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The International department of World Horse Welfare is responsible for implementing the organisation’s strategy in Lower and Middle Income countries and aims to improve the welfare of as many working equids as possible. An important part of the strategy is to increase the size and scope of the international programme.
We are seeking an International Programme Officer to join the team and support and develop the community-based projects that underpin the charity’s presence in developing countries. As the organisation begins to work more closely with the human development sector and raise its profile at government and institutional levels, this role will be influential in developing relationships and seeking funding opportunities to support the expansion of World Horse Welfare’s overseas activities.
This is a UK-based remote position. Candidates must be resident in the UK, have the legal right to work in the UK, and be able to travel internationally when required.
Key responsibilities include:
- Liaison: Staying informed on the development sector and identifying potential opportunities to work with other organisations or donors. Reporting to the department and partners on programme matters and initiatives.
- Influencing: Represent World Horse Welfare with key stakeholders in project countries, including local and national government, academic institutions, official bodies, such as OIE and FAO, other human development institutions including EC, local organisations and the private sector.
- Management: Manage and support local partner organisations, regional coordinators, consultants and professional volunteers.
- Project Management: Support our partner organisations in the design and management of projects in designated countries including budgeting, financial management and the implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Fundraising: Identify funding opportunities relevant to project countries and support local partner organisations to submit funding applications.
- Knowledge: Increase and share learning about project countries concerning working equids, animal welfare and the human development sector.
About you:
You will have experience in monitoring projects, managing budgets and working with diverse stakeholders in varied cultural contexts. You can identify practical, locally appropriate solutions and manage complex or remote operations effectively. Skilled in project planning, communications and using digital tools, you also work flexibly, can travel independently when needed, and bring a respected, values-led approach aligned with our mission. Knowledge of equine health and welfare and experience in handling and husbandry is desirable.
What we offer:
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contributions up to 8%, rising to 12% with length of service.
- Employee health cash plan to cover expenses such as dental, optical, physiotherapy, etc.
- 20 days holiday pro rata increasing to 25 days with service, plus bank holidays and a shutdown between Christmas and new year.
- Paid employee sickness absence scheme and compassionate leave.
- Life assurance scheme of 4x annual salary.
World Horse Welfare’s vision is a world where every horse is treated with respect, compassion and understanding.
The governance and policy manager is a senior strategic and operational role responsible for leading, coordinating, and strengthening all governance-related functions across World Physiotherapy. Reporting directly to the CEO, the role ensures the organisation consistently meets the highest standards of governance, compliance, transparency, and accountability, in line with its global mission and constitutional framework.
The postholder serves as a key advisor to the CEO, board, and leadership structures, ensuring governance systems are robust, efficient, and appropriate for an international membership organisation. The role works closely with member organisations (MOs), regions, and speciality groups to enhance governance practices, ensure policy alignment, and support coherent decision-making across the global network.
The role also contributes to organisational direction by actively participating in the development and implementation of the World Physiotherapy strategic plan and supporting alignment with regional and other strategic plans.
1. Governance leadership and oversight
- Lead, coordinate, and oversee all governance functions and activities across World Physiotherapy.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with the constitution, bylaws, policies, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
- Regularly review and update governance frameworks, systems, and processes to align with international best practices.
- Provide authoritative advice and interpretation on governance matters to the CEO, board, and leadership structures.
- Develop and implement governance improvement initiatives to enhance organisational effectiveness and accountability.
- Work collaboratively with the World Physiotherapy development and membership divisions to ensure organisational cohesion and effective delivery of the global mission.
2. Board and executive support
- Support and coordinate the development of high-quality board papers, briefings, and decision-support materials.
- Support the full lifecycle of board meetings, including agenda setting, documentation, logistics, and action tracking.
- Ensure timely circulation of clear, accurate, and structured information to support informed decision-making.
- Maintain and manage official governance records, including minutes, resolutions, and statutory documentation.
- Monitor follow-up actions and ensure implementation of board decisions.
3. General meeting (GM) management
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver all World Physiotherapy global and regional general meetings in accordance with constitutional requirements.
- Develop and manage timelines for GM preparation, including submission, review, and distribution of papers.
- Oversee the drafting and quality assurance of reports, motions, and official documentation.
- Ensure accurate recording of proceedings, decisions, and outcomes.
- Verify compliance with all procedural and constitutional requirements for general meetings.
4. Regional elections coordination
- Plan and oversee regional election processes, ensuring alignment with organisational rules, timelines, and standards.
- Develop and implement clear election procedures and guidance for regions in line with the constitution.
- Ensure elections are conducted transparently, fairly, and consistently across all regions.
- Provide advisory support to regional executive committees on governance and election matters.
- Maintain comprehensive records of election processes, results, and compliance.
5. Policy development and management
- Lead the drafting, review, and implementation of governance and organisational policies.
- Ensure policies are consistent, up to date, and aligned with strategic priorities and international standards.
- Provide expert policy advice and interpretation to the CEO, board, MOs, regions, and speciality groups.
- Establish and maintain systems to monitor policy implementation, compliance, and effectiveness.
6. Strategic planning and alignment
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and monitoring of the World Physiotherapy strategic plan.
- Support alignment between global strategy and regional and other relevant strategic plans.
- Provide governance input into strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with constitutional and policy frameworks.
- Monitor and report on governance-related strategic objectives and outcomes.
7. Support to member organisations, regions, and specialty groups
- Provide expert governance and policy advice to MOs, regions, and speciality groups.
- Develop practical tools, templates, and guidance to strengthen governance capacity across the network.
- Facilitate knowledge sharing and promote best practices in governance globally.
- Respond to governance queries and provide timely, solution-oriented support.
8. Stakeholder engagement and communication
- Act as a central liaison on governance matters between the CEO, board, committees, and membership.
- Ensure consistent and transparent communication of governance processes, decisions, and requirements.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work closely with the communications and marketing team for the delivery of all key communications.
9. Continuous improvement and risk management
- Identify governance risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Lead initiatives to enhance governance maturity and organisational performance.
- Monitor global trends in governance and advise on relevant improvements.
- Support organisational risk management processes related to governance and compliance.
Person specification
Education and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in law, public administration, governance, business administration, international relations, or a related field.
- Postgraduate qualification (eg master’s degree) in governance, public policy, law, MBA, or related discipline (desirable).
- Professional certification in governance, compliance, or company secretariat (eg Chartered Governance Institute or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development in governance or non-profit management.
Essential experience and skills
- Extensive experience in governance, policy, or organisational management, preferably in an international or membership-based organisation.
- Strong knowledge of non-profit governance frameworks and best practices.
- Proven experience supporting boards and senior leadership.
- Experience managing complex governance processes (eg elections, general meetings).
- Excellent organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce high quality formal documentation.
- Ability to work effectively across diverse cultural and geographic contexts.
Desirable
- Experience working with global professional associations or health related organisations.
- Familiarity with constitutional frameworks and regulatory environments in international organisations.
- Experience engaging with stakeholders across multiple regions.
Personal attributes
- Highly organised, proactive, and detail oriented.
- Strong integrity and commitment to transparency and accountability.
- Collaborative, diplomatic, and skilled in stakeholder management.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strategic thinker with a practical, solution oriented mindset.
Impact of the role
This role is critical to ensuring World Physiotherapy operates with excellence in governance and policy. The governance and policy manager supports effective decision-making at the highest level, strengthens organisational credibility, and contributes to a cohesive, well-governed global network aligned with its strategic objectives.
Only candidates invited for interview will be contacted.
To represent physiotherapy across the globe, advancing our profession and advocating access for all, to improve health and wellbeing.


The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Partnerships Officer
Duration: Permanent
Hours: Full time – 36 hours per week (job share/part-time considered)
Salary: £32,700 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased
Overall job purpose
The post-holder will play a key role within the Initiatives and Partnerships team, working with regional teams to develop and implement proposals to expand use of historic churches in our existing estate and, on occasion, working with other heritage and community groups to deliver their own projects via consultancy or partnership work.
They will manage a programme of work that will include a number of site-specific projects and national initiatives across multiple sites, as well as from time to time working with third parties on partnership or consultancy projects.
The Partnerships Officer will support regional teams and communities to scope and develop projects, supporting feasibility, options and project development work as well as business planning, project management and funding. The post-holder will also work closely with colleagues in conservation and regional teams to make sure that impacts on both areas are fully considered, whilst in tandem seeking to maximise opportunities to expand and increase commercial activity, income and ultimately profitability.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Monday 18 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Commercial Marketing Assistant
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £29,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased, with a willingness to travel to CCT’s office in Northampton when required
Overall job purpose
This role presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated early‑career marketing professional with a strong interest in culture and heritage.
As we continue to diversify and grow our commercial revenue streams, we are seeking a proactive Commercial Marketing Assistant to support the promotion of key income‑generating initiatives. These include Champing (unique overnight stays in historic churches), filming, venue hire, and an expanding portfolio of leased or licensed properties. The role also offers scope to contribute to new commercial opportunities in the future.
Working within the Initiatives and Partnerships Team and alongside the Communications Team, the role supports marketing activity across a broad range of commercial initiatives, including Champing, filming, venue hire and regional commercial activities.
The postholder will develop marketing content, manage commercial marketing channels, support campaigns and respond to enquiries to help grow audiences and revenue.
The role also contributes to research, reporting and operational support for commercial activity.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am on Sunday 10 May 2026.
The interviews will take place in Northampton on Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Communications Manager
Location: Remote
Salary: £38,000 per annum
Reporting to: Head of Fundraising and Communications
Responsible for: Marketing and Communications Coordinator
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full time, permanent
GFS is seeking a strategic, proactive and values-led Communications Manager to lead the delivery of our communications function and elevate our profile across audiences and platforms. The role will support the shaping and delivery of a communications strategy that amplifies our voice, showcases our impact, and builds trust and engagement with our community. You’ll work across all areas of the organisation to coordinate messaging, manage risk and lead communications activity that reflects our feminist values and purpose.
The Communications Manager will oversee digital content, media relations, marketing and digital fundraising campaigns, working in close collaboration with the CEO, Leadership team and wider team. You will line-manage the Marketing and Communications Coordinator, ensuring high-quality content, storytelling and messaging are delivered consistently across all channels.
Please see the attached documents for more information and details on how to apply.
Timeline
- Closing date for applications midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
- First stage interviews w/c 11 May 2026
- Second stage interviews TBC May 2026
How to apply
To apply for this role, please submit the following documents:
- An anonymised CV Please remove your name and any other personal identifying details.
- A personal statement Your personal statement should respond directly to the three application questions listed below. Please keep within the stated word limits.
- The optional diversity monitoring form This is not seen by the hiring panel and is entirely voluntary.
Please send all documents by midnight on Sunday 26 April 2026
Your personal statement should address the following three questions:
- GFS is a feminist, values led organisation. Please tell us about a time you shaped or delivered a communications approach that reflected specific organisational values. What was your role, what actions did you take, and what impact did it have?
(300 words max) - Describe a situation where you identified or managed a communications risk (e.g., media issue, sensitive messaging, reputational challenge). What steps did you take, who did you work with, and what was the outcome?
(300 words max) - Tell us about a digital communications or fundraising campaign you developed or led. How did you use audience insight to shape it, what channels or methods did you use, and what results did it achieve?
(300 words max)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title:
Senior Legal Rights Team Manager
Department/Responsibility for:
Legal Rights Team
Line management of 3 employees
Reports To:
Director of Research and Support Services
Purpose of the Role:
Due to an ambitious strategy to increase our reach and revenue by 2027, and increasing demand for our legal services, we are ready to welcome an experienced Senior Legal Rights Team Manager to our Legal Rights Team.
We are looking for an experienced and organised individual to lead the delivery of our high-quality legal rights service, managing a team to ensure our services and support comply with regulatory obligations and remain up to date with the latest legal updates. This includes casework supervision within the team as well as managing your own caseload. The legal focus of the team’s work is within the health and social care field.
In addition, you will need to support the Director of Research and Support Services in managing our external relationships, evaluating and monitoring our service, devising and delivering training and supporting research and marketing activity. Additionally, you will use casework evidence to inform the Charity’s wider policy and advocacy strategies to achieve systematic change.
To be a success in this role, you should be an excellent communicator, proactive, flexible, highly organised and able to meet deadlines. This is a challenging but well-supported role, where you can make a large, career-defining impact for Cerebra and the children and families that we serve.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
1. Team Management and Supervision
- Provide effective, remote line management, support and performance management to direct reports to help them maximise their potential and effectiveness.
- Ensuring that knowledge, training and skills are maintained within the team, with a particular focus on legal knowledge and expertise.
- Conducting inductions, performance management and ensuring casework supervision.
- Provide practical and person-focused coaching support to the Legal Rights Team.
- Ensure there is a continual culture and focus on learning and development and wellbeing.
2. Culture & leadership
- Work to continue the development of a strong, person-centred, empathetic, supportive and inclusive culture at Cerebra.
- Build on excellent relationships between different teams and directorates for each other’s and Cerebra’s overall strategic goals and objectives
- Collaborate across departments to align partner activity with service delivery and communications.
- Contribute to strategic, organisational and cultural development.
- Champion innovation, growth mindset and learning from failure.
3. Legal Casework
- Oversee and supervise casework around health and social care legal entitlements.
- Manage referrals to the Legal Rights Service and triage new cases.
- Ensure that casework is managed in a timely, appropriate and compliant manner.
- Undertaking a personal caseload, including complex cases.
- Ensure all cases are handled in a timely manner - compliantly, effectively and ensuring quality standards are adhered to.
- Develop and maintain legal information products.
- Providing reports to the Director Group and Trustees where required on service performance, legal trends and key performance indicators.
- Use any common occurring problems that arise from the casework to feed into developing further research work into the area of health and social care.
4. Policy and Advocacy
- Utilise insights and data gathered from casework to identify systematic issues/updates and contribute to Cerebra’s policy and advocacy strategies.
- Collaboration and supporting the Senior Research, Policy and Influencing Manager to ensure insights and data trends identified from casework are appropriately actioned and communicated.
- Use knowledge, experience and legislative updates to influence wider policy changes.
5. General
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of the Legal Rights Team.
- Build and develop relationships with similar charities/organisations.
- Analyse trends in the area of health and social care law that can feed into future research projects.
- Develop and deliver Cerebra’s legal rights strategy, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and research priorities.
- Support collaboration across the different Cerebra teams.
- Experience using Client Relationship Management (CRM) systems or similar digital tools for recording and tracking work.
- Uphold Cerebra’s Data Protection Policy and all relevant confidentiality and safeguarding policies.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties in line with the needs of the team and organisation.
Please see attached job description for person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
User Support Officer
We are seeking a detail-focused User Support Officer to deliver high-quality support across digital public services in a fully remote, flexible role.
Position: User Support Officer
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 FTE (pro rata)
Location: Remote, UK-based
Hours: Part time, 20 hours per week (4 hours per day)
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 3 May 2026
Interviews: Mid May via video
About the role
mySociety is a purpose-driven charity using digital tools to strengthen democracy and transparency. This role sits at the heart of user experience across key public-facing platforms.
You will manage a varied caseload of enquiries, ensuring users receive timely, clear and effective support while identifying and handling sensitive or high-risk cases appropriately.
Key responsibilities include:
· Managing incoming enquiries across services including FixMyStreet, TheyWorkForYou, WhatDoTheyKnow and WriteToThem
· Triaging, prioritising and responding to user queries efficiently
· Identifying and escalating high-risk, safeguarding or data protection issues
· Providing clear guidance to users, including those in complex or difficult situations
· Maintaining accurate records and ensuring enquiries are followed through to resolution
· Identifying trends or recurring issues to support service improvements
· Updating help content, guidance and internal documentation
· Working collaboratively with technical and programme teams
About you
You will be an organised and proactive individual with strong judgement and the ability to manage a high volume of enquiries.
You will have:
· Experience providing user support within digital or information-heavy environments
· Ability to recognise and manage sensitive or high-risk cases
· Knowledge of data protection principles in a support or case-handling setting
· Excellent written communication skills with a clear and empathetic approach
· Experience managing multiple enquiries and meeting deadlines
· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
· Confidence working remotely within a collaborative team
Desirable:
· Experience using helpdesk systems such as Zendesk or Freshdesk
· Experience supporting digital platforms or public-facing services
· Experience contributing to user guidance or knowledge bases
· Interest in civic technology or public interest services
About mySociety
mySociety is a purpose-driven charity that builds digital tools to help people engage in democracy, improve transparency and strengthen communities. They are a fully remote organisation with a collaborative, supportive culture and regular in-person team meetups.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; User Support Officer, Customer Support Officer, Case Officer, Caseworker, Information Officer, Customer Experience Advisor, Complaints Officer, Service Support Officer, Public Services Advisor, Community Support Officer.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.
The Head of Public Fundraising will lead the design and delivery of a mass audience fundraising strategy for The Children’s Trust. Taking a supporter centred approach, the postholder will lead a team of individual giving and relationship fundraisers to generate income through the strategic and long-term engagement of new and existing supporters.
The role will include setting and delivering income and expenditure budgets across individual giving, legacy, events, community and partnerships income streams as well as evaluating new opportunities for voluntary income growth.
The postholder will play a key part within the Fundraising, Retail and Communications directorate and champion fundraising across the organisation.
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Staff benefits include shuttle bus, and more… Read more below.
Role Requirements
- Develop, implement and monitor a fundraising strategy across all public fundraising areas aligned to the voluntary income strategy.
- Working with the Director of Fundraising and Communications, set income and expenditure budgets, agreeing activities and initiatives to deliver these budgets ensuring. cost control regular forecasting and taking corrective action to achieve budgets.
- Establishing and monitoring KPIs and quality standards for the Public Fundraising team
- Review and build on The Children’s Trust supporter journey, ensuring that all supporter relationships are strengthened and that donors are engaged on many levels.
- Review and revise The Children’s Trust case for support, working with the Head of High Value Philanthropy to develop appeals and/or products relevant for different audiences.
- Using a donor centred approach, explore opportunities to maximise income growth and long-term relationship development.
- Work with Senior Events and Partnerships Manager and Senior Individual Giving Manager to strengthen relationships and cross-team working within the Public Fundraising team with a view to maximising supporter engagement and fundraising opportunities.
- Lead the team to create a supporter-focussed plan to refine assumptions around product offerings and audience needs.
- Using CRM principles, work with senior managers to optimise acquisition planning, and channels and campaigns within agreed budgets.
- Build and strengthen internal relationships across the organisation to co-produce fundraising propositions and ensure that budget relieving, organisational priorities are at the centre of all fundraising relationships.
- Work with Heads across the Fundraising, Retail and Communications Directorate to manage relationships, scope of work and overall budgets when commissioning external data analytics, creative and media agencies.
Interview Date:
1st Stage - w/c 27th April 2026
2nd Stage - w/c 4th May 2026
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY – ‘How to Apply’
Terms and Conditions
PLEASE NOTE: The Children's Trust Application Form MUST be completed and submitted, for your application to be considered. As part of the shortlisting process, gaps in employment will be examined and further explored during the interview process.
Strictly no agencies, please.
As we often receive high levels of applicants for our roles, we regret that we will only be able to contact those applicants who are shortlisted for interviews. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of the closing date, please assume you have not been shortlisted for an interview on this occasion.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits, including our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you organised, proactive, and passionate about supporting people? Tearfund is looking for a People Services Officer to join our People Team to help deliver high-quality HR and Recruitment services across the organisation.
What you'll do:
- Be the first point of contact for HR and recruitment enquiries, providing clear guidance and support to staff.
- Manage end-to-end recruitment campaigns, including advertising, shortlisting, assessments, interviews, pre-employment checks, and employment contracts.
- Support payroll and HR system processes, ensuring information is accurate and deadlines are met.
- Train and guide colleagues on HR and recruitment systems, helping them use tools effectively.
- Maintain HR and recruitment records, systems, and reports to keep processes running smoothly.
- Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvements, helping the team work more efficiently.
This is a varied and fast-paced role, working closely with colleagues across the UK and global teams.
What we're looking for:
- Proven administrative skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience supporting HR activities, including recruitment and selection.
- Strong IT skills and confidence using HR or recruitment systems.
- Excellent communication skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
- A proactive, detail-focused approach and the ability to prioritise effectively.
Does this sound like the role for you? Then we'd love to hear from you!
Hybrid Working: This role offers hybrid working. You'll work from Tearfund's Teddington office and from home, as agreed with your line manager.
Please note: This is a fulltime, 1 year fixed term contract.
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.
Applicants must be committed to Tearfund's Christian beliefs.
The recruitment process will include specific checks related to safeguarding issues. 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.
About Parenting for Lifelong Health:
Parenting for Lifelong Health (PLH) aims to empower parents to improve child development, reduce family violence, and promote mental health. We give parents the support they need, the skills that work, and trusted advice they can count on to protect and support their children’s health, safety and development. Our parenting courses are developed with families, powered by low-cost and accessible technology, backed by rigorous evidence, and delivered within systems. Originally founded as an initiative in 2012 in collaboration with UNICEF and the WHO, Parenting for Lifelong Health was established as a UK charity in 2022 and since then has reached over 8 million families in more than 35 countries.
PLH Values
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Courage
We have the courage to design for the big picture and complex problems with a commitment to creating sustainable solutions that last.
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Evidence
We believe our work transforms the lives of children, families, and communities. Evidence of impact guides every decision, and we are relentless in pursuing the greatest impact with the least investment of time and resources required for parents and providers.
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Playfulness
Parenting and child wellbeing thrives on play — and so do we. We experiment, learn from each other, as well as from parents and children, and create playful and engaging products and programmes that inspire joy, curiosity, and connection.
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Respect
Everyone brings something essential. We show kindness in our team, honesty with our partners, and deep respect and empathy for parents and children, and those who are on the frontline of providing services for them.
PLH has a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity in how we work, who we work with, and what we do. Candidates from minority and disadvantaged backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
PLH also has a strong commitment to the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA). All candidates considered for the role will be subject to background and reference checks in their country of residence.
Benefits: Flexible remote-working, home office set-up, unlimited annual leave, professional development opportunities, enhanced pension contributions, enhanced statutory leave provisions including maternity and paternity leave.
About the role:
Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Operations Officer will play a key role in coordinating core operational and HR processes across the organisation. This role is well suited to someone looking to build a career in charity operations and people management, who is comfortable working across multiple functions in a remote, international organisation and who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgement, and a collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
Operations & Systems Coordination
- Maintain PLH’s internal systems, including shared drives and databases, ensuring information is accurate, accessible, and managed in line with GDPR and data protection requirements.
- Act as a first point of contact for operational queries via PLH’s central inbox, exercising judgement in responding to requests, signposting information, and escalating issues where appropriate.
- Support the development, documentation, and consistent application of internal policies and procedures, working with the Operations Manager to ensure alignment with UK charity best practice, safeguarding standards, and employment legislation.
- Identify opportunities for improving operational processes and support the implementation of agreed improvements.
Travel, Expenses & Events
- Coordinate organisational travel arrangements, ensuring bookings are safe, cost-effective, timely, and compliant with internal policies.
- Administer staff expense processes in collaboration with the Finance team, including checking submissions, tracking approvals, and following up on discrepancies.
- Coordinate logistical arrangements for in-person and virtual meetings and events, including scheduling, communications, and follow-up actions.
Finance & Operational Reporting
- Coordinate the collection of staff timesheets and attendance data, producing accurate monthly attendance summaries for the Finance team.
- Liaise with colleagues across the organisation to ensure timely provision of operational and financial information.
People Operations & HR Support
- Coordinate HR administration processes, including contracting, onboarding, and maintenance of staff records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with GDPR.
- Support the administration of PLH’s performance management framework, including tracking review cycles, documentation, and agreed actions.
- Assist in coordinating internal learning and professional development activities, supporting staff development and organisational capability.
Culture & Organisational Development
- Support initiatives that promote an inclusive, values-led organisational culture, with a focus on staff wellbeing, equity, and professional growth.
- Assist in coordinating internal communications and activities that strengthen connection and collaboration across a distributed team.
Essential criteria:
- Bachelor's degree.
- 3 years experience of coordinating operational processes such as HR administration, finance processes, travel coordination, or internal systems ideally within a UK charity.
- High level of attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage information systematically.
- Confidence using digital tools and systems (e.g. shared drives, databases, spreadsheets, HR or finance systems) and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Ability to identify process improvements and support the implementation of agreed changes.
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills. 2
- Basic understanding of data protection principles (e.g. GDPR) and the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding in organisational operations.
Preferred criteria:
- Experience working in a remote or distributed organisation.
- Working knowledge of UK employment practices and charity sector policies.
Personal attributes:
- Proactive and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through.
- Collaborative working style, with the ability to build positive relationships across a remote and international team.
- Commitment to PLH’s values, including equity, social justice, and supporting families and communities.
Please submit a CV and a supporting statement explaining how you meet the above criteria.
Only complete applications will be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for a Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships to join our team, working from home. You will join us on full-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a salary ranging from £50,434 per annum.
About the Head of Philanthropy & Partnerships role:
Royal Voluntary Service mobilises volunteers to support people in need and the NHS. Our volunteers work with healthcare teams and in communities providing practical help and emotional support when people are struggling to cope.
About the Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy role:
This is a newly created, senior leadership role responsible for building and scaling a high-value income stream across corporate partnerships, high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, and philanthropy at Royal Voluntary Service.
The role will lead the development and execution of a strategy to generate £1m+ in sustainable annual income, with a strong focus on new business acquisition, strategic relationship development, and long-term value creation.
What Makes This Role Attractive
- Opportunity to build a function from scratch with CRO-level sponsorship
- High visibility across leadership and Board
- Ability to shape a modern, commercially-driven fundraising model
- Direct impact on scaling income and social outcomes
Hours: 35 per week, Monday - Friday.
Location: Homebased with occasional national travel
This is what we're looking for:
Experience
- Proven track record of delivering £1m+ income targets in:
- Corporate partnerships
- Philanthropy / major donor fundraising
Skills & Capability
- Highly commercial with a new business mindset
- Exceptional relationship builder with gravitas at senior level
Leadership Style
- Proactive, entrepreneurial, and outcomes-focused
- Comfortable operating in a newly created role with ambiguity
This is what you'll be doing:
Income Generation & Strategy
- Develop and deliver a clear partnerships & philanthropy strategy aligned to RVS growth objectives
- Own and deliver against a £1m+ annual income target, with defined pipeline metrics
Corporate Partnerships
- Design and secure strategic, multi-year corporate partnerships (5–6 figure+ value)
- Target organisations aligned to RVS mission (CSR/ESG agendas, employee engagement, volunteering)
This is all the other great stuff you'll be getting:
- A salary ranging from £50,434 per annum
- 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Up to 2 days paid volunteer leave a year, through our employer supported volunteer scheme
- Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
- A great pension scheme with 8% employer contributions
- 2 x Base Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face counselling sessions included
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities, and society
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy please click ‘apply’ today, we’d love to hear from you!
The closing date for this role is 1 May 2026. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. Please do not delay your application we often get a lot!
Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.
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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!
We are Gingerbread. We’re here to fight for single parents and their families.
We campaign against the injustices that single parents face every single day, and we challenge the stigmas around being a single parent. We provide information to support all single parents so that they have the tools to support their children and themselves. And we provide a support network so that, with Gingerbread, no single parent is ever alone.
Join us today. Together, we can create a world where all single parents and their children don’t just survive but thrive.
Why join Gingerbread?
The work we do has a real impact. We make a difference in the lives of single parents. We do this through collaborative, focused working. We care passionately about the work we do, and we care for each other.
Overview of Job
The Fundraising Manager will play a key role in developing and delivering Gingerbread’s fundraising plans. The role leads our trusts and grants programme, producing strong, well‑evidenced proposals, building positive relationships with funders and ensuring our reporting clearly reflects our impact. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, they will help ensure fundraising is embedded in our work and aligned with Gingerbread’s strategic goals.
For more information about the role, please see the Advert Pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job Title: Estate Officer, East Anglia
Duration: Permanent
Hours: 36 hours per week
Salary: £31,024 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location: Homebased within East Anglia or the East of England
Overall job purpose
The Estate Officer will ensure the delivery of the regional maintenance programme, comprising routine, periodic, planned and urgent works, and the delivery of time limited maintenance consultancy and estate management projects. Working alongside the Conservation Projects Manager, the post holder will ensure regional estate compliance with CCT policies.
The post holder will be the main contact for all maintenance related matters and will maintain the property management records for the estate, develop volunteer projects and training on maintenance reporting and conservation cleaning and will assist with fundraising.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Monday 27th April 2026.
The interviews will take place in London on Thursday 7th May 2026. Please note that the interview date and location have been specifically chosen according to the availability of the panel.
Please note: As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing, you will receive an email following your application submission asking you to complete a series of activities.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This role will be working with our Mental Health Practitioners who work across Croydon, Merton and Sutton.This role will require experience of working in both a 1:1 and group work setting. For this post, you will need to have 3 years or more post qualification experience as a counsellor and ideally a recognised supervision qualification. We are looking for people with an open and flexible attitude; excellent engagement skills and a passion for working with children and young people around mental health.
This post is fully office based and will require flexible working across service areas and interventions and may involve one late evening alongside attendance of our Saturday Charity Days.
Please read the full Job Description and Person Specification for this role included in the Clinical Supervisor Recruitment pack below.
Applying for the Posts
This information pack has the Job Description and Person Specification for the role of Clinical Supervisor.
To be considered for the position, the Application Form and the Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form need to be completed and return to the email address on the Application Form by midday on Tuesday 5th May 2026. Enquiries can also be emailed to the same email address.
We understand some candidates may want to use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we also want to learn more about the authentic you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences wherever possible. In the spirit of transparency - we also ask that you indicate if you have used AI in your application.
Decisions about who to invite for interview will be based on how well someone demonstrates that they meet the person specification for the specific post, so please make sure you complete the application form fully and accurately, giving evidence of how you meet each point in the person specification and indicating your relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Please note that CVs will not be considered.
Email applicants will receive a confirmation of receipt and shortlisted candidates will be contacted as soon as possible
*We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Off the Record was founded in 1994 to provide free, independent and professional counselling for 14 – 25 year olds in the Croydon area
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a committed and proactive Safeguarding, Complaints and Assurance Officer to play a vital role in strengthening our organisational governance and ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and satisfaction of the people we support.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our charity at a pivotal time and help shape best practice, champion learning, and support continuous improvement across safeguarding, complaints management, and organisational assurance.
About the Role
As our Safeguarding, Complaints and Assurance Officer, you will:
Safeguarding
- Act as the central point of contact for all safeguarding concerns
- Coordinate referrals, maintaining accurate and compliant records
- Support staff in recognising and reporting concerns
- Liaise with statutory agencies such as local authorities and police
- Monitor trends and escalate risks appropriately
Complaints Management
- Lead and oversee the end‑to‑end complaints process
- Ensure fair, consistent, and timely resolution
- Conduct or support investigations
- Maintain clear, auditable complaint records
- Communicate professionally and transparently with complainants
Assurance, Risk & Continuous Improvement
- Provide assurance that risks are identified, recorded, and managed
- Produce regular reports for senior leaders and trustees
- Support internal audits and external inspections
- Analyse data to identify themes and embed organisational learning
- Contribute to policy development and staff training
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Highly professional, organised and confidential in their approach
- Able to work independently and make sound judgements
- Compassionate, proactive and committed to our charity’s values
- Confident in communicating with a wide range of stakeholders
- Skilled in analysing information and producing clear reports
Essential experience:
- Managing safeguarding concerns in a charity, public, or regulated setting
- Handling and investigating complaints
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation
- Experience with risk management and assurance processes
Desirable experience:
- Working within the charity or voluntary sector
- Supporting audits or regulatory inspections
- Training or qualifications in safeguarding, social care, law, or investigations
About Life:
Life is a national pregnancy support charity that helps over 60,000 people a year. Through our services, we help people – whoever they are – to meet pregnancy or pregnancy loss with courage and dignity so they can flourish.
Our services include
- Supported housing and community support
- Counselling and skilled listening
- Free pregnancy tests and baby supplies
Our values
All our work is underpinned by the following universal human values:
- Humanity – All people are special and equal
- Solidarity – We’re with you and for you
- Community – We’re better together
- Charity – Doing good for one another
- Common good – Building a better world
Information about the role:
For further information, please see the attached job description.
Please note, driving licence and own vehicle are required.
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Location: Home based but there is a requirement to be based in The Midlands
Benefits
At Life we are passionate about providing our employees with a supportive and engaging environment. As well as ongoing development and training, we offer our:
- Generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time hours)
- Birthday Leave (applicable after 1 years service)
- Extra annual leave for long term service
- Company Pension Scheme
- Signed member of the Menopause Workplace Pledge
Safeguarding and Equality
Life is committed to protecting all staff, volunteers and service users from harm of any kind. Life expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality within our organisation by encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks. Life takes its obligation to protect the rights of children and vulnerable people very seriously; therefore, the successful candidate for this post will be also subject to extensive background checking, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS) which is paid for by the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




