Jobs for the Social Welfare sector

Salary: £60,000 – £69,000 per annum, depending on experience 

Hours: 35 per week 

Contract: Permanent 

Location: Home-based with travel to sites as required

Job reference number: 1760

A major change project has taken place at Cranstoun over the last few years to transform our IT systems and support. We have successfully moved to a cloud solution based on Microsoft 365.   

We are now looking to recruit an experienced and knowledgeable Head of IT to lead Cranstoun’s IT services. You will be motivated to make a difference and build on the successful work that has already been achieved. 

The Head of IT will demonstrate visible leadership and provide expert advice to continue the development of IT provision, knowledge and digital capabilities across the organisation. The post holder will work collaboratively with a range of internal and external stakeholders to maintain our IT systems and support, including all aspects of IT and cyber security. Cranstoun currently holds ISO 27001 (Information Security Management System), Cyber Essentials and completes the NHS Data Security and Protection Toolkit. You will support our two internal IT roles and effectively manage our managed service provider who are providing ongoing day-to-day support for all our IT users.The role incorporates wider responsibilities that include supplier management and purchasing in relation to IT. 

This is an opportunity to make a difference and lead the future work of our IT service. 

How to Apply:

For more details and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.

Please quote the appropriate Job Ref in all correspondence.

Applicants must be able to provide satisfactory evidence of their right to work in the UK at the application stage.

Sponsorship is not available for this post. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK that does not require employer sponsorship for the duration of the appointment.

Closing date: 7 September 2026.

We are an inclusive employer, committed to promoting equality and diversity in all areas of our work. 

Registered Charity No: 1061582

Job Role: Service Manager – MOTS & SHAP

Salary: £34,505 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - The service operates Monday to Friday between 8:00am and 8:00pm, and weekends between 10:00am and 3:00pm. The Service Manager will be required to work a rota of shifts, typically including 8:00am to 4:00pm, 10:00am to 6:00pm and 12:00pm to 8:00pm, Monday to Friday, with some weekend working to support service coverage.

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Shepton Mallet

Additional information:

• • Participation in an on-call out-of-hours rota.
  • Valid driver's licence and access to your own vehicle (business insurance will be required for work-related travel).
  • Regular travel between services and partner organisations may be required.

About Alongside

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!

About the Role

As Service Manager, you'll lead our MOTS (Mendip Off The Streets) & SHAP (Single Homelessness Accommodation Programme) services in Shepton Mallet, providing operational leadership and supporting teams to deliver high-quality, person-centred services for people experiencing homelessness and social exclusion.

You'll be responsible for managing day-to-day service delivery, ensuring contractual and organisational standards are met while creating a positive, supportive environment where both staff and clients can thrive. Working closely with internal colleagues, commissioners and external partners, you'll drive continuous service improvement and ensure positive outcomes for the people we support.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who is passionate about leading teams, developing services and making a lasting difference within the local community.

What you'll be doing

• • Lead and manage local teams, providing effective supervision, support and performance management.
  • Oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred services that achieve positive outcomes for clients.
  • Ensure services meet contractual requirements, organisational standards, safeguarding responsibilities and agreed KPIs.
  • Build strong relationships with commissioners, partner agencies and local stakeholders to improve opportunities for clients.
  • Manage budgets, performance reporting and operational compliance across the service.
  • Drive continuous service improvements while promoting Alongside's values and a positive team culture.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the responsibilities of the role.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

What we're looking for

• • Experience managing teams within homelessness, housing, social care or a related support service.
  • Strong leadership, communication and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop others.
  • Experience managing service performance, budgets and achieving quality standards and contractual targets.
  • A commitment to delivering person-centred, trauma-informed support and building positive relationships with partners.
  • A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle, with flexibility to participate in the on-call rota.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• • Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan.
  • 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing to 30 days after four years' continuous service.
  • 30% staff discount at our charity shops.
  • A generous and competitive pension scheme.
  • Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators.
  • Blue Light Card eligibility, offering discounts on thousands of brands.
  • A supportive culture where staff feedback is valued and regular supervisions are encouraged.
  • Reflective Practice sessions facilitated by external professionals.

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action Plan demonstrating our commitment to creating an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly those currently underrepresented within our workforce. We also encourage applications from people with lived experience.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know. We welcome applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

This role is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent employment; each disclosure will be considered fairly and in line with our Data Protection Policy.

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate has been identified. Early applications are encouraged.

About Pecan
Pecan tackles poverty in Southwark by restoring dignity, belonging and hope through connected community services that address food insecurity, unemployment and isolation. From food banks and employment support to welcoming community spaces, we combine practical help with emotional and community care, helping people regain confidence, feel hopeful and believe in their potential.

About The Role

The Food Bank Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of Southwark Foodbank, ensuring people experiencing financial hardship can access emergency food with dignity, compassion and respect.

The postholder will coordinate Foodbank sessions, support volunteers, maintain effective operational systems and build positive relationships with clients, referral agencies and community partners. Working closely with the Manager: Financial Resilience & Food Security, they will ensure the Foodbank operates safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard.

Main Responsibilities:

• Foodbank Operations: Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of Southwark Foodbank sessions, ensuring they are well organised, welcoming and responsive to local needs. Prepare Foodbank sessions by ensuring food, equipment, resources and information are available where required. 

• Volunteer Coordination: Coordinate and support volunteers during Foodbank sessions, ensuring they feel confident, informed and valued. Act as a first point of contact for volunteer enquiries and support volunteer induction and ongoing engagement.

• Client Support & Community Engagement: Provide a welcoming, inclusive and compassionate environment for everyone accessing the Foodbank. Respond to enquiries from clients, referral agencies, supporters and community organisations in a professional and timely manner. 

• Administration, Compliance & Quality: Maintain accurate client, volunteer and service records using organisational databases and systems. Support monitoring, reporting and data collection to demonstrate service performance and impact.

• Cross-Service Collaboration: Work collaboratively with colleagues across Pecan's Food Security services to ensure joined-up support for residents. Provide operational support to Peckham Pantry and other food resilience initiatives during periods of increased demand, staff absence or changing organisational priorities. 

Essential Requirements 

• Experience coordinating or delivering community, customer-facing or volunteer-led services.
• Experience working with volunteers or supporting volunteer teams. 
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment. 
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. 
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems. 
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a team. 
• Commitment to treating everyone with dignity, compassion and respect. 
• Commitment to Pecan's mission, values and Christian ethos. 

Desirable knowledge/expertise

• Experience within the voluntary or community sector. 
• Experience supporting people experiencing poverty, financial hardship or social disadvatage. 
• Knowledge of safeguarding, food hygiene and health and safety requirements. 
• Experience maintaining monitoring information and service records. 
• Full UK driving licence. 

Please read the Job Description for more information.

Closing Date: Thursday 3rd September 2026, 9am 

Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 7th September 2026, Details TBC 

Start Date: ASAP

Dreams Come True is entering Year 3 of a five-year dream-making programme across Blackpool and 
the North West. As the programme moves from establishment into growth, we are seeking a highly 
organised, relationship-focused Dreams Coordinator based in the North West to deliver life-changing 
dreams and strengthen the programme's reach and sustainability.
The role combines hands-on dream delivery with programme development. You will coordinate 
individual, urgent and community dreams from referral to completion, while continuing to grow 
referral pathways across education, health, social care and community settings so that more eligible 
children can access our support.
A key focus for Year 3 and beyond will be building strong local relationships with referrers, 
stakeholders, businesses, community partners and funders. You will act as a local ambassador for 
Dreams Come True, sharing programme impact and helping to identify funding, sponsorship and 
gifts in kind that support long-term sustainability.
This role is ideal for someone who combines compassion, creativity and excellent coordination skills 
with confidence in networking, stakeholder engagement and programme growth.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Job title: Recovery Worker
Post no: 667
Working base: Luton Wellbeing Centre, Dumfries Street, Luton, LU1 5BP
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £24,454.04 per annum FTE (£13,879.32 per annum actual for 21 hours per week)
Hours: 21 hours / 4 days per week
Working pattern: The core working pattern is

• Monday 10.00 am–3.00 pm
• Wednesday 10.00 am–4.00 pm
• Thursday 10.00 am–3.00 pm
• Friday 10.00 am–3.00 pm

About the Role

Are you passionate about helping people build confidence, strengthen their wellbeing and feel more connected to their community? Join Mind BLMK as a Recovery Worker and play a hands-on role in supporting adults experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties.

You will create welcoming opportunities for people to talk, connect and move forward. From facilitating drop-ins and wellbeing groups to holding one-to-one conversations and developing wellbeing action plans, your work will help people identify their strengths, access the right support and take practical steps towards getting well and staying well.

About You

You will bring at least one year’s experience of supporting people to improve their mental health and wellbeing, together with a compassionate, respectful and recovery-focused approach. You will be comfortable building trust with people from diverse communities, working independently and as part of a small team, and balancing supportive conversations with clear professional boundaries.

Strong communication, organisation and IT skills are essential. Experience of facilitating groups, coordinating volunteers, using service databases, assessing needs or risks, or working with local community resources would be an advantage. You must also be able to travel between locations using your own vehicle or public transport.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Optional Health Plan
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

Closing Date: 2nd September 2026 at 5:00 pm
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

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 proud to be an inclusive employer and actively promote equality, diversity and fairness. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background or circumstances.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We're looking for a Face-to-Face Fundraising Experience Manager to join our large, award-winning in-house Face to Face Fundraising Team. This role supports the RNLI by attracting, developing and retaining talented face to face fundraising professionals who inspire long-term support for the charity, helping to generate the income needed to save lives at sea.

Some of the benefits:

• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan option

Your role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Experience Manager, you will focus on the following areas:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of the face-to-face fundraiser experience, including recruitment, induction, learning and development programmes.
• Driving colleague engagement, recognition, culture and retention initiatives that support high-performing teams across the UK and Ireland.
• Working with Recruitment, Learning & Development, Marketing and People teams to attract, develop and retain talented fundraisers and managers.
• Using colleague feedback, performance data and operational insight to identify opportunities and drive continuous improvement.
• Leading people-related projects, service improvements and change initiatives that strengthen the sustainability and effectiveness of the Face-to-Face Fundraising programme.

About you

You'll have a strong understanding of face-to-face fundraising and the challenges of supporting geographically dispersed teams. You'll recognise the importance of recruitment, development and engagement in driving performance and creating a positive colleague experience. You'll enjoy building relationships, collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and using insight, innovation and practical problem-solving to deliver meaningful improvements.

To be considered as our Face-to-Face Fundraising Experience Manager, you'll need:

• Significant experience within face-to-face fundraising field operations, including knowledge of fundraising regulation and best practice.
• Experience leading operational improvement, service development or change initiatives that have delivered measurable outcomes.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple teams and stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong understanding of the factors that drive operational performance, service sustainability and team effectiveness.
• Experience using data, insight and feedback to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.

Other organisations may call this role:

People Experience Manager, Fundraising Development Manager, Learning and Development Manager, Recruitment and Development Manager, Talent Development Manager, Workforce Development Manager or Colleague Experience Manager.

This post requires a valid driving licence.

So, as a Face-to-Face Fundraising Experience Manager, you will be passionate about developing people, improving colleague experiences and helping teams perform at their best.

If you're resilient, adaptable and motivated by creating an environment where face to face fundraisers can thrive while supporting the RNLI's aim of saving lives at sea, this could be the role for you. Please visit our jobs page and apply today!

Closing date: 30 August 2026.

Interview date: w/c 7 September 2026 (on Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We're looking for a Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager to join our large, award-winning in-house Face-to-Face Fundraising team, which supports the RNLI by recruiting and retaining long-term supporters through high-quality face-to-face fundraising activity across the UK and Ireland, generating vital income that helps save lives at sea.

Some of the benefits:

• Flexible working
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health Cash Plan option

Your role

As a Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager, you will focus on the following areas:

• Leading the development and continuous improvement of operational systems, processes and frameworks that support a nationwide face-to-face fundraising programme.
• Managing operational reporting, performance dashboards and management information to provide actionable insight for planning, forecasting and decision-making.
• Driving operational governance, compliance, safety and risk management across the Face-to-Face Fundraising function.
• Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects, pilots and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting the operational delivery of donor recruitment, workforce planning, people processes and programme logistics to maximise fundraising performance and supporter experience.

Home Based, however the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a regular presence at the RNLI Support Centre in Poole, with visits required at least once per month.

About you

You'll be someone who enjoys building routines, reports, processes and structures that help people perform at their best. You'll be highly organised, comfortable managing multiple priorities across a complex operational environment and able to balance strategic thinking with practical delivery. You'll enjoy collaborating with colleagues across a wide range of teams and using data and insight to drive continuous improvement.

To be considered as our Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience in face-to-face fundraising, fundraising operations, or a comparable multi-site operational environment.
• Experience developing and implementing operational systems, frameworks and governance processes.
• Strong reporting and analytical skills, with experience creating performance dashboards and management information.
• Experience managing compliance, risk and operational governance within a complex environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate and drive cross-functional solutions.

Other organisations may call this role:

Operations Manager, Fundraising Operations Manager, Programme Operations Manager, Operational Excellence Manager, Business Operations Manager, Performance and Operations Manager, or Regional Operations Manager.

So, as a Face-to-Face Fundraising Operations Manager, you will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for helping teams succeed.

If you'd like to see how your expertise can support the RNLI's aim of reducing drowning and saving lives at sea, this could be the role for you. Please visit our jobs page and apply today!

Closing date: 30 August 2026.

Interview date: w/c 7 September 2026 (on Teams).

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.

Do you believe that great organisations are built by supporting great people?

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused HR Officer to join our friendly and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting people who make a real difference to people’s lives every day across North and West Kent.

As our HR Officer, you’ll work closely with managers across the organisation, providing proactive support throughout the employee lifecycle. From recruitment and onboarding to employee wellbeing, learning and development, policy implementation and HR administration, you’ll help create a positive and inclusive workplace where people can thrive.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting recruitment campaigns and onboarding processes
• Providing HR advice and guidance to managers and colleagues
• Maintaining HR records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation
• Supporting wellbeing, engagement and learning initiatives
• Assisting with employee relations matters and policy development
• Helping us continue to build an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace culture

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has HR experience and a sound understanding of employment practices
• Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Communicates confidently and builds positive relationships
• Brings warmth, discretion and professionalism to every interaction
• Shares our commitment to supporting colleagues and delivering excellent services to our communities

Why join us?

At North & West Kent Citizens Advice & Kent Law Centre, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking charity helping thousands of people find a way forward every year. You’ll join a supportive team, contribute to meaningful work and have the opportunity to make a real impact on the experience of our staff and volunteers.

For further information, please download the job pack on our website via the Redirect button.

How to apply

Please send your CV, together with a short covering statement explaining why you are interested in the post and how your experience meets the role requirements.

There is no closing date — we are accepting applications until the position is filled. Early applications are encouraged.

AT KSAAS, the Operations Manager leads the day-to-day management of the office and administration team, oversees organisational operational and administrative systems, and acts as the key point of contact for all operational matters. They work collaboratively with the leadership team to develop, implement, evaluate and improve organisational operational policies and procedures, ensuring legal compliance, ethical working, effective service coordination and high standard client, staff, partner and stakeholder experience. They line manage the administrative staff and coordinate the volunteering & training services. At KSAAS, the operations lead is supported directly by the CEO, Head of ISVA Services & Head of Therapeutic Services and indirectly by the Board of Trustees.  We are looking for a candidate who has extensive experience of administrative or operations roles, preferably at manager level, and able to work in the Canterbury office several days a week. 

Kent Sexual Assault & Abuse Service is a feminist organisation that firmly believes that sexual violence against women and girls arises from the patriarchal social structure in our society.  We believe this social structure causes and propagates gender inequality and that sexual violence is one tool that is used to control women and girls as part of this social dynamic.  We recognise the sexual violence affects people of all genders and provides a safe space for all survivors of sexual violence across Kent & Medway, where they can access the high-quality trauma-informed specialist practical and therapeutic support they need to recover from the impact of sexual violence and rebuild their lives.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

People Assistant – Recruitment
Ref: 000043
Location: Home-based, UK Nationwide occasional travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)
Hours: 35 hours per week (worked over 5 days a week, Monday to Friday)
Contract: 12-month fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Salary: circa £26,800 per annum (inner London weighting £3,950 per annum or outer London weighting £2,457 per annum may be applied in accordance with where you live)

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, highly organised and proactive People Assistant to join our fast-paced, friendly People Team. Focusing mainly on the recruitment side of practice, you will act as the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries while supporting managers through the recruitment and onboarding process. This is an exciting time to join our team as you will play a key role in supporting the implementation of a brand new Applicant Tracking System.

You’ll also to support the wider People team, as and when needed, with general HR related queries, including absence and volunteering.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of our People team, you will play a central role in delivering a smooth and efficient recruitment experience for all involved. Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all recruitment related queries while monitoring all recruitment inboxes.
• Acting as the primary support for all recruitment administration including requesting right to work checks, drafting offer letters and contracts and requesting references.
• Advertising job and volunteer adverts both internally and externally
• Liaising with recruitment agencies as and when needed.
• Supporting the implementation of our new applicant tracking system (ATS), helping to streamline and modernise our recruitment processes.
• Raising purchase orders and managing goods receipting processes.
• Maintaining accurate HR systems and databases, including updating recruitment trackers and personnel records.
• Working closely with the People Advisor to ensure a seamless, supportive, and efficient People function across the organisation.

About You

You are a proactive, detail-oriented professional with:

• A CIPD level 3 qualification and/or proven experience in HR administration, with a focus on recruitment.
• Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a busy administrative environment
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities with ease.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills—you thrive in a people-focused environment and build positive relationships at all levels.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Confident IT skills, including use of Office 365, HR systems and databases, and cloud based systems.

Due to the nature of this role and recruitment process deadlines, we require someone to work 35 hours a week over 5 days Monday to Friday.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

About Us

The Stroke Association is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. We provide tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke.

We’re here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke. And it’s a team effort to get there.

Closing Date: 30 August 2026 (Midnight)
First round interview: 7 September 2026
Second Round interview: 10 or 11 September 2026

N.B. Interviews will be held via video conferencing. Please let us know if this will present any challenges when you email your application.

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.

Stroke Association is driven by our ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means we’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by Our approach to solving inequity in stroke, we are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across our charity.

We are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Stroke Association and we are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how we work.

We are a Disability Confident employer, and we are making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. Our charity has a variety of staff network groups and we're committed to continuously improving our diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

No agencies please. 

Position: Community Physical Activity Project Co-ordinator (MS Warrior Alumni Club)
Hours: Part-time, 14 hours a week
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
Location: Home-based, Scotland
Salary: £26,912 per annum FTE (£10,764.80 per annum for 14 hours per week) plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 1, Charity

About us

We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do and it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.

Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.

Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.

Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.

About this job

Can you inspire people, build partnerships and create communities that help people living with MS thrive?

We're looking for someone who believes that peer support, movement and community can transform lives.

Thanks to funding from the Movement for Health Grant Scheme, we're creating an exciting new fixed-term role to develop the MS Warrior Alumni Club. Building on the success of the 12-week MS Warrior programme, you'll help create opportunities for people to remain active, connected and supported long after the programme ends through local activities, online communities and volunteer-led peer support.

Working alongside volunteers, people living with MS, healthcare professionals and community partners, you'll create opportunities that encourage ongoing physical activity, wellbeing and peer support across Scotland.

A key part of the role will be recruiting, supporting and developing a network of MS Warrior Alumni Champions. Using their own lived experience, these volunteers will encourage others to build confidence, overcome barriers to physical activity and become part of a supportive, community-led network.

You'll also develop partnerships with leisure providers, community organisations and healthcare professionals, creating more inclusive opportunities for people living with MS to be active in their local communities.

This is an opportunity to shape an innovative model that has the potential to influence how community-based physical activity and peer support are delivered for people living with MS across Scotland.

No two days will be the same. One day you might be facilitating a community conversation with people living with MS, the next you'll be supporting volunteers, developing new partnerships or helping launch a local wellbeing activity.

If you're passionate about community development, partnership working and helping people live well with MS, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note this is a part-time 14 hrs per week fixed term contract until 31 March 2027

Closing date for applications: 12:00 noon on 30 August 2026
Anticipated interview date: 10 September 2026

Interested?

PLEASE PRESS THE 'HOW TO APPLY' BUTTON FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Equal Opportunities 
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.

We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application. 

Disability Confident Employer 
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.

You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.

If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.

More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to): 

Encouraging work life balance

• 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
• More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
• Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us) 
• Flexible working options 

Caring for you and your family 

• Generous sick pay entitlement
• More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment 
• Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year 
• Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis 
• Enhanced leave for new parents 
• Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
• Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
• 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Death in service scheme
• New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
  • In the event of miscarriage or still birth 
  • To support fertility treatments
  • For antenatal appointments for both parents

Thinking about your finances 

• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
• Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
• New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing

Enriching your life at work

• Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
• Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
• New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely 
• Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups) 
• Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community) 
• 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal

Safeguarding 
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.

This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.

We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.

We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.

You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.

No agencies please.

Nb. for full information on this role please read both attachments: Job Pack and Job Description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to serve as Coordinator, leading the mission of Street Pastors in Kingston. The ideal candidate for this role will be a person of integrity who is able to demonstrate experience and potential in leadership of Christian outreach and mission. They should have experience leading and managing volunteers in a relevant context. They should possess effective organisational and communication skills and demonstrate a passion for building and sustaining partnerships around community outreach.

Context

Kingston Street Pastors is a churches initiative which has been operating since 2006 deploying Christian volunteers in the town centre in the night time to Care, Listen and Help. We enjoy excellent relationships with key stakeholders in Kingston’s night time economy including our local council, police and businesses. Within the wider Street Pastors movement we have made significant contributions over the years to develop policy and practice and have worked closely with neighbouring Street Pastors initiatives and with the Ascension Trust. For governance purposes Kingston Street Pastors operates as an affiliated project of Oxygen, a Kingston based youth work charity.

Our key strategic priorities are to maintain and build on the positive relationships we have with our local council, the police and businesses in the night time economy, taking advantage of opportunities for collaboration, accessing funding and other forms of support. We are perennially focused on the recruitment of new volunteers to serve as Street Pastors and Prayer Pastors to sustain and grow our capacity to deploy teams to the streets.

About the Role

This role has a Genuine Occupational Requirement for the post holder to be a practicing Christian (as outlined by 2010 Equality Act, Section 9)

Our new Coordinator will work closely with the Street Pastors Deputy Coordinator, leading the regular operations of Kingston Street Pastors and the deployment of teams while also overseeing the strategic development of the initiative in response to emerging needs and opportunities. 

Applicants should have people skills and demonstrate an ability to solve problems using a range of creative solutions including working with volunteers or using technology in new ways. The ideal candidate will have an ability to work flexibly and manage their time and resource effectively amidst competing priorities. 

A strong applicant will also be able to demonstrate the following: 

• A good understanding of the work and ethos of Street Pastors and how this resonates with your approach to Christian mission.

• A passion for the role the Church plays in our local community and an ecumenical ethos which is appreciative of a diversity of Christian traditions.

• The ability to partner with key stakeholders in the community to increase the resources, reach and depth of charitable projects. 

• A high level of proficiency in project management with competent administrative and IT skills.

• A good understanding of the night time economy, its users and key stakeholders.

• Experience and skills in charity/ church project leadership with specific reference to the recruitment, development and management of volunteers.

• An understanding of monitoring and reporting on the impact of charitable work.

Relevant experience in fields such as youth work, homelessness support, drug and alcohol services and promotion of community safety are also highly desirable.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable references including at least one reference from a church minister.

ID 1851 HR Business Partner, Human Resources (up to 2 vacancies)
Permanent contract
Family Action Head Office, London (N1) with hybrid working
37 hours per week (full-time)
£37,211 - £41,518 per annum
Plus £3,866 Inner London Weighting (if London-based) or £480 (if home-based)

We are flexible about both hours and where you work. The role is 37 hours per week full-time, but we welcome applications from people looking for part-time or other flexible working arrangements. We are also open to both office and home-based working; for colleagues based at our London office (N1), we operate a hybrid working model with an expectation of office attendance twice per week.

One of the roles will partner with our London-based services, so being based in or within commuting distance of London would be beneficial. However, we don’t want location to be a barrier and we welcome applications from people based elsewhere in the UK.

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action, we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

In the HR Business Partner role, you will partner with leaders and managers across the organisation, building strong relationships and developing a deep understanding of the services and business areas you support. As their key HR contact, you will provide expert advice and coaching on complex people matters, help managers build their confidence and capability, and support them to plan strategically for their people and align their plans with the wider people strategy.

You will also manage, coach and develop a team of HR Advisers, supporting them to build their expertise and deliver a high-quality HR service.

Alongside this, you will lead on complex change processes, including TUPE transfers and restructures, working collaboratively across HR, Services, and Implementation teams to implement change effectively.
If you have significant HR experience, strong applied knowledge of employee relations and experience supporting complex organisational change, we would like to hear from you. You might come from a generalist HR background or have specialised in employee relations or change, and you don’t need to have worked in the not-for-profit sector or held a formal management role before. The ability to build trusted relationships, provide pragmatic and solution-focused advice, deliver through others and contribute to the continued development of our people practices will make you an ideal candidate.

We are a supportive and inclusive organisation, and we want to break down barriers to people joining us. If you don’t feel confident applying because you don’t meet every single requirement on the Person Specification – please don’t let that stop you; we want to hear from you. We encourage you to use the application to highlight what you can bring to the role – your skills, knowledge, and experience as well as your values. At Family Action our 4 core values are incredibly important to us and underpin all we do. We are a 'people focused', 'can-do' organisation, which strives for 'excellence' in all we do and operates with 'mutual respect'.

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement of 30 working days (pro rata) plus bank holidays
- up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- flexible working arrangements and new starters have the right to make flexible working requests from day one of employment
- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
- eye care and winter flu jab vouchers
- cycle to work scheme
- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

Closing Date: Monday 31st August 2026 at 23:59 pm

For direct queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working arrangements, please email Katie Milne, Head of HR (full email adress located in the advert on our careers page).

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Please note that we will be reviewing applications as they come in. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found, so we encourage you to submit your application without delay. We are also ideally looking for a candidate who can join us as soon as possible (i.e. on a short notice period), however if that is not your situation please do not hesitate to apply as applications will not be assessed on this basis.

The Operations and Outreach Officer supports the smooth running of Cambridge City Foodbank’s operational service, from warehouse to Foodbank Welcome Centres and to Fairbite Food Clubs. Principally community focused it includes supporting good-practice in centres, networking with support agencies, working with visitors/members, and promoting CCFb with community groups

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● Support the operation of Foodbank’s Welcome Centres and  voucher system – helping develop good-practice, train volunteers, resolve issues and ensure a welcoming service.

● Obtain regular feedback from foodbank visitors via surveys, interviews and work with groups, to help improve services through listening.

● Support the inclusion and development of those with lived experience of food poverty, identifying skills and talents and encouraging their contribution in Foodbank services.

● Update ‘support service’ signposting information - Schedule agency visits to centres, attend meetings to identify / develop support pathways. Create signposting resources. Inform / train volunteers on support services available for Foodbank visitors and Fairbite members.

● Support the operation of Fairbite Food Clubs ‘social supermarkets’ – providing operational support to the Fairbite Network Manager. (Includes occasional evening and weekends)

● Support Warehouse operations – working with the Warehouse & Logistics Coordinator to ensure smooth running of the warehouse. (Inc. lifting, and driving manual & automatic vans)

● Promote the work of the foodbank within the community. Visiting community groups, churches and local businesses to talk about the Foodbank’s work and encourage referral or donation partnerships. (Includes occasional evenings and weekends)

● Assist coordination of the Supermarket Food Drives

● Other activities may be requested from time to time by the CEO, and senior staff, consistent with the job role and the needs of the Charity.

Personal Specification:

Technical skills and minimum knowledge:

● Experience of coordinating / managing projects.

● Experience managing and working with volunteers.

● Experience of working alongside people affected by poverty, inequality and hardship.

● Able to work on own initiative to obtain information and appropriately convey to others.

● Confident in the use of IT and MS Word software.

● Able to lift supermarket crates onto shelves and in/out of vans. (10-15kgs)

● Full clean driving licence, and able to drive manual and auto-electric vans.

● Use of car (or cycle) to travel between foodbank and community locations.

Behaviours and competencies:

● Confident in communicating with people from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds in a friendly, non-judgemental manner, and to convey information and win support.

● Demonstrate a commitment to the values of Cambridge City Foodbank and Trussell Trust.

Our Vision, Ethos & Values:

Our Vision is to end the need for UK food banks. Each day we meet the need for emergency and affordable food, and tackle the causes of poverty, by harnessing the power of the community. We are an independent local charity and member of the Trussell Trust network.

We value dignity, justice, compassion, community and impact, in all that we do. We serve local people regardless of background, inspired by our Christian ethos and values.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity actively encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

In 2026: our team of over 200 volunteers, will provide 250,000 meals to people across Cambridge through our network of Foodbank Welcome Centres and Fairbite Food Clubs.