Community programmes manager jobs

Job Role: Housing Night Concierge / Housing Security Worker (Nights)

Salary: £18,347 per year, hourly rate £14.70 per hour

Hours: 24 hours per week. Days and hours to be agreed, between the hours of 4pm-2am

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Trowbridge

Additional information:

• • This role includes evening and night shifts. The team are happy to discuss how this schedule will look in practice and can offer some flexibility for the successful candidate.

Please note, that the shifts and hours are waking nightshifts that require individuals to be aware and alert.

About Alongside:

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you'd like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we're looking for!

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Housing Night Concierge to be the friendly and reassuring on-site presence across our supported accommodation services (owned or leased by Alongside). You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of both our buildings and the people within them, helping to create a calm, supportive environment overnight.

This role is perfect for someone who’s confident working solo, has great attention to detail, and genuinely cares about maintaining positive relationships within the community. Every shift is an opportunity to support vulnerable individuals and be part of something meaningful.

What you’ll be doing:

• • Be a reassuring on-site presence, ensuring the safety and security of our supported accommodation through the night and weekends.
  • Conduct regular building checks and patrols to monitor safety, maintenance issues, and ensure a calm environment.
  • Monitor any CCTV and respond to any concerns or incidents in line with policies and procedures.
  • Keep a clear and accurate log of events and activities during each shift.
  • Support smooth transitions between shifts by providing details verbal and written handovers.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

What we’re looking for:

• • Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
  • Experience in a similar overnight role is preferred but not required as full training and induction will be provided.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• • Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
  • 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
  • 30% staff discount at our charity shops
  • A generous and competitive pension scheme
  • A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
  • Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
  • For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands
  • Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out

Are you passionate about supporting people and creating positive change?

Liver UK is the new name for the British Liver Trust and Children’s Liver Disease Foundation. We’re here to improve liver health for all and support everyone affected by liver disease or liver cancer.

We reach millions of people each year through our campaigns and services.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Engagement Support Officer to help deliver our patient support, outreach and awareness programmes across the UK.

In this varied role, you'll support people affected by liver disease through online and face-to-face engagement activities, help deliver support groups and events, build relationships with patients and healthcare professionals, and contribute to national awareness campaigns.

We're looking for someone with experience of outreach, community engagement or support services, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while working independently.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing national charity and play a direct role in improving liver health outcomes and supporting those affected by liver disease.

For full details of the role, responsibilities and person specification, please download the Job Description.

£26,455 for 31 hours (£29,868 FTE)
12 month contract
Home-based with some travel required 

To be suitable for the role you will be located in the North West, Yorkshire, the West Midlands or East Midlands.

#egagement support officer #outreach worker #engagement team #outreach team #outreach support #outreach community team #outreach officer

Liver UK is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

Please don’t delay in applying. We’re reviewing applications as they come in and may start interviews before the closing date.

Job Role: Volunteer Coordinator

Salary: £22,400 per year (FTE £28,000)

Hours: 30 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: South West (Office to be agreed)

Other responsibilities:

Expectation to travel to offices and events across the South West as needed

About the Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Volunteer Coordinator to join our People team and play a key role in growing, supporting and celebrating our incredible volunteer community.

Volunteers are at the heart of everything we do. As Volunteer Coordinator, you'll oversee the entire volunteer journey, from attraction and recruitment through to onboarding, development, engagement and recognition. You'll be the central point of contact for volunteers across the organisation, ensuring they have a positive and rewarding experience while helping us continue to expand and strengthen our volunteer programme.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about people, community engagement and creating opportunities that make a real difference. Working closely with managers across the organisation and alongside the Head of People, you'll help shape the future of volunteering and ensure our programme reflects best practice, inclusivity and organisational priorities.

If you love building relationships, improving processes and championing the value of volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the full volunteer lifecycle, including attraction, recruitment, onboarding, induction, training, engagement and recognition.
• Act as the first point of contact for volunteers, providing support, guidance and responding to queries and feedback.
• Partner with managers across the organisation to identify volunteer opportunities, develop meaningful roles and support effective volunteer management.
• Support initiatives to diversify our volunteer workforce and reduce barriers to volunteering.
• Build relationships with community organisations, education providers and local networks to increase volunteer engagement and attract new volunteers.
• Maintain accurate volunteer records, compliance documentation and reporting data, ensuring GDPR requirements are met.
• Coordinate volunteer communications, events, recognition activities and development opportunities to keep volunteers engaged and connected.
• Analyse volunteer data and key metrics, including volunteer numbers, retention and diversity information, using insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Work alongside the Head of People to develop and implement volunteering strategies that support organisational growth and impact.
• Support the wider HR and Recruitment team when required.

Since job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post holder may be required to undertake other duties broadly in line with the responsibilities outlined above.

What We're Looking For

• Experience of managing or coordinating volunteers and supporting the volunteer lifecycle.
• A confident communicator with excellent relationship-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Experience reviewing, developing and improving processes.
• Ability to coach, support and influence managers and colleagues.
• Proactive, solutions-focused and motivated to drive positive change.
• A genuine passion for volunteering, community engagement and helping people thrive.
• Ability and willingness to travel to locations across the South West when required.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• Wellbeing related support/advice, and up to 6 free counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at Julian House charity shops
• 20% staff discount at Julian House bike workshops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This role will be responsible for developing and reviewing organisational standards of support in line with contractual and regulatory standards, leading on quality assurance, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement as well as supporting compliance and regulatory requirements.

To lead on the development of new models of support practice which are person centred and trauma informed, working closely with operational managers, frontline teams, and the Head of Compliance, the post-holder will ensure that services delivered to vulnerable adults are safe, effective, person-centred, compliant, and consistently achieving positive outcomes.

The role will provide strategic oversight of quality and performance data, lead on the interpretation and analysis of operational and compliance information, identify emerging risks and trends, and support leaders to implement improvements. The post-holder will also drive organisational learning, promote consistency in practice across services, and lead the development of a robust framework to capture and embed the resident voice in service delivery and improvement. Enabling residents to have a significant contribution in shaping services and contributing to an inclusive and safe community. In addition, this will support contributing to achieving the social housing consumer standard around transparency, influence and accountability.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

Quality Assurance and Performance Oversight

• Lead the quality assurance function across support services

• Review and analyse and interpret quarterly performance, identifying risks, trends, gaps, and areas of concern, as well as providing solutions

• Provide comprehensive analysis and evidence-based recommendations to operational and senior management teams

• Ensure quality standards are consistently applied across all services

• Monitor service delivery against contractual, regulatory, and organisational standards

• Produce high-quality reports identifying key findings, themes, risks, opportunities, and improvement actions to support strategic and dynamic problem solving, as well as continuous improvement

• Maintain oversight of our Service Improvement Plan and monitor progress against agreed actions and outcomes

Data Analysis and Insight

• Lead on the collection, interpretation, and deep analysis of operational, performance, quality, compliance, and outcome data

• Translate datasets into meaningful insights to support informed decision-making

• Identify emerging trends, performance risks, and opportunities for service enhancement

• Produce executive summaries and reports for senior leadership teams and governance meetings

• Use data to drive continuous improvement and demonstrate service impact

Development of Support Practice

• Be responsible for developing person centred and trauma-informed practice standards for our support services

• Contributing to creating a Psychologically Informed Environment across the organisation

• Develop our reflective practice offer across all services

• Lead on the development and implementation of an accredited programme of independent living skills activities for our residents

Impact and Performance Management/Reporting

• To lead on impact and performance, providing leadership and line management to Impact Specialist

• Lead and facilitate regular KPI and performance review meetings with Frontline Management and services

• Challenge and support managers to understand performance outcomes and develop improvement plans

• Track progress against agreed targets and improvement actions

• Ensure accountability and ownership for quality and performance outcomes across services

• To maintain up to date project management and reporting records

• To write and present regular reports for senior management and external stakeholders/partners, on the development and progress of Quality Assurance.

• To contribute to the updating of InForm to capture performance requirements

Practice Development and Workforce Support

• Design and deliver workshops, quality forums, and learning sessions for frontline staff and managers

• Promote consistency of practice across all services

• Share learning from audits, complaints, incidents, safeguarding concerns, resident feedback, and performance reviews

• Develop resources and tools to support high-quality, person-centred service delivery

• Foster a culture of continuous learning, accountability, and quality improvement

Resident engagement and accountability

• To lead on the development of a programme of resident engagement, empowerment and involvement, which targets resources to build strong, sustainable support services that engage proactively with local communities

• Establish meaningful opportunities for residents to influence service design, delivery, and improvement through expression of voice, listening, connecting and motivating each other; promoting a culture of co-production

• Develop methods for gathering, analysing, and responding to resident feedback

• Ensure resident experiences and outcomes are reflected within quality assurance processes

• Provide leadership and management of Resident Engagement Specialist

General

• To attend internal meetings as and when necessary, for example Directorate, Management and Planning meetings

• To undertake such other duties within the competence of the post holder which may be required from time to time.

Ideal attributes for meeting the needs of position and being an effective member of the wider Your Place team.

Experience

• Experience supporting rough sleepers and homeless people with complex needs, including mental health, substance use and physical health.

• Experience developing and reviewing quality frameworks, audits, service standards, action plans and improvement processes.

• Experience developing and implementing monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks.

• Understanding of safeguarding and MARAC processes.

• Experience of reflecting critically upon own practice in order to improve the experience for service users

Skills, knowledge & Abilities

• Strong organisational and project management skills, with confident use of Microsoft Office and digital recording, analysis and reporting systems.

• Strong understanding of issues affecting rough sleepers and homeless people with complex needs, including barriers to accessing services, sustaining accommodation and engaging with support.

• Strong analytical skills, able to interpret performance, safeguarding, complaints, incidents, outcomes and resident feedback data into clear recommendations.

• Strong communication and facilitation skills, including leading workshops, learning sessions, reflective practice and quality forums.

• Ability to produce clear reports, briefings and presentations for managers, senior leaders, commissioners, boards and governance forums.

• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, confidentiality, information governance and professional boundaries when supporting vulnerable adults

• Strong understanding of anti-discriminatory practice.

• Good case-management recording skills, ideally with experience of InForm.

Personal qualities

• Flexible and resilient

• Patient and pro-active

• Personable and energetic

• Self-motivated

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Commitment to the values of compassion, collaboration, inclusion and growth

Before starting this position, you’ll need to undergo a criminal record check by the Disclosure and Barring Service. You must be entitled to work in the UK.

Context of role:

Key responsibilities:

Support Service:

1. Event Coordination and Delivery

1.1: Coordinate and deliver regular community engagement activities, including; coffee mornings and

support events.

1.2: Organise and facilitate regular wellbeing and social activities, such as; walks or group sessions.

1.3: Represent the organisation at regional events, including supporting fundraising and CYP teams

when required.

1.4: Co-lead on bookings and coordination of Ty Uchaf, our respite house.

2. Awareness, Training and Engagement

2.1: Lead on regional awareness training delivery for non-emergency services and community-based

organisations.

2.2: Deliver additional 2wish training programmes as required, including Children & Young People

(CYP) and Bereavement in workplace support training.

2.3: Lead awareness and advocacy activities with local ‘support champions’, including professionals

within non-emergency services.

3. Partnership and Network Development

3.1: Actively engage with local bereavement networks through attendance at meetings, hosting

information stands and building strong professional relationships across the region.

3.2: Develop and maintain effective links with community partners to expand reach and awareness of

services.

4. Volunteer Support

4.1: Act as a key local contact for volunteers.

4.2: Support the recruitment, training and retention of volunteers in collaboration with the wider

team.

5. Administration, Monitoring and Reporting

5.1: Maintain and take ownership of relevant systems and spreadsheets, including those used for:

52: Event planning and delivery

5.3: Marketing and communications

5.4: Contact and engagement tracking

5.5: Professional and family engagement records

5.6: Accurately record interactions with stakeholders, including; families, professionals, champions

and referral partners.

5.7: Monitor and manage posts/content on Facebook family accounts.

6. Quality Assurance and Improvement

6.1: Support quality audits and contribute to continuous improvement processes.

6.2: Collect and review feedback from events and training sessions to inform future development.

2.0 General:

1.1: To be responsible for organising own work agenda, time management and administration

1.2: To keep clear and up to date records on database of activities with families and any ensuing

action

1.3: To promote the on-going work and continued support that 2wish can offer

1.4: To work as part of a team providing support to suddenly bereaved families

1.5: To work alongside support team and maintain a seamless approach to service delivery

1.6: To maintain a high degree of confidentiality in accordance with the charity’s policies

1.7: To show respect and sensitivity for the cultural and religious beliefs of families

1.8: To undertake learning opportunities and seek them out for the team

1.9: To adhere to all company policies and procedures including Safeguarding, Confidentiality,

Health and Safety and Lone Working; and to be proactive in implementing new safe working

practices as appropriate

1.10: To attend weekend and evening community events in support of the charity as necessary

1.11: Participate as and when required in team meetings and one-to-one meetings, and

undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, which is relevant to

the role

1.12: To contribute to the evaluation and monitoring processes to ensure effectiveness of

services and activities provided

1.13: Contribute on the social media platforms maintained by 2wish

It is the nature of the work that tasks and responsibilities are in many circumstances

unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and

tasks, which are not specifically covered in their job description may have to be undertaken.

This role is subject to a DBS check.

Reducing the Risk is an Oxfordshire-based charity with a growing regional and national reputation for delivering high-quality, victim-centred domestic abuse services. Established in 2007, we empower communities, train multi-agency professionals, and provide critical Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA) services to ensure the safety and wellbeing of adults and children at risk.

We are now looking for an exceptional, values-driven leader to build on these strong foundations and guide us through our next exciting phase of growth and innovation.

The Role

As our next Chief Executive Officer, you will work closely with an ambitious Board of Trustees to shape and deliver the charity’s strategic plan. Inheriting a highly skilled, dedicated team of practitioners and a network of over 1,800 Domestic Abuse Champions, you will balance compassionate strategic vision with sound operational and financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute the charity's strategic plan, driving innovation and service development across our local and national footprint.

• Income & Sustainability: Diversify income streams beyond traditional grants, growing our accredited training and consultancy services into sustainable earned revenue.

• Partnership & Influence: Act as the principal public voice for the charity, building high-impact relationships with statutory, corporate, and voluntary sector partners.

• People & Culture: Foster an inclusive, high-performing, and trauma-informed workplace culture that prioritises staff wellbeing.

• Governance & Compliance: Oversee robust risk management, safeguarding frameworks, and regulatory compliance alongside the Board.

Who We Are Looking For

You are a credible, resilient senior leader with a proven track record in the charity, public, or social impact sectors. While a background in the domestic abuse sector is highly valued, what matters most is your ability to navigate complex funding environments, secure multi-source income, and champion victim-centred practices. You are a collaborative relationship-builder who combines commercial awareness with genuine empathy and integrity.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your up-to-date CV alongside a covering letter explaining how your experience meets the job description and person specification.

• Application Deadline: Midday, 14th August

• Shortlisting: 19th August

• Interviews: 26th August (In-person at our Oxford office)

Faith at Work Coordinator

We are looking for someone to lead the Faith at Work offering, including coordinating key events for staff.

This is an exciting time to join the team, with several strategic initiatives underway.

With 75 years of experience, the focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. The organisation helps children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by Christian faith.

Come join the 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

Position: Faith at Work Coordinator

Location: Milton Keynes

Hours: Part time, 2 days per week 15 hours

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £30,874.00 pro rata

Closing Date for applications: August 25, 2026

About the Role

Key duties include:

• Coordinate and host weekly staff devotions.
• Coordinate and support Small Group Leaders and Prayer Ministry Team.
• Oversee the running of regular prayer meetings, such as Be Still Key Relationships: building relationships with external speakers, venues and suppliers.
• Create content and lead at key events, i.e. day of prayer and weekly devotions Prayers, and organise ad-hoc opportunities for prayer as and when new situations arise.
• Manage the planning and implementation of the Day of Prayer in collaboration with staff from across the charity, and UK-based staff internationally.
• Manage the planning and implementation of other key events such as the Christmas Carol service and other moments in the Christian Calendar (e.g. Lent, Easter, Advent, etc)
• Engage with the international Global Centre Faith and Development Leads to ensure that the UK’s approach is in line with partnership priorities.
• Maintain the Faith at Work pages on the staff intranet (SharePoint), keeping content up to date and relevant.
• Support the Head of People & Culture on specific projects including the roll out of the Mission Immersion Programme to new and existing staff.

About You

You will have the relevant skills and experience to carry out the role.

Christian identity underpins everything the charity does, so as an active Christian, this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations.

Please note the organisation can only consider applicants who presently have the right to work in the UK and all candidates must be personally committed to the Christian faith and be able to respect, uphold and work within our client’s Christian mission, values, culture and faith statements. This individual will represent and speak on behalf of a Christian charity and as such the Occupational Requirement for an active Christian faith is justified under the Equality Act 2010 Schedule 9, Part 1, clause 3.

As we are unable to sponsor this role, you MUST be holding the Right to Work documentation for the UK to be considered

In addition to the salary offered, we offer:

• A flexible and supportive working culture
• Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
• Generous holiday allowance
• Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
• Opportunities for faith-based gatherings, prayer, and devotionals
• A welcoming, purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

About the Organisation

Join an international children’s charity working with children, their communities, and with supporters and partners, in almost 100 countries. Through long-term development projects, emergency responses and advocacy the organisation has helped bring lasting change to millions of children, over more than 60 years. As a Christian charity, everything is motivated by faith as we strive to reflect God’s unconditional love.

An offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in the workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. The organisation also operates flexible working policies and practices. As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

You may also have experience in areas such as Faith Engagement Coordinator, Faith & Culture Coordinator, Christian Engagement Coordinator, Christian Ministry Coordinator, Faith Development Coordinator, Spiritual Life Coordinator, Spiritual Formation Coordinator, Faith & Community Coordinator, Church Engagement Coordinator, Christian Community Coordinator, Ministry Coordinator, Ministry Engagement Coordinator, Discipleship Coordinator, Prayer & Discipleship Coordinator, Prayer Ministry Coordinator, Christian Programmes Coordinator, Christian Programmes Officer, Faith Programmes Officer.

PLEASE NOTE: This role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of the organisation. #INDNFP

PRHA is a great place to work – Our award-winning teams work together to improve the lives of our residents and make a real contribution to ending homelessness. As an IIP Gold standard employer, we value our staff and commit to develop their skills and support them in their important work.

We are seeking a Housing Officer to join our professional yet friendly team based in Bethnal Green, East London. The Housing Officer is key in delivering a housing tenancy service including income management, allocations and voids management, anti-social behavior, tenancy engagement to all our residents

As part of your role, you will have a patch of around 250-300 properties. You will be expected to represent PRHA in court and external meetings and be a key point of liaison for our residents and community stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for

To be successful in this role you will have proven experience and skills in the following areas:

• Housing management experience
• Experience of following through legal proceedings / transferable skills
• Arrears management (Housing Benefit & Universal Credit) financial inclusion and debt management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant housing legislation
• Excellent customer service skills, communication and time management and planning skills. 
• Problem-solving skills and negotiation/influencing skills are also key for this post.

Main areas of responsibility

 

Please refer to the attached Job Description. 

What we offer

We offer our staff a generous benefits package, which includes:

• Pension Scheme – We offer a group stakeholder pension scheme with 3% employer's contribution, employee contribution is 5%
• Holidays - Employees receive up to 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising with long service
• Medical – we provide a “Cash Back" Scheme for a range of services such as dental, physio, chiropody, health& wellbeing
• Training Programmes – We provide comprehensive training to our employees to enable them to grow in their career and achieve their professional aspirations.
• Season Ticket Loans – We offer interest-free season ticket loans after successful probation
• Life Assurance - Upon death whilst in service, a Death in Service payment may be made according to the scheme rules. The payment covers 3 times of the employee’s annual salary.

ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S CHARITY 

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

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

About us 

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

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

About this role 

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

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

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

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

Key responsibilities will include: 

Bid Development & Writing 

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

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

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

Research & Opportunity Development 

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

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

Collaboration & Project Development 

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

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

Quality & Continuous Improvement 

• Ensure applications meet funder guidance and eligibility criteria

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

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

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

Our Values 

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

Courage 

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

Together 

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

Passion 

We are passionate about what we do and inspire others. 

Magic 

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

Additional Information 

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

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

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

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

How to apply 

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

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

• Why do you want to work for Alder Hey? 

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

Closing date: Tuesday 1st September 2026, 12pm  

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

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

About the team

We have big goals over the next few years.

We're going to be fighting for mental health in a way we never have before.

Together we'll be working to make sure everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets the support and respect they deserve.

We have set out an ambition to address the stark and persistent inequalities in mental health access, experience, and outcomes, with a focus on those most at the margins (our equity priorities - racialised communities, young people, and people experiencing poverty). Our equity priorities are the golden thread through all of our equity work.

Team information

Will you join us?

As the Children and Young People Specialist, you will lead our work to better support young people's mental health. You will manage the Young People's mental health team to drive development and delivery of our programmes focused on young people, including our Youth Voice Network. You will work across the organisation, with local Minds and external partners to understand challenges and barriers to young people's mental health and identify opportunities for Mind to address these, e.g. through partnerships and innovation, collaborating with key stakeholders, internally and externally, to develop and mobilise solutions. You will do this through lived experience leadership, coproduction and engagement with relevant audiences. This role is located within the Equity Partnerships and Voices team within the wider Social Impact Directorate to provide strategic insight and oversight, and ensure an intersectional approach to addressing mental health inequalities.

Key duties and responsibilities

The post holder will:

- Lead on the continuous development of Mind's strategic plans for supporting Young People. Ensure the plans maximise Mind's impact and innovation across the Mind federation and enable us to reach our strategic ambitions.2. Work alongside colleagues across the Equity Partnerships and Voices team to address mental health inequalities and the intersections related to Children and Young people.3. Manage the CYP team and build on the pioneering Youth Voice Network. 4. Lead on the co-ordination & co-design of flagship CYP delivery at both a local and national level, working in partnership with colleagues across national Mind to develop new programmes, services and leverage funding 5. Ensure that young people's lived experience informs & guides Mind's work at both a local and national level so that young people with lived experience are actively involved in the planning, development and delivery of Mind's strategic plans. 6. Build positive relationships with grassroots organisations who centre the needs of young people in order to amplify youth voice.8. Being an external spokesperson for CYP work at Mind 9. Programme manage key funded CYP programmes such as the Trauma Informed Support programme, regularly reviewing performance against targets and budgets (including re-forecasting), providing regular activity and financial reports for the management and governance teams and funders, detailing delivery against outcomes and targets

This role requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Mind's equity statement

Mind is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Please refer to the Job Description while completing your application as candidates will be shortlisted based on how closely they match the criteria in the personal specification.

We would like to hear from you if you have one or more of the following experience:

*Have a background in Youth Work. This could be in an setting such as educational settings, youth clubs, faith based settings. This can be in either a paid or voluntary capacity

*Are able to speak Welsh

*Have lived experience as a person from a marginalised community

We retain the authority to close this vacancy prior to the advertised closing date and without prior notice, once an adequate number of applications has been received. Applications will be assessed on a continuous basis, and we respectfully advise prompt submission to ensure consideration.

The Head of Public Fundraising is a new role at Coeliac UK leading the charity’s public fundraising function. The role focusses on driving sustainable growth across individual giving, community fundraising, events, lottery, raffle, digital fundraising and merchandise. This role is responsible for delivering Coeliac UK’s 5-year fundraising strategy to maximise return-on-investment, grow long term supporter value, and contribute to the charity’s mission. 

The Head of Public Fundraising will embed and deliver comprehensive fundraising strategies, growing Coeliac UK’s supporter base and income, building up new and under-developed income streams and communicating effectively with their audiences to expand their reach, and encourage financial and non-financial support to deliver the organisations mission.

Who are we looking for?

Key to the success of this role is a strong understanding of individual giving fundraising. This role blends the strategic oversight and leadership of a Head of role across multiple income streams, with the hands-on expertise of an IG fundraiser. Experience across other income streams and areas of fundraising delivery would be a huge benefit as the role leads community fundraising and events, will take on digital fundraising - currently led by the Chief Engagement Officer, as well as manage the data and supporter care functions, but experience in individual giving is essential as Coeliac UK has defined that as an area of priority income. To progress to a screening call with THINK Recruitment, your CV must demonstrate evidence of delivering individual giving income in a UK charity environment. 

The successful candidate for this role will be someone who has already operated at a senior level within a charity such as at Senior Manager level, or Head of in a specific income stream.

Hybrid working

The role has a hybrid expectation of a minimum of a day a week in the High Wycombe office (HP11 2QW) to build relationships and provide support to the fundraising team, and there will be flexibility required for other in person meetings and events. However, Coeliac UK are keen to secure the very best candidate, if the hybrid expectation presents challenge for you but you otherwise meet the requirements of the role, please do get in touch with THINK to discuss. 

Application notes 

Please download the Candidate Info Pack provided for further information about the role, timelines and next steps.

To progress your application, please contact THINK Recruitment to organise an informal screening call. Please note, we cannot shortlist candidates who have not had a screening call so please allow enough time to have a call before the closing date.  You will be provided with information on how to complete your full application on the call. 

If you need assistance with downloading the pack or any reasonable adjustments to ensure you can engage with the selection process, please contact THINK Recruitment and our team will support you.

Closing date for expressions of interest: Midday Friday 21st August

Closing date for full applications: Midnight Sunday 23rd August

Company Description

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

Job Description

Join us at a pivotal moment as we deliver a major clinical systems transformation programme, leading the transition from to SystmOne and helping create a single Electronic Patient Record platform that will support better, more connected care across Marie Curie services.

You'll be a part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team responsible for ensuring Marie Curie's critical business and clinical systems deliver real value to colleagues, patients and services across the organisation. Working closely with operational, clinical, digital and technology teams, you'll play a key role in improving processes, enabling better decision-making and supporting the delivery of high-quality care through effective use of technology.

As Business Product Lead, you'll shape the future of one of our most important systems, ensuring it continues to meet the evolving needs of the organisation. You'll act as the bridge between users, business functions and technology teams, driving improvements, championing innovation and helping colleagues get the most from the systems they rely on every day. Your work will directly support service delivery, operational efficiency and positive outcomes for patients and families.

Your Impact:

• Lead the development, optimisation and continuous improvement of key business and clinical systems, including SystmOne.
• Act as the subject matter expert, providing guidance on system capabilities, enhancements and best practice.
• Work closely with stakeholders across the organisation to understand business needs and translate them into effective system solutions.
• Lead system upgrades, releases, testing and change initiatives to ensure successful implementation.
• Monitor system performance, service delivery and agreed KPIs, taking action to address issues and risks.
• Develop and deliver user training, guidance and support materials to maximise adoption and effective use of systems.
• Drive improvements in data quality, governance and reporting capabilities.
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and system partners to ensure high-quality service and support.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and introduce more efficient ways of working.

Key Requirements:

• Experience working with and developing business-critical IT systems, particularly SystmOne.
• Demonstrable experience leading system improvements, enhancements or implementation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
• Excellent communication skills, with the confidence to explain complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to influence change and drive adoption of new processes or ways of working.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify practical solutions to complex challenges.
• Experience delivering training, support and guidance to end users.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement, customer service and delivering positive outcomes while meeting deadlines.

Please see the full job description.

Additional Information

Application & Interview Process

• As part of your online application, you will be asked for a CV and supplementary details. Please review both the advert and job description and outline your most relevant skills, experience and knowledge for the role.
• Close date for applications: 14 August 2026. We encourage early applications as we may close the job advert sooner after receiving a sufficient number of applications.

Salary: Up to £42,230 per annum

Contract:Fixed-term 12 months, full-time (35h per week)

Location: Home-based (UK) with occasional travel

Benefits you’ll LOVE:

• Flexible working. We’re happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
• 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
• Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Industry-leading training programmes
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
• Access to Blue Light Card membership
• Subsidised Eye Care
• 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)

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

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

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

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

Looking for a fundraising role where you can take ownership, build lasting corporate partnerships and see the impact of your work first-hand?

Join MedEquip4Kids and help secure vital funding for equipment, facilities and mental health support that transform the lives of young people across the UK.

Since 1985, we have raised more than £25 million to fund neonatal and paediatric medical equipment, sensory and play facilities, specialised equipment for disabled children, and mental health support. With a strong reputation, long-standing supporters and an established programme of fundraising events, we continue to make a lasting difference to thousands of children each year.

Job Overview

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established children's charity and play an important role in our future growth. As a Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser, you'll develop and manage a portfolio of supporters, secure new partnerships and identify opportunities to increase income through sponsorships, events and fundraising initiatives.

Alongside building relationships with businesses, you'll create compelling proposals and demonstrate the impact of donations through reports, visits and regular communications. You'll represent MedEquip4Kids at events and networking opportunities and help to raise our profile within the business community.

As part of a small and supportive team, you'll have the opportunity to bring fresh ideas, take ownership of your work and make a direct contribution to improving young lives. This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships and seeing the tangible impact of their fundraising efforts.

Key Responsibilities

Income generation 

• Maximise funding from existing relationships and identify, research and secure new corporate funding opportunities.
• Meet agreed annual fundraising targets for corporate sponsorship, including annual income figures and corporate outreach numbers. 

Funder stewardship and reporting 

• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate supporters through regular communication and excellent account management.
• Invite supporters to project visits and events, enabling them to see the impact of their donations first-hand.

Internal collaboration and event support

• Lead the planning and delivery of fundraising and stewardship events.
• Contribute ideas, stories and content for social media, newsletters and the charity website.

Is the Corporate Partnerships Fundraiser role right for you?

We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Experience in fundraising, sales, business development, account management or corporate partnerships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to deliver compelling proposals and presentations.
• Experience using databases or CRM systems and managing fundraising or sales pipelines.
• A genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Equality, Diversity And Inclusion
MedEquip4Kids is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We want our recruitment process to be accessible and inclusive, so please let us know if you require any adjustments or support when applying or attending an interview.

Spectra is looking to expand our HIV support team by hiring an HIV outreach worker, who will deliver sexual health and well-being outreach and support for targeted groups in commissioned London boroughs (Brent, Ealing, Harrow, Hillingdon, Kingston, Merton Richmond, Sutton, Wandsworth), focusing on those at increased risk of poor sexual health. The postholder will deliver targeted and general HIV prevention programming, providing knowledge and skills, and empowering individuals to access the support that they need. As our HIV outreach worker, you will liaise with local service providers supporting those groups in commissioned London boroughs, supported by HIV Prevention Coordinator.