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Battersea is in an exciting phase of innovation and transformation as we embark on the second year of our five-year strategy. With increased investment in income generation, which started in 2025, we continue to expand our team to drive the growth necessary to achieve our organisational goals. Our fundraising team bridges the journey of the animals in our care with the wider public, demonstrating how their contributions enable us to support every dog and cat. We now have several new roles within this team to further our mission.

Legacy and In-Memory income is vital for Battersea and gifts left to us in Wills account for over 40% of our total income. We’ve seen significant growth in this area thanks to the sector-leading work of our ambitious team and the success of our wider fundraising programme. It’s therefore an exciting time to join the Legacy and In-Memory fundraising team.

The Legacy and In Memory Stewardship Officer will help to support and deliver our Legacy and In Memory stewardship programme, working closely with the Senior Stewardship Officer to ensure the smooth and effective management of day-to-day activity, reporting, and stewardship campaigns.

What we can offer you:

In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:

• 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
• Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
• Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
• Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
• Annual interest-free season ticket loans.

We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.

Our hybrid working model:

We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.

Diversity and inclusion:

We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.

We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.

More about us:

At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.

Acceptable use of AI:

At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.

To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.

Closing date: 5th October 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.

Interview date(s):
First Round Interviews (via MS Teams): 12th October 2026
Second Round Interviews (in person): 19th October 2026

For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.

Teens Unite is leading the way in youth cancer support.

We’re an energetic, ambitious and dynamic charity improving the lives of 13-24-year-olds living with, and beyond, cancer. We’re not here to cure cancer. We’re here to empower young people to rebuild their lives and thrive beyond a diagnosis by taking part in our specialist activities, programmes and residential stays.

This is an incredibly exciting time to join our team. Demand for our support is growing rapidly, with a 48% increase in young people registering over the last 12 months.

As we grow, we’re embarking on our most ambitious chapter yet: building the first purpose-built retreat in England for young people overcoming cancer. This pioneering, first-of-its-kind development will transform the support available to young people for generations to come.

We’re looking for an experienced, ambitious and creative Trusts & Grants Manager to play a vital role in making this vision a reality. Combining exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to develop standout, compelling pitches and applications, you will secure vital funding for both this transformational project and our existing services, to ensure we reach our ambition of providing 30,000 opportunities for teenagers and young adults over the next decade.

Who you are:

You thrive on building relationships and are a natural storyteller with a strong strategic instinct - someone who understands what matters to a funder and can build genuine connections between their priorities and the work, impact and ambitions of Teens Unite.

You understand that a successful funding application is never simply about changing a few words in an existing proposal. You have a talent for developing persuasive, engaging and individually tailored applications and reports that stand out and inspire funders to invest in our work.

You’ll research every opportunity, take the time to understand each funder’s priorities and motivations, and build meaningful relationships that keep Teens Unite front of mind when funding opportunities arise. You’ll adapt the tone, emphasis and case for support accordingly - while always retaining Teens Unite’s own language, personality and brand.

You’ll have a strong track record of securing funding and building a successful pipeline and recognise that the relationship with a funder doesn’t end when the funds are received. You’ll take pride in nurturing relationships, demonstrating the impact of their support and building long-standing partnerships with the potential to grow over time.

You’ll have experience of exceeding fundraising targets and taking ownership of the complete funding journey –from identifying opportunities and developing compelling applications, through to managing grants, demonstrating impact and securing future or repeat funding where appropriate.

You’ll take real ownership of delivering tangible results, bringing fresh ideas, ambition and a proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new opportunities.

The role:

As a self-funded charity, grant income is a vital and growing area of fundraising at Teens Unite, supporting both our current service delivery of activities, programmes and residential breaks, and our ambitious plans for the future.

Teens Unite currently raises £200,000 per annum from grants and trusts, and we are looking to grow this year on year through developing and delivering an ambitious grants fundraising strategy, which will support Teens Unite’s current service delivery and work towards raising the remaining 50% needed of our £6.5million capital appeal to build England’s first purpose-built retreat for young people overcoming cancer.

This isn’t about simply stepping into a bid writing role, it’s about thinking creatively to retain existing funding relationships and seeking new opportunities with the ability to balance ambition with integrity, ensuring funding opportunities genuinely align with organisational priorities and values.

We need you to:

• Take ownership of Teens Unite’s trusts, foundations and grant income programme, working towards agreed annual income targets across programme, core and capital funding.
• Develop and deliver an ambitious trust and grants fundraising strategy to grow income year on year, across programme, core and capital funding
• Research prospective trusts, foundations and grant-making organisations and identify opportunities that align with Teens Unite’s work and ambitions.
• Write compelling funding applications, proposals and cases for support Develop project budgets and funding packages in collaboration with colleagues Build, nurture and maintain long-term relationships with funders
• Manage grant agreements, reporting requirements and payment schedules
• Produce engaging, evidence-led impact reports that clearly demonstrate how funding has been used and the difference it has made
• Monitor income performance against agreed targets and maintain accurate fundraising records and pipeline reports
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to maximise the impact of funding secured

What we offer:

When joining Teens Unite, you can expect:

• Annual performance-related bonus opportunity
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• 33 days annual leave pro rata (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Christmas office closure
• Optional company-contributed pension scheme
• Recently refurbished offices and free on-site parking
• To be part of an inclusive and dynamic work environment with a dedicated and growing team
• Responsibility and ownership of an income stream that is fundamental to Teens Unite’s growth and future
• Support in your personal and professional development, including access to training
• The chance to make a real-life difference in the lives of young people

Essential experience and qualifications:

• Demonstrable experience securing income from trusts and foundations
• Experience of securing capital funding, and multi-year, core and programme funding Strong relationship building skills
• Understanding of monitoring, evaluation and impact reporting Developing relationships with major trusts and foundations Excellent organisational and project management abilities

Summary of Key Milestones

We will commence first round of interviews: From Wednesday 30th September

Should a suitable candidate be found prior to the closing date, applications will close early.

Keeping Young People Safe

We are committed to keeping young people safe. All successful applicants will undergo an enhanced DBS (England & Wales) check and receive ongoing safeguarding training.

At Young Enterprise, safeguarding is at the core of everything we do. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will receive ongoing safeguarding training throughout their employment and be expected to uphold excellent safeguarding practice at all times.

Are you passionate about helping young people build brighter futures?

Do you love building relationships and making things happen in education? If so, we’ve got a brilliant opportunity for you to join our team as an Educational Partnerships Manager at Young Enterprise.

Who We Are

We’re Young Enterprise – a national charity with a bold mission: to give every young person the skills, confidence, and mindset to thrive in the changing world of work.

For over 60 years, we’ve empowered more than 7 million young people through hands-on enterprise and financial education programmes. Whether it’s launching a student business or learning how to manage money, we help young people develop key life skills-teamwork, leadership, problem-solving, and resilience.

We’re a passionate, down-to-earth team of 90+ staff and 2,000+ volunteers who believe that every young person, regardless of background, deserves a fair start in life.

Why Join Us?

We think Young Enterprise is a great place to work—and we’re proud of our people-first culture. Here’s what you can expect:

• A friendly and supportive team where your voice is heard
• A strong commitment to diversity and inclusion—we want everyone to feel they belong
• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working
• Cycle-to-work scheme, life assurance, and NHS top-up plan
• Ongoing learning and mentoring opportunities
• A chance to directly impact the lives of young people every single day

About the Role

This is a role where you’ll really see the difference you make.

As Educational Partnerships Manager, you’ll work across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, building partnerships with schools, colleges, youth organisations and community groups-particularly in areas where opportunities are hardest to come by.

You’ll be right in the mix: planning events, delivering programmes, supporting volunteers and connecting with school staff to make sure young people have access to our inspiring enterprise and financial education experiences.

You’ll be a key driver of our Inspiring Futures programme-helping young people break down barriers and imagine bigger futures.

It’s a varied, people-focused role with loads of room for creativity, independence and collaboration. Whether you’re visiting a school, chatting with a funder, or supporting a trade fair, you’ll be helping young people build skills that will last a lifetime.

You’ll love this job if you are…

• A brilliant relationship-builder, confident working with teachers, volunteers, and community leaders.
• Passionate about education, social mobility, and giving every young person a chance to shine.
• A natural communicator-whether leading a session in a classroom or inspiring a room of volunteers.
• Organised and able to juggle multiple projects (with a great sense of humour!).
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and happy working remotely but never alone-you’ll be part of a close-knit regional team.
• Excited by the idea of doing a job that combines delivery, relationship-building, fundraising and volunteering.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and grow relationships with schools, colleges, youth clubs and local communities.
• Focus on expanding our reach in areas of multiple deprivation and underrepresentation.
• Deliver and support the rollout of YE programmes in schools and other settings.
• Recruit, train and support volunteers-making sure they feel valued and inspired.
• Work with your regional team to meet shared goals and celebrate local impact.
• Help secure local funding by supporting fundraising efforts and managing project deliverables.
• Support the planning of events, trade fairs and celebrations for young people.
• Keep accurate records, track impact, and make sure safeguarding is front and centre.

A few practical things

• This is a hands-on role-you’ll sometimes be lifting resources, setting up venues and travelling regularly (a car and full driving licence are essential).
• You’ll need to be happy occasionally working evenings or weekends during peak delivery times.
• Expect to be on your feet during some events or sessions-it’s all part of the fun!

How to Apply

If you’re ready to help shape the futures of young people across Dorset and the South Coast of Hampshire, we want to hear from you!

Please send your CV and a cover letter (max 2 pages) telling us why you’re the right person for this role. Applications must be submitted by 23:30 on 17 October 2026. Please note that applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Interviews will be held via Teams and may take place before the closing date. Please note, we are only able to respond to shortlisted candidates.

Full details can be found in the Job Description.

We’re committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to everyone.

If you have a disability, a long-term health condition, or any other need that requires adjustments, please let us know. We’re happy to make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process - whether that’s providing application materials in a different format, arranging wheelchair access, offering extra time for assessments, or any other support you may need.

You can contact us directly to request a reasonable adjustment.  Contact details are available when you apply for role. All requests will be treated with sensitivity and confidentiality.

At YE we are passionate and committed to keeping your data safe and secure.  Full details can be found in the YE People’s Privacy Notice.

Join us – and help us give every young person the chance to thrive. Apply today!

We are seeking a Service Manager to lead a high-performing countywide service supporting individuals with multiple and complex needs across Essex. In this key leadership role, you will oversee day-to-day service delivery, support and develop a skilled team, and work closely with commissioners and partners to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services that empower people to make and sustain positive change.

Are you looking for an exciting and challenging opportunity that makes a difference?

We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and motivated Service Manager to lead a team to provide high quality services for individuals with multiple and complex needs.  This can include mental health difficulties, problematic substance use, learning difficulties or any other need if left unmet is likely to increase the risk of reoffending. The support offered includes signposting, onward referrals, liaison with other professionals, advocating on people’s behalf as well as accompanying people to services.

As a Service Manager you will be responsible for the day to day running of a highly performing, County Wide service that makes a tangible difference to the lives of those it works with. You will lead a team to develop evidence-based services aimed at empowering people to make and sustain positive change. You will have strategic oversight of the service and will liaise directly with the commissioners and partners across Essex to ensure the highest possible standards of services.

About you

To join us a Service Manager you will need:

• Experience of managing staff
• An understanding of the complex issues presented by individuals who use the service.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with other professionals (health providers, the police, youth services, mental health & substance use organisations) and to maintain the excellent reputation of Phoenix Futures across Essex and beyond.
• Experience of working with people within a health/criminal justice/substance use or similar field
• The ability to report performance data and information to managers and commissioners
• The ability to be innovative and flexible to meet the needs of the service
• Determined, with a drive to succeed and a willingness to learn
• Passionate and enthusiastic about making a real difference to the lives of people we support
• To be proficient in the use of Microsoft Outlook and Word and be familiar with database management systems
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

So, if you’re seeking your next challenge as a Service Manager, please get in touch or apply today.

Your Rewards

• Starting salary of £30,500 per annum, pro rata. with opportunity to access potential yearly salary increments subject to appraisal, meaning potential salary increase up to £36,000 per annum, pro rata.
• Committed to providing a Real Living Wage for you, through accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation
• 25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays (increasing each year to a maximum of 30 days)
• Benefits including season ticket loan, pension scheme and life assurance
• Support through occupational sick pay, eye-care vouchers and regular wellbeing talks and activities
• Continuous training and career development via PXL our dedicated learning management system 
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance programme including telephone and online access
• A rewarding role with the opportunity to help us support people on their journey to recovery and change their lives for the better.
• We’ll ensure you get all the support you need to thrive and succeed in your role and find your place amongst our incredible and collaborative team.

About Phoenix Futures

Phoenix Futures Group is a charity with over 50 years’ experience and a leading provider of drug and alcohol treatment. We use our expertise to support people in their personal recovery and to improve their lives. We are dedicated to advocating for people who are often overlooked and stigmatised, to ensure they have a fair chance to lead healthy and fulfilling lives. Our aim is for everyone to be able to achieve their potential for themselves, their families and communities.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and believe it is important to include people with lived experience to ensure the needs of the people we support are represented. We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is free to be themselves and we ensure equity of opportunity.

Our managers and leaders are guided by a shared set of qualities that shape how we work with colleagues, partners and the people we support. These are: BRAVE, HONEST, VISIBLE, VISIONARY, NURTURING and COLLABORATIVE. These qualities underpin our approach to inclusive leadership, accountability and compassionate practice across Phoenix Futures and support the development of a value aligned culture.

Interview Process

We want you to feel comfortable to be your best during the interview process, so that you can get to know Phoenix and we can get to know you. All details will be provided in advance so that you can feel adequately prepared, and we can support you with reasonable adjustments as required.

Please note, we will be assessing applications as they are submitted and may close this role should we find sufficient applicants with which to make our shortlist. As such, we would advise applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Are you a kind, caring and compassionate individual who has a wonderful way of communicating with others within the local community - with the ability and enthusiasm to find out what support is needed?

An exciting opportunity to join our new volunteer service to help shape its future growth  – and we want you to apply!

We are searching for a new Volunteer Coordinator to join our small, friendly team in recruiting, managing, and matching volunteers to help us in our mission – supporting unpaid Carers to have vital respite from their caring roles.

The role is full time 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, and you will be working alongside our colleagues across Crossroads Care Kent - from our Care Managers to Project Managers for Young Carers and Dementia Outreach.

As well as recruitment skills, the right person for this team will have plenty of common sense and be able to provide a listening ear, supporting people to access the holistic help they need at difficult times. 

Our service offers people appropriate information and guidance based on their individual circumstances and needs, so flexibility and good communication skills are essential attributes needed to carry out this special role. 

The successful candidate will be able to work on their own initiative; will have a sensitive and sympathetic approach to difficult situations, strong organisational skills, and the ability to co-ordinate a large team of volunteers, so if you have experience of working in health, social care or third sector organisations, recruiting and managing people, and undertaking assessments of needs - we would love to hear from you.

The role is based in our Wateringbury office, but travel will be required in Kent to visit families, meet and interview volunteers and attend events - so a full driving licence and use of own car is essential. 

As well as this exciting and rewarding role in a lovely team we offer a competitive salary, contributory pension scheme, great support and development, 28 days holiday pro rata increasing with service, enhanced sick pay and on-site parking. 

The Friendly Trust is seeking a Financial Case Officer to join our team. This role offers an opportunity to make a tangible difference by supporting vulnerable people to manage their financial affairs and access their rights.

The postholder will manage a varied caseload, providing advice, financial administration, and ongoing support to Service Users and their families. This includes working with welfare benefits, budgeting, and acting as a DWP corporate appointee where appropriate.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering person-centred advice on welfare benefits, financial management, and related matters
• Managing Service Users’ day-to-day finances, including budgeting and expenditure monitoring
• Developing and reviewing individual money management plans
• Maintaining accurate records in line with legal and regulatory requirements
• Building effective relationships with Service Users, families, and partner agencies
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, including the Mental Capacity Act 2005

About you

You will bring:

• Experience in social care, advocacy, or a related field
• Experience supporting disabled people, individuals with mental health needs, or vulnerable adults
• Knowledge of welfare benefits and relevant legislation
• Strong organisational, communication, and case management skills
• Experience of financial administration and record-keeping
• A full driving licence and access to a car

About us

The Friendly Trust is a Wales-based charity providing specialist advice, financial administration, and support to people who may lack capacity and those planning for the future. We are committed to promoting independence, protecting rights, and delivering high-quality, person-centred services.

What we offer

• A supportive, values-driven working environment
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• Hybrid and flexible working (subject to probation)
• Generous leave entitlement and wellbeing support

Closing date: 9am, 12th October 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 19th October 2026

Additional information

The Friendly Trust is committed to equality of opportunity and safeguarding. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS check.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Executive Assistant to provide dedicated support to the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

This is a pivotal role at the heart of the College, providing confidential, high-level executive support that enables the President and CEO to focus on leading the College and delivering its strategic priorities. You will be a trusted partner, managing complex schedules, coordinating key activities, and acting as a central point of contact for a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.

Key tasks and responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Managing complex diaries, meetings, travel arrangements, and competing priorities on behalf of the President and CEO.
• Coordinating correspondence and communications, ensuring timely responses and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Preparing agendas, briefing papers, presentations, reports and other documentation to support meetings and decision-making.
• Monitoring actions and commitments, ensuring follow-up and completion within agreed timescales.
• Building strong relationships with senior leaders, members and external partners.
• Providing high-quality secretariat and administrative support for leadership meetings, governance activities and key projects.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, systems and ways of working to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Upholding the highest standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality at all times.

About You

You will be an experienced Executive Assistant, Personal Assistant, or Senior Administrator with a proven track record of providing high-quality support to senior leaders in busy, fast-paced and demanding environments.

Highly organised and adaptable, you will be skilled at managing competing priorities, coordinating complex workloads, and maintaining exceptional attention to detail. You will be a confident communicator who can build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, and take a proactive, solution-focused approach to your work.

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams, together with the ability to quickly learn new systems, is essential.

The Package

This is a full-time, permanent position with a competitive employee benefits package, which includes (but is not limited to):

• 26 days of annual leave, plus bank holiday
• 1 additional paid day of leave for the purpose of celebrating your birthday
• Healthcare support through Benenden Health
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Hybrid and flexible working
• Wellbeing hour once a week
• Cycle to work and employee discounts schemes
• Training and development opportunities
• Access to Mental Health First Aiders and Employee Assistance Programmes

About the College

The Royal College of Anaesthetists (RCoA) is the professional body responsible for the specialty throughout the UK. We are the third largest medical royal college in the UK by membership. With a combined membership of more than 24,000 Fellows and Members, we ensure the quality of patient care by safeguarding standards in the three specialties of anaesthesia, intensive care and pain medicine.

At RCoA equality, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture so it is important to us that this is reflected in everything that we do. We welcome applications from all individuals irrespective of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, marital status, or parental responsibilities to ensure we actively embrace an inclusive and representative culture that encourages, supports and celebrates our differences.

Please note that the closing date may be brought forward should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide individual feedback to external candidates. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted following the closing date.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be resident in the UK at the time of application.

No agencies please.

The roles we are seeking volunteers for within the NSP are as follows

The National Safeguarding Panel (NSP) is seeking to appoint TWO representatives from a survivor's organisation that works with individuals affected by faith-based abuse to join its independent scrutiny and advisory body.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the safeguarding work of the Church of England by offering strategic insight, scrutiny, and challenge from the perspective of survivors. The NSP plays a vital role in shaping safeguarding policy and practice, ensuring that the voices of victims and survivors are heard and meaningfully integrated into decision-making.

Role Expectation
Time Commitment: Approx. 6-8 meetings per year, plus preparation
Term: 3 years, renewable for 2 years
Location: Meetings held in London and across dioceses (hybrid attendance available)

Remuneration and Expenses
A fee of £25 per hour will be paid for attendance at meetings, along with reimbursement for travel expenses. Members are expected to attend six meetings per year and undertake one hour of reading in preparation for each panel meeting. Additional reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in accordance with the Church of England's NCI expenses policy, subject to approval by the Chair.

Responsibilities

• Represent the experiences and perspectives of survivors of faith-based abuse.
• Participate in scrutiny sessions and fact-finding meetings, helping to shape recommendations to the Church's National Safeguarding Steering Group.
• Provide independent advice on safeguarding policy and practice.
• Engage with other panel members from diverse backgrounds, including survivors, safeguarding professionals, and faith representatives.
• Contribute to the development of a proactive and constructive safeguarding culture across the Church.

About You

Work directly with survivors of abuse within any faith-based context

• * Have experience in scrutiny, advocacy, or policy development.
• * Are committed to survivor-led approaches and trauma-informed practice.
• * Can nominate a representative with lived or professional experience relevant to the NSP's remit.

The nominated representative should be able to

• Attend up to six panel meetings per year (some in-person, some online).
• Contribute to written submissions and discussions.
• Collaborate respectfully with a multiagency, multidenominational panel.

Support and Induction
New members will receive a full induction programme, including meetings with key panel and safeguarding team members, and access to relevant resources.

How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV along with a personal statement of no more than 500 words outlining your relevant skills and experience, and explaining why you are interested in the role.

Closing date - 29 September 2026, 23:55

We are seeking an exceptional advocate with a policy, legal or related digital rights campaigning background to work with us furthering privacy and civil liberties in the UK at one of the UK’s leading rights NGOs. Initially, this role will be principally challenging facial recognition surveillance and scrutinising police surveillance/AI powers.

The right Senior Advocacy Officer will help us to lobby UK Parliament to further privacy and wider rights at a critical time – when a legal framework on police use of facial recognition is very soon to be introduced, and police are expanding their use of AI and new surveillance technologies. You’ll build on your strong experience to be a credible and proactive lobbyist in Parliament, write expert briefings and be confident meeting parliamentarians, take a leading role liaising with policy stakeholders, advise on strategic litigation, be a leading advocate in the press and the public forum, develop policy positions on key issues, and help drive our public campaigns for change.

About you

You’ll have 3+ years experience in a legal or policy capacity, or in a comparable advocacy environment that relied on your expertise on technology and rights issues – ideally involving facial recognition. You’ll have a strong track record of advocacy success.

You’ll be familiar with key litigation and policy issues in the area. You’ll also have excellent knowledge of British politics and UK parliamentary procedures and strong political contacts to match.

You’ll be at ease working on a strictly non-partisan, cross-party basis and grounding policy analysis in human rights and liberal principles.

You’ll be proactive in pitching policy, litigation and campaign ideas for the organisation to pursue within our work streams.

You’ll be an experienced spokesperson, confident undertaking live and recorded TV and radio interviews, talking to a variety of audiences and representing the organisation and our campaigns.

If you’re committed to Big Brother Watch’s mission, we’d like to hear from you.

Senior Advocacy Officer job description

Policy

• Produce policy analysis, research, briefings and reports for dissemination

• Develop strategic policy recommendations informed by expertise

• Identify and explore new and emerging policy issues in our key work areas

• Communicate complex policy issues to varied audiences, whether Parliament, the press or the public

• Build strong relationships with parliamentarians and advisors across all parties

• Identify opportunities to further our strategic aims in Parliament, through committees, parliamentary questions and other activities; as well as regional assemblies and on occasion local government

• Work with stakeholders and pursue collaborative campaigns/coalitions on key issues

• Develop Big Brother Watch’s relationships with allies across Government, legislative bodies, international organisations, and NGOs

• Draft formal correspondence, blog posts, presentations, and other documents articulating Big Brother Watch’s policy positions

Advocacy

• Identify campaigns and advocacy opportunities, and feed into campaign plans and materials

• Write articles and give quotes to press

• Give pre-recorded and live interviews for TV and radio

• Uphold Big Brother Watch’s reputational excellence in public fora

• Help manage media enquiries (our 24/7 media phone is handled on a staff rota system)

Legal

• Help co-ordinate Big Brother Watch’s strategic litigation where appropriate, liaising with external lawyers

• Manage relationships with external counsel & build strong relationships with partners

• Produce legal and policy analysis and identify strategic litigation opportunities

Person specification

Essential

• Min. 3+ years experience in a similar role

• Familiarity/expertise with domestic policy matters relating to privacy, surveillance and/or free expression

• Experience of involvement in litigation, either in a legal or campaigns capacity

• Experience working with parliamentarians and/or producing policy briefings

• Strong legal and/or policy research skills

• Excellent and persuasive communications skills

• Demonstrable experience in privacy, freedom of expression, and other rights and technology areas

• Aptitude for managing and building relationships with partner organisations, parliamentarians and other stakeholders

• Proven ability to produce high quality work under pressure

• Creativity and energy in approaching a workload consisting of large long-term projects

• Willingness to work in non-partisan environment, and ability to recruit support of MPs across all parties

Desirable

• A track record of successful advocacy experience

• Familiarity with relevant UK surveillance laws, human rights frameworks, and relevant case law

Big Brother Watch

Big Brother Watch is a UK civil liberties campaign group fighting for a free future. We’re determined to reclaim our privacy and defend freedoms at this time of enormous technological change. And we fight to win.

We’re a fiercely independent, diverse, non-partisan and non-profit group of campaigners and researchers who work to roll back the surveillance state and protect rights in Parliament, the media or the courts if we have to. We publish unique investigations and pursue powerful public campaigns to pursue real change. We work relentlessly to inform and empower the public to collectively reclaim privacy, defend our civil liberties and protect freedoms for the future.

We’re a small, dedicated and highly effective team of 8 staff and 5+ volunteers.

Governance Officer - RCN Foundation

RCN UK HQ with hybrid working

£37,185 - £44,079* plus London weighting allowance of £5,424 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent (21 hours per week with a working pattern of 3 days per week)

The RCN Foundation is a UK wide independent charity and grant-maker supporting nurses, midwives and healthcare support workers.

The role

The post holder will report into the Governance Manager and will be involved in a wide range of work, including Board and Committee support, statutory compliance and ad hoc projects.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide Board and Committee support by attending meetings, taking accurate and comprehensive minutes.
• Provide advice on governance matters to enable trustees and staff to meet their governance responsibilities.
• Update and maintain the register of interest and biographical details of Trustees and External Advisers.
• Monitor and respond to queries to the Governance team's inbox.

The person

We are looking for someone with experience in a governance or Board support role, within the charity/not-for-profit sector. You will have

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to plan and work methodically to manage priorities within tight deadlines.
• A good understanding of charity governance and compliance.
• Experience of preparing agendas and other papers and taking clear minutes at Board and/or committee level.

A willingness to work flexibly outside of usual working hours to accommodate Board and Committee meetings.

What we offer you

We offer an impressive range of benefits, a broad range of learning development opportunities and an award-winning health and wellbeing programme. We offer annual leave up to 32 days plus bank holidays and three additional days for the Christmas break plus generous maternity, adoption, paternity, and shared parental leave packages.

*We offer a competitive pay structure with annual pay progression until you reach the top of the salary scale. We normally offer new employees the first point of the salary range, although you may be able to negotiate a higher starting salary depending on your skills, experience and current salary.

We are a diverse organisation and understand everyone has different needs and many of our employees enjoy flexible working enabling them to deliver results whilst having a good work life balance. Our hybrid working model allows for up to 60% of your working time to be carried out from home. At least 40% of your working time will be spent working in person.

Our selection process

Please click the 'apply now' button to apply and answer the supporting questions online demonstrating how you meet the criteria for this role. You may not be shortlisted if you don't. Any identifying information in your application will automatically be anonymised for shortlisting purposes.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) - candidates are expected to complete applications using their own knowledge, skills and experience, and that whilst AI may be used for basic support such as spelling, grammar and formatting, applications must accurately reflect the candidate's own work and genuine work experiences. Where AI has been used to generate, fabricate or substantially create application content, the application may be withdrawn from the recruitment process.

We want your experience applying for a job with us to be the best it can be. We may hold our interviews and assessments in person or by video call. If you foresee any problems, please let us know.

Equal opportunities for everyone

Equity, diversity and inclusion are a priority for us and we aim to foster an inclusive environment so our people can bring their authentic selves to work. This is integral to our mission to enable you to support our members and ensure their voice is heard by all UK governments to get the best outcomes for them and their patients.

As proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Contact details

For more information or for an informal discussion please contact Angela Flanagan, Governance Manager at the RCN Foundation on

For more information about the recruitment and selection process please contact

Opening date: 21 September 2026

Closing date: 11.59pm on 18 October 2026

If we receive many applications after a week of advertising, we may close this vacancy earlier.

Selection dates

Assessment Centre: Thursday 29 October 2026 (virtual)

Interview Date: Thursday 12 November 2026 (in person at RCN UK HQ in London)

Are you a social media whizz who loves creating content that people actually want to see? Is digital storytelling your passion, and do you want your creativity to make a real difference?

As MYTIME Young Carers enters an exciting new chapter of growth, we’re on the hunt for a Social Media Executive to help us reach more people, champion young carers, and build a brilliant and supportive online community.

If this sounds like your cup of tea, you might be exactly who we're looking for!

This is an exciting new role within the Marketing & Communications Team, joining at a time of growth.
We’re looking for a full-time Social Media Executive who loves all things digital and wants to grow in a 
role with purpose. This will be an important role in expanding MYTIME’s presence online, creating 
engaging content and building meaningful communities centred around our young carer support. 

As MYTIME works at an increasingly national level, you’ll help us connect with more people, raise 
awareness for young carers, support fundraising efforts, and share the impact our work makes. There’s 
plenty of room for creativity and a chance to turn our owned channels into a beacon for young carer 
information.

The ideal candidate will be someone who loves capturing content in-person as often as possible, has 
an organised approach, and gets excited by the chance to grow our channels.

This role will report directly to the Director of Marketing & Communications and will work closely with 
colleagues across MYTIME to bring stories, campaigns, and ideas to life across social media. This is a 
great opportunity for someone early in their social media career who is creative, enthusiastic, and keen 
to learn - with the possibility for career development in the future.

Interview date - Wednesday 7th October 2026

Salary: £28,964.30 per annum. We are an accredited member of the Living Wage Foundation.

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time (Monday - Friday).

Location: Unseen’s Accommodation Services (South Gloucestershire & North Somerset).

Closing Date: 04/10/2026.

Please note, this post is exempt of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975; applicants must be female.

Unseen is working towards a world without slavery. We provide safehouses and support in the community for survivors of trafficking and modern slavery. We also run the Modern Slavery & Exploitation Helpline and work with individuals, communities, businesses, governments, other charities, and statutory agencies to stamp out slavery for good. 

Purpose of the role:

1. Responsible for day-to-day health and safety of the accommodation provision in line with Unseen policy & contractual requirements.
2. Responsible for the safety and security of survivors in line with Unseen policy & contractual requirements.
3. Working alongside service users to help them complete the goals in their journey plan, ensuring they are aware of their rights and entitlements and advocating for them, identify support needs and leading them towards recovery and independence.
4. Create a strong community within the safe houses that enable survivors to feel safe.
5. Responsible for taking referrals into the project whilst on shift.
6. Responsible for being part of the on-call rota and day duty referral process.

To apply: 

1. Please complete Unseen’s application form for the role (copy/ paste link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/UXruc5sBJb?origin=lprLink) which includes a personal statement of 500 words outlining your suitability for the role, some personal details and equal opportunities questions, and;
2. Please send a copy of your anonymised CV to jobs @ unseenuk. org with reference to the job title.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 4th October 2026.

Interviews will likely be held during the week of 12th October 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we reach the requisite number of applications. For this reason, we encourage interested candidates to apply early.

As an organisation focused on equality and diversity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community and all backgrounds, including those with a lived experience of modern slavery, those from ethnic minority groups, those with disabilities and those from the LGBTQ+ community. 

 Any questions, please contact jobs @ unseenuk. org. 

Supporter Care Officer (Fundraising)

The Royal Free Charity is seeking an ambitious, motivated and talented supporter care officer to join their fundraising team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to use your skills to make a real, visible difference to patients, staff and medical research across north London.

Role details

· Salary: £30,724 - £33,910 per annum - subject to skills and experience   

· Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week over five days

· Base: Hybrid working for the foreseeable future, with regular attendance in  the office two days a week, including      Thursdays, at our central office:

  -   Pears Building, Pond Street, London, NW3 2PP

Other office days may be worked from other sites at:

  - Barnet Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, EN5 3DJ

  - Chase Farm Hospital, 127 The Ridgeway, Enfield, EN2 8JL

The role

The supporter care officerwill report to the senior individual giving manager.

We are looking for a Supporter Care Officer to deliver an exceptional experience for our fundraising supporters, ensuring every interaction with Royal Free Charity is positive, engaging and supporter centred.

The postholder will combine excellent front-line supporter stewardship with a proactive approach to improving processes and ways of working, helping to ensure supporters receive the highest standard of care throughout their journey with us.

The team

Our dynamic fundraising department generated £4.5m through donations in 2025/26, and we are now preparing for an ambitious £50m fundraising campaign in support of a ground-breaking £100m cancer centre on the site of the Royal Free Hospital.

We pride ourselves on being a supporter-focused and agile function, working at the heart of the charity to deliver impact for patients and staff across our hospitals.

Responsible for attracting and retaining donors, and delivering an outstanding supporter experience, the fundraising department comprises three teams which work closely together to achieve our shared objectives:

• Our philanthropy & campaigns team builds relationships with individual philanthropists, trusts, foundations, corporate organisations and intermediaries, giving or facilitating donations of £10,000 or more to the charity each year. They lead major appeal activity for the charity, currently focused on our forthcoming cancer campaign, and special events to support these activities.
• Our public fundraising team harnesses the support and energy of individuals and groups, helping them to give back in the way that works for them. This includes committed giving, in memory support, gifts in wills, and fundraising events and challenges.
• The Fundraising Operations team develop and maintain the foundation to underpin and support the fundraising activity of the entire department, including campaign operations, data, governance, prospect research and stewardship.

Organisation

The Royal Free Charity stands at the threshold of its most important period of development.

Our vision is for everyone served by the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust (RFL) to have access to world-leading healthcare, delivered by a thriving workforce and driven by medical research with global impact.

We support over 17,000 NHS staff and two million patients across Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid and Royal Free hospitals, as well as more than 30 NHS services.

Through the programmes, services and equipment we fund, we make a direct and lasting difference to patient care.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

As an equal opportunities employer, the Royal Free Charity is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.

We live our values of dedication, innovation, partnership, energy and respect in everything we do.

Benefits:

Core benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays and a three-day office closure between Christmas and New Year 
• Annual leave increases to 30 days after five years’ service
• Generous pension scheme – we match your 4% contribution and up to 9%
• Enhanced sick pay, maternity and paternity packages
• A flexible working policy

Financial wellbeing

• Access to expert financial advice via the London Credit Union
• Discounts with the Blue Light Card
• Death in Service benefit

Health & wellbeing

• Subsidised gym, pool and classes at our Rec Club in Hampstead
• Secure cycle parking and showers
• Fortnightly guided meditation
• Free massage therapy from our complementary therapy team
• Menopause peer support group
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Service in Harrow.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The main purpose of the role is to provide excellent quality supportand interventions to clients with mental health needs who require early intervention and prevention support . You willsupport clients throughout their time in service and empower them with the skills to cope independently. You will carry outsupport and interventions in line withorganisationalvalues and theethos of recovery and co-production, as well as in line with policiesand procedures

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or dual diagnosis issues, with a strong understanding of a range of mental health conditions, safeguarding, and relevant legislation. They will be knowledgeable about recovery-focused approaches and local mental health services, and experienced in risk assessment, case management, and working dynamically under pressure. Strong communication skills are essential, including the ability to engage respectfully with service users, represent the organisation externally, and deliver presentations to commissioners and stakeholders. The candidate must be able to work independently and as part of a team, support the induction of peer staff and volunteers, and build effective partnerships with statutory and community organisations. They will also possess strong organisational, time management, and IT skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and produce clear written communication. A commitment to promoting dignity, respect, and empowerment in all aspects of their work is essential.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.