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An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Finance & Administrative Officer to join a friendly and collaborative organisation on a 12-month maternity cover contract. This is a varied role that combines finance, payroll, and administrative support, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple functions in a small, supportive team environment.
You will work closely with the Director of Finance and wider team to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day financial processes while also providing general administrative support when required.
Key Responsibilities

• Produce sales invoices and manage credit control processes
• Process purchase invoices and maintain the purchase ledger
• Raise purchase orders in line with internal requests
• Assist with month-end reconciliations and support the year-end audit process
• Process payment runs, reconcile bank and credit card transactions, and maintain accurate records
• Prepare and process the monthly payroll file and liaise with the external payroll provider, responding to payroll queries
• Maintain staff sickness and leave records, producing reports and statistics where required
• Process monthly pension uploads and payments
• Act as the first point of contact for finance-related queries
• Support the implementation of financial elements of projects or contracts where needed
• Provide administrative support to the wider team as required
• Undertake additional duties that support the efficient running of the organisation

About You
Essential

• Qualified to at least AAT Level 2
• Experience maintaining sales and purchase ledgers
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Good ICT skills, including Excel, Word, and accounting systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Positive, friendly, and team-focused approach

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a small organisation where their contribution is visible and valued, and where they can take ownership of key financial and administrative processes.
If you're looking for a hands-on finance role with variety and responsibility, please send your CV to

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

The Woodland Trust is looking for an Ancient & Veteran Tree Officer to join our exciting Sherwood’s Living Legends project funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. A development grant has been awarded by Heritage Fund to help the Woodland Trust progress the project over 18-months to apply for a 5-year delivery stage grant. If this application is successful, the project will safeguard the future of ancient and veteran trees in Sherwood Forest and reconnect communities with this iconic landscape. This is a fixed term contract for 18-months, with the potential for an extension. 

This role does not come with a company vehicle, however after a 9-month period in-post, we will review vehicle business use to see if the post-holder is reaching the eligibility criteria as stated in our Company Vehicle Policy.  If the post-holder complies with those criteria, with sign off from our Facilities Team, a vehicle will be sourced and provided. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course. 

To align with our Job Families, the successful postholder will undertake the title "Outreach Adviser - Sherwood".

The Role: 

• Lead the review and consolidation of existing datasets to inform a coherent, landscape-scale strategy for recording and mapping ancient and veteran trees (AVTs) across the Sherwood NCA. 
• Develop and test robust survey methodologies for AVTs, next-generation trees and successional deadwood habitats at scale. 
• Build strong collaborative relationships with project partners, landowners and stakeholders to support the development of the NLHF (National Lottery Heritage Fund) project. 
• Plan and deliver meaningful landowner consultations, ensuring clear communication and high-quality engagement. 
• Shape the project’s technical direction by identifying gaps in current knowledge, proposing innovative survey approaches, and helping define the evidence base for future landscape-scale interventions. 
• Coordinate information flow across partners, ensuring insights, datasets and field findings are shared, aligned and feeding directly into project design. 
• Generate interest and participation in AVT training and wider project initiatives, identifying opportunities for large-scale partnership working. 
• Represent the project at meetings, forums and events, sharing best practice and linking activity with wider Woodland Trust and partner programmes. 

The Candidate: 

• Strong biological recording skills with proven experience surveying ancient and veteran trees and/or associated species. 
• Proficient in GIS mapping and spatial analysis, with the ability to manage, interpret and consolidate complex datasets. 
• Knowledge of AVT ecology, identification, and the threats facing these irreplaceable habitats. 
• Experience advising landowners within woodland conservation, arboriculture or forestry, including familiarity with land management grants and agri-environment schemes. 
• Skilled communicator, confident in written, verbal and public-facing settings, able to represent the organisation professionally. 
• Excellent partnership-building abilities, with a track record of developing productive networks and collaborative relationships. 
• Highly organised, able to plan, prioritise and adapt to changing circumstances while maintaining attention to detail. 
• Full driving licence and ability to travel widely, including to remote sites. 

Benefits and 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 Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time) 
• Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme 
• Enhanced Parental Pay 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

About Us: 

The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees. 

Our Commitment to Diversity and 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, and CVs are redacted until after shortlisting is complete. 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. Even if you don't meet every requirement of the role, we would encourage you to apply.

Acceptable Use - 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. 

Interviews to be held on April 22nd 2026. 

Carers Information and Support Worker (Assessments)

 37 hours per week

Salary £29,594 per annum

Carers Together Foundation is an organisation dedicated to improving Carers’ quality of life. We listen to Carers, give them a voice, provide information, practical and emotional support and promote Carers’ rights across the South Tees area.

We are seeking a Carers Information and Support Worker (Assessments) to coordinate and carry out assessments and reviews for carers, ensuring that carers’ needs are identified and recorded accurately. The postholder will provide information and support to carers and develop support plans for carers with a range of needs. The postholder will also liaise with voluntary and statutory sector services in health and social care.  

To succeed in this role, applicants must have:

· Knowledge and experience of providing information and support to vulnerable people.  

· Experience of completing assessments and support plans.  

· Understanding of the issues affecting carers.

This role is based at Park View Medical Clinic, Middlesbrough, however the postholder will be required to travel between our other site in Redcar & Cleveland and to other locations in the community including the homes of clients.

Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026 at 5.00pm  

 Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

· 30 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro rata for part-time employees)

· Health and Wellbeing Support: Simplyhealth offering everyday healthcare cover that supports your wellbeing

· Commitment to work/life balance offering flexible working arrangements

· We are a carer friendly employer offering a range of support for working carers

· Free Parking at our premises

  

Carers Together is committed to being an equal opportunities employer.

Introduction

The National House Project (NHP) supports Local Authorities to work with young people to give them the knowledge, skills and confidence to live connected and fulfilling lives. By developing a community of support, completing the House Project Programme and being able to make their house a home young people can look forward to a positive future.

This is an exciting time to join NHP and we are seeking a skilled and experienced professional who can support our vision to ensure that young people leaving care live connected and fulfilling lives.

Purpose of the Role 

Reporting to the Director of Partnerships, this newly created role offers the chance to support the delivery of our new Fundraising and Partnership Strategy (2025–2029) by helping to grow our community of supporters, increase individual digital giving and deepen engagement with corporate partners. We also welcome your ideas and experience in developing how we might approach digital fundraising.
 
Working closely with the Director of Partnerships, this role will lead on community fundraising development and provide hands-on coordination of partnership activities, from employee volunteering and group sessions to corporate fundraising events and payroll giving. The role will also contribute to communications and marketing content.

Key Responsibilities 

Corporate Partnerships and Engagement 

• Support the Director of Partnerships in managing and delivering high-quality partnership activities, including: 

• Organising employee volunteering sessions – including mapping / tracking volunteer hours and activities (where possible) 

• Organising and supporting group visits, insight events, and work experience placements (as needed) 

• Work closely with NHP colleagues, Local House Project staff and partners to develop impactful partnership activities 

• Fundraising activities and events organised by corporate partners 

• Liaise with LHPs to coordinate partnership activity across different regions. 

• Maintain accurate partnership records and activity tracking in NHP’s CRM. 

Communications and Collaboration 

• Work closely with the Business Support Administrator and Admin Team to create and share communications and marketing materials that promote partnership activities, volunteering, and fundraising opportunities. 

• Support the preparation of partnership updates, impact stories, and social media content. 

• Contribute to internal communications about partnership successes and learning. 

• Support the rest of the NHP team from time to time, as required.

Community Fundraising, Individual Giving and Supporter Engagement 

• Plan, deliver and evaluate a calendar of community fundraising activities and events (third party) to build NHP’s supporter base, ensuring income and engagement targets are met. (We plan to have 2 community fundraising events a year, and support those our corporate partners organise).

• Recruit, brief and support challenge event participants, fundraisers and corporate teams undertaking community activities.

• Develop toolkits and resources to empower supporters (fundraising packs, JustGiving Guides and risk assessments) 

• Support the Business Support Administrator to manage the stock, ordering and distribution of fundraising materials to ensure event participants are equipped and engaged. 

• Support the Director of Partnerships to lead the event logistics (registrations, supplier liaison, risk assessments, volunteer coordination, on the day delivery and post event follow up) 

• Provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to individuals and groups fundraising on behalf of NHP. 

• Support the development of our long-term individual goals (one-off donations and regular giving via our website) 

• Coordinate fundraising communications, updates, and impact stories to strengthen donor engagement and retention. 

• Track and evaluate community fundraising and individual giving performance and supporter feedback. 

• Maintain accurate CRM records of donor giving/community fundraising 

• Support with sharing best practice and resources that enable local teams to engage effectively with partners and supporters

Find out more

If you’re excited by the opportunity to build something transformative, we’d love to hear from you. 

We recently held a briefing session to provide more information about this role. You can watch the recording below:

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How to Apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter via Charity Job detailing what skills, knowledge and experiences make you the best candidate for the role by 12pm Wednesday 8th April.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the application or recruitment process, let us know. If you are care-experienced and meet all the essential requirements you will be guaranteed an interview.

We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruitment agencies. 

Interviews

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person interview on the NHP Office in Crewe date to be confirmed. 

Further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates. 

Safeguarding Statement 
NHP is committed to protecting the well-being of young people. All staff must adhere to our safeguarding policies. 

General Requirements: Right to work in the UK, two professional references, and a DBS check. 

Are you experienced in business development within the education or training sector and enjoy building long-term, meaningful relationships?
 
 
This Business Development Coordinator role offers the opportunity to play a central role in supporting growth, strengthening centre partnerships, and ensuring new business converts into real learner engagement.
 
 
Salary: £38,784 per annum
Employment type: Permanent
Working arrangements: Hybrid – 2 days per week in the London office occasional travel for conferences / events and to centres across the UK
Working pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Start date: As soon as possible

About the Organisation
 
TPP Recruitment is supporting an established awarding organisation that works closely with learning providers and centres across the UK. The organisation is committed to quality, collaboration, and widening access to education and skills, with a strong focus on building trusted, long-term partnerships.

About the Role
 
Reporting to the Commercial Director, this Business Development Coordinator role combines account management, new business coordination, and centre approvals activity. You’ll work closely with a small, specialist team, supporting shared accounts across the organisation while helping to build capacity within the approvals function.
 
This role suits someone who enjoys balancing relationship-building with structured coordination, tracking, and follow-up to ensure opportunities progress and deliver impact.

Key Responsibilities
 

• Manage and support a portfolio of accounts, maintaining effective and professional communication
• Coordinate new business development activity, ensuring leads convert and new centres are supported once onboarded
• Track activity and ensure learners are being enrolled across relevant courses
• Make effective use of CRM systems and reporting tools to monitor pipelines and progress
• Support centre approvals activity, working within an established approval pipeline
• Carry out initial vetting of new centre enquiries
• Work with centres to support them towards compliance and readiness for review
• Apply approval criteria consistently and professionally
• Build strong rapport with centres to support engagement throughout the approval process
• Collaborate with consultants and internal stakeholders to support shared accounts and organisational objectives

 
 
Skills / Experience Required
 

• Experience in business development or commercial roles
• Experience working within education, training, awarding organisations, FE colleges or training providers is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the wider education and skills sector
• Confidence managing relationships and engaging stakeholders
• Experience using CRM systems to coordinate, track and report on activity
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Clear, professional communication skills and a collaborative approach

 
 
To Apply
 

• Tailored cover letter
• CV

 
 
Deadline
 

• Thursday 23rd April 2026

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

Support Coordinator

We’re looking for an innovative, passionate and professional individual with excellent communication and organisational skills to join the Life After Stroke Service based across Plymouth.  

This is an exciting opportunity to work with stroke survivors and their families to support them following a stroke.

Position: S11346 Stroke Support Coordinator

Location: Home-based, Plymouth UK. However, frequent travel will be required as part of this role (may include team meetings or other work-related meetings)

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Salary: Circa £28,300 per annum

Contract: This is a fixed-term contract until 31 March 2027

Benefits: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (this will increase with service up to 30 days, full time equivalent) cashback and discount scheme, employee assistance programme, learning and development, pension scheme, Life Assurance, Eye Care vouchers, Long Service Award, Tax-free childcare, Health Cash Plan, Working Pattern Agreement, flexible working opportunities available.

Closing Date: 19 April 2026

Interview Date: To be confirmed

The Role

The service aims to identify and provide key worker support to meet the needs of stroke survivors and carers across the stroke pathway. Providing a range of innovative support solutions, supporting them to meet their desired outcomes.

The Stroke Support Coordinator will:

• Support new stroke survivors and their carers from hospital discharge into the community.
• Provide personalised information, advice and support.
• Support stroke survivors to make informed lifestyle changes which will help them to prevent further strokes.
• Work collaboratively with NHS colleagues and other areas of the community to make a difference in the lives of people affected by stroke.

About You

The post holder will have experience/background in:

• A caring profession ideally with experience of supporting people with disabilities.
• Setting up and running virtual groups.

This role requires extensive travel across Plymouth to visit people at home and in community settings. Candidates must be able to demonstrate how they can meet this requirement of the role.

To fulfil the role, you must be a resident of the UK and have the right to work in the UK.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident scheme, please indicate this in your supporting statement, and in the main body of your email when applying for the role.

Finding strength through support

The organisation is the only charity in the UK providing lifelong support for all stroke survivors and their families. Providing tailored support to tens of thousands of stroke survivors each year. This support includes one-to-one and group support, funding vital scientific research into stroke prevention, acute treatment, recovery and long-term care, and campaigning to secure the best care for everyone affected by stroke. 

They are here for stroke survivors and their loved ones, from the moment they enter the new and frightening post-stroke world, supporting them every step of the way as they find their strength and their way back to life.

It’s only thanks to the generosity of supporters and donors that they can provide vital support. 

The Association is driven by an ambition to improve the lives of everyone affected by stroke. This means they’re determined to create an equitable and inclusive workplace that benefits from the difference, and thrives on the diversity, of our people. Guided by an approach to solving inequity in stroke, the team are prioritising listening to, and learning from, lived experience across the charity.

The charity are working to improve the representation of this lived experience at all levels within the Association and are eager to recruit applicants from a variety of communities and backgrounds. We are keen to receive applications from people affected by stroke, people of colour, members of LGBT+ communities, and disabled people because these identities and experiences are underrepresented and would add enormous value to how the organisation work.

A Disability Confident employer, the organisation is making great progress focusing on flexible working, reasonable adjustments and access to work. The charity has a variety of staff network groups and are committed to continuously improving diversity and inclusion efforts. If you have questions, or access needs, we’re happy to discuss any support and adjustments we can make throughout the recruitment process so that you’re able to contribute your best in a way that meets your needs.

You may also have experience in areas such as Care Coordinator, Stroke Support, Stroke, Care, Care Worker, Support Worker, Carer, Care Team Leader, Support Team Leader, Volunteering Manager, Volunteer Coordinator, Support Group, Support and Advice, Social Care, Carer Support, Support Service. #INDNFP

Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People.

Goodman Masson are partnered with a high-impact organisation running complex international programming designed to empower the next generation of global leaders, to recruit for a Finance Operations Executive.

This role will serve as the operational backbone of the finance team, ensuring that supplier obligations are met accurately and on time, that customer invoicing is timely and correct, and that debtor balances are actively managed. By providing clear, proactive reporting and communication across internal teams and external stakeholders, this role directly supports the organisation's ability to plan, fund, and deliver its mission.

Day to day responsibilities:

• Own Accounts Receivable: Coordinate invoice raising with the Revenue Team, manage the debtor ledger, and liaise with global partners to secure payments.
• Own Accounts Payable: Manage the end-to-end processing of supplier invoices, on-board new vendors, and ensure our supplier obligations are met accurately and on time.
• Cash Flow Stewardship: Provide the critical data needed for effective cash flow management. 
• Use financial systems (including Xero) to maintain audit-ready records and produce management information.
• Prepare regular aged debtor and creditor reports, presenting clear summaries and flagging material risks to the CFO and senior leadership.
• Support month-end close processes, including reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
• Work closely with the Revenue and Operations teams to ensure financial processes support wider organisational goals.
• Act as a professional point of contact for internal colleagues and external stakeholders, operating with a solutions-focused mindset.

Experience:

• Experience in a finance operations, transactional finance, or similar role.
• Familiarity with both accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Experience using Xero is beneficial; training will be provided for the right candidate.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and financial data.
• Experience working in an events, or international organisation is advantageous but not essential.

Salary range is £50,000 - £55,000 (depending on experience) + Discretionary Bonus.

Excellent benefits including:

• Private Healthcare  
• Flexible Fridays: A four-day working week policy.
• 28 days holiday + Bank Holidays

This position is Central London based (4 days per week in the office).

Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, therefore please apply ASAP to ensure your details are considered.

The Talent Set are delighted to partner with a fantastic charity Interim Community Fundraising Manager role on an initial 3-month interim contract basis. This vital position involves leading community engagement initiatives to support the organisation’s fundraising goals, driving positive impact within local communities.

 

Key Responsibilities

· Plan, develop, and execute community fundraising strategies to meet organisational objectives.

· Build and maintain effective relationships with community groups, stakeholders, and partners.

· Manage and support fundraising campaigns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.

· Monitor and evaluate the success of community engagement activities, providing insights and reports to senior management.

· Collaborate across teams to maximise fundraising opportunities and community involvement.

· Ensure all activities reflect the organisation’s values and promote inclusive participation.

 

Person Specification

· Proven experience in community fundraising or similar roles within the charity sector.

· Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

· Skilled in developing and managing engaging campaigns and events.

· Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

· Demonstrates a collaborative approach with a commitment to inclusivity and community focus.

· Adaptable and proactive, with sound judgement and problem-solving skills.

 

What’s on Offer
Salary: £181.74 daily rate + £27.26 daily holiday (£209 total PAYE)

Contract: 3 months contract

Hybrid- London

 

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced events professional to join the Living Wage Foundation team as an Events Manager. You will be responsible for developing, delivering, and supporting the team with innovative events to promote the Living Wage movement, support the existing employer network, increase public support for fair pay and encourage Living Wage accreditation.

You will be responsible for our annual Champion Awards ceremony and organising parliamentary events, roundtables and webinars for our network of employers and beyond, as well as providing strategic oversight of events at our annual Living Wage Week in November where we celebrate Living Wage Employers nationwide with multiple events.

The ideal candidate would be an energetic and organised events manager, with strong project management skills, the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders internally and externally and the skills to establish strong relationships. They would have experience running online and in-person events with clear objectives and connecting them to organisational strategy.

This post will be joining a Communications team that spans events, media, digital communications and research, with colleagues based across the UK with monthly in-person team meetings. They will be responsible for the line management of the Events Officer. They will report to the Senior Media & Communications Manager.

Person Specification

(D) Desirable, (E) Essential

Experience

· Experience managing in-person and online events (E)

· Experience communicating effectively with senior stakeholders (E)

· Experience using project management tools. (D)

· Experience using Microsoft 365 apps including Loop and Planner (D)

· Experience of line management (D)

Key skills and knowledge

· Knowledge of risk management protocols (E)

· Project management skills (E)

· Monitoring and evaluation skills, including analytical skills and ability to evaluate the impact of an event (E)

· Excellent attention to detail  (E)

· Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders (E)

· Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders  (E)

· Excellent planning, organisation, and prioritisation skills, including the ability to manage competing demands and deal with unforeseen issues  (E)

· Good IT skills, including experience using Microsoft 365 apps (D)

· Knowledge of marketing and communication best practice (D)

· Creative thinker and problem solver (E)

Personal qualities & values

· An interest and enthusiasm for planning strategically aligned events, and the mission of the Living Wage Foundation (E)

· Highly self-motivated with ability to work well independently as well as part of a team (E)

· A commitment for Diversity and Inclusion (E)

Partnerships Officer

Location: Astolat – with opportunity for hybrid working.

Salary: £31,517 – £32,493 (Full Time Equivalent) 

Do you thrive on connecting with community organisations and driving partnerships that will genuinely improve the lives of unpaid carers?

Are you excited by engaging with voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations, especially those supporting under‑represented groups, and helping them become proud Carer Champions?

Do you thrive in a role where you use insight and data to guide your outreach, strengthen referral pathways, and spark collaboration? 

If so, you could be our Partnerships Officer — helping build a stronger, more connected network of support for unpaid carers across Surrey

We welcome job‑share applicants:
This is a full‑time position; however, we are open to it being shared between two people working 0.5 FTE each.

If you’re interested in applying as part of a job‑share, please indicate this in your application.

The Details

• Hybrid working – you’ll split your time between our Guildford office, your home, and community locations across the County
• You’ll be in the office weekly as part of staying connected with the wider team
• A driving licence and access to a car are essential, as the role involves regular travel across Surrey 
• You’ll be reporting to our Community & Partnerships Manager 

Role Overview 

The Partnership Officer is responsible for building relationships with community partners, embedding referral pathways, and leading the roll-out of accreditation schemes. With a specific focus on areas like VCSE engagement, the Partnership Officer will work to identify and support partners to become 'Carer Champions'. This role is proactive and data-informed, using insights to target engagement activity and build a network of organisations committed to supporting carers across Surrey.

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience in a partnerships, community engagement, or outreach role.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining effective professional relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including community groups and voluntary organisations.
• Experience of working collaboratively to deliver shared outcomes and support vulnerable or underrepresented communities.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding principles and procedures, particularly in relation to working with vulnerable adults and unpaid carers
• Awareness of the challenges faced by unpaid carers and the wider social care landscape.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles and how they apply to community engagement and partnership work.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to tailor messaging to different audiences.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to advocate effectively and build consensus.
• Highly organised with strong planning skills, able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Competent in using digital tools and platforms for communication, collaboration, and reporting.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Work With Us

At Action for Carers Surrey, we’re committed to creating a supportive, inclusive environment where every colleague can thrive. Our benefits reflect our values of Focus, Inclusion, Respect and Excellence, ensuring you feel appreciated and empowered in both your work and personal life.

Our Benefits Include:

• Generous annual leave – 28 days plus Bank Holidays for full-time colleagues, rising to 31 days with length of service.
• Company sick pay from day one, because your wellbeing matters.
• Paid carers’ leave, recognising and supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Paid volunteering leave – up to two days a year to support a cause that matters to you.
• A paid personal celebration day to mark something meaningful — a birthday, family milestone, or special occasion.
• HSF – Health Saturday Fund membership, offering private healthcare support, Perkbox discounts and rewards, and an employee assistance programme.
• Flu jab reimbursement scheme to support your health and wellbeing.
• Employee payroll loan for help with unexpected expenses.
• Pension scheme with Smart Pensions, supporting your future financial security.
• Investment in bringing people together, including an annual employee conference and a summer social event to connect, collaborate and celebrate our collective impact.
• Staff carers group, offering connection, understanding and peer support.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Action for Carers, please click apply  to be redirected to our website to complete your application.

Application deadline for applications is 10am on Friday 17th April.

Depending on the volume of applications received, telephone screening may take place between Tuesday 21st April and Thursday 23rd April 2026.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an interview at our offices in Guildford, Surrey.  Interviews will be held between Monday 27th and Wednesday 29th April 2026, and applicants should ensure they are available on at least one of these dates.

7.5 hours per week / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working day to be discussed at interview.

YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.

We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.

We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.

Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.

YMCA Community Counselling Dialogue offer free short-term face to face, group and online therapy for young people aged 11 - 18 who live or have a GP in West Sussex. We offer a range of talking therapies, group sessions for young people who are struggling with their mental health. We see young people in different locations in the community such as youth centres, children and family centres and our own buildings. Our online counselling takes place over an electronic therapy platform.

We are recruiting for a qualified counsellor to join our team of therapists as a Community Counsellor based in Littlehampton. You will be passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

Your contracted base will be our main office in central Hove, and you will deliver services in Littlehampton, West Sussex.

Key responsibilities

• Offer assessments to children and young people within the Tier 2 Counselling Service
• Manage a caseload of children and young people, delivering counselling within the West Sussex Dialogue service model
• Work with the project administrator and project manager to ensure high quality delivery of service
• Work systemically, e.g. liaise with and include parent/carers, educators, health professionals when appropriate and as agreed by the client
• Manage the tight time boundaries of the role and the often complex and varied workload
• To develop and co-facilitate groups for children and young people in the service
• Work at all times within the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions and follow YMCA Dialogue safeguarding procedures and policies
• Maintain individual membership of the BACP and to become a Registered Member (or other professional body such as HCPC)

Qualifications, knowledge, and experience

• Experience of working as a Counsellor post-qualified at diploma, graduate or post graduate level or equivalent, including working with risk issues
• You will have a BACP Membership; BACP Registered or Accredited. Or other professional body e.g. HCP
• You will also have a sound understanding of child protection and vulnerable adult safeguarding issues, policies, and procedures
• An in depth understanding of counselling theory and practice and working to short-term models
• You will have proven experience in safeguarding children and young people, responding to, managing, and referring safeguarding issues
• You will be familiar with using creative therapeutic approaches, along with experience of working with children and young people aged 11-18 in community settings

Please note we are also recruiting for a School Counsellor in Bognor Regis, (7.5 hours per week – term-time only / £34,475 per annum, pro rata / permanent / working one day per week 8.30am-4.30pm - working day to be discussed at interview) and there is an opportunity to combine this Community Counsellor role to make a two-day role. If you are interested in both roles, please let us know in your application. 

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 22 April 2026 at midnight. 

PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.

An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment. 

Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.

YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns. 

Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity check.

Clinks 

Clinks supports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working with people in the criminal justice system and their families. Our vision is of a vibrant, independent and resilient voluntary sector that enables people to transform their lives. 

Job purpose 

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and organised candidate to join Clinks and play a key role in delivering our annual programme of events and training. 

The Events and Training Officer will lead on the planning, coordination and delivery of Clinks’ busy calendar of member engagement activity, including online and in-person events, training sessions, and our flagship annual conference. 

Events and training at Clinks are delivered collaboratively across teams, and the post-holder will help coordinate this programme while also taking an active role in delivery. They will ensure that Clinks’ events and training offer is high quality, accessible, well-promoted, and responsive to the needs of the voluntary sector working in criminal justice. 

This role requires someone who is confident managing multiple priorities, working collaboratively across the organisation, and building strong relationships with external stakeholders. 

Reports to:  Senior Member and Digital Development Officer

Responsible for: None 
 

1. Duties and key responsibilities 

Events and Training Programme Coordination 

• Coordinate the delivery of Clinks’ annual programme of events and training, working with colleagues across the organisation to ensure a consistent, high-quality offer. 

• Manage the full event lifecycle, including planning, logistics, speaker and facilitator liaison, registration, delivery support and follow-up. 

• Act as the main point of contact for all events and training enquiries, providing excellent support to members, delegates and partners. 

• Ensure events are delivered in the most cost-effective way, to budget, and in line with Clinks’ internal processes. 

• Support staff across Clinks to deliver events and training sessions, including providing guidance, templates, systems support and coordination. 

• Promote all events and training opportunities through appropriate channels, working closely with communications colleagues. 

• Manage relationships with external facilitators and event partners to ensure smooth delivery and strong collaboration. 

• Monitor pricing and access to ensure smaller organisations are supported, while also contributing to Clinks’ income generation targets. 

• Collect, analyse and report on feedback and evaluation data to inform continuous improvement. 

Annual Conference Planning and Delivery 

• Lead on the planning and delivery of Clinks’ annual conference, working closely with colleagues across the organisation. 

• Coordinate venue liaison, suppliers, programme planning, speaker management, delegate communications and event-day delivery. 

• Develop and manage the conference project timeline, ensuring milestones are met and risks are proactively addressed. 

• Support opportunities for sponsorship, partnerships and income generation linked to the conference. 

• Ensure the conference reflects Clinks’ strategic priorities and provides an engaging, inclusive experience for members and stakeholders. 

Membership Engagement Support 

• Support the wider Membership team to ensure events and training align with Clinks’ membership offer and benefits. 

• Encourage member engagement through forums, learning opportunities and networking events. 

• Work with colleagues to identify unmet need across the sector and shape future event and training activity accordingly. 

• Contribute to the development and implementation of Clinks’ membership and engagement strategy, particularly where it connects to events delivery. 

Systems, Administration and Digital Support 

• Oversee event booking and registration systems, ensuring accurate records and smooth user journeys. 

• Maintain and update relevant website content linked to events, training and learning resources. 

• Ensure event data is recorded accurately to support evaluation and reporting. 

• Support ongoing improvements to systems and processes for managing events and training efficiently. 

General responsibilities 

• Represent and be an ambassador for Clinks 

• Work to support the mission, ethos and values of Clinks 

• Be flexible and carry out other associated duties as may arise, develop or be assigned in line with the broad remit of the position 

• Support and promote diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace 

• Work collaboratively with others in all aspects of our work 

This job description does not form part of your contract of employment and can be amended from time to time as the needs of the organisation require. 

About the role

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 Manager to join the School Partnerships Team. Your job will be to lead a team of School Partnerships Officers, each responsible for building partnerships in different regional patches. You will also work closely with the Director of School Partnerships and Communications on the timely delivery of our sales and marketing strategy and collaborate with teams across the organisation to ensure that tutor supply, school demand and programme delivery are joined up. If you are passionate about leading with purpose, building internal and external relationships, and meeting ambitious targets that have a huge social impact, this could be the perfect role for you.

You will be a strong team leader with the ability to galvanise colleagues to reach targets. You will have a deep interest in the mission of The Brilliant Club and be able to articulate and pitch our programmes with authenticity. You will be motivated by the task of increasing The Brilliant Club’s reach in low social mobility areas and will communicate effectively with internal teams about progress. You will be tenacious and empathetic in equal measure. You will be comfortable looking both inwards and outwards, identifying and building partnerships in the education sector and working to improve the efficiency of our internal systems.

The role will report to the Director of School Partnerships and Communications. It can be based at either of our Brilliant Club offices, located in London and Leeds.

About you

The role will best suit someone who has:

• Experience of partnership building or selling a programme, product or service to schools, trusts or other education sector stakeholders
• Resilience, tenacity and target-driven motivation in a challenging marketplace
• A desire to positively impact social justice via charity sales
• Knowledge of UK education system
• Experience of using CRM systems, such as Salesforce
• Experience of line management and/or leading and delivering through others
• A demonstrable passion for furthering The Brilliant Club’s mission

Job Vacancy: Programme Assistant
Salary: £25,209.77 per annum
Hours: Full time
Location: Hybrid working arrangement, home working & London WC1X Office
Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st March 2027

Are you highly organised, proactive and motivated by work that makes a real difference? Do you thrive in a varied role where no two days are the same, supporting a team to keep a complex national programme running smoothly? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

nasen is seeking a reliable and detail‑focused Programme Assistant to join the Whole School SEND Project Management Office (PMO) team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting the effective delivery of the Department for Education (DfE) funded Universal SEND Services (USS) programme through flexible, high‑quality project administration and coordination.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, problem‑solving and working collaboratively in a fast‑paced team. The role offers opportunities to develop skills in project and programme coordination, with exposure to programme governance, delivery processes and stakeholder engagement. You’ll work across multiple projects and workstreams, providing essential administrative support that helps the PMO deliver well‑organised activity for practitioners across England.

You’ll join a collaborative and welcoming PMO team that is committed to improving outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

About us

nasen is the National Association for Special Educational Needs – a charitable organisation that exists to support and champion those working with, and for, children and young people with SEND and learning differences.

We seek to ensure that all education practitioners across early years, schools, post-16 and wider settings are equipped to understand, identify and support those with SEND and learning differences, and provide Continuing Professional Development (CPD), resources, advice, information and much more to enable all staff to meet the needs of all their learners.

nasen brings organisations together, whether locally or nationally, to share practice, shape solutions. Our priorities are those that matter to the education and SEND sector, drawing on our direct engagement with practitioners, school leaders, SENCOs, local authorities and hearing from the lived experience of children and young people.

About the role

In this role, you’ll provide flexible, high‑quality administrative support that helps keep the Universal SEND Services (USS) programme running smoothly. This will include coordinating meetings, maintaining programme trackers and shared records, and acting as a key point of contact for the Regional SEND Leadership (RSL) team on routine queries and submissions, alongside supporting onboarding and offboarding activities.

You’ll also support the delivery of training webinars, professional development sessions and national cross‑sector conversations by preparing materials, setting up sessions and ensuring facilitators and participants have what they need for a positive, well‑organised experience. Clear, confident communication will be essential to helping colleagues stay aligned and ensuring participants receive accurate information.

This is a varied, people‑focused role at the heart of a supportive PMO team, offering the opportunity to develop strong coordination and communication skills while contributing to work that improves outcomes for children and young people with SEND.

This is a full‑time role with hybrid working in line with nasen’s policy.

Employee Benefits

• 30 days annual leave per year, pro-rata for part-time
• Christmas Closure - additional to annual leave allowance
• Hybrid working (policy available on request)
• 8% employer contribution pension.
• Flexible start and finish time, Friday early closure
• Employee Assistance Scheme
• Life Insurance Policy x3 of your salary
• Cycle to Work Scheme available

Applications are open until 15th April 2026.
Interviews are expected to take place the week commencing 20th April.
N.B. We will be reviewing applications as they come in.
We reserve the right to close recruitment earlier than this date if we receive sufficient quality applicants.

Interested?

If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion 

We aim to be an inclusive employer – let us know if you have any access requirements for the recruitment process. We are happy to offer interviews online or in person. The interview process will include a conversation with prepared questions.

No agencies please.