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Our CEO, Daisy Srblin, has served since May 2022, and is expecting to take maternity leave from May 2026. We are looking for an excellent Interim CEO, to steward YCF in her 9-12 months away, lead our team and keep our charity on track.

2026/27 is set to be a busy period for Young Camden Foundation, as we navigate a complex ecosystem for the voluntary sector, embed new projects, and drive forward the objectives of our 2025-28 strategy. This is also a pivotal year for fundraising efforts, as is the case for many in our sector, and maintaining strong leadership on behalf of our dynamic and talented team will also be essential.

We are looking for an experienced Interim CEO, who brings particular proven expertise around fundraising, people and budget management, and reporting, as well as confidence in stakeholder relationships and proven leadership experience.

You will be responsible for a team of 7, reporting to a board of twelve, and managing a budget of around £1.3m. You will be responsible for the effective management and delegation of responsibilities throughout the team, via your three direct line reports. You will be responsible for reporting to funders on a regular basis, who fund everything from YCF’s core operations to our grants and onward projects. You will oversee YCF’s complex functions, including grant giving, membership and training, and youth engagement.

You will lead on YCF’s fundraising goals for 26/27 and beyond, helping to put YCF on a firm and confident footing as we look to the future. You will also lead external engagement work at the charity, ensuring YCF is represented and advocating in high-level spaces in Camden, whether with Camden Council, local Councillors, sector and member leaders, and local businesses. 

Please download the full job specification for a complete breakdown of responsibilities and essential skills and experience. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The job of a CEO is hard to define, especially in a small charity, so the list below is by no means exhaustive, or reflective of all the responsibilities you will undertake in post.

However, these summarise the key areas of responsibility and priority as Interim CEO in the 9-12 month period:

1. Fundraising on behalf of our objectives

2026 is a pivotal fundraising year for YCF, as with so many in the sector. You will lead on our fundraising efforts (including identifying and writing bids) for both core and project funding in this important year, to put YCF on the strongest financial footing possible in delivering our objectives to 2028.

2. Team management and leadership

The YCF team is a dynamic mix of individuals, ranging from longer-serving staff to newer staff. You will effectively lead our people (YCF’s key asset) driving performance by identifying development opportunities, and effectively delegating to get the most out of our team. You will also be called upon to make judgement calls on behalf of the team, when these come up.

3. Stewarding our finances

In our small organisation, the CEO is chiefly responsible for the effective stewardship of our finances. Working closely with our Finance Manager, you will set our 27/28 budget and steward and monitor our performance across both financial years (including around fundraising targets). You will oversee an effective audit process in 2026, and ensure records and invoicing are meticulous and kept up to date.

4. Supporting project management and delivery

While staff members hold responsibility for their work streams, YCF is a small team, and you will have overall responsibility and oversight for all delivery, including two sizeable projects in the 26/27 year (the delivery of the UK Government’s Holiday Food and Activities programme, (HAF) on behalf of the Borough of Camden, and YCF’s new cross-borough programme tackling Serious Youth Violence). You will ensure strong delivery across each workstream, identifying opportunities for development throughout, and stepping in where needed.

5. Ensuring effective communication

YCF has a wide range of stakeholders, including members, funders, partners and many others from our cross section of voluntary, public and private sector partnerships. You will be an effective communicator (verbally and in written form) and able to represent YCF in the spaces needed, including with prospective partners, on strategic boards, and with high-level stakeholders. You will lead the team in our written reporting to funders, guiding the team to harness our data to communicate our impact.

6. Oversee governance 

Bringing experience with Board accountability, you will report to the board quarterly, and work closely with the Chair to ensure progress is being driven forward on YCF’s strategic objectives.

[While your closest working senior relationship will be with the Chair, YCF benefits from a very engaged board. As such, the trustees can be available to support you on an on-going or ad-hoc basis. Collectively, they have deep local connections, excellent sector knowledge and expertise in various functional areas such as HR, governance, finance and more.]

PERSON SPECIFICATION

We are looking for the following essential experience in our prospective Interim CEO candidate:

- Successful fundraising experience: You will have proven experience in fundraising in a VCS context, including from Trusts & Foundations, corporate sources, and Local Authorities. You will have direct experience in writing applications, making pitches and so on.

- Proven finance experience: As a proven sector leader, you will have experience managing complex and large organisational budgets. You will be able to demonstrate how you have set and managed budgets in the past, including stewarding budgets to effective use.

- Leadership and team management: You will have experience of leading teams, including in contexts without an internal HR function where these are held by the CEO. You will be well versed in all aspects of team leadership, including managing performance, supporting morale and maintaining YCF’s positive team culture. You will have held the position of Director or CEO before, and have experience reporting to a Board of Trustees, and knowledge of governance arrangements that support a healthy charity.

- Exceptional communication: You will demonstrate proven exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal. You will be well versed in compiling strong reporting to funders and stakeholders, as well as producing high quality reports for Trustees. You will also be an exceptional verbal communicator, representing YCF and the needs of our members in advocacy spaces.

- Project start up and management: While YCF has senior leaders to oversee work delivery, you will bring your own experience in project management, to help support existing and new projects at YCF, namely the Tackling Serious Youth Violence Project, which will begin in 2026.

- A positive attitude: Working in a small charity is tremendously rewarding, but it can be tough to lead a small organisation. You will demonstrate proven maturity in navigating those challenges, while bringing an optimism and positive attitude to your work, including all of the (many) responsibilities that fall outside of the ‘usual’ CEO job description, in a small charity.  

We would also ideally be looking for some of the following desirable areas of expertise and experience:

- Working in a youth setting: Our Interim CEO will need to share our passion for a stronger Camden for all children and young people. Ideally you will also bring experience of working in a youth setting or for a youth focused charity in the past, and be familiar with some of the challenges facing children and young people

- Grant making: Our Interim CEO will steward a significant grant-making budget of around £1m per year. Our ideal candidate would bring knowledge of hyper-local grant giving for community led organisations

- Working with and for community groups: Our team works predominantly (though not exclusively) with members who are micro, small and medium sized. Ideally you will be well versed in the unique challenges facing grassroots community VCS organisations. You may bring experience leading a small charity yourself, proving your understanding of the unique leadership challenges in doing so

- Understanding Camden: YCF’s work is unapologetically rooted in our borough, with all its challenges and opportunities. Our ideal candidate brings an understanding of the challenges of living within inner London, particularly for communities facing disadvantage.

WHAT WE OFFER IN RETURN

We firmly believe you’ll be working in one of the best teams in the sector, with a collaborative and supportive culture.

You will be working with a dynamic and enthusiastic team, and will also benefit from regular check-ins with a present and supportive Chair, as well as support from our experienced Board of Trustees. Flexible working is also available, after discussion and agreement with the Chair.  

You will also benefit from:

· 25 days of annual leave per year (pro-rata’d for part time employees)

· In addition, your Birthday off (or closest working day) as paid leave

· Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, 360 Wellbeing, including 6 free in-person counselling sessions per year and unlimited 24/7 online and telephone GP consultations

· Training and development opportunities

· Free on-site gym access and access to free creative and fitness classes (and access to on-site showers) as part of our Labs membership

· Access to tea, coffee, biscuits and fruit each day at our office

· Discount on food and drink in Camden Stables Market

Please download the full job description for further information. Pease note the deadline for applications is Sunday 8th February - however the Charity Jobs advert will expire on Thursday 5th February, so please be sure to download this application and details of how to apply before this date. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Cure Parkinson’s philanthropy team until June 2027. In this role you will provide excellent personalised support to our ambitious Development Board, a group of eight well connected individuals using their networks to accelerate Cure Parkinson’s income generation, and be an integral part of the team delivering two special philanthropy events.

Cure Parkinson’s Gala 2027: Our last gala event ‘An Evening at the Roundhouse’, in October 2024, raised over £500,000. The evening was hosted by Edith Bowman and Simon Mayo and included performances from Emeli Sandé and Peter Andre.

Grand Cru.saders Banquet: The Grand Cru.saders are a new group of philanthropic wine enthusiasts with a mission, set up by our Development Board. To join each member pledges a case from their cellar to be auctioned in support of Cure Parkinson’s at an annual dinner. Their inaugural event took place in September 2025 and raised over £160,000.

Over the next 18 months we plan to build on the success of these events, delivering the second Grand Cru.saders Banquet in September 2026 and a gala in Spring 2027. As Major Gifts and Philanthropy Events Officer you would be a vital part of the team making this happen.

Senior Trainer and Consultant – Beyond Bendrigg Programme

Salary: £29,612 – £31,913 FTE (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Contract: Full-time, 2-year fixed term (with potential extension subject to funding). 0.8 FTE considered for the right candidate.
Location: Hybrid – at least one day per week at Bendrigg (Kendal, Cumbria) plus extensive UK travel
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 28th January 2026
Interview Date: Thursday 5th February 2026
Start Date: 1st April 2026 (or by agreement)

About Bendrigg

For over 45 years, Bendrigg has been breaking down barriers so that disabled and disadvantaged people can experience the life-changing benefits of outdoor adventure. Through our Beyond Bendrigg programme, we work with the outdoor, leisure and tourism sectors to make adventure accessible for all. We provide training, consultancy, and access audits to help organisations build confidence, adapt activities, and create truly inclusive experiences.

The Role

We’re looking for a passionate Senior Trainer and Consultant to join our team and help shape the future of accessibility in the outdoors. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference by delivering high-quality disability awareness and inclusion training, conducting access audits, and providing consultancy that transforms visitor experiences. You’ll work closely with our Training, Research and Consultancy Manager, delivering practical, engaging training sessions and producing clear, actionable recommendations for clients across the UK. This role offers autonomy, variety, and the chance to influence positive change in outdoor and visitor settings.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver interactive, experiential training to organisations in the outdoor, leisure and tourism sectors.
• Facilitate workshops, webinars, and on-site sessions that build confidence and practical skills.
• Conduct access and inclusion audits, identifying barriers and producing tailored recommendations.
• Develop and update training materials, ensuring content reflects best practice and lived experience.
• Represent Bendrigg at events and build strong relationships with clients and partners.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• An experienced trainer with excellent facilitation and presentation skills.
• Passionate about inclusion and committed to Bendrigg’s belief that adventure should be accessible for all.
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage a busy schedule with autonomy, including travel across the UK.
• A great communicator who can engage diverse audiences and write clear, practical reports.

Essential experience includes:

• Delivering high-quality, interactive training.
• Managing training preparation and follow-up to a high standard.

Desirable:

• Experience in access audits (training provided if needed).
• Knowledge of disability, inclusive language, and relevant legislation.
• Familiarity with outdoor learning, tourism, or accessibility consultancy.

We know that the perfect candidate doesn’t always meet every requirement listed, and that’s okay. If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the potential to deliver and further develop the Beyond Bendrigg programme, we encourage you to apply. We’re committed to supporting your growth, helping you develop new skills, and ensuring you have what you need to succeed.

Closing date: 9am, Wednesday 28th January 2026
Interview date: Thursday 5th February 2026

Finance Manager (Fixed Term Contract – Maternity cover)

The Ocean Conservation Trust and National Marine Aquarium are entering an exciting period in the groups’ history and we have an amazing opportunity for the right candidate to join our team as our Finance Manager – Maternity Cover.

Our vision is a world where the Ocean is thriving, healthy, and sustainably protected for generations to come.  We are looking for a Finance Manager who will thrive in the knowledge that by taking responsibility for the day-to-day financial transactions across the OCT group, and working closely with the Head of Finance in delivering our strategic programmes, and meeting our statutory obligations, they are directly contributing to the delivery of our mission – to inspire a global movement to promote and encourage a wave of positive behaviour towards our Ocean.

This is a temporary position available to cover a period of maternity leave within the team. The position is a fixed term contract that will run 15 months depending on candidate availability and offers a great opportunity to build experience and make a direct contribution to Ocean conservation. Salary is £35,000pa, working 37.5 hours per week.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced person with a strong work ethic looking to work in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants who meet the essential criteria below will be invited for interview.

Essential Criteria  

· Be AAT qualified or qualified by experience

· Accurate, analytical with exceptional attention to detail

· Be a self-starter who is proactive and with a positive, can-do attitude.

· Be a team player who can support every area of the finance function.  Can build relationships across the team and be adaptable.

· Be a good communicator who can work under pressure, prioritise and adapt to change.

· Have significant accounts experience, including in the Charity Sector.

· Has a knowledge of charity accounting and trading subsidiaries.

· Be highly IT literate and confident at learning new systems and maximizing their use.

· Be a good communicator

· Have experience in a range of accounts packages and Sage Payroll.

For more information about the role please download the attached Job Description below.

Closing Date: 22nd January at 5pm

In line with current legislation all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.  As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to provide documented evidence of eligibility. 

The OCT operates an Equality and Diversity Policy and is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.  All applications will be judged solely on merit, however we particularly welcome applications from groups currently under represented in the workforce.

Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.

Mesothelioma UK is seeking a passionate and organised Community Fundraising Assistant to help grow our presence and impact across the East Midlands.

Working closely with the Community Fundraising Manager, this role plays a vital part in building meaningful, long-term relationships within local communities to raise awareness of mesothelioma and generate vital income through fundraising, community events, corporate support and partnerships.

You will support the development and stewardship of community fundraisers, volunteers, groups and businesses. You’ll act as an ambassador for Mesothelioma UK across the region, representing the charity at events, meetings and presentations, while providing excellent supporter care and administrative support.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys building relationships, supporting others to fundraise, and making a real difference within communities, while contributing to the growth of a national charity within the East Midlands.

The role is offered on a full-time, fixed-term basis for an initial period of 18 months, with the possibility of extension.

Location: Onsite in South Kensington - Minimum 4 days a week
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Temporary (3 months, with the potential to become permanent)
Pay: £16.44 per hour (plus holiday pay)
Start Date: ASAP

Prospectus is delighted to be supporting an impactful and independent cancer research foundation in their search for a highly organised and proactive Administrator. This role will support operationally across all aspects of administration, including digital administration such as supporting with social media marketing content.

Responsibilities:

• Provide strong general administrative support to the team, including correspondence, preparing presentations and reports, scheduling, and document management.
• Maintain excellent administrative control, particularly through advanced use of Excel for tracking, follow‑up, monitoring donor engagement, and reporting.
• Assist with data entry, management, and reporting using Salesforce and Excel.
• Support with the organisation and management of volunteers.
• Manage the prizes side of the organisation’s gala events, ensuring accurate tracking, coordination, and administrative oversight.
• Contact donors and carry out structured follow-up, ensuring meticulous Excel-based tracking and data accuracy.
• Maintain organised records and support ongoing project coordination as required.
• Create and edit visual content (images, presentations, social media posts) using Canva, Photoshop, or similar tools.
• Aid the management of social media channels (Instagram, LinkedIn, and Facebook), including content scheduling and monitoring engagement.
• Draft basic copywriting for posts, announcements, and newsletters.

Requirements:

• Strong administrative experience, with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills, particularly for tracking, donor follow-up, monitoring, and reporting.
• Ability to prepare polished and professional presentations.
• Experience with Salesforce (desired).
• Social media management experience, including copywriting.
• Confidence using relevant systems (Microsoft 365, Photoshop/Canva, and Salesforce).
• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Recent experience in a relevant role, ideally within the charitable or not‑for‑profit sector.

This is an exciting opportunity to utilise your administrative and organisational skillset to support a collaborative team and help make a meaningful difference.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting you throughout your application journey. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, or pregnancy/maternity.

A well known National Charity is seeking a Finance Business Partner for a 6-month contract. You will provide high-quality, insightful analysis and support senior stakeholders to maximise income and ensure the effective use of resources, helping to deliver the best possible services.

Working closely with operational leaders and central finance colleagues, you will provide constructive challenge, translate financial performance into clear actions, and proactively identify opportunities to improve results and drive sustainable growth.

Key duties will include:

• Business partnering with operational teams, providing constructive challenge and support to improve performance
• Preparation of accurate management accounts, including month-end journals, forecasting, budgeting and variance analysis
• Producing clear, value-added analysis with early identification of risks and opportunities, and recommending actions to mitigate or maximise these
• Ensuring income is processed accurately, including updating and checking CRM system data
• Supporting business development activity, including tenders, fundraising bids, business cases and negotiations (e.g. annual price uplifts)
• Providing financial training, coaching and support to non-finance colleagues
• Identifying control weaknesses, proposing solutions, and taking ownership of data quality and improvements
• Acting as a key point of contact for external reporting (where required), and supporting annual report and audit queries

About you

• Experience in a finance department providing business partnering support, ideally in a fast-paced environment
• Strong management accounting capability: budgeting, forecasting and performance reporting
• Confident challenging and supporting others to drive improvement and deliver results
• Fully Qualified  (ACMA / ACCA / ACA or equivalent) or able to demonstrate suitable relevant experience
• Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, basic formulas) and comfortable working with large datasets
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders

What’s in it for you?

• Day rate: £400 - £450 per day (depending on experience)  
• Flexible working arrangements (1 day per week in London office preferred, but open to remote arrangements)
• 6 month initial contract length

Contract: 8-month fixed term maternity cover, full time - 37.5 hours per week 

Salary:£25,787 - £27,886 per annum 

Location: Southampton, SO30 2HL 

Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026 

Interview date: Tuesday 27th January 2026 

We’re looking for a passionate and driven Assistant Manager – Client Services to join our team at the Southampton rehoming centre and help lead our work supporting people and pets. If you have a talent for delivering outstanding customer service, strong people management skills, and a genuine love for animal welfare, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is a fixed term role until 30th September 2026. 

More about the role 

Our Southampton rehoming centre plays a vital role in supporting animals and their people, with on-site kennels and a cattery providing direct care and rehoming services. As part of a compassionate and dedicated team, you’ll help oversee day-to-day operations, support our clients, and ensure we’re making a positive difference in the lives of pets and their owners every day. 

As Assistant Manager – Client Services, you’ll be at the forefront of this work. You’ll: 

• Lead and line manage the client services team to deliver exceptional care from first enquiry through to adoption or other support 

• Work closely with the team to assess and admit pets, match them with the right adopters, and guide clients through every step of their journey 

• Use data and insights to shape services and continuously improve client experience 

• Collaborate with the local leadership team to meet targets and drive pet welfare outcomes 

• Be hands-on with day-to-day operations including managing enquiries, prioritising admissions and promoting pets in our care 

This is an 8-month maternity cover position until 30th September, working full time at 37.5 hours per week on a rota that includes 1 in 3 weekends and bank holidays. The working day is from 8.30am to 5.00pm. 

At our Southampton rehoming centre, we provide onsite accommodation for pets in our care 24/7.  Overnight shifts are usually undertaken by team members who live on site.  Occasionally you will be expected to carry out night checks when the resident team members are either not working or away for a period of time. 

About you 

You understand what it takes to match pets with new homes and are passionate about delivering an outstanding client experience. With a sharp eye for detail and a drive for improvement, you know how to assess what’s working – and what’s not. 

As a people manager, you're confident in leading by example, setting expectations, and ensuring your team has the support they need to succeed. 

A natural leader, you bring out the best in your team, supporting and coaching them to grow. You're calm under pressure, thrive in busy environments, and communicate clearly with people from all walks of life. 

Your resilience and empathy shine through in emotional situations, helping you build trust, handle challenges with care, and create a compassionate, high-performing team. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience   

• Significant experience of managing a team. 

• Experience in delivering high level customer service. 

• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. 

• High standard of verbal and written communication. 

• Proven decision-making ability. 

• Current full driving licence. 

• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross Values 

It would be great (but not essential) if you also had:  

• Performance management and improvement experience.

• Understanding of safeguarding issues. 

• Experience of admission and adoption processes in a rescue environment. 

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached the job description which hopefully gives you everything you need.  

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date Sunday 18th January 2026. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.   

Blue Cross benefits    

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.   

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.   

Our generous benefits package includes:   

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement: 30 days plus bank holidays    

• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution   

• Health cash plan  

• Life assurance   

• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  

• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  

• Free access to GP via MetLife  

• Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days 

• Claim for professional fees  

About us 

Housing Justice brings together communities and finds solutions to homelessness by building personal connections, a sense of belonging, and creating justice in the housing system. We train and support volunteers to offer various accommodation options while building a network of local support. This includes providing personalised assistance to help individuals access relevant local services and address their other needs. Through compassionate, courageous, and collaborative action, we implement innovative solutions to tackle housing injustice, enhance the quality of housing, and elevate the voices and experiences of groups affected by housing injustice to both local and national governments. 

About Citadel 

 
Community Connectors forms part of the Citadel programme. Citadel is a volunteer-powered homelessness prevention project that supports people experiencing, or at risk of homelessness, to find a place to live, settle into a home, and feel part of a welcoming and supportive community. Coordinators recruit and train volunteers before matching them with a person referred for support. Coordinators and volunteers work closely with people who have been referred, to establish what matters to them and how best they can support them. 

About you 

We are looking for an outgoing, confident and skilled communicator, comfortable with building relationships, including for support, influencing people, and with public speaking. You will be a self-motivated, committed person with experience of working and/or volunteering in the homelessness, housing or voluntary and community sectors.
 
About the role 

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing our London projects, continuing and growing the support we offer and relationships we’ve built. The focus of the role is volunteer management and support coordination: specifically the recruitment, training, support and supervision of volunteers; and overseeing the support volunteers offer

Benefits 

• 29 days annual leave, 3 of which are fixed between Christmas and New Year. This is in addition to bank holidays and pro-rata if part time. 

• After 3 years of service you are entitled to one additional day of holiday for each additional year of service, up to a maximum of 5 additional days, pro-rata if part time. 

• We offer flexible working. Not all posts can be made flexible, but where possible we operate core hours of 10 – 3pm, with employees able to flex their working day around these. Any flexibility is at the discretion of the line manager and relevant senior manager. 

• As this role is offered as Home Working, we will provide some financial support to get you set up with appropriate equipment. 

• We offer an employee assistance programme, which can be used by you and your family for a range of advice and support. 

• We offer a cycle-to-work scheme.  

Use your digital skills to change young lives 

At YMCA Milton Keynes & Northamptonshire, young people are at the heart of everything we do. Every day, we provide safe homes, trusted relationships and life-changing support to young people who need it most.

We’re now looking for a Brand and Digital Communications Manager to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering shared parental leave. This is a brilliant opportunity for an experienced, creative digital professional to take ownership of our digital channels and help amplify the real impact of our work.

About the role

This is a hands-on, strategic digital communications role where no two days are the same.

You’ll lead our digital communications, content and design across multiple platforms — from social media and websites to digital screens across our campus. You’ll shape how we tell our story, how young people engage with us, and how supporters understand and champion our work.

You’ll:

• Own and deliver our digital communications and campaigns calendar

• Create engaging, high-quality content that brings our mission to life

• Manage and develop our websites and social media channels

• Lead on digital design, video and visual storytelling

• Act as a brand guardian, ensuring consistency and quality

• Line-manage one team member and collaborate across the organisation

You’ll work closely with colleagues across the charity, helping teams amplify their work and ensuring our communications are inclusive, accessible and impactful.

Who we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who combines creative flair with digital know-how, and who genuinely cares about using communications to make a difference.

You’ll likely have:

• Strong experience in digital communications, content and campaigns

• Confidence using design tools such as Canva, InDesign, Photoshop or Illustrator

• Experience managing websites and multi-platform digital channels

• Excellent writing skills and an eye for compelling visual storytelling

• A proactive, organised approach and the ability to juggle multiple priorities

• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders

Experience in the charity or not-for-profit sector is a bonus — but not essential. What matters most is your values, curiosity and commitment to positive change.

Why work for YMCA MK & Northamptonshire?

• Be part of a mission-driven organisation that puts young people first

• Use your skills to create real social impact, every day

• Work in a supportive, values-led environment

• Opportunity to innovate and shape our digital future

• Flexible and inclusive culture, with some evening or weekend work by agreement

How to apply

If you’re excited by the idea of using digital communications to amplify young voices and support life-changing work, we’d love to hear from you.

Role description: You will work with local residents to continue our community engagement work, empowering residents to bring about positive change for North Leatherhead and facilitating their engagement in decisions affecting the local area.

Pay and hours: £16 an hour. 15 hours per week, with occasional evening and weekend working.

Contract: 6-month contract, initially.  

Location: LCH, Kingston Road, Leatherhead. KT22 7PX. Not suitable for remote working.

Context:

North Leatherhead is in the top 5% most deprived neighbourhoods in Surrey, with one of the highest concentrations of foodbank use in the county and healthy life expectancy rates that are, on average, seven years lower than in South Leatherhead. A listening exercise by Mole Valley District Council highlighted the lack of community provision and the damaging impact of the closure of the children’s centre and other community buildings in recent years.

Leatherhead Community Hub (LCH) opened in March 2022 as a dedicated community centre in North Leatherhead. LCH provides opportunities for people to come together socially and build community, as well as giving partner organisations a permanent base from which to offer vital support. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming space at the heart of the community, where people of all ages can connect, learn, have fun, and find the support they need to thrive. The Hub attracts around 3,500 visitors a month to our community café and the many other community activities run by LCH and other local groups.

One of LCH’s core values is to be community-led, and we are always looking for opportunities to take on board people’s ideas and develop their gifts. Last year, we set up a non-contact boxing project and we have plans for a new football project, in response to parents’ concerns about the lack of provision for children and young people. Responsibility for both projects is being handed over to local residents.

Role description:

You will be responsible for listening to, engaging with and empowering local residents to facilitate positive change in their community, with the following specific objectives:

· To establish a residents’ panel (or similar), giving local residents a greater say in decisions affecting local community.

· To organise an Annual General Meeting (or similar), ensuring that LCH is accountable to the local community.

· To carry out a community survey (or listening exercise) for North Leatherhead, to increase our understanding of the concerns and hopes of local residents.

In addition, we would like to explore ways to increase ownership and involvement of local residents in all aspects of the running of LCH. You will be employed by LCH, using the Hub as a base for networking and capacity-building, whilst also reaching out to other sections of the community. This role will require you to have a regular presence at LCH and in the wider community.

Requirements of the postholder: 

Essential:

· Excellent listening skills – friendly and approachable, with the ability to connect with people from a wide range of backgrounds and make them feel supported and valued.

· Experience of volunteering and/or working in a community setting.

· Strong organisational, time management and IT skills.

· A positive and creative approach to work – able to handle new or competing demands and work on own initiative without close supervision.

· A willingness to work flexibly, including occasional evening and weekend meetings.

· A firm commitment to the vision, mission and values of LCH.

Desirable:

· Good networking skills and experience of working with other organisations to achieve positive change for the community.

· An understanding of the principles of asset-based community development and other participatory approaches to community development.

· A proven ability to motivate and support people to use their strengths and skills for the benefit of the wider community.

· Experience of carrying out community research and/or grassroots organising.

· Experience of living, working and/or volunteering in the local area.

How to apply:  Please send us your CV and a cover letter (no more than 500 words), explaining why you would like this role and how you meet the job requirements.

 Posted on: 15th December 2025 

Closing date: 15th January 2026 

Interview date: 23rd January 2026

We are keen to appoint someone to start in February, or as soon as possible.

Contract: Full time, fixed term until 16th February 2027 
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Exeter, EX2 8ED 
Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026
Interview dates: To be confirmed

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people? 

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Devon rehoming advice and behaviour unit in all pets, people, financial and compliance matters!

This is a great time to join the Devon Centre, with the chance for a dynamic leader who can quickly adapt and bring their own experience to the role. This is a fixed term contract role until 16th February 2027. 

More about the role
At our rehoming, advice & behaviour unit in Devon, our foster-based care and Home Direct Scheme ensures animals find loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same. 

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards. 

This role is about leading people and delivering the strategy for the Devon centre. We have a skilled, passionate team, we need someone who can build great relationships and continue to meet the objectives of the centre. 

For many, the Centre will be the “public face” of Blue Cross so you will need to ensure that customer service is at the heart of every interaction. At Blue Cross we are ambitious, and the work carried out by our Centres is key in achieving our strategy and ensuring that ultimately, we help more pets. 

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday, working 1 in 3 weekends (Sat and Sun), with flexibility where there is a business need. 

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached a candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

 
About you 
You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong operational and people management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements. 

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll also possess indepth knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. 

Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people, and resources to achieve outstanding results. 

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting. 
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment. 
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives. 
• Financially aware and numerate. 
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. 
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties. 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important. 
• Significant experience of working in an emotionally charged environment, showing empathy, and demonstrating resilience under pressure and dealing with distressed people and animals. 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values  
• Current full driving licence. 

How to apply  
Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 18th January 2026. 

The process will include: 

• First stage interview and site tour.
• Online Discovery Session. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues. 

Blue Cross benefits 
Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Pro rata full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Action Foundation is an award-winning charity that supports and empowers asylum seekers, refugees and migrants in the Northeast to overcome immediate barriers, integrate with the community, and build skills for the future. We’re looking for an Office Manager to join on a fixed terms basis as maternity cover to support the work we do.

About the Role
You’ll be part of Central Services team and oversee our essential "back-office" support functions like HR, IT, H&S, facilities and office administration that allow staff across the organisation to focus on their core duties. Every day, you’ll play an important role in keeping systems reliable and people supported in their work.

Why Join Us
You will be joining a supportive and diverse team and an inclusive workplace where you can be yourself and be part of our collective success. We are happy to accommodate hybrid working, supportive of opportunities for personal growth and offer the following benefits:

· 35 hour work week

· 36 days annual leave

· 6% employer pension contribution

· EAP & welfare support

· Enhanced Sick Leave & Compassionate Leave

Action Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, particularly those who have lived experience of migration. We also have a strong focus on safeguarding in the organisation and a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check will be part of the recruitment process.

Application deadline is 9am on Wednesday 28th January 2026

Interviews are planned to be held on Thursday 5th February at Action Foundation, Melbourne Street Newcastle, NE1 2JQ

Please refer to the attachments for: 

o Job description

o Application form

Please note, we do not accept CV’s

If you are interested in applying and require more information about the job role, or if you would like any support in the application process, we would encourage you to contact the recruitment team.

Note:  We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive sufficient applications.