Communication manager jobs in Kilmarnock, east ayrshire council

EASST is seeking an exceptional leader to build on the strong foundations EASST has laid by its outgoing founder, ensuring that the organisation’s impact continues to grow and that we remain at the forefront of road safety and sustainable mobility across the region and beyond.

The Director General functions as the Chief Executive of the charity, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight to fulfil EASST's mission and objectives.

The postholder acts as a key ambassador for the charity, ensuring effective governance, sustainable funding and finances, and the development of robust relationships with stakeholders, donors, and the wider community. The Director General also leads EASST Expertise, EASST's wholly owned trading subsidiary, serving as a Director of the company and providing strategic oversight of its consultancy operations.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the charity’s strategic plans and activities, in collaboration with and reporting to the Board of Trustees.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as EASST’s primary spokesperson, promoting the charity to donors, beneficiaries, partners, policymakers, and the public.
• Governance: Ensure the charity complies with all legal and regulatory requirements, reporting to the Board on progress, risks, and opportunities.
• Project Delivery: Lead and manage delivery of specific development projects as needed by the organisation.
• Financial Management: Oversee the charity's finances, including budgeting, financial planning, fundraising strategies, and resource allocation to ensure long-term sustainability.
• Operational Responsibility: Oversee the charity’s operations, including programme delivery, and the development of policies and procedures.
• Fundraising and Development: Lead fundraising initiatives and cultivate relationships with donors, grant-makers, corporate partners, and supporters. 
• Team Leadership: Develop and motivate staff, who operate as a remote team, fostering a positive and inclusive work culture.
• Monitoring and Evaluation: Ensure robust monitoring and evaluation of programmes and activities, reporting outcomes to Trustees and stakeholders and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a senior leadership role within the charity, not-for-profit, or public sector.
• Significant experience working at a senior level in the field of Road Safety and/or Sustainable Transportation.
• An understanding of global road safety challenges, global conventions and initiatives.
• Experience in EASST countries of operation is desirable and proficiency in a regional language is an advantage.
• Familiarity/experience/contacts with international organisations promoting, supporting or funding road safety is desirable.
• Strong strategic planning and management skills. Excellent and persuasive communicator and relationship-builder.
• Understanding of charity governance, regulatory frameworks, and best practice in fundraising and programme delivery.
• Collaborative, resilient, and committed to the charity’s mission and values.
• The postholder must have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and be conscious and respectful of other cultures.

Key Relationships

• Board of Trustees
• Charity staff (currently a team of four)
• EASST partners in our countries of operation
• Funders, donors and international organisations involved in road safety governance
• Project collaborators, including other road safety charities and consultants
• Governments, public authorities and decision-makers in EASST’s partner countries
• Beneficiaries of EASST’s programmes and work.

Terms and Conditions

• Location: Based in the United Kingdom, with the right to work in the UK. The team currently works remotely with no office base.
• Travel: Significant travel may be required both within the region served by EASST and to conferences and other events.
• Hours: This is a full-time post and will require flexibility to meet the demands of funders and the partner network.
• Salary: The salary offered for this post is up to £70K (negotiable) plus 10% pension contribution and 30 days holiday per year.

The post holder is appointed by the Trustees and will report to the Board of Trustees on a regular basis.

Welsh Language Coordinator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Welsh language Coordinator to support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills.  

Position: Welsh Language Coordinator

Location: Home Based, Travel will be required to undertake this role.

Hours: Part-time, 22.5 hours per week

Salary: £27,500 - £29,000 pro rata (dependent upon experience)

Contract: Fixed term until 31st March 2027, extension possible subject to funding

Benefits: Include pro rata of 26 days paid holiday (rising to 30 days with service increments) plus 8 bank holiday, Personal Pension Scheme, Healthcare Cash Plan, Online Discount Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Staff Awards Scheme, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Flexible working patterns

The Role

As Welsh Language Coordinator you will support early years, childcare and play work practitioners with Welsh language skills. Targets are agreed annually between the Welsh Government and charity partners. You will co-ordinate the charity’s Welsh language project, encourage Members to embark onto the online self-learning course, and provide ongoing support to practitioners on increasing their use of the Welsh language.

Main duties include supporting the wider organisation and our UK and international customers through:

• To establish and manage robust procedures and systems to support the co- ordination, delivery and monitoring of the Welsh Language project
• Identify settings and recruitment of practitioners for the delivery of training courses
• Promote the development of Welsh language skills by providing information on the online self-learning course, encouraging practitioners to sign up for the training
• Provide support to practitioners to ensure learning from the training is implemented in the workplace
• Development of resources to ensure training influences practice
• Delivery of live interaction sessions with practitioners and other partners
• Collection of data, monitoring and tracking the progress of participants
• Provide regular written reports identifying progress against targets
• Systematically gather and record sector intelligence and research
• Carry out visits within member settings in North Wales to identify settings which may want to transition to Bilingual or Welsh medium status.

About You

To be successful in the role you will need the following skills and experience:

• Effective communication skills - fluent in both English and Welsh
• Knowledge of the benefits and value of the Welsh language in the early years sector
• Experience of using a range of IT applications including Microsoft Office/ Excel
• Excellent administrative skills with attention to detail
• Able to build relationships easily and communicate at all levels, including the ability to use language and other communication skills that very young children can understand and relate to
• Enthusiasm for quality early years, childcare and play work opportunities
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritise a busy workload
• An enthusiastic, self motivated, organised, team worker and networker
• Ability to work independently and use their own initiative
• Ability to organise and prioritise work with a minimum of supervision

In order to fulfil this role you must have the use of your own transport and the ability to travel as needed.

To apply you will be asked to submit your CV along with a covering letter detailing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.

About the Organisation

The organisation is a national charity and membership association specifically for nurseries. They work in partnership with nurseries, local authorities, national government and a range of partners to develop an environment in which early learning and care can flourish.

The organisation is committed to a policy of equal opportunities and is actively opposed to discrimination in society.

You may have experience in areas such as Welsh Language Support Officer, Welsh Speaking Project Manager, Welsh Speaking LSA, Welsh Speaking Teaching Assistant, Welsh Translator, Teacher of Welsh, etc.

About the Nature Friendly Farming Network (NFFN)

The Nature Friendly Farming Network is a UK-wide, farmer-led organisation working to restore the balance between farming and nature. 

We support farmers by sharing practical knowledge, resources and case studies that help boost food production, protect wildlife, and build climate resilience.

We influence policy to secure fair rewards for farmers who look after the environment, and we connect thousands of like-minded farmers across the UK through knowledge sharing, events and campaigns.

Membership is free and open to farmers, the public and organisations.
 

About the role

We are looking for a Parliamentary Engagement Officer to strengthen our engagement with policymakers across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of farming, environment and policy. You will play a key role in ensuring that farmer experience and evidence are reflected in parliamentary discussions, helping to shape conversations that impact the future of farming.

Working directly with the Chief Executive and closely with the policy team, you will monitor parliamentary activity, identify opportunities for engagement, and support timely and well-informed interaction with MPs, peers and their teams. You will also work across the organisation, including with country teams and farmer steering groups, to ensure engagement reflects priorities across all UK nations.

This is a practical, fast-paced role suited to someone who is organised, politically aware, and able to respond quickly to emerging opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor parliamentary activity across Westminster and the devolved parliaments, identifying relevant debates, questions, committees and opportunities for engagement

• Maintain a forward view on key parliamentary activity and upcoming moments of influence

• Produce and circulate clear, concise briefings on parliamentary activity and recommended areas for engagement

• Draft and support the submission of parliamentary questions, briefings and lines for MPs, peers and their staff

• Build and maintain relationships with MPs, peers, advisers and parliamentary staff across parties

• Support coordinated engagement with political stakeholders, ensuring activity is timely and aligned with organisational priorities

• Work with colleagues and partners to support effective and aligned parliamentary engagement

• Support relationships between farmers and parliamentarians, including organising farm visits and meetings where appropriate

• Translate farmer experience and insights into clear and practical input for parliamentary engagement

• Support the planning and delivery of parliamentary events, meetings and roundtables

• Organise meetings with MPs, peers and advisers, including preparing briefings and follow-up actions

• Maintain accurate records of parliamentary contacts and engagement activity, and support internal reporting

• Contribute to campaign activity and wider organisational work where required

What we are looking for

You will bring:

• A working understanding of how the UK Parliament and devolved legislatures operate, and how to engage effectively with those processes

• Experience engaging with political, policy or stakeholder environments

• Strong writing skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise briefings and summaries

• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail

• The ability to manage competing priorities and respond quickly to emerging opportunities

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships

• The ability to translate complex or real-world information into clear, practical input

• Confidence working independently in a remote team environment

• An interest in farming, environmental issues or public policy

Additional information

The NFFN is a politically neutral organisation. This role requires the ability to engage constructively with stakeholders across all political parties and UK nations.

This is a new role, working remotely from the UK and reporting to the Directors to handle the increased financial and logistics workflow of the organisation as we embark on a new 18-month EU-funded grant. In this respect, the role involves day to day operational and financial administration but is also an opportunity for a flexible and pro-active person to support the organisation’s development and expand its capabilities, and also to engage with project partners and learn more about our work. While this is a fixed term contract, the role may be extended (subject to funding) and evolve to meet changing needs. As a small team, we are open to flexible working. 

Grant management:

• Financial administration: ensure accurate records and supporting documentation is kept for all financial transactions, including regular entry of data into the relevant financial and budget management systems.
• Manage sub-grants to partners and consultants as allowed for within project budgets, ensuring timely receipt and processing of financial reports, and checking accuracy of invoices, timesheets, receipts and all supporting documentation, contracts, etc. in line with donor requirements.
• Budget monitoring and tracking: Preparing monthly forecasts and expenditure updates, to enable timely and efficient expenditure of project funds in accordance with the deliverables and budgets in grant contracts.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports for donors ensuring accuracy, accountability and alignment with donor contract requirements and Indie Peace policies.

Logistics support: Supporting the organisation and financial administration of Indie Peace project initiatives. Includes:

• Remote support in organising events, meetings and project activities in the regions where Indie Peace works, e.g. arranging meeting/conference venues within budget limitations, organising transport/accommodation bookings, ensuring documentation is in place (e.g. financial documentation, participant lists, etc.).
• Support Indie Peace Directors’ activities while travelling on business, as required, including supporting logistics, preparing expense reports with supporting receipts, maintaining timesheets, etc.

Other:

• Entry of financial transactions into accounting software, ensuring all financial records are recorded and all payments reconciled in a timely manner.
• Prepare monthly expense and financial reports, maintaining and updating cash flow forecast.
• General administrative support as agreed.

Line-management and relationships: While the position works with both Directors of the organisation, day to day line management and supervision is provided by the Director responsible for operations. Other people the post will need to liaise or maintain communication with on a regular basis include: in-country partners, consultants, and donor representatives. While this is a remote role, we would require occasional in-person meetings, usually in London which is where Indie Peace is based. 

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of two years of proven experience in UK-based international non-profit organisation, involving financial management of EU grants.

Related Skills or Knowledge:

• Experience of EU grants and financial management.
• Experience in reporting and accounting in the not-for-profit sector, including donor reporting.
• Experience with budget monitoring and oversight.
• Experience of a range of finance functions (bookkeeping, reporting, audit, etc.).
• Experience of systems management (financial or otherwise)
• High level of professionalism and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications, especially Word and Excel, is required.
• Experience using accounting software, such as Xero.
• Ability to communicate effectively. Strong written and oral skills in English. Russian is a strong advantage.

Contract hours and time-frame: 15 months (July 2026 – September 2027) fixed term contract.

The Business Development Team provides a specialist support function to enable the organisation to achieve its growth objectives. We promote the strategic growth of the organisation by supporting the retention of existing work and securing new contracts via competitive tender and business proposals.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Bid Writer with demonstratable writing experience and knowledge to join us and write applications that fully articulate Family Action’s offer.  Experience relevant for your effectiveness in the role might be from various sectors.  If you are passionate about supporting us to submit high-quality tenders and applications, achieving success rates whilst engaging with our services to contribute and evidence the impact of their work for inclusion in submissions then we would like to hear from you.

Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from.

As Deputy Head of Fundraising, you’ll play a key leadership role in delivering our regional fundraising plans and contributing to Marie Curie’s wider UK fundraising strategy. Working closely with the Head(s) of Fundraising, you’ll help translate strategy into action driving income growth, strengthening supporter relationships, and leading high-performing, geographically dispersed teams.

This is a varied and influential role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery. You’ll work collaboratively across fundraising disciplines and with colleagues in marketing, communications, policy and caring services to ensure activity is joined-up, audience-focused and impactful.

In this role, you will:

• Work alongside the Head(s) of Fundraising (Region) to deliver integrated regional fundraising plans aligned to Marie Curie’s UK fundraising strategy
• Drive income growth by identifying, developing and maximising fundraising opportunities across multiple disciplines
• Lead and support geographically dispersed teams to deliver against agreed plans, targets and priorities
• Monitor income performance, budgets and KPIs, taking action to optimise opportunities and mitigate risk
• Champion an audience-focused, place-based approach to fundraising, ensuring activity is joined-up and supporter-led
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders across fundraising, marketing, communications, policy and caring services
• Strengthen supporter stewardship and ensure high standards of supporter care across the region
• Act as a visible ambassador for Marie Curie, representing fundraising internally and externally with supporters, partners and stakeholders
• Support talent development, coaching and succession planning within the fundraising team
• Ensure effective fundraising operations, compliance, governance and use of data and systems

Skills Needed

• Proven experience leading, coaching and developing teams, ideally across multiple locations
• Ability to inspire high performance, lead through influence and build shared ownership of plans
• Strong commercial mindset with experience of income growth, budgeting, forecasting and ROI
• Confidence working with performance data, KPIs and financial reporting
• Excellent relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines
• Credibility and confidence engaging with senior stakeholders, supporters and external partners

Please see full job description

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026

Salary: £36,900 - £41,000 DOE

Contract: Full time, Perm

Based: Homebased role based in Bristol due to regular travel in the community 

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding.  We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.

We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings.  We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at .

Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice.

About Us
The National Landscapes Association represents and supports the UK’s National Landscapes (Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty) – places where we want nature and people to flourish together. These living, protected landscapes are vital to the UK’s nature recovery, climate resilience, sustainable farming and wellbeing.

We work collaboratively and inclusively to ensure these treasured places are protected, restored, and accessible to all. Our policy work is central to this mission – and we’re looking for a proficient and motivated individual to help shape and drive it forward.

About the Role

You’ll be motivated by working to help National Landscapes, along with the other protected landscapes, be the backbone of nature recovery within the UK through national commitments such as the Protected Landscapes Targets and Outcomes Framework and 30by30. With experience of working in the environmental or social sectors, you’ll be skilled at using evidence and knowledge when building positive relationships and supporting our partners in using resources effectively.

Based within the National Landscapes Association, you will work closely with colleagues from across Association, the individual National Landscapes and the Protected Landscapes Partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Working with individual National Landscapes, develop a framework for a Vision of Nature in 2050 in the National Landscapes
• Support work on a standardised framework for valuing natural capital across the protected landscapes
• Maintain and update the National Landscape Association GIS system
• Support Big Chalk in developing a spatial prioritisation tool and potentially sitting on the panel for reviewing applications to the Big Chalk Nature Recovery Fund
• Contribute to the development of the National Landscapes Association as the leading voice on protected and designated landscapes in the UK

See the role description for more information.

Why Join Us?
At the National Landscapes Association, you’ll be part of a passionate and forward-thinking team making a meaningful impact. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of high-profile policy issues, work alongside experts across the UK, and help shape the future of our most valued landscapes.

How to Apply
To apply, please attach a CV and a covering letter (maximum two pages) outlining how you meet the criteria in the person specification included in the role description.

About Adolescent Health Study

The Adolescent Health Study (AHS) (Registered Charity Number 1213337) is an ambitious new UKRI-funded initiative to establish a prospective, longitudinal population study that will generate a globally leading open science data platform and research resource. AHS aims to recruit at least 100,000 young people aged eight to 18 years from across the UK and to follow their mental and physical health and wellbeing over at least 10 years. It plans to collect data through questions and measures; to obtain bio-samples for a wide range of genomic and other high-throughput assays; and to capture linked data relevant to health and wellbeing from participants’ health, education and other administrative records.

There will be a strong emphasis on engaging with and involving young people, schools, parents and other relevant stakeholders in the design and delivery of the study, as well as on including young people that represent as wide as possible a range of backgrounds, experiences and characteristics. AHS will focus on enabling a wide range of research, including studies of the critical biological and social developments that occur during the transition from childhood to adulthood and the determinants of both mental and physical health and wellbeing in adolescents and young adults.

Purpose of the post

The Engagement and Involvement Lead will engage with young people, families, schools and other interest-holders in the process of designing, delivering and ensuring the best outputs from the Adolescent Health Study, and is critical for the success of the project.  We are at the early stages of laying the foundations for this and in this new role we are seeking an experienced and passionate individual to co-ordinate and lead AHS’s cross-UK participant and public involvement and engagement activities.

This is a role that requires high levels of confidence, autonomy, enthusiasm and skill. The postholder will be responsible for delivering the project’s new Engagement and Involvement Strategy, including:  coordinating a Young Persons’ Advisory Group for AHS; developing and delivering AHS public engagement and involvement activities; outsourcing and supervising engagement and involvement activities that are better provided by external partners; scoping and advising on which routes for involvement and engagement activities are best suited to different tasks. 

Main responsibilities

 Planning & strategy delivery

•  Ensuring the study delivers the values and approaches set out in the AHS engagement and involvement strategy
•  Planning, delivering and reporting on an ongoing, regular and important programme of engagement events and activities
•  Reviewing/revising/adding to existing policies, processes and procedures to support effective working together with people and communities (such as reimbursement, compensation, making reasonable adjustments)
•  Developing and implementing appropriate evaluation, monitoring and reporting of Community Engagement & Involvement
• Keeping up to date with good practice & sector advances and sharing these with the AHS team.

Practical engagement and involvement

• Developing methods to enhance engagement and involvement, and helping to build positive relationships with young people and stakeholder groups, including charities, third sector & advocacy groups
• Overseeing day-to-day planning & delivery of a high-quality engagement and involvement programme.  To include, for example:
  • Managing and supporting Youth Advisors
  • Running a standing Young People’s Advisory Group (YPAG)
  • Organising & delivering other ad hoc engagement activities as necessary
• Securing external partners where necessary, and managing contracts and delivery of their work across the UK
• Ensuring that any external parties (e.g. organisations, freelancers, consultants) supporting AHS’s involvement and engagement work have clear roles, responsibilities & goals
• Working with the Head of Communications to develop and manage provision of relevant information to members of the public, teachers, young people & researchers
• Keep clear records of involvement and engagement activities, ensuring results are used to inform the study and the wider research community.

Team support

• Checking for and capitalising on possible opportunities for engagement and involvement to be embedded in the work of the wider team
• Ensuring appropriate induction, training, mentoring and support is organised for the research team and communities involved
• Sharing examples of emerging good practice and impact across the research team.
• Line managing an Engagement and Involvement Officer

Wider

• Contributing to shared learning and future sustainability as part of wider communities of practice
• Acting as a key point of contact for community members and partners involved in the research
• Representing and presenting the AHS study’s engagement and involvement work to the wider research community at a senior level, including in national engagement & involvement networks as necessary.

Knowledge, skills and experience

 Essential criteria

Engagement and involvement

•  Experience developing and delivering engagement and involvement activities with young people and other relevant interest-holders (such as parents, families, teachers and schools)
•  A proven track record or professional background in working with young people – such as in youth work, counselling, mentoring, education, or a related setting
• Understanding and experience of good practice in youth engagement and involvement,  including the principles and implementation of safeguarding, data protection, and inclusive practice
• Awareness of culturally sensitive approaches and methods to be inclusive of all relevant perspectives, including  marginalised and vulnerable groups
• Ability to design and deliver workshops, focus groups or meetings that encourage open dialogue and collaboration
• Demonstrated commitment to youth participation and the meaningful inclusion of young people’s perspectives.

Other essential criteria

• Undergraduate degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field
• Experience of successful project management and ability to deliver, working independently.
• Ability to manage a budget and report on financial activity accurately
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team, with experience of working alongside and influencing senior level professionals
• Research literacy, with a clear understanding of large UK-wide research initiatives and the various competing demands and pressures the study will face
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - able to communicate effectively and confidently with a range of stakeholders and to summarise and report key information clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing
• Confident using online tools (e.g. MS Teams, Zoom), and collaborative platforms (e.g. SharePoint, Microsoft 365)

Desirable criteria

• Relevant qualification in engagement and involvement
• Post-graduate degree or equivalent experience
• Understanding of key concepts and challenges in young people’s health and wellbeing and the transition to adulthood
• Familiarity with health research and data governance frameworks
• Understanding and knowledge of key potential partners across the UK for delivering youth engagement in the sector.
• Experience using digital engagement and facilitation tools for online workshops (e.g. Miro, Mural, Mentimeter, Canva, PowerPoint)

Dimensions

• This has been designed as a full-time role, although part-time work could be considered for the right candidate.
• Flexible working across several geographical locations in the UK.  Travel may be required to AHS locations and partner organisations.
• AHS is a national organisation, and our activities take place across the UK.

Application Process

This post is subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and right to work in the UK (visa sponsorship is not available).

Please apply via CharityJob, making sure to answer the screening questions in full.

The closing date for this position is midnight on Sunday 31st May. 

Interviews are currently expected to be held Wednesday 1st/Thursday 2nd July.

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement

AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. AHS is an equal opportunities employer, and as such aims to treat all employees, consultants and applicants fairly. It is our policy to provide employment equality to all, irrespective of age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Beyond these protected characteristics, we acknowledge the importance of socio-economic background, childcare and caring responsibilities, educational background, neurodiversity, and any other factors that shape an individual’s identity and opportunities. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel valued, supported, and able to contribute fully.

Values

It is an exciting time for the Adolescent Health Study (AHS) as we establish our senior leadership team and begin to plan the pilot studies. As the senior executive team evolves, the AHS values will be grounded in inclusivity, integrity, accountability, and collaboration. 

A senior role that sits at the heart of our mission, turning empty and underused buildings into safe, dignified places to live through our Empty Spaces to Homes programme.

 Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (Habitat GB) is part of the global Habitat for Humanity Federation fighting global poverty and homelessness. We believe that a decent home helps to permanently break the cycle of poverty and allows families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance.

Job Purpose

The Head of Construction (Feasibility & Delivery) is a leadership and technical role responsible for the end-to-end development, delivery and stewardship of Habitat GB’s construction and property portfolio.

Key responsibilities include strategic planning and technical leadership for core aspects of Habitat GB’s domestic programme, such as the construction project pipeline associated with our Empty Spaces to Homes (ES2H) programme. The postholder will lead the feasibility, design, costing, procurement and delivery of demonstration construction projects, primarily the conversion of empty commercial and retail buildings into high-quality, affordable homes, while also ensuring the safe, compliant operation and maintenance of HFHGB-owned, leased and operated properties, including ReStore sites.

The Head of Construction (Feasibility & Delivery) is also responsible for the people management of staff, contractors and consultants and (where relevant) volunteers. Key areas of risk management that sit within the portfolio of this role include project and site health & safety, compliance and asset maintenance.

This role is central to translating Habitat GB’s mission and strategy into high-quality, buildable, scalable projects that maximise social impact.

This is a home based role with regular travel.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

Construction & Programme Delivery

• Lead the planning, design and delivery of Habitat GB’s demonstration construction projects within the ES2H programme.

• Contribute technical leadership to programme strategy, performance monitoring, evaluation and learning.

• Work collaboratively with other ES2H workstreams (Advocacy, Research, Scalability) to ensure projects inform and support wider systems change.

• Provide expert construction input into organisational decision-making, risk management, and strategy implementation.

Building Pipeline Development & Feasibility

• Lead the identification, assessment and prioritisation of potential conversion opportunities across Great Britain.
• Conduct frequent site visits to assess empty or underutilised commercial buildings.
• Undertake and/or oversee:
  • Building diagnostics and technical surveys
  • Early identification of structural, asbestos, planning, fire and compliance risks
  • Location-based risk profiling (logistics, supply chains, neighbourhood constraints)
• Act as the organisation’s technical authority on building viability and conversion risk.

Design, Specification & Cost Leadership

• Develop initial design concepts, spatial layouts and performance specifications that balance cost‑efficiency, compliance, buildability and the dignity of residents.
• Ensure all designs meet relevant statutory and organisational requirements, including:
  • UK Building Regulations
  • Fire safety and CDM 2015
  • Sustainability and environmental standards
• Provide client side cost leadership and quantity surveying oversight across projects, including:
  • Preparing feasibility cost models, early stage estimates and robust construction budgets
  • Assessing and benchmarking contractor quotations and negotiating best value outcomes aligned with charitable objectives
  • Maintaining effective cost control and financial visibility throughout delivery
• Lead the appointment and management of architects, planning consultants and specialist technical advisors as required.

Construction Delivery, Contractor & Site Management

• Identify, appoint and manage contractors, subcontractors and consultants on a project-by-project basis.
• Ensure projects are delivered: safely; to specification; on time and within approved budgets
• Combine on-site leadership with remote project management, using digital tools, dashboards and reporting systems.
• Maintain a national overview of live and pipeline projects, providing the Executive Team with clear, real-time updates on milestones, risks, spend and cashflow, and delivery confidence.

Health, Safety & Risk Management

• Be responsible for Health & Safety across Habitat GB’s construction and property portfolio.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant legislation, including CDM 2015.
• Oversee:
  • Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS)
  • Training and inductions
  • Incident reporting and corrective actions
• Ensure a strong safety culture across construction sites and property sites, working closely with the Site & Property Maintenance Officer to delivery their responsibilities successfully and safely.
• Work with colleagues to ensure appropriate insurances are in place.

Financial Management & Reporting

· Own construction and maintenance budgets, ensuring strong financial control and value for money.

· Lead procurement processes for works, materials, and equipment.

· Work closely with Finance to ensure accurate forecasting, cost tracking, and timely payment of invoices.

· Maintain robust project management tools, trackers, schedules, and cost sheets.

· Provide regular input into organisational performance reporting, risk registers, and assurance processes.

People Leadership & Culture

· Line-manage and support direct reports, setting clear objectives, and providing regular supervision and development.

· Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing, values-driven team and contractor network.

· Ensure good practice management of consultants, contractors and volunteers.

· Role model Habitat GB’s values, including commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and safeguarding.

Person profile:

· Extensive experience in UK construction project management, particularly refurbishment and conversion projects, with responsibility spanning early feasibility through to delivery.

· Strong technical understanding of:

• UK Building Regulations and fire safety requirements

• Permitted Development rights and planning constraints

• Health & Safety management, including CDM 2015

· Strong client‑side commercial judgement, with proven ability to develop feasibility cost models, set and manage construction budgets, and maintain effective cost control across projects.

· Demonstrated experience appointing and managing contractors, consultants and procurement processes to deliver best‑value outcomes.

· Strong leadership and people management experience, including the ability to lead teams, contractors and consultants with credibility and clarity.

· Relevant construction or built‑environment qualification, or equivalent senior professional experience (e.g. MCIOB, MRICS or similar).

· Valid CSCS card.

· Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH or SMSTS).

· Full UK driving licence.

Skills and competencies:

· Technically confident and commercially astute, with the ability to exercise sound professional judgement and make high-quality decisions in complex or ambiguous situations.

· Comfortable operating across strategic leadership and hands-on problem solving, particularly within refurbishment and conversion projects.

· Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise effectively across multiple concurrent workstreams, sites and geographies.

· Confident and collaborative communicator, able to work productively with internal teams, partners, volunteers, contractors and external stakeholders.

· Willing and able to travel extensively across Great Britain in support of project development and delivery.

To apply for the role, please send us your CV and a supporting statement (max two sides of A4) telling us about the skills and experience you would bring to the role and your motivation for applying, using the link on our website. Closing date is Monday 25th May 2026.

We’re partnering with a leading national charity to recruit a Prospect Research Officer, a pivotal role supporting high-value fundraising growth across corporate, trusts, and philanthropy. This role will be the specialist behind the systems, insight and intelligence that power high-value fundraising success.
Working across multiple fundraising teams, you’ll identify and qualify new high-value prospects, deliver in-depth research and due diligence, and ensure robust pipeline management processes are embedded across the organisation. You’ll also play a key role in strengthening CRM use, improving reporting, and helping teams prioritise the opportunities with the greatest potential.

What you’ll do

• Lead prospect research activity across trusts, corporates and high-value fundraising
• Identify and qualify new prospects through data mining, desk research and network mapping
• Produce high-quality research profiles, stakeholder maps and event briefings
• Manage and improve pipeline tracking processes through the CRM system
• Develop dashboards and reports to support forecasting, KPIs and fundraising performance
• Support fundraisers with caseload reviews and prospect prioritisation
• Deliver due diligence checks and ensure compliance with GDPR and fundraising regulations
• Create training materials and support colleagues to embed best practice across teams
• Keep up to date with sector trends, tools and prospect research best practice

About you

• Tangible experience in prospect research, fundraising insight or high-value fundraising support
• Strong CRM/database skills, with experience managing pipelines and producing dashboards
• Excellent research and analytical skills, with strong attention to detail
• Experience delivering due diligence and understanding fundraising compliance/GDPR
• Confident communicator, able to present insight and influence colleagues across teams
• Experience improving systems and embedding new processes
• Highly organised, proactive and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• Passionate about using insight to drive fundraising success

To be considered for this position please apply with your CV as soon as possible, regrettably please note we may not be able to reply to each and every application.

We are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices that ensure equal opportunity for everyone, regardless of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will happily make reasonable adjustments to always ensure a fair process.

Kennedy Memorial Trust is seeking a junior Administrator who can playing a key role in supporting one of the UK’s most prestigious international scholarship programmes. This role is offered on a full-or part time basis, based predominantly from home with travel to London on an occasional monthly basis.

Reporting to: Director of the Kennedy Memorial Trust (KMT)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Part-time or Full-time, 30 - 37.5 hours per week (flexibility in hours and working pattern available)

Salary: £26,000 - £28,000 FTE

Location: Work from home with monthly travel to London and occasional event attendance.

Applicants must have the right to live and work permanently in the UK. The Trust cannot offer visa sponsorship.

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About the Kennedy Memorial Trust

The Kennedy Memorial Trust is a registered charity (No. 234715) that funds exceptional UK graduates to pursue postgraduate study at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Established as a living memorial to President John F. Kennedy following his assassination, the Trust has supported around 600 Kennedy Scholars since 1966.

In addition to administering one of the UK’s most prestigious international scholarship programmes, the Trust maintains the Kennedy Memorial at Runnymede, Surrey. The Trust is governed by a Board of up to eleven Trustees appointed by the UK Prime Minister, the Presidents of Harvard and MIT, or the President of the United States.

Kennedy Scholars go on to make significant contributions across public service, law, science, technology, education, business, charities, the arts and media.

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The Role

This Administrator role is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to play a central role in supporting the running of one of the UK’s most prestigious international scholarship programmes. The Administrator will help provide an excellent experience for applicants, Scholars, alumni, Trustees and partner institutions.

The Administrator role with support on the full scholarship cycle which includes providing high quality administrative support to the Director, Scholars and other stakeholders. The Administrator will support on keeping accurate financial and data records, governance, communications, event planning and alumni engagement activities as required.

The role requires someone who has demonstrable experience of providing Administration support, has excellent written skills, can use their discretion, has good attention to detail as well as possessing strong interpersonal skills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Scholarship Administration and Selection

Administer the scholarship application process and selection cycle, including its promotion, application timelines and manage applicant enquiries. Respond promptly and professionally to applicant enquiries via email, phone and online channels.

Prepare longlists and shortlists in consultation with the Director. Provide administrative support to the selection panels, including scheduling scholar interviews and preparing interview packs, briefing papers and secure document folders for panel members.

Work with the Director to communicate selection outcomes professionally and sensitively to applicants.

Support safeguarding, compliance and due diligence processes relating to applicants and Scholars. Maintain accurate records of applicant demographics, progress, decisions and feedback.

2. Scholar Support and Engagement

Arrange onboarding for new Scholars, including orientation materials, pre departure meetings, events and information sessions. Maintain FAQs and administrative briefings.

Maintain up-to-date Scholar profiles, biographies and photos for the Trust’s website, social media and publications.

Facilitate community‑building among current Scholars through sharing news, arranging check‑ins, online meet‑ups and occasional social or academic gatherings.

Contribute to the Trust’s pastoral and administrative support of Scholars throughout their studies in the US. Monitor Scholar engagement, academic progress and wellbeing, escalating concerns where appropriate.

3. Financial Administration and Reporting

Prepare documentation for tuition payments, stipends and approved expenses; maintain timely and accurate payment schedules.

Provide administrative support to the Director regarding statutory reporting including the Annual Report and Charity Commission returns

4. Communications, Outreach and Marketing

Draft, edit and publish web content, including scholarship information, news updates, Scholar profiles and stories and application guidance. Maintain FAQ pages and ensure accurate, clear and up to date information for applicants.

Support digital communications, including social media posts, email campaigns and website announcements to highlight Scholar achievements and alumni successes. Maintain a database or scholar profiles which are published on the website.

Represent the Trust at events such as graduate fairs, widening participation meetings and university visits.

Maintain a database of UK Universities and partner organisations who support the Trust to reach the widest possible audience for promoting the scholarship. Build relationships with UK universities, careers teams and relevant networks to promote the scholarship.

5. Governance and Committee Support

You will work with the Director to provide the scheduling, servicing and administration of Trustee meetings, scholarship panels and standing committees, including the preparation of meeting agendas, briefing materials, papers and securely held meeting papers.

Draft accurate minutes of meetings and keep track of deadlines of actions.

Maintain governance records, committee membership lists and document archives. Support working groups and sub committees, including document preparation and follow up tasks.

Support the Director with the ongoing review and development of policies and procedures to ensure they are fit for purpose.

6. Executive admin and other functions

You will work with the Director on executive and administrative support, including diary management, correspondence, travel and expenses

Undertake other reasonable duties in support of the Trust’s work

Maintain accurate records in all internal systems, ensuring high data quality standards.

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SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS

Essential

· Proven administrative and organisational experience in any sector

· Demonstrable high level written skills

· High level of office software ability

· During interpersonal skills

· High level of accuracy, numeracy and attention to detail

· Able to demonstrate experience of managing competing priorities and meeting deadlines

· An interest in the work of the Kennedy Memorial Trust

Desirable

• Minimum of a B grade in A level English or a Degree

• Experience in scholarship administration, or student support

· ` Experience editing or creating web content

• Knowledge of higher education and current affairs

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Personal Attributes

• Highly organised and self motivated

• Warm, professional manner with a willingness to learn

• Sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information

• Empathic and able to be self-confident when working with scholars and the team

• Proactive, flexible and comfortable working in a small team

• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• Willingness to invest in ongoing professional development

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HOW TO APPLY

Please submit:

• A CV

• A covering letter with a supporting statement (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you meet the role criteria and what you feel you could bring to the Kennedy Memorial Trust

Application deadline: midnight 25th May 2026

A Basic DBS check will be required for the successful candidate.

1. Overview

Cerebral Palsy Sport (CP Sport) is recruiting three Regional Programme Delivery Officers to support the delivery of the “Together We Can” Young Ambassador Programme across England.

This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with young people with cerebral palsy (CP), supporting them to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and lead social action within their communities.

These roles will be central to delivering a national programme across eight regional hubs, working closely with young people, partners, and communities to create meaningful and lasting impact.

2. Contract Details

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week) – part-time considered

Contract: Fixed-term until March 31st 2027 (with potential for extension, subject to funding)

Location: Home-based with regular travel across your region

Regions: North / Midlands / South

3. Role Purpose

You will be responsible for delivering the Young Ambassador Programme within your region, supporting young people aged 10–20 with CP to take part in training, social action, and community-based activity.

You will work closely with Young Ambassadors to:

· Develop their confidence and leadership

· Support them to plan and deliver activities

· Build partnerships across schools, sport, and health sectors

4. Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery

· Lead delivery of the Young Ambassador Programme within your region

· Support the recruitment, onboarding, and engagement of Young Ambassadors

· Deliver or facilitate training sessions and group activities

· Support young people to co-design and deliver social action projects

Supporting Young Ambassadors

· Provide ongoing support, guidance, and encouragement

· Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment

· Support young people to develop confidence and leadership skills

Activity and Events

Support delivery of:

· School visits

· Community engagement activities

· Regional multisport events

· Awareness campaigns (including World CP Day)

These activities form a core part of the programme’s impact and youth-led delivery model.

Partnerships and Engagement

Build relationships with:

· Schools and education providers

· Health and medical professionals

· Sports clubs and community organisations

Support partners to engage with the programme and Young Ambassadors

Planning and Coordination

· Plan and coordinate regional delivery in line with programme timelines

· Manage logistics for sessions and events

· Maintain regular communication with the national team

Monitoring and Reporting

· Track attendance, activity, and engagement

· Collect feedback and evidence from delivery

· Contribute to programme reporting, including the 6-month progress report

Safeguarding and Compliance

· Ensure all delivery follows safeguarding policies and procedures

· Complete risk assessments for activities

· Maintain safe and inclusive delivery environments

5. Personal Specification

Essential

· Experience working with young people in community, youth, or sport settings

· Strong communication and relationship-building skills

· Ability to plan and deliver activities or programmes

· Organised and able to manage multiple priorities

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

· Commitment to inclusion and supporting young people

Desirable

· Experience working with disabled young people or inclusive programmes

· Understanding of cerebral palsy or disability inclusion

· Experience working with schools, health professionals, or community partners

· Experience delivering training or workshops

6. Working Pattern

You will receive:

· Full induction and programme training

· Ongoing support from CP Sport’s national team

· Regular check-ins and supervision

· Opportunities for professional development

7. Safeguarding

CP Sport is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All staff will be required to:

· Complete safeguarding training

· Undergo an enhanced DBS check

· Follow all safeguarding policies and procedures

8. Recruitment Process 

We are looking for candidates who can start as soon as possible.

· Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis

· Interviews will be scheduled as suitable candidates are identified

We encourage early applications.

Money & Energy Advice Service Lead

Pro rata salary: £39,825 (35 hour week)

Home-based, with travel as required

Up to 35 hours per week with occasional evenings and / or weekend work will be required

Permanent (subject to external funding)

Responsible for: 2.0 FTE Money & Energy Advisers

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced welfare benefits practitioner with a passion for sharing knowledge and enabling teams to deliver above and beyond.

With around 4 in 10 beneficiaries, we support seeking help with financial difficulties, this is a pivotal role for Kidney Care UK.

We are seeking a knowledgeable and confident specialist income maximisation activities for a role with three key parts: to lead a small team delivering benefits and energy advice and support directly to clients; to play a key role in upskilling and supporting our outstanding Patient Support team across the country; and to be the subject matter expert within Kidney Care UK.

Our external partners – British Gas Energy Trust have committed to fund our Money and Energy Service until March 2027. We are advertising this position as ‘permanent’ – we anticipate confirmation by December 2026 whether funding will be extended beyond March 2027.

This role is made possible thanks to the support of British Gas Energy Trust.

About Kidney Care UK

Around 3.5 million people in the UK live with chronic kidney disease, and one million of them don’t know that they do.

Since 1975, Kidney Care UK has been at the forefront of supporting people with kidney disease. From our early days when we campaigned to introduce donor cards in the UK, we have worked hard to support and represent the interests of everyone affected by kidney disease. 

About the Money & Energy Advice Service

The Money & Energy Advice Service (MEAS) provides information and support for welfare benefits and income maximisation and promotes awareness of efficient energy use. Working closely with Patient Support officers, MEAS provides specialist knowledge and directly supports clients to achieve sustainable financial outcomes. The service was established in 2023 with the support of British Gas Energy Trust and is embedded as a valued element of the many ways Kidney Care UK supports people affected by kidney failure.

What we offer

Working at Kidney Care UK is incredibly rewarding and you will see the life-changing impact that the charity has on kidney patients and their families:

• Flexi-time – we are flexible about start and finish times, and flexible about your location.
• Annual and Christmas leave – we offer 25 days annual leave for full time employees plus bank holidays. We also close for three days between Christmas and New Year, and you don’t need to take this from your annual leave allowance.
• Pension – you’ll be eligible for and auto-enrolled into a pension scheme where your employer will contribute 8% of your salary.
• Health cashback plan – ability to claim back a wide variety of routine medical treatments.
• Employee Assistance Programme – access to a wide variety of support including counselling, health resources and advice.
• Cycle2Work scheme

Are you an analytical, collaborative, and compassionate individual with a proven record of working with children and young people within safeguarding, youth support or related services?  Do you have sound experience of screening referrals, undertaking assessments or triaging cases within a safeguarding or specialist support setting?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Referral and Assessment Specialist Caseworker to act as the first point of contact for referrals into the Violence and Exploitation Support Service, leading on screening, triage and initial assessment, supporting case allocation and maintaining oversight of referrals progressing through the service.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps young people aged 12-25 facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will act as the first point of contact for referrals into the Violence and Exploitation Support Service, receiving, screening and processing referrals in line with safeguarding procedures.  You will undertake initial assessment and triage, gathering and analysing information from referrers, partner agencies and relevant records to identify risk, need, vulnerability and strengths, plus apply safeguarding thresholds and professional judgement to determine service eligibility and appropriate intervention pathways.

We will also count on you to ensure the voice, views and experiences of children and young people are considered within assessment and decision-making processes, while also responding to safeguarding concerns appropriately, maintain oversight of referrals progressing through the service, supporting effective case flow and identifying delays or barriers to intervention, plus develop and maintain effective partnerships with statutory and voluntary sector agencies

What we are looking for

• Experience of managing complex safeguarding concerns, including identifying and responding to risk and vulnerability
• Experience of working within multi-agency environments
• Experience of analysing information from multiple sources to inform professional judgement and decision making
• An understanding of violence, exploitation and extra-familial harm and their impact on children and young people
• Strong recording and report writing skills, ensuring assessments, decisions and safeguarding actions are clearly documented
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

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

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

An enhanced Children’s Barred List DBS check is required for this role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person specification. 

Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 25 May 2026 on Teams