Jobs

Age UK is recruiting! With over 250 locations across the UK, our stores raise funds for some of the incredible services and support provided by the charity.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic Kentish Town team as an Assistant Manager.

Our amazing Assistant Managers support our Store Managers in all aspects of the business, helping to guide and support our valued team of Sales Assistants and volunteers while ensuring customers are provided with an exemplary shop experience.

If you have a passion for retail and would like to use your skills within a charity that supports thousands of older across the UK, then this may be the role for you!

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• The ability to work collaboratively and consultatively with the Shop Manager
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's.
• Be able to lead a team of volunteers and staff
• Ability to delegate and coach staff
• Excellent customer services skills
• The ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

Ideally you will also have:

• The ability to understand and establish successful retail processes
• Ability to understand basic financial reports
• Experience in a customer facing role

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager (Maternity Cover)

Location: Warwickshire
Salary: £28,539.24 per annum
Contract type: Part Time, Fixed Term Contract (From November 2025 Until November 2026)

Hours: 30 hours per week (days to be discussed)

This is an opportunity to join Refuge as a Deputy Service Manager to support women and children who are impacted by domestic abuse and other forms of violence against women and girls.

The deputy manager will contribute to the management of the IDVA, Outreach and Helpline Single Point of Access community based services, in line with Refuge’s policies and procedures and quality management system.  This involves working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership protocols and procedures that prioritise the safety of survivors.

The post holder will provide line management and support to staff. This will include providing supervision on complex casework issues such as child protection, overseeing operational emergencies and ensuring high standards of support.

Working closely with the services manager to ensure that contractual and other funding requirements are met fully and that Refuge’s high quality standards are maintained, the role may involve visiting potential sites and contributing to the establishment of new services in conjunction with the development team.

The job involves working closely with members of staff that support victims and survivors of domestic abuse using our services, which will include overseeing the delivery of groupwork and participating in multi-agency forums and multi-agency training delivery.

The deputy manager will act as an ambassador for Refuge, demonstrating Refuge values in their work.

As a member of the management team, the post holder will be required to participate in an out-of-hours management service.

This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.

Closing Date: 09:00am 20 October 2025

Interview Date: 27 and 28 October 2025

This is a brand new influential role designed to support our CEO in building our organisational fitness for the future through its infrastructure, including health & safety, people management, data and technology, and the running of our building at Chaucer Street.

It is a wonderful opportunity to lead the creation of sustainable mechanisms to improve ways of working in the challenging and evolving charity services sector. It is a role that will directly enable our front-line teams to spend more time with and create improved outcomes with the women we are here to support.

About us

Nottingham Women’s Centre is a women’s community and services space dedicated to helping women to overcome barriers, have their voices heard and seek solutions that create a better future for themselves. We do this by offering a network of services that include counselling, advice and guidance, courses, health and well-being activities, volunteering, focussed campaigning and activism.

General Description

We are looking for an experienced Operational Lead to join our senior leadership team at an exciting point of change and development for the organisation.  This is a brand new  influential role designed to support our CEO in building our organisational fitness for the future through its infrastructure, including health & safety, people management, data and technology and the running of our building at Chaucer Street.  It is a wonderful opportunity to lead on the creation of sustainable mechanisms to improve ways of working in the challenging and evolving charity services sector.  It is a role that will directly enable our front line teams spend more time with and create improved outcomes with the women we are here to support.

Key Responsibilities 

Operational Leadership inc

• Oversee day-to-day operations across the organisation.

• Develop and implement operational policies, planning and procedures.

• Support continuous learning and improvement in organisational effectiveness

Governance, Compliance & Risk inc

• Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and contractual obligations

• Maintain and monitor the risk management register and oversight of all organisational policies

• Support the SLT, Board and CEO with governance processes and reporting (internally & funder) 

IT, Systems & Infrastructure inc

• Oversee the charity’s IT systems, databases, and technology infrastructure.

• Lead on digital transformation and ensure tools and systems support effective service delivery

• Maintain information security standards and appropriate accreditations

Finance & Resource Management inc

• Collaborate with the Head of Finance to ensure robust financial planning, budgeting, and reporting for operations

• Monitor organisational performance against key budgets and metrics.

• Work with teams to ensure and increase value for money across contracts and expenses 

• Support funding bids primarily where linked to core and operational costs

HR and People Management inc

• Support the People Officer in the development of People strategy and implementation (recruitment, performance, wellbeing, learning & development).

• Champion a positive, feminist and inclusive workplace culture.

• Ensure compliance with employment law and best practice in HR. 

Service leadership inc

• The role currently includes management of the reception and admin team who support women as they come into the building and utilise the welcome space for activities as well as support the logistical running of the building

Facilities & Health and Safety inc

• Manage the charity’s facilities (offices, community spaces, etc.) and ensure safe working environments.

• Oversee health and safety compliance and business continuity planning. 

Leadership and Strategic Input

Contribute to organisational strategy and business planning.

• Work closely with other members of the senior leadership team to ensure alignment across contracts, teams and activity offers

• Build and maintain working partnerships with external organisations 

• Support and develop your team ensuring they are competent and empowered to undertake their roles and support you and the organisation deliver quality services   

• Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with relevant legislation and Nottingham Women’s Centre policies and procedures, including the Centre’s Equal Opportunities policy and Health and Safety Policy. 

• Deputise for the CEO as required. 

The nature of the role and organisation will require you to be flexible and you may be asked carry out any other duties commensurate with this post

Notes

• As part of our anti-racism work we aim for 50% of shortlisted candidates to be from an ethnic minority. This positive action is being taken to further diversify our team. All shortlisted candidates must meet the essential minimum criteria which are marked with a * on the person specification.

• We offer a generous amount of leave, opportunities for flexible and or hybrid working, workplace pension, personal development and a supportive working environment that includes access to an employee assistance programme.

• This post is subject to completion of a three-month probationary period.

• An enhanced DBS clearance is required for this role. 

Wildlife Fundraiser

No experience necessary!

Are you searching for the perfect part time job?

How about working at the iconic Leighton Moss Nature Reserve? We’re looking for a Seasonal Fundraiser to join the team at the breathtaking Leighton Moss.

This role is ideal for someone who loves connecting with people and sharing their passion for nature.

You may have worked in roles that involved building face-to-face relationships, such as hospitality, customer service, sales, sustainability, conservation, campaigning, fundraising, business development, retail, or volunteering. However, it’s your transferable skills that matter most, as we’ll provide you with fantastic training and ongoing support to help you succeed. You do not need previous fundraising experience!

The ideal candidate will be close enough to Leighton Moss to commute daily.

Position: Wildlife Fundraiser Leighton Moss

Ref: OCT20252783

Location: Leighton Moss

Salary: £25,847.00 - £27,549.00 per annum

Duration: 4 Months

Closing Date: Fri, 31st Oct 2025. We reserve the right to close this recruitment at any stage once we have made a hire.

The Role

Leighton Moss is home to the largest reed bed in north-west England. This sweeping expanse provides shelter to a spectacular range of wildlife including Otters, Bearded Tits, Bitterns, Marsh Harriers, egrets and Red Deer. 

Set against the shores of the nearby Morecambe Bay, this Lancashire nature reserve is a thriving visitor haven attracting people of all walks of life to explore its reedbeds, mudflats, coastal marsh and saltwater lagoons. Explore a bit further and you will also find pockets of woodland and limestone grasslands. 

As part of the Leighton Moss team, you’ll work alongside dedicated staff and volunteers to welcome visitors, share the conservation importance of this iconic site, and inspire support for the organisation through fundraising and membership recruitment.

What we’re looking for:

• A passion for conservation and protecting nature.
• Strong communication skills and an engaging personality.
• The ability to tell compelling stories and inspire others.
• Resilience and a results-driven mindset and willingness to work toward targets.
• Happy to work 3 out of 4 weekends.

You don’t need prior fundraising experience-we’ll provide full training!

What’s in it for you?

Join a team that’s making a real difference and inspiring others to protect nature! This is a rewarding role where you can channel your passion and make a meaningful impact.

Here’s what is on offer:

• Flexible contracts: choose between 3, 4, or 5 days per week (7.5 hours per day on-site).
• A set salary-no commission-based work.
• 34 days’ annual leave (including eight bank holidays, pro-rata).
• Full training and a comprehensive induction

Additional Information? 

Please note that in order to be considered for this position you will be asked to upload a CV and complete a short online application form. For any role/application enquires please contact the team once you click to apply.

Please read through the FAQs and candidate guidance notes before applying.

This is a fixed-term position for 4 Months (the exact duration of the post can be negotiated). The charity reserves the right to extend or make this role permanent without further advertising dependent on business needs at the end of the contract term. 

The closing date for this vacancy is the 31st October 2025. Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy, and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

Additional information

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.

The Charity is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Please note that we are actively recruiting for this vacancy and reserve the right to close once sufficient applications have been received.

The charity are committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve this vision of creating a world richer in nature, the team need more people on nature's side and more diverse people. People of colour and disabled people are underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sectors. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we are particularly interested in receiving your application. You can contact the team to discuss any additional support you may need to complete your application.

Before applying for this role, we recommend reading through the candidate guidance notes once you have been redirected.

Please note: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation

AllChild is a UK children’s charity committed to supporting every child to thrive. This is a pivotal moment for the organisation. There is a huge amount of interest in our work – from Central Government, local authorities and private sector funders (including significant corporate organisations and major philanthropists), because of our innovative collective impact and funding model.

We are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join our Development Team. This role will play a part in managing AllChild’s portfolio of philanthropic supporters, including Trusts, Foundations and Major Donors. You will work closely with the existing Philanthropy Officer, supporting the Philanthropy Manager to steward our existing supporters, as well as build a strong pipeline of prospective donors and secure new funding.

To ensure fairness in selecting the best candidates for this role, we operate a blind recruitment process. Therefore, all applications are anonymised until an interview has been confirmed.

For full details about the role, including the job description, person specification, and list of benefits, please visit our website via the Apply button and download the Job Pack.

Closing date: 24 October 2025.

Interview date: Online interview. We anticipate the first round of interviews to be held w/c 20 October 2025. More details will be provided following the invitation to interview.

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

We prioritise safeguarding at AllChild. Our recruitment follows strict guidelines outlined in our Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy. Please read our Safer Recruitment and Selection Policy on our website.

We are proud to be an employer that puts Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at the core of all that we do, for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the communities that we work with.

We are proud of our diversity and are therefore keen to receive applications from people who may be underrepresented in our AllChild community. Please read our EDI statement on our website.

Please inform us of any accessibility needs for the application or interview process. We will address them when scheduling interviews.

PART TIME BRANCH ADMINISTRATOR

The Samaritans of Manchester and Salford are looking for a part time Administrator to work in their city centre branch.
Manchester and Salford Samaritans is located in Manchester City Centre and is a local branch of the national charity Samaritans.

Our Vision: Fewer people in the UK die by suicide.
The Samaritans do this by

· Reducing the feelings of distress and crisis that can lead to suicide.

· Increasing access to support for people in distress and crisis.

· Reducing the risk of suicide in specific settings and vulnerable groups.

· Influencing governments and local agencies to take action to reduce suicide.

The Manchester and Salford Branch currently has 200 active volunteers who provide a confidential, non-judgemental listening service round the clock every day of the year. Our callers can contact us on the phone or via email. The branch also supports 40 prisoners who are Listeners in two local prisons.

The purpose of this job is to provide administrative support in the Branch so that the volunteers have what they need to provide the service that supports our callers. This includes for example administering expenses and travel costs, supporting our activity in recruiting and training new volunteers and coordinating the branch database.

This is an office-based role a part time post for 20 hours a week working 5 hours for 4 days each week and will typically be 10am – 3pm. The role is based in our office on Oxford Street in Manchester where our volunteers take calls.
Approximately once a month there is a requirement to work in the evening for 2 hours to prepare and minute Leadership Meetings. The dates of these evening sessions are known well in advance. On those days any hours worked in the evening are instead of the usual hours earlier in the day. 

Posted on: 23rd September 2025
Closing date: Tuesday 7th October 2025

You are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the ad early if a suitable candidate is found.

Please note:

· We will contact you to let you know the outcome of your application. This can sometimes take a few weeks due to the volume of applicants.

· You will need to be able to prove your right to work in the UK before starting work with us.

· We are not currently able to sponsor candidates requiring a visa.

· Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

·  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please provide an up to date copy of your CV with covering letter quoting: Ref 4060 in the subject line.

Your covering letter should include:

1. Why you want to work for Samaritans.

2. Your experience of effectively managing systems and processes.

3. Your experience of working on your own initiative as well as working with a team.

Application Instructions

Please ensure you include a covering letter with your application.

Working location: mostly remote work with some travel required across the region. Based in the North or East of Scotland, you will deliver a face-to-face service to clients in their own home or safe meeting place, as well as providing support by Teams, phone, email or other means to suit the service user. We take a person-centred approach so the amount of travel will vary depending on your caseload at the time. You’re in control of your own diary. 

The role: This is a rewarding role where every day brings the opportunity to make a positive difference to people's lives. We regularly receive testimonials from service users describing the life-changing impact of receiving support from our caseworkers in the National Road Victim Service.

Who We Are: Brake has been supporting victims of road carnage since 1995, and we're on a mission to prevent future collisions. Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on our roads, impacting lives profoundly.

Join Our Team: We're expanding our National Road Victim Service and need a dedicated Caseworker to join our dynamic, compassionate team. Your role will involve delivering world-class support services to those at their most vulnerable.

Why this role is important: Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. For families affected, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. As a Caseworker, you will provide trauma-informed care to individuals and families suffering from the sudden bereavement or life-altering injury of a loved one. Working mostly remotely, with some home visits to service users, you’ll offer vital emotional and practical support—including helping them access therapeutic resources, financial assistance, and guidance through the complexities of medical and legal processes. 

What We Offer:

· A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day end of year shutdown period)

· An extra day off for your birthday to take whenever you choose

· Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

· Death in service benefit

· Pension

· Employee Assistance Programme

· Flexible working

· Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees

Who You Are: We need passionate, self-starters with a background in providing high-quality emotional support and advocacy. Your experience in roles like police, criminal justice, counselling, or health and social care could make you a perfect fit.

Specifically Seeking Candidates With:

- Living in the North or East of Scotland

- a full, clean UK driving licence, access to your own transport and are willing to use it for work purposes (we reimburse travelling expenses) 

- Experience delivering frontline support, preferably involving sudden bereavement or heightened vulnerabilities. 

- Understanding of criminal justice processes (desirable but not essential)

- Research and advocacy skills

- Resilience and willingness to grow

- Competent I.T. skills for remote work

Join Our Mission: Your greatest reward will be knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's recovery from psychological trauma.

About Us: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it. So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.

Apply Now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now.

Not for Traffic Offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from serious traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview.

A DBS check is required due to the sensitive nature of our service.

Join us today and be part of the solution! 

Working location: mostly remote work with some travel and overnight stays required

Working pattern: full-time 36.25 hours per week Monday-Friday

Reporting to: Corporate Partnerships Manager & Team Lead

Staff responsible for: None

Start date in role: 1st December 2025

Who we are: Brake is a renowned and respected road safety charity with a 30-year history dedicated to supporting people affected by road crashes and advocating for safer streets.

Why this role is important: Every 20 minutes, someone is killed or seriously injured on UK roads. For families affected, the emotional and practical challenges are immense. Brake provides trauma-informed care to individuals and families suffering from the sudden bereavement or life-altering injury of a loved one and campaigns tirelessly for positive change to prevent future collisions and save lives. This role will play a vital part in raising funding and the profile of our work effecting positive change for a safer future on our roads.

The role: Your ultimate purpose is to secure funding for the charity. Your main source of funding will be business development. You’ll promote various levels of partner packages to corporate businesses who are interested in supporting the charities vital work campaigning for change and supporting people bereaved and seriously injured by road crashes. You’ll prospect, pitch and close new business.

You’ll need to learn and understand the value of the partner packages, and how they can be best tailored to different potential partners.

You’ll also manage and maximise the accounts of our current partners, including the likes of BT, Autoglass and Royal Mail.

You’ll need corporate/B2B sales experience, along with the attentiveness and diligence required to manage longer term accounts.

What we offer:

- A generous 35 days of annual leave (including bank holidays and 3-day shutdown period between Christmas and New Year, pro-rata for part-time working patterns)

- Birthday day off

- Enhanced sick pay and compassionate leave

- Death in service benefit

- Pension

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Flexible working

- A rewarding role with purpose

- Be part of a skilled, friendly team with an engaged Board of Trustees 

Specifically seeking candidates with

• excellent comprehension and communication skills (analytical and numerical), reflected in your academic background and career
• a track record of applying these skills with a sense of ownership and focus on outcomes
• listening and negotiation skills. You forge respectful and positive relationships that drive towards communicated and shared goals, with steps that are mutually agreed
• an ability to strike agreements that have impact, fast and can demonstrate this (for example, through experience in leadership, business development, sales)
• an opportunistic, positive approach; you are able to spot a corporate lead or project opportunity that can be pragmatically pursued through partnership working
• a commercial approach. You understand that charities need to fundraise; and with more funds, we can do more good. You can confidently achieve funds through clear communication of the charity’s needs and the benefits of working with us
• a values-driven passion for our cause and the charity; and a sensitivity that enables you to work effectively with a range of people, including road victim volunteers. 

Equity, diversity & inclusion: Brake is passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that values diversity. We welcome your application whatever your background or situation. We particularly welcome applications from those who are part of the global majority, the LGBTQIA+ community or disabled. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to enrich it.  So, if you have a passion for making a difference and share in our vision for a world where no one is killed on our roads, we would love to hear from you.

Not for traffic offenders: Due to the nature of our work we can't accept applications from traffic offenders. Candidates will be asked to disclose whether they have any unspent points on their licence at interview and driving licence checks are carried out prior to employment.

Apply now: If you're up for a new challenge and have the skills, apply now by sending your CV and cover letter. We'd like to get to know the real you through your application, not an AI version. If you do use AI to write your cover letter, please check it and make sure it reflects who you are. We encourage cover letters in alternative formats such as videos or presentations. These can be sent directly to our recruitment inbox.

The Counter-Trafficking Department operates within HBF’s vibrant, multi-disciplinary team. The Casework Coordinator works alongside the Senior Counter-Trafficking Manager and the rest of the Counter-Trafficking team, as well as other human rights professionals from a wide range of fields and disciplines in order to support survivors to work towards sustaining long-term recovery, social inclusion and re-building their lives. The Counter-Trafficking Programme is designed to assist and safeguard HBF’s clients, with the primary purpose of preventing re-trafficking/re-exploitation and further forms of crime and harm through expert assessments, support and coordination and joint working with external agencies. The role of the Coordinator is to ensure that clients who are victims of trafficking have detailed counter-trafficking assessments, regular follow-up (as per their individual needs and risks) and appropriate safeguarding. The coordinator will provide and assist with evidential documentation as needed and make sure that clients are accompanied and/or sufficiently supported throughout the course of immigration, NRM, asylum and/or criminal justice procedures until they obtain official recognition and protection from the UK authorities and all other relevant professionals and bodies.

OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE 

We are looking for a locum practising solicitor with substantial experience of litigation OR a practising barrister with experience of conducting casework (including litigation) within a solicitor-led agency OR a caseworker with significant experience of litigation. This is an interim role until the permanent role is recruited.This role is based within the Migrants Law Project. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The post holder will share responsibility with the MLP staff team, and partner organisations to ensure that:

·There is a clear focus on agreed priority areas of work and that cases are taken in line in with those priorities.

·Relevant stakeholders are engaged in developing the work so that they can participate as effectively as possible.

·The MLP does not duplicate work being delivered elsewhere but is able to collaborate where appropriate.

·The lessons and successes of the MLP are disseminated and are able to be applied as widely as possible.

Casework

Asylum Aid has been awarded a Category 1 independent Peer review from the Legal Aid Agency.

The post holder will, with support from the team also working on this issue:

·Provide high quality advice and representation for clients, NGOs, practitioners and other groups as appropriate.

·Conduct and co-ordinate immigration/asylum/public law casework and litigation on behalf of organisations and individuals.

·Conduct legal research where necessary.

·Record all work undertaken and carry out billing, ensuring all income is accounted for on each case.

·If the postholder holds Supervisor accreditation, and is appointed as a Supervisor, your responsibilities will include the full responsibilities of a Supervisor, including responsibilities for the work of people under their supervision.

The post holder will be expected to carry out their casework with a high degree of professionalism, and to conduct their work in such a way as to meet relevant external standards (e.g. Law Society, Solicitors Regulation Authority, Immigration Advice Authority and Lexcel). They will also be expected to meet performance targets in relation to time recording.

Training and Information Work

The post holder will share responsibility with the other members of the legal team to:

·Develop and disseminate relevant information on legal developments in this area for relevant stakeholders, supported by the team.

·Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.

·Prepare and deliver training.

Administration

The post holder will:

·Contribute to the fulfilment of any reporting requirements to funders, the LAA, Asylum Aid management team and others.

·Undertake general administration.

·Represent the MLP externally as necessary.

·Undertake other tasks appropriate to the role as necessary.

·Attend Asylum Aid staff, and any relevant meetings of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group when necessary.

·Occasionally travel outside the UK at short notice and be willing to work outside office hours where necessary. Time off in lieu and overtime are available where appropriate.

·Record their own work and to participate in the evaluation and review of the work of the MLP and the wider team at Asylum Aid.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 9am on 9th October 2025.

The website form will ask you to:

1.Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your

relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.

2.Upload your current CV

3.Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

SELECTION PROCESS

We will invite candidates to an in-person interview on Wednesday 15th October at Asylum Aid’s offices in Old Street.

We offer a guaranteed interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they meet at least 50% of the essential criteria, where practical.

ELIGIBILITY

Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).

Successful candidates will also be subject to a DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.

ADJUSTMENTS

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

EXPERTS BY EXPERIENCE SUPPORT

We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network.

ROLE OVERVIEW

You will be a passionate and ambitious leader with the skills, knowledge and experience to drive Membership retention and growth whilst listening to our diverse membership base to understand the areas that are important to them to help us to support their specific needs in their areas.

You will have a dynamic approach with the ability to combine business development, relationship management, stakeholder engagement and operational oversight to ensure that RLSS UK’s membership thrives and aligns with our purpose, mission and vision.

RLSS UK members include Lifesavers, Lifeguards, Licence to Operate Members, Lifesaving Academy members, Honorary Members, and Staff.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Regular communications and support to branches and lifesaving clubs
• Engage with our members to understand their needs and future opportunities to support their roles in their communities and beyond
• Conduct research and horizon scan for new opportunities for our members
• Conduct research to identify and understand potential new members and opportunities to support growth and meet need
• Conduct research to identify and connect with relevant external stakeholders
• Drive new membership onboarding, ensuring a seamless and effective experience
• Ensure clubs achieve and maintain the appropriate accreditation in line with RLSS UK requirements, policies and processes
• Develop an annual plan of community engagement and roadshows with members and non-members to raise awareness of the work of RLSS UK and our members, to recruit new members and share water safety and drowning prevention education and campaigns
• Ensure clear and concise processes are in place to support membership experience, retention and growth
• Work collaboratively with all RLSS UK teams to raise awareness of our awards and qualifications offer. Collaborate to adapt offerings based on member feedback and emerging industry trends
• Develop tailored marketing materials to support our membership offer and recruit new members.
• Represent RLSS UK in meetings with key stakeholders and to share outcomes and impact to further the society’s purpose, mission and vision.
• Respond to membership queries and provide an excellent service together with timely responses
• Support the implementation, update and oversight of the CRM system to improve member engagement tracking and data management.
• Manage data collection processes, including compliance requirements of membership criteria
• Support the development of thought leadership pieces, contributing to annual reports and ensure high-quality written outputs
• Support the planning, organising and execution of events, including membership forums and conferences ensuring seamless delivery and high attendee satisfaction
• Support the development and refinement of directorate strategies
• Lead and deliver an annual membership survey and analysis to produce meaningful feedback
• Ensure that all membership processes and policies are up to date
• Attend the RLSS UK Sports Committee
• Assist with the implementation of the Lifesaving Sport Strategy, and support the growth in participation in Lifesaving Sport events
• Work closely with the Volunteering Team, particularly in relation to volunteers within RLSS UK branches and clubs
• Actively develop initiatives that broaden the demographic diversity of the RLSS UK membership

OTHER DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on and support ad hoc projects as required
• Contribute to the successful operation of the charity by undertaking such other tasks as may from time to time be required including all other duties reasonably associated with your role, as directed by the Line Manager.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018 by complying with internal information governance policies and maintaining upto-date documentation as part of RLSS UK’s compliance programme.
• To demonstrate and uphold the Society’s values and behavioural standards at all times.
• To help create an inclusive working environment where diversity is valued, everyone can contribute, and everyday actions ensure we meet our duty to uphold and promote equality.

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of areas of activity and responsibility and will be amended in light of the changing needs of the organisation.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• At least 10+ years’ experience in a Membership role
• Significant experience of working at a leadership role level ideally in a membership organisation
• Demonstrable experience of positively interacting, engaging and influencing at all levels including with senior management and external stakeholders
• Demonstrable experience of membership retention and acquisition
• Demonstrable experience of successfully pitching new approaches to prospective members, ideally in a membership organisation
• Demonstrable experience of delivering member-focused solutions within a membership organisation
• Excellent communication, engagement and interpersonal skills
• Excellent presentation, listening and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office applications
• Willingness and ability to travel as required for the role including occasional evenings and weekends

Desirable Relevant Experience, Skills and/or Aptitudes

• Knowledge and understanding of RLSS UK
• Skilled income generator with experience in achieving income targets, possibly with a previous account management background or experience of a similar B2B membership
• Understanding and experience of the application of safeguarding law

WHAT RLSS UK CAN OFFER YOU

RLSS UK is a national Charity based in Worcester, and we offer great staff benefits including -

• Annual Leave based on 27 days + Bank Holidays + a discretionary day off for your birthday
• Private Medical Scheme*
• Enhanced Society Sick Pay*
• Eye Care*
• Employee Assistance Programme via Health Assured
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Howdens Sports Benefits/Perks at Work
• Free RLSS UK Membership
• Free tea and coffee when working from HQ, including access to our wonderful Coffee Machine
• Free on-site parking when working from HQ
• Company Events and more!

*Subject to eligibility criteria

YOUR APPLICATION

Please send your CV along with a Cover Letter outlining why you should be our next Head of Membership

Closing Date – 11.59pm, Sunday 5th October 2025

Interview Date – TBC, at our Worcester Head Office

Should you wish to discuss the role, any reasonable adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment process, or have any questions, please get in touch where a member of the RLSS UK HR Department will be happy to help.

RLSS UK are a Disability Confident Committed Employer and an INclusive Worcestershire Leader.

Senior People & Culture Associate – Contracts

The Senior People & Culture Associate for Contracts provides administrative support across a variety of functions supporting the recruitment, hiring and consultant lifecycle of Internews Europe (UK) and Internews International (France) Personal Services Contractors. 

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following, with other duties upon request:  

· Draft personal services contracts and modifications for both Internews Europe and Internews International 

· Review contract requests on a case-by-case basis to ensure adherence to organisational and international hiring regulations, tailoring needs to those of Internews Europe, Internews International and the overarching Alliance

· Liaise with program teams to explain and advise on policies and best practices

· Lead collaboration with PMUs to find suitable solutions that meet the needs of all stakeholders for PSC contracts and modifications 

· Distribute and track contract documents through electronic signature software, proactively setting reminders and ensuring documents are signed within service level commitment timeline 

· Create and maintain accurate, up to date contractor records 

· Run regular, weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or ad-hoc personnel reports 

· Provide support and reporting on personnel data for internal and external organizational audits 

· Perform background screens as required for long-term consultants 

· Perform regular data audits within specific HR systems, updating data as needed in response to data audit findings

· Co-Manage contracts request inbox, ensuring individual tasks are picked up, processed, and archived

· Perform vetting upon new contract process, clearing false hits or escalating results as needed

· Determine necessary compliance documentation and approvals for each contract or modification including ERGO pre-approvals, RRSAs, Right to Work checks, etc.

· Initiate the process of acquiring necessary approvals including liaising with other teams and ensure outcomes have been documented in an auditable manner

· Pro-actively flag and support updates to SOP documents for recruitment processes as requested

· Cross-train on a range of other HR duties and support as needed

· Review and track Conflict of Interest disclosures as needed

· Support clearance of consultant conflict of interest disclosures, escalating disclosure as needed

· Provide support, coordination, and project management to wider HRPC projects and priorities as required

· Complete ERP data entry and maintenance for all IEU and II PSCs as well as locally engaged staff

· In all duties, uphold Internews’ Core Values and demonstrate commitment to fostering a culture of Belonging, Dignity, and Justice.

QUALIFICATIONS 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Required 

· University Degree or equivalent experience and Minimum 3 years of prior relevant experience

· Professional proficiency in English (written and spoken)

· Prior experience in office administration experience, preferably in Human Resources

· Proven ability handling confidential and/or sensitive information

· Prior experience with databases, preferably an HRIS

· Strong grasp of Microsoft Windows environment including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Explorer

· Organized, logical, detail-oriented

· Critical thinking skills and ability to following documented procedures; ability to take direction and work independently to complete tasks on time

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Experience working in collaborative team environment

· Internet savvy

· Proven organizational skills, with good attention to detail

· Proven ability to operate in a multicultural and remote work environment

· Proven ability to multitask and prioritize a shifting workload

· Experience working in a collaborative team environment. 

Preferred 

· CIPD certification (Level 3 or above)

· Experience with web-authoring, intranet, and / or page layout software

· Prior experience working for an international nonprofit or in the international development sector. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  

Expected office hours are generally Monday through Friday from 09:00am to 5:30pm. 

The above noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the associate a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of their position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position. 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:

Midnight on the 19th of October 2025

*If the successful candidate is located in France, the salary offered will be in line with the French-specific scale.  

Location: Hybrid – 2 days per week in our Kingston office (KT2)

About Us
We’re the team behind CharityJob, the UK’s largest and most specialised job board for the charity and not-for-profit sector. For over 20 years, we’ve helped Charity organisations recruit passionate professionals who make a real difference. As we continue to enhance our platform and expand our capabilities, we’re looking for a talented Senior .NET Web Developer to join us.

The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior .NET Developer to join our dynamic team. As a Senior .NET Developer, you will play a crucial role in the development and enhancement of our websites, CharityJob and Charity Connect. As an integral part of our team you will work very closely with us through daily standups, sprint planning meetings, and many discussions on Teams video calls to ensure the successful delivery of our projects. You will also collaborate closely with our product and QA teams to ensure the highest quality of our deliverables.

We’re seeking a developer with strong .NET and Azure expertise, along with solid front-end skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and ReactJS.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test and maintain features for Charityjob using .NET 9 and SQL Server.
• Work with Microsoft Azure services, including Azure SQL, Blob Storage, and Azure Cognitive Search.
• Collaborate daily via Microsoft Teams with Product Managers, QA, and fellow developers.
• Participate fully in Scrum ceremonies, including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to front-end development using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and occasionally ReactJS.
• Write clean, maintainable, well-documented code with an emphasis on performance and scalability.
• Offer technical input on architecture and best practices, and support less experienced developers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience in .NET web development (ideally .NET Core / .NET 8 or 9).
• Strong knowledge of SQL Server and experience designing relational databases.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure (SQL, Storage, Search, etc.).
• Front-end development skills in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and ReactJS.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Experience working in a Scrum/Agile setting.

Desirable

• Experience with CI/CD using Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools and practices.
• Prior experience working on high-traffic websites or job boards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary £70 – 80k depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days from home per week)
• Generous employer pension contribution
• We let our teammates invest time to learn new skills to apply to their work.
• An open and democratic work culture where everyone can contribute, learn and teach.
• Working hours 9am to 5.30pm reducing to 9am to 5pm during August & December

How to Apply: If you are passionate about technology and want to contribute to a project that has a positive impact, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV/resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience

The role

The role

As a Trainer at Avanti Homecare, you will be an integral part of the Head Office management team. You will be based in our Head Office in Long Eaton, but will be expected to travel between branches (Ilkeston and Ripley) to deliver training. This role is a full-time on-site position (37.5 hours) and we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible. This is predominantly an on-site position, however, there is the option to work from home occasionally when our training calendar allows.

About us

We are a family run business passionate about providing top quality, friendly and local care for our clients. We pride ourselves in ensuring that our team is valued and this enables us to adopt the highest standards when looking after the people we care for.

Since starting in 2018, we have successfully built three branches in Ilkeston, Ripley and Long Eaton. We are now looking to recruit an exceptional individual that will come with a love of care and teaching and will take responsibility for delivering training for all three branches (and any new branches as we continue to grow).

Responsibilities:

• Providing high quality, engaging and informative training sessions both in the classroom or within the field

• Supporting with the onboarding and induction training of new staff members when required

• Adapt training to suit a wide range of learning styles and needs.

• Tracking all mandatory employee training and ensuring it’s up-to-date

• To maintain CPD and ensure all knowledge, training and qualifications are up to date and maintained in line with CQC requirements

• Fostering a positive and supportive working environment

• Taking on additional administrative duties to support other departments as and when required

You will have

Essential: 

• Two years experience in teaching, training or leading learning e.g. teacher, trainer or instructor.

• Experience making learning fun and informative using different learning techniques to suit various learning styles

• Excellent organisational and communication skills

• Full UK driving licence and own vehicle

Desirable:

• Experience or knowledge of Health & Social Care (we will provide sector training if you come from a teaching background).

• An accredited training qualification. For example, Level 3 Award in Education and Training (QCF) or equivalent

• An understanding of CQC inspection processes

What we offer

• The chance to shape and lead all training across Avanti Homecare.

• A supportive, family-run team culture where your contribution is valued.

• We offer occasional flexibility to work remotely.

• Annual pay reviews to keep salaries in line with inflation.

• £35,000 annual salary plus company pension.

• We cover the cost of any knowledge-based training required for your role.

• A stable, permanent full-time role with no weekend working.

• Opportunities for growth and development professionally through CPD.

• The satisfaction of helping others gain professional skills.

• Free on-site parking and mileage paid for travel between branches.

How to apply

Please click apply and send your CV and a cover letter explaining why you’d be a great fit for our Training department. Please note: We love AI (we use it too!) - but your cover letter is your chance to tell us about you. Please write it in your own voice so we can get to know the real person behind the application.