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Smart Works is a dynamic, high profile and fast-growing UK charity that dresses and coaches unemployed women for success at their job interview. We empower each woman by giving her the clothes and the confidence she needs to succeed.

After visiting Smart Works, 67% of clients secure a job within a month, gaining financial independence and transforming their lives.

The Smart Works service is delivered in London, Greater Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, Newcastle, Reading, Bristol and Leeds. Over the past ten years, Smart Works has helped over 50,000 women, and last year alone we reached 10,600 women. It is our mission that any woman who needs our service should be able to find her way to a Smart Works centre.

In March 2025, Smart Works completed their Three-Year Plan that saw the charity double the number of women helped annually from 5,000 to 10,000 women a year. To achieve this, we grew our existing centres and opened a new centre.

More information about who we are can be found on our Smart Works website.

About This Role

We are looking for an exceptional Outreach Manager to lead our outreach and develop excellent referral partner relationships across London. Our Outreach Manager will play a vital role in ensuring that as many women as possible know about and can access our service. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an organised, passionate, strategic, and relationship-driven individual to grow our reach and impact within London (and beyond). 

The role would be based across all of London and our three London centres (Islington, Ladbroke Grove and Croydon). You will be expected to travel to and attend outreach events, as well as meeting referral partner organisations. There will also be occasional evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu is given. 

How to Apply

Please submit a CV and a cover letter which answers the following questions by 5pm on Sunday 7th December. Your application should be addressed to Fiona Hollow (Head of London Service Delivery).

• Why do you want to work for Smart Works? (Max 200 words)
• What experience do you have of building relationships with partner organisations to promote referrals to a particular organisation or service? (Max 350 words)
• Why do you think you are well suited to the role of Outreach Manager? (Max 350 words)

1st round interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th December and will be virtual. If you are unable to attend a virtual interview for any reason, please let us know to discuss another arrangement.

2nd round interviews will take place on Monday 15th December and will be in person. 

If you require any reasonable adjustments or alterations for the application and recruitment processes, please contact us.

Smart Works is committed to best practice employment practices, including reducing the burden for those seeking work. Smart Works will therefore reimburse reasonable costs of travel to interviews if required.

At Smart Works we will apply suitable measures to keep your information secure in accordance with our Privacy Policy (a current version of which is available on our website).

Contract: 12 Months FTC
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Location: London (hybrid – 50% office based)
Closing Date: 25th November 2025 
Interviews will be held w/c 25th November 2025

Early application is encouraged as we may close the role once sufficient applications have been received.

Centrepoint, the UK’s leading youth homelessness charity, is looking for a Senior Property Compliance Officer to join our Property team.

About us

We help vulnerable young people by giving them the practical and emotional support they need to find a job and live independently. Centrepoint provides homeless young people with accommodation, health support, and life skills in order to get them back into education, training and employment.

Together with our partners, we support over 16,000 young people each year, and we’re committed to ending youth homelessness by 2037.

About the role

As Senior Property Compliance Officer, you’ll lead Centrepoint’s approach to water hygiene and asbestos compliance across all properties, ensuring we meet and exceed statutory and best-practice standards (ACOP L8/HSG274; CAR 2012).

You’ll own the compliance framework for water and asbestos, oversee risk assessments and remedial actions, and maintain an audit-ready data trail. You’ll also play a key role in assuring compliance across other safety domains — gas, fire, electrical, and LOLER — supporting our commitment to a safety-first culture for staff and residents.

This is a senior, hands-on role with line-management responsibility for the Property Compliance Officer, as well as direct oversight of competent contractors and suppliers.

What you’ll be doing

• Leading water hygiene and asbestos compliance across Centrepoint’s property portfolio.

• Owning and maintaining policies, risk registers, and audit programmes for water and asbestos.

• Approving and assuring risk assessments, RAMS, and remedial actions.

• Managing competent contractors and suppliers, ensuring performance against KPIs.

• Providing assurance and escalation across wider compliance areas (gas, fire, electrical, LOLER, etc.).

• Producing clear and insightful KPI and compliance reports for senior forums.

• Championing a safety-first, resident-centred culture across all services.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience leading water hygiene and asbestos compliance across a multi-site portfolio.

• In-depth knowledge of ACOP L8, HSG274, and CAR 2012.

• Competency to act as Legionella Responsible Person and/or BOHS P405 qualified for asbestos management.

• Experience managing contractors and assuring compliance performance.

• Strong planning, reporting, and stakeholder engagement skills.

• A proactive, accountable, and collaborative approach, with a focus on continuous improvement.

(Experience within the supported housing or charity sector would be advantageous but not essential.)

Why join Centrepoint?

In return for your efforts you’ll receive a competitive salary, excellent training and development, and a host of staff benefits including:

• 25 days’ annual leave per year, rising to 27 days with service

• Healthcare cash plan (covering dental, optical and alternative therapies)

• Private medical insurance

• Income protection

• Employer pension contributions of 5%

• Cycle to Work and interest-free travel loan schemes

At Centrepoint, we’re passionate about fairness and equality, and we value the rich diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join our Property Compliance team — click ‘Apply’ now!

BACKGROUND

Ashiana is a ‘by and for’ women led BME VAWG service with 30 years’ experience in delivering a holistic range of specialist services to South Asian, Turkish and Middle Eastern women affected by Violence Against Women & Girls (VAWG).

OUR SERVICES

Ashiana runs three refuges with a total of 29 bedspaces; specifically for women aged 16-35 fleeing forced marriage. This multi award winning project is the only service of its kind in the UK and is highly innovative in terms of addressing an area of significant need not met in other refuge provision. Within these refuges we designate a number of bedspaces for women with no recourse to public funds. We offer an advice and support service to women and girls who are experiencing VAWG, enabling them to make informed decisions and exit violent relationships. We provide a legal service supporting women with no recourse to public funds to help resolve their immigration status.

Counselling is offered for women and girls affected by VAWG. The counselling service works from an integrative stance, with the focus of providing a holistic service whereby we also work alongside other services and provide specialist domestic violence group work. The emphasis of therapeutic work with our clients is from a trauma informed model.

We also deliver an education programme for young people in secondary schools in East London aimed at preventing domestic violence and enabling young people experiencing domestic violence to access appropriate services. The prevention service includes delivering a whole school approach in schools to young people as well as group work to women and girls across North East London boroughs as well as community engagement activities and delivery. We deliver a range of awareness raising workshops for young people in the community and training on domestic violence for professionals in the voluntary and statutory sector.

PRIMARY TASK:

To assist the Director of Finance to address all finance matter and provide all relevant information to meet internal and external demands. 

Please see the attached the full job description

PEAS is a not-for-profit organisation expanding access to inclusive, quality secondary education across Sub-Saharan Africa. Our vision is a world where all children enjoy an education that unlocks their full potential. At the heart of our work are 46 PEAS schools across Uganda and Zambia, delivering high quality, low cost education in hard-to-reach communities. Each year, we support over 200,000 young people in marginalised communities across Uganda, Zambia and Ghana.

About the Technical Team

The PEAS Technical Team is a small group of experts who work to continually strengthen PEAS’ impact across our network of schools and beyond. The team supports education leads in Uganda, Zambia and Ghana to design and implement high impact education programmes, provides technical education and monitoring and evaluation advice, designs and runs research projects, supports collaborative partnerships with governments and other organisations, and proactively shares our evidence and know-how with partners and the international education community.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting 6-month role within the Global Technical Team, with the possibility of extension for a further 6 months. As a Technical Team Associate, you will work with leads in Uganda, Zambia, Ghana and the UK to support PEAS to grow its impact. You will develop content for strategic education projects, support the design of new education programmes, and contribute to project monitoring and evaluation to ensure ongoing learning is generated in relation to our education programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support tool and content development for strategic projects in collaboration with UK colleagues and programme leads in Uganda and Zambia to address priority areas of improvement. This could include designing content for educational software, supporting the design and implementation of activities under our girls approach, and designing trainings and guidance materials based on best practice.
• Develop training resources for teachers and leaders, including training manuals and presentations to support colleagues to deliver virtual or in-person training.
• Review external studies to ensure an updated library of relevant research.
• Support the development and adaptation of surveys and forms for data collection.
• Assist with the analysis of survey and other quantitative and qualitative data, including data cleaning and presenting analysis in PowerPoint presentations.
• Support coordination of research and evaluation projects.
• Coordinate and minute meetings relating to programme implementation and monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL).
• Support PEAS’ research and documentation of potential new countries for operations.
• Contribute to PEAS’ Thought Leadership work by drafting blogs, abstracts and presentations.

How to apply

To apply, please click the 'Redirect to Recruiter' button to be redirected to our application form. Please ensure you have read the job pack attached to this job advert before applying.

We will be reviewing and shortlisting applications on a rolling basis, and will close the application process once we have a suitable number of candidates. Therefore, please do submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, if you have not heard from us within 3 weeks of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are committed to ensuring our opportunities are accessible to all, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be in the recruitment process, please do get in touch by e-mail. We welcome all applicants and will always treat every application fairly based on merit. 

Our client supports children and young people up to the age of 25 when someone important to them has died or is not expected to live, and parents and families when a baby or child dies or is dying. Alongside this direct support, the organisation provides high-quality training to professionals across health, education, emergency services, and the corporate and voluntary sectors. Prospectus are delighted to be supporting with their search for an interim Major Gifts & Special Events Fundraiser (4 days a week).

This integral role will provide essential short-term support across major donor stewardship and the delivery of high-profile fundraising events. The postholder will help maintain strong relationships with major supporters, ensure timely and personalised communication, and support the planning and delivery of two flagship events, along with other key fundraising activities.

Candidates will need proven experience in charity fundraising, preferably with major donors and high-value events, alongside strong communication, organisational and relationship-building skills. They must be confident working both independently and within a busy team, able to prioritise effectively, and comfortable managing multiple tasks at pace.

£33,000 pro rata
Fixed contract until 31 May 2026
Part time - 4 days a week
Remote with occasional visits to High Wycombe

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Jessica Stoddart at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you. In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Family Support Worker

1-year Maternity Cover

£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

South West Care Team - Swindon and Wiltshire areas

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on Swindon and Wiltshire area.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Company car for front line care posts

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Time off in Lieu

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form.

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Job Description

About the Role:

We are excited to introduce a newly created position within our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised, detail-oriented individual looking to build or further their career in human resources.

In this role, you will provide vital administrative support to both the Volunteer and Training Manager and the HR Generalist. Your responsibilities will include coordinating volunteer recruitment and training logistics, ensuring smooth onboarding processes, and maintaining accurate records. Additionally, you will assist with recruitment administration, employee documentation, and general HR tasks, contributing to the effective day-to-day operations of the department.

This is a varied role that requires strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise and multitask in a dynamic environment. You’ll play a key part in supporting both our volunteer programme and our wider HR functions.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Volunteer and Training Manager and the HR Generalist.

· Schedule meetings, interviews, training sessions, and other HR-related appointments.

· Maintain accurate and well-organised electronic and paper filing systems for HR and volunteer records.

· Assist with preparing and formatting HR documents, letters, contracts, and reports.

· Post job adverts on relevant platforms and track incoming applications.

· Carry out pre-employment checks, including requesting references and processing DBS checks for staff and volunteers.

· Collect, scan, and file new starter documents, ensuring all forms are complete and compliant for staff and volunteers.

· Update and maintain HR spreadsheets, records, and databases with staff and volunteer information.

· Prepare induction packs and organise materials for new starter and volunteer onboarding sessions.

· Monitor and respond to emails and queries sent to shared HR and volunteering inboxes, referring or escalating as appropriate.

· Maintain stock of HR-related office supplies, such as forms, training materials, and welcome packs.

· Provide support with room bookings, refreshments, and setting up for training or volunteer events.

· Assist with routine data entry and help compile basic HR reports or staff lists.

· Ensure confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and volunteer information.

· Send routine reminders for probation reviews, training deadlines, or document submissions.

· Responsible for attending meetings, capturing key discussions and decisions; and then distributing the minutes.

· Support the volunteer manager with shortlisting candidates for volunteering roles.

· Keep the volunteer management system up to date, with relevant changes/additions.

· Assist the volunteer manager with reference requests from former volunteers.

· Liaise with voluntary service councils across the West Midlands, to place new volunteer roles.

· Undertake general administrative tasks and any other duties as directed by senior HR colleagues.

Person Specification:

Essential Criteria:

· At least 2 years of experience working in an administrative role within a Human Resources environment.

· Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

· Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in administrative work.

· Good understanding of HR processes, particularly recruitment and onboarding procedures.

· Confident in handling confidential and sensitive information.

· Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills.

Desirable Criteria:

· Proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook.

· Experience with maintaining electronic records and using HR or volunteer management systems.

· A proactive and flexible approach to work, with a willingness to support colleagues as needed.

· CIPD Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Human Resources.

· Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

· Friendly, approachable manner with a commitment to providing a helpful and supportive service.

Flexibility

To achieve the objectives of this role, a degree of flexibility is essential. The post holder may be required to undertake duties not specifically listed above, provided they fall within the scope of the role and are appropriate to the pay grade. Accordingly, this job description will be reviewed periodically in consultation with the post holder to ensure it continues to reflect the responsibilities and duties of the position accurately.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their commitment to achieving positive outcomes. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Closing date: Monday, 15 December 2025, by 5:00 pm.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date.

Please note that if you require employer sponsorship to extend your right to work in the UK, the Refugee and Migrant Centre is not able to support visa sponsorship.

Interim Client Services Manager (6-Month FTC)

£38,000 - £40,000 p.a. (pro rata) | 30–37 hours per week | West Sussex (multi-site)

Looking for your next challenge in people and service management?
I am delighted to be working alongside an amazing not-for-profit organisation in search of a dynamic Interim Client Services Manager to lead frontline advice and casework projects for a 6-month period. You’ll motivate and support a dedicated team of staff and volunteers, keeping quality high, targets on track, and services running smoothly across multiple sites.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and inspire teams delivering advice and casework projects

• Drive performance, quality, and compliance across services

• Support staff development through supervision, feedback, and training

• Build strong relationships with partners and stakeholders

• Use data and insights to report, improve, and innovate

What you’ll bring:

• At least 1 year’s experience managing people in a service delivery role

• Proven track record of hitting KPIs and managing multiple projects

• Great organisational, problem-solving and digital skills

• A collaborative, resilient, and inclusive leadership style

• Willingness to travel across West Sussex

Desirable: Experience managing advice or casework services (e.g. housing, benefits, debt).

This is a hands-on leadership role where you can make a real impact, supporting vital community services through a period of change and opportunity.

Request for Proposals: Fundraising Strategy and Bid Template Development

Parish of St Mary’s and St James, NW6 London

1. Introduction

The Parish of St Mary’s and St James, located in NW6, London, is seeking to appoint an experienced fundraising professional to develop a comprehensive fundraising strategy and bid-writing template to support essential large scale capital repair projects at both church buildings.

The appointed consultant will produce a clear, actionable, and sustainable fundraising plan that draws on multiple funding streams — including grants, partnerships, individual giving, digital fundraising, and community events — while ensuring both projects progress cohesively and without internal competition for resources.

2. Project Background

The parish comprises two Grade II listed churches, both of which are active places of worship and important community landmarks within West Hampstead and South Hampstead.

St Mary’s Church

St Mary’s is a Grade II listed building, constructed in 1856-1862, and currently listed on the Historic England “At Risk” Register. The church requires urgent repair works to its spire, estimated at £1.5 million, alongside further essential maintenance identified in the quinquennial inspection. As a historic and much-loved building, St Mary’s preservation is a key priority for the parish and local community.

St James Church

Built in 1887–8 and designed by A.W. Blomfield, St James Church is also Grade II listed. The large red-brick structure, with steeply pitched tiled roofs and Bath stone dressings, is a notable local landmark and the only listed building within the South Hampstead Conservation Area. Camden Council’s Conservation Area Appraisal describes it as “a very important part of the quality and character of the area.”

St James is recognised nationally as a model of how historic churches can be adapted for sustainable use. Reopened in 2014 as The Sherriff Centre, it combines traditional worship with a thriving community and social enterprise hub — including a Post Office, soft play centre, café, retail space, and event venue.

St James now faces essential capital repairs to its roof, guttering, and masonry, as identified by its quinquennial inspection.

Fundraising Objective

Although St Mary’s and St James are distinct buildings, the parish seeks a single, unified fundraising strategy that will enable both capital projects to move forward in tandem, sharing messaging and timelines to avoid competition for funding opportunities.

3. Scope of Work

The consultant will produce a detailed and actionable fundraising strategy and a skeleton bid-writing template to support the parish in delivering its capital repair objectives.

A. Fundraising Strategy

The strategy should cover five core fundraising areas, each with specific recommendations, timelines, and success measures:

1. Grant Applications to Trusts and Foundations
   • Identification of suitable capital funders, including National Lottery Heritage programmes and major charitable trusts.
2. Corporate Partnerships
   • Identification of potential local business partners with corporate social responsibility programmes.
3. Individual Giving
   • Recommendations for regular giving schemes, major donor cultivation, and legacy giving programmes.
4. Digital Fundraising
   • Plans for social media campaigns, crowdfunding, and email marketing.
   • Recommendations for digital platforms, messaging, and performance tracking.
5. Community Fundraising Events
   • Framework for community-focused events to engage local audiences and raise funds.

B. Skeleton Bid Template

An editable bid-writing template will be created to assist the parish with future applications. This will include:

• Core content sections (e.g., project summary, need, impact, budget, sustainability).
• Example text and guidance notes.
• Style and structure recommendations for clarity and professionalism.

4. Deliverables

• Comprehensive Fundraising Strategy Document covering both churches.
• Action Plan with timelines and priority recommendations.
• Skeleton Bid Template

5. Experience and Expertise

The appointed consultant should demonstrate:

• Proven success in fundraising for capital projects involving heritage buildings, ideally churches or places of worship.
• Experience in heritage and conservation funding, including the National Lottery Heritage Fund.
• Demonstrable ability to develop multi-strand fundraising strategies integrating grants, individuals, corporate, and community income.
• Excellent bid writing and stakeholder engagement skills.

6. Submission Requirements

Interested applicants are invited to submit a CV and covering letter including:

1. Experience and Suitability
   • Overview of relevant professional experience, especially in heritage or faith-based fundraising.
   • Examples of similar projects delivered.
2. Evidence of Fundraising Success
   • Quantifiable results (e.g., funds raised, funders secured, capital projects delivered).
   • References or testimonials if available.
3. Delivery Plan and Fee Proposal
   • Estimated number of days required.
   • Fee proposal, including day rate and any additional costs.
   • Proposed timeline for completion.

Summary

The Church of England is continually striving to improve its safeguarding practices. The 2020 report by IICSA on the Church highlighted failures in respect of child sexual abuse and, more broadly, the challenges facing the Church to get safeguarding right.

The Church's aspiration is that safeguarding is not experienced and approached as a matter of administrative compliance. Rather, it should be what the Church is - something that flows from its core beliefs and values, part of its DNA.

The Church has made important and positive strides over recent years. There is, however, still much to be done to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, and to promote their well-being.

The Church is a complex collection of different bodies. Most of the safeguarding work is carried out locally within the 42 dioceses and cathedrals in England. This work is supported centrally by a National Safeguarding Team (NST).

Every diocese employs a Diocesan Safeguarding Officer (DSO)*. Many also employ Assistant Diocesan Safeguarding Officers (ADSOs). DSOs take the lead on safeguarding matters for the diocese - particularly the management of allegations of abuse by Church Officers**. Some cathedrals employ a Cathedral Safeguarding Officer (CSO) or have an agreement with their diocese for the DSO to take the lead on safeguarding operational matters.

In response to the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse (IICSA) in the Anglican Church, published in October 2020, a regional model was piloted as a means of delivering Recommendation 1. Since the pilot concluded in March 2024, approval has been granted to implement the model across England and this work will begin from September 2024. Recruitment to these additional Regional Safeguarding Lead posts will enable the National Safeguarding Team to deliver IICSA Recommendation 1.

As Project Support Officer, you will play a key role in supporting the development and implementation of national safeguarding policy across the Church of England. Working closely with senior colleagues, you will assist in coordinating policy projects, tracking progress through governance processes, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Your work will directly support the delivery of strategic priorities and the Church's commitment to creating a safer environment for all.

• Communication and engagement
• Contact management and data
• Coordination of engagement activities
• Support and administration
  
  

• This is fix-term contract till the 31st December 2026.
• Hybrid working with 1 days in the office
• This role may include some national travel

• A salary of £40,572 per annum, plus age-related pension contributions between 8-15% of salary. We will also match any pension contributions you make up to an additional 3% of your salary.

• 25 days annual leave (increasing to 30 days within 5 years) plus eight bank holidays and three additional days (pro-rated if working part-time).
• We welcome all flexible working arrangement requests. This is looked at in a case-by-case scenario and if this fits within the department's needs. We try to be as flexible as we can in your work pattern to support you with other commitments, and to give a good work-life balance.
• We offer many services and initiatives under our Family Friendly Programme, some of these include enhanced Maternity Leave initiative, Adoption Leave, Paternity Leave, & Shared Parental Leave. Structured induction programme and access to a range of development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Automatic enrolment and access to Medicash (one of the UK's leading health cash plan providers), providing you with many services including reimbursements of routine dental treatment, optical, specialist consultations, and therapy treatments. Unlimited access to virtual GP & Private prescription service and health & Stress related helplines.
• Access to Occupational Health, and an Employee Assistance Programme 
• Access to the Department of Education Restaurant and Westminster Abbey with a plus-one guest.
• Apply for eligibility for an Eyecare voucher.
• Opportunity to join the Civil Service Sports & Social Club, and get involved in a range of staff networks, groups and societies.

• Strive for Excellence
• Show Compassion
• Respect others
• Collaborate
• Act with Integrity

Private Sector Engagement Manager (maternity cover)

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Private Sector Engagement Manager (maternity cover)

• Closing date – 23rd November 2025
• Salary – £55,518 to £71,310 / INR 4,317,846- INR 5,546,199/ GHS 559,582- GHS 718,840
• Type of employment – fixed term maternity (13 months) cover to start mid- February 2026

The Clean Air Fund is looking to recruit a Private Sector Engagement Manager to join the Strategic Partnerships & Communications team for a 13 month fixed term maternity cover. This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing organisation whose mission is to use philanthropic grants to catalyse a reduction in air pollution.

This is a fixed term position during an exciting and pivotal year for private sector engagement at CAF, when we will be embedding new partnerships and feeding into a new strategic period for the whole organisation. In this role you will manage strategic multi-lateral partnerships to achieve private sector emissions reduction, recruit and mobilise corporate champions to advocate for clean air, and build relationships with key stakeholders such as standard setters, sectoral business groups and regional teams to drive change.

To be successful in this role you will have experience of:

• managing mission-driven corporate partnerships,
• collaborating across and between organisations on complex, fast-paced projects,
• working with a range of stakeholders at international partners and bodies, cross-border coalitions or multilateral organisations, ideally advocating for shared goals.

For more information on this role, as well as the full person specification please see the job description

Our Culture

At Clean Air Fund, we’re guided by purpose and grounded in evidence. Our culture combines clear structures and rigorous frameworks with space for fresh thinking and collaboration across diverse perspectives. We value curiosity, openness and a shared commitment to making a measurable differe

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups  to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that the recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm. 

Our Vision: A UK where “No good food goes to waste”.

We are UK’s national network of charitable food redistributors, made up of 18 independent organisations. Together, we take good quality surplus food from right across the food industry and get it to approximately 8,500 frontline charities and community 
groups. Every week we provide enough food to create almost a million meals for vulnerable people.

There has never been a more exciting time to join an organisation at the heart of public consciousness. 

FareShare is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all backgrounds and abilities and as a Disability Confident Employer, we provide reasonable adjustments.

We aim to recruit from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing 
to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our 
commitment to redistributing surplus food, come and join us.

The Role

We have recently set a new 3-year strategy, leading to a major transformation of the organisation. To support this, we have built a new Project Delivery function and invested in key capabilities, including project management and business analysis. This role involves initiating and managing complex projects from inception through to delivery, and providing mentoring to colleagues managing smaller projects. You’ll champion the new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting these practices.

About you

You are a highly effective project manager with significant experience in managing complex projects through the entire lifecycle, particularly those involving technology. You have a track record of delivering project benefits and working collaboratively with stakeholders. As a self-starter, you can quickly build relationships and influence colleagues up to executive level. You are patient and supportive, able to guide colleagues through new project management methodologies and governance frameworks. Experience in business analysis is beneficial.

Main responsibilities

• Collaborate with colleagues to refine project requirements and develop plans.
• Develop business cases to justify project initiation or continuation.
• Support the development of RFPs to engage third parties.
• Track and manage project activities and deliverables.
• Manage project resources and budgets.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies.
• Work with stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Facilitate project reviews to capture organisational learning.
• Ensure smooth integration of project outputs into business operations.
• Champion new project management methodologies and support colleagues in adopting new practices.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Proven track record delivering complex projects to meet organisational objectives in a technical environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills.
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrable communication and influencing skills.
• Experience with different project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Self-starter with a proactive approach.
• Hands on and outcome driven approach.
• Patient and supportive, capable of guiding colleagues through new methodologies.
• Able to work in an unstructured environment.
• An understanding of and commitment to FareShare’s mission.
• A commitment to Equal Opportunities.
• Flexibility and collaborative style of working across FareShare and with all our stakeholders.

Desirable criteria

• Understanding of the food sector.
• Experience in business analysis.
• Project Management qualification (APM PMQ or equivalent).

Salary: £46,674 (London) or £43,563 (National)

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

Location: Crisis Skylight London. Homeworking can be considered for one day a week in line with Crisis’ Hybrid Working Policy.

Contract: Fixed term contract until end of October 2026

It is an exciting and important time to be joining us at Crisis. We work with thousands of people across England, Scotland, and Wales so they can leave homelessness behind for good. We have recently adapted the way our services work to maximise our impact in ending homelessness. We have increased our capacity to work with people one to one and strengthened our ability to support those people facing the most barriers to preventing or ending their homelessness.

We offer people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless housing and benefits advice, 1-2-1 coaching, advocacy, courses and peer group sessions alongside practical services of showers and laundry for street homeless.

About the role

As an Engagement and Assessment Worker, you will be part of Crisis Skylight London’s Engagement and Assessment Team, providing a high quality, non-judgemental and safe service to individuals who approach our Skylight Centre. Engagement and Assessment Workers are the first point of contact for a range of enquiries from people who are experiencing homelessness for the first time, individuals with complex and multiple needs, visitors, volunteers, and supporters. You will be providing information about Crisis’ services, delivering a high-quality triage and assessment service, and offering Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) on local homelessness and other related services. You will also manage a small caseload.

Crisis uses a case management approach, and the successful candidate will attend case management meetings, reflective practice, and team meetings. You will also work collaboratively with external partners and Crisis Skylight London’s Coaching and Learning Teams.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience of working with homeless or other vulnerable groups and understanding of the importance of respecting confidentiality, showing empathy and sensitivity, and working in a boundary way.
• Experience of assessing presenting needs and working in a Psychologically Informed Environment, and in a way that ensures that members with all levels of need can access the service.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering the highest standard of customer care and high quality IAG.
• Good knowledge of homelessness, housing and welfare legislation and Safeguarding procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills including effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to deal with challenging situations with a calm approach.
• Ability to manage a caseload, and successful relationships with external service providers and partners.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.

We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities, and backgrounds. 

Working at Crisis 

Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.

Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity and we do not negotiate at offer stage
• Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
• Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5% 
• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay
• Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly and more! (Full list of benefits available on website) 

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career. 

When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.

How do I apply?

Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.

Closing date: Sunday 23 November 2025 at 23:59

Interview date and location: Friday 5 December 2025 (in-person) at Crisis Skylight London, 50 – 52 Commercial Street, E1 6LT

Interview process: Competency-based interview and interview task to Case Study sent to shortlisted candidates prior to the interview

AI in job applications

We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences

Accessibility

We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094

About SPANA

SPANA (The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad) is the global charity for the working animals of the world. Since our foundation in 1923, we have worked where they work, to support the welfare of working animals, including horses, donkeys, mules, oxen, dogs and camels.

About this role

SPANA’s Global Resources team supports SPANA’s mission to transform the welfare of working animals, including providing efficient and effective HR delivery across the organisation. This role will report to SPANA’s Global People & EDI Manager.

We are seeking a People Officer to support processes and systems across the employee lifecycle, with a particular focus on ensuring high quality and efficient recruitment. The People Officer will also play a key role in continuing the roll out of SPANA’s HR platform, Moorepay, which was introduced earlier this year.

Contract, location and salary

This is a full-time (34.5 hours per week), fixed-term, six-month contract role with the possibility of extension. This role is UK based, hybrid working with regular attendance (approximately 1-2 days per month, or more if preferred) in our London office. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract. 

The salary for this position is c.£34,000 per annum, subject to skills and experience. SPANA is pleased to offer a range of benefits including a generous company pension scheme with 10% employer contribution if the employee contributes a minimum 5%, and health care cash plan. 

Further details and how to apply

Please see the job description for full details including a person specification and information on how to apply. The deadline for applications is 23:59 GMT on Thursday 27 November 2025.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK currently and for the duration of the contract.