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About Mesothelioma UK
Mesothelioma UK is a national charity dedicated to supporting anyone affected by mesothelioma, a rare and aggressive form of cancer caused primarily by asbestos exposure. Our mission is to help people live better and longer, champion equitable access to improved treatments, advance research, and amplify the voices of those living with mesothelioma. We are proud to provide specialist nursing, information, research, and advocacy services across the UK.
The Opportunity
As our founder and current CEO steps down, we are seeking a visionary and values-driven Chief Executive to lead Mesothelioma UK into its next chapter. This is a pivotal moment for the charity, offering the chance to build on our strong foundations and drive forward our ambitious strategy to improve outcomes for all those affected by mesothelioma.
About the Role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Chief Executive will:
- Inspire and lead a high-performing team, including our unique NHS-based nursing network.
- Develop and deliver organisational strategy and operational plans.
- Ensure robust financial management and income generation.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders including the NHS, donors, partners, and research teams.
- Act as an ambassador for the charity, raising our national and international profile.
- Uphold our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
About You
We are looking for an exceptional leader who brings:
- Proven experience at CEO, Director, or equivalent senior level in a non-profit or health sector environment.
- A track record in leadership, strategic planning, financial management, governance and fundraising.
- Strong people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Passion for our mission and values, with high ethical standards and integrity.
- The ability to inspire, motivate, and unite staff, volunteers, and partners.
What We Offer
- Salary circa £75,000 (negotiable, dependent on experience)
- 10% employer pension contribution
- Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible working arrangements
- The chance to make a profound difference to people’s lives
We are a national charity dedicated to supporting people affected by mesothelioma through expert care, information, and advocacy.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Battersea is entering an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the first year of our new five-year strategy. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.
Within this role, you will manage and deliver Battersea’s Lottery & Lead Generation programme, maximising income and achieving budgeted targets and KPIs. You will be responsible for managing and motivating a team of three to deliver the programme effectively and professionally. You will also be responsible for managing the business-critical agency relationships key to the success of the programme.
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 21st January 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): To be confirmed
For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?
Do you love bringing programmes to life, building relationships, and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got an exciting opportunity to join the Young Enterprise team as a Programme Coordinator – Money Heroes.
Who We Are
We’re Young Enterprise - a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.
For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills - teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.
We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.
Why Join Us?
We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:
- A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
- A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
- Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
- Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
- Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
- A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day
About the Role
As Programme Coordinator for Money Heroes, you’ll play a pivotal role in our flagship primary programme, helping children develop financial capability.
You’ll work closely with the Programme Manager and Money Heroes team to:
- Coordinate teacher training events and programme delivery
- Support marketing, promotion, and social media campaigns
- Coordinate content development and website updates
- Help monitor and evaluate programme impact
- Provide high-level customer service to teachers, educators, and YE colleagues
This is a varied role with lots of scope for creativity, independence, and collaboration. You’ll see the difference you make every day — from supporting classroom learning to help children and young people build vital life skills.
You’ll love this job if you are…
- a brilliant organiser, proactive, and keen to support the development and delivery of programmes
- experienced in programme coordination, but we welcome candidates with the drive to grow in this area
- enjoy working across projects, supporting teams, and delivering high-quality experiences for teachers and young people alike
- keen to visit some of the schools we work with to see the programme in action
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the Programme Manager and Coordinator to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the Money Heroes programme, supporting planning, reporting, system set-up and clear communication.
- Deliver a high-quality experience for schools and partners, building positive working relationships with teachers, consultants, partner organisations and colleagues across Young Enterprise, including senior leaders.
- Support the delivery of the Money Heroes teacher training and mentoring offer, helping educators feel confident and well supported.
- Keep track of programme activities using databases and spreadsheets, including teacher and parent sign-ups and training or mentoring events.
- Collaborate with the Marketing team and Programme Manager to support the growth and visibility of the programme, including contributing to marketing communications and coordinating activity to maintain engagement.
A few practical things
- This is a hybrid role based in London or Oxford, with a minimum of 8 office days per month
- The contract runs until December 2027
Keeping Young People Safe
At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people, we want to hear from you!
Please send your CV and a separate document answering these three questions (max 250 words each).
1. Interest in Young Enterprise
What attracted you to Young Enterprise and the Money Heroes programme?
2. Experience and Achievements
Tell us about one or two of your personal or professional achievements that you’re proud of which demonstrate your ability to organise, support others, or get things done.
3. Skills for the Role
What relevant or transferable skills and experience would you bring to this role?
Applications must be submitted by 23.30 Wednesday 4th February 2026. Please note that applications without answers to the questions will not be considered.
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While these can be a helpful resource, we want to hear about your personal skills, experiences and insights that highlight your unique strengths and perspective
Interviews will take place via Teams w/c 9th February 2026. Please note that applications without answers to the questions will not be considered.
Full details can be found in the Job Description.
At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure. Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.
Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!
Lead Growth. Build Impact. Inspire Futures.
We empower young people to discover, develop and celebrate their skills and potential.


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Home-based with regular travel across the region - South Wales (Gower to Monmouthshire) and The Three Counties of England (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire)
Ref: 20538
About us
Our vision is to save every one. It may take us a long time to get there, but drowning is preventable, and we believe that even one drowning is one too many. We are all lifesavers. We are all fundraisers. This is our watch.
We’re looking for the best of the best to be part of our RNLI crew. This is an exciting role that is people focused, making sure our engagement with volunteers and supporters feel part of the RNLI family, and are appreciated and supported in everything they do. You will be helping us brave the storm and empowering our volunteers in their engagement activities, from raising money, creating visitor experiences, developing our retail offering as well as looking for new audiences and opportunities.
To be successful, you must live within the area covered: South Wales (Gower to Monmouthshire) and The Three Counties of England (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire).
Some of the benefits
- Flexible working
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Optional health and dental cash plan
Your role
As a Community Manager in South Wales (Gower to Monmouthshire) and The Three Counties of England (Herefordshire, Gloucestershire and Worcestershire), you'll be at the heart of one of the most stunning coastal and inland areas in the UK, working within the incredible communities that make the RNLI so special. This is your chance to make a real impact by bringing people together and building strong connections that drive our lifesaving mission forward. You will be connected to the RNLI community in your area and the primary point of contact for all things engagement - fundraising, retail and visitor experience.
You will be responsible for:
- Being strongly connected to the RNLI community in your area, acting as the primary point of contact for all things engagement – from fundraising and retail to visitor experience
- Empowering volunteer engagement crew to do what they do best, engaging the public, sharing our RNLI vision and growing vital support for our cause
- Supporting volunteer engagement crew to achieve key income, footfall and contact goals and seeking ways to engage new audiences
- Being part of an amazing regional team, working collaboratively to shape the future of RNLI engagement and provide an outstanding level of care to staff, volunteers and supporters
- Identifying and developing new income streams and partnership opportunities within your community
About you
You'll be a natural communicator, a true people person who thrives on building relationships, energising teams, and making things happen. Strategic and adaptable, you're just as comfortable leading from the front as you are working behind the scenes to get results.
You'll be:
- a confident and inspiring presence who is able to engage and empower a wide range of volunteers, branches, groups, individuals and businesses
- strategic and flexible in your approach to achieving goals and tackle challenges
- able to work as part of a high-performing team, but equally confident working independently, out and about in your area
- passionate about making a real difference for our volunteers and supporters and growing support for our cause
To be considered as the Community Manager, you will need:
- Proven significant experience of engaging supporters, volunteers and the general public
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- People leadership experience, ideally in leading volunteers in a collaborative environment
- Experience of seeking out and implementing new opportunities for improved performance
- Experience of supporting and nurturing corporate or community partnerships
- Wales is a bilingual country, with both Welsh and English used routinely. Whilst the ability to speak and write in Welsh is not an essential requirement for the role, an understanding of the importance of Welsh language and culture is essential.
- This post requires a valid driving licence.
Please note this role requires a significant level of travel within the designated region of Wales, North West England, West Midlands and Isle of Man but will also require occasional travel to other RNLI assets including our support centre in Poole and occasional overnight stays.
For more information and to apply, please visit our jobs page.
Closing date: midnight on 13 January 2026.
Interview date: 22/23 January 2026.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
Rheolwr Cymuned - De Cymru a Thair Sir yn Lloegr
£34,893 - £41,050 + Buddion Rhagorol + Cerbyd
Gweithio gartref gan deithio'n rheolaidd ar draws y rhanbarth
Cyf: 20538
Amdanom ni
Achub pawb yw ein gweledigaeth ni. Mae’n bosibl y bydd yn cymryd amser hir i ni gyrraedd yno, ond mae modd atal pobl rhag boddi. Hyd yn oed os bydd un person yn boddi, mae hyn yn dal yn ormod. Rydyn ni i gyd yn gyfrifol am achub bywydau. Rydyn ni i gyd yn gyfrifol am godi arian. Ni sy’n gyfrifol.
Rydyn ni'n chwilio am y goreuon i fod yn rhan o griw'r RNLI. Mae hon yn rôl gyffrous sy'n canolbwyntio ar bobl, gan sicrhau bod ein bod yn gwneud i wirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr deimlo eu bod yn aelodau o deulu'r RNLI drwy ein hymgysylltiad, a'u bod yn cael eu gwerthfawrogi a'u cefnogi ym mhopeth maen nhw'n ei wneud. Byddwch yn ein helpu i rymuso ein gwirfoddolwyr yn eu gweithgareddau ymgysylltu, gan gynnwys codi arian, creu profiadau ymwelwyr, datblygu ein darpariaeth manwerthu a chwilio am gynulleidfaoedd a chyfleoedd newydd.
I fod yn llwyddiannus, rhaid i chi fod yn byw yn un o’r ardaloedd canlynol: De Cymru (Gŵyr i Sir Fynwy) a Thair Sir yn Lloegr (Swydd Henffordd, Swydd Gaerloyw a Swydd Gaerwrangon).
Dyma rai o'r manteision
- Gweithio’n hyblyg
- 26 diwrnod o wyliau blynyddol a Gwyliau Banc
- Cynllun pensiwn cystadleuol
- Yswiriant bywyd
- Cynllun arian dewisol iechyd a deintyddol
Eich rôl chi
Fel Rheolwr Cymunedol yn Ne Cymru (Gwyr i Sir Fynwy) a Thair Sir yn Lloegr (Swydd Henffordd, Swydd Gaerloyw a Swydd Gaerwrangon), byddwch wrth galon un o ardaloedd arfordirol a mewndirol mwyaf trawiadol y DU, gan weithio yn y cymunedau anhygoel sy'n gwneud yr RNLI mor arbennig. Dyma eich cyfle chi i gael effaith wirioneddol drwy ddod â phobl at ei gilydd a meithrin cysylltiadau cryf sy'n gyrru ein cenhadaeth o achub bywydau yn ei blaen. Byddwch yn cael eich cysylltu â chymuned yr RNLI yn eich ardal a byddwch yn brif bwynt cyswllt ar gyfer popeth sy'n ymwneud ag ymgysylltu - codi arian, manwerthu a phrofiad ymwelwyr.
Dyma beth fyddwch yn gyfrifol amdano:
- Bod â chysylltiad cryf â chymuned yr RNLI yn eich ardal chi, gan weithredu fel y prif bwynt cyswllt ar gyfer popeth sy'n ymwneud ag ymgysylltu - gan gynnwys codi arian, manwerthu a phrofiad ymwelwyr
- Grymuso’r criw denu gwirfoddolwyr i gyflawni’r hyn maen nhw'n ei wneud orau, sef ymgysylltu â'r cyhoedd, rhannu gweledigaeth yr RNLI a datblygu cefnogaeth hanfodol i'n hachos
- Cefnogi’r criw denu gwirfoddolwyr i gyflawni nodau allweddol o ran incwm, sylw a chyswllt, a chwilio am ffyrdd o ymgysylltu â chynulleidfaoedd newydd
- Bod yn aelod o dîm rhanbarthol anhygoel, gan weithio ar y cyd i lunio dyfodol ymgysylltiad yr RNLI a darparu lefel ragorol o ofal i staff, gwirfoddolwyr a chefnogwyr
- Canfod a datblygu ffrydiau incwm newydd a chyfleoedd partneriaeth yn eich cymuned chi
Amdanoch chi
Byddwch yn gyfathrebwr naturiol, yn berson pobl sy'n ffynnu ar feithrin perthnasoedd, yn rhoi egni i dimau, ac yn gwneud i bethau ddigwydd. Byddwch yn strategol ac yn addasadwy, a byddwch yr un mor gyfforddus yn arwain o'r tu blaen ag ydych chi'n gweithio y tu ôl i'r llenni i gael canlyniadau.
Dyma beth fydd angen i chi ei wneud:
- Bod yn bresenoldeb hyderus ac ysbrydoledig sy'n gallu ymgysylltu a grymuso amrywiaeth eang o wirfoddolwyr, canghennau, grwpiau, unigolion a busnesau
- Bod yn strategol a hyblyg yn eich dull o gyflawni nodau a mynd i'r afael â heriau
- Gallu gweithio fel aelod o dîm sy'n perfformio'n dda, ond yr un mor hyderus wrth weithio'n annibynnol allan yn eich ardal
- Bod yn frwd dros wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i'n gwirfoddolwyr a'n cefnogwyr, a chynyddu'r gefnogaeth i'n hachos
Er mwyn cael eich ystyried i fod yn Rheolwr Cymunedol, bydd angen i chi feddu ar y canlynol:
- Profiad sylweddol amlwg o ymgysylltu â chefnogwyr, gwirfoddolwyr a'r cyhoedd
- Sgiliau cyfathrebu ardderchog ar lafar ac ar bapur
- Profiad o arwain pobl, yn ddelfrydol o arwain gwirfoddolwyr mewn amgylchedd cydweithredol
- Profiad o chwilio am gyfleoedd newydd i wella perfformiad a'u rhoi ar waith
- Profiad o gefnogi a meithrin partneriaethau corfforaethol neu gymunedol
- Mae Cymru'n wlad ddwyieithog, gyda'r Gymraeg a'r Saesneg yn cael eu defnyddio'n rheolaidd. Er nad yw'r gallu i siarad ac ysgrifennu yn Gymraeg yn ofyniad hanfodol ar gyfer y rôl, mae’n hanfodol meddu ar ddealltwriaeth o bwysigrwydd y Gymraeg a'i diwylliant
- Mae angen trwydded yrru ddilys ar gyfer y rôl hon
Sylwch fod y rôl hon yn gofyn am lefel sylweddol o deithio yn rhanbarth dynodedig Cymru, Gogledd Orllewin Lloegr, Gorllewin Canolbarth Lloegr ac Ynys Manaw, ond bydd hefyd yn golygu teithio'n achlysurol i asedau RNLI eraill gan gynnwys ein canolfan gymorth yn Poole ac aros dros nos o bryd i'w gilydd.
I gael rhagor o wybodaeth ac i wneud cais, ewch i’n tudalen swyddi.
Dyddiad cau: hanner nos ar 13 Ionawr 2026.
Dyddiad cyfweliad: 22/23 Ionawr 2026
Mae'r RNLI wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu; diogelu iechyd, llesiant a hawliau dynol unigolyn, gan ei alluogi i fyw heb niwed, camdriniaeth ac esgeulustod. Rydyn ni’n disgwyl i bob gweithiwr a gwirfoddolwr rannu'r ymrwymiad hwn ac arddel agwedd dim goddefgarwch. Bydd addasrwydd pob darpar weithiwr a gwirfoddolwr yn cael ei asesu yn ystod y broses recriwtio yn unol â'r ymrwymiad hwn. Bydd hyn yn cynnwys cynnal gwiriadau cofnodion troseddol perthnasol yn dibynnu ar gymhwysedd y rôl. (Cymru a Lloegr; gwiriad DBS, yr Alban; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Gogledd Iwerddon; Access NI, Gweriniaeth Iwerddon; Garda Vetting, Rhyngwladol; proses Tystysgrif Amddiffyn Plant Rhyngwladol).
Mae ein staff a'n gwirfoddolwyr wedi bod yn achub bywydau ar y môr heb ragfarn ers 200 mlynedd. Rydyn ni’n parchu ac yn gwerthfawrogi cefndiroedd, sgiliau a safbwyntiau amrywiol yn ein timau, ac rydyn ni’n credu bod hyn yn hanfodol er mwyn ein helpu i ddarparu gwasanaeth achub bywyd o'r radd flaenaf. Rydyn ni’n sefydliad cynhwysol ac yn croesawu ceisiadau gan bawb. Yn ogystal â meddu ar y sgiliau sydd eu hangen ar gyfer y rôl, rydyn ni hefyd yn chwilio am ymgeiswyr sy'n rhannu ein hymrwymiad i wireddu ein gwerthoedd RNLI (gonest, dewr, anhunanol a dibynadwy), a'n helpu i weithio tuag at Ein Gweledigaeth: Achub Pawb.
Location: Homebased or Southwest Area Office, BS3 2NS
Contract: Part time, two days/14 hours per week, fixed term until 31 December 2026
Salary: £10,600 per annum, pro rata (£26,500 full time equivalent)
Closing Date: 18 January 2026
Interview: w/c 26 January 2026
Are you a Training Support Officer looking for a new opportunity?
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for a Training Support Officer to join our team.
About the role
This role provides tactical and targeted support to our District teams as we seek to enable our volunteers to deliver training to both cadets and volunteers in line with the Sea Cadets Learning Strategy. This post is responsible for supporting the delivery of the district training, including Royal Marine Cadet (RMC) training activity at Troop level. The work location can be flexible (home or office-based) requiring regular evening and weekend working supporting our volunteers by attending virtual meetings and delivering online training.
Responsibilities
- To provide functional support to our area Training Managers and District and RMC Troop Teams, ensure the district training plans are delivered, amended as necessary throughout the year, to the training plan and in line with identified training needed to best support the delivery of the Sea Cadet Experience.
- To support specific District Teams including the District Training Officer (DTO), District Recreational Officer/ Deputy District Officer (DRO/DDO), District Staff Officers (DSO), and RMC Troop Commanders (Trp Cdr) identified as requiring support under our change management process.
- To work closely with all District Officers to increase the number of certificated, current and competent instructors, and develop the capability and capacity of District Instructors to deliver training to cadets and volunteers across all Districts.
- To support the ATOs/DTOs/RMC Troops in all training matters (including uniformed and unit management teams) with a specific focus on Districts/Troops that need support.
- Support our Programmes and Virtual Training Manager with the co-ordination the of delivery of appropriate MSSC and other approved training packages (including BTEC, Duke of Edinburgh’s Award) appropriate to the age and experience of cadets across the organisation.
- Work under the leadership of our Assistant Director Sea Cadet Learning monitor performance against set targets set by the National Support Centre to ensure equitable access for cadets and adults to the Sea Cadet Experience.
Requirements
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- Experience in working with youth groups and awareness and understanding on the challenges young people face.
- Experience in coordinating and supporting a programme of training activity.
- Experience in coaching and mentoring volunteers.
- Experience of drawing data to create support plans for delivery of activity.
- Experienced trainer with the ability to deliver engaging and impactful training.
Benefits
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- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata for part time employees, increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Volunteering Leave
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to the Marine Society Digital Library
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
One YMCA provides housing, health, wellbeing, children’s, youth and community services across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We are committed to helping people reach their full potential and strengthening communities through inclusive, high-quality programmes.
Are you an experienced youth worker ready to take the next step in your development?
Do you enjoy leading sessions, supporting colleagues, and shaping meaningful opportunities for young people?
We are seeking a Senior Youth Development Worker to support the development and delivery of One YMCA’s Universal Youth Work provision in Bedford.
The Role
Reporting to the Youth Work Coordinator, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality youth work for young people aged 9–18. You will lead engaging sessions, support and supervise sessional youth workers, and contribute to the growth and development of One YMCA’s youth work offer in line with the YMCA Youth Work Strategy.
This is a hands-on role combining direct youth work, team support, and partnership engagement. You will help ensure young people feel safe, included, and empowered to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan, deliver and evaluate inclusive youth work sessions for young people aged 9–18
- Lead sessions and act as a positive role model for young people
- Support and supervise sessional youth workers during delivery
- Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, schools and external agencies
- Maintain accurate records to monitor attendance, engagement and outcomes
- Contribute to the development and expansion of One YMCA’s youth work offer, including partnership and funding opportunities
- Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of work
About You
You are passionate about youth work and committed to making a positive difference in young people’s lives. You are confident leading sessions, supporting others, and working collaboratively as part of a team.
You will have:
- Experience delivering youth work (paid or voluntary)
- Confidence leading group sessions and supporting small teams
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- An understanding of inclusive and safeguarding-led practice
- A Level 3 Youth Work qualification, or willingness to work towards one (essential)
Hours and Contract
- Part-time role
- 18 hours per week, salaried on a monthly basis
- Working pattern is flexible but will include evenings and weekends, with most delivery taking place after school
Additional Information
- Interviews will be held on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged
- Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available)
- This role may require a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, subject to a conditional offer
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion: At One YMCA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We actively promote equality of opportunity and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, and experiences.
Accessibility & Adjustments: We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require any support to participate fully.
One YMCA's mission is to create supportive and energizing communities where young people can belong, contribute, and thrive.
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The Cyber Helpline is a fast-growing, innovative charity that supports individuals impacted by cybercrime, digital fraud and online harm. As we enter our next stage of growth, we are seeking a senior operational leader to transform, scale and strengthen our Helpline service.
The Head of Helpline and Service Delivery will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of service delivery - people, processes, quality, tooling and innovation. This role is accountable for the overall performance, resilience and impact of the Helpline, ensuring we offer exceptional trauma-informed and victim/survivor-centred support across channels.
This is an executive role requiring someone who can operate strategically while staying close to operational realities. You will lead managers, staff and volunteers, drive cultural and structural change, support growth of service models, deliver high-quality outcomes and ensure the Helpline is equipped to meet demand.
This opportunity is exciting for an experienced service-delivery leader to build a mission-driven Helpline at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Strategy & Service Direction
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Develop and deliver a multi-year operational strategy for the Helpline aligned with organisational goals.
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Shape the future service model, including workforce planning, channel strategy, automation and technology.
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Provide executive-level leadership and insight to the CEO, Executive Team and Trustees.
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Represent The Cyber Helpline externally with partners, regulators, law enforcement, funders and the wider sector.
Service Performance
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Lead the day-to-day and long-term operation of the Helpline, ensuring stability, quality, responsiveness and continuous improvement.
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Own and deliver KPIs, SLAs, performance dashboards and quality standards.
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Ensure effective processes, incident response, risk management and signposting and referral pathways.
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Oversee the helpdesk, telephony, triage, case management processes and other service initiatives.
People, Culture and Capability
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Lead the team members across functions such as supervisors, case support, QA and training
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Build a high-performing workforce of staff and volunteers, ensuring strong recruitment, onboarding, development, supervision and succession planning.
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Foster a supportive, trauma-informed and collaborative culture with clear expectations and accountability.
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Set and embed structures, role clarity, operational guidelines and communication frameworks across the Helpline.
Quality, Compliance and Risk
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Own the QA framework alongside the Case Support Team, ensuring consistent, accurate and compassionate support to victims and survivors.
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Work in partnership with the Head of Safeguarding to ensure compliance with safeguarding policy and strong practice across the team.
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Oversee high-risk escalations, operational risk identification and mitigation.
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Ensure compliance with internal policies, such as data protection and cybersecurity.
Service Development
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Lead service improvement initiatives, including redesigning processes, upgrading systems and embedding new technologies.
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Collaborate with data, product and technology teams to enhance automation, workflows and case-handling efficiency.
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Ensure the service evolves in response to threat trends, victim needs, and organisational strategy.
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Drive innovation in digital service delivery and multi-channel support.
Partnerships, Impact and Growth
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Work with stakeholders such as police, funders, commissioners, corporates and international partners to strengthen and expand our model.
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Support fundraising and business development opportunities by providing operational insight, impact reporting and case studies.
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Contribute to the expansion of the Helpline model into new geographies.
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Act as a senior ambassador for the service and organisation.
Internal Leadership and Collaboration
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Partner with operations, finance, safeguarding, comms and data teams to ensure integrated and effective organisational delivery.
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Contribute to organisational strategy, planning cycles, and Executive Team decision making.
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Lead or support cross-organisational projects where operational expertise is required.
Requirements
Candidates must be 18 years old or older and resident in the UK with the right to work in the UK. Successful candidates will need to have their background and criminal records checked, as they are likely to have access to sensitive personal data.
Essential
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Significant leadership experience in a senior operational role within a helpline, support service, contact centre, victim support environment or other complex service-delivery setting.
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Proven ability to scale a service, introduce new operational models and lead organisational change.
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Experience managing multi-layered teams (including volunteers), ideally across remote environments.
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Strong understanding of QA, safeguarding principles, operational risk, and compliance.
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Demonstrated ability to set KPIs, manage performance, analyse data and make evidence-informed decisions.
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Exceptional people leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills
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Experience improving processes, implementing new systems or delivering service innovation.
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High emotional intelligence with a calm, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
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Alignment with The Cyber Helpline’s mission and a commitment to victim-centred support.
Desirable
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Understanding of cybercrime, cybersecurity, online harms or digital victimisation.
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Experience working in a charity or volunteer-powered environment.
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Experience delivering training, public speaking or representing an organisation externally.
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Experience with helpdesk systems, CRM, or telephony/triage systems
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Knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
What we offer
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Enhanced annual leave - generous leave package with an extra day off to celebrate your birthday.
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Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution to your workplace pension scheme
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Employee discounts - thousands of discounts on travel, shopping, wellbeing, entertainment and more.
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Remote working cost budget - an annual allowance to cover eligible remote working costs
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Flexible, remote-first working - we are a remote-first organisation, you’ll have the freedom to work from home (or away - subject to approval), supported by a flexible working culture.
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Cybersecurity at home - we offer free cybersecurity tools, including endpoint protection and VPNs to protect your personal devices.
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Professional development - access to ad-hoc training based on your role and professional growth interests
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Enhanced leave - including sick pay, paternity/maternity, compassionate and bereavement leave. We operate with flexibility during periods of illness, family need or unexpected events.
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Cybersecurity community - Join a supportive network of over 150 cybersecurity professionals in the UK and USA.
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Time off for learning - request time off to pursue training or development opportunities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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ABOUT SUZY LAMPLUGH TRUST:
The Suzy Lamplugh Trust was established in memory of Suzy Lamplugh, a young estate agent who tragically disappeared while at work in 1986 and was later declared deceased in 1993. Created to honour Suzy's legacy, the Trust aims to empower individuals and organisations to take a stand against abuse, aggression, and violence in all forms, supporting safety in both personal and professional lives.
ABOUT THE ROLE:
We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic senior social worker to lead, deliver and develop our SAFE Project, a pan-London project dedicated to providing advocacy support for stalking victims aged 11-16 (or up to age 25 with particular vulnerabilities), funded by Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC). This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong senior operational experience. You will need to be able to think on your feet and work in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. This first-of-its-kind project, co-designed with partner organisation Safer London, will seek to fill in important gaps in understanding, assessing and supporting young people experiencing stalking. You will work closely to ensure that systems are robust, inclusive, and aligned with the needs of vulnerable children, while embedding the service into the wider ecosystem of London specialist services driving change.
Reporting to the Head of Pan London Stalking Support Service, you will provide expert advice and advocacy to children, young people and their families, ensuring the SAFE Project has what it needs to deliver an outstanding service. You will be trainined as an Independent Stalking Advocate (ISA), hold a caseload, and over the course of the contract, you will support the upskilling of all ISAs on the team to be able to take children and young people's cases. In addition to leading on the development of the children and youth work provision, you will oversee a Young People's Experts by Experience group to ensure victim's voices are fed into project development.
This role is hybrid, initially requiring on-site attendance at our London office until the sucessful completion of the first probation review (typically 3 months), as well as regular travel across London
To reduce the risk and prevalence of abuse, aggression and violence - with a specific focus on stalking and harassment
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Centre Manager – Youlbury Scout Adventures
Location: Youlbury, Oxfordshire (Live-in role – accommodation provided)
Salary: £37,800 per annum (Band F, Level 3)
Hours: 35 hours per week (evening and weekend work on a rota basis)
Contract: Permanent
Scout Adventures is recruiting a Centre Manager to lead Youlbury Scout Adventures, a thriving outdoor activity centre set in the Oxfordshire countryside. This is a unique live-in leadership role combining operational management with meaningful, values-driven work.
About the role
Youlbury is part of Scout Adventures, a national network of outdoor activity centres that inspire thousands of young people every year. As Centre Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the safe, inclusive, and effective running of the centre.
You will lead a diverse team of staff and volunteers across outdoor activities, accommodation, catering, and customer service, ensuring every visitor receives a welcoming, high-quality experience. Living on site allows you to be fully immersed in centre life and respond quickly to operational needs.
What you’ll be doing
As Centre Manager – Youlbury, you will:
- Lead, support, and develop staff and volunteers
- Oversee day-to-day operations, including accommodation, catering, activities, and events
- Ensure safe, smooth, and memorable experiences for all visitors
- Manage budgets and contribute to financial planning and sustainability
- Build strong relationships with volunteers, Scout groups, partners, and the local community
What we’re looking for as our Centre Manager – Youlbury
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Experience managing teams in a busy, customer-focused or operational environment
- Confidence working with budgets, health & safety, and operational planning
- A hands-on, adaptable leadership style and a calm approach to problem-solving
- A passion for outdoor learning and values-led work
- Strong organisational, communication, and decision-making skills
Why live and work at Youlbury?
This role offers more than a job — it offers a fulfilling lifestyle. You’ll live and work in a beautiful woodland setting, surrounded by nature and outdoor adventure. On-site accommodation means no commute and the opportunity to be fully involved in a supportive, purpose-driven community.
What you’ll get in return:
- 28 days holiday (rising to 32 after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 10%
- Award-winning Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)
- Family-friendly policies and generous leave
- Access to training and development through our internal learning hub
Applications close: 23:59 on Monday, 12th January 2026
Interviews will be held in person at Youlbury week commencing Monday, 19th January 2026.
Strictly no agencies.
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
About The Connection at St Martin’s
We believe that no one should have to sleep rough on London’s streets, and that everyone should get the support they need to find a place to call home. We get to know every person we work with, understanding what they need to recover, helping them build on their strengths, and supporting them to find their own way home. Help us make London a city where no one sleeps rough on our streets.
London’s diversity is its biggest asset and we strive to ensure our workforce reflects London’s diversity at all levels. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.
We particularly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience of homelessness who we believe are an essential asset in our sector.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome the opportunity to consider flexible working arrangements.
About the Role
At The Connection Community, just off Trafalgar Square, we provide a safe and welcoming space where people can find respite from street homelessness, build social connections, and access vital support. Our multi-disciplinary team is dedicated to reducing the harms associated with rough sleeping, fostering inclusion, and empowering individuals to move towards stability and independent living.
As part of our creative and committed team, you’ll play a key role in:
• Building trusting relationships with people facing multiple exclusion.
• Understanding peoples’ needs and providing harm minimisation support.
• Helping individuals take steps towards securing a place to call home.
• Contributing to a pioneering new approach to homelessness support in Westminster.
We see relationships as the key tool for change. As a Community Practitioner you will build relationships of trust and solidarity that will help people to access our comprehensive professional support network, including NHS health services, DWP benefits advisors, migration specialists, and drug and alcohol support teams – all offering their services inside the Community.
Together we are piloting a psychologically-informed, trauma-responsive model with an embedded specialist NHS psychology team. This means you’ll receive high-quality training, 1:1 consultations, and reflective practice to enhance your skills, and to support you and your team to pioneer best practice in homelessness services.
Salary: £36,380
Closing Date: 18th January 2026
Interview Date: 26th January 2026
This is a fixed term contract until 31/12/2026.
Our Benefits
· 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
· Generous training budget, plus an annual personal training budget
· Enhanced Sick Pay Policy
· Enhanced family friendly policies
· Day off for moving house
· Hybrid working (depending on role requirements)
· Pension – 5% Employer, 3% Employee
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Season Ticket Loan
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Reward Gateway (access to discount vouchers and cashback at the UK’s favourite retailers)
We are a London Living Wage employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
Our Triage Team act as the front door into our service working within a multi-disciplinary team to provide triage and early intervention support to individuals of all ages and risk levels affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking, including those with harmful behaviours.
This varied and rewarding role involves providing trauma responsive support to our service users as well as advice and support to partner agencies through our dedicated duty line. Our duty line operates Monday to Friday 9.00am – 5.00pm and allows for service users and professionals to get a quick response from our service.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
Working with Vulnerable People and Risk Management
- Provide a trauma-responsive service to individuals of all ages and risk levels who have been affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking including those with harmful behaviors.
- Demonstrate specialist knowledge of domestic abuse, sexual violence, stalking and behaviour change including the associated risks to victims, perpetrators, and the wider family unit.
- Offer advice, guidance, and emotional and practical support to individuals of all ages and risk levels affected by domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking.
- Support those who harm abuse by providing information, guidance, and risk assessments using specialist tools.
- Assess, manage, review risks to service users, using tools such as the DASH risk assessment, SOAG and RIC. Providing risk reduction and safety planning advice.
- Respond to emergencies and crisis situations, including suicidal ideation and the need to access a place of safety.
- Make safeguarding referrals to appropriate agencies including Children’s Social Care, Adult Social Care, mental health crisis teams, and MARAC.
- Work sensitively with service users to share and explain MARAC outcomes and other safeguarding decisions.
- Manage and support service users via telephone of all risk levels in line with service values.
- Safeguard the health and welfare of service users and their families at all times.
Team and Multi-Agency Working
- To be the advisory point of contact for colleagues across all areas of our support offer.
- Offer professional advice and support to multi-agency partners and stakeholders.
- Work closely with statutory and voluntary agencies to enhance safety, support and safeguarding.
- Make referrals to and maintain positive working relationships with external agencies.
- Feedback information related to service users’ needs, risk concerns, and trends to the appropriate team manager.
- Support effective team operations with a proactive, flexible approach, including covering for staff absences.
Administrative and Operational Duties
- Provide a responsive support service with high-quality customer care.
- Answer telephone calls, respond to voicemails and referrals, and carry out triage, assessments and action as appropriate.
- Assist with referral processes and early interventions, including contacting other agencies and coordinating appointments.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential written and digital records, including identifying service user needs and risk information.
- Assist with monitoring and evaluation procedures and contribute to the production of reports.
General
- Live and embody the FearFree values.
- Promote the service to external agencies where applicable.
- Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required.
- Ensure our service is widely accessible – adapting practice as required to suit individuals.
- Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services.
- Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm.
- Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working.
- Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy.
- Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures.
- Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues.
- Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required.
- Support the sustainability of the organisation by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation.
- To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
- Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation.
Application
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support.
To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to beat macular disease forever.
We’re seeking a creative and organised individual to lead on communications and learning for our volunteer network. You’ll be responsible for developing engaging content, coordinating volunteer newsletters, and supporting the delivery of training and learning resources across a wide range of roles. This role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a collaborative approach to ensure volunteers feel informed, supported, and connected. If you feel you have the attributes above, we would love to hear from you.
In return, we provide a great working culture and offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and a 6% pension contribution.
We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
This is a UK-wide role and can be home-based from anywhere in the UK. Some travel will be required, including occasional visits to our office in Andover, Hampshire. Office-based or hybrid working is also available for those living within commuting distance of Andover.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our ESOL service was established in 2017 and now runs 5 days per week and offers English lessons for resettled refugees and an English Club with an emphasis on learning skills for integration into UK society. We are a growing team of ESOL tutors and childcare professionals providing training to help refugees and their families to resettle in Bedford Borough and Central Bedfordshire.
We are seeking someone who is creative, reflective and able to implement new ideas to continually improve practice and support the management team.This is an important role caring for children, maintaining a high quality, stimulating learning environment.
This role will deputise for creche session leaders in cases of staff sickness or training and will therefore be required to work on either site at short notice in such instances. Candidates must be able to be in either Shefford or Bedford from 9:30-14:30 with notice being given by 8:30am in case of cover need. Access to own vehicle or ability to use public transport/private hire vehicles is therefore essential for this role.
If you have any questions, please do get in touch.
To tackle homelessness, displacement and social isolation by providing opportunities for people to thrive and have a home.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer - The Brain Charity
Location: Liverpool-based - occasional travel across Merseyside and the UK
Salary: £75,000 per annum + 10% company pension
Contract: permanent, full-time
Are you ready to lead a values-driven charity that supports people affected by neurological conditions and their families across Merseyside and nationally?
The Brain Charity is a Liverpool-based national charity supporting adults, children and their families affected by any of more than 600 neurological and related conditions. Founded in 1993 by neurologists at The Walton Centre, we have grown a centre-based offer, hospital liaison roles and a national information, training and support service - from practical welfare and legal advice, counselling and rehabilitation (Neuro Gym) to peer connection via The Brain Food Café and employer/school training. We put lived experience, co-production and neuro-inclusive practice at the heart of everything we do: more than half of our staff and many of our volunteers have lived experience of neurological conditions.
As our next Chief Executive, you will:
- Strategic leadership: Develop and deliver a 3–5 year strategy and an operational plan with clear priorities that secures the charity’s long-term impact and sustainable growth.
- Values leadership: Model and embed the charity’s person-centred, inclusive and co-productive values across services and culture.
- Growth & income diversification: Lead development of diverse income streams — fundraising, legacies and commercial activity — to strengthen financial resilience.
- Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior relationships with NHS partners, local authorities, commissioners and wider stakeholders; amplify the charity’s voice in neuro-health and community settings.
- Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous outcome measurement, quality assurance and contract compliance so our impact drives commissioning and service development.
- People leadership: Stabilise staff morale, lead and develop a high-performing Senior Leadership Team, and promote wellbeing and inclusive working practices.
- Governance & financial stewardship: Provide timely, high-quality reporting to the Board; oversee budgeting, forecasting and risk management to safeguard financial sustainability.
Who you are:
- An experienced Chief Executive or senior director with a minimum of three years’ experience at CEO or equivalent level.
- Proven track record of winning and managing commissioned contracts and delivering against local authority or health contracts.
- Skilled at building strategic partnerships and commanding credibility with senior stakeholders across health, local government and the voluntary sector.
- Confident at leading turnaround and financial sustainability work - experienced in budgeting, forecasting and making difficult decisions when needed.
- A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to co-production and inclusion.
Why The Brain Charity?
- Lead a respected, person-centred organisation with a unique, wide-ranging offer across advice, emotional support, rehabilitation, social connection and national training.
- A high-impact role where you can stabilise the organisation, professionalise fundraising and scale services strategically.
- Liverpool-based centre with hybrid working and national reach — a chance to influence neuro-health practice and commissioning across the UK.
For full details of the role including how to apply, please download the full appointment brief. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny Hills at Harris Hill via the apply button with times to speak and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile which will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 19th January 2026
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Stop Domestic Abuse is a trauma informed organisation; the work we do to support those effected by domestic abuse may be triggering for those with past trauma. Please only apply if you are living free from abuse. If you’d like to talk to us about this, please get in touch.
Location: Havant
Salary: £36,547 - £39,372 FTE
Hours per week: 20 - 25 hours per week over 3-4 days
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 6 Months
Reference Number: STOPDA815
Main Purpose and Scope of the Job:
upporting the Head of People with the provision of consistent and reliable Human Resources support in relation to policies and practices and with the practical application of employment law.
Providing coaching and support to line managers in relation to all aspects of early or informal employee relations.
Actively providing guidance to staff and managers through employee relation processes seeking early resolutions and restorative conversations in the first instance. Actively take the lead on formal employee relation case work such as disciplinaries, probations, performance management, capability, absence management, grievances, suspensions, investigations and present at hearings.
Develop Line managers through training, workshops, and proactive strategies.
Overseeing the HR Advisor’s workload to ensure accuracy and completion and actively support with individual growth by providing opportunities for development. Provide administrative support to cover team absences.
Reporting and monitoring sickness/absence levels, advising line managers to ensure a consistent approach is taken to reduce absenteeism. Oversee all Stage 1,2 and 3 absence meetings.
What We Offer:
Time off and Flexibility:
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (Increasing with service)
- Birthday day off
- Child’s first day of school off
- Option to purchase up to 10 additional days’ leave per year
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Protected time of up to one hour each month
Family-Friendly Benefits:
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption leave
- IVF Leave
Health and Wellbeing:
- Westfield Health Healthcare Cashback Plan (after probation)
- Westfield Health Personal Health Insurance (after 2 years’ service)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
About Stop Domestic Abuse:
Stop Domestic Abuse is a proud women-led organisation supporting victims and survivors of domestic violence and abuse across Portsmouth and Hampshire. Our vision is a world without domestic abuse, and we work to ensure that it’s ‘everyone’s business.’
We provide refuge and community-based support, delivering in a trauma-informed way for adults, children and young people, tailored to individual needs. Our 19 refuges offer safe, welcoming homes, and across our services we provide one-to-one support and group activities to help improve their safety and to meet others with similar experiences. We support children process their experiences and help regain a sense of safety.
Our UP2U programmes support those seeking to change abusive behaviours, and we also offer specialist support for victims of stalking. We also deliver training to professionals, including the hair and beauty industry, to recognise domestic abuse and connect people to specialist support services.
Our Values:
Equality, Openness, Honesty, Respect for individual dignity and diversity, Empowering women and children, and Care and Compassion – are at the heart of everything we do. By committing to these values, we aim to significantly improve the lives of those we support and work towards our vision of a world without domestic abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.