To support the development and delivery of inclusive programmes and supported employment opportunities for learning disabled people, ensuring participants receive appropriate supportwhile helping to build sustainable opportunities through partnerships and funding.
Main duties and responsibilities
Programme and participant support
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Act as a key contact for learning disabled employees, volunteers and programme participants.
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Support individuals to engage confidently in activities, work placements and employment opportunities and seek progression routes for all learning-disabled employees.
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Help identify support needs and practical adjustments to enable participation in clubs and employment programmes.
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Liaise with staff, families, carers and external support organisations where appropriate.
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Ensure programmes remain accessible and inclusive.
Programme coordination
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Coordinate and oversee learning disability-focused activities: Tuesday evening adult social club; Friday evening youth sport club; hospitality and front of house employment programme.
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Support scheduling, attendance monitoring and participant communication.
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Gather feedback, outcomes and participant stories.
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Help develop new opportunities and pathways for participation, skills and employment.
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Work with staff across the organisation to embed inclusive practice.
Funding and development
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Research grants, trusts and funding opportunities related to disability inclusion, supported employment and community programmes.
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Support preparation of funding applications and contribute information, participant case studies and impact evidence.
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Build relationships with local organisations, partners and funders.
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Help identify opportunities to grow and sustain the role and associated programmes.
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Maintain records of participation and outcomes.
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Collect evidence demonstrating impact and learning.
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Contribute to reports for funders and stakeholders.
Person specification
Essential
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Experience working alongside learning disabled people in community, arts, employment or education settings.
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Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
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Understanding of inclusive practice and reasonable adjustments.
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Ability to work independently and identify opportunities.
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Good organisational skills with an ability to keep accurate records
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint and the internet
Desirable
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Support Work qualification or equivalent is preferred but not mandatory
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Experience with fundraising, partnerships or bid writing desirable
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An understanding of pan disability and employment
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Local to SEACC
Please submit a short cover letter detailing how your experience meets the person specification.
Please give specific examples from your own experience and avoid generic statements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
About the role
This role leads our income generation and communications function, playing a central part in securing the charity’s long-term sustainability and growth.
You will be responsible for developing and delivering our fundraising and communications strategies, ensuring we generate the income needed to sustain and expand our work. A key focus will be building a diverse and resilient funding model, balancing multiple income streams while strengthening engagement with our supporters and stakeholders.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role. It is also a broad brief, and you won’t be expected to be an expert in everything. Instead, we are looking for someone with the knowledge, confidence and strategic approach to play to their strengths and those of their team, while drawing on additional expertise and capacity where needed.
The role includes leadership of our communications and media activity, ensuring our messaging is clear, compelling and aligned with our brand across all audiences, including supporters, partners and the wider public.
You will lead and support a team of staff and volunteers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment, with the capacity to grow and evolve in line with our ambitions.
As a senior leader, you will contribute to the wider strategic direction of the organisation, helping to identify new opportunities for innovation and impact.
This role would suit an experienced income generation or fundraising leader who is looking to broaden their impact across communications, or someone seeking an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction of a values-driven organisation.
Closing date: midnight Sunday 14th June 2026.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a first interview with OpenSight week beginning 22nd June and, if successful, a potential second interview week beginning 29th June.
Registered Charity
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OpenSight is a Hampshire-based charity supporting visually impaired people through advice, activities, advocacy, and practical services to promote ind
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
Responsible to: Content and Storytelling Lead
Based: Hybrid (average 1-2 days in office) The Grange, Saunderton, Princes Risborough
Contract: Permanent, Part Time (24.5 hours per week)
Salary: £25,200 - £25,900 per year
As our Individual Giving programme continues to grow, with ambitious fundraising targets and an expanding team, compelling and dynamic copy plays a vital role in helping us engage supporters and drive income. We are looking for a talented Copywriter to create compelling supporter-focused content that supports our Individual Giving activity, including appeals, raffles, Sponsor a Puppy communications, supporter feedback and development communications. You will bring the work of Hearing Dogs for Deaf People to life, through clear, persuasive and emotionally engaging copy that inspires supporters to give, stay connected and feel valued.
You will work closely with the Head of Supporter Retention and Growth and the Head of Acquisition and their respective teams, Marketing, the Creative Strategy Team and wider charity teams to deliver high-quality copy across a range of channels and campaigns. The role requires strong direct response writing experience, strong storytelling skills, a supporter first mindset and an ability to manage multiple deadlines. You will also need to confidently write to the brand guidelines and tone of voice.
Details of responsibilities can be found in the job description, which is downloadable below.
Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Death in Service Payment
- Annual leave enhancements recognising long service
- Day off for your birthday
- Defined contribution group personal pension plan
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
- Eye care
- Hearing tests
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Discounts on merchandise at Hearing Dog gift shops
- Pet Dog Policy
For more information and to apply, visit our website via the ‘apply’ button.
Closing date: 10th June 2026
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People trains dogs to transform the lives of deaf people and provides hearing loss services – because nobody with hearing loss should feel alone.
