Communications and engagement manager jobs

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY 

Job title: Bid Writer 
Salary: £31,125 - £39,826 

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 
Location: Alder Hey Children's Charity (based within the hospital), Liverpool. Hybrid working available. 

About us 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity raises vital funds to help make Alder Hey Children’s Hospital a truly world-class, patient-friendly hospital for the 450,000 patients and families we care for every year. 

The charity helps to fund a range of activities and projects that are designed to enhance and improve the lives of our amazing young patients. This includes the funding of specialist medical equipment to ensure our brilliant surgeons and clinical staff have the most up to date and cutting-edge technology available and funding hi-tech distraction equipment designed and proven to reduce pain and anxiety in our patients. We also fund a range of programmes and special projects such as our ward musicians, our on-site magician and the play specialists we have on every ward. 

About this role 

This is an exciting opportunity to join our growing Philanthropy Team in a brand-new role that will play a key part in securing transformational funding for Alder Hey Children's Charity. 

As Bid Writer, you will lead on the development of compelling, high-quality funding applications to large-scale national grant programmes and, over time, statutory funding bodies. Collaborating across the Charity and the hospital, you will translate complex clinical, research and capital projects into persuasive, evidence-led cases for support that inspire investment in the future of children's healthcare. 

This is a varied and rewarding role for someone who enjoys writing, research and building relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You'll bring together ideas, evidence and expertise to shape ambitious projects into funder-ready proposals with the potential to make a lasting difference for children and families. 

We're looking for an excellent communicator with outstanding writing skills, exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Whether you're an experienced bid writer or bring transferable experience developing funding proposals, this is an opportunity to make a real impact as part of an ambitious and growing fundraising team. 

Key responsibilities will include: 

Bid Development & Writing 

• Lead the development and writing of high-quality funding applications to national grant programmes and, over time, statutory funding opportunities. 

• Produce compelling, tailored funding applications that clearly demonstrate need, impact and outcomes. 

• Manage a varied pipeline of funding applications, ensuring multiple deadlines are delivered to a consistently high standard. 

Research & Opportunity Development 

• Research and identify new funding opportunities that align with the Charity's strategic priorities. 

• Develop and maintain a proactive pipeline of opportunities, working closely with colleagues across the Charity. 

Collaboration & Project Development 

• Work with clinicians and charity colleagues to gather information and develop strong funding propositions. 

• Translate complex clinical and technical information into accessible, engaging and persuasive cases for support. 

Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• Ensure applications meet funder guidance and eligibility criteria

• Maintain accurate records of applications and outcomes using the charity CRM. 

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of bid writing processes, templates and resources across the team. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more information. 

Our Values 

At Alder Hey Children’s Charity, our values guide how we work. Being courageous, working together, showing passion and embracing creativity enables us to support the hospital in delivering the very best care for young patients and their families. 

Courage 

We try new things, take risks and innovate. We speak up, take accountability and act with responsibility. 

Together 

We work as one team, sharing knowledge and learning. We partner with patients, families, supporters and colleagues. 

Passion 

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others. 

Magic 

We are creative, fun and child-led, creating special moments and going the extra mile. 

Additional Information 

In April 2025, the charity adopted a four-day working week policy. Staff previously working 37.5 hours now work 30 hours across four days, maintaining full pay while supporting a better work-life balance. 

This job description outlines the general nature of the role and is not exhaustive. It may be subject to change in line with organisational needs. 

Alder Hey Children’s Charity will make reasonable adjustments where required and is committed to equal opportunities and safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

The post holder will be required to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. 

How to apply 

You can apply by clicking the link below. Applications must include your CV and a covering letter (no more than one side of A4) which answers the following questions: 

• How do you meet the person specification? If you don’t exactly meet all of the role requirements but have transferable skills please do consider applying and provide details as part of your answer.

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

Additional information is included within the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026, 12pm  

Initial screening interviews will be held via Teams on 8th September 2026  

Second stage interviews will be held in person at Alder Hey on Monday 14th September 2026 

Refugee Resettlement Support Worker

Help refugee families build safe, stable and hopeful futures

 

Location:

• Based in Bournemouth
• Regular travel across BCP and Dorset
• Hybrid working available when not attending visits, meetings or appointments

 

Hours:

• 37.5 hours per week
• Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm

 

Salary: £26,796.90 per annum

International Care Network (ICN) is a Christian charity walking alongside refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants as they rebuild their lives in the UK. Every day, we see people overcome enormous challenges, develop new skills, build connections and create brighter futures and you could be part of that journey.

We're looking for a compassionate, proactive and organised Refugee Resettlement Support Worker to join our Resettlement Team and support individuals and families arriving through Government resettlement schemes. The role is predominantly focused on families resettled from Afghanistan, although support may be provided to people arriving through other schemes as well.

What you'll be doing

You'll work directly alongside refugee families as they settle into life in Bournemouth, Christchurch, Poole and wider Dorset, helping them navigate unfamiliar systems, access services and become active members of their new communities.

Your work will include:

• Supporting individuals and families with housing, utilities and practical day-to-day needs
• Helping people access healthcare, education, benefits and other key services
• Supporting access to ESOL classes, volunteering and employment opportunities
• Accompanying people to appointments and meetings when needed
• Helping families build confidence, independence and connections within their local communities

· Working closely with local authorities, schools, health professionals, volunteers and other partners

· Maintaining accurate records and case notes

· Assisting with the preparation of homes prior to new arrivals moving in

No two days are the same. One day you might be helping a family register with a GP, supporting a parent at a school meeting, or helping someone navigate the benefits system. The next, you could be preparing a property for a newly arrived family or working with local partners to ensure the right support is in place.

Why this role matters

Moving to a new country after experiencing conflict, persecution or displacement can be overwhelming.

This role helps people rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence and hope. You'll play a key part in helping families settle safely, access opportunities, understand their new community and begin to thrive.

From supporting a child starting school for the first time, to helping a family access healthcare or secure employment, your work will have a direct and lasting impact.

Who we're looking for

You'll thrive in this role if you:

• Have experience supporting vulnerable individuals or families
• Are compassionate, practical and solution-focused
• Can build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Are confident working independently and managing your own caseload
• Have strong organisational and administrative skills
• Are able to maintain professional boundaries while working in a supportive and person-centred way
• Have excellent communication skills
• Are comfortable working collaboratively with a range of agencies and professionals
• Share our commitment to supporting refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
• Are supportive of ICN's Christian ethos and values

Experience of working with refugees, asylum seekers, local authorities or resettlement programmes would be advantageous, but is not essential.

Essential requirements

· Full UK driving licence

· Own reliable vehicle

· Confidence driving across BCP and Dorset

· Willingness to obtain and maintain appropriate business insurance

· Eligibility to work in the UK

· Ability to obtain an Enhanced DBS check

Why join ICN?

ICN is a friendly, ambitious and values-driven charity where relationships matter and everyone's contribution is valued.

You'll be joining a passionate team committed to creating communities where refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants can belong, flourish and rebuild their lives. As our services continue to grow, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference to people facing significant challenges and uncertainty.

What we offer

• Salary of £26,796.90 per annum
• 25 days' annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Mileage paid at 45p per mile for work-related travel
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Staff wellbeing support and social events
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

ICN is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer. As a Disability Confident Employer, we encourage applications from people with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where needed. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring everyone is treated fairly and with respect.

We are also deeply committed to safeguarding. All roles working with children and vulnerable adults are subject to the appropriate DBS checks.

Join us

If you're passionate about helping people rebuild their lives and want to be part of a team making a tangible difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

How to Apply

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification and complete the application form and supporting documents (all documents can be found on our website.

Application deadline: 9am on Monday 7th September 2026
Interviews: Likely to take place during the week commencing 14th September 2026 (dates can be flexible if required).

The Deputy Director (Operations and Business Development) is a new senior leadership role that will work in close partnership with the Director and Board of Trustees to improve strategic effectiveness and sustainable growth. Created to support the next stage in The Burton's development, this role will translate strategic ambition into practical delivery, ensuring the organisation has the leadership, systems and operational capability needed to achieve its long-term goals.

The Deputy Director will lead organisational planning, internal operations, financial planning and performance, while supporting business development, commercial activity and income growth. They will oversee the systems, processes and infrastructure that enable The Burton to operate effectively, make informed decisions and deliver its ambitions.

Job Details

Job Title: Deputy Director (Operations and Business Development)
Contract: Full time (37.5 hours per week)
Duration: Two-year fixed-term contract. We hope this role will become a permanent part of our senior leadership team, subject to securing sustainable funding. There is a three-month probationary period.
Salary: £45,000 per year
Hours: The Burton works on a 7-day rota and the hours can be worked flexibly over the full week dependent on operational need. Some weekend and evening work will be required on a rota basis.
Location: The Burton at Bideford, EX39 2QQ. Occasional flexible/home-working is offered but the majority of the working week will be at The Burton.
Responsible to: Director
Responsible for: Commercial Operations Manager, Finance Officer, Operations and Front of House Coordinator-day rota and the hours can be worked flexibly over the full week dependent on operational need. Some weekend and evening work will be required on a rota basis.

Person Specification

Potential applicants may already be in a similar role or feel ready to take the next step in developing their careers and contributing to an ambitious organisation at a pivotal moment of its journey. Experience of working within the arts or charity sector may be an advantage to this role but is not a requirement – we are excited to explore transferable skills from other sectors.

You do not need to meet all of the person specification but we are excited to meet candidates with:

• Significant experience in operations, business development and/or a senior leadership role.
• An ability to translate strategy into practical delivery, balancing competing priorities within a small or medium-sized organisation.
• Demonstrable experience contributing to organisational planning, budgeting and performance management.
• Confidence using financial information, budgets and management reporting to support decisions.
• Experience supporting income generation through commercial activity, partnerships, fundraising or business development.
• Experience leading, supporting and developing teams and creating collaborative working cultures.
• An understanding of HR process and experience in policy development.
• Experience as a designated safeguarding lead or a willingness to complete a level three safeguarding training and undergo an enhanced DBS check.
• A track record of improving systems, processes or ways of working to increase organisational effectiveness.
• Strong communication, relationship-building and influencing skills with a range of stakeholders.
• An understanding of governance, risk and compliance within a charity, public or mission-led environment.
• Experience working in museums, galleries, charities, visitor economy, public sector or mission-led organisations.
• An understanding of charity finance, restricted/designated funding, grant reporting and project accounting.
• Part-qualified or qualified finance qualification (for example AAT Level 4, CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent professional experience with an understanding of cloud-based accounting software (Xero desirable).

We are looking for someone who is: 

• Strategic but enjoys making things happen.
• Financially confident and commercially aware.
• Able to build trust and work collaboratively.
• Comfortable moving between strategic thinking and operational delivery.
• Excited to work in a small organisation where responsibilities are varied and interconnected.

Key Dates

Application deadline: 10am, Tuesday 1 September 2026
First interviews: Monday 14 September 2026
Second interviews: Date to be confirmed

How to Apply

Please download the full Recruitment Pack and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form on our website.

The Burton at Bideford is an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer who understands the benefits of diversity so that everyone – irrespective of individual identities, background, or any personal characteristics – receives fair and equal treatment in a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment.

Terms and Conditions

Project: Breaking the Cycle of Domestic Abuse and Criminalisation             

Job title: Project Lead and Facilitator (Domestic Abuse)     

Reports to: Head of Justice Programmes

Direct reports: Project Administrator
Start date: To be confirmed

Salary:  £28,721.60 pro rata per annum (£35,902 FTE inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting)         

Working hours: 28 hours per week across 4 days

Contract: Fixed-term until 31st March 2029

Location: South London (Women’s Centre and community hubs)

Job Purpose

This role leads and delivers a trauma‑informed, co‑produced programme of group activities for women experiencing domestic abuse and in contact with the criminal justice system.

Key Responsibility Areas

1. Project leadership
2. Programme co-design
    
3. Group facilitation and delivery
    
4. Peer Mentor Development
    
5. Weekly drop in
    
6. Partnership engagement
    
7. Monitoring, evaluation and learning
    
8. Safeguarding and risk management

For the full job description, please see the Recruitment Pack

Do you want to use your brilliant people skills to change lives? 

As aPeer Support Lead, you’ll be out in the community every day — meeting people, breaking down barriers, and bringing positive change. If you have passion and energy, can use your lived or learned experience to engage and support people, we want to hear from you! 

You will: 

• Plan and deliver outreach, engaging people who need support and help them find healthcare. 

• Work with amazing partners in hostels, drug services, and the NHS. 

• Run training and workshops about hepatitis C, HIV, and liver health. 

• Do simple finger-prick blood tests 

• Lead and inspire a team of lived-experience volunteers. 

You’ll get full training, ongoing support, lots of great benefits, and a chance to make a real impact! 

Role will be based across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, Norfolk, Essex and Bedfordshire and requires extensive travel. The post holder is required to hold a clean driving licence and have their own vehicle for work related travel.

We value creativity, innovation, and lived experience at the heart of everything we do, and we strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience similar to the people we work with – that might be of drug use, the criminal justice system, homelessness, hepatitis C, liver disease or other lived experience. 

Role Overview:
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with our client on a fantastic Virtual Events Executive role. This position involves managing and developing virtual fundraising events, engaging supporters, and driving income to support the charity’s vital work.

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end project management of virtual challenges, including planning, organisation, and delivery, ensuring successful outcomes and participant engagement.
• Developing and executing marketing plans, with a focus on digital channels, to maximise event participation and income.
• Coordinating the creation of marketing content, liaising with internal teams and external suppliers to produce accurate and effective promotional materials.
• Analysing performance metrics, preparing comprehensive evaluations, and providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Building strong collaborative relationships internally across fundraising, marketing, and data teams, whilst negotiating externally to secure value and resources.
• Managing supporter stewardship plans to foster loyalty, maximise gifts, and enhance supporter experiences.
• Overseeing volunteer support, including recruiting, training, and moderating Facebook Champions assisting with participant stewardship.
• Ensuring all activities comply with relevant regulations, including data protection and fundraising codes of practice.
• Monitoring sector trends and making recommendations to expand and diversify the virtual events portfolio.

Person Specification:

• Proven experience in fundraising, supporter engagement, or event management, preferably within the charity sector.
• Effective project management skills, with the ability to deliver multiple initiatives on time and within budget.
• Strong understanding of digital marketing channels and supporter engagement techniques.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of producing compelling content and maintaining positive relationships.
• Analytical mindset, with the ability to assess campaign performance and implement improvements.
• Organised and proactive, with a focus on delivering high-quality supporter experiences.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work collaboratively across teams.
• A commitment to the values of inclusivity, diversity, and the organisation’s mission to support those living with the condition.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary: £33,000 - £35,000
• Location: Hybrid – Central London
• Contract: Permanent

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.

Carer's Caseworker Temporary Contract (6 Months+)
£14.58 - £15.58 per hour
37.5 hours per week
Hybrid Working: Home-based with 1 day per week in the office

Make a real difference to unpaid carers Are you passionate about supporting others and helping people navigate challenging circumstances? This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving independent carers support charity that places unpaid carers at the heart of everything they do.

As a Carer's Caseworker, you will provide practical guidance, emotional support and advocacy to adult carers, ensuring they have access to the information, services and resources they need. Working as part of a dedicated and supportive team, you will empower carers to feel recognised, valued and supported throughout their caring journey.

About the role This varied and rewarding position combines frontline casework, advocacy, community engagement and partnership working. You will support unpaid carers through personalised assessments, tailored support plans and practical advice, while helping to raise awareness of carers' needs across the local community.

What you'll be doing:

Direct Support to Carers

• Deliver carer assessments in line with the Care Act 2014 and develop personalised support plans
• Support carers with applications for Carers Personal Budgets where eligible
• Provide information, advice and guidance on carers' rights, welfare benefits, housing and local services
• Offer emotional support and advocacy to carers facing complex challenges
• Liaise with local authorities, NHS providers and voluntary sector organisations to coordinate effective support
• Manage referrals and ensure appropriate follow-up action is taken

Outreach and Community Engagement

• Proactively identify and engage unpaid carers, including those from underrepresented communities
• Build positive relationships with healthcare professionals, community organisations and local partners
• Raise awareness of unpaid carers and available support services
• Contribute ideas and insight to help shape service development and future initiatives

Administration and Case Management

• Maintain accurate records and case notes using internal systems and databases
• Register new carers and ensure records remain up to date
• Prepare case summaries and contribute to reports for managers, commissioners and funders
• Ensure confidentiality, GDPR compliance and high standards of data management

Team Contribution

• Share specialist knowledge and best practice with colleagues
• Participate in team meetings, supervision and training opportunities
• Contribute to a positive, supportive and solutions-focused culture

What we're looking for

• Experience supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds with varying levels of need
• Experience managing a caseload and maintaining detailed case records
• Experience providing advice, guidance or support in a frontline, community or care setting
• Exposure to health, social care or voluntary sector services
• Experience supporting vulnerable individuals, including within mental health or wellbeing-focused environments
• Strong communication, relationship-building and advocacy skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and database systems
• Excellent written communication and report-writing ability
• A proactive and solution-focused approach to supporting others

Knowledge and Understanding

• Familiarity with the Care Act 2014 and its implications for carers
• Understanding of welfare benefits, including PIP, Attendance Allowance and Carer's Allowance
• Awareness of housing issues, safeguarding and equality legislation
• Insight into the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the importance of support networks

About You You are warm, empathetic and approachable, with a genuine passion for supporting people. You thrive on building trusted relationships, are committed to inclusive practice and are motivated by the opportunity to create positive change in the lives of unpaid carers. Whether working independently or collaboratively, you bring professionalism, compassion and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality support.

A basic DBS check will be required as part of the recruitment process.

If you're ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of unpaid carers and join a charity that truly values the impact of its people, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV today.

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.

10–12 hours per week | £10,582–£12,698 per annum pro rata (£37,037 FTE) | Fixed term for 5 years to July 2031 | 3% pension

CHOICE IN HACKNEY is looking for an experienced and motivated Disability Employment Coach to support disabled people to move towards employment, volunteering, education and training, while developing the confidence, skills and practical strategies needed for sustainable employment.

You will provide one-to-one employment coaching, helping participants identify their strengths, aspirations and goals and develop personalised action plans. You will support people to overcome barriers to employment through practical coaching, encouragement, problem-solving and appropriate signposting.

You will also help plan and deliver CHOICE IN HACKNEY’s Job Club, creating accessible and engaging sessions that encourage confidence, peer learning and mutual support. Alongside this, you will develop relationships with employers, recruitment agencies, training providers and partner organisations to create opportunities for disabled people.

The role recognises that employment can take different forms. You will support participants to explore volunteering, work experience, apprenticeships, self-employment, social enterprise and entrepreneurship where appropriate. You will also provide suitable in-work support to promote job retention, workplace integration and career progression.

An important part of the post will be maintaining contact with programme alumni, monitoring longer-term employment, training and wellbeing outcomes and contributing to an active alumni network offering Job Club activities, peer support, mentoring and employer engagement.

We are looking for someone with experience supporting disabled people into employment, education or training, together with experience of employment coaching, careers guidance, employability support or vocational rehabilitation. You will need excellent coaching and motivational skills, an understanding of disability and barriers to employment, and knowledge of reasonable adjustments and inclusive recruitment.

CHOICE IN HACKNEY is a Disabled People’s Organisation committed to the Social Model of Disability, equality, inclusion and independent living, and welcomes applications from disabled people and people with lived experience.

An exciting part time opportunity has opened up at CPSL Mind.

CPSL Mind is a vibrant, values-led charity that supports local people in their recovery from mental health issues, promotes wellbeing and campaigns against stigma and discrimination.

Part Time Crisis Recovery Worker
Salary: £29,347.00 per annum, FTE
Salary Scale Point: 19 (Including 1 point for anti-social hours)
Based: The Sanctuary, Peterborough
Hours: 42 hours per fortnight, working on a rolling 2 week rota
Week 1: Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday
Week 2: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
(Evenings Shifts: 4.30pm – 11.30pm)

About CPSL Mind

Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire (CPSL) Mind is a progressive and expanding mental health charity. Our vision is a society in which everyone has positive mental health and feels part of a connected community.

Our work ranges from prevention and early intervention to award-winning crisis support. We also seek to influence positive change through our training services and ground-breaking campaigns activity.

About the Service

The Sanctuary is a non-clinical, safe space for individuals to visit as an alternative to attending A&E and is part of the wider First Response Service across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Working one to one (either face to face, over the telephone, or on video call) you will support individuals experiencing mental health distress by:

• Establishing connection and rapport in a non-intrusive, non-judgmental and compassionate manner
• Supporting individuals through guided self-help strategies including grounding, breathing techniques.
• Supporting individuals to relay their immediate needs and concerns and offering emotional and practical support and information to address these.
• Provide individuals with information on and how to connect with social support networks available to them in their own community.
• Supporting individuals to make a safety plan

Crisis Recovery Worker criteria:

• You must be able to show empathy and compassion with a non-judgemental approach
• You should be passionate about promoting positive mental health and have excellent verbal communication and listening skills.
• You should be able to manage professional boundaries

If you are interested in this exciting part time opportunity and you are able to meet the criteria detailed above, please apply!

Closing date: Tuesday 22nd September 2026
Interview Date: To be advised

Interested?

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

CPSL Mind is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of your offences.

No agencies please.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic health charity on a Community Fundraiser role. In this position, the successful candidate will lead efforts to engage communities, organise events, and increase awareness and support for the organisation’s charitable objectives through inclusive and impactful fundraising activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement community engagement strategies to promote the organisation’s mission.
• Organise and deliver fundraising events, campaigns, and activities within local communities.
• Cultivate relationships with stakeholders, volunteers, and supporters to maximise participation.
• Identify new opportunities for fundraising growth and community involvement.
• Maintain accurate records of donations, activities, and supporter engagement to inform ongoing strategies.
• Collaborate with relevant teams to ensure fundraising initiatives are aligned with organisational goals.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of community outreach programmes.

 

Person Specification

• Experience in community fundraising, charity events, or stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to connect with diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to organise and manage multiple projects efficiently.
• Skilled in building and maintaining positive relationships with supporters and partners.
• Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying new opportunities.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

 

What’s on Offer
Salary: £31,000 per annum

Location/ Work Pattern: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Hertfordshire - homebased with travel and team meetings

 

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.

ID: 1845  Psychotherapist, Arts Therapist, Counsellor

Service: Growing Minds, Off Centre, an African, Caribbean Heritage therapeutic service for Children and Young People.

Salary: £36,501 - £40,024 FTE per annum (£21,900.60 - £24,014.40 per annum, pro rata) Inclusive of Inner London Weighting

Location: Unit 7, Textile Building, Hackney, London, E9 and outreach locations

Hours: 22.2 hours per week (part time) with either Monday or Thursday evening to 8:00pm. Requirement to work on Wednesdays.

We offer flexible working arrangements - please see below for more details.

Contract: Permanent

Family Action & the Role’s Impact:

At Family Action we support people through change, challenge or crisis. It’s what we’ve done for over 150 years. We protect children, support young people and adults and offer direct, practical help to families and communities.

We see first-hand the power of family to shape lives, for better or worse, so we speak up for the

importance of family in national and local policymaking, amplify family voices and represent the changing needs of families in the UK today.

This is an exciting opportunity for a therapist who wants to make a difference to the lives of children and young people, 11yrs to 25yrs, of African, Caribbean heritage in City and Hackney

Young black people disproportionately report inequality, racism and discrimination on a routine basis. Many ACH children, young people and families are succeeding in Hackney, however young people from ethnic minority communities are over-represented in terms of child protection plans, looked after children and school exclusions and inequalities in health. If you feel passionate about making a difference in this area we would like to hear from you.

Our Growing Minds Service provides practical, emotional and mental health wellbeing support to children and young people aged 11-25 from African and Caribbean Heritage (ACH) communities; focusing on two key transition points in their lives (primary to secondary school and childhood to adulthood). The service is designed to increase the capacity of ACH communities to harness potential, identify and support children and young people’s mental health needs, and to establish a clear pathway into direct support.

We are seeking candidates from African and Caribbean Heritage in order to reach out to children, young people and young adults in these communities. The Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies. 

Main responsibilities

As a therapist you will be responsible for undertaking assessments, delivering 1-1, time limited, outcome focussed sessions with young people for up to 24 weeks (depending on their assessment evaluation) and evaluating therapeutic interventions for young people. You will also undertake associated case management and administrative work.  You will be required to offer evening sessions until 8pm at least one evening a week (on Monday or Thursday) as part of your working hours and there is also the potential to develop and facilitate group work.

Main Requirements

As a Psychotherapist/ Creative Art Psychotherapist/Counsellor with relevant post qualification practice you will work collaboratively community organisations/CAMHS and other partners to reduce barriers to mental health support to children, young people and young adults from the ACH community. You will work with young people on a 1:1 basis, with parent/carers during assessment, and group work. You will undertake holistic assessments, and hold a caseload providing outcome focussed interventions that support resilience and emotional wellbeing. In addition you will be knowledgeable about the wider health determinants which impact on ACH communities and barriers for children, young people and young adults achieving positive outcomes. You will be a warm, empathic individual with an ability to relate to young people and work as part of a team.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applications from male candidates, LGBTQIA+ candidates and candidates with disabilities because we are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Action. We know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants and will reimburse your travel cost if you attend an interview.

Benefits

We will offer you a generous pension scheme and leave entitlements, eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme and other great benefits. All roles in Family Action are open to a discussion about possible flexible working options, subject to business needs, and all new starters will have the right to make a flexible working request from day one of employment. We have an excellent wellbeing offer and we will invest in your professional development with on-going quality training and career development opportunities. You will be provided an ACH external clinical supervisor. You will join an established, supportive and high-performing service and have the opportunity to thrive in an innovative organisation that values your opinion, encourages learning and has the needs of children and families at its core.

· Appointments are subject to Family Action receiving a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service – INSERT APPLICABLE DBS LEVEL Enhanced certificate, child and adult workforce psychotherapist, adults and children’s barred lists

Benefits:

- an annual paid leave entitlement that commences at 25 working days, and after a full year of service, rising each April by one day, subject to a maximum of 30 working days plus bank holidays

- up to 6% matched-pension contributions

- enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave provisions

- eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers

- cycle to work scheme

- investing in your professional development with ongoing quality training and career development opportunities

We are forward looking, ambitious and committed to continuous improvement. We are a people focused, can-do organisation, which strives for excellence in all we do and operates with mutual respect.

To Apply:

· Click the ‘Apply’ link below and fill out our digital application form

· Closing Date: Sunday 30th August 2026 at 23:59

Interviews are scheduled to take place w/c Monday 7th September.

For any queries, or if you would like to discuss any aspect of the selection process or the potential for flexible working, please email: Jacqueline Bascombe (full email address located on advert document)

All appointments with Family Action are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion:

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process and you will be asked whether you require any adjustments if shortlisted for interview. We also make reasonable adjustments on the job, where required.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all that we do and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Intersectionality is important to us and we welcome applications from ethnically diverse communities, LGBTQIA+ candidates and disabled candidates. We are committed to increasing the representation of these groups at Family Actionbecause we know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for families and children and we strive for our workforce to be truly representative of the diverse communities we support.

All candidates with a disability are welcome to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme and request priority consideration for an interview, provided they meet the essential criteria for the role.

To help remove financial barriers to working with us, we will reimburse reasonable travel costs if you are invited to attend an interview in person.

*Ordinarily Family Action appoints new starters at the starting point of the salary scale (with subsequent annual pay progression), unless you have experience that would justify appointment further up the salary scale or there are any other exceptional reasons.

Help shape the future of access to justice in North Wales.

Permanent | 3 days per week (0.6 FTE)

£45,000 pro rata (£27,000 actual salary)

Based in Llandudno Junction (minimum two days per week in the office)

North Wales Community Law is a young and ambitious charity with a simple vision: that everyone in North Wales should have access to the legal advice they need to uphold their rights, challenge injustice and improve their lives.

Since opening in 2023, we’ve established a housing legal aid service, developed strong partnerships across Wales and the UK, and built a growing reputation for high-quality, community-based legal advice.

We’re now looking for an experienced charity leader to work alongside our Board of Trustees to lead the next phase of our development.

This is a varied role combining strategic leadership, governance, fundraising, partnership development and organisational management. You’ll work with a committed team, an engaged Board and a wide range of partners to build a financially sustainable organisation that delivers lasting impact for communities across North Wales.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has significant senior leadership experience within the charity sector
• Enjoys working closely with trustees and supporting good governance
• Has a track record of fundraising and organisational development
• Can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery
• Is passionate about social justice and access to justice.

If you’re excited by the opportunity to help shape a growing organisation and build something with lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing date: Thursday 17 September 2026, 12noon

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to contribute to our vision to make sure that everyone in North Wales has access to the services and expertise they need to uphold their rights, fight inequality and challenge injustice.

We are looking for an experienced charity leader to provide strategic and operational leadership to North Wales Community Law. Working closely with an ambitious Board of Trustees, you will lead the organisation through its next phase of development, ensuring financial sustainability, strong governance and high-quality legal services while building partnerships and growing our impact across North Wales.

Duties

Organisational Leadership and Governance

• Lead the organisation in line with its vision, mission and values
• Act as principal adviser to the Board of Trustees, supporting effective governance and helping trustees discharge their legal and strategic responsibilities
• Build a productive relationship with the Chair and ensure trustees receive timely, highquality information to support decision-making
• Work with the Board to develop, implement and review the organisation’s strategy
• Ensure high standards of governance, compliance & organisational assurance, including risk management & adherence to charity, company, employment & legal requirements
• Ensure effective governance systems, including delegated authority, policies and decision-making processes
• Work with external advisers, including auditors, legal advisers and compliance specialists, where appropriate
• Lead organisational planning, ensuring resources are aligned with strategic priorities

Finance and Sustainability

• Lead financial management, budgeting and long-term sustainability
• Lead income generation, fundraising, contract management and funder relationships
• Monitor organisational performance, finances and risk, reporting regularly to the Board
• Work with the Team Leader to ensure legal services meet contractual, funding and quality requirements

HR and Organisational Systems

• Lead people management, ensuring effective recruitment, performance management and staff wellbeing
• Develop and maintain effective HR policies, systems and good employment practice
• Foster a positive, inclusive and values-led organisational culture

Performance Monitoring and Reporting

• Ensure effective systems are in place to monitor organisational & service performance
• Provide clear, accurate reporting to the Board on performance, risk and impact

Community Engagement

• Lead the organisation’s community engagement and outreach strategy, ensuring services reach communities most affected by poverty, discrimination and disadvantage
• Develop strategic partnerships with community organisations, local authorities and other stakeholders to improve access to services
• Ensure community engagement supports organisational sustainability, contractual requirements and organisational objectives

External Relations and Partnerships

• Represent the organisation externally at local, regional and national level
• Develop strategic partnerships and collaborations
• Promote the organisation’s profile and influence

Person Specification

Leadership

• Significant experience in a senior leadership role within a charity or not-for-profit organisation.
• Ability to balance operational delivery with long-term strategic development.

Finance and Fundraising

• Demonstrated experience of managing budgets and financial planning
• Experience of assessing financial risk and making informed decisions
• Experience of income generation and fundraising
• Experience of managing funded contracts and funder relationships

Governance

• Significant experience of working closely with a Board of Trustees or equivalent governing body
• Experience of preparing Board papers and presenting complex information clearly
• Good understanding of charity governance, trustee responsibilities and good governance practice
• Experience of developing organisational risk management and assurance processes

People Management

• Experience of line management, performance management including ability to work effectively with specialist leads (e.g. legal, finance)
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and positive organisational culture
• Ability to lead inclusively and promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Experience of developing HR policies, systems and good employment practice

External relationships

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to represent the organisation credibly with external stakeholders
• Experience of partnership working and stakeholder management

Personal Commitment

• Strong commitment to social justice and the organisation’s mission
• High levels of integrity, resilience and professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively while holding others to account

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of working in or with the not for profit legal advice sector
• Knowledge of the Legal Aid regime and publicly funded legal services
• Ability to work in Welsh (spoken and/or written)

To Apply

If you would like an informal discussion about the role this would be welcomed.

The deadline for applications is 12noon on Thursday 17th September 2026.

Please apply with your CV and a cover letter of up to two pages. You should email this. First interviews will be held online in late September. Candidates who are successful at first stage will be invited to a final in person interview.

We recognise the value of diverse perspectives in our work and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, communities, identities and experiences, including those with
personal experience of the inequalities and injustices we seek to address.

If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing.

We look forward to hearing from you.

An exciting opportunity to help young people build confidence, connection and resilience through horses and life on our Skipton farm.  Following the success of our day visits, our residential programme will launch in January 2027 and we are looking for a horse specialist to join our growing team.  This unique role combines equine-assisted therapeutic work and hands-on farm life, helping young people see themselves differently.

What is Jamie’s Farm?  Jamie’s Farm is a charity that supports young people by combining therapeutic work, farming, and purposeful activities to help them thrive. Through residential visits to our working farms, we provide a nurturing environment where young people can reflect, build confidence, and develop the resilience they need to overcome personal challenges.

Known within the organisation as ‘Sessional Worker – Horse Specialist’

More about the role:  You will plan and deliver engaging horse-based sessions for visiting young people, using an equine-assisted therapeutic approach to create opportunities for connection, reflection and personal growth.  As part of the wider delivery team, you will contribute to the shared rhythms of farm life, from feeding rounds and walks, to mealtimes, group discussions and occasional evening activities. Working closely with with rest of the Skipton team you will help ensure each visit runs smoothly and provides a positive experience for all.

Alongside programme delivery, you will lead the day-to-day care and welfare of our horses, maintaining high standards of husbandry, stable management and wellbeing.

About you :  We are looking for someone with strong practical experience of horse care, welfare and management, alongside experience of using equine-assisted work with children and young people. You will be able to build positive relationships with young people from a wide range of backgrounds and create safe and engaging experiences that help encourage participation, reflection and growth.

You will bring excellent communication and organisational skills, together with a warm, patient and collaborative approach. Above all, you will share Jamie’s Farm values and be motivated to use your equine expertise to make a meaningful difference for young people.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, generous annual leave and pension, regular therapeutic supervision, specialist training/CPD, all meals when on site, and the chance to join a supportive team in a beautiful rural setting.

You can find the full job description, desired experience and further employee benefits in the recruitment pack below. Don’t meet every single requirement?  We’d still love to hear from you – your unique skills and experience could be just what we’re looking for.

If you’d like to find out more before applying, we are offering an opportunity to visit the farm on Friday 4 September, between 1pm and 4pm. You’ll be able to meet the Head of Farm, ask questions and see the site. Please email the address below for further information.

Audit Project Coordinator (Epilepsy12)
£34,543 pa (£38,382 full-time equivalent) plus excellent benefits
31.5 hours per week, part-time
London WC1 and home based
FTC to 31 March 2027, with the potential to extend until 31 March 2030

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH) is seeking an organised, analytical and collaborative Audit Project Coordinator to support the delivery of Epilepsy12, our national clinical audit focused on improving care for children and young people with epilepsy and their families.

Reporting to the Epilepsy12 Project Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day coordination of this important national audit. You will work closely with paediatric services across NHS Health Boards and Trusts, supporting high-quality data collection, responding to participant queries and helping services understand and use audit findings to drive quality improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in a health or research environment who enjoys working with data, coordinating projects and building effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders. You will also contribute to the development of audit systems, communications and publications, helping to ensure Epilepsy12 has maximum impact on clinical practice and outcomes for children and young people.

Key responsibilities include:
• Coordinating the collection of high-quality audit data and supporting NHS services with data submission and participation
• Acting as a key point of contact for audit participants and stakeholders, responding to queries about methodology, data submission, findings and quality improvement
• Monitoring audit participation and data quality and supporting improvements to engagement and data submission processes
• Coordinating sub-projects and spotlight audits with audit networks and external stakeholders
• Supporting the development, testing and ongoing improvement of Epilepsy12 data processing and reporting systems, including liaison with software developers
• Preparing and maintaining audit guidance, website content, newsletters, lay reports and promotional materials
• Supporting quality assurance of audit analysis and ensuring information governance, confidentiality and data disclosure requirements are met
• Preparing and disseminating audit findings and publications for a range of audiences, including NHS services, commissioners, funders, children, young people and families
• Coordinating governance meetings, stakeholder events, conferences and webinars, including agendas, papers, logistics and action tracking

Essential skills and experience include:
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in a mathematical or numerate discipline
• Experience of producing high-quality reports and promotional information for a range of audiences
• Strong numeracy skills and confidence using Excel to review, format and quality-assure data
• Experience working in a health-related or research environment
• Demonstrable experience engaging and communicating effectively with a range of stakeholders
• Strong critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understanding of information governance, data protection and confidentiality processes
• Confidence handling sensitive enquiries and information
• Experience of project management and taking personal responsibility for delivering projects
• Excellent organisational skills and a precise, methodical approach to work
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

Desirable:
• Project management qualification or certification
• Experience using data analysis, reporting or statistical software
• An understanding of clinical audit and how and why clinical conditions are audited locally and nationally

The RCPCH has more than 25,000 members and fellows worldwide and plays a leading role in improving the health and wellbeing of children and young people. Through Epilepsy12 and our wider national clinical audit programme, we work with paediatric services to understand variation in care, identify opportunities for improvement and support the delivery of high-quality clinical practice.

Our values – Include, Influence, Innovate and Inspire – are central to everything we do. We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are under-represented at this level of the organisation.

We operate a flexible and modern hybrid working policy. This role is based across our London office and home working, with two days per week in our London office and the remainder working remotely.

The RCPCH is committed to safeguarding the children, young people and adults it has contact with. All staff are expected to share this commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received. If you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.

Closing date: 13 September 2026