Entry level jobs
This is a new role at a genuine moment of growth for SSE - we expect to recruit over 600 social entrepreneurs across our learning programmes next year and every one of them starts with a good assessment.
Our assessment work spans a large pool of staff, freelancers and partners, and this role exists to bring it all together: clear frameworks, consistent data, and a process that's welcoming to people who don't always find application processes easy.
We're looking for an assessment lead to design and embed the systems, training and guidance that help our wider team assess applicants fairly, consistently and efficiently - and to carry out assessments and interviews directly. You'll work closely with the Head of Grants and Assessment, our Tech Team, and Programme Managers across the organisation.
You’ll will need to have a rare combinations of skills – a good understanding of a wide range of social enterprises and charities, gained through experience of training, business consultancy or development support, combined with the ability to design systems to support data collection and assessment, and the ability to support others to use those systems. Are you up for the challenge?
To equip people with skills, funding, and networks to realise their potential, improve lives and protect the planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
As a Wheelchair Skills Training Coordinator, you will work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partners etc to deliver accredited training across the UK
Whizz Kidz: the facts
Over 75,000 young people aren’t getting the wheelchair or support that fully meets their needs.
Without the ability to be independent young wheelchair users are restricted in their ability to socialise and participate in society.
We’re here to change that.
As the UK’s leading charity for young wheelchair users (9 months -25 years old), we empower young people by providing the wheelchairs, equipment, support and confidence-building experiences they need, and campaigning for a more inclusive society.
And we won’t stop until they are mobile, enabled and included.
Our vision
A society in which every young wheelchair user is mobile, enabled and included.
Our values
We are young people focused, ambitious, collaborative and inclusive.
Job summary
This role will predominantly support the Service Delivery Managers and Support Officer across the UK in the effective planning and delivery of wheelchair skills training to meet the strategic objectives. The postholder will be required to work directly with young people and their families, schools, colleagues, partner organisations and professionals, delivering accredited training across the UK.
The person
You will be part of the Young People’s Services Team who provide a range of services and activities for young wheelchair users and their families. You will have a friendly and professional approach to working with families and professionals and be highly organised to manage planning, delivery and relevant paperwork for all wheelchair skills services.
Key accountabilities
- Coordination and delivery of wheelchair skills training, travel training and train the trainer across the UK.
- Conduct on site visits prior to delivery of travel training to plan routes and inform risk assessments.
- Book relevant modes of transport for travel training sessions.
- Writing Service Level Agreements for key partners; content providers and schools.
- Obtaining information from content providers and schools, such as Public Liability, DBS and key Risk Assessments.
- Writing Care Plans & Risk Assessments.
- Ensure schools complete paperwork for accredited services and liaise with Skills & Education group regarding learners
- Sending event invites to young people and families and updating the database as required.
- Updating all documentation for events and participants onto the database.
- Promoting Whizz Kidz services to third party organisations in order to drive new applications/referrals.
- Attending events such as Kidz to Adultz exhibitions to promote Whizz Kidz and showcase wheelchair skills training.
- Ensuring feedback and monitoring data is collected at each event and at set intervals after the event in order to measure long term impact.
- Collate information for case studies to measure impact of training.
- Liaising with Trainers when required.
- Liaising with young people, families and schools as required.
- Ordering equipment and resources where needed.
- Attending Whizz Kidz services across the country if required in order to support the Service Delivery Managers and Services Support Officer.
- Attending Team Meetings and contributing to the development of Whizz Kidz services.
The post holder will also
- Work within all policies, procedures and budgets set by Whizz Kidz.
- Act at all times in the best interest of Whizz Kidz.
- Form effective working relationships with all colleagues members, volunteers and outside organisations as appropriate.
- Take responsibility for ensuring that the policies and procedures relating to Health & Safety in the workplace are adhered to at all times.
- Respect the confidentiality of data stored electronically and by other means in line with the Data Protection Act.
- Not disclose to an unauthorised person any confidential information acquired through official duties unless they have received official permission to do so.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope and job rank of the post.
Please note: This post is subject to an Enhanced level DBS Disclosure, which will be sought prior to the confirmation of a job offer.
Person specification
Skills and knowledge
- Understanding and familiarity of good practice and law around child protection, disability discrimination and equal opportunities legislation, health and safety, confidentiality, and data protection.
- The ability to teach and demonstrate wheelchair skills, using a wheelchair
- Excellent organisational and planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
- Ability to motivate children and young people of all ages
- The ability to deliver training using coaching/teaching skills.
Experience
- Experience of working directly with disabled children, young people and their families.
- Demonstratable experience of delivering training, teaching or coaching.
- Youth work experience.
- Experience of risk management procedures.
Personal qualities
- Alignment with our values – young people focused, ambitious, inclusive and collaborative
- Passionate about supporting young wheelchair users and creating societal change
- Ability to get on with and motivate children and young people of all ages
- Ability to multi-task, work calmly under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative
- A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good level of computer literacy, including databases
Weekend working, travel, irregular hours and overnight stays will be required. The ability to drive and have access to a car is therefore necessary.
A few perks
The wellbeing of our colleagues is of paramount importance to our success as an organisation, and we want to ensure that our benefits package provides something of value for everyone, whether it is our generous holiday entitlement, wellbeing days, Healthcare cash plan, long-service awards. We hope you agree!
Annual leave
25 days of annual leave per annum plus Bank Holiday (pro-rata for part time colleagues).
Christmas closure
In addition to annual leave, employees get three days of paid Christmas leave.
Pension
Automatic enrolment for all colleagues with the option to opt out. Contributions of 5% gross salary made by both Whizz Kidz and employees. We will match higher contributions of up to 6% of gross basic salary.
Simply health
Automatic enrolment in a fully paid for cash plan that assists you with everyday health costs. This scheme is also available to your families for an extra charge.
Season ticket loan
An interest free loan of up to £5,000 following the successful completion of the Probationary Period.
To apply please visit our website via the Apply Button.
We are committed to achieving equal opportunities in employment. Please let us know whether you require any reasonable adjustments for application or interview.
We create opportunities for young wheelchair users to get the equipment, skills, and confidence to go further.
Veterans Community Occupational Therapist
Salary: £43,487 per annum
Location: Remote working covering Wales. Occasional UK-wide travel is required to attend face-to-face clinical and wider team meetings (approximately 4–5 times per year).
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Please note: This role was originally advertised as part-time. Following a review, it is now being offered on a full-time basis.
Contract: Permanent
About Us
At Help for Heroes, we help the Armed Forces community live well after service.
Life can be tough when a military career comes to an end, especially if it has been cut short by illness or injury. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but also a support network that is like family. There are many ways we help veterans, their relatives, serving personnel, and people who worked alongside the UK military. We help people with their physical and mental health needs, and a range of welfare issues. Our support gives people the skills, confidence and knowledge to make a success of life after service.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist to join the Services team at Help for Heroes and play a key role in supporting veterans and their families to access the right clinical and functional support, helping them live well after service.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
About You
Are you a committed, Registered Occupational Therapist, with more than two years’ experience, looking to expand your skills and have the opportunity to work with the Armed Forces Community? If you have an understanding of and empathy with the requirements of veterans and their families, you could contribute your skills and experience to improve the quality of life for our beneficiaries.
About the Role
As a Veterans Community Occupational Therapist, you will:
- Provide community-based occupational therapy input to veterans, supporting their physical health, independence and day-to-day functioning.
- Work with veterans and, where appropriate, their families and support networks to assess needs and identify practical, person-centred solutions.
- Support veterans to navigate healthcare and support pathways, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Community Nurses and other professionals.
- Contribute to education, outreach and engagement activity to support the Armed Forces Community.
Please see the job description below for more details about the role.
About the Team
You will be joining the clinical team at Help for Heroes, providing community-based support to the Armed Forces Community across Wales. The team works collaboratively as a multidisciplinary group of Occupational Therapists and Community Nurses, finding resourceful ways to deliver care that is right, fair and tailored to each individual.
Our aim is to champion the Armed Forces Community as they transition to civilian life, working together as one team to support long-term health, independence and wellbeing.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 2nd Aug 2026
Interview Process: There will be a 2 part interview process. Stage 1 will be online via Microsoft Teams on 13th Aug. Stage 2 will be in person in Cardiff (20th Aug)
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This role is to support the Church of England's work in the House of Lords in relation to all matters of education policy. Working closely with the Bishop of Portsmouth (the Chair of the National Society for Education and Lead Bishop for Education) and a range of other Lords Spiritual, you will be providing advice, supporting policy articulation, maintaining links with MPs, peers and staff, and working with NSE senior staff to ensure effective communication of education policy.
The Church of England has a unique role in the education system, providing around 20% of all schools (around 4700 schools). Its national work is overseen by the National Society for Education (Church of England & Church in Wales), working closely in partnership with Diocesan Boards of Education, school and trust leaders, alongside strategic leaders in the FE and HE sectors.
The NSE is chaired by the Bishop of Portsmouth, who has also sat in the House of Lords since December 2025. He regularly speaks in debates and works across the House with a wide range of peers, also working very closely with ministers, particularly in the Department for Education. This role is to provide parliamentary and policy support to him and a range of other Lords Spiritual who will speak on education issues.
The role sits inside the NSE team, line managed by the Head of Education Policy, and then working closely with the wider team of other Parliamentary and Policy Researchers across the wider Church of England. It provides an excellent opportunity for someone looking to support the Church's work in education at the most strategic level.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3rd August 2026.
Interviews will be held virtually on Thursday 6th August 2026.
- Supporting the Bishop of Portsmouth (Chair of the National Society for Education and Lead Bishop for Education), and a range of other Lords Spiritual speaking on education policy in the House of Lords
- Advising on and researching materials for questions, speeches and other interventions in the Lords. Monitoring and keeping the Bishops informed about relevant parliamentary developments and timetables.
- Liaising with MPs, Peers and their staff, Parliamentary officials, and others in and outside the NCIs on behalf of the Bishops.
- Drafting material for online and print publication about the Bishops' work, in close collaboration with communications officers in Church House and the Diocese of Portsmouth.
- Providing occasional research resource for the Bishops in their diocesan work, as and when required. This may involve researching and drafting talks, articles and lectures.
- Supporting the Head of Education Policy and Chief Education Officer in their wider policy-related responsibilities as and when required.
- Working with the wider Parliamentary Team to ensure that the Bishops are kept abreast of the wider activities of the Lords Spiritual and the Parliamentary Team
This list is not exhaustive and is intended to reflect your main tasks and areas of work. Changes may occur over time and you will be expected to agree any reasonable changes to your job description that are in line with the general nature of your post. You will be consulted about any changes to your job description before these are implemented.
The Parliamentary and Policy Researcher will be expected to regularly in London (at our office base - Church House, Westminster), and at the House of Lords. Flexibility in the working pattern will be required, due to the Bishops' duty weeks and other commitments in the Lords, as well as parliamentary sitting and recess dates.
The postholder will need to have access to the Parliamentary estate, so will be required to apply for a security pass sponsored by the Bishops, and will be expected to abide by the rules and codes set by Parliament that accompany the issuing of a pass. The postholder will also have access to the facilities offered to NCI staff, observing the responsibilities and protocols which apply to all staff of the NCIs.
ESSENTIAL
Skills/Aptitudes:
Excellent communication skills, verbally and in writing.
Proven ability in drafting briefing papers or press releases, bulletins or other accessible modes of communication
Excellent organisational skills, including time management, diary management etc.
Research skills, with the ability to gather information quickly and accurately and to produce content in forms suitable for both brief speeches and full-length addresses
Ability to discern the impact of policies, legislation etc. on the Church of England, other churches, and other faith communities
Knowledge/Experience:
Knowledge of the UK Parliament, current affairs and the making of Government policy
A grasp of the key issues facing the Church of England in its public role today
Some experience of organising events (receptions, seminars, meetings etc.)
Personal attributes:
Enthusiasm, energy and imagination.
Discretion and judgement in handling confidential or sensitive material
A flexible, open and collaborative working style
A willingness to work with and learn from senior colleagues, and people of differing political and theological persuasions
DESIRABLE
Knowledge/Experience:
Knowledge of current trends in Education policy
Some knowledge or experience of parliamentary processes, political parties, think tanks, lobby groups etc.
Some knowledge of the structures of the Church of England, and Education landscape
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Job Title: Digital Communications Officer
Responsible to: Senior Communications & Engagement Manager
Salary: £29,706 – £31,908 per annum
Location: Head Office, 5 Trinity Street, London, SE1 1DB
Hours of work: Full time - 35 hours per week (Minimum two days per week in the London office). Occasional weekend and evening work with time off in lieu (some domestic and international travel may be required)
The package also includes:
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8% employer pension contribution
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and additional discretionary leave during the Christmas period
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Season Ticket Loan
About USPG
USPG is the Anglican mission agency that partners churches and communities worldwide in God’s mission to enliven faith, strengthen relationships, unlock potential and champion justice. You can find out more about our work by visiting our website.
About the Role
Reporting to the Senior Communications & Engagement Manager as part of a highly functioning and creative team, this vital role will work across all media and channels to raise the profile of USPG and its partners and their work:
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Oversee the day-to-day running of our website and social media channels.
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Liaise with colleagues and partners to gather information and use it to create engaging collateral which informs, inspires, and sometimes challenges.
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Support the digital growth of USPG through SEO and Analytics
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Monthly digital and media reporting
About You
You are an organised and digitally aware communications professional. You can take complex subjects and communicate about them in simple and effective ways that speak to specific audiences. You understand the importance of reporting on website and social media performance to understand USPG’s audience and to adjust and improve. You are comfortable working in a small and creative team and are confident speaking to the wider organisation. You can juggle numerous projects and deadlines at one time.
You will demonstrate considerable cross-cultural awareness and an ability to communicate in a way that is sensitive and appropriate. You demonstrate an aptitude for collaborative teamwork and the ability to work independently on your initiative. It is expected that the postholder will be inspired by the work of USPG and in agreement with its Christian ethos and that they will be comfortable writing in a way which reflects this.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking for an exciting and varied role within charity communications or a communications/marketing professional who wants to move into the charity sector. However, if you don’t necessarily fall into these categories, but have the right skills for this role, please get in touch.
How to apply:
Please complete the application form and equal opportunities form and email us as indicated.
Closing Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026 by 9am.
Interview Date: Wednesday 19 August 2026 in London.
We bring people together from different parts of the global Church in mutually enriching conversation and profound encounters.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Academy of Medical Sciences is seeking a Finance Officer to be responsible for ensuring that all transactions are accurately recorded on a timely basis for the Charity and its trading subsidiary, using the Academy’s finance system, and related databases.
As Finance Officer, you will provide accurate and timely information to enquiries from a range of stakeholders, including - but not restricted to - staff, fellows and external suppliers.
The responsibilities of the post include:
Accounting on Finance System:
- Maintain the accounting records (purchase, sales and nominal ledgers) of AMS and AMSTL on the finance system (Iplicit) and assist with the reconciliation of control accounts and production of the monthly trial balance.
- Prepare monthly standard journals (accruals and prepayments) to produce the trial balance and work with the Financial Accountant to provide other period end journals as required.
Purchase ledger:
- Maintain the purchase ledgers of AMS and AMSTL by inputting purchase invoices and expense claims by onto Iplicit and processing payments by BACS (Lloyds Commercial).
- Assist staff with queries about expenses and purchase invoices.
- Ensure that authorisation limits are followed via purchase orders and maintain purchase order log.
Sales ledger:
- Prepare sales invoices for the Academy as necessary under terms of funding arrangements, liaising with relevant teams.
- Monitor and maintain fellowship records, ensuring subscription fees are invoiced and timely and deal promptly with any fellowship finance queries.
- Monitor and ensure all income and donations are correctly reflected on Iplicit and CRM system and that information is shared with the relevant departments.
- Liaise with the contract caterers Searcys on a regular basis to confirm sales on trading company, assisting with queries where needed.
- Upload sales information from the conference database Rendezvous to the finance system and reconcile monthly.
- Monitor receipts against invoices and assist with credit control to minimise the amounts owed by debtors to AMS and AMSTL.
- Support the FORUM staff group regarding invoicing and provision of information regarding receipts and credit control.
Cash management:
- Prepare banking details and bank any income received at the Academy offices on a regular basis.
- Post AMS and AMSTL bank receipts and payments onto Iplicit, preparing bank reconciliations in the finance system.
- Assist the Financial Controller with cash management, including looking at ways to improve the integration of the finance system with the online banking platform to increase automation of bank transactions.
Management accounts and year end:
- Assist with the preparation of monthly budget holder reports and help with queries about variances.
- Assist in preparation of year end accounts and work with the Financial Controller in producing documentation for audit.
- Ensure that all transactions are entered onto with the correct VAT code and assist the Financial Controller in the preparation and submission of VAT returns for the Academy.
Other:
- Provide cover for other Finance Officer
- Support staff who are running meetings and events by providing information on expenditure and income, preparing sales invoices, and assisting with credit control.
- Support the Head of Finance in the continued optimisation of Iplicit.
- Other tasks within the level of the role, and as requested by the Financial Controller, including support of work for the annual audit.
Requirements
Skills and abilities:
- Educated to at least A level or equivalent experience.
- Proficient in use of finance systems.
- Demonstrable Excel skills & sound working knowledge of other Microsoft applications and database packages.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
- Strong organisational skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Excellent numeracy.
- Taking accounts to Trial Balance.
- Experience of charity accounting.
- Experience of Iplicit.
- Knowledge of partial VAT recovery would be an advantage.
Competencies:
- Manages self effectively to prioritise and deal with competing demands.
- Treats people fairly and with respect.
- Understands the need to prioritise and manage time to achieve tasks.
- Takes pride in work and is personally motivated to achieve high quality standards.
- Asks relevant questions to clarify understanding.
- Seeks, and is open to, value-adding improvements for day-to-day processes.
- Willing to work with other teams and understands the benefits of collaborative working.
Benefits
We provide our staff with a comprehensive benefits package outlined as follows:
- Generous pension scheme with flexible contributions – we contribute between 8% - 13% of your gross salary (with employee contributions of 3% - 8%).
- Life assurance at three times your salary.
- Hybrid and agile working.
- 26 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure days and bank holidays.
- Buy and sell leave.
- Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to a qualifying period).
- Complimentary subscriptions to Headspace and Classpass to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
- Support through tailored learning and development.
- A range of enhanced benefits become available once you’ve completed your probation period.
For more information and to apply, please visit our careers page via the apply button.
Closing date: Sunday, 26 July 2026.
Interview date: w/c 27 July 2026.
Please note that we may close this vacancy earlier than the stated deadline if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
We request no contact from recruitment agencies regarding this post. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies.
Neo-Natal Support Worker
£24,000 pa + Company Car (with an approx. retail value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8K) and other excellent benefits
This role covers the South West of London, including Chelsea & Westminster catchment area.
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.
About the role:
This Best Companies Top 100 mid-sized organisation and Top 20 Charity is looking to appoint a Neonatal Support Worker (35 hours, 5 days per week) as part of a developing programme delivering high quality wrap-around care and support to families with a baby receiving treatment on the Neonatal Intensive Care units within the London & South East region, working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary team supporting the families.
Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the London & South East Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness. You will enjoy responsibility for managing your own schedule, remaining flexible to the needs of the families on your caseload.
Having worked in a demanding and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.
What we’re looking for:
· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a special care baby unit/community environment and those with a recognised qualification in health or social care.
· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly
· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines
· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)
· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates
· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.
What we offer:
We are proud to be a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! As a Top 10 Charity, we have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:
• Control over your own schedule, based on the needs of families on your caseload, to balance home and working life
• Company car for front line care posts (car P11D value of £23,000-26,000, taxable benefit in kind of £6-£8k)
• Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%
• 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)
• The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping
• Time off in Lieu
• Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts
• Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes
• A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme
• Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth.
If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our why work with us page on our website.
More information about us and our recruitment process can be found in our Candidate Pack on our website.
Development opportunities:
As part of our learning and development Anne Harris Skills Development Programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.
Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, introduction to play, drawing and talking training.
The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.
About us:
Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.
How to apply:
Please visit our website and apply online.
Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
Additional information:
Interviews will take place at our London & South East Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful. If you require any adjustments during the interview process, please let us know.
There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.
Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.
Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.
Volunteer Services Partner
Location: EACH Office, West Road, Ipswich IP3 9SX (Opportunity for some hybrid working from home)
Travel: Required to travel to Cambridgeshire/Norfolk to collaborate with colleagues
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full or Part-Time applicants considered, 22.5 – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum FTE, experience dependent. Pro rata for part time.
About Us
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) ensures the best possible quality of life and makes every moment count for children and families across Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. Our family-centred approach includes specialist nursing care, symptom management nursing, short breaks, wellbeing activities, therapies, care at end of life, bereavement support, counselling and volunteer services in the family home; all meeting the individual needs of the child, young person and whole family.
In 2020, all three of our hospices; The Nook (Norfolk), The Treehouse (Ipswich) and Milton (Cambridge) were rated OUTSTANDING by the Care Quality Commission.
Our people are central to our success. We have a talented workforce of staff and volunteers in Care, Fundraising, Retail, Facilities, IT, Finance, Marketing & Communications and Human Resources.
We’re over 440 employees strong, with a team of more than 2,000 volunteers across the organisation including over 50 shops and a Retail Distribution Centre.
About the Role
At East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH), volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. Their compassion, energy and commitment help us provide vital care and support to children, young people and families across our region.
We are looking for a proactive and people centred Volunteer Services Partner to be the bridge between potential volunteers and the vital work EACH does.
This is an ideal role for someone who thrives in a people‑centred environment, enjoys variety and takes pride in delivering high‑quality administration support.
As one of three Volunteer Services Partners, covering EACH volunteering across East Anglia, you will play a key role in shaping the volunteer experience – connecting passionate individuals with impactful and varied opportunities at EACH.
You will lead and administer the volunteer recruitment cycle across Suffolk, ensuring a diverse and inclusive workforce while providing essential support to the EACH colleagues who manage them.
Are you:
- An organised administrator with strong IT skills and are experienced using databases, digital tools and Microsoft Office?
- Skilled at prioritising, managing a varied workload and working both independently and collaboratively?
- An effective and empathetic communicator who builds positive relationships and supports volunteers, colleagues and partners with professionalism, sensitivity and sound judgement?
- Motivated to make a difference and help EACH to recruit, support and empower volunteers within a charitable and people‑focused environment?
What you’ll do:
- Recruitment & Onboarding: Manage the full volunteer lifecycle—from initial enquiry to DBS checks, and training. Administer the recruitment of volunteers across EACH’s hospices, Help at Home service, retail stores and fundraising teams.
- Community & Partnership building: Develop strong links with community organisations, colleges, job centres and local groups to champion the benefits of volunteering with EACH.
- Supporting Volunteer Supervisors: Work closely with managers and supervisors (including Shop Managers) to offer guidance, best practice support and tools to help them manage their volunteer teams effectively.
- Engagement & Communications: Contribute content for volunteer newsletters, our intranet and support appreciation events that recognise and celebrate our volunteers' incredible contribution.
- Data & Administration: Maintain accurate records on our volunteer database (Cascade) and manage the central volunteer services inbox in collaboration with your fellow Volunteer Services Partners.
Comprehensive range of benefits of working for EACH:
- Free onsite parking & Subsidised meals
- Enhanced Annual leave Entitlement – 27 days + 8 UK Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday purchase scheme
- Employee health cash plan & wellbeing support schemes
- AVIVA pension package – up to 7% Employer Contribution incl. Life Assurance
- NHS pension – continuation of if already contributing
- Free Eye Tests
- Cycle to work scheme
A current full, valid driving license and car (or equivalent) is essential.
Closing date: Friday 24th July 2026
Interview date: Monday 3rd August 2026
N.B. EACH reserves the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.
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Diversity Statement:
At EACH we believe in fostering a workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion where differences are embraced. We are actively seeking talent from all walks of life, recognising that diversity drives innovation, creativity and success.
Join us on a journey to create a more inclusive workplace, where everyone has equal opportunities to grow, contribute and succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply for opportunities at EACH and adjustments will be made to facilitate the application and selection process.
Please note:
This post is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check prior to appointment.
At EACH, we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to everyone and actively encourage applicants to ask questions, request reasonable adjustments or have an informal discussion before submitting an application.
No agencies please.
Location: National Support Centre, London SE1
Contract: Full time, permanent
Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 gross per annum, depending on experience.
Closing Date: 29 July 2026
Marine Society have an exciting new role! Help us to manage our rapidly expanding marine apprenticeships and adult skills programmes to meet growing industry demand. We’re looking for someone who has coordinated apprenticeship programmes and is passionate about developing a high-quality experience for apprentices.
You’ll be expected in using learner management systems, reporting and process improvements to strengthen compliance, improve apprentice support and increase progression and retention.
The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is the leading maritime charity for youth development and lifelong learning. We are a vibrant and growing charity inspiring young people to achieve their potential through challenge and nautical adventure and also enabling seafarers and maritime professionals to realise their potential through learning and career development. Working with our employees, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a strong vision and five-year Future Ready strategy to meet the growing demand for what we provide, both for young people, seafarers and maritime professionals – and the thousands who aspire to be the sea cadets and marine professionals of the future. It is also about equipping them to achieve their potential and thrive in a rapidly changing world, while growing our charity to benefit even more people – including those from under-represented or marginalised groups.
We are currently looking for an Apprenticeship Programmes Officer to join our team.
About the role
This new role is to support the growth of Marine Society apprenticeship and adult skills provision. The postholder will work with the Apprenticeship Operations Manager to deliver high quality apprenticeship programmes through providing coordination, monitoring, compliance and support for all learners.
Responsibilities
- Support the Apprenticeship Operations Manager to coordinate delivery of all apprenticeship and adult skills programmes ensuring learners achieve maximum progression and achievement.
- Monitor apprentices’ progress, off the job training and attendance and provided individual support to overcome issues and barriers to learning.
- Implement the new learner management system to provide accurate data and improve visibility of apprenticeship performance. Assist the Lead Maritime Trainer with developing the Google Classroom online portfolio and electronic training record books.
- Assist the Lead Maritime Trainer to prepare for and record online teaching sessions and apprentice progress reviews.
- Plan a programme of personal development and enrichment opportunities for apprentices. Work with external agencies such as the Association of Apprentices to access benefits for apprentices.
- Undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities reasonably requested by management as may be required.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a college or training provider within a curriculum or learner support role
- Experience using VLE/LMS systems within apprenticeship training programmes
- Experience of planning work-based learning programmes within a team
- Good knowledge of levy-funded apprenticeship programmes and associated funding rules
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Benefits
- 25 days annual leave per annum increasing with length of service
- Hybrid working for many roles
- Life assurance (4x salary)
- Private medical insurance
- Generous pension (employer contribution up to 10%)
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling
- Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential.
Additional Information
MSSC positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates from all backgrounds. Equity, diversity, and inclusion really matters to us, so we can best serve our beneficiaries from every community. We work to ensure a fair and consistent recruitment process and aim to be a charity where diversity of experience, identity and skills are valued and welcomed. MSSC is an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise our responsibilities to safeguard and protect the young people and vulnerable adults with whom we work. We do all we can to promote their health, safety and wellbeing, and we expect our staff to share this commitment and work in line with safeguarding policy, the MSSC’s values and ethos of inclusivity. We adhere to safer recruitment practices and therefore employment is subject to detailed pre-employment checks for successful candidates, including references and criminal disclosure checks and the completion of a disclosure questionnaire.
All successful applicants are required to attend safeguarding training and undergo pre-employment checks including a criminal record check.
We help launch young people for life through adventure.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Outreach Adviser - Croft Woodlands (Uist & Barra)
The Woodland Trust is looking for an Outreach Adviser - Croft Woodlands (Uist & Barra) to join our Scotland Outreach Team. The Croft Woodland initiative is a partnership initiative between Woodland Trust Scotland (WTS), Point & Sandwick Trust (P&ST), Scottish Crofting Federation, Scottish Forestry, Coigach & Assynt Living Landscapes, the Woodland Croft Partnership, Shetland Amenity Trust and Orkney Woodlands Project. The aim of the project is to engage crofters in woodland creation and management on their holdings to deliver multiple benefits in terms of biodiversity, agricultural diversification, landscape and environment.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Provide expert advice and ongoing support to crofters, grazing committees and land managers on woodland creation and management projects.
- Lead the development and delivery of Forestry Grant Scheme applications, coordinating consultants or preparing proposals in-house.
- Plan and implement Croft Woodlands MOREwoods schemes, ensuring successful project delivery.
- Create and maintain accurate GIS mapping and ensure robust due diligence, including regulatory compliance and “right tree, right place” principles.
- Organise and deliver training programmes, facilitating knowledge sharing across individuals, communities and stakeholders.
- Work closely with Point and Sandwick Trust through regular liaison and updates.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with land managers, partners, regulators and local organisations to promote woodland initiatives.
- Manage project delivery end-to-end, including budgets, timelines, contractors and consultants, ensuring targets are met.
- Complete all project administration and reporting, contribute to stakeholder engagement, and support innovative approaches to increase participation and impact.
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the Uist and Barra landscape and wider Western Isles, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within the Western Isles or reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
The Candidate:
- Previous experience in developing and delivering woodland creation projects, particularly for small-scale projects.
- Experience of developing woodland management plans is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to engage with and advise crofters, communities, schools and woodland owners.
- Experience managing and working effectively with contractors, consultants and external partners.
- Strong technical capability in digital mapping and GIS systems.
- Good working knowledge of woodland and croft grant schemes and funding mechanisms is desirable.
- Understanding of the crofting context in Scotland, particularly in the Western Isles, with Gaelic language/cultural awareness desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence to represent the organisation professionally and positively.
- Highly organised, self-motivated and flexible, with the ability to manage workload independently, collaborate across dispersed teams, and deliver projects on time and within budget.
- A full driving licence and ability to travel across a wide area to undertake site visits and meetings, sometimes to remote locations. Overnight stays will be required from time to time.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will be held on the 19th, 20th and 21th of August 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
About the role
In this role, you’ll work with the Community Fundraising field and central team to ensure effective delivery of the Community Fundraising strategy and plan by maximising the potential of each supporter as well as exploring how the charity can support them.
You will ensure that every supporter has a great experience of Parkinson’s UK through developing key relationships and providing operational administrative support, analysis and research as well as assisting in the development and maintenance of robust procedures.
This will be a fixed term contract, expected for 11 months and ending in August 2027.
What you’ll do:
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Provide a welcoming, efficient and professional service to supporters and potential supporters of Parkinson’s UK and motivate them on their fundraising journey.
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Work with the Community Fundraising team and other members of the Parkinson’s UK Fundraising and Engagement Directorate to ensure effective delivery of the community fundraising strategy and plan.
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Support the Community Fundraising team in providing operational and administrative support, analysis and research.
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Working with the Community Fundraising Officer, assist in the development and maintenance of robust administrative procedures to enable the whole team to function as effectively as possible.
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Participate in the delivery and fulfilment of Community Fundraising activities and events, including attendance and support of event organiser on the day, as required.
What you’ll bring:
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Friendly and approachable manner with the ability to build and maintain strong relationships and provide first class customer service & supporter care
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Familiarity with relational databases (Raiser's Edge preferred), including inputting and retrieving data and producing reports, requiring a high attention to detail.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with people at all levels providing clear information, support and advice both verbally and in writing
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Ability to deal with customer enquiries in a diplomatic and sensitive manner. With a proven ability to take a solution focused approach to problem solving and high attention to detail.
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Ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held from week commencing 5th August onwards.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Community Connector (Mental Health Resilience Worker)
Post no: 666
Reports to: Service Manager (Blended Teams)
Working base: Luton CMHT (Community Mental Health Team)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: £26,600 per annum FTE (£21,567.57 per annum actual for 30 hours per week)
About the Role
Community Connectors work as part of an integrated, blended mental health offer to support people with emotional, social and practical needs to access a range of local, non-medical and non-clinical services, to improve confidence, social inclusion and independence.
This role will involve working as part of a multi-disciplinary team with statutory, third sector and NHS colleagues to support clients who are suffering from moderate to severe mental health difficulties. You will need to have experience working with those suffering with mental health illness as well as being able to demonstrate in depth knowledge of the services, support networks and local resources that may assist in improved outcomes for those dealing with complex and enduring mental health issues. The ability to be adaptable, work independently and the resilience to work in some challenging environments are key attributes for this role.
Service Delivery
- Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks in your respective area
- To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Am enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources
- Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
- Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
- Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
- Identify and build good working relationships with the community groups, relevant services and activities for partnership work and signposting as well as keep updated information about them.
- Competently work as part of a blended team, under direction from Mind BLMK and ELFT (East London NHS Foundation Trust), working with independence and in an agile way to support people with complex mental health challenges.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5:00pm on Friday 7th August
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Candidates may also be searching for similar roles such as: Community Support Worker, Mental Health Support Worker, Recovery Worker, Wellbeing Worker, Social Prescribing Link Worker, Community Engagement Worker, Community Mental Health Worker.
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We need your careful and precise skills in finance and administration to create and run systems that keep our movement for peace running smoothly. Through your work our members will be engaged, our finance will be carefully logged and reported and our quest for peace will be enhanced. Our headquarters, Peace House, will under your guidance be a safe, welcoming and well run space. You will also support a sister peace movement with a few hours finance and payrol support.
This role will balance out desk-based work with supporting the running and hiring of Peace House. Your impact will widen as you will also provide remote book keeping and payroll support for our sister organisation the Anglican Pacifist Fellowship.
Apply with cover letter and CV outlining why you have the skills that we need to make a difference
Applications close Monday 27th July and interviews w/c 17th August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Location: Home Based
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
About the role
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
This is a fixed term contract until 31st July 2027.
What you’ll do:
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Provide in depth, person-centred information and guidance to clients by a range of means, including community settings, and ensuring the most efficient and effective use of resources in line with service policy
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Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures
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Provide information on a variety of health and social care issues, including appropriate emotional support, employment and welfare benefits guidance and advocating with and on behalf of clients
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Maintain relationships and partnerships with internal and external teams and in a range of settings and ways to achieve the best outcomes of clients
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Keep up to date with organisational and professional development relevant to your role
What you’ll bring:
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Background and/or current experience in health and social care
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Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care
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Experience managing a complex caseload effectively and efficiently
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Ability to be calm and deal effectively with challenging or emotional situations and/or people
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Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar
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In depth understanding of Parkinson’s, relevant issues and legislation, in particular in connection with health and social care and welfare benefits
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!
Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.
Interviews for this role will be held week commencing 10th August.
The successful candidate will be required to
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live in the area specified (Channel Islands, with quarterly visits, Bristol and North Somerset) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport
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collaborate with another Parkinson’s Local Adviser across Bristol, North Somerset, Somerset, Bath, North East Somerset, and the Channel Islands, and that applicants must live in the area
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provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb
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have a confidential space in which to work
This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn.
Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
This is an opportunity to play a visible role in contributing to the procurement practice across the FRC, working with stakeholders across the organisation and supporting high-quality, compliant procurement outcomes. The successful candidate will provide professional procurement, commercial and contract input to the business, ensuring alignment with FRC policy, the Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (PCR15) and the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23).
This is an exciting opportunity to join the FRC's collaborative Procurement & Contracts team, where you will play a key role in helping the organisation achieve its strategic objectives. Procurement is a trusted business partner at the FRC, providing advice, guidance and constructive challenge to ensure commercial decisions deliver value for money, comply with regulatory requirements and support organisational success. Working with stakeholders across the business, you will have the opportunity to influence outcomes, drive continuous improvement and contribute to the delivery of high-quality public services.
Job Description
Accountabilities
- Implement procurement best practice to deliver high-quality, compliant and value-focused procurement services for the FRC.
- Manage a range of end-to-end procurement exercises, including the use of Framework Agreements and/or Find a Tender where applicable.
- Manage a portfolio of procurement and contract-related activity, including change control and Notices of Termination.
- Identify and deliver cost savings, process efficiencies and procurement improvements, including contributing to technology solutions that enhance team processes and reporting.
- Work with internal stakeholders to understand business needs, provide procurement advice and support effective delivery of procurement activity.
- Engage with external suppliers to obtain information, quotations, proposals and other procurement-related inputs.
- Maintain and report on data within the FRC’s Contracts Database, ensuring information supports effective management information reporting.
- Design, coordinate and manage tender processes, including preparing tender documents, capturing expressions of interest, managing Q&A, developing evaluation criteria and methodology, and communicating outcomes.
- Support the Head of Procurement & Contracts in delivering the strategic objectives of the procurement function.
- Share knowledge and good practice across the FRC’s procurement team to support consistency, learning and continuous improvement.
- Undertake other procurement, commercial or contract-related activities that are appropriate to the role, skills and level of responsibility.
- Manage procurement and contract-related activity across the role’s portfolio.
- The role requires liaison across the whole organisation.
- External suppliers and stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Strong experience of end-to-end procurement activity, including reviewing applicable terms and conditions and supporting compliant commercial decision-making.
- Sound knowledge and experience of public sector procurement, including pre-market engagement, sourcing, contract management and supplier management.
- Good understanding of the professional, legal and regulatory environment in which the procurement function operates, including PCR15 and PA23.
- Qualified or part-qualified member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (MCIPS), or working towards an equivalent professional procurement qualification, is desirable.
Essential Skills
- Ability to build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers and stakeholders, with a strong customer-service ethos.
- Ability to apply procurement requirements in a practical and proportionate way, using sound judgement to support effective outcomes.
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret information and apply sound judgement.
- Ability to manage workload effectively.
- Strong attention to detail, with the ability to review information accurately and identify issues that may require further consideration.
- Excellent IT, written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain procurement requirements clearly to a range of audiences.
For more information, please redirect to the recruiter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.