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Policy and Public Affairs Officer - National Youth Agency
The National Youth Agency is looking for a new Policy & Public Affairs Officer to join our Policy, Insights and External Affairs Team.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 - £33,000 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)
Remote: NYA is a remote working organisation. However, its home is in Leicester which is available for staff to work or host meetings. There is also the option of a workspace in London up to 2 days per week. This role will require regular travel to meetings, events and conferences in London and throughout England.
What we do
As the national body for youth work, the NYA has a dual function. We are the professional statutory and regulatory body (PSRB) responsible for qualifications, quality standards, and safeguarding for youth work and services in England. In line with our charity mission and aims, we also champion youth work through research, advocacy, campaigns, and programmes.
We work in partnership and believe in collaborative leadership, listening to youth workers and the youth work sector so that we can understand their needs and respond to the challenges they face. We are ambitious for youth work and for young people and integrate youth voice and influence across our work
About the Role
As Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the National Youth Agency, this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of youth work in England. You’ll be part of influencing national policy and driving change that directly impacts young people’s lives. Working within a dynamic and supportive team, you’ll be at the forefront of monitoring and interpreting developments across Westminster - from government consultations to parliamentary debates. Your work will ensure NYA stays ahead of the curve, responding swiftly to emerging policy trends and helping to shape national conversations. You’ll work with the team to use these policy insights to develop our influencing and advocacy efforts. If you’re keen to develop your career in policy and public affairs and want to contribute to meaningful change for young people, this role offers the opportunity to do just that.
Key responsibilities for this role will include:
Policy and public affairs support
- Research and track policy developments, political landscape changes, and other relevant areas to identify opportunities to further NYA’s policy calls.
- Monitor and report on parliamentary activities, government announcements, and consultations relevant to youth work.
- Compile and analyse data from various sources to support policy briefs, reports, and other written materials.
- Draft policy briefings, research summaries, consultation responses, letters, reports, newsletters and stakeholder communications.
- Maintain and develop stakeholder relationships and record engagement on the CRM system.
- Work with the team with the preparation and delivery of youth participation activities to support our policy influencing objectives.
Event support
- Support the organisation, coordination and note-taking for meetings and events, including webinars, roundtables and political party conference activity.
- Support with planning and executing of large events including attendee registration, youth participation, materials preparation and using the CRM system.
Other
- Represent the Policy Team at external and internal meetings, policy forums and events.
- Work collaboratively with other teams and directorates to help build an understanding of the work of the Policy and Public Affairs team and effective working relationships across the organisation.
Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.
Why Work for NYA?
NYA operates as a people-first organisation, prioritising the well-being and needs of its employees.
NYA offers an exceptional flexible working approach which encourages our team to balance professional responsibilities with their personal life.
A remote based team, spread across England, fostering inclusivity and diverse talent. Despite geographical distances between team members, NYA maintains a highly motivated and connected team through the optimisation of digital tools.
NYA is committed to supporting the continual personal and professional development of our team and helping them achieve their ambitions.
We provide 25 days leave plus 8 days, life assurance scheme, 5% employer pension contribution and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme via Spectrum.life with unlimited specialist support available to all NYA employees.
How to Apply:
Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements
To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Sunday 29th June 2025:
A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.
A covering letter (maximum two sides) highlighting your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the About You section.
We will request data for our EEDI monitoring purposes, providing this is optional.
Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.
The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.
At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.
We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.
Youth Work changes lives
Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it.As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.
We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.
REF-221910
Are you ready to take on a key management role in a charity that’s making a real difference? Southampton City Mission is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced and proactive Communications Manager to develop and implement its communications strategy. This is a new role with the opportunity to shape how the charity relates to partners, supporters and the general public.
You will be responsible for delivering a dynamic communications plan that increases awareness and engages key audiences in the city, to strongly support SCM’s current projects. In addition, introducing marketing and analytical tools to showcase the organisation’s impact. We are looking for an individual who will drive forward change and quickly engage with key stakeholders and churches in the city. Working alongside the CEO, Head of Operations and Project Managers, playing a pivotal role in helping to shape the charity’s communications strategy. We are offering the opportunity for flexible, hybrid working.
If you’re a natural implementer and you’re passionate about working for a faith-based charity that’s growing and evolving, this is the perfect role for you. Your input will help drive change in both the charity and the city we serve!
Apply now! An application pack, including full job description and person specification, can be downloaded from our website.
The closing date for applications is 16th June 2025
SCM is committed to keeping children and adults at risk safe and to equal opportunities.
A DBS check will be required for this role and applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the right to work in the UK.
For further information regarding the work of SCM, please refer to our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Worcester (Head Office) / Hybrid Working Available
Additional office: Hereford
Salary: £41,496 - £43,516 (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 - 30 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
At WMRSASC, your work truly matters. You will play a vital role in securing funding and raising awareness to support survivors of sexual violence. Your work will directly contribute to life-changing services while securing long-term financial sustainability for the charity.
We are a values-driven team, offering flexibility, professional growth, and a supportive workplace where your contributions are recognised and celebrated.
About the Role:
As Head of Marketing, Fundraising, and Stakeholder Relations, you will:
- Drive income generation through corporate sponsorships, donor engagement, and self-funding initiatives.
- Lead marketing strategies to enhance WMRSASC’s brand and visibility.
- Develop strategic partnerships with funders, businesses, policymakers, and key stakeholders.
- Manage multi-channel marketing campaigns across digital, press, and PR.
- Identify and secure funding bids and tenders for long-term sustainability.
- Oversee impactful fundraising events that align with our strategic goals.
- A key aspect of this role is to develop sustainable revenue streams to cover your own salary and contribute to the charity’s financial growth.
What We’re Looking For
- We are particularly keen to hear from applicants based in the Worcestershire or Herefordshire area who bring with them strong local knowledge and established professional networks.
- We are seeking a strategic, results-driven professional with:
- Proven experience in marketing, fundraising, and stakeholder engagement.
- A strong track record of income generation and financial sustainability.
- Expertise in branding, digital marketing, and multi-channel campaigns.
- Experience in corporate sponsorship, donor engagement, and bid writing.
- The ability to build long-term partnerships with funders and stakeholders.
- Passion for WMRSASC’s mission and a drive for social impact.
What We Offer
- Hybrid & Flexible Working.
- 26 days holiday 8 statutory holidays (pro rata) – Increasing to 31 days after 5 years.
- 5% Employer Pension Contribution – Investing in your future.
- Benenden Health Scheme – Prioritising your well-being.
- Accredited training & career development – Grow with us.
- Regular management supervision & support – Your success matters.
Join Us!
Are you ready to use your marketing and fundraising expertise to drive real social impact? Join WMRSASC and be part of something truly meaningful.
Apply today and make a difference!
WMRSASC are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks will be required.
As an equal opportunities employer, West Mercia Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (WMRSASC) is committed to ensuring the fair and equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination based on age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.
We aspire to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join WMRSASC.
CLOSING DATE: . 1st July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
REF-221909
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £22,619 per annum
Hours: 28 hours (4 days a week)
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Nottingham. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
?We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award.
?Interviews are planned for: 30th June 2025
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
REF-221908
The SEA LIFE TRUST is an international marine conservation charity dedicated to protecting the world’s oceans and marine life. We champion the need for plastic-free oceans, sustainable fishing, effective Marine Protected Areas, and an end to the exploitation of marine life in captivity. Through global campaigns and the direct care of marine animals in our sanctuaries, we inspire positive change every day.
We are now seeking an experienced and passionate Trust & Foundation Fundraising Manager on a 3-month fixed-term contract to take the lead on securing high-value grants that will make a real difference to ocean conservation. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape our trust and foundation strategy, develop new partnerships, and grow sustainable income to fund impactful projects around the world.
This can be based at any UK attraction or office, and we will consider full-time and part-time. Interview dates: 23rd and 24th June.
Key Responsibilities include:
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Drive the delivery of the SEA LIFE TRUST fundraising strategy by prioritising and expanding trust and foundation income streams.
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Build and manage a strong pipeline of trust and foundation prospects, focusing on multi-year and high-value funding opportunities.
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Write compelling, tailored cases for support and funding applications aligned to the objectives of each prospective funder.
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Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing funders, ensuring outstanding stewardship through regular updates and impact reporting.
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Collaborate with colleagues across our sanctuaries and within Merlin Entertainments’ Conservation, Welfare & Education team to identify fundable projects and areas of need.
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Support forecasting and budgeting alongside the Senior Head of Global Fundraising & Partnerships, ensuring income targets are met or exceeded.
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Monitor, evaluate and adapt fundraising approaches to maximise success and impact.
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Develop robust reporting and tracking systems to manage fundraising activity and report progress to senior leadership.
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Occasionally represent the SEA LIFE TRUST at internal and external meetings, events, and donor briefings.
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Support other fundraising activities as required, including corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities.
About You
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A strong awareness of the SEA LIFE TRUST’s mission and a deep passion for protecting our oceans.
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Proven experience in securing high-value (5/6-figure) grants from trusts and foundations.
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A strategic, data-driven approach to fundraising with a focus on return on investment.
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Skilled in relationship-building, with the ability to engage senior decision-makers and tailor asks for diverse audiences.
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A confident and compelling communicator, particularly in written English, with an eye for detail and tone.
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Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting against income targets.
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Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Proactive, self-motivated, and approachable.
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Resilient, results-oriented, and always willing to learn from setbacks.
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Friendly, collaborative, and passionate about conservation.
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Comfortable navigating a continuously evolving charity environment.
Benefits
We’re growing fast and alongside a fun and friendly environment, we offer a fabulous package and amazing prospects – ideal if you’re already fantastic and want to become even better (our magic can help here).Benefits include Pension, Life Assurance, discretionary company bonus, 25 days’ holiday and, of course, a Merlin Magic Pass which gives you and your friends and family free admission to all of our attractions worldwide, as well as 25% discount in our retail shops and restaurants and 40% discount on LEGO.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal British Legion’s Advocacy & Complex Needs Service operates across the UK, offering holistic support to veterans experiencing isolating challenges. We are expanding our team to better meet the needs of those we serve and are excited to welcome a new Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor for the Nottinghamshire & Lincolnshire areas.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
As an Advocacy and Complex Needs Advisor, you will:
- Complete effective and efficient welfare case management of a complex caseload of beneficiaries facing multiple disadvantages, ensuring accurate and up-to-date records.
- To work in a trauma-informed way, understanding the impact of trauma, recognising its signs, and creating a safe and supportive environment for beneficiaries and colleagues. This includes implementing professional practices that foster safety, trustworthiness, collaboration, and empowerment, while actively avoiding re-traumatisation.
- Complete face-to-face visits at the beneficiaries’ home or out in the community, as appropriate and in line with RBL visit policy, to meet beneficiary needs.
- Collaboratively conduct a thorough exploration of needs and assess priorities to create and adapt an objective-based action plan.
- Provide expert advice, guidance, and advocacy, and make referrals to both statutory and third-sector agencies with a focus on empowering the beneficiary to address and manage their needs effectively.
- Help beneficiaries stay connected and maintain engagement with services that provide professional interventions.
- Offer essential emotional and practical support to beneficiaries awaiting assessments from other services.
- Maintain a thorough understanding of risk management and safeguarding practices and procedures for adults and children.
- Keep your professional practice up to date with current policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Legion standards.
- Perform other duties related to the role as requested by your line manager or Head of Department/Divisions.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role and make a significant impact, apply now to become an Advocacy & Complex Needs Advisor at The Royal British Legion. Together, we can support veterans and their families in leading more empowered and fulfilling lives.
*Please note this role is home-based with a requirement to travel across the geographical area of Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and any appropriate surrounding areas if there is a need for a beneficiary visit, in line with organisational hybrid working practices.
This job requires a DBS check at Enhanced level.
Employee benefits include:
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics and aim to operate an inclusive recruitment process.
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract, part time, (28 hours per week)
Salary: £43,962 - £47,502per annum + London weighting allowance at £3,954 per annum, pro-rated
Location: Hybrid, London, Victoria Animal Hospital SW1V 1QQ (2 days per week in the office)
Closing date: Sunday 22 June 2025
Interview dates: 30 June & 1 July 2025
Join Blue Cross as a Project Manager and help shape the future of our Veterinary Services, helping people on low incomes to access vital healthcare for their pets. As part of our central Strategic Planning team, you’ll use your project management skills to help deliver an ambitious expansion programme to reach more pets and people across the UK who need our help, at a time when it has never been needed more.
More about the role
In support of our three-year strategy, Our Focus, we’re working to increase the number of pets we help through our veterinary services whilst maintaining a financially sustainable service for the charity.
To achieve this, we’ve designed a programme of service design and improvement projects, and as Project Manager, you’ll play a vital role in bringing this vision to life.
Working closely with the Programme Lead and Head of Veterinary Operations, you’ll lead the implementation of a key service design project across our hospitals, working with hospital teams to make the transition as smooth as possible whilst maintaining focus on the project benefits. You’ll also support the programme team to apply our project methodology ensuring the necessary structure and governance.
We’re looking for someone with a track record of delivering large, service design changes in operational, customer-facing environments. You’ll be an experienced Project Manager, with a collaborative approach and great stakeholder management skills to enable you to lead our teams and clients successfully through this transition. Experience in a similar healthcare setting would be beneficial, in addition to a passion for pet welfare and empathy for our clients.
At Blue Cross, we offer a rewarding career where you can make a tangible difference to the lives of pets. You'll join a passionate and dedicated expert team committed to our purpose to help pets and people thrive together.
We provide an inclusive, supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements.
What you’ll do:
- Plan and deliver your projects using our tried-and-tested project management approach (based on Prince2) to achieve successful outcomes.
- Keep a close eye on project progress, budget, quality and performance to ensure we meet our goals.
- Build strong relationships with colleagues and external partners linked to your projects.
- Work collaboratively to create realistic plans and allocate resources effectively.
- Clearly communicate project updates, challenges, and successes to stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Manage changes and issues, finding creative solutions.
- Identify and manage project risks.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date project records.
Want to know more? We've attached a detailed job description that outlines the role and responsibilities in greater depth.
About you
We’re seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager with a passion for project management and pet welfare. You’ll be a natural leader with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You’ll have a proven track record of delivering large, successful projects on time and within budget to meet their goals.
Knowledge, skills, and experience
- Experience leading strategic, cross organisation service design projects successfully from start to finish
- Strong project management skills and in-depth technical knowledge (Prince2 or equivalent)
- Excellent organisational and planning abilities
- A keen eye for detail and accuracy
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with extensive experience of engaging, influencing and working with diverse teams and external clients to deliver change
- A passion for pet welfare
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience working in a busy role and to deadlines
It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:
- Previous animal welfare/charity experience
- Experience working in a similar healthcare setting
- Change management qualification
- Experience of using MS Project
Ready to join us?
Click the ‘Apply Now’ button to complete a short application form and upload your CV ahead of the closing date on Sunday 22 June 2025.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We look forward to receiving your application!
Blue Cross benefits
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it weren’t for their amazing efforts and commitment, we wouldn’t be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, we want to provide you with the best working environment we can.
With a wide range of perks aimed at enhancing your life both inside and outside of work, you'll
thrive in a supportive and rewarding environment.
Our generous benefits package includes:
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Life assurance
- Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme
- Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support
- Free access to GP via MetLife
- Recognition scheme
- Annual volunteer days
- Claim for professional fees
- Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Purpose of the role:
The Junior Salesforce Administrator role supports the effective use and ongoing development of the Churchill Fellowship’s Salesforce CRM platform and related applications. Working closely with the Salesforce Team and other internal teams, you will ensure our data remains accurate and accessible, help to improve business processes, and provides user support and training across the organisation. You will play a key part in ensuring Salesforce functions as the single source of truth for organisational data.
Key responsibilities:
Salesforce Administration and Support:
- Support day-to-day Salesforce user needs, including responding to support tickets and troubleshooting.
- Maintain data quality through duplicate management, validation rules, and standardised field formatting.
- Assist with regular data cleaning activities and updates to system records.
- Help to prepare technical documentation and user guidance materials.
- Contribute to routine platform maintenance, upgrades, and third-party app integrations (e.g., FormAssembly, Conga).
- Support data reporting and dashboards to ensure teams can access reliable insights.
- Collaborate on developing and refining automated processes using Flows and other Salesforce tools.
Grant & Event Technical Support:
- Assist with the technical setup of grant-related processes in Salesforce, including automations and applicant communications.
- Support the Events and Development teams with Salesforce Campaign setup, RSVP forms, and invitation tracking.
- Help ensure integrations and automations run smoothly before, during, and after events.
- Monitor engagement and follow-up activities through reports and dashboards.
Systems Training & Team Support:
- Provide training and onboarding support to help new and existing staff understand and use Salesforce effectively.
- Contribute to the identification of system improvement opportunities to support organisational needs.
- Work with internal teams to ensure data protocols are followed and support the development of efficient processes.
- Contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous learning by proactively offering ideas for improvements.
Other:
- To undertake any other reasonable duties as and when required.
Person Specification
Qualification:
- Degree level or equivalent transferable skills
- Salesforce Certified Administrator
Skills and Experience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for communicating face-to-face, in writing and by telephone with individuals at all levels
- High standard of written English
- Strong IT skills, including high levels of proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Excellent organisational, and time management skills with an ability to prioritise competing demands
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of standard Salesforce objects, creating custom fields, page layouts and record types
- Experience of managing users, creating, freezing, and deactivating users, assigning user profiles and permission sets, and resetting passwords
- Experience of using dataloader to bulk import, export and delete data
- Experience of using data visualisation tools e.g. Power BI
- Experience using and supporting Salesforce (Customer Relationship Management) Database
- Experience with Salesforce automations and supporting data processes or reporting
- Evidence of working in a team and contributing to a culture of a diverse and collaborative working environment
Personality Characteristics
- A great team player with a pro-active, confident, and positive approach and the ability to contribute to a culture of collaborative working
- The ability to work with good humour, tact, and diplomacy and to maintain confidentiality
- Commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
- To have a genuine commitment to the values and ethos of the Churchill Fellowship
- Positive attitude
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Proactive and able to work well independently as well as part of a team
- Passionate about achieving excellence through personal development and continual learning
TCF Competency Framework
Role Specific Responsibility
- Demonstrates initiative and shares ideas to improve team processes.
- Supports colleagues by sharing knowledge and informal coaching.
- Applies best practice in daily work and encourages consistency across the team.
- Contributes to the delivery of operational plans and change efforts.
- Maintains a strong focus on individual and team objectives.
Quality & Efficiency
- Delivers accurate, high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
- Balances efficiency with attention to detail.
- Supports process improvements to enhance team performance.
- Uses planning tools and methods to manage workloads.
- Applies a methodical approach to complex or competing priorities.
Communication
- Communicates clearly and professionally in all formats.
- Adapts communication style to suit different audiences.
- Actively listens and offers clear, constructive feedback.
- Supports resolution of miscommunications through open dialogue.
- Begins to influence others through collaborative communication.
Problem Solving
- Identifies root causes of problems and proposes logical solutions.
- Uses sound judgement in addressing issues.
- Anticipates risks and flags challenges proactively.
- Draws on past learning to inform current decision-making.
- Seeks input when appropriate and contributes to team solutions.
Teamwork
- Collaborates effectively with others to meet team goals.
- Encourages a supportive and inclusive team culture.
- Takes responsibility for contributions to group tasks.
- Builds relationships across departments to strengthen collaboration.
- Helps maintain team focus during challenging situations.
Leadership
- Leads small projects or workstreams with minimal supervision.
- Supports junior team members through guidance and example.
- Demonstrates positive, professional behaviour at all times.
- Motivates others and supports team engagement.
- Shows growing confidence in influencing outcomes.
Decision-Making
- Makes timely decisions using data and evidence.
- Considers broader impact on colleagues and the organisation.
- Takes ownership of decisions and adapts when needed.
- Escalates appropriately and contributes to collective decision-making.
Stakeholder Management
- Manages day-to-day relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Communicates consistently and responsively to build trust.
- Understands stakeholder needs and aligns responses accordingly.
- Anticipates concerns and takes proactive steps to address them.
Change Management
- Positively engages with and supports change initiatives.
- Explains changes clearly and constructively to others.
- Encourages adaptability and a forward-thinking approach.
- Champions small-scale improvements within the team.
Strategic Thinking
- Understands how own work contributes to organisational goals.
- Thinks beyond immediate tasks to consider future needs.
- Anticipates how changes may affect team priorities.
- Offers ideas that align with broader strategic aims.
Interpersonal Skills
- Builds trust and rapport with a wide range of colleagues.
- Demonstrates empathy in sensitive or difficult conversations.
- Promotes respect and inclusivity in interactions.
- Responds constructively to differing perspectives.
- Shows emotional intelligence in day-to-day exchanges.
About our charity:
Join us to support people-led change across the UK
We run the Churchill Fellowships, a unique programme that supports UK citizens to find new solutions worldwide for today’s most pressing challenges.
Every year we fund over 100 new Fellows to discover the latest ideas and best practice in any practical issue they care passionately about, anywhere in the world. The topics they explore cover every aspect of society and are often informed by their own lived experience. They meet leading practitioners, encounter cutting-edge projects and gather their findings in a published report. We help share their findings to inspire change in communities, sectors, and fields across the UK.
Fellows tell us that their Fellowship is life-changing, for themselves and for those who benefit from their global learning. These are dedicated and practical individuals with a strong vision of the change they want to see, the knowledge to progress it and the drive to make it happen. As a result, their impact is felt throughout the UK and many go on to be leaders in their fields.
Our unique approach has created a community of thousands of highly effective changemakers working on the frontlines of today’s key issues. At the heart of all this is a simple but enduring concept: we are empowering individuals to learn from the world and transform lives across the UK.
Working for The Churchill Fellowship
Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:
- Salary c. £32,500-£35,000 per annum (5 days per week / 36.5 hours)
- Hybrid working policy (minimum of 1-2 days per week in the office)
- 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break
- 1 weeks paid leave for volunteering
- Non-contributory pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)
Standard working hours are 36.5 hours a week 9.30am until 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday and from 9.30am until 4.00pm on Friday, including a paid lunch break of one hour.
We have embraced the benefits of working from home and at the same time, we value the contribution of face-to-face contact in building teamwork, collaborating with your colleagues, exchanging ideas and know-how, and for work efficiency. We therefore operate a hybrid working policy, where staff can work from home if they wish, however everyone is required to work in the office a minimum of 1 to 2 days a week with Tuesdays as the core day for regular whole team meetings.
Note: unfortunately, we are not currently in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit your CV, along with a cover letter using this as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. As a people centred, relational organisation, we want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role. Please also include a link to your Trailhead profile.
Recruitment Process
We hope to meet initially with as many candidates as possible, however where demand is unusually high, we may not be able to meet everyone.
If your skills and experience are relevant to the role, you will likely meet with a member of the HR Team to talk through any questions you may have, and for us to find out a bit more about you.
You will then be asked to submit a technical task, for review by the panel prior to selecting the shortlisted candidates for interview, further details will be provided in the initial conversation.
Once the advertising has closed, we will invite the shortlisted candidates to a formal in-person interview on the 15th July 2025, with the view to appointing the Junior Salesforce Administrator as soon as possible after that. The successful candidate will ideally start in September 2025.
Equity, diversity and inclusion are core to the values and ethos of the charity’s work across all activities. The Churchill Fellowship is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. Our office accommodation is accessible throughout.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting opportunity to manage a new programme and campaign focused on bringing children and young people's voices and experiences into a key public debate.
The programme is about working alongside young people to explore new ways to understand and tackle misogyny.
At Barnardo's, we believe that addressing this issue is vital, so that children can be safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful.
The essential criteria for this role are:
Experience
- At least five years' experience across both public affairs and campaigning roles working with the Westminster government and parliament.
- Demonstrable experience of working closely with senior leadership in a large organisation.
- Demonstrable experience of achieving policy change as part of a campaign.
- Demonstrable experience of developing influencing activities alongside children and young people.
- Experience of matrix management.
- Experience of project/programme management.
Skills / abilities
- Excellent written and verbal presentational skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- The ability to communicate complex concepts to a variety of audiences.
- Understanding of the UK Parliament and devolved administrations, including legislative processes and the role of parliamentarians.
- Knowledge of the charity campaigning environment, including relevant regulation.
- Ability to think creatively.
- Comfort working in fast-changing environments and ability to adapt plans where needed.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document (if applicable). This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described. We are committed to welcoming people from a diverse background, culture and experience. Barnardo's believe in creating equality of opportunity in the workplace and supporting people to manage their work-life balance; we are therefore are open to offering flexible working arrangements
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Salary: £18,385.50 (£30,642.50 FTE)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 21 pw
Closing Date: 23rd June 2025
Interview Date: 9th July 2025
To deliver heir new strategic plan – they need people with bold and innovative ideas to help them to achieve their ambitions for local wildlife and wild places.
They are committed to restoring and protecting at least 30% of Sussex land and sea for nature, inspiring one in four people to take meaningful action for wildlife, building a stronger more inclusive and diverse organisation and becoming a net zero and climate resilient organisation.
They are looking for the best and most talented people to join their team and help them deliver this exciting and ambitious strategy. They are keen to hear from you even if you don't have all the skills and experience outlined in the Job Description but have the potential to grow into a role.
So, if you are someone who is determined to see a Sussex rich in wildlife and you have drive, energy and commitment to their values of Innovation, Passion, Collaboration and Inclusion why not apply now to join their great team, working together to deliver their new strategic plan.
In order to encourage diversity and inclusivity within the environment sector, they particularly welcome applications from people who have an ethnically or geographically diverse background, who are non-graduates and/or are living in economically deprived areas
The Role
Our client is a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Primarily an office-based role within the incredible building at Rye Harbour. The Volunteer Coordinator oversees recruitment and retention of volunteers at Rye Harbour ensuring safeguarding requirements are met including DBS checks and references where appropriate. Developing new and innovative approaches to volunteering to attract new volunteers, keeping existing volunteers engaged and promoting diversity in the organisation. Managing volunteer rotas, providing volunteer support and ensuring effective delivery of all volunteer activities. Planning and implementing a range of activities and events to acknowledge and thank volunteers for their contribution. Maintaining and updating existing volunteer data base. Ensuring data retained is relevant and up to date.
The Person
They’re looking for a volunteer coordinator who’s able to engage with a wide range of people. You will use imagination, resourcefulness, and diplomacy to effectively communicate verbally and in writing using a range of different media. You can build great working relationships with other staff members, volunteers and partners; navigating challenging conversations in a calm and pleasant way. To be successful in this role you will need a high level of commitment, enthusiasm and self-motivation with a flexible and professional approach to work. Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and readiness to support colleagues across the organisation where appropriate. Exceptional time management & organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a high volume of work across many areas.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays each year (pro-rated for part time staff)
- Pension – company contribution from 6% and employee contribution of 3%
- Life Assurance - Pension Scheme Members 2 x Salary, Non-Pension Scheme Members 1 x Salary
- 2 days paid leave for volunteering each year
- Flexible working policy
- Enhanced Sick Pay
- EAP
- Employee discounts
- Informal car share arrangements
They will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and may close the vacancy early so please get you application in as soon as possible.
The Volunteer Coordinator oversees recruitment and retention of volunteers ensuring safeguarding requirements are met including DBS checks and references where appropriate.
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Finance Manager
Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) was founded by Frank Mullane in memory of his sister Julia Pemberton and her son Will who were both killed by her ex-partner in 2003.
Each year, around 150 families lose a loved one to domestic homicide. The actual number of suicides as a result of domestic abuse remains unknown. AAFDA’s prime function is to provide families in England and Wales with specialist peer support and expert and specialist advocacy for the range of statutory reviews that will take place after domestic homicide.
As a growing charity, AAFDA is looking for an exceptional candidate to join our supportive team and lead our finance and resource management functions. The role will provide and manage the HR, administration and finance activities of the charity and sit within the Senior Leadership Team.
This role is offered on a full-time basis (subject to funding). Although home based, occasional travel will be required. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and strongly encourage applications from those with Black and/or Minoritised backgrounds.
Role - Finance Manager
Reports to: CEO/Deputy CEO
Location: Home Based (with occasional travel required)
Salary: £36,000 per annum (full-time equivalent), depending on skills and experience.
Contract Hours: Full Time / 40 hours per week. Permanent subject to funding
ROLE OVERVIEW
AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) is a growing Charity and to meet the demands of this growth, we are looking for a full time Finance and Resources Manager to join our team.
MAIN PURPOSE OF ROLE
To work with the Board, CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure efficient and effective financial management, including setting and monitoring budgets, producing financial reports, and overseeing day to day financial management, including payroll and bookkeeping via Quickbooks, and providing advice and guidance, to inform the development and delivery of AAFDA’s strategy and business plan.
To work with the CEO and Deputy CEO to ensure that AAFDA meets its funder obligations, including reporting on time, gathering data from across the team and compiling reports for CEO/Deputy CEO sign off.
To work with Trustees and staff to ensure AAFDA fulfils its legal and regulatory requirements, including; coordinating the implementation of health and safety, GDPR and other policies and procedures; leading on human resources support; and overseeing office management and IT. Note that specialist HR advice and support and IT are provided to AAFDA by external contractors.
The role provides and manages the HR, administration and finance activities of the Charity and sits within the Senior Leadership Team.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
· Ensuring the day-to-day financial and accounting operations (Quickbooks) are delivered and maintained.
· Administering and managing Payroll, expenses, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, managing the bank including reconciliations and other financial management.
· Managing AAFDA’s budget planning, monitoring and review and year-end accounts processes.
· Meeting AAFDA’s funder reporting deadlines, including oversight of the compilation of information for the funder and the provision of financial reports.
· Supporting the development of AAFDA’s strategy and business plan including providing financial projections and conducting risk analysis as and when required.
· Ensuring effective day-to-day management of book-keeping and financial administration.
· Ensuring financial, payroll and data protection policies and procedures comply with relevant legislation/regulations, reflect best practice and are applied throughout AAFDA, reporting non-compliance to the CEO and/or Deputy CEO.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Finance:
· In conjunction with the Leadership team, undertake regular finance operational duties including;
- Preparation and setting of a three-year outline budget to accompany AAFDA’s three-year strategy.
- Preparation and setting of the annual budget.
- quarterly reviews – including cashflow and operational re-forecasts.
- Monthly management accounts and variance analysis.
· Prepare quarterly finance reports for the Board, including variance analysis, re-forecasts and ad-hoc reports, as necessary.
· Assist the third-party accountant with the preparation of year-end accounts.
· Manage and operate the internal finance and accounting systems and databases.
· Oversee delivery of payroll, through the use of third-party providers software and using the staff time management recording system.
· Manage all staff expense systems and ensure compliance with relevant AAFDA policies.
· Manage and operate a purchasing system and ensure appropriate levels of pre-expenditure financial authorisation are in place and followed and that suppliers are paid on a timely basis.
· Ensure that all receivables are billed and collected on a timely basis.
· Be the main contact with and management of, the day-to-day operations of the Charity’s banking arrangements, seeking secondary authorisations where required.
· Ensure compliance with HMRC, including monitoring VAT threshold, tax and gift aid, and undertake necessary returns where necessary.
· Commission specialist VAT and other financial advice as required and in conjunction with the Board and CEO/DCEO.
· Support and advise the Trustees, CEO, Deputy CEO and other Leadership Team colleagues with financial forecasting/planning, and allocation and funding of staff and other resources.
· Support Fundraising staff with preparing and managing grant applications and project budgets with the aim of ensuring a minimum of full-cost recovery and provide financial implementation data to enable the Charity to comply with any grant reporting obligations, including by creating and maintaining records of costs by grant received.
Effective Organisational Administration
· Oversee policy and procedure development and implementation, including safeguarding, data protection, Health and Safety, complaints, etc, in conjunction with other Leadership Team members.
· Conduct horizon scanning and recommend opportunities to revise policies and procedures to ensure legal/regulatory compliance and/or in line with best practice.
· Review, improve and ensure implementation of project management processes.
· Ensure appropriate equipment and infrastructure resources are in place for staff, volunteers and Trustees.
· Ensure insurance is in place for all activity and potential organisational risks.
· Continually improve and manage operational costs and budget.
· Collaborate with colleagues to ensure optimal use of the AAFDA customer relationship, case management, time recording, expense management and other operational systems.
Other
· To work with the Trustees, CEO/DCEO and staff to develop and implement the strategy and business plan.
· Provide support for effective governance.
· Take part in Leadership Team meetings.
· To work with the rest of the staff team to carry out any other task or project required from time to time, as directed by the CEO or Deputy CEO.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Experience
Experience of the range of financial management and management accounting, including analysis and commentary.
Experience of audits, invoices, bank reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable and budget preparation.
Experience of working with and co-ordinating income and expenditure across multi-project budgets.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and some ad hoc schedules.
Knowledge
Knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.
Working knowledge of using QuickBooks.
Knowledge of health and safety legislation and employment law.
An understanding of equality, diversity, inclusivity and intersectionality and how this relates to this role.
Skills
Strong attention to detail with a strong sense of commerciality and value for money.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time-sensitive tasks.
Ability to work flexibly and occasionally out of hours.
Other
Ability to manage payroll and HR administration.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel.
DESIRABLE
Experience of charity sector accounting/finance.
Experience or understanding of project management.
Experience of line managing staff or volunteers.
Experience of developing and delivering HR, IT, Health & Safety, and data protection policy and procedures.
An understanding of the needs of families impacted by domestic abuse and/or domestic homicide.
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Job Title: Membership Administrator
Reports to: Membership and Elections Manager
Line reports: n/a
Contract terms: 35 hours per week, 12 months fixed term (maternity cover)
Salary: £29,895
Location: London based, with hybrid working
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists (RCOphth) is a membership organisation and the voice of the profession, with over 4,000 members in the UK and overseas. Our role is to champion the specialty, set standards of training and practice, and influence change to make a difference to the lives of patients with eye conditions.
Job Purpose
The Membership Administrator will support work relating to membership customer service, recruitment, retention, subscriptions, data management and communications.
The post requires strong attention to detail, experience in using CRM systems and excellent customer service and communication skills as the first point of contact in our membership team.
Main responsibilities
Membership
- Respond to enquiries about membership by email and phone, and being the first point of contact for membership issues
- Process applications for membership ensuring applicants meet the criteria and provide correct documentation e.g. sponsors
- Suggest improvements to the membership application process
- Ensure member information is up to date within the CRM
- Ensure membership pages of the website are up to date
- Facilitate access to membership benefits
- Providing mailing list for the publishers of the Eye journal
- Assist in the production of regular membership communications
- Provide reports for Council on the number and names of new members and those gaining fellowship by examination
- Assist in the production of promotional material for use at courses and events
Subscriptions
- Administrate Direct Debit process
- Apply bank transfer payments to member accounts
- Administrate collection process of overdue membership payments
- dministrate membership concessions and grade changes
- Respond to enquiries about subscription fees
- Respond to enquires re the annual renewal process
General
- Assist the Membership Elections Manager with arrangements for the College elections as appropriate
- Assist the Membership Elections Manager with attendance at various national marketing events to represent the College as appropriate
- Download CRM reports and presenting in information in various formats, e.g. inclusion of graphs
- Assist with the work of the membership working group including arranging meeting logistics, including dates, location and catering
- Assist with the organisation of meeting papers, including preparing the agenda, circulating papers and drafting minutes
To undertake other duties as required:
- Undertake any other reasonable duties as required, including occasional travel and overnight stays.
Inclusion and Diversity statement
RCOphth is committed to encouraging inclusion, equity and diversity among our staff, and eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation by complying with the Equality Act 2010. We want a working environment where individual differences and the contributions of all staff are recognised and valued. To do this, we will proactively tackle discrimination and disadvantage and ensure that no individual or group is directly or indirectly discriminated against for any reason. We expect all employees to champion and live our values through their work at every opportunity.
Our values are:
Inclusion
- actively welcoming a diversity of experiences and perspectives
- everyone being respected and encouraged to participate regardless of their background or role
Integrity
- being open and honest, demonstrating accountability in all its work
- evidence-based and transparent decision-making, utilising a range of data, information, expertise and experience
Innovation
- creating novel opportunities to advance and deliver on its aims, anticipating changing circumstances
- actively welcoming fresh ideas and approaches
- fostering a climate of ambition and excellence drawing on expertise from across the College’s communities
Improvement
- being a learning organisation, reflecting on both successes and mistakes
- continuous and sustainable development across all its activities
Person Specification
Knowledge, Qualifications and Experience
- Administration experience in a customer facing environment
- Experience of data processing
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
- Experience of working with CRM systems (please list all systems and experience level on CV)
Skills and Abilities
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to relay key information and handle enquiries
- High attention to detail
- Highly developed organisational, prioritisation and time management skills
- Work on own initiative and respond effectively to new situations
- Professional attitude with strong focus on quality of service
- Work well within a team, with consideration for colleagues
Personal Qualities (Attributes)
- Commitment to equity and diversity and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
- Committed to own continuing professional development
Other requirements
- Discretion, tact and flexible attitude
- Understanding of GDPR requirements
Staff benefits
We offer a friendly and supportive working environment and make sure our employees are well looked after with a great benefits package, which includes:
Work life balance and family friendly benefits:
- Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 from home)
- 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days with length of service (plus bank holidays and office closure between Christmas and New Year)
- One day of paid leave to move house
Enhanced parental leave
Planning for your future:
- Employer pension contributions are double the employees, up to a maximum employer contribution of 12%.
- Life assurance of 4x of base salary
Career development:
- All staff are offered opportunities for learning and development, in addition to a comprehensive e-learning package
- Study loans
Travel:
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Wellbeing:
- Summer Fridays (staff can finish 90 minutes early from mid-July to the end of August)
- Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme (with access to free counselling sessions)
- Health Cash Plan
How to apply
Please submit your 2-page CV and a 1-page covering letter. The cover letter must explain what makes you suitable for the role. Please use the Job Description for reference.
Interviews will be held at our office in Euston, week commencing 23 June 2025. Please indicate if you are likely to need any reasonable adjustments to successfully complete this interview.
Applicants must already have the right to work within the UK without restriction. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
The closing date for applications is 16 June 2024.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Gaddum
Gaddum is one of Manchester’s oldest charities, having been around for almost 200 years. We are a mental health and carers charity that provides support to individuals and families across Greater Manchester and the North. Our work spans across a range of services, including mental health support and carer assistance, aiming to empower individuals to live healthier, more independent lives.
Our mission is clear... to help every individual in the communities we serve to achieve equitable health, wealth and self. This means not only providing direct support through our services but also championing the rights of those who may otherwise go unheard and campaigning for systemic change across our sector.
As an anchor institution, Gaddum plays a key role in supporting the sustainability and development of the voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector. We work alongside other organisations to ensure their impact is recognised and that the sector is equipped to meet the needs of the communities we serve.
Our Values…
…are our foundations – they are what hold us firm in uncertain times, and they are our reference point for all that we do. We value:
Being Heard: no matter why or how someone finds their way to us, we will listen
Collaborative Curiosity: harnessing our skills, knowledge, talents and the insights of others, we create new possibilities by exploring with people
Purposeful Work: paying attention to others’ needs and voices, we channel our resources into actions and outcomes that matter to the people we serve
Meaningful Connection: treating every individual as a whole person, developing relationships through empathy and acceptance
Thoughtful Safe Services: providing clear reasons for decisions and efficient, safe and effective practices, we earn confidence and trust by focusing on quality
Job Purpose
As the Marketing and Communications Lead at Gaddum, you will be at the forefront of shaping and delivering Gaddum’s marketing and communications strategy. Your work will raise awareness of our services and amplify the voices of those we support, helping to change perceptions around mental health, carers and community support.
Working with the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead on strategic campaign planning, media relations, stakeholder engagement, crisis communications and brand management. You will ensure that Gaddum’s brand and voice are consistently represented across all channels – internally and externally – and that our values are effectively communicated.
You will lead content creation, ensuring all marketing materials effectively showcase Gaddum’s services. By delivering clear, impactful messaging, you’ll strengthen our presence, expand our reach and reinforce Gaddum’s reputation as a trusted leader in mental health and carers’ support.
Main Duties
Strategy and collaboration
• Work closely with internal teams, SLT and external partners (including brand, communications, digital, media agencies, and national campaigns).
• Develop organisation-wide competencies around using the brand, and empower others to become brand ambassadors for Gaddum, ensuring best use of own and organisational resource.
• Support the development of new services through market research and audience insight to maximise marketing impact.
• Where identified, collaborate with fundraising initiatives to create timely campaigns that increase income and promote key areas of work.
Brand and content management
• Provide training and support to staff on branding, marketing and media engagement.
• Manage all aspects of visual content, including photography briefs, photoshoots and our image library.
• Lead the production and distribution of print and digital publications.
• Review, develop and maintain the website, updating content, improving functionality and monitoring performance.
• Expand and manage Gaddum’s social media presence.
Media and public relations
• Build and maintain relationships with media, key influencers and relevant organisations to increase Gaddum's profile locally and regionally.
• Manage media and press coverage, produce press releases and respond to media enquiries.
• Train staff to effectively handle media requests and represent Gaddum confidently.
Impact storytelling
• Coproduce a bank of personal stories that demonstrate the impact of Gaddum’s work and challenge stigma around mental health, carers and the VCSE sector.
• Working alongside individuals, groups and communities, ensure lived and living experience is at the heart of Gaddum’s stakeholder engagement.
All staff are expected to work within all Gaddum policies and procedures. This role is subject to a Basic DBS Check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Title: Programme Manager
Reports To: Director of Programmes & Development
Salary: £29,000 - £31,000 per annum, dependant on experience
Location: Home-based, must be located in or with close proximity to Wiltshire and Somerset Contract: Permanent, full time
Holiday: 25 days per annum, plus public holidays
Application: Application Form
Closing Date: Monday 16th June 2025 at 9am
The Charity
The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to deliver, manage and support our YAT Adventure Programme.
Responsibilities will include:
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Acting as the key point of contact to organise, deliver and oversee the Adventure Programme to a group of young people, including managing and supporting residential adventure camps and activity days throughout the year.
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Recruiting young people to the programme, working in collaboration with our referral partners including schools and other organisations, ensuring all involved have an excellent understanding, relationship and experience with the Youth Adventure Trust.
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Working in partnership with the young people’s families to promote full attendance, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require.
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Carrying out direct work with young people to help support their needs and fulfil the Youth Adventure Trust’s aims.
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Providing ongoing feedback to young people, parents, carers and schools.
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Supporting the effective monitoring of the programme and measurement of young people’s developmental outcomes.
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Working with the Mentoring Managers to select and support young people moving on to the Mentoring Programme, and promote take up of the Bursary Programme.
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Ensuring the highest standards of support, safety and safeguarding across the programme and all aspects of the Youth Adventure Trust’s work.
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Taking the lead with day-to-day administration and management of the programme. This will include maintaining a database, producing written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, booking and negotiating with providers, and an array of detailed record keeping.
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Contributing to organisational planning and development, including supporting the development of further opportunities for young people.
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Supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports or event support.
You will also;
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Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.
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Act as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.
The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.
The Candidate
To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people, parents/carers and professional organisations. You’ll need strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model.
We need someone with:-
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Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.
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Relevant experience of managing young people, preferably in a residential environment as well as outside of this.
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Experience in working in partnership with other professional organisations and parents/carers.
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Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work alongside a team of volunteers, activity instructors and logistics staff.
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Self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.
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Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.
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Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.
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The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. Ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.
In addition:-
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The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - the role includes attending several residential camps over the year, and some weekend days working on activities. If you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.
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A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.
Safer Recruitment
The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
Please be advised;
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a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;
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we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;
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if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview;
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in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;
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if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and
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applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.
Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.
How to Apply
Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Job Description and Person Specification above.
The Application Form should be returned to:
Tessa Woodrow, Director of Programmes and Development
Applications Closing Date: Monday 16th June at 9am
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Tuesday 17th June
Interview Date: Monday 23rd June, Location TBC
A second interview will be held for selected candidates on Sunday 29th June in the Wiltshire area.
The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred.
Data Protection Statement
For information about how we use your data, please see the Privacy Policy on our website.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Additional documentation:
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Application form
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Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy
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Example Reference Questions
We use outdoor adventure and one-to-one support to empower young people to fulfil their potential and lead positive lives in the future.

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The Snowdrop Project is the first organisation in the UK to provide long-term, community based support to survivors of modern slavery and exploitation. We aim to empower survivors of modern slavery and exploitation to recover from their experiences and thrive. We aim to reduce the risk of re-exploitation, to create and implement models of best practice and to share this knowledge with other agencies and individuals nationally and beyond.
We are seeking a proactive, confident and dynamic individual with experience in Community and Events Fundraising who shares our values as an organisation and is driven to make a difference. Your role will play a vital part in our Fundraising team and help us to deliver our aim of empowering survivors of modern slavery.
Position: Community Fundraising and Events Manager
Salary: £27,000 to £28,000 per annum, pro rata, pension paid at 4% contribution
Benefits:
- Monthly independent therapeutic supervision
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Holiday Sacrifice Scheme
- Employee Life Insurance and ancillary benefits
Holidays: 6.6 weeks (pro-rata, including bank holidays) + your birthday off!
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours p/w (.8 FTE)
Working Pattern: hybrid and flexible, core hours agreed with Head of Fundraising
Location: Snowdrop Project Offices, Castle Green, 7 Castle Street, Sheffield, S3 8LT
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising
Collaborating with: Donor Relations and Communications Manager
Direct reports: volunteers as necessary
You'll be responsible for:
- Leading on the community and events fundraising initiatives, strategy development and income generation
- Engaging with community groups, schools, faith groups and interested parties to cultivate and deliver a pipeline of community fundraisers in support of Snowdrop.
- Leading on the delivery of existing fundraising events as well as developing and delivering future events.
- Working closely with the Donor Relations and Communications Manager to create engaging marketing initiatives for events and community fundraising.
- Working with the Snowdrop Team to make an impact in our community, contributing to the development and success of the organisation.
Please see the Job Description document for full details and the Person Specification
How to apply: Click the CharityJob Apply button below. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and answer a few short screening questions about your relevant skills and motivation. CVs will be screened and candidates will then be asked to complete a short application form and personal statement detailing how they meet the requirements on the person specification.
Applications close on Monday, 16th June at 5pm, interviews Monday 23rd June
Please note - we will not be working with recruiters for this post.
Please send us a CV and covering letter as the first stage. Successful candidates will be progressed by being invited to complete a more detailed personal statement, and we will shortlist from these for interview
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