Volunteer lead jobs

Join Homeless Oxfordshire as a Housing & Recovery Worker in our 7-bed Pre-Recovery Project. You’ll provide high-quality support to people moving on from homelessness, working closely with Turning Point to deliver drug and alcohol recovery groups and peer support. You’ll manage risks, maintain a safe and welcoming environment, support clients into suitable move-on options, and build strong relationships with partners. Help create a positive, inclusive space where people can rebuild their lives while developing their skills, confidence and independence through meaningful activities and personalised support.

Main Purpose Of Job:

The Pre-Recovery Project is a 7 bed project that provides housing and recovery support for people that have recently experienced being homeless. We work closely with Turning point to provide recovery support through groups and peer led support . The HRW will provide move on support as well as working in close partnership with Turning Point around peoples recovery .

Main Areas Of Responsibility:

· Ensure the effective delivery of high-quality support and housing management according to Homeless Oxfordshire policies and procedures.

· Ensure the effective delivery of drug and alcohol based support to clients within the Pre Recovery Project service including group and peer support.

· Partner with Turning Point in the delivery of drug and alcohol based support to enable clients to work towards drug and alcohol recovery.

· Assess risk and suitability of referrals for the service.

· Be responsible for supporting and working with clients to achieve suitable move on and successful outcomes.

· Ensure support plans and risk management plans are documented and agreed with clients in line with procedures.

· Proactively and assess, monitor, manage and respond to risks.

· Maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment across accommodation services; this may including room cleaning and clearance. Report any safeguarding concerns without delay in line with procedures.

· Manage challenging situations in line with procedures and to ensure the safety of yourself and others.

· Keep up to date and clear records and ensure information is shared with the team and external agencies as required.

· Maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and represent Homeless Oxfordshire at interagency meetings, as required.

· Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best and the work of the broader team

· To organise and lead activities with clients which will improve wellbeing and skill sets.

· Comply with Homeless Oxfordshire’s policies and procedures.

· Contribute to a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are valued and staff are enabled to do their best.

· Contribute to the work of the broader team.

About us:

We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!

What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.

We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Net Zero Carbon Engagement Officer to support churches across the Westminster Deaneries in their journey towards net zero carbon. This is an exciting opportunity to work with parishes, clergy, volunteers and diocesan colleagues to reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency and care well for creation.

You will play a key role in coordinating activity at a local level, supporting churches with audits, funding applications and delivery of projects, while helping to build learning that can be shared more widely across London.

About the role

Reporting to the Net Zero Carbon Programme Lead, you will:

• Engage with and support churches across the Westminster Deaneries (St Marylebone, Paddington and St Margaret) in progressing towards net zero carbon
• Coordinate and grow the Westminster Climate Forum, encouraging collaboration and shared learning between churches
• Support churches to complete energy and net zero carbon audits and implement recommendations
• Promote funding opportunities and support churches with grant applications
• Work with fundraising colleagues to submit funding bids on behalf of individual churches and groups of churches
• Support churches to submit annual Energy Footprint Tool data
• Oversee grant distribution and support delivery of projects within budget and timescales
• Work with communications colleagues to develop case studies and share learning
• Contribute to developing models for deanery-level net zero carbon coordination across London

Please refer to the Job Description for full details of responsibilities.

About you

You will bring:

Essential

• Experience of stakeholder engagement and relationship building
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage projects and multiple priorities
• IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office
• Clear written and spoken English
• The right to work in the UK
• A passion for environmental issues and tackling the climate crisis
• An empathetic understanding of the mission and values of the Church of England

Desirable

• Experience of project management
• Experience of organising events and public speaking
• Working knowledge of net zero carbon projects and/or church buildings
• Experience of writing grant applications
• An understanding of the ethos and mission of the Church of England and the role of parish clergy
• Experience of working with volunteers

Please refer to the attached Job Description for the full details on Person Specification.

About the London Diocesan Fund

The London Diocesan Fund (LDF) is the employment body that serves and supports the Diocese of London and Church of England. The Diocese of London comprises of c400 parishes north of the River Thames and within the M25 motorway. You can find our Diocesan 2030 vision, which outlines our priorities for the next 10 years.

The Church of England in London is growing, vibrant and at the heart of communities throughout the capital. At the London Diocesan Fund, we seek to do everything we can to support this mission and growth, using our resources to help our parishes and chaplains to serve over 4 million people.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community.

We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.

Safeguarding

The Diocese of London is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Benefits of working with us

The LDF offers a supportive working environment, opportunity for career development and the following financial benefits:

• Competitive remuneration package
• 27 annual leave days to rise to 30 after 5 years’ service, plus bank holidays
• 15% employer pension contribution and salary sacrifice available
• Death in service benefit x3 of basic gross salary
• Enhanced maternity leave of six months full pay, after 12 months of employment
• Season ticket loans for public transport
• Access to Benenden Health Insurance
• EAP counselling through Health Assured                            
• Up to £100 for eye test and contribution to spectacles                      
• Two additional paid days for community volunteering

To apply:

Closing date: 18 January 2026

Shortlist/invite: w/c 12 February 2026

Interviews: w/c 2 February 2026

Submit your application and CV online via Pathways. Please refer to the person specification and JD when you’re answering the application questions.

For more details, please see the full Job Description and Person Specification or visit the LDF Careers Page.

About Us

VAST is a registered charity dedicated to supporting and empowering the Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector in Stoke-on-Trent. We aim to foster strong local networks, strengthen community engagement, and build the capacity of local community groups.

The Role

As Finance & Business Operations Director, you will lead VAST’s financial and operational strategy, ensuring robust financial management, effective HR and IT systems, and compliance with Health & Safety. You will oversee the efficient running and management of The Dudson Centre (a Grade II listed building), act as Company Secretary, and serve as the organisation’s Money Laundering Reporting Officer.

This is a senior leadership role, contributing to strategic planning and organisational development while supporting VAST’s day-to-day delivery. It’s an exciting opportunity for someone who combines financial expertise with operational leadership and a commitment to community impact.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, etc)
  Significant experience in financial management and business operations in the VCSE sector.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills
  Knowledge of charity finance, governance, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to travel locally and work occasional evenings/weekends.

Why join us

At VAST, we offer more than just a job. You’ll be part of a team committed to helping communities thrive. We believe in equal opportunities and strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone can succeed.

You will also have access to a range of wellbeing perks, including:

• Mortgage and pension advice.
• Virtual GP appointments and second medical opinions.
• Comprehensive mental health support
• Wellbeing programmes to support a healthy lifestyle.

To apply

Applications are accepted by CV and covering lettter only. 

Closing date for applications is Midnight on Friday 30th January 2026.

Interviews will be held during February 2026

VAST is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, or disability.

Grade: 3

Salary: £44,542 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week with occasional evening/weekend working - flexible hours considered (outside of deployments)

Position type: Fixed-term 12-month contract

Responsible to: Head of Emergency Preparedness and Response

Direct reports: None

Location: Truro, Cornwall or UK remote working (with regular travel to Truro at least 2x per year)

Travel: Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or an in-country deployment. You may be required to deploy for up to 50% of your time in any calendar year within 72 hours' notice. Deployments may last between 7 days and 3 months as standard, any deployments which exceed 3 months will be discussed and agreed by your Line Manager ahead of the 3-month time period being reached.

ROLE PURPOSE:

ShelterBox's Programme Delivery Team is divided into 4 sections - MENA/Asia, East and Southern Africa (ESA), West Africa and Latin American and the Caribbean, and the Philippines. These sections are headed by a Regional Director, who is responsible for the delivery of rapid-on set, protracted and preparedness projects in their regions. ShelterBox's Emergency Team supports the Regional Teams in the delivery of these projects. Each Emergency Coordinator is assigned to a Region but can be deployed to cover an emergency across the world depending on current capacity of the team.

As an Emergency Coordinator within ShelterBox's Emergency Team, you will be responsible for assessing and responding to emergency shelter needs because of sudden onset and/or rapidly escalating crises across the globe.

This role will support communities affected by disaster by establishing and managing ShelterBox's humanitarian responses in partnership, delivering impactful outcomes at speed and scale. Fast-paced relationship building, partnership brokering, and project management skills are essential.

Emergency Coordinators are often the most senior ShelterBox representative on the ground during an emergency response and are typically responsible for leading multi-disciplinary teams inclusive of response team volunteers. The role is highly deployable, and you can expect to work in austere conditions in countries affected by disaster. When working from the UK, either at our HQ in Truro, Cornwall or remotely from home, your time will be spent supporting an allocated region in the delivery of their project and preparedness portfolio. The Emergency Coordinator will also work with the Head of Emergency Response to support the technical emergency improvement initiatives as part of ShelterBox's strategy. This is likely to include the development of tools and processes, as well as work on emergency preparedness.

The role will be starting at a time when ShelterBox is realigning itself for further growth in the face of mounting humanitarian needs. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our passion and would enjoy working as part of a strong team to achieve this.

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

ShelterBox is seeking a delivery-focused, practical, and proactive individual with experience of working in humanitarian emergency settings. This role would suit someone with humanitarian experience, who is looking for shorter emergency deployments balanced by remote management of responses. The right person will have experience of project development and day-to-day management, risk management and meeting and reporting against agreed objectives.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO:

• Establish, design and manage the delivery of emergency response projects to assigned disasters in line with the organisational and programme strategies, policies, and procedures
• Support the delivery and implementation of preparedness planning and activities during time of non-response, working with regional directors and colleagues when not deployed
• Ensure timely, safe, and impactful project/programme design and implementation, through close coordination with the wider Regional Team and key support functions, including Finance, MEAL, Safety and Security, Shelter Technical and Supply Chain
• Provide the first point of contact for deployed teams and disaster monitoring on a 24/7 routine and emergency basis as part of a roster
• Deploy to areas affected by disaster, act as Project Lead when required and provide leadership and mentoring to team members, as identified by the relevant Regional Director and Head of Emergency
• Initiate and sustain strong and mutually beneficial partnerships with local and international organisations - develop working relationships and effectively coordinate with other actors
• Work closely with the Travel Security Management team to prioritise the safety of our teams. Adapt to evolving issues that could adversely affect ShelterBox staff, partners and/or project delivery
• Prioritise 'do no harm' principles. Ensure those who encounter ShelterBox as a result of our activities are safeguarded from deliberate or inadvertent actions and failing which place them at risk or abuse, sexual exploitation, injury, and any other harm
• Work closely with the Deployments Manager and Learning & Development to ensure appropriate resourcing from staff and volunteers, including supporting the delivery of training
• Maintain effective and coordinated budget management, working closely with the Programme Funding and Finance teams to ensure appropriate monitoring processes are in place
• Maximise contributions in support of Fundraising efforts, including media engagements from HQ and/or during deployments
• Provide timely updates on project delivery and impact to Regional and Emergency leadership and report verbally or in written format to internal and external audiences as required
• Lead a culture that actively promotes improvements in its practices, processes, and outcomes, across all aspects of its work, seeking feedback from all stakeholders
• Represent ShelterBox in any capacity as required as appropriate.
• Work away from home, this may be UK or overseas training or deployment to disaster affected areas. Whilst you are unlikely to respond more than six weeks at any one time, you may be required to deploy for up to 50% of your time in any calendar year.
• Any other duties as required which are deemed appropriate to the level and grade of the post.

We’re seeking an experienced charity leader to work with our partner charities, Lintel Trust in Scotland and Lifting Lives in England & Wales.  

As an experienced, motivated charity leader you will drive LHCPGs charitable aspirations through working with our partner charities, Lintel Trust in Scotland and Lifting Lives in England and Wales, so helping us deliver meaningful community benefit across the UK.  

In this central role, that will require some travel as you attend meetings in Edinburgh and Uxbridge offices, you will ensure governance, lead strategic development, build partnerships, and support and facilitate fundraising and operational activity, ensuring our charitable work continues to improve lives and places.  

What You’ll Do

• Lead governance, statutory compliance, and Trustee support across both Trusts.
• Work with Trustees to develop charity strategies, policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Support the grant-making and reporting processes, ensuring high-quality delivery.
• Build strong partnerships and represent the Trusts at events and sector forums.
• Drive fundraising and income generation to expand charitable impact.
• Oversee marketing, digital presence, and communications.
• Line manage the Charities Liaison Coordinator and foster a collaborative team culture. 

What You Need 

• Strong knowledge of charity regulation (OSCR and/or Charity Commission).
• Experience running or overseeing a charity and working with Trustees.
• Proven fundraising, grant assessment, and budget management experience.
• Excellent communication, report writing and relationship-building skills.
• Experience in marketing, events and digital content management.
• Understanding of social value, housing issues, and community-focused work.
• Desirable: public sector/housing experience and degree-level qualification. 

What we offer 

A highly competitive total reward package alongside salary to include:  

• Competitive salary and an exceptional pension contribution
• Car allowance of £5740 pa 
• £300 wellbeing allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 34 days’ holiday plus bank holidays and birthday leave
• Private Medical Insurance & Health Cash Plan (post-probation)
• Flexible working including 10 “work from anywhere” days
• £1000 annual training budget, volunteering leave, and more

Apply now to help shape the future impact of LHCPG’s charitable partnerships and deliver lasting social value across communities. 

Please note: We reserve the right to close this posting early if a suitable candidate is found. 

Passionate about rivers? Become a Catchment Officer at SERT and lead partnerships, inspire communities, and deliver projects that make a real difference to the UK’s waterways.

About the Role

As a Catchment Officer, you’ll act as a coordinator and investigator—gathering data, uncovering issues, engaging communities, and creating momentum for change. Working within our Water, Land & Catchments Team, you’ll lead an ambitious programme of projects focused on river restoration, citizen science, and evidence-led environmental management.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate team, working predominantly within the Rother, Cuckmere and Pevensey catchments, tackling some of the UK’s most urgent environmental challenges. We’ll support your development, amplify your impact, and help you thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Host Catchment Partnerships: Coordinate collaboration across stakeholders using the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) to drive action grounded in data and evidence.
• Investigate Catchments: Collect and analyse data, engage with local communities, and build a detailed picture of pressures and opportunities.
• Build the Evidence Base: Set up monitoring systems and identify data gaps.
• Deliver Projects: Design and implement river restoration, pollution prevention, natural flood management, and engagement initiatives.
• Secure Funding: Develop proposals and secure funding from diverse sources.
• Engage and Inspire: Lead communications and stakeholder engagement to foster a shared vision for healthier rivers.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong understanding of river catchment management, ecology, hydrology, or environmental science.
• Experience in project development and delivery, ideally with nature-based solutions or citizen science.
• Confidence in collecting, analysing, and using environmental data.
• Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders.

Why Join Us?

• Work on meaningful projects that improve river health and biodiversity.
• Be part of a friendly, talented, and passionate team.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

Ready to make a difference?
Apply now and help us create healthier rivers for people and wildlife.

Interested? Apply now and help us create a healthier, more resilient catchment, see the full Job Description for more information.

Application process

• Closing date for applications: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 11:59pm.
• Interviews:  w/c Monday 29th January 2026

Age UK is hiring! Due to winning a number of new partnerships we're seeking a passionate Senior Corporate Partnerships Executive to join our award-winning Partnership Management team. You'll be an excellent relationship builder with fundraising experience as well as strong administrative and organisational skills. You will always go that extra mile to deliver on your own partnerships as well as leading on key activities within our largest partnership(s), achieving ambitious fundraising targets that deliver income and impact for Age UK.

We operate a hybrid-working model, a blend of home and office working. This role will include regular days working from our London office (EC3N 2LB) - currently once a week on a Thursday and may involve occasional travel for meetings and cultivation events. Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.

Age UK internal grade 6L

Please note, this role is being offered as a 14-month Fixed Term Contract.

Must haves:

The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience:

• Experience of building relationships with fundraisers or volunteers. A, I
• Experience of supporting the delivery of successful fundraising events. A, I
• Experience of organising and prioritising your own workload, working on a range of tasks simultaneously and monitoring and reporting on activity. A, I

Skills and knowledge:

• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral - you'll need to have the social skills and presence to communicate to a variety of audiences. A, I, P
• Sound administration skills, including but not limited to a good working knowledge of MS Office products, databases and experience in conducting research. A
• Good negotiating skills with a proven ability to establish long-term working relationships. I
• Ability to spot opportunities, identify partners needs and match these with the priorities of Age UK and older people. I, P

Personal attributes:

• A passion to support older people and the mission of Age UK. A, I
• A high degree of diplomacy, tact and confidence. I

Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P

Experience:

• Experience of managing corporate generating at least £50Kpa. A, I

What we offer in return

• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

This is an exciting opportunity to steer Asylum Aid at an important time in its 30-year existence. As Executive Director you will be responsible for delivering on our strategy for impact. You will oversee our work to increase access to expert, trauma-informed legal representation to those in the asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems and lead our policy and strategic legal work to achieve systemic change that contributes towards our vision.

You will line manage the Director of Legal Casework to oversee the provision of supportive and enabling leadership to Asylum Aid caseworkers so that they can continue to deliver high quality expert advice in complex cases, while being supported in their professional development and wellbeing. You will also manage and develop the work of our welfare advice team within the Westminster Advice Services Partnership and beyond, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the sector to build capacity and increase our impact. 

The ideal candidate, who may be legally qualified, will have experience of leadership in the charity/NGO sector and a sound understanding of the asylum, human rights and trafficking processes in the UK and the legal frameworks which govern the protection of refugees, survivors of trafficking and stateless people, and of the role of law in achieving system change.

We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about providing supportive and inclusive leadership to our expert team. You will be committed to our objectives and to the role which expert legal representation plays in enabling people in need of protection in the UK to obtain it.

As is the nature of this sector, the role may be exposed to a high volume of traumatic and distressing material and, whilst they will be supported by the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and surrounding team, the candidate should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of good self-care principles in an intense work environment and dissemination of those principles to junior members of the team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and strategy

·Be responsible, with the support of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO, for the development, implementation and monitoring of Asylum Aid’s organisational strategy

·Provide leadership and strategic direction at Asylum Aid in accordance with its aims and objectives, with the support of the Director of Legal Casework

·Act as external spokesperson for Asylum Aid, maintaining and strengthening Asylum Aid’s position as a leader in the refugee rights, statelessness and legal aid sectors;

·Work collaboratively with others in the sector to promote and strengthen Asylum Aid’s work, identify and establish potential partnerships, with the support of the Director of Legal Casework;

·Work collaboratively with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and Executive Leadership team to drive the implementation of the Group strategic framework;

·Ensure that all reporting and monitoring requirements are met to support fundraising, contract compliance and monitoring strategic impact;

·Support the cross collaboration of the Asylum Aid team with the Helen Bamber Foundation team and play an active part in the management of the Helen Bamber Foundation Group.

Governance  

·Act as the Data Protection Supervisor with responsibility for data protection and cyber security within Asylum Aid

·Together with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and designated safeguarding leads, be responsible for child and adult safeguarding within Asylum Aid

·In collaboration with the Director of Legal Casework, ensure compliance by Asylum Aid with all legal and regulatory obligations, including the Legal Aid Agency contract, the Immigration Advice Authority and Solicitors Regulation Authority;

·Lead on the preparation and presentation of quarterly reports on Asylum Aid’s activities, strategy and risks to the Asylum Aid Board, the Finance and Fundraising Committee and the People and Governance Committee;

·Lead on the preparation of the Trustees’ annual report and ensure that monitoring and evaluation systems are adequate to enable reporting on Asylum Aid’s activities and impact.

Management and Supervision 

·Responsible for line management of the Director of Legal Casework and Welfare Advice service coordinator, and other team supervisors as required;

·Together with the Group Director of People, responsible for Human Resources and implementation of the People Strategy within Asylum Aid, including development and implementation of HR policies and procedures;

·Together with the Director of Legal Casework and team supervisors, drive the effective management and supervision of the Asylum Aid team and ensure that they comply with relevant professional standards and accreditation;

·Foster a supportive and inclusive team culture at Asylum Aid in which each member feels valued and supported to develop professionally and to perform to the best of their ability;

·Ensure the team’s well-being and that self-care practices are established and work in tandem with the Director of Legal Casework and supervisors to ensure trauma-informed ways of working.

Policy & Strategic Legal Work

·Together with the Group Director of Policy, identify policy priorities and coordinate the preparation of evidence and briefings drawing on Asylum Aid’s experience and expertise to influence system change;

·Build and maintain relationships and partnerships with sector colleagues to support joint strategic engagement including policy advocacy and strategic legal work;

·Work closely with the Director of Legal Casework and team supervisors to drive changes in the UK asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems through strategic legal work.

 

Finance & Fundraising

 

·Work closely with the CEO and the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Finance Team to set and manage budget(s) and general financial matters for Asylum Aid

·Together with the Director of Legal Casework and the Group Finance Team, establish systems for monitoring legal aid Work In Progress and billing, and securing casework income including legal aid, and inter partes income from judicial review cases;

·Work closely with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Fundraising and Communications Team to secure funding for Asylum Aid from a range of sources including trusts and foundations, corporate philanthropy and major donors;

·Ensure that Legal Aid and other income is maximised, and targets are achieved.                                   

Other duties

·Manage the recruitment and supervision of volunteers where necessary in collaboration with the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Volunteers Coordinator;

·Support the Helen Bamber Foundation Group Facilities team to ensure the smooth running of the office and that the facilities meet the needs of Asylum Aid;

·Work outside normal office hours as required and travel in order to carry out the responsibilities of the post.

·To undertake any task that may be requested from time to time that may be consistent with the nature and scope of this post.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

•Experience of running a small to medium sized charity/legal NGO and/or legal department within the NGO sector (or other equivalent senior management role);

•Demonstrable experience of managing and leading a successful team and the ability to manage a growing team with mixed roles from team supervisors to administrative support staff, working co-operatively with colleagues to maintain transparency and effective working relationships within the team;

•Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide range of backgrounds

•Strong understanding of good governance including legal, regulatory and financial responsibilities;

•Ability to work with a range of stakeholders from trustees to external partners;

•Experience of leading and/or participating in organisational strategic planning;

·Experience of legal policy work within the human rights field and /or of strategic litigation, whether as an NGO claimant or legal representative;

•Experience of managing diverse funding sources and setting and implementing budgets;

•Experience of working in a service delivery partnership with other organisations;

•Experience of fundraising, especially grants from trusts and foundations;

•Sound working knowledge of the law and policy as it relates to immigration,  asylum, human rights and modern slavery/trafficking;

•Demonstrable understanding of the asylum and human rights sector in the UK;

•An understanding of the barriers migrants, refugees, and asylum seekers face regarding access to legal advice, reasons why they may become destitute and why this makes it more difficult to access advice and support; and

•The passion for working empathetically and supportively with migrants, refugees, stateless people and asylum seekers.

Desirable Experience

·Experience of managing the delivery of frontline casework with people in the asylum or trafficking systems

·Experience of tendering for and delivering publicly funded contracts e.g. LAA or local authority funding;

·Working knowledge of Legal Aid Agency contracts, including the delivery of casework and billing under a legal aid contract in the immigration and asylum category and/or the public law category;

How to apply 

The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10am on Monday 26th January 2026.

The website form will ask you to:

1.Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.

2.Upload your current CV

3.Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.

For an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Alison Pickup, the current Executive Director.

Selection Process

We will invite candidates to an initial online interview on Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th February, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interviews at our office in Old Street on Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th February.

We offer a guaranteed initial interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they provide some evidence of relevant experience or skills in relation to the essential criteria.

We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.

Eligibility

Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).

Successful candidates will also be subject to a basic DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.

Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.

We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in.

We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma and of the housing and welfare system, who are under-represented in our organisation.

We recognise and value the role of lived experience in meeting the needs of our clients and acknowledge the under-representation of people with lived experience of forced migration and statelessness in the advice sector. We value experience gained overseas as well as in the UK.

We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.

Please complete the form on their website to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.

Contract:Permanent, full time 

Salary:circa £50,000 per annum 

Location: Burford, OX18 4PF on a hybrid basis 

Closing date:30 January 2026 

1st interviews:10 – 12 February 2026 

2nd stage:18 & 19 February 2026 

At Blue Cross, our people are central to everything we do to protect and improve animal welfare. We are recruiting a People and Culture Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of compassionate, high-quality people support across the charity. This is a brand-new role, created to strengthen how we support managers and teams and to translate our People Strategy into practical, values led people practices. 

Sitting within the People and People Services directorate, the People and Culture Manager plays a key role in enabling confident, fair leadership across the organisation, particularly in emotionally demanding environments. The role also offers a valuable opportunity to build experience and capability towards senior People and Culture leadership. 

More about the role

As People and Culture Manager, you will provide expert, pragmatic advice across the full range of people matters, acting as a trusted business partner to the People & People Services directorate. You will lead on complex and sensitive casework, coach and develop People and Culture colleagues, and work closely with senior leaders to deliver positive people outcomes. 

As this is a new role, you will have the opportunity to help shape how people services are delivered day to day, contributing to the continuous improvement, credibility, and impact of the People and Culture function. 

You will also contribute to organisational development, culture change, wellbeing initiatives, and workforce planning, using insight and data to identify risks and opportunities. The role supports organisation wide change activity, ensuring that people processes are fair, transparent, and compassionate. 

This role is offered on a hybrid basis, based from our Burford office, with a minimum of two days a week working from the office. You will also be required to travel regularly to other Blue Cross sites to build relationships and provide effective, visible support to managers and teams.  

About you

You are a credible and empathetic professional who brings sound judgement, resilience, and a solutions focused approach. You are confident supporting managers through complex and emotionally sensitive situations and are comfortable balancing operational delivery with strategic contribution. 

You build strong, trusting relationships, communicate clearly at all levels, and enjoy coaching others to build their confidence and capability. You are committed to embedding Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity in everything you do. 

Essential Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• CIPD Level 5 or above, or equivalent professional experience 
• Substantial experience in a generalist HR or people role 
• Strong employee relations experience with sound knowledge of UK employment law 
• Proven ability to manage complex and sensitive people issues with empathy and professionalism 
• Strong communication, influencing, coaching, and stakeholder management skills 
• Experience working in a values led, care focused, or emotionally demanding environment 
• The ability to demonstrate and apply Blue Cross values of compassion, courage, and inclusivity 

Desirable Qualifications, Skills, and Experience 

• CIPD Level 7 qualification 
• Experience working in animal welfare, healthcare, social care, or frontline operational environments 
• Experience supporting managers and teams working in emotionally demanding roles 

How to apply  

Please click Apply to submit your application. We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Our recruitment process for this role will take place in two stages. The first stage will be a competency-based interview, focused on experience, approach and alignment with our values. 

Candidates who progress to the second stage will be invited to attend a discovery session. This will be an informal and interactive session, designed to explore the role in more depth, share perspectives and give candidates the opportunity to meet colleagues and learn more about Blue Cross and our culture. 

Full details will be shared with candidates in advance. Both stages will be held in person at our Burford offices. 

We are committed to running a fair and inclusive recruitment process and will provide support or reasonable adjustments where needed. 

Camberwell, London with occasional travel

Ref: HCT-261

We are looking for an experienced and values-driven Head of IT & Central Services to provide strategic leadership and operational management across our IT and central services functions.

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

About the Role
This is a senior leadership role, responsible for ensuring that St Giles has secure, efficient, and compliant systems and working environments that enable our staff, volunteers, and services to thrive. You will oversee IT infrastructure and systems, cyber and information security, data protection and GDPR, facilities and property management, health & safety, and office administration (including reception).

You will lead a multidisciplinary team (5 direct and 5 indirect reports) and work closely with external suppliers and outsourced IT partners to deliver high-quality, value-for-money services aligned with our organisational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of the organisation’s IT strategy, ensuring systems are secure, resilient, and fit for purpose
• Oversee IT operations, service desk provision, and supplier relationships, including outsourced IT services
• Ensure robust cyber security, information security, and information governance policies and controls are in place
• Lead and deliver IT and infrastructure projects on time and within budget
• Oversee data protection and GDPR compliance across systems, processes, and staff awareness
• Manage property and facilities across sites, ensuring safe, compliant, and cost-effective working environments
• Lead health & safety compliance, including policies, risk assessments, and training
• Oversee office administration and reception services, ensuring a professional and welcoming experience
• Lead, develop, and support a multidisciplinary team across IT, facilities, and office services
• Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the senior leadership team
• Promote sustainable working practices and reduce the environmental impact of St Giles’ operations
• Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion, and support St Giles’ approach to employing and developing people with lived experience

About You
You will be a strategic and practical leader with significant experience in IT and operational leadership roles, ideally within the charity or not-for-profit sector. You will be confident managing complex systems and compliance requirements, while also leading people with empathy and integrity.

You will bring:

•  7–10+ years’ experience in IT and/or operations leadership
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud systems, networks, and cyber security best practice
• Experience overseeing central services such as facilities, health & safety, data protection, or office administration
• A proven track record of managing external suppliers and contracts
• Experience developing and embedding policies and compliance frameworks (e.g. GDPR, H&S)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical or compliance matters to non-specialists
• Strong leadership skills, with experience developing multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical practice
• An understanding of the challenges and constraints faced by the charity sector

Our Values

We are looking for someone who reflects and lives our values:

• Empowering and enabling others
• Supportive and persistent
• Creative and flexible
• Empathic and proactive
• Inclusive and collaborative
• Clear and open in communication

Recruitment Timeline
Closing date: 21st January 2026. Interviews will take place on: 28 January 2026
Candidates should ensure availability on this date when applying.

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

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

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

House to Home Supervisor

Salary £16,200 to £17,400 (£27,000 to £29,000) depending on experience.

Reports to: Director of Programme Delivery

Location: Mainly Romford, but occasional travel to other areas of London maybe required. 

22.5 hours per week, 12 month fixed term contract. 

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. A DBS check will be required.

About Habitat for Humanity Great Britain

Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (HFHGB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation, fighting global poverty and homelessness. Decent and affordable housing is about much more than four walls and a roof – housing intersects with critical development issues, including gender equality, human rights, and climate change. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.

Job Purpose

House to Home (H2H) is a newly developed programme, following the success of a similar project in Ireland. Through H2H, HFHGB aims to transform the homes of people in the community, giving them a say in creating a space that feels like home and setting them up for their future.

The H2H Supervisor will be responsible for the overall delivery and on-site safety of H2H projects, instructing and supporting volunteers to paint, decorate and carry out light-touch repairs within the homes. This is an important role, ensuring that volunteers feel empowered and supported, that projects are delivered to a high standard and that safety measures and procedures are followed at all times. The H2H Supervisor will work closely with the H2H Volunteer Manager and ReStore colleagues to plan projects and source items for the homes.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Supervision and Coordination

· Leading H2H projects with up to 5 volunteers, typically over a period of two days per home.

· Providing training and demonstrations, such as painting and decorating, to all volunteers.

· Liaising with clients about their homes and their preferred décor and furniture requirements.

· Organising and ensuring the correct materials are available to carry out projects as required, such as paint, tools and items from HFHGB’s ReStore.

· Ensuring safety procedures are followed at all times.

· Escalate safety or safeguarding concerns within a timely manner.

Admin and Reporting

· Liaise with the H2H Volunteer Manager, ensuring there are sufficient volunteers and supervision in place to carry out  H2H projects.

· Support the Director of Programmes and H2H Volunteer Manager to carry out relevant tracking and reporting duties, providing regular updates and inputs for the organisational Performance Framework.

Person profile:

· Demonstrable experience of supervising volunteer activities and workshops.

· Experience in decorating and home repairs.

· Good knowledge of risk management and health and safety policies and procedures.

· Experience of working with vulnerable individuals and an understanding of the importance of safeguarding and protecting beneficiaries.

· Physically able to move ladders, paint rooms and engage in light manual handling.

Skills and competencies

· Good verbal communication skills and the ability to engage volunteers, clearly explaining the value of their support on clients.

· Ability to work collaboratively and productively with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders.

· Ability to use own initiative, with good problem solving and time management skills, and the ability to work to deadlines.

· A positive team member who demonstrates integrity, respect for others and a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

The role and responsibilities will be carried out in a way which reflects:

· HFHGB’s commitment to safeguarding children and adults at risk in accordance with the Safeguarding Policy.

· A commitment to HFHGB’s vision, mission, values and approach.

· A commitment to effective management of risk, by operating within the Charity’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and controls and by carrying out the risk management and assurance responsibilities of the role as set out in relevant Policy and Procedures.

Please note: this role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK.

Start your Habitat journey here…

We want the recruitment process to give you the opportunity to shine, to share your skills and experience as clearly as possible, and for you to find out more about Habitat GB in return. You are welcome to get in touch and arrange an informal chat before submitting an application.

To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying, to our recruitment inbox (details on our website). Send by email referencing the job title in the subject line.

The deadline for applications is Friday 16th January 2026 (at 11:59 pm).

Habitat for Humanity requires that all employees take seriously their ethical responsibilities to safeguard our intended beneficiaries, their communities, and all those with whom we work.  Managers at all levels have responsibilities to support and develop systems that create and maintain an environment that prevents harassment, sexual exploitation and abuse, safeguards the rights of beneficiaries and community members (especially children), and promotes the implementation of our code of conduct. The employment of this position will be subject to a satisfactory reference check and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Salary: £34,582 – £38,425 per annum, plus £3,366 London Weighting Allowance
Location: London (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office, more if preferred)
Annual Leave: 29 days (rising to 32 after five years)

Make a difference where it matters most.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-value fundraising events and work closely with senior volunteers to generate vital income that supports life-changing work for children. You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for supporters and driving innovation in the sector.

What you’ll do:

• Manage and deliver large-scale fundraising events and special projects to the highest standard
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior volunteers, committees, and key stakeholders
• Secure sponsorship and maximise income through creative and strategic event planning
• Lead on specific projects and support the development of team members
• Negotiate with suppliers to ensure cost-effective outcomes
• Contribute to departmental strategy and budget delivery

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience in event and project management, with a proven track record of success
• Strong ability to develop and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to lead major projects to tight deadlines
• Creativity and innovation to grow event income and deliver outstanding experiences
• Confident communicator and negotiator, able to inspire and influence
• Experience managing budgets and achieving income targets

Why join us?
You’ll be part of a team that values collaboration, creativity, and impact. We offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and the flexibility to balance office and home working.

Equal Opportunities Statement:
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The SMCA, a small charity, runs a successful  community Hub.  We have a small staff team who deliver a range of exciting activities, events and projects.  We work hard to ensure that there is something on offer for everyone in the community and are constantly developing new and exciting programmes.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to join us.  Experience in community development, working with children and young people or seniors is welcomed, but most importantly is willingness to get involved, confidence to lead on some activities and projects, flexibility - our days are often full of unforseen tasks/actions that need to be carried out.

You need to be a great communicator and really enjoy working with people.

If this post interests you then please get in touch.

Interim CEO

Mental health charity | 3–6 Months | Hertfordshire - Hybrid
Salary: £55,000–£65,000 (pro rata)

I am excited to be working with an established mental health charity at a pivotal moment of change, seeking an experienced Interim CEO to provide steady, credible leadership during a period of transition.

Reporting to the Board, you will stabilise day-to-day operations while delivering a focused organisational review covering governance, safeguarding, culture, skills, and sustainability. This is a hands-on assignment starting early January 2026 requiring clarity, sensitivity, and pace.

Key Focus

• Lead and support staff and volunteers, ensuring service continuity

• Conduct an organisational and governance review

• Deliver a full safeguarding audit

• Assess skills and capacity across staff, volunteers, and trustees

• Facilitate sensitive conversations and help rebuild trust

• Advise on future leadership recruitment

About You

• Senior leadership experience in the charity sector

• Proven interim or turnaround experience

• Strong safeguarding knowledge and audit experience

• Excellent board-level communication and reporting skills

Practicalities

• Contract: 3–6 months

• Hours: Full-time (part-time considered)

• Location: Hybrid with regional travel

If you have the above skills and experience and are available from early January 2026, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!