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Citizens Advice Southwark has a track record of delivering high-quality services from its offices in Peckham and Walworth and at outreach locations across Southwark and South East London. We sort out problems together, for good, by providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice across all areas of social welfare law, and through using the experience of our clients to bring about positive change through research and campaigns. 

We are looking for an experienced money advice caseworker to join our friendly and hard-working team to deliver a high-quality debt advice service for local people in Southwark.

This role will provide in-depth debt advice casework and wrap around support for vulnerable local people.

You will have:

• Recent and ongoing paid or voluntary experience of managing your own caseload of money advice and income maximisation cases.
• Ability to write detailed up to date case notes, letters and reports as required in plain English.
• Ability to manage a challenging caseload, meet targets and prioritise work in the face of competing demands on your time.
• Ability to respond sensitively to clients from a variety of backgrounds who are under pressure and negotiate with third parties in order to minimise conflict.

Closing date: 9.00 am Tuesday 12 August 2025

Interviews will take place on: Thursday 14 August 2025

For further information and an application pack please click on the Apply button.

We offer a range of employee benefits, including generous annual leave, an employer matched pension contribution up to 10% salary, and training and development opportunities to continue your professional development.

Citizens Advice Southwark is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all applicants who meet the person specification irrespective of sex, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief, age, or disability.

Registered charity no:  1070263

“Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice”

As a part time Community Engagement Co-ordinator at Wimbledon Guild you will work across Merton to support older people to access our exercise and social activities.

You will be an important member of our team, helping us deliver our organisational aims of preventing loneliness and isolation and helping older people stay active and healthy.

You will be the lead driver for our team, driving our accessible vehicle to transport disabled people to various classes and groups.

You will also be responsible for helping to co-ordinate the wide range of activities we provide every week, working with colleagues and volunteers to make sure everything runs smoothly.

You will work in partnership with community organisations including statutory services, libraries and councillors, as well as our volunteers, class leaders and other voluntary organisations working with older or disabled people.

You will be a team player comfortable in a wide range of social situations and excited to take on a role within our dynamic and creative team, and looking to make the role your own.

You will have great communication skills and the ability to work with multiple stakeholders and with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds.

As our lead driver you will need to have a full clean driving licence and be aged over 25 due to our insurance requirements.

This is a part time role, for 19 hours per week which we would like you to work over 3 or 4 days including a full day on Tuesdays.

You will have experience of working with older people, but you might have a varied background, you might be someone looking to change career to the voluntary sector or starting out in a career with older people or activity management, you might bring experience of different groups in our community, or you might be nearing retirement and/or have family/caring responsibilities.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a fantastic education charity to find their Fundraising Manager. The charity offers a flexible working environment, with home-based working, and occasional travel to their office in London.

The charity is embarking on its ambitious next five-year strategy. They are looking to strengthen the team with a talented and ambitious Fundraising Manager. Your role will support the Head of Fundraising, CEO and wider team to develop new sources of high value support, working flexibly across trusts and foundations, corporate and philanthropic fundraising.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a knack for identifying funding opportunities and discovering new prospects. You’ll contribute your ideas and initiative to develop and deliver compelling engagement opportunities for current and potential supporters, and lead on reporting impact to funders. Ultimately the post-holder is expected to grow in this role, to manage their own portfolio of high value donors.

Key Responsibilities:
 

• Research and develop a qualified pipeline of trust/foundation and corporate prospects to ensure achievement of voluntary income targets in 2027/28 and beyond. 
• Draft winning funding bids and support the Head of Fundraising and/or CEO to develop compelling proposals and/or pitches. 
• Support and manage the CEO to lead relationships with funders and prospects.
• Lead on managing the funder reporting cycle and ensuring we deliver on our funding agreements, producing timely and inspiring impact reports.
• Drive awareness and understanding of fundraising internally by making connections with colleagues across the organisation and working collaboratively to support achieving fundraising goals. 
• Maintain the quality of data in the fundraising team CRM (Salesforce), managing contacts and pipelines through the database and producing accessible reports on fundraising performance and forecasts. 

Person Specification:
 

• Previous high value fundraising experience (trusts and foundations, corporates or philanthropy), with a track record of successfully securing significant donations and achieving income targets.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a varied workload, deliver to deadlines, and successfully manage multiple work streams and projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the confidence and evidenced ability to be able to nurture and maintain successful relationships with high value external stakeholders and senior colleagues. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with an ability to translate complex projects and/or ideas into accessible and persuasive narratives that inspire and motivate. 
• The instincts and initiative to spot and seize fundraising opportunities; with the resilience, flexibility and tenacity to guide long term fundraising activities through to successful outcomes. 
• Passionate about reducing educational inequalities and transforming learning and life chances for young people from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process

At Ambitious about Autism, autistic children and young people are at the heart of all we do. We stand with them, champion their rights and create opportunities. 

We are looking for an organised and proactive Admin Assistant to support the Head of the Academy in the planning, coordination, and smooth delivery of our growing programme of activities for our newly created Ambitious Academy.

As the Ambitious Academy Assistant, you will play a key role in the planning and delivery of workshops, seminars, and Academy events, provide technical support for online learning activities and maintain the Academy's resources and documentation library.

We are looking for someone who:

• Experience of providing administrative support in Human Resources or Learning and Development, preferably within an education context
• Familiarity with e-learning platforms and tools.
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, O365) and ability to learn new systems

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with.

In return, we offer excellent benefits including flexible working, very generous holiday allowances, access to professional development and more.

Please see the full recruitment pack on the link below. If you are also able to include some examples of your work within your application, that would also be of use.

If you would like more information about the role or would like an informal, confidential discussion please contact Stephen Vickers

Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.

Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.

Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.

The Talent Set are delighted to be working with a leading health charity to find their Digital Fundraising Executive.

The charity offers a flexible working environment, with hybrid working and an expectation to work from one of 2 offices, 2 days per week. Reporting into the Individual Giving Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the Individual Giving team, responsible for the delivery of core elements of the Supporter Acquisition programme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead in the development and delivery of Supporter Acquisition campaigns/activity/products across a range of media, with a specific focus on digital channels, in line with strategy, planned budgets and targets, ensuring campaign deadlines are met.
• Work closely with the Individual Giving Manager – Supporter Acquisition to plan, manage and deliver the annual operating plan, including end-to-end project management, making decisions within agreed parameters, providing recommendations for final approval.
• Be responsible for the briefing and the day-to-day management of internal and external suppliers including copy and artwork development through to production, broadcast and final print.
• Monitor and report on campaign/activity/product performance/KPIs (e.g. end of campaign reports, monthly reporting) and analyse results to enhance campaign performance and inform campaign planning, decision making and improvements to Supporter Acquisition.
• Manage the briefing and liaising with the Data team to deliver complex and accurate data selections and reporting requirements.
• Deliver draft budget and reforecasting figures as part of the planning and budgeting process, providing information required, and working closely with the Individual Giving Manager – Supporter Acquisition, to review and reforecast activities for Supporter Acquisition.

Person Specification:

• Experience of applying the principles and techniques of Individual Giving / Direct Marketing within a multi-channel, multi-discipline environment, especially through supporter acquisition channels.
• Good project-management experience, including managing budgets, schedules, creative development, and supplier relationships for fundraising direct marketing campaigns.
• Knowledge of best practice digital fundraising, with particular experience of running Search, Social and online campaigns to increase supporters and gather data for future marketing opportunities.
• Experience of managing campaign budgets, reforecast of activity, monitoring, reconciling and reporting on results in line with KPIs.
• Experience of managing external relationships, for example with suppliers, agencies, including effective negotiation re costs and contractual obligations.

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practises that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

This person would be responsible for leading on and developing major grant and trust funder relationships, working closely with internal teams on developing these projects further, maintaining a healthy pipeline and undertaking reporting and claims.

The role will also support our front-line services and advocacy teams on securing institutional contracts for direct service provision.

Benefits

All full-time employees benefit from 28 days holiday per calendar year (plus bank holidays). In addtion to these days;

• 1 day in addition to the 28 Holidays to be taken on employees’ birthday.
• 1 day in addition to the 28 Holidays per calendar year to take during religious celebrations of choice/relevant to the employee.
• 2 days to be taken to for volunteering activities (unrelated to work!) of an interest to the employee.
• 3 days are available per calendar year to be taken to alleviate mental health pressures.
• Flexible working conditions are encouraged for those employees to accommodate menstrual health needs. 

Pension

Doctors of the World operates a pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Employee contributions of a minimum of 3% are matched by an employer’s contribution of 6%.

Cycle to Work Scheme

DOTW UK have subscribed to the Ride to Work Scheme. They have a wide range of online and instore partners where the employee can easily purchase their bikes from ranging from electric to pushbikes. 

Flexible Working

We have a flexible working policy, and employees have the right to have their request for flexible working considered by Doctors of the World. This includes a request (2 requests per annum) to work outside of the UK for up to 4 weeks per year and to define the working arrangements (according to needs of contract) to balance working from home and office/clinic. 

Location: London with options for flexible/hybrid working
Department: NUS UK
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35.00
Salary: £35,494
 
Do you want to make change in the world?
Do you like to be creatively and intellectually challenged?
Do you love working with students, apprentices and young people?
Do you see education as a transformative force for individuals and society?
 
If you answered ‘Yes!’ then we’d love to hear from you.
 
Who we are
 
We’re one of the world’s largest student movements. Together with our 450 member students’ unions and 7 million students and apprentices, NUS are fighting to make education, and the world, better. We believe that education should be accessible and enjoyable for all – and our community of students, educators, activists and advocates are determined to make it happen.
 
Who you are
 
We're looking for a Public Affairs Consultant dedicated to building strong relationships and delivering lobbying activity that make students more powerful in Westminster. You might have previously worked as a Public Affairs Assistant in a membership, education or campaigning organisation, you might have experience working in an MP’s office or on the campaign trail and be looking for your next move, or you might have honed your representation, research and influencing skills in a students' union.
 
We're a small team with huge ambition and student leadership right at the centre. You might be supporting our officers to appear in front of a Select Committee one day, then using your relationships to secure a set of lobbying meetings another day. You might be welcoming 50 student leaders to Westminster to speak to our APPG and rounding off your week supporting a students' union with their own campaigns. If you think this sounds exciting and you're keen to be constantly learning new things and approaches, then this is the role for you.
 
Why apply?
 
In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and a great benefits package:

• 27 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and sick pay
• Employee wellbeing support
• Paid Volunteering Days
• Other Benefits available: Company Pension Scheme, Free Flu vaccinations, Free Eye Test vouchers, Employee Assistance Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts, Childcare Allowance, Health Cash Plan

 
We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception and we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.
 
We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the non-profit sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.
 
This is a full-time permanent post based at our London office, with options for flexible and hybrid working.
 
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th August 2025 (23:59)
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview on Monday 1st September 2025
 
REF-222917

Location: London/Stockport/Homebased
Department: NUS UK
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 35.00
Salary: £41,802
 
Do you want to make change in the world?
Do you like to be creatively and intellectually challenged?
Do you love working with students, apprentices and young people?
Do you see education as a transformative force for individuals and society?
 
If you answered ‘Yes!’ then we’d love to hear from you.
 
Who we are
 
We’re one of the world’s largest student movements. Together with our 450 member students’ unions and 7 million students and apprentices, NUS are fighting to make education, and the world, better. We believe that education should be accessible and enjoyable for all – and our community of students, educators, activists and advocates are determined to make it happen.
 
Who you are
 
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about social justice and skilled in shaping national narratives. You’ll be an experienced UK Press Manager ready to lead our press and media engagement to ensure students' voices are heard across the country. In this exciting and influential role, you’ll act as our lead contact for journalists and media professionals, driving coverage of our campaigns and influencing work. You’ll craft compelling press materials, manage media enquiries, support our elected student leaders, and develop bold strategies to expand our reach and impact.
 
We’re looking for someone with a strong track record of securing media coverage, building relationships with press, and delivering communications that drive change. You should thrive in a fast-paced, political environment and be committed to equity, inclusion, and student-led activism.
 
Why apply?
 
In return for your passion and experience we offer the flexibility for work-life balance, a competitive salary for the non-profit sector and a great benefits package:

• 27 days holiday (increasing with service)
• Flexible working opportunities from day one
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and sick pay
• Employee wellbeing support
• Paid Volunteering Days
• Other Benefits available: Company Pension Scheme, Free Flu vaccinations, Free Eye Test vouchers, Employee Assistance Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, discounts, Childcare Allowance, Health Cash Plan

 
We see anti-oppression as central to our mission. Education isn’t working unless it’s working for everyone in our society. We’re trans inclusive without exception and we welcome individuals who are up for taking active responsibility for their own ongoing learning on liberation, equity, diversity and inclusion.
 
We recognise that candidates from Black, Asian and Minoritised-Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the non-profit sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the minimum criteria for a role (at least 80% of the criteria in the person specification) and are from a BAME background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. It is important to note that this scheme guarantees an interview for candidates who meet the minimum criteria and tell us that they'd like to be considered under the scheme. The selection decision at interview will be based on the most suitable candidate, regardless of any protected characteristic.
 
This is a full-time permanent post based at either our London or Stockport office, with options for flexible and hybrid working, or homebased within the UK.
 
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th August 2025 (23:59)
If you’re successfully shortlisted, we’ll see you at an interview on Thursday 28th August 2025
 
REF-222915

Use your recruitment expertise to support lives, not targets.

At Samaritans, we believe that no one should face their struggles alone. As Talent Attraction Advisor, you’ll play a key role in helping us attract, recruit, and onboard incredible people - both staff and volunteers, who are vital to our mission of reducing the number of lives lost to suicide.

You’ll support managers and candidates, in the delivery of inclusive and professional end-to-end recruitment campaigns, working collaboratively with hiring managers, volunteer leaders, and internal teams to ensure a seamless and engaging experience for all candidates. You'll bring passion for people and a good understanding of best practice recruitment principles to ensure positive experiences of all those that use our services, ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion are embedded at every stage.

Contract terms:

• Initially a 12month fixed term contract

• £34,000 - £37,000 per annum with Benefits

•  Full time hours are 35 hours per week, but we are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences.

• Hybrid working: Linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and access to work from our offices in Ewell and London Bridge.

• In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We work in person around 2 days or more per month.

What you’ll do:

• Manage multiple, end-to-end recruitment campaigns, providing expert advice and guidance to hiring managers
• Craft compelling job adverts and ensure visibility across diverse platforms and audiences
• Deliver exceptional candidate experiences - keeping communication clear, timely and respectful
• Support volunteer recruitment and onboarding, particularly for service expansion initiatives
• Champion inclusive recruitment practices and ensure legal compliance across the UK and Ireland
• Lead projects to enhance our recruitment experience - developing our people value proposition, refining induction, and enabling internal talent mobility
• Collaborate across teams to ensure smooth onboarding and induction, particularly with Employee Experience and Samaritans Training School
• Maintain and update recruitment platforms and communication channels, using data and insights to inform continuous improvement

What you’ll bring:

• Experience managing multiple recruitment campaigns in a fast-paced environment
• Sound knowledge of inclusive recruitment practices and employment legislation
• Confident in using applicant tracking systems (ATS) and working with recruitment data
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to advise, influence and build trust at all levels
• Organised, detail-oriented and passionate about candidate experience
• A team mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused attitude
• CIPD or Volunteer Management qualifications (desirable but not essential)
• Previous charity or not-for-profit experience (desirable)
• A compassionate nature and a positive can-do attitude

Full outline of the role available in the Job description file here.

Why Samaritans?

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Apply now and help us shape a recruitment journey where everyone feels they belong.

To apply, please complete the application questions and submit your CV with a brief supporting statement. We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Due to the timeframes for this role, we’re only able to consider candidates who can start within one month of offer.

Applications close:  9am Wednesday 6th August

Interviews: Wednesday 13th August

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

We are now recruiting the team that will deliver Crisis at Christmas 2025. This unique project mobilises a huge volunteering effort to provide warmth, companionship and vital services in temporary centres across London to people facing homelessness.

Vacancies: We are hiring for three vacancies

Contract: Fixed Term Contract – 16 September 2025 to 30 January 2026

Hours: 35 hours per week (some rota’d working to cover weekends and bank holidays over Christmas period)

Location: Canning Town Warehouse, Unit 4 SEGRO Park, London E16 4ES (minimum 2 days per week) alongside homeworking

About the role

As Project Assistant in the Volunteering Team, you will play a proactive role in supporting the recruitment and management of Crisis at Christmas volunteers. This is a great entry-level opportunity to be part of a collaborative and supportive team making a real difference. Acting as the first point of contact for all volunteer enquiries, you will ensure an equitable and inclusive experience for every applicant by processing volunteer applications and confidential data with care and diligence, and by conducting essential safety checks to make sure our volunteers are suitable.

We’re looking for someone who brings bold ideas and a positive attitude, is comfortable working with people from all backgrounds, and wants to help create an impactful volunteering experience. When our project goes live, you’ll also play a key role in running our friendly volunteer helpline—helping people feel supported and ready to make a difference.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of customer service and be comfortable answering high volumes of volunteer enquiries on the phone or via email in a professional and friendly manner
• Excellent spoken and written skills to communicate effectively and confidently with a wide range of audiences.
• Strong organisational skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• A positive and proactive mindset, coupled with a strong willingness to contribute and support the success of the project.

You may have experience in a busy customer service or call centre environment or experience in events or working on busy projects. You should have an interest in the charity or homelessness sector and a commitment to Crisis’ purpose and values.

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds.

Working at Crisis

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:

• A competitive salary. Please note our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage.
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy.
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly
• And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 23:59

Interview process: The interview will consist of a competency-based interview + written task.

Interview date and location: Interviews will be held at our Canning Town Warehouse on Tuesday 12 and Wednesday 13 August 2025

AI in Job Applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

ABOUT THE ROLE

Variety is looking for a PR and Communications Manager to join our growing team and take responsibility for our communications strategy to support fundraising, programmes and brand activities. It is an exciting time to join the charity as we have laid the groundwork over the last year to improve our marketing and communication channels and have ambitious plans to double our charity size, to fund life-changing practical support for disabled and disadvantaged children and young people across the UK.

We have a new Director of Fundraising and Communications in place who you will work closely alongside, and your work will be across three areas: content creation including the website, PR and social media. Key to success is putting children’s stories at the heart of our communication and you will need to work independently, guiding the Social Media Officer and freelancers, playing a key role in our collaborative and high-performing team.

ABOUT VARIETY

In the UK, there are more than 1.3 million disabled children and over 4 million children living in poverty. Variety exists to improve their lives. We believe every child has a right to live their best life and reach their full potential, whoever they are. We fund and deliver life-changing programmes that enhance their quality of life and give children and young people across the UK a better future.

Over the past 75 years we have supported over one million children by funding almost 6,000 Sunshine Coaches, almost the same number of wheelchairs, and giving thousands of grants to individual children, schools, youth clubs and other organisations for specialist equipment.

In addition, each year thousands of children take part in day trips, special events and educational activities as part of our Variety Great Days Out programme and every single day we are improving more young lives. We do it with practical, tangible help, that makes a real and immediate difference.

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

•Content creation – identify and gather beneficiary stories and create compelling content for Variety’s communication channels  

•PR – develop a network of supportive media contacts and partners to effectively promote our work and proactively target journalists, writing and delivering press releases as needed

•Social media – oversee the social media calendar and have responsibility for the social content and channels. Have managerial responsibility for the Social Media Officer, ensuring content is planned in and comments are monitored with occasional weekend cover

•Interview beneficiaries of Variety, meeting family members, working with external agents (photographers, filmmakers) as necessary to give beneficiaries the best experience while gathering the most relevant information for story telling

•Produce stories with the Director of Fundraising and Communications in the best formats, ensuring brand compliance and accessibility

•Ensure consent is obtained at every stage of content gathering and materials are stored securely in line with GDPR legislation and Variety’s privacy policy

•Monitor and analyse our channels to identify trends and areas to improve

•Work with the Director of Fundraising and Communications on marketing and brand awareness campaigns

•Attend Variety events, maximising engagement and representing the charity 

•Manage the communications budget and ensure when using freelance or agency providers we have competitive rates

•Manage email marketing, including creating a monthly newsletter and expanding our reach by building our mailing list

•Manage the website content, ensuring brand consistency and working with external suppliers to manage any website improvements and SEO performance.

•  Collaborate with programmes team attending Sunshine Coach presentations and Great Days Out to gather content when required

•Collaborate with the fundraising team attending partnership, challenge and social events to gather content when required

•Keep records up-to-date on Variety’s shared drive and CRM system, manage the communications email inbox

•  Participate in staff meetings, fundraising, programme and communications team meetings and contribute to the success of Variety’s strategy

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Essential

• Three years’ experience working on a charity communications team

• Experience managing digital channels and creating content

• Experience of writing and sending out press releases

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Knowledge of comms analytics and creating reports to measure data

• Good organisational skills and multi-tasking during busy periods

• Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and passionate about the Third Sector

 

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your CV with a cover letter explaining why you’d make a great candidate for this role. Applications will close on Wednesday, 20 August at 5pm with interviews taking place week commencing 25th August and 1 September 2025.

Please let us know if you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview.

MAIN BENEFITS, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Location: Variety HQ, Camden Town, London (hybrid working, 3 days in the office per week)

Hours: 9am to 5pm

25 days holiday (we also normally give between Christmas and New Year off, but this is not contractual). In addition, after one year's continuous service, there will be an extra 2 days annual holiday for every complete year of service, up to a maximum of five days' extra holiday.

Pension 7% ER contribution, Life Assurance 4x annual salary, Company sick pay scheme, medicash benefit.

EQUALITY DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

 Inclusion is one of our key values and it is our ambition to recruit great people from diverse communities. We welcome and encourage applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment/identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy/maternity and or marriage/civil partnership status, race, religion or belief.

Citizens Advice Sandwell and Walsall are advertising for a Service Manager who will play a vital role leading and managing a team and service. The succesful candidate with have overall responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes and providing clear, effective leadership. You will oversee a multi-skilled team, ensuring they remain motivated, supported, compliant and efficient in their roles. A key focus of the role is to foster a collaborative and client focused environment, where services are seamless and centred around the needs of those we support.

This Service Manager position is also open to applicants wishing to apply as a Development Trainee Service Manager, offering the opportunity to gain the necessary skills and experience while working toward full managerial responsibilities.

For full details, please download the job description and person specification below. To apply, simply complete the application form (also available below) outlining your suitability for the role.  Please note we are unable to accept CV’s. 

We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as you can if you are interested in the role.   

As the London Sexual Health Services Manager, you will lead METRO’s London-based Sexual & Reproductive Health services, overseeing a range of programmes including sexual health, outreach, and youth engagement. 

This role will manage and oversee the daily operations of the Sexual Health Office (SHO), including staffing, results management, and phone helpline services. The successful applicant will lead and develop a team of staff, providing supervision, training, and performance management.

This role is also responsible for overseeing the implementation and evaluation of sexual health programmes, including the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) and C-card (condom) schemes. The post-holder will work closely with other colleagues in our communications team to facilitate this.

This role is responsible for supporting engagement and reach targets across the National Chlamydia Screening Programme (NCSP) and C-Card scheme, delivered across multiple London boroughs. To achieve this, the London Sexual Health Services Manager will manage a small team of lead and frontline staff. The role will include regular liaison with professional stakeholders, including commissioners, and may involve occasional direct delivery of outreach activities.

In addition, this role will lead the Young Greenwich (YG) sexual health team within the Royal Borough of Greenwich (RBG), overseeing a range of activities including outreach, youth hub engagement, one-to-one support, and training. The successful applicant will also have oversight of the Sexual Health Office (SHO) and the South West London (SWL) programme. Collaboration will be essential, as this role will work closely with other METRO managers involved in Young Greenwich delivery, as well as with our delivery partners at Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust and Charlton Athletic Community Trust.

At CharityJob, we’re on a mission to help great people do great things. We connect thousands of inspiring job seekers with thousands of charities every year – and we’re proud to support the sector in tackling some of society’s biggest challenges.

We’re now looking for a Product Manager to join our existing talented team to help us shape the next chapter of our platform – improving how people discover meaningful work and how organisations attract the best peopleg they need.

The Role

As our Product Manager, you’ll take ownership of key parts of our two platforms -  CharityJob and CharityConnect – from discovery through to delivery. You’ll work closely with talented teams of designers, software engineers, and our commercial teams to deliver value to both jobseekers and recruiters.

Responsibilities

• Own the product roadmap for core features across our jobseeker and employer platforms
• Lead product discovery efforts: user research, competitor analysis, market trends
• Translate insights into clear specs, prioritised backlogs, and measurable outcomes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and launch improvements
• Use data to evaluate product performance and iterate quickly
• Advocate for our users and champion great user experience
• Help shape our product culture and ways of working

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years' experience in product management and within a digital platform
• Experience delivering products from concept through to delivery and iteration
• Strong communication skills with stakeholders
• A data-informed mindset – you’re comfortable with analytics and user research
• Empathy for users and a genuine interest in social impact
• Ability to work in an environment of change - comfortable navigating shifting priorities and requirements.
• Experience in job tech, recruitment, or marketplaces is a plus (but not essential)

Why join us?

• Be part of a purpose-driven team working to support the UK’s vital charity and not for profit sector
• Competitive salary + pension scheme
• Hybrid working – 2 days working in office in the heart of Kingston upon Thames
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Opportunities to learn, grow and shape the future of a trusted tech platform

Want to apply?

If you're excited to build products that help people find purposeful work and enable charities to thrive, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’re a great fit.

CharityJob is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and walks of life to join our talented diverse team. We believe diversity makes our products and team better and stronger.