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We are looking for a Supporter Experience Officer to deliver an exceptional experience to all supporters across the organisation, by implementing a diverse range of personalised communication journeys across a range of channels and audiences to retain support and increase engagement with Battersea.
The ideal candidate will:
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. If you would like to talk more about this, please contact us. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: Tuesday 15th September 2026, 11.59pm
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s):
First round (Online, via MS Teams) - Thursday 24th and Friday 25th September 2026
Second round (In person) - Week commencing 5th October 2026
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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The Diocese of Southwell & Nottingham has a vision of bringing God's Living Hope to the city, towns and villages of Nottinghamshire and is committed to its mission of Growing Disciples of Christ with Compassion, Confidence and Courage. A key aspect of that vision is the articulation of seven Areas of Focus that healthy churches attend to: Inspiring Worship, Reaching Younger, Enhancing Diversity, Growing Leaders, Enabling Commitment, Encouraging Generosity and Nurturing Prayer.
Working closely with the Bishop of Southwell & Nottingham, this is an opportunity to join the Bishop's Office team, working with and for the bishop across the diocese in service of the Church's mission.
Day to day, the Chaplain works closely with others to support the Bishop's public ministry, with key accountabilities for liturgical, pastoral and ministry support, as well as liaising with the Safeguarding Team and Registrar, and overseeing episcopal administration. The role also focuses on supporting the bishop's ministry in the areas of inspiring worship and nurturing prayer.
We are looking for someone who brings theological wisdom, pastoral sensitivity, discretion, and sound judgement, alongside the ability to manage a varied and demanding workload, helping to sustain the Bishop's ministry in both strategic and personal ways. This role would suit someone who is prayerful, collaborative, and adaptable, and who is equally at ease supporting worship and ministry, working with senior colleagues in sensitive and sometimes complex matters. It offers an opportunity to combine spiritual maturity with practical leadership, with the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance.
Responsibilities
Liturgical, Pastoral and Ministry Support (30%)
Oversee planning for key services across the diocese, including confirmations and institutions, maintain digital resources for churches and support the Bishop at these services as needed.
On the Bishop's behalf, consult and advise Cathedral, incumbents and churchwardens on the planning and delivery of any service in which the Bishop plays a part, ensuring Orders of Service are signed off and accessible to the Bishop as appropriate.
Discern the next season of support for 'Nurturing Prayer' at both diocesan and parish level, work in collaboration with the Discipleship & Ministry team to develop a strategic approach. As required, lead on the planning and delivery of activity.
Support the worship and prayer life of key gatherings; such as Bishop's Council and Diocesan Synod, as well as other diocesan events.
Assist the bishop in his teaching ministry as needed, research matters, attend key leadership training days, and support and contribute to the programme as appropriate.
Take opportunities to lead and preach at services or teaching events at the invitation of parishes across the diocese.
Advise on and provide bespoke prayers and liturgies, faithful to the Anglican tradition, for a variety of civic and ecclesiastical occasions.
In collaboration with Bishop's Ecumenical Advisor and Churches Together Nottinghamshire (CTN) fulfil the role of Diocesan Ecumenical Officer (DEO)
Safeguarding & Episcopal administration (35%)
In conjunction with the Registry, advise on and ensure that clergy licences and Permissions to Officiate are administered in a timely and appropriate manner, in line with all requirements for Safer Recruitment and House of Bishops' policies.
Ensure the Bishop's Office support parishes in their compliance with all legal requirements including in relation to the suspension of benefices and pastoral reorganisation, service provision and building usage.
Oversee administration for C4 applications, the Overseas Clergy Measure and Eucharistic Assistants.
Support the administration of the Clergy Discipline Measure and complaint and grievance procedures relating to clergy.
Be the first point of contact in the Bishop's Office for safeguarding matters; liaise with the Diocesan Safeguarding Officer; and attend diocesan and national safeguarding planning group meetings on behalf of the bishop, where appropriate. Represent the diocesan bishop at the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisory Board (DSAP).
Work with the Bishop's Office team to ensure the effective management of clergy files and processes, in line with the 2021 Clergy Files Policy Guidance, GDPR, and clergy appointments, including the accurate maintenance of the National Clergy Register.
Work with the Bishop and Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in circulating key communications, including Pastoral Letters and Ad Clerum. Also ensure that existing Ad Clera are updated to reflect latest House of Bishops' practice guidance and policies.
Respond to 'Bishop to Bishop' enquiries and Current Clergy Status Letters (CCSL) to provide reference requests as required.
Oversees the work of the Senior Administrator in in managing effective administration of processes and use of data in relation to Ministers and Church Officers.
Collective working (20%)
Work closely with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects in making recommendations and proposals to the Bishop on the effective management of key issues, which may arise.
Work with the Head of Staff & Strategic Projects and the wider diocesan team to support communication of the bishop's ministry and missional priorities through diocesan communication channels and other public or parliamentary channels.
Play an active role in the life of the Bishop Office team, working in collaboration with Advisory roles and as part of strategic projects as required.
Help foster good communication and support between the diocese, the Bishop's staff and the Cathedral staff.
Assist the Bishop and his wife in their personal ministry and mission, including significant hospitality events, leadership training or evangelistic outreach.
Healthy cultures (15%)
Attend to the spirituality and prayer that underpin the work of the Bishop's Core Team in sustaining momentum during a season of considerable growth and change.
Be someone to whom the Bishop can turn and speak in confidence.
Assist with the theological and pastoral dimensions of the Bishop's ministry, ensuring that pastoral concerns are redirected and followed up appropriately.
Help protect the Bishop from the pressures of the present moment, guard his humanity, and ensure faithfulness to the wider vision of his ministry.
The Chaplain will be expected to be a regular worshipper in a local congregation.
Person Specification
Ordained priest in the Church of England, with several years' experience in a post-ordination role.
Some experience of working with Archdeacons, Area Deans and Parish oversight and governance.
Some knowledge of Church of England's processes and procedures in relation to Clergy management and episcopal administration.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, safeguarding leadership and Clergy Discipline Measure in order to support the Bishop.
Theologically alert to situations that might arise, and able to prepare responses that reflect this.
Aligned with the Bishop's priorities in order to support his ministry effectively, demonstrating this through all aspects of the role.
A prayerful person, calm and effective in stressful and pressured situations.
Enjoys collective working, providing leadership and support as required.
Emotionally intelligent, able to respond to diverse situations with understanding and appreciation of those involved.
Committed to the growth of their own ministry under the Bishop's guidance, with theological, teaching and pastoral interests.
Willing and able to work flexibly, recognising that Church life does not fit normal office hours. You can expect to work some evenings and weekends, and to attend and participate in meetings and events.
Creative skills in liturgy to lead diverse forms of worship.
A commitment to growing disciples, evangelism and supporting church growth.
Ability to nurture rhythms of prayer and worship for themselves and others.
Digitally literate; a confident user of the Microsoft suite, databases and other applications.
Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
Ability to represent the Bishop and provide pastoral support on his behalf.
Ability to work to deadlines and manage a varied workload.
Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026
Interviews: Thursday 8 October 2026
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



Location: Midlands. Regular business travel throughout our region and wider.
Salary: Circa £55,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent, full-time. Hybrid working with a minimum of 2 days in the office to attend weekly Senior Leadership Team meetings.
FareShare Midlands is looking for an experienced and ambitious Head of Fundraising to lead its fundraising strategy and build the sustainable income needed to support its work tackling hunger, food waste and poverty across the Midlands.
This is a senior role with responsibility for growing income across trusts and grants, corporate partnerships, individual giving and events, while developing new opportunities through major donor fundraising. You will lead the fundraising team, set direction and priorities, and build the partnerships and relationships needed to deliver long-term growth.
Working closely with the CEO, Deputy CEO, Finance and Communications teams, you will identify new funding opportunities, develop compelling proposals and pitches, strengthen existing relationships and ensure supporters are well stewarded. You will also play an important role in developing FareShare Midlands’ fundraising infrastructure, including making better use of its database to strengthen relationships and identify opportunities.
The ideal candidate will bring significant experience of securing income and building relationships with senior decision-makers, alongside a strong track record of delivering against fundraising targets. You will be confident developing strategy and turning insight into action, with the communication skills to represent the charity with donors, businesses and other external stakeholders.
You will be a collaborative and hands-on leader, comfortable working in a small, dynamic team and willing to contribute across the wider organisation when needed. With strong commercial awareness, creativity and tenacity, you will bring the energy and ambition needed to grow fundraising while staying closely connected to the charity’s purpose.
This is an opportunity to lead fundraising at an important stage in FareShare Midlands’ development, helping to generate the income and partnerships needed to maximise the social value of surplus food and create greater impact across the region.
Please download the Candidate Pack [PDF] for further information.
Closing Date: Monday, 21st September
We redistribute good quality surplus food which would otherwise go to waste and also support people to find work through our employability programme.
Are you someone who thrives on making a genuine difference to people’s lives? Do you have experience working in health, social care or the voluntary sector and want to play a vital role in improving how older people access the support they need? If so, we would love to hear from you.
Age UK Bromley & Greenwich is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Care Navigator to join our expanding team in partnership with Oxleas NHS Trust. Based at Memorial Hospital in Woolwich, you will be embedded within a multi-disciplinary team working on the Proactive and Frailty pathways. Your focus will be on supporting older people with complex needs, helping them navigate health and social care systems, and connecting them to relevant services across the community.
This is a key role that sits at the heart of person-centred care. You will attend multi-disciplinary team meetings, work alongside professionals including GPs, case managers and mental health staff, and spend time speaking directly with patients and their families. Your role will be to truly listen, identify what matters most to the individual, and help them take practical steps towards better health, independence and wellbeing.
Key responsibilities include:
Attending Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings and contributing to holistic care planning
Working with patients to understand their needs, provide emotional support and signpost to local services
Liaising with a wide range of professionals across the NHS, social care and voluntary sectors
Inputting information into systems including RIO and Framework I, with training provided
Keeping accurate records and contributing to service evaluation and improvement
We are looking for someone who is:
Experienced in health, social care or voluntary sector settings
Empathetic and a confident communicator
Able to build strong relationships with a range of professionals and clients
Organised, reliable and motivated by positive outcomes for others
Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
Passionate about supporting older people to live well and with dignity
This role offers the opportunity to be part of a well-respected local charity with a strong values-led culture. You will be joining a supportive team that values collaboration, creativity and kindness. As a Care Navigator, your work will have a direct impact on people’s lives at a time when they are most vulnerable.
For the full person spec and job description please download the job pack.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you make a difference for Carers in Wandsworth?
We are currently offering a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and proactive individual to join our friendly and dynamic team and organisation.
Our Charity:
We are a busy, ambitious charity operating at the heart of the Wandsworth community since 1995, helping thousands of people across the borough in unpaid Caringroles. We give information and advice, organise respite, offer complementary therapies, deliver training, provide peer support, arrange fun events and much more. In short, we are the Carer's friend and advocate,often helping Carers through difficulttimes.
Benefits of working for Wandsworth Carers’ Centre:
The role:
This role involves one-to-one support for unpaid Carers who support people with various support needs including physical health needs and substance misuse needs.
Skills and experience:
The successful applicant will have outstanding organisational and communication skills, be confident at supporting people on a one-to-one basis, including providing information and advice, listening support and advocacy. They will be able to manage conflicting demands with tight deadlines, be a key team player and committed to working with Carers and volunteers.
They will have excellent IT skills and be able to adapt to providing services both face to face and via virtual platforms, whilst maintaining a consistent service for Carers.
Wandsworth Carers’ Centre is an inclusive employer, committed to the continued development of a diverse workforce.
Our mission is to improve the quality of life for Carers and people affected by caring responsibilities.


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Are You Passionate About Equality and Advocacy? Ready to Empower Others? Want to Drive Change? We are thrilled to announce 1 full-time opportunity for a dedicated Independent Advocate to join our vibrant team in Liverpool and Warrington. Our team delivers Independent Advocacy within Secure Services across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust. As an Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges.
This role involves providing advocacy, participating in drop-ins, and offering tailored support to a diverse group of service users with complex needs. Your work will empower vulnerable adults, helping them navigate and access necessary mental health care and treatment, advocating for their needs and ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon.
You'll deliver persuasive verbal and written representations on their behalf, collaborate with a wide variety of professionals, and take directed actions to address clients' issues. This role demands a flexible attitude, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
You’ll be working proactively in Secure Hospital settings, abiding by security protocols. Relevant training will be provided during a robust induction.
On successful completion of a 3-month probationary period, you will be given the opportunity to complete the Independent Advocacy Practice (IAP) qualification inc. the IMHA Module.
Hours of Work: Full-time hours are 37 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.
Location: Office based at a variety of sites across Liverpool and Warrington. (Applicants must live within the area and have the ability to travel to different Mersey Care sites)
Starting Salary: £25,877.80 per annum.
Contract type: Permanent
Independent Advocate Requirements:
Desirable:
Benefits:
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.
Think you are the perfect fit for this Independent Advocate role? Don't wait, click apply now!
Closing Date: 5PM, Friday 13th September 2026
Interview Date: 22nd / 23rd September
An Enhanced DBS check will be conducted for this position.
We're proud to support our colleagues from the armed forces signing the Armed Forces Covenant in August 2024.
Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Locations: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey
About the role
This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK, we want to reach as many people as possible so we can improve life for everyone affected by Parkinson’s. We are looking for people to join our network, make genuine connections, and be part of a larger team that works together to support the Parkinson’s community.
People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services.
What you'll do
Provide excellent customer service to local group volunteers through remote and in-person support
Be the main point of contact for colleagues seeking support to recruit volunteers in the community as part of a regional team
Support volunteers to lead their groups in line with governance requirements through provision of information and relevant tools
Support our local group volunteers with reviewing and planning their activities (including associated budgets)
Collaborate and liaise with colleagues across the charity, as appropriate, to provide excellent customer service to volunteers in the community
What you'll bring
Strong volunteer support skills and an ability to work in a user-focused and inclusive way
Experience of volunteer recruitment, induction and training
Ability to manage and prioritise own workload whilst working collaboratively across a dispersed team of colleagues and volunteers
Ability to confidently support group volunteers with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
Practical experience of maintaining accurate data using administrative systems and databases
Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description on our website.
Interviews for this role will be held online on 23 & 24 September 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on 28 September 2026 in our London office.
We exist to make every day better, for everybody living with Parkinson’s. Right now.
Tearfund's vision is an exciting one: to see people lifted out of poverty, living transformed lives and fulfilling their God-given potential. In the UK and International Partnerships team, we have the joy of helping to make that happen.
We're at an exciting stage at Tearfund, as we reach out to a range of UK Key Investors seeking to secure larger gifts to enable Tearfund to help more people who are living in poverty. We have the privilege of working with a wide range of funders, as well as Tearfund's field staff, technical experts and leadership team. We enable individual donors to connect with the issues they are passionate about and to challenge the injustices they see. We do that through personal connection and a key way to facilitate this is through our excellent events.
We are looking for a passionate Events Executive to run and manage Tearfund's Events within the Partnerships team and to take them to the next level!
Good relationships are key to this role - both internally and externally - so building connections in both spheres is key to this role.
We offer a supportive team environment, where we are always learning, as well as the opportunity to test new ideas and develop our approach to our Events and Trips.
If you are a confident, proactive and self-motivated relationship builder and good at organisation, we would love to hear from you!
Hybrid Working: This role is eligible for hybrid working and you will be required to work from our Teddington Tearfund office and from your home by agreement with the line manager.
Contract: This is a part time role working 2.5 days (17.5 hours) per week. The full time salary is £46,890 per annum and the part time is salary is £23,445 per annum.
All applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and those from Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds (in our UK workforce) as these groups are currently under-represented at Tearfund.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding. In addition, personal identification information will be submitted against a Watchlist database to check against criminal convictions as a counter-terror measure.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Using Anonymous Recruitment
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We are looking for a Housing and Destitution Caseworker to join our small, impactful team and provide or co-ordinate advice on welfare and housing issues to migrants.
ABOUT US
Hackney Migrant Centre (HMC) is a community-based charity providing free legal advice, casework support and holistic support services to refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants.
Approximately 50% of the people we support are homeless, and many are experiencing destitution due to precarious immigration status, the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) restriction or whilst living undocumented in the UK. HMC’s work is informed by our vision of a UK where no one is forced into destitution, exploitation, or vulnerability because of their immigration status.
HMC is currently a small team of 7 employees, including a CEO, Community Manager, Immigration Team Manager, Immigration Caseworker and Access to Justice Coordinator, and an Administrative Support Officer alongside a larger team of up to 60 volunteers.
ABOUT OUR SERVICES
We are based in our office in Stoke Newington, where we provide immigration advice & representation and our housing advice and casework support services. We also offer regular community sessions in a local venue on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. We call these sessions our ‘Wednesday Service’. The Wednesday Service has historically been the heart and soul of HMC, and it continues to play a key role in our service delivery, accessibility and community presence.
Our Wednesday Service is a multi-functioning hub, offering a warm, welcoming and accessible space for:
Legal advice appointments with HMC advisors and external specialist partners
Casework appointments with staff and specialist volunteers
Holistic advocacy appointments delivered by our volunteers
Our team supports an average of 350 people across all our service areas.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Housing and Destitution Caseworker will provide or co-ordinate advice on welfare and housing issues to migrants. This will include people visiting the Wednesday Service or referred by the Immigration Team. The post holder will assist with follow-up casework, and recruit and develop a small volunteer Housing and Destitution Support Team to support with these tasks. The post-holder will work to build partnerships with external specialist advisers, to expand our diagnostic advice provision and support with successful referrals for onward legal challenges.
Main duties
Develop and coordinate partnerships with external specialist housing advisors to deliver housing advice and take on cases where able.
Recruit and induct volunteers to a small Housing and Destitution Support Team and supervise their work.
Keep up to date with legislation and practical guidance required to support destitute migrants, including attending relevant training sessions.
Provide training to HMC’s volunteers on housing and destitution issues.
Make referrals to public law/community care and housing legal representatives for complex casework and legal challenges such as judicial review.
Identify where visitors need to access mental health or specialist support and escalate safeguarding concerns in line with HMC’s safeguarding procedures.
Maintain records on all casework, regularly review progress during the casework journey, and ensure that cases are closed when support has ended.
Partnerships
Develop links and partnerships with other organisations to enable effective joint working.
Collect information, statistics and case studies on destitute migrants and the issues they face for the purposes of improving service quality and to meet the requirements of funders.
Contribute case studies and statistical data to relevant policy/strategic legal work carried out by HMC and other partner organisations.
Attend forums of organisations working in the sector to share best practice and evidence from HMC’s frontline work.
Additional responsibilities
Administrative tasks relevant to the post
Help to cover the work of the team during absences
Contribute to HMC’s housing and destitution guides and signposting materials
Support with the wider work of the organisation as needed, including assisting with the set-up and pack-down of the Wednesday Service and associated events.
Implement sensitively HMC’s policies and procedures, especially with regards to confidentiality
and diversity, equity and inclusion
Work collaboratively with other HMC staff, volunteers and professional advisors
Participate actively in staff meetings, and other meetings as may reasonably be required
Attend HMC Trustees’ meetings as required
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification (below) via the Charity Job website.
Two professional references will be requested if successful at interview. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate level of DBS check.
We know that women and people from marginalised or under-represented groups- including people of colour- tend to apply only for roles where they meet 100% of the criteria. We encourage you to apply if you have an interest in the role even if you do not meet all the criteria below, particularly if you have lived experience of migration.
Please note that we can only accept applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK. If you do not have the right to work in the UK but you are interested in supporting HMC, please see our website for opportunities to volunteer with us.
The application deadline is 23.30 on Saturday 19th September, and we expect to hold interviews in the week beginning 5th October 2026.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
E = Essential, D = Desirable
Experience
E – Experience providing advice and casework support to destitute migrants and/or experience of providing housing advice and casework support to people facing homelessness.
E – Experience of providing support, supervision and training to volunteers
E- Experience communicating clearly and professionally with a range of audiences, including the public and statutory services.
E – Track record of working in a team in a highly pressurised, front-facing environment.
D – Experience of maintaining effective working relationships with a wide range of agencies
D – Experience of recording and reporting outcomes to funders
Knowledge / Skills
E - Knowledge of the rights of migrants seeking housing, and community care support in the UK and the UK’s housing and homelessness services and support provision.
E – Understanding of the UK asylum support provisions.
E – Knowledge of refugee, migrant and homelessness organisations and other relevant organisations to support referrals and signposting.
E - Excellent IT skills, including Outlook, Microsoft Office, Sharepoint, CRM databases (HMC uses Lamplight).
D - Working knowledge of UK immigration legislation affecting refugees and migrants and the impact of the hostile environment on migrants.
D – Experience of recognising and responding to safety and safeguarding concerns, and supporting members of the public in a trauma-informed way.
Personal
E - Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills.
E - Ability to work with vulnerable migrants with sensitivity and cultural awareness.
E - Demonstrable commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and of advancing the rights of migrants in the UK.
E - Commitment to ongoing learning and development and keeping up to date with legislative developments which will have an impact on migrants.
E - Ability on occasion to work outside of normal office hours (e.g. evening meetings).
If you would like to apply for this position, please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 1 page) and CV, demonstrating how you meet the requirements in the person specification, via the CharityJob website.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Relationship Executive – Supporter Engagement & Legacy Giving
We are seeking a confident relationship builder who loves talking to people and wants to use their communication skills to make a genuine difference.
Position: Relationship Executive – Supporter Engagement & Legacy Giving
Salary: £30,000pa
Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid
Hours: 36.5 hours per week, including one evening per week up to 8pm and, after an initial period, one Saturday per month
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: CVs reviewed on a rolling basis
About the role
This is a people-focused role for someone who enjoys picking up the phone, starting conversations and building genuine relationships.
You don't need previous legacy fundraising experience. You could come from customer service, account management, telesales, supporter care, fundraising or another relationship-focused role. What's important is that you're confident speaking with people, motivated by achieving results and excited by the opportunity to work for a charity.
You'll build relationships with existing supporters, helping them understand the difference they can make through their ongoing support and the possibility of leaving a gift in their Will. You'll manage your own portfolio of supporters, developing relationships from initial conversations through to longer-term engagement.
Key responsibilities include:
About you
Above all, you'll be someone who really enjoys talking to people.
You'll be a natural relationship builder with excellent listening and questioning skills and the confidence to guide a conversation towards an outcome. You'll be comfortable making outbound calls and working towards targets, while ensuring every conversation remains personal, respectful and supporter-focused.
You'll also be organised, comfortable using a CRM or database and able to manage your workload with minimal supervision.
Experience could come from customer service, account management, telesales, fundraising, supporter engagement or relationship management – previous charity or legacy experience isn't essential.
About the organisation
You'll be joining an established international charity working to improve the lives of vulnerable children, families and communities around the world.
This is an opportunity to take the relationship-building skills you've developed elsewhere and use them for something with real purpose – helping supporters understand the lasting difference their generosity can make.
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Customer Relationship Executive, Customer Service Advisor, Account Manager, Relationship Manager, Telesales Executive, Supporter Care Officer, Supporter Engagement Officer, Telephone Fundraiser, Fundraising Officer, Membership Officer, Donor Care Officer or Legacy Fundraiser.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Are You Passionate About Equality and Advocacy? Ready to Empower Others? Want to Drive Change? We are thrilled to announce a unique opportunity for a dedicated Culturally Appropriate Independent Advocate to join our vibrant team in Liverpool delivering Independent Advocacy within Secure Services across Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust.
As a Culturally Appropriate Independent Advocate, you will provide crucial support to vulnerable adults facing significant health and social care challenges. You will be actively supporting individuals from minority ethnic backgrounds within Secure Mersey Care Mental Health Hospital sites. This vital role involves providing advocacy, participating in drop-ins, and offering tailored support that respects cultural backgrounds. Your work will empower vulnerable adults, helping them navigate and access necessary mental health care and treatment, advocating for their needs and ensuring their voices are heard and acted upon.
You'll deliver persuasive verbal and written representations on their behalf, collaborate with a wide variety of professionals, and take directed actions to address clients' issues. This role demands a flexible attitude, excellent communication, and the ability to handle sensitive information confidently.
The successful candidates will be expected to have a good understanding and reach within Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic cultures and have a passion for supporting people with minority ethnic backgrounds to access care and treatment for mental health, particularly where there is unmet need. This role will also link in with the Mersey Care Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Leads and support engagement activities.
We would like to encourage applicants who have an ethnic minority background to apply for this role.
Hours of Work: Part-Time: 15 hours, working between Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: Office based at a variety of sites across Liverpool and Warrington. (Applicants must live within the area and have the ability to travel to different Mersey Care sites)
Starting Salary: Part time salary £10,491.00 per annum (Full-time Salary equivalent - £25,877.80)
Contract type: Permanent
Independent Advocate Requirements:
Desirable:
Benefits:
Meet the Organisation: Who We Are and What We Do
At POhWER, we are committed to empowering individuals and enabling their voices to be heard. We provide advocacy and information services to support people in making effective decisions about their health and social care. Our team is dedicated to listening, exploring options, and taking action to meet our clients' best interests.
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Closing Date: 5PM, Friday 13th September 2026
Interview Date: 22nd / 23rd September
An Enhanced DBS check will be conducted for this position.
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Successful applicants will need to obtain business insurance for their own vehicle.
POhWER is an equal opportunities employer, holder of the Investors in People Silver award, and a member of the MINDFUL EMPLOYER scheme. We are a level 2 Disability confidence scheme employer, and disabled applicants who meet all the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
POhWER is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities, and particularly welcome candidates from groups currently underrepresented in our workforce. Our goal is to foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, women, men, Black, Asian and other racially minoritised people, LGBTQ+ who are currently under-represented in our workforce.
To help embed inclusion for all, from day one, we offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee networks to support people from different backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Job titleEvents Fundraiser
Hours22.5 hours per week, worked across 3 days of the week
Salary£30,389 – £31,512 per annum FTE. Actual pro rata salary £18,233 – £18,907
Contract12 month maternity cover
Location Wildwood Drive, Worcester WR5 2QT
The role
St Richard’s Hospice is at the heart of the Worcestershire community, providing specialist care and support to people with illnesses which cannot be cured and support for the people who are important to them.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic, organised and creative Events Fundraiser to join our Income Generation Team on a 12 month maternity-cover basis.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing people together, delivering memorable events and building strong relationships with supporters.
From developing event plans and coordinating suppliers, venues and volunteers, to monitoring budgets and evaluating event performance, you’ll oversee events from initial planning through to post-event stewardship.
You’ll also work closely with colleagues across the Income Generation Team, Digital Marketing & Communications and the wider hospice to ensure our supporters receive an excellent experience at every stage.
This post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service check.
About you
You’ll bring:
Although not compulsory, the ideal candidate will have previous experience within the charity sector, delivering income generating activities, with knowledge and awareness of the fundraising regulations and codes of practice.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
What we offer
We offer a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits including;
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Purpose
This role offers an opportunity to play a vital part in sustaining our Helpline service, which sits at the heart of the support we provide to people living with PSP & CBD. As Helpline Care Navigator (HCN), you will act as the first point of contact for individuals, families and health professionals across the West and South West.
You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support and clear, practical information via telephone and email, ensuring people affected by PSP & CBD feel heard, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Alongside direct support, you will actively engage with health and social care professionals, neurology clinics and wider partners to strengthen local awareness of PSP & CBD and enhance referral pathways across the region.
This is a key role in maintaining continuity, quality and momentum within our Helpline service and you will be reporting to the Helpline and Support Services Manager.
Contract Type
Full Time – permanent contract (6 month probationary period)
Salary
£27,500 per annum
Hours of Work & Annual Leave
The main office is in Milton Keynes, and we have a hybrid working policy with staff expected to spend one day a week in the office and the remainder can be worked from home. HCN’s currently work from the office on a Wednesday. There is flexibility in the arrangements that need to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
To be ‘first point of call’ for people with PSP & CBD and their families living in the West and South West Region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Isle of Wight. Providing people with support and information over the phone and via email.
The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Job Purpose
This role offers an opportunity to play a vital part in sustaining our Helpline service, which sits at the heart of the support we provide to people living with PSP & CBD. As Helpline Care Navigator (HCN), you will act as the first point of contact for individuals, families and health professionals across the West and South West.
You will deliver compassionate, person-centred support and clear, practical information via telephone and email, ensuring people affected by PSP & CBD feel heard, informed and supported at every stage of their journey. Alongside direct support, you will actively engage with health and social care professionals, neurology clinics and wider partners to strengthen local awareness of PSP & CBD and enhance referral pathways across the region.
This is a key role in maintaining continuity, quality and momentum within our Helpline service and you will be reporting to the Helpline and Support Services Manager.
Contract Type
Full Time – permanent contract (6 month probationary period)
Salary
£27,500 per annum
Hours of Work & Annual Leave
The main office is in Milton Keynes, and we have a hybrid working policy with staff expected to spend one day a week in the office and the remainder can be worked from home. HCN’s currently work from the office on a Wednesday. There is flexibility in the arrangements that need to be agreed upon with the line manager.
Key Responsibilities
To be ‘first point of call’ for people with PSP & CBD and their families living in the West and South West Region including Shropshire, Herefordshire, Warwickshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Dorset, Somerset, Devon, Cornwall, Avon, Isle of Wight. Providing people with support and information over the phone and via email.
The duties may be changed and/or varied to meet changing circumstances at the discretion of the CEO and Board of Trustees.
Person Specification
Essential Criteria:
Desirable Criteria:
Benefits
For more information about this role, please visit our website.
CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE AFFECTED BY PSP & CBD.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you passionate about helping others? Do you want to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable families? Have you considered working in the Charity Sector and are you passionate about supporting Volunteers? If so, we want to hear from you!
Home-Start Medway is a well-established Charity which has been supporting parents with children aged 0-5 years since 1987. Our ethos is simple and clear, ‘To be there for parents when they need us the most because childhood cannot wait’.
It's an exciting time to join our growing team. Having been identified as a leading light amongst Home-Starts and recently received the Kent Charity Award for best use of volunteers and the Queens Award for Voluntary service, we are now looking for a new Volunteer Co-ordinator.
The Volunteer Co-ordinator is responsible for the recruitment, training and supervision of Volunteers who provide 1-1 support to parents / carers of children aged 0-5 years, sometimes providing direct support themselves.
Job Title: Volunteer Co-ordinator
Employer: Home-Start Medway (Charity no: 1108057)
Location: Medway
Hours of Work: Part time and Full time hours considered
Salary: £26,355 – £29,190 per annum dependant on experience
Responsible to: CEO
Main Responsibilities
· Work co-operatively with other team members to recruit and train volunteers and maintain a satisfactory level of available volunteers to meet demand.
· Manage a case load of families who are referred to the Scheme, matching them with appropriate volunteers and overseeing this support.
· Work with partners to review and design the volunteer training courses so that they include specialist models as identified by client need.
· Ensure essential records and checks for volunteers are accurate and up to date.
· Match appropriate volunteers with families and introduce them / monitor support.
· Provide support and supervision to volunteers that are working with families on your caseload.
· Provide regular bulletins / newsletters to volunteers and potential volunteers to retain enthusiasm and motivation.
· Develop and facilitate Volunteer social events and support meetings.
· Maintain accurate records of the support provided for families on our database system.
· Support parent to enrich their living environments by applying for grants for white goods or furniture when needed.
· To refer to and / or work in partnership with other agencies and service providers as and when required.
· To model age appropriate play activities to parents/carers and offer a range of strategies and activities to manage behaviour and assist child development.
· Signpost families to parenting groups that can support them such as the Solihull course or Incredible Years.
· Signpost parents / carers to relevant services to ensure they have the necessary provisions to meet their child/ren’s needs.
· Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
· To attend regular supervision meetings and annual appraisal.
· Work co-operatively with Management to support the preparation of the monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements.
· To contribute to the effective day to day operation of Home-Start Medway in accordance with governing documents, standards and methods of practice, Home –Start agreement and Quality Assurance standards.
· To keep efficient, accurate and confidential records, including statistics collection and collation. This would include the use of evaluation tools to enable us to evidence the impact of our work.
· To work within all Home-Start’s policies and procedures including: Confidentiality, Safeguarding Children Policies and Procedures and Health and Safety Policies.
· Be flexible and carry our other associated duties as may arise, develop, or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position.
· To work within the ethos of Home-Start and have high standards of practice. The need to respect confidentiality is paramount, as is a mature and flexible approach to the work.
This role is a permanent post. You will be based at our office in Strood although will be required to work across the Medway area. As well as joining a friendly, dedicated, and hardworking team you will have access to numerous benefits, including:
· 30 days annual leave (including 8 Bank Holidays)
· 2 days special leave days per year
· Birthday leave day
· Free tea and coffee provided in the office
· Pension contribution of 3%
· Christmas staff appreciation token
· Annual pay reviews
· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via D.A.S
· Access to the Charity Worker Discount Scheme
Access to a reduced-price local gym membership
Home Start Medway is committed to creating a safe and supportive environment for children, families, staff and volunteers. As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful applicant will be asked to complete relevant pre employment checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references, right to work checks and verification of qualifications and employment history. All staff are expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and to follow our safeguarding policies and procedures.
If you would like to apply for this position you will be required to complete an application form following submission of your CV and covering letter
Programme Design and Impact Advisor
These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a proactive and highly professional individual with outstanding leadership, interpersonal and motivational skills to join the International Programmes and Partnerships Department as Programme Design and Impact Advisor.
Position: Programme Design and Impact Advisor
Location: Devon/Hybrid (This is a hybrid working position, combining home and onsite working under the guiding principles for such roles. The working pattern and requirement for site attendance will be agreed between the line manager and post-holder, currently anticipated to be 2-3 days per year)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £44609 per annum
Closing Date: Sunday 27 September 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
As Programme Design and Impact Advisor, you will lead and strengthen the monitoring, evaluation, learning and impact measurement of The Donkey Sanctuary's international programmes, ensuring programmes are evidence-based, results-driven and accountable.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and partners across multiple countries, you will support the design, monitoring and evaluation of high-quality international development programmes and drive organisational learning to maximise impact for donkeys and the communities that depend on them.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
Benefits include:
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Programme Design, Programme Design Advisor, Impact Advisor, Programme Impact, MEAL, MEAL Advisor, Monitoring Evaluation Accountability and Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation, MEL, MEL Advisor, Impact and Learning, International Development, Programme Quality, Programme Effectiveness, Programme Monitoring and Evaluation.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP