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Team: Safety, Health & Environment

Location: Remote with regular travel. Approx. two to three times a week

Work pattern: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week

Salary: Up to £42,750.72 per year

Contract: permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Health and Safety Officer:

- Conduct in-person health & safety and fire risk assessments across centres and shops, ensuring compliance with legislation and internal policies

- Investigate accidents and incidents, analyse trends, and recommend preventative actions

- Maintain accurate records of inspections, training, assessments, and incidents in line with data protection requirements

- Promote completion of H&S e-learning and identify additional training needs

- Build strong relationships with staff and volunteers to foster a positive safety culture

- Lead regional H&S Committee meetings and contribute to team discussions and continuous improvement of SHE practices

- Support wellbeing and mental health awareness by signposting relevant resources

About the Safety, Health & Environment team:

The SHE team are a multi tasking team that undertake most Health and Safety tasks in-house, working closely with most other teams within Cats Protection. The team is made up of a manager and 4 regional officers who cover the whole of the UK, The team deal with the Cats Protection retail outlets, Cat Centres, accident investigations, DSE,  branch volunteer enquiries and more. 

What we’re looking for in our Health and Safety Officer:

- NEBOSH Diploma (or equivalent) and membership of a relevant professional body

- Significant experience (3+ years post qualification) in a similar health & safety role, ideally in public sector, facilities, or charity setting

- Experience working across multiple sites

- Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practices

- Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels

- Able to work independently, manage workload, and perform under pressure

- Organised, pragmatic, and professional with a flexible, positive attitude

- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

What we can offer you:

- range of health benefits

- 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service

- Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing

- and much more, which you can learn about

Application closing date: 6th October 2025

Virtual interview date: w/c 20th October 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. anonymised application form

2. video screening

3. virtual interview

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email us if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey.

About the role:

This is an exciting opportunity to join Single Homeless Project (SHP) in a brand new Caseworker role at the forefront of an innovative Westminster pilot service. The HMO scheme is designed to support under 35s who have experienced rough sleeping and are ready to take the next step towards independence. As a Caseworker, you will play a key part in shaping this exciting new service, working directly with clients to secure safe accommodation, build stability and open up new opportunities for the future. From assessing suitability for the HMO service and arranging property viewings, to supporting sign-ups with landlords, you will be central to each client’s journey into their new home.

Every day will bring variety and the chance to make a tangible difference. You will guide clients through maximising their income via Housing Benefit and Universal Credit, help them register with GPs and health services, and create pathways into college and employment. Alongside this, you’ll work with individuals to develop budgeting skills, explore savings and build the confidence needed to successfully move on after their twelve-month tenancy. Your work will not just provide housing but help create the tools, resilience and opportunities that can transform lives.

Joining SHP means more than taking on a role; it is the chance to grow your career in an organisation that invests in its people while driving forward bold, new solutions to homelessness. This is your opportunity to be part of a pioneering service, to leave a lasting impact on Londoners’ lives, and to shape the way we work as a charity committed to ending homelessness in the capital.

About you:

• Skilled at building effective partnerships with service providers and agencies to improve client outcomes.
• Self-motivated and resilient, with strong time management and the ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Experienced in supporting clients to increase independence, inclusion, and financial stability.
• Able to assess needs using a strengths-based, person-centred approach that recognises aspirations.
• Committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and collaborative team working.
• Knowledgeable about the causes of homelessness and pathways to secure housing and support.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 5th October at midnight

Interview date: Monday 13th October 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

About the role and you

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and talented senior practitioner to join the management team for a thriving service area, whilst continuing to work directly with autistic adults. In this role:

· You will oversee the development, delivery, and evaluation of specialist services for autistic adults who have sexually offended or are at risk of doing so.

· You will support our skilled practitioners in delivering an evidence informed and quality service.

· You will passionately enable and uphold the team’s commitment to excellent practice in the prevention of child sexual abuse.

This role requires clinical expertise, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of autism, sexual offending behaviour, and safeguarding. The postholder provide expert consultation, and will ensure that all our interventions are neurodiversity-informed, trauma-sensitive, and evidence-based. The goal of the project is to ensure that autistic people across Scotland are empowered to make better choices about their behaviour online and offline.

The postholder will also contribute to strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and service innovation, supporting the Lucy Faithfull Foundation’s mission to prevent child sexual abuse.

This post needs someone who is confident in project management, professional, proactive and outcome-focused, with exceptional communication and engagement skills. You will have the vision and operational management capabilities to maintain and advance support for our clients.

The post is funded by the Support Autistic Adults fund until March 2028 and the post is offered on a fixed term contract until this date.

What you’ll get from us

We offer hybrid working, with 3 days in the office during the first month in the position, followed by a minimum of 2 days in the office, a NEST pension, 34 days annual leave rising to 39 days (inclusive of statutory bank holidays following qualifying period), up to 5 days’ learning and development per year, flu jabs, eye tests, season ticket loans, charity discounts, an employee assistance programme and the option of Benenden medical cover (taxable). We are proud to partner with the Living Wage Foundation and be an accredited employer of choice.

How to apply

We really welcome informal conversations with prospective candidates about the role and the charity in advance of the deadline.

An application form and equal opportunities form are included in this job pack. We look forward to receiving your completed documents by 13/10/2025. In person interviews are scheduled to take place on 27th October for shortlisted candidates.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the closing date you have been unsuccessful with your application. Please note the successful candidate will be required to undergo a PVG check for this position.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a large charity on a temporary basis, supporting the Finance team with the production of statutory accounts and the Annual Report. This role will involve working closely with senior finance colleagues and auditors to ensure a smooth and accurate year-end process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager and Assistant Director of Finance to prepare statutory accounts from draft to final signed accounts
• Review draft accounts, including cash flow statements, control account reconciliations, and supporting working papers
• Prepare accounting adjustments as requested by auditors
• Assist the Finance Team with financial data cleansing in line with data retention policies
• Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the finance function

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or CIPFA)
• 3–5 years post-qualification experience in senior financial roles, preferably in the charity or public sector
• Proven experience preparing statutory accounts and managing audit processes for large organisations
• Strong knowledge of FRS102 and Charity SORP
• Excellent ability to communicate complex financial information to non-financial audiences
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and other standard office tools
• Professional, collaborative, and methodical approach, with a commitment to continuous development

Job Title: Year-End Accountant
Location: Central London
Day Rate: £250 - £300 (paid via an Umbrella company)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Contract: 3 months initial contract
Working Pattern: Hybrid

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

About the role
We’re looking for a warm, proactive organiser to help more women seeking sanctuary access our Touching Safe Ground programme — weekly trauma-informed yoga and English for wellbeing sessions in East London. You’ll reach out to asylum hostels, GP surgeries and community and legal services to connect with women who may benefit. You’ll support them in attending, help sessions run smoothly, and manage practicalities like childcare, refreshments and expenses. A key part of the role is also building a brilliant volunteer team — recruiting, supporting and coordinating volunteers who make our sessions possible. You’ll also work closely with the Project Lead and colleagues on outreach, monitoring and partnership-building. This hands-on, local role is perfect if you’re organised, people-focused, and committed to empowering women who have faced hardship or trauma. It’s also a great opportunity to build skills in partnership working, trauma-informed community outreach, and volunteer leadership

Key details

• Contract: 1-year fixed-term (with potential to extend up to 4 years) 3-month probationary period. Post funded by National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund
• Hours: 16 hours per week (must be available Weds 9–12 & Thurs 3.30–6.30)
• Location: Office and venues in Tower Hamlets, with some home working
• Salary: £32,593 per annum pro rata (0.4 FTE, 2 days per week)
• Start date: From 1 November 2025 (negotiable)
• Line manager: Project Lead
• Requirements: Female applicants only (Equality Act 2010 exemption). DBS check. You must already have the right to live and work in the UK.

Who we are
Globe Community Project is a dynamic and growing charity in the heart of East London. Our mission is to transform loneliness into connection among isolated people and under-served groups in Tower Hamlets.

What you’ll do

• Reach and engage asylum-seeking, refugee and migrant women across Tower Hamlets
• Build partnerships with GP surgeries, community and legal services, universities and local networks, to create referral pathways
• Welcome and support women at weekly sessions, outings and seasonal events
• Manage relationships with our crèche provider and ensure children’s provision is in place
• Recruit, coordinate and support volunteers (including DBS checks, expenses, and organising annual wellbeing treats)
• Collect impact data sensitively, including quotes, photos and case studies (with informed consent)
• Organise occasional trips and outings
• Support with some admin, monitoring and evaluation tasks, and lead on others
• Represent GCP at local events to raise awareness of our work
• Attend team, project and 1:1 meetings, and take part in GCP’s annual Away Day

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Experience of community outreach, engagement and partnership building
• Confidence working with at-risk groups (ideally refugees/asylum seekers)
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to build trust quickly across diverse backgrounds
• Confident with MS Word, Excel and G Suite
• Caring, empathetic, proactive, independent and reliable
• Strong alignment with GCP’s values (please see our website)

Desirable:

• Experience managing or coordinating volunteers
• Voluntary sector or community development background
• Speaks a community language
• Experience of reflective practice
• Knowledge of safeguarding processes
• Lived experience of migration or seeking sanctuary

What we offer

• Salary £32,593 per annum, pro-rata for 0.4 FTE, 2 days per week.
• 30 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, pro-rata, (rising with service)
• 10% employer pension contribution (NEST scheme)
• Employee health insurance (after probation)
• The chance to make a real impact on the lives of women and children, and grow your skills in outreach, community organising, and trauma-informed practice

Have you ever wanted to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable Children and Young People? Our children’s home in Heaton Moor  provides residential Care for Children and Young People with Emotional Behavioural difficulties/Autism, Learning difficulties and complex needs.

The Together Trust is one of the North West’s leading charities, offering individual care, support, and education to hundreds of children, young people, and adults each year. We are a not-for-profit charitable trust, so every penny goes back into benefiting the people that we support.

Together we make a difference, develop and learn, and support each other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change.

We believe that everyone deserves a place to call home - whether that's a place to call your own or somewhere to get safety, stability and support. You’ll be helping children to grow their independence and shape their own story within a supportive, caring home.

You will be working in a caring home environment with the wider team under the leadership of the Registered Manager, nurturing, and supporting the young people providing them with all the care, love, and support that they would receive as if it was their family home.

Location: Heaton Moor, Stockport

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £24,700 (12.67) per hour

Sleep in shift paid at £100.80 per shift

Weekends paid 25% premium on hourly rate

The Role;

• Provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the young people. This will include supporting less experienced staff via positive and effective team working to achieve high quality standards of care that are set and agreed by the Registered Manager on behalf of the Trust. This work will aim to respect and promote the needs of each young person arising from their racial, cultural and religious background.
• Assist with the assessments of need and formulation of plans. This involves working in partnership with other agencies and taking into account the wishes and feelings of the young people, their parents and other persons with parental responsibility, in line with legislation pertaining to the young people.
• Maximise educational opportunities and achievements for the young people looked after within the unit by assisting in identifying, establishing and supporting educational provision and contributing to educational reviews.
• Develop and maintain a good level of awareness of child protection issues, assessing and recording risk. This will include referring child protection issues to the Registered Manager and incorporating consistent boundary setting into everyday practice in order to ensure effectiveness in the prevention and appropriate management of challenging behaviour.
• Maintain accurate and up to date records of the work undertaken with the young people and complete written reports for planning meetings and statutory reviews as necessary. This will be in consultation with the line manager and be undertaken to a standard commensurate with the professional aims of the service.
• Undertake a range of domestic duties, including cooking and some cleaning, to a good standard, to ensure compliance with health and safety policies and the guidelines for young people and staff.
• Take responsibility for the promotion of safeguarding and the welfare of children and young persons for who they are responsible for.

About you;

• Good standard of written and oral English
• QCF(NVQ level 3) in health and social care (CCYP) or equivalent or willingness to achieve award within timescales set by trust
• Working in a residential setting, undertaking the full range of duties in a well planned way that respects and values the young people as individuals.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to write reports
• Working with young people and an understanding of the issues affecting them.

 Benefits

• Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years
• Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit, up to 7% company pension contributions initially rising with length of service and up to 6 x basic salary death in service benefit.
• Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity and adoptive leave.
• Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc.
• Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card
• Proud to be a real living wage employer
• Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications
• Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday.
• Promotion of Wellbeing across the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home 

This service is regulated by Ofsted therefore all employees must be over the age of 22 years at the time of joining the service.

We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged.

We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK.

Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. 

If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can do to support you

The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself).

This role will involve regulated activity.

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

This role is offered on a 12 month fixed-term contract

You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible,  whatever that means to them, to feel able to take an active role in their treatment and to become  their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.

Our adviser teams work within local areas and via our national helpline. Our helpline hours are currently 09:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, and 10:00 to 13:00 on Saturday. We are looking for someone who can work on a flexible basis to ensure cover across the helpline’s working hours. There will also be the need to cover some hours on Saturdays, bank holidays and over the Christmas period.

What you’ll do:

• Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients via our helpline service. 

• Keep accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice. 

• Make best use of time in providing an effective client service.

• Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures.

• Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients.

• Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales.

• Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams to achieve the best outcomes for clients. 

• Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role.

What you’ll bring:

• Background and/or current experience in health and social care 

• Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels 

• Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning 

• Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care 

• Experience managing a complex caseload effectively and efficiently 

• Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people 

• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar 

• In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 13th October 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to: 

• Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• Have a confidential space in which to work

• Be available to work the days of Monday - Friday

• Provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Are you passionate about using digital innovation to create positive change?

Join us as Digital Product Owner and help transform the lives of young people worldwide.

In this key role, you’ll manage inclusive, engaging, and effective digital products that support young people to build confidence, develop skills, and access pathways to self-employment or work.

You’ll lead the development of product roadmaps, with a focus on integrating cutting-edge AI solutions to enhance our learning platforms. Working across regional teams and partners, you’ll align efforts into a unified roadmap to serve a global audience.

Proficiency in data management and insights is central to this role. You’ll advise and oversee the development of processes, strategies, and governance frameworks to ensure quality, consistency, and actionable insight across our digital products.

Your strong project management skills will help you guide cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative, user-centred solutions on time and within scope. You'll take a consultative, collaborative approach to ensure products align with our strategic goals and broader digital proposition.

Working closely with the digital and design team, regional colleagues and stakeholders, you’ll use your expertise to influence decision-making and embed best practices within our governance framework.

Ready to make a difference?

Apply now and help us deliver impactful digital solutions that unlock potential and transform futures.

Are you a digital innovator with a passion for creating meaningful change? Join us as Digital Products Owner and help shape the future for young people around the world.

In this exciting role, you’ll play a key part in delivering inclusive, engaging, and effective digital products that support young people to build confidence, develop skills, and access opportunities for self-employment or employment. Your work will directly contribute to positive outcomes for both young people and our global network of supporters.

A major focus of your role will be leading the redesign and development of our global business simulation game – a flagship digital product that underpins our wider strategic programmes. This next-generation learning tool will support young learners through engaging, practical, and interactive business challenges. You’ll lead the development roadmap, incorporating gamification, AI-driven enhancements, and innovative approaches to learning that work in both blended and fully digital environments.

Working closely with our digital and design team, regional colleagues, delivery partners, and other stakeholders, you’ll ensure all products align with our overarching proposition and global strategy. You’ll take a consultative, collaborative approach, using your digital expertise to shape decisions and maintain high standards of quality, accessibility, and impact.

You will bring strong product management skills, a user-centred mindset, and an understanding of emerging technologies such as generative AI and immersive learning design. Experience working in agile environments, managing complex stakeholder needs, and delivering scalable digital solutions is essential.

This is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact product that will reach thousands of young people worldwide, helping them thrive in a changing world of work.

Ready to lead digital innovation with purpose?

Apply now and help us build the tools that unlock potential and transform futures.

About the role

This role is offered as a 12 month fixed-term contract. 

We are recruiting for this new exciting opportunity where you’ll be responsible for delivering and developing a range of charity owned events such as our cycling series and virtual fundraising challenge events. You’ll bring enthusiasm and experience that aims to raise the charity’s profile and reach as well as significant income. 

This is a varied role with lots of potential for growth and development. Using your knowledge and creative skills, you’ll develop bespoke events to attract more participants and increase income. You’ll also engage audiences by building robust stewardship and communication journeys, ensuring messaging is integrated, engaging and on trend. 

What you’ll do:

• Work with the Bespoke Events Manager to manage and develop the bespoke events series, and identify continuous improvement opportunities across outdoor challenge events and virtual events.

• Work with the Events Managers on the strategic direction and implementation of creative and innovative marketing methods across all events

• Create and develop stewardship communications across a range of channels

• Create and manage event budgets ensuring that income, expenditure and KPI’s are met

• Build and manage strong relationships with logistics companies and events suppliers to deliver high quality events

• Work closely with the Community Fundraising and Community teams on the development and delivery of bespoke events

What you’ll bring:

• Experience of successfully delivering a variety of fundraising events from end to end, including recruitment of participants and volunteers 

• Experience of drawing up budgets and managing income (min £200,000) and expenditure (min £50,000) 

• Demonstrable experience of project management including liaising with and influencing senior internal and external stakeholders. 

• Experience of managing own workload effectively, dealing with conflicting priorities and meetings deadlines

• Experience of marketing events using online and offline tools

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

To find out more please view our job description.

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the ‘What you‘ll bring‘ section of the job description.

This role requires you to be in the London office 3 days a week and travel to attend fundraising events with occasional overnight stays. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Title:    Programme Manager

Reports To:  Director of Programmes & Development  

Salary:  £29,000 - £31,000 per annum, dependant on experience  

Location:  Home-based, must be located in or with close proximity to Wiltshire and Somerset

Contract:  Permanent, full time

Holiday:  25 days per annum, plus public holidays

Application:  Application Form

Closing Date:    Thursday 16th October 2025 at 9am

The Charity

The Youth Adventure Trust is a youth development charity working with vulnerable young people aged 11 to 16 years old from Somerset, Wiltshire and Swindon. Our outdoor activity based YAT Adventure Programme enables young people to challenge themselves, experience success, learn to go beyond their own expectations and grow in confidence. Through a series of residential camps and day activities they are able to build resilience, self esteem and develop social and life skills. The YAT Resilience Programme works to the same outcomes through a year long programme of monthly activities, home-based challenges and reflective practice. Our Mentoring Programme works with those young people in need of some additional individualised support at the end of our other programmes. The Trust’s Bursary Programme is open to all those young people who have completed an initial programme, in order to assist their next steps into further activities. Our aim is to make a lasting improvement to the lives of vulnerable young people. All our services are provided completely free of charge to the young people who are nominated by schools and other youth organisations to take part. 

The Role

We are looking for an experienced, dynamic and motivated Programme Manager to support, deliver and manage our outdoor based development programmes.

Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the key point of contact to organise, deliver and oversee the programme to a group of young people, including managing and supporting residential adventure camps and activity days throughout the year.

• Recruiting young people to the programme, working in collaboration with our referral partners including schools and other organisations, ensuring all involved have an excellent understanding, relationship and experience with the Youth Adventure Trust.

• Working in partnership with the young people’s families to promote full attendance, effective participation and ensure they have all the information they require. 

• Carrying out direct work with young people to help support their needs and fulfil the Youth Adventure Trust’s aims.

• Providing ongoing feedback to young people, parents, carers and schools.

• Supporting the effective monitoring of the programme and measurement of young people’s developmental outcomes.

• Working with the Mentoring Managers to select and support young people moving on to the Mentoring Programme, and promote take up of the Bursary Programme. 

• Ensuring the highest standards of support, safety and safeguarding across the programme and all aspects of the Youth Adventure Trust’s work.

• Taking the lead with day-to-day administration and management of the programme. This will include maintaining a database, producing written communications and reports, information leaflets, website updates, budget monitoring, booking and negotiating with providers, and an array of detailed record keeping.

• Contributing to organisational planning and development, including supporting the development of further opportunities for young people. 

• Supporting the fundraising team through providing feedback, reports or event support.

You will also;

• Be involved in sector networking and awareness raising on behalf of the Trust.

• Act as an ambassador for the Youth Adventure Trust at all times.

The post is subject to a six months’ probationary period.

The Candidate

To be up to the challenge you’ll need an excellent understanding and a proven track record of relevant experience working with vulnerable and challenging young people. You’ll need demonstrable skills at building effective relationships with young people, parents/carers and professional organisations. You’ll need strong influencing and motivational skills; the capacity to get the best out of people and confidently deal with issues and challenges. You’ll be an excellent communicator, planner and problem solver, a strong team player and an exemplary role model. 

We need someone with:- 

• Commitment to safeguarding and dedication to promoting the welfare of young people.

• Relevant experience of managing young people, preferably in a residential environment as well as outside of this.

• Experience in working in partnership with other professional organisations and parents/carers.

• Strong leadership and team skills to motivate, support and work alongside a team of volunteers, activity instructors and logistics staff. 

• Self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative to plan and manage their workload.

• Strong IT skills including experience of MS Office, web based platforms and databases.

• Excellent administrative skills and a methodical and thorough approach.

• The ability to perform well and problem solve in high-stress and changing situations. Ability to be flexible and dynamic in approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A positive attitude, high energy and enthusiasm for the work of the Youth Adventure Trust; an understanding of the positive impact outdoor adventure can have on vulnerable young people, and a desire to help inspire young lives.

In addition:-

• The ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as required is essential - the role includes attending several residential camps over the year, and some weekend days working on activities. If you are looking for a predictable 9-5 work environment, this won’t be the right fit.

• A full current driving licence and access to your own vehicle is required.

Safer Recruitment

The Youth Adventure Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and requires all employees to share this commitment. The suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment and in compliance with current employment legislation, and relevant safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance. 

Please be advised;

• a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Disclosure with Children’s Barred List will be required for this post;

• we will seek references on shortlisted candidates before interview, and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications;

• if the applicant is shortlisted, any relevant issues arising from his or her references or application will be taken up at interview; 

• in accordance with due diligence checks, online searches may be conducted as part of the selection process on shortlisted candidates;

• if the applicant is currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, his or her current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences relating to children, including any in which the penalty is “time expired” (e.g. where a warning could no longer be taken into account in any new disciplinary hearing), and whether the applicant has been the subject of any child protection concerns, and if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If the applicant is not currently working with children but has done so in the past, then contact will be made with that employer who will be asked about these issues; and 

• applicants should note that providing false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected, or dismissal if the applicant has been selected, and possible referral to the police.

Please review our Safeguarding Policy available on our website.

How to Apply

Please complete the Application Form which includes the opportunity to outline why you think you are suitable for this role, making specific reference to the Job Description and Person Specification above. 

The Application Form should be returned to:

Abigail Hinds, Operations Coordinator

Applications Closing Date: Thursday 16th October at 9am

Shortlisted candidates will be notified by Friday 17th October

Interview Date: Monday 27th October in Frome, Somerset

A second interview will be held for selected candidates on Sunday 2nd November in the Wiltshire area. 

The Youth Adventure Trust sincerely thanks all those who apply, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Unfortunately we are unable to reimburse interview expenditure incurred. 

Data Protection Statement

For information about how we use your data, please see the Privacy Policy on our website.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement

The Youth Adventure Trust is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 

Additional documentation:

• Application form

• Recruitment of Ex-offenders Policy

• Example Reference Questions

Events Assistant
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time
Salary range: £26,038-£26,675 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.
Based: South Kensington, London SW7

The Position

As part of a small team, the Events Assistant will support the Venue Hire team with general administrative tasks, sales, planning and delivery of events and exhibitions for external venue hire clients as well as support Society colleagues with internal event planning.

The Society offers the hire of the Ondaatje Theatre and associated rooms to individuals and commercial, educational, and not-for-profit organisations for small-scale meetings, seminars, evening lectures, large daytime conferences, receptions and weddings. The net income from this business provides essential support for the Society’s charitable activities.

The post holder will primarily be expected to provide efficient and accurate administrative support to the Venue Hire team. This includes communication in writing, on the phone, by email and in person with clients; setting up Collections showcase displays; filing; database input (room booking system); displays; customer invoicing; and other administrative support to enable a smooth and efficient office.

They will also help to sell, organise and facilitate aspects of a small number of events, including liaison with associated contractors, and act as a point of contact for clients in the lead up to, and on the day of, an event.

The Society

The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.

The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.

The Society has an international membership of approximately 16,000, 31 specialist research groups, and a programme of activities that extends far beyond its membership to broad engagement with more than three million people per year. Over 200 lectures, conferences and other events are organised each year including a major four-day Annual Conference, a programme of popular lectures, professional development for geographers, and policy-related discussions.

The Society also publishes, under contract, scholarly journals and the popular Geographical magazine. It empowers others through a programme of grant-giving in support of research, fieldwork and expeditions, and teaching. The Society’s information resources include its historic geographical Collections of maps, images, books, manuscript archives and artefacts.

The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status.

The Society is based in a listed building in its own grounds in Kensington opposite Hyde Park, and operates nine regional branches in the UK and two overseas. There are 57 permanent staff, together with temporary, and volunteer staff.

Applicants are strongly recommended to familiarise themselves with the current work of the Society set out on our website.

Salary, Details and Benefits

This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £26,038-£26,675 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.

There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:

• 35-hour working week with Flexi time, dependent on the business needs.
• Option to work from home one or two days a week, dependent on the event schedule.
• 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays.
• Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave
• allowance.
• Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
• Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
• Corporate eye care vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.

Applications must be received by 9.30 am Monday 20 October.
Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 27 October.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.

No agencies please.

This is a mixed role – developing partnership links and building capacity to develop cancer support services in the geographical area of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

In a typical day you may:

• Support priority projects. A key priority for the role is the creation, development and protection of local cancer support services, strengthening local voluntary organisations. 
• Attend public events and use social media tools to promote what we do and why we do it.
• Together with partners across health, social care and the third sector ensure that the programme puts the person affected by cancer at the centre. 

Looking forward towards the future of personalised care we need to provide a more supportive cancer service so that everyone with cancer will know where they can turn them from the moment they are diagnosed, getting support that’s right for them. 

The role will require you to manage your own workload effectively, be flexible with occasional evening work and very occasional weekend work. You will need to be able to work on your own initiative whilst benefitting from being part of a supportive team and renowned national charity.

Finance Manager  

Full time, permanent contract with 6 months’ probation.

For more than three decades, the New Economics Foundation’s mission has been to transform the economy so it works for people and the planet. We work with people igniting change from below and combine this with rigorous research to fight for change at the top. You can read more about our vital work here. 

An opportunity has arisen for an outstanding Finance Manager to provide expert support in leading the financial and management accounting functions at NEF (the New Economics Foundation). You will oversee core financial operations for both NEF and NEF Consulting, confidently stepping in to cover the Head of Finance’s responsibilities when necessary. 

Working alongside the Head of Finance you will be instrumental in helping to shape NEF’s finance department. You’ll also contribute to developing systems that meet the needs of a complex organisation - this challenging and varied role is central to ensuring that NEF continues to make its mission a reality. 

The ideal candidate will hold an accountancy qualification (or be qualified by experience) with at least one year's post qualification experience of managing both the financial and management accounting functions. Experience in a charity or not-for-profit organisation would be beneficial but is not essential. The ability to communicate effectively, in both written and spoken English, and at all levels of the organisation is essential. Just as important is an eye for detail, curiosity, flexibility and excellent organisation.

Role: Finance Manager 
Hours of work: Full Time (32 hours per week under NEF’s Shorter Working Week) 
Salary range: £49,525 - £50,895 
Location: London (in-office minimum two days per week) 
Contract type: Permanent 

How to apply:

Deadline for applications: midnight Sunday 12th October 2025 
Interviews: brief online conversations with shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 16th October. Successful candidates will then be invited to a final stage in-person interview at our office in London on Monday 20th October. We will be asking candidates to deliver a short task on the day and will provide details of that closer to the time 
Start date: ASAP 

To apply, please send your CV (no longer than two pages – Word only) and a separate Word document answering the questions below. 

Applications that do not include a separate Word document answering the following questions will not be considered. 

1. Please confirm: 

- your accountancy qualification/s 

- you have the right to live and work in the UK 

- you are able to work from our London office on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every week 

- your current notice period 

2. Please outline your experience, relevant skills and suitability for this position, and why you are interested in the job and working for NEF (ensure that you cover all the major qualifications, experience, skills and abilities outlined in the person specification) (maximum 300 words) 

3. What does financial resilience mean to you, and how would you put it into practice at NEF? (maximum 300 words) 

Please also complete the Equality and Diversity monitoring form. 

You must be eligible to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor visas. 

NEF is committed to equal opportunities, and we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates; disabled people; LGBTQIA candidates; people with mental health conditions; and those from working class backgrounds. We also strongly encourage applications from anyone who is prepared to learn and grow on the job, past think tank experience is not required. 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.