Jobs for the Youth and Children sector
We are looking for a Children's Spiritual Formation Lead. In this role, you will develop and create a spiritual formation pathway for children, that fosters spiritual growth through contemplative Christian practices, with a specific focus on pioneering and developing retreat day experiences for schools as part of the pathway. This is a national role that will enable churches to support their ministry to children in schools through contemplative Christian practices. You will also, where needed, play a hands-on role in supporting churches and schools in our work.
In this role, you will:
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Write and develop a contemplative spiritual formation pathway to strengthen
lifelong spiritual growth for school children from Early Years to Secondary.
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Develop and project manage a national strategy for the pathway that can be
contextualised, to encourage and equip churches to provide spaces where
school children grow spiritually through contemplative Christian practices.
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Where helpful pilot the pathway within Oxfordshire.
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Develop, hone, pilot, and test a scalable, one-day contemplative retreat model
for schools using Space Makers and prayer-space resources.
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Embed our one day contemplative retreats for schools as an integral component into the creation of the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.
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Expand delivery of retreats nationally with support from the CEO, by designing
and delivering training for churches, leaders, lay volunteers, & students.
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Embed a network of volunteer adult & student Contemplative Practice Champions to sustain & refine delivery of retreats and the contemplative spiritual formation pathway.
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Where needed, support on-the-ground delivery of retreats and prayer and reflection spaces in schools.
About You
We’re looking for someone who has:
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5–7 years of hands-on experience supporting children’s spiritual growth within a Christian-faith context.
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Proven ability to turn ambitious regional or national visions into reality.
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Skilled at building, organising, and energising dynamic volunteer teams.
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Deep passion for nurturing children’s long-term spiritual development,
especially through the contemplative Christian tradition.
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Ready to roll up your sleeves and tackle a broad range of responsibilities with
enthusiasm and practical expertise.
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Self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively
Role Details
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Position: Children's Spiritual Formation Lead
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Location: Remote. Travel required for in person team days 3 - 6 times a year.
Some travel across Oxfordshire and nationally.
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Hours of work: Part time, 4 days (FT considered for the right candidate)
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Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (pro rata if 4 days) depending on experience.
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Start Date: As soon as possible. (flexible for the right candidate)
This post is subject to an Occupational Requirement
BeSpace serves and supports clients within the Christian sector, the nature of the work requires that this post holder has an active faith in Jesus under the Equality Act 2010, part 1, schedule 9.
Why work for BeSpace?
We are intentional about developing an excellent team culture and an environment through which you will thrive, grow and succeed in your role.
Your benefits include:
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Generous annual leave – 25 days (pus bank holidays) per year, pro rata
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Additional time off between Christmas and New Year.
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1 day paid a year as a personal Retreat Day, in line with our ethos that stillness
sparks spiritual growth
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Salesforce and Systems Manager will play a key role in the Programmes team ensuring that our systems and processes run smoothly, that data is accurate and well maintained, and that we continue to innovate through our use of data systems to improve delivery and working across the wider Trust.
You will lead the usage and development of our Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platform, Salesforce, for the delivery and evaluation of our programmes. You will be responsible for overseeing the building and management of application and evaluation forms ensuring that internal and external colleagues views have been considered. Whilst this role sits within the programmes directorate, you will lead on Salesforce for the Trust as a whole and collaborate with other teams to ensure optimal running of the platform.
You will manage a number of external relationships, including our external Salesforce partners, application site partners and other digital and data partners to ensure that work is well managed, delivered on time and on budget. You will work closely with the Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager to ensure data on applications, evaluations, and long-term destinations is of high quality and securely held.
The role will report to the Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager, and work alongside, and with support from, the Data and Evaluation Officer.
Main duties
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Act as the Trust’s in-house Salesforce lead, keeping up to date with sector updates (including Artificial Intelligence), training staff members in how best to use Salesforce
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Lead on the management and integration between Salesforce and the Trust’s other data collection platforms including Form Assembly, Sutton Trust Online, Campaign Monitor, and Zoom
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Work cross-Trust to identify potential Salesforce process improvements or system changes that will deliver efficiencies, prioritising these and overseeing their build and deployment
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Manage relationships with external stakeholders including web developers and Salesforce/Form Assembly representatives
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Manage the build and development of programme application sites with input from programme leads
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Responsibility for quality of data coming into and held in Salesforce, complying with GDPR requirements
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Manage the design, building, and dissemination of evaluation forms and ensure high rates of completion
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Manage the two-way sharing of application and engagement data with universities and delivery partners
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Support the communication of data and insights in Salesforce through the creation of dashboards and reports
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Prepare data for annual HEAT submissions
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Support the Senior Impact and Evaluation Manager with data and analysis when required
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Other duties as necessary from time to time
Person Specification
We welcome applications from individuals who the following:
Skills:
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High degree of initiative and the ability to take responsibility and prioritise own workload
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Strong problem solving and analytical abilities
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Organised, independent and able to work to deadlines
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Ability to think strategically
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Excellent attention to detail
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Demonstrates a willingness to learn
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Excellent verbal and written communication
Experience
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Experience as a Salesforce administrator, particularly in the non-profit sector
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Understanding of UK GDPR principles and compliance
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Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Office suite
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Knowledge of project management, including experience leading projects with both internal and external stakeholders, and analysing user needs
Experience in/knowledge of the following areas will help you to stand out, but is not required, and training will be provided for the right candidate:
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Knowledge and experience of the higher education, education, and/or non-profit sectors
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Familiarity with platforms such as Form Assembly, and the Higher Education Access Tracker
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Holding a Salesforce Administrator Certificate
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Project management training
We are also looking for an individual who:
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Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage;
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Has first-class interpersonal skills - a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings
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Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)
Terms of Appointment
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Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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Salary: £42,025-£45,000 per annum
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Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week
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Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line managers
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Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends
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DBS check will be required
Interviews
Applications should reach us by 23:59, Wednesday 28th January, with first round interviews held over Zoom on Wednesday, 11th February, and second round interviews held at our London offices on Wednesday, 18th February.
Safeguarding statement
The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.
Contextual recruitment
The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.
We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.
Reporting to: Head of Business Development
Direct reports: None
Location of work: Home based in Scotland. This post holder will be based at home with regular travel across Scotland. The role will involve some irregular travel across the rest of the UK. Travel expenses will be paid in line with our Travel Expenses Policy.
Contract type: Full-time, 35 hours per week, flexible hours may be considered. The role may require occasional evening and weekend work
Contract Length: Permanent
Salary: £37,500
BACKGROUND
The latest research suggests that 2.7 million children are at risk of hunger, meaning one in five children don’t have enough to eat. When a child is too hungry to learn, they struggle to concentrate, absorb information, and manage their emotions, causing them to fall behind in their studies.
Magic Breakfast provides a nutritious breakfast to over 300,000 children and young people every school day. We work with schools in areas of high disadvantage, helping staff target the children most in need without barrier or stigma. We are now at an exciting point in our journey as we launch Nourishing Futures, our long-term strategy, which capitalises on market changes and government commitments to scale our work, while redefining breakfast spaces not just as places to eat, but as places to thrive.
To support the delivery of this strategy, we are evolving our Business Development function and creating a new Business Development Manager – Scotland role. This role will unlock opportunities in Scotland across public funding, trusts, foundations, philanthropy and partnerships, ensuring Magic Breakfast grows its income sustainably across devolved nations.
JOB PURPOSE
The Business Development Manager – Scotland will drive income growth and strategic partnerships in Scotland. Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this role will take a lead in developing both public funded income and philanthropic support (trusts, high-net-worth individuals and corporate partnerships).
The postholder will work closely with the Head of Major Giving (Trusts & Philanthropy) and Head of Partnerships in England to ensure joined-up approaches, while developing extensive networks and relationships across Scotland’s funding and commissioning landscape.
This role is both externally focused — cultivating relationships with commissioners, funders, and partners — and internally collaborative, aligning with colleagues across Magic Breakfast to maximise opportunities and deliver against the organisation’s strategic plan.
Key responsibilities:
Leadership and Strategy
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With support from the Head of Business Development, lead the development and delivery of the Scotland Business Development and Fundraising Strategy, ensuring alignment with Magic Breakfast’s UK-wide income priorities, wider organisational strategy, and any Scotland-specific plans across Service Delivery and Policy & Engagement.
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Act as the lead advisor on business development in Scotland, providing insight, guidance and recommendations on market trends, risks and opportunities.
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Build and maintain a robust pipeline of opportunities across public and philanthropic income streams, ensuring accurate forecasting and reporting.
Public Funding
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Identify and secure public funded service contracts in Scotland, particularly with local authorities, education commissioners, and government departments.
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Work with the Policy and Engagement team to develop opportunities with national and regional agencies (e.g. Public Health Scotland, NHS boards, Integrated Joint Boards, Community Planning Partnerships) to embed breakfast provision into wider public health, wellbeing and education strategies.
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Engage with local authority frameworks, grants and tendering processes, positioning Magic Breakfast as a trusted delivery partner for both statutory and discretionary funding streams.
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Build strong partnerships with consortia, third sector networks, and intermediary bodies to access collaborative commissioning opportunities and joint delivery models.
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Monitor and respond proactively to changes in the Scottish Government’s commissioning priorities (e.g. child poverty, attainment challenge, early years and family support, wellbeing economy), aligning proposals with policy drivers.
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Lead the preparation of tenders, bids and commissioned service proposals, ensuring they are compelling, evidence-led and costed appropriately to reflect the value of Magic Breakfast’s offer.
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Ensure clear processes for the qualification, negotiation, contracting and reporting of income agreements, working closely with Finance, Service Delivery and Policy colleagues.
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Collaborate closely with the Business Development Manager responsible for public funded income in England and Wales to ensure a joined-up UK-wide approach to opportunities, share intelligence on successful models, avoid duplication of effort, and apply lessons learned from to maximise income growth.
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Align Scotland’s approach with national frameworks, campaigns, and strategic priorities, ensuring that proposals, tenders, and partnerships complement work happening in other devolved nations.
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Explore blended income opportunities, integrating public funded income with potential corporate partnerships or philanthropic support to maximise funding and sustainability.
Philanthropy and Partnerships
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Develop and manage a pipeline and portfolio of Scottish-based trusts, foundations, family foundations, high-net-worth individuals (HNWI), and philanthropists, including those with devolved nation-specific remits. This will include working closely with the Prospect Research Manager and Major Giving colleagues to identify and qualify new opportunities, and to re-engage lapsed supporters in Scotland,
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Take responsibility for cultivating relationships, preparing compelling cases for support, and personally soliciting major gifts (five- and six-figure level), securing multi-year, transformational commitments.
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Work collaboratively with the Major Givings Leads and the Head of Major Giving to integrate Scottish funders into the UK-wide prospecting and stewardship framework, maximising opportunities for uplift and avoiding siloed engagement.
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Deliver high-quality, values-driven donor journeys for Scottish prospects and supporters, including bespoke engagement opportunities such as school visits, events, and briefings that connect funders directly with impact.
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Build relationships with corporates headquartered or operating in Scotland, coordinating with the Head of Partnerships to ensure Scottish corporate engagement complements and aligns national partnerships, avoid duplication, and develop bespoke proposals and stewardship plans where appropriate.
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Contribute to the design and delivery of fundraising campaigns or initiatives with a Scottish focus, ensuring they complement national activity and align with the organisational fundraising strategy.
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Collaborate with the Prospect Research Manager and Major Giving colleagues to identify and qualify new opportunities, and to re-engage lapsed supporters in Scotland,
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Represent Magic Breakfast externally within Scotland’s philanthropy and fundraising networks (e.g. Scotland Fundraising Conference, Association of Charitable Foundations Scotland, SCVO events), raising profile and building new connections.
Collaboration and Internal Contribution
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Work closely with colleagues across the wider fundraising department to ensure Scottish funders and opportunities are aligned with team specific strategies and the overall fundraising goals and objectives
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Share intelligence and relationships with colleagues in England to strengthen organisational-wide fundraising and business development.
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Collaborate with Policy & Engagement colleagues to ensure business development opportunities are aligned with advocacy and campaigning priorities.
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Contribute to a culture of openness, collaboration and innovation across the Business Development team.
Financial Processes, Reporting and Compliance
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Contribute to business development planning, budgeting and forecasting processes, highlighting risks and opportunities to income.
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Ensure accurate recording of pipelines, income and activity in Salesforce, with robust monitoring and reporting.
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Ensure all donor and organisational reporting requirements are met and high-quality reports are delivered in a timely manner.
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Ensure all activity is compliant with ethical fundraising standards, safeguarding, GDPR and Magic Breakfast’s policies.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION:
Knowledge and Experience
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Strong knowledge of the Scottish funding and commissioning landscape, including key trusts, foundations, government bodies and corporate networks.
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Excellent practical understanding of procurement rules and policies as well as tender and budget cycles.
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Proven track record of developing and delivering income growth from a variety of sources, including public funding, philanthropy and partnerships.
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Demonstrable experience of managing the full fundraising pipeline — from prospect research and qualification, through cultivation and solicitation, to long-term stewardship and renewal.
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Hands-on experience of securing and soliciting significant gifts (five- and six-figure level) from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, with evidence of personally closing gifts at this scale.
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Demonstrable experience of building and stewarding high-level relationships with commissioners, funders and corporate partners.
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Experience of preparing successful tenders, bids and proposals, ideally within education, social impact or the charity sector.
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Experience of cross-team collaboration within a UK-wide or devolved nations context (desirable).
Skills and Abilities
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders confidently.
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Strong pipeline management and analytical skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding income targets.
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Strategic thinker with the ability to evaluate opportunities, prioritise effectively and translate plans into action.
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Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality outputs under pressure.
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Strong team player with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and fundraising/CRM systems (ideally Salesforce), as well as ability to use project management systems (such as Asana).
Other
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Passion and commitment to Magic Breakfast’s aim of alleviating child morning hunger as a barrier to learning.
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Commitment to Magic Breakfast’s values and to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion.
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Willingness to travel across Scotland and the UK, with occasional out-of-hours working for events.
WHAT WE OFFER
At Magic Breakfast we value our employees and work hard to develop offer a supportive, respectful culture which enables everyone to bring their whole self to work.
APPLICATION PROCCESS
Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team, hr @magicbreakfast. com
Shortlisting - w/c 19th January
Interview 1 - w/c 26th January
Interview 2 - w/c 2nd February
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.
About NCT
NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.
While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.
About the role
Our Ayrshire and Arran Infant Feeding Peer Support Project is commissioned by NHS Ayrshire and Arran to offer infant feeding support as part of the integrated Infant Feeding service. The support is delivered, on a one to one basis to the families from the antenatal period through to when baby is 6-8 weeks old, in families homes, via phone, text and video calls.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
• Providing one to one breastfeeding and infant feeding support to families within Ayrshire and Arran, in homes, via phone, text and video calls.
• Inputting information onto patients records within platforms used by the health professionals in the region.
• Having a good working knowledge, understanding and experience of the local demographics in the Ayrshire and Arran area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.
• To attend regular supervision/support sessions.
• Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
About you
You will:
Have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.
Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders is essential, alongside good IT skills– including Outlook, Word and Excel – and you must have good attention to detail.
It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter and to have lived experience of breastfeeding/giving breastmilk to your child for any length of time. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.
• Are you passionate about supporting families to reach their parenting and feeding goals and contribute to their positive wellbeing?
• Are you willing to undertake our Peer Supporter training?
• Do you have lived experience of breastfeeding/giving breastmilk to your child?
• Can you work at pace and juggle a number of different priorities?
• Do you want to join an amazing Charity that supports parents across the UK?
• Would you like to be part of an amazing team of passionate staff?
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
How to apply
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
If you would like to apply for this position please submit a CV and covering letter, outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills, experiences and competencies are a good fit - in particular focus on the essential criteria
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hope and Homes for Children are looking for a talented Community Fundraising Manager to join its Marketing, Communications and Fundraising (MCF) team and help millions of separated children get Back to Family.
About the role:
As our Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll drive the growth of community fundraising; stewarding our existing supporters as well as working to develop new fundraising products that will grow our global community of supporters.
About you:
We are looking for a talented fundraiser and relationship manager who is excited and inspired by how individuals and groups of individuals turn their passion into fundraising and support-raising for a cause. You will be a self-starter with the ability to creatively and strategically engage supporters and potential supporters in active fundraising.
About Hope and Homes for Children:
Orphanages don’t protect children, they harm them. Put simply: the last thing an orphanage can provide is the first thing a child needs - someone to love them. Science shows what we all know, that the bond between a child and their family is vital for their development. Decades of evidence proves that orphanages harm children, subjecting them to high levels of abuse, as well as extreme neglect. Children always belong in families. They need protection, encouragement, play, laughter and love. They need somewhere to call home and someone to love them. You can help us make this a reality for children.
Salary: £35,000 to £39,000 per annum, including any London weighting if applicable.
Location: Remote working with quarterly travel to the London or Salisbury office for meetings, or office based with flexible and home-working options for part of the week.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week.
Closing Date: The final cut off for applications is midday on 29th January 2026 so please get in
touch if you have the right skills, experience and passion for our cause.
To apply, please upload your CV and a brief covering letter (500 words max) indicating why you are interested in joining us and (reflecting on the role profile) why you believe your skills and experience make you suitable for the role.
There will be a two stage interview process with following provisional dates:
First stage on line interview on 4th February 2026
Second stage face to face interview on 12th February 2026 (in our London offices)
Other information: This post requires the post holder to have the right to work in the UK and will be subject to a DBS check.
Hope and Homes for Children actively encourage diversity, equity and inclusion, and we look to recruit a diverse range of people to reflect the communities in which we live, as we believe this will strengthen our ability to deliver our mission of eliminating orphanages.
You may also have experience in the following: Community & Events Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Fundraising and Events Coordinator, Event Fundraiser, Marketing Assistant, Community Fundraiser, Direct Marketing, Events Coordinator, Community Fundraising, Events Assistant, Third Sector, Charity, Not for Profit, Fundraiser, Fundraising Assistant, Marketing Executive, Marketing Officer, Sales Executive, Sales Assistant, etc
REF-225 958
Part-time - 21 hours per week (other flexible arrangements will be considered)
Circa £27,000 per annum (circa £45,000 per annum full-time equivalent)
Permanent
Working from home with travel across London boroughs
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a colleague within the Rights Respecting Schools Team.
With knowledge and experience of child rights education in school settings, you will play a key role in the implementation of the RRSA in London. Liaising with colleagues and London Boroughs, you will recruit schools to the Programme, currently funded for London state schools by the Mayor of London’s Violence Reduction Unit. You will support schools by delivering our online training, conducting accreditations and writing supportive and developmental reports.
The successful applicant will have:
- Excellent knowledge of the CRC, the UK education landscape and the challenges facing school leaders at this time.
- Well-developed ICT and communication skills and a clear capacity to engage, motivate and support schools to progress on their rights respecting journey.
- High levels of personal drive and motivation with a proven commitment to effective teamwork and delivering positive change for children.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 26 January 2026.
Interview date: Friday 6 February 2026 via video conferencing (MS Teams).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including generous annual leave and pension contributions, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children throughout the UK
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for an enhanced criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

Circa £38,000 per annum
Permanent
Part home/Part office (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as an Executive Assistant.
This role will provide support to the Chief Finance and Operations Officer. This includes a range of responsibilities, full administrative support, secretarial duties, and project coordination for crucial cross-organisational initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and impactful outcomes.
We are seeking a candidate with proven experience in providing high-level support, adeptly managing complex diaries, and skillfully coordinating major meetings, events, and projects. The ideal candidate will have a track record of effectively supporting multi-stakeholder programs, making decisions with agreed parameters, and demonstrating strong communication and leadership skills. Additionally, the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic environment and take proactive steps to address challenges is essential for success in this role.
Act now and visit the website via the apply button to apply online.
Closing date: 5pm, Thursday 22 January 2026.
Interview date: Thursday 12 February 2026.
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children.
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London (change to Scotland address if appropriate) and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men, because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you require support in completing the online form or an application form in an alternative format, please contact the Supporter Care line during office hours.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

We seek individuals deeply committed to supporting children and young people (CYP), driven by intrinsic motivation and unwavering standards for themselves and others. If you resonate with this, we invite you to join our team!
AllChild (formerly West London Zone) is a non-profit organisation that proactively works with children and their families to flourish socially, emotionally and academically through our tailored Impact Programme.
Working with schools, we identify and support children and young people before the need for crisis intervention, connecting them to the help they need through our trusted adult, the Link Worker.
Our Associate Link Worker/Link Worker/Senior Link Worker is based in the school with the children and young people they are working with on our programme. They work directly with the children, their families, their teachers and our partners to design and facilitate a two-year Impact Programme of support and champion the children and young people along the way.
Since our launch in 2016, our Impact Programme has helped thousands of children and young people at the tipping point of need. 75% are no longer at risk in their emotional and mental wellbeing; two-thirds improved their grades, and 90% of schools renew after the first programme, noting ‘transformational or significant positive impact’ for the children and the wider school environment.
We are proud to be an employer that puts equity, diversity and inclusion at the core of all that we do, for the benefit of our employees, our partners, and the communities that we work with. We are proud of our diversity and are therefore keen to receive applications from people who may be underrepresented in our AllChild community. Please read our EDI statement on our website for more information.
For more information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.
Closing date: 6 February 2025.
The Role
The Blagrave Trust is looking to appoint a Head of Finance, who will play a critical leadership role in helping us reimagine how resources can be stewarded in creative and values led ways that advance social justice for young people. The role is offered as a permanent contract, hybrid, with one day in our office in London, Birmingham or Portsmouth per week.
Who We Are
The Blagrave Trust holds around £40m in investments, which, alongside other income, funds our work and grant making. We are ambitious about putting our full asset base to work for our mission, championing transparency in stewardship and inviting learning and input from our communities. As we enter our next chapter, the Head of Finance will be instrumental in embedding mission first finance across strategy, governance and practice.
Key Responsibilities
As the Trust’s senior finance professional and a key member of the leadership team, you will set and deliver the financial strategy, ensure robust controls and compliance, and translate financial insight into mission driven decisions.
- You will provide financial stewardship that aligns with Blagrave’s strategy, ensuring all our financial assets and providers are aligned to our mission.
- You will take our learning and understanding externally, to values aligned finance forums, peer networks and into the conversation around shifting power to best serve missions.
- To support this endeavour, on the day-to-day you’ll lead planning, budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and cash flow, oversee statutory accounts and audit (UK Charity SORP), and provide clear reporting to the Board and Finance & Investment Committee.
Person Specification
We’re looking for a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with substantial senior level experience, ideally in a foundation, charity or mission driven organisation.
- You’ll bring a proven track record in strategic financial planning, risk management and governance, fluency in charity accounting and excellent communication skills to support and challenge non-financial colleagues.
- Experience of endowment management / investment oversight and long-term capital strategy is important,
- Alongside the curiosity and courage to push boundaries in responsible, regenerative and climate conscious finance.
How to Apply
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Blagrave is a disability friendly employer, do contact Tristan at Doing Good Recruitment, if you have any questions or would like to receive this document in a different format.
We also actively welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality, or other protected characteristics, as well as socio-economic background. We understand that applicants may not always meet every criterion listed in the job description, but if you meet most, we encourage you to apply.
We believe that the organisations and people, that come together to make the world a better place, deserve the very best helping hand for hiring.
About NCT
NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.
While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.
About the role
You will be responsible for offering infant feeding support for parents within Hackney borough community, within Family Hub settings, on the phone as well as in Homerton Hospital.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing breastfeeding support to families within Family Hubs settings within Hackney, on the phone and on the wards at Homerton hospital.
- Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters.
- To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.?
- To attend regular supervision/support sessions.
- Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.
- Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
About you
You will:
- You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.
- Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders.
- It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires experience of giving breast milk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.
- The role is 21 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This role is mainly based at family hubs setting across Hackney borough as well as in Homerton Hospital.
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
How to apply
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
If you would like to apply for this position please submit a CV and covering letter, outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills, experiences and competencies are a good fit - in particular focus on the essential criteria. Please visit our website to apply.
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About NCT
NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood.
While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online.
About the role
You will be responsible for offering infant feeding support for parents within Hackney borough community, within Family Hub settings, on the phone as well as in Homerton Hospital.
Some of the key responsibilities of the role include:
- Providing breastfeeding support to families within Family Hubs settings within Hackney, on the phone and on the wards at Homerton hospital.
- Support in delivering inductions for volunteer peer supporters.
- To report any concerns or additional support needs of women to the NCT management team and/or Infant Feeding Lead for referral onto partner agencies as appropriate.?
- To attend regular supervision/support sessions.
- Having a good working knowledge and understanding of the local demographics in the Hackney area and ensuring all support is accessible and inclusive.
- Ensure that data collection and feedback is collected in a timely manner in an inclusive way.
About you
You will:
- You must have good communication skills and be able to build relationships and create a rapport with a wide range of people easily. This is a large project and covers multiple locations so you must be able to confidently prioritise your own work, be highly organised and able to work independently.
- Being able to make decisions and respond appropriately to our staff, peer supporters and parents and other external stakeholders.
- It is essential for this post that you undertake the training to become an NCT Breastfeeding Peer Supporter. This requires experience of giving breast milk. The training can be undertaken within your working hours.
- The role is 21 hours per week which will be predominantly Monday to Friday within the working day, however, will include occasional evening and weekends. This role is mainly based at family hubs setting across Hackney borough as well as in Homerton Hospital.
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
How to apply
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know - we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
If you would like to apply for this position please submit a CV and covering letter, outlining why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills, experiences and competencies are a good fit - in particular focus on the essential criteria. Visit our website to apply.
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Ormiston Families’ Income Generation and Marketing team plays a vital role in securing the funding needed for Ormiston Families to run its vital services
We are looking for someone passionate about building powerful relationships with an understanding of how our messaging and storytelling can connect with existing and potential supporters. The job holder must have a strong understanding of what motivates people to support Ormiston Families and how to attract them to our cause.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team and high-performing trusts and grants team and driving strategic income growth. You will also spearhead new and innovative fundraising initiatives to diversify revenue streams and support the charity’s long-term sustainability.
The post advertised is a full-time (35 hours per week), temporary position (12 months Maternity cover).
The salary for this post is £44,115 per annum.
The location for this position is hybrid with 2 days in the Ipswich office.
For further information and to apply please visit our Work With Us page via our Ormiston Families website.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Wednesday 21st January 2026
Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role:
Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: National Safeguarding Operations Manager
Salary: £63,000 per annum(Band H, Level 3, Inclusive of Outer London Weighting & Market Supplement)
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 35 per week
About The Role:
We’re looking for an experienced National Safeguarding Operations Manager to lead the day-to-day safeguarding and vetting operations across Scouting in the UK. This is a senior, influential role where you’ll shape practice, guide complex decision-making, and ensure the highest safeguarding standards are embedded across the Movement.
As the National Safeguarding Operations Manager, you will (Key Responsibilities):
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Lead the operational delivery of safeguarding and vetting across The Scouts
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Provide expert oversight, supervision and direction on complex and high-risk cases
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Develop and support managers and team members through coaching, training and reflective practice
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Shape and contribute to national safeguarding policies and procedures, ensuring legal and best-practice compliance
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Represent The Scouts at multi-agency, statutory and court proceedings when required
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Use data, insight and trend analysis to drive continuous improvement in safeguarding practice
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Ensure 24/7 professional safeguarding advice is available to volunteers through on-call arrangements
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Build strong, collaborative relationships with statutory bodies, government and sector partners
What you’ll bring as our National Safeguarding Operations Manager:
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Significant experience managing a safeguarding function
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Strong case management and supervision expertise
You are:
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Personable, approachable and highly professional
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Discreet, ethical and trusted with sensitive information
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Flexible, open-minded and solutions-focused
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Committed to delivering a high-quality, people-centred service
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Experience using data and analysis to improve safeguarding practice
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Confidence working with and supporting volunteers
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Excellent communication, leadership and interpersonal skills
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The ability to make risk-based decisions and remain calm under pressure
Benefits include:
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28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
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Flexible working hours
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Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
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Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer
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Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training
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Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Friday, 30th January 2026
Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Thursday, 19th February 2026.
Strictly no agencies!
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Location: St Austell - Little Harbour
Job Type: Part time, 24 hours per week Hours are generally worked between 11:00am – 19:00pm (although some flexibility around these times will be required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,498 - £30,725 pro rata (£15,899 - £18,435 actual), plus enhancements for weekends and bank holidays
“Happy, amazing, special and fun” are perhaps not the first words that spring to mind when you think of a children’s hospice - but this is exactly how our families describe our hospices.
Matched by our staff feeling “proud, rewarded and making a difference” by working in this special setting, this is perhaps a quite a different catering role to what you might have expected.
About Us
Children’s Hospice Southwest provides care and support for children with life limiting conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for friendly and enthusiastic person who is motivated to join us on a permanent basis to really make a difference to the lives of the children and families who we support.
Where you will be working
Little Harbour is situated in beautiful surroundings, the hospice has a homely feel and yet provides stunning and spacious accommodation for the whole family, making the most of short and precious lives.
The Role
Working as part of a friendly and professional team of Kitchen staff and volunteers, you will prepare and serve a range of high quality, home cooked meals and snacks for children and families to enjoy during their stays. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for a part-time, permanent role within a relaxed and welcoming environment.
The Successful Candidate
You will be experienced in a professional kitchen, with excellent communication skills. You should hold a current basic food hygiene certificate and a recognised catering qualification (or willing to undertake this).
Join our team for a rewarding career – 98% of staff agree that they are proud to work for CHSW.
Benefits of working at CHSW also include:
• 33 days (plus bank holidays) holiday entitlement, which increases with service
• enhanced sick pay scheme rising up to 6 months full and 6 months half pay
• personal pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• family friendly policies, with enhanced maternity/adoption pay
• occupational health, wellbeing and counselling services and employee assistance programme
• group life insurance scheme
• training and development opportunities
• environmental and green agenda
• a supportive and inclusive environment
• a chance to make a real difference
Training
Full on-the-job training and a comprehensive induction period will be given relevant to the role.
How to Apply
Please apply by clicking on the link in this advert. To find out more please see the job description and person specification on this page.
Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026
Anticipated Interviews: Tuesday 27th January 2026
*Please note if sufficient applications are received prior to the advertised closing date, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early. We therefore recommend that you apply for the role as soon as possible.
CHSW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and all employees must obtain an enhanced DBS disclosure. Charity Registration Number 1003314.
You may also have experience in the following: Catering, Caterer, Cook, Chef, Kitchen Assistant, Food Prep, Food Hygiene, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc
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Salary: £28,337 – £31,485 per annum, plus £3,366 Inner London Weighting Allowance
Location: London (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the office, more if preferred)
Annual Leave: 29 days (rising to 32 after five years)
Help shape fundraising that changes lives.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, experienced team during an exciting period of progression and clarity of mission. You’ll work with passionate volunteers and deliver innovative fundraising initiatives that make a real difference for children. The role offers variety, flexibility, and the chance to develop your skills in a busy, diverse environment.
About the team:
- A highly experienced and supportive team, with members who’ve been here for 3 to 12 years
- Recently merged Special Events and Volunteer Board Fundraising teams, creating new opportunities for collaboration
- Strong morale and a renewed focus under new leadership
- Extensive internal and external engagement, with buy-in across the organisation
- Support and develop multiple regional and national volunteer boards (currently 12–15), including high-profile boards such as Property, Childline, and Rebuilding Childhood
- Build and maintain relationships with senior volunteers, including CEOs and high-net-worth individuals
- Assist in planning and delivering volunteer-led fundraising initiatives and events, from corporate to creative sectors
- Provide guidance and resources to volunteers to ensure successful outcomes
- Contribute to departmental goals and budgets, helping shape the future of volunteer-led fundraising
- Strong relationship-building skills and ability to engage senior volunteers
- Excellent organisational skills with experience managing multiple projects
- Creativity and enthusiasm for fundraising and volunteer engagement
- Positive, flexible and proactive attitude – this is a role you can shape and develop
- Good communication skills and a collaborative approach
- A great second role for fundraisers looking to broaden their experience
- Flexible working arrangements and a supportive culture with internal networks and groups
- Opportunities to work on diverse boards and events, with evening work in summer for special occasions
- A team that values collaboration, innovation, and impact
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.