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Are you a JNC-qualified Youth Worker with significant project management experience?

Do you have a passion for supporting young people and a staff team to reach their potential?

Are you an inspiring leader who can build relationships with partners and stakeholders at all levels?

If so, the role of Airplay Programme Manager could be the perfect opportunity for you!

About Airplay:
Airplay is a national youth work programme delivered by a partnership of YMCAs on behalf of the RAF Benevolent Fund (RAFBF). We provide year-round activities and support for children and young people aged 5–18 at RAF Stations across England, Scotland, and Wales, as well as online through Airplay Connect. As the lead partner, One YMCA oversees the contract, manages central functions, and acts as the key point of contact for the RAFBF and RAF on behalf of the partnership.

If this role sparks your interest, please keep reading. We welcome applications from candidates seeking 30 - 37.5 hours per week.

The Role
We are seeking an Airplay Programme Manager to lead the Airplay Central Team and take overall operational responsibility for delivering and monitoring the Airplay programme.

Key responsibilities include:
• Leading and supporting the Airplay Central Team.
• Managing sub-contracting arrangements with partner YMCAs.
• Ensuring the programme achieves its objectives and delivers high-quality youth work.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the RAFBF and RAF.

We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience in programme or project management, ideally in youth work or a similar sector.
• Can lead and motivate a team across multiple locations, often working remotely.
• Is skilled in stakeholder management and building strong partnerships.
• Demonstrates a passion for supporting young people and creating positive outcomes.

Why Join Us
• Be part of a national programme making a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
• Flexible working hours (30–37.5 hours per week).
• Join a collaborative and mission-driven organisation.

Benefits of working with us!
• Generous pension scheme and life cover
• Health cash plan
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Retail discounts, Blue Light Card, and more
• Generous annual leave including your birthday off and a paid wellbeing day
• Proud to be a Real Living Wage employer

Apply today to help shape the future of Airplay and support young people across the UK!

Applications require a CV and supporting statement.

We kindly ask that Recruitment agencies do not contact us directly – Any unsolicited CVs or candidate profiles submitted by agencies not on our PSL will be considered speculative and not create any contractual obligation or financial liability on our part.

*Please apply promptly, as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis*

We look forward to reading your application!

This is a full or part time role, dependant on the successful candidate.
Hours per week: 30-37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: to be agreed with successful candidate. Generally Mon-Fri office hours, but flexibility is essential - the role will include regular travel to One YMCA Hatfield Hub and RAF Stations, some evening and residential work, including being part of an on-call safeguarding rota.

Important: We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

EDIB: At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experience Business Development Marketing professional to join our team.

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Community Rehabilitation Service. We are the largest centre commissioned by NHS England for Category A neurorehabilitation.

This role is pivotal in leading on developing commissioning and referral relationships with external stakeholders, whilst driving development of services and marketing activities to build and promote new business, increase income, strengthen pipelines, and position The Children's Trust as the provider of choice for children with acquired brain injury and neurodisability. 

You’ll work alongside a cross-organisational team to promote our services to external stakeholders, in particular managing our key account plan to influence, maximise referrals and income generating opportunities. Key to this is cultivating and maintaining relationships with stakeholders including hospital-based clinicians, commissioners at both integrated care boards and local authorities, with professionals with NHS England at a regional and national levels, embassies, medico-legal professionals including case managers and lawyers.

To underpin this, you’ll create, implement and review services-related multi-channel marketing activity, both on and off-line, including development and oversight of our professionals’ events programme, ensuring all activity aligns to, is integrated and works towards delivering our strategic objectives.

You will have the opportunity to develop and implement your expertise in an environment that is focused on the highest clinical and quality standards. You will work in a 24-acre site which is unusual in its beautiful historic nature, as it is unique in its state-of-the-art facilities including robotic technology and virtual reality.

Staff benefits include London weighting, shuttle bus, and more… Read more below

Role Requirements

You’ll play a key and central role in driving promotion of our services, and this requires a balanced mix of both business development and marketing skills, knowledge and experience in a complex, services environment. You’ll be comfortable with matrix working, recognising the importance of this role in working across the organisation to drive referral generating activity.

To succeed in this high profile and diverse role, you must demonstrate:

• Building and maintaining relationships with a wide range of external stakeholders, including commissioning bodies such as NHS England, Integrated Care Boards, Local Authorities. 
• Strong communication and negotiation skills. 
• Marketing of services, preferably within healthcare/social care sector. 
• Managing and reporting on development of services and associated marketing activities, in a structured way.
• Knowledge of commissioning landscapes, within healthcare/social care sector. 
• Proven self-starter and excellent track record in development of services, including driving referrals, building pathways and promoting service.

Interview Date:   To be confirmed

Terms and Conditions

PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process. 

To apply for this role please click on the apply now button at the bottom of the advert.

Strictly no agencies, please.

As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.

About Us

The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.

Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.

Staff Benefits

The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.

We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.

Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Rehabilitation of Offenders

Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected.  The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.

Online Searches

In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.

The Access to Justice Founation is seeking a manager to lead data systems, quality, and management across our organisation. The successful candidate will:

• Oversee data collection – ensuring we collect the right data, in the right way, as accurately as possible
• Maintain the systems that hold our data (primarily Salesforce)
• Support colleagues to access, use, and present our data.

This role will report into our Operations Team, which has a cross-functional remit and provides support to all other teams at the foundation. We’re looking for someone who can work collaboratively and employ a customer-centric approach to support colleagues and enable their work. Further, the Foundation is in an exciting period of growth, and we’re currently making a major investment in our Salesforce instance while also developing our team’s data capabilities. We’re looking for someone who is proactive and enthusiastic to jump into this role. You will help nurture and support a critical piece of our organisational infrastructure and our team’s capacity. With support from the senior management team, you will be at the heart of our efforts to successfully manage all our data and related systems.

Please see the full job description and recruitment pack below.

We are looking for someone with experience of working with communities and a passion for delivering climate solutions which improve people’s lives. Do you enjoy working with diverse groups of people to help deliver projects which work for them? Are you excited to work with communities to unblock delivery of innovative local clean energy and heat projects that cut emissions and energy poverty, and empower communities to take control of their energy and heat provision? If so, we should talk!

As our new Community Heat and Energy Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering our major new community heat and energy workstrand. You’ll work with local communities and expert research partners to move forward local renewable energy projects which help power clean heat solutions at three different sites in England, as well as developing ways to remove barriers to delivering this type of project, such as supplying energy locally and matching supply and demand.

• Contract: 16 months at 4.5 days per week (or a nine-day fortnight if preferred). We are not accepting applications for job shares for this role. While we would like to extend the contract beyond 16 months, as this is a grant-funded role, we cannot currently offer this.

• Work status: We don’t have a sponsor licence, so we're unable to provide sponsorship for a work visa, and candidates are required to hold the right to work for the duration of the contract.

• Salary: £39,200 for a 4.5 day week (pro-rata’d from £43,556 FTE). This is band C3 on our pay scale. 

• Location: Some of the role will be site-specific. We are therefore open to candidates based anywhere in the UK, although some travel to project sites will be required, and there will be an  occasional requirement to attend our Camden office, although you would be welcome to work there more often.

• Working hours: 0.9 FTE, i.e. 4.5 days per week or a 9 day fortnight. Our core working days are Tuesday and Wednesdays, when all staff are required to work. 

• Managed by: Head of Aviation, Heat and Energy.

• Works closely with: Possible’s Head of Comms, Digital Comms and Engagement Manager and Fundraising Manager, as well as key external partners including community energy groups.

• Ideal starting date: December 2025/January 2026

• Application process: Application form and two interview rounds

About Possible

At Possible, we create, build, and share ways people can take meaningful action on climate change. Combining personal and local actions into larger systemic change, we face climate dread with a can-do attitude and sense of fun. Whether we’re helping people fix their electronics, turning parking spaces into tree planting zones or lobbying MPs on clean heat, everything we do is about inspiring more people to take ambitious climate action. We have a set of values that guide our actions and our organisational culture, daring, joy and community.

Commitment to anti-oppression

At Possible, our vision is a zero carbon society, built by and for the people of the UK. To achieve this, it is essential that the whole spectrum of the British public is represented in our organisation. 

We welcome applications from those who are from marginalised groups, in terms of their sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or if you are returning parents, carers or any other aspect which makes them unique. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in the climate movement too, including People of Colour, Disabled people, those from a working class or low/ no income background, people who are trans, non-binary or gender fluid. You can find out more about our anti-oppression work here.

If you are from a marginalised group and/or have a non-traditional work or educational background and would like to discuss the role, or if you have any questions about the job or how we do things at Possible before you apply, there's information in the job pack about how to get in touch for a chat.

Interested?

Read the full job application pack on our website or download it below in order to access the links. To apply, upload your CV and there are a few questions so you can tells us a bit more about yourself.

Deadline: 5pm, 16 October 2025

The Centre for Progressive Change is looking for a Safe Sick Pay Campaign Director that will be part of the newly formed Executive Team. This is an exciting time to be joining the campaign, as we capitalise on our successes so far and plan for our next big policy gain - increasing the rate of Statutory Sick Pay.

The Centre for Progressive Change (CPC) is an organisation that builds campaigns for national policy change in the UK. Our focus is on making progressive gains that improve the lives of low- and middle-income communities. We want the UK to be a place where everyone has the financial resources they need, where people are treated as equals and are free to be who they are without persecution, and where we look after our environment.

To achieve this vision, our mission is to build proactive campaigns for progressive legislative change, do research on what works when campaigning for national policy change and offer training and consultancy to support other organisations to build effective campaigns. Our campaigns use an inter-disciplinary approach including community organising, mobilising, advocacy, business engagement, campaign research and press work.

The Campaign Director will be in charge of our campaign for Safe Sick Pay, so that everyone has the Statutory Sick Pay they need. The Campaign Director will form the campaign strategy to see an increase in the rate of Statutory Sick Pay, fundraise to implement the strategy, hire campaign team members, support the team to implement the strategy, hold the key stakeholder relationships, drive the campaign, and deliver parts of the campaign where needed.

As a member of the Executive Team, the Campaign Director will be part of the team responsible for the strategy, structure, team, culture and finances of the organisation.

About the opportunity
Working closely with the Corporate Partnerships Manager and wider Philanthropy Department, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator will identify and cultivate fruitful partnerships with a range of small, medium and large businesses.
They will help maximise the potential of corporate and other organisations for funding, volunteer recruitment, and other philanthropic opportunities, to enable growth and sustainability for Action Tutoring. This will be achieved by securing and nurturing small to medium sized organisations to provide financial support for programmes. Additionally, the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator will engage with business to generate volunteers from across the country to deliver both online and face to face tutoring.

Deadline: Sunday, 28th September 2025
Interviews: The first round of interviews will be held online on Wednesday, 15th October, and the second round will happen in person, with the location dependent on the applicant's address.
Start date: Ideally Monday 24th November 2025

Place of work: This is a flexible/hybrid role, and while you can be based anywhere in England, a willingness to travel to our London office is essential. The office address is 8-10 Fivefields, Grosvenor Gardens, London SW1W 0DH.
Contract and hours: Full-time fixed-term contract of 12 months. We offer flexible hours with 9.30-4 as core hours. A full working week is 37.5 hours.

Duties and responsibilities

• Identify and persuade small to medium sized businesses to fund specific schools in Action Tutoring regions as part of a pilot of a ‘local champions’ scheme.
• Drive new applications from potential corporate volunteer tutors, ensuring a strong supply of high quality applications to meet growth targets in each region, for both face to face and online delivery.
• Generate regular reports and communicate updates to volunteer partners to demonstrate the value and impact of their volunteers and financial support.
• Support programme staff to develop local partnerships, through businesses and public sector links.
• Maintain accurate records of recruitment channels and relationships; use data to analyse the effectiveness of different recruitment channels, using this information to inform future work.
• Any other ad hoc responsibilities as deemed relevant by the CEO.

Person specification 
Qualification criteria:
The right to work in the UK.

We are looking for some of the following attributes, though you might be more experienced in some areas than others:

• Excellent relationship building and networking skills with the ability to communicate with and manage a range of different stakeholders.
• Ability to manage a varied workload and work on your own initiative.
• Highly organised, able to multitask and prioritise, and complete activities to a high standard; excellent time management skills.
• Enjoy using data and creativity to suggest improvements and inform your approach to work and partnerships.
• Able to demonstrate resilience when challenges arise.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, able to effectively adapt communication depending on the audience.
• Confident public speaker; able to present well, both in-person and online, to a range of audiences, able to be persistent and persuasive when required.
• Is able to collaborate effectively with team members and external stakeholders.
• Open to new ideas and learning. You will be willing to adapt and grow with the development of the organisation and the Philanthropy team.
• Have high computer literacy; familiar with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (desirable).
• Committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Committed to the mission and values of Action Tutoring.
• Committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children.

You will likely be more successful in this role if you have: 

• Experience in managing or building partnerships/relationships with corporations (or other institutions/sectors e.g. Civil Service, universities or schools)
• Experience in corporate (or other) fundraising.
• Experience in a sales-based role.
• Experience in using databases.
• Evidence of an interest in education and/or the third sector.

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Salary: £45,000 - £51,000 depending on level of experience

Reports to: Senior Manager (Business Development)

Department: Marketing, Fundraising and Engagement

Location: Stratford, London w/ high-flex (1 - 2 days per week in the office)

Employment type: Permanent

Working hours: 35 hours per week. We are open to Compressed Hours in this role.

Closing date: Sunday 28 September 2025, 23:55

Please note: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer.

We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as a Business Development Specialist. In this role, you'll be primarily externally focused, using your network and relationship building expertise to cultivate influential relationships at all levels across Financial Services Industry. Using your knowledge and experience of this sector, you'll develop a pipeline of high value opportunities to deliver against both financial and non-financial targets in current and future years across CRUK's portfolio.

You'll work with supporters to cocreate these mutually beneficial, high-value opportunities to support CRUK's vital work - whether that be through their organisation or by mobilising their wider network.

What will I be doing?

• Defining and implementing a strategy to secure new large-scale opportunities within the Financial Services sector, acting as the influential specialist to share and build sector specific knowledge across the whole team

• Using your Financial Services sector knowledge and commercial acumen, being accountable for building and managing a pipeline of high-value, multi-year opportunities progressing these through the sales stages and tracking performance

• Engaging and influencing a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders across all levels to gather insights and identify new opportunities which contribute to the Business Development team strategy

• Ensuring a strong understanding of CRUK's priorities and existing activities in your focus area

• Being the CRUK specialist in your focus area and building your knowledge of it to a high standard which drives results

• Using the wide portfolio of products and awareness of CRUK's strategic aims to develop and deliver bespoke, compelling engagement plans for identified prospects

• Working with the Senior Managers on your area of focus and identify opportunities for prospects

• Delivering against Business Development targets, reporting on progress and risks to the Senior Manager and working with them to identify and implement contingency plans

• Working with the Delivery and Operations, Legal and Relationship Management teams to ensure all due diligence and legal processes are adhered to, including compliance criteria for CRUK.

What skills are we looking for?

• A passion for the CRUK cause with the ability to understand CRUK's vision, purpose, and achievements, sharing this knowledge to motivate and inspire supporters

• Significant knowledge and understanding of your focus area (Financial Services sector), with a proven record of building successful relationships that generate high value opportunities

• Experience of successfully working in a performance driven environment, monitoring and working to targets

• Extensive experience of working with large organisations to deliver significant income over the long term

• Ability to work with autonomy, being self-motivated and solutions focussed, resilient and target driven

• Excellent relationship building, negotiating and influencing skills with internal and external stakeholders

• Excellent networking and relationship management skills with the ability to motivate and influence supporters to reach targets

• Proactive, creative and strategic thinker, with evidence of spotting new opportunities and giving them a try

• Excellent communication and presentation skills to engender the confidence of supporters and build long lasting relationships

• Knowledge of the charity sector, supporter-led fundraising and partnerships market.

What will I gain?

Each and every one of our employees contributes to our progress and is supporting our work to beat cancer. We think that's impressive.

In return, we make sure you are supported by a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools, policies and processes to enable you to do your job well.

Our benefits package includes a substantial retirement plan, a generous and flexible leave allowance, discounts on anything from travel to technology, gym membership, and much more.

We don't forget people have lives outside of work too and so we actively encourage a flexible working culture.

Our work - from funding cutting-edge research to developing public policy - will change the world. It's exciting to be part of our team.

How do I apply?

We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you quickly, fairly and objectively.

Job Title: EDI (Equity, Diversity & Inclusion) Development Manager

Reporting To: Executive Director of Services 

Staff Responsibility: Facilitators and Co-Facilitators (Bank staff)

Salary: £45,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Contract: One year, with extension if successful

Location: Hybrid with currently one day in the office in Kings Cross N1 9LG

DBS: This post is subject to an enhanced criminal record check under the arrangements established by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Context of job

AFK is a national charity creating opportunities for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse, to increase their independence, reach their individual potential and remove the barriers they face. Our vision is a world where there are no barriers to independence for children and young people who are disabled or neurodiverse. As part of this we provide bespoke employment skills training and organise work experience across North London.  

At a national level, we provide mobility equipment not available on the NHS for disabled children and young people up to the age of 25.

Overall Job Purpose

As part of the Service Delivery Team, you will take operational responsibility for managing and developing the delivery of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) training programmes. You will ensure that corporate and charitable organisations are equipped with practical tools to build inclusive workplace cultures and create accessible career opportunities for young people with additional needs.

In this hands-on role, you will coordinate consultancy projects from start to finish - overseeing scheduling, delivery, marketing, and evaluation - to maintain high standards and meet income targets. Your work will directly support AFK’s mission to create a fairer, more equitable society for people with additional needs.

You will work closely with AFK’s Co-Facilitators - each bringing valuable lived experience - to ensure all EDI training is authentic, relevant, and informed by their expertise.

Working Conditions

The post is 35 hours a week, normally 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. The post holder may be expected to work some evenings and weekends as required by the job.

28 days annual leave will be given in addition to public holidays.

There is a TOIL policy.

Working Relationships

Provide direct line management to EDI Facilitators and Co-Facilitators.

Build and sustain strong relationships with HR Managers, Inclusion Leads, and equivalent roles within client organisations.

Collaborate daily with the CEO, Executive Director of Services, the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, and Corporate Partnerships Managers.

Principal Responsibilities

Service Development

· Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Director of Services to identify and develop new opportunities for chargeable training services.

· Hold overall management responsibility for the EDI Programme, including its team of Facilitators and Co-Facilitators.

· Advance the organisation’s co-production target by working with the youth leadership group, and with other Service Delivery Managers.

· Lead the ongoing development of AFK’s training offer, ensuring a diverse range of services that promote workplace inclusion and equity for people with additional needs.

Business Development

· Collaborate with the CEO, Executive Director of Services and Fundraising Team to identify marketing opportunities for AFK services supporting voluntary and community groups.

· Ensure all training and consultancy is delivered to the highest standards, reflecting best practice and compliance with current legislation and regulations.

· Work closely with employers and Service Delivery colleagues to create meaningful opportunities for young people with additional needs to gain experience, develop skills, and pursue their aspirations.

· Proactively identify and apply for commissioned opportunities with London local authorities.

General

· Uphold AFK’s Safeguarding Policy and contribute to creating a safe environment for young people.

· Prepare and present regular progress reports to the CEO, Executive Director of Services, the Board of Trustees, and other relevant stakeholders.

· Carry out any other duties as required by senior management team.

Location: Romford (Head Office)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid 
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,028

About the Role
We are supporting a national health charity to recruit an organised and proactive Administrator to join a small and dedicated team. This is a varied and vital role, central to ensuring the smooth running of the charity’s office and operations. Working closely with the Finance and Resource Manager, you will provide executive assistance, office management, and administrative support across departments, while also acting as the first point of contact for general office enquiries.

Key Responsibilities:
Executive and Leadership Support

• Provide diary management and meeting coordination support to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
• Assist with project work, such as preparing documents and sending surveys via email or post.

Meetings and Events

• Organise and coordinate meetings and events, including travel, accommodation, venues, catering, and mailings.
• Liaise with colleagues and external attendees to ensure smooth logistics and communications.
• Support the planning of Team and Trustee Away Days.

Office Facilities

• Maintain office supplies and oversee the office environment.
• Liaise with suppliers and contractors for building and cleaning maintenance.

HR and Finance Administration

• Support with staff holiday and absence records (e.g. BreatheHR).
• Assist with SharePoint intranet updates and internal communications.
• Help with banking tasks, invoices, and receipts.
• Provide administration support for grant processes.

General Administration

• Professionally handle incoming phone calls and act as first point of contact for office enquiries.
• Support the fundraising team with mailouts.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post, couriers, and digital filing.
• Work with the Finance and Resource Manager to streamline processes.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in an administrative or office support role, ideally across multiple teams.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience coordinating meetings or events.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a mission-driven charity and contribute directly to improving lives across the UK.

As a specialist recruitment agency, we are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We support candidates throughout their recruitment journey.

Step into a transformative journey with Working Options

We're on a mission to empower young people aged 14-19 across England and Wales, and you can help make a real difference.

Following our successful Wales pilot supporting 15,000 young people since launching in 2024, we're scaling regionally. In 2025 we're focusing on Bedfordshire, and that is where we need you, while also responding to needs across England and Wales, aiming to reach 90,000+ young people in-person and 2.5 million+ online across both nations.

As a Project Coordinator you'll connect volunteers with schools and foster impactful relationships within our dynamic, entrepreneurial environment. We believe in inclusivity, trying new things, setting high expectations, and creating real opportunities for young people.

Working from home with occasional team meet-ups, events, and school visits, you'll join a dedicated team that values high expectations and individual contributions to help young people achieve positive outcomes.

If you're passionate, self-motivated, and eager to contribute to a great mission, this is your chance to join a team that's helping young people to transform their career and life chances.

Don't just take our word for it, here's what one of our young people had to say: "My personal experience has been exceptional. There is a collaborative atmosphere, and it is truly empowering to be part of a charity that values student input and involves us in decisions that directly affect our lives." – Working Options Alumnae.

Find out more about the role, and hear from our Chief Executive about our charity's ambitions, via the applicant pack linked below.

Person specification

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in our work and in the greater Bedfordshire area and/or South of England in easy reach of Bedfordshire.
• Is fully committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. 
• Is self-motivated.
• Has excellent attention to detail. 
• Can juggle multiple priorities, sticking to deadlines and flagging when priorities need reviewing. 
• Has a flair for developing great relationships, particularly with schools and colleges. 
• Is proactive and tenacious, able to seek out new opportunities and remain resilient. 
• Is creative and likes coming up with new ideas. 
• Is ambitious for themselves and for the charity. 
• Has high computer literacy.

While we don't specify this in our person specification, we are particularly interested to hear from applicants who have experienced some of the challenges that young people across England and Wales face today.

If you like the sound of this environment, we would love to hear from you.

Good luck with your application!

Role Purpose

• To provide psychosocial assessments and bereavement support interventions to children and young people and/or their significant adults or professionals (as appropriate) who are experiencing moderate levels of psychological distress as a result of a bereavement through the Winston’s Wish On Demand services as required.
• To work with children and young people and/or their significant adults (as appropriate) using a range of supportive methods, approaches and techniques, functioning at level 2 of the NICE psychological framework.
• To provide psychosocial education to children and young people and/or their significant adults (as appropriate) about grief, bereavement and coping skills.
• To carry out comprehensive risk assessments with children and young people, and/or their significant adults (as appropriate), and to liaise with relevant external agencies—including social services, the police, general practitioners, and parents or carers—following the safeguarding policy.
• To conduct referral callbacks on a regular weekly basis, applying clinical judgement to ensure that each child or young person is supported in accessing the most appropriate services for their individual needs at that time.
• To co-facilitate therapeutic group sessions in collaboration with the clinical team, and to deliver one-off psychosocial educational groups as required.
• To accurately record and maintain individual case data within the organisation’s CRM system, in accordance with Winston’s Wish policies and procedures. This includes documenting contact notes, safeguarding concerns, and any information shared with external agencies and parents/carers (as appropriate).

Main Responsibilities

Communication and Relationships

• Communicate effectively within the organisation and externally including liaising appropriately with social care, health care and mental health professionals such as schools, social services, CAMHS and GPs.
• Communicate complex and sensitive information to stakeholders.
• Manage individuals and groups, including those who may be distressed by the information given to them. 
• Establish excellent internal working relationships with peers and colleagues. 
• Model the values and culture of the organisation in interactions and relationships at work.
• Build and maintain trusting, empathetic relationships with children, young people, and their significant adults, ensuring interactions are trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate.
• Adapt communication style and approach to suit the needs, preferences, and emotional states of service users, including those with neurodiverse profiles or communication difficulties.
• Provide clear, compassionate explanations of support options, safeguarding procedures, and next steps to children, young people, and families.
• Maintain professional boundaries while fostering a safe and supportive environment for service users.
• Respond to challenging or emotionally charged situations with sensitivity, professionalism, and a focus on empathy and support.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation of communications and decisions in line with organisational policies and data protection regulations.

Knowledge, training and experience

• Assess and engage in interventions with children and young people and/or their significant adult (as appropriate) in accordance with best practice.
• Complete comprehensive assessments which include assessments of risk and determining appropriate level of response/intervention.
• To be accountable for ensuring own practice meets minimum national standards and is compliant with professional Code of Conduct.
• Maintain knowledge about current, evidence-based practice.
• To maintain a personal profile of professional development in accordance with professional requirements/governing bodies.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all relevant policies and procedures.
• To practice in accordance with relevant legislation involving Safeguarding Children and Young People, Safeguarding Adults and the Mental Capacity Act and to be able to provide advice and guidance to other professionals.
• Provide supervision to volunteers in group or individually as needed.

Analytical and judgment skills

• To work within given frameworks for good and best practice.
• To participate appropriately in meetings to plan and/or evaluate strategies of care.
• Responsible for the provision of accurate and timely data to support team and organisational needs. 

All Staff

• Contribute to the vision and mission of Winston's Wish; whilst embedding the values into your daily work activities.
• Promote equality of opportunity and diversity in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.
• Contribute to the overall success of the charity’s fundraising needs by providing case studies, attending events and adding value to the experience of our supporters as required.
• Contribute to the brand and reach of the charity by working alongside our Marketing & Communications Team when relevant press opportunities arise or when required for social media and online content (including the use of photography).
• Work to objectives, targets and work plans agreed with your line manager.
• Undertake specific projects and other ad hoc duties agreed with your line manager, fulfilling any deadlines, reviews and reporting procedures required.
• Take an active part in the Quarterly review process and participate in training agreed with your line manager.
• Recognise and champion the lived experience of children and young people with bereavement within your work.
• Ensure the health and safety of all colleagues, volunteers and visitors in accordance with Winston’s Wish policy.

Ref: PAL-251
Thursday, 9th October 2025 at 9.00am

Are you a proactive, motivated and influential individual with a deep understanding of UK policy-making and influencing processes, ideally in areas related to social justice?  Do you have proven experience of developing and delivering successful influencing strategies that led to policy change?

If so, join St Giles as our Policy and Advocacy Lead, where will lead the development and execution of our policy agenda and advocacy strategy.  As an integral part of our Communications team, you will see you play a central role in how St Giles shapes and participates in public debate, influences government policy, and ensures the voices of those with lived experience are at the heart of decision-making.

About St Giles Trust
An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need.  Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role
As Policy and Advocacy Lead, you will deliver a bold and evidence-based policy and advocacy plan aligned with St Giles’ three pillars of work: Poverty, Violence & Exploitation and Criminal Justice.  You will also provide strategic advice and support to leadership and executive teams on political and policy developments and ensure our influencing work is inclusive, grounded in lived experience and reflects the values and priorities of St Giles.

We will also count on you to lead the development of policy positions, briefings, consultation responses, and reports, oversee research projects and ensure robust evidence underpins all policy recommendations and to build and maintain relationships with policymakers, government departments, think tanks, and stakeholders.  Leading, managing and inspiring the Policy and Influencing team to deliver high-impact work is also a major aspect of this role, as is collaborating across departments, such as Programmes and Fundraising, to integrate policy work into wider organisational objectives.
 
What we are looking for

• Strong political acumen and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments
• Proven experience managing and motivating high-performing teams
• A commitment to anti-racism, equity, and working in solidarity with marginalised communities
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge and awareness of the issues faced by our client group, in particular barriers faced by people with lived in experience
• The ability to think creatively to secure funding
• A collaborative, approachable and professional approach to your work
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, clinical therapist sessions, life insurance (4 x annual salary), duvet days, season ticket loan, employee perks programme, eye care voucher and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi- heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, and reserve the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is appointed. We therefore strongly encourage early applications to avoid any disappointment.

Closing date:  09 October 2025 at 9 a.m. Interview date: 17 October 2025

The Programme and Impact Manager oversees the delivery and development of Kinetic Foundation’s partner-funded programmes and workshops, focusing on personal development activities, community programmes, and impact recording and reporting, ensuring robust data management and safeguarding compliance.This dynamic role requires a flexible, organised individual passionate about youth development and social mobility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Personal Development Activities 

• Manage, implement, and evaluate partner-funded programmes and workshops to enhance participants’ social-emotional skills, resilience, and employability. 

• Coordinate with external deliverers, funding partners and schools to schedule and deliver workshops for 16-19-year-olds. 

• Manage programme budgets, monitor expenditure, and ensure cost-effective delivery in collaboration with partners. 

• Ensure workshops address barriers to success aligning with the Foundation’s impact framework. 

Community 

• Oversee HAF programmes, to support recruitment and awareness of the charity in KS3 and KS4. 

• Manage food deliveries, staffing, budget awareness etc. for HAF programmes as well as completing the end of delivery reports and evaluations required. 

• Communicate with participants, parents/carers, schools, and stakeholders to promote programme accessibility and engagement. 

• Maintain and update the CRM and master calendar to ensure all community programme events and opportunities are scheduled and communicated effectively. 

Impact Recording and Data Management 

• Oversee the collection, cleaning, and analysis of programme data to ensure robust, GDPR-compliant records of participation, outcomes, and impact. 

• Conduct pre- and post-intervention monitoring and exit route tracking to measure long-term impacts, such as transitions to employment, training, or university. 

• Develop quantitative and qualitative reports to communicate impact to funders, senior management, and trustees, using data visualisation techniques where possible. 

• Implement the Kinetic Impact Framework across all programmes to ensure consistent evaluation and continuous improvement. 

• Work alongside the COO to keep CRM up to date with participant numbers on the programme.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of youth unemployment, NEET status, and social mobility trends to inform programme design and reporting. 

Team Collaboration and Management 

• Manage the Youth Engagement Officer through weekly meetings, ensuring alignment with programme goals and participant needs. 

• Collaborate with the COO, marketing, and fundraising teams to align programme delivery with organisational objectives and funding requirements. 

• Support the wider team by attending events and opportunities linked to Kinetic Futures and community programmes, ensuring high attendance and engagement. 

Safeguarding – Kinetic Futures 

• Ensure all programmes, workshops, and events comply with the Foundation’s safeguarding policies, including DBS checks and training requirements. 

• Ensure risk assessments and all relevant trip packs are created for any external visits in good time so they can get signed off. 

• Work with the COO to support safeguarding procedures, coordinating to address concerns promptly. 

• Maintain a visible presence at schools and programme sites to promote a culture of safety and accountability. 

Person Specification  

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Passion for the Kinetic Foundation’s vision and mission, with an understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged young people in London. 

• Experience managing youth-focused programmes, ideally in education, employability, or sports settings. 

• Proven project management skills, with the ability to implement and evaluate programmes and manage budgets effectively. 

• Knowledge of working in school environments, particularly with KS3, KS4, or post-16 education settings. 

• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines. 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using CRM systems for event and data management. 

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to engage diverse stakeholders, including funders, schools, and participants. 

• Analytical skills to collect, clean, and interpret programme data. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. 

Desirable Skills and Experience 

• Experience in football or sports-based youth development programmes. 

• Understanding of quantitative and qualitative data analysis and proficiency in data visualisation tools. 

• Familiarity with London’s educational and community landscape, including partnerships with schools. 

• Experience coordinating with funding partners to deliver and report on programmes. 

Personal Attributes 

• Dynamic and flexible, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. 

• Passionate about empowering young people through sport and education. 

• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with diverse stakeholders. 

• Detail-oriented, with a commitment to delivering high-quality programmes and accurate data.

About CoppaFeel!

CoppaFeel! are the UK’s only youth focused breast cancer awareness charity, and we’re on a mission to get every 18-24 year old checking their chest. We educate people on the signs of breast cancer and encourage them to check their chests monthly, so that if they notice something unusual they are empowered to contact their GP and advocate for themselves.

We do this because when diagnosed early, breast cancer treatments are more effective and survival rates are higher. Early detection can save lives.

Breast cancer does not need to be detected late, and as long as we are here and continue to be supported by people like you, we will do all we can to make sure this doesn’t continue to happen.

The Role

As Head of Finance and Contracts, you’ll oversee all aspects of financial management and contractual compliance across the charity. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for managing and developing our small finance team, while also leading on budgeting, funder reporting and forecasting. Alongside this, you’ll oversee the organisation’s contracts ensuring we’re operating in line with best practice and regulatory requirements.

This is a hybrid role, with the expectation that you will attend the London office 2 days per week. .

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

• Line manage the Finance Officer and Finance Assistant, providing guidance, support, and performance oversight.
• Actively participate in Leadership Team meetings, contributing to the development and achievement of strategic objectives.
• Support the development of the team structure, driving delivery, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Provide data-driven insights and strategic recommendations to inform long-term decision-making and business growth.

Financial Strategy & Reporting

• Lead the annual budgeting and reforecasting process, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities.
• Oversee monthly management accounts; meet regularly with Heads of Department to monitor spend and evaluate impact.
• Support with the preparation draft statutory accounts and coordinate audit queries.
• Conduct financial analysis, working with HoDs to assess ROI across key projects and income streams.

Operational Finance

• Manage VAT returns, ensuring compliance with
• Assess risk mitigation approaches to balance financial safeguarding with delivery of organisational objectives.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing in partnership with the payroll agent and resolve payroll queries.
• Ensure the overall smooth running of day to day finances, and finance policy adoption/ adherence.
• Reviewing and maintaining Cashflow and working capital documents.

Funding & Grants

• Provide financial oversight and input for grant and corporate funding applications.

Governance & Legal Oversight

• Attend Finance Committee meetings when necessary and support preparation of required reporting materials.
• Work closely with the Director of Operations and legal advisers to review contracts for grants, fundraising licenses, or procurement—particularly where risk or value is high.
• Oversee supplier, corporate partnership and grant contracts, where highly complex working with solicitors for advice
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure robust internal controls.
• Stay informed on changes to relevant financial, legal, and regulatory requirements affecting the charity sector.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

Essential

• Proven experience in charity finance, including budgeting, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
• Strong knowledge of UK charity and company law.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Experience in managing or coordinating audits, payroll processes, and implementing robust financial controls.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and strong attention to detail.
• Strong technical proficiency in financial systems and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, accounting software).

Desirable

• Understanding of impact and ROI evaluation in a charity context.
• Experience supporting funding applications, particularly for grants and corporate partnerships.
• Experience working in a small charity environment, and creating new systems or processes.

Application information

Applications will close on 29th September 2025 with the aim to commence shortlisting test as applications come in and interviews on W/C 6th October.

CoppaFeel! reserves the right to close the vacancy early in the event that we receive a high number of applications before the closing date.

Main Benefits and Terms & Conditions

Annual Leave entitlement - 22 days and 3 days off at Christmas + public holidays, a day off for your birthday and for Kris’ cancerversary.

Benefits 

• Wellbeing fund
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Self Space training and 1:1 therapy
• Core working hours 10am - 4pm
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Flex Friday; every other Friday off, with the flexibility of being available in the case of emergencies

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

At CoppaFeel! we support a diverse range of communities and we understand that diversity within our team is central and crucial to meeting the needs of the young people we exist to serve. We strongly encourage applications from Black, and people of colour, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, from men, and from those with a lived experience of cancer because we would like to increase the representation of these groups within the charity.

We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching the charity's needs with the skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We recognise the value in encouraging a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge at the charity.

While the successful candidate will be selected purely on merit, in the event of a tie between two candidates with equal suitability, we may select a candidate with lived experience of the issues we are seeking to address through our work.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and we commit to offering an interview for all applicants with disabilities who meet our required criteria for the role. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments for the interview process please get in touch.