Community jobs
Help shape research and policy that challenges systemic racism in the criminal legal system.
UNJUST is looking for a Research and Policy Lead to develop and deliver impactful research, influence policy and work alongside communities, stakeholders and decision-makers to drive meaningful change.
This role is responsible for developing and implementing research activities and policy advocacy strategies that support UNJUST's vision to challenge systemic racism in the criminal legal system and dismantle discriminatory processes, policies and practices.
Working closely with community partners, sector stakeholders and decision-makers, you will:
- Develop and deliver impactful research centred on racial equity.
- Undertake interviews, desk research, data collection and analysis.
- Develop evidence-based policy positions and draft briefings, consultation responses and submissions.
- Track political developments and identify opportunities to influence policy at local and national levels.
- Build and maintain relationships with communities, policymakers and other stakeholders.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to integrate policy messaging into campaigns and public statements.
- Represent UNJUST in coalitions, working groups, roundtables and external forums.
We're looking for someone with experience in policy advocacy, research and influencing change, together with a strong understanding of policing and criminal justice policy, particularly racial justice and human rights. You'll be motivated by social justice, able to build effective relationships and committed to working collaboratively with communities whose lived experiences help shape our work.
This is a full-time (35 hours per week), hybrid role based in Brixton, London, offered on a 24-month fixed-term contract. Flexible working is available.
The use of AI technology (Chat GPT and/or similar software) is not permitted for the blog exercise. Any document found to have used AI will result in the application becoming ineligible.
Challenging discrimination within the Policing and the Criminal Legal System
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Youth Worker (Mentoring) will support Inspiring Inclusion’s Our Schools, Our Change programme by providing trauma‑informed, one‑to‑one support to Black and racially minoritised young people with adverse childhood experiences. Working closely with Camden schools and community partners, they will build trusting relationships that help young people feel seen, heard, and empowered while wider systems change progresses. They will use holistic, strengths‑based, participatory approaches, contribute to a test‑and‑learn model, and bring strong reflective and organisational skills. Personal experience of racial profiling in state education is essential, enabling deep empathy and authenticity. The postholder will be a collaborative practitioner committed to equity, inclusion, and ensuring young people have real influence over decisions shaping their education and futures.
Help grow partnerships that bring joy to seriously ill children.
Rays of Sunshine is looking for a confident, ambitious and relationship-led Corporate Partnerships Manager to help manage and grow a portfolio of valued corporate supporters.
This is an exciting opportunity to join us at a time of growth and transformation, as we deliver our new five-year strategy and continue to build long-term partnerships that make a real difference to seriously ill children and their families.
As our Corporate Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional stewardship across a portfolio of established and strategic corporate partnerships. You will develop tailored partnership plans, deepen engagement, increase income and secure sustainable, multi-year support.
The role will be approximately 70% focused on managing and growing existing partnerships and 30% focused on developing new business opportunities through warm introductions, established pipelines and collaboration with colleagues. You will work closely with the Head of Fundraising, wider Fundraising Team, Communications, Services and Events colleagues to ensure partners receive an excellent experience and feel connected to the impact of their support.
You will lead on partnership stewardship, employee fundraising, volunteering, sponsorship opportunities, impact reporting, renewal conversations and partnership growth. You will also help identify opportunities for corporate partners to engage with challenge events, special events, public fundraising campaigns and Wish Community experiences.
We are looking for someone with strong relationship management skills, experience achieving fundraising or commercial income targets, and the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels. You will be organised, proactive and confident managing multiple priorities, with excellent communication skills and a passion for creating meaningful partnerships.
Rays of Sunshine has recently been recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026, reflecting our positive, values-led culture and commitment to supporting our people.
We brighten the lives of seriously ill children across the UK by granting wishes and providing ongoing support in hospitals and within the community
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We are looking for someone who genuinely wants to make a difference, previous money advice experience is not essential - we will provide the training and supported required. If you are a natural problem solver, an excellent communicator, and someone who enjoys helping people overcome personal challenges - this could be the role for you!
The Outreach Money Advice Caseworker will provide specialist money and debt advice to people experiencing financial hardship, with a particular focus on preventing homelessness, sustaining tenancies and supporting residents to achieve long-term financial stability. Working as part of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership, you will manage a caseload of clients experiencing complex financial circumstances, providing FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, budgeting support, advocacy and practical assistance. Recognising that financial hardship rarely exists in isolation, you will work closely with housing providers, landlords, Exeter City Council and partner organisations to address the wider issues affecting people's financial wellbeing.
Using a relationship-based, person-centred approach, you will deliver outreach across Exeter through home visits, community venues and flexible methods of communication, ensuring vulnerable residents can access the support they need.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Specialist Money Advice and Casework
- Deliver person-centred money advice and holistic support to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, housing insecurity and complex needs.
- Manage a caseload of clients, providing tailored interventions including budgeting, debt advice, income maximisation, welfare benefits advice and financial capability support.
- Provide FCA-regulated debt advice, including Debt Relief Orders and other debt solutions where appropriately trained, or refer clients to specialist services where required.
- Support clients experiencing fuel poverty through tariff advice, supplier negotiation and practical interventions.
- Develop personalised support plans that address both immediate financial difficulties and longer term financial resilience.
- Advocate on behalf of clients with creditors, landlords, utility providers, housing services and statutory agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
2. Housing and Homelessness Prevention
- Work proactively with clients to sustain tenancies and reduce the risk of homelessness.
- Liaise with landlords, housing associations, Exeter City Council Housing Options and other housing providers to resolve tenancy-related issues.
- Support clients living in temporary accommodation or experiencing housing insecurity.
- Assist clients to access housing-related benefits, CRF Housing Payments and other financial support.
- identify housing risks early and implement practical interventions to prevent crisis wherever possible.
3. Outreach, Engagement and Financial Resilience
- Deliver outreach across Exeter through home visits, community venues and other trusted locations to engage people who may struggle to access traditional advice services.
- Build trusted, professional relationships with clients, adapting communication and support to meet individual needs.
- Support the delivery of financial education sessions, including Navigate the Money Maze and other financial capability initiatives.
- Help clients develop the knowledge, confidence and practical skills needed to manage their finances independently and reduce future reliance on crisis support.
4. Partnership Working
- Work collaboratively with Navigate, Churches Housing Action Team, Exeter City Council and other partner organisations to deliver a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' service.
- Maintain effective referral pathways and ensure clients receive seamless transitions between crisis intervention and longer-term support.
- Attend partnership meetings, case discussions and multi-agency forums where appropriate.
- Signpost and make warm referrals to specialist services to address wider health, housing, employment and wellbeing needs.
5. Systems, Recording and Compliance
- Maintain accurate, timely and high-quality case records using the partnership's case management system - Advicepro.
- Use digital systems and organisational tools effectively, including secure client portals and AI supported technologies where appropriate.
- Ensure all work complies with FCA requirements, safeguarding procedures, GDPR and organisational policies.
- Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ensure confidentiality at all times.
6. Monitoring, Quality and Outcomes
- Record outcomes and client progress accurately to support contract monitoring and service evaluation.
- Contribute to client feedback, case studies and continuous improvement activities.
- Work towards agreed performance targets while maintaining high standards of client care and professional practice.
7. Professional Practice
- Deliver services in line with person-centred, relationship-based and trauma-informed principles.
- Participate in supervision, reflective practice, team meetings and ongoing professional development.
- Keep knowledge of money advice, welfare benefits, housing and homelessness legislation up to date.
- Promote equality, diversity and inclusion, ensuring every client is treated with dignity, respect and compassion.
General Duties
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with partner organisations, referral agencies and community stakeholders, promoting collaborative working across the Wis£rmoney partnership.
- Support service improvement by gathering client feedback and identifying opportunities to improve service delivery.
- Work in accordance with organisational policies, procedures and professional standards at all times.
- Contribute positively to team meetings, partnership working and organisational learning.
- Support managers in responding to enquiries, complaints and compliments in a timely and professional manner.
- Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role and participate fully in training and continuous professional development.
Our vision is to eliminate social isolation and financial hardship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The Peer Recovery Worker will support people who are sleeping rough, at risk of rough
sleeping, or going through important stages in housing and recovery. The main purpose
of this role is to help reduce the harm caused by rough sleeping.
You will listen, build trust, give practical help and share clear information. You will help
people connect with the right support, including housing, health care, drug and alcohol
services, benefits advice, community groups, and services based at WSUP.
WSUP is not a drug and alcohol treatment provider, so this role does not involve
clinical treatment or specialist interventions. Instead, you will help people understand
their options, prepare for appointments, overcome barriers and stay connected with
services that can meet their needs.
You do not need to have all the answers.
We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable, calm and able to support people
without judgement. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness,
addiction or recovery, and who feel ready to use that experience to support others
safely and positively.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement
- Build trusting and respectful relationships with people experiencing roughsleeping, homelessness, substance use, poor mental health or social isolation.
- Engage people in the Target Priority Group cohort through drop-ins, planned appointments, informal conversations and outreach.
- Provide emotional and practical support, listening and helping people feel heard.
- Use lived experience, where appropriate, to build connection, reduce stigma and inspire hope.
- Encourage people who may be unsure about housing, treatment or other support to explore their options at their own pace.
- Maintain contact during periods of disengagement, relapse, crisis or transition, within the boundaries of the role.
- Help people identify their own goals, strengths and next steps.
- Support or co-facilitate peer, recovery or wellbeing activities where appropriate.
Practical support and navigation
- Provide clear, accurate information about local treatment, health, housing, benefits and community services.
- Introduce people to co-located services at WSUP and help them understand what each service can offer.
- Provide warm handovers and accompany people to appointments where this is helpful, agreed and within the service plan.
- Help people with practical tasks such as phone calls, forms, identification, benefits enquiries and gathering information for appointments.
- Work closely with treatment, outreach, housing, health and other partners so that support is coordinated and responsibilities are clear.
- Advocate for people when stigma, exclusion or difficult processes create barriers to support.
- Support people at key transition points, including moving from the street into accommodation, leaving hospital, prison or treatment, or returning to services after disengagement.
- Help people connect with local groups, activities and community support that may improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Recording, safety and outcomes
- Record all contacts, actions, referrals, risks and outcomes accurately and promptly on WSUP's case management system.
- Complete triage/ONS4 wellbeing monitoring at the agreed stages.
- Complete ERSRAT monitoring across the newly registered guests, active caseload, including baseline information and follow-up reviews.
- Identify safeguarding concerns, immediate risks and changes in a person's situation, and report or escalate them without delay.
- Follow WSUP procedures on confidentiality, consent, information sharing, lone working, incidents, professional boundaries and health and safety.
- Contribute to support plans, case reviews and multi-agency discussions.
- Help collect guest feedback, case studies and evidence of outcomes, with appropriate consent.
Working with co-located services
- Welcome and introduce people to visiting and co-located professionals.
- Help guests prepare for conversations with treatment, housing, health, benefits and other services.
- Share relevant information in line with WSUP policies and procedures.
- Follow up agreed actions and help guests understand what will happen next.
- Avoid taking over duties that belong to specialist, statutory or treatment providers.
Person Specification
Essential skills & experience
- Experience of supporting people affected by homelessness, rough sleeping, substance use, poor mental health or other disadvantages.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with people who may have had poor experiences of services.
- Good listening, communication and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to explain information clearly and support people to make their own choices.
- Ability to work positively with colleagues, co-located services and external partners.
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding and risk concerns.
- Ability to organise a varied workload and keep accurate records.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and non-judgemental practice.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including outreach and occasional evening or weekend work where agreed.
Desirable skills & experience
- Personal lived experience of substance use, recovery, homelessness or related issues, with the ability to use this experience safely and appropriately.
- Peer mentor or peer support training or qualification.
- Experience of helping people access treatment, health, housing or community services.
- Knowledge of local services in Greenwich or South East London.
- Basic computer skills. Training and support can be provided.
Our ambition is to prevent and ultimately end homelessness within our local community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Facilities Planning Managers
£40,000 - £46,000 per annum dependant on relevant skills and experience.
Location – Home-based, with some business travel to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role.
We are the Football Foundation - the Premier League, the FA and government’s charity that delivers outstanding grassroots facilities, more and better places to play, transforming lives and communities where it is needed most.
This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of community sport across England. Facility Planning Managers are at the heart of the Football Foundation's strategic planning work, leading the development of Local Football Facility Plans and the rollout of Local Community Sports Facility Plans. Working with partners across sport and local government, you'll use data, insight and collaboration to identify investment priorities that improve access to high-quality sports facilities and deliver lasting benefits for communities.
About the Football Foundation
Over the last 25 years, the Foundation has awarded more than 75,000 grants worth more than £1.3 billion to deliver the grassroots facilities that every community across the country needs and deserves.
As the biggest sport charity in the country, we’re a unique partnership between key football partners with a shared goal – ensuring every community in England has a great place to play.
We’re incredibly proud of the difference we’ve made to grassroots sport up and down the country since we started our journey, but we’re not slowing down any time soon.
What are we looking for?
You must have a sound understanding of the strategic planning, development and investment of community sports facilities, and the contribution they make to increasing participation, strengthening communities and delivering wider social outcomes. You'll have a proven ability to build and maintain effective partnerships across a wide range of organisations and be confident managing a varied portfolio of work.
Strong communication and programme management skills are essential, along with the ability to interpret complex information, influence stakeholders and develop strategic recommendations that deliver lasting benefits for communities through investment in sport and physical activity.
For full details of the role and requirements, please download our recruitment pack below.
What can we offer you?
The salary band for this role is £40,000 - £46,000 per annum, dependant on relevant skills and experience.
You will be entitled to 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. The Foundation also offer a generous pension scheme (8% employer contribution), free healthcare provision, a monthly gym subsidy, death in service benefit free match tickets and access to selected events at Wembley
We are committed to helping our team members maintain a healthy work-life balance, so offer flexible working around core hours to help achieve that.
Equality and Diversity Commitment
The Football Foundation is committed to and values the principles of diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all our team feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential. We encourage and welcome applications from all, regardless of background and are particularly interested to hear from individuals belonging to under-represented groups including diverse ethnic communities, individuals with a disability and those from the LGBTQI+ community.
Should you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, whether at the application or interview stage, please contact us. We will discuss your needs and give consideration to any reasonable adjustments requested.
The closing date for applications is: 23 August 2026 at midnight.
Virtual interviews will be held 1-3 September, with in-person interviews held week commencing 7 September 2026.
We appreciate the time and effort that every applicant invests in applying to join us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are shortlisted for interview. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
Please note that you must be eligible to work in the UK to apply.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.
The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.
Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly rewarding fundraising environment.
Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Senior Relationship Manager (West Scotland) to grow and develop income across the West of Scotland. With an individual income target of c.£130k and a combined Scotland regional target of c.£260k across East and West Scotland, this role will play a key part in strengthening existing relationships while identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities across a region with significant growth potential.
Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Area Manager, you will be responsible for building long-term supporter relationships and developing strategic area plans to maximise fundraising opportunities. You will also work closely with frontline nursing teams, volunteers and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring supporters experience the impact of their fundraising while helping identify new opportunities across both community and corporate audiences.
As Senior Relationship Manager, you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of community and corporate supporters across West Scotland
- Deliver an individual income target of c.£130k across community and corporate fundraising
- Develop strategic area plans to drive sustainable income growth
- Build, steward and retain high-value supporter relationships
- Coach and mentor Relationship Managers, supporting their development
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities across community and corporate audiences
- Work closely with frontline teams to share powerful supporter stories and demonstrate impact
- Monitor income performance, manage pipelines and proactively mitigate risk
- Build strong relationships with volunteers, corporate partners and local communities
- Represent Teenage Cancer Trust across the region, building networks and raising awareness
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience of community, corporate or regional fundraising
- Proven ability to build and grow long-term supporter relationships
- Track record of delivering income against fundraising targets
- Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coach, mentor or support the development of colleagues
- Confident developing fundraising plans and identifying new income opportunities
- Good financial planning, pipeline management and reporting skills
- Excellent communication, influencing and storytelling skills
You’ll need access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.
Desirable, but not essential:
- Knowledge of managing high-value or complex supporter relationships
- Exposure to both community and corporate fundraising
- Experience working with volunteers and close-to-cause supporters
- Knowledge of the West Scotland fundraising landscape, ideally Glasgow
Employee benefits include:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
The General Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership, operational management and financial performance of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
The postholder will oversee the delivery of the charity's trading, environmental and community programmes, ensuring they operate effectively, safely and sustainably. They will lead staff and volunteers, manage operational budgets and resources, and ensure the charity's projects achieve their agreed objectives and impact.
The role combines commercial management of Reclaim Furniture Reuse and the local council bulky waste contract, with oversight of Vision 21's wider programmes, including ‘The Greenhouse’ (charity office and community space), Libraries of Things, Repair Cafés, community growing projects and other sustainability initiatives.
Working closely with the CEO, the General Manager will translate the charity's strategy into effective operational delivery, ensuring the organisation remains financially resilient and community focused.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead the day-to-day operation of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
- Implement organisational objectives and annual plans agreed with the CEO and Trustees.
- Ensure effective communication and coordination across all projects.
- Develop and improve operational systems, processes and procedures.
- Monitor organisational performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Preparing annual operational plans
- Reporting KPIs to Trustees
- Supporting business development
- Identifying new income opportunities
- Support the CEO and Trustees through preparation of operational reports, risk registers, policies and annual planning.
Reclaim Furniture Reuse & Trading Operations
- Lead the successful operation and development of Reclaim Furniture Reuse.
- Grow the revenue via new revenue streams including online sales
- Manage the Cheltenham Borough Council bulky waste collection contract.
- Maximise sales, reuse rates, customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Develop volunteer involvement, marketing and online sales opportunities.
- Oversee stock management, logistics, deliveries and collections.
- Ensure the successful relocation and operation of Reclaim at its new premises.
Staff and Volunteer Management
- Line manage operational staff and project coordinators.
- Recruit, support and develop staff and volunteers.
- Conduct supervision, appraisals and performance management.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing organisational culture.
- Ensure appropriate volunteer recruitment, training and retention systems are in place.
The Greenhouse and Community Programmes
- Oversee the operation and utilisation of The Greenhouse.
- Support the delivery of events, room hire and community activities.
- Ensure funded projects are delivered to agreed outputs and outcomes.
- Oversee the Libraries of Things, Repair Café network and community growing projects.
- Support the development of new programmes, partnerships and earned income opportunities.
Financial Management
- Manage operational budgets and expenditure.
- Work closely with the Treasurer, bookkeeper and CEO to monitor financial performance.
- Produce management information and operational reports.
- Ensure robust financial controls and procedures are maintained.
- Contribute to annual budgeting and financial planning.
Health, Safety and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with health and safety, employment, environmental and charity regulations.
- Maintain organisational policies, procedures and risk assessments.
- Oversee safeguarding, volunteer management and insurance requirements.
- Protect the charity's assets, reputation and operational resilience.
Partnerships and Community Engagement
- Build and maintain positive relationships with partners, funders, local authorities, businesses and community organisations.
- Represent Vision 21 at meetings, events and networking opportunities.
- Support the CEO in developing strategic partnerships and opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
- Autonomous self-starter: Capable of managing daily operations and executing the strategic plan independently with minimal oversight from the Board.
- Significant experience managing operations, teams or projects.
- Experience managing staff and volunteers.
- Strong financial and commercial awareness.
- Experience managing budgets and organisational performance.
- Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
- Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to work strategically whilst remaining hands-on and practical.
- Commitment to environmental sustainability and community development.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity, social enterprise or community sector.
- Experience in retail, reuse, circular economy or waste reduction activities.
- Experience managing contracts or service delivery.
- Knowledge of health and safety and compliance management.
- Experience working with trustees, governance structures or boards.
Key Relationships
The General Manager will work closely with:
- CEO (strategic leadership, fundraising and organisational development)
- Board of Trustees
- Treasurer and Finance Volunteers
- Reclaim staff and volunteers
- Project Coordinators
- Cheltenham Borough Council
- Funders and community partners
Success Measures
The postholder will be expected to:
- Maintain financial sustainability across operational activities.
- Successfully manage Reclaim's relocation and performance.
- Grow volunteer recruitment and retention.
- Increase utilisation and income generation from The Greenhouse.
- Deliver funded project outputs and outcomes.
- Maintain high standards of health, safety and compliance.
- Support the long-term growth and resilience of Vision 21 Gloucestershire.
Supporting communities to live more sustainably, reduce waste, and build resilience through hands-on collaborative solutions
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Head of People
Department: People Team
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer
Responsible for:
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Senior Manager – Recruitment and Training
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People Advisor
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000 (Dependent on Experience)
Closing date: 2nd August
Interviews w/c: 10th August
Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
With community work spanning three decades, Brentford FC Community Sports Trust has established itself as a pioneering organisation for the local community. It uses the power of sport to educate, motivate and inspire people from all walks of life.
As an independent charity working in partnership with Brentford Football Club, the Trust offers a portfolio of programmes in education, health, sports participation and community engagement. The Trust has won the ‘Football League Community Club of the Year’ award four times and now employs more than 100 members of staff.
Inclusion Statement
Brentford FCCST is an organisation which values and is passionate about diversity and inclusivity. We welcome and encourage applications from qualified candidates, including those from underrepresented groups such as those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, women, those from the LGBTQ+ community and those with disabilities. Should you require any workplace accommodations (also known as ‘reasonable adjustments), you will have the opportunity to let us know at the appropriate points in the hiring process.
Safeguarding Statement
Brentford FCCST is committed to equality, the safeguarding and welfare of all children and adults at risk. This responsibility is shared by all staff and volunteers at the club, safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Staff will be required to undertake regular safeguarding training to enable and reinforce a proactive approach to safeguarding. This role requires the post holder to apply all relevant policies and uphold the club’s commitment to safeguarding vulnerable people to ensure a safe environment for all. This includes the timely reporting of any safeguarding concern to the safeguarding team. We remind those barred from regulated activity that it is an offence to apply for such positions.
Role Summary
The Head of People will be responsible for delivering an efficient, compliant and people-focused HR service across the Community Trust, supporting approximately 78 permanent employees and 125 casual workers.
This is a hands-on operational role with a strong focus on employee relations, HR processes and compliance, payroll coordination and finalisation, and providing practical people support to managers across the organisation.
The role will directly manage the People Advisor and the Senior Manager - Recruitment & Training Manager, ensuring the effective delivery of recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and employee relations. Collaborating closely with departmental leaders, Finance, and safeguarding teams, the People Lead will ensure that people practices, foster a positive employee experience, and promote a culture aligned with the Trust’s values.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management
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Provide effective day-to-day leadership and management of the People Advisor and Recruitment & Training Manager.
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Set priorities, allocate workloads and ensure the People team delivers a high-quality, responsive service across the Trust.
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Support the development and performance of direct reports through regular coaching, feedback and development planning.
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Foster a collaborative, customer-focused and solutions-oriented approach within the People team.
Employee Relations
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Lead and manage employee relations casework, providing advice and guidance on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, probation and capability matters.
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Support managers in resolving people issues in a timely, fair and consistent manner, ensuring compliance with employment legislation and internal policies.
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Liaise with external employment law advisers where required on complex cases and organisational matters.
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Maintain accurate case management records and identify trends requiring organisational intervention or support.
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Support organisational change initiatives and workforce planning activity where required.
HR Operations and Compliance
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Oversee and deliver the day-to-day delivery of HR processes across the employee lifecycle, including recruitment, onboarding, contract management, employee changes and offboarding.
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Maintain and continually improve HR policies, procedures and systems to ensure compliance, consistency and operational efficiency.
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Ensure compliance with employment legislation, safer recruitment practices and safeguarding requirements.
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Lead HR compliance activity, including supporting external audits and managing safeguarding-related people processes.
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Prepare and coordinate workforce data, people metrics and management information for senior leadership and Trustees.
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Ensure employee records and HR systems are maintained accurately and confidentially.
Payroll and Benefits Safeguarding
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Lead the monthly payroll process, ensuring all payroll changes are accurately reviewed, authorised and submitted within agreed deadlines.
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Take responsibility for payroll finalisation and sign-off, working closely with Finance and payroll providers to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
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Coordinate pension administration, employee benefits and life assurance arrangements.
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Conduct regular audits of payroll and people data to ensure accuracy, compliance and effective record keeping.
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Act as the key point of contact for payroll and benefits queries.
Safeguarding
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Build a strong working relationship with the Safeguarding team, ensuring Safeguarding is continually embedded within the Trust.
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Work with the Head of Safeguarding on Safeguarding and people initiatives to promote a Safeguarding culture throughout the Trust.
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Responsible for Safer Recruitment practices and compliance, including internal and external audits.
Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
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Lead employee engagement activities, including staff surveys, pulse surveys and wellbeing initiatives.
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Analyse employee feedback and recommend actions that enhance engagement, retention and culture.
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Champion wellbeing initiatives and support the delivery of programmes that promote positive mental health and employee wellbeing.
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Promote inclusive practices that support a positive, respectful and high-performing workplace culture.
EDI
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People Lead for the EDI Strategy group, ensuring that EDI strategic objectives are met and taken forward.
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Collaborate with the Senior Manager – Recruitment and Training and the EDI Manager (Club) to ensure EDI training is aligned with Trust values and fosters inclusion across the Trust.
Governance and Stakeholder Management
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Work closely with Finance to ensure effective establishment control, headcount management and approval processes.
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Produce people-related reports, updates and recommendations for senior leadership teams and Trustees.
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People Lead for the People and Culture Subgroup, reporting to the People and Culture (Trustee) Chair, responsible for preparation and presentation of reports, papers and recommendations.
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Build strong working relationships with managers across the organisation and with Trustees,and act as a trusted advisor on people matters.
Direct Reports
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People Advisor
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Senior Manager - Recruitment & Training Manager
Key Relationships
Internal
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CEO & COO
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Heads of Departments and Senior Managers
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Safeguarding Teams
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Trustees
External
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Brentford Football Club: People Team, EDI, Safeguarding
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Third Party Providers: Payroll and Benefits Providers
Person Specification
Essential Experience and Knowledge
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Proven experience in a generalist HR or People role with significant exposure to employee relations case management.
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Experience of advising and supporting managers on disciplinary, grievance, absence management, performance, probation and capability matters.
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Strong knowledge of UK employment legislation and HR best practice.
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Experience of managing and improving HR processes across the employee lifecycle.
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Experience of coordinating and finalising payroll, working closely with finance teams and external payroll providers.
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Experience of producing HR reports, workforce data and management information.
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Experience of managing or supervising team members.
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Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
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Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
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High levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive employee information.
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Strong communication and influencing skills with a practical and solution-focused approach.
Desirable Experience and Knowledge
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Experience working within a charity, community trust, not-for-profit or social impact organisation.
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Understanding of the governance, funding and compliance requirements associated with charitable organisations.
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Experience supporting safeguarding-related people processes.
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Experience supporting organisational change and workforce planning initiatives.
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Experience of using Workday HRIS or a comparable HR system.
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CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent) desirable; CIPD Level 7 advantageous.
Key Focus Areas
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Employee Relations
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Payroll Coordination and Finalisation
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HR Operations and Compliance
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Recruitment and Onboarding Oversight
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People Team Leadership
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Workforce Reporting and Governance
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Employee Engagement and Wellbeing
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Safeguarding Compliance
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Continuous Improvement of People Processes
General Trust Accountabilities
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To ensure compliance with all relevant policies, including health and safety and safeguarding policies
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To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements
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To ensure compliance with the Trust’s Code of Conduct.
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To build and maintain good working relationships both internally and externally, maintaining a professional image at all times when representing Brentford FC Community Sports Trust
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To keep confidential any information gained regarding the Trust and its personnel
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To maintain a flexible approach to work at all times
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We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Volunteer and Promotions Manager to oversee our volunteer and placement programme and to lead appropriate community engagement and outreach initiatives.
This role will foster strong relationships and develop promotional strategies, and is vital in enhancing our organisation’s visibility and impact.
Afrocats exist to empower communities through creativity, cultural engagement, and wellbeing. Our mission is rooted in creating inclusive spaces where individuals feel safe to rediscover joy, build confidence, and connect with others. We believe in meeting people where they are, offering opportunities for growth, and challenging inequitable systems through arts and advocacy.
This is a great time to join our charity at a time of significant growth and change. No two days are the same at Afrocats and the work is fun, creative and rewarding.
Interviews will be held in late September.
An award-winning charity based in Manchester, empowering displaced women & children through creativity


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Job Description and Person Specification
Job title Participation Manager
Hours 35 hours per week. We are opening to discussing flexible arrangements – please highlight any requests when applying.
Length of contract 12 months
Location Hybrid work between home and our Vauxhall office. Please read more about our approach to hybrid working in the relevant section below.
Reports to Director of Evidence and Improvement
National Voices
Making what matters to people matter in health and care
National Voices is the leading coalition of health and social care charities in England. We have more than 200 members covering a diverse range of health conditions and communities, connecting us with the experiences of millions of people. We work together to strengthen the voice of people: patients, service users, carers, their families, and the voluntary organisations that work for them.
Our Vision: People shaping their health and care.
Our Mission: We advocate for more inclusive and person centred health and care, shaped by the people who use and need it the most.
We do this by:
- Understanding and advocating for what matters to people especially those living with health conditions and groups who experience inequalities.
- Finding common cause across communities and conditions by working with member charities and those they support.
- Connecting and convening charities, decision makers and citizens to work together to change health and care for good.
The Role
At National Voices, our aim is to make what matters to people matter in health and care. Too often, we see decisions made about the design of health and care services which don’t consider the people who use and need those services – especially those with long term conditions and from groups experiencing inequality. While the intentions of decision makers are usually good, they can unwittingly develop services which are difficult to access, stressful to experience and which don’t enable people to live life to its full potential.
We believe that if health and care leaders were better supported to meaningfully involve people living with health conditions, disability, inequality and their carers in decisions about how services are delivered then our NHS and social care services would be more equitable, and person centred.
At National Voices, we believe that this can best be achieved by connecting health and care leaders in health and care to key groups including:
- Leaders within the patient participation movement, who can support and advise health and care leaders on how to share power with people and communities using coaching and quality improvement techniques, and by acting as a critical friend.
- Leaders from voluntary sector organisations and community groups, who can bring insight into the needs, experiences and priorities of the communities they serve. They can identify opportunities to improve how services are designed and delivered, and help connect decision-makers with communities whose voices are often underrepresented.
- People with lived experience of inequality, particular conditions or services, who bring unique expertise based on their direct experience of care. They can provide timely insight into the impact of policies and services, helping decision-makers stay tuned to current needs, experiences and priorities, rather than relying on historical evidence or assumptions.
We are looking for a Participation Manager who can lead on the design, development and delivery of funded projects that generate insight, support improvement, and enable meaningful participation in health and care decision making. This will include end-to-end responsibility for project design, delivery, reporting and impact.
Projects may include designing and delivering activity such as workshops, coordinating lived experience advisory groups, coordinating coalitions of VCSE organisations, undertaking qualitative research, facilitation and engagement work. The postholder will need sufficient breadth of experience across these areas to confidently design and steer programmes, while drawing on colleagues, partners and associates for specialist input where needed.
You will be responsible for overall programme management - ensuring projects are well planned, appropriately resourced, and delivered on time, within budget and to a high standard. This includes managing risks, reporting requirements and funder relationships.
Projects may also include co-ordinating the delivery of Voices for Improvement coaching relationships and workshops on meaningful participation. We are open to a Participation Manager who has skills and experience around coaching theory and practice, however, we can also bring in external Associates with this subject matter expertise where needed to guide and supervise the coaching elements of the process.
You will also play an active role in identifying and developing new funding and partnership opportunities, contributing to the growth of National Voices’ portfolio of externally funded work.
Finally, where needed, you will also work collaboratively with another Participation Manager who leads National Voices’ Lived Experience Partner programme, membership scheme and partnership programme. You will contribute to these areas where required, particularly where they intersect with funded projects, but they will not be the primary focus of this role.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and delivery of funded participation projects
Lead the end-to-end design, delivery and management of funded programmes and projects that generate insight, support improvement and drive meaningful participation in health and care, including:
- Lead on shaping, securing and delivering funded projects from proposal stage through to completion, ensuring clear outcomes and impact
- Design and oversee programmes that may include research, engagement and participatory activity, such as qualitative and quantitative research, stakeholder engagement and participation work
- Convene and coordinate a range of delivery approaches including advisory groups, workshops, events, VCSE engagement and system partner collaboration
- Ensure delivery is well planned, resourced and managed, including oversight of budgets, timelines, risks and funder reporting
- Draw on colleagues, partners and associates for specialist expertise where needed, while holding overall responsibility for programme design and coherence
- Translate insights and findings into clear, accessible outputs in collaboration with policy and communications colleagues to support influence and impact
- Develop and shape new funding opportunities and proposals to grow the organisation’s portfolio of externally funded work
Deliver coaching and engagement programmes
Manage the delivery of structured coaching and engagement programmes, including National Voices’ Voices for Improvement model, where included within funded projects:
- Oversee delivery of coaching and engagement activity including matching, coordination and participant support
- Ensure coaching relationships between people with lived experience and system leaders are well supported and of high quality
- Contribute to the design and facilitation of associated engagement or learning sessions where required
- Work with associates or external specialists to bring in coaching or quality improvement expertise where needed
- Capture learning, feedback and impact from coaching programmes and contribute to funder reporting, case studies and evaluation outputs
Contribute to wider participation programmes
Work collaboratively with another Participation Manager to support integration with National Voices’ wider participation infrastructure:
- Contribute where relevant to the Lived Experience Partner programme, membership scheme and partnership programme
- Support the involvement of lived experience partners, members and partners in funded projects and engagement activity
- Ensure alignment across programmes and share learning between project delivery and participation infrastructure
General
- Provide line management to one Project Officer within the team, if needed - quality assuring outputs, holding regular 1-2-1s as well as setting annual objectives and completing appraisals.
- Provide matrix management for other National Voices colleagues as and when required.
- Work in sync with other managers across National Voices, contributing to a joined-up, supportive team culture.
- Deputise for the Director of Evidence and Improvement, or other senior colleagues, when required.
- Follow organisational processes to measure, monitor and communicate the impact of our work
- Support good project, financial and data management
Person Specification
Values, attitudes and behaviours
- Passionate about National Voices’ mission and the meaningful involvement of people with lived experience
- Strong commitment to equity, inclusion, and reducing health inequalities
- Proactive, flexible, and responsive, with a willingness to work in complexity
- Comfortable working both collaboratively and independently, taking ownership of delivery
- Calm under pressure and able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines without compromising quality
- Confident engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, including constructively challenging where appropriate
- Entrepreneurial - able to spot opportunities for growth, collaboration, and impact
- Energised by variety, able to work across diverse themes while identifying connections and opportunities
Skills and abilities
- Strong programme and/or project management skills, with demonstrable experience of leading complex, multi-stakeholder funded programmes from design through to delivery and completion
- Ability to shape ideas into deliverable programmes, including contributing to funding bids, designing delivery approaches, and translating proposals into practical delivery plans
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills, with the ability to translate complex qualitative and quantitative insight into clear, structured outputs that inform decision making and drive action
- Excellent organisational skills, including planning, prioritisation, risk management and delivery of high-quality work to deadlines
- Confident stakeholder and relationship management skills, with experience working across partners, funders, subcontractors, commissioned work and multi-organisation collaborations
- Strong facilitation and engagement skills, including designing and delivering workshops, events and participatory sessions for diverse audiences
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to produce clear, accessible written outputs and presentations
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively, support others in delivery, and contribute to shared outcomes
Experience, knowledge and understanding
- Demonstrable experience of leading or delivering participation work with people with lived experience, ideally addressing inequality
- Strong experience of designing and delivering insight generation projects (qualitative and/or quantitative) that have led to real-world impact and improvement
- Experience of working meaningfully with people experiencing inequalities in safe and inclusive ways
- Experience of managing projects, budgets, and multiple stakeholders, working with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience of managing partnerships, funders, or commissioned work, including contributing to income generation
- Experience of facilitating workshops, events, or participatory sessions
- Understanding of the health and care landscape
- Good understanding of the participation landscape, with the ability to act as a credible contributor in the field (desirable)
- Experience of managing or contributing to coalitions or networks of VCSE or membership organisations (desirable)
- Understanding of mixed methods (qualitative and quantitative) approaches to evidence generation and analysis (desirable)
- Coaching and/or quality improvement qualifications (desirable)
- Lived experience of disability, caring responsibilities and/or inequality (desirable)
Our approach to hybrid working
We recognise the importance of coming together regularly, in-person, as a team, so we can share learnings and spend social time with each other. We also recognise that people need flexibility, and that homeworking enables focused work and can fit well in people’s lives.
We ask all staff to take part in pre-arranged team meetings which take place every six weeks in our office space. We also might ask you to meet in-person with members of your team from time to time, or to be available for face-to- face meetings with clients and partners where this enhances the work.
We assume that this would usually not amount to more than one day per fortnight for people who work full time. We are happy to discuss how this sits in your life. This can be agreed by your line manager.
Please note that our offices are fully wheelchair accessible and that we are committed to making our workplace fully inclusive.
Application guidance
Please submit a CV and cover letter to apply. We are also recruiting a permanent Participation Manager role at the same time. If you would like your application to be for both roles, please make this clear in your cover letter.
You're welcome to use AI tools to help you prepare your application. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. We often see similar AI-generated writing styles, which can make applications less distinctive. As a charity, we're particularly interested in hearing why our mission matters to you and how your values align with ours.
Please specify any access or other requirements of which we need to be aware for the online interview.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Thursday 30th July.
The interviews will take place in early August on Microsoft Teams. Details of an interview task and interview questions will be emailed to you in advance.
We are committed to diversifying our team in order to broaden the insight and experiences we can draw on, and to do our work more credibly. In particular, we would welcome applications from older people, disabled people and people who have experienced socioeconomic inequality. Our offices are fully accessible and we are a Disability Confident and an LGBT+ friendly employer.
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We are looking for an Associate Manager, Data and Digital Transformation (13-month maternity cover) to lead a small data team to incentivise and support ISEAL members to make significant improvements to their data systems, embed data-driven decision-making in their assurance processes, and work towards interoperability in sustainable supply chains.
Data is at the heart of sustainability standards and certification. A key focus of our work at ISEAL is supporting these systems to better leverage the data they collect to create value and drive sustainability impact. We support our members along their digital transformation journey. The goal is to ensure a seamless flow of sustainability and compliance data from producing enterprises to the market and to leverage this data to create incentives and benefits for those at the start of the supply chain. To date, we have focused on building the foundations for robust data governance and management, strengthening their capacity to leverage data for insights, and supporting standardisation of core certificate data. In this next strategic phase, we’re doubling down on data and technology as a strategic priority and are committed to build a more ambitious support programme focused on leveraging technology and AI.
The successful candidate will have a broad understanding of and experience with data management, and in supporting digital transformation projects within complex data ecosystems. They will be confident in engaging data practitioners from across our membership, and in facilitating peer learning on technical topics like data standardisation, interoperability, analytics and data management. Prior experience and understanding of certification, audit and sustainability performance data is an important asset.
The key responsibilities we entrust you with
- Contribute to thought leadership on digital transformation for ISEAL community members
- Provide support and oversight to Digital Innovations Coordinator on running member peer learning groups: Data Community of Practice and Data Insights Lab
- Collaborate with the Manager, Credibility and Innovations on building strong relationships with individual member organisations with regards to their use of data analytics as part of their assurance processes
- Design and deliver peer exchange sessions and guidance on organisational data management, interoperability of data systems, and deriving insights from complex data systems
- Develop guidance and resources on digital transformation and data management, building on existing ISEAL resources and tools
- Lead engagement with key data interoperability initiatives like the UN Transparency Protocol (UNTP) and GIZ DIASCA, and derive insights to bring back to the ISEAL Community
- Build momentum within the ISEAL community to collaborate on data standardisation
- Review and provide input on ISEAL’s internal AI use policy
- Potential line management of Digital Innovations Coordinator (pending prior line management experience)
Other
- Contribute to ISEAL’s wider work on data and information management, especially with the ISEAL community and its members
- Support grant-related reporting, including project and budget tracking
- Help shape and participate in strategic discussions related to the data and information management programme of work
- Actively participate in Impacts & Innovations team and organizational work planning activities
- Participate in internal staff management processes such as staff meetings, performance reviews, supervisory meetings, etc.
Essential attributes / skills / knowledge
- Experience leading or contributing to an organisational digital transformation project or implementing a data governance system, ideally in sustainability
- Experience working with technical data transfer products such as APIs and strong understanding of related data governance and data standards issues
- Interest and understanding of AI and the data management considerations associated with this field
- Interest and understanding of data ethics, rights, and ownership, especially in the context of sustainable value chains
- Experience managing and working in digital collaborative environments (e.g. Git Hub)
- Experience coordinating or facilitating group discussions and delivering webinars
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, able to make complex or technical topics accessible
- Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with people across cultures and time zones
- Basic understanding of project management skills including effective time & task management, budget and resource management
- Confidence using virtual meeting tools (e.g. Teams, Zoom, GoToMeeting, etc), use of contact management databases (e.g. Salesforce) and proficiency in MS Office 365
Additionally desirable
- Data management experience within sustainability systems and knowledge of the broader sustainability digital ecosystem.
- Practical experience working with certification or audit data
- Experience working on organisational change management, especially in a non-profit context
ISEAL´s culture and how we will help you thrive
Our values are Connection, Empowerment, Inspiration, Wellbeing, Effective Working and Creativity.
These are traits we value in each other and in the organisation overall and we instil these in all our processes and interactions. The issues we work on are of a global nature and our team reflects this, with individuals from many different backgrounds and nationalities. We know this diversity adds to the high quality of work we deliver as an organisation and through our commitment to diversity and inclusion we want to add strengths and perspectives in our team with each recruitment. Diversity for us includes race and gender identity, age, disability status, sexual orientation, religion and many other areas forming part of someone´s identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
As an organisation, we also support our people in their personal and professional development, with specific budgets and processes enabling individuals to take advantage of growth and development opportunities. We offer 25 days of annual leave, to which we will add a day a year after 2 years (to a maximum of 30 days), as well as an extra five days as a one off once you have been with us for a full five years.
We recognise individuals’ preferences when it comes to where and when to work through a hybrid working model with a minimum of 4 days per month in the London office as well as the opportunity to apply for flexible working arrangements to suit individual´s needs.
Other relevant information
Term: This is a maternity leave cover with a 13-months contract
Working hours: 80 % (30 hours) – 100 % (full time, 37.5 hours per week), depending on preference
Salary: £45,800 – 49,800, depending on experience (pro rata for less than 100%)
Location: London is the preferred location. Applicants will need to provide evidence that they are entitled to work in the UK. An ability and willingness to work in a hybrid work environment is required.
International travel: The post holder will be required to undertake occasional international travel
Ideal start date: mid-September 2026
Reporting to: Traceability Manager
How to apply
Specific enquiries about this role and the application process can be sent to the recruitment(at)isealalliance(dot)org.
Deadline for applications is 6 August, 5pm GMT. Please note that we will only contact shortlisted applicants.
Cover letter: We would like to see candidates´ own writing in the cover letter and discourage the use of AI for this purpose.
Interview process
Please note that we will endeavor to keep to this schedule, but some dates may be subject to change.
Screening interviews (Teams): rolling until 13 August
Pre-interview timed exercises (between 60 – 90 minutes from home): 15-18 August
Panel interviews (in person): 19/20 August tbc
Decision: w/c 24 August
Accessibility
If candidates require additional time or other considerations for the interview process, we are committed to accommodating any reasonable requests. Please note that ISEAL will cover travel expenses for in person interviews for candidates travelling from outside of Greater London. ISEAL also covers caring expenses for candidates who are carers and need to arrange of cover for the duration of the interview/exercises
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Two positions:
- 1 x Greater Manchester
- 1 x Barking & Dagenham
We have recently been awarded a transformative multi-year grant from The National Lottery Community Fund as part of its Health Inequities: Structural Racism and Discrimination Partnership. We are one of ten national partners working alongside The National Lottery Community Fund and will take a leading role in shaping how the partnership operates, including building evidence, influencing policy and practice, supporting the design of new national funding programmes, and facilitating collective learning across the partnership.
Alongside this, the centrepiece of our participation will be the delivery of three Anti-Racism Collaboratives (ARCs), each based in a specific locality and rooted in communities experiencing the sharpest health inequities. The initial locations are Greater Manchester, the London Borough of Lambeth and the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham.. ARCs will bring together voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations (VCSE), faith organisations, people with lived experience, primary and secondary care providers, local authorities, public health and social care partners. Each ARC will convene a Co-Production Panel (CPP) of people from minoritised ethnic communities to identify where structural racism produces inequitable health outcomes, and to co-produce evidence-led solutions that improve health and tackle the wider determinants of health.
We are recruiting two Changemakers, one each for Greater Manchester and for Barking & Dagenham. As a Changemaker, you will establish and support an ARC within one of our pilot localities, bringing together stakeholders, providing strategic advice and knowledge of research methods and policy opportunities. You will support the design and implementation of health intervention programmes decided on by the ARC that have the power to influence policy, practice and systems.
Working as part of a national team of Changemakers, you will also contribute to the Foundation's evidence, influencing and systems change work, connecting learning from your locality to national policy, while bringing national developments back into local action. Together, the team will develop a replicable model for tackling racial health inequities.
We are looking for an experienced systems change practitioner who is passionate about tackling structural racism and improving health equity. This highly collaborative leadership role requires someone equally comfortable working alongside people with lived experience, senior leaders across health and local government, and colleagues from the voluntary and community sector. Success will depend on your ability to build trusted partnerships, work strategically in complex environments, translate evidence into action, and create the conditions for lasting systems change.
Person Specification
Essential
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Demonstrable experience of leading complex, multi-agency change involving communities, VCSE organisations and statutory partners.
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Strong understanding of how systemic racism operates within health and wider public systems
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Experience of identifying opportunities to redesign policy, commissioning, organisational practice or partnerships to reduce racial inequities.
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Experience of leading or facilitating programmes that sought to tackle systemic racism through systems or organisational change.
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Ability to build trusted relationships across organisations with different priorities and levels of influence, exercising sound judgement in complex and politically sensitive environments.
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Significant experience of working alongside communities experiencing racial inequities to co-produce evidence-led solutions that influence policy, organisational practice or systems.
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A commitment to trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches that recognise community knowledge as equal to professional expertise.
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Experience of synthesising qualitative and quantitative evidence and translating it into practical recommendations that influence policy, commissioning, organisational practice or wider systems change.
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Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience of using evidence and partnership working to shape policy, commissioning or organisational practice.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly to diverse audiences.
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Ability to work strategically while maintaining oversight of programme delivery.
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Ability to work confidently in ambiguity, adapting approaches in response to evidence, community insight and changing organisational contexts.
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Commitment to equity, anti-racism and the values of the Race Equality Foundation.
Desirable
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Experience of working within health and care systems.
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Experience of analysing ethnicity-disaggregated data or wider health inequalities evidence.
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Experience of Action Learning, organisational development or other systems change methodologies.
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Knowledge of the VCSE, statutory and community landscape within the locality.
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Experience of organisational improvement or quality frameworks such as REMI.
For the full job description see attachment.
Applications will only be accepted via application form on our portal. We will not accept any applications via CV.
Please note, we can only accept applications from those already eligible to work in the UK.
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
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Would you like to be part of a young and vibrant charity that is dedicated to supporting those who have been bereaved by suicide? We are looking for a Digital Content Executive to lead Suicide&Co's digital storytelling, creating compelling content that grows our reach, strengthens our community and inspires meaningful conversations. From social media and video content to community management, ambassador engagement and lived experience storytelling, you'll bring our mission to life through authentic, compassionate and impactful digital communications.
As the first point of connection for many people, our digital channels play a vital role in helping people discover our services, access support, engage with our community, and get involved through fundraising, volunteering and partnerships. You'll also nurture our online community through thoughtful, timely and compassionate engagement, responding to comments and messages to create safe, supportive spaces where people feel heard, valued and connected. Every piece of content you create and every conversation you have will help connect more people to the support they need and the work we do.
Supporting people bereaved by suicide
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Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests, and obtain services they need.
We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic manager to support, develop and manage staff delivering high quality mental health advocacy services and ensure services reflect best practice. You will work closely with other agencies, delivering services in partnership and identify opportunities for service development.
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, knowledge of and commitment to advocacy services and experience of managing and delivering mental health services with a strong client focus.
Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week.
Base: Queens Road, Brighton - with travel across West Sussex required.
In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, learning and development opportunities, and 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a confidential 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
Full job details and an application pack can be found on our website via the apply button.
Closing date: Midday on Monday 10th August 2026.
Tentative interview date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at a central Brighton location. Alternative interview dates may be available, if required.
All successful applicants are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We are committed to equal opportunities and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.