Entry level jobs
We have an opportunity for a Housing Officer to join our team in Newbury and Reading.
You'll manage your own diary with a mix of working from home, office and out with our customers.
This is a full time permanent role with a starting salary of £32,000 - £38,000 depending on your experience.
Your role
As a Housing Officer you'll be delivering a professional and high-quality mixed tenure service to our customers, using your knowledge and skills to resolve a range of housing management challenges.
This could include anti-social behaviour, housing and neighbourhood issues, contract related breaches or changes, fraud and safeguarding.
You'll be an integral part of ensuring our neighbourhoods are safe, whilst listening to our customers needs and making changes when needed.
You'll balance your caseload with projects, shaping sustainable communities that develop an inclusive environment for our customers.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- The ability to proactively manage a complex caseload
- Strong communication skills with previous experience of working with customers in a demanding environment.
- Experience in providing an Excellent customer service, contributing to us achieving a 90% customer satisfaction rate
- Previous experience, or a knowledge of delivering housing management services
- Experience of using computer systems, for example Microsoft Office
- The ability to establish, develop and maintain effective working relationships with all work colleagues, contractors and partnering agencies
As you will be visiting our customers you will need a full UK driving licence and access to your own transport.
A DBS check will be undertaken for the successful candidate.
Interviews will be taking place on Monday 8th September.
What we can offer you
As a member of the Localities Team you will be part of a friendly, dedicated and supportive working environment.
We invest in our people, and you will be able to develop your skills and be part of something that makes a real difference to people's lives. This role can give you the opportunity for a career within a successful and diverse organisation.
Some of our benefits include:
- Flexible working
- 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (with an extra day every year up to 30 days)
- A chance to buy or sell holiday as part of our flexible benefits package
- A generous pension scheme matching up to 12%
- Life cover as soon as you join us
- You will be a part of our Recognition scheme where you can be gifted retail vouchers
- A range of wellbeing discounts including Gym Memberships
- A wide selection of other benefits available
About us
It's an exciting time to be a part of the team as Sovereign have joined forces with Network Homes to form SNG (Sovereign Network Group). Together we provide over 84,000 homes and invest in communities across London and the South of England. Our purpose is to provide good affordable homes in thriving communities that people love for generations.
We invest for the long term, in individual homes, our customers and work with partners to make a lasting difference to our neighbourhoods. Sovereign Network Group's financial strength will enable us to meet housing needs, regenerate places and build on the existing strengths in our communities.
We are committed to our Equality Diversity and Inclusion strategy and believe that you can truly be yourself at SNG. Take a look at our careers site to learn more about us and our values.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about the Church’s role at the heart of community life? Do you have the drive to support parishes in living out their faith through social action and local engagement?
The Diocese of Rochester is seeking a Community Engagement and Social Action Adviser to join our dynamic team supporting parishes as they respond to the needs of their communities. You’ll work to equip churches to live out the third and fourth Marks of Mission—responding to human need and transforming unjust structures—enabling local Christian communities to show God’s love in action.
About the Role
Reporting to the Lead Community Engagement and Social Action (CESA) Adviser, you’ll play a key part in helping churches understand their local contexts and develop impactful responses to social needs. You’ll support parishes in accessing data, funding opportunities, and partnerships, while also helping grow volunteer-led community initiatives across the Diocese.
Your key responsibilities will include;
· Planning and supporting the delivery of diocesan community engagement and social action initiatives
· Taking the lead on key social issues affecting local communities
· Offering advice and signposting on funding, partnerships, and best practice
· Developing and analysing local demographic data to inform parish strategy
· Coordinating and expanding community networks across the Diocese
· Encouraging and equipping parish volunteers and community hubs
· Building strong relationships with parishes and external partner organisations
· Acting as a bridge between local churches and wider community stakeholders
You will be a visible and supportive presence across the Diocese—helping churches to connect deeply with their communities and respond with creativity, compassion, and confidence.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· A disciple of Jesus with a deep commitment to faith in action and social justice
· Experienced in community engagement, social action or voluntary sector work
· A skilled communicator who is approachable, encouraging, and adaptable
· A natural networker who can build strong partnerships across sectors
· Organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects
· Experienced in project coordination and working with volunteers
· Comfortable analysing and presenting data to support local planning
· Confident using Microsoft Office and digital communication tools
Desirable: Bid-writing experience, and familiarity with Church of England parish structures and contexts.
There is an Occupational Requirement (OR) for the postholder to be a communicant member of the Church of England (or a Church in communion with it, or a member Church of Churches Together in England, Council of Churches for Britain and Ireland, or the Evangelical Alliance).
This role is based at our Diocesan Office in Rochester and offers hybrid working arrangements. Travel across the Diocese including some evenings and weekends.
What we can offer:
· Flexible working, hybrid working and TOIL
· Generous holiday entitlement
· Contributory pension scheme
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling service
The Diocese is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
The wider a group’s diversity, the smarter, wiser, and more compassionate and creative its decision making becomes.
We are committed to achieving diversity throughout our Diocese by seeking UKME/GMH colleagues and those from a wide-range of backgrounds, to help us create a culture of inclusion and belonging.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
AREA EVENTS MANAGER
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum
Reports to: Divisional Events Manager (Division 3)
Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement
Location: Home-based covering Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, West Midlands (successful candidate should ideally be based within this area)
Employment type: Permanent
Working hours: 35 hours per week
Closing date: Sunday 31 August 2025, 23:55
Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
Do you want to create moments of joy and hope, raise vital funds, celebrate and educate by producing top class events for the UK's largest charity?
We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Event Manager and become part of an ambitious, bold and fun team working together to bring forward the day that cancer is cured.
You will organise and deliver a variety of Cancer Research UK events, including our flagship outdoor mass participation events Race for Life 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy. You may also deliver Shine Night Walk, indoor staff and supporter conference and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.
What will I be doing?
You will plan and deliver Cancer Research UK events. Your main delivery will be outdoor mass participation events alongside some staff and supporter conferences and engagement events, as well as virtual online events.
Example of some events you might deliver:
Cancer Research UK's flagship Race for Life 3k, 5k, 10k, Pretty Muddy and Shine Night Walk
Flame of Hope - annual volunteer award ceremony for up to 100 people
Inspire - intimate supporter engagement event for up to 40 people
Annual CRUK departmental conferences.
One week you might be delivering Race for Life for 1,000 participants in a public park, followed the next week by drafting plans for an intimate hotel-based event to thank our loyal volunteers for all they do for CRUK.
What does planning and delivering our events involve?
Following processes, guidelines and deadlines - you are given a guide or process to follow when producing Cancer Research UK Events
Venue Research - find and assess suitability of new venues for mass participation outdoor events and indoor events
Venue - build strong relationships, negotiate event approval and costs
Suppliers - research, negotiate, book, plan, brief and ensure high standards are met. Suppliers include PA, first aid, caterers, florists, traffic management and stewards.
Event Documentation - following event guidelines, design and review event courses and sites (Race for Life and Shine Night Walk events), carry out health and safety checks and complete documentation such as risk assessments, running orders, course map, site map, volunteer plans and briefing documents
Project Plan - produce and oversee project plans, working closely and effectively with all event stakeholders
Budget - plan event budgets, negotiate best costs and be responsible for your event spend
Volunteers - build relationships with longstanding volunteers and recruit new volunteers. Manage volunteer welfare and experience on event day
Event Staff - brief staff on their role and manage them throughout the event offering feedback and coaching
Supporter experience - ensure that events are fun and enjoyable by booking entertainment and overseeing the supporter experience
Event day - lead and manage your event team (staff, volunteers, suppliers) to set up the event site and course, oversee welfare of supporters and team and deal with issues that may arise to ensure smooth operation of the event
After the event - gather feedback and complete post-event administrative tasks
Other departments - develop relationships and work with several departments across Cancer Research UK. Work with colleagues from other teams to deliver the events they require.
What skills are you looking for?
Passion for events
Drive to help beat cancer sooner
People person - excellent at building relationships with different people
Organised - manage workload effectively, meeting deadlines, can juggle more than one task
Can do attitude - proactive, you can make things happen
Resilient- calm under pressure, able to adapt to change
A great problem solver - can think on feet
You get stuck in - happy to work hard to achieve a positive outcome
Willing to learn
Able to work on own - motivated
Able to lead and enthuse a group of people
Can take charge - able to make decisions
Happy to work approximately 10 weekends outside in all weathers
Able to do a physical role - walking courses, moving some event equipment
Ability to work at a desk on a computer using Microsoft.
What will I gain?
Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.
In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.
Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.
We review pay annually and aim to recognise individual performance and achievements.
We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.
Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.
How do I apply?
We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview.
Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Chorley, Lancashire?
We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Chorley Supported Living Services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established team, which supports individuals with learning disabilities.
You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in the assessment of needs and proactive risk management, so that support planning for individuals demonstrates an active and fulfilling life with an emphasis on a ‘can do’ approach.
Support Coordinator Duties:
- Provide outcome focused support to enable clients to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community and much more
- Effectively meet the needs of our clients and to take additional responsibilities such as rota management, induction of staff and staff supervision
- Work in a flexible manner which may including working evenings and weekends and sleep in’s
- Participate in our local On Call
- Administering medication
As well as providing direct support, the Support Coordinator role also requires some off rota time, which has been developed to support the management of service delivery. This is an opportunity for personal and career development as we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.
It is essential to have a clean, up to date driving license and access to a vehicle for this role, as the role requires travelling around the Chorley area.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82932
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Peer Involvement Worker (Band 4)
37.5 hours per week
Fixed Term – 12 months
Springfield University Hospital
Salary range : £33,094 - £36,195 Pro rota per annum inclusive of Inner London HCAs
Closing date 09/09/2025
1. Job overview:
We are recruiting a Peer Involvement Worker to join the Involvement Team and become part of a vibrant and ambitious Lived Experience Workforce. It is essential that applicants have personal lived experience of mental and emotional distress, and personal experience of accessing secondary care mental health services, or experience of caring for, or supporting someone who has. Please note that experience of working in mental health related services alone will not meet this criterion.
The Peer Involvement Worker will work primarily within the coproduction and involvement workstream, supporting the Trust to develop meaningful and impactful coproduction and involvement opportunities for people with lived experience of Trust services, their carers, family, and friends.
Through joining the Lived Experience Network, people with lived experience of Trust services are offered the opportunity to use their lived experience within activities that support the development and improvement of services. We refer to ‘service users and carers’ as Lived Experience Members, and people with lived experience of Trust services.
Involvement & Coproduction opportunities include involvement in recruitment and selection; lived experience networks and forums; sharing lived experience in staff training; co-delivering training; inspections of services; developing information; lived experience involvement in project and focus groups, committees, and governance meetings; reviewing and developing policies, procedures, and ways of working; service design, redesign, and transformation.
Career Progression pathways and development opportunities:
We are committed to getting the very best out of our staff and support staff in their career aspirations. We have career pathways available, where you will be able to develop your skills and build on your experience to progress into other roles across different specialties. Within the Involvement Team we offer a career pathway for a variety of lived experience roles from band 3 up to band 8a.
2. Main duties of the role:
You will use your lived experience, peer support values and principles to support people with lived experience of Trust services to join the Lived Experience Network. The post holder will build connections with Lived Experience Members, gaining an understanding of their lived experience of services, their interests and what they would like to gain from taking part. You will use this knowledge to support members to become involved in activities that align with their lived experience, and to assist the Involvement Administrative Coordinator in reviewing expressions of interests and selecting members for opportunities.
The Peer Involvement Worker role involves supporting members in their involvement through 1 to 1 check-ins, training, group sessions, and by offering support before, during and after involvement activities. You will play a role in supporting the development and delivery of the Lived Experience Member Training & Support Framework.
The post holder will contact and visit teams and people in services to recruit new members and to develop staff awareness of involvement and coproduction. You will offer support to staff to plan, advertise, and run involvement activities with the aim of developing meaningful and impactful involvement.
Flexible working:
We are proud to offer agile and flexible working opportunities as part of our new ways of working, and we are happy to talk flexible working at the interview stage. In this role you will be able to work Monday to Friday in the time frames from 8am to 6pm, giving you the very best of good work life balance.
3. About us:
The Involvement Team oversees four priority areas of lived experience involvement across the Trust that support the creation of opportunities for people with lived experience to share their perspectives to shape how services are developed, delivered, and improved. The Involvement Team workstreams are:
1. Involvement & Coproduction
2. Carer Initiatives, including Triangle of Care
3. Volunteer Workforce
4. Peer Support & Lived Experience Workforce
Collectively the team work to achieve the objectives set out in the Coproduction, Involvement, Service User and Carer Experience - A unified approach 2022-2025.
The Involvement Team office is based in Elizabeth Newton Building at Springfield Hospital.
We are Proud to Belong at South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust.
We have expert services, a rich history and a clear commitment to providing the best quality care for those with mental ill-health. The Care Quality Commission already rates our services as ‘good’ - we aspire to be ‘outstanding’.
This is a great time to join us. We are transforming the way we care for our communities to support our mission of Making Life Better Together. We have built two brand new mental health facilities at Springfield University Hospital, which are amongst the best in the world. More developments are planned across our sites and services as we invest a further £120m to upgrade and modernise our estate by 2027.
We are inclusive and diverse and strive to be actively anti racist. We want to attract people from all backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work we do together. We are proud to co-produce and involve our local communities in all that we do.
We offer flexible working, career development and a variety of benefits to enable a positive, welcoming environment in which our people and their careers can thrive.
Come and join our inclusive teams and help our patients on their recovery journey.
About our locations:
Springfield University Hospital, Tooting
Our largest, 19-ward site is in Springfield Village, created following our £150m investment into two new world class mental health facilities. A 32-acre public park, shops and cafes are now opening. Springfield is close to shops, cafes and Tooting Bec on the Northern Line plus Earlsfield and Tooting rail stations and bus routes.
Job description:
JOB SUMMARY
1. To work alongside the Involvement Project Lead, the Involvement Administrative Coordinator, two Peer Involvement Coordinators, and the wider Involvement Team.
2. Use peer support values and principles within the context of supporting people to take part in involvement and coproduction activities.
3. Support people with lived experience of trust services through the registration process to enable them to join the Lived Experience Network.
4. Build connections with Lived Experience Members, gaining an understanding of their lived experience of services, their interests and what they may want to gain from taking part actively. Using this knowledge to support them to become involved in involvement and coproduction activities.
5. Support members in their involvement through 1 to 1 check-ins, group facilitation, and by offering support before, during and after involvement activities.
6. Through the wisdom of their own lived experience, and a respect for the diversity of perspectives and experiences, the postholder will challenge stigma and inspire hope and a belief that recovery is possible.
7. Support with the management of the central point of contact for the Involvement Team via the team shared inbox, telephone number and office drop-in (Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm).
8. Provide efficient and professional face to face, telephone and virtual contact and support functions for trust service users, carers, and staff.
9. Offer support to respond to staff and member enquiries; requests to promote involvement opportunities to the Lived Experience Network; selecting members for opportunities and responding to new joiner interest.
10. Offer support to staff to plan, advertise, and run involvement activities with the aim of developing meaningful / impactful involvement.
11. Maintain appropriate records and support the collation of data to demonstrate the team’s outputs and impact.
KEY RESULT AREAS
SERVICE IMPROVEMENT
1. Support the development and delivery of the Lived Experience Member Training & Support Framework.
2. Contact and visit teams and people in services to recruit new members and to develop staff awareness of involvement and coproduction.
3. Work in a way that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, demonstrating an awareness of the impact of intersectionality, to expand the diversity of people taking part in involvement and coproduction activities.
4. Lead specific projects and involvement initiatives taking full responsibility for all aspects of the organisation, planning, and delivery of that opportunity, complimenting the role of the Involvement Administrative Coordinator, and staff supporting the activity.
5. Support staff and the trust to create opportunities that ensure that the organisation listens to people who have first-hand experience of accessing its services; of what they need, what works well, what doesn’t.
6. Support staff and the trust to seek, reflect on and be responsive to the perspectives, experiences and needs of people, to enable the organisation to improve, develop and deliver safe, high quality patient care.
7. Enable each of the Trust’s service lines to have a dedicated resource to support involving service users and carers in their governance, service design and redesign, and other involvement activities.
8. To promote shared decision making and support service users and / or carers to be empowered to make choices.
9. Where relevant and appropriate, to support service users and carers in accessing services and activities in their communities to promote community relationships, socially valued roles and support the navigation of barriers to social inclusion.
10. To identify and maintain positive links with community and partnership agencies, as appropriate.
Do you have the commitment and positive values to make a difference to the lives of people living in Preston, Lancashire?
We are looking for a caring, dynamic and highly motivated person to join the team as a Support Coordinator in our Preston Intensive Support Service. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our well-established services, which supports individuals with learning disabilities and challenging behaviours.
You must have skills in positive communication and engagement and will be able to demonstrate unconditional regard for the people we support. You will also have skills in the assessment of needs and proactive risk management, so that support planning for individuals demonstrates an active and fulfilling life with an emphasis on a ‘can do’ approach.
Support Coordinator Duties:
- Provide outcome focused support to enable clients to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community and much more
- Effectively meet the needs of our clients and to take additional responsibilities such as rota management, induction of staff and staff supervision
- Work in a flexible manner which may including working evenings and weekends and sleep in’s
- Participate in our local On Call
- Administering medication
As well as providing direct support, the Support Coordinator role also requires some off rota time, which has been developed to support the management of service delivery. This is an opportunity for personal and career development as we offer good conditions of service and a supportive, hands-on management culture.
It is essential to have a clean, up to date driving license and access to a vehicle for this role, as the role requires travelling around the Preston area.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82931
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
Full training is provided, as is the opportunity to work towards QCF Diploma in Health and Social Care. Benefits of working with Creative Support include a probationary bonus, pension contributions, 33 days Annual Leave and company paid enhanced DBS.
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Creative Support is looking for a warm, reliable and proactive Relief Support Worker to join our friendly and passionate staff team in Accrington, Lancashire.
We provide quality care and support to residents with a range of support needs, primarily learning disabilities. No two days will be the same at this service as we support our service users to follow their passions and engage in a range of activities including: movie nights, gardening, board games, arts and crafts and many more!
Your role will include:
- Providing personal care, administering medication and helping with other domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning,
- Encouraging service users to engage in a range of exciting social activities,
- Developing warm and trusting relationships with service users and their families enabling them to enjoy their time at the service to the fullest,
- You will be paid on a weekly basis.
This is a Relief Support Worker position which enables you to pick up shifts at a time that suits you, which is ideal for fitting around personal commitments, study or caring responsibilities.
Twelve months minimum of previous experience within a care role is an essential requirement for this relief based role, successful applicants must attend mandatory induction training courses to begin this role.
Vacancy Reference Number: 82928
Applications for this role must be submitted via the Creative Support website using the above vacancy reference number
We are a passionate, inclusive, and anti-racist organization - Stonewall Diversity Champion, Disability Confident Employer who have recently received Investors in People Gold awarded.
Applications are reviewed as they are received, we do not provide feedback for unsuccessful applications. We can only accept applications from candidates who are located in and eligible to work within the UK.
Creative Support is a not for profit provider of person centered care and support





The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Family Support Worker
Location: Office-based in North Shields
Responsible to: CEO
Hours: 22
Salary: £23,690 - £25,235 (pro-rata for part-time hours)
Main purpose of the post:
- To offer support, information and advice to parents and carers who have been referred to Acorns services, in North Tyneside and potentially into Northumberland
- To provide or facilitate advocacy for parents/carers seeking help from, or needing support with dealing with other agencies
- To support the Family Support Service Co-ordinator to develop enrichment and engagement activities for parents and carers
- To support and develop volunteers to provide enrichment and engagement activities for parents and carers
- Support parents/carers on a 1-1 basis to develop their confidence and emotional wellbeing and reduce their sense of isolation
- Manage own caseload by maintaining accurate and confidential records of all cases, monitor outcomes and work in a proactive manner to support and further develop service provision
- Develop methods to elicit the views of parents/carers and prepare reports that will feed into the evaluation of the service
- Produce reports highlighting positive areas of work, case studies, areas of concern and summary of outcomes, when required
- Plan and deliver training and awareness raising sessions to multi-agency teams and service users
- Prepare accurate monitoring reports and statistical information
- Participate in regular training opportunities
- To respect diversity and support clients to access services on an equitable basis
- To comply with Acorns equal opportunity statement at all times
Administration:
- To provide regular reports as required
- To record appropriate data
- To maintain accurate paper and electronic records as required
Equal Opportunities:
- To comply with and implement Acorns equal opportunities statement at all times.
- To respect diversity and support clients to access services on an equitable basis.
Please Note: This job description is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to adopt a flexible approach to the tasks, which may vary from time to time following discussion with line management. Any variations, however, will be in keeping with the general profile of the post.
Person specification
Qualifications - Essential
- A good general level of education to level 3
Qualifications - Desireable
- Qualification in information advice and guidance, e.g. NVQ
- IDVA Qualification
Assessed by application, certificates, interview
Experience and Knowledge - Essential
- Experience of working with vulnerable client groups
- Experience of case work and record keeping including recording case notes
- Experience of advocating on behalf of service users
- Knowledge and experience of child protection procedures and confidentiality
- Competent user of IT systems
- Experience of multi-agency partnership working
- Knowledge of domestic violence and the effects on victims and children
Experience and Knowledge - Desirable
- Knowledge of legal frameworks/court legislation for domestic violence
- An understanding of the relevant socio-economic factors in the local area
- An understanding of local services and agencies in order to signpost service users effectively when required
- Use of CRM systems to manage and record client work
Assessed by application, certificates, interview
Skills and Abilities - Essential
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated approach with ability to think creatively and apply initiative
- Able to work constructively as part of a team
- Ability to manage time effectively, work under pressure and to deadlines while maintaining high standards of work
- Flexibility to work outside of ordinary office hours if required
- Commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and the empowerment of individuals
- To work with service users in a non-judgemental manner
Skills and Abilities - Desirable
- Analytical and report writing skills
Assessed by application, certificates, interview
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you highly organised, self-motivated, discreet and able to communicate clearly with a range of people? We are seeking a professional and trustworthy finance manager, a qualified accountant, preferably with proven experience in the not-for-profit sector.
Providing vital finance support across the organisation, you will have excellent financial management skills, knowledge of charity accounts and SORP requirements, as well as the ability to take a lead on how funding is accounted for and VAT treatment. Organisation wide support includes clear communication to staff and providing training as appropriate.
The Bat Conservation Trust (BCT) is proud to be the leading UK charity devoted solely to the conservation of bats and their habitats. Through education, collaborative action and scientific research, we inspire individuals and organisations to value and speak out for bats. You do not need to know about bats for this role, but you can learn a lot about them here if you want to!
Please view the job description on our website for further details about the role, and submit a completed application form with optional equal opportunities form.
The Vacancy
Islamic Relief Worldwide (IRW) is a faith-based humanitarian relief and development organisation working to save and transform the lives of some of the world’s most vulnerable people. Established in 1984, with an active presence in over 45 countries, we strive to make the world a better and fairer place for those affected by poverty, conflict and natural disasters. IRUK’s focus is strengthening effective funding, mobilising for change through advocacy and awareness-raising, and strengthening programme development and delivery. IRUK works with various partners and institutions, from governments, non-governmental organisations and local authorities to grassroots communities.
Islamic Relief UK (IRUK) is actively recruiting for the position of ‘Creative Communications Coordinator’ to join its Content Production Team, based from its Waterloo Office, London. The organisation is currently operating to a hybrid working model.
The role
The role holder will take responsibility for shaping and driving forward our editorial, multimedia, and campaigning content, ensuring the right tone of voice, brand look, feel, and messaging is embedded across all channels.
The Creative Communications Coordinator will be responsible for delivering high-quality, engaging copy for a wide variety of projects and platforms. This principally involves leading on the collation of programme communications, managing editorial to produce thought leadership and positional pieces, and acting as a brand ambassador ensuring IRUK’S voice is synonymous with brand visibility and reputation. As a part of content editing and production the Creative Communications Coordinator will be leading on writing content for fundraising and promotional materials; advertising campaigns; email marketing campaigns; web page content; newsletters and blogs to name but a few.
About you
This post requires a creative individual with strong writing ability and a demonstrable passion for writing, as well as meticulous attention to detail and a firm grasp of grammar and plain English communication. The post holder will be able to manage various working relationships and competing priorities. They’ll be meticulous in keeping to tight deadlines and will be able confidently to adapt and tailor messages for distinct audiences – including donors by different age and behavioural segments, the general public, VIPs, politicians, the media and corporate/brand partners.
The successful candidate must have:
- Proven writing skills and strong all-round communication skills
- Degree-level education, ideally in English, Media/Journalism, or creative writing
- Knowledge of and interest in international affairs and development
- Good research skills
- Good interviewing ability
- A creative, conceptual thinker who is comfortable in a range of writing formats, from serious long copy to a witty one-liner.
- A versatile writer who can connect with a variety of audiences within the British Muslim community and among the wider public and key stakeholders.
- A strong sub-editor and proofreader, with meticulous attention to detail and impeccable standards of grammar
- An ability to communicate complex and dry concepts in plain English and compelling copy.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to lead on planning.
- Significant professional copywriting experience, either in house or for an agency
- Proven conceptual copywriting experience, ideally gained in a multi-channel environment, across both print and digital content.
- Experience of writing in a not-for-profit context and for a Muslim audience is valued.
For more information, please click on the Documents tab above to view the full Job Description.
If you are talented, reliable, service-minded, resilient and a highly motivated professional looking for a meaningful career, with a strong commitment to IRW’s mission and values of sincerity, excellence, compassion, social justice and custodianship, please apply by completing our online application form.
For more information on the excellent company benefits we offer our employees, please visit our website.
PLEASE NOTE: Interviews are expected to take place in early September 2025.
Pre-employment Checks:
Any employment with Islamic Relief will be subject to the following checks:
- screening clearance
- proof of eligibility to live and work within the UK
- receipt of satisfactory references
Please note, for UK-based roles, we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are eligible to work in the UK. We are unable to progress applications which would require sponsorship.
Our values and commitment to safeguarding
IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment.
By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a key role within the small, dynamic Foundation team: it plays a core part in delivering the grants programme that lies at the heart of the purpose of the Garfield Weston Foundation. The role spans all parts of the grants function, including advising applicants, assessing and evaluating applications, and preparing reports for decisions on funding. A target driven approach is required for the role to manage the pipeline of applications, and there are opportunities to contribute to special projects and initiatives as they arise. You will report to the Senior Grants Manager and to the Deputy Director on certain specified activities.
You must enjoy working within an environment that is mission driven, results driven, with community at the heart of its activities. You will enjoy working with a wide range of people from different organisations and backgrounds, and be skilled in reviewing and analysing a large case load and in managing priorities to meet agreed deadlines. You will be a team player, with the ability to exercise good judgment and act on your own initiative, while also taking direction where appropriate. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal and project management skills, and the ability to juggle multiple activities at one time. You must be able to manage confidential matters with complete discretion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Marketing Assistant - National Art Pass
Location: King's Cross, London
Contract length: Full time/Perm
Salary: £27,040 per annum
Art Fund is the national fundraising charity for art. With over 142,000 members, we are leading the way in pioneering support for an inclusive and welcoming museum and gallery sector across the UK.
We work closely with a network of 900 museums and respond to their needs and aspirations. We're excited to see how they want to develop: to expand and diversify their collections and workforce, develop curatorial skills, make ambitious acquisitions, and create a welcoming, inclusive space for communities. With the support of over 140,000 members who buy a National Art Pass, patrons, and donors we can provide grants, encourage visiting and advocate for museums' essential role and value.
We have diversity, inclusion, and sustainability central to our thinking and the opportunity to be a force for good, galvanise support and help change things for the better inspires our team.
We’re looking for a Marketing Assistant to support the planning and delivery of marketing activity to drive overall growth for The National Art Pass.
You’ll be joining the membership team at one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and contributing to Art Fund’s mission to help more people access and enjoy great art and culture.
In this role, you’ll play a key part in delivering multi-channel campaigns across paid, owned and earned media. This could include briefing creative assets, building email journeys, implementing campaign activity and reporting on results. Working with the Recruitment Marketing Manager, you’ll collaborate closely with internal teams and external agencies to shape campaign plans, develop promotions and ensure every element is delivered to a high standard, on brand, and on time.
This is a great opportunity for someone who’s motivated to apply their marketing expertise to grow the National Art Pass and support Art Fund’s mission to help museums and galleries thrive.
Key Employee Benefits
- Generous Annual leave – 25 days annual leave and bank holidays, with additional non-contractual office closure dates at Christmas.
- Free National Art Pass (NAP) – for yourself and another person of your choice.
- Free Entry to Exhibitions
- Life Assurance – cover for up to three times your basic salary.
- Season Ticket Loan
- Pensions – Eligible employees are enrolled into the scheme with the exception of those who have contracts of three months or less. Art Fund contributes 8% of the basic annual salary during the first six months of employment or until probation is successfully completed, whichever is the later. At that point the contribution is increased to 10%.
Closing deadline: 23.59 on 7 September 2025
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
We are committed to building our team and trustees from the broad range of backgrounds and experiences across the UK, valuing difference and diversity, and building a workplace based on shared values of equality and mutual respect.
We have ambitious plans for the future and will be holding ourselves to account and putting our principles into action, as we all work together to help bring about positive change and a fairer future for everyone. We therefore want to encourage applications from all races, ages, religions and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with any kind of disabilities and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our organisation.
Non-UK nationals will require current and valid permission to work in the UK.
Please note that any suspected use of AI in relation to answering sift questions will be marked down.
No agencies please.
Support Officer
Job reference: REQ000916
£24,416pa
Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working
This is a UK-based contract, and as such, you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. We unfortunately do not have any opportunities available for sponsorship. Any offer of employment, if applicable, will be subject to receiving evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.
About the Role
Are you a master of multitasking with a flair for organisation and a love for nature? Join our vibrant Admin Hub team at WWF-UK as an Admin Hub Support Officer!
In this dynamic role, you’ll be the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. From coordinating international travel (yes, even tracking carbon footprints!) to organising team away days and workshops, to supporting our Directors and their teams with top-notch admin and logistical magic. You will also help manage relationships, set up meetings, and keep everything ticking along with precision and positivity.
We’re looking for someone who’s:
- Experienced in providing first-class admin support across multiple teams
- A natural organiser who thrives in busy environments
- A confident communicator with a friendly, professional approach
- Adaptable, proactive, and ready to jump in wherever needed
Benefits, Rewards and Location
The salary for this role is £24,416. We also offer a full benefits and rewards package including:
- Annual leave starting at 26 days, rising to 31 days plus bank holidays
- Flexible working options
- 7.5% employer pension contribution (rising to 10% with employee contribution)
- Learning and development opportunities
- Regular wellbeing initiatives
This role is hybrid, with 20% of your contracted hours spent in our stunning Living Planet Centre in Woking – one of the greenest buildings in the UK, complete with trees and gardens to hot desk among!
About WWF-UK
We’re a global conservation charity with hundreds of projects around the world and millions of supporters. At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left is not enough – we’re now in a race to restore the natural world and prevent catastrophic climate change before it’s too late. And it’s a race we can still win.
We’re courageous and passionate about fighting for the future we want to see – a world where people and nature can thrive.
How to Apply
Click the link and apply via our website by submitting your CV and a supporting statement that shows us why you’re a great fit for WWF-UK.
Application closing date : 07/09/2025
We’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team via our website.
Ideal opportunity if you enjoy working with young people and want to help them be the best they can be.
Flexible and rewarding position within a dedicated and supportive team, working together to develop teamwork, leadership, and employability skills that inspire the next generation to aim high.
Are you looking to join an exciting organisation that is truly making a difference?
The Jon Egging Trust are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience of working with young people, to plan and deliver inspiring teamwork, leadership and employability programmes in Lincolnshire. The role involves liaising with school staff, local partners (including the Military and local businesses) and volunteers to ensure programmes meet the needs of our young people and is supported by the Regional Manager, Lincolnshire. You will be joining a fantastically motivated and committed team of workers who are all passionate about improving the lives of young people through our specialist youth programmes.
The successful candidate will be based from home, with a requirement to travel to partner schools and partner sites in and around Lincolnshire. Fuel expenses are paid and travel time is included as part of working hours. Working with secondary schools to provide early support programmes, core delivery time is usually within the school working day and during school terms only. All other working hours can be managed with flexibility by the post holder to ensure that all administrative tasks are completed as required.
Across the JET team we cultivate a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better outcomes for our young people. We welcome applicants whatever your background and whatever your stage in life, so if you are returning to the workforce after a period away, or even seeking a change of pace, please get in touch.
About the Jon Egging Trust (JET)
At JET, we support vulnerable young people to get back on track and realise their potential; more than 45,000 young people right across the UK to date, and there’s so much more we can do. We’re an organisation that really values its people and we’re immensely proud that our team culture is based on caring and raising each other up.
Our benefits package includes:
- Flexible working
- Enhanced annual leave
- Homeworking allowance
- Occupational pension scheme
- Occupational sickness scheme
- Special paid leave provision
- Enhanced family leave
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Child and adult at risk protection policy statement
The Jon Egging Trust is committed to providing a safe and positive environment for everyone involved in its services and activities. The Trust takes its extended moral and legal duty of care very seriously in relation to children, young people, staff and volunteers. We seek to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children and to protect them from harm or abuse when they engage in any of our activities. JET expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees or volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment.
To apply
Please complete our online application form.
The closing date is Friday 19th September at 23:59.
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 29th September 2025.
This will be a two-part interview, which will involve an online interview on Monday the 29th of September via Microsoft teams, followed by an in-person delivery observation interview on a different day at a local school on. Details of which, will be shared upon invitation to interview.
Questions?
Contact us through our website.
Please note:
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position.
Due to our anonymised recruitment process, if your application is not shortlisted, we are unable to provide personalised feedback.
To become an employee at JET, you must be able to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK and a satisfactory DBS check – enhanced with children's barred is required for this role.
As part of our safer recruitment process, all candidates invited to a final interview will also be required to complete a confidential self-disclosure form, which allows any relevant information to be discussed in line with our safeguarding policy.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Closing date: 5th September 2025
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When you join Save the Children UK as a Store Manager in Wandsworth, you'll be at the heart of a vibrant, high-energy community – leading an exceptional team of volunteers and bringing the magic of charity retail back to the high street. This is your opportunity to channel your people skills, leadership, and creativity to help deliver lasting change for millions of children around the world – including those hardest to reach.
About Us
Save the Children UK believes every child deserves a future. In the UK and around the world, we work every day to give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. When crisis strikes, and children are most vulnerable, we are always among the first to respond and the last to leave. We ensure children's unique needs are met and their voices are heard.
About the Role
This exciting opportunity is based at one of our Mary's Living & Giving shops in Wandsworth, South London – a neighbourhood known for its vibrancy, creativity, and strong sense of community.
This bright and colourful shop is busy all week and thrives especially during weekends, thanks to its high footfall and strong local support. You'll work alongside a diverse and committed team of 40 volunteers, leading them to achieve retail excellence while driving the shop's mission forward.
As a Store Manager, you will:
- Lead and inspire a high-performing volunteer team
- Build local connections and partnerships
- Deliver commercial success and hit income targets
- Recruit and train new volunteers
- Ensure the shop is always welcoming, engaging and community-focused
About You
You are someone who thrives in a busy, customer-facing environment and leads with positivity and purpose. You understand the value of community and the impact of retail done differently.
You'll bring:
- Experience leading and motivating a team, ideally in a retail or hospitality setting
- A steady, solution-focused mindset, even when under pressure
- The ability to create an inclusive and engaging experience for volunteers and customers
- A passion for sustainable fashion, ethical retail, and making a real difference
To learn more about the position, please review the How Our Shops Operate and Job Description in the attached Documents.
Ways of Working: This role will be based on-site in the Wandsworth (London) shop. We're looking for someone able to work 5 days (35 hours) per week to include some weekend working.
Our benefits package is extensive and generous, including:
- Competitive Pay – Our transparent pay policy ensures fair and equitable compensation.
- Generous Holidays – Start with 27 days off per year (pro rata for part-timers) and enjoy up to 32 days after 10 years.
- Pension & Life Assurance – Secure your future with excellent contributions.
- Employee Discounts – Save on groceries, high-street brands, home, tech, gyms, holidays, and more! Over 6,000 deals are available through our benefits platform.
- Maternity/Adoption Benefits – Get 21 weeks of full pay after just six months of employment.
- Paternity/Adoption Leave – Enjoy 10 weeks of full pay (plus statutory 2 weeks) after six months with us.
- Additional benefits: include cycle to work scheme, employee assistance programme, eye care, flu jabs, season ticket loan.
Please note: To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:
Save the Children UK believes in a world that is fair, inclusive and equitable where all children have the opportunity to change their world. We apply this to our workforce and we are committed to developing and supporting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organisation where all employees have a sense of belonging and feel that they can be "Free to Be Me". We are not looking for just one type of person - we want to recruit people who can add fresh perspectives, innovative ideas or challenge that disrupts the risk of group think.
We are especially interested in people whose childhood experiences - of life on a low income, of migration, of being in a racialised community, of the care system, of being LGBT+ or in an LGBT+ family or living with (or with someone with) a disability - help us to see things we might otherwise miss. Whatever your story is we want to hear it because we know that different voices, ideas, perspectives and knowledge, working together will enable us to better the lives of children around the world. This is the reason why we are all here.