We are looking for a highly motivated and creative marketing & comms all-rounder to lead our charity’s brands to the next level.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

VCH is recruiting a Best Practice Adviser in Volunteer Management to support the hundreds of community groups and charities that are delivering vital services across Hackney.

Over the last year, multiple frontline groups have sprung up to deliver essential supplies and services to people suffering the impact of COVID, while hundreds more charities continue to deliver essential programmes for residents to help people live better lives. Many of these groups are overrun with demand, and may benefit from support and guidance to develop programmes to ensure the effective and efficient recruitment and support of volunteers.

We’re seeking someone with previous experience in supporting community and voluntary groups around issues relating to Best Practice in volunteer management, to support new and existing organisations in making the most of their volunteer programmes. Alongside delivering bespoke, 1 to 1 support to individual groups, you’ll also help oversee the development of brand new good practice resources such as engaging training videos, online webinars, as well as facilitating group training courses and discussion forums.

We actively encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for this opportunity as we really want applicants to reflect the diverse demographics of Hackney residents. We are committed to equal opportunities and access for all people.

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic policy professional to lead a new function supporting the organisation’s various aims.

Making The Leap is a small and innovative social justice charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.

The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity generally (and anti-Blackness in particular). The people here work hard, are good at what they do, and for so many it is ‘home’, with an average tenure of 11 years.

The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast and our brand new initiative Black Charity Leaders.

PART-TIME COORDINATOR – ‘EYES ON, HANDS ON’ PROJECT

 (FIXED TERM CONTRACT to 31 Mar 2022)

The CWGC honours the 1.7 million men and women of the Commonwealth Forces who died in the two world wars, ensuring they will never be forgotten. Our values and aims, laid out in 1917, are as relevant now as they were 100 years ago. 

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a talented and self-motivated Volunteer Coordinator to join our team based in our South East Region to deliver the Annington Homes sponsored ‘Eyes On, Hands On’ volunteering project.

The ‘Eyes on, Hands On’ project is a new venture which will seek to develop a volunteer network to link the military communities in the UK with the CWGC sites in their local area. The postholder will develop opportunities to use volunteers to support and supplement the care provided by regional operations staff to CWGC commemorations.

Working 15 hours over the week, you will be liaising closely with the local Regional Manager, the in-place Volunteer Coordinators and your volunteers building and maintaining partnerships with a wide range of volunteer organisations and associations, ensuring regular engagement.

In order to succeed in this role, you will have excellent communication, presentation and networking skills. You will also have experience of working with the UK Armed Forces, and empathy with the Service ethos.

If you would like to be part of a key team raising the profile of our valuable work and think you’ve got what it takes to succeed in this role please send your completed Application Form, CV and a covering letter explaining what you can bring to the role and why you believe you can fulfil the requirements of the job, as outlined in the job description .

Circa £29,746 pro rata, depending upon experience, with an allowance of £1,044, pro rata, to compensate for the fact a home office will be required. The Commission will also require the successful candidate to use their own car for any travel, for which mileage will be paid. 

Location: South East Region 1 (ideally in the Kent/Sussex area)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time once we receive sufficient applications and encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

The closing date for applications is 29 January 2021 and it is anticipated that interviews will take place on week commencing 15 February 2021.  Due to current Covid-19 Social Distancing requirements, interviews will take place using Microsoft Teams.

Feeding Britain is seeking to appoint a full-time Project Manager who will lead on the successful implementation of the organisation’s new and existing projects, as well as the design of additional ones, to prevent and relieve hunger and malnutrition in the United Kingdom. The Project Manager will be employed for an initial 12-month period, with the possibility of a further 12-month extension.

The key responsibilities of the Project Manager will include:

• Developing and adhering to business plans, budgets, evaluations, and strategies for maximising the effectiveness of Feeding Britain’s projects
• Overseeing and supporting the day-to-day operation of projects ranging from Citizens’ Supermarkets and Healthy Holidays to Kickstart job placements
• Working closely with local partners to ensure each project is delivered to funders’ expectations while, crucially, being flexible enough to reflect local circumstances
• Together with the National Director, constantly seeking opportunities to propose and find ideas for new projects that fulfil the founding purpose of Feeding Britain
• Spreading through the Feeding Britain network of towns, cities, and counties our self-grown ideas and building up sufficient resources for their implementation - by drafting national and regional funding bids, for example
• Managing part-time staff
• Maintaining Feeding Britain's online presence through website and social media content
• Undertaking other ad hoc tasks where necessary

Feeding Britain is looking for an individual with strong organisational abilities, good IT skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills, who is committed to the organisation’s mission of ensuring everybody in this country has the necessary resources and opportunities to access and obtain food of sufficient quality. The organisation is seeking someone with proven experience of managing multiple projects and budgets.

Feeding Britain’s Project Manager will report to the National Director and work closely with the Finance and Administration Officer to coordinate and implement the different strands of the organisation’s work across a growing number of regional partnerships.

Feeding Britain's office is based in London, but the job location can be flexible and is currently remote. 

Chief Executive Officer

Salary: £45 – £50,000 per annuum

Hours: 35

Contract: Full time (but will consider part-time, flexible hours and job share)

Annual leave: 30 days

Pension: 5.6%

We are recruiting a new CEO to join our team.

We are a vibrant, forward thinking law centre co-located in Hammersmith Library. We have a strong reputation locally and nationally for providing people in need with legal advice and representation and campaigning on access to justice issues.

The law centre was established in November 1979 to assist those most vulnerable and disadvantaged to access their legal rights, to promote social inclusion and reduce homelessness and poverty. These goals still remain at the core of our vision to uphold equality and social justice.

We have a 40-year history of providing an excellent service to the community. Our patron is Lady Hale, retired president of the Supreme Court.

Closing date for applications is 9am on the 12th February 5pm.

Interviews will take place on the 24th February 2021

Advice Officer (Housing)

Permanent

Part Time - 2.5 days a week

Up to £30,000pa pro rata (depending on experience)

Do you want to make a positive impact on people’s lives? Our Advice Service exists to improve opportunities and reduce poverty in London. Working primarily with people who identify as Irish, the service works to empower people using a strengths-based approach. We are looking for a compassionate and enthusiastic individual with experience delivering advice on housing and welfare to join our friendly and dedicated team. 

Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team and with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for clients, the Advice Officer will provide advice on housing and welfare benefits as well as advocating with third parties. The role requires good knowledge of the housing and benefits system for people of working age and older people

Since March 2020, our advice service has been delivered remotely, with advisers working from home until further notice in response to government guidance.

ABOUT THE LIC

The London Irish Centre is the Irish Heart of London. Our Mission is to empower and enrich lives through Irish community and culture. For over sixty years, we’ve been proud to provide vital frontline welfare services to multi-generational Irish diaspora in London, whilst instilling positive impact within local communities through education, entertainment and cultural awareness; courtesy of our vibrant venue and home: The London Irish Centre. As a charity, we represent all that is celebrated about Ireland: warm, welcoming, inclusive, diverse, unique, and open to every generation.

The deadline for applications is Monday 1st March 2021, 9am.

The London Irish Centre is a London Living Wage and Equal Opportunities employer.

We actively encourage applications from diverse backgrounds, communities and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences and abilities. We encourage BAME and disabled applicants and value the positive impact that difference has on our teams. We are committed to equality and diversity within our workforce and all opportunities provided by the LIC. Whilst our offices have some barriers to access, we are taking steps to resolve these, and in the meantime continue to encourage interest from applicants who require reasonable adjustments within the workplace.

Staff Benefits

• Free tickets to LIC core cultural programmed events (subject to availability and may not apply to fundraising events and partnership events at external venues)
• 50% discount on LIC education courses (subject to availability)
• 20% staff discount at the LIC shop and 10% staff discount a the LIC bar
• Mindfulness App membership
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme with Health Assured
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Tech Scheme
• Team socials and activities

Rocket Science is a specialist research and consultancy organisation focusing on poverty and welfare, health and social care, and employability and skills. We work across the UK from our three offices in Edinburgh, Newcastle and London. We work closely with our clients including central and local government, charities and community organisations to review and evaluate services, conduct social research including understanding needs, exploring lived experience, setting strategies and governance structures and conducting quantitative impact analysis such as cost benefit analysis and SROI.

We have two opportunities for people to join our Edinburgh and Newcastle Team: 

• We are looking for a consultant to join our Edinburgh and Newcastle Team to support contracts across the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic team member with experience in research, social research, or in one of our specialist areas. This post will be based in either our Edinburgh or Newcastle office depending on the preference of the successful candidate.

• We are looking for a health and social care research expert to join our growing team to support and help drive our health and social care social research across Scotland and the North East of England as well as provide support for projects across the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced team member who is interested in progressing into senior management of the company in the medium term.

We offer a highly supportive work environment centred around an intent-based leadership approach that empowers Rocket Scientists to be leaders in everything they do. In 2019 we were accredited at Gold level as both Investors in People and Investors in Young People.  We were one of the first companies to sign up to the Scottish Business Pledge and we are an accredited Living Wage employer. 

Full details on our website.

LawWorks (the Solicitors Pro Bono Group) is a charity which enables access to justice by encouraging and supporting legal pro bono in England and Wales. We work primarily with solicitors, law schools and law students, and other legal and non-legal volunteers and organisations.

Head of Digital Platforms and Projects

£34,000 – £36,000 (full time - p/t pro rata)

Full-time – 35 hours a week (4 days a week, pro rata salary, also available)

LawWorks is looking to recruit to this new project management role to support the delivery, development and potential integration of a number of new pro bono/access to justice platforms/websites.

Homeworking (post-Covid) is available (with some time spent in the office, at events, etc). 

This is an exciting time for LawWorks, building on its expertise in encouraging and supporting pro bono and project delivery.

LawWorks is currently supporting 4 pro bono platforms and digital projects, each with significant potential to enable access to justice through pro bono. The projects are now at a stage that requires additional internal capacity, resource and skills to ensure effective and efficient oversight of the individual projects and (longer term) how they might integrate, as well as how they are managed and developed.

The ideal candidate will bring a demonstrated history of success as a project or programme manager, able to develop and grow the digital projects with strong user engagement in a dynamic environment. We are looking for someone with a proactive style able to balance the delivery of vision and strategic goals, with attention to detail and good communication, management and relationship skills.

The post holder need not have developer or programmer experience but the ability to produce functional and technical development specifications for external software engineers/developers, and others, will be key.

Role purpose:

• To lead on the effective planning, delivery, maintenance, optimisation and development of pro bono platforms, digital tools, new collaborative ventures and ways of working to enable pro bono and access to justice for those without means.
• With other LawWorks colleagues, to work with and support external stakeholders in identifying how digital platforms and innovation can enable and enhance service provision and access to justice.

LawWorks is a relatively small organisation with 21 staff, including staff based in Wales and in the English regions. We are a busy and (for our size) complex charity, with a friendly team, a positive ethos, and a commitment to ensuring that LawWorks is a strong and efficient organisation and a great place to work.

More information about the role and how to apply is available on the LawWorks website via the button below.

The deadline for applications is 12.00noon on Monday 1st February.

LawWorks is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications irrespective of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age.

Financial Accountant – Immediate start

Financial Accountant – Immediate start
Temporary – 6 months
Circa £40K

Calling all qualified Accountants….

We are looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA) to support our busy finance team with year end close and audit. Supporting the Head of Finance, the postholder will manage the accurate and timely compilation of the financial ledgers, ensuring the company's balance sheet and profit and loss account are accurately recorded. This is a busy role which includes checking payment runs, preparing balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of all the statutory company accounts and returns, on a timely and accurate basis.

You will have a solid background and practical experience of financial accounting with extensive knowledge of accounting principles. It goes without saying that you will have excellent excel skills coupled with accuracy and attention to detail. We are looking for somebody who is confident in all relevant statutory regulation including FRS102 and Corporation Tax. You should be comfortable working in a large, ambiguous and complex organisation – experience of charity accounts is desirable but not essential. If you are available immediately and happy to work in a covid secure office we would love to hear from you.

This has the potential to become a permanent role for the right candidate.

To apply and to find out more information about St Elizabeth’s, please visit our website.

All offers are conditional and subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check, which is paid for by the Centre.

Please note we are not on a public transport route. Salary is dependent on the role, qualifications and experience.

We reserve the right to close this advert if we receive sufficient applications ahead of the deadline.

Registered Charity 1176777 Equal opportunities employer

You may have experience of the following: Financial Accountant, Management Accountant, Commercial Accountant, Qualified Accountant, Finance Manager, ACCA, CIMA, etc.

Ref: 96575

Childcare Services Lead

Childcare Services Lead - Quality and Auditing
Competitive salary
Temporary – 9 months

Are you a Registered Manager looking for a new challenge?

These are exciting times at St Elizabeth’s as we refresh and re-design our offer to children and young people. We are in the process of moving our Children’s Home from a single registration to eight separate houses on one beautiful site. We are looking to recruit an experienced individual to work closely with our Head of Residential Child Care Services to support and develop this transition ensuring best practice and compliance across the service.

This one of a kind opportunity will allow you to use your existing knowledge and expertise in the management of Children’s Homes, to implement new ideas, support and develop our Registered Managers, ensure best practice and compliance with Ofsted regulations, whilst working closely with the Head of Residential Child Care Services to ensure a safe and professional environment for our staff, children and young people.

You’ll be working in collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams across St Elizabeth’s, liaising with residents, families and our Senior Leadership Team so well developed interpersonal skills are essential. We’re looking for someone who has experience of working with Children with learning disabilities in a care setting as a Registered Manager (or similar). The successful candidate will also need to have a relevant degree or equivalent professional qualification in Health & Social Care (at least at Level 4 RMA) along with at least two years’ experience of providing compliance support in a professional capacity (Ofsted).

St Elizabeth's is a charitable organisation that supports children and adults with severe epilepsy and other complex medical conditions and learning disabilities. We provide support through holistic care, health and education services in a safe environment that enables vulnerable people to maximise their personal potential in all areas of life.

We offer an excellent range of staff benefits including:

- Opportunity to pursue recognised qualifications
- Fabulous staff development – fully funded for you by the Centre
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised restaurant
- High Street retail/leisure discounts
- Generous holidays
- Discounted gym membership
- Free Life assurance

Closing Date: 21st February 2021

Interview Date: TBC

For further information or to apply, please visit our website.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check paid for by the centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route.

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received.

Registered Charity 1176777 Equal opportunities employer

You may have experience of the following: Nursery Manager, Early Years, EYFS, Childcare, Child Protection, Nursery Nurse, Early Years Practitioner, Child Development, Team Leader, Supervisor, EYP, Nursery, Registered Manager, Service Manager, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Registered Cluster Manager, Social Care, Supervisor, Team Leader, Not For Profit, Senior Support Worker, Deputy Service Manager, Senior Support Worker, etc.

Ref: 96576

Do you thrive in generating engagement from young people?

Prospectus is delighted to be partnering with a pioneering charity for the recruitment of their new Engagement Manager.
Reporting to the Senior Product Development Manager, you will spearhead engagement across two pivotal projects including day to day project delivery, stakeholder management, and the development of key materials and resources. To achieve success, you will monitor the projects' impact while developing insightful reports for funders as well as internal stakeholders. You will also develop webinars and create content to publish and celebrate on the project's microsite.

The right candidate will have a genuine passion for beyond profit organisations. They will have exemplary stakeholders management and relationship building skills at all levels. With a proactive and flexible approach, they will be required to see the detail as well as the bigger picture and utilise an analytical and creative mind to ensure the highest level of proficiency. The successful candidate will be able to nurture key relationships with multiple external and internal stakeholders, thus, they will require outstanding communications skills. Experience of working with young people and/or knowledge of STEM subjects are desirable.

As a specialist Recruitment Practice, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.

To apply, please submit your CV in Word format; a supporting letter is not required at this stage.

Given the unprecedented volume of interest in our roles, consultants are unable to support with general job search advice or specific enquiries before application. Instead please do either register your CV on our website or submit your CV for any roles that interest you to ensure that your application is reviewed in line with the position. Should you be successfully longlisted or we are able to assist in your job search we will be in contact to discuss next steps

Pension Wise is a free and impartial government service that offers people guidance on their defined contribution pension options. Citizens Advice offers both telephone and face-to-face Pension Wise appointments in over 300 locations. 

You’ll be part of a service that has helped over 300,000 people in the past 5 years offering them valuable and life changing guidance that gives them the confidence to understand their pension and how to get the best value out of them. In providing this necessary and impartial service you’ll see positive and rewarding results for the people you help. We receive fantastic feedback directly from the customers who use the service - Pension Wise has consistently received over 94% customer satisfaction scores.

You’ll be expected to supply accurate and relevant information and guidance on pension options and choices. You’ll need to have a good foundation knowledge of pension law and practice, gained in a pensions role, as well as a thorough understanding of a broad range of pension arrangements, both occupational and personal. You also should have an understanding and an ability to keep pace with wider retirement issues.

Successful candidates must be able to attend an online induction programme, starting on Monday 1st March 2021.

If you meet the essential criteria in the job description then please initially apply by sending your CV to and stating the job reference.

Unfortunately due to the high volume of applications we will only be able to respond to successful candidates.

Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is the leading provider of advice services to South Gloucestershire residents

You are an experienced caseworker in debt, looking for a post in which you can make a real difference to the lives of people experiencing disadvantage and poverty. 

You will be a Debt Relief Order Intermediary and a member of the Institute of Money Advisers.

You’ll be joining our existing team of debt and benefit advisers, so you’ll have a keen interest in and, some experience of supporting colleagues, in their professional growth, helping them to understand the complexities of casework and how to develop the skills needed to help clients effectively.

Closing date for applications: Friday 5th February 2021

Interview date: During week commencing 15th February 2021 over Zoom

Anticipated start date: ASAP

Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is committed to promoting equality and valuing diversity and we seek people who share those values.

Every local Citizens Advice is a registered charity. Different application procedures are adopted by individual local Citizens Advice. Contact the relevant one as outlined in the information about this role. You should not send an application form to national Citizens Advice.

All local Citizens Advice produce their own annual report, but you can find out more about the Citizens Advice network or download the latest national Citizens Advice annual report.