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About the role

As Guidance Programme Manager, you will lead the Guidance team delivering quality assurance and innovation of our clinical guidance and patient information resources. You’ll work closely with the Director of Clinical Quality and Senior Guidance Editorial Manager, and collaborate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including clinicians, patients, partner organisations and specialist societies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and develop the Guidance team
• Managing key relationships with partner organisations such as NICE, RCM, and our specialist societies
• Leading the continuous improvement of RCOG guidance and patient information
• Ensuring robust governance, quality assurance and compliance with information governance and SOPs
• Supporting innovation in guidance production, recognising the fast pace of technological change in this space
• Championing patient and public involvement throughout our work

For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.

About you

This position is well-suited to an experienced and inspiring Programme Manager to lead our Guidance and Patient Information team, a pivotal part of our mission to improve care for women, girls, and babies around the world.

Requirements:

• Experienced team leader
• Experienced in managing complex programmes or portfolios in a healthcare, academic, or charity setting
• Skilled in stakeholder management, especially in multidisciplinary or clinical environments
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to co-production and inclusive engagement
• A confident communicator, capable of presenting to a range of audiences and influencing at all levels
• A team player and leader, passionate about improving standards and making an impact

A qualification in programme or project management (e.g. PRINCE2) or equivalent experience is essential. Experience working with or developing clinical guidance and familiarity with women’s health are desirable.

Our culture and benefits

• As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
• Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
• 10% pension contribution after probation
• Enhanced wellbeing and family support
• Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
• Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
• Affinity staff networks
• Life assurance and income protection schemes
• Lifestyle discounts

For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.

How to apply

• Click on Apply to be taken to our recruitment platform, Applied. Please visit our careers website, to download the full Job pack. Please note your CV will be reviewed against the JD and Person Specification as part of the shortlisting process.
• Closing date: 10.00am on Monday 4 August 2025
• We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date.

We believe that diverse teams will deliver the best outcomes for women's healthcare and we strive to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and particularly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups, including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and people with disabilities. To find out more, please see our Diversity Policy and Equal Opportunities Policy.

We are happy to support with reasonable adjustments to accommodate individual needs throughout the recruitment process.

Please note: We are only accepting applicants with a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

About us

The RCOG is a professional membership association dedicated to improving women’s health care across the world. We do this by setting standards for clinical practice, providing doctors with training and lifelong learning, and working with partners to advocate for women’s health and health care across their life course. We are a global leader in this specialist area, supporting 18,000 members in the UK and internationally.

We are a values-led organisation placing high standards, innovation, openness, inclusiveness and trust at the centre of all we do.

We are looking for our new Campaigns Coordinator for Birmingham Friends of the Earth.

If you are passionate about environmental campaigning, and love supporting and working alongside committed voluntary activists, we’d like to hear from you. You do not need to have had a similar paid role in the past to apply for this role.

Birmingham Friends of the Earth (BFoE) is a non-profit organisation campaigning to create a more sustainable and fairer Birmingham. We empower others to take action, we hold decision-makers to account on climate change, waste, nature and clean air, and we make sure environmental justice is at the heart of everything we do, campaigning intersectionally and inclusively. As well as having an active volunteer-led campaigns group, we run The Warehouse, our lively environmental community centre in Digbeth and a key centre for the city’s activism. BFoE is linked to Friends of the Earth, the national organisation, but independent and able to campaign on issues that matter to us, in ways that resonate with us.

The purpose of the role, part of our small staff team of 5, is to lead our campaigns activity, working with and supporting our campaigns group.

We welcome applications from those for whom this would be their first paid campaigns role. Experience of voluntary activism and enthusiasm to develop your skills and grow into the role are more important than ticking all the boxes.

Interviews are still to be confirmed, as we are aiming for some flexibility to allow for summr holiday arrangements. There is space on the application form to give us any dates you are not available for interview within the period 18th August to 5th September.

We look forward to reading your application!

North East Wales Mind, a progressive mental health organisation that supports people experiencing mental health difficulties to flourish, is seeking a driven iCAN Connector/mental health practitioner to play a key role in delivering community mental health services across Flintshire and Wrexham.

The role of the iCAN Connector is to ensure people in their communities access support at the right time in the right place. Alongside they will be responsible for delivering a range of low-level psychological therapy, trauma informed interventions and evidence-based techniques, to include Supported Self Help.

The iCAN connector will work alongside practitioners within Primary care such as Occupational Therapists, Mental Health Practitioners and other Allied Health Professionals to quickly assesses the needs of clients using a ‘What Matters’ conversation. The connector will provide access and links to a wide variety of services, such as targeted self-help support for issues such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, isolation and loneliness, as well as work with partners to address social needs such as connectivity to their community, debt and housing needs.

Your new company
My client is a well-recognised independent regulator based in the heart of London and are looking for an Education Quality Administrator on a temporary contract for roughly 5 months, and they operate a hybrid model with office expectations on Thursday.

Your new role

The Education Quality Administrator is responsible for providing administrative support within the Quality Assurance, Monitoring and Improvement team.

• Administrative support where required for our quality assurance processes. This could include, for example:
  • Uploading to our online filing system and formatting documents submitted by organisations, so they are ready for colleagues to analyse.
  • Proofreading documents and uploading them to our online filing systems
  • Proofreading and publishing content for our web pages.

• Administrative support where required for our quality assurance of new medical schools and programmes. This could include, for example:
  • Processing administrative forms for education associates carrying out visits
  • Printing documentation packs and ordering name badges for visits
  • Preparing visit documentation so that education associates can access it online via our document-sharing portal
  • Organising travel, accommodation and meals for staff and education associates attending visits
  • Recording information about the visit on our online systems
  • Administering our records to log and reconcile education associate expense claims for budgeting purposes

• Monitoring our quality reporting system in Siebel (this is the system that logs actions that organisations need to implement to meet our standards called 'quality items'), letting colleagues know when items have been updated by an organisation and need to be reviewed, and reporting on pending and overdue items.
• Meeting support for a wide range of meetings across the team. Support would include:
  • Scheduling meetings
  • Calling for agenda items and populating agendas
  • Noting actions during meetings and keeping action logs
  • Maintaining a forward planner of agenda items for our larger meetings.

• Administering and reporting on our education associates, including expense claims to support section budget forecasting, training and annual appraisals.
• Manage emails coming into the team's shared mailbox, liaising with colleagues to ensure emails and queries are dealt with by the appropriate person within our agreed timeframes.
• To understand and apply our safeguarding policy and processes for protecting children and adults at risk of harm (including knowing how to recognise, record and report safeguarding).
• Any other reasonable duties may be assigned from time to time.

What you'll need to succeed

• To be able to work within established policies and standard operating procedures with a high level of accuracy, within agreed timeframes
• Effective use of IT systems such as Outlook, MS Word and Excel.
• To demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, adapting style and level of detail as appropriate.
• An ability to work independently with appropriate supervision, as well as an effective team member.
• To demonstrate excellent customer service, ensuring the needs of internal and external customers are met and our services and contact with customers are delivered positively.
• The ability to work within established service-level agreements whilst maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.

What you need to do now
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The Forest of Avon is looking for a capable and proactive Funding and Impact Manager to coordinate and manage our income generation activities. This is an exciting role with real purpose, helping us build a sustainable funding future that supports our mission and delivers long-lasting benefit across the Forest of Avon area.

The Forest of Avon is one of England’s Community Forests and an independent charity. We work mainly across Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire. We are growing our work and impact through implementing the Forest of Avon Plan, Tree and Woodland Strategy for the West of England, delivering our multi-million-pound tree planting and woodland creation programme ‘Trees for Climate’, as well as delivering many other projects in tree and woodland management, skills, health and wellbeing.

In March 2025, we won the bid for the new national forest - the Western Forest, receiving £7.5m over 5 years to deliver 2,500 hectares. The Western Forest is led by and hosted within the Forest of Avon. This role will coordinate with the Western Forest team on the elements that apply within the Forest of Avon.

The expertise within the Forest of Avon is developed and we have been successful in multiple bids. This role will build on this work being instrumental in coordinating the charity’s varied fundraising efforts, these include grant applications for capital projects and unrestricted income, corporate donations and individual giving. They will play a key role in developing a funding plan that supports the Forest of Avon objectives. They will coordinate priorities across the team, bringing together information to build a pipeline of funding opportunity.

Job Description
Key elements of the role include:
1. To develop and implement a successful funding strategy to grow our non-government funding across multiple income streams, in particular unrestricted income, to achieve impact
2. To build and nurture excellent working relationships with prospective funders
3. To lead on grant applications, working with the team, securing funds
4. To assess existing income streams and to explore new income streams
5. To support the development of communication assets and organise events to highlight funding appeals
6. To keep up to date on the latest developments within the environmental/ community funding landscape
7. To be the connection into any fundraising network of partnerships for example England’s Community Forests, Western Forest, West of England Nature Partnership

Please send a CV and a written statement of your experience addressing the personal specification by Monday 4th August at 5pm - Please view PDF attached or visit the careers section on our website for full job description and details on how to apply.

Interviews are planned to take place the week commencing 18th August (subject to change). Applications will be anonymised prior to shortlisting.

This is an exciting opportunity to recruit a team of two Peer Support Workers to provide recovery-focused, peer support to older adults living in North Lincolnshire.  You will use your lived experience of mental health challenges to help people develop their skills and confidence needed to manage their home and finances, reconnect with family and friends and explore social or vocational interests. This support will empower individuals to engage more actively in their local community and maintain their physical and mental well-being.  This is a non-clinical role, which will require the use of simple evaluation tools and impact data. This role is pivotal in developing a collaborative environment where service users are actively engaged in their care and decision-making process.

The successful candidate must have lived experience of mental health-related challenges and understand the difficulties clients face. You must be able to work respectfully with empathy and sensitivity. Experience in safeguarding issues and working with a diverse range of clients including isolated individuals and communities are essential.

Commitment to equality of opportunity and understanding of the importance of maintaining boundaries and how to ensure this occurs are essential.  You will work flexibly and must be willing and be able to travel easily around North Lincolnshire area.

About Us

Family Lives is a national charity with over four decades of experience in helping parents deal with the changes that are a constant part of family life. We provide targeted early intervention and crisis support to families online, via our national services or in the community.

Family Lives offers good flexible working opportunities including flexibility regarding days/hours worked for part time staff and an option to work from home when not working in the community. In addition, all staff start with 27 days annual leave, pro-rata, plus bank holidays. This increases with length of service.

The salary for 28 hours per week is £18,345.60 per annum.

Please visit our website to obtain the job description, full person specification, and the link to apply using our online system.

Please ensure that you cover all criteria on the person specification as this will be used for shortlisting purposes.

If you have any questions on the role, please contact Sandra Hiller, Head of Business Development – contact details can be found on our website.

Please note that the vacancy may close earlier if we get enough applicants.

Closing Date: Sunday, 3rd August 2025

Interview Date: Monday, 18th August 2025

 

Policy & Insights Manager (Paediatric Workforce)
£45,864 pa plus excellent benefits
London WC1 and home-based
35 hours per week, full-time
Fixed-term contract for two years 

As Policy & Insights Manager, you will ensure the College has impact in influencing the future design and delivery of the child health workforce, by leading on a set of priority projects to promote the sustainability and protection of the child health workforce for future generations.

Working within the Workforce & Careers team, the Policy & Insights Manager will be key in supporting colleagues across multiple teams to ensure the College provides expert, evidence-based policy outputs that influences service planning, and promotes the needs of children and the workforce designed to care for them.

Keeping up-to-date with, including horizon scanning developments in, child health policy and NHS service planning, you will maintain an overview of emerging policy themes at national level and will develop a comprehensive engagement plan to ensure members, health service planners, providers and key decision makers in health across the UK are engaged in the advocacy of the child health workforce.

Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience in a similar line of work in health policy, NHS workforce planning or national advocacy, you will have evidence of understanding the critical role of data and service standards within healthcare design, delivery and workforce planning across the UK. 

With excellent project management and stakeholder management skills, you will have demonstrable experience of leading and influencing policy and/or advocacy evidenced by recent outputs relating to child health and/or health services.

This is a crucial and highly impactful role at the College as there are enduring, critical issues in the UK paediatric workforce with understaffed rotas and staff burnout against a backdrop of accelerating demand on acute paediatric services.

A formal project management qualification and experience in line management and/or leadership of a team, along with experience and knowledge of the children’s health sector, would be desirable.

The Workforce and Careers team has a pivotal role within the RCPCH Education and Training Directorate in using research, data and evidence to advocate for the child health workforce. Led by the RCPCH Workforce Planning Board and working closely with senior clinicians, the team oversee a portfolio of paediatric workforce and service configuration data that provides both local and national decision-makers with detailed data investigations, research reports and up-to-date information on key topics impacting paediatric services, such as rota gaps and waiting times. 

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health sets and maintains standards for the education and training of all doctors working in paediatrics and child health in the UK. We advocate on child health issues at home and internationally. Additionally, through a variety of activities, the College influences the quality of medical practice for children in hospital and in the community.

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows and employs around 200 staff, most of whom work in our London office in Holborn. We have a Devolved Nations team operating from Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Our College values: Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire, are important to us. These values ensure we bring out the best in each other, strive forward together to make the College a positive and dynamic place to work. 

The RCPCH champions Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Our workplace is inclusive, offering a supportive environment where staff can thrive. The College is keen to accept applications from people with protected characteristics. We believe that our staff should represent all of the diverse communities we serve. Join us to help realise our vision of a world where every child is healthy and well.

The College operates a flexible and modern working policy, whereby our colleagues work in the office for a minimum of 40% over a 4 week cycle and the remainder from home.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with in the exercise of its functions and responsibilities. The RCPCH expects all staff to share this commitment – we place a high priority on ensuring only those who do so are recruited to work for us. 

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records. 

Closing date: 6 August 2025

The Cardinal Hume Centre works to prevent and tackle youth and family homelessness.

Job title: Employment & Learning Advisor
Westminster, London
Hours: 35 hours (full time) working at least 3 days in our office near Victoria

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the world? Do you want to leverage your skills to combat homelessness for children and young people? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit an Employment & Learning Advisor to work effectively as a member of the Centre and the Employment & Learning team to progress a caseload of clients on their journey into meaningful and sustainable employment. You would be responsible for coordinating a range of employment-focused provision through 1:1 interventions, workshops, courses, and supplementary training opportunities to improve clients’ confidence and skills to increase their employability and household income potential. You would also be responsible for identifying, developing and maintaining external relationships and partnerships with relevant organisations, employers, and training providers. In addition to this, you would also work alongside your line manager to deliver a comprehensive learning and employment service, that meets client need and is delivered in line with the organisation’s strategic aims, objectives, and outcomes-based approach. This role is pivotal in order to reach the Centre’s ultimate goal of helping people achieve greater resilience and wellbeing.

In your cv and cover letter, please outline how you meet the requirements of the role and why you would like to work for us. You must account for any gaps in your employment history.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We require job applicants, staff and volunteers to complete a criminal records self-declaration. This role requires an enhanced DBS check plus children’s barred list. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas. 

Benefits

· 26 days’ leave rising to 28 days’ leave after two years’ service (pro rata for part time staff)

· Discretionary wellbeing and celebratory days

· Access to Blue Light Card discounts

· Pension: stakeholder pension scheme and we will match employee contributions up to a maximum of 6%.

· Life assurance cover (after probation passed)

· Season ticket loan

· Training and development opportunities

Closing date for applications: 9am Wednesday 6th August 2024
Interviews: W/C 11th August

If you’ve not heard from us three weeks after the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are the Wandsworth representative of the national City of Sanctuary (CoS) charity. This project will support the committee and expand our activities in the voluntary and community sector and elsewhere to build commitment to Sanctuaries in the Borough. Wandsworth has a small but active network supporting refugees. The existing sanctuaries include a theatre, cafe and shop. Our Wandsworth libraries are en route to become sanctuaries and there is active interest from schools and faith groups. The contract is initially for 62 days over one year. We are seeking additional funding to expand to three days/week and continue beyond one year. Please see our facebook and instagram pages for job opportunities.
 

Background to the project

The Project is supported by Wandsworth Council as a Borough of Sanctuary and by Lewisham Refugee and Migrant Network (LRMN). Note that for the year 2025 Wandsworth is the London Borough of Culture.

Wandsworth Welcomes Refugees is a charity and operates primarily on a voluntary basis. We aim to make Wandsworth a welcoming place for those seeking sanctuary to feel safe, supported and part of our community.  WWR is part of the City of Sanctuary movement and is the accredited organization in Wandsworth. We work with voluntary and community sector (VCS) and other organisations to encourage and support those wishing to reach out to refugees. We liaise with those interested in finding out more, offering general support, offering general support, or seeking to become accredited with City of Sanctuary. 

Objectives of the project
The project will support the WWR committee activities and objectives. It will expand WWR reach and contacts in the VCS and other appropriate places and organisations. It will raise the profile of the sanctuary movement and encourage active participation by various organisations to create welcoming communities for people seeking sanctuary. Participation can range from an interest and small steps through to becoming accredited with City of Sanctuary.

Wandsworth and Sanctuaries
Sanctuaries include community groups, private organizations, public sector services, and individuals, united in their commitment to supporting those fleeing violence and persecution. Wandsworth is a Borough of Sanctuary, and the accredited organisations at present include a theatre, café and shop. Wandsworth libraries and some faith groups and schools are in the process of applying to become accredited. There is interest from other theatres, shops, sporting facilities and many others. 

Role of the Community Engagement Officer

• Assist the committee to increase its outreach and communication with interested organisations across the Borough

• Join monthly committee meeting to report and plan

• Meet and liaise with the key refugee support organisations in Wandsworth and a small number in other London boroughs 

• Organise an on-line Meet-Up for sharing and support ‘clinics’ (every 4-6 weeks); develop a launch for this event

• Liaise with the committee Events Group fundraising and events activities 

• Liaise with and include lived experience into outreach and activities (WWR has a small advisory group

• Liaise with committee members represented on the Council’s ‘Migration Forum’ 

• Liaise with the organisations accredited with CoS in Wandsworth: CoS asks accredited organisations share activities and learning

• Assist in planning and implementing activities during Refugee Week (June)

• Participate in the annual City of Sanctuary Annual Conference 

• Assist organisation of Annual General Meeting (in 2026 date to be decided)

WWR is applying for additional funds and if successful will increase the contracted time of the CEO and allow more time for this role and to widen the brief.

Person specification

Essential experience

• Proven organisational ability and experience to manage a project (including budget and finances)

• Ability to identify and engage with organisations that could contribute expand commitment to Sanctuary in Wandsworth

• Good communication skills 

• Ability to use social media, including posting to WWR website

• Ability to reach out to those with lived experience to bring into the project

• A commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice. 

• Understand issues behind migration and the impacts that lead people to become refugees

Desirable experience

• Knowledge and understanding of the goals of the Sanctuary movement 

• Experience of working effectively with a Chair and Board of Trustees 

• Campaign and advocacy experience, 

• Experience of evaluating a project

Debt Advisor/Caseworker

Supporting Leicester South Foodbank

Job Description

Responsible for:

Advising food bank clients and conducting assessments with people who are experiencing financial crisis or hardship and struggling to pay off debt. Required to provide advice through various service delivery points, including outreach locations.

Responsible to: Team leader, and Service Delivery Manager

Base Location: The LSFB Community Hub, Wigston, Leicestershire

Hours: 20 Hours per week

Term: Fixed Term until October 2026. This may be extended dependant on further funding opportunities

Salary:£13.50ph
Holidays: 25 days p.a. plus 8 days Bank Holidays pro-rated if the role is part time

 

Main Responsibilities

● Uphold the aims and principles of the Helping Hands Community Trust and the Leicester South Foodbank.

● Work within the service’s ethos and values, especially regarding equality and discrimination.

● Work within health and safety guidelines, sharing responsibility for own health and safety and that of colleagues.

● Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.

● Meet with clients face-to-face

● Provide confidential, specialist, debt and budget advice to clients at our main hub and in consultation with the line manager’s, outreach surgeries and venues across Leicester and Leicestershire

● Research, validate, and analyse information provided by a client in order to support and advise them on how to prioritise their debts and ways to repay it affordably and provide advice on dealing with the impacts

● Develop and agree realistic client budgets that fully reflect the client’s situation.

● Present a range of solutions, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages according to the client’s personal situation and make recommendations based on this information

● Compile financial statements

● Advocating on behalf of clients when negotiating with creditors, and other 3rd party organisations

● Ensure that all advice and solutions are presented in accordance with the charity’s policies and procedures and in line with AQS (Advice Quality Service) and thereby compliant with FCA (Financial Conduct Authority) and Debt Management directives)

● Assessing client needs through confidential interviews and hold a personal caseload

● Assist people to complete forms, writing letters or making phone calls on behalf of claimants

● Provide advocacy and assist clients with appeals and preparation for tribunals where the client has grounds to challenge decisions

● Working with our partners, other agencies and organisations on behalf of clients

● Assist clients in gaining access to other specialist, legal and professional services as appropriate.

● Liaising with other organisations when referring clients on

● Keeping confidential records, updates and training on our CMS (AdvicePro)

● Adhere to our Safeguarding, confidentiality and GDPR Policies and procedures

Casework

• Using the CMS AdvicePRO database to maintain electronic case records, for the purpose of continuing casework and information retrieval. These records must be inputted onto the database immediately following the appointment to ensure the records are up to date and accurate
• Act where necessary by calculating, drafting or writing letters and producing written submissions for clients as appropriate
• Negotiate with third parties
• Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate benefits
• Prepare paper submissions to the appropriate statutory bodies, tribunals and courts as appropriate.
• Assist with related problems where they are an integral part of the case and refer to other advisers or specialists as appropriate.
• Make outreach visits, where necessary and subject to resources and risk assessments.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff and volunteers across the whole range of Welfare Benefits and debt issues.
• Ensure that all casework conforms to the AQS quality standard.

Administration

• Make recommendations for improvements to services.
• Effectively utilise AdvicePRO for statistical recording, case recording & document production.
• Provide 1 Case study/Good news story Monthly to the line manager
• Keep up to date with policies and procedures

Personal Specification

Essential:

• To hold a current DBS certificate, or willing to undergo a DBS check
• English and Maths Grade C/Level 4 or above
• Full UK Driving License with Business Insurance
• Traveling across sites in Leicestershire to see clients in appointment
• IT Confident
• Proficient in Information, Advice and Guidance to clients
• Understanding of the Debt system, and keeping up to date with the change alerts
• Knowledge and experience of giving competent accurate Debt advice to FCA and AQS Quality Mark standards
• Providing debt advice via face to face or telephone 
• Negotiating with creditors, bailiffs, third parties by letter/ telephone
• Working with vulnerable clients
•  Providing representation and advocacy on behalf of clients
• Generalist advice work
• Active Listening skills
•  Excellent organisational skills and managing of own diary
• Working as a member of a team
• Undertaking casework and achieving set outcome
•  Working within a funded partnership
•  Have full working knowledge of Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, One-drive)
• General knowledge of the welfare benefit system to assist with income maximisation
• Budgeting knowledge

Desirable:

• Completed training in money advice from MaPS accredited training provider
• DRO accredited intermediary, would be desirable
• Working knowledge of the CMS system AdvicePro database
• On The DBS Update system
• Ability to deliver services using video links via Microsoft Teams, and Zoom
• Ability to deliver services via social media and our interactive website

 

Somerset

Ref: CPS-251

Are you a proactive, compassionate and collaborative individual with a proven record of working positively with socially excluded children, young people or adults?  Do you have experience of delivering sessions to groups and/or mentoring young people effectively?

If so, join St Giles as an Embedded CYP Specialist Exploitation Caseworker working on our vital SOS+ project, where you will provide one-to-one mentoring for children and young people and their families who are at risk of serious youth violence, gang activity and exploitation.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the rightsupport they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this exciting opportunity

Embedded within the local authority, our successful candidate will carry out one-to-one mentoring work with a caseload of clients (aged 11-25 years) and produce support and risk management plans based on assessments, ensuring that they are equipped to think critically, assess risk, and make better life choices.

We will also count on you to develop and maintain professional relationships with external agencies to arrange bookings and promote the SOS+ service, and to work closely with the pastoral and safeguarding leads, upskilling  partners, attending partnership meetings and contributing expertise around lived experience and local  knowledge.  Assisting with providing monitoring information and the evaluation of the project and maintaining accurate records of your mentoring work, session work and data collection are both key duties, as is representing the organisation and working collaboratively with external organisations, partners and corporate supporters.

What we are looking for

• Personal experience of the criminal justice system, or lived experience of the issues facing the client group (i.e. involved in gangs or knife crime)
• Experience of assessing needs and thereafter providing support and advice to children at risk of harm, whilst advocating their interests to professionals
• Experience working as part of a multi-agency team
• A Level 3 qualification in relevant field or willingness to work towards one
• Knowledge of the issues facing this client group – gangs, knife crime, social exclusion and exploitation
• First-class interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult and Children DBS checks with the Children Barred List.

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

Closing date: 11p.m. 3 August 2025Interview date: 12 August 2025

We are delighted to be working in partnership with London City Mission (LCM). LCM is passionate about sharing the love of God and the good news of Jesus Christ with the least reached in London, and to do this in partnership with churches.

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Executive Assistant (EA) to play a key role in supporting the Director of Ministries (DoM) in delivering exciting and far-reaching strategic priorities, from mobilising missionary teams to engaging with key external contacts. As EA, you’ll work closely with the Director to ensure they are fully prepared and supported, providing first-class organisation and administration. You’ll help develop effective systems and processes, all while working within a diverse and vibrant theological and cross-cultural environment.

You’ll play a vital part in helping the DoM achieve meaningful outcomes, while working in a supportive and mission-focused environment where your skills will truly make a difference. If you thrive on organisation, communicate with clarity and warmth, and would love your work to paly a part in sharing the love of God, then this could be the opportunity for you. 

The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:

• Experience of working in an Executive Assistant role.
• Strong interpersonal skills to credibly deal with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally. 
• Strong organisational skills and an aptitude for forward planning, with an ability to prioritise. 
• Ability to analyse information, write and present reports to all levels of the organisation. 

You will be part of a charity that has daily and weekly staff prayer meetings, monthly team days that include worship and teaching, and lots of opportunities to live out your faith. If you possess this unique blend of gifting and skills, along with a deep desire to support LCM’s mission to reach those who may be less likely to encounter the message of Jesus in London, then we would love to hear from you.

Please see the Candidate Pack for more details.

For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Recruitment Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.

*In accordance with the equality act 2010 it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing evangelical Christian and in agreement with the LCM statement of faith. 

Location: Hybrid, London (min on-site three days per week)

Closing Date: Wednesday 6th August

Programme Associates - National Youth Agency

The National Youth Agency is looking for Programme Associates

Rate: £325 per day
Remote: Home based (within the UK) with travel
Hours: You will be engaged on a flexible, as-and-when-required basis by the NYA. There is no obligation for the NYA to offer regular work, and no obligation for you to accept any work offered.

About the Role

As the National Body for Youth Work in England, we are ambitious for youth work and for young people and are determined that all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of qualified youth workers and trained volunteers.

To support our mission, the National Youth Agency is establishing a framework of Programme Associates to assist with the delivery of our work across England.

Appointment to the framework means you may be invited to contribute to projects that align with your expertise. However, inclusion on the framework does not guarantee work will be offered, nor does it imply a specific volume or frequency of engagements. Opportunities will be offered on a flexible, as-needed basis, depending on programme requirements and your availability.

Our NYA Programme Associates will deliver on key aspect of NYA programmes to external stakeholders, develop and review resources and ensure all activities are in line with both NYA and external expectations of quality and expertise.

The post will require a commitment to continuing engagement across the sector and beyond to ensure the NYA’s work is rooted in the needs of young people and youth work.

The NYA brings structure, expertise, support, and guidance to people working in and with youth work and helps shape professional and voluntary youth work practices in England and beyond.

We operate as an agile and flexible team, working at pace to maximise the opportunities that we have to make a difference to youth work and the lives of young people. We are collaborative in our approaches, engaging partner organisations to widen our knowledge and expertise in our aim to support youth sector across England.

We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive team where we embrace everyone’s unique perspectives and talents.

We are committed to an approach of planning, process and performance to underpin results, yet NYA holds relationships at the heart. We strive to ensure our funders, wider stakeholders, youth workers and young people both see and feel the positive difference that our work makes.

Our ideal Programme Associates should have the following:

• Strong understanding of one or more of the following:
• Quality practice standards
• Safeguarding in Children and Young People
• Youth participation
• Youth provision delivery methods
• Extensive experience working directly with young people across diverse settings, demonstrating a deep understanding of youth development and engagement.
• Demonstrated expertise managing youth work programmes and improving practice standards, including within Local Authority contexts.
• Project Management: Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all aspects of work.
• Problem solving: Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Flexibility: A flexible and agile approach to working across multiple programmes, including attending events and responding to time sensitive deadlines.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and stakeholders, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Time Management: Effective time management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Please refer to our Candidate Pack for more information on the role and the requirements.

How to Apply:

Please download our applicant pack to find out more about the role and requirements.

To apply, please submit the following via our online application platform by 11:59pm on Wednesday 13th August 2025 (applications will be reviewed as they are submitted, so early submission is encouraged).

A detailed CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements in line with the person specification in the About You section.

A covering letter is a vital part of your application and will be assessed alongside your CV. Please use it to clearly demonstrate your suitability for the role, specifically addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in the About You section of the job description. Applicants are strongly encouraged to highlight relevant experience in the key areas listed, so we can easily understand your main skill strengths and how they align with the role.

Diversity monitoring (this is optional) and your data will at no time be connected with you or your application.

Please note: the covering letter is an essential part of the application process and will be assessed as part of your full application. We use AI detector software, so cover letters or CV’s with over 30% AI generated content with be disregarded. We understand that AI tools can offer support to candidates who have learning differences, which is why we will accept applications with some AI assistance. CV’s will not be accepted without a cover letter.

The National Youth Agency is an equal opportunities employer.

At NYA our inclusive culture means that we embrace individual differences and understand that we need a diverse team to achieve our organisations mission.

We wish to recruit candidates from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the rich diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from anyone regardless of disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sexuality, religion, socio-economic background and political beliefs but we particularly welcome applications from global majority candidates and those from other minoritised ethnic groups in the UK as they are currently underrepresented in our team.

Youth Work changes lives

Which is why we’re committed to ensuring that as many young people as possible get to benefit from it.As the national body for youth work in England, the National Youth Agency (NYA) exists to champion its transformative power. We believe all young people should have the opportunity to benefit from the life-changing impact of extraordinary youth workers and trained volunteers.

We help to grow youth work provision in ways that keep it effective, relevant, safe and engaging, to help millions of young people reach their potential and thrive. We do this by providing guidance, support, advice, training and staff development opportunities for youth workers and youth work organisations. At the heart of everything we do are young people themselves. We work hard to ensure their voices are integrated into all our work, to develop provision that truly meets their needs.

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Location: Godalming, Surrey, UK (Flexible hybrid working from HQ)
Job Type: Permanent, full-time (37 hours/week) or part-time (minimum 0.6 FTE / 22 hours/week)
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum FTE (dependant on skills and experience)
Department: Global Fundraising, Legacy Administration
 
Closing date: 15th August 2025
 
About Us:
 
Compassion in World Farming International is a leading global organisation dedicated to ending factory farming worldwide. We were founded in 1967 by Peter Roberts, a British farmer alarmed by the rise of factory farming. Over the past 50 years, we have made major strides in abolishing inhumane practices such as barren battery cages, veal crates, and sow gestation crates in the UK and Europe.
 
Our approach involves campaigning, advocacy, and engagement with policymakers at national, intergovernmental, and corporate levels, building a movement of individuals concerned about animal welfare and the health and sustainability of our food. We are driven by a passion for animal welfare and food system change, believing in a future where animals are treated with compassion and respect, and where sustainable farming practices prevail for a healthy planet.
 
Our international headquarters are in Godalming (UK), with team members in 14 countries on four continents including the US, Italy, France, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, Czechia, China, and a specialist policy office in Brussels. This role is part of the Global Fundraising Directorate of over 50 staff, consisting of Philanthropy, Individual Giving, Legacies, Digital, CRM and Brand teams, based internationally, primarily in the UK (HQ) and our six other fundraising markets in the USA and Europe.
 
About the Role:
 
As our Legacy Officer, you will play a vital role in administering UK and international legacy gifts, from notification to final distribution, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely processing. You'll help support income forecasting, estate reviews, and reporting to inform strategic decisions. Working closely with the Legacy Administrator, Legacy Marketing Manager, and global fundraising teams, you'll help integrate legacy administration with broader fundraising goals.
 
The role also involves building strong relationships with executors, solicitors, and international colleagues. For candidates working above 0.6 FTE (22 hours per week), the role will also support legacy marketing campaigns and international programme development.
 
About You:
 
To be successful as our Legacy Officer, you will ideally have experience in UK legacy administration, with the ability to manage a complex caseload efficiently and in line with legal and organisational policies. Strong analytical and forecasting skills, attention to detail in reporting, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential. You should be confident working within a global organisation, with an understanding of cross-cultural dynamics and regional legal frameworks. You'll have the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with executors, solicitors, and internal and external stakeholders is key.
 
Experience in international legacy administration or marketing would be an advantage, as would familiarity with CRM systems such as Salesforce or First Class.
 
Why You Should Apply:
 
This is a valuable opportunity, where you will play a key role in legacy giving. In this an exciting new position, you'll provide essential administrative support and coordinate a growing caseload of legacies, working closely with the Legacy Administrator. The work you undertake as our Legacy Officer will play a crucial part in advancing Compassion's mission, while contributing to a dedicated team focused on animal welfare and food system change.
 
• Enjoy an enhanced annual leave of 25 days per year, along with bank holidays
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes core offerings like Health Cash Back Plan
• MHFA support – 24/7 GP access and Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking and office next to mainline station
• Optional savings schemes like the Cycle Benefit scheme
• Embrace a fulfilling career that prioritises your well-being, while also enjoying excellent development opportunities
• Hybrid working model (dependant on role and location)
• A defined contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced discretionary company sick pay
• Premium Subscription to Calm App
 
Application Process:
 
If you are passionate about animal welfare and have the skills and experience to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining how you meet the Person Specification detailed in the job description. Please note that we reserve the right to commence interviews on a rolling programme.
 
1st Stage Interviews (TEAMS): Friday 22nd August 2025
2nd Stage Interviews (In-Person at HQ): Thursday 28th August 2025
 
No Agencies please.
 
Compassion in World Farming International is absolutely committed to providing equal opportunities for everyone regardless of their background. We value diversity and experience, and acknowledge the underrepresentation of people from certain backgrounds, both within our organisation and across the sector. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups, whether these be of ethnicity, gender, identity, religion, physical ability, sexual orientation or other.
 
To comply with legal requirements, as part of our selection procedure we ask all potential employees to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.
 
You may also have experience in the following roles: Legacy Administrator, Fundraising Administrator, Donor Relations Officer, Philanthropy Officer, Development Officer, Fundraising Officer, Gift Processing Officer, Donor Services Officer, Legacy Marketing Officer, Charitable Giving Officer, etc.
 
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