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Salary Scale: Grade PO5/6/7 £50,568 - £58,692
Location: Copthall House 9, The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA (Hybrid - office/home working)
Hours: Full-time 36 hrs per week all year round
Department: Development Team
Reports to: Executive Director of Development
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 2000 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 13 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.
Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs including autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health; profound and multiple disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health needs.
Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business team which includes HR, finance and IT.
We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Development to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will drive our growth agenda, ensuring new opportunities are identified, developed and delivered to support the continued success and impact of OHC&AT.
Key Responsibilities:
• Research and identify opportunities for growth, including expansion of existing provisions, acquiring schools/college centres and developing new service models
• Lead on feasibility assessments and the development of strategic business cases for agreed projects.
• Lead on statutory consultations and Equality Impact Assessments as required
• Lead on the submission of bids and proposals to external partners and agencies as required.
• Undertake due diligence for new schools and college centres joining OHC&AT.
• Manage the integration process for new schools and college centres joining OHC&AT.
• Oversee all aspects of development projects, including planning, budgets, timelines, risk management, and reporting.
• Monitor progress of development projects, manage risks, and resolve issues as they arise to ensure successful completion at development stage.
Key Requirements:
• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Significant experience in a strategic development, or a programme leadership role within education or a related public sector environment
• Demonstrable experience of managing successful expansions, acquisitions, or capital projects
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear and persuasive business cases and proposals.
• Proven project and programme management expertise, with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and to budget
• A strong personal commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with special needs
Rewards & Benefits:
• Comprehensive training and development
• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks
• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)
• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders
• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 13 academy schools and Central Teams
• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period
• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which has life cover and financial protection for your family
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Season ticket loans
• Employee referral scheme
• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness
• Home electronics scheme
Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.
OHC&AT is a rewarding and inspirational place to work, where everyone works together to create the best possible outcomes for pupils and students.
To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in please complete and submit the Application Form - via the blue button above.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.
Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.
Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.
Closing Date: 12th October 2025
Interview Dates: 22nd and 23rd October 2025
Safeguarding Statement
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Royal Historical Society seeks to appoint an Events and Academic Engagement Officer (0.6 FTE) to join its professional Office based at University College London. The post will help support and develop the Society’s activities with a particular focus on academic and training events, networking for members of the Society, and scholarly communications.
The Events and Academic Engagement Officer will lead for the RHS Office on the planning, organisation and successful running of all events (lectures, workshops, training, departmental visits and other formats) run by the Society, both in-person and online, working with other members of the Office and the Society’s governing Council.
As Academic Engagement Officer, the post-holder will be the first point of contact for selected holders of RHS research funding: overseeing and developing communication of project work for the benefit of the wider historical community. Academic engagement also involves a principal role in the communication and promotion of the Society’s work, and that of the wider historical profession
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The British Pharmacological Society is recruiting for a Finance Officer.
What does the role involve?
The Finance officer is a new role in the Finance team at the British Pharmacological Society. The Finance Officer will work with the Financial Controller to ensure that all aspects of finance are operated effectively and efficiently.
Who would suit this role?
You will have experience working in a finance organisation and/or experience working for membership organisations. You should pay close attention to detail, and the ability to suggest and make improvements to procedures. Additionally, you should be a good team player with strong interpersonal skills.
The team at the Society is fun and dynamic, and this role would be well-suited to someone who thrives on working in a collaborative setting.
This is a hands-on role that will allow the right candidate to have autonomy over their role.
The closing date for applications is 9am on 6th October. Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 13 October.
The Society’s charitable mission is to promote and advance all disciplines of pharmacology in the discovery, development and use of medicines.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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.
We run campaigns for national policy change on progressive issues.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
Job purpose
As a Debt Advisor (Omni-Channel: Telephone & Video), your primary role will be to provide over-indebted clients with tailored debt advice through various channels, including telephone, WhatsApp, and our network of video advice kiosks located in prisons, hospitals, job centres, town halls, and other community settings. You will help clients start their debt advice journey efficiently, ensuring they receive accurate and effective support.
Scope of role
- To provide over-indebted clients with free, face-to-face advice that is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances
- To maintain detailed case records
- Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training
Key Responsibilities
- To provide over-indebted clients with free, face-to-face advice that is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances
- To maintain detailed case records
- Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training
- Contribute to team
Essential Criteria:
Experience and Skills:
- Hold a valid Money Advice Service accredited qualification in debt advice to level three or higher
- Minimum 2 years f debt advice experience
- Prven record of good quality debt advice
- Prvided casework support
- Experience in a client-facing service envirnment
- CMS experience (Advice Pr preferable)
- Strng IT knowledge and familiar with using Microsoft Office 365 and Microsoft Teams
Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Clear cmmunication skills and a strong command of the English language, oral and written
- Ability t communicate with internal and external stakeholders
- Advcacy skills
- Ability t remain non-judgmental
- Awareness f, and ability to, understand and empathise with clients from a diverse range of backgrounds and disadvantaged groups living in the community
Personal Attributes:
- Ability t work as part of a team and be open to receiving feedback and learning from others
- Ability t give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively
- Custmer-focused attitude and a commitment to delivering exceptional service
- Tenacity t remain persistent throughout a difficult situation with excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability t think outside the box and be open to new challenges
Commitment:
- A cmmitment to continuous professional development, including a willingness to develop knowledge and skills in advice topics
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Fight for Peace is a global organisation that uses sport and martial arts combined with education, employability training, and personal development to address violence and support the development of young people in communities affected by crime and social inequality.
PURPOSE OF ROLE
We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential, and this role is crucial in providing the targeted support they need at a primary level. The Primary Intervention Manager will lead and coordinate the delivery of all primary intervention services within the academy. The ideal candidate will be a strong leader, skilled relationship builder, and have a deep understanding of the challenges faced by young people. The role also carries significant responsibility for safeguarding, acting as a lead in this area. The successful candidate will bring strong safeguarding expertise, with an in-depth knowledge of UK safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance (including Working Together to Safeguard Children and Keeping Children Safe in Education), and best practice in youth work. As a member of the Academy Management team, the postholder will contribute to the academy’s vision as a centre of excellence, actively supporting Fight for Peace policies, practices, and values.
inspiring young people to reach their full potential and promoting peace in our communities
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Team: Night Shelters
Location: On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth
Duration: 1 November 2025 to April 2026
Reporting to: Service Manager – Night Shelters
Shifts available: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Job Purpose
As a Night Shelter Manager, you’ll be the lead staff member for your shift, overseeing the safe and smooth running of one of Glass Door’s seasonal night shelters between November and April.
You’ll work alongside Overnight Homeless Shelter Workers and volunteers on your shift to make sure the shelter is a welcoming, safe, and respectful place for up to 35 guests. Your role is to set the tone for the night: briefing the team before opening, welcoming and inducting new guests, explaining our shelter guidelines, and ensuring everyone knows their responsibilities. You’ll be the first point of contact for any issues during your shift, whether that’s supporting someone in distress, addressing concerns or responding to challenging behaviour.
You’ll also ensure shelter procedures are followed, keep accurate records of attendance and incidents, and maintain clear communication with the casework team so they can follow up with guests. Alongside leading operations, you’ll actively work with guests, volunteers, and colleagues to create a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
This role is ideal for someone who can remain calm under pressure, lead a small team confidently, and is committed to supporting people as they work towards ending their homelessness; all while making sure the night shelter runs smoothly from start to finish.
Job Description
As the lead staff member for your shift, you’ll be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the shelter during your working hours. You’ll work closely with Overnight Homeless Shelter Workers and volunteers, setting the tone for the night and making sure everything runs to plan.
Your main responsibilities will include:
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Leading the shift – Oversee the running of the shelter during your shift, making sure guests, staff, and volunteers are safe and supported.
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Briefing the team – Hold a short briefing before opening to make sure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities for the night.
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Welcoming guests – Greet guests warmly, induct new arrivals by explaining shelter guidelines and behaviour expectations, and answer any questions they have.
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Supporting volunteers – Guide and support the volunteer team, working closely with Volunteer Coordinators to make sure their time is well organised and meaningful.
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Monitoring wellbeing – Keep an eye on guest welfare throughout the shift, offering support when needed.
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Responding to issues – Manage any situations that arise, from emotional distress to challenging behaviour or medical emergencies, and call emergency services if necessary. Training will be provided.
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Overseeing safety and security – Take responsibility for the overall safety and security of the shelter during your shift, ensuring guests, staff, and volunteers are safe and supported at all times.
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Following procedures – Help make sure the shelter’s policies and procedures are understood and put into practice during the shift.
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Shift handover – Provide a clear handover at the end of your shift so the overnight team has all the information they need.
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Shelter van – Drive the van from its parking location to the shelter at the start of the shift, keep it tidy, and carry out basic stock checks before departure, reporting any shortages for restocking.
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Keeping accurate records – Record attendance, incidents, and observations using our iPad-based In-Form system so colleagues have up-to-date information.
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Working with the casework team – Share relevant information about guests’ welfare and needs to support follow-up work.
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Supporting practical needs – Assist the casework team with practical tasks related to guests’ day-to-day needs as requested.
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Attending meetings and training – Join monthly shelter meetings and other training or team sessions as required.
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Supervision meetings – Take part in regular supervision meetings with the Service Manager.
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Pitching in where needed – From time to time, take on other reasonable tasks to help the shelter run smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential:
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A valid manual driving licence and be willing to drive the Glass Door van.
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Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
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A genuine commitment to providing a high standard of service and treating everyone with respect, kindness, and dignity.
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The ability to lead a small team confidently, including during challenging or fast-changing situations, while keeping a calm and professional approach.
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Confidence in handling challenging behaviour calmly and respectfully.
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Strong written and verbal communications skills.
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The ability to carry out manual handling tasks, such as moving supplies and equipment.
Desirable:
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The ability to speak another language, for example Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Polish, Spanish, French, or Russian.
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A lived experience of homelessness.
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An understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.
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Relevant training such as first aid, fire safety, conflict de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid.
Other
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Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for adults.
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You’ll be expected to follow Glass Door’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job requirements & duties
To plan, prepare and deliver a range of Forest School sessions, with guidance/instruction from the CEO, and support from school staff. Groups will include children and adults with learning disabilities and mental health concerns. The Forest School leader will be expected to:
· Plan and deliver Forest School education-based activities to a wide age range.
· Create and maintain a safe, engaging and supportive environment, demonstrating flexibility in planning and running sessions in response to varying/changing needs of the groups.
· Comply with all health and safety policies, measures and legislation.
· Supervise and support groups with varying needs while delivering sessions.
· Be aware of and comply with all Mudlarks Policies and Procedures.
· Participate in training and other learning activities/meetings as required.
· Administer first aid as the need arises.
· Assist with Risk Assessments where required.
· Follow reporting procedures as outlined by the CEO.
· Ensure that receipts for all purchases are kept and passed to the finance officer.
· Ensure that all spending is approved by the CEO.
· Provide information for reports and Mudlarks trustee meetings.
· You may be required to carry out other duties, as within your capabilities and level of responsibility, in order to meet the needs of the organisation and as requested by the CEO.
Person specification
Education, training & knowledge
Essential
· Experience of leading groups or working with people with learning disabilities.
· First Aid Certificate or a willingness to gain one.
· Level 3 Forest School qualification, or a desire to gain one*.
Skills, abilities & attitudes
Essential
· A strong interest and passion in Forest School activities and environments.
· Ability to think logically and creatively to provide practical solutions to a changing range of problems and issues.
· Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to collaborate with staff and volunteers.
· Ability to manage challenging behaviour.
· Ability to work positively both as a member of a team and independently, with general direction and within a clear framework of accountability.
· Self-motivated and able to use own initiative.
· Good verbal communication skills.
· A flexible and proactive work ethic and positive attitude.
· Punctual and organised.
· Ability to work under pressure.
· Willingness to be flexible.
· To have a keen interest in, and/or experience of, one or more of the activities undertaken at Mudlarks
Desirable
· Written communication skills necessary to present information in written reports and correspondence.
DBS Clearance
Please note that as this post will involve working with children and vulnerable adults, your appointment is subject to you receiving satisfactory DBS clearance.
*Please note that The Mudlarks Community would fund a level 3 qualification, however the enrollment, exam and associated costs would be repayable from the candidate to Mudlarks in the event of them resigning from the role within 3 years of completing the course, or failing to complete the course.
The Mudlarks Community is a Hertford based charity supporting adults and young people with learning disabilities and mental health concerns.




The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Restart Project helps people transform their relationship with electronics by supporting groups to teach repair at community events, developing fixing spaces and campaigning for a Right to Repair and better waste policy. We are looking for a strong project manager to be our new Fixing Factory Co-Lead.
What is a Fixing Factory? Fixing Factories do what they say on the tin! We help people fix their broken electricals and learn new fixing skills, shifting us from our current take-make-waste linear system towards a repair economy fit for the future. They generate public interest in repair. Through a series of stepping stone activities, we take people from never having looked inside an electrical item towards, if they wish, fixing for others.
The Fixing Factories is a partnership between The Restart Project and Possible, funded by The National Lottery Community Fund. It launched in April 2022 with two initial sites in Brent (now closed) and Camden. After the initial development grant we secured funding to continue the Camden site, and open and mature three additional sites in London, including one which has already opened in Hackney, with a proportion of our focus being on long-term financial self-sustainability and scaling the model across the UK. The Restart Project is leading on the delivery of two sites, one in Hackney and another future London location (4th site), whilst Possible lead on the established Fixing Factory in Camden and an upcoming Haringey site.
Each new Fixing Factory site will grow and nurture a community of repairers, be strongly linked with local residents and stakeholders, and be driven by engaged teams of volunteers. There will be a range of offers; from free community repair events to paid workshops and retail - as we develop a replicable model which will support our long term goal of ‘a Fixing Factory in every high street’.
About the role
The focus of this role will be overseeing the Hackney Fixing Factory, launching a 4th site (subject to funding), and working with existing repair group communities, the council, and other partners in those areas. You will be bringing to life an already developed business model, ensuring that the Fixing Factories are run in a safe, effective and financially sustainable way, as well as responding to the needs of the community and continuing to strategically develop the Fixing Factories programme.
You will be working with the Fixing Factory workshop managers, who are responsible for day to day operations at the sites, ensuring income generation targets are being met, driving the development of our accredited skills and training programme with support from consultants and ensuring the Fixing Factories are scalable and replicable.
Key responsibilities
This role involves a combination of strategic development of the overarching Fixing Factories project, on which you’ll work closely with a counterpart at Possible, oversight of the two sites that Restart is responsible for and the workshop managers that manage their day to day operations.
About project partner, Possible: Possible is a UK based climate charity working towards a zero carbon society, built by and for the people of the UK.
Please refer to the job description for more information including the person spec and how to apply
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Night Shelter Manager
Glass Door Homeless Charity
London, Greater London (On-site)
£19.90 per hour
Part-time (Daily shifts - 5pm to 10pm )
Contract (Six months)
How to apply
Job description
Team: Night Shelters
Location: On-site at Glass Door Night shelter venues in the boroughs of Kensington & Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham or Wandsworth
Duration: 1 November 2025 to April 2026
Reporting to: Service Manager – Night Shelters
Shifts available: 5:00pm to 10:00pm
Job Purpose
As a Night Shelter Manager, you’ll be the lead staff member for your shift, overseeing the safe and smooth running of one of Glass Door’s seasonal night shelters between November and April.
You’ll work alongside Overnight Homeless Shelter Workers and volunteers on your shift to make sure the shelter is a welcoming, safe, and respectful place for up to 35 guests. Your role is to set the tone for the night: briefing the team before opening, welcoming and inducting new guests, explaining our shelter guidelines, and ensuring everyone knows their responsibilities. You’ll be the first point of contact for any issues during your shift, whether that’s supporting someone in distress, addressing concerns or responding to challenging behaviour.
You’ll also ensure shelter procedures are followed, keep accurate records of attendance and incidents, and maintain clear communication with the casework team so they can follow up with guests. Alongside leading operations, you’ll actively work with guests, volunteers, and colleagues to create a friendly and supportive environment where everyone is treated with dignity.
This role is ideal for someone who can remain calm under pressure, lead a small team confidently, and is committed to supporting people as they work towards ending their homelessness; all while making sure the night shelter runs smoothly from start to finish.
Job Description
As the lead staff member for your shift, you’ll be responsible for the smooth and safe running of the shelter during your working hours. You’ll work closely with Overnight Homeless Shelter Workers and volunteers, setting the tone for the night and making sure everything runs to plan.
Your main responsibilities will include:
-
Leading the shift – Oversee the running of the shelter during your shift, making sure guests, staff, and volunteers are safe and supported.
-
Briefing the team – Hold a short briefing before opening to make sure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities for the night.
-
Welcoming guests – Greet guests warmly, induct new arrivals by explaining shelter guidelines and behaviour expectations, and answer any questions they have.
-
Supporting volunteers – Guide and support the volunteer team, working closely with Volunteer Coordinators to make sure their time is well organised and meaningful.
-
Monitoring wellbeing – Keep an eye on guest welfare throughout the shift, offering support when needed.
-
Responding to issues – Manage any situations that arise, from emotional distress to challenging behaviour or medical emergencies, and call emergency services if necessary. Training will be provided.
-
Overseeing safety and security – Take responsibility for the overall safety and security of the shelter during your shift, ensuring guests, staff, and volunteers are safe and supported at all times.
-
Following procedures – Help make sure the shelter’s policies and procedures are understood and put into practice during the shift.
-
Shift handover – Provide a clear handover at the end of your shift so the overnight team has all the information they need.
-
Shelter van – Drive the van from its parking location to the shelter at the start of the shift, keep it tidy, and carry out basic stock checks before departure, reporting any shortages for restocking.
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Keeping accurate records – Record attendance, incidents, and observations using our iPad-based In-Form system so colleagues have up-to-date information.
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Working with the casework team – Share relevant information about guests’ welfare and needs to support follow-up work.
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Supporting practical needs – Assist the casework team with practical tasks related to guests’ day-to-day needs as requested.
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Attending meetings and training – Join monthly shelter meetings and other training or team sessions as required.
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Supervision meetings – Take part in regular supervision meetings with the Service Manager.
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Pitching in where needed – From time to time, take on other reasonable tasks to help the shelter run smoothly.
Person Specification
Essential:
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A valid manual driving licence and be willing to drive the Glass Door van.
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Experience working with people experiencing homelessness or other vulnerable groups.
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A genuine commitment to providing a high standard of service and treating everyone with respect, kindness, and dignity.
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The ability to lead a small team confidently, including during challenging or fast-changing situations, while keeping a calm and professional approach.
-
Confidence in handling challenging behaviour calmly and respectfully.
-
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
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The ability to carry out manual handling tasks, such as moving supplies and equipment.
Desirable:
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The ability to speak another language, for example Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic, Polish, Spanish, French, or Russian.
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A lived experience of homelessness.
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An understanding of, and commitment to, trauma-informed care.
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Relevant training such as first aid, fire safety, conflict de-escalation, or Mental Health First Aid.
Other
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Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check for adults.
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You’ll be expected to follow Glass Door’s safeguarding policies and procedures.
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A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of your work.
We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job Title: Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows
Line Manager: Team Leader, Active Fellows (Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager in Team Leader’s absence)
Salary: £36,062
Start date: 1 November 2025
Contract type: Permanent
Application deadline: 16 October 2025. Please note we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis
Benefits:
• Challenging and rewarding work, always life-changing, sometimes lifesaving
• Competitive salary
• Team and individual training opportunities
• Commitment to performance and personal development
• Hybrid working, home and office (minimum 2 days each week in the office)
• Eight hours each day Monday – Friday, with flexible working by arrangement around core hours of 10am – 4pm
• 25 days plus Bank Holidays annual leave entitlement
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Convenient office location at Elephant and Castle, close to Tube (Bakerloo and Northern lines) and bus routes
Role Purpose Statement
The Senior Officer, Active Fellows plays a key role in delivering high-quality support to Cara Fellows. This includes leading casework, coordinating Cara’s mentoring scheme to support Fellows’ placements, and contributing to strategic improvements across the Fellowship Programme. The role combines direct support to Fellows, operational oversight and delivery of casework, and collaborative leadership to support Cara to uphold its mission.
Organisational Background
The Council for At-Risk Academics is a UK-registered charity founded in 1933 under the leadership of William Beveridge, to rescue academics suffering persecution under the rise of Nazism and facilitate their continued work in safety. Sixteen Cara Fellows from the 1930s and 1940s became Nobel Laureates, and many more innovators in their fields, including, Nikolaus Pevsner, Lise Meitner and Karl Popper. A number of Cara’s founders and Council members also personally provided places and/or funds to help individual academics; and Cara, known in the 1930s as the AAC, later the SPSL, was closely involved in the successful effort in 1933 to bring to London the Warburg Institute art library, which had been prohibited by the Nazis, and six of its staff. The Fellowship Programme is the continuation of the rescue mission operation started in 1933.
Cara has been a lifeline to academics at risk for over 90 years, as and when world events have placed them in the line of fire: Hungarian Uprising, Cold War, Apartheid South Africa, Iran, Latin American Juntas, Vietnam, Kosovo, DRC, Rwanda, Sudan, Zimbabwe etc. and, more recently Iraq, Turkey, Yemen, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Ukraine. Cara support is typically framed as temporary sanctuary offered at times of heightened risk.
Cara Objectives ‘To assist academics who have been, or are, or are at risk of being, subject to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, to relieve needs among them and their dependants and ensure that their specialist knowledge and abilities can continue to be used for the benefit of the public.’
‘To advance education by supporting academics and their educational institutions in countries where their continuing work is at risk or compromised, to ensure that such academics and institutions can continue to fulfil their critical role as educators for the public benefit.’
This is a critical time to join our dedicated and friendly Fellowship Programme team as we expand our capacity to support at-risk academics from the Middle East, Sudan, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Russia and many other countries.
Key Responsibilities
Fellowships
Casework
· Manage a caseload of up to 50 Cara Fellows, providing tailored support.
· Maintain accurate and GDPR-compliant records of casework activity.
· Liaise with Fellows to coordinate support and escalate complex cases to the Team Leader as required.
· Monitor, research and update visa guidance to reflect changes in complex immigration regulation.
· Keep up to date with relevant information regarding immigration laws, e.g. visas, legal procedures, etc.
· Liaise with independent legal advisors where necessary.
Finance
· Work with colleagues in finance to ensure accurate and timely payments to Cara Fellows and non-Fellowship related payments.
· Promptly issue relevant invoices.
· Understand financial processes – on Salesforce and Pleo – and update systems appropriately.
· Contribute to robust financial processes.
Support Mechanisms
Mentoring Scheme
· Project Lead for the Cara Mentoring Scheme.
· Coordinate rounds, delegate tasks to the team as required, and oversee delivery.
· Recruit mentors and mentees, and decide on a cap on number of participants if required.
· Lead on partnerships with organisations working in the mentoring world.
· Monitor the relevant budget and flag issues to the Team Leader.
· Lead on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) for the Scheme, suggesting improvements to this, and ensuring accurate data collection and reporting.
Webinars and Workshops
· Lead on developing ideas for webinar topics relevant to the needs of Cara Fellows.
· Organise these webinars, contacting speakers and attendees, all with the close support of the Programme Assistant.
· Monitor and evaluate the success of these events, through clear feedback mechanisms.
· Aim to deliver approximately three webinars per year, subject to team capacity.
· Lead on the delivery of workshops for Cara Fellows with external partners, managing Fellow participation.
· Contribute to the development of accessible resources to share openly within the Cara network.
Strategic Development
Alumni Engagement and Impact Reporting
· Play a key supporting role to the Team Leader in improving Cara’s alumni engagement.
· Contribute to developing Cara’s alumni network, with involvement in strategic discussions on interacting with alumni.
· Keep track of Cara Fellows’ media preferences and support the Team Leader in inviting relevant Fellows to participate in public events and media engagements.
Monitoring and Evaluation
· Support M&E activities across the Fellowship Programme, suggesting improvements to data quality and reporting.
· Ensure accurate data entry on Salesforce and flag inconsistencies to relevant team members.
· Assist with compilation of required information, statistics and reporting to Cara’s Council & F&GPC meetings.
Management Responsibilities
Deputise for Team Leader
· Cover for the Team Leader when required – lead team meetings, make decisions on cases for the team, provide general guidance and leadership.
· Assist the Team Leader with line management within the team, mentoring junior staff and contributing to continued team development.
· Approve the Active Fellows team’s working hours.
· Provide input on policy and process improvements.
· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when needed.
Training/Inductions
· Play a leading role on inducting new staff to the Active Fellows and wider Cara team.
· Train new staff on key processes and offer continued guidance on difficult/complex cases and tasks.
Partnerships
· Support key strategic partnerships in Cara’s Universities and Research Network.
· Support the Team Leader in organising webinars and events for Cara’s network representatives at host institutions across the UK.
Ad Hoc Responsibilities
· Show adaptability and willingness to take on additional work when necessary.
· Support Fellowship Programme with ad hoc responsibilities.
Responsibilities also include related activities that might arise in relation to the Fellowship Programme as required by the Chief Executive and Deputy Chief Executive & Fellowship Programme Manager, Deputy Fellowship Programme Manager, or Team Leader, Active Fellows.
Person Specification – Senior Programme Officer, Active Fellows:
Qualifications
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
- Strong analytical and numeracy skills
Desirable:
- Master’s degree or equivalent
Knowledge & Experience
Essential:
- Understanding of UK immigration options for displaced academics
- Experience managing sensitive casework and maintaining accurate records
- Experience coordinating projects, events, or support schemes
- Familiarity with basic financial processes (e.g. payments, budget tracking)
- Confident use of Microsoft Office and Salesforce or other CRM systems
Desirable:
- Awareness of global issues affecting at-risk academics
- Experience coordinating mentoring programmes or similar initiatives
Skills & Attributes
Essential:
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to Cara’s mission
- Ability to supervise and mentor junior staff
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Adaptability, integrity, and problem-solving ability
Desirable:
- Foreign language skills (e.g. Arabic, Farsi/Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Russian)
Please send a CV and cover note in response to the four screening questions. Applications that do not follow this guidance will not be considered.
Please respond to the following questions in your cover letter.
1. What draws you to Cara and the work of supporting at-risk academics, and how does your experience and skills relate to this role? (max 500 words)
2. Tell us about a time that you led or coordinated a project. (max 300 words)
3. Describe a situation where you supported or mentored a colleague. (max 300 words)
4. Give an example of a time you had to adapt quickly to solve a complex problem. (max 300 words)
Cara provides help to academics in immediate danger, those forced into exile, and those who remain and work in their home countries despite the risks.
What is the opportunity
Balance is seeking a persuasive and positive role model to work with its leadership team and trustees to shape our quality and commercial development. The Quality and Development Manager will occupy a key role in supporting our growth, sustaining our quality standards and growing commercial and income generating activity.
This post is also regarded as development opportunity for a candidate looking to be part of the charity's long term succession strategy for middle and senior managers.
About your values and strengths
You are someone who strenths and values will align with the following attributes:
- You can think on your feet and are consistantly able to bring ideas to the table
- You understand the tension between quality and cost and how to resolve them
- You are able to build alliances and relationships that have sustainable benefits to the charity and its work
- You can exhibit confidence in your colleagues and mobilise their skills and knowledge to drive our quality standards
- You see problems as opportunities and a gateway to new ways of delivering our services and business development
What you can expect from us
- A charity that works hard to put its people, those who it supports and those who provide its services at the heart of what we do.
- A charity that takes its mission and values seriously in developing its services, operational approach and commercial relationships
- That supports and encourages its staff to participate as partners in our development as a business, our outcomes and the delivery of our values.
You can also expect
- A commitment to training and professional development to support internal progression in and beyond the charity.
- Inclusion in and a 3% employers contribution to the charity's pension scheme.
- Generous annual leave allowance of 25 days a year plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday.
- Access to a range of discount schemes including Blue Light Card
- Access to the charity's employee assistance programme.
- Access to travel card loan, and bike to work scheme.
The development of services that support the independence of vulnerable people with learning disabilities and/or enduring mental health needs and the

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Home-Start Barnet, we believe every child deserves the best possible start. We walk alongside families with young children, offering non-judgmental support through life’s toughest times. Now, we’re looking for a passionate and dedicated Family Support Coordinator to join our team.
This role focuses mainly on families living in Brent and Barnet, with children aged under 5. Since the pandemic, there has been a noted decline in the readiness of children in starting school, and there has been a greater identification of neurodivergence and complex additional needs at an early age. For many of our families, this has been even more impactful due to the multiple vulnerability factors that many families are experiencing – many are migrant and transient families, lone parents, those living in poverty, having multiple young children in a single household, with experience of domestic abuse or substance use.
About the Role
As a Family Support Coordinator, you’ll play a vital role in helping families with young children who are experiencing multiple challenges. You’ll:
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Work directly with families to help children meet key early years milestones and prepare for school.
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Run parenting workshops, stay and play groups and peer-support sessions that empower parents
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Recruit, train, and support a team of incredible volunteers who make a lasting difference in children’s lives.
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Collaborate with professionals across health, education, and social care to provide a truly joined-up approach to family support.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a warm, committed, and supportive team who share your passion for making a difference.
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Receive a thorough induction, work shadowing, and ongoing training to help you succeed.
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Benefit from regular supervision and peer support to keep you motivated and supported.
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Work flexibly – we welcome applications for both full-time and part-time positions.
About You
We’re looking for someone who:
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Understands the challenges families face and how these impact childhood development.
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Has experience of supporting vulnerable families, ideally in early years or family services.
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Can confidently coordinate volunteers and inspire them to achieve the best outcomes.
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Brings empathy, resilience, and excellent communication skills.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Join Oak Hill College's Facilities and Site Team
Oak Hill College is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Facilities and Site Administrator toprovide vital administrative and coordination support across our estate, accommodation, and facilities services.
Reporting directly to the Facilities & Site Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day systems that keep our site compliant and efficient. This includes maintaining accurate records, scheduling statutory inspections, and ensuring essential processes are delivered to a high standard. Alongside this desk-based work, you will also carry out practical checks around the site, such as fire safety and routine facilities inspections, helping to ensure our estate remains safe, well managed, and fit for purpose.
In addition, the postholder will also act as our Safeguarding Officer. This is a small part of the role, but an important responsibility for which full training and support will be provided.
We are looking for someone who is thorough in following procedures, proactive in spotting gaps, and confident in suggesting improvements to enhance the way we work. You will combine attention to detail with a forward-looking approach, contributing to a college environment that is well-run, compliant, and continuously improving.
In many circumstances, you will be the first point of contact when visitors arrive at the College, so a first-class customer-oriented approach is essential.
If you enjoy balancing structured administrative tasks with practical checks and want to play a key role in the smooth running of a purposeful college environment, this role offers both responsibility and variety. Please get in touch - we would love to hear from you.
The Role
The Facilities and Site Administrator provides vital administrative, coordination, and hospitality support within the Facilities and Site Team. The role exists to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the college estate, accommodation, and facilities services, enabling the Facilities & Site Manager to focus on compliance, strategy, and operational oversight.
The role also covers the receptionist desk - usually two days per week.
About Oak Hill
Oak Hill College is a theological college, based in North London, that offers the space, practical training, and supportive community needed for Christian leaders to thrive in ministry. Our full-time and part-time courses are designed to sustain a lifetime of faithful and joyful service.
Founded in 1932, the College offers courses from Level 4 (Foundation Award) to Level 7 (Postgraduate) validated by Durham University as part of the Common Awards Scheme.
The role will be based in the original manor house on site, which is located alongside an impressive range of facilities and accommodation in around 60 acres of gardens and parkland. The College is marked by its welcoming community, where staff and students are valued and supported.
Hours
Full Time – 37.5 hrs per week, 52 weeks per annum. Some overtime will be required in busy times of the year and for attending events. You will be given 24 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
Location
Free on-site parking is provided and an excellent free lunch during term time.
Salary
£28,000 to £32,000 – depending on experience, with a generous matched pension scheme. We also have a life assurance scheme.
Start Date
From Mid-October 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead is a voluntary organisation committed to promoting the welfare of families and children. Our team of trained staff and volunteers provide regular emotional support and practical help to families in their own homes and in groups throughout the community.
While the majority of our funding has previously come from grants, we are excited to announce that we are recruiting for a part-time Community Fundraiser to help the charity diversify our funding sources and engage with the local community, individuals and businesses.
The right candidate will combine their enthusiasm about our purpose, their excellent networking and negotiation skills, and their local know-how to generate income from a range of sources across Epsom, Ewell, Banstead and North Mole Valley. Knowledge of Home-Start and similar experience would be advantageous.
This role requires good IT, evaluation and report writing abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to handle confidential financial and other data.
We are a small but friendly team, and we’re looking forward to recruiting the right person for the role.
Use of a car (expenses paid) is necessary. A basic disclosure and barring (DBS) check will be required.
Home-Start Epsom, Ewell and Banstead's mission is to shape a community where all children have the best possible start in life.



