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Job Title: System Administrator
Reporting To: IT Security Manager
Salary Range: Up to £40,000
Contract Type: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London or Sheffield (Hybrid working afforded)
Working days/hours per week: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.
The Felix Project and FareShare have recently merged to form the UK's largest food redistribution charity. Its vision is a UK where good food is never wasted, and nobody goes hungry.
The organisation rescues high quality edible surplus food, from across the food industry and gets it to over 8,000 organisations across the UK who are working to strengthen communities and improve lives.
The charity manages seven depots across London, Suffolk, Merseyside and Hampshire and works with 16 network partners who operate a further 26 regional depots across the UK.
Over the next year our ambition is to rescue enough food nationally to provide nearly 200 million meals, turning an environmental problem into social good with measurable impact for people, planet, and the economy.
Purpose of the Job
Essential to this role is for the System Administrator to be the technical owner for Microsoft cloud and endpoint management: enabling the merger programme, delivering a secure, standardised M365/Entra/Intune environment, and supporting ISMS and Data Protection implementation through the implementation of Technical Controls, in collaboration with Managed Service Provider.
In addition - be the technical owner of other non-Microsoft platforms, as the organisation merges and rationalises the non-Microsoft platforms in operation.
Duties and Responsibilities
M365 / Entra ID
- Manage Entra ID configuration: users/groups, roles, access governance, Conditional Access, PIM (where used), guest access, SSO integrations.
- Maintain authentication and security posture: MFA enforcement, risky sign-in/user remediation, break-glass account readiness, identity audit readiness.
Endpoint management (Intune)
- Own Intune configuration: device compliance, configuration profiles, security baselines, app deployment, update rings, BitLocker policy/reporting.
- Confirm and improve Windows Autopilot processes: enrolment profiles, device naming, standard build, app packaging, and onboarding experience.
Azure Data
- Support the Data Teams via the implementation and management of integrations between the IT infrastructure and the Data infrastructures. This would include areas such as SSO implementations for key apps.
- Support the limited number of Azure Servers currently operating, with Sharp.
Email security & collaboration controls
- Defender skills
- Support implementation of DLP & Data Classification policies.
- Support rollout and tuning of E5 security capabilities and/or Email Security Gateway integration
- Improve Exchange and SharePoint/OneDrive configurations: anti-phish/spam policies, mail flow hygiene, external sharing controls, retention/labels where agreed.
Telephony / Entra Integration
- Integrate mobile devices (both COPE and BYOD) into the Entra environment, with support from Sharp
- Support the transition from 8x8 to Teams Voice environment.
Merger enablement
- Support technical delivery for domain changes, tenant alignment activities, SSO/cert updates (e.g., Salesforce SSO certificate changes), and application rationalisation.
Operational excellence
- Create and maintain technical documentation and SOPs for BAU and audit evidence
- Provide 3rd line support/escalation for Microsoft-related incidents and changes
- Support IT Manager in multi-platform Disaster Recovery exercises and issues.
Your normal duties and responsibilities will be set out in your job description. However, the charity may require you to perform other duties from time to time.
Recruitment Timeline
We reserve the right to close advertisements early and we might assess candidates and arranging interviews as applications comes in, so please apply as soon as possible, to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
Due to the anticipated large number of applicants, if you do not hear from us within four weeks of your application, we regret to inform you that your application has been unsuccessful. Consequently, will not be able to provide feedback.
We deliver this surplus food to charities and schools so they can provide healthy meals and help the most vulnerable in our society.



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The Role
We are seeking a friendly, professional and highly organised Receptionist to act as the first point of contact for people accessing Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough. This role is central to the delivery of a high‑quality advice service and plays an important part in ensuring clients receive accurate information, are treated with respect, and experience a consistent and welcoming service.
You will support the smooth running of the organisation by managing enquiries effectively, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to our quality assurance standards. This role requires a strong commitment to confidentiality, data accuracy, and the Citizens Advice aims and principles.
Key Responsibilities
Client Access & First Contact
- Welcome clients, staff and visitors in a professional, calm and supportive manner, ensuring everyone feels respected and listened to.
- Act as the first point of contact for face‑to‑face and email enquiries, providing appropriate triage and signposting in line with Citizens Advice procedures.
- Provide accurate, clear and consistent information about Citizens Advice services, maintaining professional boundaries at all times.
Quality Assurance & Standards
- Ensure all client interactions and administrative processes meet Citizens Advice quality standards, including accuracy, confidentiality and consistency.
- Record client details and enquiry information accurately to support continuity of service, monitoring and reporting.
- Follow agreed procedures, policies and guidance to ensure compliance with Advice Quality Standard (AQS) requirements.
- Support the wider team by maintaining reliable systems and contributing to the overall quality of service delivery.
Administration & Office Support
- Manage appointment booking systems and staff calendars efficiently.
- Provide organisation‑wide administrative support to ensure the service runs smoothly on a day‑to‑day basis.
- Maintain an organised, safe and welcoming reception area.
- Carry out data entry, filing, scanning and document management accurately and in a timely manner.
- Use Google Workspace and other IT systems confidently to support service delivery.
About You
We are looking for someone who is approachable, reliable and well organised, with a strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering a high‑quality service. You will be comfortable working with people from a wide range of backgrounds, including those experiencing stress or distress, and able to respond with empathy and professionalism.
Essential Skills and Qualities
- Previous office or administrative experience.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of organisation and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Commitment to confidentiality, accuracy and professional standards.
- Understanding of, and commitment to, the aims, principles and values of Citizens Advice, including equality and inclusion.
- Proactive approach with a willingness to learn, follow procedures and adapt to service needs.
What We Offer
- A supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Training and development, including Citizens Advice systems, quality standards and procedures.
- The opportunity to contribute to a trusted, high‑quality advice service.
- The chance to make a real and positive difference to people living in Doncaster.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Description
Job Title - Welfare Rights & Tribunal Adviser
Salary- £29,000 per annum
Hours37 hours per week (Full Time)
Location- Doncaster – office based, outreach locations, and tribunal attendance as required
Role Purpose
To provide specialist welfare rights advice, casework, and representation to clients, including preparation and attendance at welfare benefit tribunals. The postholder will support clients to maximise income, challenge incorrect benefit decisions, and access their full entitlements, in line with the aims, principles, and quality standards of the Citizens Advice service.
Key Responsibilities
Advice & Casework
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Provide specialist advice on welfare benefits including Universal Credit, PIP, ESA, DLA, and Housing Benefit.
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Prepare and submit mandatory reconsiderations and benefit appeals.
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Represent clients at First‑tier Social Security Tribunals where appropriate.
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Carry out detailed benefit checks and income maximisation.
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Act for clients where necessary by drafting appeal submissions, negotiating with the DWP and other agencies, and making referrals where appropriate.
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Empower clients to understand their rights and options and enable them to make informed decisions.
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Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive case records in line with Citizens Advice systems and procedures.
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Ensure all casework meets the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and internal quality requirements.
Outreach & Partnership Working
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Deliver advice services at outreach venues across Doncaster as required.
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Build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies, statutory bodies, and community organisations to ensure joined‑up support for clients.
Research & Campaigns
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Contribute to the Citizens Advice research and campaigns agenda by recording evidence of client issues and emerging trends.
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Provide anonymised case studies and data to support local and national policy work.
Professional Development & Quality
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Keep up to date with welfare benefits legislation, case law, and procedural changes.
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Attend supervision, training, and team meetings as required.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to share knowledge and support service delivery.
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Work to agreed targets and contribute to service monitoring and reporting.
Administration & Other Duties
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Use IT systems for case recording, monitoring outcomes, and producing reports.
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Maintain local information systems and resources.
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Carry out any other duties within the scope of the role to support the effective delivery and development of the service.
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Comply with Citizens Advice policies, including equality, diversity, confidentiality, safeguarding, and health and safety.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Experience
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Experience of providing welfare rights or social welfare advice.
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Experience of preparing benefit appeals and supporting clients through reconsideration or tribunal processes.
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Experience of managing a caseload and prioritising work to meet deadlines.
Skills & Knowledge
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Strong knowledge of the UK welfare benefits system, or the ability to develop specialist knowledge quickly.
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Excellent verbal communication skills, including advocacy and negotiation.
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Excellent written communication skills, particularly in drafting submissions, correspondence, and tribunal papers.
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Good numeracy skills to complete benefit calculations and financial checks.
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Ability to empower clients while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
IT & Administration
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Confident use of IT systems for case recording, document production, and reporting.
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Ability to maintain accurate records in line with quality standards and procedures.
Values & Commitment
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Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service.
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Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of representing clients at welfare benefits tribunals.
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Experience of working in the voluntary, advice, or community sector.
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Experience of working to targets or funder requirements.
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Knowledge of Advice Quality Standards or Specialist Quality Mark frameworks.
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Ability to travel across Doncaster (access to a vehicle desirable).
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Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough is expanding its services to provide vital, community-based support to Doncaster residents facing the challenges of the rising cost of living and energy crisis. We are seeking a dedicated individual to deliver holistic and specialist Money & Energy advice.
As part of our team, you will empower clients to achieve the best possible outcomes by providing high-quality customer service and support, all while upholding the core aims and principles of the Citizens Advice Service. You will thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating both initiative and strong teamwork, and be committed to going the extra mile to make a real difference.
Role purpose
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To provide Energy & Money advice to clients
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To provide advice on how to deal with Energy Debts
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To provide a high-quality advice and support services
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A Benefit Calculation as part of Income Maximisation
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Energy Efficiency support & advice
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Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
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Negotiate with third parties as appropriate.
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Switching energy providers
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Information and support on the Priority Services Register
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Check eligibility and provide Information about the Warm Home Discount
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Any other possible Schemes / Grants available that can support the client with their energy issues
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Provide Advice on energy complaints and processes
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Smart Meter information / advice
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Carbon Monoxide Awareness
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To provide Financial Capability and Income Maximisation advice to clients.
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To share responsibility for compliance with the Projects targets and requirements.
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Ensure quality standards are met.
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To work effectively with other partners to deliver a seamless service to clients
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Undertake service delivery at Outreach venues as required.
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Assist clients with other related problems where they are an integral part of their case and refer to other advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate.
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To contribute to the Research and Campaigns work of Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough.
Advice
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To provide Energy & Money advice to clients on energy issues
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To provide advice on how to deal with Energy Debts, looking at wider debt issues and options, making referrals or taking action as appropriate.
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Provide General Advice and assisted information to clients on energy issues
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Empower clients to act on advice and information provided
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Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
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Negotiate with third parties as appropriate.
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Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate benefits.
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Provide advice and assistance to other staff across the whole range of advice issues.
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Ensure that all casework conforms to the organisation's Office Manual and the Advice Quality Standard and/or the Specialist Quality Mark as appropriate.
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Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
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Ensure that all work conforms to the organisation's systems and procedures.
Research and campaigns
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Assist with research and campaigns work by providing information about clients' circumstances.
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Provide statistical information on the number of clients and nature of cases and provide regular reports to management.
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Monitor service provision to ensure that it reaches the widest possible client group.
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Alert other staff to local and national issues.
Professional development
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Keep up to date with legislation and undertake appropriate training.
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Read relevant publications.
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Attend relevant internal and external meetings as agreed with the Team Leader and/or Line Manager.
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Assist with Service initiatives for the improvement of services.
Administration
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Review and make recommendations for improvements to Citizens Advice services.
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Maintain local information systems.
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Use IT for statistical recording, record keeping and document production.
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Keep up to date with policies and procedures relevant to organisational work and undertake appropriate training.
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Attend internal and external meetings as agreed with the Team Leader and/or Manager.
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Maintain close liaison with relevant external agencies.
Other duties and responsibilities
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Carry out any other tasks that may be within the scope of the post to ensure the effective delivery and development of the service.
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Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the Citizens Advice service.
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Abide by health and safety guidelines and share responsibility for your own safety and that of colleagues.
Person specification
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Experience of providing Advice.
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Effective oral communication skills with particular emphasis on negotiating and representing.
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Effective writing skills with particular emphasis on negotiating, representing and preparing reviews, reports and correspondence.
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Ordered approach to workload and an ability and willingness to follow and develop agreed procedures.
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Understand the issues involved in interviewing clients.
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Numerate to the level required in the tasks.
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Ability to prioritise own work, meet deadlines and manage caseload.
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Ability to use IT in the provision of advice and the preparation of reports and submissions.
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Ability to monitor and maintain own standards and work as part of a wider team
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Understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of the Citizens Advice service and its equality and diversity policies.
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of providing General, Energy or debt advice would be desirable.
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Experience of working to targets
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Experience of working in the voluntary sector would be desirable.
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Ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively
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Demonstrate understanding of social trends and their implications for clients and service provision
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Have access to a vehicle and be willing to travel
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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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.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our fundraising and communications team in a varied role supporting our fundraising efforts to ensure an integrated approach to generating income and supporter stewardship.
You will have some experience in an administrative or coordinator role, ideally within a fundraising or supporter‑focused environment, and a good understanding of how a busy team operates. You will be organised, detail‑oriented and keen to learn, with strong communication skills and a flexible approach to supporting evolving fundraising priorities.
With an eye for detail, you will be confident using a database and interested in developing your skills further with support from the team. You will be the first point of contact for supporter queries and will lead on the processing and reconciliation of income. You will also support our major donor fundraising and provide essential administrative support to the wider fundraising team.
We are a friendly team who work collaboratively across income streams and support each other closely in an environment where no two days are the same. There are opportunities to get involved across the team and the wider organisation depending on your interests, and we invest in our staff’s professional development. This role would suit someone at an early stage in their fundraising career who is keen to build experience across a range of income streams in a supportive setting.
We offer 30 days’ annual leave a year and a 6.5% employer contributory pension as well as a range of enhanced leave and as much tea and coffee as you can drink! We deliver our services from our purpose built, light and airy office that is located a 3-minute walk from Finsbury Park Station (zone 2) which is 10 minutes from Oxford Circus and serviced by the Overground, Victoria & Piccadilly lines.
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.
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity:
Borough Service Manager - Ealing
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory)
Salary: £33,845 p.a.
A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Borough Service Manager to run the 7 days a week service in Southall and the weekend service in Acton.
We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has direct working or lived experience of substance use problems.
Closing date: Wednesday, 13th May 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION: BOROUGH SERVICE MANAGER
TITLE: Borough Service Manager - Ealing
SALARY: £33,845 p.a.
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week (Saturday and Sunday mandatory)
BASED AT: Southall and Acton – Ealing Borough
REPORTS TO: Operations Manager
JOB PURPOSE: To manage and develop the Weekend Social Club on behalf of the organisation within the agreed business plan.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1.Running a Service
The Borough Service Manager is responsible for ensuring that the running of a service is done in line with Build on Belief mission to offer a place where clients users and volunteers can get on-going peer support from others with similar experiences through a range of activities, in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines (hereafter referred to as SOPOG).
2. Staff Management
The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for a small team and will be in charge of ensuring that their Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteers work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG.
They will be responsible for the supervision of their Service Support Workers and the Team Leaders. The remaining volunteers will be supervised by Build on Belief Service Support Workers.
The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for ensuring their Service Support Workers complete accurate timesheets, comply with the Annual Leave policy, report absence, and keep accurate financial records and petty cash and supervise volunteers in accordance with the SOPOG.
The Borough Service Manager will support the Service Support Workers in ensuring that all required reporting and paperwork is submitted on time and to acceptable levels of competency.
3. Finance
The Borough Service Manager is responsible for all financial accounting and reporting related to the day to day running of their service in accordance with the SOPOG.
The Borough Service Manager will be accountable for all petty cash activities in the service centre ensuring the following:
• All financial matter relating to petty cash and vouchers are undertaken in line with the guidelines set down in the SOPOG.
• For the reporting of all financial matters to the Chief Operating Officer within the timelines set down in the SOPOG.
• For accurate and immediate reporting of any financial irregularities to the Chief Operating Officer within 24 hours of them coming to notice.
4. Training
While the in-house training programme will still be delivered centrally, or on-line the Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring that they, and/or their Service Support Workers deliver the following workshops to their volunteer teams three times per calendar year:
• Boundaries and Confidentiality
• Safeguarding
• Communication Skills
• Dealing with Difficult Behaviour
• Diversity & Discrimination
5. BoB Policies and Procedures
As per their contract of employment, Borough Service Managers are responsible for abiding by all Build on Belief Policies and Procedures and to make sure Service Support Workers and Volunteers also comply with the policies that are applicable to them. This includes the Standards of Practice and Operating Guidelines.
In addition to compliance with the Serious Incident Policy, all Team Leaders and Service Support Workers are responsible for reporting all incidents occurring in their service as detailed below. The Borough Service Manager is accountable for ensuring the guidelines below are adhered to without exception.
6. Incident Reporting
The Borough Service Manager will be responsible for ensuring Incident Reporting is done within both the guidelines and timelines set out in the SOPOG.
•All incidents, including those that may be considered minor, persistent, and abusive language being and example, will be reported in writing within 24 hours of their occurrence.
•Incidents that take place on-line or through other digital activity will also be reported in writing within 24 hours.
•Incidents will be recorded on the Build on Belief incident report form and sent to the Chief Executive. They will be password protected.
•It is expected that the Chief Executive will be notified by telephone of serious incidents on the day of their occurrence. When the Chief Executive is unavailable, through sickness or annual leave, it is expected that the incident will be reported by telephone to the Head of Services.
•Where applicable, incidents will be uploaded onto Datix within 24 hours of their occurrence.
•Any incident that results in an individual being excluded from a service, however short a period, will be considered an incident and must be reported in writing within 24 hours of its occurrence. It should be noted; there are no exceptions to the above.
7. Relationship Management
The Borough Service Manager will be accountable to work in partnership with the service providers ensuring an effective and constructive relationship with them as well as engagement with the local community, in compliance with the SOPOG rules and the Code of Conduct making sure all issues and incidents are reported to the Chief Executive.
8. General
•To promote and represent the BoB Social Club to service users and service professionals in the Borough, ensuring access to any service user who might benefit from the project.
•To ensure the services provided by the Social Club are run in a safe, supportive, and non-discriminatory fashion in line with Build on Belief Core Values and abiding by the Policies and Procedures of Build on Belief and the Build on Belief Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines.
•To ensure the Social Club meets the needs of the service user community in the Borough, and to carry out development work to the service when necessary.
•To ensure the Service Support Workers, Team Leaders, Facilitators and Volunteer work within the Policies and Procedures applicable to them and the SOPOG, and receive supervision as detailed in those policies.
•To ensure that incidents are dealt with effectively and within the guidelines set down in the Policies and Procedures and SOPOG, and that all such incidents are reported in writing as detailed in those policies.
•To work with the Operations Manager regarding the development of the weekend service and the management of volunteers.
•To record statistical data relating to service users attending the Social Club and submit monthly reports to the Operations Manager. To provide end of year statistical reports and analysis of said data, working with the Operations Manager.
•To promote Social Club services and events to service users and service professionals within the Borough in conjunction with the other Managers of BoB services.
•To work with other members of staff to ensure the service is run in line with the Standards of Practice and Operational Guidelines for the charity.
•To attend Build on Belief Management Committee Meeting in the role Borough Service Manager, and other such meetings as may be deemed necessary, and to work within those meetings for the best interests of the Social Club and the local partnership.
•To prepare for and attend monthly supervision session with the Operations Manager.
•To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation.
NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK.
PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
Required Experience
Experience of working with service users and/or volunteers in the substance misuse treatment and recovery field or those with complex needs.
Knowledge and Skills
Proven people management skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team to improve the service delivery.)
Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, eligibility criteria and practical ways to develop recovery capital.
Demonstratable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing.
Good computer skills in the use of Word, Excel and Power-point.
Personal qualities:
The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times.
Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands.
Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues.
Empathy with staff and volunteers who themselves may well be in treatment/recovery (lived experience of addiction or dependency is not essential but would be valued.)
Build on Belief, 2026
Build on Belief supports people who are struggling with, or are in recovery from their substance use; namely drugs and alcohol.


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Role Location: Home Based
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
Our adviser teams work within local areas providing a wide range of expert information and guidance, via a variety of channels including community settings. You’ll provide a personalised service that enables appropriate levels of self-advocacy and/ or advocate on behalf of clients, signposting to other services as relevant.
You’ll empower people affected by Parkinson’s, their families and carers to live lives that are as fulfilling as possible and to take an active role in their treatment becoming their own advocate in health and life, wherever possible.
What you’ll do:
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Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients by a range of means, including community settings, and ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources in line with service policy
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Respond to enquiries through a range of channels and areas based on service need, keeping accurate, up to date online client records in line with practice
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Make best use of time in providing an effective client service
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Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures
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Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients
What you’ll bring:
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Background and/or current experience in health and social care
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Experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels
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Well-developed telephone skills including active listening and questioning
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Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care
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Experience managing a complex caseload effectively and efficiently
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Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar
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Live in the area covered by the role (London) with the ability to travel and work flexibly
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held on 21st and 22nd of May 2026
The successful candidate will be required to:
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Live in the area specified - North East London boroughs of Redbridge, Havering, Barking and Dagenham, Waltham Forest and Newham, and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
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Provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
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Have a confidential space in which to work
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Provide occasional cover on Saturdays and/or Bank holidays
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
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Do you want your work to influence Parliament, shape public debate and make a tangible difference to people’s lives?
We are looking for a driven, curious and politically savvy External Affairs Specialist to join an excellent team that delivers for our members every day. This role offers a genuine opportunity to help build and strengthen our parliamentary engagement and deliver high quality communication with our members at a pivotal time for social care.
You will join a supportive, intelligent and ambitious team that values evidence, collaboration and impact. 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.
About us
We are the UK’s leading membership body for over 2,200 homecare providers. Together, we work to ensure society values and invests in homecare so people can live well at home and flourish in their communities. We support our members with practical tools, trusted insight and strong representation, and we speak with authority to government, Parliament, the media and the wider public.
About the role
As External Affairs Specialist, you will play a central role in two of our most important priorities: strengthening our parliamentary engagement and delivering clear, timely and high-quality communication with our members.
You will ensure members feel informed, heard and represented, while helping to build our presence and influence in Parliament. A core part of the role involves translating what our members experience on the ground into clear, persuasive messages that resonate with policymakers and parliamentarians.
This role suits someone who enjoys joining the dots, spots opportunities quickly and wants to continue building a career in public affairs, parliamentary engagement and communications within a respected, mission driven organisation.
What you will do
Parliamentary engagement
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Lead day to day parliamentary monitoring and identify opportunities to influence debates, questions and policy development
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Draft high quality briefings, parliamentary questions and stakeholder communications
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Build and maintain relationships with MPs, Peers and parliamentary staff
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Support delivery of our parliamentary engagement activity, including events and party conferences
Member communication
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Draft clear, timely and engaging communications for members, including briefings, updates and campaigns
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Work directly with members to capture insights, case studies and evidence
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Ensure member voice sits at the centre of our external messaging
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Translate complex policy and political developments into practical, accessible information for members
Wider external affairs
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Monitor media coverage and support proactive and reactive media activity
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Contribute to social media and wider communications output
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Support campaigns, publications, events and stakeholder engagement
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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 take initiative, think critically and care about delivering high-quality work.
You will bring:
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to tailor messages to different audiences
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Experience in public affairs, media, communications or campaigning, or a closely related field
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An understanding of UK parliamentary processes and political engagement
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Confidence using social media to inform, engage and influence
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Strong planning skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
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An interest in social care, health or public services, or a desire to build expertise in this area
Why join us
If you want a role where your ideas count and your work makes a difference, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year. We are a busy, client focused and dynamic service with a track record of delivering high quality advice face to face, over the phone and digitally.
Our communities are facing unprecedented challenges with rising costs. The rising cost-of-living continues to directly impact individuals and families, with more people than ever in negative budgets, debt and housing crises.
This role would provide direct line management to the following teams:
- Client Services Team - the initial access points for up to 80% of clients accessing our services. From client facing work at our local town centre premises through to processing our online referral forms, this team is integral to ensuring that clients can access our services.
- Volunteer Team – led by 2 part-time volunteer supervisors, our team of 30 volunteers deliver advice to clients over the phone and face to face. Delivering over 6000 hours of volunteering per year, this team has increased by 50% in the past 12 months and is continuing to grow across the organisation.
- Community Outreach Team – responsible for delivering community outreach advice sessions across Bury and Bolton, as well as representing CABB in local/ neighbourhood meetings and building relationships with key community stakeholders. This team attended over 700 sessions in 2025, and with increased resources we now envisage this to continue increasing, ensuring we are delivering advice to our clients in the spaces and places they feel comfortable in, removing barriers to advice.
These teams collectively make up our client access points, in 2025-2026 supporting over 16,000 clients to access our services and receive information, guidance and advice.
There’s no ‘average’ day for our teams – each client, case and community location is different. You will be responsible for supporting these teams, enhancing the service and ensuring that we are able to provide high quality information, guidance and advice to clients when they access our services.
You will be part of the Delivery Leadership Team, a well-established team of managers responsible for their areas of specialist advice.
This is a fantastic opportunity for personal and professional development, where you will be fully supported in this role, with development opportunities available.
About you:
- Experience of managing operational/ client facing teams (preferably within the advice sector but not essential),
- Excellent interpersonal skills to engage with a diverse range of team members, clients and stakeholders,
- Great communication and networking skills to represent CABB at community meetings and events,
- Organisational skills with the ability to adapt, prioritise deadlines and competing tasks in a fast-paced environment,
- Be empathetic, compassionate and resilient, understand how to use trauma informed approaches,
- A genuine passion for place-based support and breaking down barriers for clients.
Key tasks within this role include:
- Hold responsibility for ensuring our client access points is best able to meet local need, is effectively managed, consistently delivered and developed to provide an accessible, inclusive and high-quality service to residents in our local communities.
- Represent and liaise with stakeholders including local authority representatives, community leaders and funders.
Attend and contribute to community-based, VCSE and Local Authority meetings and events. - Proactively seek new opportunities to develop our community outreach sessions, focusing on areas with high index of multiple deprivation, and communities not represented within our client base.
- Using quantitative and qualitative data, prepare regular funder reports, ensuring all teams are accurately recording client and case data on our case management systems.
- Develop knowledge within the teams to enhance the client journey, from signposting and referral information through to the development of new and innovative ways to deliver advice to clients.
Application Process
- To view the full job pack (including role description and person specification) please see the job pack attached.
- Please submit copy of CV and Cover Letter as set out in job pack.
Please note we will be actively interviewing and shortlisting candidates during the application stage and reserve the right to close the vacancy early.
We believe inclusion is a social justice issue - a principle that underpins our EDI work. To that end, we particularly welcome applications from local individuals who are representative of the local communities we serve - this is not just a matter of diversity but of strategic importance to ensure our services are grounded in the realities of our communities.
If you would like an informal conversation about this role or the application process, you can book a meeting with our HR Team (link available within the job pack).
Benefits
We value the people who work here. The following are included within the employee remuneration packages as standard;
- A flexible 35 hour working week (for full time employees)
- Generous holiday entitlement – starting at 25 days per year, increasing to 30 (in addition to bank holidays), pro-rata for part time
- Additional day off for your Birthday
- 5% employer contribution pension scheme
- Income protection insurance
- Access to 24/7 confidential telephone counselling and structured counselling support
- Access to online GP and telephone counselling services
- Enhanced family friendly leave and occupational sick leave
- Access to ‘Blue Light Card’ and other charity discount schemes
Your cover letter should be no more than 1 page and should answer the following questions;
Why do you want to work at Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton?
How will your skills, knowledge and experience meet the person specification and key responsibilities of the role?
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) is a leading provider of legal advice and information, supporting thousands of clients every year.
We are pleased to invite applications for the following opportunity:
Volunteer Coordinator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,000 per annum
A rare opportunity to join a unique service user charity working with individuals who have, or have had substance use issues, Build on Belief is looking for a Volunteer Coordinator to work with our team across our London services.
We are particularly interested in recruiting someone who has lived experience of a substance use disorder, either direct or associative.
PLEASE NOTE: This role includes weekend working.
Closing date: Sunday, 10th May 2026
JOB DESCRIPTION: Volunteer Coordinator
TITLE: Volunteer Coordinator
SALARY: £38,000 per annum
HOURS: 37.5 hours per week
BASED AT: BoB Head Office (69 Warwick Road, Earls Court, London, SW5 9HB). The role will involve regular visits to our London services both during the week and at the weekend. There is the option for one day of hybrid working per week.
REPORTS TO: Head of Services
JOB PURPOSE: To cultivate, sustain and manage a volunteer pipeline to help with the effective delivery of our face-to-face services in London; enhance the development and wellbeing of our volunteer team(s), and support the volunteers in the facilitation of activities for our beneficiaries, supporting those who wish to do so to become ready for potential employment within the charity.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Volunteer management & development
· Support service managers to recruit, induct and train a cohort of volunteers from the local treatment and recovery community, as well as other local community members, ensuring they are trained and supported to undertake their roles safely and with confidence.
· Develop a range of volunteering pathways, with a focus on supporting those who identify as being in recovery as well as those still in structured treatment, creating opportunities that enhance social connectivity, build personal and professional skills, and provide meaningful activity.
· Work with service managers to ensure volunteers receive regular and appropriate supervision, and their wellbeing is monitored and supported.
· Work with service managers to ensure individuals are encouraged and supported to deliver a range of creative and socially based activities within our services, based upon their interests and life skills.
· Work with service managers to ensure volunteer inductions are conducted according to the policies of the charity and that accurate records of their volunteering are kept on our case management system.
· Deliver the five core training workshops in person at the services to the volunteer team(s) and work with the CEO to ensure the training is relevant, accurate and up to date.
· Support and encourage those volunteers who wish to do so to progress through the volunteer programme, attend the relevant training, and undertake the role of team leader, with a focus on potential employment within the charity and elsewhere.
· Work with the Senior Leadership Team to develop and enhance the volunteer offer across all of our London services.
· Support individuals with interview preparation and CV writing, with a focus on both job opportunities within the charity, peer support roles within the wider treatment systems, and other relevant opportunities as they arise.
2. Programme delivery & coordination
· Collaborate with local community organisations and partners to establish and deliver a programme of cultural, physical, and wellbeing activities that support social connection, encourage participation in safe social networks and help to improve mental and physical health.
· Plan, coordinate and evaluate activities with the wider staff team to ensure high-quality, trauma-informed opportunities for volunteers that support sustained recovery where appropriate.
· Work closely with local service managers to ensure referrals to other service providers where necessary to support the wellbeing of volunteers.
· Work with service managers to identify opportunities in the wider community that would support the development, wellbeing and social integration of volunteers where appropriate.
· Work with the senior leadership team to regularly review and revise the development of the volunteer programme to ensure its effective delivery.
· Work with the senior leadership team to ensure the programme delivers measurable outcomes that improve the life chances of the individuals accessing the programme.
3. Outreach & community inclusion
· Coordinate outreach sessions in the community with service managers and the volunteer team to increase the visibility of our services and develop wider partnership working and stakeholder management where appropriate.
· Identify external training sources that may be of benefit to the members of the volunteer team, and support individuals to access such training where appropriate.
· Work with our stakeholders and local drug and alcohol treatment providers to ensure that volunteering opportunities within the charity are available to anyone who wishes to apply, and individuals are supported to do so.
· Work with our stakeholders and local drug and alcohol treatment providers to ensure our volunteers are supported to access peer mentoring and volunteer opportunities within the wider treatment system where appropriate and required.
· Work with local volunteer centres and relevant local organisations, such as universities, to ensure volunteering opportunities within Build on Belief are advertised and available to any members of the wider community to wish to undertake them.
4. Project & financial administration
· Manage project goals and expenditure in line with set budgets, working with colleagues to ensure accurate monitoring, and reporting.
· Support service managers and support workers to ensure volunteer records are up to date and in line with policy and procedures.
· Ensure volunteering data is accurately recorded on our case management system and work with members of the senior leadership team to ensure relevant data is available for our partners, the Board of Trustees and other stakeholders when required.
· Work with service managers to ensure data is collected from our volunteer teams and service users for impact evaluations and case studies as required.
5. General
· Organize annual volunteer events as agreed with the Senior Leadership Team.
· To work with the Operations and Training Managers, Innovation and Development Manager and the Head of Services supporting the development of the weekend services and the management of volunteers.
· To contribute content for social media channels, the organisation’s website, and newsletter.
· To abide by all the policies and procedures of Build on Belief as given to you at the start of your contract with the organisation.
· To work with the Build on Belief staff team and the service providers where appropriate, to create a series of borough-wide volunteer pools to develop and improve the delivery of recovery orientated services in those locations.
NOTE WELL: This job specification covers the basic aspects of the post only and is subject to change upon the instruction of the Chief Executive Officer and if necessary, the Board of Trustees.
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check at an enhanced level and the right to work in the UK.
PERSON SPECIFICATION CRITERIA
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following (E - Essential, D - Desirable):
· Experience of working or volunteering with service users and/or volunteers in either drug and alcohol services, the wider recovery field, associated areas such as homelessness or mental health and supporting those with complex needs (E)
· Experience of recruiting, supporting, or managing volunteers in a charity or community setting (E)
· Experience of planning, coordinating and delivering group activities or community events (E)
· Knowledge of barriers faced by people struggling with substance use and social isolation (E)
· Ability to build supportive relationships with volunteers and service users, particularly those with lived experience (E)
· Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality and trauma-informed practice (E)
· Experience of partnership working with statutory or voluntary organisations (D)
· Experience of managing budgets or project resources, including monitoring expenditure and tracking outcomes (D)
· Experience of delivering presentations or training (D)
· Experience of working collaboratively within a wider staff team. (E)
Knowledge and Skills
· Proven people skills (i.e.: motivate, engage, supervise a team of volunteers and service users to deliver on the key aspects of the role.)
· Knowledge of the range of services and activities available and necessary to improve the quality of life for people who have substance use issues, and practical ways to develop recovery capital.
· Demonstrable skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of partners within both the statutory and voluntary sectors.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a focus on record keeping, monitoring, case supervision, and report writing.
· Good IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and internal systems.
Personal qualities:
· The ability to maintain safe professional boundaries with professionals, colleagues, and volunteers/service users at all times.
· Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, adapt to changing environments and to balance competing demands.
· Employ a flexible, empathetic, and non-judgmental attitude towards those with substance use issues.
· Empathy with staff and volunteers who themselves may well be in treatment/recovery (lived experience of addiction or dependency is not essential but would be clearly valued.)
PLEASE NOTE: We especially encourage applications from individuals with direct or associative experience of a substance use disorder.
Build on Belief, April 2026.
Build on Belief supports people who are struggling with, or are in recovery from their substance use; namely drugs and alcohol.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a Senior Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser to support the Major Giving & Events Manager with the development and delivery of the corporate partnerships programme with responsibility for account managing a portfolio of Bridge Partners and developing a pipeline of new business to build meaningful relationships with corporate partners.
This is a Hybrid role based on the south coast with flexible working options available.
The Company
An inspiring and passionate social welfare charity dedicated to helping those most in need, from elderly care to mental health, with a vision to ensure individuals and families are always valued and supported. You would be joining a collaborative team with a community orientated work culture, offering fantastic benefits including 7% pension, six weeks holiday and more.
The Role
New Business
-Take strategic responsibility for securing new corporate partnerships and increasing sustainable corporate income in line with agreed annual targets.
- Independently manage and deliver against a significant six-figure corporate income budget, with clear KPI ownership and performance reporting.
Account Management
- Lead the account management of product partnerships and Bridge Partners, ensuring contractual obligations are fulfilled and partnerships are strategically grown year-on-year.
- Deliver high-quality, bespoke stewardship plans to maximise partner retention, income growth and long term value.
Cause Related Marketing
- Lead the research, development and growth of small to medium-sized commercial and cause-related marketing partnerships, ensuring alignment with the charity brand, values and strategic objectives.
The Candidate
Previous experience in an account management role developing, securing and retaining corporate and commercial partnerships and new business through effective and confident relationship building in a similar fundraising or sales role.
Ideally experience developing and delivering a corporate fundraising or sales strategy.
Successful track record of building relationships and successfully influencing business stakeholders.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
Project 17 is a small organisation working to end homelessness and severe poverty among migrants with no recourse to public funds (NRPF).
We are recruiting for two similar positions. One adviser will primarily work with families and provide advice on support under s.17 Children Act 1989. The other adviser will work primarily with adults with care needs and provide advice under the Care Act 2014.
The postholders will provide written and verbal advice and advocacy for migrants with no recourse to public funds. The advice will centre on accessing support from local authorities, but will also cover elements of housing law, asylum support and other areas.
The postholders will form part of our capacity building team, strengthening other organisations to work more effectively with migrants with NRPF. This will involve designing and delivering training, staffing an advice line for professionals and creating and updating resources to support effective advocacy.
Around 80% of the role will be direct advice and advocacy and 20% will be support for other organisations.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Lead income growth that creates lasting change
At Allsorts Gloucestershire, we’re committed to tackling the persistent inequalities faced by disabled children, young people and their families. We’re a respected, values-driven charity with a strong local reputation - and we’re looking for an ambitious Grants, Income & Comms Manager to help shape our future.
This is an influential role with organisation-wide impact. You’ll lead and grow our income generation strategy, securing sustainable funding that enables us to deepen our impact across Gloucestershire while strengthening our external profile and brand.
About the role
This role offers the chance to make a genuine difference in a dynamic fundraising environment while helping disabled children, young people and families access the support they need to thrive.
You will:
- Lead and deliver a bold three-year income generation strategy
- Secure significant multi-year funding from trusts, foundations and commissioners
- Manage and grow a strong pipeline of sustainable and unrestricted income
- Develop community fundraising, individual giving and legacy opportunities
- Ensure communications actively support fundraising, engagement and brand visibility
- Work closely with the CEO and Senior Leadership Team to shape long-term sustainability
Approximately 70% of your focus will be on grants, trusts and commissioned income, with the remaining 30% dedicated to community fundraising, individual giving, legacy income and communications.
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is both strategic and proactive, with strong fundraising expertise and the confidence to lead.
Essential Experience
- Solid track record of securing significant (5–6 figure), multi-year funding from trusts, foundations and/or commissioners to meet income generation targets
- Experience building, managing and maintaining a strategic funding pipeline
- Competence in managing CRM and fundraising database systems
- Strong bid writing, financial acumen and impact reporting skills
- Experience contributing at a strategic or senior leadership level
- Knowledge of fundraising regulation and governance
- Experience using communications strategically to support income growth
Desirable Experience
- Experience securing large multi-year grants - in excess £100,000
- Proven successful experience in additional income streams or marketing
- Member of Chartered Institute of Fundraising
- Experience working in small to medium size charities
- Competence in digital communications
- Experience managing or supporting others, including volunteers
Why join Allsorts?
- Make a real, lasting impact in the lives of disabled children and families
- Shape the future of fundraising in a genuinely influential leadership role
- Join a supportive, values-led organisation with strong local credibility
- Flexible hybrid working opportunities
- Strong commitment to inclusion, accessibility and lived experience
STAGE 1 INTERVIEWS
w/c 8th June 2026
In-person, Stroud
STAGE 2 INTERVIEWS
w/c 15th June 2026
In-person, Stroud
We aim to provide a positive and transparent recruitment experience and will keep you informed throughout the process.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We actively encourage people with disabilities and from diverse backgrounds to apply for our jobs. Our offices and interview space are fully accessible, with a Changing Places toilet and accessible parking. All job literature is available in alternative formats upon request. We welcome potential applicants to have a conversation with us about any interview adaptations they may need.
Safeguarding & Practical Requirements
- Appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
- A full, valid driving license is required, as regular travel to offsite locations is an essential part of the role. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for candidates with disabilities.
- The role includes a mix of on-site, off-site and some hybrid working.
Interested?
Ready to make a real difference?
Accommodation-Based Services Manager
We are looking for an Accommodation-Based Services Manager to lead and shape an award-winning service supporting women to live free from abuse.
This is a rare opportunity to take on a senior leadership role within an award-winning, specialist organisation at the forefront of supporting Black and minoritised women and children affected by domestic abuse, including forced marriage and honour based abuse.
Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants.
Position: Accommodation-Based Services Manager
Location: West Midlands (Birmingham/Walsall)
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £40,000
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 25th May 2026
You will not only manage services, you will shape, strengthen and lead high-quality accommodation-based provision, ensuring it is safe, responsive and impactful. This role is ideal for a confident and values-driven Services Manager who is passionate about delivering excellence and driving meaningful change.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring all women are treated with dignity, fairness and respect. Safeguarding is central to everything we do, and this role is critical in embedding safe, high-quality practice across our services
The Role
As Accommodation-Based Services Manager, you will lead the operational delivery of the refuge and accommodation services across the West Midlands.
You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring services are safe, compliant and survivor-centred. You will oversee staff teams, safeguarding practice, housing management, and quality assurance, while contributing to the ongoing development of services.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage accommodation-based services, ensuring safe, high-quality and effective delivery
- Line manage the Senior Support Workers and provide overall leadership across accommodation services, including recruitment, supervision, performance management, training and rota/on-call cover
- Take overall responsibility for safeguarding practice, including oversight of high-risk cases
- Ensure robust risk assessment, safety planning and casework standards
- Oversee referrals, admissions, occupancy and move-on processes
- Ensure effective housing management, including rent systems, housing benefit and arrears monitoring
- Maintain oversight of health and safety, property compliance and refuge security
- Lead on quality assurance, audits, monitoring and continuous improvement
- Ensure accurate reporting to funders, commissioners and senior management
- Manage budgets and monitor expenditure
- Develop strong partnerships with relevant stakeholders, attend multi-agency meetings and represent the organisation externally
About You
You are an experienced and confident leader with a strong track record in managing accommodation-based or refuge services.
You will:
- Have Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care, Housing, Management (or equivalent experience) plus evidence of continuous professional development
- Bring significant experience of services management within the domestic abuse or VAWG sector, including managing accommodation-based or refuge services
- Have strong expertise in safeguarding and managing high-risk cases
- Be able to lead, motivate and develop teams to deliver high standards
- Have experience managing compliance and complex operations within housing services and knowledge of benefits and refuge processes
- Be confident managing competing priorities and driving service improvement
- Be a strong communicator with the ability to influence and build partnerships
- Be committed to equality, diversity and anti-discriminatory practice
- Have strong organisational, leadership and IT skills (Microsoft Office and case management/ database systems)
- Ability to participate in an on-call rota and work flexibly
Why Work Here
- Be part of an award-winning, specialist “by and for” organisation
- Take on a senior leadership role with real influence and impact
- Lead services that directly change the lives of women and children
- Work within a supportive, experienced and values-driven organisation
- Access ongoing professional development and opportunities to shape services
Important Information
- This post is restricted to women under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
- Enhanced DBS check required
- The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All staff are expected to share this commitment
You may also have experience in roles such as Housing, Housing Officer, Housing Adviser, Housing and Homelessness Advisor, Housing Support Officer, Housing Support, Refuge Housing, Emergency Housing, Service Manager, Abuse, VAWG, IDVA, Domestic Abuse, Abuse Case Worker. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
Head of Development and Engagement
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Development and Engagement to lead growth and influence, and to develop the income strategy at a defining moment in the organisations history.
This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role where your expertise, ambition, and creativity will have a direct and lasting impact on people’s lives. Shape a legacy. Grow impact. Lead with purpose.
Position: Head of Development and Engagement
Location: Gloucestershire/Hybrid
Hours: Full-time, 37.5 per week (flexible working)
Salary: £57,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Benefits include: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, rising by up to 5 extra days with service, wellbeing days, retailer discounts and rewards, company pension and sick pay, life assurance, onsite sports facilities and a supportive, passionate and high-performing team environment.
Closing Date: 8th May 2026
Interviews: 19th and 20th May 2026
About the Role
This role sits at the heart of the organisation’s future, shaping how it is seen, how it is supported, and how it can sustainably deliver life changing services for children, adults, and families across Gloucestershire
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will help shape and lead the runway to the next 170 years.
You will set the strategic direction for brand, engagement, partnerships, and income generation and ensure the mission is powerfully articulated, widely championed, and sustainably funded. You will cultivate influential relationships, unlock new opportunities for growth, and inspire others to invest in this work, not just financially, but also strategically and emotionally.
As Head of Development & Engagement, you will:
- Lead the development and delivery of a long term strategy that diversifies income and strengthens financial resilience.
- Drive the acquisition of new contracts and commissioned services.
- Build and maintain high value partnerships with funders, commissioners, and corporate partners.
- Grow and nurture a loyal donor base through innovative engagement and retention strategies.
- Oversee all marketing, PR, and brand activity to raise our profile locally and regionally.
- Build a Development and Engagement Team.
About You
This is a role for a leader who thinks boldly and acts collaboratively and can balance commercial acumen with deep social purpose. Someone who understands that strong brands change perceptions, strong partnerships accelerate impact, and strong income strategies create freedom to innovate.
This role offers the chance to do work that truly matters, to use your skills and leadership to strengthen communities, transform lives, and steward an organisation with an exceptional past into an even stronger future.
What You’ll Bring
Qualifications
- Degree level education or equivalent experience in fundraising, marketing, business development, or a related field
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
Experience
- Ability to build strategic partnerships with funders, commissioners, and corporate partners
- Experience managing brand development, media relations, and marketing campaigns
- Digital marketing and social media expertise
- Experience leading and motivating teams
- Budget management and financial forecasting skills
- Proven success delivering significant income growth across diverse fundraising streams
- Experience developing and implementing effective fundraising strategies
- Track record of securing contracts and commissioned services
- Strong bid writing and tendering experience
If you are driven by impact, energised by influence, and motivated by the opportunity to leave a meaningful legacy that changes lives for the better, we would love to hear from you.
Employees are not required to adhere to the Christian faith, nor any faith, and no such consideration is made by the organisation in employment choices nor in delivering its services, however, all employees are expected to demonstrate the list of Values shown while in the workplace.
OPERATE with Equity, Integrity, Openness and Honesty.
ENGAGE with Empathy, Kindness, Generosity and Grace.
BE Thoughtful, Discrete, Ethical and Respectful to all.
About the Organisation
Founded in 1855, this registered charity and has become a leading provider of supported housing for the most vulnerable in Cheltenham and Gloucester, alongside other works including early-years provision, sports facilities, community engagement and other charitable activities.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their age, gender, disability, race or ethnicity, sexual orientation or faith. The charity is committed to following safer recruitment guidelines. You must have the right to live and work in the UK. The team is wholly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
You may have experience in other roles such as Deputy Head of Development and Engagement, Head of Development and Engagement, Head of Engagement, Head of Impact and Engagement, Director of Development and Engagement, Development and Engagement Manager.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP