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Operations and Logistics Manager
Are you a dynamic and hands-on leader with strong commercial acumen, logistical oversight, and people management skills?
We are looking for a Trading Manager, to manage the charity’s trading arm, to ensure effective sale and distribution of white goods and beds, aligning with strategy, ensuring efficiency, and maximising social impact.
Position: Operations and Logistics Manager (internally known as Trading Manager)
Location: Leicester and site based
Hours: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Salary: £35,000
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: Competitive salary, 32 days’ annual leave (pro rata for part time roles) including Bank Holidays, pension scheme
Closing Date: 18th July 2025
Interview Date: W/C 18th August 2025
The Role
We are looking for a Trading Manager to support the strategic aims of the charity and the Chief Executive Officer.
You will partner and collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and implement trading arm strategies and policies and ensure alignment of trading operations with the charity's mission, vision, and values.
You will ensure the effective smooth running of the trading arm, meet contractual and regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and meet targets agreed by the Board of Trustees.
Key areas of responsibilities include
- Strategic and Commercial Leadership
- Sales and Customer Engagement
- Supply Chain and Procurement
- Logistics and Distribution
- Premises Management
- Financial Oversight
- Team Leadership and HR
- Health and Safety and Compliance
About You
We are looking for someone with proven experience in managing operations, retail, logistics or trading within a commercial or social enterprise setting.
You will have:
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- A strong team working ethic, able to motivate and inspire staff, encouraging knowledge sharing and peer support.
- The ability to operate on a senior level and represent The Goods Depot externally.
- The ability to make decisions, multi-task, prioritise and delegate effectively.
- Commercial awareness and financial literacy to manage budgets, targets and financial reporting.
- An excellent standard of IT including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent), Microsoft Teams and relevant operational software (e.g., Sage, stock management and route planning systems).
- The ability to network and liaise effectively with individuals and agencies in the private, public and voluntary sectors, and governmental departments.
- The ability to achieve targets and work to tight deadlines.
- The ability to work flexibly, including occasional evenings/weekends.
We are looking for someone with a commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion within the workplace and a full driving licence, access to own transport and willingness to travel regionally.
If you are a strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans, then apply today!
About the Organisation
The charity believes that everyone deserves a decent standard of living, with a right to adequate food, shelter and the means to keep warm, clean and rested – no matter what difficulty they may be facing. We help to make a difference by finding funding to provide the essential items that everyone deserves.
As an equal opportunity employer, we would particularly welcome applications from people with an ethnic minority background or those with a disability, as the team are currently underrepresented in their workforce.
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PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.
Evidence of professional development in dementia care is essential. You will inspire care teams to provide compassionate, high-quality support tailored to each resident’s needs. You will create personalised care plans, promote health and well-being, and ensure that the preferences and choices of residents are central to their care.
Work pattern: 37.5 hours per week, consisting of three 12.5 hour night shifts (19:45 – 08:15), including weekends with salary between £15.22 - £16.36 per hour (inclusive of night allowance).
Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Manage shifts effectively to ensure everything runs smoothly and that care is always a top priority.
- Guide and support team members to help them develop professionally.
- Assess individual care needs, create personalised care plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.
- Oversee medication administration and ensure it’s done safely and accurately.
- Provide compassionate care, particularly in end-of-life situations, offering emotional support to residents and their families.
What we are looking for:
To succeed in this role, you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and be willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard. Evidence of professional development in dementia care is essential. Experience in care homes, adult health, social care, or community settings is required, along with skills in assessing needs, creating care plans, managing medicines, and providing compassionate end-of-life care.
What we offer:
- 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
- Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
- Flexible hours to suit your needs
- Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
- Free on-site parking
- Free enhanced DBS check
- Uniform provided at no cost
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
About Dunkirk Memorial House:
The Royal British Legion runs six UK care homes, offering high-quality residential, nursing, and dementia care for veterans and their families. Set in peaceful Somerset, Dunkirk Memorial House has 86 en-suite rooms, a bar, library, chapel, and rose garden. It includes a specialist Dementia Mews for up to 30 residents. We’re proud to provide expert, compassionate care in a warm, respectful community.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
As a member of the newly formed Development Team, you will lead on supporter engagement for the School and its’ Students through effective fundraising communications and year-round event delivery. You will support prospect communications, and assure best-in-class stewardship of donors while enabling delivery of rights and benefits to Centenary sponsors and partners.
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE
This role will assist with day-to-day management of Royal Ballet School’s fundraising work to support retention of recurring income from existing streams and facilitate the onboarding of new donors.
Reporting to the Development Operations Manager, the post-holder will assist with the planning and delivery of a large number of year-round engagement events through in-house visits and performances, external events and ticketing management for centenary performances. This role will lead on all fundraising communications to donor and prospect segments, and oversee campaign tracking, while relying on accurate data use and record keeping. The role will also support the administrative processing of ad-hoc Legacy request donations.
MAIN DUTIES
Fundraising Communications:
- Lead on communications for the Team, segmenting prospects and donors, ensuring they receive regular and tailored emails
- Oversee key termly campaigns, sponsor reports and videos, event invitations and summer performance comms
- Use Dot Digital to send communications and securely hold and update donor contact information
- Work closely with the School’s Communications and Marketing department to advance design and content briefs as required.
Event Planning & Delivery:
- Attend annual School calendar planning meetings
- Manage delivery of approx. 35+ in-house donor visits to Upper School and White Lodge all year round
- Support the delivery external events for existing donors as well as cultivation events for prospects
- Coordinate performance invitations, attendance and hospitality at Opera Holland Park, Linbury Theatre, and the Royal Opera House and other third party venues
- Log and track all event invitations, RSVPs and attendance through the CRM
- Work closely with the teaching staff to coordinate any activities that are student-facing.
Donor Data Stewardship:
- Support the Donor Relations Team to administrate and deliver benefits to a portfolio of donors, sponsors and partners
- Work alongside Artistic, Academic, and Operational colleagues to ensure best Donor Experience
- Develop skills as an integral member of the Development Team in nurturing relationships with internal departments and external individual donors and trustees
- Keep accurate contact data and record keeping for the wider team reporting and monitoring needs
Legacy Gift Administration:
- Administrate Gifts in Wills from Legators working with executors and families and coordinating timelines for income with the Finance team
- Work with the team to build the ‘in memory’ programme for the School’s Centenary and ensuring subsequent ‘In-Memory’ benefits are delivered.
General Support:
- Support the Development Operations Manager and Head of Donor Relations with the evolving needs of the Development Office, as it seeks to grow income and impact in 2026 and beyond.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential Criteria:
- Willing to work collaboratively across all functions of the department and wider School
- Daily working knowledge of Windows PC systems and Microsoft Office programs
- Minimum of two years administrative and operational experience
- Experience in maintaining and managing a contacts database
- Experience of working in a non-profit or charity fundraising environment
- Confident and well presented with strong relationship management skills
- Ability to present information concisely and effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines
- Numerate with a meticulous attention to detail and able to understand budgets
- Flexible to assist at performances and events falling outside normal working hours
Desirable Criteria:
- Empathy with and a commitment to the aims and ethos of the School
- Previous experience of organising premium events and large functions
- A knowledge and appreciation of the arts, particularly dance and ballet
- Previous experience of using Access CRM
- A good understanding Dot Digital
- IoF qualified and/or relevant degree subject
SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and to share this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff must consider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, the following is expected of all staff:
- To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and child protection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policies
- To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and come into contact with
- To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such as informing the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriate manner
- To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly the most recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicate concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of The Royal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.
The information detailed here about this role should not be considered encompassing. Over time, the emphasis of the job may change without changing the general characterisation of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities. This information will be periodically reviewed and revised in consultation with the postholder.
We are committed to creating an environment where all our employees feel part of our team and can flourish, regardless of their background. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Scotland)
Location: Workplace Offer; Hybrid Working
The position is offered on a 0.6 FTE basis (21.75 hours per week). This role will be home-based but will require travel to Edinburgh and/or other parts of Scotland for in-person meetings as required.
Are you passionate about making a real difference in children's lives through impactful policy and public affairs engagement? Are eager to develop your skills working with Scottish Government, MSPs, and other key decision-makers in Scotland? If so, we want to hear from you.
Barnardo's is looking for a Policy & Public Affairs Officer (Scotland) to help shape our influencing in Scotland. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to build on their existing knowledge and experience with policy influencers in Scotland while playing a pivotal role in creating positive, lasting change for children, young people, and families.
In this role, you'll work closely with our Senior Policy and Public Affairs Lead (Scotland) to implement our influencing plan. You'll help raise Barnardo's Scotland's profile among key stakeholders and policy influencers. You'll be involved in:
- Monitoring key developments within the Scottish policy landscape
- Managing relationships and liaising with stakeholders at all levels
- Conducting research and producing reports to support our policy objectives
- Supporting reactive policy work to respond to emerging issues
- Organising events to showcase Barnardo's vital work and engage decision-makers
Your efforts will ensure that the voices of children, young people, families, and our services are central to our influencing activities in Scotland.
When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification and Job Description. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.
Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.
Pay & Reward Framework
We know that our colleagues go above and beyond in delivering our vital work, driven by their passion and commitment to Barnardo's values. We also know that we can only realise our ambitions and achieve better outcomes for more children, thanks to the talent, hard work and creativity of our people.
For all these reasons, we are committed to a new approach to pay and reward, to ensure it is fair, attractive and progressive, which was rolled out in April 2023. This is a positive change for the charity, and a part of our People & Culture Strategy. It will assist us in supporting colleagues to belong, thrive and grow in their colleague journey at Barnardo's and in time will offer clear routes of progression for colleagues in both their career and their pay.
Whilst the full pay band and salary range is advertised, our approach to starting salaries is to appoint between the minimum to mid-point of the pay band – this ensures that pay steps are available to reward our colleagues annually based on their contribution to excellence and alignment to our values and behaviours. More details on Barnardo's pay framework can be found upon application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Good Food Oxfordshire
Good Food Oxfordshire (GFO) is a dynamic and impactful organisation dedicated to fostering a sustainable and healthy food system across Oxfordshire. We bring together a diverse network of individuals, community groups, and organisations to drive positive change in how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. Our mission is to ensure that everyone in Oxfordshire has access to good food that benefits both people and the planet.
The Opportunity: Project Lead
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Lead to join our passionate team. This is a pivotal role in a fast-paced environment, crucial for driving forward our strategic goals and expanding our impact within the Oxfordshire food sustainability scene. You will be instrumental in overseeing key local projects, strengthening community and network connections, and ensuring the successful uptake and measurement of the Oxfordshire Food Strategy and Food Action Plans.
This is a 4-day per week role (0.8 FTE). We believe in flexibility and encourage interested candidates to discuss alternative working arrangements that suit their needs. The successful applicant will ideally need to be based within Oxfordshire and must be able to work from the Oxford office 2 days a week.
This is a hands-on role where you will be equally comfortable working on high-level strategy, diving into project specifics, and rolling up your sleeves to execute campaigns and initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
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Project Leadership & Oversight: Oversee and drive the successful delivery of various local projects, including key initiatives such as FEAST2030, WISH, and other emerging projects within the Oxfordshire food partnership.
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Community & Network Connection: Drive and nurture robust community and network connections for the Oxfordshire food partnership. This includes organising and attending events, and conducting visits to network members and community food groups to ensure GFO is well-connected and able to best support the needs of the food sustainability scene in Oxfordshire.
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Strategic Impact & Measurement: Serve as the key contact for Sustainable Food Places, overseeing the uptake and diligently measuring the impact of the Oxfordshire Food Strategy and Food Action Plans.
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Partnership & Collaboration: Cultivate strong relationships with research cohorts we are involved in, such as FEAST, ensuring collaborative success and mutual benefit.
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Campaign & Initiative Delivery: Drive forward impactful food-waste projects and campaigns, including the beloved Pumpkin Festival and the Great Big Green Lunch, from conception to successful execution.
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Strategic Development & Reporting: Work closely with the CEO to drive forward strategic change within GFO. Collaborate with the Comms and Fundraising Lead to ensure timely and accurate updates are provided on funded projects for reports and communications.
What You’ll Bring:
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Proven track record in project leadership, ideally within the non-profit, community development, or food sustainability sectors.
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Experience in community engagement and network building.
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A strong understanding of sustainable food systems and the challenges and opportunities within this space.
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Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence a diverse range of stakeholders (particularly community food groups).
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Data-driven approach to measuring project impact and reporting.
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A proactive and adaptable mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment.
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Passion for creating a more sustainable and equitable food system in Oxfordshire.
If you don’t meet the above requirements but are a natural leader with a collaborative mindset, and enjoy being organised and sharing updates, we would love to hear from you. We are particularly keen to hear from applicants with a variety of lived experiences. All we ask is for you to be a team player, good listener and communicator, warm-natured, and community oriented.
Benefits of working at Good Food Oxfordshire
Our commitment to your well-being, growth, and a thriving work environment is reflected in these benefits...
Flexible & Inclusive Work Policies:
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Flexible work hours (core hours between 9am and 3pm) and hybrid working with only requirement to be in-office on Wednesdays.
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Acas-aligned parental, menopausal, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies – because we believe in supporting all our team members, including providing reasonable adjustments and accommodations to create an accessible and equitable workplace for individuals with disabilities.
Unique & Mission-Aligned Perks:
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Annual celebration, regular team socials, and Food Summits to celebrate project updates and achievements.
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Free tickets to the Oxford Real Farming Conference, Sustainable Food Places events, and other key industry gatherings.
Investing in Your Growth:
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Training and development budget to support your continuous learning.
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Quarterly reviews with CEO to discuss your personal growth and career path.
Competitive Compensation & Support:
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A competitive salary with annual salary reviews.
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GFO is an Oxfordshire Living Wage employer – ensuring fair pay for all.
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Travel and tech budget to support your work needs, whether remote or in-person.
A Collaborative & Supportive Hub:
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Dedicated office and co-working space at Makespace, with access to Makespace events and networking opportunities.
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Cycle to work scheme and bike storage at Makespace.
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Makespace also provides a sensory kit for those with neurodivergent needs, a play kit for children, and access to Share Oxford’s Library of Things.
Everyday Comforts & Community:
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8% pension scheme (5% from GFO, 3% from employee) for your future security.
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25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays pro-rata.
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Weekly BYO team lunch plus free tea and coffee at Makespace.
Apply Now
Join us in making a tangible difference to the food landscape of Oxfordshire!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Shape the Future of Home Care in Rural Perthshire.Lead a forward-thinking social enterprise delivering vital care services in rural communities
We are excited to announce an opportunity to establish and lead Heartland Cares Ltd, a start-up social enterprise, providing home care in rural Perthshire. We are seeking a dynamic Chief Executive Officer / Home Care Manager to shape and drive this innovative initiative. Working with an ambitious Board of Directors, and initially in the Rannoch and Dunkeld and Birnam areas, his role offers the chance to build a new and tranformative model of community-led care, enhancing services in remote rural areas.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the development of a high-quality home care service tailored to rural areas.
- Build, motivate, and manage staff and volunteers, ensuring excellence in care and service delivery.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and service delivery
- Build and maintain strong partnerships with local trusts, councils, stakeholders, and regulatory bodies.
- Ensure compliance with Care Inspectorate standards and lead the registration process.
- Manage financial operations, including budgeting.
- Act as the spokesperson for the organisation, promoting its services to local communities.
- Report directly to the Board, ensuring alignment with the charity’s mission and governance requirements.
Why Join Us?
- Make a Real Impact: Shape a service that directly improves lives.
- Innovative Approach: Be at the forefront of community-led care solutions.
- Supportive Team: Work with a committed and passionate group of professionals.
- Career Growth: Lead a growing organisation with long-term potential.
- Beautiful Location: Enjoy working in the heart of rural Scotland.
Are you the right fit?
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual with a passion for making a positive impact in rural, remote communities. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 7 practitioner qualification (meeting SSSC criteria) and have proven leadership experience in care services within community settings. Financial management and exceptional communication skills are essential, along with a good understanding of the unique challenges rural communities face in accessing health and social care services.
If you are committed to building an organisation that ensures people can receive care within their own communities, we would love to hear from you!
Application notes
To apply for this post please send your CV and a cover letter of no more than two sides of A4 outlining your reasons for applying and demonstrating how you meet the requirements set out in the Job Description. Please send this to the email found in the Job Pack (downloadable from this site).
Closing date for applications is midnight on 8th August 2025.
Interviews: To be held at a mutually agreeable time shortly after the closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Fellowship and Administration Officer is the main point of contact for Society Fellows, applicants and general enquiries. They administer and update records in the Society’s database and support the delivery of the Society’s annual programme of in-person, online and hybrid events. They also undertake general office administration.
Main Responsibilities
- Main point of contact for Society Fellows, prospective Fellows and general enquiries by telephone, email, letters and in-person
- Supports the membership journey from application through to election
- Contributes to the administration of the Society’s database
- Contributes to the delivery of the Society’s programme of events
- Undertakes general office administration
Please submit a CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience, skills and knowledge meets the requirements (covering letter to be no more than two sides of A4) by the closing date to the Fellowship and Development Manager at the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.
Closing date: 11:59 PM Sunday 13 July 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in person in Edinburgh or online via Zoom during the week commencing Monday 21 July 2025. Reasonable travel expenses can be claimed.
Applicants who are not shortlisted will be informed but unfortunately, no detailed feedback will be possible.
Become part of something historic!

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trusts and Philanthropy Manager
£37,312.00 per annum
Loughborough LE11 3QF / Hybrid Working
If you are effective at preparing and delivering proposals that gain financial support from trusts and foundations, government, national lottery or other relevant sources, this is an incredible opportunity for you to positively shape the futures of young people in the UK. At the Youth Sport Trust we are passionate about building a brighter future for young people by harnessing the power of play and sport to enhance wellbeing, build leadership and raise achievement.
As Trusts and Philanthropy Manager you will oversee the development and authoring of our bids and proposals to Trusts and Foundations and other grant makers. This will involve identifying funding opportunities, collaborating with colleagues to prepare comprehensive and relevant bids and proposals as well as providing regular programme reports to funders as needed. Important will be the ability to ensure proposals align with our priorities, strategic goals and mission.
By cultivating and stewarding relationships with high-net-worth individuals, you will help lay the foundations for the charity to establish a new income stream. This will include preparing tailored proposals, presentations and communications for potential donors as well as building personalised engagement and stewardship plans to foster long-term donor relationships.
We will also look to you to manage stakeholder reporting, monitor sector trends and develop mutual beneficial business relationships with organisations and potential partners.
For this high-profile role, you must have experience of successful bid writing and securing funding from a range of sources, including trusts and foundations. Effective at donor engagement and relationship management, you will have a strong understanding of philanthropic trends and fundraising strategies. You will demonstrate the ability to develop and implement successful fundraising initiatives and processes too.
Your technical abilities will be complemented by strong interpersonal and communication skills. An effective project manager, you will also be comfortable working in a collaborative and matrix environment.
As a member of the team, we guarantee you will feel very much part of our mission and will experience fun, challenge and fulfilment in your role. Our values underpin everything we do, and we pride ourselves on a work culture which fosters innovation, creativity and personal passion. Benefits include generous annual leave entitlement, health cash plan, employee assistance programme and volunteering days. In 2023 we were ranked one of the best charities and mid-sized companies to work for in the UK.
If you are excited by the prospect of supporting millions of young people across the country to enjoy the life-changing benefits and play and sport, we would like to hear from you. To apply please click the apply now button and complete an online application form.
The Youth Sport Trust believes that diversity drives excellence and that representation is important. The Youth Sport Trust therefore positively welcomes and seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
Closing date: 9 July 2025 at 11:59pm
Interviews planned for: 21 July 2025 in Loughborough
Registered charity number: 1086915
Actively Interviewing
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!
Qualifications/ skills: CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR qualification (Level 5 or above)
Time: Minimum 12 up to 16 hours per week. Can be worked flexibly but there are some essential meetings on a Monday.
Where: Remote - UK based. Two team days per year in London / South East or online.
Salary: £35,000-£38,000 full-time equivalent, depending on experience. This salary is in line with our organisational pay structure.
Deadline to apply: 8th July, 12pm
Estimated start date: September 2025
Role overview
This HR Lead role will support a unique, employee-owned, self-managed organisation. You'll play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of HR practices, advising on employee relations, and contributing to a positive, self-directed work environment.
As a self-managed organisation HR is distributed between a number of different roles. You will be working alongside our Organisational Development Lead, Training & Development Lead, Compliance Lead, HR Support, Onboarding/Offboarding Lead, Team Companion and the leadership team.
As this is a new developing role, the responsibilities listed in the Job Description are areas where Chiltern has identified HR expertise is needed at this current point in time. This gives the role holder the opportunity to further develop and shape this area of our business.
Key duties include advising on employee relations, supporting self-managed teams, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement and employee ownership, and you'll also work closely with individuals to ensure HR policies are adhered to, individuals feel empowered and engaged and that the organisation's culture aligns with its values in the delivery of HR practices.
Accountabilities
Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
1. HR Strategy & Organisational Development
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Collaborate with the leadership team to drive the organisation’s People Management Strategy
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Devise and deliver HR projects to improve business efficiency and effectiveness
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Lead succession planning initiatives across the organisation
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Horizon scan for emerging HR practices and employment law developments
2. HR Policy, Compliance & Risk Management
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Develop and maintain HR policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook to ensure legal compliance
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Ensure compliance with UK employment law across all HR functions
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Lead on:
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Third Party Risk Policy
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Equality Impact Assessment Policy
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Stakeholder Engagement Policy (ensuring service user perspectives are integrated)
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Monitor adherence to internal policies, including whistleblowing, grievances, and dignity at work
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Audit EDI data bi-annually and create strategies to promote diversity and inclusion
3. Employee Relations & Case Management
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Providing advice and leading on the process for :
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Grievances
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Disciplinaries
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Bullying, harassment, and capability issues
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Redeployment and redundancy
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Lead meetings prior to disciplinary sanctions in collaboration with our HR administrator
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Mediate disputes and facilitate conflict resolution within the context of HR discussions
4. Compensation and Benefits
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Developing and maintaining salary structures
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Conducting salary benchmarking and market analysis
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Overseeing annual salary reviews
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Ensuring compliance with pay equity laws
5. Recruitment, Onboarding & Talent Management
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Oversee advertising and attraction strategies
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Support onboarding processes to aid efficiency
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Review terms and conditions, contracts, and engage with external advisors as needed
6. Attendance & Performance Management
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Manage absence cases including statutory and contractual entitlements
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Support the leadership team with performance and attendance-related challenges
7. Systems & Process Improvement
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Maintain and enhance HR systems, ensuring lean processes and the integration of e-systems
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Regularly review and improve the Staff Portal alongside our Training & Development Lead
8. Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)
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Stay updated on EDI legislation and best practice
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Support the organisation in being legally compliant, culturally relevant, and innovative in its EDI approach
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Lead data audits and present an equal opportunities review every two years
9. Professional Development & Networking
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Engage with local HR support networks, including CIPD and ACAS
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Maintain continuous professional development (CPD)
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Be an active member of Social Enterprise UK HSC HR group and attend relevant meetings
Person specification
We are looking for an efficient, well-organised, friendly person to join the team with the following qualities:
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CIPD qualified or equivalent professional HR qualification (Level 5 or above)
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Experience in a generalist HR role, including employee relations, policy development, and HR project delivery.
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Experience working on or leading Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels
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Confident facilitator and leader of sensitive meetings and discussions, with a culture of care
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As this is a hands on role, a high level of organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously is needed
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Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment
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Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond effectively to new or unforeseen challenges.
Job benefits
A key benefit in working for Chiltern is being a part of a forward thinking employee owned team, where our culture celebrates and values the voice of each individual.
Staff members benefit from a flexible working environment, creating a personal schedule based around the requirements of the role.
Ultimately, at the heart of what we do is our value of ‘care’, which is felt strongly across the team.
Additional benefits include:
- Flexible working
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32 Days (FTE) per annum annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)
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High street discount shopping portal
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EAP package - access to confidential support and wellbeing services
About Chiltern Music Therapy
Chiltern is an award-winning social enterprise that provides music therapy, community music services and training to over 1700 people of all ages and many different needs across England each year. Formed in 2011 from a desire to change how music therapy was offered in the UK, we hold accessibility and financial inclusivity at our heart, working across health, education, social care and community settings.
Proud to be a self-managed and employee-owned organisation, we strive to create a world where music therapy is the transformative thread in the lives of the children and adults we support. At Chiltern we recognise the different strengths within our team. We provide an environment where people can take charge of the work they do and make informed decisions using professional judgement and life experience, alongside peer support. We’re welcoming, inclusive, and have worked hard to create a positive environment that we are proud of. You can find out more about us on our website.
How to apply
To apply, please apply with your CV and a one-page covering letter which should include your reasons for wanting to join Chiltern Music Therapy and suitability for the role.
We welcome enquiries and applications from people of all identities and backgrounds and value diversity in our workforce.
We encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as we may close applications early depending on application numbers.
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Contract Type: Full Time
Hours: Full-Time, 35 hours per week - occasional evening / weekend work required*
Department: Programme Delivery
Reports to: Programme Leader
Location: London, Hybrid – 1-2 days in the office per week as well as time out and about in schools
Salary: £32,000 per annum
* In support of mentor training and other programme activities
(The boroughs we currently operate in are: Islington, Camden, Hackney, Brent, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, and Lambeth)
Benefits
- Hybrid working
- 2 Me days
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, increasing by 1 year for every year of service for a maximum of 5 years
- Birthday bonus day off
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- £100 training budget to support your personal development
- TOIL (time off in lieu) for any weekend/evening work
- Working with a values led, supportive and fun team
Our Values and Behaviours
At TKN our mission and values still follow our founder’s original vision:
· Vision – Every child gets to live the life they choose.
· Values – Fun, connection, diversity, curiosity and integrity.
· Mission – To make meaningful connections in our communities and to support children through mentoring to feel happy and confident about themselves and their futures.
As a team we also agreed the following behaviours will guide the way we work:
Respect Empowerment Collaboration Co-Confidence Exploration
Role Purpose
To deliver and develop a high-impact mentoring programme through effective mentor management, community engagement, and high-quality organisation and programme administration around London. This role is vital to achieving the organisation’s goals — including positive outcomes for children, meaningful volunteer engagement, compliance, and sustainable growth.
This role brings a perfect blend of administration and delivery, giving you ample time to see and speak with children and volunteer mentors, seeing up close the transformation the programme makes on children’s lives.
Core Responsibilities
1. Mentor Management & Support
- Match at least five children per month with suitable volunteer mentors, aligned with individual needs and programme goals.
- Manage up to 55 active mentor-mentee pairs, leading the administration cycle and our quality framework.
- Maintain 100% accurate records and communications in our data management system, Salesforce, ensuring full compliance with internal processes
- Maintain consistent, high-quality mentor communications, including regular check-ins and reviews, ensuring consistent session attendance.
- Co-deliver training for new and existing volunteer mentors; support community events and in-person meetups, maintaining 90%+ satisfaction in mentor surveys.
- Drive mentor engagement and experience through the online community platform, reflective sessions, and arranging mentor meetups.
- Promote long-term mentor involvement, with volunteer mentors contributing beyond core mentoring.
2. Programme Delivery & Development
- Support organisational targets across cohorts supporting delivery, volunteer recruitment and fundraising annually
- Deliver child workshops and check-ins, capturing their voices and tailoring support accordingly.
- Collect consistent impact from children, caregivers and mentors, ensuring all impact targets are met and ensuring children show positive progress in key outcome areas
- Collaborate with Programme Leaders to identify improvements and co-create new approaches or resources.
- Promote child participation and co-creation in all aspects of programme design and delivery, ensuring children's voices inform organisational reporting and development.
- Plan and arrange group 2-3 mentoring sessions annually with other programme managers
3. Volunteer, Referral & Community Engagement
- Work with the volunteer recruitment team to build local partnerships and referral networks to support volunteer recruitment and programme delivery.
- Maintain strong relationships with referral partners (e.g., schools, community organisations) to ensure a steady referral pipeline and collaborative working and 80% of your schools are retained.
- Provide updates of the programme to referral partners and share content to internal marketing and schools colleagues to support completing the schools termly impact template
- Act as a key liaison between mentors and caregivers, supporting clear communication and shared understanding of child development and the programme.
4. Safeguarding
- Uphold a strong culture of safeguarding in your work, acting in compliance with our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.
- Contribute to TKN safer recruitment processes, attending internal mentor training events to vet prospective mentors.
- Review and assess weekly delivery session reports from mentors, updating Salesforce as required.
- Ensure every child participating in the programme experiences a positive ending in line with TKN positive ending guidance.
- Work collaboratively with DSLs to follow TKN safeguarding processes, escalating where needed
Skills Required for this Role
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain trust with mentors, children, schools, caregivers, and community partners.
- Communication: Clear, professional communication across diverse stakeholders including written reports, training, phone calls, meetings and in person check-ins.
- Data & Impact Tracking: Confident in using data management systems, ideally understanding of salesforce and other tools to track progress, outcomes, and ensure data accuracy.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: Strong understanding of safeguarding principles and policy application.
- Programme Delivery: highly organised with the ability to coordinate workshops, group sessions, and mentor support within quality frameworks.
- Child-Centred Practice: Committed to capturing and integrating children’s voices in all areas of programme design and evaluation.
- Adaptability & problem solving: Able to be solutions based and able to adapt to a fast-paced environment and organisation striving to grow and reach more children
We will hold first round calls and then a formal interview for those who are successful. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis so early applications are encouraged
Our Commitment to Safeguarding and Equity
Safeguarding Committment
Safeguarding is a priority at The Kids Network. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
Equity Commitment
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is accessible, however we recognise that there may be more we can do, especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or have experienced discrimination. If this is the case, we are happy and open to discussing ways in which we can better support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities service in Hertfordshire.
£24,548.23 per annum, working 37.5 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
Linden Road in Redbourn supports 2 gentlemen living in their own bungalows with everyday life skills. The service provides a 24/7 support service, with an emphasis on choice and control, enabling customers to achieve greater independence, improved quality of life and integration into the wider community.
We are looking some someone who is able to build supportive, trusting relationships with customers and create a positive atmosphere. You need to be able to provide a flexible, personalised and responsive support service that is tailored to each customer's abilities and aspirations. This will include a willingness to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.
Customers need support with daily living activities, including practical assistance, cooking, feeding, cleaning and person care. The role will also require you to maintain appropriate records to a professional standard in accordance with Look Ahead's policies and procedures. If you have experience working with and motivating customers whilst being calm and resilient to challenging behaviour, then please apply for this role.
The position involves working 7.5 hours per day, five days a week, with alternating weekends on duty.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate, and resilient Service Manager to join our Mental Health service in Slough.
£41,000.00 per annum, working 40 hours per week.
Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Free DBS
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Healthcare Cashplan through our partner Healthshield
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply)
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
For a full job description, please visit our website.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Service Manager to oversee the successful delivery of our mental health services within the Slough area. This pivotal role is responsible for the operational and strategic management of all contracts in your designated patch, ensuring high-quality service delivery and positive outcomes for individuals with mental health and complex needs.
As a Service Manager, you will lead and support a team of front-line staff, providing clear direction, performance oversight, and ongoing professional development. A key aspect of the role is fostering strong leadership and cultivating competence within your team to drive continuous improvement.
In addition to contract oversight, you may also take on a client group specialism (Mental Health and Complex needs), working closely with fellow Service Managers and the Head of Service to promote the consistent and effective integration of specialist approaches across the organisation.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a values-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced, person-centred environment and is committed to delivering high-impact support.
What you'll bring:
Essential:
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Experience of managing contracts and resources and delivering to budget and performance targets
Experience of delivering to housing management performance targets
Experience of effectively managing and developing staff to ensure delivery of services performance targets within contract
Experience of successfully managing external partnerships to ensure successful delivery of services
Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 4 or other Business/Management Qualification
Desirable:
Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
We focus on Excellence and innovation.
We are Caring and Compassionate.
We are Inclusive and Trusted.
We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
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Service Team Leader Homicide
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Leader based in the West Midlands to join the Homicide Service team. This role involves managing and supporting operational staff to ensure the delivery of excellent services to those affected by homicide.
The West Midlands covers Birmingham, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. It is a requirement that you live within one of these area in order to carry out this role effectively.
Position: 6104 Team Leader- Homicide
Location: Remote/ West Midlands
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday 9am -5pm
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,732.20 per annum
Closing Date: 16th July 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.
Interview Date: 22nd July 2025
The Role
As a Homicide Team Leader, you will ensure the provision of high-quality services, maintain effective relationships with key stakeholders, and provide strategic leadership to promote and develop services.
As a Homicide Team Leader, you will:
- Conduct audits and generate reports on case management systems, ensuring compliance with contract reporting requirements and national standards.
- Capture and analyse data to ensure outcome-based and evidenced work.
- Allocate work within the team, monitor daily caseloads, and identify trends or patterns.
- Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, provide safeguarding advice, and prioritise client safety and dignity.
- Collaborate with managers to enhance service delivery, address performance issues, and support continuous improvement.
- Support with caseloads, conduct impact assessments, and provide comprehensive support to team members.
- Oversee recruitment, training, performance management, and ongoing support for team members.
- Promote access to services through referrals and partnerships with local organisations.
- Facilitate regular team meetings, share feedback, and ensure effective communication channels.
- Adhere to data protection legislation, confidentiality policies, and organisational procedures.
About You
Ideally, you will have experience in developing and maintaining partnerships within a multiagency framework, and knowledge of intersectionality, especially when working with vulnerable individuals and those experiencing trauma.
You will need to travel across the region to fulfil job responsibilities and develop your role. Flexibility is essential, as the job may require evening, weekend work, and occasional overnight stays.
You will need:
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and its impact on victims and witnesses.
- Understanding of equal opportunities, diversity, inclusivity, safeguarding, and risk assessments.
- Awareness of confidentiality and safe working practices, including data protection.
- Experience in customer-focused, challenging environments.
- Crisis management and support experience.
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
- Problem-solving and data analysis skills.
- Proficiency in using software like Word, Excel, and Case Management systems
If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details once you apply.
In Return…
Benefits include:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Organisation
This independent charity provides a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. Working towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System, everyone at the charity is driven by the Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events.
As part of the commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. The charity is also a Disability Confident Employer and provides a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition, which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of the selection process, the team will be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
You may have experience in areas such as Service, Case, Services, Operations, Service Manager, Case Manager, Services Manager, Service Team Leader, Case Team Leader, Services Team Leader, Operations Team Leader. #INDNFP
Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.
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Core Job Purpose:
The Production Coordinator is responsible for maintaining, overseeing and coordinating all of FCW’s in-cell production. This is an exciting and varied role which helps contribute to the smooth running of the charity.
The duties of the role include:
· Administration of sending and receiving kits stitched in prison.
· Supporting volunteers teaching in prison by dealing with materials requests and orders.
· Ensuring our stitchers are paid for their work accurately and efficiently.
· Providing feedback on the stitching by our in-prison workforce.
· Assisting the extended production team with the ordering of materials, special commissions, donations requests and our tapestry finishing service.
· Gathering, logging and reporting on information related to production and prisoner pay using FCW’s custom database.
· Visiting our stitching groups in prison to get an better understanding of the challenges with production that both our volunteer teachers and our stitchers might face in delivering FCW production
You should have excellent interpersonal skills, be accurate in your attention to detail, be flexible and have the ability to take initiative. We expect you to work independently, prioritising your own workload, as well as working as part of a small, lively team.
Principal Accountabilities for the Core Job:
- Support our volunteers and stitchers by sending our pre-prepared kits to volunteers around the country ahead of the stitching classes and receiving kits back from volunteers.
- Administer the production process on FCW’s custom database: logging items as they are sent to prisons and volunteers around the country, tracking items as they are returned from prison, providing feedback to prisoners on the work completed and maintaining standards through rigorous quality control.
- Process payments to prisoners on a weekly basis.
- Support Fine Cell Work volunteers by dealing with requests for threads and troubleshooting problems with kits.
- Log data, collate and report on production, prisoner pay and stitcher statistics as required for the senior management and the fundraising teams, to include monthly reports and annual reports.
- Supporting the use of FCW’s custom database to include testing and feedback on new features and uploading and maintaining relevant information.
- Order materials in advance for production activities in prison workshops as well as at the FCW office, liaising with commercial suppliers as well as materials donors. Supporting the production manager with the production of all kits in prison workshops as well as by volunteers in the office.
- Work with the Programmes and Impact Officer to enable Open College Network accredited training to be delivered in prisons by making up and sending out starter kits and materials to stitchers.
- With the Programmes and Impact Officer, provide technical support for our lone stitchers by sending out work, talking to them on the phone or replying to letters.
- Where appropriate, working with the Design and Commissions team to assist with the preparation of specialist kit and sample products, ordering materials and collecting stitcher feedback to assist with future production.
- Coordinate FCW’s tapestry finishing and making up service.
- Support the production manager to ensure that all ability and pay levels are appropriate to FCW’s stitcher population ensuring these are made and assigned with a view to developing prisoners’ skills and self-responsibility.
- With the Programmes team, co-facilitate production training for volunteers both online and in person.
- Assist with bi-annual stock counts involving staff, volunteers, prison leavers and prison staff to include finished items, work in progress and raw materials in all the prisons where FCW operates, as well as at FCW’s London office.
- Coordinate Fine Cell Work volunteers with their weekly tasks as provided by the production manager.
- First point of contact for phone calls to the office, assisting callers with enquiries and diverting calls to relevant members of staff.
- On occasion, visit cell groups in prison around the country to support volunteers and stitchers in FCW production.
- Assist with Fine Cell Work events as and when required.
- Ad hoc duties to support the work of the charity as required including back-up support to production with apprentices and volunteers in the Clothworkers Studio.
Core Job Context:
Fine Cell Work is a UK based rehabilitation charity and social enterprise which makes beautiful handmade products in British prisons. For 28 years we’ve been transforming the lives of people in prison and prison leavers, one stitch at a time. Our unique process boosts our stitcher’s self-worth, instils accountability, and fosters hope.
We support people in prison and prison leavers to finish their sentences with work skills, money earned and saved, and the self-belief to rebuild meaningful, independent, crime-free lives.
Set up in 1997 by Lady Anne Tree following years of lobbying the government to change prison rules about prisoners earning money from work done in their cells, Fine Cell Work operates in 38 British prisons engaging with over 600 people in prison in 2024. Our stitchers are supported by our skilled and valued volunteers who visit prison fortnightly to teach needlework.
By providing, paid, purposeful activity to prepare people in prison to successfully reintegrate into the community post-release, we are teaching key soft employment skills, supporting the development of self-discipline and self-belief, and working to improve prisoner well-being, all key in reducing recidivism.
Core Requirements for the Role
Essential:
- Organised and process driven with strong administrative skills.
- The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines and take initiative.
- Proven track record of delivering on targets and outcome.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High standard of numeracy skills.
- Excellent team working skills.
- Accurate attention to detail for logging information and quality checking work.
- Proficient in MS Office particularly in Excel
- A flexible approach to managing workload.
- An enthusiastic and positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
- A non-judgemental approach to supporting prisoners.
Desirable:
- Experience of and/or knowledge of textiles and embroidery/needlework.
- Experience of working with volunteers.
- Experience of using complex databases.
This role is full time and based in our offices in Battersea, South London.
Reports to: Production Manager
Salary: £27,000
Fine Cell Work offer the following benefits to all our team members:
- A supportive learning culture and opportunities to develop in your role
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata) increasing after 2 years of service
- Employer pension contribution after 3 month probationary period
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
Fine Cell Work is committed to the principle of equality. No job applicant, employee, volunteer or worker is discriminated against either directly or indirectly on the grounds of race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religious belief, sex, marital or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy status, age or disability and we will maintain a neutral working environment in which no employee or worker feels under threat or intimidated.
To apply for this role please send a cover letter, outlining how you meet the person specification, and CV by 10pm on 13th July. Please note your application will not be considered if a cover letter is not included.
If successful in your application, interviews will be held week commencing 14th July.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Who are we?
Depaul International (DPI) oversees the Depaul Group, a group of charities that work across the world with a mission to stop homelessness and change the lives of those affected by it.
What’s the role about?
This is a great opportunity to join us as the new Chief Finance Officer. As the Depaul Group continues to experience growth and increases its impact, you’ll lead the effective financial and governance support provided by DPI to its subsidiaries. You’ll be the leading interface between the Senior Leadership Team and the Board of Trustees and other corporate bodies and subsidiaries. You’ll provide financial advice to the Group CEO, Board and other senior management colleagues, including modelling best practice in financial management, overseeing the financial management in the subsidiaries, setting financial standards for the group and providing support to enable the subsidiaries to meet those standards. You’ll also be leading and supporting the development of a new governance structure for the Group.
What will ideally support your success?
You’ll be a CCAB qualified accountant with experience of strategic financial leadership and management experience and the ability to solve complex problems. In addition, you’ll have experience of working with and advising a diverse range of boards and external stakeholders. It’s important that you also have experience of current financial reporting requirements and financial management practices, including consolidated financial reporting. Strong IT skills as well as an appreciation and understanding of key HR and ICT challenges in the charity sector are desirable. We’re looking for someone possibly, but not exclusively, working in homelessness and/or international development who shows personal integrity in all they do and have a commitment and respect for our aims, objectives and values.
Closing date: Wednesday 16th July 2025.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.