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About you

You’re entrepreneurial, proactive, and relationship-led. You treat your work like it’s your own business - spotting opportunities, testing ideas, chasing results.

If you come from a big-charity, email-heavy world, this probably isn’t for you. But if you thrive in fast-paced environments, prefer the phone to the inbox, and enjoy building personal, scalable supporter experiences - we’d love to talk.

In the last three years, we’ve bought and built a swim events series, doubled our unrestricted income, and grown a committed community of 3,000 annual fundraisers. We want someone who’s excited to be part of that kind of ride.

You’ll bring experience, strong instincts, and a deep understanding of supporter journeys. You’ll enjoy digging into detail - like optimising email split-tests - but also stepping back to shape the big picture. Perhaps you even like outdoor swimming.

About us

We’re a Founder-led charity working to solve learn-to-swim for disabled children - and we plan to do it in the next 10 years.

We own and operate some of the UK’s most iconic outdoor swims - including the Dart10k and Bantham Swoosh - and we’ve built a growing series of 24-hour relay swims in lakes and lidos. Our swim events raise over £1m a year, with 80% of that income unrestricted. Our community of 3,000 fundraisers is at the heart of that success.

We’re a small team that moves fast. Strategy and delivery go hand in hand. We test ideas, learn quickly, and cover a lot of ground. You’ll need to enjoy that kind of environment to thrive here.

The role

As our Challenge Events / Supporter Journey / Fundraiser Experience Manager (call it what you like), you’ll lead the supporter journey for our 3,000 challenge event fundraisers - making sure every interaction is personal, motivating and meaningful.

You’ll plan and deliver comms across all channels, from automated emails to personal messages and calls. You’ll ensure people feel seen, valued, and inspired - and help them understand the difference they’re making.

Your goals will be to increase fundraising per head in the short term, and supporter lifetime value in the longer term. You’ll also help us explore opportunities for repeat fundraising, corporate giving, major donors, and regular giving - working closely with the wider fundraising and events team.

You’ll be the go-to expert on supporter journeys: leading, challenging, testing, and building evidence for what works. From refining the Fundraiser Hub to creating new stewardship ideas or in-person experiences, you’ll shape a journey that turns one-time swimmers into lifelong supporters.

You’ll also collaborate with our Events Marketing team - because our fundraisers aren’t just donors, they’re also our best ambassadors. The better their experience, the stronger our word-of-mouth marketing and the faster our events grow.

You’ll have a lot of freedom to test ideas - as long as you can show the financial model makes sense.

Key Responsibilities

Challenge Event Supporter Journey & Retention

Learn

• Review and lead audience insight to understand motivations and barriers
• Spot opportunities to increase value, connection and community 

Design

• Optimise our Supporter Journey plan to increase fundraising per head and product depth, and build strong, long-term relationships with supporters. 
• Ensure that our ‘Fundraiser Hub’ and other materials meet industry best practice 

Deliver 

• Send all emails for 15-20 events, following the Supporter Journey plan
• Attend many weekend swim events throughout the summer, giving our fundraisers the best possible experience to ensure that they sign-up to an event in the future
• Deliver additional personal touches to deepen relationships,  for example in-person events, training groups, information, offers, case studies, phone calls, hand-written cards, personalised thank-you communications, impact updates, recognition opportunities
• Lead our CRM use, keeping it up to date with supporter information
• Have a good knowledge and understanding of our ‘Swimmer Hub’ and where to access information about our swims

Deepen

• Cross-sell other fundraising products to our swimmer audience.  We magic up 3,000 new relationships every year 
• Maximise the opportunities each year to identify Corporates, Major Donors, Regular Givers, T&Fs and repeat fundraisers from this audience
• Develop new products - like Regular Giving or Memberships - with this audience in mind first. 

Improve

• Take a data-driven approach to improving our Supporter Journey and Communications across our products 
• Track data and deliver regular reporting to the Head of Fundraising and CEO to ensure that we remain on track for fundraising targets (e.g. JustGiving pages and amount raised so far)
• Continuously develop by learning and following industry best practice and current trends to identify opportunities to improve our Supporter Journey. 

Supporting Individual Fundraisers

• Input to CRM - Design and deliver Supporter Journey
• Create tips, templates, and tools (like email drafts, social media post ideas) for effective fundraising.
• Respond to Fundraisers through our Fundraising email inbox and social media pages and messaging platforms.
• Work closely with our mailing house to post fundraiser thank you's where necessary.

Fundraising know-how

• Stay informed and educate others on the latest fundraising trends and tools by engaging with industry updates, attending webinars, and exploring best practices. 
• Regularly share insights and recommendations with the internal team, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement in fundraising innovations.
• Ensure that you are up to date with Fundraising Regulator best practice and legal process and attend regular training sessions on industry changes or updates.

Desirable skills and experience

• Customer Experience or Customer journey design & delivery
• Previous experience working in or with an ambitious charity or nonprofit
• Familiarity with fundraising trends and best practice
• A point of view on supporter upgrade, cross-sell, or stewardship strategies
• Experience working on donor or customer retention
• (For Manager Level) Demonstrable success overseeing and growing a broad fundraising mix, from T&F to Challenge Events, Corporate to Regular Giving.

You’ll thrive in this role if you are:

• A natural relationship-builder who genuinely enjoys making people feel seen, valued, and appreciated.
• Excited by challenge and change - and happy to test, learn, and adapt.
• A thoughtful communicator who can balance efficiency with warmth.
• Organised and proactive, with the drive to get things done and the humility to ask for help when needed.
• Proud to take ownership and always on the lookout for ways to improve and grow.
• Energised by teamwork, collaboration, and shared purpose

If this sounds like the role for you, then please do pick up the phone to express an interest in the role and ask any questions that you may have. 

Please send a CV and Cover Letter to apply.

The Team Leader is responsible for the day-to-day management of a team of debt advice caseworkers, managing both performance and behaviours, supporting each individual to develop within their role.

A demanding role, whereby the Team Leader will be the main point of contact for their team. Woking collaboratively with all members of the team including; Team Leaders, Service Manager, Operations Manager and Head of Service.

A great opportunity to help shape the team, to ensure a flexible and consistent approach to people management and to strive towards achieving the highest level of performance, thus providing our clients with the best level of service.

Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.

Equality and Diversity:

All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

You will have

1. Experience of delivering excellent customer service in a regulated environment such as banking, insurance or within a contact centre

2. The ideal candidate will have some debt advice knowledge and some understanding of the current benefits system.

3. Proficient in the use of IT systems such as client management systems, Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Excel; and Outlook

4. Experience of achieving individual KPI’s and targets, whilst working in a challenging and fast paced environment

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Smart casual dress
• Company pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Birthday leave after 3 months service
• Employer funded cash health plan

Schedule:

• Varying shift patterns Monday - Saturday

Work Location:

• In person

Saint Laurence is a church in the centre of Reading with a vision and heart for unchurched young people. Our focus on young people impacts all we do. The role of Admin, Operations and HR coordinator is a varied and exciting role which is essential to helping to maintain the smooth running of the church office. 

As a key team member, the Admin, Ops and HR coordinator is responsible for:

• Being the first point of contact for the church to communicate with external enquiries
• Maintaining our HR systems for a small staff team
• Working with the staff team to enable the efficient running of the church building, overseeing business accounts and coordinating with contractors, liaising with clients and arranging external events bookings
• Working with the staff team to maintain communication with church members utilising social media and email campaigns

If you have experience in administration, enjoy variety and can prioritise effectively, then this role could be perfect. In return, you would be part of a welcoming and supportive team and see real impacts to young people. 

The post holder must be respectful of the Christian ethos and overall values of the church, and uphold ethical and professional standards and not behave in a manner that is likely to bring the Church into disrepute.

Location: London (office presence required on Wednesdays)
Contract Type: Temporary (August–October 2025)
Hours: 15–20 hours per week (flexible working hours available)
Pay: £14.50 per hour plus holiday pay

About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Fundraising Assistant to provide temporary administrative support to a busy development team. This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational skills and a passion for supporting impactful work.

You’ll play a key role in supporting donor stewardship, coordinating logistics for meetings and events, and maintaining accurate records across fundraising systems. The position offers flexibility in working hours, with a requirement to be in the office on Wednesdays.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide admin support for donor meetings, including travel bookings, briefings, and CRM updates
• Assist with donation processing, including gift receipts and thank-you letters
• Support planning and logistics for an upcoming international donor visit
• Reconcile online giving reports with internal records and update CRM systems
• Update fundraising collateral and assist with proofreading
• Respond to donor queries professionally and promptly
• Ensure compliance with data management and due diligence procedures
• Perform other administrative tasks as needed

What We’re Looking For
Skills & Experience:

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) – desirable
• Knowledge of the education or not-for-profit sector – desirable

Competencies:

• High attention to detail
• Initiative and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional and warm communication style
• Sympathetic to social impact and equity-focused work

CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

Regionally based post from Autumn 2025

Part-time, 28 hours per week (including some weekends and evenings and frequent travel in the region and nationally)

Home based within the geographical area covered by this role: Kent, Surrey, Sussex and the eastern edge of Hampshire

We are seeking an enthusiastic, pragmatic person who is excited by what Spirit-led growth might mean in a faith context. Our local development team is a key part of our plans to reinvigorate Quakerism and to help Quaker communities thrive.

As a local development worker, you will support Quaker communities to be inclusive, welcoming, and all-age. The support areas include worship, community, organisational management, social action, collaboration in the wider community, and outreach. You will provide accompaniment, facilitation, project support, and training. You will work alongside others at Quakers in Britain and Woodbrooke to provide resources and opportunities that grow from the identified needs of local Quakers.

We invite applications from people who are:

• Good listeners with experience of working with groups to develop and deliver a shared vision
• Familiar with Quaker worship, community, witness, and organisation
• Organised and resourceful, able to research information, analyse and sift it, and apply it appropriately to a range of situations and personalities
• Creative and adaptable, able to encourage innovation and support experimentation
• Digitally curious, willing to experiment with digital platforms and programmes to develop community and progress work

Alongside the opportunity to transform the experience of Quakers across Britain, we offer a generous benefits package.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website.

Closing date: 9am on Monday, 8 September 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday, 25 September 2025 at Friends House Euston.

Quakers are committed to equality and welcome applicants from all identities and backgrounds. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities. We aim to prevent age, belief, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, neurodivergence, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or social class from being a barrier to employment. We aim for an equitable, user-friendly application process, and reasonable adjustments can be made if needed. As a Quaker organisation we expect all applicants and employees to uphold our values.

The Minster Centre is recruiting for a Registry Manager to oversee all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. The ideal candidate must have a high level of organisation; they need to be an adaptable and flexible person who enjoys working on a range of different tasks; they should have excellent teamworking skills and can work independently; and leading a small team, they need to be a confident manager in an education administration environment who thrives in a busy workplace.

Background

The Minster Centre is a registered charity and company and specialist integrative counselling and psychotherapy training provider based in Queens Park, London. We are a leading training provider in the sector and currently have around 400 students attending training courses ranging from open access introductory courses to post-graduate degrees.

Thousands of therapists have trained at the Minster Centre since our inception in 1978 and we have an extensive community. Our courses are accredited by the UKCP (UK Council for Psychotherapy), the BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy), and some are validated by Middlesex University. We are also registered with the Office for Students.

The Minster Centre Psychotherapy & Counselling Service (MCPCS) also provides a safe, affordable and professional counselling service to people over the age of 18 who are experiencing a range of difficulties. The service is provided by senior trainees who are in the process of completing their therapy training.

Job summary

The Registry Manager supports all aspects of training and course administration from first enquiry to graduation. This includes introductory courses, professional counselling and psychotherapy qualifications, and MA programmes validated by Middlesex University.  Reporting to the responsible Management Committee Lead, the Registry Manager ensures that we deliver efficient and effective services to support admissions, enrolment, university registration, assessment, progression, HESA data returns, awards, and graduation of our students.

The Registry Manager has line management responsibility for the course administrator, leads on course scheduling, managing student data, organising the Bursaries and Hardship Fund (the Minster Centre Fund), supports key committees, monitors academic progress, and ensures accurate information is presented at Assessment Boards. They will balance day-to-day student matters with supporting the team and working to improve administrative systems.

This is a varied role which is critical for the delivery of The Minster Centre’s strategic objectives and charitable aims. The successful candidate will be educated to degree level, or equivalent, and will have significant relevant experience of administration, ideally within the Higher Education or professional training sectors. A self-motivated person with proven management, communication and interpersonal skills. They will be adaptable, able to work as part of a team, and prioritise a challenging workload.

This role would suit someone who wants to work in the not-for-profit sector and who is looking for a challenging but rewarding place to learn, develop, and grow, within a Higher Education, counselling and psychotherapy training environment.

Main areas of responsibility

The Registry Manager will be responsible for:

Training and course administration

• Organise course scheduling, communicating with various staff during the process, ensuring rooms can be booked and staff contracts are created.
• Oversee and support the Live Assessment scheduling and marking procedures.
• Oversee and support the process for creating student teaching groups.
• Set and disseminate key dates in the academic calendar including term dates annually.
• Be able to identify, contribute to, and action improvements to systems, processes and policies.
• Provide administrative support, including minute taking and any additional administration as required.
• Maintain a Registry Admin Handbook, with regular review and improvement of systems recorded.

Student support and progression

• Ensure that students are enrolled on courses and set up on systems accurately.
• Manage the re-enrolment process between academic years.
• Oversee the recording of student progression.
• Liaise with and support the Operations Team in organising the annual Graduation event and ensuring all eligible students receive timely information.

Reporting

• Co-ordinate and support the accurate information recording and preparation for Assessment Boards and liaise with the External Examiner.
• Oversee and support the various HESA data returns as the liaison Senior Contact and ensure all data is accurate and meets various submission deadlines.
• Provide accurate statistical information to the Management Committee for inclusion in annual reports.

Staff management and stakeholder liaison

• Manage the Course Administrator.
• Work with Admissions, Quality, IT, Finance, Training, and Reception Teams throughout the academic year.
• Attend regular staff meetings and work with other key staff to market courses.
• Conduct annual appraisals.
• Be a key communication link across the staff and student community.
• Work with other key staff to ensure that information is provided accurately to students, staff, and the public via handbooks, Moodle, and the Minster Centre website.
• Liaise with Middlesex University at key points in the year.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties which fall within the ambit of the role, in discussion with the Interim Management Committee.

The post holder is expected to comply with all relevant policies, procedures and guidelines of The Minster Centre, including those relating to Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety and the General Data Protection Regulations, and clinical governance including research governance and Codes of Practice/Ethics. 

We are looking for an Interim HR Business Partner, for an immediate start, for a non- profit organisation in South East London. Presence onsite ideally 4 days a week will be required initially ideally with some flexibility to work from home 2 days a week once established in role.

• Supporting the Head of HR - on general HR and improving organisation wide engagement.
• Employee Relations - case management both informal and formal, grievances and absences.
• Improving general compliance, audit of data to determine improvements required.
• Implementation of strong operational processes - improved workflows for HR team.
• Updating of policies and procedures - complete review and update.

This role will a daily rate through umbrella company, please get in touch if you can commute daily to SE London 4 days a week.

Job Title: Partnerships Manager

Reports to: Senior Partnerships Manager

Location: Hybrid work with 40% from Breaking Barriers’ offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham or Glasgow

Salary:  £33,000 - £39,000 for London, £31,000 - £37,000 for other locations

Hours: 5 days per week (37.5 hours), open to flexible working arrangements

Contract: Permanent

Overall purpose

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the national development and delivery of our relationships with the private sector to maximise income and impact to support refugees into meaningful employment.

The main purpose of the Partnerships Manager role is to deliver first-class account management and development of corporate partnerships to drive Breaking Barriers mission.

Working closely with Senior Partnerships Managers, Head of Corporate Partnerships, and members of the Income & Engagement and Services Directorates, you will be responsible for launching, retaining and developing a portfolio of partnerships ensuring we deepen and strengthen relationships whilst identifying opportunities for growth.

You will play your part in delivering and developing strategic relationships to bring value to our refugee clients and our employment and education programmes.

The successful candidate will have experience managing corporate partner relationships, including making fundraising asks and managing external communication with donors and partners at all levels of seniority. You will deploy your influencing skills and ability to build profitable relationships to great effect as you take a leading role identifying and nurturing future strategic partnerships. An understanding of Corporate Social Responsibility would be advantageous.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recruitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.   
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

How to apply

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a CV and statement (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Please note that applications without a covering letter will not be considered.

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Wednesday 03 September. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable candidate is found. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to employ more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience of seeking asylum and/or a refugee background. 

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reach out to HR Manager Rebecca Hughes for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Project Support Officer

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time 37 hours

Salary: £24,627 to £27,627

Team: Affordable Warmth Team

Location: Queens Walk Community Centre

Closing Date: Monday 18th August 2025

We have an exciting opportunity for a talented individual to join our team and fulfil this role on a full-time basis, working 37 hours per week.

Working for the Charity Nottingham Energy Partnership has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, good leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an enjoyable, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported.

In return, we are looking for a climate change or environment enthusiast with great administration skills and a passion for our cause to join our vital organisation.

The ideal candidate

· Do you have project support experience?

· Do you have experience delivering presentations or workshops?

· Do you have excellent administrative skills?

· Are you friendly, with a flexible and organised approach?

So, if you want to step into a rewarding position where you can make a positive impact by helping vulnerable households improve the thermal efficiency of their home then we want to hear from you.

We have a longstanding commitment to climate change, and we want you to be a part of a legacy that ensures a sustainable future. What’s more, with flexible working options among an array of benefits, you’ll be supported to grow and thrive in your role.

About the Role:

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to play a significant role in the business operations of the Charity. As a Project Support Officer, you will be the first point of contact for households, providing excellent customer service.

Good communication skills are a must, alongside a proactive approach to problem solving. Previous experience in a similar role delivering presentations, also providing quality administrative and customer service support would be desirable and would make you a valuable contribution to our small, friendly and dedicated team.

Benefits:

As an employee of NEP you will be eligible for:

· Our attractive package which includes 24 days annual leave

· Public holidays

· Hybrid home working

· A 5% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules)

· Staff appreciation days, annual team away day and company social events

· Employment assistance package

Closing date: Monday 18th August 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and therefore encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Nottingham Energy Partnership is committed to promoting equality and diversity to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.

Registered Charity Number: 1091513.

Location (UK): Office Hybrid* - London
Benefits: Read more about the excellent benefits we offer on our website
Travel: Occasional travel to other Versus Arthritis offices
 

Join us and use your skills, knowledge, passion and energy to help us achieve a future free from arthritis.

We’re seeking a Supporter Journey Officer to join our Innovative and Performance team, supporting the work of the Income and Engagement directorate by delivering an inspiring and impactful programme of stewardship to our contactable community.

It is an increasingly exciting time to join Versus Arthritis, a leading national charity delivering world class research and services, and campaigning on issues that matter most to people with arthritis.  
 
The Supporter Journey Officer is a new role within the Supporter Journey team. This role will suit a proactive team player who has experience in the fundraising sector together with a keen interest in, and knowledge of, supporter experience and stewardship. Strong communication skills – both written and verbal - are a must.

About the role

As the Supporter Journey Officer, you will assist the Supporter Journey Manager with the development and elevation of an integrated supporter journey programme at Versus Arthritis, ensuring our contactable community receives a consistent and highly engaging supporter experience, which builds loyalty and inspires action. 

This will include delivery of audience focused, integrated organisational journeys that build on our highly motivated community of supporters, based on shared values. These journeys will be managed across our platforms and audiences to significantly grow our voluntary income and lifetime value. You will be responsible for the delivery of communications across channels, including email, post and text messaging, ensuring accurate and timely implementation of agreed communications.

Central to increasing loyalty and inspiring positive action from our audience, we share the extent of the work being done by Versus Arthritis for the 10 million people in the UK living with arthritis. Alongside product managers, you will work to optimise in-product journeys across the organisation through consultancy and shared learning. You will work collaboratively with the head of department and other directorate colleagues to create and embed a fundraising and engagement culture across the organisation.

A key part of the role is to provide practical, administrative support and to lead on facilitating the collection of insight evaluation and future development, ensuring this supports team performance and learning. We’re a small and dynamic team at the forefront of innovating the charity’s Income and Engagement directorate.

This is a unique opportunity to shape how we communicate with our supporters across multiple channels – including email, post and SMS – ensuring that everyone who interacts with Versus Arthritis feels valued, inspired, and connected to our cause. 

About you

If your knowledge, skills and experience include the following then we’d love to hear from you:

• Experience writing in different styles and producing content for different audiences. 
• Experience delivering audience focused engagement strategies and communications, with excellent copywriting skills.
• Creative and curious, excited to research and test new ways of engaging with supporters, with an appetite to learn about approaches from across and beyond the sector.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, with an audience and insight-led approach, keeping the supporters’ best interests at the heart of decision-making.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to engage with and influence others, both internally and externally, in person and in writing.
• A proactive ‘can do’ attitude and desire to learn and develop as the team’s influence and input grows. 
• The ability to work on different priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.
• An interest in improving the lives of people with arthritis and the willingness to gain knowledge of arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions.

*As a hybrid worker the expectation is that you will spend around 40% of your working time in our office spaces or working in community settings. As an inclusive employer we will consider home-based working for anyone where office-based hybrid working would be a barrier to being able to work for us, for example for someone living with a long-term health condition or disability.

Benefits

Your excellent benefits include:

• Flexible hours, environments and working practices to promote a healthy work/life balance.
• Health and wellbeing support – including the Employee Assistance Programme (free confidential 24/7 support with mental health, legal and financial queries).
• Simplyhealth cash plan.
• Supportive and inclusive culture, with a wide range of employee networks and support groups available to join.
• Learning and personal development opportunities.
• Competitive annual leave, with the option to buy/sell up to five days per year.
• Generous pension plan, with employer contribution of up to 10%.
• Life Assurance plan (4 x salary).

You must be based, and hold the right to work, in the UK to apply for this position.

Application deadline and shortlisting 

• We advise candidates to apply early as we reserve the right to close applications ahead of this date.  
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 

We do not wish to receive contact from agencies or media sales. 

Please note that we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) during our recruitment and selection processes, and we would respectfully ask that you also refrain from using AI during the selection process. Whilst we do recognise that AI may be a beneficial tool for some when aiding research and preparation for an application or interview, we want to maintain a fair, inclusive and positive recruitment experience at Versus Arthritis where candidates can feel supported to demonstrate their experience, knowledge, and skills without the use of AI generated answers. 

Interview

Interview date is to be confirmed.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee you will be offered an interview if you disclose a disability and demonstrate sufficient evidence within your application that you meet the essential criteria for this role. We will also make any reasonable adjustments you may require for your interview.

Lead Communications for Change: Put Drug Policy Reform and Social Justice at the Centre of Public Conversation.

Are you a strategic communicator passionate about social justice? Do you want your work to challenge stigma, shift narratives, and support systemic change? Release, the UK’s centre of expertise on drugs and drug law, is looking for a bold and creative Communications Lead to help shape public discourse and amplify the voices of those most affected by harmful drug policies.

This is a high-impact role at the heart of our mission. You’ll lead the development and delivery of Release’s communications strategy, manage our international online platform TalkingDrugs, and work across teams to ensure our voice is consistent, compelling, and widely heard—from social media and news outlets to international conferences and coalitions.

We welcome applicants with lived experience and encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply. If you’re passionate about social justice, thrive in fast-paced, people-centred environments, and want to be part of an organisation that offers real hope, we’d love to hear from you.

We are Hestia. We make a difference.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Peer Support Worker to play a pivotal role in our Hillingdon Cove Mental Health Crisis Alternative in Hillingdon.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Peer Support Worker, you will manage a caseload of clients requiring early intervention or preventative mental health support, delivering individual and group-based activities that promote recovery, wellbeing, and community engagement. You will clearly communicate the service's aims and pathways, enabling clients to co-produce their support plans and empowering them to engage with professionals across housing, health, employment, and social care. Working flexibly within a team, you will ensure service coverage, uphold safety and safeguarding procedures, and support the delivery of co-produced peer networks and community initiatives. You will also maintain accurate records, ensure timely referrals and assessments, and participate in supervision and development processes, all while contributing to a high-quality, person-centred service.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

A candidate will have lived experience of navigating mental health care pathways, such as emergency department visits, acute admissions, or engagement with community mental health services, and a strong understanding of the issues faced by individuals with a range of mental health conditions. They will demonstrate the ability to offer support with empathy, dignity, and respect, while rapidly building trust with service users, carers, professionals, and peer workers. Excellent verbal and listening skills are essential for engaging effectively during crises and in day-to-day interactions, both face-to-face and over the phone. The candidate will also have a good understanding of local mental health and wellbeing services, recovery tools, and safeguarding practices, with the ability to assess needs, risks, and aspirations and provide appropriate signposting. Strong prioritisation, time management, and the ability to work dynamically under pressure are key, alongside good literacy and numeracy skills, proficiency in IT including MS Word, Outlook, and internet use, and the ability to produce clear written correspondence. They must be able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team, support the induction of new peer staff and volunteers, and demonstrate excellent communication and partnership-building skills to contribute positively to a person-centred, recovery-focused service.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

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Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

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Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

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If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Sports Lecturer (fixed term Contract Sept 2025 – June 2026 – with the potential to extend)

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Education Department at Bristol City Robins Foundation, delivering on our BTEC Sport – Football Education Programme.

• Have you got experience of, or an interest in, teaching post-16 students?
• Can you deliver engaging lessons and practical sessions that motivate and inspire students?
• Are you passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential?
• Are you adaptable, proactive, and eager to work in a dynamic charity environment?

If so, we would like to talk to you…

We are seeking a full-time Sports Lecturer to deliver on our BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport course. This role involves supporting students in both classroom, practical and match day settings. You will work with students to ensure they receive the individual support needed to succeed academically, practically, and personally.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Planning and delivering BTEC Level 2 and/or 3 Sport lessons, training sessions, and fixtures.
• Supporting students through assessments, providing feedback, and ensuring they meet their target grades.
• Monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, implementing interventions where necessary.
• Acting as a tutor to students, helping them achieve academic, practical, and personal goals.
• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and stakeholders to support student outcomes.
• Supporting and preparing students for their next steps in education or employment.
• Providing pastoral support to promote student wellbeing and adhering to safeguarding protocols.
• Supporting with student recruitment through engagement in internal and external events.

You will have:

• Qualified teaching qualification or willing to work towards a Level 5 teaching qualification (Essential) – We will support in funding the qualification for the right candidate.
• UEFA C license coaching qualification (Desirable)
• Degree or equivalent in Sport, Education, Coaching or related field (Desirable)
• Patience, empathy, and a passion for supporting a range of different students.
• An ability to plan and deliver engaging BTEC lessons, training sessions and fixtures.
• Experience in providing feedback and guidance to help students achieve their target grades.
• Knowledge of assessing and internally verifying student work in line with course requirements.
• Track record in monitoring student progress, attendance, and behaviour, with interventions when necessary.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, promoting positive engagement.
• An ability to build positive student relationships to support academic, practical and personal development.
• Strong communication skills for working with students, parents/carers, colleagues, and other key stakeholders.
• An ability to support students’ preparation for their next steps e.g. higher education, apprenticeships or employment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding policies and best practices in an educational and sports setting.
• IT literate.
• Full UK Driving License

Safeguarding Statement: Bristol City Robins Foundation are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to endorse this commitment. This post requires Enhanced Criminal Records Checks and may include checks against the Barred Lists, as such it is exempt from Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974). Therefore, all convictions including spent convictions that have not been subject to filtering by the DBS should be declared.

Equality Statement: The successful candidate must ensure a positive commitment towards equality and diversity by treating others fairly and not committing any form of direct or indirect discrimination, victimisation or harassment of any description and to promote positive working relationships between all internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave increasing to 28 days # after 3 years and 30 days after 5 years employment (plus bank holidays and Christmas closure days)
• 5 days paid leave to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Flexible Working Environment
• Pension scheme
• Employee Assist Programme
• Generous CPD budget
• Free Eye Test
• Free Flu Jabs
• Work equipment (BCFC clothing, laptop, phone)
• 2 x Bristol City and Bristol Bears tickets to home league games
• 20% discount in the Bristol Sport store
• The chance to be part of an incredible journey

Notes

Please apply through Breathe and make sure you have completed our application form when applying.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 19th August (however we reserve the right to fast-track applicants and interview before this end date)

Interview date(s): Wednesday 27th August 2025

Contract: Full Time – Starting asap.

Candidates will be expected to put time into self-development before their start date.

Candidates must also be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends. The role will be offered subject to an Enhanced DBS check and self-disclosure form.

We are looking for a dynamic and people-focussed Finance Coordinator to take our organisation to the next phase: this is a fantastic opportunity to have a real impact at a fast-growing organisation. We have recently upgraded our finance systems to Xero and updated our processes: we now want to build on this success. The Finance Coordinator will prepare financial reports for the board and ensure compliance with financial regulations. They will work with our bookkeeper to ensure excellent day-to-day financial management. They will collaborate with our Project Leads, supporting them to set and manage budgets, report quarterly to the board, and ensure all project income and expenditure is recorded accurately in Xero. They will also use produce cashflow forecasts and scenarios using the Xero integration with Syft that Selce has implemented. They will also play a role in HR processes reviewing timesheets monthly and ensuring contracts are amended as staff roles evolve. This role is crucial in supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organisation.

Responsibilities:

Financial Reporting:

· Review financial data and prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.

· Present financial reports with variance analysis and commentary for the board.

· Support with the preparation of annual accounts, working with Selce’s nominated accountants and the Board.

· Respond to any queries from Selce’s nominated accountants or from the Board.

· Maintain accurate cash flow forecasts for all areas of the business.

· Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets.

Financial Record Keeping:

· Work with and manage our book-keeper,

· Respond to queries from the book-keeper about how best to enter transactions

· Help the book-keeper to implement excellent record-keeping

· Ensure financial records are accurate and up-to-date.

· Ensure invoices, payments, and receipts are processed

· Ensure Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable are managed

· Manage grants correctly allocating eligible costs against grants and supporting Project Leads to report to grant givers in accordance with terms of grant

· Manage the monthly Payroll process

Compliance and Risk Management:

· Understand and adhere to financial regulations and legislation

· Establish and maintain financial policies, controls, and procedures for Selce

· Seek out methods for minimising financial risk to Selce

· Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes

· Review VAT and file VAT returns

· Manage interest payments to shareholders in accordance with our rules

Support Functions:

· Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.

· Provide financial support and advice and training to Project Leads ensuring compliance with financial regulation and our financial policies.

· Support the CEO and the Board in various financial tasks and projects.

· Track Selce’s financial performance and identify areas for potential improvement making best use of functionality within Xero or Syft for improved efficiency or effectiveness.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

·Qualified Accountant: ACCA/ACA/CIMA or AAT level 4 part-qualified (who is working toward level 4 qualification)

· At least 2 years’ experience of working in a finance role

· Solid knowledge of financial and accounting procedures.

· Experience using financial software in particular Xero and Syft (or similar).

· Experience of using MS Excel including Pivot Tables & VLOOKUP

· Strong organisational and time-management skills

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to challenge and influence stakeholders

Desirable:

· Experience in the renewable energy sector.

· Experience with community-financed projects and community shares.

· Experience in a cooperative or member-led organization.

· Experience of Charities SORP (FRS 102)