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Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity

Many Tears Animal Rescue is at an exciting stage in its development. We rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome thousands of animals each year, and are now seeking an experienced, practical leader to guide our next chapter. You will build on our legacy, strengthening our foundations and securing our long-term sustainability. This role is for someone who can help us grow our reputation while giving our staff and volunteers the support they need to continue providing the best possible care for our animals. 

What will you be doing?

You will guide the charity's strategy and drive a period of transformation, ensuring our operations are effective, fully compliant, and set up for long-term sustainability. Your leadership is about ensuring that our strategy, finances, and operations all serve to give our animals the best possible chance of recovery and a loving, forever home. 

To achieve this, the role is structured around three key areas of focus:

Strategy, Governance and Compliance

• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and deliver a strategic vision with animal welfare at its heart.

• Provide the Board of Trustees with accurate, timely, and insightful reports on risk management and performance. These updates will ensure the Board has the clear visibility they need for effective oversight and strategic planning.

• Champion a culture of transparency, accountability, and excellence in governance. Build strong, positive relationships with our regulators and key partners, including contributing to our statutory and regulatory filings to ensure we maintain full compliance with all external obligations.

• Lead the development of our internal policies and processes, ensuring every policy and process is fit-for-purpose, compliant with regulatory expectations and the highest standards of animal welfare, and are regularly reviewed to help the team work safely and effectively.

• Ensure strict adherence to all animal welfare legislation, Charity Commission standards, and sector best practices, maintaining the reliable framework our team needs to focus on the animals in our care.

• Proactively monitor and adapt to evolving Welsh animal rescue licensing regulations, ensuring our practices always reflect the highest welfare standards in Wales.

• Oversee the integrity of our operational and governance records, maintaining full transparency and auditability across the charity.

Financial Strategy and Sustainability

• Work with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement a financial strategy that puts the controls and oversight in place to secure our future and direct resources to where our animals need them most.

• Lead a long-term income generation strategy, focusing on sustainable, diverse streams including legacy giving, grant-making trusts, and community fundraising, to support our rising operational costs.

• Implement and monitor strict internal financial controls to ensure all charity resources are used exclusively for approved charitable purposes.

• Oversee data governance and digital integrity, ensuring robust data protection compliance.

Operational Delivery and Team Development 

• Take responsibility for the charity’s safeguarding culture, ensuring that all policies are embedded, staff and volunteers are trained, and that all incidents are investigated and reported with transparency, to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our people.

• Foster an inclusive and supportive culture while providing strategic oversight of the modernisation of our HR practices, digital systems, and infrastructure. Ensure we are positioned to support our team’s wellbeing, growth, and development - including our volunteers and fosterers - through structured engagement and retention strategies.

• Act as the charity’s lead ambassador, building relationships with the press, local authorities, other neighbouring and notable charities, and animal welfare professionals to enhance our external reputation. 

• Oversee our operational planning, including the day-to-day management of staffing rotas and fleet resources. Provide direct line management to the senior leadership team, making sure everyone has the support they need to work effectively.

• Monitor the rescue, and report to the Board of Trustees on core operational performance, including intake-to-rehoming metrics, fostering network capacity, and clinical standards to provide clear visibility on the welfare outcomes we achieve.

• Lead the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across operational activity, ensuring consistent service levels and adherence to regulatory and best practice standards, to ensure our animals receive the highest standards of care.

• Direct all physical site operations, planned maintenance, and infrastructure improvements, ensuring all premises are safe, efficient, and fit for purpose.

• Manage charity risk, including contributing to the risk register, site-wide health and safety audits, staff and volunteer training, and carrying out robust assessment and management of operational risks.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a dedicated leader who is passionate about our work and ready to use their skills to help Many Tears Animal Rescue grow and develop. You will operate at a strategic level while maintaining a firm grasp of day-to-day operations.

Key Requirements

Values and Personal Alignment

• A genuine commitment to animal welfare. You aren't just looking for a leadership role; you are here for the right reasons, with a clear understanding that every strategic decision you make serves a single purpose: improving the lives of the animals in our care.

Essential Experience

• Significant senior leadership experience, ideally within a regulated charity or an animal welfare organisation.

• A strong track record of leading organisations through periods of transition, using resilience and clarity to guide teams through change.

• Extensive people management experience, with a proven ability to lead, and support teams comprising paid staff, volunteers, and fosterers.

• Significant experience reporting to and working directly with a Board of Trustees, providing strategic advice and managing governance relationships with openness and integrity.

• A practical approach to managing organisational risk, ensuring compliance and safety standards are understood and met across all areas of the charity.

• Proven success in setting up and maintaining clear policies and processes that ensure everyone knows how to work safely, consistently, and compliantly.

• Extensive experience in financial management, including budget oversight and the practical controls needed to ensure charitable funds are used effectively.

• Proven success in developing and delivering income generation strategies, including fundraising, grant applications, or legacy giving to support long-term financial sustainability.

• A clear, demonstrable commitment to safeguarding, with experience in fostering a culture that prioritises the safety and well-being of all staff and volunteers.

• Experience in managing site operations and facilities, including the oversight of health and safety and ensuring premises remain safe and fit for purpose.

Essential Knowledge and Skills

• A deep understanding of charity governance and regulatory requirements, specifically with the Charity Commission and Companies House.

• A comprehensive working knowledge of animal welfare legislation, specifically the Animal Welfare (Wales) Act 2006 and the Animal Welfare (Licensing of Activities Involving Animals) (Wales) Regulations 2021.

• Exceptional communication and diplomatic skills, with the ability to build trust among diverse stakeholders, including staff, volunteers, local authorities, and the public.

• A full, clean UK driving licence and the ability to travel as required.

Desirable

• Experience in clinical or animal welfare operations, including familiarity with Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) standards.

• A formal management or leadership qualification.

• Experience of managing a diverse and geographically disparate team

Time Commitment

• Hours: This is a full-time role. It requires flexibility to meet the needs of the charity, including occasional evening and weekend work.

• Location: This is primarily an on-site role, based at the rescue centre in Carmarthenshire, Wales to provide visible leadership. There is some ability to work from home for some tasks, and permanent on-site accommodation may be available if required.

• Nature of the Role: As the lead for both strategic direction and operational stability, the role requires availability to respond to urgent operational matters.

• Salary Range: £50,000

What difference will you make?

Your leadership will be the heart of our next chapter. As we build on our legacy, your focus on operational excellence will help Many Tears Animal Rescue stay a trusted lifeline for the animals who need us most. You’ll bring the stability and strategic vision we need to support our team, strengthen our impact, and keep our essential work going for years to come.

Application Process

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining how your experience aligns with our mission and the requirements of this role to Dr Emma Sargeant by 15th August 2026.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments for the interview process.

This is a new role at a genuine moment of growth for SSE - we expect to recruit over 600 social entrepreneurs across our learning programmes next year and every one of them starts with a good assessment. 

Our assessment work spans a large pool of staff, freelancers and partners, and this role exists to bring it all together: clear frameworks, consistent data, and a process that's welcoming to people who don't always find application processes easy.

We're looking for an assessment lead to design and embed the systems, training and guidance that help our wider team assess applicants fairly, consistently and efficiently - and to carry out assessments and interviews directly. You'll work closely with the Head of Grants and Assessment, our Tech Team, and Programme Managers across the organisation.

You’ll will need to have a rare combinations of skills – a good understanding of a wide range of social enterprises and charities, gained through experience of training, business consultancy or development support, combined with the ability to design systems to support data collection and assessment, and the ability to support others to use those systems. Are you up for the challenge?

Farm School Manager – Farms for City Children

Location – Wick Court, Gloucestershire

Salary - £47,000 per annum

Contract – Full time, Permanent

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for a full-time Farm School Manger to join our amazing children’s charity. 

Farms for City Children works to ensure children and young people are happy, healthy, resilient and achieving their potential; and to be nature’s champions and to care about where their food comes from – today and tomorrow.

We achieve all this by giving children with limited access to nature the life-changing opportunity to live and work as farmers for a week, deep in the countryside. We have hosted well over 100,000 children on our farms so far, and we believe that these experiences should be a normal part of every childhood.

About the Role

This is a highly rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact to the visiting children and contribute to the continued success of Farms for City Children.

The Farm School Manager has overall responsibility for the success of our operations at Wick Court, a small mixed farm of high environmental value, including a large historic house and farm buildings, all nestled in a beautiful and peaceful location close to the River Severn. This is very much a hands-on role, acting as the key host for our visiting schools and groups and leader of a programme which ensures that our visiting children and young people enjoy a purposeful and engaging countryside, food and farming residential stay.

For full details about the role, please see the:

• Job description
• Job information pack

What we Offer

In return you will receive a starting salary of £47,000 per annum and a range of benefits, which include:

· 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

· 6% employer contribution to NEST pension scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme

The Role

We are seeking a Senior End User Services Technician to join our Service Desk and End User Services team, providing high-quality IT support across the organisation. In this role, you will deliver advanced first and second-line support to around 500 users in a Microsoft 365 environment, supporting both on-site and remote colleagues.

As a senior member of the team, you will act as a key escalation point, taking ownership of complex technical issues and ensuring incidents and service requests are resolved in line with agreed service levels. You will support the day-to-day running of the service, working closely with the End User Services Manager to manage workload, monitor performance, and maintain a high standard of customer service.

The role has a strong technical focus, particularly across Microsoft 365 technologies including Teams, SharePoint Online, Entra ID and Microsoft Copilot. You will also contribute to mentoring team members, improving processes, and creating and maintaining documentation to support both internal teams and end users.

What we're looking for

This is an opportunity to step into a senior role where you can make a real impact on the delivery of IT services and the overall user experience. You will work with a modern technology stack, further developing your expertise across Microsoft 365 and endpoint management, while also building your leadership and mentoring skills.

You'll be part of a collaborative and supportive team environment that values continuous improvement and professional development, giving you the opportunity to influence how services evolve and grow within the organisation.

What's in it for you

This is an excellent opportunity to work with contemporary thinkers in a progressive membership organisation. The successful candidate will join a strong brand with a reputation for excellence and legal expertise, committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion, and a culture of trust, clarity, excellence and respect.

This role requires a minimum of four days per week in the office.

Please note: if you are an internal applicant, Pay Policy will apply.

The Law Society represents solicitors in England and Wales. From negotiating with and lobbying the profession's regulators, government and other decision makers, to offering training and advice, we're here to help, protect and promote solicitors.

Are you passionate about helping people feel confident and connected, as well as building relationships across community, voluntary sector and research environments?

If so, you may be the Community Research & Engagement Associate we’re looking for.

We’re seeking a warm, organised, community-minded individual to support a growing programme of research, involvement, engagement and participation across Somerset’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

The role will support activity linked to Somerset’s Research Engagement Network (REN), Somerset Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) and wider research, partnership and engagement activity across Spark Somerset.

The postholder will play an important role in helping strengthen connections between communities, VCFSE organisations and research partners, ensuring community voices and experiences help shape future research and engagement activity.

You don’t need to come from a traditional academic research background – if you have an interest in research, participation and community engagement, and understand how community insights and lived experience can help shape better services, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fixed-term role, working approximately two days per week for six to seven months. The budget is £10,000 inclusive of VAT and costs such as travel and connectivity.

For further information about the position and who we’re looking for, please visit our website.

Business Development Lead (Part-Time)

Location:  Bromley (hybrid working with some flexibility)

Salary:  £35,000 FTE (pro rata, 1 day per week)

Vacancy Type: 18-month fixed term contract

Greener and Cleaner is a community-led charity based in Bromley, supporting residents and organisations to take practical action on climate change and sustainable living.

We’re looking for a Business Development Lead to help us grow a sustainable, non-grant income stream over an 18-month programme.

Building on our existing partnerships, outreach and corporate services, you’ll help shape a clear and commercially viable offer for organisations, packaging activity such as workshops, training and engagement programmes into something that can be delivered at scale.

This is a unique opportunity to combine purpose-led work with commercial thinking, helping organisations engage with sustainability in a meaningful and practical way.

What you’ll do:

• Shape and develop a commercially viable offer for organisations
• Package existing services into a clear, structured offer
• Engage businesses and introduce Greener and Cleaner’s work
• Build and manage relationships with corporate partners
• Identify opportunities to grow income through partnerships
• Use feedback to refine and strengthen the offer over time

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Greener and Cleaner is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are underrepresented in the environmental and sustainability space. We value different perspectives, experiences and ways of thinking, and believe these strengthen our work and impact.

How to Apply

We want to ensure the right person for the team, so please don’t allow imposter syndrome to get in the way of applying. If you think you would be a great fit, we’d love to hear from you, even if you don’t meet every requirement.

We look forward to hearing from you.

We are Living Streets, the UK charity for everyday walking.

We want to create a nation where walking is the natural choice for everyday, local journeys; free from congested roads and pollution, reducing the risk of preventable illnesses and social isolation. We want to achieve a better walking environment and to inspire people of all generations to walk and wheel more.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team as our Project Assistant.

The postholder will be responsible for providing effective support to the delivery of the Walk To School Outreach (WTSO) project across the North West, Yorkshire and North East of England. This will include research into schools’ eligibility and suitability for the delivery of this behaviour change project, assisting with online engagement activities and supporting with delivery on the ground through school and community events.

You will also be expected to undertake administrative duties as required, including formatting and use of spreadsheet data.

This will be a varied role and an ability to embrace a diversity of tasks is essential, as is a positive ‘can do’ attitude to work.

Living Streets is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk; and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be subject to background and criminal records checks as relevant to the job role.

Living Streets is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

Location: Homebased within the North of England 

Hours: 35 hours per week, full time

Contract: Fixed term until 31 March 2027 

Closing date: 19/07/2026 midnight

Interviews: 05 and 06 August 2026 

CIY Europe is entering an exciting season of growth as our mission across Ireland and Europe takes deeper root in local churches, reaching more young people and those who lead them.As our impact expands, we are seeking an experienced and strategic Fundraising Manager to strengthen and scale our income generation across Ireland, Europe, and the USA.

This is a key leadership role, responsible for shaping and delivering a cohesive fundraising strategy across multiple income streams. The successful candidate will build on existing support while cultivating new partnerships to drive sustainable year-on-year growth. Working closely with the senior leadership team, the Fundraising Manager will oversee and develop income from churches, Christian trusts and foundations, statutory funders, major donors, events, and regular individual giving.

The ideal candidate is someone who actively lives out their faith in Jesus, understands the dynamics of church partnerships and statutory funding environments, and brings proven expertise in both the strategic and operational aspects of fundraising.

We are a large-scale, unique and dynamic hospitality and charity project in the Northwest Highlands with strong philanthropic and community commitments. The heart of our operation is on a remote and beautiful 800-acre island and with new exciting developments on the mainland of the Scottish Highlands including a farm and a hotel.   

As our new gardens and food production areas expand both on island and on mainland, with new glasshouses, the recovery of historical agricultural grounds being added to our existing orchards, kitchen gardens and greenhouses, our Head of Gardens and Growing is looking to grow the gardens team.

We are looking for a gardener to join the team and help in producing food for our staff and guests in our tough but bountiful environment at 58°N, while maintaining an impeccable aesthetic centred round heritage, sympathetic materials and craft.

Our land management approach balances production, nature, and heritage, with an emphasis on using the land to build communities. We aim to deliver a year-round supply of fresh and preserved produce, while also fostering soil health and a mosaic of ecosystems blurring the boundaries of productive gardens and wild spaces. This is a core role in the garden team and will involve working closely with the kitchen, land and guest teams, charitable beneficiaries and volunteers, and of course many hours wrestling with our challenging climate and peaty soil.

GROWTH

We are looking for a professional horticulturist: a confident organic gardener, ideally with an interest in agroecological, no-till and regenerative growing principles and potentially in horticultural therapy.  As well as being accomplished in gardening especially vegetable production growing, a strong part of the role will be facilitating guests, school groups and volunteers. There will be many opportunities for training and professional development. The salary for this role will be £29-37k per annum, depending on experience.

COMMUNITIES

Our team is diverse, driven, and hails from across the country and further afield. We have our own growing island community of staff, guests and volunteers, while also being embedded in mainland life in nearby crofting townships and villages. There are opportunities to work with different teams, help look after our animals, beekeeping, sail heritage boats and get involved with island life. We will be happy to discuss flexible shift patterns and shared accommodation with the right candidate.

ENVIRONMENT

You will be working in an area of outstanding natural and cultural heritage amid a range of unique Northwest Highland marine and terrestrial ecosystems, which we are striving to conserve and extend. We foster a culture of care, attention to detail, and creativity in everything we deliver for the Charitable Trust for which we work, from looking after our guests, staff and local communities to growing and sourcing our food to restoring buildings and landscapes.

We are looking for a capable, self-motivated and flexible individual with excellent communication and organisation skills, and a good sense of humour, who will thrive on a challenging project. If you think this role might be for you then please send your CV and cover letter to us. The closing date for applications will be Friday 24th July and we are looking for someone to start work as early as possible. First interviews will be held by Teams, followed up by a visit to the island as the next stage for shortlisted candidates- date tbc.

Help young people belong, contribute and thrive.

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe every young person deserves a safe place to live, someone who believes in them and the opportunity to build a brighter future.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Resident Support Manager (Nights) to lead our out-of-hours support service, ensuring residents feel safe, supported and valued when they need us most.

This is a rewarding role where you'll combine operational management with hands-on support, leading a team that delivers outstanding care, responds confidently to challenging situations and creates a welcoming environment every evening.

About the Role

As Resident Support Manager (Nights), you'll lead our Out of Hours Team, creating a culture that is welcoming, caring, transparent and resident-focused.

You'll ensure residents receive high-quality support outside normal office hours, responding to safeguarding concerns, wellbeing issues, crises and challenging behaviour with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement.

Alongside supporting residents, you'll coach and develop your team, ensuring they have the confidence, training and support to deliver exceptional services safely and consistently.

You'll also work closely with the daytime Resident Support Team to ensure seamless communication, continuity of support and a consistent experience for every resident.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Out of Hours Resident Support Team.
• Create a safe, welcoming and supportive environment for all residents.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns, incidents and emergencies.
• Support residents experiencing mental health crises or emotional distress.
• Manage challenging behaviour using trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches.
• Ensure accurate handovers, record keeping and incident reporting.
• Coach, develop and support team members through regular supervision.
• Deliver training, guidance and continuous development for the Out of Hours Team.
• Work collaboratively with the daytime teams and external agencies.
• Promote resident wellbeing, independence and positive outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health & safety and organisational policies.

About You

You'll be a compassionate and resilient leader who thrives in a people-focused environment.

You'll bring:

• Experience working with vulnerable adults or young people in supported housing, homelessness, social care or a similar environment.
• Experience leading or supervising a team.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.
• Experience supporting people with complex needs, including mental health, trauma and challenging behaviour.
• A person-centred, strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
• Excellent communication, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Confidence working independently and managing incidents calmly under pressure.
• A commitment to creating an inclusive, respectful and supportive environment.

Experience supporting care leavers or young people experiencing homelessness would be advantageous.

Working Hours

This is a full-time position working on a rota basis.

The role includes:

• Four evening shifts each week between 5:00pm and 1:00am
• Weekend and Bank Holiday working on a rota
• Daytime working to support team meetings, supervision, training and collaboration with the wider Resident Support Team
• Occasional travel to our MK site

Why Join YMCA South Midlands?
Working with us means becoming part of an organisation that genuinely changes lives.

You'll benefit from:

• A meaningful career where every day makes a difference.
• A supportive and collaborative leadership team.
• Ongoing learning, development and leadership opportunities.
• A values-led culture where people come first.
• The opportunity to shape and improve services for young people.
• A generous employee benefits package.

Everyone is Welcome Here

At YMCA South Midlands, we believe everyone should feel they belong.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the people we serve and where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness.

As a Christian charity, our faith inspires our values and our commitment to serving others. We welcome people of all faiths and none, and appointments are made on merit.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want every candidate to have the opportunity to perform at their best throughout our recruitment process.

If you have a disability, long-term health condition or are neurodivergent and would benefit from any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us at any stage. We'll be happy to discuss how we can support you.

Safer Recruitment

YMCA South Midlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

As part of our safer recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to complete pre-employment checks, which will include a DBS check, verification of identity and right to work in the UK, employment references, qualification checks (where applicable) and other relevant pre-employment screening in line with our Safer Recruitment Policy.

Ready to Apply?

If you're passionate about supporting young people and want to lead a team that makes a real difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help create a place where every young person can belong, contribute and thrive.

Thames Reach is one of London’s leading homelessness charities, working to end street homelessness and help the people we support to find and sustain a decent home, build supportive relationships and lead a fulfilling life.

We are seeking a Director of Operations to take on a new senior strategic leadership role that will play a key part in the future direction and long-term sustainability of the organisation.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will work collectively with the Chief Executive and Director of Services to provide organisational leadership, contributing to strategic direction and operational effectiveness.

You will be accountable for ensuring the organisation has effective infrastructure, people and financial sustainability. You will oversee and provide integration across all non-service operational areas, holding overall responsibility for Finance, People, Data, IT, Property & Facilities, and Thames Reach Housing, our Registered Provider subsidiary.

You will act as a primary point of organisational assurance to the Chief Executive, SMT and Board on operational sustainability, risk and compliance.

Key priorities include providing organisational stewardship of finance, overseeing the transformation and effective operation of digital, data and technology systems, and championing continuous improvement in organisational capability, leadership and ways of working.

Director of Operations Thames Reach
Salary: circa £92,000 per annum
Directorate: Central Operations

About you
We are seeking a leader with a strong collaborative leadership style, with a commitment to collective responsibility and organisational leadership. You will bring:

• Senior strategic leadership experience in a complex organisation, with responsibility for multiple operational and enabling functions.
• Strong financial acumen, including the ability to oversee budgets, interpret financial data and communicate financial matters clearly to senior leaders and Trustees.
• Experience of organisational change, transformation and continuous improvement.
• Experience of governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to operate credibly at Board and Committee level.
• Ability to operate effectively within a regulated environment, including building an understanding of the requirements of the Regulator of Social Housing.
• Extensive experience of managing multiple projects and critical decision making.

Crucially, you will demonstrate a clear commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and to furthering our mission of ending street homelessness.

How to Apply
For further information, to access the appointment brief and to apply to this role, please click on the Redirect button.

Recruitment timeline
Application deadline: 9th August
Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th August & w/c 31st August
Interviews with Thames Reach: 18th September

We are currently looking for a Executive Office Assistant to join our Executive Office team on a full time permanent contract.

The Executive Office Assistant provides high-level, proactive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer and the wider Executive Leadership Team (ELT). Operating at the heart of the Southbank Centre, this role requires exceptional discretion, sophisticated communication skills, and the ability to navigate a complex, high-profile environment with professional poise.

Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.

The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.

The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.

Please note, applications sent via Email or 3rd party agencies will not be considered.

Need reasonable adjustments? Please contact us so we can help make the application process accessible to you. Be sure to include the job you are applying for and your full name.

Key Responsibilities

• In close collaboration with the Head of the CEO’s Office, provide diary management for the CEO, ensuring time is prioritised effectively against organisational objectives. 
• In collaboration with the EA to the COO and Board, provide administrative and scheduling assistance to the Chief Operating Officer, Finance Director, and the Board of Governors as required and directed. 
• Coordinate comprehensive end-to-end travel arrangements for the CEO and COO. This includes the preparation of itineraries, visa applications, and the collation of detailed briefing documents and meeting agendas. 
• Act as the primary point of contact for the Executive Office; meet and greet visitors with professionalism and manage catering requirements. 
• Assist in the delivery of internal and external Executive Office events, managing venue protocols, catering, technical production, and on-site logistics.

Skills & Experience

• Highly organised, with the ability to create and maintain effective administrative procedures and systems. 
• Is a team worker and is able to communicate effectively and establish good working relationships with people at all levels, and is confident when dealing with challenging and sometimes conflicting priorities. 
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills, including tact and diplomacy. 
• Takes a problem-solving approach and uses their initiative to make things happen. 
• Proactive, motivated and able to be flexible and responsive to different situations and contexts.

About us

Rainforest Foundation UK (RFUK) is a values-driven organisation working with Indigenous Peoples and local communities to protect the world’s rainforests and uphold their human rights. Since 1989, RFUK has partnered with forest peoples and grassroots organisations to secure land rights, challenge destructive industries, and influence laws and policies that safeguard forests and the people who depend on them.

Our mission is clear: to combine human rights and environmental protection to tackle deforestation. From the Congo Basin to the Amazon, our work has helped communities protect millions of hectares of rainforest. With a growing team of passionate advocates for social and environmental justice, we are committed to scaling up our impact to confront the accelerating climate and biodiversity crises.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of External Relations and working closely with the Programmes and Fundraising teams, the Communications Coordinator will be responsible for enhancing the external profile of the organisation, communicating to, and broadening our impact with, a wide range of audiences, from multilateral institutions and the global media to our supporters and peers. With a strong grasp of strategic communications, excellent content creation skills and a keen eye for detail, you will have the ability to produce timely and engaging communications outputs both independently and in close coordination with other teams and our local partners. 

Based in London with hybrid working options, we offer flexibility, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a lasting difference.

About you

You are an organised, self-starting and experienced communications professional with a proven track record of working in fast-paced, internationally focused environments.

We are looking for someone with a strong track record in developing and promoting engaging content that helps drive change on hard-to-win issues and elevates the voices of marginalised groups. The candidate should also have practical knowledge of online communications tools, including Mailchimp or similar email platforms, website content management systems and social media management platforms. While not an essential requirement, working knowledge of French and/or Spanish is highly desirable.

You are confident engaging with a diverse range of stakeholders from policy makers to journalists to individual supporters and are motivated to build long-term relationships with these groups. You have excellent communication skills, can juggle multiple tasks, thrive in a collaborative environment, and bring resilience and cultural sensitivity to everything you do.

We are looking for someone with an interest in developing their skills as we take on new challenges in delivering our new vision and strategic plan. The role represents an exciting opportunity for candidates with the necessary aptitude, flexibility and ambition, as well as a strong commitment to our mission.

Above all, if you are passionate about social and environmental justice and ready to help shape RFUK’s future, we would love to hear from you.

Job description and benefits

Please download the full job description. We offer 30 days annual leave, 4% pension contributions, Employee Assistance Programme, learning and development allowance, and four weeks of work-from-anywhere flexibility.

Location

This role is offered as a hybrid role based in our Bethnal Green, London office. The postholder will be required to work in the office for 2 days per week during their 6-month probation period. This can be reviewed with their Line Manager thereafter.

Application Process

To submit your application, kindly complete the online application form by 9AM, Friday 7 August. Please be aware that the form will be anonymised for review by the panel.

Please note that CVs will not be considered.

We strongly encourage all candidates to read the Recruitment FAQs page on our website before submitting their application.

Regrettably, due to the large number of applications we usually receive, it is not possible to write to you should you not be shortlisted for an interview. If you have not heard from us within 10 working days of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. 

Interviews with shortlisted candidates will be held in-person on Wednesday 2 September. Please let us know in your application if you are available to attend an interview.

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within RFUK. As part of our recruitment process, you may voluntarily complete our Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form. This form is used solely for monitoring purposes and helps us ensure fairness and equal opportunity throughout our recruitment process. Your responses are confidential and will not affect your application.

DRIVE Independent Domestic Violence Advisor (IDVA)

Location: Preston & Lancaster Community Services

Salary: £30,200.00PA FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most.

This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About Safenet

We provide domestic abuse services across the Northwest of England, including refuges for women and children, safe houses for men, community support, and extra support for those facing addiction, mental health, or other issues.

We understand the serious impact domestic abuse can have, especially on health and wellbeing, and provide support and guidance to help survivors live safely and securely.

Safenet is part of the Calico Group. Here’s what makes The Calico Group unique: each of our specialist companies collaborates and innovates together to have a greater impact than they could alone.

Our shared vision, flexible group structure, and expanding range of services help us adapt to the fast-changing environment and times in which we work.

“A future where everyone can live safe, happy and healthy lives free from abuse, violence and exploitation in their homes, streets and communities.”

About the role

An exciting oppurtunity has arisen within Safenet Lancashire Community Outreach team for a DRIVE Independent Domestic violence Advisor supporting High risk victims of domestic abuse in the community.

Using your experience of delivering support to victim of domestic abuse, you will provide high quality and pro-active front line service helping to keep survivors safe. You will be assessing risk, completing safety and support plans, and ensuring the service offer is accessible and inclusive to all.

We are looking for high calibre, passionate, caring individuals who are excellent team players and are committed to providing high quality, trauma informed services for victims and survivors of domestic abuse. 

For further details about the roles, please refer to the relevant role profile.

What we are looking for

We welcome applicants from a range of relevant backgrounds; direct refuge experience is not essential, but you do need to bring credibility, confidence and compassion from related fields.

You might come from:

• Substance misuse or addiction recovery services
• Trauma‑informed women’s services
• Mental health or psychologically informed environments (PIE)
• Housing or supported accommodation with complex needs

You will bring

We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• Twelve months experience of working with adults experiencing domestic abuse and violence.
• Have a good understanding of the impacts of the abuse on adults and children.
• Experience of working with adults in a crisis situation.
• Strong Communication skills.
• Experience of key working, completing risk assessments and safety plans, creating support plans, delivering support, in a person-centred and trauma informed approach.
• Proven experience of providing direct emotional, practical and welfare support to women, men and children.
• Ability to build effective relationships, liaising and with agencies and being an advocate.
• To have excellent time management and organisational skills working on own initiative and within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• An in depth Understanding of safeguarding adults and children.

Essential Core Skills  

Health & Safety Awareness 

All our employees are required to work in a safe way, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and keep themselves, other colleagues and customers safe.  You will be expected to update your knowledge and skills on Health & Safety if successful in your application.  

Safeguarding 

We work with adults and children who may be ‘at risk’ and expect colleagues to work in a way which protects the people we support from harm.  Our colleagues are expected to identify people ‘at risk’ and confidently report any Safeguarding concerns as appropriate within the service. 

Digital 

Across our services, we use a range of technology and systems and expect colleagues to use them effectively and safely following cybersecurity and data protection principles (UK GDPR).  Full training on specific systems is provided but a willingness to learn and develop is essential. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) 

The Calico Group welcomes diversity and champions the rights of those in society who may be marginalised.  Our employees are expected to be inclusive, embracing those from different backgrounds to develop a fairer society. 

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! 

What’s in It for You?

At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits:

• Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants.
• Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.
• Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active.
• Pension Options – with employer pension contributions.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances.
• Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs.
• Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth.
• Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access.
• One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings.
• Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career.

And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most.

How to Apply

Click Apply Now to complete your application online.

We can’t wait to welcome you to our team!

This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

SafeNet is working towards Equal Opportunities for all and actively encourages applications from disabled, ethnic minority and LBGTQI+ women who are under-represented.  SafeNet is a Registered Charity No. 1091544 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3860803. 

Inclusive Hiring at Calico 

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know.

Our Commitment to Safeguarding 

The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies.