Jobs for the Housing and Homelessness sector
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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!
As a small charity, our staff team work closely in a flexible, cooperative working style. Prioritising the best service to our guests, all team members thrive off a fast paced and dynamic environment which varies day to day. We are looking for someone enthusiastic who can be flexible and adaptable in a fast changing and highly rewarding work atmosphere, and that shares the vision of our staff and trustees.
Our Fundraising Lead plays an important role in advancing the mission of our homeless projects by effectively fundraising efforts to various stakeholders. This position requires strategic communication skills with fundraising expertise to ensure the shelter's sustainability and growth.
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness while developing your skills in communication and fundraising to support the charity’s mission. We as an organisation are committed to ongoing professional development through our network of partners and support organisations both local and national.
The post-holder will need to apply a flexible approach to working, based on the seasonal and long-term workload associated with working on campaigns and ongoing projects. The ideal candidate would therefore be able to work their contracted hours flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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!
As the new Challenge Events Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing The Passage's Challenge Events Fundraising strategy, designed to inspire and engage both existing and new supporters, ultimately building a stable and sustainable income pipeline.
Over the past year, we have seen significant growth in the number of people wanting to sign up to challenge events and raise money for The Passage and we have ambitious plans as part of our new three-year strategy. This is a new role and an exciting opportunity that will take the lead on our third party and bespoke challenge events. You will bring enthusiasm and experience that aim to raise The Passage’s profile and reach as well as significant income. You’ll manage annual events, test new event concepts and support our growing network of event participants. This is a varied role with lots of potential for growth and development. You will proactively monitor trends and conduct competitor research and analysis to ensure that our event’s portfolio is competitive and attractive to supporters.
You’ll work closely with our Head of Supporter Engagement and Corporate Partnerships team to build and expand our events programme, whilst stewarding existing supporters and engaging new audiences. A key focus of this role is to provide excellent stewardship to boost engagement and optimise fundraising. You will be responsible for overseeing the planning and creation of engaging content for emails to build a strong sense of community. Additionally, you will be responsible for recruiting new supporters, nurturing relationships and providing exceptional stewardship to ensure long-term, reliable support.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to be at the forefront of Challenge Events fundraising, shaping and delivering supporter journeys, developing relationships and organising events as part of a close, collaborative and supportive team. You will be calm when working under pressure, with experience of delivering high quality events.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Homelessness and Complex Needs
£57,952 a year
Stoke, Stoke-on-Trent
Hours per week: 37.5
Contract type: Permanent
As Head of Homelessness and Complex Needs, you’ll lead the delivery, development and growth of Concrete services, to enable us to achieve our ambition of making homelessness history. You will strategically and operationally lead and coach all teams to deliver a range of services across North Staffordshire and Cheshire East.
Job requirements
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Lead Concrete’s homelessness housing and support services across Staffordshire and Cheshire East.
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Define and review services to ensure that the needs of customers are met, and develop new and existing services for Concrete’s customers, with a focus on preventative measures.
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Manage property portfolios, acquisitions, and developments.
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Raise awareness of homelessness and promote the work of Concrete to make homelessness history.
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Effective leadership and management of people, including maintaining positive team dynamics, ensuring teams and services are well developed, induction and training of staff and coaching and support to ensure further development.
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Meet legislative and contractual requirements and ensure compliance with the use of systems and collection of data.
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Be the primary point of contact at a senior level with partners, representing Concrete at local, regional and national forums. Establish and maintain positive working relationships with other relevant agencies.
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Ensure that customers are involved and embedded in the day-to-day practice of services.
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Be actively engaged in the promotion of homelessness services, initiatives and campaigns.
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Act as the spokesperson for publicity opportunities, alongside the Executive Director of Support and Wellbeing.
What we’re looking for
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Good standard of education GCSE in English and Maths or equivalent, with a relevant qualification in housing/social care/support services and with evidence of career progression and self-development.
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Experience managing supported housing and/or homelessness services.
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Experience building positive working relationships with commissioners, funding schemes and partners.
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Experience managing, coaching and developing people at Team Leader level or above, across multiple services and locations.
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Knowledge and experience of managing contracts and services, with effective management of teams within funded and regulated services.
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Up to date with current issues, practices and laws within safeguarding, homelessness, mental health and housing.
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Great written and verbal communication skills and experience working with people at all levels.
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Self-aware, engaging of others, able to lead change and achieve results.
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Empathetic and understanding of Concrete’s diverse customer group, with a drive to create the best possible services to meet their needs.
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Enhanced DBS check.
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Driving licence with access to own vehicle for work.
Help us give those without a plan, voice or home to build concrete futures by tackling the issues that keep people from finding their own home. Apply now!
We’ll be interviewing as we go so might close the application process early if we find the right person.
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Who we are
We’re part of Honeycomb Group, a team of social-minded brands championing happy homes in our region by providing services and support that help people across Staffordshire and its surrounding areas feel secure, connected and confident.
Homelessness isn’t a choice. It can happen to anyone.
Concrete is a local charity, support network and campaigner leading the fight to erase homelessness within Staffordshire and its surrounding areas.
Through a community-led approach, Concrete helps those without a plan, without a voice and without a home build concrete futures by tackling the underlying issues that keep people from finding and securing a home of their own.
Join us on our fight to make homelessness history across Staffordshire and everywhere.
Talent Scout – London
Location: London
Salary: £30,000 per annum + plus a £4,000 London weighting
Hours: Full Time
Standing Tall is an innovative not-for-profit reducing homelessness one person at a time. 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job 12 months later. In 2023, Standing Tall won Social Enterprise UK’s ‘One to Watch’ award. We’re looking for an exceptional person to lead and deliver what we do in London.
We’re looking for a versatile person who makes things happen and has exceptional emotional intelligence. If you’re looking to make good change happen and join a small start-up with a big social mission, you’re in the right place.
Our Mission
Standing Tall is a not-for-profit that matches people experiencing homelessness with stable jobs and safe homes. We know our model works because 80% of the people we help are still off the streets and in the same job one year later! In 2023, we won Social Enterprise UK’s ‘One to Watch’ award.
Last year, we’re grew our operations into Leeds, Liverpool, and Bristol to add to our existing operations in Birmingham, Manchester, and London. We’ve recently started working in Nottingham and Derby.
About the role...
What you’ll be expected to do:
- Assess and support people for 12 months who have been through homelessness, placing them in stable jobs and safe homes
- Build partnerships with businesses willing to work with Standing Tall to employ people who have been through homelessness
- Recruit, train, and support Standing Tall’s Amici Hosts to provide safe homes for people who have been through homelessness
- Having responsibility for Standing Tall’s operations and activities in London.
A bit about you...
What we're looking for:
- A person who has strong motivation for social justice and has a genuine passion to help people reach their potential.
- A person with exceptional emotional intelligence to assess an individual’s motivations.
- A person with a commitment to quality will naturally focus attention on delivering the highest standard of service possible.
- A person with exceptional resilience and adaptability, has a strong sense of identity and will change their approach to ensure outcomes are still achieved.
- A person who can lead bringing all he/she/they have/has to offer to work with others so the best outcome can be achieved.
- A person with financial competence to monitor budgets and understand the financial implications of how services are delivered.
- A person who can think commercially to identify and secure opportunities and build financial surpluses.
Application deadline: 5pm on Tuesday 3rd June 2025.
If you are shortlisted, you will be contacted on Friday 6th June and invited to an assessment day.
The assessment day will take place in central London on Thursday 12th June 2025 (9:30am-4pm).
Please keep this date free in your diary.
If you do not hear from us, please assume you have not been successful. As a small organisation, we do not have the capacity to provide feedback or offer alternative assessment dates.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Standing Tall is committed to diversity, welcoming applications from anyone who can demonstrate the key competencies we need. We celebrate diversity and we want to attract people who have had different life experiences.
No agencies please.
About the role:
We are seeking passionate and driven individuals to join our dynamic and supportive team in Tower Hamlets, where every day brings the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Our service works in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and St Mungo’s to deliver a pan-London Housing Advice and Interventions Service, launched in June 2021. At the heart of this work is a commitment to empowering people on probation to move forward with stable, secure housing, often a critical turning point in their journey. As a member of our team, you will be co-located within probation offices and will work closely with Probation Services, ensuring clients receive the guidance and practical help they need to either maintain their current accommodation or access new housing options.
In this role, you will support a caseload of clients across designated boroughs, undertaking in-depth assessments to identify their housing, employment and financial needs. Through tailored advice and focused support, you will help them access appropriate services, build their independence and make meaningful progress towards a more secure future. The work you do will directly shape the course of people’s lives, helping them overcome barriers and take confident steps toward long-term stability. Whether you’re delivering frontline support or navigating complex systems alongside clients, your work will be deeply valued and impactful.
We welcome individuals from a range of backgrounds, including those with relevant experience, graduates, or those with transferable skills who are keen to build a career in this field. At Single Homeless Project, we are committed to the ongoing development of our staff, with a strong track record of internal progression into senior and management roles. This is more than a job – it’s a chance to be part of an organisation that invests in your growth while transforming lives across London.
About you:
- Some understanding of working in supported housing or floating support services, with a demonstrable knowledge of Housing and other related Legislation or a relevant qualification.
- Experience of managing complex and difficult situations in relation to vulnerable client group(s).
- Ability to effectively liaise with a range of service providers or agencies in order to establish or improve services for clients.
- An understanding of the principles underlying a quality service, and customer focused, with proven ability to empower service users.
- Ability to be self-motivating, work under pressure, and manage time effectively, prioritising different areas of work according to need.
About us:
Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.
We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.
We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need.
Important info:
Closing date: Tuesday 20th May at Midnight
Interview date: Wednesday 4th June online via Microsoft Teams
This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.
Preventing homelessness, transforming lives.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Trusts and Foundations Manager will play a vital role in supporting New Horizon Youth Centre’s mission by managing and growing a portfolio of valued trusts, foundations and statutory supporters. Last year, the organisation raised £4.5million, with £1.7million secured from trusts and foundations and £1.8million from statutory funders. In this role, you will focus on deepening relationships to secure meaningful, long-term support for our vital work with young people facing homelessness.
If you're looking to expand your fundraising portfolio and gain hands-on experience securing six and seven figure gifts, this is the place to do it. We’ve already secured nearly 70% of our budget this year, and we’re just getting started. Whether you’re ambitious about raising serious money, developing strategic funding bids, or stepping up to the next level in your fundraising career, this is a rare opportunity to make a big impact and learn a lot while doing it. This will be a highly rewarding yet demanding position, where your expertise will directly contribute to making a real and lasting difference to the lives of young Londoners who find themselves homeless.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
M&E Compliance Manager
We are seeking a dedicated M&E Compliance Manager to lead on the delivery of statutory compliance and planned safety programmes across housing stock, working with a charity committed to providing safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes.
Position: M&E Compliance Manager
Salary: £55,695 per annum
Location: London / Hybrid
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Closing Date: 29th May
Interview Date: 5th June – to be held at head office in Stoke Newington
About the Role
This pivotal role will manage, and coordinate inspections and remedial works related to gas, electrical safety, water hygiene, asbestos, fire safety, and lifts. You’ll lead a small team and work closely with delivery partners, ensuring that all compliance activities are effectively scheduled, completed, and auditable in line with legislation and sector best practice.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivering planned compliance work programmes and overseeing contractor performance.
- Leading statutory inspections and managing compliance records via property databases.
- Providing assurance that IDS meets the standards set by the Regulatory Framework for Social Housing and other regulatory bodies.
- Managing and developing a small team of Compliance Officers.
- Promoting a strong culture of safety, transparency, and continuous improvement.
About You
You’ll bring a strong background in property compliance, a working knowledge of building safety legislation, and the leadership skills to drive performance and improvement.
You will have:
- Proven experience in managing statutory M&E compliance in a housing or property context
- A relevant technical or compliance qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IWFM, HNC/HND in Building Services)
- Strong knowledge of H&S legislation, the Building Safety Act 2022, and CDM regulations
- Demonstrable success managing contractors and compliance systems
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong analytical and reporting capability using system-based compliance data
- A values-led approach and the ability to thrive under pressure
If you’re looking for a high-impact role in a values-led organisation that genuinely cares about its residents and team, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
The organisation manages over 1,400 homes across London and Hertsmere, with a legacy of providing quality housing for over a century. Committed to safety, inclusivity, and innovation, the team works to create vibrant communities and maintain homes to the highest standards.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Compliance Manager, Building Services Manager, Fire Safety Manager, Health & Safety Compliance Officer, Contracts Manager, Technical Services Manager, or M&E Manager.
Are you an experienced senior people professional with a strong background in operations? Would you like to work for a well-known national charity on a permanent basis?
I am working exclusively with a national homeless charity on a permanent People and Operations Manager role, paying £43,000 per annum. The charity’s aim is to end homelessness and ensure everyone has a place to call home. They do this through providing grants to individuals and organisations working with people experiencing homelessness, supporting frontline workers across the UK, and advocating for change.
The organisation is based in Holborn and offers hybrid and flexible working to all staff, going into their central London office 1-2 days per week. The charity currently has around 25 employees but is looking to grow over the next couple of years, so it is an exciting time to join the charity. You will report to the Chief of Staff, who is friendly and supportive.
The purpose of this People and Operations Manager role, paying £43,000 per annum, is to shape the charity’s internal systems, culture and operations.
Some of the key responsibilities of the job include:
- Acting as a trusted HR generalist for all people-related matters, including policies, performance management, employee relations, benefits and compliance.
- Supporting the design and implementation of a people plan that enhances staff experience, wellbeing and culture across the employee lifecycle.
- Coordinating hiring processes and leading onboarding and induction, collaborating closely with hiring managers and external partners.
- Managing the learning and development platform, sourcing and booking training sessions and preparing reporting data for the leadership team and Board.
- Promoting a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging by supporting initiatives and embedding inclusive practices in policies and operations.
- Managing the day-to-day operations across key back-office functions including IT systems, insurance, facilities, procurement and supplier relationships.
- Leading on governance administration, including preparing for trustee meetings, managing the board portal, maintaining statutory records and liaising with regulators.
Some of their benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus Ban Holidays
- 6% employer pension contribution
- Closure days over Christmas
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced people-focused professional with a track record of managing the day-to-day operations of a busy office. You will be the focal point for all people, operations and projects within a small organisation. It would be beneficial to have experience working in the charity sector previously, along with being CIPD qualified.
The People and Operations Manager role requires someone who can build excellent relationships and be a solution focused HR professional. The post holder will need to work independently at times and be able to negotiate and influence others when required.
Interviews will be held on the 21st and 22nd May in person at their office in Holborn. The first stage interview will require all candidates to prepare a ten minute presentation.
For more information on this exciting permanent role, please get in touch.
Salary: £31,133.37 (plus £5023.71 of London weighting if applicable)
Location: Flexible with home working option, regular travel to London is also required
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours
Closing date: 27th May 2025 at 11:30pm
Are you passionate about engaging supporters, being audience-led, and building outstanding supporter journeys, with a proven track record of working on projects and campaigns to engage, retain and develop supporters or customers across a range of direct marketing channels? Then join Shelter as Direct Marketing Executive – Supporter Retention and you could soon be putting your skills and experience to excellent use at the heart of our Individual Giving team.
About the role
This pivotal role will see you help deliver the Individual Giving (IG) and Retention strategies, working collaboratively with colleagues across teams in IG to increase lifetime value of cash, regular giving and lottery supporters.
You’ll work with the Senior Direct Marketing Manager to lead on the delivery and development of direct marketing campaigns to engage a range of supporters, from those who have just started giving, to others who have a lifelong relationship with Shelter and the cause, stewarding them across their supporter journey with Shelter.
You’ll have the opportunity to work in a matrix way, across multiple products, and on projects that push forward not only the team strategy, but the organisation’s strategy.
You will give supporters control of how they give, when we contact them and the content that will mean most to them. Helping build multi-channel, integrated and inspiring campaigns which build strong supporter relationships and long-term loyalty to Shelter. And, along the way, you’ll get to work with new products and propositions to retain supporters in innovative ways and build strong relationships with colleagues, agencies and suppliers alike.
About you
Passionate about outstanding supporter experiences and maximising income opportunities, you have a good understanding of direct marketing and digital channels such as direct mail, SMS, telemarketing and email. You’re also used to optimising and reviewing campaigns and aren’t afraid to share both failures and successes. Managing and influencing stakeholders to deliver results comes naturally to you too. What’s more, you excel in analysis and intelligent use of data, are great at utilising insight, including the motivations, interests and behaviours of supporters to guide decisions. You’ll have a keen interest in, or willingness to learn about, product management and development.
You’re happy to challenge the status quo and introduce new ideas, methods and processes too, like to horizon scan and keep ahead of emerging trends and are comfortable working in matrix teams.
Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.
We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
About the team
Our Individual Giving team sits within our successful, growing Income Generation directorate and consists of three programmes - Supporter Acquisition, Direct Dialogue and Supporter Retention and Development. Together, we deliver a diverse programme of work with ambitious income targets that support our organisational strategy, across cash, regular giving and lottery products. We’ve grown quite a bit over the past few years and benefitted from both investment and opportunity for innovation.
That’s resulted in us generating over £20m of unrestricted income every year. We’re also welcoming and supportive, firmly believe in developing our people and can offer you every opportunity to progress.
How to apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert approximately 1 page in length, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the following behaviours listed below throughout your responses:
- We learn from our experiences and are open to risk
- We create change and align behind our strategy
Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
Safeguarding statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Housing Rights Worker
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Grade 3 - £31,133 per annum
Fixed term contract until April 2026
Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: Monday 26th May 2025 at 11:30pm
Are you compassionate, proactive and collaborative with experience in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy? If you are looking for an exciting new career opportunity, then join Shelter as a Housing Rights Worker and you could soon be making a real difference to people affected by the housing emergency.
About The Role
This role will be part of our partnership with a leading bank which aims to build financial resilience and break the cycles that lead to financial exclusion and poor financial health negatively impacting people’s housing situations. You will deliver high quality housing advice and advocacy in line with the Birmingham hub’s local community priorities: supporting families experiencing homelessness, improving conditions in the Private Rented Sector and reducing barriers for those experiencing multiple disadvantages. This will involve working alongside people who are experiencing homelessness and bad housing to identify issues facing local communities. You will plan and deliver casework to individuals and communities to resolve their housing situation, networking and engaging with community groups, local organisations and individuals to understand local housing issues and raise awareness of housing rights.
About You
You will have the ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities and with all stakeholders, including running group workshops and presentations. You have experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy, with the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge. You will be able to carry out casework related interviews, maintaining detailed case records and offering advice and support to clients so they can make informed decisions as well as deliver group workshops and presentations.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About The Team
In Birmingham hub we specialise in providing housing advice and homelessness work, with a particular focus on families and people experiencing multiple disadvantage. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to improve the underlying systems that prevent people from living securely in suitable, safe, affordable accommodation.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ on the advert. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement with responses to the following points in the ‘About you’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each. Please provide specific examples following the STAR format:
- Experience, knowledge of and/or proven ability in housing and homelessness advice and advocacy and the ability to progress to specialist level knowledge
- Ability to listen to, engage and work with individuals and communities
- Experience of delivering and/or ability to deliver group workshops and presentations
Please ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset
- We create change and align behind our strategy
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
Recruitment Agencies
Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
*Please note - interviews for this role will be held on Thursday 5th and Friday 6th June
Job specification
Team: Fundraising
Location: Hybrid – at our office (Argon House, Argon Mews, London SW6 1BJ) and remotely at home. Required to be in the office at least 2 days per week, including Wednesdays (all-staff office day)
Duration: Permanent (with six months’ probation)
Reporting to: Senior Fundraising Manager
Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £29,060 - £32,700 depending on experience
Overview of the role
As the Fundraising Officer, you will play a key role in delivering a range of fundraising appeals and our individual and regular giving programmes. This position also provides plenty of variety and the opportunity to support and develop skills across several income streams. The Fundraising Officer will work collaboratively with the Fundraising and Communications teams and closely with the Senior Fundraising Managers.
What you will do as part of our team
Fundraising activities
Individual Giving
· Manage the regular giving programme by implementing a rolling 12-month plan of meaningful touchpoints to deepen relationships
· Develop and implement a plan to encourage increased giving and recruit new regular donors with personalised cultivation and stewardship
· Maximise engagement and retention of individual supporters (giving at a lower to mid level) by prompt thanking, excellent stewardship and building effective donor journeys
Fundraising Appeals
· Manage Glass Door’s direct marketing appeals including our flagship annual Christmas appeal – taking the lead on the direct mail and email campaign
· Lead on content development, and implementation of donor segmentation based on giving history, preferences, and engagement levels
· Work closely with the Communications Team to deliver a robust communication plan – actively taking part in the case studies, content creation and digital campaign plans (social media and website)
· Create and implement a follow-up communication plan to thank donors and provide updates on the impact of their contributions
· Undertake evaluations of each appeal’s performance metrics and donor responses to refine future appeals
Fundraising support
· Monitor the Fundraising inbox and respond promptly to ad-hoc queries from individual donors or prospects
· Support the Senior Fundraising Managers with research into current and prospective donors, and compile information to support funding applications and reports
· Thank and steward in-memoriam gifts
· Support the wider team at events e.g. Sleep Out, Christmas Carols and other supporter events
· Opportunity in due course to work towards managing a small portfolio of trusts, foundations and other grant-making bodies which would involve drafting applications and meeting reporting requirements (depending on interest and aptitude)
Fundraising Administration
· Create and update donor records as required on Access Charity CRM database , ensuring relevant records are kept up to date, accurate and consistent at all times.
· Work with Finance and the Income Processing Assistant to ensure accurate and timely processing of donations, including scanning cheques, coding bank transfers and web donations, entering details in the CRM database, banking cash, setting up Direct Debits and acknowledging/thanking donors via email or post.
· Ensure all fundraising activity is compliant with relevant charity and statutory legislation, and the Fundraising Code of Practice
Person specification
Essential
Knowledge and Experience
· Demonstrable experience in a fundraising role
· Understanding and experience of developing and stewarding supporter relationships
· Experience of project management
· Experience of using a fundraising database to segment and select data, produce reports and analyse information
· Experience of copywriting to produce fundraising letters and other materials
Skills and aptitudes
· Strong research, analysis and numeracy skills
· Excellent attention to detail, taking pride in work at all times
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional telephone manner and the ability to adapt style appropriately
· Ability to work under pressure, manage time effectively and prioritise a varied workload
· Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with a wide range of people from a variety of different backgrounds
· Competent IT skills in standard Microsoft packages (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and CRM/supporter databases
Personal attributes
· A confident self-starter with a positive approach who takes the initiative to get things done
· Highly organised with an ability to prioritise and work independently through a calendar of deadlines and goals
· Able to work collaboratively within a team, as well as with different colleagues from across an organisation
· Being compassionate, insightful and sympathetic to the challenges faced by people experiencing homelessness with a passion to help improve their lives
· Willingness to work flexible hours occasionally, for example at evenings and weekends
Desirable
· Experience of project managing direct marketing activities and campaigns.
· Experience of working with Mailchimp and Access Charity CRM
· An interest in developing skills and securing income from trusts and foundations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Charity People are thrilled to be working in partnership with the brilliant New Horizon Youth Centre as they search for Head of Fundraising and Development (maternity cover)
to lead their passionate and successful fundraising team for a 12 month contract.
"London is a fantastic city to call home, but a central truth remains in the capital. Every year thousands of young people find themselves unhoused, unsupported and unsafe.
That's why New Horizon Youth Centre exists.
Founded in 1967 by Lord Longford to address the needs of young people who were homeless and misusing drugs in the West End of London, today New Horizon Youth Centre continues to be a vital support network for 16-24-year-olds with nowhere else to go.
Through the services we provide at our day centre, via outreach and remotely, our multidisciplinary team of over 60 staff support thousands of young people experiencing homelessness in London to find safety, improve their wellbeing, develop skills for life and ultimately find somewhere that they can call home."
Job Title: Head of Fundraising and Development (Maternity Cover, 12 months)
Salary: £46,800 - £52,000
Responsible for: Grants Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Grants Officer, Individual Giving Officer, Fundraising Assistant
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time/Job Share
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus bank holidays and some additional time off over Christmas
- Employer contribution of 6% to a group personal pension scheme
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme, including 24-hour helpline, access to counselling, contributions towards medical expenses, discounted gym memberships, high street vouchers and more
- Clinical Supervision and Reflective Practice
- Staff Loan Policy, including Cycle to Work scheme
- Generous Training budget and a Diversity Leadership Programme
- Regular Staff Away Days and teambuilding activities
About the role
The Head of Fundraising and Development role is pivotal within the New Horizon Leadership Team, responsible for driving forward fundraising efforts and managing a small, dedicated team. This role involves developing and delivering a sustainable income strategy, ensuring high-quality stewardship for our donors, and contributing to the overall success of New Horizon Youth Centre.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategy and Planning: Develop and implement a sustainable income strategy across all fundraising streams. Collaborate with the Operations Director and Heads of Services to create compelling funding proposals.
- Income Generation: Achieve annual income targets and build a pipeline for future sustainable income. Oversee the submission of high-quality funding applications and manage fundraising activities with corporates, individuals, and events.
- Stewardship and Relationship Management: Provide excellent stewardship to donors, manage key fundraising relationships, and ensure effective fundraising systems and processes.
- Team Leadership: Support and lead the fundraising team, providing clear objectives, supervision, and development opportunities. Foster a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- General Duties: Uphold the values of New Horizon Youth Centre, follow organisational policies and procedures, and contribute to the Leadership Team's success.
About you
You will be passionate about the work and mission of New Horizon, and combine this with some previous experience of fundraising across multiple income streams. You will bring:
- Proven experience in meeting financial targets within a fundraising or sales environment, ideally across multiple disciplines.
- Successful track record in building relationships with foundations, corporate partners, and high net worth individuals, securing six-figure gifts.
- Strong understanding of and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Excellent written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex arguments effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a fundraising team and volunteers.
- Passionate commitment to our mission and values.
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Team Leader Social Care
A growing charity are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader (Social Care) to oversee supported accommodation services, ensuring high-quality care and operational excellence.
Position: Team Leader (Social Care)
Location: South West London
Salary: £24,400 per annum (FTE: £30,500, inclusive of London Weighting)
Hours: Part Time – 30 hours per week with option to take on 1 x keyworker shift at £13.85/hour
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 1st June 2025
The Role
This is a part-time permanent opportunity, working 30 hours per week on a rota basis across Monday to Sunday, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
We are seeking a passionate and experienced Team Leader to join our new supported living service in the London Borough of Sutton. You will work closely with your team to provide support for adults with enduring mental ill health and complex needs.
In this key role, you will also act as Deputy to the Service Manager, leading on care quality, compliance, team performance, and service delivery. You will support your team through trauma-informed approaches and take a hands-on role in delivering support sessions. Additional hours as a Support Worker are available at £13.85/hour.
This role is not remote – we are looking for someone who can be present on site to lead by example and support their team in person.
About You
To be successful in the role of Team Leader, you will need:
- A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care or related subject
- Proven experience of leading a team and managing performance
- Experience delivering support services to vulnerable adults, including conducting needs and risk assessments
- A strong background in working with adults with comorbidities such as mental illness, autism, Asperger’s, and substance misuse
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce reports
We also highly value lived experience of mental ill health and welcome applications from individuals who bring this insight to their professional practice.
About the Organisation:
As an established charity which provides high quality accommodation and support for adults living with enduring mental health conditions and complex needs. Our purpose is to help people on their journey to mental wellness, purpose, and independence. Supported housing provides crucial help to some of the most vulnerable people in our country. It can have an enormous positive impact on an individual’s quality of life: from their physical and mental health to their engagement with the community.
Other roles you may have experience of could be Residential Team Leader, Residential Manager, Housing Services Manager, Care Services Manager, Supported Living Team Leader, Supported Housing Manager, Care Services Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Social Care Manager.
PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Job Title: Regional Housing Manager
Area of operation: Resident Services
Salary: £48,146 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Responsible to: Resident Services Director
Pension entitlement: Company Stakeholder Scheme
Annual leave entitlement: 30 days per annum
Place of work: Hybrid contract. The role covers a patch of properties predominantly across Essex and Cambridgeshire, with time spent on site, working from home and requirements for occasional travel to English Rural’s offices in Surrey as necessary.
Essential Car User Allowance: This role is eligible for English Rural’s essential car user scheme (£5,200 per annum)
About English Rural:
English Rural Housing Association is a leading national rural specialist working to provide affordable homes in small villages for local people. We own and manage around 1,500 affordable properties, spread amongst 150 villages, and have a development programme of around 200 more homes.
About the role:
This is an exciting opportunity to deliver regional housing management services across Essex, Cambridge and surrounding areas. Working under the leadership of the Resident Services Director and collaboratively with housing, repairs and allocations colleagues, the role will be expected to inform and deliver agreed business strategy. Building relationships with residents and external partners is essential, as we continue to achieve an effective housing management service.
About you:
To succeed in this role, you will have a proven track record working in housing management. You will need good communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to collaborate and work effectively within a fast-paced environment. Experience in arrears collection, tenancy management and delivering customer satisfaction are essential. The right candidate will have sufficient housing expertise both through formal CIH qualifications and direct experience. English Rural is looking to invest in and develop the right candidate to grow with our business.
Closing Date: Mid-day on Thursday 5th June 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 11th June 2025 (interviews to be held in our Essex office)
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Please advise if there are any restrictions to your residency in the UK that might affect your right to take up employment in the UK.
English Rural Housing Association is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity in its workforce.
No agencies please.
Location: Birmingham
Salary: Grade 5 - £37,181 per annum
Contract: Fixed term maternity cover until March 2026
Hours: Part time – 30 per week – working pattern can be negotiated but will need to include Wednesdays
Closing date: Thursday 22nd May 2025 at 11.30 pm
Do you have proven experience of day-to-day staff and service management, including casework support and supervision? Then join Shelter as a Team Leader and you could soon be playing an important role at the heart of our Birmingham Hub.
About The Role
The role of Team Leader is essential to the day-to-day management of the Hub and in particular the delivery of front-line services, contracts and projects. You will lead and supervise the staff and volunteer team that delivers specialist advocacy, empowerment, advice and systems change within their local community. Supporting the Hub’s strategic lead and management team to deliver our strategy locally will be important too, as will planning and supervising casework, monitoring the effectiveness of our services and helping to promote them. You will ensure we provide an excellent quality service that meets the needs of those who need our help and that everyone has access to a safe and affordable home.
About You
You will need experience of working with people facing exclusion and disadvantage and in a multi-disciplinary context with partners, community groups and other agencies. A good understanding of housing law is essential, while experience of debt advice, support services and delivery of advice in a community setting would be useful.
The communication skills it takes to line manage others and promote effective working relationships, with external agencies, people with lived experience and internally across Shelter, are key. You must be proficient in the use of a range of IT tools to carry out your work, including case management systems, Microsoft applications, internet and email.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave (pro rata), enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.
About The Team
Our Birmingham hub specialises in providing housing advice and homelessness work, with a particular focus on families and people experiencing multiple disadvantage. We work in partnership with a range of organisations to improve the underlying systems that prevent people from living securely in suitable, safe, affordable accommodation.
About Shelter
Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.
Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.
How to Apply
Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. The supporting statement should include your responses to the points in the ‘About You’ section of the job description of no more than 350 words each.
Please provide specific examples following the STAR format and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:
- Prioritise diversity and have an inclusive mindset
- We work together to achieve our shared purpose
Safeguarding Statement
Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.
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