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We are recruiting a Van Peer Coordinator to support our Hepatitis C peer project in the Oxford & Thames Valley area. This role involves driving a van across the region and working with people affected by substance use and hepatitis C. 

Peers use their lived experience to raise awareness of hepatitis C, reduce stigma, and help people access testing and treatment. 

About you 
You will: 

• Be confident driving a van and travelling long distances 

• Have experience working with people affected by substance misuse 

• Have lived experience of hepatitis C, or experience supporting someone who has 

• Be reliable, compassionate, and well organised 

• Have good communication skills 

• Hold a clean driving licence (essential) 

What you’ll do 

• Recruit and support volunteer peers 

• Work with NHS hepatitis C teams, drug and alcohol services, and homelessness services 

• Coordinate education sessions and community-based hepatitis C testing 

• Support people into hepatitis C treatment and ongoing care 

This role requires regular travel across Oxford & Thames Valley. 

Job Purpose

Coordinate delivery of the BELIEVE programme, managing interns and supporting school-based climate action projects. Ensure effective communication across partners, assist with monitoring and evaluation, and maintain strong operational systems. Play a central role in day-to-day coordination, enabling high-quality delivery of youth-led and community-focused climate initiatives.

• Salary:

-£31,495 (C1) - £33,089 (C3) depending on experience, including London weighting

-£28,952 (C1) - £30,417 (C3) depending on experience, elsewhere in the UK

• Contract: 4.2 years (this is a fixed term contract, linked to the BELIEVE project, ending in September 2030)
• Location: Remote/ hybrid (we will be prioritising applications from those based in the West Midlands/ North of England, however this role is primarily hybrid/ remote, with regular travel across England)
• Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
• Managed by: Programme Manager, Youth & Universities
• Start date: 3rd August 2026

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Project Coordinator, to support the delivery of Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE), an ambitious national initiative at the intersection of climate action, youth leadership and community engagement.

This is a unique opportunity to join a complex, high-impact programme that connects schools, communities, young people, researchers and policymakers, shaping a more inclusive and effective model of climate action across England. You would be joining a team that has been running impactful projects for 19 years, which centres the voices, needs and potential of young people to bring about change.

The BELIEVE project

Believe in Climate Action (BELIEVE) is an ambitious and innovative national programme led by the Faith & Belief Forum in partnership with the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. Together, we are building a bold new model for climate action, one that connects grassroots communities, young leaders, researchers and policymakers through collaboration, co-learning and shared purpose.

At its core, BELIEVE recognises that climate change is not only a scientific or political challenge, but a deeply human one. By bringing faith and belief perspectives into climate conversations, the programme challenges narratives of fatalism and opens up new, values-led pathways for action, rooted in care, responsibility and collective agency.

This is a rare opportunity to be part of a pioneering, cross-sector initiative that is reshaping how climate action happens in England. BELIEVE connects local and national efforts, linking schools, communities and decision-makers in a dynamic network designed to create lasting environmental and social change.

Through the programme, you will contribute to:

· Developing schools as community hubs for climate action, embedding sustainability into everyday life and learning

· Empowering young people as climate leaders, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, to design and lead meaningful local projects

· Building a national knowledge-exchange network, connecting grassroots initiatives with regional and national policy and practice

Working on BELIEVE means joining a collaborative environment that values innovation, inclusion and real-world impact. You will engage directly with communities, partner organisations and policymakers, helping to co-create solutions that reflect local needs while influencing wider systems change.

About the Faith & Belief Forum

For nearly 30 years, the Faith & Belief Forum has worked to build connected communities, a society that celebrates diversity, and to tackle faith and belief based hate, discrimination, division and polarisation.

We are a dynamic organisation, who puts the voices of our beneficiaries at the forefront. We work in schools to build connection, understanding and empathy, in universities to build confidence, skills and connection in the next generation of interfaith leaders, and in communities to celebrate the role that faith plays in society, and pilot new, innovative approaches to tackling hate and division at the local level.

Our team is diverse, talented, sensitive, and creative. We value building meaningful connection amongst ourselves, and with our partners and stakeholders.  We believe that a central solution to tackling division, polarisation and hate is expertly facilitated, and heartfelt, connection. In our projects this takes place through education, dialogue, social action projects, mentoring, training and development, public engagement events, and community led responses to local issues.

Key responsibilities

· Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of the BELIEVE programme across multiple regions

· Line manage and support youth interns, including onboarding, supervision and ongoing development

· Coordinate school-based climate action projects, ensuring strong communication between schools, interns and partner organisations

· Maintain effective systems for planning, tracking and reporting programme activity

· Support the delivery of workshops, events and knowledge-exchange activities

· Assist with monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including data collection and reporting

· Act as a key point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear and consistent communication

· Support programme logistics, including scheduling, administration, documentation and resource management

Person Specification

Essential

· Experience in a coordination or programme support role, ideally within a multi-partner project

· Experience working with young people, education settings or community-based programmes

· Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, as well as being detail oriented.

· Excellent communication and relationship management skills

· Ability to work collaboratively across teams and with diverse stakeholders

· Strong administrative and coordination skills, with attention to detail

· Interest in or understanding of faith, belief and/or intercultural work

Desirable

· Experience supporting monitoring and evaluation processes

· Understanding of climate action, sustainability or environmental education

· Familiarity with youth leadership or social action programmes

How to Apply

Please submit:

· Your CV (Max 2 pages)

· A cover letter detailing what motivated you to apply for the role, and how you meet the person specification.

Application deadline:

6th May 2026 at 9:00 AM

Benefits include:

· Opportunity to work mainly remotely from home, with occasional travel to London and other locations across England required for schools, events, and activities.

· Generous annual leave from 25 days (pro rata) plus UK bank holidays, increasing with length of service and including a birthday day off after three years.

· 2 days paid volunteer leave (pro rata)

· Generous pension scheme to help you save for the future.

· Interfaith and intercultural learning opportunities

· Access to internal learning sessions on topics relevant to our sector

· Team events / away days / annual retreat

· Supportive and inclusive work environment with a focus on staff wellbeing

Who we encourage to apply

We value sensitivity to the issues at the heart of our work and a strong commitment to The Faith & Belief Forum’s goals. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic communities, as well as from faith or belief communities currently underrepresented in our organisation, including Sikh, Muslim, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Zoroastrian communities. We warmly welcome applicants of all ages and experiences who share our vision and values, and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace, regardless of protected or unprotected characteristics, including but not limited to gender, disability, sexual orientation, and religion or belief.

We recognise that valuable experience can be gained through work, study, volunteering, or community involvement.

Unfortunately, we can only consider applications from individuals who have the unrestricted right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must also already be resident and based in the UK at the time of application.

The Community Fundraising Coordinator plays a pivotal role in bringing communities together to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people affected by cancer. By supporting and inspiring community supporters, you will help turn compassion ino action and action into vital income that funds life-changing care and research. Through buidling strong relationships, delivering exceptional supporter experiences, and driving engagement, you will grow participation and income, ensuring every fundraising effort contributes to better outcome for patients and their families.

The Church of England is a partner in the Nature in Sacred Places (NiSP) National Lottery Heritage Fund project. This is a £5.2m project with an 18-month development phase followed by a four-year delivery phase (subject to securing further funding), in partnership with Natural England, the Church of England, Churches Conservation Trust and Caring for God's Acre. NiSP will build on principles established by the Bats in Churches Project, a project supported by the Heritage Fund. which worked with churches, community volunteers, young people and professionals across three main strands:

Broadening engagement
Reach a wide group of people, including religious groups and underserved communities, increasing diversity, inclusion and enjoyment of natural and cultural heritage through engagement events. We will champion the message that England's natural and built heritage in sacred places is for everyone, and work with communities to improve access in respect of multiple needs. The partnership will engage new audiences with local wildlife and greenspace.

Supporting practical action
Work with c.150 sacred places, primarily churchyards, (selected for heritage value, wildlife impact, community engagement and capacity) to develop biodiversity and cultural heritage. NiSP staff and partners will deliver workshops to communities to empower and upskill volunteers to maintain, enhance and develop biodiversity and protect the built heritage in their own sacred places into the future. We will produce guidance so communities have a reliable reference manual for long term use. Through these training sessions and reference materials, communities will be able to develop and deliver their own Conservation Management Plans independently. Small-scale funding (<£1000 per group) will be available for communities to undertake modest but effective heritage and habitat management, purchase engagement event resources, and improve access to the building and associated outdoor area.

Building professional capacity
NiSP will share knowledge, produce guidance, and run best practice activities to lead to better outcomes for both wildlife and buildings in renovation/restoration projects. We will work with pupils in Key Stages 1-4, study-leavers, and undergraduate training schemes, and will explore the creation of apprenticeship opportunities with established professionals and/or programmes. We will deliver seminars and webinars to professionals in both architecture and ecology, provide training from accredited experts and opportunities for participants to share knowledge and insight with each other.

The development phase will work with churches nationwide with a focus on four pilot areas - Birmingham, Hereford, Rotherham and Sheffield.

The Communications Officer will communicate the 18 month development phase of NiSP to churches, communities and dioceses promote the 18 month development phase of NiSP to a national audience through social, digital and print media, talks, activities and events.

You will share the stories and successes of NiSP and inspire people of all ages and abilities to get involved in local NiSP events and activities.

You will be employed by the Church of England but will work in a team of staff employed by project partner organisations, and managed by the Natural England Project Manager.

About Spear

We launched the award-winning Spear Programme over 20 years ago, and there are now 18 Spear Centres across the country, equipping unemployed 16–24-year-olds facing barriers to employment with the skills and mindset they need to secure work and thrive in the workplace.

About the role

The Social Media Executive sits in the Media & Communications’ team and plays a key role in elevating Spear’s brand and mission by producing engaging, story-driven digital content, with a strong focus on video, for social platforms such as TikTok and Instagram. This role centres on amplifying the voices and experiences of young people on the Spear Programme, creating authentic content that inspires audiences including young people, supporters and corporate partners.

Based in London, but working with colleagues across Spear Centres nationwide, the Social Media Executive will create engaging content in line with our social media strategy. Working from concept to filming, editing, and performance analysis, this role will also empower coaches, alumni and ambassadors to produce user-generated content. The role requires creativity, adaptability to digital trends, and strong relationship-building skills to capture impactful stories.

Key information:

• Salary: from £27,000 pro rata 
• Contract: 4 days a week, 10 months fixed term 
• Location: London Office with regional travel 
• Closing date: Friday 27th April, 09.00am (we interview on a rolling basis and will close the role early if we find the right candidate)
• For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with Us Pack.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Person Specification

• A practising Christian, passionate about personally representing the values and beliefs of Spear, and our mission to equip and support young people facing barriers to employment
• A passion for storytelling and sharing good news.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the confidence to work with a range of people and help them feel comfortable on camera or in interviews
• Ability to think creatively and develop innovative content ideas that engage and inspire our audience. 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt tone and style to different platforms and audiences. 
• Organisational skills – the ability to plan your time, competing projects and travel. 
• Around two years' experience in a related role (eg marketing, videography, communications) or experience as a content creator in another capacity.
• Skilled in video making on a smartphone, including shooting and editing. Experience in video editing software such as iMovie or Final Cut Pro a bonus. 
• (Desirable) experience working directly with young people.

Finance Assistant

Location: Central London
Contract Type: Contract – 6 months
Salary: £30,000 pro-rata

· Support a mission-driven organisation transforming how conflicts are resolved across sectors worldwide

· Develop core finance skills through hands-on experience in sales ledger, purchase ledger and bank reconciliations

· Work within a collaborative finance team committed to accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement

· Gain exposure to FRS102 and Charities SORP accounting standards in a growing organisation

Our client is an international dispute resolution centre with over 35 years' experience helping organisations resolve conflicts and build resilience. They're seeking a Finance Assistant to join their London-based finance team and support the accurate recording and processing of financial transactions. They are part-charity, part-company.

Position Overview

 You'll process sales and purchase invoices, manage bank and cash posting, and complete customer and supplier reconciliations. Your work will ensure all financial activity is recognised correctly in line with charity accounting standards and supports the organisation's monthly close and annual statutory accounts preparation.

The position is offered on a 6-month fixed term contract basis. The post is full-time – with hybrid working available. The expectation is that you will be office based for 2-3 days per week.

Responsibilities 

· Process and code all sales and purchase invoices accurately

· Prepare and post financial transactions in the finance system

· Complete bank and cash reconciliations, investigating discrepancies

· Support monthly payment runs with fully documented schedules

· Carry out customer and supplier account reconciliations

· Assist with asset register maintenance and verification

· Assist with monthly management accounts for assigned departments

· Support annual statutory accounts preparation with accurate schedules

· Respond promptly to audit queries and enquiries

· Contribute ideas for process improvements and financial controls

Requirements

· Actively studying towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA qualification

· Recognised accounting or finance degree (or equivalent qualification)

· Strong Excel skills including formulas, data manipulation and analysis

· Hands-on experience with sales ledger and purchase ledger processes

· Solid understanding of bookkeeping principles and accounting procedures

· Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

· Professional, friendly and collaborative approach to working with others

· Experience using iplicit (desirable)

Benefits 

· Competitive annual leave entitlement

· Company pension scheme

· Opportunity to develop finance skills in a values-driven organisation

How to Apply 

Please send your CV for consideration.

Closing date: Thursday 23rd April

The Organisation

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James’s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with tens of millions of visits every year.

We are now seeking a Volunteer Assistant to join our volunteer team on a full-time basis, working 36 hours per week, including minimum of 1 weekend per month.

The Benefits

• Salary of £28,864 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays,
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

The Role

As a Volunteer Assistant, your main focus will be to support the Volunteer Officer in delivering a wide range of practical conservation tasks across Richmond Park.  Overseeing volunteers to carry out important habitat management tasks at regular conservation group sessions. You will also support on delivering our corporate ‘Park days’ sessions. This role is varied and will see the successful applicant working primarily in the Richmond Park, but with work across all of the parks when support is required. 
 
This role involves a lot of in park time, working with and supporting volunteers on the ground in physical conservation work. On average the Volunteer support officer will spend 3-4 days each week in the parks delivering sessions.  The ideal applicant will be friendly, open, enjoy spending time outdoors and have experience working with and managing volunteers, in a hands-on conservation or park setting. 

You will champion volunteering best practice, inclusivity and diversity across the organisation, support with the development of volunteer resources and ensure the appropriate support and training is in place for volunteers, partners and the staff who manage volunteers. 

Additionally, you will: 

• Support in the writing of volunteer opportunity descriptions, work plans, and robust risk assessments, ensuring all volunteers go about their duties safely and to a high standard.
• Work towards independently leading volunteer groups on practical tasks, ensuring safe working outdoors and with hand tools on a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).
• Be aware of and always follow guidelines safeguarding of children and adults at risk.
• Be willing to gain knowledge of safe use and maintenance of all tools, including hand tools, other equipment and PPE.  

About You 

To join us as a Volunteer Assistant, you will need:

• Experience supervising or supporting volunteers in an outdoor setting, ideally in a park, or conservation setting.  
• Strong experience or interest in practical conservation, habitat, or park/horticulture management.
• Awareness of equality and diversity, health and safety and safeguarding 
• Excellent people skills including team working, negotiating, problem solving and the ability to be calm and decisive in challenging situations
• Commitment to The Royal Parks’ values of being responsible, excellent, inclusive, open and respectful, and a commitment to supporting diverse and inclusive teams 
• A flexible approach to work including significant evening and weekend working
• A valid and current clean UK driving licence is essential
• Excellent operational use of Microsoft Office, CRM systems and other IT solutions to support the planning, delivery and evaluation of the volunteer programme would also be advantageous

A First Aid Certificate would also be desirable.

We want to put everyone in the best possible position to succeed and use Recite-me accessibility software. At the top of the application page, there is an “Accessibility Tools” button which you can use to complete the application form in a way that works for you. If you think that you may need more support to complete our application process, please do get in touch.

The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please click here to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Volunteer Assistant please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.

For more information, view our Corporate Strategy (2022-2027) here: Corporate-Strategy-2022-27.pdf

Find out more about our values here: Our Values, Our Behaviours

Maps: The Map of Richmond Park | The Royal Parks 

For more than 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers.

We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

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Brief role description:

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The NST Client Advisor plays a key role in delivering the support centre function for the programme. Working closely with the Nova Support Team (NST), the Advisor provides initial advice, guidance, and assistance to Veterans who are at risk of contact with the Justice System or are involved in the Justice System.

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​This is a fixed term position for just about 2 years (end date to be confirmed at the offer stage).

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​Some of your principal responsibilities will include receiving and triaging referrals for veterans who are at risk of, or involved in, the justice system, making timely first contact and completing initial registrations, and providing accurate advice and guidance while maintaining detailed records on the case management system.

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As a NST Client Advisor, you will need experience in guiding and supporting individuals, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders while remaining highly organised and IT confident.

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​Ideally, you will also have an understanding of the justice system, experience using Salesforce or similar CRM systems and a resilient and adaptable approach.

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​Please note this role requires an Enhanced DBS check and Police Vetting (NVVP 2).

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​Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? check out our Website.

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Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description.

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What’s in it for you? Check out our Benefits.

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Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date, Friday 24 April 2026.

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.​

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Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.

After visiting Smart Works, 68% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In 2025 we launched our new 5-year strategy- we are aiming to build a future where every woman, at any stage of her career, can access trusted, personalised support to secure employment. We aspire to be local in feel, national in reach, shaped by the voices of women, valuing every story and every success.

More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, compassionate, organised and collaborative individual who has a passion for supporting and empowering women in their employment journeys.  

The South London Service Delivery Executive will play a key role in both the South London Centre and the wider Service Delivery Team across London. They will support with the smooth running of our service, create a welcoming atmosphere for all clients, volunteers and visitors and ensure that there is strong consistency and quality across every aspect of the service we deliver. 

The Service Delivery Executive will often be the first point of contact a client will have with Smart Works, providing administrative, phone and booking support for clients across London and beyond. The role requires strong administrative skills, excellent communication skills and a drive to ensure all women who visit us have the best possible experience.

How to Apply

Please head to our website to read the full job pack and then sumbit your CV and Cover Letter through our recruitment system. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please get in touch and we'd be happy to support. 

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

New Forest Disability Information Service provides a range of information, advice and practical support services to people affected by disability across the New Forest and surrounding areas.

Our team currently comprises: CEO, Operations Manager, 6 Welfare Advisors, Administrator and circa 20 Volunteers who staff our shop and provide first line information and support. All paid staff are part time.

In looking to a more secure and sustainable future, these roles are now being complemented by a marketing manager and this fundraising post.

With the exception of proceeds from our shop, our work is entirely supported by grants and service contracts.

Current significant grant funders are:

· National Lottery Community Fund

· Access to Justice Foundation

· Lloyds Foundation

We also have a rolling annual service level agreement with New Forest District Council for the provision of specific services.

Despite not having a dedicated fundraising function, we have a positive track record of securing such funding and have strong foundations on which to build.

In order to sustain and develop our service offer, we now need to adopt a focused approach to fundraising to both maintain effective relationships with existing funders and to diversify our income streams.

With the support of Lloyds Foundation we have recently benefitted from the contribution of a fundraising consultant. This has included an analysis of our position/needs and the production of a fundraising strategy. It has also included the provision of various tools and templates including an Excel-based CRM should this be required.

With room for some amendment from the successful candidate, this strategy needs to be converted into a SMART work plan and be implemented.

Priority tasks for the first six months would include:

· Engaging with our consultant to finalise the strategy

· Producing a work plan

· Create and secure agreement re our ‘case for support’

· Identify prospect Trusts and Foundations

· Write and submit a volume of applications to be agreed with the CEO

Our broad performance expectations are to secure a 2:1 return on investment in year one rising to a minimum 4:1 return by end of year three.

We anticipate this being a two or three day/week role and are open to discussion as to this being a freelance or employed position.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Contract: Fixed term contract - secondment opportunity until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension

About the role

CTI is part of a housing-led response to ending homelessness. CTI is an evidence-based model, designed for times of transition for people who require support to navigate often fragmented systems. It uses a time limited case management approach to support people through a period of transition which works towards preventing and ending homelessness.

The model is strictly time limited and prescriptive in its application and Crisis’ CTI pilot will run close to the CTI principles. The timing of movement through the phases is defined by the Programme model.

CTI consists of four main phases:

1. Pre CTI: in which the relationship with the client is developed and their goals and ambitions are identified, (no timescale – could be days, months or years)
2. Transition: providing support & beginning to connect client to people and agencies that will assume the primary role of support and enable them to meet their goals (3 months)
3. Try out: monitoring and strengthening support network and client’s skills (3 months)
4. Transfer of care: terminating CTI and stepping right back (3 months)

The post holder will be working within the framework of CTI, supporting prison leavers from prison into accommodation, thus preventing homelessness on release from custody.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience of delivering person centred support with statutory and non-statutory services within the criminal justice system, offering coaching and mentoring, learning support and/or personal development training, ideally working to matrix standards. You will also have an appreciation of delivering this within a time limited framework.

You will demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting homeless or vulnerably housed individuals which could include mental illness, addiction, the benefit system and housing. Being committed to empowering homeless and vulnerably housed individuals is essential to this role.

Due to the nature of the role, it is essential that you have a valid driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 26 April 2026 at 23:59

Interview date and location: Wednesday 6th May at Crisis Skylight Merseyside, 96 Kent St, Liverpool L1 5BD

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

This is an exciting entry-level opportunity for someone with interest in or experience of health or social care services who is passionate about improving health and wellbeing in England and looking to begin a new career in policy or research.

The King’s Fund has an ambition to increase the diversity of our workforce and to create career opportunities in health and care policy for a broader range of people. The policy and research field is not yet reflective of the health and care workforce in terms of ethnicity. We believe that diversity of background and experience contributes to a broader collective perspective, and we want to improve the way we influence health and social care policy. This positive action trainee post is aimed at people from an ethnic minority background who are interested in pursuing a career in policy and/or research who have not previously worked or had an internship in this field and is advertised under Section 158 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About the role 

The Policy and Research Trainee post is a broad-ranging development role that will support the post-holder to gain knowledge and experience of various aspects of policy and research within a specialist health and care policy team.

You will contribute to projects across a wide range of issues relating to health and social care policy and practice (see our website for some examples of our recent projects). You will gain experience in creating a range of outputs for different audiences, publishing and presenting research findings in an accessible way. Training will be available both internally and externally to develop not only relevant research skills but also wider aspects such as writing and giving presentations.

About us 

The King’s Fund’s mission is to inspire hope and build confidence for positive change, by boldly reimagining a health and care system that is compassionate, equitable and fit for the future, with people at its heart.

We want our staff to feel like they can bring their whole selves to work. We have a range of staff networks, including a Black Staff Network and an Allyship group. You can read more about our work on diversity and inclusion on our website.

About you 

We are looking for someone who is passionate and curious about improving health and care in England and who wants to learn more about health and care policy. 

You will have a demonstrable interest in learning about English health and care policy and research. You will already have experience with health or care, whether as a carer, patient or staff member, and an interest in improving health and wellbeing, for example by reducing health inequalities and improving social determinants of health.

You will not have previously worked in research or policy, but you’ll be enthusiastic about gaining the new skills and experience needed to start a career in policy or research. We are particularly interested to hear from people who see this opportunity as unique and critical to their career development.  

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website and read our supplementary guidance documents, then download and fill in our application form and the equal opportunities form. If completing the application forms present any challenges, contact us by email so we can discussion options. 

We will also be running two informal online sessions on Zoom on 9 or 13 April where you can hear from existing colleagues about what it’s like to work in The King’s Fund policy team and have the opportunity to ask questions. Please visit this job advert on our website to register. You only need to attend one of the sessions. . 

Please note that in order to apply, you must have existing documented proof of your right to live and work in the UK. Sadly, we are unable to sponsor work permit applications, extensions or transfers from an existing UK employer. 

CVs will not be accepted as applications. Applications must be submitted using The King’s Fund application form. 

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 19 April.

Interviews will be held in person at The King’s Fund London office on 13 May (role available to commence in June but no later than September 2026).

Bexley Voluntary Service Council (BVSC) has been supporting the local Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in Bexley for over 60 years. Throughout this time, BVSC has continually evolved in response to local need, sector challenges and wider changes in public policy. Today, BVSC plays a central role in strengthening the local voluntary sector, connecting organisations, amplifying community voice and enabling organisations across Bexley to be resilient, connected, and able to provide high-quality, impactful services to residents. 

Why Work for Us
• Hybrid working
 Additional Birthday Day off
• Flexitime and TOIL
• Pension employer contribution 6%
• Two volunteering days (pro rata)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• A positive, inclusive team culture where your ideas are valued
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a key coordination role at the heart of a multi‑partner programme, supporting referrals, triage, communications, data quality, and the day‑to‑day running of the service. Working closely with the Health & Wellbeing Coach Team Lead and coaches embedded across community organisations, you will help ensure residents receive the right support at the right time and that the service runs smoothly, consistently and efficiently across Bexley.

Desirable Criteria

• Knowledge of local voluntary & community sector in Bexley.
• Experience within health, wellbeing, social prescribing or community-based services.
• Experience supporting services delivered across multiple organisations.
• Previous triage experience.
• Work in a way that supports a trauma-informed approach, including communicating clearly, responding appropriately to need, and recognising the impact of individual circumstances.

If you’re highly organised, people‑focused, and motivated by making a positive difference in local communities, we’d love to hear from you.

At a glance

• Role: Therapist (self-employed)
• Client group: survivors of rape and sexual abuse (age ranges: 12–17 and 18+)
• Locations: Chichester, Worthing, and online (West Sussex)
• Typical caseload: 10 clients (2 days) per role
• Session fee: £32.48 per 1.5-hour session (60 minutes therapy + 30 minutes admin)
• Support: monthly external clinical supervision, monthly CPD, training, senior therapist and IT support

Lifecentre is a charity providing specialist therapeutic services to survivors of rape and sexual abuse. We work from three in-person locations across West Sussex, as well as online and by telephone or email.

We are looking for an experienced therapist, ideally accredited (or working towards accreditation) with BACP, UKCP, BAPT or ACC. Management and safeguarding experience is desirable.

You will be competent in trauma work with people who have experienced rape or sexual abuse and able to demonstrate a solid foundation in delivering three-phase trauma therapy.

We provide:

• Monthly external clinical supervision
• Monthly CPD via Lifecentre team meetings
• Pre-trial therapy training (for successful candidates)
• Support from our Senior Therapists
• IT support
• Development opportunities within Lifecentre’s therapeutic service

We have multiple roles available across our catchment area for a caseload of 10 clients over 2 days, including:

• Chichester, clients aged 12 – 17.
• Worthing, clients aged 12 - 17.
• Worthing, clients aged 18+ (2 vacancies).
• Online*, clients aged 18+.

These roles are offered on a self-employed basis.

Session fee: £32.48 per 1.5-hour session (60 minutes therapy + 30 minutes admin).

* Applicants for the remote delivery role please note: Although Lifecentre already delivers therapy online successfully, we are exploring opportunities to expand our use of remote-only therapists to sustainably increase our clinical capacity. Applications from therapists based outside of our catchment area are welcome.

The successful candidate will initially be offered a closed caseload of 10 clients. Following completion of this caseload, we will review the arrangement and consider continuation.

There may also be scope for some evening appointments within this role, subject to confirmation.