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The Centre for Progressive Change is looking for a full-time Operations Director that will be part of the newly formed Executive Team. This role will be responsible for running the operations of the organisation with a focus on our people, systems and processes. They will work closely with the Executive Team, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and efficiently so that we can have impact.

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.

Digital Marketing and Content Officer

We are looking for a creative and proactive Digital Marketing and Content Officer to deliver impactful content and digital campaigns that inspire supporters and build awareness of our incredible cause.

If you feel you have the skills and experience for this exciting and rewarding role, then apply today!

Position: Digital Marketing and Content Officer
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid
Salary: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Hours: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term, 12 months

Closing date: Sunday 26th October 2025 – however, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received or a successful candidate is found.

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the top NHS charities in the country. As a Digital Marketing and Content Officer, you’ll create engaging, audience-led content for our social media, website, emails, and PR activity – helping to drive fundraising for the  hospitals, as well as two once-in-a-lifetime projects: Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital and Cambridge Children’s Hospital.

You’ll work closely with the Communications team to produce creative content, manage social channels, support digital campaigns, and help tell powerful stories that demonstrate the impact of our work. This role offers the chance to be hands-on across a variety of platforms and make a real difference to patients, families, and staff.

Key responsibilities include:

• Creating, editing, and managing impactful content across digital platforms
• Supporting social media management and paid campaigns
• Producing copy, photography, video, and designs tailored to different audiences
• Updating and optimising content on our website and supporter emails
• Working with fundraisers, clinicians, and supporters to gather stories and content
• Using analytics to measure impact and inform future campaigns

About you:

You’ll be a confident communicator and creative thinker with a passion for storytelling and digital engagement. Organised and detail-oriented, you’ll thrive in a busy team and enjoy working collaboratively across departments.

You’ll also have:

• Experience managing content and engagement on social media
• Strong copywriting and editing skills for a range of audiences
• Knowledge of using CMS systems (ideally WordPress)
• Photography/videography skills and confidence creating visual content
• The ability to work to tight deadlines with excellent attention to detail

Desirable:

• Three years’ experience in digital marketing/communications
• Experience with Canva, video editing, and email marketing platforms
• Familiarity with the charity or healthcare sector

APPLICATION PROCESS 

Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you are a good fit for the role.

In return:

You’ll be part of a supportive, ambitious team working for a cause that changes lives.

We offer a fantastic benefits package including:

• Pension Scheme with 4x Life Assurance
• 25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays + Your Birthday off
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Health Cash Plan – Medicash
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• NHS Discount Schemes
• On-site Leisure Centre

We strongly encourage candidates of different backgrounds and identities to apply. Each new team member brings a unique perspective, and we’re always looking to enrich and diversify our charity.

Other roles you may have experience in could include: Digital Marketing Officer, Content Officer, Social Media Officer, Marketing and Communications Officer, Communications Executive, Media and Content Officer, Digital Communications Officer, Marketing Executive.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation.

Having adopted a new and ambitious strategy, and embarked on a period of transformational change, Two Saints are now looking to ensure they are in the strongest position to deliver their vision in what are difficult times. This vision is ‘to be a safety net for people in tough times and the springboard to a brighter future.’ The organisation delivers a full range of services to clients across Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and the Isle of Wight, and the role of the Two Saints Board is to guide, direct and challenge the plans and strategic decisions relating to these services.

So we’re looking for people who can help Two Saints deliver their vision, with  a background and experience in either:

• Asset management, perhaps with experience of the net-zero agenda
• Supported housing services or social care

We’re interested in hearing from talented people who may be looking for their first governance role, and you may have had lived experience.

If you’re interested in what Two Saints do and feel you can make a contribution, we’d like to hear from you so take a look at the candidate pack here https://bit.ly/45U1yDX.

Role purpose 

The IT Assistant is an integral part of the hospice. The hospice relies on IT systems for all aspects of care delivery, administration, fundraising, and communication. 

The IT Assistant will ensure timely resolution of technical issues, minimising downtime and maintaining smooth day-to-day operations.

Job Summary

• Act as the first point of contact for IT issues, providing technical support on hardware, software, and network matters.

• Support account management (creation, modification, disabling) while ensuring compliance with GDPR, NHS Digital requirements, and other data security regulations through system updates, security monitoring, and controlled user access.

• Assist with the maintenance and updating of IT equipment, asset registers, licences, and warranties.

• Provide support for key hospice systems, including:

o Office 365 o EMIS

o Electronic Prescribing system o Xero o Donorflex o HR systems

o EPOS o Vantage

• Escalate issues appropriately to the Associate Director or external support providers.

• Support training sessions, user guides, and IT clinics to build staff IT confidence.

• Assist in the implementation of new applications, upgrades, and security improvements in line with the hospice’s digital transformation strategy. This includes supporting the expansion of digital clinical systems and approaches that: o Enhance patient care o Streamline workflows o Improve staff efficiency

• Provide cover for certain IT-related Associate Director responsibilities during periods of absence (with training provided).

Education and Training

• To participate in and contribute to own individual performance review, assisting in identification of personal training and development needs.

• To undergo such education and training as may be necessary to competently carry out the post.

• To contribute to the education of other clinical staff within the hospice  

General

• To act responsibly at all times ensuring that any actions do not bring the hospice into disrepute.

• To contribute to the team working and efficient functioning of the hospice.

• To ensure compliance with the policies and procedures of the hospice 

• To attend and participate in such meetings and events as may be reasonably required.

Job Title: Deputy Service Manager

Location:  Latimer Road, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC) - Walking distance from Latimer Road underground station (Circle and Hammersmith and City Lines). Please note that unfortunately this service does not have step free access.

Salary: £34,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday between 09:00 - 17:00. Some flexibility maybe required depending on the needs of the service. 

About the role

As Deputy Service Manager, you’ll support the Service Manager to ensure high quality service delivery. You’ll be a key contact for staff, helping them feel supported, skilled and confident in their roles. This service supports residents who have experienced long term street homelessness with challenges such as mental health issues, substance use and alcohol dependency. You’ll help create a positive, supportive environment where both staff and residents can thrive and residents can work towards recovery and greater independence.

You will be working within a 24 hour service which provides person centred support to our residents. Some key responsibilities include:

• Line management and leadership, offering guidance and support throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Support the Service Manager in leading the day to day operational delivery of the service.
• Risk Management ownership, ensuring processes and policies are followed.
• Property and housing management, ensuring accommodation standards, timely maintenance and reporting.
• Financial Management, including petty cash and budget management.
• Contract management and Internal auditing, admin, and general other duties as required.
• Striving to ensure excellence and quality in our service delivery.

About you

We're looking for someone who’s driven to provide high quality, person centred support to staff, colleagues, residents and participants. You enjoy working as part of a team, communicating well and building strong relationships with people from all backgrounds. You're confident supporting service level enquiries, offering advice on employment matters and resident or participant queries. Most importantly, you're compassionate, supportive and thrive in a fast paced, ever changing environment.

• Provide high quality support and line management to staff.
• Support the Service Manager and help manage staff with daily tasks, caseloads and overall day to day running of the service.
• Oversee and undertake regular audits of service delivery.
• Provide emergency on call service and ensure staffing levels are adequate.
• Support residents and participants to build independence by offering advice, guidance and a positive environment.
• Be an active team member by joining support sessions, workshops, and local events as needed.
• Financial Management - budgets, cost control and general financial management.
• Deliver a service working in partnership with other voluntary and statutory agencies.
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group.

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

Leadership | Team Management | Line Management | Service Delivery | Risk Management | Operational Support | Staff Supervision | Person Centred Care | Homelessness Support | Complex Needs | Mental Health | Substance Use | Alcohol Dependency | Recovery | Independence | Housing Management | Property Maintenance | Financial Management | Budget Oversight | Contract Compliance | Quality Assurance | Policy Implementation | 24 Hour Service | Crisis Response | Communication | Staff Training | Performance Monitoring | Resident Support | 

About Our Client

At London Museum, we believe arts, culture, and heritage are central to shaping a vibrant, informed, and connected society. Our collections not only reflect where we've come from but help us imagine where we're going. Founded through the unification of London Museum (originally established in 1912) and the Guildhall Museum (dating back to 1826), we became London Museum in 2024-a new chapter rooted in a rich legacy.As one of the capital's most important cultural institutions, we are proud to house a diverse and historic collection that continues to educate, inspire, and connect people of all backgrounds. Through our exhibitions, events, and education programmes, we aim to make London's story accessible to everyone. Underpinning all of this is a need for robust financial management and strategic planning.With an ambitious new vision in place, including major capital developments and enhanced programming, London Museum is now looking for a talented Head of Finance to lead on financial strategy and operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of the Museum and play a key role in ensuring long-term sustainability and excellence.

Job Description

You will lead the Finance Department, overseeing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and control. You'll ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations, while promoting financial best practices across the Museum.

• Lead and oversee all financial functions including accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with financial regulations.
• Provide strategic leadership to the finance team and collaborate with budget managers and the Executive Team on annual budgets and financial planning.
• Produce timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and manage the full external audit process.
• Maintain and update key financial policies and ensure adherence to governance standards and audit recommendations.
• Liaise with external stakeholders such as the City of London Corporation, GLA finance team, and auditors to optimise funding and financial processes.
• Support project finance activities including budget preparation, expenditure monitoring, VAT recovery, and risk management, particularly for the New Museum programme.
• Prepare and present financial reports, board papers, and strategic financial forecasts; deputise for the Chief Financial Officer as required.
• Manage corporate administration tasks including insurance, risk management, and statutory company secretarial duties such as Charity Commission filings.

The Successful Applicant

• Qualified accountant (CCAB or equivalent) with proven senior financial leadership in a complex organisation.
• Experienced team leader, with a track record of developing and motivating finance professionals.
• Strong technical and systems expertise, including financial reporting, audits, project accounting, and use of accounting software.
• Excellent communicator and strategic thinker, with the ability to influence at all levels and support organisational planning.
• Commercially focused, with experience managing multiple funding sources, driving efficiencies, and enabling growth.

What's on Offer

Location: London
Terms: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £70,046 to £72,120 per annum plus benefits
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Responsible for: A team of up to 8, including 4 direct reports

Contact
Maria De Gracia
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Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Mary’s Meals is a global movement supported by people from all walks of life and we are focused on one goal – that every child receives a nutritious daily meal in a place of education. We offer more than just a career, we offer the opportunity to support our global movement in a dynamic and inclusive environment with a real focus on personal development.

We are delighted to be recruiting for a Finance Business Partner to support and assist the Senior Finance Manager in providing day to day financial and management accounting. Reporting to the Senior Finance Officer, you'll be the first point of contact to each of the Directorates in Mary's Meals UK for all expenditure related matters.

We have a remote-first approach to work and are happy for you to work remotely and flexibly, in a way that best supports your work-life balance. We also have an office near Glasgow city centre for those who live nearby and would like to work from here occasionally or on a regular basis. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Establish regular communication with each of the Directorates to support existing business processes and provide guidance for any potential changes to business processes which have a financial impact.
• Communicate any relevant changes back to the wider Finance Team.
• Prepare and analyse monthly expenditure against budget, investigating and documenting explanations for any significant variances, and liaising with directorates for review.
• Prepare monthly management information (expenditure).
• Lead on the preparation of the annual expenditure budget.
• Prepare consolidated income and expenditure budget.
• Lead on expenditure forecasting.
• Prepare consolidated income and expenditure forecast.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns for submission to HMRC.
• Prepare the monthly payroll and coordinate payroll processes including supply of information to payroll bureau and authorisation of submission to HMRC.
• Maintain and update employee information for online submission of Group Pension Scheme and other providers of employee benefits.
• Be responsible for the expenditure audit requirements for the annual audit.
• Assist in the development, implementation and maintenance of appropriate financial policies and procedures.
• Deal with finance related queries, both internal and external, as they arise.
• Support the wider finance team in any finance related matters. 

 About you:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
• Numeracy skills and an ability to understand, analyse and manipulate complex information and data.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues, other partners and suppliers.
• Able to work independently and proactively, with the ability to consult wherever necessary.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Able to use initiative to identify improvements to systems and procedures within own level of authority.
• Experience of using and maintaining purchase ledger.
• Experience of using SAGE financial system.
• Experience of using and maintaining databases.
• Experience and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Experience of a flexible approach to managing and prioritising a high workload and multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Experience of organising and providing administrative assistance in an office environment.
• Experience of handling a wide range of enquiries and an excellent telephone manner.
• Knowledge of data protection act and responsibilities.
• Clear understanding of confidentiality with written and computerised materials and processes.

Please visit our website for further details by selecting the apply button on Charity Job.

Applications for this role will be reviewed and interviews arranged on an ongoing basis.

Chief Executive Officer
NFS Mediation
Location: Hybrid - between home and the Southampton office (ideally 3-4 days on site per week)
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000
Contract: Permanent, full-time (9am-5:30pm, Monday to Friday).
Flexible working: 0.8 FTE considered + flexible working policy in place
Benefits: 32 days annual leave (inc bank holidays) 3% pension, L&D, free parking on site
Culture: Supportive, flexible, and autonomous

Are you a values-led senior leader who believes in the power of dialogue and community?

We're thrilled to be partnering with NFS Mediation, a well-established and highly respected conflict resolution charity, to recruit their new Chief Executive Officer.

This is an opportunity to lead an organisation whose mission is all about bringing people together during some of the most difficult times in their lives, helping them to find a way forward, repair relationships, and rebuild communities.

About NFS Mediation

Since 1997, NFS Mediation has been providing independent, and confidential mediation and conflict resolution services. Their work spans community mediation, restorative justice, hoarding interventions using cognitive behavioural approaches, and anti-social behaviour (ASB) assessments.

They now run one of the largest county-wide mediation services in England, operating as a values-driven organisation committed to building stronger, safer, more cohesive communities.

About the role

As Chief Executive Officer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of the organisation, holding the strategic vision, leading a dedicated and highly experienced staff and volunteer team, and maintaining strong relationships with external partners and commissioners.

You'll:

• Develop and implement strategic plans and budgets, reporting to the Board
• Secure and retain funding through contracts and partnerships
• Lead, inspire and support the senior management and staff team
• Ensure the delivery and continuous improvement of high-quality mediation services

About you

You'll be a compassionate, values-led leader who understands how to bring people with you. You'll also be comfortable navigating both strategic oversight and operational leadership.

We're particularly keen to hear from candidates with:

• Proven senior leadership experience, ideally within the charity or voluntary sector
• A strong track record in service delivery and team development
• Financial management experience, including budgeting and reporting
• Emotional intelligence, resilience, and a collaborative leadership style

Experience in mediation, restorative justice, or conflict resolution is welcome but not essential. What matters most is a commitment to NFS Mediation's mission, values and community-led approach.

If this sounds like the next step in your leadership journey, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your CV or profile to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the next step.

Closing 9am on Friday the 10th October
First stage interviews w/c 3rd November
Second stage interviews w/c 17th November

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Job Title: Wellbeing Consultant
Ref: WBC447
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, over 5 days. Hours usually 8-4pm, or 8.30-4.30pm
Salary: £28,080 - £33,280 per annum (dependent upon experience). Regional weighting applies per annum.
Location: The role is based at the GenesisCare Cambridge, Fordham Road, Newmarket, CB8 

About Us

Penny Brohn UK is the cancer health and wellbeing charity. We help people feel better in mind, body and spirit by offering support through our team of cancer support experts (which includes doctors, nutritionists, counsellors and exercise therapists)

Penny Brohn UK helps people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible. By making our services freely available, our aim is for all people with cancer to be able to access the high-quality support they need.

Penny Brohn UK have been working in partnership with GenesisCare UK, a private healthcare company, since 2013. We deliver an integrated cancer care approach which includes complementary treatment support and lifestyle advice for patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy at all of their 14 centres across the UK. For over 40 years, Penny Brohn UK has supported people with cancer to feel more physically and emotionally able to manage the impacts of their diagnosis and treatment, be more in control of their choices and have the best quality of life possible.

The role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced healthcare profession/health related professional to join our existing team of Wellbeing Consultants embedded within established UK GenesisCare cancer treatment centres.

This role requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with patients, relatives, GenesisCare staff team and Wellbeing consultant team and the wider Penny Brohn UK organization. We are looking for a professional who can work in a flexible, proactive, intelligent, and creative way. Candidates should have experience of working within private or national health related services and have knowledge, experience/understanding of complementary therapies or other support services.

Key role considerations

• This role will involve working alongside our partner GenesisCare to ensure a holistic approach is taken in aspects of support and treatment.
• The bulk of the patient work is delivery of one-to-one sessions – completing holistic needs assessments, review appointments, consultations, mindfulness, and relaxation sessions.
• The Wellbeing Consultant is responsible for ensuring that patients and their relatives have a positive experience as they move through the Penny Brohn UK treatment support services at GenesisCare.

In return for your hard work and dedication you will enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

• 30 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Regional allowance pro rata, per annum
• Enhanced sick pay after six month’s service
• Auto enrolment into the Penny Brohn UK pension scheme
• Free Life Assurance
• Family friendly policies with enhanced maternity and paternity leave after one year of service
• Specsavers Corporate eyecare test
• Cycle to work scheme

Timetable for appointment 
Closing date: Monday 6 October at 9.00am (we are unable to consider late applications)  
First interview: Via Teams on Friday 10 October
Second interview: In person on Monday 13 October at the Penny Brohn UK National Centre, Pill, Bristol, BS20 
Start date: To be agreed upon appointment with successful candidate

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

At Penny Brohn UK, we are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organisation. We are proactively taking action to support EDI and Wellbeing to support our ethos of creating a diverse culture that is reflective of both our employees and the lived experience of all communities touched by cancer. We welcome applications from individuals from all backgrounds regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability.

No agencies please.

British Heart Foundation (BHF) is the UK's largest independent funder of cardiovascular research. As a Research Advisor you’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our research strategy to life. 

Through our portfolio of active research projects, we fund some of the most exciting and innovative cardiovascular research and the most talented scientists from PhD students to BHF Professors.

You’ll play an active role in supporting the work of our research grant committees, by providing scientific input throughout the research grant evaluation and delivery process and taking primary responsibility for supporting the work of the Chairs and Programme Grants Committee.

You’ll work closely with the Senior Research Advisor, Research Grants Manager and Research Grants Officer during funding cycles and grant applications and awards.

Working arrangements

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Please note this is a fixed term contract covering family leave until the end of May 2026.

This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and at least one day per week, on average, in our London Office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause.

About you

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With a PhD, or equivalent, degree in bioscience, you'll have knowledge and an understanding of scientific and clinical careers and the work of BHF, specifically in relation to research.

With experience of cardiovascular or related research at postdoctoral level as well as research grant evaluation and administration, you'll be able to interpret complex research data and communicate it to lay audiences

You’ll be a proactive member of the team possessing outstanding attention to detail, analytical and interpersonal skills. 

With excellent communication, prioritisation, and organisational skills you’ll be able to meet multiple deadlines. You’ll serve as an ambassador for BHF and its research achievements, promoting BHF and its research funding schemes. 

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated person with suitable experience and interests to make an important contribution to the primary mission of one of the world's leading funders of cardiovascular research. 

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About us 

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Our people are at the heart of everything we do. By funding research across six decades, we’ve helped keep millions of hearts beating and millions of families together. We’re investing in ground-breaking research that will get us closer than ever to a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory diseases.

We value and respect every individual’s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. 

Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed.

Benefits 

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To find out more about benefits available at the BHF please download our benefits document at the bottom of this page.

Interview process

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First stage interviews are planned for 15th October on MS Teams.

How to apply

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It’s quick and easy to apply for a role at BHF. Just click on the apply button below. All you’ll need is an up to date CV and a supporting statement, outlining your interest in the role and how you meet the role’s criteria.

As part of our commitment to be an inclusive employer and ensure fairness and consistency in selecting the best candidate for this role, the BHF will use anonymous CV software as part of the application journey.

Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.

Salary: £24,570.00 per annum pro-rated

Location: Bristol Clifton Shelter Shop

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part time, 15 hours per week

Closing date: Sunday the 12th of October at 11:30pm

We're looking for an inspirational people person to join us as a Assistant Shop Manager in our Bristol Clifton shop. This is an exciting opportunity, and we'd like you to join us to help raise vital funds for homeless and badly housed people.

You will work closely with the Shop Manager to ensure the shop looks welcoming, visually appealing and the team of volunteers are motivated and keen to engage with customers and maximise sales.

About the role

You will assist the Shop Manager in the recruitment, support and development of a strong community focused shop team and empower them to maximise Shelter's income. Representing Shelter in your local community, ensuring that you and your team share your knowledge of Shelter's cause with customers, volunteers, donors and potential Shelter clients will also be important aspects of the role.

You will always ensure a safe, clean, bright and happy environment for your team to work in and for your customers to shop in, in turn attracting potential donors and volunteers.

About you

You are a naturally energetic person with an enthusiasm for managing and empowering people. You know how to recruit and develop a team of volunteers, and your extraordinary motivational skills will enable you to inspire your team to increase sales and control costs

Above all, you are ready to take on a new challenge and have a keen interest in Shelter's cause.

Apply to be part of our team and be the change you want to see in society.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits, including 30 days of annual leave, enhanced family friendly policies, pension and interest free travel loans. Our employees also have access to a tenancy deposit loan, payroll giving, cycle to work scheme and an employee assistance programme.

Shelter helps millions of people every year struggling with bad housing or homelessness through our advice, support and legal services. And we campaign to make sure that, one day, no one will have to turn to us for help. We’re here so no one has to fight bad housing or homelessness on their own.

We are happy to talk about flexible working, personal growth, and to promote a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.

How to Apply

Please click ‘Apply for Job’ below. You are required to submit a CV and a supporting statement. Please provide specific examples of how you meet the criteria in the 'About you' section of this advert, following the STAR format, and ensure you demonstrate how you address the behaviours below throughout your responses:

• We prioritise diversity and have an inclusive and open mindset

Any applications submitted without a supporting statement will not be considered

About Shelter

Home is a human right. It’s our foundation and where we thrive. Yet everyday millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.

We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.

We need ambitious, passionate people to join us. This is your chance to play a part in the fundamental change we are striving to achieve.

Our enemy is the social injustice at the core of the escalating housing emergency. To win this fight, we must be representative of the people we are here to help and those who support our movement. In all our people decisions, we take pride in being inclusive, equitable and transparent. We are committed to combating racism both within and outside Shelter. We welcome you on our journey to becoming truly anti-racist.

Safeguarding statement

Safeguarding is everyone's business. Shelter is committed to protecting the health, wellbeing and human rights of those we support, and enabling them to live free from harm, abuse and neglect. All our staff will be expected to observe professional standards of behaviour and conduct their work in line with our Safeguarding Policies.

Shelter does not accept unsolicited CVs from external recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Charity People are delighted to be partnering with a leading literacy charity to recruit for their next Head of Digital.

This charity empowers children, young people and adults from disadvantaged communities with the literacy skills they need to succeed. They work directly with young people and their families, with the 5,000 schools in these communities, with nurseries, prisons, YOIs and through their teams leading community literacy programmes in 20 places in the UK facing the biggest literacy and poverty challenges. Literacy is a vital element of action against poverty and their work changes people's life stories.

Contract: Permanent role
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000
Location: Contracted to London office (SW8 1RL) with flexible home working
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 6th October
Interview date: first stage interviews will be held remotely on Friday 17th October with second round held week commencing 27th October

As Head of Digital, your core responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of the charity's digital transformation strategy
• Provide digital leadership and expertise across the organisation
• Oversee the development of digital platforms to enhance brand and mission delivery
• Lead the delivery of key digital projects on time and within budget
• Enhance data analysis and CRM capabilities, developing reporting dashboards, generating data-driven insights and making recommendations to optimise performance and growth
• Manage the digital marketing budget and relationships with third-party suppliers
• Work with the Director of Marketing and Communications to build, implement, and maintain a consistent and high impact brand strategy
• Lead high-quality campaign activity on all digital channels, demonstrating the charity's thought leadership and influencing policymakers and politicians and ensuring brand and messaging is consistent through all digital channels
• Oversee development of content for websites, social media and newsletters
• Ensure communications channels influence existing and potential donors and supporters of the charity

We'd love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:

• Proven significant experience in senior digital leadership and/or strategy development
• Strong track record of managing agency partnerships
• Expertise in influencing public opinion or behaviour through communications and marketing
• Experience leading and motivating a digital team
• Success in delivering consumer-facing, digital-first campaigns
• Skilled in managing relationships with senior external stakeholders
• Excellent cross-departmental collaboration and communication skills

We're particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who have the following experience, although this is not essential:

• Experience of contributing to organisational strategy development
• Good understanding of the role of digital marketing to deliver strategic growth
• Knowledge of using data insights to support strategy development
• Knowledge of how behavioural insight can be utilised to deliver behaviour change

If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice Wood at Charity People in the first instance.

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

The Charity:

Aphasia Support is a passionate, community-centred charity. Our mission is to improve the wellbeing of people with aphasia and their carers by providing tailored speech and language therapy and long-term support.

This is an exciting time to join the Aphasia Support as we embark on a new chapter in the charity’s development. We are looking for someone who shares our passion to drive fundraising initiatives that enable our vital services to reach more people, strengthen community connections, and build lasting partnerships. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the charity’s future, engaging with donors, supporters, and communities, and helping us achieve our vision of a world where everyone with aphasia can communicate with confidence.

The Role:

Aphasia Support is looking to recruit a Fundraising Coordinator to support the growth and sustainability of the charity’s income by coordinating and delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. The role has a particular focus on corporate engagement, individual giving, fundraising events and appeals, and community fundraising activities.

What’s essential is that you love what you do. We want you to enjoy coming to work every day and to care deeply about your role, your colleagues, and the people we support. If you are motivated, creative, and confident in driving fundraising initiatives, we would love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from people with relevant experience as well as those with transferable skills from different sectors who can bring fresh ideas and energy to the role.

Main Duties

· Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with corporate partners, developing tailored partnership proposals and initiatives.

· Represent Aphasia Support at external events and networking groups, acting as an ambassador for the charity, promoting fundraising initiatives, and building relationships with potential supporters and partners.

· Support the delivery of the charity’s internal and external events - recruiting and stewarding participants, providing guidance on fundraising targets and resources.

· Support the charity’s Bonus Ball and other small lottery activities, sourcing raffle prizes and gifts in kind, ensuring compliance with Gambling Commission regulations.

· Maintain regular communication with donors, including acknowledgment, stewardship, and long-term relationship development to encourage regular giving and donor retention.

· Maintain accurate records of fundraising activities and donor interactions in the CRM system. 

· Contribute ideas and insight to support the development of the charity’s fundraising strategy.

· Contribute positively to the wider team, supporting colleagues and promoting a collaborative and inclusive working environment.

· Follow the fundraising code of practice, keeping up-to-date with trends, best practices, and relevant legislation.

Person Specification

Essential:

· Good general level of education or equivalent work-based experience.

· Knowledge of the regulatory environment for fundraising from individuals, including data protection, Gift Aid, and fundraising codes of practice and regulation.

· Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands, and meet tight deadlines.

· Strong administrative and record-keeping skills with keen attention to detail.

· A desire to deliver the highest level of supporter care and engagement.

· Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating the work of Aphasia Support.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage different audiences tactfully and effectively.

· Good technical literacy with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

· Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships, working both collaboratively and independently. 

· Commitment and enthusiasm for supporting people with aphasia and their carers.

· Access to a car for work purposes and a full, current UK driving licence.

· Willingness to work out of normal office hours, with time off in lieu (TOIL).

Desirable:

· Understanding of aphasia and the challenges faced by those living with the condition and their carers.

Ref: WON-251

Closing date: 07 October 2025 at 9 a.m.

Are you a dynamic, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven track record as a caseworker delivering gender specific and trauma responsive interventions which support resettlement and rehabilitation of female adults in the criminal justice system, whether in the community or in prisons?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Wonder +Link Worker (Female Only) who will be responsible for providing an initial assessment and a time-effective, whole-system support service for women within the Norfolk area who have come into contact with the Criminal Justice System.

The service users supported by this role will be individuals facing various and multiple disadvantages, including; mental health needs, housing issues, debt, substance misuse, family and relationship issues, individuals who have suffered domestic and sexual abuse, and those at risk of offending or reoffending.  You will be required to tailor the service to meet the needs of the women on your caseload and assist in diverting them away from the Criminal Justice System.

The role will be community-based and client-led and will involve significant partnership working within the local area to enable you to offer a whole system approach to overcoming barriers and empowering the service user to make better life choices

You will be part of a comprehensive service delivering Wonder+ across Norfolk, representing St Giles Trust, being mindful of and promoting the organisation’s Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic aims at all times.

Who are we?

St Giles is an award-winning social justice charity using expertise and real-life past experiences to empower people who are not getting the help they need. People held back by poverty, exploited, abused, dealing with addiction or mental health problems, caught up in crime or a combination of these issues and others. We show people there is a way to build a better future for themselves and those they care about and help them create this through support, advice, and training. Our peer-led services form the backbone of our work, putting people with lived experience at the centre of delivery, design, and evaluation of support and services across the UK.

What we are looking for from you:

• Experience of working successfully with challenging people, for example, people who have complex needs, people who are reluctant to discuss their needs, and people who are angry and confused.
• Understanding of the issues faced by females involved or at risk of becoming involved in the criminal justice system.
• A knowledge and understanding of providing support, advice, and advocacy to vulnerable clients and the ability to communicate this knowledge in a variety of ways.
• Ability to assess clients’ needs and provide client-led support.
• Ability to calculate risk and implement safety procedures when engaging with clients in the community.
• A good understanding of Safeguarding.
• An understanding of rural issues and working across the region in isolated communities. Candidates must be willing to work flexibly and travel across the county as needed.
•  The ability to use monitoring systems to record all aspects of the project, including actions, outcomes, and referrals, and demonstrate achievement of targets.
•  The flexibility to work some early mornings and evenings and travel (where necessary) throughout the region and occasional travel to head office for relevant training.
• Awareness of and commitment to equal opportunity and diversity practices and policies, and ability to promote diversity and treat colleagues and clients fairly and with respect.

Please note this role requires Enhanced Adult Workforce only.

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.

Interviews: 14 October 2025 on Teams