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Job Title: Employment Consultant (Portsmouth/Southampton area)

Location: Home- and field-based with regular local travel (driving licence essential)

Salary: £33,174

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)

Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension

At The Poppy Factory, we believe that everyone who has served our country deserves the opportunity to build a fulfilling life beyond the armed forces. For over a century, we have stood alongside veterans and their families, evolving our services to support veterans and adult family members to overcome barriers to employment and transform their lives.

We are seeking a passionate and person-centred Employment Consultant to join our team. This is a role for someone who believes in potential, not limitations – someone who can walk alongside clients with empathy and determination, empowering them to take ownership of their employment journey.

You’ll provide tailored information, advice and guidance to help veterans secure meaningful and sustainable work, managing a diverse caseload with care and professionalism. Using coaching, mentoring and strengths-based approaches, you will help individuals identify their goals, build resilience and move confidently towards lasting employment outcomes.

Collaboration is at the heart of this role. You will develop strong partnerships with regional organisations to generate referrals and address wider barriers such as mental health, housing or addiction, while also building strong relationships with local employers to create real opportunities for your clients, and sharing best practice with your colleagues in the team.

With a strong understanding of local labour markets and safeguarding practices, you’ll maintain high-quality case records, contribute to continuous improvement, and actively participate in team development. Adaptability, initiative and resilience are key, as we respond to the evolving needs of our clients and the communities we serve.

Why The Poppy Factory?

• A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
• A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
• Variety in the role, a mix of delivering a community-based service in your region, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
• The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
• Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history

For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.

How to apply

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Melanie Rignall, Services Manager.

For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Melanie Rignall.

The closing date for this vacancy will be 2 May 2026. Please note, we cannot accept late or incomplete applications. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered.

First stage interviews will take place on 8 May 2026, with second stage interviews scheduled for 13 May 2026. Please ensure you are available on these dates, as it’s not always possible to reschedule.

No agencies please.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us.  We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.

As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.

Do you have experience working with families and children aged 0-13, a good understanding of the needs of vulnerable families and a relevant vocational or academic qualification?

Welcare is recruiting an experienced Family Support Worker to deliver a broad-based preventative and responsive support service for families with children up to the age of 13 in partnership with schools, churches, the local authority and other agencies, in the London boroughs of Bromley and Greenwich.Local knowledge of Bromley and Greenwich areas would be an advantage.

You will be delivering practical and emotional support to enhance the lived experiences of children and families through one-to-one support and group work programmes.  The post requires working with families in person and online remote working.  The office base is in Community House, Bromley.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

The Sheppard Trust provides homes for older women in housing need, and we support them to live independently.  We reduce loneliness and isolation by fostering a supportive community spirit.   

We're about to move to brand-new, purpose built accommodation near Hampton Court village in Surrey, with 60 one bedroomed flats and a range of communal facilities.  This has been years of work for our charity and we're really excited to form the team that will work with our residents in our brand new home.  Our residents live independently in their homes, with assistance to access the appropriate support services to maintain independence.We want them to live full and active lives in an inclusive, thriving community which is well regarded in our local community.

We're a small friendly team who care deeply about getting this project off to an excellent start and achieving our aims.  We operate with these values:  respectful, inclusive, conscientious, compassionate, honest.

The purpose of this role is to support the residents to achieve their personal goals for independent living and wellbeing, safely and with dignity.  You'll create support plans, offer practical advice, induct new residents, conduct welfare checks and meetings, arrange activities, work with other agencies, deal with emergencies, support good safeguarding practices and help look after our new building.

We're expecting a shift pattern where you could be rota'd to work either 8am - 4pm or 12pm - 8pm, Monday to Friday.  There are times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, especially the last part of the later shift.  An enhanced DBS check will be required.

You’ll bring:

• excellent people skills, and the ability to build trust with a wide range of people
• experience of working with older people or people with support needs, an understanding of their needs and concerns, and the skills to encourage independence whilst walking alongside them with support and assistance.
• a flexible and proactive approach
• a strong commitment to safeguarding and to respecting diversity and inclusion. 

We can offer:

• a salary of £30,000 per annum
• membership of the Social Housing Pension Scheme (defined contribution)
• a friendly and supportive working environment with strong values, good staff facilities (and free tea and coffee)
• the opportunity to be part of setting up something brand new from the very start.

For more information please see the full job description and person specification attached.

Peer Support Officer

Hours: Full-time 34.5 hours per week over 5 days

Location: Hybrid working (a minimum of 40% working in the office in Leeds)

Salary: £30,812.94 - £34,011.72

Contract: Fixed Term for 12 months (with possibility of extension)

DBS: An enhanced check will be required

About Us

At Epilepsy Action, we are inclusive, ambitious, supportive, and committed to creating a world without limits for people with epilepsy. 

​​As we achieve the goals in our 2024 – 2030 strategy, we are excited to welcome you to our passionate, supportive and committed team.

​We understand the importance of a work life balance, and that's why we have a number of ways to support our people to achieve this. By operating a flexible and supportive approach, we empower people to work in a way that suits them that also meets the need of the charity.

​If you are interested in building a career you can be proud of in an inclusive and ambitious organisation, we might have the role for you!

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About the Role

Join our Peer Support team and help bring people together through shared lived experience, connection, and understanding. We are dedicated to providing supportive, high-quality, and person-centred services that empower people to live well with epilepsy.

​Through our 1:1 peer support service, Talk and Support groups and online events, we create safe and welcoming spaces where people living with epilepsy can connect, share experiences, and access meaningful support.

​If you are passionate about making a positive impact, enjoy supporting others, and can build meaningful connections in a remote environment while communicating with empathy and professionalism, we’d love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Peer Support Officer.

​At Epilepsy Action we recognise the power of collaboration and teamwork, so our team members with hybrid contracts can expect to work a minimum of 40% at our office in Leeds. On average this is 2 days a week, normally on Mondays and Thursdays, for full-time employees. The expectation to collaborate face-to-face is driven in part by your role and the activities you need to do which may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to help us create a world without limits for people with epilepsy

Your Role

As a Peer Support Officer, you will play a key role within our Services team, helping to deliver compassionate, high-quality peer support for people living with epilepsy across the UK.

​In this varied and rewarding role, you will:​

• Empower volunteers – providing remote support and supervision to a dedicated team of volunteers and Independent Group Leaders, ensuring they feel confident, valued, and equipped in their roles.
• Facilitate support sessions – Support the delivery of virtual groups and online events. Creating safe, welcoming, and nurturing environments where people can share experiences and engage in meaningful discussions.
• Support growth and development – contribute to the development of our peer support services and help expand the reach and impact of our services.
• Deliver meaningful support – work directly with service users to ensure everyone accessing our services feels heard, connected, and supported throughout their journey with epilepsy.

​This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community support, volunteer engagement, and making a positive difference in people’s lives.

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What You Bring

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to be involved at the heart of service delivery. We are looking for someone who is:

• A proactive problem solver with strong organisational and decision-making skills
• Passionate about supporting and working collaboratively with volunteers
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• A flexible and supportive team player, willing to work regular evenings as part of the role
• Able to demonstrate genuine care for others and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality support services

​​We are looking for someone who has:

• Experience of working with and supporting volunteers , ideally in a remote setting
• The ability to facilitate online peer support groups and events confidently and effectively
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and work positively with people from a wide range of backgrounds
• The ability to adapt, prioritise, and thrive in a busy working environment
• A professional and reliable approach to work, demonstrating honesty, conscientiousness, and self-motivation
• A hardworking, caring, and driven attitude, with a genuine commitment to supporting others

Interested?

If you are interested in what you have read so far, you can submit your application via our online portal. Click apply and you will be redirected there.

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Being an Inclusive Organisation

We want everyone in our community regardless of their backgrounds, identities, abilities, or circumstances, to feel valued and respected to participate fully. We know that inclusivity isn’t about numbers; it’s about embracing diversity and ensuring that everyone's voice is heard, needs are met, and contributions are acknowledged.

We recognise that each person’s experiences shape how they think and having diverse representation across the organisation is fundamental to achieving our ambitions.

Despite this, we are not as diverse as we would like and we actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented.

We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. This means we encourage applications from disabled people, and we are committed to interviewing disabled applicants who demonstrate through their application that they meet the essential criteria in the person specification. We want to support you to perform your best so if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

Closing Date: Monday 22nd June 2026 @ 9am

Informal Chat: Week commencing 29th June 2026

Interviews: 6th & 7th July 2026

Recruitment process: We believe that having an informal chat before the formal interview process allows us and you to have an open and honest conversation about the role, our organisation culture and what attracted you to apply. This is why as part of this process we will be inviting people to a 30 minute online chat with a member of our team before inviting shortlisted candidates to formal interview.

The recruitment process will include a panel interview and a presentation task.

PA to the Director of Professional Standards
£35,791 - £39,651 pa, plus excellent benefits
Aldgate, London (including flexible working)

We are looking for an exceptional Personal Assistant to provide high-level support to the Director of Professional Standards within a large, diverse and fast-paced department at the Royal College of Psychiatrists.

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive, highly organised and dynamic individual who thrives on variety and enjoys working at the centre of a busy professional environment. The successful candidate will be a confident self-starter with excellent customer service and communication skills, able to build strong working relationships across a wide range of stakeholders.

You will manage competing priorities, coordinate complex schedules and provide seamless administrative support, while helping the department operate efficiently and effectively. You will also play a key role in supporting colleagues across a broad portfolio of professional standards work.

This role would suit someone who enjoys being at the heart of a busy team and takes pride in delivering high-quality support in a professional and purpose-driven organisation.

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves. 

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We operate a hybrid working model of on-site and working from home/remote, which helps to ensure a flexible work-life balance.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

The Royal College of Psychiatrists is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 20,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is a values-based organisation and was named Charity of the Year in the European Diversity Awards.

Closing date: 18 June 2026.
Interviews: 2 July 2026.

For over 60 years the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) has been building a better childhood for all.

Senior CPD and Learning Officer (Adults)
Contract: Permanent
Work Pattern: Part Time, 28 hours per week (0.8 FTE) (We are open to flexible hours and working patterns, including accommodating part-time and compressed hours where possible).
Salary: £32,684 per annum
Location: Belfast BT15 + Northern Ireland / Newton Abbot TQ12 + Devon/Sheffield S1 or Remote UK homebased.

The Vacancy

Research in Practice has supported evidence-informed practice in adult social care for 21 years. We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Continuing Professional Development and Learning Officer to join our adult’s team.

This senior role is ideal for an experienced facilitator who has substantial experience in adult social care or related sectors. While the position requires engagement with, and understanding of, research it is not a primary research role.

The successful candidate will have experience designing and delivering programmes, whole day workshops, webinars, and other events for a range of audiences, including senior leaders. The role requires a strong understanding of research, policy, ethical and legal frameworks relevant to practice and the ability to translate complex evidence into accessible learning. Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills are essential.

We are keen to hear from potential candidates who have detailed expert knowledge of adult social care and related adult services; knowledge of learning theory and its application to the development of learning activities; experience of developing and facilitating all-day workshops and other learning programmes and events with social care professionals; experience of leading quality assurance of learning activities and ensuring the quality of the work of others; a commitment to developing the work of others and sharing learning; a personal commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and anti-discriminatory practice, and in involving people with lived experience in effective, ethical and evidence-based ways; and experience of writing successful bids and tenders.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

Research in Practice

Research in Practice is part of the National Children’s Bureau (NCB) family. For over 60 years, the NCB has been building a better childhood for all.

Research in Practice works with organisations across the adults and children’s social care, health and criminal justice sectors, supporting them to develop an evidence-informed approach to their work. This role is focused on our work with Adults. Our focus is on using evidence from research, practice and lived experience, to provide resources that improve policy and services, in order to achieve positive outcomes for people of all ages.

About NCB

For more than 60 years, the National Children’s Bureau has championed the rights and amplified the voice of children and young people in the UK. We interrogate policy and uncover evidence, blending in lived and learnt experience to shape future legislation and develop more effective ways of supporting children and families.

Bringing people and organisations together is fundamental to how we improve the systems that babies, children, young people and their families rely on to thrive. We push boundaries, even looking beyond childhood itself to consider transitions into adulthood and the impact of childhood issues on an entire lifespan. We are united for better childhoods and brighter futures.

The Benefits

• 30 Days Annual Leave
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Flexible Working
• Winter Holiday Closure & Break
• Employee Assistance Programme

Closing date: 8am, Tuesday 30th June 2026
Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.

We are actively seeking to broaden the diversity of our staff group and warmly welcome applications from candidates underrepresented in the charity sector, including those from Black and Global Majority communities, disabled people, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people with lived experience of the issues NCB works on.

No agencies please.

Contract:6-month fixed term contract

Hours: 28 hours per week over 4 days

Salary:£29,500 - £34,000 per annum (pro rata for part time) 

Location:Burford, Oxfordshire or Radcliffe Greater Manchester, hybrid working with a minimum of two days per week in the office

Closing date:18 June 2026

Interview dates:  25 & 26 June 2026

Are you passionate about supporting people and creating positive workplace experiences? We’re looking for a People & Culture Advisor to join our People & Culture team at Blue Cross on a 6 month fixed term basis.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you’ll work closely with managers and colleagues across the organisation, providing practical advice, guidance and support on a wide range of people matters, while helping us continue to build an inclusive and collaborative One Blue Cross culture.

More about the role

As a People & Culture Advisor, you’ll support the delivery of a high quality People service across the organisation. Working alongside the P&C Business Partners, you’ll be supporting managers through both informal and formal employee relations cases, including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability matters, ensuring these are handled fairly, consistently and in line with policy and best practice.

You’ll also play an important role in supporting volunteer managers across Blue Cross, helping to develop volunteering management solutions and providing support with volunteer systems and processes. Alongside this, you’ll contribute to people projects, management workshops, policy development and reporting, helping to continuously improve the support and services we provide to our people.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their HR career within a collaborative and values driven environment. 

About you

You’ll be an approachable and confident HR professional with strong employee relations experience who enjoys building trusted relationships with managers and colleagues. Comfortable managing a varied workload, you’ll be able to balance day-to-day operational activity with longer-term projects and improvement work.

You’ll have strong communication and administration skills, a proactive approach and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. You’ll also share our compassionate, courageous and inclusive values and be passionate about creating positive experiences for both employees and volunteers.

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• Previous experience of working in HR, gained throughout the employee life cycle 
• Experience of advising managers through formal and informal Employee Relations cases including sickness absence, grievance, disciplinary and capability
• Confident in dealing with numbers and experience of analysing and reporting data 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and customer-facing skills 
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Good attention to detail 
• Great administration skills 
• A proven track record of prioritising and organising work and projects within a busy and multi-functioning role 
• IT literate with MS Office, web-based platforms, and databases 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

• CIPD Level 3 
• Experience of working with volunteers in a HR environment 
• Experience of managing projects and development programmes 
• An understanding of the demands of the voluntary sector

How to apply 

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community. 

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

You’ll provide information and direct support to people with Parkinson’s and their families on welfare benefits and employment issues through specific case work and advice.

You’ll support Parkinson’s UK Advisers with issues relating to welfare benefits and employment and you’ll take a lead role in ensuring knowledge and resources in this area are up to date and relevant.

What you’ll do:

• Provide accurate information on all aspects relating to welfare benefits and employment issues.

• Work as part of a specialist team, take a lead role in keeping abreast of developments in the field.

• Provide direct support to people affected with Parkinson’s and their families on welfare benefits and employment issues in line with service guidelines.

• Provide information, support and training on welfare benefits and employment issues relating to those with Parkinson’s to Parkinson’s UK colleagues.

• Ensure that the responses made to enquiries and referrals are delivered within agreed protocols and procedures and provide a professional service at all times. Including maintaining accurate and timely records in line with service procedures.

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in an information and advisory setting benefits and employment related 

• Substantial proven experience in working with people on resolving benefits and employment related issues (at least 1 year of experience within the last three years) 

• Experience of supporting people within a tribunal setting 

• Excellent knowledge of welfare benefits, universal credit and current welfare reforms and experience of carrying out benefit calculations 

• Ability to cope with challenging or emotional enquiries and clients and to work in an empathetic way with a strong customer-orientated approach 

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace with experience of online case management systems and an understanding of the importance of data quality 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

The successful candidate will be required to 

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• have a confidential space in which to work

• provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

As part of our shift to embed our advocacy services in the communities we serve, Lamp are recruiting an Advice and Outreach Officer to play a key role in the provision of our Community Mental Health Advocacy service.

A brand new role for the organisation the successful postholder will be responsible for providing our drop-in sessions and advocacy skills workshops across a variety of community spaces around Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

The successful post holder will be a confident public speaker and dynamic self-starter who is able to cultivate and develop relationships with both professionals and service users. You will work autonomously and must have excellent time-keeping skills and be comfortable managing a varied workload.

As an Advice and Outreach Officer you will work in tandem with our Advocates and Information and Advice Officer to raise awareness of our work, provide ad hoc advice and signposting, manage incoming referrals and deliver confidence and skills building workshops. Experience of delivering advocacy services is not essential but an understanding of the remit and impact of advocacy intervention is highly desirable.

As a mental health charity, we value the lived experiences of people with poor mental health and pride ourselves on providing an inclusive, authentic and accessible service. The successful post holder will be familiar with the social and systemic barriers faced by people living with poor mental health and must be able to offer compassion and empathy toward the people we support.

We welcome applications from people with lived experience of mental health difficulties, disability or who have experienced social exclusion as we recognise the personal insight, resilience and tenacity such experiences can build.

Regular travel across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is required as part of the role.

The successful candidate will play a key part in the development of the Community Outreach service and the weekly hours for the role will grow in line with the success of the Advice and Outreach Officer’s work. The successful post holder will need to work flexibly from week to week with some regular commitments which may include evenings and weekends.

Job Purpose:

To provide advice, signposting and advocacy skills training to the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Develop relationships with community groups and spaces to deliver advocacy drop-in and skills workshops.

To act as a first point of contact for individuals approaching the service.

To provide support to the wider advocacy delivery team by managing incoming referrals.

About the Role 

The Young Women’s Multiple Disadvantage Advocate (YWMDA) is part of our Intersectional Anti-Oppressive Team and the CouRAGEus project, an innovative pan-London programme supporting Black and minoritised young women and girls experiencing gender-based violence, poor mental health, and multiple disadvantage.

In this role, you will provide holistic, trauma-informed advocacy and support, managing a caseload of young women with complex needs. This includes risk assessment, safety planning, and multi-agency working to help clients access services, build resilience, and improve wellbeing. You will empower young women and girls to increase their safety, strengthen resilience, and access the support they need to thrive.

Job Description 

As the Young Women's Multiple Disadvantaged Advocate, you will:

• Deliver one-to-one advocacy, support, and safety planning 
• Manage risk and safeguarding concerns
• Work with partners across health, social care, and VCS
• Engage marginalised young women through outreach
• Maintain accurate case records and contribute to service development

This list is indicative and not exhaustive. Other duties appropriate to the role and seniority may be required.

About us 

Women and Girls Network (WGN) is a pan-London organisation that supports women and girls affected by all forms of gendered-based violence. Our overall aim is to promote, preserve and restore the mental health and well-being of women and girls who have experienced, or are at risk of, gendered-based violence, whilst working towards a society free of gendered-based violence.

We do this by:

• Providing women-only holistic and seamless therapeutic services, which meet women and girls’ needs and contribute to total and sustainable recovery from the experiences of violence.
• Evidencing the impact of gendered-based violence and presenting this information in appropriate forums to affect social change in attitudes towards, and responses to, gendered-based violence.
• Developing good practice in the sector by providing training and guidance on specialist service provision and the development of culturally appropriate service delivery.

WGN is proud to be an accredited Living Wage Employer and a member of The London VAWG Consortium, Halo Code, and Helplines Partnership.

Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We are deeply committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity, resilience and strength of the women and girls we serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black and Global Majority women and applicants with Lived Experience, including those who may not meet every criterion.

WGN is an equal opportunities employer.

Exemption

This post is exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, and is open to female applicants only, due to the nature of the role.

The National Youth Agency is looking for a Youth Voice and Influence Officer

Youth Voice and Influence Officer
Contract: Fixed term until 30th April 2027
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £36,050 (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Home-based in England with occasional travel for meetings, workshops, and team activities. Head Office is in Leicester.

What we do

As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.

We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work

About the Role

We are looking for a Youth Voice and Influence Officer to support the delivery of high-quality, inclusive Youth Voice & Influence (YV&I) initiatives across the NYA, ensuring that young people are meaningfully involved in shaping programmes, influencing decisions, and leading their own advocacy. The YV&I Officer will engage directly with young people and stakeholders, lead on smaller projects and/or individual programme work strands, support internal teams, and contribute to achieving the NYA’s mission of empowering young voices.

This vacancy will have a primary focus on delivering the UK Youth Parliament programme and flexibility to respond to organisational need.

Key Responsibilities

As a Youth Voice and Influence Officer, you will:

1. Deliver Against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Work with your line manager to define clear KPIs that align with NYA's strategic goals.
• Consistently deliver activities to a high standard within agreed timelines.
• Monitor and report on progress against KPIs, identifying challenges and proposing solutions.
• Support the evaluation of youth engagement programmes to promote continuous improvement.

2. Youth Voice Engagement and Delivery

• Lead and support the delivery of Youth Voice & Influence activities and events.
• Actively engage young people in shaping programmes, campaigns, and decisions.
• Facilitate inclusive, youth-led events, workshops, and forums.
• Ensure accessibility and inclusivity, especially for marginalised or underrepresented groups.

3. Flexibility and Support Across NYA Teams

• Provide flexible support across NYA teams to embed youth voice across organisational activities.
• Collaborate with colleagues to integrate youth input into wider initiatives.
• Share youth engagement expertise with other departments.
• Offer capacity where needed to maintain a consistent youth voice focus.

4. Building Relationships with Young People and Stakeholders

• Develop and maintain trusted relationships with young people and partner organisations.
• Provide support, guidance, and opportunities for young people to participate confidently.
• Foster inclusive and respectful environments for youth engagement.
• Collaborate with external stakeholders to increase youth influence on decisions.

5. Collaboration and Teamwork

• Work alongside other YV&I practitioners and teams to ensure consistency in YV&I work.
• Share best practices and contribute to a collaborative learning culture.
• Provide feedback from young people to shape new initiatives, campaigns, or policies.
• Engage in team meetings and professional development activities.

6. Monitoring, Reporting, and Feedback

• Maintain accurate records of YV&I activities, feedback, and outcomes.
• Assist with collecting and analysing data to evaluate programme impact.
• Contribute to internal and external reporting, presentations, and updates.

7. Supporting NYA’s Strategic Goals

• Align all YV&I work with NYA’s strategic vision of youth empowerment.
• Stay informed of youth sector trends and policy developments.

Why Work for NYA?

• NYA operates as a people-focused organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
• NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
• A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
• NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
• We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.

Closing date: 23:59 Friday 14th June 2026
Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early)
Interviews: Week commencing 6th July (subject to change)

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.

The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer. 

At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.

We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.

Please note: We use AI detector software, so applications or CV’s with high levels of AI generated content may be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance.

No agencies please.

Use your persuasive influencing skills to manage and deliver CPRE London’s public-facing campaigns at a critical time for London’s green spaces.

The capital’s Green Belt, parks, playing fields and nature reserves are coming under increasing threat from development and commercial interests. As an experienced campaigner your skills will help us to respond to these challenges: in summary this role will carry responsibility for management and oversight of our Campaigns, managing CPRE London’s policy and campaigns work to engage, inform and influence decision makers and individuals, by promoting the importance of protecting and enhancing green space and ensuring development is sustainable.

Our Policy and Campaigns Manager will have a strong track record of delivering successful campaigns and projects, ideally within the environmental NGO sector. This exciting role will involve managing and supporting our network of volunteers and local campaigners and working in partnership with other organisations and coalitions to make a real difference for London’s environment.

Initiative, enthusiasm coupled with an understanding of the planning system and related green space issues in London are all important for this post, which offers scope for future career development within an established charitable organisation.

How to Apply

Details of the role including the candidate pack can be found under the Jobs tab on the CPRE London's website

Please submit a CV and covering letter, explaining how you meet the requirements of the role detailed in the Job Description.

Submissions should be sent as directed in the candidate pack on our website.

Closing time and date: 12 noon Monday 22nd June 2026.
Initial interviews: Thursday 25th June
Final interviews week of 29th June

Clinical Administrator

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
• Location: Oxford
• Salary: £32,954 - £41,048 per annum
• Closing date: 10th June 2026 at 12 noon 

Play a vital role in delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children and families by supporting clinical services.

Join a collaborative hospice team where you’ll manage staffing rotas, coordinate clinical activity, and analyse workforce data to directly impact patient care and service delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to multidisciplinary clinical teams, ensuring accurate records and effective communication.
• Coordinate clinical activity including admissions, respite care, outreach services, and care planning.
• Create, maintain, and optimise staff rotas using Rotageek to ensure safe staffing levels and appropriate skill mix.
• Monitor staffing gaps and workforce pressures, supporting effective cover arrangements and rota compliance.
• Maintain and analyse workforce and service data, producing reports to support decision-making and service improvement.
• Act as a key point of contact for clinical teams, families and external partners, ensuring responsive and professional communication.

What you’ll bring:

• Experience in an administrative or coordination role within healthcare, hospice, social care, or a related environment, with a high attention to detail.
• Experience using electronic rostering systems.
• Strong data management and administrative skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex workloads.
• Ability to analyse and interpret workforce or operational data and present findings clearly.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage sensitively and professional with families and colleagues.

Ready to bring your skills to a role that matters?

We reserve the right to close the advert at any time should we receive sufficient applications, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

Please note that everyone working for Helen & Douglas House are required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. Helen & Douglas House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and value the benefits of a diverse workforce. We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community.

Manchester Young Lives does education differently. We build trusting relationships that enable young people to feel respected and safe, facilitating engaging creative personalised learning programmes that leave young people with SEND believing they can succeed. We are looking for passionate values driven professionals who will support young people in our Learning Hubs to believe in themselves and achieve their aspirations.

Due to growth across our Learning Hubs, MYL is recruiting for a Careers and Work Placements Adviser to provide engaging, inclusive, and effective careers advice to young people aged 16+ with SEND, inspiring them to believe they can thrive in adulthood. You will develop a network of Employers and secure, assess and manage a portfolio of work experience placements to meet young people’s needs and goals.

You will have a relevant careers advice and guidance qualification, and have experience of delivering careers advice and guidance. You should be experienced and confident in working with young people/adults with SEND, and able to communicate and build relationships with young people, parents/carers, employers and other professionals.

MYL is a flexible, supportive and values led environment in which to work. Applicants can choose between a 30 hour a week year-round contract, or a 35 hour a week term-time only contract, both with a pro-rata salary. You will need to be willing to travel around the city of Manchester.