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About The Role

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma. Allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

Qualified, creative and ambitious. Sound like you? As a level 4 qualified therapist / counsellor, you’ll not only work in one to one situations with young people providing clinical assessments and interventions, you’ll also engage in the wider school community to strengthen skills, and promote understanding of child mental health and the importance of early intervention.

As part of a huge community across the United Kingdom you’ll have opportunities to bring your fresh thinking and ideas to the table to help us shape our programmes for today and tomorrow. You’ll have access to an enormous range of training and development and a pathway to develop and grow your career.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result. Your answers will be used in the shortlisting process.

Closing date for applications: Midnight on 17/02/2026

Interview date: 05/03/2026

 

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person.

To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support. Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.

If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. 

 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

As Community Coordinator, you will be welcoming everyone who walks through our doors, running fun and inclusive activities, and helping people access the support that they need. 

This role is a demanding, people-focussed position and the successful applicant will have an outstanding ability to relate to and draw the best out of our community at The Oasis Centre.

What you will be doing:

· Giving a warm, genuine welcome to everyone who visits the Centre

· Planning, preparing, and running fun, engaging, and inclusive community activities in our free café

· Helping people find the right support by signposting them to services within the Centre

· Responding calmly and wisely to issues that present themselves, offering reassurance and support

· Welcoming visiting organisations and ensuring they feel part of the Oasis culture

· Living out and actively modelling the values of Oasis every day

· Setting the tone of a safe, respectful, and uplifting environment by challenging negative behaviours appropriately

· Supporting the wider Oasis team with other tasks when needed

What we’re looking for:

· An Occupational Requirement exists for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance with Section 2 of the Equality Act 2010

· A natural “people person” warm, approachable, and welcoming

· A great communicator who can connect with people from all walks of life

· Patient, kind, and trustworthy, someone who can be relied on

· Organised and self-motivated, able to take initiative

· Calm under pressure and confident in handling conflict well

Person Specification:

E = Essential D = Desirable

1. Education/ Training

GCSE Maths and English minimum 5 or above (High C and above) (E)

2. Experience

A minimum of 2 years relevant experience (this can be from a wide variety of backgrounds) (D)

Experience of working with disadvantaged people (D)

Experience of communicating effectively and persuasively using a variety of media (D)

Experience of working within a small-medium charity (D)

Experience of working in a community setting (E)

3.       Essential Skills

Excellent organisational skills: including goal setting, prioritising competing demands and meeting deadlines (D)

A clear communicator at all levels, with excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive reports. (E)

Ability to work independently and to identify and prioritise own workload (E)

Ability to work as a supportive and productive member of a team (E)

Flexibility to deal with constantly changing circumstances and a cool head under pressure (E)

Excellent conflict resolution skills (E)

Good interpersonal skills (E)

Confident at networking and building up productive relationships (D)

4. Relevant Aptitudes

Compassionate with a heart for the disadvantaged (E)

Flexible and occasionally willing to work outside of usual working hours (E)

5. Personal

Willingness to uphold the vision, mission and values of The Oasis Centre (E)

Approachability: a friendly, welcoming and caring nature (E)

An ability to relate to, include, and bring the best out of The Oasis Centre’s community (E)

An ability to positively interact with all of our community, volunteers and staff (E)

6. Beliefs

It is an Occupational Requirement for the post-holder to be a practicing Christian in accordance Section 2 with the Equality Act 2010 (E)

Funders In Good is looking for a Programme Officer to join our programmes team and help deliver initiatives that support and grow social ventures.

Funders In Good provides capacity-building support, including training, diagnostics, tailored grants, and strategic support, to help social ventures enhance their growth and impact. By 2035, our goal is to help build 10 best-in-class community organisations serving Islam and Muslims in the UK. We back ventures and leaders who are contributing to our vision of a society in which commitment to God is flourishing.

As a Programme Officer, you will work closely with the existing team to develop and deliver high-quality interventions. You will support key areas of work within our programme framework, contribute to the delivery of ongoing projects, and assist in other important areas of the organisation, such as our Funder Community and core operations.

We are looking for an organised, experienced, and confident Programme Officer who is committed to our vision.

To apply for the role, please submit your CV and prepare a supporting statement (maximum 200 words per question), answering the following questions:

1. What resonates with you about Funders In Good’s God-centred mission and long-term approach?

2. How you would plan, deliver, and evaluate a cohort-based capacity-building programme.

3. How you would handle a disengaged venture leader while managing competing programme priorities.

Please read the Job Description for full details or to arrange an informal chat with the team.

Senior Fundraising Manager – Maternity Cover

Salary: £50,000–£55,000 per year
Location: St John’s Wood, London – hybrid (team typically in up to 4 days a week, with flexibility)
Contract: 12-month maternity cover (with the possibility of becoming permanent)

St John’s Hospice supports over 4,000 people and their families each year, providing free, holistic care in our Inpatient Unit and Wellbeing Centre in St John’s Wood and out in the community. We are looking for a Senior Fundraising Manager to lead our community and individual giving activity during an important and exciting period.

The role
You will focus on Community, Events, Individual and Regular Giving. You will:

• Lead and grow community fundraising, events, individual giving, regular giving and in-memory giving.
• Manage and support two experienced community fundraising colleagues.
• Oversee the development and promotion of a new regular giving product and manage donors coming from the website and in-memory channels.
• Oversee the volunteer programme through the Community Fundraising & Volunteer Executive.
• Use data and KPIs to monitor performance and inform plans.
• Ensure robust supporter care, data, GDPR, Gift Aid and governance across your areas.
• Represent fundraising confidently within the organisation and externally.

This is a hands-on leadership role, combining strategic direction with practical delivery alongside your team.

What we’re looking for

• Significant experience in fundraising with a strong focus on community, events and/or individual giving.
• Experience managing and motivating staff and/or volunteers.
• A proven track record of delivering against income targets.
• Ability to spot and shape new fundraising opportunities into workable plans.
• Solid understanding of GDPR, Gift Aid and charity governance in a fundraising context.
• A supportive leadership style and a strong commitment to the purpose and values of hospice care.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Community Development Manager

(A new and exciting position funded by The National Lottery Community Fund)

About Us

Queen Street Community Centre (QSCC) is based in the heart of the Anglesey Ward of Burton upon Trent, East Staffordshire We provide a welcoming, inclusive community space that brings people together through a wide range of activities, health and wellbeing services, learning opportunities and cultural celebrations.

We work in partnership with voluntary, statutory and community organisations to address health inequalities, reduce isolation and build stronger, more connected communities. As the centre has grown and now operates seven days a week, we are strengthening our staffing structure to support our next phase of development.

We believe the strongest and most sustainable community solutions are built with people, not for them.

 Role Overview

The Community Development Manager (CDM) will play a key leadership role for Queen Street Community Centre, bridging day-to-day operations and strategic governance. 

You will work from the community upwards, ensuring community and partner voices are embedded in decision-making, service development and future planning.

You will bring a strong understanding of diverse communities and health inequalities, helping QSCC continue to build spaces that matter — both physically (inside and outside the building) and socially (activities, groups and partnerships).

The post will also provide line management, supervision and annual appraisal for staff, while leading on fundraising, partnership development and sustainability to support the long-term future of the centre.

Key Responsibilities

Community Development & Engagement

• Work from the community upwards, embedding community voice in planning, delivery and evaluation
• Increase meaningful community engagement, participation and ownership of QSCC
• Build strong relationships with residents, families and community groups
• Understand and respond to diverse communities and health inequalities using both data and lived experience
• Support and encourage community-led and parent-led activities
• Help create and improve spaces that matter to the community, both indoors and outdoors

 Partnerships & Strategic Development

• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with voluntary, statutory and community organisations
• Ensure community and partner voices are included in decision-making and service design
• Represent QSCC at local forums, steering groups and partnership meetings
• Identify opportunities for collaborative projects that benefit the community

 Funding, Fundraising & Sustainability

• Lead on small fundraising and grant applications, with proven experience of securing funding
• Manage funded projects in line with agreed outcomes, monitoring and reporting requirements
• Work with Trustees to grow income streams and ensure long-term sustainability of the role and organisation

 Management, Governance & Safeguarding

• Oversee organisational policies and procedures, including safeguarding
• Act as the operational safeguarding lead (training provided if required)
• Support safer recruitment, staff supervision and volunteer development
• Provide regular supervision and annual appraisal for staff, supporting wellbeing, development and performance
• Provide regular written and verbal reports to the Trustee Board
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements, governance expectations and charitable standards

 Operational Oversight

• Oversee bookkeeping and financial processes in liaison with Trustees and Bookkeeper
• Planning and Coordination of internal and external building improvements
• Ensure QSCC remains welcoming, accessible inclusive and well-managed
• Have responsibility for health and safety, reporting concerns to the Trustees

Person Specification

 Essential Criteria

• Proven experience in community development, engagement or a related field
• Strong understanding of diverse communities and health inequalities
• Experience of working from the community upwards, embedding community and partner voices in decision-making
• Proven experience of fundraising and grant management
• Experience of partnership working across voluntary, statutory and community sectors
• Experience of supervising staff or volunteers and supporting development through supervision and appraisal 
• Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills
• Knowledge of safeguarding and inclusive practice
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings or weekends

 Desirable Criteria

• Experience of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting
• Understanding of charity governance and working with trustees
• Experience of working in areas facing social or health inequalities

 What We Offer

• Flexible working hours
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a local community
• Supportive and experienced Trustee Board
• A welcoming, values-led organisation rooted in community voice

Closing Date: Sunday 1st March 2026

Interviews: Wednesday 11th March 2026

 

 

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Project Officer, working predominantly in the South London area, to lead the development and delivery of river and catchment restoration projects. You will oversee work from early concept and design stages through to physical implementation, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard. As part of our Restoring Rivers and Catchments Team, you’ll help shape ambitious, meaningful projects that benefit local rivers, wildlife and communities. Whilst you will be predominantly working on projects for the Hogsmill, Wandle, Beverley Brook and Cray rivers, you may be required to work on other projects within the wider SERT region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and design restoration and enhancement projects using best practice and sound science.

• Lead feasibility work, secure all necessary permissions and manage stakeholder relationships.

• Oversee on-site delivery, managing contractors, volunteers and project partners.

• Ensure robust Health & Safety compliance across all project activities.

• Manage project budgets, timelines and reporting to funders.

• Mentor and manage junior colleagues, supporting their development and project delivery skills.

• Contribute to the Trust’s communications, fundraising and wider organisational goals.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking someone with strong project management experience, confidence in leading multidisciplinary work and the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of partners. Experience delivering physical works on site—especially with power tools or plant—is desirable but not essential. You will bring creativity, initiative and a collaborative mindset to help develop impactful environmental solutions.

About You

You are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for improving rivers and catchments. You enjoy working with others, building relationships and finding innovative ways to deliver high-quality environmental projects. You take pride in maintaining high standards, supporting colleagues and seeing projects through from concept to completion.

 Interested? Apply now and help us create a healthier, more resilient catchment, see the full job description for more information.

Application process

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 8th March 2026 at 11:59pm.

•   Interviews:  w/c Monday 16th March 2026

Senior FP&A Business Partner: £65,000 - £72,944 | Permanent | London | Hybrid | Full Time or 0.8 FTE

We're recruiting a Senior FP&A Business Partner (full-time or o.8 FTE) for a London University. Reporting to the Head of FP&A, the Senior FP&A Business Partner a data-driven, technical role providing expert financial analysis, complex financial modelling, and finance business partnering to the Leadership Team and is a key role in providing insightful analysis enable informed decision-making. Using the new Oracle EPM system, this role will also lead month-end, budgeting, forecasting and annual planning along with continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.

Main Duties:

• Support the Head of FP&A with financial analysis continuous improvement, financial modelling, and enhancements to reporting platforms
• Deputise and support the Head of FP&A with technical leadership of the Oracle EPM system, identifying improvements to the system to enhance output quality
• Own and train up-to-date documentation, reference information and finance processes across forecast and budget cycles
• Maintenance and improvement of the Tuition Fee Model, leading monthly forecasting providing income reporting
• Leading continuous improvements to Student Number Planning within Oracle EPM and contributing to its forecasting
• Financial planning and commercial insights to support business plan, highlighting risks to improve financial performance and sustainability
• Leading on the analysis of financial information to improve decision-making
• Set and manage expectations for month-end, budget cycles, forecast cycles and year-end
• Stakeholder Engagement - identify approaches to enhance stakeholder experience and continually challenge traditional ways of working.
• Supporting statutory data returns and the budgeting and forecasting cycles

Person Specification:

• CCAB qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with extensive experience building and maintaining financial models
• Extensive experience with financial reporting tools and building and maintaining complex reporting outputs
• Expert in making sense of complex data for decision-making
• Experience of developing and implementing financial systems (i.e., Oracle)
• Ideally experience working within Higher Education and with multi-stream income modelling

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As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps, we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.

Head of People

Location: Hybrid working based at one of our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Kinross or Balloch, with Scotland-wide travel
Salary: £68,805 - £77,145 per annum (pro rata)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing Date: 23/02/2026 23:59

The Vacancy

Are you ready to shape the people experience at CHAS, ensuring our teams are supported, inspired and equipped to make a meaningful impact for children and families during the most challenging moments of their lives?

Join CHAS as our Head of People and play a pivotal leadership role in supporting our teams across Scotland. If you are driven by purpose, energised by organisational development, and passionate about creating an exceptional workplace culture, this is your opportunity to make a profound impact.

Reporting to the Director of People and Strategy, you will provide strategic leadership, vision and direction for the People function (HR and Learning & Organisational Development) across CHAS. You will ensure our People Strategy, policies and practices enable delivery of the CHAS Plan and support our people to thrive

You will act as a key influencer and professional lead, advising senior leaders and managers on workforce planning, employment law, organisational change, employee engagement, governance and best practice in people management, while promoting a positive, inclusive and values-led culture.

You will:

• Provide strategic leadership for the People function, ensuring effective delivery of HR, workforce planning, recruitment and retention, employee relations, learning and organisational development.
• Lead development and evaluation of the CHAS People Strategy to ensure it remains fit for purpose and aligned to organisational objectives.
• Act as a senior business partner to the Senior Leadership Team, influencing and coaching leaders to deliver excellent people management practice.
• Lead organisational change initiatives, workforce modernisation and culture development to enhance employee experience and service delivery.
• Ensure robust governance across HR policy, employment legislation, data protection, job evaluation, pay and reward, and employee wellbeing.
• Oversee effective people data, systems and reporting to support decision making, planning and performance.
• Manage and develop the People team, including HR Business Partnering, Learning and Organisational Development and Talent Acquisition, fostering a culture of engagement and continuous improvement.

About You

• You will bring extensive senior-level HR leadership experience, ideally within a multi-site or complex organisation, alongside the credibility and confidence to influence at the highest level.
• You will be a CIPD Chartered Fellow with deep expertise in employment law, HR strategy, organisational development and employee relations.
• You will demonstrate strong analytical, communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to handle complex and sensitive situations with professionalism, compassion and integrity.
• You will share CHAS values and bring a collaborative, inclusive leadership style with a commitment to supporting staff and volunteers.

People Team Structure

Reporting to the Director of People and Strategy, you will lead a function that includes HR, Learning and Organisational Development, Talent Acquisition and People Systems.

Why CHAS?

At CHAS, we support families when they need us most – offering care, comfort and compassion during the hardest moments of their lives. We are driven by a bold ambition: to reach every family in Scotland whose child is dying and provide the support they deserve.

We Offer

• Flexible Working: our teams work flexibly and in a hybrid manner with time split between home and onsite in Edinburgh, Balloch, Glasgow or Kinross
• Development Opportunities: Lead and shape the People Strategy during a period of organisational growth and transformation.
• Professional Growth: Work with industry leaders in a high-performing team where you will be encouraged and supported to excel and develop your skills.
• Supportive Leadership: you’ll have the backing of a collaborative leadership team that empowers you to drive progress, innovate, and lead with creativity
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including generous annual leave and pension, incremental salary progression, access to Blue Light discounts, a health cash plan and health and wellbeing support.

Further Information and How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply! Follow the link to answer a couple of questions and upload your CV or complete our full application form.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact CHAS to arrange an informal chat with Morven MacLean (Director of People & Strategy).

Interviews are provisionally planned for Wednesday 4th March 2026 at Rachel House, Kinross.

This role requires membership of the PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) scheme in relation to working with children. CHAS will organise and fund the PVG application.

What if you don’t meet all the job requirements?
At CHAS we are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and valued. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, recognising that everyone’s journey is unique. We believe in the power of transferable skills, so if you don’t have the exact qualifications listed but believe your experience and skills are a great fit, we encourage you to apply. Feel free to reach out to Morven or the HR team to explore how you could be a great addition to our team

Hours: 37.5 per week (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £32,765 per annum (South East Weighting inclusive – pay award pending)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Location: Rock UK Carroty Wood, Tonbridge

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Business & Operations Manager to oversee the efficient and effective running of Carroty Wood’s administrative and business support functions. This is a key leadership role, ensuring excellence across bookings administration, commercial operations, and customer experience, while supporting the Centre Director and Leadership Team to deliver the Centre’s strategic and missional goals.

Motivated by your Christian faith, you will be able to clearly and respectfully communicate Rock UK’s Christian ethos, mission and values to staff and guests of all faiths and none.

You will need to have:

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Experience of leading and motivating a team

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and familiarity with accounting processes

• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively

This role is subject to an Occupational Requirement (OR) that the successful applicant is a Christian who is committed to the values, beliefs and behaviours set out in our Statement of Christian Beliefs and Ethos.

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

*There are multiple locations across Scotland*

Every day people with chest, heart and stroke conditions are leaving hospital scared and alone. You can be part of our mission to make sure that there is no life half lived in Scotland.

By joining Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland (CHSS) as an Area Manager you can be the difference between people just surviving and really living.

You will be part of Scotland’s leading health charity providing support to people with chest, heart and stroke conditions and Long Covid to live life to the full again. Our Community Healthcare Support Service provides access to a range of supported self management and community recovery services to support people across Scotland to manage their health as well as possible and adjust to life after a diagnosis of a chest or heart condition or after a stroke. 

You will lead one of our five newly formed areas, supporting a group of shops and the teams who make them special.

You’ll:

• Inspire and coach Shop Managers, helping them grow and succeed
• Drive income and shape great customer experiences across your area
• Support volunteer recruitment and create a positive, inclusive culture
• Champion high standards, compliance, and safe working practices
• Get involved in new shop openings and the development of our estate
• Build relationships in local communities to raise awareness and support
• Encourage innovation and help bring new ideas to life
• Be a visible, hands‑on leader through regular shop visits and weekend working on a rota

This role is varied, purposeful, and full of opportunities to make a meaningful impact.

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience leading across multiple retail sites
• Enjoys developing people and helping others shine
• Is confident using data, KPIs, and commercial insight to drive decisions
• Communicates clearly, openly, and with compassion
• Can balance the practical demands of operations with a warm, people‑first approach
• Understands the unique strengths and challenges of charity retail
• Values diversity, inclusion, and creating welcoming environments for all

You don’t need formal qualifications — what matters most is your leadership experience, your passion for retail, and your commitment to making a difference.

Why Join Us?

This is a chance to shape something new.
You’ll step into a supportive team, influence how our structure beds in, and help us build consistency, confidence, and pride across our shops.

You’ll have:

• The opportunity to lead meaningful change
• A real voice in how we grow and improve
• A role where your work directly supports people across Scotland
• A culture where we care about each other and celebrate success together

Most importantly, you’ll be part of a charity that puts people at the heart of everything we do.

 How to Apply

We welcome applicants from all geographic areas. If you are passionate about retail, people, and making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Interviews will be on 10th March in our Livingston Warehouse.

Please apply on our website by submitting a CV and email a Cover Letter to us. 

CHSS employees enjoy a variety of organisational benefits including: Company pension scheme, generous holiday allowance, company sick pay, employee welfare support and life assurance.

CHSS also supports flexible recruitment through Working Families and we are “Happy to Talk Flexible Working”.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. CHSS is committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a service which is free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. We therefore aim to ensure that no applicant, volunteer or member of staff is unfairly treated on the grounds of offending background.

Join our retail team as an Assistant Shop Manager at our Dorking shop and support the Shop Manager to maximise shop profit by achieving budgeted income, controlling shop expenditure in line with the shop's budget, and by recruiting and retaining a motivated team of volunteers. You will support the promotion of sustainable shopping and the shop’s social media to increase audience reach, attract customers, donors and volunteer supporters to deliver the Retail Strategy.

Income generation

• To support the Shop Manager to manage the Retail budget to achieve agreed targets:
• Help maximise shop sales by achieving agreed targets both through donated stock and bought in/new goods. This involves proactive stock generation, optimum pricing, processing stock to agreed amounts and stock planning.
• Achieve Gift Aid sales conversion target through maximising new donor sign up and encouraging repeat donations.
• Achieve the shops additional fundraising activities i.e., Christmas appeal sales targets through involving the shops team.
• Maintain high levels of shop presentation by merchandising and housekeeping to agreed standards as set out in the Shops Operations manual.
• Managing the stock levels of bought in/new goods, to include ordering of more stock as and when necessary.
• Assist in holding and attending Fundraising events to promote the awareness of The Children’s Trust.
• Source links with local communities to promote Retail in the community via media and other sources.
• Role involves a degree of manual handling in the sorting and lifting of stock.
• Job Purpose
• Job Description
• Duties and Responsibilities

Administration and compliance

• To ensure adherence to The Children’s Trust policies and procedures, in particular ensuring full compliance of the shops in line with all Health & Safety legislation, Trading Standards, Risk Assessments, Gift Aid, Lottery and all other legal or statutory requirements:
• Assist in controlling shop expenditure through effective cost control of weekly expenses.
• Ensure minimum losses of both stock and cash by following bank and till procedures and safeguarding the property of The Children’s Trust at all times.
• Adhere to all Policies and Procedures including those relating to the compliance with Health and Safety responsibilities, Gift Aid and Lottery.
• Complete all administration to meet the requirements, standard and deadlines for whom this work is produced.
• Embrace the change and development of new technology in the shop, for example The Loop (internal intranet) and Chariot (EPOS till system).
• Timely efficient responses to requests for information including voice and email messages.
• To fulfil any other agreed duties that may at times be reasonably required.

Personnel and Training

• To support the Shop Manager to ensure the Shop’s team are recruited, retained and developed:
• Led by the Shop Manager - provides positive, visible and proactive leadership to the Shops team.
• Assist in managing all employees and volunteers within the Shop in accordance with the aims and values of The Children’s Trust.
• Deputise and be accountable for all Shop Manager duties as and when necessary, in their absence due to sickness, holiday or recruitment.
• Assist the Shop Manager to recruit, induct, support, train and retain team of shop volunteers.
• Attend where appropriate, training courses relevant to the development of the role and Retail Sales meetings if required and cascade information to team as appropriate.
• Assist at other shops if requested and where reasonable.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Trust #Promises.

Customer Service

• To ensure customer care and quality of service.
• Provide excellent customer care through quality of service, dealing with complaints both efficiently and effectively, and having a good understanding of what The Children’s Trust does.
• Support other shops and fundraising colleagues as and when necessary.

Reporting To: Education Manager

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Loughborough

Salary: £24,735 - £28,345 per annum pro rata

(Equivalent to £13,192 to £15,117 for 20 hours a week)

Working Hours: 20 hours a week

About Us:

We support young people who have been forced to flee their home country, because of war, persecution, or trafficking. We provide a safe home, education and therapeutic care that enables them to fulfil their potential and become thriving members of the community.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated ESOL Teacher to join our team. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality ESOL English, Maths, and ICT education to young people, helping them reach a standard where they can access local college courses. This role involves supporting volunteers, directing Learning Support Assistants, and contributing to curriculum development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver creative and engaging ESOL English, Maths, and ICT lessons.
• Support and direct volunteers and Learning Support Assistants.
• Plan, review, and develop curriculum programmes.
• Maintain student records and contribute to education reports.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed.
• Communicate effectively with team members and external partners.
• Support the holistic development of each young person.

Personal Specification:

Education and Qualifications:

• Relevant teaching qualification (Desirable)
• Willingness to work towards a CELTA qualification (Essential)

Experience:

• Teaching experience (Essential)
• Experience delivering ESOL programmes (Desirable)
• Experience with unaccompanied asylum-seeking and trafficked young people (Desirable)
• Experience in lesson planning and developing Schemes of Work (Essential)

Knowledge and Skills:

• Understanding of inclusion and differentiation strategies (Essential)
• Professional understanding of safeguarding (Essential)
• Ability to plan and deliver effective lessons (Essential)
• Excellent personal organisation and attention to detail (Essential)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (Essential)
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines (Essential)

Personal Attributes:

• Alignment with Baca’s values and mission (Essential)
• Genuine concern for young asylum seekers/refugees (Essential)
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure (Essential)
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare (Essential)
• Proactive and willing to take initiative (Essential)
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively (Essential)

Other Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS check (Essential)
• Adherence to all organisational policies and procedures (Essential)

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of young asylum seekers and meet the above criteria, we would love to hear from you. Join us in making a positive impact and helping young people build a brighter future!

Applicants will be shortlisted and interviewed as and when applications are received.

Please note: We do not offer sponsorship for this role.

£13.85 per hour

Variable hours (24 hours rota)

South London- Croydon

We are currently recruiting Bank Support Workers to join our permanent staff team at our new Children’s Home in Croydon, South London. We are seeking committed and compassionate individuals who can build positive relationships with young people and are passionate about improving their life chances, even in the most challenging circumstances.

You will join a team of St Christopher’s workers providing day-to-day care and support for young people aged 12–18. The role includes administrative duties and accurate record-keeping, which are essential to ensuring high-quality care and compliance.

As the service operates on a 24-hour rota, the role will include weekends, bank holidays, early and late shifts, sleep-ins, and waking nights. You will need strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a diverse, multi-disciplinary team.

To apply you will have:

• At least two year’s experience supporting young people to achieve their full potential.
• The ability to motivate, encourage, and inspire young people towards positive outcomes.
• Patience and resilience when managing challenging behaviour.
• The ability to act as a positive and consistent role model.
• Good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills.
• Flexibility to work a rota including nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent is essential

About UsOur vision is for every child and young person to be safe, loved and happy, to achieve their potential and have a bright future.

St Christopher’s is a leading charity supporting children and young people, with a proud history of delivering high-quality fostering, children’s homes and innovative leaving care services across the UK and the Isle of Man. We are passionately committed to placing young people at the heart of everything we do and to providing positive life experiences for those who are unable to remain in their parental or foster homes.

We are an equal opportunities employer and are dedicated to building an inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and able to belong. We welcome applications from under-represented groups and encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, including—but not limited to—different cultures, nationalities, socio-economic backgrounds, ages, disabilities, religions and beliefs, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities, and those with caring responsibilities.

Recruitment Process

At St Christopher’s, we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people in our care. As part of the recruitment process, applicants are required to complete an online application form to ensure that we gather essential information in line with legislation, best practice, and safer recruitment requirements.

Applicants will ideally be registered with the DBS Update Service; however, where this is not the case, St Christopher’s will arrange for an enhanced DBS (police) check prior to commencement of employment.

It is a criminal offence to apply for work with children or young people if you are barred from working in Regulated Activity or if your name appears on the Children’s Barred List.

All shortlisted candidates invited to interview will be required to complete and return a Self-Declaration and Disclosure form before an interview can be arranged.

Please note that this post has a minimum age requirement of 21 years for roles working directly with children and young people in our residential and semi-independent homes, in accordance with the Equality Act and its occupational requirement provisions.

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.

At YMCA DownsLink Group,  is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, building life skills and self-confidence, and supporting emotional wellbeing and mental health.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections - guide and shape how we show up for children and young people we support and for each other.

Are you an experienced maintenance professional looking to step into a senior role? Do you take pride in creating safe, welcoming homes that make a real difference in young people’s lives?

Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to ensure our residents have safe, good-quality homes. We work closely with project staff to identify and complete repairs, carry out ad hoc cleaning and decoration, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and prepare empty homes for new residents.

We operate across East Sussex, centred around our Foyers in Eastbourne and Hastings, which provide 24-hour supported housing for young people aged 16–25. We also manage several larger shared houses (typically 4–8 residents) through our Transitional Housing teams, supporting young people on their journey to independence.
In total, the team helps maintain safe homes for approximately 180 residents across the county.

We are recruiting for a Senior Maintenance Worker to supervise a small team of Maintenance Workers across East Sussex. This is a hands-on role, combining practical maintenance tasks with day-to-day staff supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising maintenance staff, offering constructive feedback, coaching, and support
• Providing a comprehensive maintenance, caretaking, and cleaning service to ensure safe, welcoming, psychologically informed accommodation
• Carrying out day-to-day maintenance across our sites in East Sussex, and occasionally supporting other housing schemes
• Completing maintenance, cleaning, repair, and redecoration works within agreed timescales, and delegating tasks where appropriate
• Performing or delegating general caretaking and cleaning duties, including cleaning communal areas, litter-picking, and waste removal

 If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t match every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We know that skills and potential come in many forms, and your background may offer valuable transferable strengths.

We’re looking for a someone with a positive, flexible attitude and a genuine desire to contribute to young people’s wellbeing.

Experience and Knowledge

We are searching for someone with:

• Previous supervisory or team-leading experience, with the ability to organise and direct a small team effectively
• Strong maintenance experience across a range of trade or repair tasks, including delivering high-quality maintenance and decorating work
• Experience working in supported housing, residential, or community-based settings
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and resident wellbeing
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements and compliance processes
• A proactive, organised approach to workload and prioritisation

Qualifications and Training (Desirable)

It would be beneficial, though not essential, if you have:

• City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in one or more maintenance skill areas
• Manual handling training
• Training in handling bodily fluids
• Boundaries training
• First Aid training

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 22 February 2026 at midnight. 

Please note that we are unable to offer a work permit or visa sponsorship for this role; applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.