Jobs for the Social Welfare sector
About The Job
Contract: Permanent, full time contract.
Hours: 35 hours per week (1 FTE)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000
Location: This is a hybrid role, anchored to the London Carers Trust office 1-2 days a week. It will require travel across England and occasionally the UK.
The Policy and Practice Officer will help drive Carers Trust’s priority to improve support for young carers and young adult carers. You will strengthen our growing policy and parliamentary work, coordinate the ever-growing Young Carers Alliance, and act as the main contact for the Young Carers Covenant.
You will work with a wide range of stakeholders including civil servants, MPs, local carer services and other charity partners, local authorities, health organisations, senior colleagues, and most importantly, young carers and young adult carer services themselves. In this role, you will champion young carers’ voices through public campaigning and private influencing, becoming an expert in the issues they face and the support organisations that work with them.
As the postholder you will:
· Proactively support young carers, young adult carers and local carer organisations to become involved in policy and external affairs activity.
· Build strong links with other organisations across areas such as education, health and social care to ensure that young carers are proactively being considered within policy, research and practice.
· Produce engaging reports, briefings, digital copy and articles for external use outlining and evidencing the need for change and potential solutions.
Please download the attached recruitment pack to find out more.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
Our Welfare Officers provide direct and impactful welfare support to RAF personnel and their immediate family. As a trusted and confidential source of support, you will assist our service users with challenges they are facing, from mental ill-health, difficult relationships, domestic abuse, financial and cost-of-living concerns, resettlement, housing, childcare, equality issues, bereavement, military discharge or deployment and many more - no day will be the same, as such this is a great opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills within the Welfare sector.
Our intervention is provided with consent on a non-statutory basis, and you will work with and engage our service users to develop appropriate interventions for individual outcomes.
Our service is transitioning to become more accessible and inclusive, digital technology plays a key role in this, as such you will use digital technologies to complement and enhance processes and service user experience.
You will play an active role within the community, promoting the service through the delivery of presentations and representing the service at public engagement events. You will also work closely with RAF welfare teams, local authorities, health, education, civilian agencies, charities and other military organisations to ensure the best outcome for the service user.
About the Team
2024 marked 34 years since SSAFA began delivering an independent non-statutory, and confidential service, for the Royal Air Force community across the UK, and this is an exciting time to be joining as we were successful in our bid to continue delivering this service.
We are transforming our ways of working to be innovative, to ensure our service is even more inclusive and accessible to meet the needs of a modern RAF.
We are a hard-working team from diverse professional backgrounds. Although we all have our own area of responsibility, we support each other in delivering the best possible service to our military community.
Find out more about the Personal Support & Social Work Service on our website.
About you
To thrive in this role you will have relevant experience of supporting adults, families and children/young people. You will be able to take a flexible and creative approach to problem solving. You will have excellent communication skills and be able to deliver presentations with confidence.
You will have used Microsoft Office 365 to a high standard. It is important that you have experience of planning and managing your own workload, with minimal supervision.
It would be advantageous if you have experience of carrying out assessments, preparing plans, monitoring and reviewing outcomes.
There will be some travel required and therefore you will need to be able to drive and have access to your own car.
About SSAFA
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for the Armed Forces community in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 53,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
Diversity and Inclusion at SSAFA
SSAFA exists to support a diverse range of beneficiaries within the armed forces community, and we believe diversity within our teams is key to ensuring we can deliver our services effectively. We thrive on differences and believe it is critical to our success as a worldwide charity. SSAFA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientations, as well as parents, veterans, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.
SSAFA is committed to using the Disclosure & Barring Service to ensure we, as an employer, safeguard those we serve.
No agencies please. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 18 February 2026. SSAFA reserves the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Interviews: Week commencing 02 March 2026
Our vision A society in which the Armed Forces, veterans and their families can thrive.
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Job Title: Activities Coordinator
Location: Havering, Close to Harold Wood Elizabeth Line station. Please note that this service does not have step free access.
Salary: £30,400
Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. You may need to be flexible on these hours as per service requirements.
About the Role
We're looking for an Activities Coordinator to join our Independent Approved Premises (IAP) based in Havering. This is an exciting opportunity to join a new service which works with offenders as they are released from prison. It is a community based setting, rather than custodial where residents can go out in the community, depending on their Licence restrictions.
You will play a major part in reintegrating our residents back into the community by coordinating and delivering high quality activities and programmes which work to support individual needs, working in collaboration with the wider team. Some activities may vary but could include days out and visits, awareness days/weeks/months campaigns, cultural celebrations and other meaningful activities to encourage reintegration, and enhance social skills and community engagement.
About You
We are looking for someone who has a passion to support vulnerable people in making a change, supporting their rehabilitation and providing opportunities for them to make positive change to their lives, to reintegrate into society. You will have a general understanding of the criminal justice system, and/or have experience supporting people with multiple/complex needs. You will be able to plan and deliver a range of activities suited to individual needs and will be confident in understanding the needs of our residents to do this. We look for:
- Experience in coordinating and/or delivering activities and programmes with people from various backgrounds
- Ability to provide advice, support and guidance to a team and residents on various areas
- Ability to work creatively and encourage creativity in others
- Excellent interpersonal skills, both written and oral. Ability to form and build effective relationships and rapport with others
- Proactive in making decisions to deal with challenges and providing a solution focused approach and using your initiative
- Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs
- Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
- Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders
- Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency
We are interviewing on an ongoing basis so this job role may close early. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages. As a note, Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 10th November.
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
What we Offer
- 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
- Employer Pension Contribution
- Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
- Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
- Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
- Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
- Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
- Life Assurance Scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Annual Staff Awards
- EDI Ambassador programme
About Social Interest Group (SIG)
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.
Additional Information
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.
Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.
Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.
Empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital and off the streets
Join us in shaping the new Fair Futures for Young Carers programme in Scotland, as we build a national schools‑focused initiative and lay the foundations for sustainable young carer support across the country.
Carers' Trust are looking for a Programme Officer with a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring young carers are at the heart of programme design and development.
As the postholder you will:
· Build strong partnerships with schools, carer services and young carers.
· Lead programme promotion, training and events and represent the Fair Futures programme across Scotland.
· Gather insights and data to support ongoing development, evaluation and wider systems‑change.
As Interim Head of Brand you’ll lead how our brand comes to life at an exciting moment for the Royal British Legion. With our 10-year strategy (2025–2035) setting the direction, this role is about shaping a bold, joined up brand that works hard across a large and diverse organisation. Partnering closely with the Director of Marketing and Communications, you’ll set the brand vision, bring clarity where it’s needed and help teams across the organisation use the brand consistently and confidently.
Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.
You’ll lead an established in-house brand and studio team and work alongside trusted creative and media agencies to deliver standout brand positioning, national campaigns and high-quality creative. This is a role for someone who enjoys getting stuck in, setting direction, raising the bar and turning insight into creative that cuts through. From brand identity and tone of voice to campaign delivery and creative standards, you’ll have genuine influence and visibility.
We’re looking for a senior brand leader who brings energy, curiosity and strong judgement, and who’s comfortable balancing pace with quality. You’ll have a sharp eye for design, experience leading teams and agencies, and confidence managing significant budgets in complex environments. Just as important, you’ll enjoy collaborating with people at all levels and helping others do their best work. If you’re excited by the idea of shaping the future of an iconic UK brand and having some fun along the way, we’d love to hear from you.
You will be contracted to our Haig House hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.
Employee benefits include -
- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Private Healthcare
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!
For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our shortlisting is performed on the evidence provided in your application against the Essential and Desirable criteria in the Person Specification.
RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.
Closing Date: 18th February 2026
Interview Date(s):
First-stage interviews will take place on 25 and 26 February via Microsoft Teams.
Second-stage interviews will be held in person at our London head office on 5 March.
We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with our sector leading client in their search proactive and ambitious Senior Philanthropy Manager to join their high-performing fundraising team. The philanthropy programme has doubled in size recently, and this role is pivotal in driving the next phase of growth.
The Role
You will balance your time between managing a warm portfolio of existing donors and strategically building a new pipeline of support. Key responsibilities include:
- Cultivating and stewarding relationships with donors giving five and six-figure gifts.
- Building a pipeline of new major donor opportunities at the £50k+ level
- Working with senior leadership and Board members to inspire a culture of philanthropy across the organisation.
- Providing supportive and inspiring line management to a Philanthropy Manager.
About You
We are looking for a "go-getter" who is comfortable in a fast-paced but supportive environment and dedicated to providing first-class donor stewardship. To be successful, you will need:
- Proven experience personally soliciting of five figure (at least £50,000) donations from high-net-worth individuals.
- A track record of identifying and delivering new support opportunities at the £50k+ level.
- The ability to work with senior volunteers and influencers to leverage peer connections.
- Experience managing complex projects and developing compelling, strategically aligned funding propositions.
What’s on Offer
- Salary: Circa £53,000
- 2 days a week in the office
- Flexible working-part time/compressed working considered
- Generous holiday allowance plus an excellent range of benefits
Interview Dates:
First stage interviews via Teams week commencing 23rd February
2nd stage interviews in person week commencing 2nd March
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
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People, Culture & Governance Officer
Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £32,623
Location: Farringdon, hybrid working, 1-2 days on-site
Would you like to work for a meaningful organisation amongst a team of diverse and dedicated colleagues collectively striving towards one greater goal? MLC Partners are delighted to be exclusively partnering with the charity Turn2us in their active search for a dedicated and experienced administration officer to work in the heart of the organisation, their People, Culture and Governance Team.
With their overarching mission to make financial security a basic right for everybody in the UK, there may not be a more crucial time for the pivotal work that Turn2us do every day. This opportunity to work with their HR team, supporting the Director of People, Culture & Governance and the wider team, is the perfect way to contribute to their great mission; ‘to change the system’.
Responsibilities will include, but not limited to;
- Providing comprehensive administration support to the Director of People, Culture & Governance, and the wider team;
- Provide diary management to the Director including scheduling appointments and meetings.
- Setup and track PCG leadership meetings.
- Ensure the Director has relevant papers in advance of scheduled meetings.
- Coordinate travel arrangements and logistics as required.
- Drafting correspondence, making telephone calls and attending meetings as requested by the Director.
- Coordinating, attending and taking minutes and tracking actions for OLT and Heads meetings as required.
- Following up on actions from meetings on behalf of the Director, ensuring that they are addressed by the appropriate people within agreed timescales.
- To provide administrative support in creating presentations and documents for Board meetings, Organisational Leadership Team meetings (OLT), and other key forums.
- Providing project management for People and Culture related activities, projects and meetings;
- Support project planning and implementation of People & Culture initiatives, such as staff engagement activities.
- Support the preparation of reports and maintain accurate project records.
- Provide administrative support for workshops, training sessions, and team events.
- Provide administrative and logistical support for the planning, coordination, and delivery of cross-organisational projects where agreed with the Director of People, Culture & Governance.
- Track project timelines, maintain action logs.
- Support collaboration across teams by scheduling project meetings and preparing supporting documentation.
- Supporting internal communications on behalf of the Director of People & Culture;
- Assist the Director with drafting internal communications, announcements, and updates for staff.
- Help coordinate staff engagement activities and feedback mechanisms to strengthen communication channels.
- Liaising with external providers supporting the organisations People and Culture governance work;
- Act as a point of contact for external providers and consultants working with the People & Culture and Governance directorate.
- Coordinate meetings, contracts, and service delivery arrangements.
- Ensure relevant documentation is filed and shared appropriately.
- Providing administrative support in creating presentations and documents for Board meetings, Organisational Leadership Team, Heads and other meetings and events.
- To support the directorate in its work with ensuring an inclusive and values driven organisation;
- Provide administrative support to the director on projects and initiatives that promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
- Help coordinate staff engagement activities aligned to the organisation’s values.
- Ensure meeting agendas, communications, and project materials reflect inclusive practice.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in a similar role, the ability to take concise and accurate minutes, to work under pressure to tight and competing deadlines whilst able to maintain excellent interpersonal skills to deal with people at all levels. In addition, an overarching passion for the charity’s values and ethos is key to your success in this role alongside an understanding of Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging and how it applies to the work of Turn2us.
Person Specification
Skills:
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good interpersonal skills: able to establish and maintain excellent working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to confidently engage with different people both virtually and in person.
- Ability to take concise, accurate and efficiently produced minutes of meetings.
- Ability to work under pressure, managing competing priorities, to deliver outputs in a timely and appropriate manner.
Experience:
- Some awareness of project management
- Administrative and diary management experience.
- Experience of organisation of meetings, travel arranging, diary management and email management.
Relevant notes/candidate pack:
To express your interest or request the full candidate briefing pack, please contact Annabelle at MLC directly or submit your application via the link provided.
We particularly welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of financial insecurity or those from underrepresented communities, including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic groups, disabled people, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Applications for this role are under constant review, and our client is particularly interested in any suitable candidates that can start immediately.
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Are you passionate about empowering people, particularly those facing significant life challenges, to unlock their potential and build sustainable, positive change?
Do you have good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability, through a facilitated journey of empowerment, to encourage, and inspire, people from diverse backgrounds and experiences?
Are you already working with, or closely connected to people navigating vulnerability, transition, or crisis situations and / or organisations who are supporting those who are?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Emerging Leaders is seeking freelance Trainers in and around Sheffield / Manchester / Blackpool / Nottingham / Liverpool / Birmingham to deliver “Game Plan”, a transformational four-session training programme designed to equip individuals with the mindset, motivation, and practical skills to flourish—even in the midst of adversity.
This role is ideal for people who are already embedded in community settings and have established relationships with adults (18+) who may feel stuck, overlooked, or limited by circumstance, in particular those on universal credit, experiencing or at risk of homelessness, NEETS, those struggling with confidence and well-being, or experiencing food insecurity.
Our vision is to see the training delivered across the UK. We’re looking for trainers who can run the programme regularly within their local network, area or region, building trust, momentum, and impact.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Emerging Leaders Trainer, you will:
- Identify and work with local partners to mobilise groups
- Deliver the “Game Plan” course, maintaining the quality, integrity and consistency of training delivery.
- Create engaging, inclusive learning environments where participants feel safe, seen, and supported.
- Act as a key point of contact for participants throughout the course
- Collect and record agreed data before, during, and after delivery
- Meet monthly with the UK Programme Co-ordinator, and a small team of UK trainers.
- Represent Emerging Leaders with professionalism and care in community settings
What We’re Looking For - Essential Skills & Attributes
- An engaging, experienced and confident communicator, comfortable leading groups to varied audiences.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with high emotional intelligence and cultural sensitivity
- Experience working in community settings delivering group material.
- Self-motivated and organised, able to manage your own workload
- Adaptable and responsive to the needs of participants
- Open to feedback, learning, and continuous development
- Collaborative, able to work well with colleagues, partners, and participants., and values-driven
- Flexible in approach and availability
Our Commitment to You
We don’t expect you to do this alone. As an Emerging Leaders Trainer, you will receive:
- Full training to deliver the programme “Game Plan”
- High-quality resources and materials
- Ongoing coaching and monthly check-ins
- Connection to a growing national network of Trainers
- Practical support to help you deliver the programme well
Pay & Contract
- £135 per day of delivery (£540 per completed four-session course)
- Freelance / self-employed basis
It is a legitimate job requirement that you hold a full UK driving licence.
If you’re interested, please send your CV.
Unlocking the potential of people in vulnerable communities by empowering them with the mindsets, motivation and skills to flourish
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Children’s and Families’ Worker
Community of St Paulinus, Sheffield Cathedral
We are seeking a creative, relational and passionate Children’s and Families’ Worker to join our newly forming team, working at the heart of the Cathedral’s life and mission with children, families and local communities.
Based at the Cathedral, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering engaging children’s work, including Sunday provision, early years activities, and creative opportunities that help children grow in their Christian faith and feel at home within the worshipping life of the Cathedral. You will recruit, support and develop volunteer teams, work closely with Cathedral colleagues, and help create welcoming spaces where children and families can explore faith together.
You will also contribute to the wider mission of the Cathedral through the Community of St Paulinus, supporting the development of new worshipping communities for young children and their families, and working in partnership with local churches and the Centenary Project Network.
This is an exciting opportunity for a practising Christian with experience of working with children—whether in a church, school, youth work or community setting—who is passionate about children’s spiritual development, inclusive mission and creative engagement with families, particularly in areas of social and economic disadvantage.
For an informal chat about the role, contact Dr Genevieve Langdon, Sub-Prior of the Community of St Paulinus
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25 hours per week (to include Sundays and Thursdays)
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Fixed-term until 31 December 2028, with the possibility of extension subject to funding.
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£20,270 per year for 25 hours/week (£30,000 FTE), plus Cathedral pension
Closing date: 2 pm, Friday 13 February 2026
Shortlisting: Wednesday, 18 February 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our client is an Independent Charitable Foundation which supports charities and communities in England & Wales working towards a more just and compassionate society.
We are looking to recruit an accomplished Interim Head of Portfolio Management to strengthen governance and drive meaningful change and impact across this broad and established organisation. This is a senior, influential role for someone who combines technical PPM expertise with excellent leadership and a people-driven approach. This is an exciting time of change to be joining the organisation.
This role is offered as a 6-month fixed term contract, ideally working 2 or 3 days in the London Office, with the remainder flexibly from home.
The role
We have developed a Portfolio and Project Management (PPM) Framework blueprint that sets out our future vision for how projects and programmes will be governed, prioritised and delivered.
The Interim Head of PMO will work with the Interim Chief Operating Officer to establish a Portfolio and Project Management Office (PMO) across the organisation. Using the agreed PPM Framework, the postholder will develop the initial portfolio of projects and programmes and support all staff across the Foundation in the adoption of progamme management methodology.
The role will support prioritisation, decision-making and infrastructure support while developing clear, insightful portfolio-level reporting and dashboards. It will also lead and develop high-performing teams, embedding systems and culture change to help move the organisation towards greater portfolio, programme and project maturity and impact. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be at the heart of everything they do.
The person
The successful candidate will be an accomplished Senior PPM professional with a proven track record in complex organisational change environments. They will bring strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, will be confident challenging constructively, and comfortable operating at senior leadership and board level. They will combine excellent analytical capability with outstanding written and verbal communication skills and will be a people-focused leader with a strong commitment to development and inclusion. Formal PPM qualifications, experience in the corporate or not-for-profit/ charity sector, change management, PPM systems implementation, coaching or mentoring will all be important for this exciting role.
A proactive and collaborative person with the ability to lead people through extensive culture change, this person will be ready to hit the ground running and deliver on tight deadlines in a calm and organised manner.
As a specialist Recruitment Practice Prospectus are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations, and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Prospectus invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application.
Life is a national charity committed to delivering high‑quality, compassionate and person‑centred support to people facing crisis. Guided by our values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, we work across multiple sites to provide safe, effective and life‑changing services.
The Role
We are seeking an exceptional Director of Quality Improvement and Compliance to join our Senior Leadership Team at an exciting time of organisational development.
Reporting directly to the CEO, this is a senior, influential role with strategic responsibility for quality, safeguarding, compliance, estates and continuous improvement across our national portfolio of services.
You will provide visible, values‑led leadership, ensuring that everything we do is safe, effective, person‑centred, financially sustainable and fully compliant with regulatory requirements. This role has a real opportunity to shape the future of Life – and to positively impact the lives of hundreds of people we support.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership on quality improvement, compliance and continuous improvement across supported housing, estates and services
- Hold senior accountability for safeguarding governance, complaints and assurance frameworks
- Lead audit, inspection and review activity, ensuring consistently high standards and strong regulatory outcomes
- Embed a culture of quality, learning and improvement across multi‑site services
- Oversee property compliance, health & safety and estates management, ensuring safe and welcoming environments
- Use data, insight and digital systems to drive performance, manage risk and support innovation
- Act as the organisation’s senior lead with regulators, inspectors and professional bodies
- Work collaboratively with fellow Directors to deliver a joined‑up, high‑quality client journey
- Develop, coach and inspire senior leaders, fostering a high‑performing, values‑driven culture
About You
You will be a credible, values‑led leader with a strong background in regulated services and a passion for quality and safeguarding.
Essential experience and qualifications include:
- Senior leadership experience within supported housing, homelessness or a closely related regulated sector
- Proven success leading multi‑site services and senior operational leaders
- Strong track record in quality improvement, safeguarding, compliance and inspection readiness
- Sound financial and commercial awareness, including managing significant budgets and resources
- Lean Six Sigma qualification
- Level 5 Safeguarding qualification
- Health & Safety qualification (IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent)
You will also bring:
- Strategic thinking with the ability to translate vision into practical delivery
- A collaborative, visible and approachable leadership style
- Integrity, humility and purpose in how you lead
- A commitment to co‑production, continuous learning and innovation
- Strong communication, influencing and relationship‑building skills
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description on our website.
Salary: £50,285 per annum
Hours: 32 hours per week
Location: Home Based with travel across sites in the UK
Benefits:
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Additional annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality:
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working in partnership with Pennies, an award-winning non-profit organisation that makes everyday giving easy through digital micro-donations at the point of sale.
Pennies works with leading brands across retail, hospitality and payments, enabling customers to donate small amounts that collectively create a huge impact for charities. It’s a unique model that sits right at the intersection of commercial partnerships, technology and social good.
We are recruiting two Business Development Managers, making this a brilliant opportunity for individuals who enjoy a corporate, partnership-led environment and want to apply those skills within a mission-driven organisation. It’s very much a “best of both worlds” role — offering exposure to commercial growth and senior stakeholders, while staying close to the charity sector.
Key responsibilities
- Build and manage a pipeline of new commercial partners, taking a consultative, relationship-led approach to business development
- Manage and grow a portfolio of existing partners, identifying opportunities to deepen relationships and increase impact
- Lead partnerships from initial conversations through to implementation and launch, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders
Who we’re looking for
- Experience in business development, partnerships or account management, gained in either a commercial or non-profit setting
- A confident relationship-builder who enjoys working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Commercially minded, curious and motivated by purpose, with a genuine interest in using business skills to drive social impact
Salary: £37,500 – £42,500 per annum (dependent on experience)
Closing date: 23rd February
Please note: CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are strongly encouraged.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
Our client is a UK-based, not-for-profit think tank. Their aim is to enable a Paris-aligned, nature-positive global economy by aligning capital market actions with planetary boundaries. They will now hire a permanent Head of Fundraising and Development and Prospectus is leading the search.
The Head of Fundraising and Development will be responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction across all fundraising and development activities as well a leading a small team. Reporting to and working in lock-step with the CEO, the postholder will proactively lead and co-ordinate fundraising and donor reporting as well as implementation of the monitoring, evaluation and learning strategy. The Head of Fundraising and Development will act on trends and provide expert knowledge of the global funding ecosystem and the motivations with the grant-making and climate space.
The selected candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising and will have significant experience as a strategic fundraising leader, ideally within the climate or sustainable finance sectors. You will have a proven track record in leading the full lifecycle of grant management and of working closely with senior stakeholders internally, including at Board level.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman and Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
ID: 1659 TESOL/TEFL Teacher
Service: The Language of Food, Food Services Team
Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 FTE per annum (pro-rata for corresponding part-time hours)
- Additionally, £3,679 Inner London Weighting FTE per annum if London based
- OR additionally, £480 home-based allowance FTE per annum if home based
Location: Either Southend or London (part time role) or both areas (full time role)
Hours: 37 full time covering Southend and London (or 18.5 hours per week part time, covering one of the areas)
Contract: Fixed Term until end of August 2026
Job Summary:
We are looking for an experienced TESOL/TEFL professional to deliver high-quality English language teaching to adults living in Southend and/or London. The successful postholder will deliver engaging language lessons to groups of adult learners with different levels of English within community venues. The postholder will work closely with other members of Family Action staff, particularly those working in FOOD Clubs/Stores, which support people to maximise their income, learn new recipes and try new foods. The successful candidate will play a key role within the Food Services team at Family Action, supporting individuals to develop their communication skills, confidence, and wellbeing.
Family Action & the Role’s Impact:
At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.
We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced TESOL/TEFL Teacher to join a new project called The Language of Food, supporting local people in Southend and London to develop their English language skills.
Main Responsibilities:
The role involves, for instance: planning lessons for groups of adult learners of English, ensuring they meet learners’ needs, learning styles and language level; adapting, where necessary, existing English language materials to meet the needs of each group of learners; delivering engaging lessons, encouraging learners’ participation through demonstrating a positive and enthusiastic approach; and completing learner assessments before and after each programme, as well as monitoring each individual’s learning during the programme. (See JD and Specification for full details).
Main Requirements:
The successful candidate will:
· Have a Dip TESOL/DELTA or other similar level teaching qualification (eg PGCE including a TEFL element)
· Be experienced in delivering TESOL/TEFL sessions to groups of adults, particularly in diverse community settings (eg children’s centres)
· Have demonstrable knowledge of effective language teaching and learning strategies
· Have experience of assessing and monitoring students’ learning
· Knowledge of, or willingness to learn about, food safety and healthy eating
Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service at Enhanced level.
(See JD and Specification for full details).
Benefits:
· An annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays (pro rata)
· Up to 6% matched-pension contributions
· Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions
· Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers
· Cycle to work scheme
· Investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities
We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.
To Apply:
Click the “Redirect to Recruiter” link above and fill out our digital application form
Closing Date: 12th February 2026 23:59 midnight
For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: Louise Reilly, David Underwood or Michael Cowieson.
All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.
We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action because we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.
All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.
To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.
*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.
Family Action is an award-winning national charity working from the heart of local communities across England and Wales.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Trust Fundraising Executive
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Location: London N4, but with with the flexibility to work from home part of the week.
Salary: £28,768 (+ a cost of living increase from 1st April 2026 in line with NJC scales)
Contract: Permanent
About us
Prisoners Abroad is a unique human rights and welfare charity providing advice and support to people affected by overseas imprisonment. We help British people during their incarceration, when they return to the UK and need resettlement services, and we also support their family throughout the trauma. It doesn’t matter to us the reasons people find themselves in need of our services – and we never judge. Our range of services make sure they survive, mentally and physically, so that they can face the future with hope.
About the role
This is an exciting time to join our successful fundraising team and support the generation of income for our life-saving work through charitable Trusts and Foundations.
Supporting the successful delivery of our strategy, you will be part of the team who has responsibility for maintaining our relationships with existing Trusts, conducting independent research into both new and existing relationships to identify strong prospects, assisting with the development of compelling cases for support across all our services and having responsibility for a group of Trusts under the guidance and support of your manager.
You might have experience of working in a Trust role and are looking to take that next step in your career, with the opportunity to independently manage a portfolio of Trusts and Foundations while supporting the team on new and innovative ways of raising income. We are also interested in hearing from applicants looking to get into Trust fundraising. A willingness to learn and work with initiative is essential and in return we will support you as you develop your Trust fundraising skills.
Ultimately, a successful candidate will have solid writing and research skills, and the ability to approach the challenges of Trust fundraising for this charity with curiosity, creativity and enthusiasm.
Whether you are looking to develop your skills or bring existing experience to a values-led organisation, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while continuing to grow professionally.
Interested?
If you are interested, have a read of the recruitment pack that contains further information about this role, the benefits of working at Prisoners Abroad and a link to our application form. If you click 'apply' you will be redirected to our website where you can read more about the amazing work we do.
Closing Date: 9am on Monday, 9th of February 2026
To protect, support and advocate for the health, welfare and human rights of British citizens in prison abroad.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.