Mental health jobs

About the role:

At the Women’s Recovery Service, you’ll be part of a dedicated accommodation service supporting women who have experienced homelessness, VAWG, poor health, substance use, and exclusion from essential services.

This is more than a job in accommodation services: it is an opportunity to stand alongside women as they reclaim their strength, build new futures and shape their own recovery.

As our Specialist Multiple Disadvantage Worker you will bring expertise, creativity and determination to help women break down barriers and take steps forward with confidence. Every day is different – from providing one to one support and leading group sessions, to working with health, housing and VAWG partners to open up new opportunities. You will be a voice of encouragement and advocacy, ensuring women get the services and respect they deserve, and you will see the impact of your work in the real changes women make in their lives.

Joining Single Homeless Project means being part of an organisation that believes in your growth as much as the growth of our clients. You will be supported through training, reflective practice and career progression, giving you the chance to deepen your expertise and take your career in exciting directions. This role is your chance to make a lasting difference not only to the women you support but to how SHP continues to lead the way in ending homelessness for women across London.

*For genuine occupational requirement reasons, we are seeking female applicants only for this post (exemption under the Equality Act 2010; Schedule 9 Part 1). 

About you:

• Experience of supporting people facing homelessness and multiple disadvantage such as domestic abuse, substance use, and poor mental or physical health.
• Knowledge of women’s services and the impact of violence against women and girls (VAWG).
• Understanding of how statutory and community services operate, including health, social care, housing and criminal justice.
• Ability to engage and build trust with people who may be reluctant to accept support.
• Ability to manage a caseload effectively and balance competing priorities.

About us:

Single Homeless Project is a London-wide charity. Our vision is of a society where everyone has a place to call home and the chance to live a fulfilling life.

We help single Londoners by preventing homelessness, providing support and accommodation, promoting wellbeing, enhancing opportunity, and being a voice for change. From supporting people in crisis to helping people take the final steps towards independence and employment, we make a difference to 12,000 lives every year across all 32 boroughs.

We offer you more than a job; we offer you a chance to be part of a compassionate, driven team that's committed to making a real difference in people's lives. You'll have the opportunity to lead, co-create, and inspire change while enjoying a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Join us in creating a brighter, more hopeful future for individuals in need. 

Important info:

Closing date: Sunday 19th October at midnight

Interview date: Tuesday 28th October online via Microsoft Teams

Please note there will be a second stage held in service in Camden for progressed candidates. 

This post will require an Enhanced DBS check to be processed (by SHP) for the successful applicant.

Please note applications are reviewed for AI use in application questions. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be accepted or progressed.

About The Role

We are looking for a confident and proactive event professional with excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills. To be successful as the Special Events Manager, you will bring creativity, strategic thinking, and a passion for delivering exceptional experiences that inspire and engage supporters. You will be comfortable managing complex projects, working collaboratively across teams, and representing Place2Be with professionalism and warmth.

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

Together we can change children’s lives. At Place2Be, we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it. We create a safe place in schools where children and young people can open up without pressure or stigma, allowing our highly skilled and diverse counsellors to reach children, young people and their families who need us.

For a career with purpose, this is your place.

Recruitment Process:

As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.

• Closing date for applications: Midnight on Wednesday 22 October
• 1st Interview date:  (in person at Place2Be Head Office): Thursday 30 October
• 2nd Interview date: (online): Tuesday 4 November

Our Benefits

When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.

Here’s just a few things we have on offer:

• Annual Leave that increases with service
• Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance of four times your annual salary
• A comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
• Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
• Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave

We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.

We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.

If you have any questions about the scheme, or require any adjustments to help you complete an application then please contact the recruitment team.

We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The Head of Families and Children’s Services will provide senior leadership and strategic direction across services that support families, parents, children, and young people. The role will ensure delivery of high-quality, evidence-based interventions that promote wellbeing, strengthen family resilience, and safeguard vulnerable children.

This postholder will oversee Perinatal Coaching, Crisis Outreach, Family Hubs, and Parenting Programs, embedding a culture of excellence, innovation, and partnership working to achieve meaningful outcomes for families.

Area Manager (FTC 12 months)

35 Hours per week

Basingstoke

As one of Hampshire’s leading Mental Health Charities, Andover Mind is entering an exciting phase of growth to meet the needs of our communities around mental health and wellbeing support. Much of our work is directly associated, and aligned with various NHS Mental Health Services programmes. This is an exciting, career opportunity for someone with solid relevant experience together with some awareness and/or lived experience in mental ill-health. The mental health and wellbeing of the communities across Hampshire is our top priority and we are investing in strengthening our service delivery teams.

We are looking for a Wellbeing Area Manager on a 12 month fixed term contract to join us to support our front-line teams on an administrative, operational and wellbeing level.

Responsible for the management, running and awareness of the Core Wellbeing Service in Basingstoke and the associated Primary Care Network (PCN) teams. This includes outreach in surrounding areas, providing recovery focused groups and courses and 1 to 1s to service users using hybrid methods, ensuring accessibility and providing regular service updates and reports in line with the contract service specification.

This is a challenging and highly rewarding role in which you can both grow your career and also make a significant contribution to your community.

If you are empathetic, organised and great with people, we would love to hear from you.

This is an on-site role with both some local travelling and some home working by arrangement with your line manager.

Person Profile

Essential:

• A problem-solving and ‘can-do’ way of working and strong work ethic
• Experience working in a management or supervisory position
• Experience of partnership working in service delivery in a leadership role
• Ability to take ownership of your workload
• Empathy and compassion for people experiencing mental ill-health
• Experience of using Health IT systems (i.e. EMIS, System one)
• An understanding of the implications of mental ill-health
• Experience of working with vulnerable adults and Young People (16+) including those with Mental Health problems
• Experience of working in a multi-disciplinary team and with other agencies
• Experience of Safeguarding

Desirable:

• Has worked with service users/patients in the planning and delivery of their care
• Knowledge or experience in the voluntary sector
• Knowledge or experience of Primary Care services
• Experience of data collection and reporting to measure outcomes and service impact
• Experience of monitoring, evaluating and reporting of a service against KPI’s

This role is subject to working references and a clear (enhanced) Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Our benefits include:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days with length of service
• Vivup membership which includes access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Competitive sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive company referral scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Ongoing training and development

Please be aware that your application may be shared with the relevant Primary Care Network Recruitment Team who are an Andover Mind third party. Please inform us should you wish to withdraw your application on these grounds.

We take Safeguarding seriously, therefore you will be required to undergo a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check at the enhanced level before working with us. 

We welcome applications from all of the communities in which we work. We also positively encourage applications from people with mental health problems, those who are physically disabled and neurodivergent to apply for a role within Andover Mind. Appointments are made on merit.

Team Lead South (Engagement and Support)

Location: Cambridge & Ely

Salary: £34,000 – £38,000 per annum

Closing date: 20/10/25

Interviews to be held week beginning 3rd November

Full Time (35 hours per week) 

Centre 33 is an ambitious and growing charity based across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. We offer a range of high-quality services to young people aged up to 25, including information and support on a “drop in” basis, mental health services, counselling, housing and financial advice, sexual health support and support for young carers.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our established ‘Someone to Talk to’ service in a Team Lead role.  The Team Lead will manage and oversee a team of staff and volunteers supporting young people across Centre 33’s two hubs in our South Locality – in Cambridge City and Ely. The Team Lead will work closely with the other Team Leads and Heads of Service to jointly ensure our multidisciplinary teams deliver excellent, safe, impactful and responsive services to young people.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional with experience working within a practical support, youth work or mental health role, and with experience of managing people.  The Team Lead will bring strong expertise and leadership to Centre 33’s holistic support offer for young people aged 13-25 years: our open-access drop-in, ongoing support around practical needs such as housing, and flexible mental health support. They will be responsible for providing support with case allocation, case management, reflective practice, risk management and Safeguarding. They will provide day-to-day designated Safeguarding leadership, supported by the Head of Service and Director of Services.  They will develop strong relationships with local organisations to ensure effective joint working and support for young people.  This role may deliver ad hoc case work to support young people with more complex needs but will not hold an ongoing regular case load.

The hours of work for this role are predominantly within core opening hours of 10 to 6pm, with some evening/Saturday working based on a rota. Due to our service delivery, it is important that the Team Lead is available for hub-based work during our core working hours.

This role will work to Centre 33’s values of being young people led, collaborative, inclusive and striving for excellence.

This post is subject to a DBS check, references & providing evidence of eligibility of Right to Work in the UK

Centre 33 strives to be an equal opportunities employer.

We welcome discussions about part time and flexible working arrangements

· To work collaboratively and effectively with statutory and voluntary agencies to identify parents/carers in need of support and to agree effective referral processes. 

· To create, develop and deliver one-to-one interventions, workshops and presentations for small parent/carer groups covering a range of emotional wellbeing and mental health topics. 

· To set up and facilitate peer-to-peer support and discussion groups. 

· To offer one or more one-to-one consultation and advice sessions for parents/carers who need a more personalised approach. 

· To identify a range of specialist services and agencies who can offer further support for parents and families. 

· To work in partnership with YMCA East Surrey’s Face2Face service. 

· To work in partnership with Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead who will provide support to parents/carers with children aged under 11 years. 

· To promote the service within YMCA East Surrey and with statutory and voluntary sector partners across the region – this might include presentations at networking events and production of promotional material. 

· To collect appropriate data and information about families being supported, to record attendance at group and one-to-one sessions, to report activity monthly and ensure support programmes can be accurately monitored and evaluated.    

· To collect feedback on support delivered and to use feedback to inform continued development of the service. 

· To help assess the needs and strengths of the parents/carers referred into the service and help them identify short-term goals to achieve desired change.  

· Record and review parent/carer goals using the Goal-Based Outcomes tool and use this to evaluate the effectiveness of interventions.  

· To take responsibility for managing own caseload and diary. 

· To involve parents/carers in the co-design of group work and ensure that the service responds to user voice and meets the needs identified. 

· To provide written case studies as evidence of the effectiveness of interventions and group work. 

· You will deliver services from YMCA East Surrey sites and other community venues across the following areas – Banstead, Tadworth, Epsom, Ewell, Ashtead, Leatherhead, Dorking and Esher. 

· Any other duties which you are required to be performed within the grade and renumeration of the role. 

· To work as part of a team and attend team meetings, training events and participate fully in reflective practice groups.   

· We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults. This role will require an enhanced DBS disclosure (with barred children/vulnerable adults).  We require you to understand and demonstrate this commitment and attend any required training.

Communications and Community Engagement Officer

Contract: Part-time | 21 hours per week.

Salary: £20,540 per annum (Actual)

Kingston Carers' Network (KCN) is an independent charity providing information, advice, advocacy and support to unpaid carers of all ages who are caring for someone with an illness, disability or substance misuse problem.

We are looking for a dynamic and creative individual with a passion for communications and social change. We are currently supporting over 4000 carers, including over 800 young carers, who are caring for a relative or friend with a disability, illness, mental health problem or substance addiction. The successful candidate will have the ability to build and cultivate relationships with local organisations, as they will be managing our various social media channels. Recent experience of working in a communications role within the charity or public sector is essential.

Benefits include: 

• 4% matched pension contribution,
• flexible hours,
• hybrid working,
• and enrolment in the Carers Trust training programme.

This post is subject to a basic DBS check.

Closing date: 5:00 pm on Monday 3rd November 2025.

Interviews: Wednesday 12th and 19th November.

Kingston Carers’ Network, registered charity number 1151456

Role Overview

• Pay: £162.50 per day (plus travel and lunch expenses)
• Location: London and Essex
• Variable Hours: Between 0 - 60 hours per month
• Benefits: Pension scheme, training, development and flexible working.

About Mind of the Student

At Mind of the Student, we believe every young person deserves to feel empowered to speak about their mental health, both in school and at home. We deliver a comprehensive, school-wide mental health programme and community-led services designed to equip young people with the knowledge, confidence, and skills they need to recognise and address their mental health needs.

Our programmes goe beyond statutory requirements, supporting secondary schools in creating a culture where mental health and wellbeing are protected, prioritised, and promoted. Founded on lived experience, Mind of the Student was created by Co-Founders Kieran and Jaylan, who know firsthand the struggles of feeling unsupported and alone in school. Mind of the Student strive to give young people the resilience and confidence to speak up about their mental health.

The Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate, and experienced facilitators to join our team and deliver impactful mental programmes in secondary schools and local communities across London and Essex. As a Senior Workshop Facilitator, you will:

• Lead engaging and interactive sessions tailored to the needs of young people.
• Foster a safe, supportive environment for open discussions about mental health.
• Provide practical tools and strategies to empower students to manage their wellbeing.
• Collaborate with schools to ensure workshops align with their specific challenges and goals.
• Represent Mind of the Student professionally, embodying our mission and values.

What We’re Looking For:

To thrive in this role, you should have:

Experience

• Delivering workshops, training sessions, or similar group activities with young people.
• Working within schools, youth services, or mental health organisations (preferred).

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in managing and engaging groups of secondary school students.
• The ability to handle sensitive topics with empathy and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to engage diverse groups (Essential)
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check (Essential)
• Background in psychology, education, youth work, or a related field (Desirable)
• Experience or training in the performing arts (Desirable)
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) or equivalent training (Desirable)
• Experience working with schools, community groups, or young people in a wellbeing/educational context (Desirable)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive daily pay with travel and lunch expenses covered.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact on young people’s lives.
• Work with a passionate team committed to reshaping how mental health is approached in schools and local communities.

How to Apply and Key Dates

• Complete your online application by 28/10/2025.
• Phone interviews are taking place on 3/11/2025
• In-Person inteviews are taking place on 10/11/2025
• Training 1/12/2025

Together, let’s empower the next generation to speak up and thrive.

Job title: Rainbow Mind Marketing and Operations Coordinator

Responsible to: Rainbow Mind Operations & Services Manager

Salary: Starting salary is £28,949.23 per year (Full-time equivalent), (SC4-SP21) including inner London weighting, which equates to £11,579.69 per annum at 15 hours per week.

Hours: 15 hours per week 

Contract type: Fixed term one year

Location: Rainbow Mind and hybrid

Benefits: See supporting documents for information on benefits.

We are looking for a motivated individual to join Rainbow mind as Marketing and Operations Coordinator. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with great communication skills and a creative flair for problem solving to join a small team in delivering vital LGBTQIA services and programmes in London and nationally.  You will be responsible for supporting the Operations and Services Manager and Director in the delivery of many of RM’s services and operations. The role will directly support the everyday running of the Rainbow Mind Programme and help ensure services run smoothly and efficiently.You will have the opportunity to help build and maintain Rainbow Mind’s growing voice and impact alongside the team.

About Mind in the City, Hackney and Waltham Forest:

We are a multi-disciplinary provider of specialist mental health services and a part of the Mind Federation.

We promote both recovery from ill health for people with recurrent and enduring mental health difficulties and early intervention for those at risk of developing mental health issues, or who struggle with common mental health conditions.

We currently support around 5,000 people a year through a variety of services focusing on psychological, social, economic and workplace wellbeing, and support minoritised communities.

Our values are:

Working with Mind CHWF means you’ll be part of a dedicated, passionate, and professional workforce who cares about the work they do and make a real difference to the lives of the people in the City of London, Hackney, and Waltham Forest.

Our values are:

Connected: Creating a compassionate and supportive community.

Fair:  We strive for equity- no-one's needs should go unmet.

Brave: We walk with people, offering help by doing what works - proven or new

We are committed to actively becoming anti-racist in everything we do. This is a critical priority for Mind CHWF. We embrace diversity and understand that being an inclusive organisation that recognises different perspectives, will enable us to provide excellent services.

We are committed to ensuring all our employees are treated fairly and equitably at work and promoting equity in physical and mental health for all.

Those with lived experience of Mental Health are encouraged to apply.

Value-based Recruitment:

We know that for various reasons, not everybody who can successfully perform in a role, performs their best under traditional interview/selection procedures. We are therefore seeking ways to breakdown further barriers in our recruitment & selection process.

Shorted-listed candidates will be provided with some questions to help them prepare for the interview.

How to apply:

For more information on the vacancy and how to apply, please check out our website.  Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications .

Please see the document section on our website for the application pack.

To be considered for this post, we need to receive the following:

1. Completed application form; and

2. A copy of your latest CV.

Please note that if we do not receive the two documents listed above then we can’t consider you for the role.

The closing date is by 17 October 2025 at 5pm, however, please do not delay applying as this advert may close before the stated deadline if we find a suitable applicant for the role.

We are a disability confident employer. All applicants with a disability, who meet the minimum essential short-listing criteria are guaranteed an interview. If this applies to you, please let us know in your application.

Your privacy and the security of your data is our top priority. Please take a moment to read through our applicant’s privacy notice.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Medway Recovery House in Kent.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

The role involves supporting service users from referral through admission, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while collaborating with clinical teams for smooth transitions. Staff provide activities and interventions to help reduce crises, identify triggers, and create safety plans that promote mental health and prevent hospital admissions. One-on-one sessions are conducted to develop wellness recovery action plans, set SMART goals, and build social networks, alongside practical life skills training such as food preparation. Staff also liaise with statutory and voluntary agencies, deliver post-admission welfare support, and maintain high living standards between admissions, all while engaging in professional development to address challenges like self-harm and substance use.

The position emphasizes teamwork, co-production, and administrative duties. Staff collaborate with Recovery Workers and management to deliver a team-based approach, promote services, and support user engagement in peer-led activities and forums. They are responsible for maintaining accurate service user records, monitoring service upkeep, ensuring health and safety compliance, and working with multi-agency providers under governance protocols. Additionally, they contribute to developing service standards, follow policies and legislation, report maintenance issues, and undertake additional duties as required, always upholding health and safety rules and procedures.

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The role requires demonstrable experience supporting people with mental health and complex needs, along with a strong understanding of recovery approaches and co-production. Staff should be able to design and deliver activities that reduce anxiety, build confidence, and support individuals in creating their own recovery journeys. This includes engaging service users in assessments, co-producing and reviewing support and safety plans, and maintaining accurate monitoring records for internal use and external reporting. A good knowledge of legislation, including welfare reform, the Care Act, and housing pathways, is essential, as well as the ability to handle financial transactions accurately and use IT systems, including MS Office and case management tools.

Flexibility and resilience are also key, with the need to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, while maintaining high service standards in unpredictable or challenging situations. The role requires excellent stakeholder relationship skills and the motivation to deliver consistent, high-quality support. An understanding of basic building safety issues and the ability to identify repairs is desirable. Overall, the position combines strong technical knowledge, administrative accuracy, and interpersonal skills to ensure effective support and recovery-focused care for service users.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Imagine This is the only UK charity solely dedicated to supporting the mental wellbeing of seriously ill children and their families. Founded in 2014 by actors Sarah Parish MBE and Jim Murray MBE in memory of their first daughter Ella-Jayne, the charity has rebranded from The Murray Parish Trust to Imagine This in 2025. The charity is now leading a national movement to address a hidden mental health crisis in seriously ill children.

There are one million children in the UK facing life-limiting, life-threatening, and serious chronic conditions. These children are at much higher risk of long-term mental health difficulties that can become more complex and difficult to treat, on top of living with often complex medical needs. Imagine This provides imaginative, innovative and empowering projects to help them navigate their journey with connection, resilience and hope. Our vision is to reach every seriously ill child, and their families, across the UK by 2035, delivering diverse and impactful projects in hospitals, hospices and community settings.

This role will be responsible for an effective and compliant operations function (finance, HR, programmes/projects, governance). You will help the charity to scale its operations sustainably and ensure the charity complies with its legal and governance responsibilities. We are looking for a proactive individual who has an eye for detail in data and administration. You will be ambitious and entrepreneurial, with real vision and a passion for the cause. You will be resilient and collaborative, someone who is highly organised with the ability to juggle a diverse and high workload.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance and HR

• Liaise with outsourced bookkeepers (also payroll providers) to ensure timely/accurate information flow.
• Oversee income and expenditure budgets and performance, processing of donations and scheduled payments, and ensuring accurate and consistent coding.
• Work with accountants to support year-end accounts and coordinate annual report production.
• Produce and circulate monthly management accounts and other reports for the Board.
• Support Trustees with designated responsibilities e.g. finance, risk, governance.
• Oversee recruitment, onboarding and HR record-keeping (including freelancers).
• Maintain accurate, compliant data in our CRM (Donorfy), including prompt input of donations.

Charitable projects

• Support the planning and coordination of secured charitable projects, liaising with project partners, monitoring delivery milestones, payment schedule and working with the wider team to maximise success.
• Compiling project monitoring/evaluation data from project partners to support excellent impact reporting.

Governance and operations

Together with the volunteer Charity Secretary:

• Coordination of Board meetings and AGMs, agendas, papers and minutes.
• Maintain central registers (trustee attendance/terms, governance documents, policies, risk, safeguarding training etc).
• Fulfil statutory and regulatory responsibilities, including filing of annual accounts.
• Advise trustees on governance best practice, in line with Charity Commission guidance.
• Management of policies, procedures and operational systems (including the CRM) that strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve cost efficiency.
• Prepare Quarterly reports for the Board, and upon request.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and the Fundraising Code of Practice, including delivering the responsibility of data protection lead.
• Maintain relationships with volunteer Independent Advisors and commissioned service providers e.g. finance, HR and legal to ensure compliance/best practice.

Executive Assistant

Barnwood is not your typical funder. We drive change so that disabled people and people with mental health conditions have choice of opportunities, access their rights, and are included where they live. We bring people together for a different conversation and explore big ideas. Through learning and collaboration, we influence the change that’s needed. By partnering with local organisations and looking for better ways to fund, Barnwood makes a difference in Gloucestershire.

As part of this work, our People and Operations Team engages a wide range of people in the Trust’s vision for Gloucestershire, and our Executive Assistant is integral to this.

We are looking for an Executive Assistant to deliver high level professional administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer. The Executive Assistant will take responsibility and ownership of office organisation and project delivery, and to provide Trust-wide support for human resources processes and governance processes for the Board of Trustees.

We want to diversify our team to better reflect the work and communities we support – this means we would particularly welcome applications from people who:

· are from Black, Asian and minoritised backgrounds.

· have lived experience of disability and/or mental health challenges. 

Contract terms:

• This role is permanent, and we welcome applications from people looking for full time hours (37.5hrs per week).
• We offer a flexible start between 8am and 9.30am Monday to Friday. 
• Salary £39,018 p/a FTE 
• 36 days holiday inc. bank holidays 
• This position is based in our office in central Cheltenham with occasional opportunities for home working.

Summary of key duties:

Executive Assistance:

• Organise meetings and manage diaries for the CEO and COO.
• Prepare agenda, take minutes and keep records.
• Handle communications on behalf of CEO and COO.
• Manage projects and general administrative tasks.

Governance Assistance:

• Organise Board and Committee meetings.
• Co-ordinate and support the preparation of meeting papers and distribute them in a timely manner.
• Take accurate minutes and maintain governance records.
• Support the Trustee recruitment and induction processes.
• Keep governance information on the website and Trustee portal up to date.

Human Resources Administration:

• Support HR processes and recruitment.
• Oversee and manage the IRIS HR system, ensuring all employees know how to use the system and keep their information up to date.
• Provide regular HR reports to managers.

Use of Overton House

• Manage room bookings and visitors arrangements, ensuring policy and practice is consistent with the Trust’s values.
• Ensure external users have the right information and support.
• Work with the Marketing and Comms team to promote available spaces.

Line management responsibilities

• Provide line management to the Operations Administrator, enacting the Trust’s management processes to ensure that all direct reports are motivated, supported and enabled to give of their best.
• Conduct regular reviews and support personal development for direct reports, providing open and honest feedback on performance, setting personal development goals and plans.
• Ensure that all direct reports work within clear and effective safeguarding practices and in accordance with all other Trust policies and procedures.
• Ensure that wellbeing, sickness and absence are managed effectively.
• Contribute to Trust-wide people management policies, procedures and team culture as a member of the People Manager Team.

Essential Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven experience of working as a Personal Assistant/Executive Assistant at a senior level
• Experience of accurate minute-taking and record-keeping for both formal and informal meetings
• Team leadership, experience managing or supporting colleagues

Desirable Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures
• Knowledge of governance processes

Summary of skills

• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities exercising excellent time management skills (E)
• Exceptional written and verbal communications skills, with attention to detail, that engage a wide range of audiences and which champion accessible communication (E)
• Discretion and confidentiality, demonstrating ability to handle sensitive information with integrity (E)
• Problem solving and initiative, being proactive and resourceful in managing challenges (E)
• Relationship building, able to work effectively with a wide range of people (E)
• Strong IT skills (demonstrable proficiency in using MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom and HR systems like IRIS) (E)

See application pack for full details

Benefits:

• 36 days annual leave including bank holidays. (FTE)
• Life Assurance (3 x Salary)
• Work within an organisation that is committed to improving equality and diversity.
• Competitive salaries and fantastic pension contribution rates.
• Excellent personal development plan and extensive training which includes a commitment to training employees to be confident when working with people with a wide variety of impairments, disabilities, and mental health challenges.
• Friendly and collaborative working culture; everyone’s voice is heard.
• We have a range of supportive wellbeing policies and almost a third of our employees, are qualified mental health first aiders with Mental Health England.
• Our offices in central Cheltenham are wheelchair accessible, have free accessible parking on site and great facilities.
• Assistance dogs are welcome.

Guidance On Applications:

Click on Apply Now to be taken to the Barnwood Trust website where you need to apply for this role via our online application form.

You will also find a detailed application pack which gives a full and detailed job description and person specification as well as guidance on how to make an online application and what you should include within it.

Should you have any questions or require any of the information in a different format please email the recruitment team directly at recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org. 

We want our application process to be right for you as an individual, so if there’s anything you think we can do to make this process more straightforward for you please email recruitment@barnwoodtrust. org directly to discuss what support we might be able to provide. Our career page on our website has some examples of things we may be able to put in place for people who request extra support.

Deadline for applications: 12:00 noon on Friday 10th October

First interviews: Monday 20th October 2025

Second stage interviews: Monday 27th October 2025

We would like the successful candidate to start as soon as possible.

We are working in partnership with Basingstoke Counselling Service (BCS), a registered charity, who are a highly regarded training providers and counselling service. Their aim is to provide affordable counselling and training services to the community of Basingstoke and the wider areas of Hampshire. 

They offer one-to-one and couples counselling for adults, via a team of counsellors who provide a professional and affordable service. Their counsellors are supervised and practise within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.  They also provide a range of training courses for those interested in supporting others with mental health difficulties and have a long heritage of running highly regarded courses from one-day CPD workshops through to a three-year BACP Accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling.

The Board of Trustees are seeking a new CEO to lead and be accountable for all aspects of operational delivery, ensuring that targets are met while enabling the Board of Trustees to fulfil its strategic and governance responsibilities. Working with the Board to review the medium- and longer-term strategy for the organisation to continue to deliver high-quality services to their users and to develop and grow the service during this time of sustained growth.

Required experience and skills:

• Successfully managing a small highly motivated group.
• Experience ideally in health and social care, counselling, or wider mental health. 
• Solid engagement skills with the ability to build confidence across a wide range of stakeholders quickly.
• Proven expertise in the development and implementation of business plans to capitalise on opportunities.
• Experience of effectively managing resources and budgets.
• Proven financial management skills, with previous P&L accountability.

For more information, please contact Sandra Smith, Associate Director, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Applications should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.

We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or other category protected by law.

Closing date: 12 October 2025

First interview date: w/c 27 October 2025

Please note: Charisma interviews must be completed by 16 October, prior to shortlisting

The Marketing & Engagement Officer will support the Head of Commercial Activities and Volunteering and the wider organisation by leading on marketing, communications and community engagement. This role will focus on raising the profile of Age UK Lambeth, increasing awareness of our services, campaigns, and activities, and building stronger connections with our community to grow participation, partnerships, and support.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering marketing campaigns, creating compelling content, managing communications channels, and coordinating engagement initiatives and events. Alongside this, you will play a key role in developing supporter relationships and encouraging charitable giving, helping to increase regular and one-off donations through effective communications and community partnerships.

This is a creative and outward-facing role, requiring strong communication skills, relationship building, and the ability to balance both strategic planning and hands-on delivery.

General Duties

● Run, monitor, and maintain the organisation-wide marketing and promotional calendar to meet service, campaign, and engagement needs.
● Manage and grow all social media channels, following agreed marketing plans to build interest, followers, and engagement.
● Keep websites updated with relevant information, campaigns, events, and supporter opportunities.
● Coordinate the events calendar with national and international awareness days (e.g. Black History Month, International Women’s Day, World Mental Health Day).
● Create and update marketing materials (using tools such as Canva), ensuring brand consistency.
● Write and create engaging content by attending service activities, community events, and partner initiatives (occasional evenings/weekends).
● Produce and distribute newsletters (via MailChimp) for clients, supporters, councillors, and other stakeholders.
● Work with HR and management to deliver internal communications, including staff newsletters.
● Support the Lambeth Carers Card project, including marketing and business engagement.
● Represent marketing and communications in internal projects, ensuring a clear voice for the organisation.
● Develop and deliver an annual engagement plan to strengthen community connections and support.
● Plan, organise, and promote community and fundraising events, ensuring strong marketing and communications support.
● Build and nurture relationships with community groups, schools, local trusts, and businesses to encourage collaboration, sponsorship, and charitable giving.
● Support the recruitment, induction, and retention of volunteers for events and engagement activities, ensuring they feel recognised and valued.
● Increase supporter involvement and donations through targeted campaigns and creative digital content.
● Encourage the growth of regular donors by promoting supporter journeys and clear calls to action.
● Monitor event budgets and resources, ensuring activities are cost-effective and well-organised.
● Maintain accurate supporter and donor data on the charity’s database (Donorfy).
● Report on progress against marketing, engagement, and fundraising plans, using data to inform improvements.

In the first 6 months, you’ll

● Get fully up to speed with Age UK Lambeth’s services, campaigns, and engagement priorities.
● Review and manage the marketing and communications calendar, ensuring all campaigns and events are planned effectively.
● Audit and refresh social media channels and the website, creating content that promotes services, campaigns, and community activities.
● Support the planning and delivery of key community events and awareness campaigns.
● Build relationships with internal teams to understand their marketing, engagement, and supporter needs.
● Develop and begin implementing a community engagement plan, including opportunities to encourage supporter involvement and charitable giving.
● Start creating marketing materials, newsletters, and digital content that align with the organisation’s brand and objectives.
● Establish relationships with key community groups, businesses, and volunteers to support engagement activities and events.
● Support initial reporting on engagement, marketing, and supporter metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement.
● Begin contributing to creative ideas and strategies to raise the profile of Age UK Lambeth and its services locally.