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We’re looking for a bold and values-led Advice Manager to lead our advice service and play a key role in driving forward our vision of an inclusive, rights-based society.
About Us
Richmond AID is a user led disability rights charity working towards a world where disabled people are treated with dignity, respect, and equality. Our advice services provide essential support on issues like benefits, housing, discrimination, access, and more — but our work doesn’t stop there. We use what we learn from people’s experiences to challenge injustice, influence policy, and campaign for change.
About the Role
As Advice Manager, you’ll take a strategic lead on developing our advice service to ensure it is accessible and high-quality, and also actively challenge the root causes of inequality. The Advice Manager will have wide ranging responsibilities for the performance, quality assurance and development of internal advice services and will be responsible for achieving and evidencing high quality positive outcomes for service users.
You will Manage our advice teams: Information Navigation, Benefits Advice, Money Advice and our benefits advice contract with South West London and St Georges. We also administer a number of grants on behalf of local grant giving charities and the local authority and you will manage the administration of these grant funds.
We currently have 14 advisors across our advice teams including 2 team leaders in our Information Navigation (general advice) and South West London and St Georges benefits advice team, it is currently 8 direct reports.
As a key member of our management team you will work closely with other managers. You will also take a lead on Safeguarding and Data protection across the whole organisation and deputise for the CEO as required.
As our Advice Manager, you’ll take the lead in shaping and strengthening our vital advice services by
- Managing, supporting and inspiring a team of skilled advisers and volunteers.
- Developing and leading a high-quality advice service that meets the requirements of the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) and that is responsive, inclusive, and empowering.
- Embedding systems for monitoring and evaluation, using data, outcomes, and client feedback to improve quality and impact.
- Driving service improvements, streamline processes, and ensure compliance with relevant standards.
- Championing the voices of disabled people, feeding insight from frontline work into our policy and campaigning.
- Ensuring the service contributes to social justice, tackling systemic barriers and inequities through both individual casework and broader change.
- Representing the organisation externally including meeting and influencing local stakeholders including local councils, funders and advice organisations.
About you
You’re an experienced advice professional and a passionate advocate for social justice. We need someone with experience of working in an advice and representation role and with experience in managing a busy advice team. You understand the power of high-quality advice in changing lives — and the importance of using that insight to shift systems.
You will bring
- A strong track record in managing or coordinating advice services (e.g. welfare rights, housing, disability support).
- A strong understanding of the social model of disability and a commitment to its principles.
- Experience in quality assurance, monitoring, evaluation and using feedback to improve services and experience in managing safeguarding and managing data protection.
- Experience in report writing to commissioners and funders.
- An ability to influence decision makers and develop effective partnership working.
- Knowledge of the rights and experiences of disabled people, and the structural barriers they face.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- A collaborative approach and a commitment to equity, inclusion, and continuous learning.
- The ability to link frontline experience to wider campaigning and policy change.
What We Offer
- A collaborative and inclusive team culture.
- Commitment to your professional development and wellbeing.
- The chance to make a real difference in individual lives — and the wider fight for equality.
- 25 days leave plus 8 bank holidays
To apply for this role, please send your CV and a covering letter of up to 2 sides of A4 stating how you meet the Essential and Desirable criteria in Experience and Knowledge section of the Job description.
We will not consider applicants that do include a cover letter. Please ensure you tailor your cover letter to the Job Description and your experience.
We actively welcome applications from Disabled people and those with lived experience of disability. We are committed to building a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups. Disabled candidates that meet the minimum criteria will be invited for interview. Please advise if have a disability or long-term health condition for consideration.
Richmond AID will empower disabled people to achieve greater independence and choice by providing a range of services and support.





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Join our team at Citizens Advice Doncaster as a General Adviser! You'll play a vital role in empowering local residents by providing high-quality advice and support across our offices and community outreach locations.
This role demands excellent customer service and a dedication to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients, always upholding the core values of Citizens Advice.
You'll thrive in a dynamic environment, demonstrating a proactive and flexible approach to meet client needs and exceed project and funder expectations. The role requires travel within the City of Doncaster.
ole purpose
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To provide a high-quality advice and support to clients accessing the service via face to face, telephone, email and web chat
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Deliver Financial Capability and Income Maximisation advice to clients
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Support Clients to understand the benefits systems and application processes
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To share responsibility for compliance with Projects, targets and requirements.
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Ensure high quality standards are met and that data is captured and recorded accurately.
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To work effectively with other partners and stakeholders to deliver a seamless service to clients
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Undertake service delivery at Outreach venues across the city as required.
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To contribute to the Research and Campaigns work of Citizens Advice Doncaster Borough.
Advice
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Provide General Advice and assisted information to clients at our offices and outreach locations via face to face, email and web chat
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Conduct initial assessments to understand clients' needs and identify the key issues.
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Provide accurate, impartial, and confidential advice on a range of topics, including benefits, debt, housing, employment, and consumer issues.
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Explain complex information clearly and concisely, ensuring clients understand their options.
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Assist clients in exploring different solutions and making informed decisions.
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Empower clients to act on advice and information provided
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Act for the client where necessary by calculating, negotiating, drafting or writing letters and telephoning.
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Liaise with third parties as appropriate.
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Ensure income maximisation through the take up of appropriate benefits.
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Ensure that all casework conforms to the organisation's Office Manual and the Advice Quality Standard and/or the Specialist Quality Mark as appropriate.
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Maintain case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
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Comply with all organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines in the performance of all duties
Research and campaigns
● Assist with research and campaigns work by providing information about clients' circumstances.
● Provide statistical information on the number of clients and nature of cases and provide regular reports to management.
● Monitor service provision to ensure that it reaches the widest possible client group.
● Alert other staff to local and national issues.
Essential Skills & Experience:
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Proven experience in providing high-quality advice and support to clients.
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Ability to explain complex information clearly and concisely
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, including strong negotiation and representation abilities.
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Advanced IT proficiency, including expertise in maintaining databases and spreadsheets.
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Demonstrated ability to effectively interview clients, assess their needs, and identify key issues.
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Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and effectively manage a demanding caseload.
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Proven ability to utilise IT effectively in the provision of advice, including the preparation of reports and submissions.
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Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, with a willingness to work effectively within a team environment.
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A strong understanding of and commitment to the aims and principles of Citizens Advice, including its equality and diversity policies.
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A strong work ethic and a proven ability to adapt to changing priorities and targets
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Understanding of welfare rights and benefits
In accordance with Citizens Advice national policy we require the successful candidate to be screened by the DBS. However, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to your being able to take up the job.
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At Radcliffe Housing Society, we believe in putting people first. We provide high-quality, person-centred housing services that empower residents to live independently and with dignity. We’re looking for a compassionate and proactive Independent Living Manager to help us achieve this mission across our Independent Living schemes.
About the role
As an Independent Living Manager, you’ll support older and vulnerable residents to sustain their tenancies, improve their well-being, and stay connected to their communities. You’ll offer practical advice, develop support plans, promote independence, and respond to emerging needs — all while managing properties to a high standard, and ensuring compliance with health and safety requirements.
What we’re looking for
· Experience supporting older/vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs
·Knowledge of tenancy management and housing-related legislation
·Excellent interpersonal skills and a compassionate, person-centred approach
·Ability to work under pressure.
·Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
·Strong organisational skills and confidence using IT systems
· Understanding of safeguarding, health and safety, and GDPR
· Ability to work flexibly across multiple locations
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
Why join Radcliffe?
We’re a small, committed, high-performing housing provider with big ambitions for our residents. You’ll be part of a supportive team where your voice counts, and your work makes a genuine impact. We offer flexible working, ongoing training, and a culture that values inclusion, integrity, and continuous improvement.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Are you a early career fundraiser who also loves comms?
Are you wanting to make a difference in the lives of learning disabled and autistic young people?
Caxton Youth Organisation is a specialist youth club, creating community, breaking barriers and empowering learning disabled and autistic young people.
This is a key role supporting both our fundraising and communications activities. You will work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to deliver compelling fundraising applications, steward donors, grow our community fundraising, and manage Caxton’s public-facing communications across digital and print. It’s a hands-on, varied role ideal for someone who’s an excellent communicator, highly organised, and motivated to make a difference.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising
- Research, plan and draft compelling grant and funding applications.
- Maintain and update our CRM system (Beacon), ensuring records are accurate and communications are timely.
- Plan and deliver key supporter events.
- Lead on the development, delivery and stewardship of community fundraising activities, including challenge events.
- Prepare timely and engaging reports and updates for funders.
- Provide stewardship to individual supporters and donors
- Support on implementing our Monitoring and Evaluation Framework to capture meaningful programme insights to support funding applications and reporting.
- Collaborate with colleagues to gather and analyse qualitative data, including quotes, feedback and stories to demonstrate impact.
Communications
- Manage Caxton’s social media channels (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Bluesky), creating engaging, youth-appropriate content that reflects our values and voice.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on social media performance to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
- Write and collect case studies and stories that showcase the experiences and successes of young people.
- Develop and maintain marketing materials, promotional assets, and internal communications tools.
- Maintaining the Caxton website, including writing blog posts and updating content as needed.
- Lead on the implementation of Caxton’s communications calendar to ensure consistent and strategic messaging.
- Strengthen our presence in the community and online through targeted communications initiatives
Person Specification
Essential:
- 2+ years’ experience in fundraising, particularly writing funding applications and/or managing donor relationships.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
- Experience managing social media channels for an organisation.
- Confident using design tools (e.g. Canva) and email marketing platforms.
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
- Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
- Committed to the values of inclusion, equity and youth empowerment.
Desirable:
- Experience using Beacon or another CRM
- Knowledge of the youth or disability sector.
- Basic photography, video or design skills.
If you don't meet all of the criteria but feel as though you would be a great fit for the role, we would encourage you to still consider applying.
Caxton Youth Organisation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will consider all reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Equality Act (2010) to enable an applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post. We encourage applicants from underrepresented groups.
Please submit a cover letter detailing how your previous experience meets the job description.
A specialist youth club for learning disabled and autistic young people in Westminster
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The vacancy
We have an incredible opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team.
Please see below for more information on what just might be your future role.
The role will close on 25 August 2025. Shortlisting will take place shortly afterwards with Interviews taking place on 2nd and 4th September 2025.
About The Role
As a Community Builder, you will be at the heart of our Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) approach, supporting the charity’s objective to enhance reach with a focus on enabling a positive impact for members of the armed forces community facing challenges. You will do this by creating sustainable, community-led solutions that enhance their well-being. You will identify strengths within local communities, foster meaningful connections, and utilise this to create new networks and drive positive change.
We are looking for a motivated and dynamic individual who is passionate about collaboration and community-led change. If you believe in the power of strong, connected communities, this role is for you.
Working closely with Community Development Managers across regions within the UK, you will create opportunities for members of the Armed Forces community (AFC) and their families to connect with Help for Heroes and their local community.
About You
You will have experience of working alongside communities to create the conditions for community-led change, ideally with experience of Asset-Based Community Development. You will have good organisational skills, energy and the ability to listen, build relationships, and inspire collaboration which will be essential in creating positive, lasting change.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct outreach to celebrate community strengths and foster engagement.
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Develop and embed an ABCD-informed way of working.
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Identify ‘Connectors’ across the community and provide opportunities for them to come together regularly to exchange learning and map community assets. Facilitate gatherings that empower community members to share their strengths, co-create initiatives, and foster a sense of belonging and ownership.
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Encourage and support community-led action in response to local AFC interests / aspirations through peer led/ co – designed initiatives.
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Increase awareness of challenges faced by military personnel, veterans, and their families.
We are looking for someone with:
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A Community Development qualification and/or experience of taking an asset-based approach to community development with transferable skills.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
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A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
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The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of the centre of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel regularly within a 75-mile radius of this location (travel expenses covered). There will The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.
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There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events depending on the charity’s needs such as our annual all colleagues in person event.
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The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.
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The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About the Team
You will be part of a newly formed Community Development team, dedicated to embedding Asset-Based Community Development. We will amplify the strengths already present in communities, forging lasting partnerships and initiatives that empower the Armed Forces community to thrive. Together the Community Development Managers and the Community Builders will strengthen local communities using resources and networks that are readily available. You will do this to proliferate opportunities for sustainable participation and engagement alongside a multi-disciplinary team in order to support the Armed Forces Community to live well after service.
Please see the job description for more details.
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Stay is a leading homeless charity based in Telford, dedicated to providing vital support and accommodation for people experiencing homelessness. We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Operations and Services Manager to join our dedicated team.
Post: Operations and Services Manager
Responsible to: Head of Services & Operations
Hours:37.5 hours per week
Salary: £38,616 per annum
Responsible for:Housing and Support Team Leader, Outreach Team Leader, The Net, Housing Services Manager, Property and Maintenance Team Leader
Location:Meeting Point House and Chec offices with the ability to travel and work across sites and in the area. with flexibility to occasionally home working
What’s in it for you?
You will be part of a friendly, supportive and flexible working environment, where your contribution will be valued and appreciated with excellent learning and development opportunities and high-quality supervision and guidance. In addition to this, you will also receive the following benefits:
- 25 Days Annual Leave (enhanced according to length of service)
- Birthday off after completion of probationary period
- Regular supervision and separate wellbeing supervisions
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension Scheme – employer contribution of 5%.
This role:
This role will be responsible for managing the charities services and supporting the smooth and compliant operation of the charity’s operations. You'll be responsible for developing and implementing our services. A key part of your role will be acting as the Data Protection Lead.
Key Responsibilities:
Service Management & Development
• Manage staff and services, ensuring high standards of delivery, efficiency, and positive outcomes for our clients and tenants.
• Lead on the service development of existing services, identifying areas for improvement and implementing enhancements.
• Work closely with the Head of Services and Operations to develop and implement new services in line with strategic objectives and identified needs.
• Ensure all services adhere to internal policies, external regulations, and best practice.
Data Protection and GDPR
• Act as the charity's Data Protection Lead, working with the CEO to ensure compliance with GDPR and other data protection legislation.
• Develop, implement, and monitor data protection policies, procedures, advising on and overseeing data protection impact assessments (DPIAs).
• Oversee data security measures and conduct regular data audits.
• Oversee the secure storage, retention, and disposal of all personal data, both digital and physical
• Manage data subject access requests (SARs) and data breach incidents, ensuring timely and appropriate responses and reporting to the ICO where necessary.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate data protection training and maintain accurate records of compliance efforts.
Operational Management
• Lead on complaints, compliments, and comments management, overseeing the entire process from receipt and investigation to resolution and trend analysis for service improvement and reporting.
• Support the Head of Services and Operations with lease management for charity properties.
• Work closely with the Head of Services and Operations to support the charity's safeguarding function, acting as Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead when required.
HR and Training and Development
• Work with SMT and support the review and implementation of HR policies and procedures (most of these are developed with our HR Support provider).
• Oversee the Finance Assistant & HR Administrator's HR responsibilities, ensuring efficient and compliant recruitment, onboarding, induction, and HR record-keeping.
• Provide support for HR processes for disciplinary and grievance matters, in line with the Charity’s policies.
• Work with the Head of Services and Operations to lead on the development and implementation of the charity's training and development strategy, identifying needs and overseeing delivery to enhance staff and volunteer capabilities.
Health and Safety
• Support the implementation and ongoing adherence to Health & Safety policies across all sites, fostering a safe environment for all.
• Oversee the Finance Assistant & HR Administrator responsibilities to ensure all staff and volunteers receive appropriate health and safety training and refreshers.
• Work with staff to ensure incidents are investigated, take the lead on analysing, and reporting. Working with the Head of Services and Operations, managers and Team Leaders ensure health and safety actions are logged and followed up appropriately.
• Oversee the maintaining of accurate records of all health and safety activities, training, and incidents and pull off and analyse reports for SMT and Board.
General
• To participate in the on-call out of hours decision making rota as required
• Contribute to the charity’s strategic objectives and operational plans.
• Represent the charity at relevant external meetings or forums as required.
• Maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality at all times, upholding the charity’s values and ethos.
• Participate in team meetings, training, supervision and appraisals as required.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of Services and Operations or CEO.
• Ensure that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is actively promoted in all areas of work and that the services are relevant and accessible to all.
Stay is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals who feel they meet the requirements of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are the national body for careers education in England, delivering support to schools and colleges to deliver modern, 21st century careers education.
The Careers & Enterprise Company (CEC) is a great place to work. We operate within a fast-paced and collaborative environment. We are brought together by one thing: our passion to ensure young people get the best possible start in life and are supported to find their best next step.
Do you want to be part of a mission-driven team focused on transforming young people’s lives? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Role Summary
We are looking for a confident and experienced self-starter to join the Strategy and Communications division as the Government and Parliamentary Relations Senior Officer.
Your role is essential to support and ensure:
- Our relationships generate national and local engagement that helps us to advocate about the issues and practice that can enable high quality careers support for young people across policy debate and the delivery.
- We raise awareness of our work to the extent that our government and parliamentary stakeholders can articulate what we do and why it matters nationally as well as locally in constituencies across the country.
- We initiate and hold strong relationships across Westminster, maintaining a robust management system to track and monitor engagement.
Your work will support the strategic communications and policy workstreams of CEC, ensuring the delivery of a coherent and effective political engagement strategy as part of wider joined-up external affairs approach for the organisation.
You’ll be expected to have a sound understanding of the political climate, a keen interest in current affairs and aptitude for identifying policy and political engagement opportunities for the organisation. You will work closely with CEC’s Policy & Impact Team to distil insight and evidence into government and parliamentary policy thinking and ideas.
To be successful, you will be able to demonstrate flexibility, proactivity and strong organizational skills in what is a fast-paced and exciting environment. The work you support on will be an essential part of a coherent and effective influencer engagement strategy as part of a wider joined-up external affairs approach for the organisation (which ensures the CEC’s mission and work is visible, understood and engaged on).
Essential criteria:
- Experience in a government relations, policy or public affairs environment (previous experience of working in Parliament and autonomously with parliamentarians or ministers is highly desirable).
- Operational experience of UK political structures, processes and trends.
- Proven experience of engaging through the policy process – (1) developing policy ideas and (2) responding to consultations, strategy development and call for evidence from parliamentary committees. To do this you are able deploy evidence and stakeholder insight expertly to positively engage government and parliamentary stakeholders with a clearly framed point of view.
- Proven ability to engage working level stakeholders and manage political, ministerial and departmental sensitivities.
To apply, please visit our website via the apply button, complete the application form and cover letter section and upload an anonymised version of your CV.
Please describe in your cover letter:
- How you meet the experience, skills and competency criteria detailed in the job profile.
- Why you would like to work for Careers and Enterprise Company.
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 20th August 2025.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.
Please be aware that this role may close earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of applications.
At the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC) we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging. We know that engagement at work relies on feeling included and valued. Inclusion is both a choice and a practice, for us as an organisation and for individuals within our team. We aim to drive inclusion through every aspect of our work, and we understand that diverse teams are essential for innovative careers education and are central to our mission and impact. CEC values the visible and invisible qualities that makes each member of our team who they are. We are a disability confident employer and if you need any help or support through the application process, please contact the HR team and details can be found on our website.
Role: Full-time* Trust & Foundations Manager
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 dependent on experience
Location: Remote, with occasional travel to Edinburgh or London
This position is full-time; however, for the right candidate, we would consider a four-day working week (or equivalent reduced hours) at the full salary rate, depending on the demonstration of exceptional relevant experience.
ABOUT US
School of Hard Knocks (SOHK) is an education charity that exists to empower and support young people living in complex and challenging circumstances. We use rugby to foster an environment of genuine acceptance, where the sport becomes a platform for participants to improve their confidence, communication skills, commitment, self-control, and ability to work effectively within a team. Through group learning and one-to-one mentoring, SOHK helps young people (re)engage with education and safeguard their wellbeing.
Ninety percent of our participants report feeling more confident and more engaged with school after taking part - with long-term effects on attendance, attainment, and life outcomes. Find out more about our Schools Programme here.
SOHK is at a new and exciting stage of development. Having delivered its programmes to thousands of adults and young people over the past 13 years, in 2024 we chose to focus solely on working in schools. This shift responds to a dramatic rise in need among young people in the UK, many of whom are struggling to navigate adolescence amid rising poverty, a mental health crisis, and increasing isolation.
We plan to double the number of young people engaging with our programmes over the next five years. We are also making significant investments in our impact function, to better understand how we can maximise the benefits for participants and attract more attention and investment to social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions.
Our Mission:
To empower young people to fully realise their potential.
Our Vision:
A society in which every young person has an equal opportunity to succeed.
OVERVIEW
The Trusts & Foundations Manager will play a central role in shaping SOHK’s future growth. They will lead on major grant applications, support targeted bids aligned with regional delivery, and manage relationships with existing charitable funders.
Around one-third of SOHK’s £1.5 million income currently comes from grants, with active partnerships including major funders such as the Garfield Weston Foundation and Impetus. Sustaining and growing this income will require proactive research, strategic outreach, and a highly organised, detail-focused approach to both applications and stewardship.
The role works closely with the CEO, who is committed to leveraging their time and networks to support fundraising success. The post-holder will also collaborate with Regional Directors and other fundraising colleagues, while enjoying a high level of autonomy and contributing to the long-term direction of SOHK’s Trusts & Foundations strategy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and submit high-quality funding proposals, including applications for six-figure and multi-year grants, by meeting appropriate deadlines and tailoring applications so they appeal to different funder priorities
- Manage and develop a strong pipeline of Trust & Foundations funders for future years, including researching and prospecting new leads through active outreach
- Work with the CEO, Regional Directors and overall fundraising team to identify key funding priorities and strategically deploying the capacity available
- Develop and keep the fundraising CRM updated as a central source of trusts and foundations knowledge, clearly identifying funding gaps and adjusting targets
- Strengthen existing funding partnerships through warm stewardship and efficient grant reporting, maximising the charity’s chances of repeat funding
- Build upon the organisational strategy for scaling trusts & foundations income
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Demonstrable track record in leading on successful medium and major grant applications, including six-figure and multi-year grants
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, able to present a compelling case for support to a variety of funders
- Comfortable in understanding and presenting financial information and in creating budgets for grant applications
- Experience with CRM/fundraising databases for tracking applications, deadlines, and relationship management
- Highly organised and proactive, used to taking the lead on managing a large volume of potential grants in line with the submission dates
- Confident in liaising and engaging with external organisations, including building new relationships with potential funders who are invite-only
- Enjoy working across different teams within an organisation, bringing in new perspectives and utilising the assets and expertise of current staff for fundraising purposes
- Growth mindset, always ready to accept new challenges and opportunities to develop funding strategies.
- Genuinely buy into the SOHK mission, purpose and values
Desirable
- An understanding of how to build and develop a multi-year fundraising strategy for trusts and foundations
- Experience in social impact measurement, with a grasp on how we could use impact data even more persuasively with funders
- Knowledge of the education and/or youth work sector, understanding the impact which this work can make specifically and the context of fundraising for work in schools
- Experience, or willingness to develop knowledge, in how the charity sector can safely and appropriately utilise AI in the creation of strong funding bids and efficient reporting
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT
- Salary range: £37,000 - £40,000
- Full-time or 0.8 Full-time Equivalent - dependent on the skills and experience of the candidate, we would be open to discussing a 4-day week on full salary
- 28 days annual leave entitlement plus public holidays.
- Some travel to the different regions may periodically be required.
- Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required for successful candidates and the job is dependent on suitable references.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a person who is driven to reach targets through building relationships with bereaved supporters and partner organisations. You’ll also manage warm stewardship of legacy pledgers & become part of a passionate team at JGDR.
Hours: 35 hour per week (with occasional weekend or evenings)
Location: This is a hybrid role, with regular travel required across our operating regions – including North and South Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and East Yorkshire. The postholder will be expected to work flexibly in the community or on the road for meetings with supporters or partner organisations on at least four days per fortnight, with a minimum of one day per fortnight worked from a Jerry Green Dog Rescue Centre (North Lincolnshire, South Lincolnshire, or Nottinghamshire). The postholder will also be expected to attend regular team meetings in an agreed location.
As our sites are in rural locations, holding a full UK driving licence and having access to your own vehicle is essential. (Business mileage is reimbursed according to JGDR’s expenses policy.)
Purpose:
We are seeking a confident, compassionate and target driven individual to lead on the delivery of JGDR’s in memory giving programme and support the delivery of legacy marketing.
Working with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager, you will be driven to reach targets through building relationships. You will follow up with supporters who have given in memory of their dog, family member, or friend – often following a funeral collection – and help them take the next meaningful step, such as setting up a remembrance page, making a further donation, or exploring other ways to honour their memory. This role is responsible for raising circa £40,000 per year from a portfolio of in-memory products – with aims to grow this valued income line.
You’ll also manage warm stewardship of legacy pledgers and help deliver long-term marketing activity to keep gifts in wills front of mind.
This role would suit someone from a bereavement, funeral, or supporter-facing (sales or fundraising) background who is confident converting warm leads into action with care and professionalism.
Your role
You will sit in the Individual Giving and Legacies team and report to the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager.
Your focus will be on:
- Growing income from in-memory giving through proactive supporter engagement and lead conversion.
- Delivering light-touch legacy marketing and warm legacy stewardship, in support of long-term growth goals.
Responsibilities
In Memory Fundraising
· Work with the Individual Giving and Legacies Manager to develop and deliver the operational plan for in-memory fundraising, including campaign ideas, journeys and stewardship.
· Engage with in-memory donors via phone, email, post and in-person conversations, offering remembrance pages and other meaningful giving options.
· Proactively follow up leads and develop a pipeline to track progress and maximise conversion.
· Convert warm leads into active fundraising, donations, or page creation on our tribute fund platform, MuchLoved.
· Develop and maintain relationships with funeral directors, pet crematoriums and celebrants.
· Promote in-memory giving internally, supporting Operations, Retail and wider Fundraising and Marketing teams to spot and signpost opportunities.
Legacy Marketing & Pledger Stewardship
· Work with the IG and Legacies Manager to craft and execute legacy marketing campaigns and materials, supporting with copywriting and creative development.
· Oversee stewardship of legacy enquirers, intenders, and pledgers, ensuring they feel valued, thanked and connected
· Organise and deliver events or moments of recognition for pledgers, to promote legacy giving to long-term supporters and other target audience groups.
· Manage relationships with relevant agencies and external suppliers, e.g. free will writing services, local solicitors, and Remember a Charity Week.
- Champion legacy giving across JGDR, including working closely with colleagues in Operations and Retail to ensure that Centres and shops are equipped with the information and training needed to promote legacy giving effectively.
Other Duties
· Contribute content for social media, fundraising newsletters, publications and local media to support marketing objectives and increase our engagement with adopters, supporters and donors online.
· Keep up-to-date with sector trends and developments in legacy and in memory giving
· Attend ad hoc supporter and community events to represent JGDR and promote legacy and in memory giving
· Act as a champion for fundraising compliance across the organisation, including ensuring adherence to the Fundraising Regulator’s Code of Fundraising Practice, the General Data Protection Act and PECR, and other relevant legislative requirements
· Manage any complaints from supporters with empathy and professionalism, ensuring sensitive issues are escalated and resolved appropriately.
· Act as a collaborative role model to the wider team, and build strong working relationships with colleagues across the wider charity to be an internal ambassador for Fundraising and Marketing
This is not an exhaustive list of duties but outlines the key roles and responsibilities for this post. The post holder’s specific objectives will be set upon commencing their role.
Performance Measures
Monitoring & Insight
· Ensure that our fundraising CRM is up-to-date, in a timely manner, and develop reporting mechanisms to understand and analyse metrics on your audiences, including legacy enquirers, pledgers, and in memory supporters, and their historical engagement with the charity.
· Maintain accurate supporter records in our fundraising CRM, ensuring the status of in memory fundraising and legacy pledges are monitored and reported on to support financial planning and forecasting against budgets.
· Monitor and report on activity and agreed KPIs, such as donor calls, follow-ups, page creation, and pledger contact. Provide insight to support future development of in-memory and legacy products and journeys.
Organisational Skills & Values
· Committed to dog welfare, and representing the values of JGDR both internally and externally
· Prepared and able to travel to other JGDR Centres and partner organisations where needed.
· Prepared and able to attend relevant supporter events - occasionally at weekends and on evenings – in the community to promote legacy and in memory giving; a time off in lieu policy for this is in place.
Relationships
In Memory supporters
Legacy Pledgers
Funeral Directors
Pet Crematoriums
Centre staff
Retail staff
Fundraising & Marketing Team
Role-specific knowledge & skills
You are:
· A confident and emotionally intelligent individual who can adapt your communication style to suit different supporters and situations.
· Motivated and tenacious, driven by purpose, but also by outcomes – you follow up, track progress, and close conversations well.
· Financially proficient, and comfortable planning, monitoring and being accountable for fundraising budgets to agreed deadlines.
· You’re comfortable dealing with grieving individuals and talking about remembrance, but also how to frame a gift as a positive, hopeful act.
· You’re not afraid of outreach or relationship-building – you pick up the phone, write warmly, and connect quickly.
· Skilled at managing competing demands and shifting priorities – you can adapt when plans change, without losing sight of your key responsibilities or income goals.
· You love the idea of helping people create meaning through giving – and helping dogs find their forever homes as a result.
· Experienced in using CRM databases to input, monitor, and
· report on supporter data and to gather insights
· Diligent, organised and respectful of others’ contributions, and keen to work in an environment that encourages constructive feedback and collaboration
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you passionate about putting an end to homelessness across Oxfordshire?
The Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance (the Alliance) is a group of organisations (Local government, A2 Dominion, Aspire, Connection Support, Elmore, Homeless Oxfordshire and St Mungo’s) that came together in 2022 to deliver single homelessness services across the county under one contract.
Services delivered by the Alliance include the city and county outreach services for people experiencing rough sleeping, supported accommodation such as the hostel O’Hanlon House, shared dispersed supported accommodation, and homelessness prevention services.
The Alliance is commissioned through a pooled annual budget of c£3.8m which all District Councils in Oxfordshire, the City Council, the County Council, and the Berkshire, Oxfordshire, and Buckinghamshire Integrated Care Services, contribute towards. Oxfordshire County Council and Oxford City are the lead commissioners of the Alliance.
As part of the initiative, the Alliance will deliver an ambitious housing led change programme which is seeing services remodelled to support and enable people to live in their own homes and fulfil their aspirations.
This role is hosted by Connection Support which is part of the Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance. The role will be guided by the work plan of both the alliance chair and the alliance commissioners.
The impact you will have
As the Oxfordshire Homelessness Alliance Programme Manager, you will play a pivotal role in making the alliance and the services it delivers a success. You will provide strategic and operational oversight and day to day leadership and management.
You will strive to improve the services that are delivered by working closely with the Alliance Leadership and Management Team, partners, commissioners, and organisations working to put an end to homelessness. Fostering and enabling a culture of continuous improvement will be at the heart of your work.
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30hrs to 37.5hrs per week
Salary: £42,322 - £47,949 per annum, dependent on experience. Please note that the salary displayed is the full time equivalent and will be prorated for less than 37.5 hours.
Location: The role is a hybrid of home and office locations and a willingness and ability to travel and work at sites across Oxfordshire at least 2 days each week is essential.
Closing date: Friday 5th September
Interview date: Tuesday 16th September & or Wednesday 17th September, between 9.30am-5pm
About you
You have proven experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating change management programmes, ensuring delivery within agreed budgets and timeframes. You’re also confident in reporting on financial performance and using data to inform decision-making.
With excellent project management skills, you're passionate about working collaboratively across a wide range of stakeholders. You bring solid knowledge of programme planning and monitoring frameworks such as MSP, APM, PRINCE2, or similar methodologies.
Your strong communication and influencing skills enable you to build effective relationships, inspire confidence, and drive innovation—all of which support the success and ongoing development of the Alliance Change Programme.
A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is preferred; however, this is not essential as long as you are able to travel across Oxfordshire as required.
What we offer in return
Connection Support is committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive and ensuring everyone is treated is valued, treated with respect and has a positive experience.
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and underrepresented candidates, including but not limited to Black, Asian, ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+, men, women, and people with lived experience of personally recovering from homelessness or other traumatic circumstances.
We have been named as one of the top 10 charities to work for in the UK by Best Companies and offer fantastic benefits including 30 days annual leave (pro rata for part time), plus bank holidays, sick pay, and an enhanced benefits package which includes cover on health benefits, eco travel incentives, childcare discounts, retail discounts and much more.
Should you need additional support with your application or require adjustments to any part of our recruitment process please don’t hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to help, drop us an email or call direct to discuss your requirements.
Connection Support is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Could you be the impactful Programme Director we seek to lead, develop and oversee the delivery of the next stage of the Richmond Group Physical Activity Programme and We Are Undefeatable Campaign (WAU), with a budget of £8m?
This influential post is offered as a fixed-term contract ending March 2028. It will initially involve improving programme oversight and integrating the Physical Activity Programme and the We Are Undefeatable Campaign teams to enhance collaboration and ways of working. The Physical Activity Programme, a partnership with Sport England and the National Lottery, is entering an exciting new phase, which will focus on the evolution of We Are Undefeatable, from Above-The-Line to an 'always on' campaign, expanding our system influencing work, both nationally and at 'place' level, and building a powerful evidence base for how we can support the least active to move more
The role will have overall responsibility for the implementation of the strategic aims of the programme and ensure effective governance, budget oversight, and delivery of the system influencing work and WAU campaign. As Programme Director, you will extensively collaborate at leadership level with existing and new partnerships and stakeholders, parliamentarians and systems leaders to drive impactful interventions.
We operate a hybrid-working model and will require the post holder to be in our central London office a minimum of two days each week. Travel costs to our London office are not covered by the charity.
Please see role description for all responsibilities.
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience in programme management, ideally within the health sector or physical activity, in a fast-paced organisation Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.
- Experience in stakeholder engagement and partnership management to influence change, increase collaboration and sustainability
- Working and leading partnerships, developing and maintaining strategic and professional networks
- Experience of managing externally funded restricted income programmes.
- Effectively leading, developing and managing large multi-million-pound programmes.
- Robust financial planning, monitoring and management expertise.
- Successfully leading change and shaping innovative approaches.
- Clear and concise communicator, with excellent written and oral communication and advocacy skills - able to effectively market and influence on behalf of Age UK and the Richmond Group with senior stakeholders.
- Developing and implementing a performance management strategy
Desirable criteria:
- A background in the health sector, sports science, or a related field.
- Experience working with government health initiatives or large-scale behaviour change campaigns.
- Knowledge of marketing and social media outreach strategies.
- Knowledge and experience of government reforms in relation to health sector and behaviour change.
- Understand the complexities of bringing about behaviour change.
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 26 days annual leave + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Season Ticket Loan
- Techscheme - buy any tech from Apple or Currys, up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free
- Blue Light Card Scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Candidates are expected to provide a supporting statement that explains how they meet the competencies. Age UK acknowledges and accepts that AI may be used to support the application; we do expect candidates to personalise experience, knowledge and skills and failure to do so, may result in your application being rejected.
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. Age UK is a Disability Confident Scheme employer. Due to high numbers of applications received, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.
For a full list of benefits please visit our website.
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About Us
SOSRC (SOS Rape Crisis) works with survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and promoting and representing their rights and needs. SOSRC provides service across Southend, Castle Point and Rochford. SOSRC is a registered charity working with adults of all genders, young people and children.
We are part of Synergy Essex, a partnership of three Rape Crisis Centres (SOSRC, SERICC and CARA), funded by the Office for the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex to provide a countywide ISVA service.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dedicated Adult and Young Person Sexual Violence Therapist (sessional) to join our multi-disciplinary team. In this role, you will provide specialist counselling support to adults and young people who have experienced rape, sexual violence, or sexual abuse. You will uphold professionalism and deliver trauma-informed, empowering therapeutic support.
Key Responsibilities
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Deliver counselling and emotional support services from a Feminist perspective, upholding the Rape Crisis ethos and values.
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Provide one-to-one counselling, maintaining a caseload of 10-25 clients per week (minimum 10).
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Conduct assessments and complete regular risk assessments using the SAS (Safety and Support) Form.
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Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with SOSRC policies and GDPR.
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Keep up to date with relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
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Work flexible hours, including some evenings, and across various locations in Southend, Castle Point, and Rochford as needed.
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Participate in training and contribute to the wider counselling team within The Synergy Essex Partnership.
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Adhere fully to all organisational policies and safeguarding procedures.
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Report to the Clinical Manager or CEO and undertake other related duties as required.
About You
Essential Skills and Experience
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Diploma in Counselling or equivalent, with a minimum of 400 counselling hours.
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Experience working therapeutically with adults and young people.
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Experience of supporting people with mental health issues and psychological or behavioural problems.
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A strong understanding of feminism and gender-based violence.
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Knowledge of safeguarding policies and procedures for children and vulnerable adults.
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Ability and willingness to work remotely, as a lone worker, and across multiple locations.
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Flexible availability including some evening work.
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Proven ability to manage your own workload, prioritise effectively, and work independently.
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Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accurate record-keeping.
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Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office and database management.
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A professional, flexible, and non-judgemental approach.
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Commitment to SOSRC’s ethos and mission.
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Membership of BACP or UKCP.
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Full UK Driving License.
Desirable
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Experience working specifically in the field of sexual violence.
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Experience liaising with multiple agencies.
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Experience conducting client assessments.
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Experience with crisis intervention.
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Experience facilitating support groups and providing telephone or video support.
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An understanding of social injustice and discrimination with a commitment to countering these.
Additional Information
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Salary: Paid sessional hours at £30 per hour.
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Hours: Caseload of 10-25 clients per week (minimum 10).
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Place of work: Flexible between SOSRC office in Southend and outreach across Southend, Castle Point, and Rochford.
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This post is restricted to women applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1.
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Start date: Inductions possible from August 2025
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Application deadline: 19th August 2025
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Interview dates: TBC
Join Us
If you are passionate about supporting survivors of sexual violence and committed to making a positive impact through empowering therapeutic work, we would love to hear from you. Join SOSRC and be part of a dedicated team making a real difference in our community.
Please refer to the job description and person specification attached to this post for full details.
Supporting survivors of sexual violence with specialist, trauma-informed care, advocacy, and empowerment across Southend and South East Essex.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Church Army
Church Army exists to ensure that those on the margins of society know and experience the transformative love of Jesus Christ.
We are an Anglican evangelistic mission agency and our founder’s aim was to reach those who felt no affinity with the church. Rather than expecting people to come into church buildings, he instead grew a community of evangelists who went wherever they were needed to share the message of Jesus in word and action.
With the same mission in mind, we have never stood still, always adapting to the changing needs around us. We now have a mission community of over 500, including over 200 active Commissioned Evangelists working across the UK and Ireland.
Under the leadership of a new CEO, Matt Barlow, Church Army is going through a period of considerable change which will shape the charity for generations to come.
About the role
The Director of Engagement (DoE) role has a pivotal role to play in the future of Church Army. Working closely with the CEO as part of the Senior Leadership Team, the DoE will lead the fundraising and communications strategy and provide oversight to the Engagement Team.
Given this period of change, the role needs someone with a good degree of agility, flexibility, and resilience. The right candidate will be more of a leader than a manager – but with the ability to do both – with an ability to operate in a faith based sector. Both humility and courage are essential characteristics.
We are seeking a strategic leader, with a track record of success in income generation, who can lead and develop a high-performing team and drive change through vital season.
How to Apply
Carnelian has been appointed by the Board to lead this search. Please get in touch if you would like to explore this role further.
Interviews with Carnelian will take place in September 2025. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview with Church Army in October 2025.
We want everyone everywhere to encounter God’s love and be empowered to transform their communities through faith shared in words and action.




Job Title: Senior Charity Development & Relationships Manager
Location: Cottingham/Humber
Salary: £43,139 FTE
Contract Type: Part-time- 30 hours per week
Closing Date: 22/08/2025
About Us
R-evolution is a dynamic and mission-driven charity focused on creating sustainable community change through innovative social and environmental programmes. We are seeking a visionary Charity Development & Relationships Manager to lead our strategic development, income generation, and stakeholder engagement activities.
The Role
As our Charity Development & Relationships Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of R-evolution. Working closely with the CEO, you’ll provide strategic leadership across development and fundraising, securing new income streams and building long-term, high-value partnerships. This role is crucial in ensuring our charity remains financially resilient, mission-aligned, and positioned for long-term impact.
You’ll be responsible for cultivating relationships with statutory funders, donors and strategic partners, ensuring R-evolution’s voice is heard and its value clearly demonstrated within our communities and across the sector.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead strategic development and contribute to organisational planning as a key member of the leadership team.
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Identify and secure new funding streams including statutory, trust, and commercial income.
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Build and manage six-figure relationships with funders and partners, ensuring sustainability and impact.
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Raise R-evolution’s profile through strategic engagement with donors, public bodies and the media.
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Develop partnerships that drive innovation and expand the charity’s reach and relevance.
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Oversee impact reporting and evaluation to demonstrate value and inform future development.
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Collaborate with internal teams to align funding strategies with operational priorities.
About You
We’re looking for a confident, strategic leader who brings experience in income generation, stakeholder engagement, and organisational development, preferably within the charity, social enterprise, or public sector.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven success in a senior development, fundraising or leadership role.
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Strong track record in securing and managing six-figure funding relationships.
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Strategic planning and income diversification expertise.
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Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
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Experience in external representation, partnership building and public engagement.
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Knowledge of evaluation, impact reporting and community development.
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Ability to inspire and lead cross-functional collaboration.
Other Information: This role will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS clearance with children’s barred check list and a Full Driving License is an essential requirement.
What We Offer
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The opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities through your work
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A collaborative, inclusive and values-driven team environment
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Paid Christmas shutdown period (this does not come out of your annual leave entitlement.)
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Flexible working arrangements
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Company pension
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Employee cycle discount
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Sick pay
How to Apply
Please ensure you submit both your CV and a supporting statement clearly outlining how you meet the requirements of the role.
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We’re recruiting for a brilliant, committed and experienced Service Manager to lead the delivery of Ella’s service model. Leading the frontline team, the postholder will need to demonstrate a person-centred approach to ensure the provision of an excellent aftercare service for women who have experienced trafficking and/or sexual exploitation. As part of the management team, the postholder will contribute towards the development of Ella’s services.
You will be a skilled communicator, capable of developing strong partnerships and working effectively with other community organisations and agencies across London. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in enable women who have survived trafficking and other forms of violence to recover and rebuild their lives.
Two reasons why you should join Ella’s
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You will make a difference: Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Join us, and be a crucial part of ensuring survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
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You will work in a great place: We are a passionate, growing organisation. Last time we asked, 100% said they would recommend Ella’s as a place to work. As a team, we are strong, women-led, authentic, professional, fun and supportive of one another.
Job description and person specification
Service delivery
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Lead the day-to-day management of Ella’s safe houses, and outreach services
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Ensure all caseworkers provide high-quality, holistic support tailored to each woman’s needs
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Ensure casework systems are used consistently and effectively across the team
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Oversee accurate and timely completion of risk assessments, support plans, and case notes
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Provide emotional support and hands-on casework guidance where needed
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Coordinate referrals and ensure women are welcomed into the service with care and dignity
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Lead regular reviews of support plans to ensure women are progressing through recovery stages
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Ensure a smooth and responsive referral process into Ella’s services
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Ensure all data is kept up to date for monitoring, evaluation, safeguarding, and reporting purposes
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Contribute service data to support funding applications and impact reporting
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Provide regular service updates to the Head of Services and contribute to strategic conversations
Volunteer coordination
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Induct, train and oversee social work students and/or interns placed within the home
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Ensure relevant policies and procedures are upheld by self, all volunteers and visitors who come into contact with survivors
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Adhere to and ensure all students and interns have a good knowledge of Ella’s casework management forms and recording systems and oversee the consistent use of these
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Provide regular supervision to students and interns
Safeguarding & health and safety
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Act as Safeguarding Lead for frontline services
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Manage all safeguarding concerns in line with Ella’s policies and procedures
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Work with the Head of Services and Safeguarding Trustee to strengthen safeguarding culture and processes
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Promote a safe working environment for staff and service users, including regular risk assessments
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Ensure all frontline staff are trained and confident in safeguarding procedures
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Respond calmly and professionally to emergency situations
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Protect the confidentiality and security of all Ella’s locations
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Ensure robust procedures are in place for health and safety across safe houses
Team management
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Provide line management, supervision, and ongoing support to accommodation and outreach caseworkers.
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Lead recruitment, induction, and training for frontline staff and interns.
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Manage the internship programme, including allocation, supervision, and development.
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Coordinate regular team meetings and reflective practice sessions.
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Support wellbeing of all frontline staff in partnership with Ella’s HR Officer.
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Oversee team and managers rotas and ensure staffing for on-call cover.
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Contribute to the recruitment and retention of a strong volunteer and intern team.
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Monitor and review demanding caseloads to support effective casework and prevent burnout.
Service development and partnerships
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Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement in service delivery.
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Implement structural changes to improve quality and efficiency of support.
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Build and maintain local partnerships within the VAWG and anti-trafficking sectors.
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Represent Ella’s at operational-level partnership and multi-agency meetings.
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Contribute to the development of service-related policies, ensuring input from staff and survivors.
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Work alongside the Head of Services and senior management team to shape future service plans.
Benefits
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Part of a small team, delivering a dynamic organisation changing women’s lives, supporting and empowering them to build their futures.
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We are always developing and growing so you will have the opportunity to give direction and vision to the work and to work alongside a committed team.
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Access to a professional supervisor.
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28 day holiday, plus bank holidays.
Special conditions
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An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.
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This post is restricted to women due to the nature of the role. The Occupational Requirement section under Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 applies.
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The role is subject to a 6-month probationary period.
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The postholder is expected to take part in the out of hours on-call service.
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Ability and willingness to work flexibly, and at all Ella’s locations as required, is necessary for this role - it is therefore suited to someone with quick and easy access to London based properties in the case of emergencies.
More about Ella’s
Ella’s is a London-based organisation working with women who have survived trafficking and sexual exploitation. Our mission is to do everything we can to ensure survivors have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.
Here is a summary of our main activities:
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We run six safe houses. This supported accommodation is crucial for survivors, until they are ready and able to live independently.
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We provide regular support for women and families in neighbourhoods across London, and many more further afield when they need us.
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We speak out on issues affecting the women we work with. We care deeply about survivors of trafficking and exploitation and want to see a world where these crimes are not tolerated.
Ella’s is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and communities, as we believe having a diverse team adds value and positively impacts our service.
We actively encourage applicants from BAME backgrounds, LGBTQ+ applicants and those with disabilities. We are committed to equality and diversity within our organisation.
Our mission is to ensure survivors of trafficking and exploitation have all they need to recover and build lives that are safe and free.