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The Senior Network Communications and Engagement Manager will lead the development and delivery of a new communications strategy that strengthens collaboration across the Age UK Network. Working at a senior leadership level, you will act as a strategic advisor to executives, championing high quality, values led communications that unite the Network and support shared organisational priorities. This position is being hired as a 12 month fixed-term contract.
You will drive the shift toward more engaging, multi way communications, curate impactful content for local partners, and lead key campaigns, channels, and events. You'll provide editorial oversight, build strong relationships across the network, and ensure consistent, high impact messaging for partner facing initiatives.
This role requires strong influencing skills and confidence working within a complex federated environment. You will manage a Partner Communications Manager and play a key role in building communication capability across the organisation.
This is a hybrid opportunity, a blend of homebased and office working. Our linked office for this role is in London (near Tower Hill). As this is a new fixed term role, with high stakeholder engagement, you will be expected to attend the office twice a week. Travel costs to the London office are not covered by the charity.
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Test = T, Presentation = P
Experience
Significant senior-level leadership experience in internal, network, or stakeholder communications, with a proven track record of developing and executing strategic communications programmes at scale. A, I, P
Experience working within federated, partner-based, or complex organisational environments, with the ability to engage, influence, and unite diverse stakeholders. A, I, T
Demonstrated ability to shape and influence senior leadership thinking on communications, with strong presence, gravitas, and credibility. A, I, P
Experience leading communications through transformation or organisational change. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex information into clear, compelling messages tailored for diverse audiences. A, T, P
Strong strategic planning and programme management skills, with the ability to deliver complex, multi-channel communications in fast-paced and evolving contexts. A, I, T
Expertise with digital communication tools and platforms (e.g., intranet systems, email marketing, Microsoft 365). A, I
Personal attributes
A collaborative and people-centred leadership style, with high emotional intelligence and the ability to inspire trust and build alignment across organisational boundaries. A, I, P
Great to haves:
Experience
Experience launching new communication channels or platforms e.g. intranet. A, I
Skills and Knowledge
Knowledge of employee and partner engagement strategies and tools. A, I, P
Skills in visual design, video and audio content creation. A
What we offer in return
• Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
• Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
• Blue Light Card Scheme
• You Did It Awards – recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
* The role will be required to be in the linked office at least twice a week. In this case the linked office is One America Square.
* The role may be required to travel across the UK, and this may require overnight stays from time to time.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an 'A' in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
Farm Africa is a leading charity that works in partnership with smallholder farmers and small businesses to unlock the transformative potential of sustainable and effective agriculture.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Digital Fundraising Officer, with a specialism in Individual Giving and digital fundraising campaigns, to join our busy and dynamic fundraising team. This new role will be involved in the planning and delivery of all aspects of our £1m+ Individual Giving portfolio, with a particular focus on growing our supporter base through digital channels. This is a creative role with scope to work on campaigns from concept to results analysis, using channels including email, social media, telephone and direct mail.
If you are an innovative fundraiser with solid digital experience, are organised and efficient with fantastic attention to detail, we would love to hear from you.
This role is full-time and fixed-term, with a two-year contract. Farm Africa operates hybrid working with a minimum of two days in the London office.
Full details of the role can be on the jobs page of our website.
Note: Farm Africa will not accept third party applications and recruitment consultants are respectfully asked not to get in touch with regards to this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you for your interest in the position of Partnerships Manager, SU Network at Kent Union Training Ltd (KUTL) and considering us as your new employer. KUTL is the commercial arm of Kent Union. We are a vibrant, student-led organisation with a bright future ahead of us. After challenging few years, we are going from strength to strength with a renewed focus and energy to amplify the voice of our members and ensure they have a fantastic student experience.
Our driving force is our new strategy, which sets out our priorities over the next four years. Students are the reason Kent Union exists. We are there through their university journey. Our amazing staff and volunteers work towards improving their experience and you will be joining a talented and committed team.
Information about the post
We are growing our Partnerships team within SU Network, and are looking to bring on board a Partnerships Manager to help us expand our media sales and partnerships offering. This would be ideal for a candidate with some media sales/ advertising sales/account management experience looking to step up, or a candidate who has worked in customer service, sales, or events, who wants to get into the world of advertising / media partnerships, working with major brands and the student market.
Within this position, you will support /manage the partnerships with key brands (including the likes of Domino’s Pizza!), businesses and media partners across SU Network’s portfolio of students’ unions and universities. This includes: overseeing experiential advertising campaigns and brand activations for clients across multiple university campuses; managing and facilitating digital advertising campaigns, including on websites, social media and digital screens; managing and coordinating stallholders and exhibitor bookings at promotional events; initiating, developing and managing partnerships across multiple accounts, working towards income targets at each.
SU Network is a media agency and is part of the wide range of sector leading services within KUTL, which includes catering, licensed trade, business development, retail and the nursery. With an annual combined turnover of £9 million, these make a huge impact upon the student experience.
Kent Union is committed to the principles of equality of opportunity and we have recently introduced a Racially & Ethnically Marginalised (REM) guaranteed interview scheme, full details of which can be found in the Recruitment Pack.
For more information, please read our attached Recruitment Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Whitechapel, London with hybrid working (1-2 days per week in office)
Closing date: 23:59pm, Sunday 1st March 2026
Interview date: 1st stage interviews 12 & 13th March 2026
As public perceptions of the role of business in society evolve, it can be a great thing to be seen as a responsible B Corp. As our Certification Coordinator, you’ll help ensure that this certification has been justly earned.
At B Lab UK, we will expect you to put all your planning, organising, prioritising and data-assessing skills into delivering the B Corp certification process to aspiring B Corps. But we’ll expect you to be as fair, honest, rigorous and responsible as the businesses seeking certification. We believe in bringing trust, inclusiveness, integrity, balance – and a passion for contributing to the long-term wellbeing of people and the planet. We believe you’ll bring your own unique take on that.
B Lab UK is part of the global B Corp movement, with the mission to inspire and enable people to use business as a force for good. Certified B Corps seek to redefine success in business by putting social and environmental impact on a par with profit. There are now over 10,000 B Corps spanning 102 countries and 160+ sectors, with many well-known brands including Patagonia, The Guardian, Giff Gaff and Divine Chocolate. 2,500 of those businesses are in the UK.
As Certification Coordinator, you’ll help to raise standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability – by making your own contribution to the growth of the movement.
● Monitor the B Corp Certification pipeline, ensuring timely progress, keeping on top of verification fee payments, identifying pain points and suggesting improvements.
● Provide expert support and clear communication to companies navigating B Corp Certification and the associated standards.
● Work with the Certification Manager to deliver the customer journey and collaborate with a range of colleagues to manage the process and resolve issues/queries.
● Drive continuous improvement through feedback analysis, risk mitigation and teamwork.
Please refer to the job description for full requirements for this role on our website.
The kind of things we’re looking for…
● Strong organisational skills, with ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.
● Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to understand others’ motivations and priorities – and so bring out the best in everyone.
● A good eye for detail, with experience in using data for decision-making, plus the ability to assess feedback, proactively improve processes – and always try to raise the bar.
● Ability to pick up new information quickly and communicate technical details effectively.
● Eagerness to collaborate across functions and the global network – to go further together.
● Commitment to bringing ambition, integrity, professionalism and balance to your work – as well as to the principles of justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.
● Proactive, flexible approach, with a willingness to get stuck in and choose courage over comfort.
● Ability to learn our digital platforms (familiarity with G-Suite, Slack, Asana, Zoom helpful – as well as, ideally, Salesforce or similar CRMs and a customer service background).
● Passion about sustainability – especially how business can be a force for good.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK (we are not able to provide visa sponsorship).
Visit our career site to learn about the application journey you can expect and for full guidance and support on making your application. You can also read about the great colleague benefits available if you join our team.
It is important to us that we have a recruitment process whereby everyone is able to be their best. If you have a disability/long-term health condition, and require a reasonable adjustment that would enable you to fully participate in any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
B Lab believes an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring themselves to work by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.
B Lab is the non-profit network transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for a career in children’s social work with purpose and a clear path for development?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026.
As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
On this fully funded social work training programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
About the programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children’s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support.
On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work.
What to expect
Year one:
-
Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work
-
Learn alongside children and families within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators
-
Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs
Year two and three:
-
Move into a paid role as a newly qualified children’s social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs)
-
Keep working towards your social work master’s degree
-
Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development
The role:
As a children’s social worker, you’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:
-
Visiting a child at home or school
-
Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances
-
Working with teachers, health professionals or police
-
Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child
It’s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement.
Who we’re looking for
You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds.
You don’t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
-
Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
-
Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
-
Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
-
Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
-
Not be a qualified social worker
Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort.
Real support. Real skills. A career that matters.
Apply now
Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for a career in children’s social work with purpose and a clear path for development?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026.
As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
On this fully funded social work training programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
About the programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children’s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support.
On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work.
What to expect
Year one:
-
Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work
-
Learn alongside children and families within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators
-
Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs
Year two and three:
-
Move into a paid role as a newly qualified children’s social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs)
-
Keep working towards your social work master’s degree
-
Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development
The role:
As a children’s social worker, you’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:
-
Visiting a child at home or school
-
Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances
-
Working with teachers, health professionals or police
-
Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child
It’s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement.
Who we’re looking for
You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds.
You don’t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
-
Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
-
Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
-
Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
-
Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
-
Not be a qualified social worker
Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort.
Real support. Real skills. A career that matters.
Apply now
Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for a career in children’s social work with purpose and a clear path for development?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026.
As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
On this fully funded social work training programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
About the programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children’s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support.
On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work.
What to expect
Year one:
-
Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work
-
Learn alongside children and families within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators
-
Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs
Year two and three:
-
Move into a paid role as a newly qualified children’s social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs)
-
Keep working towards your social work master’s degree
-
Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development
The role:
As a children’s social worker, you’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:
-
Visiting a child at home or school
-
Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances
-
Working with teachers, health professionals or police
-
Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child
It’s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement.
Who we’re looking for
You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds.
You don’t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
-
Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
-
Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
-
Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
-
Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
-
Not be a qualified social worker
Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort.
Real support. Real skills. A career that matters.
Apply now
Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for a career in children’s social work with purpose and a clear path for development?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026.
As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
On this fully funded social work training programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
About the programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children’s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support.
On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work.
What to expect
Year one:
-
Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work
-
Learn alongside children and families within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators
-
Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs
Year two and three:
-
Move into a paid role as a newly qualified children’s social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs)
-
Keep working towards your social work master’s degree
-
Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development
The role:
As a children’s social worker, you’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:
-
Visiting a child at home or school
-
Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances
-
Working with teachers, health professionals or police
-
Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child
It’s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement.
Who we’re looking for
You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds.
You don’t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
-
Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
-
Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
-
Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
-
Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
-
Not be a qualified social worker
Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort.
Real support. Real skills. A career that matters.
Apply now.
Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Looking for a career in children’s social work with purpose and a clear path for development?
Applications to Approach Social Work have re-opened for a limited number of locations. This is the final opportunity to start the programme in summer 2026.
As a children and families social worker, you’ll work directly with children to make sure they are safe, supported and able to thrive. Social work is a career that offers stability, progression and the chance to make a lasting difference.
On this fully funded social work training programme, you’ll be supported from day one and gain the skills, experience and master’s degree to succeed, wherever your career takes you.
About the programme
Approach Social Work is a fully funded social work training programme that helps you become a children’s social worker through hands-on experience, academic study and expert support.
On the programme, you’ll develop a deep understanding of child-focused social work practice and how to build relationships that create real change. You’ll explore anti-discriminatory, anti-oppressive and anti-racist approaches, while working towards a postgraduate diploma and master’s degree in social work.
What to expect
Year one:
-
Begin study for your postgraduate diploma in social work
-
Learn alongside children and families within a local authority social work team, supported by experienced tutors and practice educators
-
Receive a tax-free bursary of £18,000 or £20,000 (depending on location) to help with living and travel costs
Year two and three:
-
Move into a paid role as a newly qualified children’s social worker (up to £34,000, or more in some London boroughs)
-
Keep working towards your social work master’s degree
-
Join the Frontline Fellowship, a national community offering career-long support and development
The role:
As a children’s social worker, you’ll learn how to build relationships, make difficult decisions and advocate for children’s safety and wellbeing. That means:
-
Visiting a child at home or school
-
Supporting a parent through difficult circumstances
-
Working with teachers, health professionals or police
-
Writing reports and helping decide what’s safest for a child
It’s a challenging and rewarding public sector career, rooted in empathy, resilience and strong judgement.
Who we’re looking for
You may have studied a humanities, social sciences, education, law or healthcare degree, but we welcome applicants from all degree backgrounds. We particularly encourage people underrepresented in the sector, including men and those from racialised minority backgrounds.
You don’t need experience in social work. We are looking for the right values, resilience and commitment to making a difference. This role is open to graduates in their final year, or you may already have an existing undergraduate degree and be working in a related role such as a youth worker, support worker, family support worker, teacher, learning support assistant, teaching assistant, counsellor, care worker, key worker, charity worker or social work assistant.
Eligibility requirements
-
Have at least a 2.2 (predicted or obtained) in an undergraduate honours degree (or international equivalent)
-
Have obtained GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or above (or approved equivalent qualification)
-
Possess the right to work and study in the UK (including access to public funds) for the duration of the programme (until September 2029)
-
Be resident in England by the time the programme commences
-
Not be a qualified social worker
Places are only available in select locations and will close as they reach capacity. If you are eligible and ready to apply, this is your last chance to join the 2026 cohort.
Real support. Real skills. A career that matters.
Apply now
Delivered by children’s charity Frontline. Formerly known as the Frontline programme.
To make life better for children at risk of harm, by improving the services that support them.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Title: Individual Giving Officer
• Department: Fundraising
• Reports to: Head of Fundraising
• Responsible for: Individual Giving
• Working Hours: 23.25 hours per week. 15-month contract
1. Purpose of the Role
• Working with the Head of Fundraising develop programmes for the recruitment and retention of individual supporters.
• Maximise income across channels including direct mail, email, social media. Working with other team members to deliver this.
• Grow income stream from individual giving products such as appeals, raffles, lotteries and other individual giving products, such as our Pet Pen Sponsorship.
• Develop budgets and business plans and contribute to fundraising strategy.
• Manage and optimise supporter experience for retention, engagement, and cross-marketing.
• Analyse appeal results for continual improvement.
2. Principle Tasks
• Oversee the annual individual giving fundraising calendar and campaigns from start to finish.
• Plan and manage direct marketing and digital appeals, including supplier coordination.
• Conduct market research and maintain awareness of trends to inform innovation.
• Prepare budgets and monitor performance.
• Develop donor recruitment campaigns.
• Develop supporter journeys.
• Develop warm programmes.
• Write fundraising copy, providing guidance on design to artworkers. Work with local studio artists and internal staff to produce final materials.
• Coordinate with PR, comms, and other departments on campaign messaging and execution.
• Analyse campaign performance and produce evaluation insights.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR, Data Protection law, DMA, and fundraising codes of practice.
3. Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Essential:
o Direct marketing and digital fundraising experience.
o CRM usage for data extract and reporting.
o Data management.
o Campaign brief writing.
o Fundraising copywriting ability.
o An understanding of effective fundraising design.
o Knowledge of effective appeals, charity gaming, donor stewardship, and individual giving products.
o Supporter acquisition, retention and development.
o GDPR.
4. Competencies
• Planning and decision-making skills.
• Creativity and forward-thinking.
• Task focus, prioritisation, and problem-solving.
• Collaboration with team.
• Project management.
• Excellent Microsoft package skills.
• Strong written/verbal communication and analytical skills.
5. Additional Info
• Willingness to occasionally work evenings or weekends if needed as part of the wider Fundraising team activities.
• Driving licence.
• Work in office 3 days per week. Some home working will be allowed as needed.
Governance & Board Manager
Immediate Start | 6 Month FTC
Hybrid Working
£41,432 – £45,000 per annum
We are partnering with a high profile charitable foundation entering a significant phase of strategic growth. As their ambition expands, so does the complexity of their governance landscape. They are now seeking an experienced Governance & Board Manager to join on an immediate 6 month fixed term contract.
This is a pivotal, high visibility role at the centre of the organisation, supporting the Head of Portfolio and Governance and working closely with the Chair, Trustees and Senior Leadership Team.
The Role
You will take ownership of Board and Committee operations, ensuring governance is efficient, compliant and strategically aligned. Responsibilities include:
Leading forward planning of Board and Committee cycles
Producing high quality agendas, papers and briefings
Acting as the primary liaison and trusted contact for Trustees
Supporting Trustee recruitment, induction, appointments and succession planning
Overseeing policy registers, governance compliance and statutory reporting
Delivering Company Secretary duties, including Companies House and Charity Commission filings
Supporting audit processes and Trustee reporting requirements
Managing meeting logistics and Board expenses
This role requires someone who can embed quickly, operate confidently at Board level and bring structure and clarity in a fast moving environment.
The Person
You will bring:
Strong experience supporting Boards or governance committees
Knowledge of charity governance within England and Wales
Excellent organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
The ability to manage competing priorities with professionalism and discretion
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced governance professional available immediately and ready to make meaningful impact within an ambitious and evolving organisation. If you are excited by this role, please apply online today!
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with their client on a fantastic Virtual Fundraising Officer role. This position focuses on managing online fundraising initiatives and virtual events to support the organisation’s mission, creating engaging digital experiences that inspire participation and generate income.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the end-to-end planning, setup, and delivery of virtual challenge events, ensuring seamless participant experiences.
- Manage multiple virtual events annually from initial concept through to evaluation, tracking KPIs and implementing improvements.
- Develop and maintain engaging digital content across social media and digital channels, fostering a vibrant online supporter community.
- Provide excellent supporter care through social media groups, email journeys, and other digital communication channels.
- Respond to fundraising queries promptly, coordinate the delivery of supporter recognition materials, and manage digital supporter journeys.
- Collaborate on digital marketing strategies, analysing campaign performance and supporting content creation to optimise engagement.
- Build and nurture relationships with external stakeholders, volunteers, and internal teams to maximise fundraising efforts and supporter satisfaction.
- Maintain accurate data records and oversee administrative tasks including invoicing and expenditure tracking.
- Continuously monitor sector trends, sharing insights, and applying innovative ideas to keep activities current and effective.
Person Specification:
- Proven experience managing virtual or digital fundraising events within a charity or similar sector.
- Strong understanding of digital fundraising, online communities, and social media marketing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a flair for compelling copywriting.
- Skilled in social media management with knowledge of ad-building and group moderation preferred.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to work independently within a home-based setting.
- Confident in managing multiple tasks and responsive to supporter needs with empathy and professionalism.
- Familiar with data management, CRM systems, and adhering to fundraising best practices.
What’s on Offer:
- Salary: £33,650
- Contract: 2-month FTC
- Location: Remote (must be UK based)
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity:
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.
The Christian Young Leaders Programme is a new workstream focused on equipping, resourcing, and commissioning 4,500 young leaders (school years 9-13) for mission and ministry with children and young people by 2030. These young leaders will join the programme through churches, youth work, and educational settings, contributing to 15% of the overall 30k target by 2030.
At its heart, this programme expresses the conviction that young people are a full part of the Body of Christ, not future members of the Church but active disciples and leaders within the church. Initial design work for the programme has been developed in partnership with colleagues from Vision & Strategy, Education (the National Society), the Ministry Development Team, and a range of parachurch organisations. The programme will build on best practice from dioceses, schools, and local church contexts, ensuring safeguarding and inclusion remain central to every aspect.
The Young Leader Programme Lead will lead this new Christian Young Leaders programme from pioneering pilots through to full scale delivery across the Church of England to enable 4500 young people to grow in their faith and engage in mission and ministry with children and young people by 2030.
The post-holder will lead a national Christian formation programme for young leaders that becomes locally owned which helps young people grow in confident faith and discover their gifts as they contribute to being change-makers in the life of the Church and the wider community.
Key to our approach is a commitment to build upon existing good practice in dioceses, schools, and local church contexts and to ensure that young people's voices are heard throughout the process. Alongside this, we are committed to ensuring that safeguarding and inclusion are central to every aspect of the programme.
This is a fixed-term position until 31 Dec 2028
Interviews will be held on Monday 02 March
Responsibilities
- Lead the Young Leaders workstream of the 30K Project
- Lead the development of the national Christian leadership formation framework and any accreditation mechanisms for the Young Leaders Programme.
- Recruit an initial 3 pilot diocese, providing training and coordination for early implementation.
- Work closely with the diocesan pilot contexts to shape the programme around existing Christian local young leaders' initiatives and best practice.
- Co-design the Christian formation programme content with young people, youth practitioners, diocesan teams, leadership parachurch agencies, integrating discipleship and leadership concepts shaping CYP content for CYP.
- Ensure the Christian formation programme is engaging, inspiring, and integrates strong Christian themes and theological threads throughout.
- Co-ordinate and manage national and regional gatherings and networking opportunities to maximise the missional impact of this Christian leadership programme.
- Lead the development of resources, branding, and communications to promote the programme nationally.
- Build collaborative partnerships with dioceses, schools and Christian youth organisations to deliver the programme locally.
- Ensure close coordination with the wider 30k Project, Ministry Development Team, Vision and Strategy, Growing Faith Foundation, and Education Team initiatives.
- Work closely with safeguarding professionals to ensure the programme has safeguarding embedded in its design, delivery and frameworks.
- Address the need to train and support a network of Christian mentors, youth ministers and local leaders to support the Christian formational and missional aims of the programme.
- Lead ongoing evaluation and refinement based on pilot learning to inform national rollout.
About You
Essential
Knowledge/Experience:
- A passionate commitment to the bold outcome of doubling the number of children and young people who are disciples of Jesus Christ by 2030, and specifically to the objectives of the project.
- Able to model and nurture Christian discipleship to children and young people through your own Christian practices such as prayer, reading of Scripture and participation in the worshipping life of the Church.
- A track record of effective delivery as part of a project team, ideally at a national level.
- Demonstratable understanding of safeguarding in work with under 18's.
- A strong track record of Christian discipleship and leadership formation in young people.
- Experience of working with local and regional partners to build from existing or pilot programmes.
- Personally committed to and passionate about changing the culture of the Church of England.
- Experience of enabling the agency and the voice of children and young people.
- Theology and/or Christian leadership credentials, such as a BA Theology/Diploma or alternative CYPF ministry qualification.
Skills & Abilities:
- High levels of personal organisation.
- Strong written and oral communication.
- Well-developed stakeholder engagement skills to enable the Young Leader workstream to flourish amongst a wide range of stakeholders including parachurch organisations and especially dioceses and Bishops.
- Well-developed emotional intelligence to enable healthy working relationships in a geographically dispersed team/Board.
Personal Attributes:
- This post is subject to an occupational requirement that the holder be a Christian under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Church of England structures and youth discipleship initiatives.
- Experience of co-designing with young people or leading intergenerational ministry.
- Experience commissioning or managing external consultants.
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



We are looking for a College Administrator/Receptionist to join our team on an initial 9 month MAT cover – this may extend to 12 months.
You'll provide administrative and reception support to Ambitious College, based at West Thames Campus. You'll be the first point of contact for the college, receiving visitors, telephone calls, deliveries and email. You'll meet and greet external and internal visitors, ensuring they are signed in/out according to internal processes.
You'll assist with any parent/carer communications, such as emailing/telephoning, sending out information packs or letters as needed. You'll provide administrative support for financial processes, including raising purchase orders, processing invoices and goods received.
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience of providing high quality administration and reception support within a fast paced /busy and pressurised environment
- Excellent IT skills – Microsoft Office and particularly Outlook, Excel and Word
- Experience of financial administration and processes such as invoicing, petty cash and use of financial systems/software
- Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels via telephone and written forms of communication including experience of being able to set out and form correspondence
In return, we offer great benefits including a generous holiday allowance and commitment to continued professional development (CPD), flexible working and more!
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual who would like to work for a forward-thinking, open and honest organisation and make a real impact to the young people we work with. Please find our full recruitment pack on the link below.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to have a confidential chat, please contact James Axford, Recruitment Officer.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of our organisation. We warmly welcome applications from all qualified candidates, valuing the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives they bring. We encourage applications from individuals regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, disability, or age.
Our recruitment process promotes equal opportunities, and we are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates with disabilities or additional needs throughout the recruitment process. Please contact our Recruitment Team for accommodations. We recognise disability as a physical or mental impairment that significantly and long-term affects a person's ability to perform day-to-day activities, as defined by the UK Equality Act 2010. All applications will be considered solely on merit, aligned with our mission to support autistic children and young people.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check. As part of our Safer Recruitment checks, an online search maybe carried out in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Age UK's Influencing division has a rare and exciting opportunity for a Policy Manager to join our successful Policy Team.
In your role you will influence decision makers, develop public policy proposals, manage policy projects and provide specialist support to colleagues on the subject area of 'connected communities' based on analysis, evidence and expertise.
As Policy Manager you will commission and manage a significant policy research project to better understand the place-based barriers undermining older people's abilities to connect with their communities. Through engagement with older people, local Age UKs and other stakeholders, the postholder will identify effective policy interventions and develop an influencing strategy to strengthen the development of key local infrastructure that can help build social connections.
We operate a hybrid working model. We offer flexibility on working from home but require the applicant to be in our central London office a minimum of one day per week (currently the Team attend the office on a Wednesday). Travel costs to the London office are the responsibility of the postholder and are not covered by the charity.
Age UK Internal Grade 5L.
Please note, this role is being offered as a Fixed Term Contract ending April 2028
Last day for applications 25th February 2026
Must haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Presentation = P
Experience
* Direct experience of working on policy issues related to age-friendly communities. (A/I)
Skills and Knowledge
* Excellent skills in policy analysis with a focus on robust evidence, understanding political and policy contexts, and finding solutions. (A/I/P)
* The ability to project manage complex influencing activities alone or with colleagues, and to manage a complex workload, set priorities and meet tight deadlines. (A/I/P)
* The ability to assimilate new policy issues/ areas quickly, make connections between different policy areas, and initiate and frame new policy agendas. (I/P)
* Good numeracy skills, in particular analysing data to create and reinforce arguments for change. (A)
* Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present complex issues in a persuasive accessible style to a range of different audiences. (A/P)
* Good oral advocacy skills and ability to build influential relationships. (I/P)
* A proactive and flexible approach, identifying and taking forward opportunities, shaping ideas, and developing partnerships. (I/P)
* The skills to support and challenge internal colleagues, with self confidence and a commitment to helping others meet shared goals. (I/P)
Great to haves:
The below competencies will be assessed at the indicated stage of the recruitment process:
Application = A, Interview = I, Presentation = P
Experience
* Experience of older people's issues. (A/I)
* Advocating for policy solutions to politicians, civil servants, or regulators. (A/I)
* Talking to the media and/or public speaking (A/I/P)
Skills and Knowledge
* Stakeholder management skills. (A/I/P)
What we offer in return
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250
- Many additional benefits
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies annotated with an ‘A’ in the job description, to assess suitability for the position. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.