic, inclusive and emotionally compelling.
- You have hands-on experience planning and delivering brand and behaviour change campaigns, using insight and evidence to shape messaging, creative and channel choices.
- You're tuned into mainstream culture and know how to leverage timely cultural moments to make human rights issues feel accessible and relevant to broad audiences.
- You have strong knowledge of planning and implementing paid marketing campaigns, including media planning and buying.
- You have experience in scoping, negotiating and implementing mutually beneficial brand partnerships.
- You contribute positively to an inclusive culture and value collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning.
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
New colleagues receive 27 days leave annually (29 after five years), as well as bank holidays (pro rated for part time) and 3 wellbeing days. 2-5% employee pension contributions are matched at 6-9% and we offer 6 months full pay for family leave. We offer flexible working such as compressed work patterns and job shares.
Apply for this role
This vacancy advert may be taken down from job boards earlier than the stated deadline if a high standard of applications is received (if you have started an application in our portal, you will still have opportunity to complete it by the original deadline).
We welcome applications from everyone and particularly encourage applications from people from an ethnic minority background, and people with a disability to help us achieve a balanced representation in our workforce, especially at senior grades.
To reduce bias in our shortlisting process, AIUK operates an anonymised application process. If for any reason you prefer to apply in a different format, or require adjustments in the process, please get in touch. To support all candidates to perform their best at interview, we send questions 24 hours in advance. We are a disability confident organisation.
Visit amnesty.org.uk/jobs for application guidance and information on benefits, recruitment inclusion and hybrid working.
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Do you want to be part of making a difference to, and supporting, the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector across Hampshire?
Action Hampshire works with communities across Hampshire and beyond on innovative, impactful, asset-based projects. We support communities to have their voices heard and to take action together. We support and partner with a range of voluntary community and social enterprise organisations to help make great things happen. We celebrate diversity and challenge inequalities.
We are seeking a values-led finance and operations professional to lead on our finance and operations systems at Action Hampshire. In this senior leadership role, you will guide the finance team, support strategic objectives, and influence decision-making processes at our organisation. Your expertise in charity finance operations will be crucial to informing the Senior Leadership team and guiding the finance team to ensure our compliance and adherence to financial planning, budgeting and reporting.
Who You Are:
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Proven experience in charity finance and operations management
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Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills
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Excellent understanding of financial compliance and operational best practices for VCSE organisations
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Ability to convey complex information effectively to internal and external stakeholders
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A commitment to fostering a positive team culture and supporting the professional growth of others
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Be committed to Action Hampshire’s values and have an understanding of and an empathy with the culture and values of the VCSE sector.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We work collaboratively in support of strong, connected and equitable communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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We are looking for an adaptable administrator to join our friendly Membership Team!
Membership Assistant
Contract type: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Working hours: Part time, 14 hours per week (Including Wednesdays)
Salary: £24,000 - £25,213 per annum, pro rata (£9,600 - £10,085 per annum for 14 hours per week)
Location: Compass House, Farmoor, Oxford, OX2 9LU with Hybrid Working
Work Pattern: Wednesdays in the office, plus one other day or two half days which can be worked from home or the office
About Us
The Berks, Bucks & Oxon Wildlife Trust has a vision for “more nature everywhere, for everyone”. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. This includes you being comfortable bringing your whole self to work, and us co-working with the diverse communities we serve to ensure we are meeting everyone’s needs.
As a Membership Assistant, you’ll support our members by carrying out a range of administrative tasks, ensuring processes run smoothly, accurately, and efficiently – while delivering a consistently high standard of customer service.
What you’ll be doing:
- Processing new member and supporter details, importing new online memberships and donations
- Welcome letters, cancellation letters, appeal donation acknowledgements, condolence letters, using letter templates and mail merge
- Making up and distributing welcome packs to new members, and Wildlife Watch children’s welcome packs
- Acting as the first point of contact for e-mail, telephone and letter enquiries or complaints
What we’re looking for
- Proficient IT user (Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel) and good computer data entry skills
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to engage clearly and effectively with others via telephone, written correspondence, and email, adapting approach to different preferences
For all your hard work you can expect a great rewards package in return. In addition to being part of a friendly, skilled and knowledgeable team, passionate about making a difference, when you work for us, you’ll also receive
- Generous annual leave entitlement with paid birthday leave, balance days, urgent personal business leave and generous occupational sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, and family-friendly policies
- Flexible working to achieve work-life balance
- Salary exchange pension with generous employer contribution
- Learning & Development Programme for all
- Wellbeing initiatives including qualified Mental Health First Aiders, YuLife benefit package - access to immediate and confidential help for any work, health, or life matters; 3x life assurance, online GP access, discounts and trade YuCoin points for gift cards
- Salary sacrifice Cycle scheme & Electric Vehicle scheme
- Membership to BBOWT’s, and The Wildlife Trusts’, Staff Network Groups for social interaction, peer support, mentoring and personal development
Closing date: 11.59pm on Sunday 12 July 2026
First stage interviews will take place Tuesday 21st July 2026 via MS Teams.
Stage 2 will be at Compass House, Farmoor, Oxford on Wednesday 29th July 2026.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
BBOWT values diversity and inclusion and the benefits this brings. We want every candidate to have the best chance of success as part of this process. In order to do this, we know that some candidates will need reasonable adjustments. You will be able to contact us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can provide during the recruitment process.
Whilst we appreciate ChatGPT and other AI platforms can answer these questions, we know what they have to say (and generally the answer they generate isn't great). We want to hear your perspective written in your own words.
We want our people to be as diverse as nature, so we particularly encourage applications from people who are underserved within the communities in which we operate. This includes people from visible ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities (including those who are neurodivergent), the LGBTQ+ community, those from lower socio-economic backgrounds, and younger people. We are committed to creating an organisation that recognises and truly values individual differences and identities.
No agencies please.
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Do you have a passion for supporting people to rebuild their lives?
We are looking for Assessment and Reconnection workers to join our excellent team in Hounslow. The Hounslow LIFE service is a large multi-site supported accommodation service that has a staff team of 31 supporting 86 clients, covering specialisms such as Homelessness, Substance Use and Mental Health.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our new Assessment Hub team at Apple Tree Cottage, providing rapid assessment and support into appropriate accommodation to clients over a 28-day period, ensuring those at risk of rough sleeping and homelessness can be directed to services suitable to their immediate, medium and longer term needs.
In the role of Assessment and Reconnection worker you will:
- Work with our clients on their road to recovery, by identifying their needs, helping them to access appropriate support and access suitable accommodation.
- Provide thorough assessment of housing eligibility and support needs.
- Provide our clients with dynamic support to identify suitable accommodation and support them to obtain this.
- Have some housing management responsibilities as part of ensuring we deliver safe, high quality services.
About you
To succeed in this highly rewarding role you would benefit if you:
- Have an understanding of the issues faced by homeless or vulnerably housed people – you may have had personal experience of homelessness yourself.
- A creative and dynamic approach, with excellent communication skills, and the ability to build relationships and negotiate with a wide range of partners and external audiences.
- The ability to operate in a fast paced environment and manage a varied workload and multiple priorities.
- Knowledge and understanding of the housing and support needs of people experiencing homelessness.
However, above all we are looking for inspirational, committed individuals who have a genuine desire to support people to transform their lives.
Please note, due to the needs of all our services, there is a requirement to work a shift rota, so flexibility is required. This will include some weekends and bank holidays, and the role will be service based with no home working.
How to apply
To find out more and apply please go to the St Mungo’s careers page on our website.
To view the job description and guidance on completing your application form, please click on the ‘document’ tab on the advert page on our website.
Closing date: 10am on 6 July 2026
Interview and assessments on: TBC
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The role presents an opportunity to bring your core skills – including excellent written and verbal communication, research and analytical skills, relationship and project management – to help Breast Cancer UK grow sustainable and impactful income streams. We have been developing our corporate partnerships activity for several years and are now looking to take this programme to the next level, while introducing a proactive approach to raising funds from grant makers and high net worth individuals. In this role you can be part of something really exciting – honing existing areas of work, and building new income streams which have the ability to fuel organisational growth and drive down cases of breast cancer.
You will provide support across high value fundraising (corporate partnerships, trusts and foundations and major donors), getting the opportunity to develop your experience and confidence in these income streams. Working closely with the Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships, you’ll provide excellent account management for a portfolio of partnerships and donor relationships – delivering inspiring communications, creative engagement opportunities and ensuring that both the charity and the supporter benefit from the relationship. And you will make a significant contribution to new business – identifying funding and partnership opportunities, cultivating donor relationships and preparing high quality applications and proposals.
To be successful in this role you’ll enjoy building relationships and collaborating with others – both externally and internally – to make things happen. You’ll be proactive and a problem-solver, able to spot opportunities and identify synergy. You’ll be highly organised, detail-focused and reliable – able to manage a diverse and fast-paced workload. And you will enjoy learning and developing new skills.
Why join us?
To be part of a fantastic supportive team.
Work for an organisation that values a positive and inclusive culture.
Fully remote working.
Competitive salary of £29,012 to £34,764 depending on experience
29.5 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays.
Option for full time colleagues to compress hours and work a 9 day fortnight.
Healthcare cover and employee assistance programme.
Enhanced Sickness, Maternity and Paternity pay.
Great supportive culture with generous professional training and development programmes.
For full details of the role and the full Job description please see our here : recruitment pack
The closing date for applications is 9AM 6th July 2026.
Interviews will be held 15th July 2026.
For further information on the charity, see our website.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We are a national breast cancer charity focussed entirely on breast cancer prevention: We fund scientific research into environmental and chemic
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Elmley. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role is a fixed term role until 31st March 2027 with the opportunity to be made permanent subject to contract renewal.
The role will be prison-based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
?Interviews are planned for 4th August 2026, at HMP Elmley
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Job Title: Officiating Social Impact Officer
Reporting to: Cricket Development Manager
Location: Trent Bridge, Nottingham, NG2 6AG
Hours: Part-Time 21 hours per week/3 days (some evenings and weekends)
Salary: £ 15,600 pa. (£26,000 per annum pro rata)
Trent Bridge Community Trust is seeking a passionate and driven individual to lead on an impact-led approach to using the power of sports officiating to make a meaningful difference in communities across the county.
This role offers an exciting and unique opportunity to shape a new direction for officiating, with a strong focus on using umpiring and scoring as vehicles to improve physical and mental well-being, build confidence and reduce loneliness, particularly in non-cricketing communities.
You will have the opportunity to shape and deliver development opportunities, such as mentoring programmes and engagement initiatives, while growing and supporting strong networks that help officials feel connected and valued.
You will oversee the Officiating Administrator, who will manage systems and administration, allowing you to focus on leading engagement, development and impact with the autonomy to influence the programme’s development. You will also work closely with the Nottinghamshire Officials Advisory Group, chairing their sessions and working with volunteers to increase the group’s impact.
To be successful in this role, you will need to be confident in engaging with a wide range of people and communities, with a strong ability to communicate effectively across different environments. You will be committed to working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders and understand the value of social impact in sport, particularly in supporting well-being, confidence and connection. You will also be proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to take initiative in shaping and developing the programme.
This is a flexible, part-time role offering the chance to take ownership of an important area of work, contributing both to the growth of cricket and the well-being of people across Nottinghamshire.
If you’re passionate, motivated, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
1. RELEVANT GENERAL OBJECTIVES
(Source: 2021-2025 Strategic Plan)
- Invest in Trent Bridge so that it retains its Test Match status and is seen as a year round entertainment destination and as a hub for cricket in Nottinghamshire.
- Create a culture of winning teams that provides sustained success for Nottinghamshire and England.
- Drive participation growth and positive change by taking projects and programmes into communities throughout Nottinghamshire.
- Maintain the club as a financially and commercially sustainable organisation at the heart of our community.
- Innovating across all departments to create success through delivering the best playing, partner, member and supporter experiences in cricket
- Attracting, inspiring and retaining the best people by creating a playing and working environment that is enjoyable, challenging and fulfilling
2. SPECIFIC ROLE PROFILE
To lead and coordinate a programme which recruits, engages, retains and develops umpires and scorers across the county, with a particular focus on using social impact and wellbeing outcomes to grow officiating in non-cricketing communities.
The role will focus on engagement, development and impact, working alongside an Officiating Advisory Group Administrator who will support delivery through systems, logistics and appointments.
Priority Focus Areas
A. Recruit – Engage and attract new umpires and scorers, particularly from underrepresented and non-cricketing communities.
B. Convert – Support new officials to become active and confident through structured engagement and early experiences.
C. Develop and Retain – Develop strong mentoring programmes and development opportunities to create belonging and progression.
D. Social Impact and Insight – Evidence and apply the mental, physical and social wellbeing benefits of officiating.
E. Networks and Community – Strengthen connections across officials through inclusive and active networks.
F. Partnership – Work with internal and external stakeholders to expand officiating opportunities outside the traditional cricketing community.
A. Recruit.
- Develop and promote officiating opportunities to a wide and diverse audience.
- Support the promotion of ECB umpire and scoring courses, working alongside the Officiating Administrator.
- Tailor opportunities and engage female, ethnically diverse, young adults under 25 and older adults over 50 to position officiating as a rewarding and beneficial activity.
B. Convert.
- Build relationships with newly trained officials to support their transition into active officiating.
- Deliver engagement initiatives such as a New Umpire Development Day, focusing on confidence, skills and community-building.
- Provide regular communication and encouragement to support early match experiences and progression.
- Work with partners and volunteers to ensure new officials are provided with appropriate opportunities.
- Use insight and data to identify individuals needing additional support.
C. Develop and Retain.
- Develop and oversee mentoring programmes for new and developing officials.
- Work with volunteers to shape and deliver a year-round CPD programme for umpires and scorers.
- Lead engagement initiatives that enhance the experience of being an official, including networking events and recognition.
D. Social Impact and Insight.
- Develop a framework to measure the social impact of officiating, including mental well-being, physical activity, social connection, loneliness and employability skills.
- Produce case studies to highlight the positive impact of officiating across different demographics.
- Use insight to inform programme design, funding applications and stakeholder engagement.
E. Networks and Community.
- Support a connected network of umpires and scorers across the county.
- Maintain active communication channels to drive engagement and peer support.
- Support volunteer representatives to manage and grow special interest networks.
- Ensure officials feel supported, valued and connected to the wider community.
F. Partnership.
- Build relationships with community organisations, education providers and partners to expand officiating opportunities.
- Work with internal partners to increase the community reach of officiating programmes.
- Contribute to funding applications using social impact evidence.
3. KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
- · Number of new officials recruited, including from non-traditional cricket audiences.
- · Conversion rate of newly trained officials into active participants.
- · Number of officials engaged in mentoring and development programmes.
- · Participation rates in CPD and development activities.
- · Growth and engagement in officiating networks and communities.
- · Number of new partnerships with community organisations and stakeholders.
- · Evidence of improved well-being outcomes (mental, physical and social) among participants.
- · Number of social impact case studies and reports produced.
- · Successful use of social impact data to secure funding or investment.
- · Percentage of officials who report feeling connected, supported and valued within the network.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Essential
- Experience of working in sport or community development.
- Experience of engaging and working with a wide range of people and communities.
- Experience of planning, delivering and evaluating programmes or initiatives.
- An understanding of the value of social impact in sport, including how participation can support physical and mental well-being.
- Knowledge of sport and the role it can play in engaging individuals and communities.
- An understanding of community engagement, particularly working with diverse groups and reducing barriers to participation.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with a wide range of people and communities across different environments.
- Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with volunteers, partners and stakeholders.
- Strong leadership and facilitation skills, with the confidence to lead and chair groups.
- Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in shaping and developing programmes.
- Comfortable using data and information to support decision-making.
- A willingness to undertake basic training in cricket umpiring and scoring.
- An outgoing, friendly and supportive personality, with the confidence to engage a wide range of people and communities.
- Passionate, reliable and dependable, with a strong commitment to using sport to create positive social change.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, taking ownership and showing initiative.
- A positive and collaborative approach to working with colleagues, volunteers and partners.
- A strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, with a focus on engaging underrepresented communities.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends where required.
- Ability to travel to multiple locations across the county to deliver engagement.
- Holds or is willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check.
Desirable
- Experience of producing and using insight to evidence or inform delivery, including social impact measures.
- Experience in facilitating group meetings or forums.
- Experience of supporting or working with volunteers.
- A strong knowledge of social impact, including the use of insight, measurement and benchmarking.
- Knowledge of cricket and cricket officiating.
- Applied knowledge of how sport and physical activity can support health, well-being and social outcomes.
- Ability to analyse and apply data and insight to measure and demonstrate impact.
- A relevant qualification in sports development, community development or a related field.
- A qualification in sports officiating.
HOW TO APPLY
Closing date for receipt of applications will be: 12 noon on Monday 13th July 2026
Interview dates: Thursday 16th and Friday 17th July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect the same commitment from all staff and volunteers
We are an equal opportunity employer. we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. when submitting your details, please let us know if you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the interview process
No agencies please
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join the Legal Services Team at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey.
About A4ID
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a charity with a vision to shape a just and sustainable future through the power of law. A4ID partners with world’s top legal professionals and development organisations to facilitate high-quality, free legal and technical support to advance the SDGs and improve the Rule of Law. A4ID is currently working hard to make its vision and mission a reality through its innovative pro bono broker service and bespoke pro bono projects; its acclaimed thought leadership and policy work; its Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme; and its international project work.
Purpose of the Role
The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.
A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the Pro Bono Services Lead (PBSL) with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.Key Responsibilities
Broker Service And Operational Responsibilities
The POLS is responsible for supporting PBLS and undertaking relevant responsibilities and duties, including:
- Sourcing, scoping and allocating pro bono legal projects between international development partners and legal partners efficiently and in required timescales.
- Quality assurance of projects and deliverables to ensure stakeholder needs are met. This includes establishing and delivering on internal reporting protocols, narrative reports, high-quality data gathering, and any other required external documentation.
- Managing feedback and progress reviews in relation to A4ID project stakeholders.
- Coordinating learning, thought leadership and training outputs and activities bilaterally between legal and development experts, including briefings, publications, training and learning events, particularly those with a legal focus.
- Working with the CSO Officer on direct outreach for building new partnerships with Development Organisations (NGOs and CSOs).
- Supporting PBSL in managing A4ID’s existing network of legal experts, and expanding the network by engaging with new legal experts.
- Assisting with trialing online pro bono platforms, such as Paladin and Justice Connect.
- Coordinating recruitment, line management and training of volunteers.
- Supporting PBSL with other internal processes to advance the mission of A4ID, as needed.
Marketing & Events
The POLS will support relevant marketing activities related to PBLS. This includes:
- Representing A4ID and increasing visibility of PBLS services at events related to legal pro bono at UK, regional and international levels.
- Developing relevant external communications and material for social media and newsletters, particularly those with a legal focus.
- Drafting case studies and develop-related external communications (e.g. presentations, website articles and social media posts).
Fundraising and Income Generation
The PBLO will support relevant business development activities related to PBLS including:
- Draft and scope relevant applications and proposals (identified trusts, foundation or institutions).
- Support and provide input into income generation activities/proposal development for existing and new pro bono products, services, and projects.
- Maintain and develop relationships with contributing legal partners, including participating in regular account management meetings to manage relationships.
- As needed, work across departments/teams support and contribute to overall fundraising and proposals, in line with the organisational strategy.
- Support assessments and mapping of potential funding sources, e.g. trusts, foundations or institutional funding.
- Conduct due diligence and onboarding of any potential new Legal Partners.
- Support and deliver other tasks as required by PBSL.
Person Specification
- Law degree (in any jurisdiction).
- Four years of experience working in a legal setting, including law firms or legal charities.
- Strong experience of working independently and delivering tasks in a timely manner.
- Previous brokerage experience (ideally in a legal environment).
- Excellent outreach and engagement skills.
- Excellent relevant IT skills, such as a working knowledge of project management systems, CRMs and cloud-based systems (such as MS Office 365, Salesforce, Asana).
- Experience engaging with external stakeholders (such as clients, funders or service users) including at external events.
- Confident and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication skills, with a friendly, positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and take initiative and work independently.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, and good attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and within agreed frameworks.
- Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to produce written material targeting different audiences
- Willingness to take on high level as well as everyday tasks and perform both with excellence.
- Understanding of international development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 12 July 2026.
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The Woodland Trust is looking for an Outreach Manager to join our South West team. The Outreach Manager leads the Trust’s outreach work in Southwest England, providing expert advice on woodland creation, management and restoration to landowners, organisations and stakeholders across the region, in support if the Woodland Trust’s conservation aims. They lead, inspire and manage the South West Outreach Team, ensuring advice is appropriate, effective and focused for delivering impact and strategic goals.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Lead and support Regional Leads and the Regional Director to deliver strategic priorities aligned with the Woodland Trust’s vision, values and objectives.
- Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the South West Outreach team, ensuring delivery is prioritised, on time and within budget.
- Build, manage and strengthen strategic partnerships with landowners, stakeholders, volunteers, delivery partners and suppliers to maximise regional impact.
- Promote and deliver the Trust’s landowner offers through compelling proposals and business cases, influencing action and securing engagement.
- Act as an ambassador for the Woodland Trust, representing outreach work internally and externally, including with media and key partners.
- Provide strategic leadership for temperate rainforest recovery, driving regional priorities, collaboration and long-term ecosystem restoration planning.
- Work closely with fundraising teams to secure and maximise funding opportunities, develop partnerships and support high-value agreements.
- Oversee regional resources, including budget management, reporting, communications, and the development of case studies to showcase impact and best practice.
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the South West landscape and wider England, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
The Candidate:
- Capable of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams, with a strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
- Understanding of the forestry or environmental land-based sector, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
- Expertise in managing landscape-scale programmes and complex, multi-partner projects to successful delivery.
- Strong networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive outcomes with key stakeholders and partners.
- Capability of shaping and implementing strategic plans, managing large budgets and reporting on performance and outputs.
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence to engage professionally and positively across a wide range of audiences and situations.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload, ensuring efficient delivery, value for money and maximum impact.
- Strong technical knowledge, including woodland creation and restoration, temperate rainforest recovery, forestry incentives and landowner drivers, supported by a relevant qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent) and a full driving licence.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will take place on August 14th 2026.
