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Lead a Community-Focused Charity as General Manager - Winchester
Location: Winchester
Salary: £35,000-£40,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Full-time (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Chair of the Board of Trustees
We are proud to be working in partnership with a long-established, impactful charity based in one of Winchester's most underserved communities. This organisation has been a vital lifeline for children, families, and vulnerable individuals since the early 1990s, offering a wide range of services that promote wellbeing, inclusion, and personal development.
From a well-regarded nursery and welcoming café to a soft play area and essential food support services, this charity is a vibrant hub of hope and transformation.
About the Role
As General Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day operations of the centre, driving strategic growth and ensuring services continue to meet the evolving needs of the local community. You'll work closely with a passionate team of staff, volunteers, and Trustees to deliver the charity's mission with energy, creativity, and compassion.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of the Business and Strategic Plans
- Secure sustainable funding and manage budgets
- Inspire and support dedicated staff and volunteer teams
- Develop inclusive programmes based on local needs
- Build strategic partnerships and represent the charity externally
- Oversee governance, compliance, and communications
About You
We're looking for a visionary leader who's community-focused, values-driven, and ready to roll up their sleeves. You'll bring:
- Proven leadership experience
- Strong financial and strategic planning skills
- A track record in income generation and grant success
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- An understanding of charity operations and governance (desirable)
Why Apply?
- Be part of a mission-driven team making real impact
- Enjoy employee discounts and free on-site parking
- Benefit from a government-approved pension scheme
- Work in a supportive, inclusive environment
- Lead a charity that's open, non-judgemental, and truly community-first
This is a hands-on, in-person role based in Winchester, with occasional evening and weekend commitments (time off in lieu provided).
An enhanced DBS check will be required.
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.
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JOB OPPORTUNITY
Sessional Youth Worker (Oasis Community Hub Hadley)
Hours: Flexible
Contract: Sessional
Hourly Rate: £13.98 per hour
Oasis Community Hub Hadley encompasses a variety of integrated and diverse community projects which together have a common aim to bring transformation to the whole person and the whole community.
Oasis Community Hub Hadley is looking to recruit a Sessional Youth Worker to join the Oasis Youth & Community Team.
Our team offer a wide variety of Youth Work activities that promote the development of young people, including open access youth club sessions, holiday clubs, mentoring, sports activities as well as targeted support. Training will be given.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Working as part of a team be responsible for supporting on activities for young people within a number of sites in which we operate, including Oasis Academy Enfield, Oasis Academy Hadley, Ponders End Youth Centre and Bell Lane Youth Centre as arranged.
- Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all young people accessing our projects.
- Leading on activities that support the holistic development of young people.
You could be successful in this role if you:
· Are committed and passionate about working with young people.
· Have enthusiasm and work positively and inclusively with others.
· Enjoy working within a team setting.
· Are available to work evenings and unsociable hours.
· We are particularly interested in individuals will skills or interests that they can bring to their work with young people, leading projects or activities where relevant.
This role is a challenging but very rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of some of the most vulnerable young members of society who are living in challenging circumstances.
If you are interested in this position, please email a CV and covering letter detailing why you feel you are suitable for this role.If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.
This is a rolling vacancy and if successful you will be invited in for an interview.
As this is a sessional position, we are unable to guarantee working hours.
The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.
Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.
Oasis supports Equal Opportunities. Registered Charity No. 1163889
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Location: Based at the CA1066 office in St Leonards-on-Sea, with regular working from other local Citizens Advice offices across the county.
Training: Training can be provided to a candidate who demonstrates relevant prior experience or transferable skills.
Citizens Advice 1066 is seeking a Money Advice Caseworker to join our specialist team. This permanent role is vital for helping people resolve complex debt issues, contributing directly to our charitable mission of relieving poverty and distress.
Key Casework Responsibilities:
- Provide full money advice casework, including calculating, negotiating, drafting correspondence, and making phone calls to act on behalf of the client.
- Negotiate with third parties and creditors as appropriate.
- Ensure income maximisation by checking and assisting with the take-up of appropriate benefits.
- Manage cases according to the Citizens Advice Quality Standard and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Guidelines.
- Maintain accurate case records for continuity, statistical monitoring, and reporting purposes.
About CA1066
We provide a range of advice services across East Sussex, helping people through education, health preservation, and the relief of poverty. We value sensible, effective service delivery and a supportive working environment.
Inclusion: We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly encourage applications from disabled people, people with physical or mental health conditions, LGBT+ and non-binary people, and people from racial minority communities.
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Finance Manager
Hours: 25 hours
£45K FTE
Reports to CEO
Based in our Northampton Office
About Cynthia Spencer Hospice
Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in West Northamptonshire. As Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, we support the Hospice, ensuring they have the vital funds necessary to cover their care. With a newly appointed CEO we are on an exciting journey of raising additional funds for Hospice care.
About the Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing and dynamic team. With a new CEO having joined the team in June we are on exciting journey of growth and development with a passion and commitment to fund specialist end of life care across West Northamptonshire.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance team and finance volunteers.
- Lead on month-end closing processes and producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
- Lead on year-end closing processes and oversee the audit process liaising with the auditors as required.
- Oversee payroll, cash management and the investment portfolio.
- Prepare VAT returns. Act as the key contact for VAT and ensure robust systems are in place to comply with HMRC requirements.
- Lead on the collaboration with the commercial and income generation departments to ensure accurate processes are in place, to include the sharing of data through manual or automated integration.
- Manage accruals and prepayments.
- Be the main contact for the use of the finance system and lead on resolving any issues.
- Review the Financial Procedures and Policies and update as appropriate. To include regular review of process improvement and risk mitigation.
- Control and update the Restricted Funds log.
- Ensure the finance team comply with accounting principles and company policies.
- Lead organisational contracts with utility and other service providers.
- Key member of the Leadership Team.
- Any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and needs of the business.
Person Specification:
- Formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) - essential
- Advanced understanding of accounting principles and practices - essential
- Previous experience of managing a finance team and carrying out performance reviews - essential
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel - essential
- Familiarity with accounting software (ideally Sage) - essential
- Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills - essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team – essential
- Leading and developing a team - essential
- Previous experience of working within the not-for-profit sector – desirable
- At least two years’ management experience within a finance function - desirable
- A pro-active approach to work and problem solving, and the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur - essential
- A ‘can do’ outcome focused attitude and approach
To apply please submit a comprehensive CV and a Covering Letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role by 10am Wednesday 12th November.
Please note we will review applications as they are received, and we may close the application process early at our discretion.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about bringing people together to support a great cause? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Community Fundraiser to join our team and help grow support for our vital work across the community.
Working closely with our Community Fundraising Manager, you’ll play a key role in inspiring individuals, schools, groups, and volunteers to get involved and give back. You’ll be proactive, creative, and confident in building strong relationships that boost both income and community engagement.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Engaging with local groups, schools and individuals - whether by phone, in person, or at events to increase income
- Coordinate and grow our collection pot network, ensuring regular collections
- Support our amazing fundraising groups and individual supporters, generating publicity for their activities to enhance visibility and engagement.
- Manage Just Giving and other online giving platforms for community events, and ensuring that donors and participants are thanked in a timely and appropriate manner
- Organise and support volunteers for events and campaigns as needed, making sure they feel valued and ready to help
- Respond to general telephone and in-person enquiries about donations and fundraising
About you
- Proven experience in community fundraising and volunteer management
- A strong understanding of relational fundraising and how to grow supporter networks
- Ability to manage and update budget/financial information to achieve income and expenditure targets
- Effective project management experience to take ideas from planning through to successful delivery
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills
- Strong writing skills to create clear, timely reports and communications
- Confidence in networking and representing the organisation at all levels
What We Offer
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Flexible and hybrid working options (minimum 2 days/week in office)
- Pension and life assurance schemes
- Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health Service Discounts
- Refer a friend bonus
- A friendly, supportive team that cares about your growth and wellbeing
If you're ready to use your experience and energy to connect communities and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
We reserve the right to close this job earlier if sufficient applications are received, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Self-Directed Support Coordinator to join our team working in Barking & Dagenham. You will join us on a full-time (35 hours), temporary basis (12 months maternity cover) and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £24,989 - £27,034 per annum, plus benefits.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
About the role:
Vibrance Self Directed Support Services provide information, advice and guidance, payroll, and managed account services to enable people to have choice and control over how their health and social care needs are met. You can find out more on our dedicated website
Working with disabled children and adults and older people, you will provide information, advice and guidance to empower people to have choice and control over how their health and social care needs are met, through the use of Direct Payments.
Within this role, you will focus on supporting members of the public to responsibly recruit and employ their own support staff.
You will also work with our local authority and voluntary sector partners to promote the benefits of Self-Directed Support to achieve positive life outcomes.
You will be required to work in the community, and from our local hub in Central Barking.
What we are looking for in our SDS Coordinator:
To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate self-motivation, good interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of people, and the ability to work with accuracy and to deadlines. Experience of disability issues and the social care system (personal or professional) are desirable.
Skills and experience of our ideal Coordinator:
- Enthusiastic, committed fast learner
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Attention to detail
- Skilled with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Experience working to deadlines
- Driver with access to own car for business purposes
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, our Coordinator will enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Casual dress code
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
To join us as our Coordinator please click apply below – we’d love to hear from you!
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
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Ivy Rock Partners is supporting a large, mission-driven education trust in the search for a Financial Controller to lead and elevate its central finance and payroll functions. This is a high-impact leadership role within a values-led organisation committed to improving life chances for young people across the country.
As Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and safeguarding the financial integrity of a complex multi-site organisation. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you’ll lead central finance and payroll teams, ensure exceptional financial stewardship, and provide strategic insight to senior executives and trustees.
You’ll work closely with leadership across the organisation to deliver robust financial reporting, optimise systems, drive operational improvements, and enhance financial literacy across teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Strategy:
- Support the CFO in developing and delivering the organisation’s financial strategy
- Lead and develop central finance and payroll teams to drive high performance
- Build strong relationships with senior leaders, trustees, and external partners
- Contribute to strategic decision-making, business planning and resource modelling
- Financial Reporting & Compliance
- Lead the production of statutory accounts and management accounts
- Oversee cashflow planning, budgeting, forecasting, VAT, and pension obligations
- Manage submissions to external bodies and ensure compliance with sector regulation
- Maintain strong controls across balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting
Systems & Process Improvement:
- Oversee finance systems, upgrades and integrations in collaboration with IT
- Ensure system functionality is fully embedded across the organisation
- Drive process optimisation and produce accessible finance guidance for stakeholders
Financial Control & Audit:
- Ensure robust financial controls across all finance activity
- Lead internal and external audit processes and implement recommendations
- Support development and review of financial policies and procedures
Payroll Leadership:
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for all staff
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and sector standards
- Partner with HR on employee changes and workforce planning
Procurement & Contracts:
- Oversee key supplier relationships, contracts, and value-for-money initiatives
- Contribute to compliant and effective tender processes
About You:
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent) with experience leading finance teams in a complex organisation, ideally within education, public sector, or charity environments. You’ll bring strong technical knowledge, excellent stakeholder management, and a track record of process improvement and team leadership.
You will also demonstrate:
- Credibility working with executive leaders and boards
- Experience with financial systems and reporting frameworks
- Confidence in managing statutory accounts, audits, and regulatory returns
- The ability to inspire, mentor and develop high-performing teams
- A commitment to organisational values, inclusion, and public impact
For a confidential conversation about the role, please get in touch with Megan Hunter.
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We are delighted to be working in partnership with World Vision UK. As a global Christian humanitarian charity, World Vision is dedicated to tackling the root causes of poverty and injustice, empowering children, families, and communities to thrive. Through advocacy, emergency relief, and long-term development, they bring hope and transformation where it’s needed most. At the heart of their mission is a deep commitment to demonstrating God’s unconditional love.
We are seeking a strategic and innovative Individual Giving Manager (Product Experience) to lead and deliver an engaging product experience across World Vision's regular giving portfolio, with a particular focus on their flagship Child Sponsorship programme. This is an exciting opportunity to drive supporter satisfaction, loyalty and retention by enabling donors to see the tangible difference they're making in the lives of the world's most vulnerable children.
In this influential role, you'll develop, test and optimise the end-to-end donor experience, ensuring communications and touchpoints are tailored to audience behaviours through smart segmentation and a test-and-learn approach. You'll lead experience improvements for the critical first year of Child Sponsors' journey, manage a rigorous testing programme, and be a key business owner for the supporter CRM system. With responsibility for delivering ambitious KPIs around retention, satisfaction and committed giving income, you'll collaborate across the World Vision Partnership to deliver continued innovation in fundraising product experiences.
This is also a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate effective Christian leadership, managing the Individual Giving Experience team to grow skills, engagement and commitment.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate:
- Experience delivering complex, multi-channel direct response campaigns
- Strong use of data and customer insight to drive innovation
- Strong knowledge of segmentation, targeting and creating campaigns tailored to distinct audiences
- Experience of successful people management and coaching others for growth and development
Come and create real, lasting change on a global scale. Join a passionate, purpose-driven team dedicated to transforming the lives of the world's most vulnerable children. At World Vision, your work will bring hope, drive progress, and deliver life-changing support to children who need it most, wherever they are in the world. This is your opportunity to make your fundraising and product management skills count where it matters most.
This role is subject to a DBS check, which will be carried out by the employer.
For more information, please contact Nick Thomas, Senior Consultant, Charisma Charity Recruitment. Your application should be submitted through the Charisma website and include your CV and supporting statement.
Charisma is committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment processes. If you have any reasonable adjustments or wish to apply for this role under the Disability Confident Scheme, please confirm in your application, or contact our Operations Teams separately. Charisma will ensure all candidates who disclose that they wish to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and that meet the minimum criteria for the role will receive an opportunity to interview with the Charisma Consultant representing the vacancy.
We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion*, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law.
*In accordance with the Equality Act 2010, Part 1, Schedule 9, it is a genuine occupational requirement that the post holder is a practicing Christian and in agreement with World Vision’s mission and values.
Location: Hybrid, Milton Keynes (min 2 days onsite per week)
Closing date: Thursday 13th November
Charisma vetting interviews much be completed by Tuesday 18th November
Interviews with World Vision UK: w/c 24th November
Finance & CRM Administrator
Location: London - 3 days per week in the office, 2 home-based
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,000-£30,000pa depending on experience
· Join a unique arts charity with a powerful social mission.
· Play a key role in the organisation's digital transformation.
· Enjoy a varied role across finance, CRM, and administration.
· Benefit from extra leave for your birthday and for volunteering.
Our client, a unique London-based museum and charity, is looking for a Finance & CRM Administrator to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to support an organisation that uses the power of the arts to transform lives, playing a vital part in its ongoing growth and digital development.
Company Overview
This arts and heritage organisation tells a compelling story of care and social change. Having recently secured major national funding and a long-term lease on its building, the charity is embarking on a bold new strategy. It focuses on creating social impact through award-winning creative programmes for young people and collaborations with community partners. The culture is collaborative, proactive, and agile, with a small, dedicated team committed to making a difference.
Position Overview
As the Finance & CRM Administrator, you will be a central member of the team. You will ensure the smooth and accurate running of the organisation's financial and supporter relationship systems. This role is essential for improving processes and supporting both the finance and fundraising functions, directly contributing to the charity's ability to achieve its mission. The role is highly varied and will be roughly evenly split between financial admin and CRM/database admin - so experience in both is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
>Finance
· Process all sales, purchase, and banking transactions accurately.
· Manage the sales ledger, including invoicing and credit control.
· Complete bank and cash reconciliations in a timely manner.
· Support the team with financial reporting and Gift Aid claims.
· Train and support staff in using the Xero accounting system.
>CRM
· Maintain and update the Beacon CRM with fundraising data.
· Process donations, pledges, and membership scheme payments.
· Ensure all contact records are accurate and GDPR compliant.
· Monitor data quality and lead on CRM system improvements.
· Assist staff with CRM use and building reports.
>Administration
· Provide basic IT support and manage digital system logins.
· Manage the ordering of office supplies and equipment.
· Support the Director's Office with governance and meetings.
Requirements
· Experience with financial systems like Xero, Sage, or QuickBooks.
· Proven experience using not-for-profit CRM databases (e.g., Beacon) - or equivalent in the commercial/public sector
· Excellent financial, administrative, and analytical skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with a wide range of people.
· The ability to work independently and take initiative within a small team.
· Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
· An appreciation for the aims and values of an arts and social impact organisation.
Benefits include:
·25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
· Additional day off for your birthday and for volunteering.
· A group contributory pension scheme after three months.
· Discounts in the museum shop and with local businesses.
· Access to season ticket, rental deposit, and cycle to work loans.
· Free access to a fully funded Employee Assistance Programme.
· Support for your training and development via an online platform.
Alongside these benefits, you will join a collaborative and mission-driven team. You will play a key part in an organisation dedicated to creating positive social change through the arts.
How to Apply
Please send your CV by the closing date for further consideration.
Key dates
Closing date: Friday 7th November at 10am
1st stage interviews: 11th November (onsite)
Final interviews: 12th November (onsite)
Trust and Foundations Manager £38,250 Full time remote
Are you passionate about securing funding that transforms girls' lives? We're looking for a strategic and organised Trusts and Foundations Manager to maintain and expand our trusts and foundations portfolio at GFS. You'll lead the full fundraising lifecycle from prospect research and compelling application writing to grant management, reporting and stewardship, while embedding our fundraising strategy and building values-aligned partnerships.
About Girls Friendly Society
Established in 1875, GFS is one of the oldest UK registered charities working to support girls and young women. We believe in challenging gender inequality by empowering girls and young women. We achieve this by providing groups and opportunities for girls and young women to build friendships, gain confidence, and learn that they are unstoppable. We deliver a programme of activities designed to develop socio-emotional skills such as confidence, self-esteem, emotional wellbeing, and resilience, and recruit and train women volunteers to run those activities in a space designed for girls and young women. We prioritise working in areas of disadvantage.
Why Join Us?
At GFS, we believe in creating a supportive and inclusive work environment where our team can thrive. As part of our organisation, you'll enjoy:
- Remote working with annual in-person opportunities to connect with colleagues
- 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
- Long service leave after two years
- GFS Pension Scheme with 7.5% employer contribution
- We embrace flexible working and support our employees to work in ways that suit their individual circumstances and responsibilities.
- 24-hour access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Annual EDI Learning Days
- Study time and personal training budget to support your professional development
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
GFS is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from marginalised communities including Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ individuals, disabled people, and those from underrepresented groups.
As part of our commitment to equitable recruitment, we guarantee interviews for candidates from marginalised communities who meet the essential criteria for the role. We are also committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace. If you require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure an accessible and inclusive process.
Key Dates
- Closing date: Noon, Tuesday 4th November 2025
- First Stage Interviews: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th November 2025
- Second Stage Interviews: Wednesday 26th November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Vibrance has an exciting opportunity for a Self-Directed Support Coordinator to join our team working in Waltham Forest. You will join us on a part-time (30 hours), permanent basis and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £21,419 to £23,172pa (£24,989 - £27,034 pro rata) plus benefits.
Vibrance is a registered charity supporting adults with additional needs in London and Essex.
We encourage a working environment that at its core is inclusive, pioneering, and has the highest levels of integrity.
About the role:
Vibrance Self Directed Support Services provide information, advice and guidance, payroll, and managed account services to enable people to have choice and control over how their health and social care needs are met. You can find out more on our dedicated website
Working with disabled children and adults and older people, you will provide information, advice and guidance to empower people to have choice and control over how their health and social care needs are met, through the use of Direct Payments.
Within this role, you will focus on supporting members of the public to responsibly recruit and employ their own support staff.
You will also work with our local authority and voluntary sector partners to promote the benefits of Self-Directed Support to achieve positive life outcomes.
You will be required to work in the community, and from our local hub in central Barking.
What we are looking for in our SDS Coordinator:
To be successful in this role you must be able to demonstrate self-motivation, good interpersonal and communication skills with a wide range of people, and the ability to work with accuracy and to deadlines. Experience of disability issues and the social care system (personal or professional) are desirable.
Skills and experience of our ideal Coordinator:
- Enthusiastic, committed fast learner
- Experience of managing a caseload
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise
- Attention to detail
- Skilled with Microsoft Office
- Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information
- Experience working to deadlines
- Driver with access to own car for business purposes
In return for your skills, knowledge, and experience, our Coordinator will enjoy:
- A comprehensive training programme covering core skills
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Casual dress code
- Pension scheme
- Rewards and recognition for your service
- AIG Lifeworks Work-life Assistance (24 hours)
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
- Flexible Working Options (Subject to service requirements)
- Learning & Development
- Mindful Employer
- Positive about Disability
- DBS online applications paid by Vibrance
- Long Service Awards
To join us as our Coordinator please click apply below – we’d love to hear from you!
Vibrance welcomes applications from all sections of the community including from people with disabilities. As users of the Disability Confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who satisfy the essential criteria for a job vacancy and consider them on their abilities.
The Organisation
This is a well-established national charity with an income in excess of £100 million, playing a vital role in supporting people affected by a major health condition. The organisation is values-driven, impact-focused, and undergoing continuous improvement in its financial operations. The Finance & Assurance directorate is a trusted partner across the charity, enabling better decision-making through high-quality financial insight and compliance.
The Job
As Financial Accountant, you'll lead a small team and report to the Head of Financial Accounting. You'll be responsible for producing accurate financial statements, managing audit deliverables, ensuring compliance with charity and company law, and driving improvements in financial processes and reporting. This is a hands-on technical role with leadership responsibilities, requiring collaboration across finance, systems, and planning teams to deliver a seamless finance function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing statutory accounts and technical accounting adjustments
- Leading year-end processes and audit engagement
- Ensuring compliance with VAT, Corporation Tax, and Gift Aid
- Driving system and process improvements
- Supporting and developing Associate Accountants
The Person
You'll be a qualified (or part-qualified with suitable experience) accountant with strong technical expertise in SORP/FRS102 and experience in a large, complex organisation. You'll bring a track record of producing high-quality financial reports, managing audits, and improving performance through data and collaboration.We're looking for someone who:
- Communicates confidently with senior stakeholders
- Builds high-performing, accountable teams
- Is resilient, adaptable, and committed to continuous improvement
- Works collaboratively across departments and disciplines
- Champions inclusion and values-driven leadership
What's in it for You?
- A meaningful role in a purpose-led organisation making a real difference - Remote working with occasional office attendance
- Competitive salary in the region of £50,000-£55,000
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with service
- Up to 8% employer pension contribution
- Life assurance and income protection
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Season ticket loan and cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
- A collaborative, high-support environment focused on learning and impact
What to Do Now
If you're a technically strong accountant who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, I'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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Our Client is a UK charity supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, this Charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Guided by universal values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity and the Common Good, the Charity is growing community fundraising to increase impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint a Community Fundraising Lead - Acquisition, and Prospectus is leading the search.
Community Fundraising Lead - Acquisition
Part time, 21 hours per week over 3 days
Hybrid - Midlands base with frequent travel to supporter locations (Home Counties/Midlands); occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office
£28,000-£34,000 per annum (FTE)
The Community Fundraising Lead will recruit, inspire and support volunteers, delivering sustainable income growth while balancing hands-on fundraising with the development of long-term initiatives. Working closely with Marketing and Income Generation teams, you will collaborate on projects, cultivate pipelines and develop leads to maximise fundraising activity and donor acquisition across communities, groups and local businesses.
Reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will implement a community fundraising strategy across diverse networks; designing engaging activities, stewarding supporters, and leveraging national campaigns and events. You'll champion excellent supporter care, build visibility for Life in local settings, and use data and insights to evaluate performance and scale what works.
The successful candidate will be an ambitious, proactive relationship-builder with experience of community or volunteer-led fundraising. You'll bring creativity and confidence engaging people at all levels, a track record of delivering against income targets, and the organisational skills to juggle multiple projects while maintaining high standards of compliance and supporter experience. Alignment with the Charity's values and mission is essential.
At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Femke Vorstman at Prospectus.
If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.
In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.
Contract type: Self-employed
Location: Home-based, working with schools and farms across Essex (please see Job Description for locations)
Daily rate: £158.90 for Farm Discovery / £167.30 for Food Discovery, plus expenses
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025
Are you passionate about inspiring children to connect with food, farming, and the countryside?
The Country Trust is seeking a Food and Farm Discovery Coordinator to deliver engaging, hands-on learning experiences for primary school children across Essex and nearby areas. You’ll run cooking and gardening sessions in schools, organise and lead farm visits, and build lasting relationships with teachers, farmers, and food producers.
We’re looking for someone with proven experience working with children, a love of cooking and gardening, and enthusiasm for bringing the natural world to life. You’ll need excellent communication skills, confidence managing groups outdoors, strong organisation, and the ability to work independently as part of a supportive national team.
This flexible, home-based role typically involves 1.5–2.5 days per week during term time, with paid training, meetings, and development days. A full driving licence, access to a car, and basic IT equipment are essential.
Join us to make a real difference in children’s lives by helping them explore where food comes from and discover the world around them.
Please note: We practice Safer Recruitment and do not accept CVs.
Closing date: Midday, 3rd November 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Communications Officer
Are you looking for a role that will help to change the future of Brain Tumour Research in the UK? If you’re excited to take on such a key position, then Communication Officer is the role for you. At Brain Tumour Research, we are looking for a Communications Officer to join our Marketing and Communications team, as well as giving assistance to our fundraising team, as they drive to meet remarkable income targets. We would like to hear from anyone with experience working in communications and a passion to make a difference for brain tumour patients and their loved ones.
About the Role
This is an amazing chance for an individual to become a pivotal figure in one of the most advanced and exciting fundraising charities in the UK. Through this role, you will develop your skills and knowledge as Communications Officer, gaining experience of working with a contact management system. Your day will involve creating captivating content for our website and newsletters for our different audiences as well as working with teams across the whole charity to help them reach their ambitious targets.
About You
If you would like to join an exciting, innovative, and ambitious charity, with a passion for finding a cure for brain tumours, then we would love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Communications professional looking to further their career, whilst making a difference at one of the most innovative and ambitious medical research funding charities in the UK as a Communications Officer.
Do you have:
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Demonstrable excellence in copywriting and editorial skills
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Bachelor’s degree in communications, media communications or a related field, or similar professional level of experience of at least two years
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Understands importance of brand and producing powerful and engaging content that delights and inspires our loyal supporters
About Brain Tumour Research
Brain Tumour Research is an exciting, innovative and ambitious charity. We are passionate about finding a cure for brain tumours through the establishment of dedicated Brain Tumour Research Centres of Excellence around the UK.
We are invested in our employees and are proud to be accredited by Investors in People.
We are asking for a CV as the first step but applicants may be asked to provide a targeted covering letter as part of the selection process. Interviews will be conducted during the application window as appropriate, and will consist of a first interview via MS Teams, progressing, if successful to a face to face second interview, held at our offices in Milton Keynes.
We reserve the right to close the application window early and advise candidates to apply in good time to avoid disappointment.
We are looking for people who share our passion for finding a cure for brain tumours and who have the skills and experience to make a difference. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and helps us achieve our mission. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can be themselves and contribute to our vision.
To find a cure for all types of brain tumours To increase the UK investment in brain tumour research
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.





