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About Chapter One
Chapter One is a growing charity dedicated to ensuring every child has access to one-to-one reading support at the time they need it most.
Our innovative Online Reading Volunteers Programme aims to support 3,300 children facing disadvantage during the 2024-25 academic year, pairing five to eight-year-old children with reading support volunteers from over 140 local and national businesses. Our unique approach requires volunteers to commit just 30 minutes a week for an entire academic year, using our bespoke digital platform. The results are transformative, significantly boosting children's reading confidence and ability. Our ambitious five year plan targets growth of 20% year on year.
For more information about our programmes please visit our website. Please also take some time to visit our social media channels and watch our videos.
About the role
With ambitious targets to support thousands more children by 2029, Chapter One is seeking a passionate, energetic Fundraising Officer to be an integral part of our Fundraising team. Reporting to our Trusts & Foundations Manager, you’ll generate income from a range of existing and new trusts and foundations, along with individual fundraising activities to contribute towards the 2024-25 fundraising target of £278,000, rising to £348,000 in 2025-26 in which you’ll have an individual target.
This new role is ideal for an early career professional who can write creative, compelling bids and build impactful relationships to make your mark in a fast-growing charity which is flexible and agile. You’ll be a proactive, determined self-starter and have high standards for yourself and others. You’ll develop and manage a funding pipeline by investing in thorough research and relationship cultivation, and you will thrive in working with funders, partners and supporters on a day -to-day basis.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver the fundraising plan
● Work collaboratively with the Trusts & Foundations Manager to grow Chapter One’s fundraising portfolio and meet agreed income targets from trusts and foundations.
● Maintain a portfolio of existing trusts and foundations, ensuring an excellent cultivation and stewardship journey in order to build relationships and maximise income.
● Proactively identify and research new prospective trust funders, finding creative ways to engage with them to secure support.
● Create compelling and tailored fundraising applications and reports, ensuring there is a strong emotional case for support and accuracy, to inspire prospects and supporters across trusts and foundations.
● Contribute to the highest levels of donor care for supporters, including creative stewardship, adhering to all grant conditions and responding in a timely manner to all enquiries from supporters and prospects.
● Research, interpret and present data about literacy and impact that makes a compelling case for Chapter One’s programmes.
● Contribute to internal planning and budget setting for restricted and unrestricted activities, setting out clear plans and a pipeline for income generation from trusts and foundations.
● Work with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to support the development of strategies and campaigns to grow individual giving from existing volunteers and supporters.
● Undertake administrative duties to support the delivery of individual fundraising initiatives including matched-giving campaigns and Payroll Giving.
● Work closely with the Trusts & Foundations Manager, Business Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team and Communications team to ensure a cohesive approach and maximise all fundraising opportunities.
General
● Oversee and maintain specific fundraising administrative processes, including
recording of activity on the Salesforce CRM and internal databases.
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fundraising regulations, networks, and developments across the sector.
● Adherence to Chapter One’s Donation Acceptance Policy.
● Contribute to forecasting and regular reporting, producing verbal and written reports for senior management as required.
We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:
● A commitment to Chapter One’s mission and values.
● Experience of fundraising, ideally from trusts and foundations.
● A demonstrable track record of successfully generating income and achieving targets.
● An ability to create compelling and successful fundraising applications and proposals.
● Excellent written communication skills, with an understanding of how to tailor communications for different audiences/contexts.
● Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and manage relationships with a range of stakeholders, both internally and externally.
● Evidence of effective prospect research, growing and managing a pipeline, planning for your portfolio and increasing income.
● Good financial acumen and proven ability to present complex financial information accurately.
● Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
● Ability to effectively work under pressure and manage conflicting priorities.
You’ll be more successful in the role if you have:
● Experience of individual giving or employee fundraising.
● Experience of working in a charity that has a strong corporate volunteering offer.
● Experience using the Salesforce CRM Non-profit Success Pack.
Chapter One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and celebrate diversity in backgrounds and experience and are deliberate about the kind of teams we are building. Literacy is a universal concern, and we need people from all backgrounds to maximise our innovation, creativity and impact. We especially welcome applications from persons who have experienced disadvantage and/or from those who are of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities who are currently underrepresented in the organisation.
Chapter One is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All postholders are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure. Copies of our Safeguarding Policy and Safer Recruitment Policy are available on request.
Please submit a CV (max. 2 A4 sides) and covering letter. Your covering letter (max. 1 side of A4) should:
1) Detail your relevant experience with reference to the job description, including clear examples.
2) Tell us the story of a successful fundraising relationship that you have been involved in, how much you raised and what you did to make it succeed.
3) Tell us about how our organisational mission is in line with your values.
Applications that fail to meet these criteria will automatically be discounted. We want you to have every opportunity to show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you.
First Round Interview: 7th Feb
Second Round Interview: 12th Feb
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Anna Freud is a world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.
We value diversity and aim to have diverse workforce that reflects the community and our service users, in line with our vision, values and inclusion commitments. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
We are seeking two Research Officers to join the esteemed Evidence Based Practice Unit (EBPU), which sits within our Applied Research and Evaluation Division. The team is made up of around 30 colleagues who pride themselves in working collaboratively, proactively and efficiently. You will work across several research and evaluation projects, generally focussing on children and young people with multiple needs. This will involve being in contact with project partners, service users and schools. Please refer to the Job Profile for the requirements of this role.
This is an excellent opportunity to work across a thriving research team focusing on applied research for real-world settings around children’s mental health and wellbeing. You will also have exposure to and gain insight from a range of expertise and research techniques, large scale, real-world research and knowledge mobilisation to inform practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for an organised, collaborative and motivated individual to join a highly successful and energetic team, with strong links across Anna Freud and University College London (UCL).
Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor licence therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.
Location
Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours, either at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH) or our Northern Hub (Huckletree, The Express Building, 9 Great Ancoats Street, Manchester M4 5AD).
Contract duration
Fixed-term, 18 months – two positions available.
Closing date for applications
Midday (12pm), Thursday 6 February 2025. Please note: this advert will close earlier if we reach 100 applications, therefore we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Notification of interview
Shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Friday 7 February 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.
Interviews
Interviews will be held online on Wednesday 12 February 2025.
How to apply
Please click apply to submit an application online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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£58,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Philanthropy Manager.
As a Senior Philanthropy Manager, you will excel in managing relationships with our existing partners and play a pivotal role in cultivating new partnerships across the UK. Our team raised over £11 million in 2024 and aims for even greater growth. You will be instrumental in increasing income through innovation, expanding and retaining partnerships, enhancing collaboration, and integrating relationship management.
To thrive in this role, you must be a passionate and influential relationship manager with a proven track record in building and maintaining high-value partnerships. You should have personal experience in securing and managing relationships at six-figure levels and achieving ambitious income targets. Confidence in driving new business, working collaboratively within an integrated team, and nurturing talent among colleagues is essential.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Friday 30 January 2025.
Interview date: Thursday 13 February 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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Circa £48,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. Globally, we have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Senior Campaigner.
This role has a particular focus on fighting for the rights of Under 5s and their families in the UK, especially those on the lowest incomes – all as part of our Early Moments Matter campaign.
You will ensure we have effective campaign strategies that create real change for children. You'll work closely with Political Affairs, Policy colleagues, and Public Engagement teams to develop these and keep everything on track.
You'll lead the public-facing parts of these plans, coordinating cross-functional teams to bring campaign ideas to life and align them with policy and political efforts for maximum impact.
You should have experience in integrated influencing work, cross-functional collaboration, and a passion for advocating for children's rights. Ideally, you also have experience in creative digital campaigning.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Thursday 6th February 2025.
Interview date: Week Commencing Monday 24th February 2025.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Making The Leap is an innovative societal change charity that aims to make a big difference. From direct delivery, to advocacy and leadership, we refuse to stay in our lane and believe passionately that those we exist to serve have the right to be anything they want to be. To say that this is an exciting time for the organisation would be an understatement, as our incredible funders, donors, partners and supporters have given us the chance to move to the next level, and have further influence and delivery nationally.
The shared soul of the organisation is to be passionate about helping young people from less-advantaged backgrounds; build up other charities and community groups and want to partner with them or support them; want to work with businesses and organisations to get things done; and care deeply about addressing racial inequity.
The organisation has a number of strands: core Making The Leap; the UK Social Mobility Awards; the Social Mobility Podcast, Black Charity Leaders and The Social Mobility List.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in shaping the future of Leeds Children's Charity by delivering the new ambitious fundraising strategy. This pivotal role will focus on driving sustainable income growth, fostering strong donor relationships, and identifying new opportunities to support the charity’s mission of transforming the lives of the Children in Leeds.
With exciting future projects on the horizon, this role will provide the opportunity to collaborate with a wide range of partners, create innovative fundraising initiatives, and contribute to long-term organisational success. You will work within a supportive team to maximise the charity’s impact and help bring meaningful change to children’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Delivering the New Fundraising Strategy
- Implement and drive the new fundraising strategy to achieve ambitious income growth targets.
- Build on existing income streams and explore innovative ways to diversify revenue, including corporate partnerships, trusts, major donors, and regular giving digital campaigns.
- Develop creative fundraising initiatives and plans aligned with the charity’s goals and future projects.
2. Collaboration and Partnerships
- Forge new partnerships with corporate sponsors, community organisations, and other stakeholders to expand the charity’s network.
- Collaborate with the CEO, trustees, and team members to identify and capitalise on strategic opportunities for growth.
- Represent the charity at events, building relationships with key donors and partners to secure support for upcoming projects.
3. Oversight of Marketing Activities
- Work closely with the external communications team to deliver the marketing strategy, ensuring alignment with fundraising objectives with current external providers.
- Oversee the development of impactful campaigns that enhance the charity’s profile and attract new supporters.
- Support brand management efforts to maintain a consistent and engaging presence across all platforms.
4. Financial and Performance Management
- Monitor and report on fundraising progress against set targets, using data to adapt and optimise approaches.
- Manage budgets related to fundraising activities, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and cost-efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records of income pipelines and donor information using the charity database.
- Manage staff currently one staff member and build in new roles when appropriate.
5. Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure seamless integration of fundraising and marketing efforts.
- Manage and build a team as we grow.
- Support and guide team members, fostering a culture of innovation and teamwork.
6. Compliance and Best Practice
- Ensure all fundraising activities comply with legal and regulatory standards, including GDPR and Fundraising Regulator guidelines.
- Stay up to date with sector trends and adopt new tools, technologies, and methods to enhance fundraising efforts.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven track record of delivering successful fundraising campaigns and strategies in the charity sector.
- Experience in donor engagement and managing diverse income streams, including corporate partnerships and trust applications.
- Understanding of marketing and communications principles, particularly their role in supporting fundraising.
- Strong financial management skills, including budgeting and reporting.
- Proficiency in digital fundraising tools, platforms, and techniques.
- CRM experience in using a customer relationship management system
Essential Skills and Attributes:
- Exceptional relationship-building and networking skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication abilities, with the capacity to inspire and engage diverse audiences.
- Analytical and data-driven approach to monitoring and optimising fundraising performance.
- Organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
- Public speaking experience in the speaking to audiences large and small.
Desirable:
- Relevant qualifications such as IoF (Institute of Fundraising).
- Familiarity with the Leeds and Yorkshire fundraising landscape.
- Experience working in children’s charities or similar organisations.
Personal Qualities:
- Passionate about improving the lives of children and committed to the charity’s mission.
- Results-focused and proactive in achieving fundraising targets.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work across functions.
- High integrity and commitment to ethical fundraising practices.
Role Impact:
The Fundraising Manager will be at the heart of Leeds Children's Charity’s efforts to secure the resources needed for transformative projects and sustainable growth. This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver a new fundraising strategy, collaborate with key partners, and create exciting opportunities that will positively impact children across Leeds for years to come.
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Girls and Young Women Counsellor/Psychotherapist (Spanish Speaker)
Part time - 2 days per week
Salary: £32,825 per annum pro rata
Fixed term contract
Location: Hybrid work
The Latin American Women’s Rights Service (LAWRS) is a human rights, feminist organisation led by and for Latin American migrant women in the UK. Our work is dedicated to supporting the immediate and long-term needs of Latin American migrant women exposed to violations of their fundamental human rights; facing violence against women and girls, exploitation or trafficking; enduring difficult living and working conditions in low paid jobs and facing barriers to social protection. Around 2,000 women use our services every year, benefitting from practical and emotional support, learning new skills and improving their own opportunities. We strive to provide essential tools for women to empower themselves in their pursuit of personal and social change.
LAWRS’ No Limits Project (Sin Fronteras) is a creative art-based project for Latin American girls and young women (LAGYW) aged 14 to 21. The project provides a safe space for LAGYW who are facing severe disadvantages due to intersectional inequalities. This holistic programme provides participants with support to address their needs and overcome barriers. It also offers opportunities for developing existing and new skills, as well as exercising critical thinking on issues that matter to them through the use of arts and campaigning work. The aim of this project is to enable participants to empower themselves and each other to seek the change they want to see in their lives, communities and wider society.
The post holder will join our Counselling and Psychotherapy team, providing emotional support sessions, clinical assessments and one-to-one short term therapy to LAGYW; delivering group work activities and psychoeducational workshops, dealing with internal and external referrals and working closely with the No limits (Sin Fronteras) Project Coordinator and other teams at LAWRS.
This post is open to Latin American women only* in accordance with the Equality Act 2010. We particularly welcome applications from disabled and LGBTQ+ candidates as they are currently underrepresented within the team.
*women who identify as Latin Americans (1st and 2nd generation) and speak Spanish and/or Brazilian Portuguese.
Please note that only applicants with the right to work in the UK covering the duration of the contract will be considered for this position.
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We're now The King's Trust. And we're still working for young people.
We've changed our name from The Prince's Trust to The King’s Trust. Rest assured, the support we offer young people remains the same. This change marks an exciting new chapter for us, and we hope you'll continue supporting us to transform young lives.
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Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!
Would you like to be part of the coolest team in town, collaborating with our Outreach and Marketing legends and our friendly customer service team here at The King's Trust? Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style.
Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!
You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.
And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.
We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!
Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.
Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Unless the location of the role is remote, the Youth Development Lead role requires a combination of office days and working from home.
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – music festivals, The King's Trust Awards, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- Cycle-to-Work Scheme
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Equal Opportunities
Here at The King's Trust, we're committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We want to be an organisation that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion and sex. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can be themselves and do the best work of their lives.
We are looking for people who can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation and sector, such as candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.
We’re a Stonewall Diversity Champion and we are an employer that is Disability Confident. Our staff, volunteers and young people are supported by KT CAN (our Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network) and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
Safeguarding
The King's Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment, we undertake basic disclosure checks by the Codes of Practice for all roles within the Trust, and for our roles working directly with young people, at an enhanced level. Having a criminal record will not automatically exclude applicants.
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
‼️Join Our Team as an Engagement Centre Assistant‼️
Location: Compassion House, Fleet, Hampshire
Hours: Starting from 21–35 hours per week, Monday to Saturday between 8:00 am–6:00 pm (typically Monday–Friday)
Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service while making a difference in the world? Compassion UK is looking for a dedicated Engagement Centre Assistant to care for our supporters and guide them through their sponsorship journey.
What You'll Do:
⭐ Engage with supporters via phone, email, live chat, social media, and more.
⭐ Help supporters grow in their connection with Compassion’s mission.
⭐ Provide excellent service that inspires action to release children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
What We’re Looking For:
✅ Proven customer service experience.
✅ Strong computer and admin skills (Outlook, Teams, Word).
✅ Great communication skills, by being friendly, professional, and clear.
✅ Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience in a fast-paced environment.
✅ A practising Christian, passionate about living and promoting Compassion’s ethos.
Why Join Us?
⭐ Flexible hybrid working and sociable environment.
⭐ Free parking, onsite gym, and shower facilities.
⭐ Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution.
⭐ Private medical and dental cover.
⭐ Weekly team prayers, devotionals, and worship events.
⭐ Fun perks like Tea & Treat Wednesday, milestone celebrations, and more!
‼️How to Apply:
Submit your application by 10 am on 28 April 2025. Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review and interview candidates as they apply.
Make a lasting impact while working in a faith-filled, mission-driven environment. Apply today and join us in releasing children from poverty in Jesus’ name.
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We work in 29 countries partnering with 8,600 local churches within communities experiencing poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
This role would work with children and young people to provide safe interventions and support around domestic violence. You will provide domestic violence awareness sessions to children/young people and professionals.
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at noon on Wednesday 12th February. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 24th of February and 3rd March.
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Birmingham and Solihull Women’s aid have for over 40 years supported women and children with services around domestic violence and abuse. Could you be a part of our team as we continue our mission to end domestic violence and abuse?
The region’s leading charity in tackling violence against women and girls, BSWA offers a helpline, webchat, drop in and and community support as well as emergency accommodation in six refuges across the area.
Projects supports women in the criminal justice system, in healthcare settings, and throughout the community, offering support to women and children experiencing domestic violence. Alongside this, we also have colleagues offering training and consultancy to businesses and health and social care professionals alike, raising awareness on gender based violence issues.
We seek like-minded women to join our enthusiastic team of workers, all of us passionate about the vital and valuable work we do to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, and tackling the wider issues of violence against women and girls.
This role will develop and delivery family support and play sessions to children and young people in our refuge accommodations and in the community, as well as delivering domestic violence awareness sessions with children/young people and professionals.
BSWA is a Disability Confident Employer. We want everyone to have equal chance at being considered for our jobs. Should you be unable to submit your application online and would prefer an alternative method, or you are experiencing another barrier to completing your application, please contact our recruitment team.
These posts are covered by a Genuine Occupational Requirement (Schedule 9; Equality Act 2010) and women only need apply.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is at noon on Wednesday 12th February. Interviews will take place in the weeks commencing 24th of February and 3rd March.
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7.5 hours per week (1 day) term-time only / £33,130 per annum pro rata / Permanent / Working ideally on Thursday but other days can potentially be discussed.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be. We do this by providing a safe home, increasing life skills and self-confidence, and improving emotional wellbeing and mental health.
Established in 1996, Dialogue School Counselling is a BACP accredited school counselling service covering Sussex and Surrey.
We are recruiting for an experienced and qualified counsellor with experience of working with young people with SEN in a school environment to join our team and deliver the school counselling service at The Hive Centre in Brighton.
The Hive Centre is an educational provision run by Hill Park School. The Hive is a small, bespoke provision for autistic secondary aged students with high anxiety and sensory needs but who are working at mainstream levels. It is called The Hive because the aim is to provide a small and safe learning environment; a feeling of community for the young people and their families; and a place of belonging and growth. They offer an adapted mainstream secondary curriculum in small classes of around 8 students. There is a strong focus on emotional wellbeing for everyone at the Hive with a trauma-informed and person centred approach.
We are seeking a qualified counsellor who is passionate about making a difference to lives of the children and young people they work with. You will have a keen interest in and experience of working with young people of secondary school age with SEN.
You will provide ethical, professional counselling/therapy to children and young people in the school setting. Students will be offered creative and flexible ways of working therapeutically, where they can talk, make art, or play games; using creative activities to help them express things that might be worrying them.
Key responsibilities
- Provide individual sessions with students and some small group work, as agreed with the school and Dialogue manager.
- Promote the service to school staff; this may involve attending staff meetings and/ or school assemblies to talk about the counselling role.
- Proven experience working with children and young people with SEN.
- Run a suitable appointment system flexible to the needs of the school, offering students appropriate assessments and counselling appointments
- Work flexibly and creatively with students with SEN needs, to increase accessibility to the service
- Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload
- Liaise with school staff over referrals, waiting lists and appointments
- Carry out initial clinical and risk assessments and establish appropriate referral pathways with other services where appropriate. Continually assess risk throughout each student’s counselling.
- Follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures; to know who the School’s Designated Safeguarding Officer/s is and how to contact them when a safeguarding concern arises
- Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions
- Maintain individual membership of the BACP (or other professional body such as HCPC)
- You will establish good professional working relationships with key school staff
ABOUT YOU: We know that there are great candidates who will not fit everything described, or who have important skills we have not mentioned. If that is you, please do not hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.
Qualifications, knowledge, and experience
- You will have a Counselling or Psychotherapy qualification, minimum Level four and ideally Level six, and two years’ post qualifying experience in individual counselling or therapy with young people. This will include working with risk issues
- You will also have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures
- You will have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people; responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues
- You will have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCPC
- You will have a keen interest in working with children and will be familiar with using creative therapeutic approaches, along with experience of working in a school setting
- You will have experience working therapeutically with children & young people with SEN and high anxiety
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We believe every young person has the right to discover their potential.
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At CBGC, our aim is to empower young people in the local community who lack access to services and standard educational opportunities. Through sports like football and basketball, music, mentoring, and other engaging activities, we inspire and guide youth toward positive, transformative pathways
We have a new and exciting vacancy, The Centre Manager (the Manager) will play a key role in ensuring the management and smooth running of the Coventry Boys and Girls Club (Centre). This includes the management of the Senior Management Team (SMT), to ensure the compliance of/to and oversee all administration processes and procedures (including all legal requirements) and financial management.
A key role of this job is to develop the centre’s business in consultation with senior staff, service users to understand the needs of the community and thus create bespoke opportunities in response. This also includes working with and across stakeholders from statutory, voluntary and the commercial sector to generate greater means of collaborative working, and manage a facility which is both safe, sustainable, and friendly for users.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Manage the safe and efficient operational delivery of the centre in conjunction with the Senior Management Team (SMT)
· To ensure that the service is fully compliant within its regulated marketplace and that the quality assurance processes are implemented and maintained.
· To support in strategy development, expansion planning and the delivery of the business plan and profit targets, working with the SMT to ensure new business generation in line with agreed budgets.
· To review data and SMT reports to evaluate, advise and support further improvement.
KEY TASKS:
· In conjunction with the Board of Directors to oversee the centre, supporting the Senior Management (SMT) and staff team to maintain compliance within those services and in particular, supporting with any safeguarding concerns.
· Closely oversee any areas of concern in the day-to-day operations of the centre and provide on call advice and assistance as part of an agreed rota.
· To implement and oversee KPI’s for the SMT in line with the centre’s goals, managing any areas of concern.
· To help deliver expansion plans across the centre, in particular working with the SMT to maximise the use of the centre’s facilities.
· To ensure that the SMT promote the use of the Centre by, amongst other things, maintaining the Centre’s website and other social media and maximise publicity opportunities and liaising with the local media, and to build relationships and acknowledge funders and their contributions.
· To advise the SMT and Directors on areas for development, areas of good practice and areas for improvement; introducing systems and work practices in order to deliver change where needed. To take quick and decisive action where any decline in outcomes is identified.
· To keep up to date with all regulatory changes and good safeguarding practice.
· To effectively introduce, communicate and share good practice examples across the staff.
· To help build on and further develop a strong and well-balanced team, developing new staff to come through across all regions and developing team resilience.
· Ensuring all Company Policies and Procedures are implemented, managed and monitored.
· Ensuring that all Legislation and Regulations are implemented, managed and monitored.
· Reporting via a board report, and attending board meetings, to share all relevant information within your role.
· To share key information following the board meeting with the SMT in a timely manner.
· To collaborate with directors and key staff to develop new systems, processes, or practices in line with the company requirements.
· Supporting the SMT to ensure that the service follows the agreed recruitment and selection processes, ensuring that the company’s staffing levels are maintained accordingly.
· Assist in the investigation process and hear grievances for formal disciplinary hearings (inc appeals) as appropriate and where requested.
· To investigate and apply for external funding.
· To promote and maintain positive, fruitful relationships with all stake holders, particularly Coventry City Council, to seek compatibility of activities and delivery of innovative joint ventures.
· To inform the directors, of any serious areas of concern.
· Maintain absolute confidentiality and follow all GDPR guidance and policy.
· To work within the of the Equal Opportunities and Equality & Diversity Policy and Procedures at all times.
· As with all staff, to take joint responsibility for the safeguarding of those in our care and to act on any concerns immediately.
· Any other duties reasonably expected of a Centre
· Manager.
· This job description will be reviewed regularly and may change over time.
Education and training:
· Educated to degree level or have equivalent experience / qualification
· Computer literate with a working knowledge of Microsoft applications.
· Proven experience in either, the voluntary/community sector, business, project management.
Other:
· A strong commitment to youth services
· Able to work occasional evenings and weekends and attend the Centre at short notice, able to work flexible hours.
· Consent to an enhanced DBS disclosure
Skills and abilities:
· A professional attitude and approach to the management of the Centre
· Excellent communication skills- both written and verbal
· Customer service skills
· Confident, self-motivated, innovative and able to work under pressure
· Good team leadership skills with the ability to develop and support all members of the team
· Able to prioritise work and demands
· Able to work collaboratively
· Understanding of financial budgets with the ability to work within a budget.
· A critical thinker with problem solving skills
Personal characteristics:
· They will have a strong commitment to helping members of the community get involved with the Centre.
· They will also need to be self-reliant demonstrate autonomy and discretion’ in their working and to prioritise activities.
· The continued success of the Centre will depend heavily on the organisational skills of the Centre Manager and their ability to communicate effectively with all members of the community and work alongside colleagues, partners and the Board.
· The Centre Manager will be given a high degree of autonomy and will be self-motivated.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of families in Leeds?
Leeds Baby Bank is looking for a new Unit Manager and would love to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing charity dedicated to ensuring all children can thrive and develop as they should.
At Leeds Baby Bank we provide essential baby equipment to families in crisis using a referral service through a health or social care professional. Some of the items we provide are pre-loved by other families, helping to reduce landfill and promote a more sustainable city. We are passionate about building community and have an active regular team of volunteers.
About the role
The Unit Manager is central to the charity's day-to-day running. You will coordinate and support volunteers while undertaking key operational tasks and work closely with various stakeholders, referral partners, and beneficiaries.
The ideal candidate will have experience managing a volunteer team and have excellent customer service and communication skills.
Please note this post is a job share
Main duties and responsibilities
In this key role, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Leeds Baby Bank Unit.
- As Unit Manager you will be in charge of the day-to-day activity of the unit ensuring we provide an excellent service to beneficiaries and referral partners.
- Responsibility for managing volunteers including recruitment, induction & training and ongoing development and support of volunteers.
- Arrange volunteer expenses and rotas
- To ensure excellent customer service is provided to beneficiaries and referral partners
- Updating and managing referrals through our database and online portal
- Coordinate and assist with unpacking deliveries into the Unit. Ensuring stock is safely stored in the correct locations and the inventory is updated.
- Along with the Charity Manager, ensuring health and safety guidelines are followed in the Unit
- Follow all security procedures, ensuring a high level of security is followed in the Unit at all times
- With the Charity Manager, ensure Leeds Baby Bank follows GDPR at all times, especially in relation to the storing of beneficiary information
- Creating content for social media where possible
Hours: 19 hours per week
This role is permanent and is a job share. The hours for this role are currently:
- Wednesday midday - 4pm,
- Thursday 8am - 4pm
- Friday 8am - 3pm.
Salary: £27,944 full-time equivalent- £14.33 per hour.
Location: Leeds Baby Bank, St John’s Centre, Leeds. Moving to a new location near Armley Gyratory in 2025.
Closing date to apply: Monday 27 January 2025 at 9 am.
Interviews: Friday 7 February 2025
Please note: this role is subject to a DBS check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of families in Leeds?
Leeds Baby Bank is looking for a new Community Development Manager and would love to hear from you!
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing charity dedicated to ensuring all children can thrive and develop as they should.
At Leeds Baby Bank we provide essential baby equipment to families in crisis using a referral service through a health or social care professional. Some of the items we provide are pre-loved by other families, helping to reduce landfill and promote a more sustainable city. We are passionate about building community and have an active regular team of volunteers.
About the role
The Community Development Manager is a varied and rewarding role. You will be responsible for developing the charity's community work, raising the profile of Leeds Baby Bank and developing links with external stakeholders. You will manage the community space at the charity's new premises, developing new streams of income generation and building relationships within the community.
The ideal candidate will be able to work independently using their initiative to network effectively and build positive working relationships. Communication is key to this exciting new role!
Main duties and responsibilities
Managing and developing the Outreach programme
- Managing and supporting the Outreach volunteers and setting up an Outreach programme to run weekly from the charity’s new premises.
- Assisting with identifying funding opportunities for Outreach and supporting applications.
- Effectively using the database to collate and analyse management information from the Outreach programme and sharing with the Charity Manager.
Community links & opportunities for beneficiaries
- Develop links and relationships with relevant organisations in the voluntary and public sectors, including highlighting networking opportunities and presenting to external organisations.
- Create opportunities for our beneficiaries to be hosted at our new premises such as Baby First Aid, Baby Massage
- Facilitate and organise events and workshops for our beneficiaries.
Managing the charity’s community spaces
- Promoting the space within Leeds using your network of contacts, social media, advertisements
- Diary and invoice management of the community rooms
External marketing & comms
- Responsibility for the social media of Leeds Baby Bank
- Creating and producing marketing materials for the charity including posters, flyers and online content
- Keeping the charity’s website up to date, especially the events and news pages
Hours: 19 hours per week
This role is permanent. The hours are likely to be Monday - Wednesday, but this is open to discussion at interview.
Salary: £27,944 full-time equivalent- £14.33 per hour.
Location: Leeds Baby Bank, St John’s Centre, Leeds. Moving to a new location near Armley Gyratory in 2025.
Closing date to apply: Monday 27 January 2025 at 9 am.
Interviews: Monday 10 February 2025
Please note: this role is subject to a DBS check
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.