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Are you passionate about reducing health inequalities and supporting some of the most marginalised people in our communities?
The Hepatitis C Trust is recruiting a Harm Reduction Outreach Worker to join our innovative mobile outreach service across Birmingham. Working alongside peer workers and healthcare professionals, you will engage with people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, and others at risk of drug-related harm, helping them access harm reduction support, healthcare, testing, treatment, and wider services.
About the role
You will:
- Deliver harm reduction interventions and needle and syringe provision
- Distribute naloxone and provide overdose awareness support
- Promote hepatitis C, hepatitis B and HIV testing
- Build trusted, non-judgemental relationships with service users
- Provide trauma-informed support and practical guidance
- Facilitate referrals into treatment, healthcare, housing and community services
- Work closely with local partners to improve access to care
About you
You will have:
- Experience working with vulnerable or marginalised communities
- Knowledge of harm reduction and substance use issues
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- A compassionate, person-centred and non-judgemental approach
- A commitment to equality, inclusion and reducing stigma
- A full UK driving licence
Lived experience of substance use and/or recovery and experience of outreach or peer support work are welcomed.
Why join us?
The Hepatitis C Trust is a national, patient-led charity committed to eliminating hepatitis C and improving access to harm reduction services across the UK. We are proud to be a Living Wage Employer and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
(we would welcome part time and/or job share for this application)
If you’re ready to make a real difference in Birmingham’s communities, we’d love to hear from you.
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job description
Job Purpose
The hospital to home service works collaboratively with hospitals to support people when they are discharged from hospital to return home. As a Hospital to Home Outreach Worker, you will provide temporary, practical and emotional support to service users within their home and make sure they understand the care and local community services available to them.
The service is time limited, usually up to 4 or 6 weeks, to adjust and settle back in their homes.
Key Tasks
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Assess the needs of service user’s either in hospital before discharge, or in their homes, and understand what barriers and enablers there might be to moving home.
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Aid the discharge process and improve patient experience through tasks such as:
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Key cutting
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Co-ordinating with colleagues for the setup of the home environment such as checking fridge for in-date food
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Checking heating, electric and gas is functional prior to discharge
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Allowing access to the property for cleaning/repairs and receiving equipment
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Provide and/or arrange the practical and emotional support needed to enable service users to return home and/or remain safely at home.
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Be vigilant and make referrals/signpost for additional needs that our wider team, or partners can support. E.g. for benefit checks, energy advice, carers support, befriending.
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Help maximise service user independence by adopting an enabling approach.
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Develop a listening, caring and professional relationship with the service user and their families/carers.
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Provide domestic practical support within the home such as:
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Light cleaning,
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Washing (e.g. bedding),
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Changing bed sheets etc.
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Prepare and service drinks and simple meals with or for the service user ensuring nutritional needs are met.
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Accompany service user outside the home e.g. hospital/GP appointments etc.
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Support service users with other tasks e.g. making telephone calls on their behalf, reading and responding to correspondence, completing simple forms (training will be provided) as directed by the service user’s etc.
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Ensure services provided by AUKEL in the community are safe and person centred.
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Report safeguarding concerns, in accordance with AUKEL safeguarding procedures.
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Provide cover in the case of sickness and annual leave periods of colleagues.
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Support service user reviews, ensuring all visiting information is uploaded on to Salesforce.
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Support volunteers in the team and provide support and guidance to their development.
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Work with a range of professionals including:
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Supporting health and social care professionals with patient discharge
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Liaising with the hospital health and social care professionals (e.g. Social Workers) to facilitate smooth supported discharge.
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Handypeople & contractors.
Administration
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Input all records, reviews, and visiting information to service user’s case notes in a timely manner to maintain up-to-date and accurate records on Salesforce.
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Report all “no access” failed visits, or changes in service user’s condition or circumstances in accordance with AUKEL’s policies and procedures.
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Ensure service user comment sheets are completed.
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Ensure service user’s feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
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Submit travel expenses regularly for sign off by manager.
Quality
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Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures in line with our Values.
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Ensure the service is delivered in accordance line with Care Quality Commission principals.
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Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred and/or sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
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Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action.
Liaison
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Work in collaboration with other agencies providing support within the service user’s home.
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Work under the direction of the service manager and project officer/s.
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Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional, and national issues affecting quality and compliance issues affecting care and home support services.
General
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Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision, and appraisal.
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Attend team and staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
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Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
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Complete any training which is required to fulfil the role.
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Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults etc.
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Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality
Functional Links
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The post holder reports to the manager /or Project Officer.
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Close working with NHS health & social care professionals.
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Close working with AUKEL internal departments e.g. Finance Team, Information and Advice, Befriending services, Community services, and our Handyperson services.
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Close working with external partner agencies e.g. Food Banks, Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering, and Age UK Waltham Forest.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
The weekend Hospital to Home Project Officer is responsible for responding to referrals received over the weekend from both Royal London Hospital & Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. You will work with the manager on Friday to deliver services and plan visits on the weekend for you to attend.
The service supports people returning after a stay in hospital, helping them to settle back at home, regain confidence and support with some practical tasks, e.g. shopping/cleaning. You will manage referrals, carry out assessments, and in liaison with the manager, allocate service users to Hospital to Home Outreach Worker caseloads. You will provide direct frontline support and co-ordinate visits to the service users’ home in preparation for their return home. You will work collaboratively to lead and manage the weekend service to support the smooth transition from hospital to home for service users. The service is time limited, up to 4 or 6 weeks, to adjust, build confidence, and settle back in their homes.
You will also be required to undertake community-based outreach as part of service delivery, including visiting service users in their homes both pre-and post-discharge. This includes conducting access visits, welfare checks, and providing practical support such as shopping assistance to ensure a safe and sustainable transition from hospital to home. Over the weekend you be based in the hospital, with lone working visits to client’s properties for support.
Key Tasks
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Act as the first point of contact for all referrals over the weekend across both hospitals.
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Meet with patients in the community and/or hospital and carrying out assessments and risk assessments.
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Enter referrals on to AUKEL’s case management system Salesforce in accordance with GDPR guidelines.
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Allocate referrals to Hospital to Home Outreach Workers using tech available Field Service App, training will be available.
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Collect feedback from service users and upload to case management system.
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Deputise for the manager at discharge planning and other meetings as required.
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Monitor the case loads of each of the Hospital to Home Outreach Worker (HHOW) to ensure they are evenly and fairly balanced.
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Work collaboratively with other agencies providing support services.
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Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to prevent unnecessary readmission to hospital.
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Plan and develop person centred interventions to provide short term support for people after hospital discharge.
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Deliver the front-line support services over the weekend such as:
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Undertake home visits to service users pre- and post- discharge to support safe and timely hospital discharge.
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Provide welfare checks to monitor service users’ wellbeing during post-discharge period.
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Deliver practical, person-centred support during visits, including shopping assistance and other essential tasks to aid independent living.
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Identify and respond to risks within the home environment, escalating concerns where appropriate
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Provide occasional cover for the A/L of other Project Officers
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Work with people with a range of needs, dealing with issues ranging from social isolation and keeping people engaged in their community, to preventing unnecessary admission to hospital.
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Supervise, support and develop HHOWs and volunteers in your service.
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Liaise with the handyperson service about referrals and jobs for service users.
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Ensure HHOW are resourced to sign post service users to other services when the home and settle service intervention ends.
Administration
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Keep AUKEL’s case management system up to date, input all data, and ensure all referrals, interventions, time spent with service users are recorded.
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Allocate referrals to HHOW using tech available Salesforce ‘Field Service’ App.
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Ensure data collected meets the requirements of the service’s contract monitoring and key performance indicators.
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Ensure service user feedback questionnaires are sent at the end of each intervention and record returns.
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Ensure admin tasks relating to service users, HHOW or general admin is carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
Quality
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Be familiar with and to implement AUKEL policies and procedures in line with our Values.
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Ensure the service is delivered in accordance line with Care Quality Commission principals.
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Ensure integration with other AUKEL projects, and service users are referred and/or sign-posted to appropriate support services available to them.
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Respond to safeguarding or other concerns and make appropriate reports and management action
Liaison
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Represent AUKEL and participate in appropriate external meetings and events to remain aware of local, regional and national issues affecting quality and compliance affecting care and home support services.
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Work in collaboration with hospital colleagues including discharge teams, A&E, ward staff, community teams to support the successful discharge of people and reduce readmission.
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Liaise with other AUKEL home and settle services across London and work collaboratively to maintain effective services, including sharing staff where appropriate.
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Work closely with the AUKEL handyperson service to meet contractual obligations where a handyperson service is provided as part of the service.
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Liaise with contractors to arrange deliveries and works to service user’s homes.
General
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Meet regularly with your line manager for support, supervision, and appraisal.
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Attend team and staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
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Undertake any other duties within the competence of the post holder as may be required from time to time for the continued smooth running of AUKEL.
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Complete any training which is required to fulfil the role.
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Carry out the duties of the post in accordance with AUKEL policies and procedures including Equal Opportunities, Mental Capacity, Deprivation of Liberty, Food Hygiene, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Complaints, GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults etc.
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Work within AUKEL’s expectations of professional boundaries and confidentiality
Functional Links
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The Hospital to Home Project Officer is supervised directly by the Hospital to Home Manager.
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Close working with NHS health & social care professionals.
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Close working with AUKEL internal departments e.g. Finance Team, Information and Advice, Befriending services, Community services, and our Handyperson services.
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Close working with external partner agencies e.g. Food Banks, Age UK Redbridge, Barking & Havering, and Age UK Waltham Forest.
The Hepatitis C Trust runs national peer-led projects using lived experience of drug use and hepatitis C to educate service users and staff in drug, alcohol, homeless and allied services, to increase hepatitis C awareness, and access to testing and treatment for people living with hepatitis C.
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Peer Lead with strong communication and organisational skills, particularly someone with experience working with marginalised communities and supporting volunteers. We particularly encourage applications from people with lived or living experience of drug use and hepatitis C.
As part of our Birmingham and West Midlands Follow Me peer project, the role involves close working with hepatitis C clinical teams, recruiting and supporting volunteers, delivering workshops, coordinating testing, delivering harm reduction interventions ensuring that service users are referred and supported through hepatitis C treatment and care. Extensive travel is required, and applicants must have a clean driving license and their own vehicle.
The organisation offers benefits such as generous leave entitlements, extensive training opportunities including a generous annual training allowance, a pension scheme, and employee support programs including financial and wellbeing advice.
(we would welcome part time and/or job share for this application)
The Hepatitis C Trust is a charity dedicated to eliminating hepatitis C in the UK by 2030.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about climate justice and excited by the power of connecting arts, community and climate to build agency and effect positive change? If so this job might be for you.
Building on the recommendations from our Citizens’ Assembly, Art for the People (2021), we are now embarking on a multi-year programme connecting communities, culture and creative climate action, with the support of the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation.
It’s a role that would suit someone who has worked in community development, participatory democracy, climate justice, or nature-based work, and can empower people to make things happen in their own neighbourhoods.
The programme involves collaborative, creative place-making combined with strategy development grounded in neighbourhoods. Building carefully outwards from the work already done to pilot, advance and deliver the Assembly’s recommendations, and steered with the help of our cohort of Assembly participants turned Creative Community Changemakers.
Hours: 0.6FTE (22.5 hrs based on 37.5 hrs per week)
Contract: 3 years Fixed term to September 2029, with the likely extension to December 2029, and possibly beyond (subject to further fundraising by the company).
Salary: Annual = £19,032 (0.6 pro rata of F/T rate £31,720.00) Purpose: to engage communities and support community/citizen empowerment in relation to the Collective Creative Regenerative Futures programme, in an ethical and regenerative way, consistent with the values of the company.
Location: Based out of Talking Birds’ base, The Nest, Coventry, and working ‘on the ground’ in neighbourhood locations around Coventry.
We are looking for someone who has good organisational skills, enthusiasm, and the ability to listen, build relationships, and inspire collaboration: someone who is independently motivated to play their part in delivering an ambitious and wide-ranging programme of work, whilst also enjoying working as part of a team.
Essential skills, experience and knowledge:
• Experience of community development/engagement, and working with volunteers.
• Ability and confidence to work independently and take the initiative.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to listen, to collaborate effectively with a range of people and build relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and comfortable using a range of appropriate communication methods to connect with communities, having sensitivity to varying needs and backgrounds of different community members.
• Ability to problem solve and be a solutions-focused team member, who rises a challenge.
• Experience/strong interest in working in community empowerment and/or in climate justice.
Desirable skills, experience and knowledge:
• Interest/experience in arts/culture/creativity
• Experience of working with communities in Coventry
• Experience of working with freelancers and volunteers
• Experience of managing/working with project budgets
• Experience of project monitoring and evaluation
• Experience of developing funding bids and working with funders
• Knowledge of Equality legislation and of access provision
• Knowledge of Safeguarding procedures Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, and be able to provide evidence of this before any confirmation of appointment.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required due to safeguarding responsibilities.
For more information and details of how to apply please download the job pack on our website.
“brilliant company who are quietly radical and deeply philosophical” (Dan Thompson)



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill are delighted to be working with a fantastic charity to recruit for the Community Engagement Executive.
This is an exciting opportunity for a confident communicator who enjoys meeting people, developing partnerships, and delivering engaging experiences that inspire support for a worthwhile cause.
As a key ambassador for the charity, you will play an important role in raising awareness, growing community engagement, and supporting income generation through a variety of fundraising and engagement activities.
Working closely with colleagues across the fundraising team, you will develop and strengthen relationships with supporters, community groups, schools, businesses, and local organisations. You will attend and organise events, deliver presentations, host visits, and help create memorable experiences that encourage long-term support.
The role combines both face-to-face and digital engagement, offering plenty of variety and opportunities to make a genuine impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with supporters and community groups.
- Identify opportunities to increase engagement in areas with lower supporter activity.
- Represent the organisation at community events, open days, careers fairs, volunteer fairs, and educational establishments.
- Deliver engaging presentations and talks to a wide range of audiences.
- Support the development of educational outreach programmes and resources.
- Organise and attend supporter events, cultivation activities, and community engagement initiatives.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop supporter pipelines and increase fundraising income.
- Manage supporter records and activity using CRM systems.
- Provide guidance and support to individuals and groups undertaking fundraising activities.
- Assist with special projects and provide support across the wider fundraising team when required.
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- A natural people person with excellent communication skills.
- Experienced in building and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
- Confident speaking to groups and representing an organisation professionally.
- Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Comfortable working independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
- Passionate about community engagement and delivering exceptional supporter experiences.
- Flexible and willing to work occasional evenings and weekends to support events.
Essential Requirements
- Experience in customer, supporter, or community facing roles.
- Experience coordinating activities, projects, or events.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
- Willingness to travel extensively throughout the region.
Desirable
- Experience in fundraising or the charity sector.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Fundraising-related qualification.
•Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum
•Contract type: full time, permanent
•Location: Remote, you need to be based in one of the regions: Worcestershire, Gloucestershire or Herefordshire (or on/just over the border).
Deadline: On rolling basis
Recruitment process: Cv to
If this sounds like you, then please do get in touch ASAP!
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Community Support Lead: Partnerships
Reports to: Community Support Manager
Contract: Full-time
Role Purpose
As Community Support Lead: Partnerships, you will play a key role in strengthening the relationships that underpin HOST’s work, ensuring every hosted partner (HP) receives consistent, responsive, and values-driven support.
You will lead on partner onboarding, engagement, and ongoing support, ensuring needs are met with professionalism, empathy, and efficiency. This includes managing communications around invoices and payments, responding to general queries, and proactively identifying and escalating potential risks.
Blending strong attention to detail with a people-first approach, you will shape and continuously improve the partner experience — from initial onboarding through to long-term collaboration — ensuring every interaction reflects HOST’s mission to support the world’s change-makers.
Core Responsibilities
1. Partner Engagement and Onboarding
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Lead Welcome, Onboarding, and regular check-in calls with hosted partners, building clarity, trust, and consistency in every interaction.
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Provide clear guidance on HOST’s systems, processes, and expectations, ensuring each partner journey is well-defined and smoothly implemented.
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Identify risks, issues, or emerging support needs during interactions, and promptly share these with the Community Support Manager.
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Support escalations and follow-up actions to maintain a high-quality, responsive partner experience.
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Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all communications, ensuring relevant information, issues, and risks are clearly documented and shared across the team.
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Negotiate PAYF contributions, add-on pricing, and additional services, ensuring partner needs are met efficiently and effectively.
Reporting cadence: Weekly summary and inclusion in monthly CS reporting.
2. Query Resolution and Partner Care
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Respond to general hosted partner queries with accuracy, clarity, and empathy, achieving a minimum 90% satisfaction score.
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Ensure at least 90% of queries receive an initial response within 24 hours.
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Maintain consistently high standards of written and verbal communication, reflecting HOST’s values of integrity, care, and responsiveness.
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Collaborate with Finance and Operations teams to ensure partner needs are resolved promptly and effectively.
Reporting cadence: Weekly dashboard updates and monthly performance reporting.
3. Partner Relationship and Invoice Management
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Work closely with hosted partners to amend invoices and resolve payment queries accurately and in a timely manner.
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Ensure all payment-related communications and outcomes are clearly documented in ClickUp and Zendesk.
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Monitor and report on invoice corrections, identifying trends and opportunities for process improvement.
Reporting cadence: Monthly
4. Risk Identification, Screening and Escalation
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Identify and assess potential financial, operational, or reputational risks arising from partner interactions.
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Conduct initial screening of partner-related concerns in line with HOST’s due diligence processes.
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Escalate identified risks promptly to the Community Support Manager or relevant stakeholders for review and mitigation.
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Contribute to monthly Community Support risk reporting and ongoing team learning.
Reporting cadence: Real-time escalation of risks, with consolidated monthly reporting.
5. Community Support Administration
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Maintain accurate, up-to-date records across ClickUp, Zendesk, and internal systems.
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Support the review and updating of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure consistency and clarity across processes.
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Contribute to internal administrative tasks, ensuring operational readiness for audits, reviews, and ongoing compliance.
Reporting cadence: Monthly
6. Community Support Resources and User Journey
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Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Community Support materials, guidance, and onboarding resources.
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Support the enhancement of the hosted partner user journey, ensuring all touchpoints are clear, consistent, and aligned with HOST’s values.
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Work collaboratively with colleagues to identify gaps and opportunities to strengthen the overall partner experience.
Reporting cadence: Quarterly reviews with recommendations for improvement.
7. Growth and Learning Areas (Development Focus)
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Take ownership of more complex hosted partners with advanced operational or financial requirements.
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Support the development of new Community Support Leads through training, mentoring, and sharing best practice.
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Deliver or support hosted partner Health Checks, ensuring all follow-up actions and documentation are completed effectively.
Reporting cadence: As directed by the Community Support Manager.
You Bring
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Experience in operations, client service, or relationship management within HOST.
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Strong organisational skills with a focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and care.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence engaging across cultures and time zones.
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Familiarity with digital tools such as ClickUp, Zendesk, and cloud-based systems.
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A proactive mindset — curious, calm under pressure, and committed to service excellence.
Key Relationships
Internal: Community Support Team, Finance & Operations, Communications, Partnerships, and Capacity Building teams.
External: Hosted partners, funders, and service providers.
Performance Indicators
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90% of hosted partner queries receive an initial response within 24 hours
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Maintain a hosted partner satisfaction score of 90% or higher
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Resolve invoice corrections and payment requests within agreed monthly timeframes
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Escalate all identified risks within 8 hours of detection
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Ensure SOPs and system records are reviewed and updated on a monthly basis
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Demonstrate ongoing improvements in the hosted partner experience and overall journey design
We believe in the power of people to do extraordinary things. Our mission is to host the world's change-makers, enabling climate and social action.
Job Title: Community Fundraising and Engagement Executive – West Midlands
Salary: £24,160 per annum (£30,200 FTE)
Hours: 0.8FTE, 30 hours per week (flexible over 5 days – to be discussed with successful candidate). There may be occasions when evening or weekend availability is needed.
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Hybrid – based 2/3 days per week in our Birmingham centre
Reports to: Fundraising Manager Community
THE CHARITY
Suicide is the leading cause of death of men under 35 and three quarters of those who die by suicide are men. James’ Place exists to save the lives of men in suicidal crisis through delivering clinical services. We are a charity currently offering free, life-saving therapy to suicidal men at our centres in Liverpool, London, Newcastle and Birmingham.
James’ Place was set up by Clare Milford Haven and Nick Wentworth-Stanley in 2008 after their twenty-one-year-old son, James, died by suicide ten days after a minor operation. James had no history of mental illness or depression and had sought urgent help for anxiety and suicidal thoughts but didn’t find it.
James' Place was set up to make the experience of finding help as easy as possible. We offer men who are experiencing a suicidal crisis a brief, intensive, therapeutic intervention in a safe environment. Men who walk through the door at James’ Place will be in a space where they feel valued and respected. We provide a calm and peaceful environment both inside the centres and in our outside spaces, accessible to men who visit us as well as their friends and families. We have so far treated over 5,100 men who might otherwise have been unable to access the support they desperately need.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This is a new role designed to raise and facilitate fundraising for James’ Place Birmingham and to grow community and voluntary sector relationships across the region to raise awareness of James’ Place to drive referrals to our Birmingham centre.
As part of the Fundraising team, you will take a leading role in building strong networks across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to establish our centre as a sustainable source of life-saving support for men in suicidal crisis.
The postholder will spend 50% of their time working collaboratively and taking responsibility for establishing fundraising activity across the West Midlands with appropriate support from centre staff and fundraising colleagues, the Head of Fundraising and Communications, Director of Fundraising and External Affairs and the Chief Executive and Trustees. They will spend 40% of their time building community-based relationships with the aim of raising awareness to drive referrals to the centre, working closely with the Head of Centre Birmingham and the Centre Manager in Birmingham to do so. It is recognised that this will vary week to week depending on the current needs of the organisations.
This opportunity is ideal for an ambitious individual eager to grow their skills and career while helping to secure the funding and relationships needed to achieve the charity’s long-term goals.
Direct Fundraising Work 50%
- Develop and grow a network of local donors (including HNWI, corporates, community fundraisers as well as Trusts and Foundations), volunteer supporters and influencers across the West Midlands with a view to increasing the fundraising reach of the organisation.
- Steward existing donors volunteers and prospects to secure long-term multi-year support.
- Support community engagement and attend fundraising events to help achieve the organisation’s fundraising ambitions.
- Identify regional funding opportunities and support with the preparation and submission of grant applications and funding proposals.
- Collaborate closely with internal teams across fundraising, communications, events, and clinical teams to maximise opportunities.
Direct Outreach Work 40%
- Support Heads of Centre to identify and engage with a range of partner organisations across Birmingham and the West Midlands, helping to raise awareness of the charity’s work.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with local statutory, voluntary, and community sector organisations, acting as a professional and approachable representative of the charity.
- Assist with partnership activity, including attending meetings, forums, and events, to share information about services and strengthen local connections.
- Help to coordinate partnership communications and ensure relevant information about the charity’s work is shared clearly and consistently with external partners.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to support joined-up approaches to partnership and engagement activity.
- Identify and feedback opportunities for partnership working that could support fundraising, community engagement, and service awareness.
Administration 10%
- Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard ensuring compliance with fundraising regulations and best practice guidelines.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on the CRM database.
- Work collaboratively with both clinical and non-fundraising colleagues within the Birmingham centre and across the organisation, building their confidence and capability in fundraising activities.
- Ensure all fundraising activities are delivered to a high standard, meeting regulatory and ethical requirements.
Working in the Wider Charity
- Represent James’ Place with professionalism, respect, and confidence at all times.
- Participate in review and evaluation processes to support the ongoing development, effectiveness, and sustainability of James’ Place as a respected charity.
- Undertake any additional duties as required to support the successful delivery of the organisation’s business plan.
Values
- Demonstrate commitment to the James’ Place values of Focus, Bravery, Respect, Compassion, Professionalism, Collaboration and Hope through all aspects of work
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Proven experience of fundraising in the charity sector, with a track record of achieving results in at least two of the following income streams: Community fundraising, Corporate partnerships, events, major gift fundraising from High-Net-Worth Individuals (HNWIs) and Trusts and Foundations.
- Strong understanding of donor motivations and what drives charitable giving across different audiences.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft persuasive messages and build rapport.
- Confidence and professionalism in engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders and partners.
- Excellent time management skills
- Practical, resilient, and flexible, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Innovative thinker, open to exploring new ideas and approaches to fundraising.
- Collaborative and solution-focused, able to work constructively with others to overcome challenges.
- A team player, willing to support colleagues and take on additional responsibilities when required.
- Capable of working on difficult and sensitive issues, demonstrating kindness, integrity, and emotional resilience, and seeking or offering help when needed.
Desirable
- Experience using CRM databases (e.g. Salesforce)
- Understanding of, and interest in, mental health and suicide prevention.
WE OFFER
- A 7% employer contributory pension scheme.
- Family friendly policies.
- Death in service insurance scheme.
- 25 days plus bank holidays leave entitlement (FTE), including enhanced holiday allowance with incremental rises after qualifying period.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please use the online application system to submit your CV detailing your experience, roles and responsibilities, and answer the screening questions.
If you have any queries or experience challenges with the application process, please email [email protected]
Closing date: 9am on Monday 22nd June 2026
Interviews are expected to be held online on 7th July 2026
Here at James' Place, we want you to feel comfortable in sharing your authentic selves and personal experiences, so we ask that you do not submit an application that has been formulated by AI. You may wish to use AI to support with structural aspects such as grammar and formatting, however your application must reflect your own genuine experiences, critical thinking and creativity.
James’ Place is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community. Our aim is that no job applicant, temporary worker or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender and transgender status, race and ethnicity, religion and belief (including no belief), marriage or civil partnership status or sexual orientation.
If you have a disability or health conditions which means you'd benefit from any adjustments to the interview process to help you perform at your best, please do let us know in advance.
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Location: Home-based in London with regular Project visits within London and the South East
Contract: Permanent
As Volunteer and Community Support Officer you will support the London & South East Area Manager and Regional Managers with volunteer recruitment, documentation of training (such as DBS, references, Food Safety Level 2, First Aid), giving our volunteers a fantastic experience, guest outreach and giving extra support to our London & South East projects as and when required to aid development within the region.
As well as projects across London, our projects include projects across the South Coast and South East and this role will require regular visits across the area.
Benefits: We offer 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, and additional holiday for length of service (pro-rata for part-time). Plus, everyone gets an extra day off on their birthday! Our health and wellbeing cash plan allows staff to claim money back on healthcare bills and includes access to telephone counselling and online GP appointments.
How to apply: Please upload a CV of no more than two sides, and a covering note/letter of no more than two sides explaining why you are suitable for the role, via our vacancy website:
Deadline for your application: 11.59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026.
Interviews: planned for Tuesday 30th June 2026.
Inclusivity: At FoodCycle, we are committed to being an equitable, diverse and inclusive organisation. Our vision is to create a working and service environment where every individual is treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. We want everyone to bring their full selves to work and to our community meals. We commit to removing barriers that prevent our employees, volunteers and guests from embracing their distinctive and diverse identities.
We want our organisation to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications for everyone and especially encourage people from unrepresented groups to apply.
Disability Confident Employer: FoodCycle is a Disability Confident Employer and candidates who are disabled and who meet our minimum criteria for the job will be offered an interview.Please state in your application if you identify as disabled and wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview. We can make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
Safeguarding: Safeguarding is Everyone’s business – FoodCycle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare / wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk. This role will therefore require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this role. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for an Agroforestry Woodland Advisor for the East Anglian Clayland’s. This role will assist with our priority landscape delivery within East Anglia, creating the strategy and plans to deliver the Woodland Trust objectives (protect, create, restore goals) across the East Anglian Claylands (EAC).
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Lead delivery of a new agroforestry partnership across the East Anglian Treescape, driving uptake of trees, hedges and woodlands for farm productivity, nature recovery and climate resilience.
- Provide tailored, on-farm agroforestry advice, reviewing landholdings and supporting whole-farm planning using existing hedge, tree, woodland and agroforestry schemes.
- Increase farmer confidence and participation by coordinating and deploying funding from Sainsbury’s, Woodland Trust and DEFRA.
- Offer flexible levels of support, from full farm visits, surveys and action plans to light-touch advice and signposting, aligned to landowner needs and ecosystem potential.
- Build strong internal and external partnerships, working closely with Woodland Trust colleagues, outreach teams, and external partners such as cluster groups and farming co-operatives.
- Clearly promote and represent the agroforestry offer, engaging farmers and stakeholders through events, talks and shows, ensuring appropriate Woodland Trust recognition.
- Manage project performance and delivery, including planning, budgets, risks, reporting, evaluation and oversight in line with the Woodland Trust project management framework.
- Operate autonomously with professional judgement, supporting future expansion into wider Outreach activity and travelling as required across Central England and to Grantham.
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the East Anglian landscape and wider Midlands Region, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
- This is a fixed term contract for 4 years.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience working directly with farmers and landowners, building trusted, effective relationships and representing an organisation professionally with confidence.
- Strong practical knowledge of woodland, hedgerow and agroforestry delivery, including establishment, early management and application of agroforestry principles.
- Sound understanding of farming systems and the policy environment, including regulations, grant schemes and emerging sector changes.
- Demonstrable project management capability, planning, organising and delivering work to deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently and remotely, while collaborating effectively across multiple, geographically dispersed teams to achieve shared outcomes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, influencing and motivating others, and communicating clearly in writing and verbally.
- Highly organised and results-focused, able to prioritise workload, work under pressure, adapt to change and maintain attention to detail.
- Technically and professionally equipped for the role, including degree-level qualification (or equivalent), confidence with Microsoft Office and digital mapping/GIS tools, a full driving licence and willingness to travel.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
First round interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams on July 9th 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Additional Information
· This position is home-based but with extensive travel within the region and can involve travel across England and Wales.
· A full driving license and access to a car is essential for the role.
· The role requires time flexibility including evening and occasional weekend work.
· DBS checks and references will be obtained.
The Role
This is a key role in acting as a delivery partner on our projects, working on streams of community support across the London and Home Counties (including Thames Valley area), and within the staff team.
Responsibilities
- Projects and Workstreams: Overseeing and ensuring outstanding delivery on multiple community projects through NFF Flood Support and Flood Action Group process. Support and manage data collection that meets the aims of each project.
- Community Engagement: Engage and empower flooded and at-risk communities, supporting and representing them and pushing for the best outcomes. Being ambitious on their behalf and advocating for change.
- Business Engagement: Proactive engagement with businesses to support flood risk reduction to affected communities.
- Report Writing: Ensure reports are on time and are to depth and quality required.
- Staff Training: Support staff and training manager to ensure comprehensive and appropriate training takes place to ensure continuous professional development.
- Team Management: Line manage staff, fostering a collaborative and productive environment. Modelling behaviours and driving forward team development.
- Stakeholder Relationships: Manage and develop key stakeholder relationships, ensuring strong partnerships and leading on communications.
- Political and Fundraising Support: Provide data, case studies, and research to support political influencing and fundraising activities. Contribute to and attend policy, political and strategic meetings. Support fundraising activities through providing data and information.
- Income: Identify future income opportunities, sharing information and building relationships for new projects or new income streams with Senior Management Team.
- Support Management Team proactive role to support to deliver NFF objectives.
Day-to-Day Activities
· You will manage and support Flood Engagement Officers to deliver their projects and work streams and managing development pathways for team members.
- Liaise and develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operational and community engagement activities.
- Support Management Team to build income streams and develop new activity. Working to develop, support and deliver NFF strategy
- Providing information and case studies for communications and advocacy work
· You will be acting as the main contact for projects and agreed activities.
Work Experience
· Recent experience undertaking a similar role
· Working knowledge of relevant regulations, legislation and current practice
· Proven experience working to deadlines and prioritising workloads
· Comprehensive experience of managing projects with strong project management skills
· Proven experience analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
· Evidence of achievement in directly managing staff
Skills Required
· Excellent communication skills including clear written and spoken English
· Comprehensive experience of managing multiple work streams with strong organisational skills
· Excellent negotiation and presentation skills
· Ability to stay calm and constructive in challenging situations
· Excellent interpersonal listening, empathy and networking skills
· Intermediate Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar
· Email and internet communications and experience using MS Teams
How This Role Contributes to Our Strategy
- Community Support: Empowering and supporting communities.
- Partnerships: Developing strong relationships with partner organisations.
- Income Generation: Supporting income streams via projects and opportunities.
- Collaboration: Fostering a collaborative approach within the organisation.
About us
The National Flood Forum (NFF) is the only independent national charity dedicated to supporting and representing people at risk of flooding. Established in 2002 by those affected by flooding, we passionately put people at the heart of flood risk management. Our goal is to empower individuals and communities to recover from flooding and get the best possible outcomes. We put people first. We act as an honest, trustworthy and independent broker on behalf of flooded people.
We work across four key areas:
- Providing information via our helpline and website
- Recovery Services in flooded areas
- Flood Action Groups
- Policy and Advocacy
With over 300 Flood Action Groups across England and Wales and handling more than 1000 calls annually through our helpline, NFF plays a crucial role in supporting and representing flood-affected and at-risk communities. We collaborate closely with flood risk management agencies, local authorities, and government bodies. We also aspire to a collaborative, supportive, and solution-focused environment for our staff.
Closing Date – 21st June 2026 Midnight
We especially welcome applications from people with flood sector experience, or who are flooded people themselves.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Planning & Integration Manager - 12-month FTC
It starts with community – and so does everything we do at The National Lottery Community Fund (the Fund). As the UK's largest community funder, we will distribute over £4 billion by 2030 to projects that strengthen society and improve lives. Our UK-wide Communications & Engagement Team is at the heart of telling that story, and we're looking for an exceptional Planning and Integration Manager to join us on a 12-month maternity cover basis.
This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in one of the most ambitious periods in the Fund's history. As we enter phase two of our It Starts With Community strategy, our communications are more important than ever – positioning the Fund as a credible, influential voice on community resilience, cohesion and change. You'll be the operational linchpin that turns our strategic ambitions into coordinated, measurable reality.
Role Expectations
Working closely with the Head of Communications Strategy and the wider communications leadership team, you'll bring together integrated plans for our media, marketing, digital and external affairs functions, ensuring clear milestones, measurable outcomes, and efficient use of resources. If you're energised by complexity, thrive on bringing order and clarity to busy teams, and care about the power of communications to make a difference, this role is for you.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing design and delivery of planning and project management tools and systems across the Communications & Engagement function.
- Acting as the central point of contact/traffic manager between Communications teams and the rest of the Fund, managing incoming requests and allocating resources effectively.
- Developing project dashboards and reporting tools that track delivery progress and highlight risks or dependencies to drive project decisions and provide business insights.
- Establishing, monitoring and evaluating integrated objectives and metrics across media, marketing, digital and external affairs, ensuring our campaigns are based on evidence and focused on outcomes.
- Managing a team of two Communications Assistants.
Skills & Requirements
You'll bring a strong track record in planning and delivering integrated communications activities in a complex organisation, with proven experience in operational planning, resource management and building effective planning frameworks across multiple teams. You'll be confident using data and analytics to drive operational improvements, and skilled at working across and between teams in a matrix environment.
Experience in people management is essential, as is the ability to build relationships and influence at all levels. A background in communications or marketing agency planning would be an advantage, as would familiarity with the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
We have a hybrid approach to working. Work pattern and location will be agreed with the successful candidate. The role can be based at any of our UK offices: Belfast, Birmingham, Cardiff, Exeter, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle, and Newtown. The role requires semi-frequent travel to other offices.
Interview details:
- Date: July 22nd and 23rd
- Format: Online
- Location: UK-wide
We will be hosting a briefing session on Thursday 18th June, 11am. To register for the session or for any questions about the recruitment process, please email the recruitment team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact the recruitment team.
How to apply:
Upload your CV in word format and write a supporting statement (1000 words) with the following criteria, we will use this to score your application.
Essential Criteria
- Strong track record in planning and delivering integrated communications activities in a complex organisation to deliver against organisational KPIs.
- Experience in operational planning and resource management across multiple teams, with proven ability to build and maintain effective planning frameworks and processes.
- Success in stakeholder management and matrix working.
- Experience using data and analytics to improve operational effectiveness.
- Experience in people management and development.
Desirable Criteria
- Background in communications or marketing agency planning.
- Relevant project management qualification.
- Understanding of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Communities in the UK come in all shapes and sizes. National Lottery funding is for everyone – therefore, we are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and we work hard to ensure our funding reaches where it is needed.
We also believe our people should represent the communities, organisations and individuals we work with. That’s why The National Lottery Community Fund is committed to being an inclusive employer and a great place to work. We recognise and celebrate the fact that our people come from diverse backgrounds. We positively welcome applications from people from ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities or longstanding health conditions, people who are LGBTQ+, and people from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds, as well as people of all ages.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we take a proactive approach in making reasonable adjustments, if needed, throughout the recruitment process and during employment. (This can be related to a physical and mental health condition.)
It starts with community.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Woodland Trust is looking for a Outreach Advisor to join our Central England Team. This 18-month fixed-term role offers an exciting opportunity to play a leading part in the successful delivery of the Woodland Trust’s MOREwoods and MOREhedges programmes. The successful postholder will provide expert advice on woodland creation across the region, helping to shape and grow a diverse portfolio of impactful projects.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Provide expert advice to farmers, land managers and landowners on farmland management, habitat creation, woodland establishment and agroforestry integration.
- Deliver woodland creation and management projects end-to-end, including on-the-ground implementation and technical support.
- Develop and deliver landscape-scale conservation projects in collaboration with farmers, landowners, businesses, local authorities and partner organisations.
- Secure and manage funding through agri-environment and woodland grant schemes (e.g. EWCO, MOREwoods and other external funding streams).
- Lead delivery of the MOREwoods scheme, guiding landowners through planning, application, planting and establishment phases.
- Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, representing the Woodland Trust professionally across a diverse range of audiences.
- Coordinate conservation programmes and manage consultants to ensure high-quality, cost-effective delivery aligned with organisational objectives.
- Manage projects, budgets and reporting processes, including producing high-quality reports, tracking progress and measuring impact.
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the West and East Midlands landscape and surrounding areas, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
- This is a fixed term contract for 18 months
The Candidate:
- Experience working directly with farmers and landowners, building effective and trusted relationships across a range of farming systems.
- Practical experience of woodland and hedgerow creation and/or woodland management, with strong knowledge of establishment, early maintenance and relevant grant funding schemes.
- Proven project management skills, including planning, organising and delivering work to deadlines in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to work independently in a remote setting, while collaborating effectively as part of a geographically dispersed and cross-functional team.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent an organisation professionally and build positive relationships both internally and externally.
- Technical competence in Microsoft Office and digital tools, including GIS and mapping systems for planning, data management and reporting.
- Knowledge of farming systems, agricultural policy, regulations and evolving grant schemes, alongside an understanding of agroforestry principles and application.
- Relevant experience or qualification in land management (or related field), including knowledge of funding streams and a full UK driving licence with willingness to travel.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply. Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
First round interviews will take place on July 16th 2026.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Build Capacity. Innovate Practice. Create Delivery Systems.
We are seeking an engaging and collaborative lead to design and deliver a sector-leading national capacity building programme while supporting the development of regional/ place-based ecosystems able to advance and grow equality impact investing.
You will work directly with investors and grant makers to embed EII in strategy, policy and practice and help pioneer a new generation of collaborative place-based initiatives that connect frontline equality organisations needs and ideas with investors and philanthropists.
Key to this role will be both generating, and capturing, cutting edge ideas and practical approaches, ensuring different parts of the equality impact investing movement share, and benefit from, others learning.
You will be skilled in training, facilitation and capability building, with the ability to translate systems thinking into practical guidance others can use. Excellent relationship-building skills, the ability to co-create and co-deliver with a wide range of stakeholders, and an understanding of equality and social justice will be essential.
EIIP believes that tackling inequality requires transforming how capital flows through society. We are now entering a critical phase of growth, with a focus on delivering systemic change at scale.
That means changing not only where money goes, but also who shapes decisions, whose voices are heard and what outcomes are prioritised. You will play a central role in building the capacity of investors and grant givers – and creating delivery systems to effect this change.
- Location: Remote, with Monthly in Person Team Meetings (London)
- Salary: £41-43K (FTE) + 10% pension
- Contract:2 Year Fixed Term Contract
- Hours: 0.8 (32 hours per week)
- Location: Remote with monthly in-person team meetings (London)
- Application deadline: 21 June 2026
We work with people and organisations who fund and shape investment in communities and civil society, supporting funding practice
Train high quality assistance dogs by providing support and appropriate training throughout all stages of the dog's development using positive and reward-based training methods.
Make a tangible difference and build meaningful partnerships in your community.
About Canine Partners
At Canine Partners, we breed, train, and support expert assistance dogs to create loving, life-changing partnerships with disabled people. Across the UK, we support people with a variety of physical disabilities and their families, carefully matching them with a dog that suits their needs, personality, and lifestyle.
Our dogs bring confidence and independence, love and companionship, reducing reliance on carers and giving people the freedom to live life their own way.
The Role
Position: Dog Trainer
Hours: 22.5 hours per week
Location: Homebased covering West Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, East Sussex and Kent
Travel: This role will involve regular travel within the geographical area which you will cover (Kent, London and parts of Surrey and East Sussex). Travel is usually by car however there may be some use of public transport (e.g., to London). Occasional regional travel and overnight stays.
You'll play a vital role in training assistance dogs to a high standard whilst supporting volunteers, partners and the wider team to ensure the health, wellbeing and successful placement of the dogs throughout their working career.
What You'll Be Doing
- Train Canine Partners dogs at all stages of their training, using positive and reward-based training.
- Tailor training programmes to suit individual partner needs during the matching process.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all dogs in training.
- Deliver partnership placement courses, supporting both the partner and dog through the transition.
- Participate in volunteer recruitment activities, including events, social media campaigns and community outreach.
About You
- Strong practical and theoretical experience in dog training and behaviour.
- Ability to handle and train dogs at all ages, using positive and reward-based training methods.
- ABTC-ATI or similar qualification could be beneficial but not essential. If you do not have a qualification, the willingness to complete it.
- Good communication and coaching / teaching skills.
- Good self-motivation and initiative.
- ICT skills, Microsoft Office, Salesforce (desirable but can offer training), email, internet etc.
- Full UK clean driving license and use of a vehicle for work that is suitable to safely transport a dog if required.
Most importantly, you will be passionate about the transformative impact that our assistance dogs provide to our beneficiaries.
Ready to Make a Difference?
If you are excited about this role, don't hesitate to apply! We welcome applicants who bring unique perspectives and would be delighted to hear from you. Please apply online with a comprehensive CV and supporting statement explaining how you believe you match the requirements of the role.
Please note if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close this advertisement prior to the closing date so apply now to ensure you don't miss out! Please be assured that we contact all candidates regarding the outcome of their application, this may take longer if we receive high volumes of applications.
Closing date: 5th July 2026
We recognise the benefit of diverse experience and welcome and encourage applications from all sections of the community. We are a disability confident committed employer.
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We will change the lives of disabled people using expertly trained dogs to improve physical, emotional and social wellbeing.




