Disability Rights UK wish to hire an experienced Communications Officer to join our Sport England funded Get Yourself Active programme. The chosen candidate will be joining a highly successful team that has been working with disabled people for the last six years to change attitudes, perceptions and practices around physical activity and wellbeing.
We are seeking a highly articulate and proactive individual with a flair for communications, with lived and/or professional experience of disability. The successful individual will work closely with Get Yourself Active team colleagues to manage internal and external communications and to engage new audiences and existing stakeholders. The post will play a key role in ensuring our communications are influential, informative and engaging, as well as leading on work supporting the redevelopment of our website.
To apply, please send your current CV together with a cover letter, outlining your interest in this job, addressing each point in the person specification. Applications without a suitable cover letter will not be considered. Closing date is 9.00am on Wednesday 26th May 2021; interviews will be held on Thursday 3rd June 2021.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
Disability Rights UK is the UK’s leading Disabled People's Organisation (DPO) led by, run by, and working for Disabled people.
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We're looking for a proactive and delivery-focused online fundraising professional to drive innovation and new online product development across our fundraising portfolio. This role is ideal for someone with a strong test-and-learn mindset who thrives on turning ideas into live initiatives, rapidly testing concepts, measuring impact and applying learnings to improve performance. Working across multiple products and propositions, you'll collaborate with teams across the organisation to identify opportunities, build stakeholder buy-in and bring new ideas to life. This is a hands-on role focused on online fundraising innovation, offering the opportunity to shape and test the next generation of fundraising opportunities for ARUK.
This role will be known internally as Online Fundraising Manager*
Key Responsibilities:
Digital Fundraising & Online Communities
· Lead a test-and-learn approach to fundraising growth, designing, implementing, and evaluating live campaigns and experiments, while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders to secure buy-in and ensure successful delivery.
· Support and coach teams to generate fundraising through online communities, including Facebook challenges, streaming channels and new tech. You will provide guidance on content, stewardship, and conversion.
· Lead the Facebook Challenge strategy and translate this for all stakeholders. Bringing all relevant teams together to ensure the Challenges are reaching the right audiences, supporters are stewarded appropriately, and the opportunities of these events are maximised.
· Responsibility for managing and delivering Facebook challenges p.a
· Develop and oversee strategies for streaming fundraising, identifying opportunities within Web3 communities and streaming ecosystems.
· Ownership of relationship with external agencies, holding regular check ins and ensuring the skill levels across the team of third-party systems.
· Monitor trends, campaign performance, and supporter behaviour to inform strategy adjustments and post-event improvements.
· Build relationships with other third sector organisations to share ideas, successes and concerns to build robust fundraising challenges and develop direction for new opportunities.
· Lead the creation of a Streaming New Product Development pipeline to test innovative fundraising approaches with content creators and streaming communities.
· Ensure the team effectively engages online communities to amplify ARUK activity and maximises supporter participation.
· Work with internal teams to ensure consistent supporter engagement and stewardship across all online platforms.
· Work closely with the celebrity and Influencer team to create and deliver the ARUK influencer strategy.
New Audiences & Partnerships
· Lead and oversee the development of partnerships.
· Maximise fundraising opportunities through third-party collaborations and emerging digital channels.
· Work closely with the Celebrity Team to identify potential content creator fundraisers and ensure they are stewarded appropriately.
· Responsible for developing Online Fundraising strategy, providing guidance to team for building partnerships and maximising relationships.
· Work with Digital team to identify new potential fundraising platforms and digital methods of fundraising.
Management
· Attend relevant sector-wide meetings to understand latest trends to inform strategy and direction of team.
· Undertake evaluation of income area, considering contribution, ROI and long-term potential.
· Stay abreast of competitor activity, particularly in designated areas, to inform strategy.
· Develop a full understanding of ARUK systems including data, finance and compliance in order to support the team in creating well informed processes and use of systems.
· Champion the Innovation/Online Fundraising Team across ARUK, sharing knowledge and education teams on the opportunities available.
· Upskill internal teams (e.g. fundraising, corporate, philanthropy)
Knowledge, skills and experience needed:
· Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating live tests,
· Experience in effectively managing relationships with internal stakeholders to gain buy-in and drive delivery.
· Project management experience
· Experience in fundraising strategy development and delivery.
· Understanding of social media and online platforms
· Line management experience, particularly experience managing a team
· Proven track record of meeting or exceeding financial and non-financial targets.
· Good practice and understanding of GDPR and compliance.
· Experience in creating supporter journeys
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £45,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 2nd September 2026, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, particularly from those in the global majority, those with disabilities, men and those from the LGBTQIA+ community. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trialsthat slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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We have rewarding opportunities available for two Female* Crisis House Peer Support Workers to join our team across Bath & North East Somerset and Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) based in Swindon. You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week across rotating shifts Monday to Sunday including days, evenings and sleep-ins, to meet the needs of the Service. In return, you will receive a competitive salary £26,227 per annum, plus £70 per sleep-in (the expectation is 1 sleep-in per week is required) plus benefits.
Established in 1983 Bristol MISSING LINK is a leading provider of Housing and Support Services to women with mental health and housing related support needs in Bristol. Missing Link is the parent organisation to NEXT LINK domestic abuse services and SAFE LINK sexual violence services.
In return for joining us, we will offer you:
§ 3 extra holidays including International Women’s Day
§ Excellent development and training opportunities
§ Employer pension contribution (minimum 5% of your gross salary)
§ Mindful Employer Plus Scheme
§ Cycle to Work Scheme
§ Long Service Awards
§ Health and Wellbeing programme
About the role:
We are looking to recruit two Female* Peer Support Workers at our Mental Health Service in Swindon. You will work as part of the new Mental Health Framework that will sit alongside and compliment those provided by primary and secondary care, as a key partner within the Mental Health and Wellbeing Partnership (a collaboration of voluntary organisations including Alabarè, Second Step and Nilaari). Make a difference to someone’s life with a fulfilling role at Missing Link.
Key duties and responsibilities of our Female* Crisis House Peer Support Worker:
§ Work within a recovery and psychologically informed approach, supporting women to maximise their safety, independence and wellbeing
§ Liaise effectively and collaboratively with all appropriate agencies and community groups
§ Take part in the assessment of women referred to the service; including gathering additional information from supporting agencies
This is not an exhaustive list of your duties and outlines the general ways in which it is expected you will meet the overall requirements of this post.
What we are looking for in our ideal Female* Crisis House Support Worker:
§ Have a passion to make a real difference to how services are delivered and outcomes for those using services
§ Believe that recovery is a reality and hold hope for women
§ Skilled in managing difficult conversations with the ability to hold boundaries
§ An understanding of cultural diversity
§ To have a strong understanding of the needs of people with mental health problems
§ You must have a understanding living with and managing mental health issues or supporting someone in emotional distress, including understanding the barriers to meaningful living
§ An understanding of when and where to signpost is essential
§ A full driving licence (to include business use) and access to transport
If you are motivated, resourceful and passionate about Mental Health, please apply now to join us as our Female* Crisis House Peer Support Worker and contribute to the valuable work Missing Link and its wider services, delivering hope and support to Women in a Mental Health Crisis.
How to apply:
Please download the application pack from our website and complete the application form. Please submit your application by 9am Friday 11th September 2026. Please do not send CVs. Interviews will be held week commencing 14th September 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Purple Elephant Project is looking for an experienced, values driven Finance Manager to join our team in Twickenham. We are a children’s mental health charity, supporting over 100 children and their families every week with therapeutic services, such as Play and Art therapy, across the London boroughs of Richmond, Hounslow and beyond. This is an exciting new opportunity to play a key role in a growing children's charity and to use your finance expertise to help us make a real difference to children and families.
Working closely with our CEO and Trustees, you'll take ownership of our financial management, including:
We're looking for someone with strong management accounting experience, excellent attention to detail and a proactive, collaborative approach. Charity experience and Xero knowledge are desirable.
If you live within reasonable reach of our charity, and are looking for a meaningful, senior part-time role, where your expertise can directly support the wellbeing of children and families, we'd love to hear from you.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To support children to transform their lives through the provision of high-quality, accessible integrated therapy services
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
World Physiotherapy (formerly known as the World Confederation for Physical Therapy) is the sole international organisation for physiotherapy, representing more than 600,000 physiotherapists worldwide through its 128 national/country member organisations. Founded 1951, World Physiotherapy is a registered charitable incorporated organisation in England and Wales (number: 1207425). We have been in official relations with the World Health Organization (WHO) since 1956 and we are committed to advancing the science, standards and practice of physiotherapy and promoting the important contribution of the physiotherapy profession globally in improving health and wellbeing through policy advocacy, education and training, leadership development, health systems and capacity strengthening, research, standard-setting, quality assurance and accreditation.
World Physiotherapy is also a member of the World Rehabilitation Alliance (WRA), a WHO global network of stakeholders whose mission is to support the implementation of the Rehabilitation 2030 Initiative through advocacy activities. It focuses on promoting rehabilitation as an essential health service that is integral to Universal Health Coverage and to the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 3 (“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”). Further information about World Physiotherapy can be found on our website.
Consultant opportunity: developing our long-term vision and strategy
Now in its 75th anniversary year, World Physiotherapy is seeking an experienced consultant(s) to co-ordinate the development of its Physio 2040 long-term aspirational vision and a five-year strategic plan (2027-32) that operationalises it.
This is a two-part but interlinked assignment. Working closely with World Physiotherapy’s member organisations, global leadership, key stakeholders and staff, the successful consultant(s) will deliver an inclusive, evidence-based horizon-scanning and strategy development process, ensuring that our 2040 vision statement and strategic plan are completed ahead of the World Physiotherapy Congress in Guadalajara, Mexico in May 2027.
We are looking for a consultant or team of consultants who can:
Budget
The total budget available for this evaluation is £20k, including all expenses and exclusive of all taxes. All agreed activities and outputs must be delivered within this budget.
Further details regarding the payment schedule can be found in the World Physiotherapy - Request for Proposals Brief (below).
How to apply
Suitably qualified and experienced consultants interested in submitting a proposal should:
Registered Charity
11 - 20
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with Back Up to recruit a new Head of Partnerships. As Back Up celebrates its 40th anniversary, this is an exciting opportunity to join an ambitious and growing charity at a pivotal stage of its development.
Head of Partnerships
Salary: £50,000-£55,000 dependent on experience
Location: Hybrid, 2dpw in Wandsworth
Back Up supports people affected by spinal cord injury and their families to rebuild independence, confidence and a sense of purpose after injury. Through services delivered in spinal injury centres, hospitals, communities and through innovative digital platforms, the charity helps people to live the life they choose after spinal cord injury.
As the organisation continues to deliver its ambitious strategy, Limitless Ambition, they have invested significantly in the charity’s infrastructure, leadership and systems, creating the foundations for long-term growth while maintaining the strong culture, values and lived experience that underpin its work.
The current strategy focuses on three key ambitions:
Alongside continued service development, the organisation is investing in regional expansion across the UK, digital transformation and the development of strategic partnerships that will help increase both impact and income. With organisational income currently standing at approximately £3.2m, Back Up has ambitious plans to grow income to £5m by 2030, with this role playing a key part in these plans.
Reporting into the senior leadership team, the Head of Partnerships will lead a team of five colleagues across Trusts & Foundations, Corporate Partnerships and Special Events. The charity benefits from a well-established trusts programme, an engaged Development Board, strong existing relationships and a healthy fundraising pipeline. The opportunity now is to build on these solid foundations and unlock the significant growth potential that exists across the entire partnerships portfolio.
The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the next phase of fundraising growth, strengthening existing relationships, developing compelling partnership propositions and creating a more joined-up approach across trusts, corporates, special events and wider fundraising activity.
This is a highly visible leadership role requiring someone who can think strategically whilst remaining actively involved in relationship management, opportunity development and fundraising delivery. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between development board-level discussions, team leadership and hands-on fundraising activity.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Above all, we are looking for someone who shares Back Up's values and commitment to creating opportunities for people affected by spinal cord injury to thrive.
How to Apply
The deadline for this role is Wednesday 9th September, with 1st stage interviews to take place on 22nd September. To express an initial interest, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.
Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set is committed to inclusive recruitment practices and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We actively encourage applications from people with diverse experiences and are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments required throughout the recruitment process.
Registered Charity
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.
The Events and Visitor Engagement Coordinator will correlate the planning and delivery of events, support visitor engagement activities to generate income, and help develop opportunities that increase participation, accessibility, and community involvement. The postholder will work closely with the Head of Events, Volunteers & Visitor Engagement, Cathedral staff, ministry team, volunteers, partners, and external organisations to ensure high-quality experiences for all who visit the Cathedral.
Registered Charity
11 - 20
At the heart of both city and county, Chelmsford Cathedral is a hub for a rich variety of community activity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About the Trevi service
Jasmine Mother & Child Family Residential Centre
Is a specialist residential centre for mothers, their children and pregnant women where there are concerns about substance use, trauma, instability, safeguarding and/or parenting capacity.
Rated Good by both CQC and Ofsted, Jasmine Mother & Child brings together residential parenting assessment, recovery-focused interventions, safeguarding oversight and pregnancy support in one specialist setting.
About the role
This role focuses on providing a safe, structured setting where risks can be understood properly, support can be put in place, and parenting capacity can be assessed with the child’s safety at the centre.
As Registered Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of this seven-bed residential family service, ensuring a safe, nurturing and trauma-responsive environment for women, children and staff.
What you will do
· You must meet Ofsted Registered Manager status requirements. You will have a good understanding of regulatory standards. You will liaise and cooperate with both regulators and be aware of relevant documentation.
· You will establish positive relationships and maintain effective communication with women, their children, and other involved professionals in their care while developing and implementing individually tailored care and support plans that respect and uphold the dignity and privacy of families living at Jasmine.
· Understand Safeguarding issues and the ability to respond appropriately to any concerns
· Model and maintain a trauma responsive workforce
· Maintain optimal occupancy
What you will bring
· Minimum 2 years' residential childcare experience within the last 5 years
· At least 1 year must be in a supervisory capacity
· NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is required, or working towards or prepared to work towards within 6 months of appointment
· Or Social Work England registration
· Sound working knowledge of Ofsted and current legislation.
· Ability to communicate appropriately with commissioners, funders, women using our services and a multi-disciplinary staff team.
· Strong communication and organisational skills
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping people experiencing domestic abuse to feel safer, regain control and move forward with their lives? Join Calan DVS as an Independent Domestic Violence Advocate and make a meaningful difference to individuals and families at the point they need it most.
As part of the Dal I Godi service, you will provide specialist, trauma-informed support and advocacy to victims of domestic abuse who have been assessed as being at high risk of serious harm. Working alongside each individual from the point of crisis, you will assess risk, develop personalised safety plans and help them understand and access the options available to protect themselves and their children.
You will manage a varied caseload and work closely with partner agencies, including the police, housing providers, social services, health professionals and the criminal and civil justice systems. You will also represent and advocate for victims through processes such as MARAC, ensuring their voice, choices and safety remain central throughout.
We are looking for someone with at least two years’ experience of providing high-level domestic abuse support, strong risk assessment and crisis-management skills, and a compassionate, non-judgmental approach. You should hold a recognised IDVA qualification or be willing to work towards one. A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential.
In return, you will become part of an experienced and supportive specialist team committed to delivering high-quality services to people affected by domestic abuse across Wales.
Key details
Salary: £25,100 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week
Base: Ammanford/Powys, with travel across the region
Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027
The role includes participation in a planned duty rota covering some weekday evenings and weekends
If you share our commitment to improving safety, amplifying victims’ voices and supporting lasting change, we would love to hear from you.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title - Policy Officer
Contract - 12 months Fixed-Term
Hours - Part Time, 21 hours per week (0.6 FTE)
Salary Range - £15,000 to £19,200 per annum (£25,000 to £32,000 FTE)
Location - Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ
About Coram
Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.
Part of the Coram Group, Coram Children’s Legal Centre (CCLC) is the UK’s specialist centre for children’s rights in education, immigration, community care and family law, and provides significant international legal systems consultancy. The centre is located on the Coram Campus in central London with a base in Colchester. We champion access to justice through information and advice, legal practice and representation, policy and strategic litigation. Our Legal Practice Unit provides advice and representation primarily under legal aid contract. Our Policy and Practice Change team promotes practice change through training and capacity building to professionals and secures systems change through research, policy and advocacy.
About the role
This role will contribute to delivering Coram Children’s Legal Centre’s agreed programme of policy work, which focuses on immigration policy, education policy and children’s rights. The post-holder will play an important part in creating policy impact to promote the rights of children in the areas of immigration and education policy. Working with the Head of Policy and Practice Change, the Policy Managers and teams across Coram, the key objective of the role is to deliver policy work that has impact for children and centres the views and experiences of children and young people. The post-holder will work with CCLC’s lawyers, young people, sector colleagues, Government officials, Parliamentarians, the media and wider stakeholders to achieve change for children towards CCLC’s aim of promoting children’s rights in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The role would suit a passionate individual who cares about children’s rights and young people informing policy. The ideal candidate will have experience of volunteering or working at a charity or of advocating for change. We are looking for someone who is interested in policy work in the children’s sector, with a specific interest in our core areas of immigration and education policy and children’s rights. Some knowledge of UK immigration, asylum and nationality law is important and we would welcome candidates with lived experience of the asylum or immigration systems.
This is an office-based role with some remote working after the initial settling in period. There will be some flexibility over working days.
For further information on CCLC please visit our website.
To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.
Closing date: Sunday 6th September 2026 at 23:55
Test and Interview date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.
If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.
We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registered Charity No. 312278.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Your new company
My client is a small, well-established, London-based charity.
Your new role
The role is on a part-time basis, 3 days per week. Duties will include:
What you'll need to succeed
In order to succeed, you will need previous experience in accounts, including with the duties above. Knowledge and experience using Xero is also essential. If you were AAT qualified, or studying for AAT, this would also be an advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will have the opportunity to work in a small, supportive team, in a permanent role which is pivotal to the organisation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Branch Manager
RSPCA Finchley, Golders Green, Hendon & District Branch
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Location: Hybrid, with regular travel across the branch area including East Finchley and North Finchley shops
About the role
At the RSPCA Finchley Branch, we are seeking a practical and organised Branch Manager to support the delivery and development of our local animal welfare services and the oversight of our retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers.
This is a strategic role with a hands-on focus on operational delivery, responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across animal welfare, retail operations through the line management of Shop Managers and volunteer activity. Working closely with Trustees, the postholder will help ensure that services are delivered effectively, safely and in line with our charitable objectives, with a clear focus on achieving positive outcomes for animals and the community.
The role is hybrid, combining remote working with regular travel across the branch area, including visits to our charity shops in East Finchley and North Finchley, as well as occasional in-person meetings and operational activity where needed to deliver the Branch outcomes in line with the agreed objectives and priorities.
In this role, you will
You will be responsible for the effective delivery of animal welfare outcomes across the branch, ensuring animals are safely supported from intake through to rehoming, while also supporting the RSPCA Inspectorate. Alongside this, you will oversee day-to-day branch operations, including managing a small team of staff and volunteers, overseeing the performance of the branch’s retail activity through the line management of Shop Managers to contribute to sustainable income.
Working with the Chair and the relevant Trustee portfolio lead, including the Treasurer, to ensure financial oversight, governance and compliance and to deliver the agreed objectives, and working with veterinary partners, staff and volunteers, other RSPCA branches as well as other charities, you will ensure that services are delivered consistently, responsibly and in line with the branch’s priorities.
About you
You will be comfortable working in a role that combines strategic and operational responsibilities, and able to organise your workload effectively. You will have experience of coordinating services or operations and managing both staff and volunteers, achieving results through effective line management, and bring a genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to achieving positive outcomes through well-organised and consistent delivery. You will also have a calm and practical approach, with the ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, volunteers and the local community, and a strong commitment to delivering meaningful and lasting outcomes for animals.
What we offer
This is an opportunity to play a key role in supporting animal welfare in the local community, with the ability to make a direct and meaningful impact through the delivery and development of branch activities.
The position offers a salary of £32,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible working hours, to be agreed in line with the needs of the role
Supportive working environment with close engagement with Trustees
Additional information
Regular travel across the branch area and beyond is required, and occasional evening or weekend work may be necessary.
A full, clean driving licence is essential for this role.
How to apply
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your reasons for applying and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.
Please submit your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining your reasons for applying and how you meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.
Previous applicants do not need to reapply. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.
Registered Charity
21 - 50
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
London Youth Gateway is a sector leading service supporting 18-25 year-olds facing homelessness or rough sleeping across the capital. Our mission is to make sure young Londoners bounce back quickly and safely in times of crisis and to prevent or solve their homelessness for good. You will be playing a leading role in helping to shape the work of the partnership, its collaborative processes as well as its connections with each of the London local authorities.
This is a key role in our organisation, and we are looking for someone with demonstrable experience in partnership and stakeholder engagement who knows how to get and keep people on board to meet mutual or differing needs. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator and persuasive negotiator with an eye for detail. You will be able to facilitate multi-agency meetings and collaboration, hold responsibility for regular reporting to the commissioner, and contribute to our broader policy and influencing work. We have big ambitions for an organisation our size, so we are on the look-out for someone who can work at their own initiative, support our different teams, and is not afraid to get hand-on with administrative tasks, while tuning into partner priorities and sniffing out great opportunities to connect.
Key details
Contract type and hours: The role is full-time (35 hours per week), Monday-Friday. Some work over the Christmas period will also be required.
Starting salary: £39,634. Salary scale AP32 (£39,634) to AP36 (£44,348).
Location: New Horizon Youth Centre, 68 Chalton Street, London, NW1 1JR
Application deadline:9am, Monday 21 September
How to apply: complete our application form below, submit your CV and write a 2 page cover letter/supporting statement. Please don't include your name or address in your CV or cover letter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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 Refuge Worker to play a pivotal role in our Domestic Abuse Service in Hackney
Sounds great, what will I be doing?
This role involves providing intensive, person-centred support to women in a residential setting. The role includes delivering key sessions, community meetings, and daily contact to assess and monitor individual needs. You will co-produce Support and Safety Plans with residents, focusing on their strengths and goals, and offer advice on safety, domestic abuse, housing, and independent living. Responsibilities also include liaising with statutory bodies on safeguarding matters, supporting move-on accommodation, and promoting empowerment through workshops and social activities. The role follows “The Hestia Approach,” prioritising co-production, recovery, and partnership with service users.
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
Applicants should have experience supporting individuals with diverse and complex needs, including mental health issues and substance misuse. This includes delivering high-quality floating or outreach support, developing support plans, conducting risk assessments, and liaising with external professionals. Knowledge of safeguarding, welfare benefits, housing legislation, and the ability to accurately record casework using computer systems is essential. The role also requires the ability to work independently in the community and travel throughout the borough.
Please note: This role is open to female applicants only, in accordance with Schedule 9 (1a) of the Equality Act 2010.
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We deliver services across London as well as campaign and advocate nationally on the issues that affect the people we work with.
Harris Hill is delighted to be supporting a leading national charity in its search for a Projects Officer to join its Carer Services team.
Location: Hybrid, London
Contract: Part-time, 3 days per week, 1-year fixed term
Salary: £34,931 FTE, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)
This is a fantastic opportunity to support the delivery of projects that improve services, resources and support for unpaid carers.
Reporting to the Head of Consultancy and Services, you will support a range of projects across project management, co-production, content development, and monitoring and evaluation.
Key responsibilities include:
You will have:
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
