Entry level jobs for the Disability sector

A 24-month fixed-term contract -  With the aim of extending the contract, subject to future funding and income growth

Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week (flexibility available)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service.

Work location: home-based with travel across the Wirral Peninsula

Expenses: Mileage (at 55p per mile) and other travel-related expenses will be paid based on the distance travelled from our registered office in Birkenhead.

Training: support towards the cost of gaining professional qualifications could be considered as part of the overall package

About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.

Demand for our activities is growing, and we want to reach more people across the Wirral. We are now seeking an enthusiastic fundraiser to help us grow and diversify our income, enabling us to provide more activities, events and support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, developing local support, and turning ideas into practical fundraising initiatives. The role will focus on grants, community fundraising and local business support.

About the role
As our lead fundraiser, you will help us develop and deliver a practical fundraising plan to support the charity’s continued growth. You will write fundraising bids and build relationships with local businesses, community groups, volunteers, supporters and potential donors, and identify opportunities to raise funds for our services.

You will also help us strengthen our fundraising systems, improve supporter communications, and ensure that donors and funders understand the difference their support makes.

The post is initially offered for 24 months, with the aim of extending it if the role helps secure additional income and future funding allows.

Key responsibilities

As our lead fundraiser, you will:

Grants and trusts

• Research and maintain a pipeline of suitable grant-making trusts, foundations and local funding opportunities, identifying those that align with the charity's objectives.
• Prepare clear, persuasive funding applications where appropriate, ensuring they demonstrate the impact and difference DTW has made.

Community and local fundraising

• Develop and deliver a realistic fundraising plan with a strong focus on grant funding, local business fundraising and community fundraising.
• Build relationships with local businesses, community organisations, faith groups, schools, clubs and individual supporters to develop opportunities for ongoing support.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for sponsorship, donations, community fundraising events, and charity partnerships.

 Participation, stewardship and communications

• Encourage and support volunteers, trustees and staff to participate in fundraising activities and help foster a culture of fundraising across the organisation.
• Help organise and promote community fundraising events, campaigns and initiatives, identifying creative ways for local people and organisations to support DTW.
• Maintain accurate fundraising records and help ensure good donor and funder stewardship, including appropriate follow-up and acknowledgement.

Systems, records and compliance

• Work with colleagues to gather stories, outcomes and information that demonstrate the impact of the charity's work and can be used in funding applications, fundraising and communications.
• Ensure all fundraising activity is legal, ethical and aligned with the charity's values and relevant fundraising standards.

Person specification

 Essential

• Experience of successful grant fundraising and community or local business fundraising.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to write clear, persuasive funding applications and reports.
• A target-driven and organised approach, with the ability to manage a fundraising pipeline, work to deadlines and report progress against agreed targets.
• Creativity, resilience and initiative, with the confidence to develop new ideas and persist in a challenging fundraising environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak engagingly about DTW’s work in meetings, presentations and community settings.
• Good IT and record-keeping skills, including the ability to use a CRM or similar database, email, spreadsheets and digital communication tools.
• A practical, hands-on approach suited to a small charity, with the ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends when required for community fundraising, networking, events and supporter activity, with flexibility agreed in advance wherever possible.

Desirable

• An understanding of, or willingness to learn about, dementia and the needs of people living with dementia, their carers and former carers.
• Knowledge of the Code of Fundraising Practice and relevant fundraising standards.
• Experience of using Donorfy or another CRM system.
• Experience of working or volunteering in a charity, community organisation or small team
• Ability to travel across the Wirral Peninsula for meetings and events. Access to a vehicle for business use would be desirable.

Reporting arrangements

Reporting to the Charity Manager, you will also work closely with trustees and volunteers to identify fundraising opportunities and gather evidence of impact.

Why join us?

This is a chance to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. The funds you raise will help us provide more social activities, events and opportunities for people affected by dementia.

You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to shape our fundraising strategy and help build a more sustainable future for the charity.

Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 28th September 2026

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required during the recruitment process.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Job Title: Services Co-ordinator
• Location: Hybrid - Minimum two days per week from Nottingham office. Remaining time can be home based, or office based.
• Salary: £27,000
• Permanent, 35 hours per week (permanent)
• Annual leave: 25 days per annum, incrementally increasing to 30 days with long service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Looking to improve life after brain injury for the 150,000 people and their families admitted to hospital each year with a brain injury? Then why not join Headway as our Services Co-ordinator? In this role you will take the lead on vital Headway UK projects and work alongside colleagues in the wider Services Department to help support our key front-line services.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

As Services Coordinator, you will take the lead on three of Headway UK’s vital services. You will be responsible for processing applications to our Emergency Fund, which provides travel and accommodation grants to family members, to support them to be at the bedside of loved ones, when their family member is in hospital, after acquiring a brain injury. Your role will include making recommendations for funding, signposting applicants onto other organisations, keeping detailed records and producing basic financial reports to highlight the Emergency Funds’ position throughout the year.

You will also lead the annual renewal of the Headway UK’s Solicitor’s Directory, ensuring it remains a vital resource for those seeking specialist solicitors with experience in handling brain injury cases. 

You will support the delivery of Headway UK’s training programme through effective administrative support, including managing the training mailbox, responding to enquiries, distributing certificates, and liaising with delegates and associate trainers.

You will work alongside colleagues within the wider Services Department to provide exceptional administrative support

On occasion you will also be required to work with the Project Lead for Brain Injury Identity Cards and assist with processing Brain Injury Identity Card applications.

ABOUT YOU

We’re open-minded & welcome all applicants who believe they can succeed. Though ideally as Services Co-Ordinator, you will:

• Have a passion for improving the quality of life for others, especially those with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
• Be able to communicate effectively and confidently to brain injury survivors, families, carers and staff within hospital settings
• Have exceptional administrative skills
• Strong attention to detail and able to consistently input accurate information into our CRM
• Have the ability to manage multiple tasks autonomously
• Be an active member of the Services Department and contribute to its culture

BENEFITS

As a staff member at Headway UK you’ll have access the following range of benefits;

Financial Security

• Competitive Salaries
• Pension - You’ll automatically be enrolled into the People’s Pension with Headway contributing between 3 – 6% dependant on your contributions  
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme – Increasing with length of service.
• Death in Service Benefit - You’ll have the security of knowing if anything happens to you your loved ones will be provided for

Flexible Working

• Remote working – For the majority of our roles we can facilitate fully remote or hybrid working.
• We understand that a healthy work-life balance is essential for our team to thrive. Headway UK offers flexible working arrangements, promoting well-being and ensuring you can take care of yourself while you care for others.
• Opportunity to work from abroad, for up to four weeks a year (subject to approval)

Wellbeing

• You’ll benefit from a fully comprehensive 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme including access to counselling services.
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Mental Health First Aiders

Holidays and leave

• You’ll get 25 days leave incrementally increasing to 30 days based on service, plus an additional day off for your birthday, excluding bank holidays.

Benefits

• You’ll have access to a range of shopping and lifestyle benefits and discounts through our IMHR Plus Privilege membership.  

ABOUT US 

Headway UK plays a pivotal role in supporting individuals and families affected by brain injuries. Our comprehensive services encompass rehabilitation, counselling, and practical assistance to help survivors regain independence and improve their quality of life. Headway UK is at the forefront of raising awareness about the challenges faced by those with brain injuries and advocates for their rights, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they deserve. Through a combination of educational initiatives, community outreach, and personalised support, Headway UK strives to rebuild lives, offering a lifeline to those navigating the complexities of brain injury recovery.

Embark on a fulfilling career with Headway UK and join our compassionate team and contribute to our mission of rebuilding lives after brain injury. Make a meaningful impact with Headway UK, where every role plays a crucial part in empowering those on the path to recovery.

SAFEGUARDING
At Headway UK we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow best practice as set out within the Care Act 2014. All successful applicants will be subject to safer recruiting procedures and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks including a DBS check and two satisfactory references.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

We recognise, value and champion diversity and inclusion. We want to ensure are staff population reflect the diverse service users that we support. For us diversity and inclusion is about building happy teams, full of people that want to learn and be inspired by each other, by our different experiences and backgrounds. Inclusion means providing the people we recruit with opportunities and valuing everyone’s contributions and perspectives.

We are also committed to removing barriers for applicants with a disability during our recruitment process, upon appointment and as an employee.

Please don’t hesitate to drop us an email or give us a call if you need support with the application or you would like a chat about what it’s like to work with us.

Thank you for your interest in Headway UK and we look forward to getting to know you!

Next steps

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 16 September.

Shortlisting date: Thursday 17 September. 

Interviews: thursday 24 September. 

Please click the links below to view the job description, person specification and notes of guidance. 

10–12 hours per week | £10,582–£12,698 per annum pro rata (£37,037 FTE) | Fixed term for 5 years to July 2031 | 3% pension

CHOICE IN HACKNEY is looking for an experienced and motivated Disability Employment Coach to support disabled people to move towards employment, volunteering, education and training, while developing the confidence, skills and practical strategies needed for sustainable employment.

You will provide one-to-one employment coaching, helping participants identify their strengths, aspirations and goals and develop personalised action plans. You will support people to overcome barriers to employment through practical coaching, encouragement, problem-solving and appropriate signposting.

You will also help plan and deliver CHOICE IN HACKNEY’s Job Club, creating accessible and engaging sessions that encourage confidence, peer learning and mutual support. Alongside this, you will develop relationships with employers, recruitment agencies, training providers and partner organisations to create opportunities for disabled people.

The role recognises that employment can take different forms. You will support participants to explore volunteering, work experience, apprenticeships, self-employment, social enterprise and entrepreneurship where appropriate. You will also provide suitable in-work support to promote job retention, workplace integration and career progression.

An important part of the post will be maintaining contact with programme alumni, monitoring longer-term employment, training and wellbeing outcomes and contributing to an active alumni network offering Job Club activities, peer support, mentoring and employer engagement.

We are looking for someone with experience supporting disabled people into employment, education or training, together with experience of employment coaching, careers guidance, employability support or vocational rehabilitation. You will need excellent coaching and motivational skills, an understanding of disability and barriers to employment, and knowledge of reasonable adjustments and inclusive recruitment.

CHOICE IN HACKNEY is a Disabled People’s Organisation committed to the Social Model of Disability, equality, inclusion and independent living, and welcomes applications from disabled people and people with lived experience.

Team Leader- Employment

Fixed term until 31 March 2027, part time (28 hours a week)

£28,104.21 (part time at 28 hours)

Cardiff CF11 9AU

1 in 4 of us in the UK are disabled and we are a diverse, proud, and vibrant community. We’re here to create an equal future with all disabled people. We campaign to transform attitudes to disability, tackle injustice and inspire action. We are creating a powerful movement of disabled people, allies, organisations and businesses.

Together we will be unstoppable.

Fixed term until 31 March 2027, part time (28 hours a week)

Location: Scope Cardiff office, Cardiff Office, 5 -19 Cowbridge Road East - CF11 9AU

This role requires regular attendance at our Cardiff office. We therefore ask that applicants are based within a reasonable commuting distance to the office.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm GMT, Monday 7 September 2026.

The role

Working as part of the Cardiff based services team as a Team Leader, you will lead and support a team to deliver high-quality services that meet customer needs. You will oversee performance, motivate colleagues, and promote a positive, inclusive culture aligned with Scope's values.

You will play a key role in safeguarding, service improvement, and problem-solving, ensuring service users remain safe and supported. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will also contribute to projects that help develop and enhance our services.

You will:

· Lead, manage, and engage inclusively, providing effective support, guidance, and direction to your team, customers, and colleagues.

· Motivate colleagues and champion colleague wellbeing through the above.

· Oversee service programme delivery, impact, and outcome targets and ensure these are appropriately captured and recorded taking action where expected standards are not attained.

· Keep customers and colleagues safe through the effective use and implementation of policy and processes within your team – not letting poor performance go unchallenged.

· Maintain professional competence and performance, actively and positively engaging your work and the wider work of Scope.

· Share and promote the work of your service and Scope positively within your worktime and beyond.

· Work flexibly, supporting the management of changing priorities, service requirements, and outputs.

For more information about the role’s responsibilities and the skills and experience required, please visit our website.

Please include examples in your application that show how your skills, experience, and values match the person specification in the job description.

About you

We're looking for a confident and supportive leader with experience of delivering services within a relevant support environment. You will have a strong track record of driving positive change, supporting colleagues through periods of development, and achieving service performance targets and KPIs.

We're looking for someone with excellent communication and organisational skills who can build strong relationships, manage competing priorities, and support colleagues through change. A collaborative, flexible approach and a passion for delivering high-quality, customer-focused services are essential.

You will have:

· Demonstrable experience in delivering support within the relevant service field.

· Demonstrates a proven track in supporting positive change and improvement and supporting colleagues.

· Experience of delivering service KPIs.

· Aligned to the ‘Social model of disability’ approach.

· Able to take on a management perspective with an open outlook and willingness to work across boundaries.

· Demonstrates a facilitative style to build and maintain effective internal and external relationships.

· Excellent communication skills, strong organisational skills, and experience in a customer-facing role.

· Ability to be flexible, respond positively to change, work effectively under pressure, and deal with conflicting priorities.

· Ability to support colleagues positively through change.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of disability and from all backgrounds. We also ask you to share how you support Scope’s values and contribute to our mission of creating an equal future with disabled people.

Additional information

You must have the legal right to work in the UK to apply for this role. We cannot provide visa sponsorship.

Anonymised applications

We use an anonymised application process to support our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.

All applicants must submit an anonymised CV and complete a short online application form.

Our values

Pioneering, Courageous, Connected, Open, Fair.

We trust each other and give colleagues freedom to be creative, push boundaries, and change minds.

Disability confident scheme

We are proud to be a charity committed to disability equality. We welcome applications from disabled people and anyone with an impairment, long-term condition, or access need. We want our colleagues to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Scope is a Disability Confident Leader. We are committed to making sure disabled people have fair and equal access to work. As part of this, we aim to offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential requirements of the role.

To be considered under our Offer an Interview Scheme (previously the Guaranteed Interview Scheme), please tick the relevant box on your application form.

If you need any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please email us via our website.

You can also find more information about requesting adjustments for interviews on our website.

Important to know:

You must meet all the essential requirements in the job description.

If we receive a high number of applications for a role, we may need to prioritise interviews for disabled applicants who best meet the role criteria.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

EDI is a priority at Scope. We welcome applications from people of colour and other underrepresented communities. We aim to create a culture where everyone feels they belong, treating all with dignity and respect. As a disability equality charity, accessibility and inclusion come first. We listen, learn and continuously improve.

Scope benefits

We believe hard work deserves reward and recognition. We offer a wide range of benefits including:

· 27 days holiday plus bank holidays

· Flexible, hybrid and remote working options

· Pay progression at 6 months and 2 years

· Company pension

· Excellent training and career development

· Strong colleague networks across disability, race and LGBTQ+

· Discounted gym membership, cycle to work scheme and much more.

How to apply

Please visit our website via the link and apply online.

14 hours per week | £15,131 per annum pro rata (£37,828 FTE) | Fixed term to June 2031 | 3% pension

CHOICE IN HACKNEY is seeking an experienced Advocacy Trainer and Mentor to join our Choices Into Work Project and play a key role in developing skilled, confident and effective advocacy practitioners.

This specialist role combines accredited training, mentoring, and advocacy practice. You will be responsible for eight trainees/mentees each year and will develop and deliver an accredited training programme in either Disability Hate Crime or Disability & Domestic Violence, according to organisational need and learner demand.

You will design accessible training materials and deliver engaging sessions using presentations, group discussions, case studies and practical exercises. Training will cover areas such as legislation, criminal justice processes, safeguarding, evidence gathering, advocacy, partnership working and the rights of disabled people. Domestic violence training may include safety planning, risk assessment, child protection, MARAC, housing, court processes and trauma-informed practice.

Alongside training, you will provide one-to-one and group mentoring throughout trainee placements. You will help trainees apply classroom learning to real advocacy situations, develop professional confidence and resilience, identify learning needs and build safe, person-centred advocacy skills.

Where appropriate, you will maintain a small advocacy caseload, supporting disabled people experiencing Disability Hate Crime and/or Domestic Violence with information, practical support, rights, safeguarding and criminal or civil justice processes. You will promote self-advocacy and work with specialist agencies including police, housing, legal and victim-support services.

We are looking for someone with significant advocacy or specialist support experience in Domestic Violence and/or Hate Crime, experience working with disabled people at risk, adult training and mentoring experience, and excellent knowledge of relevant legislation and trauma-informed practice.

The role can be divided into separate trainer and mentor posts depending on experience. CHOICE IN HACKNEY welcomes disabled applicants and people with lived experience who share our commitment to equality, inclusion and independent living.

The Programme Manager will provide leadership for the Meet N Match programme, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, inclusive services that support people with learning disabilities and autistic adults to build friendships, develop relationships and increase social connections. Meet N Match is our friendship and dating agency, supporting people to develop friendships, relationships and greater independence. Alongside relationship support, the programme delivers a range of inclusive social events that reduce social isolation and create opportunities for people to build meaningful connections. Now in its tenth year and funded by The National Lottery Community Fund, Meet N Match continues to respond to a growing demand for high-quality relationship and social opportunities.

Alongside leading a small team who provide the day-to-day delivery of Meet N Match, an exciting part of this role is the development of a new Partnership Network. This is an exciting opportunity to shape an innovative model that will enable other organisations to deliver inclusive social events using Spring into Action's framework, training and support. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the development of this model, with the long-term ambition of creating an accredited network that extends our reach, improves opportunities for people with learning disabilities and autistic people, and contributes to the long-term sustainability of the organisation.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to help shape the future direction of Meet N Match while supporting Spring into Action's long-term sustainability.

Position: Charity Shop Manager
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: Northenden, Greater Manchester, M22
Salary: £25,258 per annum plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Auxiliary

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

The MS Society is looking for a passionate and dynamic Shop Manager to lead the daily operations of one of our retail locations. This role is key to supporting our mission of improving the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). The Shop Manager will be responsible for driving sales, managing a team of volunteers and staff, maintaining high standards of customer service, and ensuring efficient stock control.

The role will also involve working with donors, promoting the MS Society’s work, and supporting fundraising efforts. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, alongside a commitment to our charitable goals and the ability to inspire a dedicated team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all shop operations, including sales, stock management, and visual merchandising.
• Manage a team of volunteers and staff, providing training, guidance, and support.
• Drive sales targets and ensure the shop meets its fundraising goals.
• Ensure exceptional customer service standards are consistently met.
• Organise and coordinate in-store promotions and events.
• Manage donations and stock intake, ensuring the shop remains organised and efficient.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and ensure the shop operates within budget.

This is a rewarding opportunity for an individual who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to the success of the MS Society’s retail operations.

Closing date for applications: 12pm on Friday 4th September 2026

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

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme 
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

The Individual Giving Lead (Acquisition) sits within the Individual & Legacy Giving team and is responsible for raising funds through prize-led individual giving activity. The role leads the development and delivery of donor acquisition campaigns for prize – led products, creating compelling propositions that engage supporters through Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity’s prize-led fundraising products. 

The Individual Giving Lead for the prize – led programme manages integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns across online and offline channels, driving growth in player numbers, supporter value and long-term engagement. The role uses insight, testing and performance analysis to optimise campaign effectiveness, ensuring all activity is data-driven, compliant and delivers strong financial returns.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy & campaign leadership: 

• Develop and deliver the prize-led acquisition campaigns with income and player acquisition targets. 
• Identify growth opportunities within prize-led fundraising models. 
• Manage campaign lifecycles from concept to evaluation.

 Campaign management & delivery: 

• Create detailed project plans, briefs, schedules and budgets. 
• Manage campaign timelines to ensure delivery on time and to income targets. 
• Work across channels including direct mail, digital, paid social, DRTV (where relevant), email and telemarketing. 
• Ensure all communications are on brand, accessible, and aligned with organisational values. 

Financial management & reporting:

• Manage campaign budgets and expenditure. • Monitor income and expenditure performance; provide reforecasts where required. 
• Process POs and invoices in a timely and accurate manner. 
• Produce performance reports analysing KPIs including response rate, CPA, retention and average gift. 
• Make proactive, evidence-based recommendations to optimise performance.

Supplier & agency management: 

• Lead relationships with media agencies, External Lottery Manager, gaming suppliers, Professional Fundraising Organisations (PFOs), print and production partners. 
• Negotiate contracts and ensure compliance requirements are met. 
• Monitor supplier performance and conduct regular reviews. 
• Support audit processes where required. 

Data, insight & compliance: 

• Work closely with the Data team to ensure effective segmentation, targeting and testing. 
• Use data intelligently to improve activity performance. 
• Ensure all activity complies with: o
  • Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice o GDPR and UK Data Protection legislation 
  • Safeguarding principles o Gambling Commission regulations (where applicable to prize-led fundraising) 

Collaboration & leadership:

• Partner with Supporter Experience, Experience & Engagement, Finance, Procurement and Data teams. 
• Act as a champion for innovation within acquisition fundraising. 
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive and high-performing team culture. 
• Represent Individual Giving professionally across internal stakeholder groups. 
• Work in a hot desk environment, at least two days per week of meaningful time in the Foundation’s office, plus time within a hospital or other sites as required. 

Role responsibilities are not exhaustive, and you would be reasonably expected to take on wider tasks that are commensurate with the level of your role. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Skills, abilities, and attributes: 

• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Confident briefing and influencing internal stakeholders. 
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and apply insight. 
• Proficiency in CRM databases, digital platforms and financial systems. 
• Commercially astute and results-driven. 
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive and solutions-focused. 
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. 
• Strong relationship builder with influencing capability.
• Committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Strong campaign analysis and reporting capability.
• Value diversity and treat others with respect, showing sensitivity towards differences, promoting and encouraging diversity, and building on people’s different skills and talents to enhance the quality of their own and others’ work. 

Knowledge, experience, and qualifications: 

• Significant experience of delivering online and offline acquisition campaigns within Individual Giving. 
• Strong track record of meeting or exceeding income targets. 
• Experience managing multi-channel direct marketing campaigns (online and offline). 
• Budget management and financial forecasting experience.
• Experience managing agencies and external suppliers. 
• Understanding of relevant Fundraising Regulator codes, GDPR regulations, safeguarding principles, and ability to independently apply them to own campaigns and projects. 
• Deep understanding of direct marketing acquisition principles and KPIs. 
• Knowledge of GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and Fundraising Regulator requirements. 
• Understanding of compliance requirements related to prize-led fundraising. 

Benefits

• Annual personal development budget
• Annual health and wellbeing personal allowance
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and parental leave pay accessible without length of service requirements.
• Health and wellbeing programme that offers optional free yearly health check-ups.
• Support for healthy eating via fruit bowls and onsite lunch facilities. 
• Agile working, flexible hours, and supportive IT kit. 
• Shower facilities and bike lock area. 
• Generous annual leave (27 days + bank holidays)
• Subsidies for glasses
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Limbless Association is seeking a highly experienced and effective Project Coordinator who is proactive, creative and resourceful. They will be a vital linchpin of LA projects working closely with the Programme Development Manager to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget whilst delivering (exceeding) anticipated outcomes for amputees and their families.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring LA projects achieve their aims in delivering vital support for individuals and their families experiencing amputation, through their rehabilitation, recovery and life beyond limb loss.

In addition to supporting existing projects this role will work collaboratively with team members and key stakeholders to identify, scope, plan, fund and deliver new user led initiatives. Impact measurement is an integral part of this busy role ensuring that LA projects are evidence based and outcomes focused contributing to sustainability and innovation.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Is passionate about developing and delivering outcomes focused projects that positively and tangibly impact the lives of beneficiaries.

· An efficient and effective project planner..

· Enjoys turning ideas into meaningful opportunities and actions.

· Can think strategically whilst remaining practical

· Understands the importance of lived experience and co-production

· Wants to make a genuine difference

If you are motivated by improving lives with purpose and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

The Limbless Association is seeking an experienced Volunteer Coordinator who is knowledgeable, proactive, creative and resourceful. They will be passionate about the difference volunteers make and the difference their experience and knowledge can make to developing and enhancing volunteering across all activities at the LA.

This is an exciting opportunity to ensure LA volunteers play a key role in meeting the charity’s objectives and are part of a thriving LA volunteer community. Lived experience is at the heart of the LA’s work and ensuring that volunteering initiatives are user led and coproduced is vital. Peer support is an integral LA service offer and LA Volunteer Visitors, lived experience volunteers, enable the charity to deliver vital life changing support for individuals and their families experiencing amputation, through their rehabilitation, recovery and lives beyond limb loss.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Is passionate about volunteer involvement and developing volunteers, opportunities and outcomes..

· Has recent experience of supervising and coordinating a large volunteering community.

· Understands how to engage and motivate volunteers.

· Has recent knowledge and experience of good practice and trends in volunteering.

· Can think strategically whilst remaining practical

· Understands the importance of lived experience and co-production

· Wants to make a genuine difference

If you are motivated by improving lives with purpose and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

The Limbless Association is seeking an enthusiastic and tenacious Fundraising and Communications professional who is looking to advance their skills while supporting a longstanding, ambitious and respected small charity.

This role will be key in supporting the growth and sustainability of the Limbless Association by coordinating fundraising activities, supporting donors and growing multistakeholder engagement through creating relevant and compelling content across a range of communications medium

We operate in a multistakeholder environment and we love our work and our mission. The postholder will turn ideas into actions, motivating and inspiring our community and beyond to support our work and cause. This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible and measurable difference to the lives of those we exist to support. You’ll meet and work with some amazing people with lived experience of limb loss and the incredible professionals who enable their recovery and rehabilitation. It’s a truly inspirational sector to be involved in.

We’re looking for someone who:

· Is passionate about raising funds and realising income generation opportunities that in turn ensure the delivery of vital services and support.

· Has recent fundraising and communications experience.

· Understands how to engage and motivate volunteers.

· Has up to date knowledge of regulatory requirements in fundraising practice.

· Is energetic, resourceful, creative and yet practical

· Understands the importance of lived experience and co-production

· Wants to make a genuine difference

If you are motivated by improving lives with purpose and compassion, we would love to hear from you.

A 24-month fixed-term contract - with the aim of extending the role if future funding allows

 Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, 9 am - 5 pm

Salary: £26,228 per annum

Holiday: 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays per annum for full-time equivalent, rising to 25 days leave with service.

Work location: home-based with occasional travel across the Wirral Peninsula

Expenses: Mileage (at 55p per mile) and other travel-related expenses will be paid based on the distance travelled from our registered office in Birkenhead.

Training: support towards the cost of gaining professional qualifications could be considered as part of the overall package

About Dementia Together Wirral
We are a local, independent charity based on the Wirral, supporting people living with dementia, their carers, and former carers by providing community-based activities and day trips. We help people stay active, enjoy friendship and creativity, reduce isolation, and feel included, valued and respected.

We are now seeking an enthusiastic and well-organised Administrator to help strengthen our day-to-day administration, records and communications, enabling us to continue to provide an effective and responsive service.

About the role
This is an important role at the heart of a small charity. The post is primarily administrative, but with a significant communications element. You will help keep our records, communications and day-to-day systems running smoothly, support colleagues and volunteers, and ensure people receive clear, timely and helpful information.

You will also support communications activity, including social media updates, newsletters and promotional materials. You will not be expected to be a specialist in every system from day one; training and support will be provided where needed.

 Key responsibilities

As our Administrator, you will:

• Provide reliable day-to-day administrative support to the Charity Manager, staff, volunteers and trustees.
• Manage correspondence, including telephone calls, emails and written communications, ensuring enquiries are addressed or forwarded appropriately.
• Support bookings and administration for coach trips, narrowboat trips and other activities as required.
• Attend meetings when required and provide administrative support, such as preparing papers, taking notes, or following up on agreed actions.
• Maintain accurate membership, CRM and contact records, ensuring information is complete, up to date and securely handled.
• Record feedback from activities, comment sheets, and comment books, and share relevant information with colleagues where follow-up is required.
• Help keep the charity's social media, newsletters and promotional materials up to date by using agreed messages and brand guidelines.
• Support the development of stories, photographs, updates and case studies that explain the difference Dementia Together Wirral makes, ensuring appropriate consent is obtained.
• Work flexibly with colleagues to support members, volunteers and continuity of services during busy periods, annual leave or sickness.

Person specification

Essential

• Experience in an administrative, coordination, customer service, office support, or similar role, or strong transferable organisational skills.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and complete tasks accurately and on time.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, coupled with a friendly and professional approach.
• Good attention to detail and confidence in maintaining accurate records and information.
• Confidence with email, Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, and willingness to learn other digital systems used by the charity.
• A practical, flexible and hands-on approach suited to working in a small charity.
• A commitment to confidentiality, safeguarding, inclusive practice, and respectful support for people living with dementia, carers, volunteers, and supporters.

Desirable

• Experience of working or volunteering with a charity, community organisation or small team.
• Experience of using a CRM, database, or membership system, or digital tools such as Canva, Mailchimp, or SharePoint.
• Experience of supporting social media, newsletters or other communications activities.
• An understanding of dementia, unpaid caring, or community-based support services, or a willingness to learn.

Why join us?

 This is an opportunity to make a real and visible difference to a small but growing charity with strong local roots. Through your administrative and communications support, you will help us reach more people, raise awareness of our services, and showcase the difference we make to people affected by dementia.

You will be joining at an important stage in our development, with the opportunity to help shape how we communicate with our community, strengthen our brand and develop our digital presence. You will have the freedom to bring ideas, creativity and initiative to how we promote our work and engage with members, supporters, volunteers and the wider community.

Closing date: 20th September 2026
Interview dates: Week commencing 28th September

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities and experiences. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Job Summary

Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity is a small charity with big ambitions. We support brain tumour patients and families across Yorkshire and fund pioneering research in our region.

We're now looking for an exceptional Patient Empowerment Coordinator to lead the delivery of our exciting new Empowering Choices programme, funded by Macmillan Cancer Support.

This innovative project has been designed alongside people affected by brain tumours to ensure nobody faces their diagnosis alone. You'll help people in Yorkshire feel informed, confident and empowered throughout their journey by providing practical support, developing new resources, strengthening partnerships with NHS teams and creating opportunities for people to learn from others with lived experience.

This is a unique opportunity to shape a brand-new service from the ground up. You'll have the freedom to develop new ideas, build meaningful partnerships and make a lasting difference to the lives of brain tumour patients and their families across Yorkshire.

Responsible to:

Chief Executive Officer

Salary:

£25,500 – £26,500 (depending on experience)

Contract:

Fixed-term (24 months – subject to continued funding)

Hours:

Full-time (job-share considered, alongside flexible and hybrid working – we are open to conversations about how this role works best for you)

Location:

Your contractual place of work will be your home address. This is a community-based role covering Yorkshire, and you will spend much of your time visiting patients, partners and healthcare settings across the region. You may occasionally be required to attend our office in Leeds for team meetings, training or specific organisational needs.

Who This Role Is For:

This role would suit someone who:

• Is passionate about improving the lives of people affected by serious illness in Yorkshire
• Enjoys building trusted relationships with patients, carers and healthcare professionals
• Wants to develop an innovative new service that makes a real difference
• Thrives in a small, supportive organisation where they can shape their own work
• Is organised, compassionate and motivated by helping people feel more confident and informed

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Support & Empowerment

• Provide personalised practical and emotional support to people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire throughout their journey
• Support patients before and after important appointments, helping them prepare questions and understand information
• Help people access the right services, information and support at the right time
• Promote confidence, wellbeing and self-advocacy through person-centred support

Developing Resources

• Lead the development of practical, accessible resources that help people in Yorkshire navigate life with a brain tumour
• Create appointment preparation tools, information guides and digital resources
• Ensure all resources reflect the voices and experiences of people with lived experience

Partnership & Community Engagement

• Build strong relationships with NHS neuro-oncology teams, Clinical Nurse Specialists and partner organisations
• Develop referral pathways that improve access to Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity services
• Represent the charity at partnership meetings, conferences and professional networks

Peer Support & Volunteer Coordination

• Create opportunities for people affected by brain tumours in Yorkshire to connect with others who share similar experiences
• Coordinate volunteers and buddies supporting the programme
• Ensure people with lived experience remain central to the design and delivery of the project

Monitoring & Project Delivery

• Monitor outcomes and demonstrate the impact of the programme
• Collect feedback and produce reports for Macmillan Cancer Support
• Help ensure the long-term sustainability and future development of the programme

Person Specification:

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Experience of delivering projects or services within the charity, health or community sector
• Experience of providing person-centred support
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a small team

Desirable

• Experience working within cancer services, neurological conditions or long-term health conditions
• Experience working alongside NHS services
• Experience coordinating volunteers or community initiatives
• Experience of monitoring and evaluating projects
• Understanding of shared decision-making and co-production

Personal Attributes

• Compassionate, approachable and empathetic
• Calm, emotionally resilient and supportive
• Positive and encouraging
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• Flexible and willing to travel across Yorkshire
• Passionate about empowering people to make informed choices about their care

Other Requirements

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends

About Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity:

Founded in 2003, Yorkshire's Brain Tumour Charity provides vital support to brain tumour patients and their loved ones whilst funding innovative research across our region.

Our vision is a Yorkshire where nobody faces a brain tumour diagnosis alone.

We provide peer support groups, one-to-one wellbeing support, welfare advice, financial assistance and invest in pioneering research that improves outcomes for people affected by brain tumours.

What We Offer:

• Flexible and hybrid working, with a high degree of autonomy over how you structure your week
• A supportive and values-driven team environment
• Generous pension contribution (above statutory minimum)
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• The opportunity to lead an innovative Macmillan-funded programme with genuine impact
• A culture built around integrity, compassion, community and ambition

How to Apply:

Please send a CV and covering letter to:
David Grant-Roberts, CEO

Application deadline: Sunday 30th August

Interviews: Week commencing 14th September

Want to make a difference to people’s lives? Then join our small team at Immunodeficiency UK, a charity devoted to supporting people living with poor immune systems.

About Immunodeficiency UK

Our charity aims to create an environment that ensures those affected by immunodeficiency have the knowledge to live fully, manage their condition effectively, and have their health needs understood and addressed by the healthcare system.

Each year we help hundreds of people through our helpline, educational resources, practical support, hardship grants, and our strong patient voice. We work on a range of projects to help improve patient care. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website and reading our annual impact reports..

This is a varied and interesting opportunity working for a charity that goes above and beyond in supporting people with primary and secondary immunodeficiency. The role offers an opportunity to exercise your creativity on varied and interesting projects that can make a real difference. You will receive excellent support and encouragement from our CEO and Trustees.

Responsibilities

As the Digital Communications and Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in raising the charity's profile and awareness of primary and secondary immunodeficiency, growing supporter engagement, and generating income to support our work.

• You’ll develop and implement a digital communications strategy
• You’ll create and publish content across our website, email, social media and digital publications
• You’ll manage the website, ensuring content is accurate, accessible and up to date
• You’ll produce multimedia content — graphics, video, photography and case studies
• You’ll manage our social media accounts and our monthly newsletter
• You’ll plan and deliver digital fundraising campaigns
• You’ll create fundraising appeals, supporter communications and impact reports
• You’ll gather and share impact stories using a storytelling approach

This job is for you if:

• You’re confident in managing social media and creating digital content
•  Are familiar with email marketing platforms, customer relationship management (CRM) systems and                WordPress
• Have experience in planning and delivering fundraising or marketing campaigns
• Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities independently

Charity or non-profit experience is a plus, as are graphic design or video editing skills.

Diversity and inclusion

Immunodeficiency UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Closing date is Friday 4th September at 5pm. Applications generated by AI will not be considered.

Interviews will take place the week commencing 14th September.