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Director of Finance & Operations

Global not-for-profit consultancy

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: circa £70,000

Location: London (every Wednesday, and ideally at least one other day per week)

A global not-for-profit consultancy is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations to lead its internal infrastructure and enable high-performing delivery across the UK, US and sub-Saharan Africa. The organisation works with mission-driven initiatives, from grassroots innovations to international movements, helping them scale their impact sustainably through practical tools, strategies and support.

This is a senior leadership role that combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring the organisation runs efficiently, sustainably and in alignment with its mission.

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer and sitting on the Senior Management Team, the Director will oversee finance, HR, governance and operational systems. They will lead a transformation of financial processes and controls, champion inclusive people practices and future-proof the organisation’s infrastructure to support growth. The role also includes oversight of compliance, risk and the integration of digital tools to enhance resilience and insight.

The successful candidate will bring: 

• Proven experience leading finance functions in international or multi-site organisations
• Strong operational expertise with a track record of improving systems and processes
• Commercial acumen and the ability to advise on pricing, margin and resource utilisation
• Experience in organisational change and future-proofing infrastructure
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to challenge constructively and build trust
• A commitment to the organisation’s mission and to building a high-performing, inclusive workplace

This is a unique opportunity to shape the operational backbone of a globally respected organisation at a time of growth and innovation.

How to Apply

Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the recruitment partner’s website.

The 15 UK National Parks are among Britain’s most cherished landscapes, welcoming around 100 million visits each year. These inspiring places lie at the heart of our national identity - connecting communities, nurturing wellbeing, and driving vital action for nature and climate recovery.

Prospectus is proud to be supporting the park's managing body in the search for an exceptional Director of Communications and Brand. The body is a small, entrepreneurial organisation dedicated to growing the UK National Parks family’s impact, resources and influence.

This pivotal role will bring to life the National Parks’ shared strategy and priorities, engaging a wide and diverse range of stakeholders including:

• Communication Teams across the 15 National Parks
• Residents and local communities
• Visitors
• Businesses
• Farmers and Land Managers
• Corporate supporters and philanthropists
• Government and policy makers
• Media

As our new Director of Communications and Brand, you will bring the National Parks’ brand proposition to life - inspiring pride, connection and action through compelling storytelling and strategic leadership. You’ll champion the collective voice of the UK National Parks, delivering national communication priorities while thinking ambitiously about the broader picture and long-term opportunities.

We are seeking an accomplished leader - a brand and communications virtuoso who can balance strategic focus with creative energy, manage complex stakeholder relationships with confidence, and deliver meaningful impact. Experience within the not-for-profit sector would be an advantage, alongside the ability to achieve exceptional outcomes with finite resources.

As a specialist recruitment practice, Prospectus is committed to building inclusive and diverse organisations and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We invest in your journey as a candidate and are here to support you throughout the process.

To apply, please submit your CV.  Cover letters are not required at this stage. Should your experience align with the role, we’ll provide the full job description and arrange an introductory conversation.

Prospectus is pleased to be supporting the UK's leading HIV and sexual health charity to recruit a Trusts Officer (12-month fixed term contract).

This organisation supports people living with HIV and amplify their voices and help the people using their services to achieve good sexual health. They have ambitious plans to end HIV transmissions in the UK by 2030. 

As the Trusts Officer, you will be responsible for helping to deliver trusts and foundations income generation for the organisation. This will consist of managing existing relationships and building new relationships wiht trusts and foundations capable of giving £20k+ grants. Joining a collaborative small trusts fundraising team, this role will have lots of variety in the relationships it builds and gain great mentorship from its manager and team.

To be successful as the Trusts Officer you will have proven experience in developing relationships through compelling writing and ideally have some knowledge of trust and foundations fundraising. Ideally you will have done this within a fundraising or charity setting, but this is not essential. You will have excellent stewardship and reporting capabilities and be confident working both autonomously and in a team. 

This role is a full-time position that will be a 12-month FTC and have hybrid working in the London offices one day per week. The salary for this role is £31,281.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds. Please let us know if we can help you with the application process in any way. We are more than happy to make any reasonable adjustments to enable all interested candidates to apply. If you have any disability and would like assistance with completing an application then please contact Rhiannon Mehta at Prospectus.

If you are interested in applying to this Trusts Officer position, please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will send you the full job description and will arrange for a call and/or meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Our client in Cirencester is an award-winning producing house charity renowned through the UK for its unique and innovative approach to theatrical excellent and problem-solving. They deliver the life-changing magic of live performance and will now hire a new Head of Development and Fundraising.

The Head of Development and Fundraising will drive their mission forward with creativity, energy and passion. The postholder will principally cultivate relationships and secure funding with major donors – both existing and new to the organisation – exciting and delighting those philanthropists to give significant gifts at the five-figure level and above. The role attracts a position on the committed management team while also managing a small team responsible for donors, sponsors, friends and partners to the organisation.

The selected candidate will have a proven track record of accomplishment in fundraising and will be able to demonstrate strategic thinking ideally within an arts fundraising setting. The fundraising experience and knowledge will be key too, with the postholder able to demonstrate a track record of telling compelling stories to captivate donors for revenue and capital fundraising asks.  Above all, the selected candidate will be a creative, out-of-the-box thinker, to match the ambitions and approach this organisation and its leadership takes.

At Prospectus we invest in your journey as a candidate and are committed to supporting you with your application. We welcome all candidates to apply, regardless of age, sex/gender, disability, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status or pregnancy/maternity. If you have any disability and require reasonable adjustment/s to any part of the process then please contact Ryan Burdock at Prospectus.

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.      
 
 In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon. 

Anna Freud is seeking a Senior Practice Tutor to join our world-leading mental health charity for children, young people and their families. Our mission is to close the gap in wellbeing and mental health by advancing, translating, delivering, and sharing the best science and practice with everyone who impacts the lives of children, young people and their families. More information about Anna Freud is available on our website.

Our EDI commitment

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and being an equal opportunities employer, whereby equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) are core to our recruitment practices. All candidates who meet the job criteria will be considered for employment, regardless of ethnic origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, socioeconomic background, caring responsibilities and care experience.

We ask candidates to share their diversity dimensions with us to help us identify, tackle and prevent bias across the employee lifecycle. We believe a diverse workforce enhances our ability to support mental health and wellbeing, allowing us to better meet the needs of the children, young people and families we serve.

As a Disability Confident employer, disabled candidates meeting our criteria are guaranteed an interview. Applications are submitted anonymously and assessed using a fair evaluation process based on the criteria set out in our job profiles.

What we offer

We offer a range of staff benefits. You will join our Postgraduate Studies Department with a growing programme portfolio and increasing number of students. We work closely with University College London (UCL) to deliver programmes, therefore you will have the unique opportunity to work in collaboration with a world-leading Higher Education establishment as well as a renowned children’s mental health charity.

What you’ll do

As Senior Practice Tutor, you will support the delivery of a postgraduate training programme for clinicians working with children and young people, focusing on Interpersonal Psychotherapy for Adolescents (IPT-A). The role involves teaching, supervising, and assessing trainees, facilitating small group sessions, and contributing to curriculum development. It also includes supporting trainee wellbeing, ensuring academic standards, and participating in departmental meetings, all within a hybrid working model and in collaboration with University College London.

What you’ll bring

Essential skills and experience:

• Qualified and accredited: a recognised core mental health qualification and IPT-A accreditation (IPT UK).
• Experienced: extensive clinical experience with children, young people, and families, plus significant experience supervising in IPT-A.
• Educator and trainer: proven ability to deliver clinical training or university-level teaching.
• Supportive and inclusive: skilled in supporting students, culturally aware, and committed to inclusive learning environments.
• Flexible and organised: able to manage workload independently, meet deadlines, and take annual leave outside term time.

Key details

Hours: Part-time (7 hours per week): usually on Mondays during term time. There may be occasions where you are requested, or you may request, to work flexibly and on a different day of the week to support peak points in the academic cycle, e.g. to meet marking deadlines.

Salary: £52,000 per annum FTE, plus 6% contributory pension scheme.

Location: Hybrid working (a mixture of onsite and home/remote working). Staff are working onsite for at least 20% of their working hours at our London site (4-8 Rodney Street, London N1 9JH). Flexibility will be required to attend in-person teaching days during term time.

Contract type: Permanent.

Next steps

Closing date for applications: midday (12pm), Tuesday 11 November 2025. Please note that due to high application volumes, we may close this advert early. We encourage you to apply promptly and to keep an eye on our future vacancies for more opportunities.

Notification of interview: shortlisted applicants will be notified no later than Thursday 13 November 2025. During shortlisting, applicants are anonymously assessed using the criteria visible in the Job Profile. Please note: due to the high volume of applications received, we will not be able to provide feedback to unsuccessful applicants.

Interviews: will be held remotely week commencing 17 November 2025.

How to apply: click on the 'apply now’ button to apply online. We are unable to accept CVs and kindly request no contact from agencies.

Questions?

Please email Recruitment with any job enquiries, or if you require assistance or experience difficulties when applying. Please note that successful candidate(s) will be asked to evidence their Right to Work in the UK post-job offer – we do not hold a sponsor license therefore we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship.

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act. 

Job Title: Female Recovery Worker 

Location: This residential site, located in Brighton, benefits from great transport links, with Hove Station and several local bus routes nearby. Kindly be aware that step free access is not available at this service.

Salary: £25,000

Shift Pattern:  37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with rotating shifts of 08:00 - 16:00, 10:00 - 18:00, and 14:30 - 22:00. You will be required to work bank holidays as part of a rota, in line with the needs of the service.

About the Role

We are hiring a Recovery Worker to join our Women's Service based which is based in Hove. The service provides low, medium, and high level support to women who have experienced homelessness, criminal justice history, substance use, mental health, and domestic abuse. As a Recovery Worker, you will be at the forefront of providing person centred support, to help our residents overcome personal challenges, and meet their desired goals/outcomes. You will do this through various support plans and interventions, running and participation of activities, and working alongside various internal and external partners. 

Key Responsibilities include: 

• Initiate appropriate interventions to prevent crisis or other risks.
• Ensure service responsibilities and requirements are carried out effectively.
• Develop, participate in, and encourage residents to participate in the running and development of various projects and activities.
• Empower residents to make decisions to take control over their lives, by creating an enabling environment.
• Provide advice, information, guidance, and life skills training to residents as required.
• Recognise signs of deteriorating mental health, physical health, or other health implications.

About You

We're looking for someone who has a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people who may be facing multiple disadvantages, to contribute towards our mission of empowering independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. We're looking for someone who is a team player and driven to provide high quality, tailored support to our residents, with the ability to build rapport and trust with others. 

Please note, due to the nature of the service, it is an occupational requirement that the post holder is female and the post is therefore exempt from the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 in terms of Schedule 9, Part 1, and Paragraph 1 of the Act.

You will have:

• An understanding or willingness to learn the impact of homelessness on women from different backgrounds and multiple needs
• Experience of working with people with multiple and complex needs
• Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents
• Understanding of the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs
• Able to influence and negotiate positive outcomes with others
• IT Proficiency, ability to learn new software programs, basic Microsoft experience is required
• Alignment with SIG Values

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below. 

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Additional information on our company policies including Gender Pay, Equality and Diversity, Company Benefits and our Candidate Privacy Policy can be found on our website.

We’re working to build and grow a powerful movement of people to transform the experience of people living with Parkinson’s. A big part of how we will do that is by engaging and mobilising our existing supporters through a wide variety of channels to take additional actions in support of Parkinson’s UK 

Please note, this is a 12 month fixed term opportunity for maternity cover, starting in January 2026.

About the role 

In this role, you’ll be instrumental in devising and delivering the strategic plans to achieve our ambitions for supporter engagement, as well as leading the teams responsible for delivering email and supporter journeys across the organisation.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement a Supporter Engagement vision, purpose and roadmap that drives forward the work of the Supporter Engagement team 

• Build, lead and manage three high performing teams (Supporter Journeys, Supporter Engagement and Digital Fundraising), setting the strategic direction and embedding an open, inclusive and innovative team culture

• Lead on Existing Supporter audience planning to help us engage and activate more of our supporters 

• Build a full understanding of the current supporter experience and identify where improvements are needed to help us reach our strategic objectives

• Work closely with the Insight team to understand our existing supporters 

What you’ll bring:

• Demonstrable experience of managing and motivating high performing teams 

• A proven track record in delivering engaging, inspiring and effective comms that drive engagement and value

• Significant experience of effectively using email platforms, ideally Marketing Cloud, and harnessing the platform to deliver the email marketing strategy

• Experience of working on complex cross organisational projects to deliver agreed outcomes and results 

• Experience of working at a senior level, managing multiple stakeholders to deliver projects and lead busy teams

• Excellent knowledge of GDPR and PECR 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held in person at our London Office on Monday 8 December 2025.

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Salary: £29,500 - £37,900
Contract: Fixed term until 31^st March 2026.
Location: Remote – Home based.
Deadline: 16th November
Benefits: Benefits: 6% pension, health and wellbeing support, work-life balance and cycle to work scheme

We are delighted to be working with a national children’s charity as they look for a Senior Individual Giving Executive to join their Supporter Marketing & Engagement team on a fixed term contract.

In this role, you’ll lead on the delivery of high-value fundraising campaigns across acquisition and stewardship portfolios. You’ll manage multi-channel campaigns including regular giving, lottery, raffles, newsletters, and supporter journeys, with budgets exceeding £500k.

You’ll also play a key role in mentoring junior team members and supporting strategic planning and evaluation.

To be successful as the Senior Individual Giving Executive, you will need:

• Proven experience managing direct marketing or fundraising campaigns across varied channels
• Strong analytical skills and a test-and-learn mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

If you would like to have an informal chat or discuss this role in more detail, please give us a call and ask to speak to Jake with the job reference 2750.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment are a specialist charity recruitment agency. We use our extensive sector knowledge and experience to match candidates to the most suitable charity jobs. We are passionate about improving equality across the sector — you can read more about our commitment to diversity here.

We take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the charity sector and partner with you as the leading charity recruitment agency.

If enough applications are received, the charity reserves the right to end the application period sooner.

 

We are looking for a Global Trusts consultant for a 6-12 month+ contract, to identify and develop a strong pipeline of applications to secure high value funds from diverse portfolio to support this innovative charity.

The ideal candidate would bring senior-level fundraising experience from a similar lead role at an NGO with an established network of executive relationships in major foundations.

This is a remote working role, looking for 16-24 hours a week.

The charity
A passionate, innovative international development charity, dedicated to to collaborating world wide to make a lasting social impact.

The Role

Work alongside a Senior Fundraiser to identify and build a strong pipleine of high value global trusts donors.

Relationship Management
Oversee the complete grant lifecycle, from initial lead to application to reporting and closeout.
Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective donors, program officers, and other key stakeholders.

Applications & Fundraising Development
Lead the development of high-quality grant proposals, ensuring proposals are compelling, well-written, and tailored to meet the requirements and priorities of each donor.

Events and Networking and Representation
Effectively convey the charity mission, vision, and programs to potential donors, organising fundraising events while overseeing teams of volunteers and probono partners.

The Candidate
Senior-level fundraising experience from a similar role at an NGO, organisation, or charity.

Extensive existing network of senior executives with major global foundations and organisations.

Proven track record of identifying and closing deals for 6 - 7 figure gifts.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Our aim is to respond to all successful applications within 5 days. If you havent been contacted within 5 days your application has been unsuccessful, but we positively encourage you to apply for any other positions that you may see in the future.

We apologise that we cannot contact everybody in person but thank you in advance for your interest.

Third Solutions encourages applications from individuals of all ages & backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Third Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment & an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Business Regulations 2003.

We are excited at the potential to bring our heritage to life through our Heritage Fund project 'St Richard's 60:60 - celebrating our first 60 years and preparing for the next'. The National Lottery Heritage Fund have awarded us £248,000 to develop a £3.5m project which will restore our iconic Modern church and celebrate it's first 60 years as a launchpad for the future.  Our goal is to give our Grade II church a secure and sustainable future as a home for a thriving church and a welcoming flexible space for community groups and activities. 

St Richard's Church was opened in 1966 in the heart of a new housing estate alongside a new Primary School, with which it has a strong and supportive working relationship. It is a striking and flexible building with a strong local presence.  It has significant architectural and artisic features and the hyberbolic paraboloid roofs are amongst the few remaining examples in the country. However the roof covering is failing and the timber roof shells are deteriorating rapidly, leading to it being placed on the Heritage at Risk Register in 2025. Our Heritage Fund project will repair and restore the building and provide engagement opportunities bringing its heritage to life while meeting community needs. 

The Community Engagement and Activity Plan Consultant will:

• provide expert advice on the development of the Activity Plan and Activity Action Plan, drawing on comparator projects and following The National Lottery Heritage Fund guidelines and Heritage 2033 Strategy.
• draw up and deliver a consultation programme with the Project Steering Group, building on the work already undertaken and plan and lead pilot heritage activities during the development phase
• develop relationships with existing and potential stakeholders connected with the development and delivery of the Activity Plan.
• research and prepare an Interpretation Plan to inform the Activity Plan and Action Plan
• produce a complete Activity Plan that meets current Heritage Fund requirements, including a detailed budget, timeline and any supporting briefs or job descriptions required for delivery.  

We mobilise the PhD community to support students from less advantaged backgrounds to access the most competitive universities and succeed when they get there. We work with students who, because of their family income, parental history or the postcode they live in, are at risk of missing out on the life-changing opportunities linked to higher education.

We are excited to be recruiting a School Partnerships Officer to join the School Partnerships Team. Your job will be to raise awareness of our programmes and transform expressions of interest into school partnerships. If you are passionate about communicating with different audiences, quickly building relationships, and meeting ambitious targets that have a huge social impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

This role will require you to become an expert on our programmes so that you can confidently discuss their features and benefits with key stakeholders. You will be comfortable in winning the confidence of head teachers and senior school leaders of prospective schools who have expressed an interest in partnering with us. This isn’t just about administering a process, it’s about understanding the needs of individual schools and how our programmes can support their priorities. You will be tenacious and empathetic in equal measure.

Alongside meeting with schools and securing partnerships, you will be involved with generating interest in our programmes, via marketing campaigns and network building. You will also work to improve the efficiency of our internal systems, so teachers have the best experience communicating with us. The role will report to the Director of School Partnerships. It can be based at either of our Brilliant Club offices, located in London and Leeds.

Chief Executive Officer
£110,000 - £125,000 per annum + benefits
Hybrid / London

Prospectus is proud to be partnering with a leading UK music therapy charity. For over 60 years, the organisation has worked to ensure that music is accessible to all, not just as a creative outlet, but as a powerful tool for connection, communication and care. Its unique, evidence-based practice supports people facing some of life’s most complex challenges, from neurological conditions and developmental delays to mental health difficulties and life-limiting illnesses.

At the heart of the charity’s work is a clear mission: to use music to break down barriers and challenge injustice. With a bold new strategy and a clear national ambition, the organisation is calling for music therapy to be recognised, integrated and accessible as part of the UK’s health and care system.

The charity is now seeking a new Chief Executive Officer to lead the next phase of this journey. This is a significant leadership opportunity for an experienced, purpose-driven executive who can inspire teams, influence national conversations and ensure long-term impact and sustainability.

As CEO, you will be responsible for leading the organisation with clarity, compassion and strategic focus. You will work closely with the Board and Senior Leadership Team to ensure that the charity remains financially resilient, operationally effective and deeply aligned to its values. You will act as a key ambassador for the organisation, building strategic partnerships, engaging with government and funders, and championing the transformative power of music across a wide range of sectors. Internally, you will lead on organisational culture, team wellbeing and inclusive practice, ensuring the charity remains a values-led and mission-driven employer of choice.

We are looking for a leader who brings:

• Significant senior leadership experience, ideally at CEO or Executive Director level, within a complex, purpose-driven organisation

• A strong track record in strategic planning, income growth and organisational transformation

• Excellent communication and influencing skills, with experience representing an organisation at a national level

• Experience working with a Board of Trustees to ensure strong governance and long-term sustainability

• A deep personal commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, wellbeing and social impact

While direct experience of music therapy is not essential, candidates must demonstrate a strong alignment with the mission and values of the organisation. You will understand the importance of creative expression, human connection and inclusive access to care, and bring the leadership skills to make these values a reality across the UK.

Please see the dedicated microsite located in the job advert on the Prospectus website for a more detailed outline of the role, along with additional information about the organisation and community.

How to Apply
Please apply by submitting an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement addressing the role requirements via the Prospectus website.

At Prospectus, we are committed to supporting all candidates through the recruitment process. The charity is a Disability Confident Employer and as such we are applying a Disability Confident approach. You will have the opportunity to provide further information regarding your disability or any reasonable adjustments you may require. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from those with lived experience of the communities the charity serves.

Timeline
Application deadline: 19th November 2025
1st Interviews with Prospectus: w/c 24th November 2025
2nd interviews with the charity: w/c 1st December and w/c 8th December

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Engagement Officer in our Northern Ireland team, to deliver opportunities for audiences to connect with woods and trees through a range of engagement activities both on our own estate and in partnership with others. This role is responsible for providing communications support including the creation of physical and digital assets.

THE ROLE
•    This is a key role in the Northern Ireland team and it will be responsible for improving the visitor experience on our estate and inspiring new and existing supporters to give time, voice and money to our cause.
•    Lead on the public engagement aspects of our visitor offer at key sites across Northern Ireland, working with estate colleagues to plan activities, communicate key messages and improve visitor experience
•    Plan and deliver an annual engagement plan for the country, identifying key audiences and activity (on and off our estate) to most effectively achieve our objectives
•    Support the development of improved visitor experience at key sites including data collection, visitor monitoring, evaluation and interpretation planning
•    This role is a full time, fixed term contract for 12 months. 
•    This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and DBS check as part of their pre-employment.

THE CANDIDATE
•    You’ll have an enthusiasm for the environment and share our core values-Grow Together, Explore, Focus and Make it Count 
We are looking for candidates who have the following experience:
•    Planning and delivering high quality face to face engagement activities ideally within a public facing visitor setting
•    Planning and developing appropriate engagement materials for a variety of audiences including visitors and supporters
•    Working with communities including young people, schools and community groups
•    A working knowledge of what constitutes successful interpretation, ideally with experience of planning and implementing creative interpretation features to engage with visitors
•    Understanding about Heath and Safety in public engagement and what constitutes a successful visitor experience
•    You must have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude, excellent communication skills, be commercially aware and able to build effective partnerships internally and externally. 
•    The role is based in Northern Ireland and will require the successful candidate to travel across the country with occasional UK travel. A full driving licence is required.

Benefits & Wellbeing: Joining our team means you'll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
•    Enhanced Employer Pension
•    Life Assurance
•    Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
•    Generous Annual Leave - 25 days + bank holidays (pro rata for part time) 
•    Buy and Sell Annual Leave
•    Enhanced Parental Pay
•    Employee Assistance Programme

About Us: The Woodland Trust is the UK's leading woodland conservation charity and is dedicated to creating a world where trees and woods thrive for both people and nature. Our mission involves engaging and inspiring individuals to contribute toward tackling the nature and climate crisis through the protection, restoration, and creation of essential woodland habitats.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees. 
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application. 

Application Advice: For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, we do not ask for your CV at application stage. Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role. 

Acceptable Use Policy - Artificial Intelligence (AI): We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.

Apply Now: If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.

First Stage Interviews will be held via Microsoft Teams on Monday 1st December & Tuesday 2nd December. 
 

Family Support Worker

1-year Maternity Cover

£24,000 pa + Company Car and benefits (including 25 days annual leave, reward scheme and pension)

South West Care Team - Swindon and Wiltshire areas

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity is going through an exciting time where we are growing, with the aim of reaching more families in need.

About the role:

We are looking to appoint a Family Support Worker to deliver a high-quality family support service as part of our South West Care Team.

Reporting to the Family Support Manager of the South West Care Team and working in partnership with health, education and social care professionals, you will take responsibility for providing needs-led emotional, social and practical support to families where a child/young person has a life threatening or terminal illness.

Having worked in a stressful and emotional environment you have a genuine interest in building supportive relationships and helping people; and having provided bereavement support to families, you understand processes of grief, loss and change - and how best to help others deal with its impact.

This post will cover the South West of England, with this position focusing on Swindon and Wiltshire area.

What we’re looking for:

· An experienced child health, education or social care professional - applications will be particularly welcome from those who have worked in a community environment and those with a recognised qualification in education, health or social care

· A warm, inclusive approach to achieving goals quickly and correctly

· Practiced in child protection, information sharing and the rules around data protection - you lead by example, drawing on your own professional experience and working within established guidelines

· Practical and people-oriented - you will thrive working at a fast pace whilst maintaining accuracy and be a confident user of IT (including MSOffice)

· A persuasive and open communicator - you will work collaboratively with your team and volunteers to ensure delivery of a high-quality service and support fundraising colleagues by writing case studies and family updates

· A practical knowledge of diversity issues affecting children, young people and their families – aware that being responsive to others needs and concerns, is essential.

What we offer:

We are a Best Companies Two-Star rated organisation, an outstanding place to work! We have a range of fantastic benefits that we offer our employees, including:

· Flexible working hours to balance home and working life

· Employee Assistance Programme with access to remote GP, counselling, physiotherapy, resources to support your mental health and financial wellbeing, as well as a 24/7 helpline via Help@Hand

· Company car for front line care posts

· 25 days of annual leave plus public holidays – rising to 26 days after 1 year, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 11 years, with an additional 5 years to use in your 10th or 20th year of service (pro rata for part time)

· Time off in Lieu

· Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme, and other rewards and discounts

· Bike to work, season ticket loan and payroll giving schemes

· A recommend a friend recruitment bonus scheme

· Family friendly policies, focused on employee wellbeing, and an active cross-organisational wellbeing group running a number of initiatives throughout the year

· Pension scheme where we contribute 5% of your salary and you contribute at least 3%

· The option to buy/sell annual leave, as well as additional leave for your birthday, wedding/civil ceremony and an extra half day off for Christmas shopping

· Robust training and development programmes to support your learning and growth

If you’d like to find out more about these benefits and working with us, please visit our website.

As part of our learning and development Anne Harris skills development programme, we aim to provide a high level of training and development opportunities for all staff, so you are able to perform to the best of your ability, achieve individual and team objectives aligned to Rainbow Trusts strategic plan, supporting staff to be their best and feel a valued member of a high performing organisation.

Our Family Support Teams are given the opportunity to complete a number of diverse training courses in their first 12 months, including but not limited to: Mental Health First Aid, Makaton, counselling skills, introduction to play.

The programme aims to provide a building block for you to individually tailor your own learning and development needs.

About us:

Rainbow Trust Children’s Charity enables families who have a child with a life-threatening or terminal illness to make the most of time together, providing expert, practical and emotional support, where they need it for as long as it is needed. For families living with childhood illness, time is everything. Right now, there are too many families coping alone with no support, no time to think, no time to make memories and no time for each other. We believe that no family should go through this alone, so we are here to change that.

How to apply:

Please visit our website via the link and complete an application form.

Please disclose on your application form if you have used AI for any part of your job application.

Closing date: 11 November 2025

Interviews will take place at our South West Care Team office with the dates to be confirmed. We will only contact those applicants who have been successful.

There will be a requirement for flexible working and a full current driver’s licence to accommodate team and family need. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this post.

Rainbow Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment.

Rainbow Trust is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all backgrounds.