Entry level jobs

We are currently seeking a Maintenance Assistant to help keep our centres running smoothly and safely for the animals in our care. You will an important role in maintaining our facilities, supporting our team, and ensuring a clean, secure, and welcoming environment for both animals and employees.

Your role will involve supporting the 3 Battersea sites with general maintenance tasks to allow the site to meet its operational needs.

If you’re practical, proactive, and want your work to have a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

What we can offer you:

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

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

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

Diversity and inclusion:

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

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

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

More about us:

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

Acceptable use of AI:

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

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

Closing date: 8th May 2026
Interview Date(s): One stage in person interview. Early applications are encouraged as interviews will take place on a rolling basis ahead of the closing date.

For full details on the role, please download the recruitment pack.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Learning and Development Partner to join our People Team located at our Head Office in Islington.

£30,678.05 per annum, working 35 hours per week. This is a hybrid role with a minimum of two days in the office each week, normally Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Our benefits include:

Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
Season ticket loans for public transport travel to work
A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% (via salary exchange), and life assurance cover of 3x annual pensionable salary (T&Cs apply)
Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
Fully paid induction programme and further training
ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
Cycle to work scheme
Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
Online wellbeing resources
Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to start a career in Learning & Development and build experience across a busy, supportive L&D function. Working across the L&D team, you will support the administration, coordination and delivery of all Look Ahead's staff training and development programmes student placements, apprenticeships, Diversity & Inclusion and Wellbeing initiatives. You will coordinate workshops from enrolment through to completion, maintain training records, support internal communications to promote L&D activity and encourage high levels of engagement, attendance and compliance with all training and courses. Responsible for ensuring all information is accurate and up to date on the LMS platform (currently MyLearning).

What you'll do:

Training Courses/Programmes
Schedule and manage training workshops and delegate communications
Liaise with and maintain relationships with external training providers
Process professional development applications and book delegates onto relevant in-house programmes or apprenticeships
Keep all training information, materials and records updated across the business
Administer and monitor attendance, completions and compliance requirements
Maintain and update tracking and monitoring spreadsheets regularly
Manage training facilities, equipment and room configuration
Coordinate learning analytics and produce monthly reporting on attendance, completions and KPIs
Manage the end-to-end induction process from booking new starters, marking attendance and deliver day 1 induction on a rota
Share training evaluation feedback with trainers and identify areas for improvement
Co-ordinate delegate lists for trainers and venues and joining instructions for learners weekly for upcoming training events

Student Placements
Respond to and process student and volunteer placement enquiries
Provide guidance to potential applicants and ensure vetting compliance
Maintain accurate tracking systems and provide monthly progress updates to managers
Support with onboarding processes and coordination of relevant induction elements
Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a consistent placement experience

Apprenticeships
Support the organisation and marketing of apprenticeships opportunities
Monitor activity, attendance, milestones and qualification progress for recruited apprentices
Maintain structured reporting and make recommendations for programme improvements
Support attendance at job fairs, recruitment events or school/college events as required

General
Maintain L&D and Student Placement shared inboxes daily in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Promote diversity, inclusion and Look Ahead's employer brand through internal communications, including Workplace and intranet posts
Support the implementation of the Inclusion & Diversity Action Plan, Wellbeing initiatives and engagement feedback actions with the Recruitment, Training and Talent Manager
Ensure all activity is compliant with health and safety requirements
Seek feedback from stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement
Support People Team projects and organisational development work as required

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead .

About you:

Organised with good attention to detail and able to prioritise effectively
Keen to deliver a high level of customer focused service
Responsive to queries and issues and able to come up with effective solutions that meet the business and customer needs
Strong communicator who is able to easily build effective working relationships
Adaptable and resilient under pressure
Decisive and able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks
Keen interest in Learning & Development
Positive team player who is values driven and contributes to a supportive team culture and works in a collaborative way across the People team, the wider organisation and with stakeholders

What you'll bring:

Essential:

Strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
Confident in using learning management systems or willing to learn
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Confident to facilitate induction training
Comfortable producing reports, analysing data and maintaining spreadsheets

Please see our jobs site for the full job description.

Do you have experience of working with diverse or marginalised communities and supporting volunteers? Have you been affected by hepatitis B? We are looking for someone with lived experience of the hepatitis B Virus who is passionate and skilled to support others on their journey from diagnosis to being in care. The role requires excellent communication and organisational skills. Creativity and innovation welcome! 

You will develop and support a network of volunteer peers delivering key hepatitis B messages across North East London, working with communities including South Asian, African, Caribbean and Eastern European populations. Your role will involve organising and delivering awareness and testing events in community settings, building partnerships with local organisations, and supporting individuals to access testing, treatment and ongoing care.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join RSVP’s well‑established ISVA Team. We are seeking a compassionate and motivated professional to provide specialist support to adults impacted by sexual violence.

This 24‑hour‑per‑week role, worked across three set days (Monday and Friday 9am–5pm, and Thursday 11am–7pm), offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who have reported, or are considering reporting, their experiences to the police.

As an Independent Sexual Violence Advocate (ISVA), you will provide practical guidance, emotional support and clear, empowering information to help adults understand their rights, options and choices. You will walk alongside survivors as they navigate their next steps — offering consistent support whether or not they choose to engage with the criminal justice process.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Waking Night Support Worker to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Service located in Tower Hamlets. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.

£27,706.00 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• Free DBS
• Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
• Fully paid induction programme and further training

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

East London Apartments provides 24 hour accommodation based support for up to 31 individuals with complex histories, multiple traumas, complex personality disorder(s) and a varied, disrupted housing history with experience of homelessness as well as individuals who have been diagnosed with severe and enduring mental health conditions who are under the Care Programme Approach (CPA).

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead .

• Building supportive, trusting relationships with customers and creating a positive atmosphere
• Working proactively with other members of the team to handle the service caseload and administrative responsibilities
• Conducting key work sessions as required, that are innovative and engaging in order to achieve Support Plan goals
• Ensuring ongoing assessment and management of risks associated with customers within an attitude of 'positive risk taking'

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team
• Is fundamentally calm and resilient, does not let emotion adversely affect them or obscure their judgement

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some previous relevant sector work experience

Desirable:

About us

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date

About NCT
NCT is a charity with a clear mission: to support people as they become parents, through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.

With a 65-year history of transformative change, we are a vibrant community of volunteers, practitioners, peer supporters, members and advocates. We are the largest parenting charity in the country and over the decades we’ve supported millions of people on their unique journey into parenthood. 

While many know us for our antenatal classes, we also do much more. We campaign on issues that matter to parents, provide infant feeding support, and run thousands of free community events and activities led by our amazing volunteers. We also support families facing challenges like social isolation, feeding difficulties, and poor mental health. We offer support in communities, in hospitals and online. 

About the role
We are looking for a committed and skilled professional to join our Practice Team, supporting the delivery, consistency, and continuous improvement of our quality assurance processes.

In this role, you will play a key part in coordinating assessments and providing mentoring, guidance, and support to our practitioner workforce. You will help ensure that our quality standards are consistently met by using effective data analysis, maintaining robust quality assurance processes, and working closely with key teams across the organisation.

Through collaboration and a strong focus on learning and improvement, you will help drive high‑quality service delivery and promote best practice in working with parents. 

Please see job description for further details on the role. 

Our Benefits – What we offer you  
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth: 

30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
Pension matched up to 5%
Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
Life Assurance for peace of mind
Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
Blue Light discount car

The Pleasance Theatre Trust is one of the most established Fringe theatres in the UK - which as a registered charity aims to discover, nurture and support artistic talent from around the world. We are looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Finance Coordinator to join our team and provide essential support to the busy Finance Department.

The Finance Coordinator works with the Head of Finance and is responsible for a number of key book keeping and finance functions, including managing the purchase ledger, entering purchase and sales invoices, credit control, reconciliations, month end completion, raising settlements and general finance administration and communication.

With a strong focus on financial management, the ideal candidate will have an interest in pursuing a career in finance and have previous experience working within a finance department. General skills that will be essential within the role include excellent numerical skills, a working knowledge of programmes such as Excel and Word, book keeping - previous experience of book keeping software and the ability to manage a varied workload whilst maintaining a keen eye for detail.

The position is based at the Pleasance's London Theatre for the majority of the year, relocating to Edinburgh for the Festival Fringe throughout August. The role will be supported by an Edinburgh Finance Assistant during this time.

Essential Skills
1 years experience minimum working in a similar position with a Finance department
Book keeping using accounting software such as Quickbooks, Xero
Impeccable attention to detail
Excellent IT and computer system skills
Maths GCSE or equivalent
Excellent communication skills
An ability to work to a high standard in a fast paced environment
An ability to process high volumes to a high standard
Strong data entry skills
Discretion and a sensitivity when handling confidential information

Desirable Skills
A Level Maths or equivalent qualification
AAT or equivalent
Basic understanding of payroll systems
Experience of working with Filemaker Database

We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the team in Rochdale, working 37.5 hours a week.

Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?

Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?

If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…

What we offer

At Victim Support, we are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent. Our competitive rewards and benefits package includes:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the role

This role is office based in Rochdale Police Station and the ideal candidate will be based 3 days per week with Victim Support and a couple of days with external agencies who deliver direct support to children.

As an IDVA you will:

• provide pro-active, high quality, frontline service to victims of domestic violence & abuse through on-going risk assessment, individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic abuse.
• work with survivors to ensure they have on-going support to manage their safety

Key tasks will include:

• Identify & assess risks and needs of domestic abuse victims using an evidence-based risk checklist.
• Focus on & prioritise high risk cases providing a pro-active, short to medium term crisis intervention service, through individual safety planning, advocacy, emotional and practical support.
• Working with high risk victims of domestic abuse assisting them in accessing services to keep them and their family safe.
• Developing individual safety plans to meet client's needs as identified in the needs and risk assessment.
• Providing advocacy, emotional and practical support and information to victims including exploration of legal and civil options, housing, health and finance and support clients through the criminal justice system.
• Empowering clients to recognise the features and dynamics of domestic abuse present in their situation.
• Providing long-term support to victims of domestic violence & abuse, who's ex partners are attending the Drive perpetrator programme.

You will need

• A good understanding of domestic abuse & its impact.
• To understand risk assessment, safety planning & risk management for victims of domestic abuse
• Knowledge of Safeguarding & legal responsibilities relating to this.
• Theoretical, practical & procedural knowledge of civil and criminal justice remedies for victims of domestic abuse.
• Experience of direct service delivery to victims of domestic abuse or other vulnerable people.

Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details

About Us

Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

How to apply

To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.

Job title: Student Voice Coordinator

Job Summary: Coordinating and improving student experience and representation to ensure all student voices are heard and acted upon
 

Contract: Fixed-term, 1 year with possibility of extension
 

Recruitment Timeline:

Applications close: 8th June 2026

Interviews: w/c 15th June (final dates to be confirmed)

Start date: July
 

Who we are

Part business, part charity, part membership body – students’ unions are all seriously fun places to work. They are organisations in their own right. Professionally run, but different. Professional teams support elected student leaders to make change, improve lives and fulfil potential; we help make it happen.
 

Founded in 1897, LSE Students' Union is one of the oldest Students' Unions in the UK and is the representative and campaigning body for students at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Like other Students' Unions, it also funds and facilitates student activities of campus, including societies, sports clubs through the Athletics Union (AU), the Media Group and Raising and Giving (RAG) charitable fundraising initiatives.
 

About the job

LSESU is looking for someone who is highly organised and passionate about student experience to join our Student Voice Team. You will need to have a good eye for detail, a proactive approach, and be willing to get stuck into all aspects of student representation. The successful candidate will support the Student Voice Team in the delivery of LSESU’s liberation work, democratic processes, and lead on key strategic projects with our elected officers.
 

This role will involve supporting with a variety of tasks, including liaising with key stakeholders, engagement and outreach planning, and database administration. This is the ideal opportunity for someone with an ability to work collaboratively with people, and a passion for delivering high quality opportunities for membership engagement.
 

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a highly motivated team player who is passionate about delivering change within a dynamic and democratic organisation. The successful candidate will have great communication skills and will be able to work with a variety of stakeholders. An interest in democratic procedure and processes, a commitment to equality and diversity, and an ability to handle politically sensitive situations, are all key to the successful delivery of this role.
 

Further to the above, we’re also looking for someone who is proficient in both Microsoft Office, and various social media platforms, and who holds excellent time management skills.
 

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who wants to get stuck in, contribute to an effective team dynamic, and make a difference. Students’ Unions are innovative, dynamic places to work and we’re so excited about what we’ve got in store for LSE students.
 

Why apply?

Because you’re excited by the challenge! The exact opposite of corporate, we’re progressive, daring and creative individuals working to make a difference in unconventional workplaces.
 

Benefits and Perks
In return for your passion and experience we offer:

· 25 days holidays per year

· Additional closure periods at Christmas and Easter

· Free LSE Students’ Union gym membership, advice from dedicated professionals, with a wide range of activities including yoga classes, dance classes, pilates classes

· Cycle to Work scheme enabling significant savings on bicycle purchase

· Access to LSE staff training courses

· Ability to purchase TOTUM (NUS) card giving wide range of discounts

· Flexibility for work-life balance

· Interest-free Travel loan

· Free eye exams

· Employee Assistance Program - external consultants providing advice and counselling on a broad range of issues
 

Want to apply?

Please complete an online application found on our website. We ask you to prepare and upload three documents:

1. Covering Letter

2. CV

3. Equal Opportunities Form.
 

We want to ensure all systems, policies and processes are free from bias or discrimination and are fair and accessible, therefore we will only share your covering letter with the shortlisting committee. Please do not include any personal information, such as your name or contact details in this letter. If you are selected for an interview, we will then share your CV with the interview panel.
 

In your cover letter, please address the following three questions:
· Q1 Paying particular attention to the job description and person specification, please tell us why you believe you are most suitable for this role?

· Q2. Please tell us about your values, attitudes and behaviours and why these would be important in the role you are applying for.

· Q3. Please tell us about a time where you have had to juggle multiple priorities from different people and how you handled this.
 

Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates on the week commencing 15th June. If you are unable to make these dates, please let us know in the ‘notes’ section of the application portal.

Job Title: Domestic Abuse Advocate (Walsall)

Position available: 1 full time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm)

Salary: £24,784.50 - £26,872.22

Closing date: 04 June 2026

BCWA reserve the right to close this advertisement early if sufficient applications are received

All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams

Is this you?

We are looking for someone who has experience of working with victims/survivors of domestic abuse on both one to one and in group work settings.  You will carry a caseload which includes all aspects of case management including, risk assessment, needs assessment, support planning, outcomes and case review.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be required to provide a high-quality frontline service to victims of domestic abuse, delivering a service to those at highest risk. You will be working within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse.

If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

The Economist Educational Foundation is a fast-growing charity on a mission to ensure that every child is empowered to think critically and communicate effectively about the world’s most complex current issues.

Last year, 10,800 teachers downloaded Topical Talk lessons, reaching 532,000 children in over 86 countries. We are on track to double this number, reaching over 1 million school children by the end of 2026.

Topical Talk helps children join inspiring discussions about the news by providing:

• Topical Talk Headlines - award-winning weekly lessons for classroom discussions about global news stories

• Leadership for Change Prize - child-led solutions to complex global issues

• Community partnerships - support and training for teachers via partnerships with Multi-Academy Trusts in the UK and School Districts in America

THE ROLE

We are looking for a motivated Administrative Officer to provide the quality support and attention to detail that keeps our programmes running smoothly. You will be joining a passionate team dedicated to helping children all over the world develop their critical thinking and learn about global current affairs. We are a small but growing team of 17, and in this role, you will work across every part of the charity, seeing our impact in action and ensuring our daily operations are handled with total consistency.

We want a positive and supportive self-starter who takes genuine pride in their work being done well. You will be someone proactive who anticipates the team's needs and is always looking for ways to make our systems and processes more efficient. This is a brilliant opportunity to learn and grow with us; you will gain a unique, 360-degree insight into how a charity operates while benefiting from our position as an independent organisation supported by The Economist Group. You will experience both the charity and corporate sectors, building a professional network across the Group and developing a versatile, high-level skill set as you progress your career.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team operations and administration

• Provide essential admin support including booking travel, purchasing equipment, managing the post, and supporting printing

• Act as the administrator for most team subscriptions, online tools and softwares

• Maintain a well-organised office environment, including inventory management for the team cupboard and equipment

• Proactively identify and fix broken systems, creating better ways to manage tasks

• Build strong relationships with the key teams from The Economist Group such as Facilities, HR, and IT to ensure smooth operational support to the Foundation’s work

Financial administration

• Accurately process and record weekly payment runs and invoices in the banking and finance systems

• Assist with financial reconciliation and proactively chase outstanding payments or missing receipts

• Process staff and volunteer expense claims, ensuring they align with the charity’s financial policies

Programme and event support

• Act as the first point of contact for the Foundation’s inboxes, providing excellent service to teachers by troubleshooting account issues and managing enquiries

• Support the programme and fundraising teams by collating qualitative and quantitative data on students and teachers for programme and funder reporting

• Manage the process of sending physical materials and resources to schools and teachers when relevant, including packing, addressing, and coordinating couriers or post

• Lead the logistics for webinars and live lessons on online event tools, including managing platform settings and hosting calls

• Coordinate logistics for team socials and events with partners, funders, and trustees, including room/venue booking, catering, and on-site setup

HR and onboarding

• Manage candidate logistics, including posting roles, redacting applications, handling diversity monitoring forms, and scheduling interviews

• Provide high-quality service to applicants, acting as a warm and professional point of contact for all interview coordination

• Lead the practical setup for new joiners, including IT access, office tours, equipment handovers, and managing DBS checks

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Real impact: you’ll support the team to make a real difference to children’s ability to think critically, listen well, express themselves and understand the big issues of our time

• A friendly, driven and highly-effective team: we are deeply committed to being an inspiring place to work, where we learn and achieve things that matter together. Our team of experts work creatively and collaboratively, whilst taking full responsibility for their goals

• Development and support: we invest in training and development and will support you to build the skills and experience as you need

• A competitive benefits package to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance

We’re particularly keen for you to apply if you are from a community under-represented in the charity sector or have lived experience of facing extra barriers because of your background. 

Job Title: Information, Advice and Guidance Advisor

Position available: 1 full-time position (37.5 hours, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm), based at Head Office, Sandwell

Salary: £24,784.50 - £25,492.36 (dependent on experience)

Closing date: 28 May 2026

All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams

Is this you?
We are looking for a dedicated individual to join our dynamic fast-paced front door service. We are looking for someone with will be involved in the everyday duties to support victims/survivors of violence, alongside assisting colleagues within the organisation and liaising with external professionals. This individual must be empathetic, understand motivational interviewing and have the knowledge about safeguarding around abuse. 

The Role:

This position will be responsible for delivering an effective trauma informed approach of first contact, care and support to clients who are victims/survivors of abuse provide. The postholder will provide high quality information, advice and guidance to victims of domestic abuse offering Tier 1 support. This includes an understanding of the current/historic situation, risk assessment, victim impact and decisions on next steps. The IAG will support in general tasks of referral taking from all referral avenues and offer an initial representation for BCWA should they wish to go on to a caseworker for interventions. The team will work within set targets for response and victims’ outcomes.

This is a challenging role that requires a timely response to all stakeholders, excellent interpersonal skills, IT confident and efficient and organised administration. It is from this first contact that the relationship with BCWA begins.

If you are self-driven, conscientious, hardworking with lots of ambition we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a Programme Coordinator to help deliver a UK-wide, government-funded programme supporting around 700 university students to build the skills, experience and industry connections needed for careers in the electronics and semiconductor sector.

You’ll be joining a small, high-performing charity working at national scale. This is a hands-on role at the centre of delivery, where you will coordinate students, partners and activities across a complex, fast-moving programme.

This is a hands-on coordination role with real ownership across programme delivery.

You will take ownership of key areas of delivery, solve problems day-to-day, and help ensure the programme runs smoothly at scale. If you are organised, proactive, and want to build towards a Programme Management role while delivering meaningful work, this role will give you that opportunity.

Why this role matters

This programme plays a critical role in addressing the UK’s electronics skills shortage by supporting students from university into industry.

It combines in-person events, industry engagement and digital learning, delivered across multiple universities and partners nationwide.

At this scale, coordination is everything. Done well, it:

• Ensures a high-quality experience for every student
• Enables partners to engage effectively
• Allows a small team to deliver at national scale

This role exists to make that happen.

What you’ll be responsible for

You will play a central role in coordinating delivery across a large, multi-partner programme. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing student communications, including responding to queries and supporting onboarding and participation
• Acting as a key coordination point between students, universities, industry partners and internal teams
• Supporting the planning and delivery of programme activities, including induction events, residentials, webinars, site visits and industry events
• Coordinating logistics such as registrations, attendance tracking, communications and on-the-day delivery support
• Supporting the recruitment and onboarding of ~400 new students, including application coordination and candidate communications
• Managing day-to-day operations such as programme inboxes, records, tracking and follow-ups
• Working across multiple internal stakeholders to keep delivery aligned, on track and moving forward
• Identifying and resolving routine delivery issues, escalating where needed

You will be trusted to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and take ownership of delivering work to a high standard.

What you’ll gain

• Real ownership in delivering a national programme at scale
• A clear pathway to Programme Manager, with hands-on experience across delivery
• Exposure to universities, industry partners and a government-funded initiative

What we’re looking for

We are particularly interested in people who can demonstrate:

• Experience coordinating projects, programmes or events involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Confidence communicating with a range of audiences
• A proactive approach to problem-solving
• The ability to take ownership and follow through

You might have developed this experience in programme coordination, events, operations, education, or similar roles.

You do not need to meet every requirement. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply.

Please note that UK-wide travel will be a requirement of this role.

Provisional Interview Dates:

• Stage 1 (telephone interview) = w/c 8th June
• Stage 2 = w/c 15th June

About UKESF

The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF) is a national STEM education charity working to address the UK’s electronics skills shortage.

We work across schools, universities and industry to inspire and support the next generation of engineers, helping students progress from early interest through to employment.

We are a small, collaborative organisation with a strong focus on delivery and impact. Our culture is low ego, high ownership and mission-driven, and we are looking for people who want to contribute to meaningful work at scale.

Job Title: Cleaner 

Positions available: 1 part-time position, 22.5 hours per week, across 5 days Monday to Friday (negotiable), permanent  

Salary: £12.71 per hour

Closing date: 28 May 2026

All interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams.

Is this you?

You will be organised, reliable and hardworking, with good time‑management skills and attention to detail. You will be able to follow instructions, work independently, and contribute positively as part of a team.

Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The Role  

You will work across our property portfolio, potentially travelling between locations on a daily basis, to ensure consistently high standards of cleanliness are maintained in line with BCWA policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities Include:

· General cleaning of reception areas, offices, meeting rooms and communal spaces

· Vacuuming, dusting and mopping floors

· Deep cleaning of residential accommodation when properties become vacant

· Supporting the preparation of accommodation ready for re‑letting