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About The Advocacy Project
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care. We’re here to make sure people who are vulnerable because of their circumstance can understand their rights, make effective choices about their lives and voice their concerns.
Some of the ways we do this include:
· advocacy services that make sure people can express their wishes when decisions are being made about their care or wellbeing
· user involvement projects that help organisations improve what they offer by listening to people who use their services
· local Healthwatch services, which act as health and social care champions for the areas they serve and give people a direct channel to share their feedback
Our services are independent, confidential, and free to those receiving them. Together, our teams are standing up for essential rights and supporting people to have a say on the issues that matter to them.
About the role
We are seeking a skilled Bid Writer to work alongside our Head of Business Development to secure vital funding through tenders. If you have experience of winning income via statutory commissioned services for front line services (especially advocacy), we would be particularly delighted to hear from you.
Key responsibilities
î Identify pipeline tenders.
î Manage and write tender submission
î Produce highly quality proposals working closely with staff and service users
î Produce best practice toolkit
î Manage funder communications and reporting.
î Assist with other funding applications as required
Experience and skills
î Proven success as a bid writer in the charity sector.
î Ideally experience in Advocacy or user involvement
î Proven experience with tenders, and government contracts.
î Highly IT proficient with experience of using AI to support in bid preparation
î Ability to work collaboratively
î Be highly organised and self-motivated with a proven ability to work to tight deadlines
î Proactive, dynamic, able to work effectively independently
î Strong writing, research, and communication skills.
î Knowledge of fundraising regulations, GDPR, and best practices.
î Strong understanding of EDI principles and how to apply them in your work
Benefits of working for us
We’re committed to providing an empowering, flexible and supportive working environment for all our staff.
Our employee benefits include 30 days annual leave (including up to 3 days between Christmas and New Year), participation in a pension scheme with 6% employer contribution, access to a free confidential counselling service, and an interest-free travel/bike loan.
All our staff are supported to learn and develop in a variety of ways, including a monthly lecture series where we invite sector experts to talk to our staff on topical issues.
We are a Disability Confident and Mindful Employer.
We help people speak up and make decisions about their health, wellbeing and social care.



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In the last four years we have tripled our turnover, moved from delivery at one site to having thirteen outreaches and have doubled the number of clients we are seeing. We are now looking for an enthusiastic, full time Welfare Benefits Worker to build up a much needed Welfare Rights Unit. We have a small unit of volunteers who support clients with appeals, and our next stage is to build a volunteer based form filling service. Whilst holding a small caseload of your own, it is the development of this service that would be your principal task.
To be successful you will need to be a qualified Citizens Advice Adviser, preferably with experience of delivering Benefits casework, and to be able to develop and lead volunteers. If the longer term Welfare Rights Unit project interests you but this post would not be an option for you as it stands, we would also welcome a conversation.
Our service operates to very high standards, but we also work hard to make it an enjoyable and supportive work environment.
If this sounds like a team you would fit into please e-mail your updated CV and a covering letter to Chris Roberts, Chief Executive using the e-mail title “Benefits vacancy”.
Applications close at Midnight on Sunday 2nd August. Provisionally interviews are planned for Thursday 13th August.
Due to the potential number of applicants we are sorry but we will not be able to enter into correspondence or discussion with unsuccessful candidates.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a collaborative and creative Director who is rigorous, centres care and supports people to flourish, to lead our brand new Playhouse Ensembles strand within Playhouse Connect's exciting new chapter.
The Playhouse Ensembles Director will be responsible for leading 10 ensembles in total, including:
- 7 Youth Theatre cohorts,
- Heydays (Creative Ageing) ensemble,
- Theatre of Sanctuary ensemble.
The role holder will take a strategic oversight to the work of the various ensembles and work with freelancers to deliver the sessions. Within this role, you will direct two of the ensembles yourself and manage freelance artists to lead the other ensembles.
The work you enable to happen will respond to the Leeds Playhouse mission and programme, the priorities of our key partners and the emerging needs of the city. Therefore, you will work closely with our Artistic team to ensure the work of the ensembles are in line with the organisation’s overall artistic vision.
This is a full-time, permanent contract of 35 hours a week, with working pattern to be discussed with your manager. Pay for the role is £32,000 per year. Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.
Before applying for the role, please read our job pack. This includes the full list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse.
To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing by the deadline.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Sunday 16 August 2026.
Interviews are scheduled for the weeks commencing 17 August or 24 August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for an administrator to support Age UK Wandsworth's Home Together Coordinator to facilitate our Home Together Service.
The Home Together Service sits within our Age Well Together Service, which offers a range of assistance to support clients at home and in their local community to prevent decline; maintain independence; reduce social isolation; and promote health and wellbeing with care, friendship and understanding. This includes our befriending services, an online shopping service and a Handyperson service.
Who should apply?
This role would be suitable for someone:
- wishing to begin a career in Wandsworth or in the Charity sector
- wishing to make a difference to the lives of older people
- who would like meaningful contact with clients
- who wants to become part of a hard-working, caring, compassionate and supportive staff team
Previous administrative experience may be beneficial but the role will include a comprehensive induction and full training for the role will be provided.
What we can offer you:
You'll be joining a vibrant workplace where no two days are the same, working as part of a small, supportive team that is committed to making a positive difference in the community. You'll benefit from an experienced leadership team, collaborate with kind and caring colleagues who genuinely work together, and even have the company of a friendly hypo-allergenic office dog.
Due to the nature of the work that we carry out, our staff work from our office, day centre and in the community. Therefore, please note that unless it is otherwise stated, all roles advertised will require the successful candidate to work on-site.
Employee benefits:
- 5% employer’s pension contribution
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee shopping benefits scheme
- Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Employee recognition and reward programme
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

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Community Development Worker — Holtspur, Beaconsfield
Join Beaconsfield URC as our Community Development Worker and turn a newly refurbished building into a welcoming place in Holtspur.
About us
Beaconsfield United Reformed Church serves two very different communities. Beaconsfield itself is well-resourced, with an active church life. A short distance away, Holtspur tells a different story — isolation, cost-of-living pressure, and too few places for people to simply connect. We're investing in our Holtspur building to change that, and now we need someone to bring it to life.
The role
This is a rare chance to shape a role from the ground up. As our Community Development Worker, you won't be managing an established programme — you'll be building one. You'll get to know Holtspur street by street, person by person, and turn what you learn into activities that genuinely matter: community meals, bereavement support, family and children's groups, informal spaces where people feel they belong. You'll recruit and grow volunteers around you, and you'll help make our refurbished Holtspur building the welcoming hub it's meant to be.
Faith sits at the centre of this role. You'll work closely with our Minister and Eldership, and you'll have the confidence to create natural, unforced opportunities for people to explore Christian faith alongside the practical support you offer. This post carries an occupational requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 for the postholder to be a practising Christian.
What you'll be doing
- Building a consistent, trusted presence in Holtspur, especially with families, children, young people and isolated residents
- Developing and expanding community activities — lunches, bereavement support, wellbeing groups and more
- Recruiting, supporting and growing volunteers
- Partnering with local schools, charities and community groups
- Creating genuine, natural opportunities for conversations about faith
- Helping tell the story of this work through our website, social media and reporting to Eldership, Church Meeting and Synod
What we're looking for
- Real experience of community engagement, outreach or pastoral work
- A knack for building trust with people who don't yet know you
- Confidence recruiting and encouraging volunteers
- Warmth, resilience, and the organisational skills to turn ideas into action
- An active Christian faith you're comfortable sharing appropriately as part of community work
- Flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends
Experience of church-based or "fresh expressions" community work, working with isolated or marginalised groups, or coordinating volunteers would be a bonus — as would a driving licence.
The details
- Salary: £30,000 p.a. pro rata (£18,000 p.a. actual)
- Hours: 22.5 hours per week (0.6 FTE), three days a week
- Leave: 15 days per year plus pro-rata bank holidays
- Location: Holtspur URC, Crabtree Close, HP9 1UQ
- Probation: 3 months
Safeguarding
This role involves working with children, young people and older adults. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and must comply with United Reformed Church safeguarding policies.
How to apply
Please send a CV along with a personal statement (max. two sides of A4) telling us about your experience building relationships and communities, how you'd go about understanding Holtspur's needs, your track record of working with others to create change, and what draws you to this role.
Closing Date: 20th August, 2026
Our Church is guided by the mission statement “Knowing Jesus and making Jesus known.”

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.
Join Us in Making a Difference at Marie Curie
Part of our Philanthropy and Partnerships department, our Trusts and Foundations team plays a crucial role in supporting our mission by raising significant funding from grant-making organisations, trusts, foundations and major donors. As our new Trusts and Foundations Executive, you will join a top performing team, identify and engage with prospective donors, build long-term relationships, generate donations, coordinate events and steward our supporters. This is an exciting role where no day will be the same and you can truly make an impact.
You will be responsible for:
You'll manage and grow a portfolio of trust and foundation supporters and prospects, helping secure gifts between £5,000 and £50,000 to support Marie Curie's vital work.
- Build and develop relationships with grant-making trusts and foundations
- Research and identify new funding opportunities
- Write compelling funding applications, proposals, reports and donor communications
- Manage donor stewardship activities and cultivation opportunities
- Support and contribute to annual fundraising plans and targets
- Maintain accurate records and supporter information using our fundraising database
- Work collaboratively with fundraising, service delivery and finance colleagues across the charity
Key Criteria:
- Experience in trusts fundraising, account management, business development, partnerships or a similar relationship-focused role
- Strong written skills with the ability to create persuasive and engaging communications
- Confidence building relationships with a range of stakeholders, including senior contacts
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
- A proactive approach and willingness to identify new opportunities
- A genuine enthusiasm for making an impact through fundraising and supporter engagement
Please see the full job description here.
Application & Interview Process
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As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and to fill in the application questions. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
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Close date for applications: Friday 31st July 2026
Salary: £28,274 - £31,415 plus London Weighting up to £3,500 (please note you will be required
Contract: 12 month contract
Based: UK Remote with occasional travel for team meetings.
Benefits you’ll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments.
Marie Curie provides a better end of life for more people, whatever the illness.

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Drive quality, lead change and make a lasting difference!
About Us
Carers Trust Heart of England exists to improve the lives of family carers and the people they care for. We provide information, advice, and a wide range of practical and emotional support to unpaid carers and people with care and support needs. Our work is rooted in compassion, partnership, and a commitment to high-quality, person-centred services.
Our Regulated Activities and Contract Scope
The Care Services Manager will have responsibility across our regulated and associated services, which currently include:
• Domiciliary care (personal care in people's homes)
• Short Breaks and Emergency Respite (including sleep-in provision)
• Dementia Wraparound Support
• Day Break Day Services (currently unregulated)
We hold contracts and funding arrangements across several commissioners and funders. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring that care and support is delivered in accordance with all relevant contractual and funding requirements.
The Role
The Care Services Manager will hold personal CQC accountability for the quality, safety, and compliance of our regulated services. While this is fundamentally a strategic leadership and governance role, our regulated services are currently at an important stage of development. As such, we are looking for someone who is equally comfortable providing visible, hands-on operational delivery when needed.
Initially, the successful candidate will spend time working closely with the day-to-day operation of the service, building strong relationships with Care Support Workers and the people we support, strengthening systems and processes, and ensuring consistently high standards of care.
This is an opportunity to play a key role in embedding best practice and supporting the continued growth and improvement of the service. As the service develops, the emphasis of the role will increasingly shift towards strategic leadership, quality assurance, governance, service improvement and future development.
The successful candidate will be able to recognise what the service needs at any given time and adapt their approach accordingly, remaining visible and involved operationally where appropriate, while driving long-term quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
What We Offer
• Competitive salary
• Starting annual leave entitlement of 25 days, increasing with service to a maximum of 30 days (and Bank Holidays), plus your 'birtholiday'
• Pension contribution scheme
• Benefits platform offering flexible high street savings and discounts on top brands
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A supportive, values-led organisation that makes a real difference to carers’ lives and the people they care for
Key Responsibilities
1. Leading and Managing the Service
• Hold CQC registration and personal accountability for the quality, safety and compliance of all regulated care activities delivered by the organisation.
• Provide day-to-day operational leadership of the care service(s), being genuinely present and accessible to care support workers, coordinators, and senior staff, particularly in the early period of the role.
• Line manages the coordination and care team, providing regular supervision, clear direction, and honest feedback.
• Be willing to get involved in operational problem-solving when needed, covering gaps in coordination, stepping in on complex cases, supporting the team through difficult periods, while also working to build the capacity that, over time, reduces the need for this.
• Build and sustain a team culture where staff feel supported, valued, and clear about what is expected of them.
• Manage performance and conduct fairly and consistently, with appropriate HR support.
2. Quality, Compliance and Safeguarding
• Ensure the service always operates in compliance with the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Maintain continuous inspection readiness under the CQC Single Assessment Framework, understanding that ratings can be updated at any point, not just following a scheduled visit.
• Act as a named safeguarding lead, recognising, reporting, managing, and recording safeguarding concerns across all regulated services.
• Lead a meaningful quality assurance programme, involving audits, spot checks, care plan reviews, complaint analysis, and use findings to drive improvements.
• Submit CQC notifications accurately and on time and ensure the Statement of Purpose and all governance documentation accurately reflects what the service does.
• Monitor care quality through ECM data, visit records, staff feedback and regular engagement with service users and their families, remaining closely connected to the day-to-day service delivery to identify and address emerging issues before they escalate.
• Ensure care and support delivery across all services remains within the scope of relevant contractual and funding arrangements, and that any changes to the service scope, volume or specification are identified and escalated appropriately.
3. Care Planning and Service User Relationships
• Ensure every service user has a current, person-centred care plan that reflects their needs, preferences and risks.
• Oversee and contribute to care assessments and reviews, including involvement in complex cases, multi-agency reviews and situations where a senior presence is needed.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with service users, their families, and carers, being accessible, responsive, and honest whether managing concerns or recognising success.
• Ensure that the service user experience and what it actually feels like to be supported by our service is at the centre of how quality is assessed, monitored and improved.
4. Safe Recruitment, Staffing and Workforce
• Ensure all staff are recruited safely and in line with statutory and regulatory requirements, with appropriate DBS checks, references, right-to-work verification, and safer recruitment processes completed before delivering regulated care.
• Manage all aspects of the Skilled Worker visa sponsorship process, including sponsorship applications, compliance monitoring, record keeping, and reporting requirements in line with Home Office regulations.
• Lead on workforce development, identifying training needs, commissioning training, maintaining records, and ensuring all staff are competent for the care they deliver.
• Ensure a regular and effective programme of one-to-one meetings, supervision, probation reviews and annual appraisals is maintained across the service, addressing performance, development, wellbeing, and any concerns in a timely manner.
• Support, and where appropriate, lead HR processes, including investigations, disciplinary, performance management, grievance, and absence management meetings, working closely with HR to ensure a fair, consistent and legally compliant approach.
• Ensure the on-call and lone working frameworks are in place, understood by all staff and working in practice.
• Participate in the senior management on-call rota, providing advice, support and decision making in response to serious incidents, safeguarding concerns, deaths, and any other urgent operational matters requiring immediate senior attention.
• Participation in a shared on-call rota, including evenings/over-night and weekends, and bank holidays where scheduled.
5. Working with Senior Leadership
• Work closely with the Head of Operations (Deputy CEO) reporting on service performance, escalating concerns, contributing to strategic decisions, and supporting the organisation's broader development.
• Contribute to commissioner relationships and contract management, including monitoring reporting, quality submissions and attendance at review meetings.
• Play an active part in shaping how the service develops, bringing operational knowledge and professional judgement to decisions about what the service does, how it is structured and where it grows.
• Demonstrate the confidence to communicate honestly, raise difficult issues and challenge constructively in the best interests of the service and the people we support.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
· Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care or actively working toward it with a clear and realistic completion plan.
· Enhanced DBS with adults' barred list or willingness to apply immediately.
· Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle.
Knowledge
· Strong working knowledge of the CQC Single Assessment Framework how evidence is gathered, what quality statements are assessed against, and what continuous inspection readiness means in practice.
· Comprehensive knowledge of the Health and Social Care Act 2008 and CQC Fundamental Standards.
· Knowledge of safeguarding adults' legislation and local procedures.
· Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and how it applies in domiciliary and community care
· Working knowledge of Working Time Regulations and how this practically applies to care rotas and on-call arrangements.
· Understanding of contractual compliance in a multi-contract or multi-funder care environment, and the implications of changes to service scope or volume.
Experience
· Proven experience as a Registered Manager (or equivalent senior care management role) in a CQC-regulated domiciliary or community care service.
· Experience of being hands-on in a care management role, understanding when direct operational involvement is needed.
· Experience of managing safeguarding, making referrals, managing investigations, recording outcomes, and learning from them.
· Experience of directly supervising and developing a care team including coordinators, senior carers, and care support workers.
· Experience of managing quality across a regulated service, completing audits, spot checks, care plan reviews and complaint handling.
· Experience of CQC compliance and notifications, including operating under the Single Assessment Framework.
· Experience of managing across multiple service lines or contracts simultaneously, ensuring compliance with each commissioner or funder’s specific requirements.
Skills & Abilities
· Able to assess service performance, recognise what is working well, identify challenges and confidently communicate these in a clear and constructive way.
· Willingness and flexibility to be hands-on when required, and confident enough to step back appropriately as the service develops.
· Excellent written communication skills, being able to write clearly, accurately, and professionally for a variety of audiences (CQC, commissioners and families).
· Excellent verbal communication skills, being able to speak in a clear, honest, and approachable way with care workers, service users, families, CQC inspectors and senior colleagues.
· Strong decision-making skills when under pressure, including in safeguarding, serious incidents and out-of-hours situations.
· Competent in care management systems — including rostering, ECM, and digital care planning.
Personal Qualities
· Shows the self-awareness, honesty and professional courage to recognise what is working, what is not, and what needs to change.
· Demonstrates resilience and calm judgement, remaining focused and clear when faced with challenging or complex situations or organisational difficulties.
· A caring and compassionate leader with a genuine commitment to making a positive difference to the people we support.
· Accountable and takes ownership of outcomes.
· Adaptable and confident working at different levels, recognising when to move between strategic thinking to operational problem-solving.
· Collaborative and approachable, with the ability to build positive working relationships and work effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.
· Curious and improvement-focused, with a willingness to ask questions, explore new approaches and learn from experience.
Our aim is to support carers and those they care for by providing a high quality and individually tailored care support service.



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Age UK's National Advice Line is recruiting for Information & Advice Advisers.
Our team provide a vital service available to older people and anyone seeking advice to support an older person in need. Our team of trained Advisors are dedicated to providing accurate, impartial and comprehensive information and advice to help support those in later life.
Many older people are concerned about the cost of rising energy bills, poor housing, accessibility to health and social care services. This is where our Information and Advice Advisers play a vital role in raising awareness and empowering older people to access the support they need, and to understand their statutory rights.
If you are looking for an exciting and fulfilling career with a large National Charity that challenges injustice and makes a real difference to older people across the country, then we would love to hear from you!
The successful post holder will have excellent communications skills with the ability to provide accurate, often complex information in a clear and empathic way, offering advice over the phone and by email.
In this role you will receive several weeks of extensive specialist training based on the current legislation relevant to older people's rights and welfare, enabling you to offer an in-depth advice service to phone and email enquirers from across England. You will help them to understand and implement their legislative rights in areas such as community care, housing, income and benefits and many other issues related to later life.
This role offers hybrid working between home and our offices in either Blackpool or Ashburton (a robust home broadband connection is essential). This means you would be expected to attend office a minimum of once every 3 months, although this can be more if you prefer. You may be asked to attend office more regularly than these minimum requirements. You will need to live within an easily commutable distance of the office either by car or public transport, we suggest up to 1hr 30mins commute.
This role is a 35-hour working week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
Last day for applications Monday 3rd August 2026
Important: In your Supporting Statement, please include examples of how you meet the Must Have criteria below.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application (A), Interview (I), Test (T), Presentation (P)
Experience
- Experience using computer-based systems, including the ability to work confidently across multiple applications, strong keyboard skills, and experience working with dual screens. A, I, T
- Experience of working to set timescales. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
- Accurate and having attention to detail. A, I, T
- Excellent communication skills with an ability to communicate with a wide range of people in a professional and approachable manner. I
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills. A, T
- Ability to handle confidential, sensitive information and personal details professionally and in line with current legislation. A, I
- Confident, professional telephone manner. A, I
- Ability to handle and present clearly and concisely, large amounts of subject knowledge, often of a complex nature. A, I
Personal Attributes
- Ability to deal with difficult and distressed callers calmly and empathetically. I
- Commitment to providing a high-quality customer service and equal opportunities. I
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application (A), Interview (I), Test (T), Presentation (P)
Experience
- An understanding of the issues affecting older people. A, I
- Experience of providing in-depth information and advice on the telephone or face to face. A, I
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme (subject to affordability), and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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Age UK Westminster is seeking a Digital Inclusion Lead Coordinator to work with the Wellbeing Services Manager on the delivery of its Digital Inclusion service, supporting older people and those experiencing social isolation to develop the confidence, skills and access needed to participate fully in the digital world. The service supports vulnerable older adults, including people living with dementia, through one-to-one coaching, group sessions, equipment loans, and community-based support.
The postholder will work closely with team colleagues, coordinating service delivery across Westminster, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for clients, while overseeing volunteers who contribute to the project. The role will involve working closely with internal teams, external partners, and commissioners to ensure the service achieves its outcomes and demonstrates impact through effective monitoring and reporting.
Main Responsibilities
As a Digital Inclusion Coordinator, your role will be to:
• Manage a caseload of clients, including people living with dementia and complex needs.
• Deliver one-to-one digital coaching and support.
• Facilitate digital inclusion group sessions.
• Provide device setup, troubleshooting and digital skills training.
• Coordinate referrals to internal and external services.
• Recruit, induct, train, support and supervise volunteers contributing to the project.
• Coordinate volunteer assignments and monitor volunteer performance and wellbeing.
• Ensure volunteers comply with safeguarding, confidentiality and organisational policies.
• Maintain accurate client and volunteer records.
• Produce quarterly monitoring and impact reports for Commissioners and internal management use.
• Monitor service outcomes, analyse performance data and identify improvements.
• Attend relevant stakeholder, partner and project meetings.
• Develop positive relationships with commissioners, partners and community organisations.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures.
Service Delivery
· Manage and maintain a caseload of clients, including those living with dementia and complex needs, using a holistic and person-centred approach.
· Deliver one-to-one digital coaching sessions in clients' homes, community settings, and remotely where appropriate.
· Support clients to develop practical digital skills, including:
· Email and online communication
· Video calling and social networking
· Online shopping and banking awareness
· Accessing NHS digital services and health applications
· Internet browsing and online safety
· Provide troubleshooting, technical support, and guidance on the use of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and associated technologies.
· Support service users with selecting, setting up, and using devices, Wi-Fi connections, and digital loan equipment.
· Facilitate and support group-based digital inclusion sessions across Westminster.
· Ensure service users are referred to and access appropriate internal and external services where needed.
Volunteer Coordination
· Recruit, induct, train, support and supervise volunteers involved in the Digital Inclusion project.
· Coordinate volunteer assignments and ensure effective matching of volunteers with clients and activities.
· Monitor volunteer performance and wellbeing, providing regular guidance, supervision and development opportunities.
· Ensure volunteers comply with organisational policies, safeguarding requirements, confidentiality standards and service procedures.
· Promote volunteer engagement and recognise volunteer contributions to the success of the project.
Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
· Maintain accurate and timely records of all client interactions, volunteer activity, outputs and outcomes on organisational databases.
· Monitor service performance against agreed targets and key performance indicators.
· Produce comprehensive quarterly monitoring and impact reports for commissioners and internal management purposes, highlighting achievements, outcomes, challenges, case studies and recommendations.
· Gather and analyse service-user feedback and outcome data to demonstrate service effectiveness and inform service improvements.
· Attend internal and external meetings relating to service delivery, monitoring and partnership development.
Partnership Working
· Work collaboratively with Age UK Westminster teams, NHS partners, voluntary sector organisations and community groups.
· Promote Digital Inclusion services across Westminster and support outreach and engagement activities.
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders, commissioners and referral partners.
· General Responsibilities
· Ensure all administration, reporting and documentation are completed accurately and within required timescales.
· Maintain confidentiality and comply with GDPR, safeguarding, health and safety, equality and organisational policies.
· Support organisational events, community activities and service development initiatives as required.
· Undertake any training necessary for the effective delivery of the role.
· Carry out any other duties reasonably required within the scope and level of the position.
Additional Lead Responsibilities
· Contribute to strategic planning and development of Digital Inclusion activities.
· Identify opportunities to expand service reach, volunteer involvement and community engagement.
Responsibilities of the Charity
Age UK Westminster will support the role as follows:
· Line Management & Support from the Wellbeing Manager; additional support from Head of Services/ CEO
· Induction training and briefing
· Database training
· Regular briefing/update meetings and emails
· Provision of materials where appropriate
· Regular line management supervision and support from your supervisor and team members
· The opportunity to participate in team meetings
· Internal relevant to your role and to other areas of personal and professional development
Benefits
- Basic Health Plan Scheme – Access to a health plan that helps towards the cost of everyday healthcare expenses, such as dental treatment, optical care, physiotherapy, and other eligible health services.
- Blue Light Card – Eligibility to apply for a Blue Light Card, providing access to discounts at a wide range of national retailers, restaurants, travel providers, and leisure attractions.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Regular management support and supervision.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people and those experiencing digital exclusion.
- Collaborative and supportive team environment.
Person Specification
A predominance of the following are considered essential to the role:
· An understanding of Digital Exclusion and the impact it has on older people
· Ability to prioritise and manage workload
· Ability to assimilate and understand information by listening, reading and use of the telephone
· Willing to work to guidelines and standards and to take a flexible approach to work
· Ability to listen to others and to explain things clearly without jargon or being patronising
· Awareness of discriminatory practices and equal opportunity issues.
· Ability to work alone or as part of a team
· Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
· To develop and work with other and agencies; and to seek and offer support
· Willingness and interest in learning, to attend training, meetings and other community events
· Competent use of MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, excel and email), social media, zoom, MS Teams and other tools.
· Patient, tolerant and someone who enjoys supporting people to learn new skills.
· An understanding of issues effecting older people
· Able to reflect on own performance
· Be flexible and travel within City of Westminster and Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
· Experience of managing and supporting staff or volunteers
Desirable:
- One year experience working within the charity sector
- Mental Health and Wellbeing awareness
- First Aid Training
- Experience in designing and managing basic training materials
- Ability to speak languages other than English
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Yorkshire’s most respected community foundations and help shape the future of giving across Calderdale.
For over 35 years, Community Foundation for Calderdale (CFFC) has connected people who care with causes that matter. We believe local generosity has the power to transform lives, strengthen communities and create opportunities for everyone to thrive.
As an independent charitable funder, we work with individuals, families, businesses and organisations to invest in local charities and community groups tackling some of Calderdale’s biggest challenges. Every year, we distribute more than £2 million in grants to support people and places across the borough. At the same time, we are building our permanent endowment, creating a lasting legacy that will continue supporting local communities for generations to come.
This is what makes CFFC unique. We do not just make a difference today. We create a legacy that will benefit Calderdale in perpetuity.
Following many years of successful leadership from our current Chief Executive Officer, we are seeking an exceptional leader to build on this strong foundation and lead CFFC into its next chapter.
About the role
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, you will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring CFFC continues to grow its impact, strengthen partnerships and inspire philanthropy across Calderdale.
You will lead and develop a committed staff team, work closely with Trustees, build trusted relationships with donors, businesses, professional advisers, charities and public sector partners, and ensure the organisation remains financially sustainable, well-governed and ambitious for the future.
You will also act as CFFC’s public ambassador, representing the organisation across Calderdale and beyond, while championing the importance of local giving and community investment.
About you
We are looking for an inspiring and collaborative leader with significant senior leadership experience and the ability to build confidence and credibility with a wide range of stakeholders.
You will demonstrate:
Proven strategic leadership and organisational management experience.
Experience of developing successful partnerships, fundraising, income generation or business development.
Strong financial and governance awareness.
Excellent relationship-building, communication and influencing skills.
Experience of leading and developing high-performing teams.
A genuine commitment to community impact and the values of the voluntary sector.
You may come from a community foundation, charitable trust, grant-making organisation, charity, public sector, social enterprise or a commercial organisation with a strong social purpose.
What we offer
Salary in excess of £60,000, dependent on experience.
Permanent, full-time position.
Flexible and hybrid working, with a regular presence required in Calderdale.
20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, additional Easter Tuesday leave and office closure over the Christmas period, rising to 25 days after five years’ service.
Employer pension contribution, with details available in the candidate information pack.
The opportunity to lead a respected local foundation with a strong legacy, deep local relationships and ambitious plans for the future.
Closing date: 31 July 2026
First round interviews: Week commencing 17 August 2026
Second round interviews: Week commencing 24 August 2026
CFFC is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss any adjustments candidates may need during the recruitment process.
If you are an ambitious leader who wants to build on a strong legacy, inspire local philanthropy and help create lasting change for communities across Calderdale, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Do you want to help shape public debate, influence policy and communicate the value of homecare to Parliament and the wider public?
We are looking for a driven, curious, and politically aware External Affairs and Policy Specialist to help us communicate our policy work externally and strengthen the voice of homecare providers. You will turn policy insight, member experience and evidence into clear, persuasive communications for Parliament, the media, stakeholders and members
As a small, influential membership body, we offer breadth, visibility and responsibility. This role will suit someone who enjoys working hands-on in a small team, where priorities can move quickly and individual contribution is highly visible. We invest in our people, encourage professional development and give you real responsibility and exposure from day one. Your work will help shape national conversations and support a sector that matters.
What you will do
Parliamentary engagement
· Support day to day parliamentary monitoring and identify opportunities to influence debates, questions and policy development
· Draft high-quality briefings, parliamentary questions, and stakeholder communications
- Build and maintain relationships with MPs, Peers, and parliamentary staff
· Support delivery of our parliamentary engagement activity, including events and party conferences
Member communication
· Draft clear, timely and engaging communications for members, including briefings, updates and campaigns
· Work directly with members, including through focus groups, to capture insight, case studies and evidence
· Ensure member voice sits at the centre of our external messaging
· Translate complex policy and political developments into clear, practical and accessible information for members and external audiences
Wider external affairs
·Monitor media coverage and support proactive and reactive media activity
· Contribute to social media and wider communications output
· Support campaigns, publications, events and stakeholder engagement
· Support team coordination, reporting and continuous improvement
About you
You are bright, motivated and organised, with a strong interest in politics, policy and communications. You enjoy writing, relationship-building and working at pace. You can understand complex issues, ask good questions and turn evidence into clear, compelling messages for different audiences.
You will bring:
·Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate complex policy issues for different audiences
·Experience in public affairs, policy communications, media, communications or campaigning, or a closely related field
·An understanding of UK parliamentary processes, political engagement and the wider policy environment
· Confidence gathering insight from stakeholders, members or service users, including through meetings, interviews or focus groups
·Confidence using social media to inform, engage and influence
·Strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
·An interest in social care, health or public services, or a desire to build expertise in this area
Please note that we are shortlisting applications as they come in before the closing day, so early applications are encouraged. As part of shortlisting, we may arrange a short initial conversation with candidates to discuss the role, salary expectations, availablity and fit.
Interim Head of Finance
Minimum 6-Month Contract
An established and highly respected charitable organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Finance to lead its finance function through an exciting period of change and continuous improvement.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys balancing strategic input with operational delivery. Reporting into the Director of Finance, you will lead and develop a finance team of eight, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality finance service while driving improvements in financial reporting, controls and processes.
The Role
As Interim Head of Finance, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function and play a key role in supporting the wider organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, managing and developing a finance team of eight across multiple finance disciplines.
- Delivering accurate and timely monthly management accounts, budgeting and forecasting.
- Overseeing statutory accounts, year-end audit and financial reporting.
- Ensuring robust financial controls, governance and compliance.
- Managing cash flow and treasury activities.
- Business partnering with senior leaders, providing financial insight to support strategic decision-making.
- Identifying and implementing improvements to finance processes, systems and reporting.
- Supporting finance projects and wider organisational change initiatives.
About You
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with a proven track record of leading finance teams within complex organisations.
You will bring:
- Experience operating at Head of Finance or Financial Controller level.
- Strong people management skills with experience of leading and developing sizeable finance teams.
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including statutory reporting and audit.
- The ability to quickly assess existing processes and implement improvements.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the confidence to influence senior leaders.
- Previous charity or not-for-profit sector experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
The Opportunity
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation where you can make an immediate impact. You'll inherit an established finance team of eight, providing leadership, support and development while helping to shape the future direction of the finance function.
The initial contract is for a minimum of six months, with the possibility of extension depending on business needs.
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Join a Values-Led Charity Making a Difference
The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust is a long-established almshouse charity providing high-quality independent living accommodation for older people in Guiseley. Home to 44 residents, our attractive and well-maintained site offers more than housing – it provides a safe, supportive community where people can live independently with dignity and confidence.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Housing Officer to join our small, dedicated team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied and rewarding role, combining housing management, resident engagement, estate management, and community development.
About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead the day-to-day housing management and estate services across our site. You will build positive relationships with residents, support their wellbeing and independence, ensure homes and communal areas are safe and well managed, and help create a vibrant community environment.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with people, takes pride in delivering excellent services, and can balance resident support with professional housing management responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
· Manage housing applications, allocations, viewings, sign-ups, and empty homes.
· Carry out regular resident visits to support wellbeing, independence, and tenancy sustainability.
· Lead day-to-day estate management activities and property inspections.
· Monitor repairs, contractors, and compliance activities to ensure high standards are maintained.
· Respond effectively to resident enquiries, concerns, complaints, and safeguarding matters.
· Maintain accurate records and support housing, health and safety, and compliance requirements.
· Organise resident events, engagement activities, and community initiatives.
· Build positive relationships with residents, families, contractors, local organisations, and partner agencies.
· Contribute to service improvements and support reporting for senior management and Trustees.
· Provide occasional support outside normal working hours in emergency situations, with time off in lieu provided.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking someone who:
· Has experience in housing, property, community, support, or customer-focused services.
· Enjoys working directly with older people and supporting independent living.
· Has excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
· Can work independently while contributing positively to a small team.
· Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound judgement.
· Is confident managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records.
· Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, and resident wellbeing.
Why Join Us?
At The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust, you’ll be part of a small organisation where your contribution is visible, valued, and genuinely makes a difference.
Apply with your CV and covering letter which demonstrates how your skills , abilities and experience match the vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Salary: : £40,000 pa (Pro rata for part time work)
Hours: Part-time – 4 days per week
Location: Richmond upon Thames (Hybrid working available)
Contract: 12-month fixed-term (with intention to extend, subject to funding)
About the Role
OneRichmond is seeking an experienced and motivated Philanthropy and Partnerships Manager to support the Director in developing and delivering our philanthropy and partnerships strategy.
You will play a key role in identifying, cultivating and securing support from businesses, philanthropists and strategic partners to generate income, unlock new opportunities and strengthen OneRichmond’s impact across the borough.
This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role working closely with the Director, Board and key stakeholders across the public, private and voluntary sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Director in delivering OneRichmond’s philanthropy and partnerships strategy
- Build and manage relationships with major donors, philanthropists and businesses
- Secure financial and in-kind support from new and existing partners
- Develop compelling proposals, presentations and partnership agreements
- Manage the partnerships pipeline and CRM system
- Track, evaluate and report on partnership impact
- Represent OneRichmond at events and stakeholder meetings
- Work with senior stakeholders to develop new partnership opportunities
About You
You will be an experienced partnership, fundraising or business development professional with a strong track record of building relationships and securing investment.
You will bring:
- Experience in philanthropy, corporate partnerships or business development
- Proven success in securing income or in-kind support
- Strong relationship-building and influencing skills
- Excellent communication and proposal-writing ability
- Strong organisational and CRM management experience
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach
- Commitment to improving local communities
What We Offer
- Competitive salary (pro rata)
- 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata), plus Bank Holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Modern offices in Richmond
- Employer pension contribution
- Learning and development opportunities
- Supportive, inclusive working culture
- Opportunity to shape a growing organisation
- High-level stakeholder engagement across sectors
Apply
If you are passionate about building partnerships that create lasting social impact, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Department: Fundraising, Marketing & Communications
Reports to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Work Pattern: Full Time (35 hours per week)
Location: Hybrid working (3 days in office Aylesbury, Bucks)
Salary: £35,000-£39,000
The Marketing and Communications Manager will lead the development and delivery of integrated marketing and communications activity to support Calibre Audio’s growth, brand awareness and member engagement. The postholder will play a pivotal role in increasing audience reach, driving acquisition, enhancing supporter journeys and positioning Calibre Audio as the leading UK charity for audiobooks.
The role combines strategic planning, hands-on campaign delivery, performance analysis and stakeholder collaboration to support the achievement of ambitious income and membership targets.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Delivery
- Develop and deliver an integrated marketing strategy aligned with organisational objectives.
- Lead multi-channel campaigns (digital, social, email, paid media and partnerships) to drive acquisition, engagement and retention.
- Deliver an “always-on” acquisition programme across key channels.
- Ensure all activity contributes to reducing cost per acquisition.
- Manage marketing budgets, ensuring effective allocation and optimisation of spend.
Audience Growth & Brand Development
- Grow Calibre Audio’s social media audience and increase engagement through targeted campaigns.
- Lead initiatives to increase brand awareness and position Calibre Audio as the UK’s leading audiobook charity.
- Develop and maintain consistent brand messaging and identity across all platforms.
- Plan and manage a forward social media content calendar to ensure timely, effective delivery.
Digital Marketing & Performance
- Oversee the effective use of Google Ad Grants ($10,000/month), ensuring quality lead generation and measurable results.
- Monitor, analyse and report on campaign performance using data-driven insights to improve outcomes.
- Implement testing frameworks (A/B testing, optimisation cycles) to improve conversion rates and engagement.
Membership Growth & Supporter Journeys
- Support the growth of active memberships.
- Contribute to the development and delivery of supporter journeys across marketing and fundraising channels.
- Improve member satisfaction through targeted communications and continuous feedback loops.
Communications & Engagement
- Develop and implement an integrated communications plan for internal and external audiences.
- Increase engagement with communications across staff, volunteers and members.
- Oversee production of regular newsletters and stakeholder communications in accessible formats.
- Deliver social engagement campaigns to drive interaction and community building.
- Manage and optimise email marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp) for effective stakeholder communication.
Ambassador & Advocacy Programmes
- Support the rollout of patron, VP and ambassador programmes.
- Develop a user ambassador initiative showcasing member stories to drive advocacy and awareness.
Internal Communications & Collaboration
- Improve internal communications processes, ensuring effective feedback loops between teams and leadership.
- Increase staff satisfaction and engagement with communications.
- Work closely with fundraising colleagues to align campaigns with income generation objectives.
Leadership & Management
- Manage and develop external suppliers where applicable.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity and accountability within the team.
- Provide regular reporting and insight to senior leadership on marketing performance.
Person Specification
Experience
- Proven experience in a marketing or communications management role (charity or not-for-profit desirable).
- Track record of delivering successful multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Experience in digital marketing, including social media, email marketing and paid advertising.
- Experience of using data and analytics to drive decision-making and performance.
Skills & Knowledge
- Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on delivery capability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organisational skills.
- Budget management and ROI analysis experience.
- Knowledge of CRM systems and marketing platforms (e.g. MailChimp, HootSuite, Google Ads).
Personal Attributes
- Creative, proactive and results-driven.
- Passionate about accessibility and inclusion.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
Additional Information
The role may require occasional out-of-hours work for events or campaign launches. The postholder will be expected to champion Calibre Audio’s values and commitment to accessibility in all communications.
STAFF BENEFITS PACKAGE
- 30 days annual leave, plus an additional Calibre Christmas closure day
- Matched pension contributions up to 5% of salary
- Medical Cash Plan (Hive Insurance Bronze Package)
- Life Assurance cover of 2 x salary through the Canada Life Death in Service scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing confidential support and advice
- Access to Calibre Rewards through Reward Gateway, offering discounts and savings across hundreds of retailers
- Commitment to learning, development and career progression
- A supportive, inclusive and values-led culture
- Free on-site parking
At Calibre Audio, our mission is to ensure that everyone can enjoy the pleasure of reading, regardless of a print disability or health condition.