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Every day at PACT, we are building adoptive families and empowering women, children and parents to embrace a positive future. Our work changes lives and we are looking for someone who can help tell the stories behind that impact.
As Communications and Engagement Officer you’ll play a key role in sharing the voices and experiences that define who we are. You’ll help shape compelling content that brings our mission to life and connects people with the difference that PACT makes.
Join an outstanding adoption charity and award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about creating brighter futures for women, children and families from many different backgrounds.
Position: Communications and Engagement Officer
Location: Hybrid working arrangements, with at least one day per week in our Reading office
Contract: Permanent full time – 37 hours per week, weekdays
Salary range: within the range of £26,508 to £32,397 per annum
About the role:
Our Communications and Engagement team is responsible for engaging external audiences, supporters and beneficiaries in PACT’s work and fundraising challenges.
As our Communications and Engagement Officer you will play a valuable role in shaping and sharing compelling content that brings PACT’s mission to life. You will:
· produce PACT communications and marketing materials that reflect our values and demonstrate our impact. This includes a programme of social media engagement, regular newsletters, press releases, internal communications, creating content for the website and capturing illuminating lived experiences for the variety of channels.
· ensure that all internal and external communications align to our brand
· raise awareness of the PACT brand and our services
· contribute to PACT’s fundraising targets with appeals and challenges
About you:
To be a successful Communications and Engagement Officer, you’ll have skills and experience in using:
· Social media for organisation and event promotion
· Analytic and insight tools to develop reach and engagement across digital platforms
· WordPress content management systems to create, edit and maintain webpages
· Mailchimp as an email marketing tool
· Canva, Adobe Creative Cloud apps, or similar graphic design platforms
· CRM programs, such as Blackbaud’s Raiser’s Edge
You’ll be able to identify considered opportunities to develop communications and engagement through initiative and innovation to maintain PACT’s position as a sector leader.
If you can demonstrate your creative skills to present information in a clear, engaging and accessible way with the above experience, and this sounds like you - please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
For an informal discussion about the role please visit our website for contact details for Sam Ward, Events and Engagement Manager.
For more information about PACT please visit our website.
Closing date: 9am, Monday 22 June 2026
Please note that previous applicants need not apply.
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Communications Assistant, Marketing Assistant, Communications and Engagement Assistant, Communications and Marketing Assistant, Communications Officer, Marketing Officer, Communications and Marketing Officer, Communications and Social Media Assistant, Communications and Social Media Officer
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Summary
To manage and ensure control of the funding, financial and corporate resources of the Charity to ensure a financially secure service, delivering value for money.
Work with the Co-Directors to advise and develop the financial strategy, model new projects, prepare annual and project budgets, and report on financial performance, contributing to the overall future strategic direction of the Charity.
Manage the day-to-day finances for the Charity. Ensure all aspects of the financial systems are accurate and up to date, including banking, sales and purchase ledgers, payroll and cash management.
The postholder is expected to foster excellent working relationships with all staff, volunteers, senior colleagues and trustees.
The postholder will be expected to attend the following meeting groups:
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Monthly All Staff: regular attendance
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GDPR/Data Working Group
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Finance and Income Generation (FING) Committee Meetings
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Responsibilities to and attendance at all other meetings: attendance only as and when required and/or at the direction of the Co-Directors
Key Responsibilities
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Supervision and management of Senior Finance & Admin Officer (SFAO)
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Day to Day Financial Management
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Provision of accurate reports to Board and senior managers
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Payroll, Pensions, and Tax Management overview and control
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Budget Process Management
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Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
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Financial Risk Management
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Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
Core External Relationships
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Payroll Provider
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TPT Pensions
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HMRC
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All Banks
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Charity Auditors
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IT Contractor & Insurers
Day to Day Financial Management
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Regularly review and maintain financial policies and procedures.
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Review the monthly reconciliations carried out by the SFAO thereby ensuring all transactions are properly and efficiently recorded.
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Oversee the management and appropriate allocation of Restricted Funds, ensuring the monies are allocated according to the donor’s wishes and ensure that records are always maintained
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Regularly review and make recommendations for improvements to financial controls and ensuring methods are documented and made clear to staff.
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Support with funding bids and reports back to donors
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Management of all charity bank accounts, acting as authorised signatory with Banks
Payroll, Pensions and Tax Management
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Supervise the payroll process carried out by SFAO
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Responsible for the effective management Charity’s Pension Scheme
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Ensure payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time, and ensure all available allowances are claimed.
Budget Process Management
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Take the lead on preparing the Annual Budget, working closely with SLT to capture all spending plans Develop and run a process which is thorough, consistent and inclusive of all managers.
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Alongside the Co-Director, present the Draft Budget to Board for approval
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Present monthly management accounts and Cost Centre reports for all managers
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Work closely with all SLT to ensure they fully understand their budgets and ongoing organisational performance against budget
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Monitor variations against spend and integrate within an overall Cashflow analysis
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Recommend corrective actions to Co- Directors and/or Board as necessary
Statutory Reporting & Charity compliance
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Act as lead member of staff with the Charity’s Auditors
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Oversee the preparation of the Annual Accounts plus any supporting papers required to enable an efficient and effective annual audit to take place
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Maintain fixed asset register and inventory of all equipment contracts/agreements
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Ensure the Charity is fully compliant with statutory bodies and key external institutions, and act as lead on behalf of the charity with the following bodies:
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Charity Commission
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Companies House
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Pensions Regulator
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HMRC
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Valuation Office
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All Banks
Account Management – Key Suppliers/Contractors
Insurance
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Take the lead in managing the insurance renewals process, and ensure that a comprehensive suite of insurances is in place to cover key risks across the Charity
Financial Risk Management
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Ensure appropriate financial risk management techniques and controls are in place at strategic and operational levels.
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Develop, update and produce long term cashflow forecasts to evidence that the Charity can operate as a going concern.
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Provide up-to-date dashboards and reports of the financial position, projections and scenarios, considering the financial implications of alternative business models, advice on new and current business income generation initiatives and analysis of financial risk and performance.
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Work with the Co-Directors, to ensure that the appropriate processes are in place for the long-term financial viability of the charity, advising on the financial consequences of proposed actions
Governance support to FING Committee and Trustees
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Assist the Chair of FING Committee (Treasurer)
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Prepare all associated papers and minutes
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Prepare finance papers for Treasurer to deliver to Board of Trustees
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Attend Board of Trustees meetings and present information as requested
General
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Postholder to adhere to their relevant Code of Ethics as laid down by their professional body, being mindful that adherence to the code takes precedence over charity policy and practice should a conflict ever arise. [NB Sections A + C of the current professional code are applicable.]
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Keep abreast of financial developments across the charity sector and ensure any opportunities for tax reliefs, cost reduction, value for money and more effective systems are seized as appropriate.
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Undertake any other duties as determined by the Co-Directors.
Personal Specification
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Personally committed to Caring in Bristol’s vision and values and collaboration-focused method of work.
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Committed to reflection and learning, including sharing failures and uncertainties; openly taking feedback from the team and members of the community on your behaviour and work.
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Bring ideas for improvements and is open and honest in all communications where relevant and appropriate.
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Awareness of your own needs: the homelessness sector can be challenging – you will be good at knowing your limits under pressure and will be confident to ask for help when you need it. You will receive support from your team, and we are keen to nurture an environment where no-one feels worried about asking for help or support when they need it.
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Resilience working under pressure, ability, and willingness to both give and take constructive feedback.
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Willingness to work the extra hours where needed, with a flexible working policy.
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Growing levels of self-awareness, including an understanding of how your background has shaped the opportunities afforded to you and how you relate to people from different backgrounds to you.
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Willing to develop emotional intelligence, including a growing ability to empathise with and appreciate others, creating opportunities for those you work with to grow.
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A passion for social justice and to change Bristol for the better.
Essential
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Minimum part qualified accountant or qualified by experience with strong financial management experience, with an ability to understand the practical impact of finance decisions and processes across the whole charity.
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Specialist knowledge of Charities required, including Charity SORP guidance and procedures, underpinned by strong theoretical knowledge and practical experience.
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Ability to work with the Co-directors to lead the formulation of long-term financial plans and strategies which will influence the long-term direction of the charity.
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Experience in developing major finance policy development.
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Experience in budgeting and financial planning.
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Experience in management accounting.
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Ability to receive, process and provide highly complex or sensitive financial information including ability to analyse and clearly communicate financial information.
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Strong IT skills including the Microsoft Office suite, in particular Excel, and experience of using databases.
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Solid organisational skills including consistency, accuracy, and an eye for detail.
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Experience of line management and supporting and developing staff.
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Knowledge and understanding of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion practices.
Desirable
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Experience in using QuickBooks accounting software is desirable or transferrable knowledge of similar online accounting packages.
First stage interviews to take place on 17 June 2026
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Working Well Trust
Working Well Trust is a mental health and employment charity in London. All of our projects share the aim of improving the lives of people with mental health support needs, learning disabilities and/or complex issues through training and employment.
We are recruiting a Communications Lead to join Working Well Trust. This is a 35-hour per week role, Monday to Friday, based at our Bethnal Green office with travel to other offices and boroughs when required. Hybrid working is available, with a minimum of three days on site per week. Occasional evening work may be required.
This role will lead and deliver Working Well Trust’s communications activity across digital, print and internal channels, ensuring that our content is engaging, accessible, timely and aligned with organisational aims, service requirements and brand standards. The postholder will also support contract mobilisation, stakeholder engagement and effective internal communication across the organisation.
We are looking for someone with strong communications, digital content, copywriting and design skills, who can bring creativity, structure and initiative to a growing mental health and employment charity. You will work closely with the CEO, Operations Director, HR Advisor, service teams, clients and external stakeholders to ensure our communications reflect our values, services and impact.
Experience of working in the voluntary sector, mental health, employment support, disability or neurodiversity would be beneficial, but above all, we are looking for someone who is committed to Working Well Trust’s aims and able to communicate our work clearly, sensitively and creatively.
What you’ll be doing
- You will plan, write and schedule engaging content across Working Well Trust’s social media channels, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok, ensuring posts are timely, accessible and aligned with our organisational aims and, where appropriate, the funding requirements of individual services.
- You will update and maintain the Working Well Trust website using WordPress, ensuring content is accurate, current and accessible. You will also liaise with our website developer to resolve faults and support structural changes when required.
- You will create marketing and promotional materials in line with Working Well Trust brand guidelines, including leaflets, flyers, posters, banners, presentations, infographics and impact statements. You will work with teams and clients to develop content that promotes our services, supports referrals and reflects the communities we work with.
- You will lead on co-production activities and events where appropriate, supporting clients and teams to contribute meaningfully to communications and promotional materials.
- You will support staff with case studies and service stories, providing guidance on content, editing and refining material so that it is suitable for Working Well Trust communications.
- You will create a monthly internal newsletter for staff and support the development of an external newsletter, with the purpose and target audience to be agreed.
- You will maintain communications schedules and distribution lists to support targeted communication with staff, clients, employers, funders, referral partners and other stakeholders.
- You will work alongside the CEO and Operations Director to draft and implement communications plans to support the mobilisation of new services, including liaising with contract leads and funders where appropriate.
- You will also support events, internal meetings, audits, reporting and general communications activity as required.
What you’ll need
We are looking for someone who brings:
- Proficient skills and experience in using social media for organisational and event promotion, including platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and TikTok.
- Experience of using social media scheduling tools such as Hootsuite or Buffer, including paid-for posts.
- Experience of using analytics and insight tools to improve reach and engagement across digital platforms.
- Experience of using WordPress or a similar content management system to create, edit and maintain webpages.
- Proficient graphic design skills and experience using Canva or similar design platforms.
- Excellent written communication skills, including copywriting, creative storytelling and strong attention to detail.
- The ability to present information clearly, engagingly and accessibly for different audiences.
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive working relationships with staff, clients, external partners and supporters.
- Strong organisation skills, with the ability to plan, prioritise and manage conflicting demands and deadlines.
- Confidence working independently and collaboratively within a small team.
- Competence in Microsoft 365 tools, including SharePoint, Word and Excel.
- Commitment to Working Well Trust’s aims and objectives.
Beneficial, but not essential:
- Experience of working in the voluntary sector.
- Knowledge of mental health, neurodiversity, disability or safeguarding awareness.
- Experience of producing online content in a range of formats, including video and multimedia storytelling.
- Experience of designing and updating marketing materials.
- Experience of collaborative working with service clients, including co-production.
Above all, we are looking for an inspiring and committed individual who has a genuine desire to support our aims.
What we offer
- £33,000 per year
- 30 days annual leave plus public holidays, FTE
- Employer pension contribution of 6%
- Supportive environment within a growing, dedicated team
- Meaningful, rewarding work supporting people into employment
- Expenses paid for mandatory travel during work hours
- Flexible, paid Wellbeing Hour every fortnight, FTE
What’s next
Before you apply, please note the following:
- We actively recruit and carefully review all applications. Due to rapid service expansion, we have onboarded 20 external hires in the last six months. To ensure we can best support the people and communities we serve, we progress applications only where candidates provide meaningful answers to the screening questions.
- Career development is real here: in the past year, 10 colleagues have progressed internally into Senior roles, Project Lead, Team Lead, and Operations Manager positions. We value ambition and celebrate progression.
- If you require any reasonable adjustments at the interview stage, for example due to a disability, learning difficulty or health condition, please let us know in advance so that we can make appropriate arrangements.
- Working Well Trust is an equal opportunities employer and Confident about Disabilities.
If you are ready to help us strengthen how we communicate our work, services and impact, click Apply to submit your CV and answer the screening questions.
Start your application today and take the next step in a rewarding career.
Closing date: 9am Monday 15th June 2026
Telephone interview stage: 17th–19th June 2026
Final stage interviews: Friday 26th June 2026, in person at our Bethnal Green office , to be confirmed
Application Instructions
To apply, please upload your CV and answer our screening questions outlining how you meet the person specification.
Please note that any incorrect information provided at application stage may result in a retraction of job offer during pre-employment checks.
Please upload your CV and answer the screening questions, the cover letter is an optional addition. Please make sure you have highlighted in your application how you meet the person specification for this position.
At Working Well Trust, our mission is to support people experiencing mental health challenges and/or are neurodiverse on their employment journey.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Situated within beautiful gardens and grounds, the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability (RHN) is a leading national centre of excellence and one of the longest-running charities and independent hospitals in the UK.
Set in a stunning Grade II listed Victorian building, the RHN provides adult person-centred services across the entire care pathway—from post-acute rehabilitation to end-of-life care—for people with complex neuro-disabilities and their families. Underpinned by a strong research and education framework, the RHN is more than a hospital; it is a vibrant community where residents engage in music, art, and holistic support to achieve the best possible quality of life.
Job Title: Fire Risk Management Advisor
Responsible to: Head of Estates/Fire Safety Manager
Hours: Full Time (36 hours per week)
Salary: £50,000-£58,000 depending on experience
Location: Putney, London (some hybrid working flexibility)
Contract type: Permanent
Join the Estates team at the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability and play a key role in protecting patients, staff, visitors and infrastructure through expert fire risk management and fire safety training.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced fire safety professional to act as RHN’s competent person for fire risk management, leading on compliance, training, risk assessment and continuous improvement across a complex healthcare environment.
Key responsibilities
- Lead on fire risk management and support statutory compliance across the RHN estate
- Oversee fire risk assessments, audits and remedial action plans
- Provide specialist technical advice on fire safety, capital projects and building compliance
- Develop and deliver role-specific fire safety training programmes
- Support emergency preparedness, evacuation planning and incident response
- Work closely with clinical teams, estates, contractors and external regulators including the Fire & Rescue Service
- Monitor fire safety performance, analyse trends and contribute to governance reporting.
Essential criteria:
- Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (or working towards)
- Level 3 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment (or equivalent)
- At least 12 months’ experience in a fire safety or fire risk management role
- Strong working knowledge of:
- Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005
- Building Regulations 2010
- Fire risk assessment principles and fire safety legislation
- Experience identifying and managing complex fire risks
- Experience developing or delivering fire safety training programmes
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office / Microsoft 365
This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact within a specialist healthcare organisation while working collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.
Why the Royal Hospital for Neuro-disability is a great place to work:
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Generous Annual Leave entitlement
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Free counselling and therapy sessions and other mental wellbeing support through our partner CIC Wellbeing
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Get involved in our free on-site wellbeing programs, including weekly yoga, and monthly pottery club (we are the UK’s only hospital with its own kiln)!
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Draw down a percentage of your monthly wages a few weeks early to help with unexpected costs.
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Financial support services such as low-interest loans and help with savings accounts through our partnership with London Capital Credit Union.
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Join our wellbeing networks to connect with people in our hospital; we have a Pride network, Women’s network, and our Race Equality network. We also have heritage events to celebrate the diversity of our workforce – most recently we had a South East Asian celebration.
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Free on-site parking (rare in London!)
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More benefits: Cycle2Work scheme, tech purchase support scheme, Blue Light Card discounts, and more.
Please note, to be eligible to apply for this role, you must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship to applicants currently.
RHN is a care provider for vulnerable patients at extreme risk. In consequence, safeguarding patients will always be our highest priority.
RHN is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer that respects and values the differences of our people to achieve their full potential. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our Resourcing Team
The RHN recognise the importance in addressing environmental sustainability and we strive to contribute to reducing our carbon footprint.
We are proud to be Disability Confident Employer and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from disabled people and will make reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment process and in the workplace.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the advertised closing date if a sufficient response is received.
The RHN is a charity, independent from the NHS but working closely with it, to provide the best possible care for people living with neuro-disability.

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We are looking for a Direct Marketing Officer to join our growing Individual Giving team at Samaritans. This role will assist in the creation, management and implementation of key campaigns and projects to recruit and retain supporters maximising loyalty and lifetime value.
A valued member of the team – you’ll also contribute to individual giving projects while supporting larger, strategic initiatives led by the 2 x Senior Direct Marketing Officers in the team.
This is a brilliant time to join the IG team at Samaritans as we continue to drive forwards our ambitious plans to enable us to be there for all those who need us.We’re progressing some exciting new projects and you’ll have the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and knowledge.
We are a supportive, creative, and ambitious team. We empower each other to achieve great things, and we’d love to have you join Samaritans and help us continue to succeed.
Contract
- £33,000 to £34,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full Time (35hrs per week)
- Permanent
- Hybrid working - Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. This role is linked to our Ewell (Surrey) office with a blend of home working and office working.
- In-person working - at present, the team meet in the office 1-2 times per month.
- We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences
About the role
You’ll manage a portfolio of business-as-usual (BAU) campaigns while supporting wider strategic activity, helping to maximise supporter lifetime value and grow income. This is an exciting opportunity to work across a variety of channels and collaborate with teams and agencies to deliver impactful campaigns.
What you’ll do
- Deliver end-to-end individual giving campaigns across channels such as direct mail, email, telemarketing, DRTV, face-to-face and digital acquisition (PPC and meta)
- Plan, execute and optimise campaigns, including segmentation, creative development, production and analysis
- Monitor performance and produce regular reporting, ensuring campaigns meet income and budget targets
- Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver high-quality, compliant campaigns
- Support donor stewardship by ensuring timely and effective supporter thanking
- Contribute to campaign reviews and continuous improvement
- Help develop long-term strategies for individual giving and supporter growth
- Manage suppliers and agencies to ensure delivery on time and within budget
About you
You’re a proactive and detail-oriented campaign manager with a passion for delivering great supporter experiences. You enjoy working collaboratively and using data to inform decisions and improve performance.
You’re comfortable managing multiple projects and building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external partners.
What you will bring:
- Experience delivering individual giving or fundraising campaigns (multi-channel experience preferred)
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Confidence using data and insights to inform campaign decisions
- Excellent communication skills, including copywriting and proofreading
- Experience working with agencies and external suppliers
- Collaborative approach and ability to manage competing priorities
Full outline in the Job description file below.
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, people matter deeply. We know that meaningful impact starts with how we support each other.
We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive and flexible workplace where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, background and lived experience, and we actively encourage applications from people from all communities.
Every person at Samaritans plays a role in helping fewer people die by suicide. If you are motivated by purpose, compassion and the opportunity to make a lasting difference, we would love to hear from you.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
To Apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
Please note the application questions have a 300word limit for each answer.
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.
All applicants will receive notification of the outcome of their application, at the appropriate time.
Applications close at 9am Thursday 18th June.
We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and inviting candidates to interview throughout the process, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close the role early if we find the right candidate.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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Help shape the future of volunteering at Samaritans.
At Samaritans, volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. As the needs of communities evolve, we need to rethink how people connect, contribute and make a difference. We’re looking for a Volunteering Innovation Advisor to help us explore, test and embed new approaches to volunteering for the years ahead.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is curious about emerging trends and motivated to find ways to reach people who do not currently volunteer with Samaritans. You’ll help develop new and more flexible models of volunteering—looking beyond our existing approaches to remove barriers, engage different audiences, and create opportunities that are both meaningful and sustainable.
This role is focused on developing new ways of attracting volunteers, with an emphasis on reaching new audiences and exploring different approaches.
Contract
- £30,000–£33,000 per annum plus benefits
- Full time (35 hours per week)
- Permanent
- Hybrid working with travel to Ewell office
- In-person working: Meeting in person and working collaboratively are things we value. We ask you to work in person around 2 days or more per month.
- We are passionate about flexible working—talk to us about your preferences
What You’ll Do
In this role, you’ll bring ideas to life by exploring how volunteering needs to evolve. You’ll research emerging trends and changing expectations to help shape new roles, opportunities and approaches to volunteering—particularly focused on attracting and engaging new volunteers to Samaritans.
You’ll use insight to design and test new ways of reaching different audiences, removing barriers to involvement, and creating more flexible and inclusive opportunities. This isn’t about refining what already exists—it’s about developing and trying new approaches that will help us grow and diversify our volunteer community.
You’ll help answer questions like:
• How can Samaritans offer more flexible and inclusive opportunities?
• What motivates volunteers today, and how is that changing?
• How do we ensure our volunteering reflects the diversity of the communities we support?
From gathering and interpreting insight to shaping ideas, planning projects and working with colleagues and volunteers, your role will be to turn thinking into action—helping to build a more inclusive, future-focused approach to volunteering across the organisation.
What You’ll Bring
- Curiosity and openness to innovation, with experience of exploring new ways of working
- Ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of people, including staff and volunteers
- Ability to use research and insight to inform decisions and shape new approaches
- Experience of contributing to change, improvement or innovation projects
- Experience in a volunteering-focused organisation, with an understanding of volunteer engagement, including how to reach and involve different audiences
Full Job Description and Person Specification below
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available below. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
You will be asked to complete short application questions and submit your CV. Please note the application questions have a 300word limit for each answer.
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through. We recognise that some candidates may use assistive technology or tools to help with accessibility, structure or grammar.
Applications close: midnight on Sunday 7th June
In person interviews: w/c 15th June (KT17 2AF)
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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CRM Business Analyst
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices - Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £41,783 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £46,666 per year for London (including London allowance)
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Supporter Data Manager, the CRM Business Analyst will drive continuous improvement of the CRM solution through business analysis and automated testing, working collaboratively with the Supporter Data Manager and CRM Technical Lead to optimise efficiency and functionality.
The post-holder will engage with stakeholders and deliver strategic insights into As-Is and To-Be process models, data structures, and interdependencies, translating findings into concise agile requirements that enhance operational effectiveness.
Some of the main responsibilities of the CRM Business Analyst include:
- Proactively identify opportunities to optimise CRM system and articulate proposed solutions to the Supporter Data Manager and wide business users.
- Implement best-practice Business Analysis processes, tools, and methodologies to strengthen capability and drive meaningful change.
- Act as a mentor empowering and upskilling team members, embedding best practice business analysis and fostering a culture of innovation and continuous learning.
- Critically evaluate risks through the requirements gathering process, collaborating with teams to develop effective solutions that ensure project success.
- Ensure the accurate translation of business requirements into actionable specifications, prioritising high-impact initiatives that enhance operational efficiency. • Provide key input and support for the continuous improvement of the Agile development process (SCRUM) by actively engaging in all ceremonies.
- Identify opportunities for how Dynamics365 can enable and improve business processes, ensuring technology solutions align with strategic objectives.
- Ensure Jira tickets are regularly updated to reflect accurate project progress.
- Extract and analyse data from multiple sources, applying SQL and other analytical techniques to inform decision-making. Build, configure, and execute automated test scripts to optimise performance and mitigate risks.
- Analyse and develop reporting requirements, providing key insights that strengthen the organisation’s business intelligence architecture.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Significant experience or professional qualification in Business Analysis.
- Demonstrable experience as a Business Analyst covering Agile requirements gathering and specification, data modelling and mapping, process re-engineering, and reporting.
- Developed communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Comfortable working with different stakeholder groups.
- Experience of applying industry standard process mapping techniques (e.g. BPMN, UML) to support process re-engineering.
- Experience of configuring and supporting the development of Dynamics365 CRM solutions.
- Experience of using automated testing tools such as EasyRepro.
- Creating end-user acceptance testing scripts, supporting the UAT process. Using SQL to extract data required to undertake analysis and investigation activities.
- Highly developed knowledge of Dynamics365 entity architecture.
- Applying different risk management techniques.
- Highly developed working knowledge of Jira.
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Visio or other process mapping tools.
Desirable:
- Professional qualification in testing and experience of applying different test frameworks.
- Experience of Azure specific application development.
- Experience of writing technical documentation.
- Configuring and managing SharePoint sites.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is a senior support post of essential importance to allow the Dean, Chief Operating Officer, Chapter and committees to develop and maintain an effective system of governance for the Cathedral with adherence to the highest standards of good governance practice. This will include relevant regulatory and legislative requirements such as supporting the Chief Operating Officer with returns, reports and filings for statutory bodies including the Charity Commission, Information Commissioner’s Office, HSE, the Parish and Companies House. The post holder will provide comprehensive and effective administrative support for Chapter and its statutory committees such as Finance Committee and the Audit and Risk Committee. The post holder will work across Cathedral teams to ensure robust compliance and risk management.
If you have knowledge of and experience in:
- Governance processes
- Working with and administrating databases
- Broad understanding of legal frameworks (e.g. data protection laws), regulatory requirements, risk management principles, and internal audit processes
And are:
- A proactive problem solver
- Highly efficient and organised
- Enthusiastic for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, and have sympathy with the Christian faith.
Then we would love to hear from you.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Act as the Whistleblowing Officer and assist in the working of the Whistleblowing Policy;
- Maintain the declarations of interest and gift registry records;
- Assist the COO in keeping a log of complaints under the Complaints Policy
- Lead the co-ordination, preparation, planning and follow-up for meetings and other committee work associated with the governance of the Cathedral including Chapter, Finance Committee, Audit and Risk Committee, and Nominations Committee;
- Arrange and manage the Annual Parochial Church Meeting (APCM) and parish clerking duties;
- Assist the COO with returns, reports and filings for statutory bodies, the Cathedral's insurers, Association of English Cathedrals etc;
- Assist the Dean and COO in their governance responsibilities under the Care of Cathedrals Measure 2021;
- Support the COO in the coordination of risk management and Health and Safety Compliance across the organisation;
- Support data protection compliance across the organisation, working with the Cathedral’s GDPR consultants
- Secretariat support for the Health, Safety and Security Committee meetings
- Develop, monitor and review Cathedral policies and systems to ensure compliance and best practice
- Work with the Cathedral HR team to devise and monitor a regular training schedule to ensure best practice and compliance
- The post-holder will assist the Cathedral Safeguarding Officer where needed with administration, DBS checks and training requirements and records.
Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday, June 17th
Interviews are planned for Tuesday, July 7th and Wednesday, July 8th.
Introduction to the Cathedral
Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all.
The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 200,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Would you like to make a lasting difference in the lives of children affected by domestic abuse? Join an award-winning trauma recovery service provider that is passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and families.
Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) is a lifeline for children healing from the trauma of domestic abuse. We’re looking for a new Assistant Support Worker to join our team – helping guide children and families on their recovery journey.
Position: Bounce Back for Kids (BB4K) Assistant Support Worker
Location: The role is based in our Reading office with hybrid flexible working arrangements to provide for working at home and in the office. The role requires frequent travel across Reading, West Berkshire, Wokingham, South Oxfordshire and Vale of the White Horse to support our service users.
Contract: Permanent part time – 22 hours per week, weekdays. We’re open to discussing working patterns that match both your needs and our service delivery.
Salary range: £15,387 - £16,447 pro-rata per annum (full time equivalent range £25,878 - £27,661 per annum)
About the role:
The Assistant Support Worker will work across the BB4K service. Following training they will support the service through groupwork, assessments and, subject to development, hold a small case load providing one to one support work.
The objective of the role is to develop the necessary skills and knowledge to enable service users make positive changes in theirs and their children’s lives and reduce the likelihood of further trauma.
About you:
A successful Assistant Support Worker will need personal, professional or academic experience of support work for people experiencing domestic abuse, and an interest in / experience in supporting vulnerable children and families.
If this sounds like you please visit our website and apply today to join a collaborative and dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including those with personal lived experience of domestic abuse or from underrepresented communities, who meet the essential role requirements.
Closing date: Tuesday, 09 June 2026 at 9am
Interviews are likely to be held on: Friday, 05 June and Friday, 19 June 2026
Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Trainee Support Worker, Assistant Family Support Worker, Children’s Assistant Support Worker, Assistant Domestic Abuse Worker, Assistant Recovery Worker, Assistant Support Worker, Teaching Assistant, Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA), etc.
Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.
Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.
All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.
an adoption charity and family support provider helping hundreds of families every year through outstanding adoption and adoption support services

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The role
We’re seeking an Events Assistant to join our fantastic Events team!
This role will be responsible for supporting the Events team by delivering a range of administrative tasks related the smooth running of our events programme, including delivering marketing and stewardship plans, and supporting with supporter journeys that maximise engagement, increase registrations and improve retention.
You will gain experience in:
- Supporting the execution of some of the biggest challenge events in the UK, such as Brighton Marathon, as well as large virtual challenges.
- Delivering insight led and multi-channel supporter journeys.
- Working collaboratively with other high performing teams within Pancreatic Cancer UK, such as: Marketing and Communication, Supporter Care and Data.
- Build relationships and work with our supporters, agencies, and suppliers.
About You
We’re looking for someone who will always put our supporters first and be able to show empathy and our values. It is desirable that you have experience in a customer service facing role and willing to expand your understanding and experience of charity sector.
You’ll have:
- Excellent organisational and good attention to detail skills.
- Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Good collaboration skills and is a good team player.
- Able to build a good rapport with supporters and colleagues alike.
If this sounds like you – we’d love to hear from you!
About working for us
This is a fast-paced organisation that is committed to making a difference.
Being a part of our team is being part of a thriving, positive, dynamic, successful, and welcoming community that is making an impact. We will support you and develop you should you wish this, and you get the opportunity to be involved in activities outside the scope of your immediate role. We care about your health and well-being and your work-life balance, and you will feel that your contribution is valued and matters.
About us
We are Pancreatic Cancer UK. We go above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease.
Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more. So we do more.
We bring more break throughs through research, more change through campaigning and more support through our expert nurses.
We make more noise because people have gone unheard. We are relentless because the disease is ruthless. We care more because people feel forgotten.
Because people with pancreatic cancer need more than hope.
Underpinning this vision are our three values:
- Courage
- Compassion
- Community
We cannot achieve our vision without employing people who are committed to our vision, strategy, and values.
At Pancreatic Cancer UK (PCUK) our ambition is to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the communities and audiences that we engage with and where everyone can be their true selves, where they feel respected, championed, heard, and supported. We want our workforce to achieve their potential, understand their contribution and feel proud of their impact by creating a culture and organisation that is genuinely inclusive by advancing equality, diversity, inclusion, and belonging through our policies and practices.
We believe diversity drives great outcomes by encouraging the different points of view that come from a diverse workforce. We want to hear from and engage with people whose experience of dealing with this disease may be very different depending on their individual circumstances and background. We can think of no better way to do this than by making sure this role fully represents our intent; therefore, we are especially keen to consider applications from suitable applicants who consider themselves to be in areas that appear underrepresented within the charity sector.
Safeguarding
PCUK is committed to safe and fair recruitment processes that safeguard and protect those we work with, support and serve. We make sure all our staff are selected, vetted (DBS/Criminal record checks where appropriate), trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective and compassionate care. Where we work with volunteers, we extend the same support in order to ensure that they are working within our ethos and standards.
Hybrid-working:
Our London office is a place to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We are currently working hybrid with a minimum of 2-3 days in the office. This is an office-based role where you may be required to be in the office more frequently to attend activities and meetings depending on the needs of the role.
How to apply
- You can download the Job Description and Person Specification on our website's advert for full details of the role.
- To apply, please complete the online application form, setting out why you are interested in the role and how you meet the person specification criteria. This information will be used to select candidates for interviews.
- You will need to have the right to work in the UK as we are not able to provide sponsorship for this role.
- Please note that interviews will be held at our office near London Bridge on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
No agencies/sales call please – as a charity we work hard to keep our costs down and therefore will not be engaging agencies to support this recruitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Context and background
Remote/Home based, ideally in the central East Midlands areas of Leicestershire/Warwickshire, travel required.
The NSPCC's purpose is to prevent child abuse and neglect of children across the UK and Channel Islands. We do this through 3 core strategic goals:
- Everyone plays their part to prevent child abuse.
- Every child is safe online.
- Children feel safe, listened to and supported.
Could you help us by joining the Schools Service team, playing an integral role in delivering these goals through education settings?
Could you demonstrate skills and experience (current or transferable) that meet our person specification for this role?:
- Experience of delivering programmes and services within an educational, safeguarding or equivalent setting.
- Experience of working to set KPI's and objectives to achieve and exceed targets.
- Experience of all aspects of volunteer recruitment and management.
- A child-centred approach and understanding of children's rights and best interests.
- Experience of negotiating with and influencing stakeholders to achieve collective goals.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in a variety of situations
- Ability to use a range of IT systems and programmes (e.g. client database,email, Excel, and Word) to enable the post holder to fulfil their duties effectively.
- Highly developed planning skills and the ability to adapt and prioritise appropriately to achieve goals.
- Ability to manage both self and professional development using supervision, consultation and support where necessary
- Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion in all aspects of practice and behaviour.
If so, we would love to hear about you.
Job purpose
Reporting to the Schools Service Manager, the Schools Coordinator role will mainly be responsible for delivering the Schools Service and local offer to primary and secondary school settings. This includes (not an exhaustive list):
- Being the single point of contact for primary and secondary schools within the designated local educational authority areas, including non-mainstream settings;
- Working to set targets, KPIs and reach plans as agreed by your line manager;
- Responsibility for booking a minimum number of schools to deliver our Speak out. Stay safe programme;
- Overseeing the booking and delivery of NSPCC volunteer led workshops (to 6-7- and 9–11-year-olds);
- Actively engaging Secondary Education settings in our Talk Relationships and other programmes;
- Managing and supervising a team of high calibre volunteers;
- Carrying out quality assurance visits through direct observations of volunteer deliveries, giving constructive feedback;
- Ensuring training plan is in place for new volunteers, which may include the Coordinator delivering alongside volunteers sometimes
- Providing effective individual and group volunteer supervisions;
- Planning and implementing volunteer recruitment/attraction strategies;
- Building and maintaining internal and external relationships, attending events or proactively promoting our offer with stakeholders;
- Following NSPCC Schools Service safeguarding procedures to the required standards;
- Collaboration with internal colleagues across the organisation in region;
- Working on service-wide projects;
- A focus on continued professional development and practice sharing.
If you are interested in applying for this role, we encourage you to apply early. To help us manage the process we may close the vacancy before the advertised closing date should we receive a strong response to the role.
In keeping with our values and our policies, if any individuals who are regrettably at risk of redundancy apply for a role and meet the minimum essential criteria they will be given priority consideration. We hope that you understand our position on this and that this will not discourage from applying. We cannot predict who, internally, will apply for a role, or whether they will meet the minimum essential criteria. Where no at-risk candidates meet the minimum essential criteria, all applications will be considered as normal.
The Programme Manager is part of Mokoro’s small, collaborative Business Support team, with
responsibility for managing a portfolio of consultancy assignments and supporting business
development activities.
The role requires strong organisational and project management skills, alongside the ability to
ensure effective delivery, manage risk, and maintain high standards across all aspects of
consultancy assignment implementation.
Assignment management (60%)
- Manage a portfolio of consultancy assignments, ensuring effective planning, coordination and delivery
- Manage assignment finances, including budgeting, monitoring, invoicing and payments, in line with company procedures
- Manage assignment-level risks, including conducting risk assessments and ensuring appropriate mitigation measures are in place
- Manage communication between consultants, clients and internal teams
- Ensure effective travel, logistics and administrative arrangements for all assignments
- Oversee duty of care, security and safeguarding arrangements, including travel insurance, safety planning, and compliance with organisational policies
- Act as a focal point for safeguarding and policy compliance, providing guidance and escalating concerns where appropriate
- Maintain accurate assignment and financial records, including updates to internal systems and assignment documentation
- Lead assignment learning and completion processes, including debriefs and final reporting
- Ensure high-quality consultancy outputs, including coordinating proofreading and supporting document production where required
Business development and operational support (30%)
- Contribute to the development of high-quality proposals and tender submissions
- Support business strategy development and organisational reporting
- Maintain and strengthen networks of consultants, clients and partners
- Support engagement with framework agreements and coordinate responses to requests for services
- Contribute to improvements to internal systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
General (10%)
- Contribute to knowledge management and organisational learning
- Represent Mokoro in external meetings and events, where appropriate
- Undertake other reasonable duties as required
Challenge Events Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday – Friday.
Location: SIA House, Milton Keynes. We offer hybrid working with the expectation of three days per week in the office.
Salary: £36,090 per annum
Thank you for your interest in joining our special charity!
About Us
The Spinal Injuries Association is committed to a singular vision: a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury.
Everyone has a right to live a fulfilled life and that means the life they choose, a life that has the same opportunities as everyone else. We are the expert guiding voice for life after spinal cord injury.
About the Role
The core purpose of the challenge events coordinator role is to plan and deliver a portfolio of established challenge events to generate income, engage our supporters and raise awareness of SIA’s wider work. Working closely with the philanthropy and events manager, this role will help to grow, diversify, and sustain fundraising income as part of the wider business development team, feeding into the 2030 strategy.
SIA’s vision is a fulfilled life for everyone affected by spinal cord injury with the aim to double the number of members accessing our network of services – this role connects companies and individuals with our work providing a platform to engage the public with our cause. The plays a key part in developing innovative, cost-effective, fundraising opportunities that will appeal to supporters, ensuring they are financially, actively, and emotionally engaged with SIA.
SIA delivers an array of challenge events including the London Marathon, accessible adventure challenge, overseas bike ride and superhero triathlon alongside support for individuals who choose to support SIA through their own sponsored challenge. We continually review and update our portfolio of events to ensure we offer a range of appealing, inclusive and innovative events. The challenge events coordinator will play a vital part in developing and shaping our future events with the guidance of the philanthropy and events manager.
As challenge events coordinator, you will work with individual and corporate supporters as an ambassador for the cause securing support for the events you deliver. Relationship management is a key part of the role specifically,
- Providing excellent stewardship to supporters taking part in their own sponsored fundraising activities in support of SIA.
- Promoting SIA’s work and challenge event opportunities amongst professional networks and organisations. This will include delivering pitches and presentations as well as attending events where appropriate.
- Working collaboratively with the services team and fundraising colleagues to build relationships with supporters and promote fundraising activities across the charity.
- Highlighting new opportunities to engage and raise income from corporate partners, business members and event fundraisers.
Benefits:
- Annual leave: 28 days per holiday year plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after two years of service (pro-rated for part time employees)
- Access to Group pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
- Access to Group life assurance scheme
- Access to Healthcare cash plan
- Access to discounted gym membership
- Access to Employee assistance programme (EAP)
- Employee volunteer days
- Free car parking at SIA House
- Investing in our people – all members of staff are encouraged to discuss their development plans and aspirations with their line manager. A budget is available for talent development.
Closing date: 15 June 2026, 9am
Interview date: Tuesday 23 June 2026 at SIA House, Milton Keynes
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
At SIA, we value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment as we believe diversity fosters a more innovative, creative, and caring culture.
We are striving to create a culture that fully represents all the communities we serve. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, age, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, family or parental status, or disability status.
No agencies please.
The Business Development Coordinator is part of Mokoro’s small, collaborative Business Support team, with responsibility for leading business development activities across the consultancy portfolio.
The role requires strong coordination, writing and relationship management skills, alongside the ability to identify opportunities, develop high-quality proposals, and strengthen Mokoro’s networks and partnerships.
Job activities:
- Coordinate the identification and pursuit of relevant business opportunities aligned with Mokoro’s strategic priorities
- Coordinate the preparation of competitive tenders and proposals, including drafting high-quality submissions and coordinating inputs from colleagues and partners
- Develop assignment budgets as part of proposal preparation, ensuring alignment with company practice and financial targets
- Build and maintain Mokoro’s network of consultants, including identifying and engaging with new consultants and nurturing relationships with existing Principal Consultants and Associates to support current and future opportunities
- Develop and manage relationships with clients and delivery partners, including existing consortium partners, to support successful bids and ongoing collaboration
- Represent Mokoro in external meetings, events and engagements with partners and clients
- Maintain and improve business development systems and processes, including the consultant database
- Promote effective use of tools and innovation to enhance proposal development processes
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We are seeking to recruit a Service Support Worker to join our multi-disciplinary team supporting young people aged 11–25 with their mental health and emotional wellbeing. This role will enhance our team by providing reception duties and administration and support related to our service areas
Key Responsibilities
- Provide welcoming front of house services for young people, professionals and members of the public
- Provide administration support to the CEO, Operations Manager and our specific service areas
- Undertake duties to help ensure the smooth running of the organisation
- Provide services at times suitable for young people.
- Predominantly requiring the postholder to be based on site, but may involve some remote work if appointed to a fulltime role
- Keeping records on our salesforce database
About You
- Helpful, friendly and has a professional approach to dealing with people.
- Comfortable positively promoting our services and able to work appropriately within a diverse organisation with a wide range of people in regard to their racial, cultural, religious beliefs, gender, sexuality and socio-economic backgrounds.
- Motivated, proactive and flexible
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multi-agency teams
- Interested in working in a hands-on position in the charitable and voluntary sector
Working with Step Forward
We pride ourselves on providing inclusive, flexible, professional and young people friendly counselling and wellbeing support services. We provide services both in our own purpose built centre and also on an outreach basis in schools and community/ youth settings.
As Step Forward is a small charity our multi-disciplinary team work closely together to provide a holistic support service to young people. We expect all members of the team to take part in activities which help ensure the smooth running of the organisation and help us to reach organisational objectives.
Why Join Us
Work in a small, dedicated organisation making a difference to children and young people’s lives. Join a passionate and reflective team of staff and volunteers who embrace and uphold our organisational ethos and values to ensure we are: Inclusive, Warm, Empowering, Inspirational and Innovative.
Other terms/benefits include:
· 35 hour (FTE) working week
· Generous holiday allowance -28 days per year plus bank holidays (FTE)
· Organisational closure for 3 days between Christmas and new years
· Employer pension contribution of 5%
· Access to enhanced sick leave after probation
· Ongoing learning and development opportunities
· Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay
· Hybrid and remote working potential where organisational requirements allow
How to Apply
Applications should be made directly through our website. Depending on the volume of suitable applications, we reserve the right to close the recruitment process early, so early applications are encouraged.
To improve the wellbeing and life chances of local young people affected by poverty and disadvantage
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


