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Job Title:
Head of Retail
Reporting To:
Director of Operations & People
Salary:
£50,000 per annum (pro rata)
Hours:
37.5 hours per week
Part-time / flexible working arrangements will be considered
Duration:
Fixed Term – 6 months
Location:
Alder Hey Children’s Charity (Old Swan & Huyton shops), Liverpool
Job Purpose
The Head of Retail will provide strategic leadership and expert insight to review, strengthen and evolve Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s retail operation during a six-month period of strategic development.
Working closely with the Director of Operations & People, the postholder will undertake a comprehensive review of the charity’s retail portfolio, identifying opportunities to maximise income, improve operational effectiveness and enhance supporter engagement.
The role will assess the current retail model, including shop performance, operational structures, processes and growth opportunities, and develop clear recommendations and a practical roadmap for the future development of retail income at Alder Hey Children’s Charity.
This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong commercial insight, charity retail expertise and the ability to translate analysis into actionable plans that will support the charity’s long-term income growth and sustainability.
Main Duties / Tasks
Strategic Review and Development
Lead a comprehensive strategic review of Alder Hey Children’s Charity’s retail operations, including shop performance, operational structure, systems and processes
Assess the current retail model to identify opportunities for income growth, efficiency improvements and enhanced supporter engagement
Benchmark retail performance against charity sector best practice and comparable retail operations
Develop strategic recommendations and a clear roadmap to strengthen long-term sustainability and growth
Retail Performance and Commercial Insight
Analyse financial performance, sales data, stock flow and operational costs across the retail portfolio
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, operational efficiency and customer experience
Review pricing, merchandising, stock management and donation processes to optimise retail income
Provide clear insights and reporting to inform strategic decision-making by the senior leadership team
Operational Improvement
Review existing retail processes, structures and ways of working to identify improvements
Introduce practical operational improvements during the contract period where appropriate
Ensure compliance with best practice in Gift Aid, health and safety and charity retail standards
Future Growth Opportunities
Identify opportunities for growth, innovation or diversification, including new retail formats or channels
Assess opportunities to strengthen community engagement and donation generation
Support development of a longer-term retail strategy aligned to wider income generation ambitions
Leadership and Collaboration
Provide leadership and support to the retail team, fostering a positive and collaborative culture
Work closely with fundraising, marketing and operations teams to integrate retail into wider strategy
Build strong relationships with volunteers, supporters and key stakeholders
Reporting and Strategic Recommendations
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on findings, opportunities and progress
Deliver a final strategic report with key findings, recommendations and a clear action plan
Other Duties
Act as an ambassador for Alder Hey Children’s Charity in line with organisational values
Contribute positively as part of the wider team, including supporting fundraising events where required
Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by your line manager
Person Specification
Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience
Essential:
Significant experience in retail leadership, ideally within a multi-site or charity retail environment
Proven experience delivering retail strategies that drive income growth
Experience managing budgets and financial performance
Experience leading and developing teams, including volunteers
Strong understanding of retail operations (stock, merchandising, customer experience)
Experience analysing performance data to inform decision-making
Experience working within charity retail
Desirable:
Experience reviewing or transforming retail operations
Experience developing ecommerce or digital retail channels
Skills and Attributes
Essential:
Commitment to equality, diversity and collaborative working
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Strong relationship-building skills
Ability to analyse data and inform strategic decisions
Self-motivated with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
Strong organisational skills with ability to adapt to changing priorities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft packages
Additional Requirements
Essential:
Strong interest in working for a children’s health charity
Commitment to the values of Alder Hey Children’s Charity
Willingness to support wider charity activities
Desirable:
Willingness to occasionally work outside normal office hours
Our Values
At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families.
Courage
We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility. We are unstoppable.
Together
We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. We respect, celebrate diversity and empower each other.
Passion
We are passionate about what we do and why we do it. We inspire others and grow together.
Magic
We are creative, fun and child-led. We create special moments and go the extra mile for our patients.
Additional Information
This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs.
Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments for applicants where required. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Policy and Public Affairs Officer at the British Liver Trust
Communications Team
Building momentum, Changing lives
The British Liver Trust is the UK’s leading charity supporting children and adults affected by liver disease and liver cancer. We advocate for improved prevention, early detection, and equitable access to care for all people affected by liver conditions across the UK. Liver disease is a public health emergency – it is the third leading cause of premature death in the UK, with deaths increasing by 400% over the past two generations.
We believe that liver disease and liver cancer are at a tipping point. By taking bold action ourselves and with others, we will start to shift that balance and seize this moment. We are looking for an experienced policy officer to support us on this journey and to directly contribute to change.
This is an exciting time for the Trust as liver disease is increasingly being recognised as a priority by the NHS and we have recently launched our new organisation strategy.
We are seeking a policy and public affairs professional to support existing work and support our advocacy with key stakeholders across the UK and to help improve outcomes and care for all liver disease patients.
The role
Run the Secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
Support our policy development, including supporting our consultation responses
Help secure parliamentary debates and speakers, and provide tailored and impactful briefings
Coordinate political outreach to grow our pool of supportive MPs
Monitor and horizon scanning
Represent the Trust at external meetings to amplify our profile and policy messaging
Work closely with colleagues in the communications, outreach, roadshow and fundraising teams to ensure policy is embedded across the Trust’s work.
The postholder will have the opportunity to influence change and improve outcomes and services for liver disease and liver cancer patients.
Policy and Public Affairs Officer
Salary £32,000 – £35,500 per annum
Full time 35 hours per week
Home-based with regular access to London and occasional visits to Winchester (HQ).
We offer a range of benefits for our employees, including:
Life assurance 4x your salary starting from date of employment
5% employer pension contribution, rising to 7.5% at 15 months and 10% at 27 months service (optional on contribution increase)
Holiday buy-back scheme (up to 3 days per annum)
25 days paid annual leave (FTE)
BUPA health cash-back scheme; money back on everyday healthcare costs, 24/7 health advice line, employee assist programme, mental health support & wellbeing resources
Cycle-to-work scheme
Contractual sick pay offering up to five weeks’ full pay, dependant on length of service to support employee wellbeing
3 days additional gifted leave between Christmas and New Year
If you would like to apply for the role, please send:
a covering letter explaining how your experience, skills and knowledge make you suitable for the role, with particular relevance to the Job Description
an up-to-date CV, including two referees
Closing date: 5pm on Friday the 10th of April
Interviews: to be held on Tuesday the 21st of April
Transforming liver health through increased awareness, prevention, improved care and support



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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!
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Pure Innovations in a pivotal role where you’ll help shape the future of our charity’s relationships and service growth, driving meaningful impact across Greater Manchester’s communities.The Relationship & Growth Manager will lead Pure’s business growth by successfully building strategic relationships with commissioners, funders and stakeholders, which will develop firm foundations for new business, transforming these into tangible new business ventures for Pure Innovations.
The role requires an understanding of the Greater Manchester health and social care landscape, including local authority commissioning teams, NHS Greater Manchester, Adult Social Care, VCFSE networks, and place based partnership structures.
The postholder will draw upon existing networks to expand Pure’s influence and identify opportunities, leading the bidding lifecycle, ensuring all submissions are accurately costed, high quality, and effectively project‑managed through to submission.
We’re seeking a well‑connected leader from the Greater Manchester health, social care, or VCFSE sector who can unlock opportunities, forge strong partnerships, and drive the growth of innovative, high‑impact services.
Responsibilities:
This role is ideal for someone who:
Person Specification
Education and Qualification
Essential: GCSEs level 4+ in Maths & English.
Desirable: Qualification in business or project management.
Essential experience:
•Minimum 2 years business development experience within the Greater Manchester health, social care, VCSE, or supported employment ecosystem.
•Understanding of Greater Manchester devolution priorities and how they influence commissioning priorities, for local health and care agendas
• Bid writing for health/social care contracts (£500,000+)
•Contract negotiation with local authorities/NHS partners
• Social value commitments and ethical practices.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking, analysis and project management.
Desirable experience:
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Senior business development role within the Greater Manchester health, social care, VCSE, or supported employment ecosystem.
• Existing relationships with commissioners, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, local authorities, Integrated Care Systems (NHS GM), or social care providers.
• Co designing social impact models
Why Join us?
•Rewarding career pathways and progression opportunities with an award-winning organisation, which puts people first (not profits).
•Full Induction, training & Development programmes.
•Leadership development program recognised by Chartered Management Institute.
•Flexible working hours (subject to the needs of the service).
• 22–30 days holiday after 5 years’ service (pro rata - part-time staff) + Bank Holidays.
• Health Benefits including Simply Health cover, dental treatment plan cover or gym membership. (after completion of probationary period).
•Bonus birthday holiday after 5 years’ service.
•Company events and fun days out.
•Discount at Catering Outlets.
• Employee Assistance Programme- 24-hour helpline for support and advice.
•Nest pension Scheme-salary sacrifice basis. Pure makes a scheme % contribution.
•Mental Health at work first aiders to offer guidance and Support when required.
•Refer a friend recruitment scheme.
Pure Innovations is an equal opportunity employer and a proud supporter of the Disability Confident scheme and the Armed Forces Covenant. If you have a disability or are a member of the armed forces community, please let us know, and you will be automatically invited to interview, provided you meet the essential criteria.
Additionally, please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments or support with the recruitment process.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Spear Cheltenham
In Cheltenham Spear is partnered with Trinity Cheltenham!
Their vision is to make committed followers of Jesus who can change communities and nations for Him, and their values seek to express living in response to God, modelling authentic community, and embracing God’s adventure. Spear Cheltenham has been running successfully for over 3 years, and their heart and vision is to see an increase in the number of trainees per cohort and expand their geographic reach.
Key Information:
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Safeguarding Administrator
Salary: £16,775.40 per annum Inc OLW, Band C Level 3
Location: Gilwell Park, Chingford, London (with hybrid working) 1 day present in office per week; that includes in-person Team Meetings/Trainings
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 21 hours per week (can be 3 full days or 5 part days)
About The Role:
The Administrator role will support the Safeguarding Team and the Head of Safeguarding by providing general administration such as managing data, organising meetings and taking minutes, booking events, travel and accommodation, diary co-ordination and sending internal and external communications. It is important that the Administrator’s work is accurate and that they provide excellent customer service, adhering to the Team’s and Association’s policies and procedures
As the Safeguarding Administrator, you will (Key Responsibilities):
What you’ll bring as our Safeguarding Administrator:
You are:
Benefits include:
28 days holiday (rising to 32 days after 2 years), plus extra days at Christmas
Flexible working hours
Double-matched pension up to 10% of gross salary
Generous family leave and support as a family-friendly employer
Access to our Learning & Development hub for ongoing training
Recognition as Charity of the Year (Charity Times Awards 2022)
For a full list of our benefits, click .
Closing date for applications: 11:59 pm Sunday 19th April 2026
Interviews will be held in person at Gilwell Park, Chingford, on Monday 27th April 2026.
Strictly no agencies!
The Scouts is an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We offer flexible working arrangements to support diverse needs and lifestyles, ensuring that our teams can thrive both professionally and personally. We welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life, believing that varied perspectives strengthen our innovation and community. Your unique experiences and ideas are essential to our success, and we look forward to hearing from all voices.
Are you passionate about creating meaningful volunteer experiences and strengthening how volunteers are supported and managed?
Do you enjoy supporting and developing volunteer leaders, helping them build confidence in leading volunteers and supporting strong volunteer relationships?
Are you able to use volunteer feedback, insight, data and best practice to develop innovative approaches that improve volunteer retention, engagement and support, helping shape the future of volunteering at Samaritans?
Samaritans is looking for a dedicated Volunteer Experience Advisor to join our dynamic team and help shape the future of volunteering across our network. Our incredible volunteers run more than 200 branches and locations across the UK and Ireland. They offer their time to help to deliver our 24-hour emotional support service to callers in many ways, from answering telephones and emails, to fundraising, generating publicity, administration and finance.
About the Role
Our Volunteer Experience Team support over 20,000 volunteers and no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for supporting our network of volunteers and volunteer leaders in engaging and managing volunteers, as well as involved in a variety of creative new projects helping us to provide a positive and rewarding experience for anyone that gives their time to Samaritans.
You’ll play a key advisory, analytical and development focused role, supporting volunteers and volunteer leaders on all volunteer management matters, including sensitive and sometimes complex situations. You’ll also deliver impactful initiatives and projects that strengthen and enhance the volunteer experience, helping shape the ongoing development of Samaritans’ volunteer management and support practices.
About the Role
Our Volunteer Experience Team support over 20,000 volunteers and no two days are the same. You’ll be responsible for supporting our network of volunteers and volunteer leaders in engaging and managing volunteers, as well as involved in a variety of creative new projects helping us to provide a positive and rewarding experience for anyone that gives their time to Samaritans.
You’ll play a key advisory, analytical and development focused role, supporting volunteers and volunteer leaders on all volunteer management matters, including sensitive and sometimes complex situations. You’ll also deliver impactful initiatives and projects that strengthen and enhance the volunteer experience, helping shape the ongoing development of Samaritans’ volunteer management and support practices.
Contract terms
What you’ll be doing
You’ll ideally bring:
Why Samaritans?
At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.
You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.
For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure. You can also visit our careers website to access this.
We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.
Apply now
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to some answer short application questions and to upload your CV.
Applications close: Thursday 16th April @ 09:00am
Interviews: w/c 27th April
At Samaritans, human connection is at the heart of everything we do.
We do not use AI at any stage during the selection process. Your application will always be carefully reviewed by the recruiting manager or a member of the Talent Attraction Team.
We kindly ask that you avoid using AI tools to generate your application or interview answers. We want to hear your own ideas, insights, and writing style so your unique strengths can shine through.
We prevent suicide through the power of human connection. Connecting people in crisis with trained volunteers who will always listen.



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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!
Head of philanthropy
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About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Philanthropy to lead and transform our major donor programme. This role is full time, based at our King’s Cross office in London, with hybrid working in place. The successful candidate will work 2–3 days per week on site and meeting donors, with the remainder worked remotely.
This is a critical senior leadership role responsible for developing and delivering an ambitious philanthropy strategy that builds a sustainable pipeline of five, six and seven-figure, multi-year gifts from high-net-worth individuals.
You will shape and grow a sector-leading major donor programme – strengthening stewardship, building influential networks and inspiring transformational support for people with complex disabilities.
What You’ll Lead
Strategic Income Growth
Leadership & Culture
Performance & Governance
About You
We are looking for a strategic, relationship-led fundraising leader with a proven track record of securing transformational support from high-net-worth individuals.
You will bring:
You will also be willing to travel within the UK and attend occasional evening and weekend events.
About Sense
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader.
Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
To apply
Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.
Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependent on the nature of the role.
For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential.
We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world.



This is a great opportunity for a Partnerships Lead to make an impact in an inspiring creative environment. You will inherit some strong existing partnerships and have the opportunity to grow new ones, benefitting from a pipeline of warm prospects.
A team-player you will also be able to work independently, possess excellent communication and negotiation skills, and be curious about or have an interest in the arts and culture.
This is a London hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days a week in the office.
The Charity:
A proactive arts charity, passionate about creating exceptional artistic experiences as well as delivering inspiring outreach projects in the local community. You will be joining an exciting organisation, with warm and collaborative working culture.
The Role:
Source headline sponsorships for events and community programmes.
Identify, research and approach potential corporate prospects aligned with charity's mission and values including paid partnerships and in kind support.
Manage the delivery of partnership agreements, identifying opportunities to deepen engagement and ensuring all partners receive the appropriate level of stewardship and recognition.
Act as the main point of contact for existing corporate partners
Coordinate and manage corporate partner events/hospitality.
The Candidate:
Experience in corporate partnerships and sponsorships, ideally within the arts, culture, or non-profit sectors.
An interest in or curiosity about the arts
Ability to create new leads and contacts with a creative approach to business income generation.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a collaborative but independent environment
Strong relationship-building and networking skills with the ability to engage with senior executives and provide high levels of customer care.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you haven't been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.
We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.
Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.
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Location: Lancashire
Interviews: 21st of April in-person
Let's make every day a chance to create a brighter future for the next generation!
Together, we'll ensure that our young people get onboarded and engaged in our programmes safely and with style. Dive deep to uncover any barriers that stand in their way, helping to remove those barriers to enable them to shine and propelling them on their journey towards amazing outcomes. Responsible for a group of young people, for one-on-one support and guidance or just gently pointing them in the right direction. You'll be on a mission to assist with travel expenses and find clever ways to handle their other commitments. You'll champion their support and learning needs with employers, and you'll be the ultimate liaison, working alongside partners like the job centre to ensure that nothing stands in the way of their success!
You’ll also be the guiding light for our delivery partners and service providers as we want them to deliver the best experience and outcomes for our young people. High-fives all around! Roll up your sleeves and deliver employability sessions directly to our incredible young people. You'll also help our Delivery Partners and volunteers do the same, both in person and virtually through our trusty MS Teams. When we're doing things face-to-face, you’ll need to hit the road and be there in person to help with programme delivery or programme visits to make sure all is running as smoothly as possible.
And if that’s not enough to keep you busy, you’ll also be keeping meticulous records of information and data on our young people, volunteers, and partners. It's all about making sure every step of their journey is accurately reflected in our systems so that it complies with our funding contracts.
We are a massive advocate of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion so it would be amazing if you could lead the charge in creating an environment where everyone feels seen, by implementing a local action plan that supports our big-picture EDI goals. Let's make positive change happen!
Be ready for anything and everything. Alongside all these fantastic responsibilities, you might find yourself wearing different hats and rocking them like a pro, this could even include deputising when the need arises.
Join the King's Trust Team and let’s make magic happen!
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Youth Development Leads?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with every three in four moving into a positive outcome for either work, education or training. Youth Development Leads play a crucial role in supporting young people, no matter the young person's background or current circumstances, to fulfil their full potential. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Youth Development Leads!
Perks for working at The Trust!
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
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Carers Information and Support Worker (After Care)
22.5 hours per week
£17,996.42 per annum (£29,594 pro-rata)
Carers Together Foundation is an organisation dedicated to improving Carers’ quality of life. We listen to Carers, give them a voice, provide information, practical and emotional support and promote Carers’ rights across the South Tees area.
We are seeking an ‘After Care’ Information and Support Worker to provide information and support to carers whose caring roles are changing. The postholder will provide practical information and support to bereaved carers in a range of settings. The postholder will also coordinate and facilitate peer support activities for former carers including grief and loss support.
To succeed in this role, applicants must have:
·Knowledge and experience of providing information and practical support to vulnerable people.
· Experience of working with people who are experiencing issues relating to bereavement/loss.
· Experience of facilitating support groups and peer support activities.
This role is based between our offices in Park View Medical Clinic, Middlesbrough and The Innovation Centre, Kirkleatham Business Park, Redcar. The postholder must be able to travel between these two sites, and to other locations in the community including the homes of clients.
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 at 5.00pm
Why choose us?
We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:
· 30 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)
· Health and Wellbeing Support: Simplyhealth offering everyday healthcare cover that supports your wellbeing
· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexible working arrangements
· We are a carer friendly employer offering a range of support for working carers
· Free Parking at our premises
Carers Together is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the Role
The primary focus of the Grants Officer is to support schools and youth organisations to operate the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme effectively and to promote, grow and deliver this and other Jack Petchey Foundation (JPF) grant programmes across London and Essex. This role will be responsible for Districts across Essex and act as the lead for specific uniform groups who deliver their activities in Essex.
This is a new role created following a recent restructure of the Grants team. It is offered initially as a 12- month contract (0.6 FTE / 22.5 hours per week) to support the growth of our Achievement Award scheme across Essex, with the potential of an extension, following review and subject to available funding. The working days and working pattern will be discussed with the successful candidate, however, it is worth noting the role will require evening and weekend work, so we are seeking someone who can be work flexibly.
The Achievement Award Scheme is the Jack Petchey Foundation’s flagship programme, with more than 2,000 schemes being operated in more than 1,400 schools, colleges and youth organisations across London and Essex. Through the programme, we invest millions of pounds each year to support young people and youth work. This is an amazing chance for you to have a big impact across a large number of organisations.
The Achievement Award Scheme enables schools, colleges and youth organisations to recognise, reward and celebrate young people’s achievements. At the Jack Petchey Foundation, we are passionate about encouraging young people to raise their aspirations, believe in themselves and make a positive contribution to society. Our Achievement Awards are designed to recognise a wide range of achievement, not just those achieving academically but are also aimed at young people who are ‘doing their best’ or demonstrating leadership skills, resilience and determination.
The post holder will manage delivery of the scheme and associated small grants in an assigned area of Essex. They will be responsible for maintaining and developing positive relationships with schools and youth organisations. The role will involve regular travel to visit schools and youth organisations, as well as outreach and community engagement work to identify and support new groups to apply to join our scheme. This work will also require evenings and occasional weekend work, especially to carry out assessment and review visits with youth organisations and to participate in our Achievement Award celebration events.
The successful candidate would therefore be someone who has flexibility to travel, work out-of-office hours, enjoys building relationships and public speaking, as well as navigating a busy grants and assessment caseload (desk-based processing, telephone calls/emails, and daily use of a database). You will need to be happy to travel regularly around Essex and one day per week to our office in Canary Wharf.
The Jack Petchey Foundation is an Equal Opportunities Employer, and we seek to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are currently under-represented in our team.
Key Priorities of the Role:
• To promote and strengthen the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme and associated programmes (Leader Award Grants, Educational Visits and Learning Experiences, Environmental Awards and Partnership Programmes) in schools and youth organisations.
• To support schools and youth organisations to administer the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme to a high standard and maximise the positive impact it has on young people.
• To ensure that schools and youth organisations make maximum use of the small programmes and partnership programmes associated with the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme.
• To ensure that accurate data is recorded on all Jack Petchey Foundation systems. • To support programme growth, impact and reach by building stakeholder relationships in your assigned local area.
• To assess new applications and monitor the impact of the Achievement Award scheme and small grants awarded.
• To work with your colleagues in the Grants Team to deliver excellent grant making, review and improve processes, and strengthen relationships with all Jack Petchey Foundation stakeholders.
About You
This is an exciting time to join us as we grow our work as a charitable Foundation. You will have an opportunity to use and develop a wide range of skills in a friendly, dynamic and supportive team that is committed to growing our positive impact on young people.
The Grants Officer role demands a wide range of skills and a high degree of autonomy, reliability and flexibility. You will need to be an efficient, highly organised team member with excellent communication skills and a passion for our work. You will need to be able to manage your own workload within agreed targets and maintain a programme of planned visits, while creating new development opportunities.
You will possess an eye for detail, good administration skills and the ability to communicate confidently and present a positive external profile for the charity. Evening and weekend work is a requirement to meet the demands of this role. This is a busy and satisfying role, with each Grants Officer leading relationships with between 350-400 organisations. You will have strong planning skills and the ability to deal efficiently with regular grant applications, and with busy grant reporting periods twice a year.
Evening and weekend work is a requirement of this role, which on occasion can require up to two to three out-of-hours events in one week, depending on the event schedule. These are seasonal events, primarily during term-time and time off in lieu will be granted for additional hours worked. This role could offer flexibility around school holidays.
This is a perfect time to join the Foundation to support us to deliver our strategic plan – while we also streamline our processes, improve our support to our grantees, and review our grant-making criteria and guidance. This is your chance to make your mark within a motivated and ambitious team and help us to reach even more young people with our funding.
Main Areas of Responsibility
1 Develop, manage and promote the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme and other JPF opportunities
1.1. Identify schools and youth organisations not currently running the scheme and proactively promote the Achievement Award (AA) scheme to them, following up as required
1.2 Receive, assess and process all grant applications to join the AA scheme, in accordance with Jack Petchey Foundation policies and procedures
1.3 Attend, participate and assist with delivery of Achievement Award celebration events (usually evenings with some weekend events), including making a speech to congratulate the young people
2 Quality Assurance for the Jack Petchey Achievement Award Scheme
2.1 Develop relationships with and support schools, alternative provision, and youth organisations on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award (AA) scheme to operate the scheme to the highest possible standard
2.2 Provide timely support to such organisations to enable them to run the AA scheme effectively
2.3 Implement a strategic approach to conducting face-to-face and digital assessment and monitoring visits to schools and youth organisations in your area on the Jack Petchey Achievement Award scheme, to ensure our funding is well spent and to identify opportunities to improve delivery
3 Administer the Jack Petchey Foundation grant making process
3.1 Ensure accurate records are kept on the Foundation’s database (Salesforce), including up-to-date contact details and records of communication with groups in receipt of or applying for grants
3.2 Approve/authorise payment of AA grants and related programmes in accordance with our policies
3.3 Ensure appropriate grant reporting by schools and youth organisations and negotiate return of funds where a grant has not been used in accordance with conditions
3.4 Proactively manage risk, being alert to potential fraud 3.5 Ensure that clubs and groups receive all necessary materials to operate the Achievement Award scheme effectively
3.6 Assess and approve Leader Awards and Environmental Awards in accordance with our policy
3.7 Assess applications for Leader Award Grants, Educational Visits and Learning Experiences Grants and Environmental Award Grants in accordance with our policy, with recommendations put forward to senior staff
3.8 Provide regular updates on your work and Grants Officer patch during monthly one-to-ones
4 Promote the wider work of the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools and youth groups
4.1 Identify case studies and other stories and material that can be used for our communications, supporting communications team colleagues to raise awareness of our opportunities and impact
4.2 Represent the Foundation at digital and physical events, local networks, funders’ fairs, and community or young people’s forums to help promote our Grant Programmes and other opportunities
4.3 Assist with digital and face-to-face monitoring and reporting in relation to groups that have received a Jack Petchey Foundation Project Grant or other funding Promote the wider work of the Jack Petchey Foundation to schools and youth groups
Other Responsibilities
5.1 Actively contribute to Grants team and Jack Petchey Foundation team meetings
5.2 Take a lead on specific projects and undertake other tasks as agreed with Grants Manager
5.3 Provide telephone/email support and advice about our funding streams to existing grantees or potential applicants
Please note these are the normal duties which the charity requires from the position. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible, and all employees will be required from time to time to perform other duties as may be required by JPF.
The postholder will be required to work at all times within the policies, procedures and values of the Jack Petchey Foundation, in particular safeguarding, health and safety, and data protection and consent policies.
The Jack Petchey Foundation was set up to inspire and motivate young people and recognise them for their achievements.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
United Christian Broadcasters is excited to provide a 12-month training opportunity to an individual whose ambition is to become a broadcast journalist and work in a newsroom covering national and international news and current affairs.
Supported by a team of experienced Christian broadcast journalists and producers, you will study and learn on the job.
This will include:
Writing for broadcasting and digital platforms
Researching
Recording audio in broadcast studios
Applying media law and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code
Audio editing
Radio reporting and presenting skills
You will need to be a committed Christian, with your own personal transport to get to/from the UCB Broadcast Centre.
You will be based, full time at our UCB Broadcast Centre in Hanchurch, Stoke-on-Trent (Postcode ST4 8RY).
Your application will only be considered if you can tick all these boxes:
You are a committed Christian who’s connected to a church
You can demonstrate knowledge and understanding of news and current affairs
You can work Monday to Friday on site, with some weekend working as required (this will be made up of different shifts between the hours of 6am-6pm)
You have carefully read the job description and provided detailed information about yourself on the application form to help the selection panel decide whether you should be shortlisted for interviews.
Do you have more questions about the role?
Before completing your application form, email either UCB’s HR team or Vicky Gibbens, UCB’s News & Current Affairs Editor. Contact details can be found on the UCB vacancies page.
Closing date for applications:
Friday 24th April at Midday - No late applications will be accepted.
If you are shortlisted:
A first round of Zoom interviews will be held with shortlisted candidates on Wednesday 13th May 2026. A second round of in-person interviews, with candidate exercises, will be held on Thursday 28th May 2026 at the UCB Broadcast Centre in Stoke-on-Trent (lunch will be provided).
Start date for the role:
Salary:
Starting salary £24,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus staff benefits
For an application form and job description
UCB is a Christian Charity. Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Details & Staff Benefits
Salary: £51,500 gross per annum
Duration: Fixed-term until 31st July 2027
Hours: 0.8 - 1 FTE (4 – 5 days per week)
Location: Hybrid – NASP has an office space at London's Southbank Centre which can be used by staff at any time. The role will be expected to work up to 2 days per week in the office with the remainder at home. There may also be additional occasional travel required for staff days and other events.
NASP offer a range of core benefits for staff on payroll, including:
• 30 days paid annual leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays
• An additional day of paid leave per year on your birthday
• Opportunities for Volunteering & CPD days each year
• Opportunity to request flexible working arrangements, including compressed hours
• Contribution to annual eye test, eyeglass purchase, and flu vaccination
Purpose of This Role:
This is a strategic role, funded by the Sir Halley Stewart Trust, to shape future policy and practice in how faith communities support social prescribing for the benefit of local communities. This includes exploring the role of faith as a strategic partner in the government's neighbourhood health agenda. Building on the work of the current postholder, and previous work by NASP and organisations like Theos and the Good Faith Partnership, this role will take the lead at a national level by influencing, shaping and convening partners to unlock and unleash the significant resources of faith groups in contributing towards holistic healthcare delivered within the community.
The purpose of this role is to lead and co-ordinate NASP’s work on social prescribing with partners across the faith sector and enable a better understanding of how to work effectively with faith communities through social prescribing, and the role that faith and belief plays in supporting good health and wellbeing. The role will work to improve accessibility of community support through social prescribing by exploring the barriers and opportunities in faith communities and the health sector. The role will have a particular emphasis on health inequalities and explore opportunities for faith groups’ reach into deprived communities and ethnic minority communities, recognising that faith communities may be most trusted precisely where health inequalities are most acute.
The role sits in the National Leads & Evidence team, led by the Executive Director of Strategy and Partnerships. The postholder will work alongside NASP colleagues who lead on Healthcare integration; Evidence and Insights; International Social Prescribing; and connections with sectors that provide community activities and support such as the natural environment, physical activity, historic environment and arts and culture.
Person Specification:
Experience & Knowledge:
• Excellent knowledge of the health sector and/or the VCFSE (Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise) sector
• Experience of working in a senior level role at the health and community interface that has included involvement with different faith groups or an understanding of their perspectives. This might be in a delivery or policy role.
• An appreciation of the role of the VCFSE sector in the health and wellbeing of the population and ideally an understanding of the changing healthcare landscape in England at national or local level.
• Understanding of the challenges and opportunities for faith organisations, health and care agencies, local authorities, VCFSE organisations and community groups.
• Excellent partnership building and interpersonal skills with experience of building trusting long-term relationships with partners and experience of inspiring, convening and supporting organisations to work in partnership.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, both internally with peers and senior management, and externally with partners and stakeholders.
• Experience of planning and leading successful and innovative projects. Able to produce project plans and budgets and co-produce delivery plans with colleagues and partners, identifying risks and managing them together.
• Able to work independently in the role, while harnessing, contributing to, and shaping the work of the wider team, and the organisation.
• Experience in writing funding applications and developing new donor relationships to secure new funds would be an advantage. Willingness to do so will be essential.
Skills & Attributes:
• Affinity with NASP’s Values as defined in the NASP Strategic Plan
• A self-starter with a collaborative mindset.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to be proactive and spot new opportunities.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise work and be flexible in delivery.
Responsibilities:
Role Overview:
• Act as the faith lead within NASP, being the point of contact and key advocate for faith communities’ involvement in social prescribing, across all major traditions.
• Represent and develop faith groups’ engagement in NASP’s existing activities, programmes and events including workstreams in NASP to build the capacity of Social Prescribing Link workers (SPLWs); support the community assets that SPLW’s harness in their work; and connecting across different Government Departments to explore how social prescribing connects with strategies related to employment, youth, education and community cohesion.
• Have a specific focus of how faith communities can work with social prescribers to support those experiencing health inequalities.
• Support and inform the development of NASP’s wider workstreams and the implementation of its strategy.
• Lead and co-ordinate NASP’s national work on social prescribing with partners across the faith sector, including the Good Faith Partnership.
• Build understanding and awareness within NASP and across other sectors of what is required to support the effective provision of services, activities and information in the faith sector to promote health and wellbeing through social prescribing.
• Liaise with, and support, new and existing initiatives to build an evidence base for faith-based social prescribing.
• Convene and lead a national Faith and Social Prescribing Advisory Group, drawing together faith leaders, health system partners and VCFSE organisations to advise on priorities and act as ambassadors for social prescribing within faith communities.
• Ensure engagement of faith communities themselves in developing social prescribing strategy and policy, working with relevant partners.
• Provide high quality advice and insight on faith activity and services in support of NASP’s strategy development, communications and external briefings and meetings.
• Enable NASP’s healthcare integration team to support the strategic development of social prescribing into faith assets at Integrated Care System level and make the case for place-based investment.
• Map current tools, resources, guides and evidence and work with the Communications team to publish and promote these and to develop new resources.
• Build consensus on the key policies required for the scale and spread of social prescribing for faith communities across stakeholders; a joint vision of ‘good faith based SP’.
• Identify and shape partnership opportunities to secure additional funding and resources to help build capacity to enable future social prescribing activity to better support people’s health and wellbeing outcomes.
• Enable awareness raising, shared learning, training and best practice within the faith and health sector. This includes working with NASP's workforce development team and the Link Worker Advisory Group to integrate faith and social prescribing into information and training for Social Prescribing Link Workers.
• Support other areas of NASP’s work and strategy development. In particular, identify and harness commonalities with other sectors supporting social prescribing e.g. nature, arts and culture and heritage.
• Brief and advise the Board and Executive Leadership Team as needed.
• Budget Management - including day-to-day management, raising and processing payments and reporting.
Reporting To: Executive Director of Strategy & Partnerships
We support communities and organisations through social prescribing so that more people across the UK can enjoy better health and wellbeing.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Community Youth Programme Manager – Salisbury Cathedral
Salary: £33,000 – £35,000
Closing date: Monday 20th April, 9:00am
Salisbury Cathedral is seeking a dynamic and committed Community Youth Programme Manager to help shape and deliver our developing youth programme. This brand‑new role will be central to strengthening our partnership work with trusted organisations across the education and youth work sectors, ensuring meaningful, high‑quality opportunities for young people.
As the Community Youth Programme Manager, you will lead on programme development, coordination, and collaborative engagement, contributing to an inclusive and impactful youth offer rooted in the Cathedral’s mission and community life.
For further details and to apply please visit Salisbury Cathedral's recruitment page.
Post: Expeditions Officer
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Location: South Kensington, London SW7
Salary: £35,897–£39,180 per annum, depending on experience
About Us
The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education.
The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning – supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers.
The Society offers professional accreditation to members through Chartered Geographer status.
About You and the Role
Joining a specialised team at a time of growth, the Expeditions Officer will deploy first-hand exploratory field research experience in providing practical support for practitioners, helping reinforce the Society’s role as an international leader and convening power representing diverse forms of geographical exploration.
This operational role is central to evolving the Society's technical resources, strategic programmes, and flagship events, ensuring our support for both our grant recipients and the wider community of practitioners remains rigorous and impactful.
Key Responsibilities
Expedition advisory support
Participate in the provision of advice and support to Society grant recipients and other expedition teams and individuals across their project lifecycles.
Training, events and content
Work with colleagues and external trainers to develop and organise needs-based training opportunities, primarily for Society grant recipients and other supported individuals and teams, across a range of subjects.
Support the development of multimedia resources to support Society members and the wider community of field practitioners in undertaking safe, ethical, impactful expeditions.
Governance and reporting
Contribute data and updates for the bi-annual reporting to the Expeditions & Fieldwork Committee and quarterly workplan reporting to management and trustees.
The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience leading successful exploratory field projects, preferably through overseas, collaborative, impact-driven ventures in remote and challenging contexts.
The successful candidate will apply both academic knowledge and a practical understanding of safe, ethical and impactful field research, significantly expanding the Society’s capacity to support diverse forms of geographical exploration.
Salary and Benefits
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months. The salary range for this post is £35,897–£39,180 per annum depending on experience and qualifications. The post is based in Kensington, London.
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
Applications must be received by 9.30am on Friday 10th April.
Interviews are planned to take place on 20 April.
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.
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
No agencies please.