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Salary: £32,682
Contract: FT/Permanent 
Location: London office – 2 days pw
Closing date: ASAP
Benefits: 6% pension, cycle to work scheme, training and development support

We have a great opportunity for an Account Executive (New Business) role working for the brilliant Carers UK. This role sits within Income Generation and Communications, focusing on the promotion and sales of the ‘Employers for Carers’ product into businesses and organisations.

This is an exciting opportunity to build new business connections and manage current business supporters who looking to make improvements to workplace practices and engagement.

This role will require someone who is experienced in engaging with prospective clients and able to support the development of strategy and outreach to new organisations and stakeholders.

As part of this exciting role, you will work with clients to maximise the uptake of the carers product through various platforms, including digital resources and be confident in tracking and managing renewal information through the charity's database.

To be successful as the Account Executive (New Business), you will need:

• To demonstrate new business sales experience, be able to upsell, and cross-sell with the ability to prove consistent delivery against targets.
• A good understanding of building business-to-business relationships.
• Knowledge of general marketing principles, including the use of social media platforms to generate interest and new business.

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please call Harry.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency, we use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector, you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received the charity reserve the right to end the application period sooner.

If you would like to discuss this role with us please quote the reference 2606HW
 

Prison Facilitator - Bank Staff (Central Region)

Location: Central Region
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £16.98 per hour
Hours: Various
Job Type: Part time
Contract Type: Bank

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) to provide peer-led learning programmes across a number of prisons. To ensure the continuation of our programmes during times of staff absence, we are now seeking to recruit a Prison Facilitator on a bank working basis to work across the Central region including HMP Birmingham, HMP Featherstone, HMP Nottingham and HMP Hewell, as required. Working closely with prisons and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will support with the delivery and development of our literacy and numeracy programme in the Central region, 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 quickly and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach. You will also have a willingness to travel, sometimes at short notice, to provide short or long term cover within the region including possible overnight stays.

This role will be prison-based. This is a bank role and so the number of days to be worked will vary and are not guaranteed. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, 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. 

Closing date: 23rd June 2025

Interviews to be held week commencing 30th June.

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-221779

Job description

Emmaus Greenwich is a unique charity that offers a home, work and individual support to people who have experienced homelessness and social exclusion. We don’t just give people a bed for the night; we offer a home, work opportunities and a sense of belonging.

At the heart of Emmaus Greenwich is our companions. Companion is the name given to those who live in an Emmaus community and contributes to the social enterprise, where they support themselves and one another. Living in a stable environment with the opportunity of work and individually tailored support helps our companions to regain lost self-esteem and the confidence needed to get back on their feet.

Some of the things that we are looking for in our Finance Manager:

• Development and adaptation of standard accounting systems, processes and practices.
• Experience of providing financial management services to internal stakeholders including preparation and presentation of reports.
• Proven budget management experience with the ability to undertake financial analysis, forecasting and the preparation of year-end financial statements.
• Proven experience of preparing and monitoring business plans, including detailed cash flow/income/expenditure forecasts.
• Proven experience of operating computerised financial and accounting systems and reports (particularly Quickbooks Online).
• Substantial proven experience in financial management.
• Understanding and experience of operating a payroll system.
• Current CIMA, ACCA, ACA or CIPFA qualification.
• Evidence of continuing professional development. 

Some of the things you would be responsible for as a Finance Manager:

• Preparing regular management accounts and financial performance reports, including any additional analysis as required.
• Providing financial reports and support to colleagues at EG, including regular meetings, sharing of budgets, and financial performance against budget.
• Preparing financial and cash flow forecasts in conjunction with colleagues to inform EG strategy, discussing risks and implications with the CEO.
• Preparing the annual budget in conjunction with colleagues and present these with the CEO to the Finance Committee and Board for approval.
• Supporting the CEO in presenting the financial position to the Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders. 
• Preparing year-end accounts that meet statutory reporting obligations.
• Managing the external audit process and being the primary contact with external auditors to resolve their queries.
• Maintaining records of designated and restricted reserves and working with colleagues to ensure these funds are regularly reconciled and status of funds balances is reported to the relevant committees. 

So, if you hold optimism for change, advocate for social justice, have in-depth understanding of financial processes and have a positive “can do” attitude, we would love to hear from you. You will be joining a friendly and enthusiastic team who are passionate about what they do.

Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker)

Location: Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Salary: £27,341 – £29,500 per annum

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

The Role

You have an understanding of drug, alcohol, and health related issues, and experience of working with adults in an addictions, housing or social care setting? All you need is the perfect environment to put your skills to great use. Welcome to Aquarius as a Complex Needs Practitioner (Recovery Worker).

Aquarius is a charity that helps people and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling. We are part of ‘One Recovery Buckinghamshire’ (ORB), a partnership between Inclusion (MPFT NHS Trust), Aquarius, and Build on Belief providing support for alcohol and drug issues across Buckinghamshire.

The purpose of the role is to engage people in a variety of interventions, using a person centred approach, empowering them to reduce risk, increase resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

All Complex Needs Practitioners (Recovery Worker) work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings. The caseload will include a mixture of community and multi-agency referral pathways including health and social care. You will join our caring multi-disciplinary teams, to help empower you to provide quality psychosocial interventions to our diverse client groups. 

A core part of the role will be working with people to address holistic support needs across all aspects of the person’s substance use and wellbeing. This could include diverse work related to physical and emotional health, meaningful use of time, family and relationships, community engagement and activities, accommodation, physical and emotional health, offending as well as substance use (drug use and / or alcohol use).

Skills and Qualifications

An energetic and confident self-starter, you have a qualification in health/social care, youth and community work (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or above, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies).  Alternatively, we’ll consider candidates with experience of working in the substance misuse field with a commitment to complete NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care. Experience of liaising with voluntary and statutory agencies and health professionals and engaging effectively with clients in a variety of settings is essential. You’ll also need a flexible approach, excellent record keeping and report writing skills and a willingness to work flexibly across the community and within our multi-agency partnership settings, on an outreach basis, with a central hub base at our head office.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Waythrough, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Team Leader – Young People’s Drug and Alcohol Services

Location: Northamptonshire

Salary: £30,775 – £33,205 per annum

Requirement: Full UK driving licence and access to a car essential

Aquarius Action Projects is a long-established charity (since 1982) based in Birmingham with a national reach of contracts and Partnerships. Aquarius is a subsidiary of Waythrough – a large charity that specialises in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

Support young people. Lead a vital service. Be part of lasting change.

Are you experienced in supporting young people with substance misuse or related social care challenges? Do you want to lead a committed team making a genuine difference in young lives?

We’re looking for a Team Leader to join NGAGE, our early intervention drug and alcohol service for young people aged 10–18 in Northamptonshire. Delivered by Aquarius, a charity helping individuals and communities overcome the harm caused by alcohol, drugs, and gambling, NGAGE provides early support, education, and tailored interventions.

As Team Leader, you’ll play a central role in service delivery and operational management. Your leadership will ensure clinical quality, service compliance, and a strong team culture, all while maintaining person-centred care and safeguarding best practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and supporting staff, including induction, coaching, and development reviews
• Ensuring services meet all quality, policy and statutory standards
• Managing performance and supporting the recruitment of staff and volunteers
• Liaising with commissioners and external partners
• Overseeing data reporting and budget monitoring
• Championing Aquarius’ values and mission

You’ll bring strong leadership skills and significant experience supporting individuals in addictions, mental health, or social care settings – particularly with young people.

You’ll also need:

• A professional qualification in health, social care, youth work or similar (e.g. NVQ Level 4+, DipSW, Mental Health Nursing, Counselling, Addiction Studies)
• Proven experience in the substance misuse field, with up-to-date knowledge of drugs, alcohol and associated health issues
• Familiarity with effective behaviour change interventions, such as motivational interviewing or psychoeducation
• Staff supervision or management experience, plus strong partnership working skills across statutory and voluntary services
• A solid understanding of safeguarding legislation and best practice
• Strong IT and case management skills, and a flexible, strengths-based approach

What we offer:

• 40 days' annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A meaningful role in a charity making real community impact

Make a difference where it matters most. If you want to lead a team making early interventions count for vulnerable young people, this could be your next step.

Apply now and help shape better futures.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

We are committed to increasing our diversity and we would welcome applications from those with lived experience and/or who are from a Black, Asian and those in Minority Ethnic background.

This is a rolling recruitment process; shortlisted candidates will be interviewed as and when they apply.

When applying, please upload a CV and supporting statement which should clearly outline your skills and experience.

Learning and development is important to us, and we are pleased to be able to offer a wide range of apprenticeships. We hire apprentices into specific roles as well as offering apprenticeships to the workforce. Anyone can apply to undertake an apprenticeship relevant to the role as long as they are in a permanent post and have successfully passed probation.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive is a new role and will play a pivotal part in advancing our communications and fundraising strategies. As OTR continues to grow, this position will be instrumental in expanding our online presence and ensuring we connect with a broad audience, including young people, families, professionals, and supporters of our mission. It’s an ideal opportunity for someone who is both creative and analytical, skilled in producing compelling content and using data to amplify digital impact. This role would suit someone who can take initiative, think proactively, and confidently manage projects independently – qualities that are especially important in our small, dedicated team.

You’ll work on a wide range of projects, creating engaging content that aligns with OTR’s brand and values across our website, social media, and email campaigns. This includes developing multimedia content (including graphics, videos and blogs) to promote our work and highlight our impact in the local community.

From a fundraising perspective, you will help drive our fundraising activities and ensure efficient administration using the newly acquired ‘Donorfy’ database. This includes leading on the stewardship of donors and community fundraisers, managing our fundraising CRM database, and working on small and medium-sized trust and grant applications. You’ll also support digital campaigns and new initiatives, to encourage sustained support for our work. You’ll directly help to secure the financial support needed to expand OTR’s services and reach more beneficiaries. In addition, you’ll analyse the performance of our digital channels – interpreting website analytics, social media metrics, and email campaign results – to provide recommendations that enhance our communications strategies and ensure ongoing impact.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a supportive and passionate team. If you’re a skilled communicator driven by purpose, enjoy creating compelling digital content, building strong relationships with donors, and using data to inform creative strategies, this could be the role for you.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Fundraising and Communications Executive

Location: Hybrid or office-based – OTR has two offices, both based in Leigh Park. PO9 3SU and PO9 5BG.

Reports to: Head of Fundraising

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Part-time (up to 22.5 hours a week, with hours and working pattern negotiable)

Salary: £15,795 - £16,380 per annum (FTE £25,974 - £26,936)

JOB PURPOSE

The Fundraising and Communications Executive will play a key role in implementing OTR’s fundraising and communications strategies. The role involves planning, creating, curating and managing high-quality digital content across our website, social media platforms and email marketing campaigns. Furthermore, you will support key areas of our fundraising strategy, including trust and grant applications, horizon scanning and ensuring excellent fundraising administration across all areas of activity.

This position is instrumental in supporting the Head of Fundraising in developing and strengthening OTR’s income streams and increasing awareness of OTR’s services through effective communications. 

Specific role duties

Supporting the fundraising strategy

• Lead on OTR’s donor and community fundraiser stewardship through excellent communication and effective relationship management.

• Lead on the implementation of fundraising communications across channels.

• Responsible for small to medium size trust and grant applications, including horizon scanning

• Support the stewardship of small and medium-sized trusts and foundations including scoping, applications, reporting and funder management.

• Create engaging content and campaigns to drive income generation.

• Help build the small pool of regular donors.

Website and CRM maintenance

• Work with OTR’s Head of Fundraising, the Administration Manager and web developer to maintain, update and enhance the OTR website.

• Monitor website performance, user engagement and SEO trends, suggesting and

implementing improvements to enhance user experience and visibility.

• Lead on ensuring our CRM (Donorfy) is utilised effectively to record, monitor and report on fundraising activity and income.

Social media

• Working with the Head of Fundraising, CEO and Volunteer Coordinator and Business Support Officer, contribute to OTR’s social media presence by creating and scheduling engaging, accessible, and informative content that resonates with our audience and supports OTR’s mission.

• Monitor social media platforms to ensure timely and appropriate responses to comments and messages.

• Identify new opportunities to grow OTR’s social media reach, building awareness of our services, fundraising and outreach work.

• Regularly report on social media performance, using insights to inform future content and strategy.

• Utilise paid ads to support fundraising and training.

Email marketing

• Support the planning, creation, and delivery of OTR’s, soon to be launched, email marketing campaigns, including newsletters, fundraising initiatives and service information and signposting.

• Ensure all email communications are engaging, well-structured, and in line with OTR’s brand and tone of voice.

• Assist in the promotion of key OTR events, such as the Big Charity Bash and annual Great South Run and other special events.

• Manage and grow OTR’s email marketing lists, ensuring they are up to date and GDPR compliant.

• Track and analyse the performance of email campaigns, providing reports and insights to the Head of Fundraising.

Content creation

• Create engaging, accessible, and informative content for OTR’s digital channels, including the website, social media and email marketing.

• Develop multimedia content (for example, videos and graphics) to enhance OTR’s

communication methods and increase engagement.

• Contribute to blogs, news articles and case studies that highlight OTR’s work, impact and achievements in the sector.

Brand and tone of voice

• Ensure that all digital content aligns with OTR’s brand, tone of voice and style,

maintaining a cohesive and recognisable identity across all platforms.

• Promote OTR as the leading place to turn to for support, ensuring that our content

reflects our professionalism, reputation and expertise.

Analytics and reporting

• Use analytics tools to track the performance of OTR’s digital communications, including website traffic, email engagement and social media reach.

• Provide regular reports on digital performance to the Head of Fundraising, including insights and recommendations for improvement.

• Provide regular reports from the CRM and other online fundraising platforms to the

Head of Fundraising.

Promote

• Promote OTR as an exceptional and specialist charity.

Equality and diversity

• Promote good equality practice and play a key role in ensuring equality of opportunity in the workplace.

• Observe all relevant law relating to equality of opportunities.

• Encourage a working atmosphere where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

Any other duties

• The post-holder will work collaboratively with all OTR trustees, staff and volunteers to provide a seamless service.

• Any other duties commensurate with the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Knowledge, training and qualifications

Essential

• Understanding of charitable organisations.

• Understanding of principles of communications, marketing and fundraising.

Desirable

• Understanding of issues facing families in Havant and South East Hampshire.

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working in a communications or marketing role.

• Experience in planning, creating, and managing digital content across websites, social media, and email marketing.

• Experience in developing and managing content using online platforms including JustGiving, Mailchimp and Canva.

• Experience of managing a diverse workload in a busy environment.

Desirable

• Experience in utilising a CRM database to improve administrative systems.

• Experience in creating multimedia content, such as graphics and videos, to enhance digital communications.

• Experience in supporting fundraising initiatives, including donor stewardship and relationship management.

• Proficiency in using analytics tools (e.g. Google Analytics and social media insights) to monitor and report on digital communication performance.

• Experience in upholding and applying brand guidelines in various forms of content.

• Experience in communicating expert information/advice to wider audiences.

Skills

Essential

• Strong writing and editing skills with a focus on creating engaging, accessible, and audience specific content.

• Exceptional customer service skills with proven ability to respond appropriately and effectively to enquiries on the phone, on social media, and by email.

• Strong time and project management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships and to be impactful with people of varying levels and experience.

• A flexible, pro-active approach to work including the ability to work to deadlines, plan, prioritise and manage own workload.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work autonomously and demonstrate initiative.

• A team player committed to working collaboratively to achieve results.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Packages including SharePoint, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the internet.

• Ability to learn and better utilise IT systems.

• Ability to deal with sensitive information with discretion and to always maintain confidentiality.

Safeguarding

Our organisation implements safeguarding protocols in all aspects of service delivery and operations; we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check with the relevant barred checks in line with the role.

Other requirements

• A commitment to treating your colleagues fairly, consistently and with respect (Essential)

• An interest in and understanding of OTR’s mission and strategy (Essential)

• Resilient, creative, determined and hard working (Essential)

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

We will provide a laptop, and other necessary IT equipment to facilitate hybrid and home working.

As an employee, you will receive the following benefit package:

• Generous annual leave entitlement including bank holidays

• Flexible start and finish times between core hours of 8am and 6pm

• Flexible hours to take time off for medical appointments and caring responsibilities

• Hybrid working

• 3% employer pension contribution if eligible

• Paid sick leave

To apply

Please submit a full CV (accounting for all gaps in employment - for Safer Recruitment).and a covering letter detailing all of the below:

• why you believe you are right for this role.
• why you wish to work at OTR.
• detailing your experience in all ‘essential’ criteria of the person specification

Registered charity number 1064275

Limited company 3333729

Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund

Trusts & Foundations Executive

• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Location:  Helen and Douglas House
• Salary: £28,906 - £35,844 per annum 
• Closing date: 19 June 2025 at 12 noon
• Interview date: w/c 23rd June 2025 or as and when applications are reviewed

The Philanthropy Team are looking for a great communicator to support our Trusts and Foundations fundraising efforts as Trusts & Foundations Executive. You'll be joining the team at an exciting time of growth and ambitious targets, in a varied role which covers a range of skills and opportunities to work across the organisation. 

As Trusts & Foundations Executive you will work closely with the Trusts and Foundations manager in support of prospect research, donor stewardship, and writing grant applications and donor reports. This varied role offers an opportunity to learn and develop your fundraising skills and be part of an important local organisation. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, keen communicator, with strong personal skills and a willingness to support the team as needed in a collaborative environment. If the role of Trusts & Foundations Executive sounds like the role for you, we would love to receive your application. 

ARE YOU READY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?  Click ‘Apply Now'

Applications will be reviewed and invited to interview as received. We reserve the right to close the advert at any time, therefore we encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible. 

This role involves developing and implementing fundraising strategies to generate financial support, build relationships with potential donors, organise fundraising events and maintain donor relationships to secure and retain funding for the Lingfield Foundation.

You will be the first point of contact for a wide range of enquirers and supporters, assisting with the implementation of a regular giving strategy and supporting donor communications and retention.  Day to day task will include ensuring accurate records on the Development database, supporting the work of Alumni with a range of events and promoting the work of the Development Office with the use of social media.

The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively nurture relationships with a range of external contacts.   

This post is a varied and busy role and will require someone who is highly organised, has proven ICT skills ideally with some knowledge of CRM systems, and is willing to deal with a variety of tasks with a ‘can do’ and flexible approach to work.  Previous experience of working in fundraising ideally within the education or charity sector would be an advantage.

Salary: Competitive salary discussed at interview.

Hours: 8.30 to 5.00 Monday to Friday on an all year contract.

Annual leave: 5.6 weeks per year including Bank Holidays

Closing date: Applications should arrive no later than 9.00 a.m. on Monday 2nd June 2025.  Interviews are planned for week commencing 9th June 2024.

Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in people’s lives? Guideposts Trust, a UK-based charity dedicated to improving wellbeing and overcoming social challenges, is seeking a skilled and motivated Head of Finance to join our leadership team.

In this pivotal role, you will take full operational responsibility for the charity’s finances, providing strategic support to the Board, Senior Management Team, and stakeholders. Your focus will include reviewing and redesigning financial processes, leading a talented finance team, and ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the charity.

We’re looking for a strong leader with financial expertise, strategic vision, and emotional intelligence. You’ll combine technical skills with creativity and a can-do attitude to help Guideposts achieve its mission of supporting people in local communities to thrive.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, we’d love to hear from you.

Stick ‘n’ Step is a wonderful, impactful and life transforming charity with a powerful history, and an exciting future ahead! This charity provides free conductive education sessions to children with cerebral palsy, enabling and inspiring these young people and their families every single day. When a local service was withdrawn, parents came together to raise funds themselves to keep the vital provision going for their children. Stick ‘n’ Step now provides support to over 100 children and their families every week, and offers an incredible range of sessions enabling each child to reach their potential and tackle their personal goals.

“Leo’s confidence has grown, and I totally credit Stick ‘n’ Step staff with getting him walking. The repetitive routines and the way sessions are structured are really helping Leo to learn new skills which I hope can give him some independence in the future. We can’t thank you enough.”

(Mum, Emma)

This is a hugely exciting time to join Stick ‘n’ Step, as the fundraising team navigates and embraces an exciting period of growth. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Regional Fundraiser to join this dynamic fundraising team, could this be you?

The Role

The Regional Fundraiser will be responsible for growing income by working proactively across the region. The main duties will include:

• Nurturing relationships with community groups, schools, local business and third parties.
• Recruiting, motivating and supporting volunteers.  
• Working collaboratively to meet individual targets, as well as team targets and objectives.
• Contributing to the fundraising strategy to achieve long term growth.

The Person

Ideally we are looking for someone with experience in a professional fundraising role. Most importantly you should be empathetic and enthusiastic about raising vital funds to support children with disabilities.

You must have:

• Proven experience in meeting and exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
• The ability to inspire people through public speaking and networking.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to build and maintain strong relationships.

We are looking for a professional person who can represent this wonderful charity and live its fantastic values on a daily basis. You should therefore be passionate, motivated, organised and flexible to join this small but mighty fundraising function!

Why Stick ‘n’ Step?

Stick ‘n’ Step are a successful, dynamic and forward-thinking organisation. Their passionate, motivated team work together to help everyone achieve their full potential, while having fun.

Not only is Stick n Step hugely passionate about the incredible range of young people and families whose life it changes every year, the charity also puts significant emphasis on staff welfare. Stick n Step has a wonderful organisational culture, and the team has some ambitious and exciting growth plans having a further positive impact and making this a fantastic place to work! The charity also has a focus on personal welfare and promotes a positive work life balance through its inherent flexible approach. Additional benefits include:

Benefits also include:

• 28 days holiday per year with an additional day given for birthday leave plus Bank Holidays.
• 3% employer pension contribution 4% Employee contribution.
• Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave - the rules and procedures regarding parental leave often change. Leave will be paid at the recommended Government rates and guidelines.
• Sickness Leave – dependent on length of service.

The role involves regular out of office work for meetings with supporters and stakeholders. Please note that a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport for business use is essential. You will be required to work some evenings and weekends to support events. This role requires an enhanced DBS check.

If this sounds like the type of role and charity that could suit the next phase of your fundraising career, then do get in touch. To register your interest please apply here, or for more information contact Charlie or Leanne at Charity Horizons.

Please note: If you would like to submit an application or express your interest in an alternative format, such as audio or video upload, please contact either Charlie or Leanne who will be happy to advise on this.

Please also be aware that Charity Horizons use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Charity Horizons is an equal opportunities employer and as such actively promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable candidates irrespective of age, disability, hidden disability, race or national origin, religion or belief, gender, gender expression, political view, sexual orientation, medical condition and pregnancy.

We are working with a groundbreaking health charity to find their new Events and Community Fundraising Manager to deliver a portfolio of growing events.

This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the London office, they are open to 4 days a week and flexi hours depending on need.

The Charity
This is an opportunity to join an incredible health charity leading the way in pioneering research. You would be joining a small, ambitious team with a supportive culture and a relaxed environment offering fantastic benefits that include:
-Employer pension contributions matching up to 10%
-Generous parental leave
-Flexible/hybrid working options
-Apprenticeships scheme, study leave and financial support for training & development
-Cycle to work scheme, eye test vouchers, and a staff loan scheme, access to an Employee Assistance Program
-An active social committee and staff events

The Role
You will be joining a warm and collorative team of three, reporting to the Head Of Community and Engagement, and you would manage a remote Events and Community Fundraising Officer with excellent experience to oversee the delivery and expansion of the current portfolio raising c£300k+ a year.

The team are looking for someone creative and innovative as they are keen to identify and develop new opportunities across Community and Events Fundraising.

You would need to have a passion for providing excellent stewardship and want to develop and deliver supporter journeys to maximise participant engagement and fundraising income.

The Candidate
The team are looking for good experience of events (and ideally community) fundraising, in particular with developing overseas or large-scale mass participant events.

Experience with recruiting new volunteers and fundraisers from a range of channels, including digital platforms.

Experience of designing and delivering high impact stewardship programmes and delivering successful and engaging events.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Please note the charity are happy to interview ASAP so do get in touch now to find out more.

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? Do you have a passion for fighting homelessness and advocating for vulnerable people? If so, this is an exciting opportunity for you to take the next step in your career by joining the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as our Housing Adviser.

BIAS’s housing advice service supports members of the local Irish community and beyond with a range of complex housing issues, including homelessness, rehousing, tenancy sustainment and disrepair. We are looking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic person who has a background or demonstrable interest in advice, housing or homelessness to join our friendly advice team. Your role will involve contributing to the day-to-day running of BIAS’s advice service, providing specialist advice on housing via one-to-one client appointments, completing casework and advocating for positive outcomes for your clients.

You will need to have strong people skills and the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and clients, excellent organisational skills and the ability to digest complex briefs. You will be required to manage an active caseload, ensuring that cases are appropriately actioned and recorded and that deadlines are met.

If you are interested in working in housing advice but don’t yet have all the knowledge or experience required, please consider applying as we are willing to consider appointing the right candidate in a trainee role.

KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES

• Providing appropriate advice, information and practical help to clients, via in-person appointments, outreach visits, telephone, letter or email. Where necessary, advocating on behalf of clients in the appropriate forums.
• Ensuring that all casework records are kept up to date and completed clearly and effectively.
• Contributing to monitoring service delivery and recording client outcomes.
• Maintaining a good knowledge of other available services, and signposting or referring clients as needed.
• Participating in regular team file reviews and supervision sessions, and contributing to maintaining BIAS’s high-quality service in line with Advice Quality Standard (AQS) requirements.  
• Engaging positively and constructively with other service providers, including local authorities and housing providers, to maintain partnerships.
• Staying up to date with developments in housing legislation and identifying opportunities to effect positive change to housing policy, together with the Advice Manager.

These are the basic duties required of the Housing Adviser. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based primarily in our advice offices in Willesden (Brent), with some outreach work in Haringey borough. There may be some options for flexible working (one day per week)

WHAT DOES BIAS DO?

BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for over forty-five years. We deliver our support through our welfare advice drop-in service, our Active Ageing Clubs and our Be-a-friend volunteer scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable every year and have over 3000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has exciting plans for further expansion in Haringey in 2025 and has a range of medium- to long-term grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter. Your cover letter should demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this role.

The deadline for applications is Friday 20th June 2025. We would strongly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as applications will be assessed on a rolling basis.

Who we are

Forest Peoples Programme (FPP) is an international NGO that has been working with indigenous peoples and forest peoples since 1990. We work in 18 countries across South and Central America, Africa, and Southeast Asia, with around 50 partner organisations based in the tropical forest belt.

We work directly and in solidarity with communities and peoples, supporting them to secure their rights to their traditional lands, territories, and resources, protect their forests and ways of life, and choose their own futures.

The role

This role entails overall responsibility for the coordination and management of FPP’s Environmental Governance Programme/EGP, and acting as the central contact point for the programme. Key responsibilities include looking out for the well-being and professional development of the team, ensuring its staffing, resourcing and effectiveness, and facilitating the participatory development of EGP’s strategy.

As Coordinator, you are also a member of FPP’s senior management team (the Programme Coordination and Management Team/PCMT), thereby sharing overall organisational oversight and decision-making responsibility for FPP’s wider work, and maximising synergies between EGP and the other FPP programmes (Responsible Finance, Legal and Human Rights, and Gender), including via successful cross-programme planning, fundraising, coordination and collaboration. 

About you

We are looking for a good-hearted and intelligent enabler of the agency of both partners and staff, able to encourage others to work well together to enable our collective vision.

Essential qualities:

• Strong commitment to FPP’s vision and strategy, with a clear ability to embody self-determination in outcomes and approach.
• Proven knowledge of and experience with indigenous and/or forest peoples at territorial and policy levels, including human rights and environmental governance.
• Experience delivering trainings, capacity building, and working within networks and allied movements.
• Proven competence in managing people, projects, finances, fundraising, strategy development, communication, and participatory senior management.
• Fluent in written and spoken English.

Benefits

We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Our benefits include:

• 25 days’ annual leave (full-time equivalent), plus public holidays, and additional days off between Christmas and New Year
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Flexible working arrangements to help staff maintain a healthy work-life balance

We value collaboration, diversity, and the unique contribution of each individual, and welcome applicants from indigenous peoples and other backgrounds.

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 20th June 2025.

Civitas Recruitment are delighted to be working with a UK-based charity uniting over 300 organisations—schools, charities, social enterprises, businesses, and youth groups—around a shared vision that no child’s success should be limited by their socioeconomic background. The charity works to close the education gap between children from low-income families and their wealthier peers by influencing policy, coordinating a national network of members, empowering young people to shape change, and scaling effective solutions that tackle educational inequality.

An exciting opportunity exists for a Head of Policy Insights to join the team. As Head of Policy Insights, you will shape how the organisation influences education policy across local, regional and national levels, connecting insights from data, member organisations and young people’s voices to drive system changes. This is a part-time, (four days a week) permanent role, hybrid working 3 days a week within London. After passing probation you will have up to six weeks of ‘super remote’ working per year, where you can work from anywhere across the world.

Who are we looking for?

Ideal candidates will possess a solid understanding of the UK policy landscape, including the roles and motivations of parliamentarian’s local officials, civil servants, and other relevant stakeholders and how to drive change. You will have experience of telling a story with data to capture interest and inspire action and will be comfortable working with raw data and delivering insights. Ideal candidates will also have experience of working in or alongside the education sector in England, with a good grasp of the factors driving educational equality and how education interacts with other parts of the system. Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to engage senior stakeholders and understand their priorities is essential for the role. Experience working directly with educational datasets, particularly from the Department of Education would be a bonus however it is not essential for the role.

If the above role description sounds of interest and you feel like you meet the criteria; please apply immediately or for further information, please contact Syed at Civitas Recruitment for a full JD and informal discussion. Early applications are encouraged as we will be reviewing on a rolling basis and roles may closer earlier than initially indicated.