Communication manager jobs in Westminster, greater london

Our client is a wonderful charity which has been working with and for people with a Learning Disability and autistic people since 1898. Their mission is to work towards being led by people with Learning Disabilities, and they currently deliver a range of high-quality housing, support and activities across local communities. They are currently recruiting for an engaging, people-focused Shared Lives Officer to grow and promote their Shared Lives Scheme across Barking and Dagenham. This is a full-time role and will initially be on a 10 month fixed term contract.

The charity's Shared Lives scheme is an enriching model of care which matches those needing support with a trained, self employed carer who opens their homes (and their life) in order to help support them. Using your local knowledge, you’ll be spending time in local communities to promote the charity's Shared Lives programme, and encourage people to become Shared Lives Carers. You’ll be out and about in Barking and Dagenham, connecting with individuals, families, and local organisations to raise awareness of the Shared Lives scheme at community events. Through meaningful conversations and thorough assessments, you’ll identify and support potential carers to be assessed, trained and approved ready to provide care.

To apply for this role, you will be a warm, engaging communicator who thrives in community settings. You’ll have experience in social care, community development, or carer recruitment and will ideally have an understanding of the needs of people with learning disabilities and/or autism (although experience with other vulnerable groups will be considered). You will be organised, proactive, independent, and passionate about making a difference to the lives of vulnerable people.

To apply, please initially submit your CV (Cover Letters not required at this stage).

At Prospectus, we are committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you in your application. If you are enthusiastic about working with a fantastic charity that makes a real difference in people's lives, we would love to hear from you!

Please only apply if you are available ASAP or have no more than a 1 month notice period.

Please note this role will be hybrid-working but will require regular travel across Barking and Dagenham as you engage with community groups and work to grow and raise awareness of the charity's Shared Lives programme.
 

The Woodland Trust is looking for a Fundraising Development Officer to join the Fundraising Development team and play a key role in raising vital income to support nature recovery across South West England. You'll build and manage relationships with major donors, secure funding through grants and legacy giving, and help deliver ambitious fundraising plans for projects, including the South West Rainforest Recovery Treescape.

This role is advertised as full-time, 37.5 hours per week.

The Role:

• Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors and prospects to secure significant philanthropic income, improve donor loyalty, and promote blended and legacy giving.
• Lead fundraising strategy and delivery for the Rainforest Recovery Treescape initiative, securing funding and acting as its fundraising champion.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners and internal stakeholders to maximise restricted and unrestricted fundraising opportunities.
• Develop compelling funding proposals, cases for support and other fundraising materials to secure income for regional projects.
• Work collaboratively across the South West and wider Woodland Trust to develop and deliver fundraising plans supporting nature recovery, woodland creation, outreach and land acquisition.
• Support and maximise fundraising events across the South West and UK to engage donors and generate income.
• Secure funding from regional grant-makers and community funding programmes, including local authorities, lottery and environmental funding sources.
• Collaborate with operational, grants and regional teams to identify funding opportunities and submit high-quality bids aligned with regional priorities.
• This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the South West landscape, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
• This role does not come with a company vehicle, however after a 9-month period in-post, we will review vehicle business use to see if the post-holder is reaching the eligibility criteria as stated in our Company Vehicle Policy.  If the post-holder complies with those criteria, with sign off from our Facilities Team, a vehicle will be sourced and provided. Please note that our Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.

The Candidate:

• Experience in fundraising, the charity sector or a target-driven communications environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage, influence and inspire a wide range of audiences.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Proven ability to develop donor or prospect pipelines and build successful partnerships through networking and collaboration.
• Experience securing major gifts or high-value funding from individuals, trusts or foundations, including gifts of £50,000+ (desirable).
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of fundraising markets and opportunities (desirable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM/database systems (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics 365).
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be part of our fight for a greener, healthier planet for people and wildlife. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:

• Enhanced Employer Pension 
• Life Assurance
• Flexible and hybrid working options (7am - 7pm)
• Generous annual leave - 25 Days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee assistance programme

To support inclusivity and remove barriers for candidates, we publish all salaries upfront and proudly follow the We Show the Salary pledge. The salary listed is the set salary for this role, and we don’t ask applicants to state their current pay or expectations. If you choose to apply, we’ll take that as confirmation that the advertised salary meets your expectations.

About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make a difference by protecting, restoring and creating woodland and getting more trees in the ground.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our mission, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.

Application information and advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. 
Make sure that your personal statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply.
Completed applications will be reviewed by a hiring manager and/or a member of the recruitment team, and you will receive an update on the outcome of your application via email.

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We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, apply today. We might close advertising early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in progress, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete. 
Interviews will take place via teams. Interview questions will be provided before the interview to help you prepare.

As our Head of Belonging (Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion), you will lead the development and implementation of BUCS' Belonging Strategy and Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan (DIAP), ensuring EEDI is embedded throughout our organisation, programmes and culture.

Working closely with colleagues across BUCS and a wide range of external stakeholders, you will provide strategic leadership and expert guidance to influence positive change. From reviewing competitions and events through an EEDI lens to supporting governance, people practices and organisational policy, you'll play a key role in helping us deliver our mission of placing sport and active wellbeing at the heart of the student experience.

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations, you will be a member of the Management Team and will lead organisation-wide initiatives that create lasting impact.

Role Overview

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our well-known charity client on a fantastic Interim Head of Brand and Marketing role. This position is a key leadership opportunity to shape and deliver the organisation’s branding, marketing, and creative strategy for 6-7 months, driving impactful engagement within the health charity sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a cohesive brand strategy that aligns with the organisation’s mission and enhances visibility and reputation.
• Lead the planning and implementation of innovative marketing campaigns across multiple channels, ensuring consistent messaging and audience engagement.
• Oversee the creation and delivery of impactful creative content, including digital, print, and multimedia materials.
• Manage external agencies and internal teams to ensure the quality, timeliness, and effectiveness of campaigns and communications.
• Monitor and evaluate campaign performance, reporting insights and adjusting strategies to optimise outcomes.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to support fundraising, awareness, and engagement objectives.
• Maintain awareness of sector trends, ensuring the organisation remains a leader in innovative branding and marketing practices.
• Ensure all activities are compliant with branding guidelines, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a senior marketing or branding leadership role, within the charity or health sector.
• Strong understanding of strategic brand development and marketing techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a focus on innovative, effective campaign solutions.
• Analytical skills to assess campaign effectiveness and inform decision-making.
• Resilience and adaptability, with a focus on results and continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer

Salary: £66,300 (pro-rata for 6-7 months). This is a hybrid role, 2 days a week in their London office.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity

The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

About the Role

At Norwood, we believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to play, make friends and enjoy experiences that help them thrive.

As our Senior Care & Play Coordinator, you'll play a leading role in delivering safe, high-quality care and meaningful play opportunities for neurodivergent children and young people aged 5 to 25 who attend our Short Breaks service.

Working closely with the Hub & Short Breaks Manager, you'll help shape an inclusive service where children and young people feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential. Alongside providing direct care, you'll mentor colleagues and volunteers, support families, oversee care planning and help ensure every session is delivered to the highest standards.

This is an opportunity to combine compassionate care with leadership, helping create experiences that give children confidence, families reassurance, and young people the opportunity to belong.

About Our Children & Family Services

Norwood's Children & Family Services support neurodiverse children, young people and their families to live happy, confident and connected lives.

Through short breaks, family support, play schemes and youth programmes, we create opportunities for children and young people to develop independence, build friendships and enjoy experiences that reflect their interests, strengths and aspirations.

Everything we do is shaped around the individual, ensuring every child receives the care, encouragement and opportunities they need to thrive.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines compassion with leadership.

You may already be working in children's social care, short breaks, education or specialist support services and be ready to take the next step in your career.

You'll enjoy supporting children with diverse needs, building trusted relationships with families and helping colleagues grow in confidence. You understand that outstanding care is about more than meeting needs. It's about creating opportunities for children and young people to feel included, develop independence and enjoy meaningful experiences.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to person-centred care and believe every child deserves the opportunity to live their best life.

Qualifications, Experience & Training
You'll Bring

• A relevant Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience supporting neurodivergent children and young people or those with complex needs.
• Experience coordinating or leading within a children's care or support setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, person-centred practice and inclusive support.
• Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence supporting personal care and health-related needs.

It Would Strengthen Your Application If You Have

• Experience working within Ofsted or CQC regulated services.
• Knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
• Experience mentoring colleagues or volunteers.
• Experience using communication approaches such as Makaton, PECS or AAC.
• Experience contributing to service development or quality improvement.

Reward & Benefits

• 21 days annual leave (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays and Jewish Festival Days
• Enhanced parental pay
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health cash plan
• Blue Light Card scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• £300 refer-a-friend bonus
• Career development pathway
• A supportive team where your leadership and compassion will make a lasting difference

Recruitment Project Lead (12-Month FTC)

Hybrid Working | London | International Scope

Hays are delighted to be working exclusively with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to recruit a Recruitment Project Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced recruitment professional to join a globally recognised organisation. Working as part of a collaborative international HR team, you will play a key role in shaping and embedding recruitment best practice across a workforce spanning 26 countries.
This is not a traditional recruitment role. Instead, it offers the opportunity to lead projects focused on recruitment governance, hiring capability, employer branding, candidate experience and recruitment transformation.

The Opportunity

Working closely with HR colleagues, hiring managers and senior stakeholders globally, you will review, enhance and embed recruitment practices across the organisation.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing recruitment policies, processes and governance frameworks
• Establishing and managing preferred supplier arrangements
• Supporting the organisation's wider recruitment strategy and capability agenda
• Designing and delivering recruitment training for HR colleagues and hiring managers
• Enhancing the MSC employer brand and candidate attraction approach
• Working with Communications teams to develop an engaging and inspiring careers site
• Supporting wider people projects, including pay transparency initiatives
• Improving the adoption and utilisation of recruitment systems and tools
• Driving greater consistency across international recruitment practices

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience developing and improving recruitment policies and processes
• Experience designing and delivering recruitment training programmes
• Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and candidate experience
• The ability to influence stakeholders across multiple teams and functions
• Experience managing recruitment projects or transformation initiatives
• An understanding of employer branding, attraction strategies and recruitment marketing
• The confidence to work independently while building strong relationships across an international organisation

International experience would be highly advantageous, although candidates from a broad range of sectors will be considered.

Why Join MSC?

The Marine Stewardship Council's vision is for the world's oceans to be teeming with life and seafood supplies to be safeguarded for this and future generations.Through its internationally recognised certification and ecolabelling program, the MSC helps to promote sustainable fishing practices across the globe. Today, hundreds of fisheries around the world participate in the program and MSC-labelled seafood products are available in more than 66 countries.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to an organisation with a genuine purpose while helping shape the future of recruitment across a global workforce.

Additional Information

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract
• Hybrid working model with a minimum of 50% office attendance in London
• International scope and stakeholder exposure
• 25 days annual leave plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Pension from day one

Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position and applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.
If you're a recruitment professional who enjoys improving processes, developing capability and influencing stakeholders, please apply and I will be in touch.

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Our Vacancy

Ready to lead and shape inclusion across one of the UK's largest housing associations? Join us as Head of Diversity and Inclusion and help create meaningful change for both our residents and colleagues.

What You'll Do

As Head of Diversity and Inclusion, you'll lead the delivery of Peabody's Inclusion Strategy, helping to create a workplace and services where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. Working closely with Executive and senior leaders, you'll embed equality, diversity and inclusion into decision-making, service delivery and organisational culture, ensuring inclusion is at the heart of everything we do.

You'll use data, insight and evidence to identify opportunities for change, drive measurable improvements in colleague and resident outcomes, and strengthen accountability across the organisation. Leading a specialist team, you'll champion inclusive leadership, influence senior stakeholders, and build strong partnerships with colleagues, residents and external organisations to deliver meaningful and lasting impact.

What Experience You'll Need

You'll bring significant experience of leading diversity, inclusion or equality strategies within a complex organisation, along with a proven track record of influencing senior leaders and delivering sustainable cultural and organisational change. You'll understand how to embed inclusion into everyday operations and services, using data and insight to shape priorities, measure progress and drive action.

We're looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with the ability to turn ambition into outcomes. You'll be confident building relationships, challenging constructively, and bringing people with you on the journey. A strong understanding of equality legislation, governance and inclusion best practice is essential, alongside a genuine passion for creating equitable experiences and opportunities for colleagues, residents and communities.

What We Offer

• Up to 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal
• 4 x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution
• Professional development and opportunities to broaden your experience

Click here to find our full benefits page

Why Join Us?

When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered.

Please read before applying

Peabody does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.

This advert will close on Monday 7th September 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you.Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 

Our Assessment Process

Our fair, inclusive and transparent recruitment process includes an in-person Interview as well as a follow-on session of meeting the diversity network leads. This will be held at our Westminster Bridge Road office on Thursday 24th September 2026.

If you have any questions about this role, please email Talent Specialist, Ryan Loasby.

Corporate Partnerships Officer

Location:London (Hybrid, with1 day per week in the office on Monday)
Salary:£28,000 - £30,000per annum, commensurate with experience
Hours:Full-time, 35 hours per week
Travel:Occasional UK travel and some evening and weekend commitments

Help build partnerships that make a global difference

We are seeking a highly organised and relationship-focused professional to join an international charity that supports a global workforce often operating far from home and their support networks. Through practical assistance, advocacy, emergency response and wellbeing services, the organisation makes a tangible difference to lives across more than 50 countries.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in fundraising, partnerships or account management. Working within a successful corporate fundraising team, you will help deliver excellent supporter experiences, manage a portfolio of corporate donors, and provide vital administration and stewardship support that underpins long-term partnership success.

Why this role?
In this position, you will:

• Manage relationships with a portfolio of corporate supporters, providing excellent stewardship and account management.
• Act as a first point of contact for enquiries and coordinate timely follow-up actions.
• Lead on invoice administration, liaising with finance colleagues and supporting payment collection.
• Coordinate acknowledgements, supporter communications and stewardship activities.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure CRM systems remain the single source of truth.
• Support prospect research, reporting, presentations and partnership development activity.
• Help coordinate meetings, events and networking opportunities, ensuring actions are delivered effectively.
• Work across teams to improve processes, remove barriers and support smooth internal collaboration.

What we're looking for
We are interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Experience in administration, customer service, fundraising support, account management or relationship management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence engaging a range of stakeholders.
• Good judgement and the ability to identify when matters should be escalated.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and willingness to learn.
• Confidence working with databases, CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• An interest in fundraising, partnerships or supporter engagement.
• The ability to build positive working relationships and navigate competing priorities effectively.

Experience of fundraising or supporter stewardship would be beneficial but is not essential. We welcome applications from candidates early in their career, including recent graduates who can demonstrate the skills and qualities needed to succeed.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
• 7% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discount vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free eye tests
• Access to learning and development opportunities

Join a values-led organisation

This organisation is committed to being pioneering, inclusive, collaborative, accountable and caring. We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences who are motivated by the opportunity to support meaningful global impact through excellent relationship management, stewardship and partnership support.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

As Welcome Team Leader you will work as part of the Engagement team, leading a team of Welcome Hosts to provide a warm welcome and overall excellent visitor experience at Southwark Cathedral. Acting as a central point of contact, you will lead, support and develop the Welcome Team to deliver a friendly and engaging visit and ensure a high standard of customer service. You will work closely with the Head of Engagement to support the development of the Welcome Team through training and support, organise rotas and ensure adequate cover of all positions, and support the overall goal to increase visitor numbers, donations and visitor engagement. 

If you have experience in:

• Managing a team, supervision and team training
• Working within a heritage, public engagement or visitor attraction setting
• Dealing with customer feedback or complaints

And are:

• Customer focused, passionate about excellent engagement and welcome
• A skilled and engaging communicator
• Committed to continuous organisation improvement and the ability to act as an agent of change, with an understanding of and enthusiasm for the Cathedral’s overall vision and values, and sympathy with the Christian faith.

Then we would love to hear from you.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact with Welcome Team acting for daily visitor engagement operations, liaising with other onsite teams, including Vergers, Retail, Property and Enterprise;
• Line manage the paid Welcome Team, ensuring a high standard of welcome and visitor service is provided;
• Carry out regular walk rounds of the site to support Welcome Team members, collaborate and provide feedback and ensure standards are consistently met;
• Cover Welcome Team positions as an when required, providing a welcoming, friendly and engaging visitor experience to all visitors to the Cathedral;
• Organise monthly rotas for the Welcome Team to ensure all days are adequately staffed, managing annual leave, sickness and overtime requests;
• Work alongside the Head of Engagement to develop and maintain training sessions and ensure mandatory training is up to date;
• Attend weekly Cathedral Diary meetings and manage daily service sheets and promotional materials;
• Handle complaints procedure and any difficult customers;
• Manage the recording of daily visitor numbers and donation figures;
• Take the lead on card payments for on the day ticket sales for public and group tours, and other engagement events;
• Attend the Health and Safety Committee and ensure the Welcome Team are confident and compliant with all health, safety, security and safeguarding policies and procedures;
• Take an active role in providing visitors with information about the Cathedral and its history, upcoming events, donation points, services and more;
• Communicate with pre-booked and un-booked tour groups requiring access to the Cathedral;
• Refer any visitor in need of pastoral care to the Day Chaplain or clergy;
• Encourage visitors to donate to the Cathedral through the various platforms available in the Cathedral and online and to encourage those making a donation to Gift Aid it should they be eligible to do so;
• Direct visitors to the Cathedral Shop and Café encouraging secondary spend;
• Promote the sale of information products such as the Visitor Map and Guidebook; 

Closing date: 11.59pm on Wednesday, June 17th

Interviews are planned for Friday, June 26th

Introduction to the Cathedral 

Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive Christian community that offers a welcome to all. 

The Cathedral’s mission, ministry and musical tradition are core to its life as a Cathedral and a parish church serving the community. It also relies on the valuable financial contribution made by its income generating activities such as its shop, café, conference rooms, corporate events and concerts. It is a very busy place, attracting 290,000 visitors a year to the Cathedral, its churchyard and medieval herb garden. The Cathedral relies on a small but dedicated team to be inclusive and welcoming to all.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer. We believe in promoting and building a diverse and inclusive team, and workplace, culture and governance structures that are welcoming to and respectful of all. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people whatever their ethnicity, background, age, disability, long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Southwark Cathedral is committed to a culture of safeguarding, especially for children, young people, and vulnerable adults. The Cathedral has adopted the Church of England policy statement ‘Promoting a Safer Church (2017)’; Safeguarding Learning and Development (2024) and the Safer Recruitment and People Management Guidance (2021). Every member of our team is recruited according to these policies and is required to complete safeguarding training.

Appointment to this role is subject to satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Community Engagement Practitioner to play a pivotal role in our Barnet Voluntary Community Sector service.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

You will work as part of a multidisciplinary NHS team alongside clinicians, social workers, and community partners to support adults with moderate to severe mental illness. Holding a caseload of service users, you will act as their key contact, contributing to care planning, monitoring progress, and supporting safe discharge using the RiO clinical records system. Together with service users, you will develop person-centred recovery plans focused on social goals and community integration, building strong therapeutic relationships through trauma-informed and strength-based approaches. You will help individuals access local resources, attend appointments, and engage in wellbeing activities, peer support, and psychoeducational groups. Collaboration is central to the role, as you will liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations, attend clinical meetings and community events, and advocate for recovery-focused, jargon-free communication. You will ensure accurate documentation, uphold safeguarding and health & safety standards, and actively participate in supervision, training, and professional development.

What do I need to bring with me?

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

Here's what the team will be looking for

We are looking for someone with NVQ Level 4 in Care (or equivalent) or at least two years' experience in a mental health setting. You will bring a strong understanding of mental health issues, recovery, and co-production principles, alongside experience of working collaboratively with professionals, services, and communities. Knowledge of care planning, risk assessment, recovery tools, and the Mental Health Act is essential, as are excellent communication, relationship-building, and group facilitation skills. You should be confident using IT systems, resilient and adaptable, able to work independently or as part of a team, and committed to person-centred, trauma-informed practice.

Interview Steps

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

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

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

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

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

We are a disability confident employer

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

Safeguarding Statement

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

Important Information for Candidates

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

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

Are you passionate about engaging and empowering volunteers to make a real difference? Do you thrive on building meaningful connections and delivering exceptional experiences? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a Volunteer Engagement Officer to join our ambitious and friendly Volunteering Team. In this vital role, you’ll help drive the delivery of our volunteer engagement strategy, ensuring our volunteers feel valued, supported, and inspired.

Our volunteers are at the heart of everything we do – mobilising communities, supporting our work, and helping to change lives for the better. Your role will be key in championing and expanding their impact across the organisation.

Asthma + Lung UK is the only charity in the UK fighting for everyone with a lung condition, aiming for a world where everyone can breathe with healthy lungs. We fund cutting-edge research, provide advice and support for the 12 million people who will get a lung condition during their lifetime. We also campaign for clean air and for better NHS diagnosis and treatment.

As our Volunteer Engagement Officer, you will promote volunteer opportunities across various platforms whilst serving as the primary contact for volunteer enquiries. You'll build positive relationships with diverse stakeholders through various channels online, in-person, and over the phone, while delivering impactful volunteer experiences to a high-quality standard. You'll also coordinate the volunteer journey, including organising selection events, matching candidates to suitable positions, conducting checks, and managing onboarding processes.

We are looking for a dynamic, well-organised individual with exceptional presentation and communication skills. You’ll be a volunteer engagement professional who combines strong interpersonal skills with robust technical expertise. You'll need proven database and digital systems proficiency, high-level Microsoft 365 competency and excellent knowledge of volunteer recruitment, onboarding and support practices.

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including 30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), membership of a health cash plan, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, interest-free annual season Travelcard loan and pension scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation committed to being the driving force behind the transformation of lung health.

Job Title: Archivist

Contract – Fixed-Term (Until end of August 2029)

Hours – 17.5 hours per week year 1 (Monday to Friday) increasing to 21 hours years 2-3

Salary - £19,000 pro rata at 17.5 hour (£38,000 FTE)

Location – Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Square, London WC1N 1AZ. (with national travel as required)

Speaking For Ourselves is an exciting new programme funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund that will collect and share the history of the care-experienced campaigning movement since the 1970s. It was conceived within the care-experienced community, emerging from long-standing discussions about how poorly the history of the care-experienced campaigning movement has been recorded—and how easily its achievements risk being forgotten.

This important programme puts the voice of people with lived experience of care at the centre. The Speaking for Ourselves programme, delivered by Coram, is guided by a majority care-experienced Programme Board and aims to work with the wider care experienced community. The Programme Board has an advisory and representative role, to guide the successful delivery of the programme and make key decisions that shape its impact.

Speaking For Ourselves will:

• Collect, record, and digitise documents, photographs, letters, publications, and objects
• Conduct personal history interviews with people involved in campaigns and efforts for change
• Commission written pieces to fill gaps in the historical record
• Create a permanent digital archive
• Produce podcasts, a moveable display, a school’s module, and a toolkit for Children in Care Councils
• Deliver three national events (one per year)
• Engage care-experienced communities through workshops, open submissions, commissions, partnerships, and outreach
• Build a lasting resource for policymakers, educators, researchers, and future campaigners

About the role

This exciting role will be responsible for the creation of the physical and digital Archive of the Care-Experienced Campaigning Movement and work closely with the team to support the extensive use of archive materials and stories to support the creative audio elements of the programme. We are looking for an experienced and creative archivist with a keen interest in social history and experience of working on physical and digital archive projects, preferably including digitalisation/oral history to lead on this unique area of work.

The post holder will report to the Programme Manager, and will work with the programme team, Programme Board and Coram. The role will liaise closely with Coram’s Executive Office and external partners including the London Archives.

For more information about the main duties and responsibilities of this role please refer to the job description and person specification.

Coram understands that people with lived experience of the care system may face barriers to and in employment. Recognising that such experience could be an asset to this programme (and may bring valuable skills, knowledge, insights and approaches directly relevant to the programme’s success), we particularly welcome and encourage applications from care-experienced individuals.

We guarantee an interview for care experienced applicants who meet the person specification.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing date: 8th September 2026

Proposed interview date: 16th September 2026 on the Coram Campus, London WC1

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Executive Officer to the Secretary of the Conference

Could you help shape the governance and leadership of the Methodist Church?

Do you have the judgement, organisational skills and initiative to support one of the Methodist Church's most senior office holders?

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organised and proactive Executive Officer to support the Secretary of the Conference.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of the Methodist Church's governance, leadership and decision-making structures.

Working closely with the Secretary of the Conference and colleagues across the Conference Office, you will provide executive, governance and project support, helping to ensure the effective delivery of key priorities and the smooth operation of major governance processes.

The role combines executive support, committee and governance administration, research and briefing, stakeholder engagement and project coordination. It offers the opportunity to work with senior leaders, office holders and colleagues from around the Methodist Connexion and beyond.

The post holder will provide advice and support to the Secretary of the Conference across the entire range of their responsibilities. They will prepare briefing papers, reports, presentations, worship material and other documentation supporting the Secretary.

In this crucial role, the Executive Officer will read committee and meeting papers and flag items requiring the Secretary's attention/awareness, ensuring appropriate briefings are received and that the Secretary is alerted to key issues. 

The post holder will also lead on the preparation for regular meetings on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference including the Connexional Leaders’ Forum and the Nominations Committee.  The successful applicant will also liaise with the wider Methodist family of charities and organisations to enable regular engagement and updates for the Secretary. 

The successful applicant will also undertake and develop special projects, or plan or commission research on behalf of the Secretary of the Conference.

Please note that applications from Methodist Ministers (Presbyters and Deacons) cannot be considered for this role.

About You

We are seeing an individual committed to making a positive contribution to the work of the Conference Office by providing executive support to the Secretary.

To be successful in this role you will be confident navigating complex organisations, managing competing priorities and exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive matters.

You will bring strong executive support, governance or project coordination experience, alongside excellent communication skills and a proactive, collaborative approach. You will be equally comfortable preparing high-quality briefings and reports, coordinating key meetings and governance processes, and building effective working relationships with colleagues, volunteers and partners.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability effectively to support a senior manager or senior office holder and be experienced in researching information and producing briefings and reports.

You can prioritise, work unsupervised and demonstrate imitative.  You can assimilate new information quickly and keep abreast of rapidly changing situations and work themes. 

You will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, with a meticulous eye for detail, and strong proficiency in written and spoken English.

You have strong interpersonal skills and can work with colleagues as an effective member of a team and work alongside and guide volunteers. 

Ability and willingness to travel for work purposes including some evening, weekends and overnight stays is essential for this role. 

If you meet most of the requirements, we encourage you to apply; transferable skills and experience will also be taken into consideration.

Our Culture, Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing, a work-life balance augmented by:

• Generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas/New Year)
• Flexi-leave and or TOIL (where applicable)
• Access to an on-site Wellbeing Adviser service.
• A generous occupational pension scheme, where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. 

Closing date: Sunday 6 September 2026

Interview Date: Monday 14 September 2026 in London

Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if sufficient applications are received. 

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We're looking for two ambitious Philanthropy Leads to join Marie Curie at an exciting time of growth.

As we invest significantly in philanthropy, you'll help secure transformational gifts, build relationships with high-net-worth supporters, and play a key role in shaping the future of one of the UK's most recognised charities.

This is a rare opportunity to join a team on an exciting growth journey and help build something truly transformational. The organisation is investing heavily in philanthropy, creating momentum, opportunity and the support needed to succeed

What you'll be doing

• Developing and delivering a strategy to secure significant philanthropic income from high-net-worth individuals
• Building and growing a pipeline of new prospects through research, networking and proactive relationship building
• Creating bespoke engagement plans that inspire supporters and deepen long-term commitment
• Leading five and six-figure funding conversations with confidence and credibility
• Partnering with senior leaders, trustees, patrons and volunteers to unlock networks and opportunities
• Representing Marie Curie externally and building relationships with influential audiences across the UK
• Helping shape the future of philanthropy at Marie Curie through innovation, insight and strategic thinking

What we're looking for

• A proven track record of securing major gifts or high-value partnerships
• Experience managing complex stakeholder relationships and influencing senior decision-makers
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to identify and convert opportunities
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Confidence making significant funding asks and managing long-term donor relationships
• Resilience, curiosity and a proactive approach to new business development
• A collaborative mindset and desire to contribute to a growing, ambitious team

You don't need to come from a charity major gifts background. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable experience in relationship-led, high-value environments, including fundraising, wealth management, private banking, business development, partnerships or other client-facing sectors.

Please see the full job description

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and a set of questions. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 (plus London Weighting up to £3,500 where applicable)

Contract:Full time, perm

Based:Hybrid position, with 1–2 days per week based in Marie Curie offices or hospices, including some travel as required.

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

Additional Information

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.