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Hours: 37.5 hours per week (negotiable and could be job share).

Contract: Fixed-term until 31.03.27.

Location: Hertfordshire - Working from home with options to work within local authority co-located spaces and expectations that there will be regular travel across the county to SafeLives offices in London & Bristol plus other locations across the UK as required.

Benefits: Travel expenses and subsistence provided for travel away from home, 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, contributory pension scheme, access to Employee Assistance Programme, childcare voucher and cycle to work scheme.

Hertfordshire County Council (hereby, The Council) and the Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse and Violence Against Women and Girls Partnership (hereby, the Partnership) are committed to strengthening the response to domestic abuse across the county. It is their ambition that anyone subjected to domestic abuse has access to right support for them, at the right time. The Council believe that those with lived experience, who may also have experience of using services, should have a say in how they are designed, developed, and commissioned.

The existing Co-Production Panel forms part of the Partnership’s governance structure, acting as a critical friend across the Partnership and supporting the delivery of the County’s Partnership Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy 2022-2025. The full Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Strategy and Strategy Plan on a Page are published on the Domestic abuse posters, leaflets and strategy section of the Herts Sunflower Website.

SafeLives have been commissioned to facilitate the Partnership’s Co-Production Panel and support the development of a network of survivors with lived experience of domestic abuse in Hertfordshire, through their Authentic Voice practice model.

Key purpose of role:

• To truly transform the response to domestic abuse, we must place the experience of survivors at the heart of everything we do.
• Supporting the organisational commitment of SafeLives, and that of the Partnership, to Authentic Voice.
• Working within the Innovation team and alongside the Partnership to develop an influential panel, a powerful approach to gathering and amplifying survivor voices, challenging ‘them and us’ attitudes, you will have the skills and values to support and engage with survivors of domestic abuse.
• Coordinating the implementation of the Authentic Voice principles, embedding co-creation throughout the work of the Partnership.
• Establishing creative ways to reach out to survivors across Hertfordshire including those who have increased vulnerability or multiple disadvantage, those who are marginalised and others who have not yet found their voice.
• Ensuring all who want to have their voice heard, are heard and that what we learn from their lived experience shapes the response to domestic abuse in Hertfordshire and nationally.
• Demonstrating the value of expertise by experience to influence all stakeholders, breaking down perceptions of ‘them and us’ and uniting voices of experts by experience to keep families safe and end domestic abuse.

Further information about the role can be found in the Job Description which includes the Person Specification. 

If you believe you have the qualities we have described, please take a look over the full job description and submit your 500-word cover letter and CV.

Closing date: 9.00am on 12th January 2026.

Interviews: w/c 12th January 2026.

As part of our commitment to become a Disability Confident Committed employer we are happy to accept alternative applications such as video, voice note etc

Please note that SafeLives reserves the right to close campaigns early if we receive a high volume of applications. To ensure your application is considered, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as no further applications will be accepted once the recruitment campaign has closed.

We’re looking for a new Senior Development Coach to join us for this national role, with an initial focus on the north of England, and some travel across the UK to support centres as needed.

This is an exciting opportunity to use your extensive coaching experience to invest in newer coaches and support new Spear Centres as we grow nationally, as well as work directly with 16–24-year-olds, equipping them with the confidence, mindset and skills they need to move into sustainable employment.

For more details, please see the Application pack.

Join the RCR Learning Team as our Operations Officer and play a pivotal role in driving operational excellence and innovation. This is a central position supporting the team’s strategic objectives, governance, and day-to-day activities. You’ll lead operational improvement projects, manage key business processes, and deliver outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

What You’ll Do
As Operations Officer, you’ll be at the heart of our operations, ensuring the team runs smoothly and efficiently. Key responsibilities include:

• Operational Leadership: Streamline daily activities, embed standard operating procedures, and drive efficiency improvements.
• Governance Support: Oversee governance structures, lead secretariat duties for committees, and ensure compliance with RCR policies.
• Project Management: Scope, initiate, and deliver projects aligned with strategic objectives, managing risks and timelines effectively.
• Data & Reporting: Manage CRM systems, produce evaluation reports, and ensure compliance with data protection legislation.
• Recruitment & Onboarding: Support recruitment of staff and voluntary contributors, ensuring a welcoming and consistent experience.
• Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues, subject matter experts, and external partners to deliver high-quality learning experiences.

About You
We’re looking for someone who:

• Has strong project management skills and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Brings a proactive, solution-focused approach to operational challenges.
• Is passionate about continuous improvement and innovation.
• Communicates effectively with senior stakeholders and external partners.
• Has experience managing systems, processes, and governance activities.

Why join us

• Make a difference to the lives of Doctors and the specialities they work in every day!
• Hybrid working (60% working week can be done remotely)
• Modern working environment
• Equipment provided to work from home
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Excellent pension scheme
• Interest free season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Community & Events Fundraiser

Location: Central Lancashire (Chorley, moving to Leyland), with hybrid and flexible working.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week.
Contract: Permanent.
Salary: £29,000 starting salary, negotiable for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional skills and experience.
Application deadline: 10am, 26 January 2026.
Interview date: 5 February 2026.

Make a Difference in Lancashire

Lancashire Mind is an award-winning, independent mental health charity supporting over 10,000 people each year. Our vision is a Lancashire where everyone achieves the best mental health and wellbeing possible. We’re real, bold, caring, open, and grounded in lived experience, working to challenge stigma and support our diverse communities.

About the Role

As our Community & Events Fundraiser, you’ll:

• Plan and deliver a calendar of fundraising events, including Club Feelgood, Solstice Walk, Lancashire Three Peaks, and Mental Elf.
• Support and inspire individuals and groups to fundraise for Lancashire Mind.
• Build strong relationships with supporters, volunteers, and partners.
• Develop new fundraising opportunities and help grow our supporter base.
• Work closely with the fundraising and marketing teams to promote events and thank supporters.
• Enjoy a varied role with a mix of office, home, and community-based work across Lancashire.

What We Offer

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and extra days at Christmas (pro rata for part-time).
• Flexible and hybrid working, with equipment provided.
• Workplace wellbeing scheme, annual wellbeing half-day, and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Pension scheme with matched contributions up to 6%.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We want someone who:

• Is passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing.
• Has experience in fundraising, events, or transferable skills.
• Enjoys building relationships and working with diverse communities.
• Is organised, creative, and a great communicator.
• Shares our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Lancashire Mind is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure Lancashire becomes a place of greater equity and inclusion. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire, and particularly those communities we know face mental health inequalities. We particularly encourage applications from those communities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition. 

Please note: Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check so all applicants must be willing to undergo the check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work in the UK. 

For more information about this role, please download the attached recruitment pack

We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated individual to join our Young Carers team as a Young Carers Transition Lead.

You will lead and coordinate the Young Carers Transition Pathway so that young carers (YC) and young adult carers (YAC) experience a consistent, person-centred journey from early preparation (5–10) through post-16 and into adulthood.

You will drive awareness and access to support across schools, FE/HE and employers, maintain regular conversations and touch points, and embed the Transition Pathway within the Local Authority statutory assessment and review cycle, in partnership with our Assessment Officers.

This is a newly created position offering a unique opportunity to help shape it's direction and truly make the role your own.

Funding has been secured for a minimum of 5 years and this is therefore currently a fixed term role.

What We're Looking For

• Knowledge of young carer and young adult carer issues.
• Understanding of safeguarding (children), trauma-informed practice and inclusive delivery.
• Strong facilitation and rapport-building skills; with clear verbal, written and digital communication.
• Experience of case-management systems and outcome frameworks to evidence impact.
• Ability to coordinate multi-site programmes and provide evening delivery.
• Excellent organisation skills; being able to balance priorities across venues and deadlines.
• Solution-focused and reflective individual, committed to co-production and continuous improvement.

Please note: You must be a car driver with access to a vehicle for multi-site delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Starting annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days (and Bank Holidays), plus your 'birtholiday'
• Pension contribution scheme
• Benefits platform offering flexible high street savings and discounts on top brands

About Us

We are a local charity supporting unpaid carers of all ages and people with care and support needs across Coventry and Warwickshire. We provide services, information, advice, and advocacy — ensuring carers and their families receive the right support when they need it most.

• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive, flexible workplace where your contribution makes a real difference

For further information, please see the below key responsibilities as outlined in the job description:

• Maintain Carers Trust Heart of England (CTHoE) Young Carers Transition Pathway (tools, timelines, checklists, templates); ensure alignment with statutory guidance and commissioning requirements; champion co-production and inclusive practice.
• Run a blended model of weekly venue-based groups, the Drop-In Hub, structured one-to-one (1:1) sessions, and online options, tailored by age and stage (including early preparation for children aged 5–10 and post-16 transition content).
• Plan, deliver and cover groups across our area of operation to maintain continuity and meet agreed access and touch-point standards; provide contingency cover to avoid session gaps.
• Co-work with Assessment Officers so Transition Pathway prompts are built into statutory assessments and scheduled 6 and 12-month reviews; update prompts, templates and Customer/Client Relationship Management (CRM) fields as needed.
• Model best practice in assessment, planning, reviews and safe closure; work in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way; escalate risks promptly via safeguarding procedures.
• Develop active relationships with schools, Further Education (FE) and Higher Education (HE) providers, employers, and Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) partners; coordinate assemblies, staff briefings, campus visits, mentoring and careers inputs to increase awareness and referrals.
• To work towards all of our Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as set out in our funding agreements, which will be kept under regular review.
• Produce routine updates for the Service Manager, Senior Management Team (SMT) and commissioners; use data to target continuous improvement.
• Deliver in line with safeguarding policy; promote EDI across all delivery; follow lone-working procedures and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Health & Safety and compliance: Complete and review risk assessments; report incidents, hazards and defects; ensure safe use of venues, transport and equipment; maintain professional boundaries; complete mandatory and refresher training (including Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and safeguarding) and participate in supervision/appraisal.
• Attend activities and events outside core hours (evenings/weekends) where service needs require.
• Work with colleagues who support adult carers to coordinate support plans and assessments ensuring that young adult carers receive joined-up timely help that meets their needs.
• Create and maintain a clear young carer (under 18) adult carer (18+) handover process, including joint meetings, shared action plans and follow-up checks to ensure no loss of support at the point of transition.
• Co-design and, where appropriate, co-deliver sessions (e.g. information evenings, carer’s rights, benefits, condition-specific education, wellbeing) that meet the needs of both young carers and adult carers.
• Apply the No Wrong Doors approach and the Triangle of Care principles across children’s and adults’ services so families experience seamless access, shared responsibility and consistent professional boundaries.

Working Pattern and Requirements

• This post is full-time, with regular evenings (and occasional weekends) to deliver and/or cover groups across our area of operation, ensuring consistent conversations and touch points for carers who cannot attend in school hours.
• Travel across community venues, schools/colleges and partners is required; flexibility in location and hours is essential.
• Maintain an enhanced DBS check (with barred lists) and up-to-date safeguarding training.

As Supporter Engagement Coordinator, you will play a vital role in connecting with individuals and churches who faithfully give and pray for God’s transforming mission in tough places.

In this role, you’ll make a real impact by nurturing meaningful relationships, ensuring our supporters feel genuinely valued and cared for, and helping them experience the joy of seeing the difference their generosity makes.

If you are people-focused, confident on the phone, and skilled in administration, this could be the perfect opportunity to use your gifts in a role that combines care, communication, and purpose. 

Full details can be found in the Candidate Pack attached. More information about Innovista can be found on our website.

Hours: Part-time (15 - 22.5 hours/week), permanent.

Location: Home-based with requirement to attend regular team meetings in Oxford.

Salary: £27,000-£30,000 per annum FTE, depending on experience.

To apply, please follow the directions on our website.

• Closing date for applications: Wednesday 14 January 2026 5pm.
• After reviewing applications, we'll invite shortlisted candidates to complete two short psychometric assessments. These help us better understand how you work and think. Candidates who are a strong match will then be invited to interview.
• Interviews will take place Friday 30 January, in Oxford.

This role has an occupational requirement to be filled by a Christian under the provisions of the Equality Act (2010).

Innovista is committed to protecting the well-being of children and adults at risk. Our Safeguarding Policy and Whistleblowing Policy are available.

We are seeking a Worship Coordinator to help strengthen and develop the worship ministry at Gateway. This role involves working closely with our Senior Pastor and existing worship leaders to deepen our worship culture, support and equip our teams, and help raise up future worshippers.

The ideal candidate will be both spiritually discerning, administratively gifted and developer of others — someone who loves the presence of God, values excellence, and thrives in organisation and team development.

Central location: West Bromwich UK.

Other locations requiring travel: Liverpool UK

Typical week: two to three days in the working week based around West Bromwich.  Sundays rotate around the locations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to serve in a thriving church community, helping shape the sound and heart of worship at Gateway Christian Centre. If you are passionate about worship, leadership, and seeing people encounter God’s presence, we’d love to hear from you.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

We are seeking a Content Creator to help shape and communicate the heart and vision of Gateway Christian Centre through high-quality digital broadcast and print visual content.

This role involves working closely with our senior leadership and communications team to create engaging media for online platforms, in-person events, and church communications. The ideal candidate will be creative, technically skilled, and spiritually aligned — someone who loves telling stories that inspire faith and connect people to Jesus.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for full details.

We are seeking someone with great administrative and people skills to join our friendly team (16 hours per week) to support our Administration and Supporter Relations functions while being the welcoming face of Yeldall Manor. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with excellent great attention to detail and a passion for helping others to join a Christian organisation dedicated to supporting men in their recovery.

As Administration Assistant, you will provide crucial administrative support for the Administration & Supporter Relations Manager and other staff with tasks such as processing and recording residents’ leave applications, preparing thank you letters, assisting in the preparation and despatch of the monthly prayer diary and supporting the wider staff team with other administrative tasks as applicable (copying, laminating, data entry, document creation and editing).

As Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for visitors, callers, and residents. You'll warmly welcome guests and help direct enquiries as needed, and handle reception duties with professionalism. This includes staffing the reception desk, accessing calendars, sending emails, and performing other basic administrative tasks to keep the front office running smoothly.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role requires a committed Christian faith to meet the occupational requirements (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010). We ask all staff to engage with and support our residents in their recovery journey, offering encouragement in both practical and spiritual matters.

This is a part-time, permanent position (16 hours per week). You will share Reception duties with the existing Administration Assistant/Receptionist, based in the ground floor Main Office of Yeldall Manor, located in a beautiful rural setting. Lunch is provided daily with staff and residents.

If you're interested in this opportunity and feel you have the skills to help support the work we do, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV along with a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.

Yeldall Manor is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its residents, so the successful candidate will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. If you are in recovery, you must have a minimum of two years’ clean time.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Maintenance Assistant – Yeldall Manor, Reading

Are you practical, reliable, and passionate about using your skills to make a real difference in people’s lives? Yeldall Manor, a Christian residential rehabilitation centre near Reading, is looking for a Maintenance Assistant to join our dedicated team.

In this role, you’ll help keep our beautiful grounds and buildings in excellent condition, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our residents as they rebuild their lives. Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you’ll carry out day-to-day maintenance, repairs, and small projects across the site. You’ll use your own trade skills and coordinate with contractors and volunteers to complete tasks in plumbing, electrical work, general building maintenance, and appliance repair.

You’ll also play a key part in our planned maintenance programme, keeping records up to date and advising on improvements where needed. Occasionally, you’ll supervise and support residents as they take part in maintenance work, helping them develop new skills and confidence as part of their recovery journey.

Beyond the practical side, this role is about people. You’ll be part of a caring, faith-based community that supports men overcoming substance misuse. You’ll have opportunities to encourage residents in their recovery and spiritual growth, participate in times of prayer and worship, and contribute to the wider life of Yeldall Manor.

We’re looking for someone who is hands-on, organised, and able to maintain firm but caring boundaries. You’ll need to be comfortable working as part of a team, supporting others, and upholding the Christian ethos and values that underpin everything we do.

Yeldall Manor is a Christian organisation, and this role carries an occupational requirement for the successful candidate to be a committed and practising Christian, able to support residents in their spiritual journey (in accordance with Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.

If you’re ready to use your practical skills to help transform lives, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the role as outlined in the job description.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Yeldall Manor team!

Job Description

Do you want to join a vibrant and growing charity group, whose mission is to deliver positive change for all those affected by heart rhythm conditions? Would you like to play an important role in supporting the three heart charities who are part of the Group to provide exciting educational learning opportunities that are tailored to our audience needs?

Title: Senior Events Coordinator

Reports to: Associate Director of Business and Operations

Based at: Remotely – however must be willing and able to travel to represent the charities as and when required to meetings and/or events nationally and internationally.

Job Purpose: To organise the planning and execution of healthcare events including marketing and promotion; maintain a high level of accuracy and detail throughout. To represent the Group in a professional manner

The role:
Arrhythmia Alliance Group is recruiting a Senior Events Coordinator on a full-time, permanent, remote basis. Your skills will be essential in strengthening the Group’s profile through event planning, coordination, execution and evaluation.

Essential requirements:

- Experience in organising, marketing and facilitating healthcare and medical related events, liaison with both healthcare professionals and healthcare industries.

- Experience working with vendors and negotiating contracts.

- Must have experience promoting and advertising events across digital and traditional channels to maximise attendance and engagement.

- Excellent organisational and project management skills.

- Ability to manage budgets and financial planning for events.

- Ability to work under pressure and handle last-minute changes.

- Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, sponsors and exhibitors.

- Creative thinker and problem-solver.

Main responsibilities:

· Plan, coordinate, and execute a range of events.

· Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, transportation, accommodation, and catering arrangements.

· Agenda and room allocations.

· Liaise effectively with various vendors and service providers.

· Evaluate each event’s success through feedback collection and analysis, making necessary recommendations for improvements.

· Promote the organisation's brand image, values, and initiatives.

· Ensure all events comply with relevant health and safety standards and other regulations.

· Develop and execute marketing and advertising strategies to effectively promote events across social media, email campaigns, and other relevant channels.

· Diary management, arranging meetings, travel, room booking and catering requirements.

· Support in production of presentations and be able to present for the group whilst attending events online or in person.

· Process registration payments as and when needed.

· Attend and represent the charities at physical meetings and events.

· Support the production of recording healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers for educational webinars/events through but not limited to, Microsoft Teams or Zoom.

· Support the delivery of all Arrhythmia Alliance group events, projects, campaigns and initiatives, including but not limited to Heart Rhythm Update meetings, Heart Rhythm Congress (HRC) (our flagship annual congress), European Pacing Summit (EPS), Know Your Pulse, Defibs Save Lives, World Heart Rhythm Week and Global AF Aware Week.

Person specification:

- Educated to a minimum A-Level standard, with further relevant training, experience and professional development in marketing, event planning and execution.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills essential.

- Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Word and Excel.

- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

- Can undertake a wide variety of tasks and multi-task with ease.

- Ability to work on own initiative.

- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to work flexibly, and as part of a team.

- Professional, methodical and thorough approach to work.

- Friendly, professional, respectful, punctual and polite.

- The postholder must hold a valid UK driving licence and passport to meet the travel requirements of the role.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Complex Needs Service in Croydon.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

Empower a caseload of service users to manage their health and wellbeing. As part of a team, you will support a ​staffing rota offering support to service users between the hours of 8am-10pm Mon-Sun each week. In ​collaboration with your team, you will actively monitor wellbeing, mental health, housing and living environment ​to ensure service users journey into independence. Moreover, you will take a solution focused and co-produced approach to supporting service users with their move-on into independent living.​

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

You have experience working with individuals who have mental health and/or dual diagnosis needs in a paid or voluntary capacity, and you are able to learn quickly, gather information, and make sound decisions. You can record and share detailed information accurately and confidentially, while maintaining professionalism and clear communication. You are skilled in working with people who may display challenging behaviour, using de-escalation techniques and a calm, non-judgemental, anti-discriminatory approach.

You bring a solution-focused mindset, working collaboratively to resolve problems and remaining optimistic about people's capacity for change. You are comfortable working in fast-paced or chaotic environments and can manage pressure while maintaining boundaries and quality of support. You are willing to work early, late, and occasional weekend shifts as part of a team rota, and you have strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding, with the ability to respond appropriately when concerns arise.

When will I be working?

You will be working on rota between 08:00 to 22:00 Monday to Sunday each week with a maximum of 39 hours each week

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

The post holder will be based in either our Manchester or Oldham centre and will be required to travel regularly between both centres. 

As an integral member of the fundraising team, the Fundraising Administrator will support the delivery of a range of successful fundraising activity based around the Manchester and Oldham centres, in order to maximise income for Maggie’s.   

As Fundraising Administrator, you will welcome and support visitors within the centre in their fundraising for Maggie’s as well as in the local community and ensuring they are motivated, informed and supported.  

This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment where priorities change frequently.  

There will be a requirement to work irregular hours as well as frequent travel in the Greater Manchester area.

Please note that interviews will take place on Tuesday 13th January in Maggie's Manchester.

Please see the attached job description for further details.

Join us in restoring rivers and creating healthier environments!
This is an exciting entry-level role in the environmental sector, offering a rare opportunity to gain hands-on experience delivering river restoration and habitat enhancement projects. You’ll work within our Restoring Rivers and Catchments (RRC) Team, supporting projects from design to delivery and making a real difference on the ground.

What you’ll do:

• Work on construction sites implementing projects that restore rivers and improve biodiversity.
• Tasks include removing weirs, installing fish passage easements, creating wetlands, digging ponds and scrapes, planting hedgerows, and delivering large-scale habitat enhancements.
• Assist the Site Manager with preparation, day-to-day site operations, and practical implementation.
• Learn to use tools and machinery safely, including chainsaws, brushcutters, and dumpers.
• Gain experience in surveying, health and safety compliance, and project documentation.

Key duties & responsibilities:

• Assist with daily site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
• Be ‘on the tools’ in the river and move equipment and materials around the site.
• Contribute to writing and adhering to Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Construction Phase Plans.
• Support staff with site visits, surveys, and other activities during the development phase.
• Take a lead role in maintaining equipment and organising storage facilities.
• Load and unload the van with tools, equipment, and materials.
• Problem-solve to overcome challenges during construction.
• Act as an ambassador for SERT when engaging with the public, clients, and stakeholders.

What we’re looking for:

• An enthusiastic and practical-minded person who is ready to get stuck in.
• Physically fitness and comfort working outdoors in varied conditions.
• A team player with energy and ideas to help deliver meaningful environmental change.
• Willingness to work longer days when delivering site-based activities, with compensating time off.
• Ability to travel extensively across the south east region as required (mileage allowances paid).

Why join us?
The health of rivers has never been more important. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to start your career in the environmental sector, restoring rivers to protect water resources and enhance wildlife across the water-stressed South East.

Job description

If you are interested in applying for this role, please see the job description for further information.

Application process

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th January 2026 at 11:59pm.
• First Interview:  Friday 16th January 2026
• Site Assessment: Successful interviewees will be invited to a half day site assessment at a location within the SERT area on Friday 23rd January 2023 (fixed date)