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The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust is a long-established almshouse charity providing high-quality independent living accommodation for older people in Guiseley. Home to 44 residents, our attractive and well-maintained site offers more than housing – it provides a safe, supportive community where people can live independently with dignity and confidence.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Housing Officer to join our small, dedicated team. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a varied and rewarding role, combining housing management, resident engagement, estate management, and community development.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will lead the day-to-day housing management and estate services across our site. You will build positive relationships with residents, support their wellbeing and independence, ensure homes and communal areas are safe and well managed, and help create a vibrant community environment.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working closely with people, takes pride in delivering excellent services, and can balance resident support with professional housing management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage housing applications, allocations, viewings, sign-ups, and empty homes.

· Carry out regular resident visits to support wellbeing, independence, and tenancy sustainability.

· Lead day-to-day estate management activities and property inspections.

· Monitor repairs, contractors, and compliance activities to ensure high standards are maintained.

· Respond effectively to resident enquiries, concerns, complaints, and safeguarding matters.

· Maintain accurate records and support housing, health and safety, and compliance requirements.

· Organise resident events, engagement activities, and community initiatives.

· Build positive relationships with residents, families, contractors, local organisations, and partner agencies.

· Contribute to service improvements and support reporting for senior management and Trustees.

· Provide occasional support outside normal working hours in emergency situations, with time off in lieu provided.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone who:

· Has experience in housing, property, community, support, or customer-focused services.

· Enjoys working directly with older people and supporting independent living.

· Has excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

· Can work independently while contributing positively to a small team.

· Demonstrates empathy, professionalism, and sound judgement.

· Is confident managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records.

· Understands the importance of safeguarding, health and safety, and resident wellbeing.

Why Join Us?

At The Frank Parkinson Yorkshire Trust, you’ll be part of a small organisation where your contribution is visible, valued, and genuinely makes a difference.

Purpose of the role

Do you enjoy working with data sets to help organisations tell a better story? We are looking for a part-time Data and Impact Officer who will help us to interpret and use data and insights to communicate the impact of church buildings in the UK, and how we can best keep churches open and in good repair.

By making sure that data is accurate, joined up, compliant and useful, the Data and Impact Officer will enable the charity to better understand its different audiences, improve engagement and fundraising, evidence impact and make informed decisions.

The role is a mix of both project work that takes place at different points in the year and some business-as-usual tasks, and so would suit someone who enjoys variety in what they work on and collaborating with different teams to help them achieve their objectives.

If you are analytical, curious and are comfortable influencing stakeholders through using clear, evidence-based insights, you could make a difference at the National Churches Trust in keeping churches open and in use.

Hours of Work: Part-time (2 days a week).

Introduction to the National Churches Trust

We want to keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, valued and in use. Working on the ground in all four nations, we support churches of all denominations. Our vision is to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities.

Our mission:

• We Speak Up: churches are valued and supported

• We Build Up: churches are well maintained, adaptable and in good repair

• We Open Up: churches are sustainable, open and welcoming

Our values:

• Being straightforward in responding to others’ needs

• Providing support that makes a difference

• Joining forces to achieve greater impact

• Driving change that brings our vision closer

For more information, download the job description supporting document. To apply, visit our careers page via the Apply button.

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday, 12 July 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 23 or Friday 24 July 2026 in Westminster, London.

Thank you for your interest in the National Churches Trust and our mission to see open churches thriving at the heart of their communities. We look forward to hearing from you.

Prospect Research Manager

Job Title: Prospect Research Manager

Salary: £37,500

Contract Type: Full time (35 hours per week) although 28 hours may be considered; the role may require occasional evening and weekend work 

Reporting to: Senior Partnership Development Manager, Corporate Partnerships team

JOB PURPOSE

The purpose of the Prospect Research Manager is to lead prospect development for major gifts, partnerships and business development, driving growth in our pipeline to help Magic Breakfast reach ambitious targets and unlock new income opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead prospect profiling, network mapping, qualification, and intelligence gathering to support the Major Giving and Business Development teams.
• Drive cross-fundraising initiatives to support prospecting, including:
• Developing an inspiring suite of ‘projects for funding’ for potential partners
• Organising in-house prospecting events to deepen engagement
• Coordinating our ‘new business roadshow’ to foster a prospecting culture across account management teams
• Conduct thorough risk screening and due diligence for prospects and, where required, existing partners, in line with Magic Breakfast’s Ethical Fundraising and Due Diligence Policies.
• Deploy varied new business tactics- including cold calling, email outreach, stakeholder mapping, event networking, and LinkedIn engagement- to secure prospect meetings.
• Identify and attend networking events to strengthen relationships and uncover new opportunities.
• Serve as the key link between I&I and Fundraising, ensuring the latest statistics, stories, and case studies are available to craft compelling, theme-based cases for support.
• Establish processes to measure the impact of work in driving new business across Major Giving, Partnerships, and Business Development, and use these insights to create a continuous feedback loop for learning and improvement.

APPLICATION PROCCESS

Should you wish to discuss the role before applying please email our People and Culture Team.

Shortlisting: 13-15th July

Interview 1: 21st, 22nd, 23rd July

Interview 2 and Informal Panel: 28th, 29th, 30th July

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received. This is to ensure that we can manage application levels whilst maintaining a positive candidate experience. Unfortunately, once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications.

The person appointed will be employed by the Cathedral Chapter and the Line Manager for this post will be the Canon Chancellor.

The Education Officer will work with the Canon Chancellor and the expert volunteers who support this department to develop, grow and deliver the schools and formal learning offers at the cathedral. In addition, they will work with others to develop the interpretation and activities for families and children, helping them to discover the cathedral and its work.

The post of Education Officer is located within Ripon Cathedral, which is a place of Christian worship and mission within the Church of England.  This is a creative and mission-led role, sitting at the heart of the cathedral’s commitment to education, outreach and discipleship.  The role requires a solid understanding of, and sympathy for the Christian faith. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Education Programme Development

• To develop and grow the education programme in support of the cathedral’s strategic objectives.
• To grow income from school visits and projects.
• To contribute actively to maintaining a healthy safeguarding culture in the cathedral. 

Leadership and Management of Volunteers

Lead, recruit, manage and develop the expert team of volunteers, creating a working environment which fosters commitment, enthusiasm and confidence with a positive safeguarding culture at its heart.

• Lead by example and promote team-working across the department and with the wider cathedral staff team.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and volunteers to drive forward the delivery of the vision for the Cathedral. .

Formal Learning Offer

• Develop the formal learning offer at the cathedral to cover all ages and across the whole curriculum
• Create educational resources and activities aligned to the National Curriculum
• Work with partner organisations in the area to develop multi-site learning and visits
• Promote the offer to schools across the area, building up strong relationships with teachers and local networks, and act as primary contact for schools and groups.
• Work with the volunteers to deliver high quality school visits, workshops and educational activities
• Work positively and collaboratively with Chapter committees and working groups to develop the learning offer

Informal Learning Offer

• Liaise and work with the Cathedral’s Children and Families Officer to devise and deliver seasonal children and family activities during school holidays
• Assist in the development of children’s interpretation and the visitor offer for families

COMMON DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health and Safety

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work the post-holder must take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions.  In addition, the post-holder must co-operate with the Cathedral on health and safety and not interfere with or misuse anything provided for his/her health, safety and welfare. 

Confidentiality

The post-holder must comply with Ripon Cathedral’s policies and procedures regarding the sharing of confidential and personal data.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of everyone who comes into contact with the cathedral is of the utmost importance to the Dean and Chapter.  All employees are expected to recognise the shared responsibility they hold and keep up-to-date with policies and procedures as they enact their role.  Employees are supported in this by the work of our dedicated safeguarding team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

Ripon Cathedral is committed to promoting a diverse, non-discriminatory and inclusive community that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination, bias and prejudice. Our equality policy includes responsibility for all staff to eliminate unfair and unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity for all and foster good relations.  

General

We expect all employees to be accountable for own development through the appraisal process, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills.

In addition, all employees are expected to work within the terms of their contract of employment and adhere to the Cathedral’s policies and practices.

Occasionally situations may arise that require the post holder to perform other duties and tasks as may be reasonably requested by the chapter of the Cathedral.  This role includes occasional evening and weekend working.

SCIENCE PROGRAMME LEAD - MONITORING & DATA
Thetford
Full time, Permanent
£65,907 per annum + 11% employer pension contribution

We are seeking a dynamic individual with strong people skills and a background in biological monitoring and data to provide leadership across BTO’s monitoring and data programme, and to work as a small team of senior science leads to support the Director of Science leading BTO’s Science Department. The post will oversee the line management of a number of existing science heads of team, and work collaboratively with many others to achieve strategic and operational goals. The role requires demonstrable experience in supporting, motivating, and leading experienced teams and excellent people management and influencing skills. It will also require experience in developing strategic vision, setting measures of success, securing funding, and ensuring delivery of multiple and often complex projects. The post holder will need skills in, and a passion for, communicating internally and externally; and a background in leading long-term ecological monitoring, citizen science and/or the management of large ecological datasets. Although primarily a management role, there will be opportunities to oversee project development, management and delivery of work within the monitoring and data programme, and particularly to use the postholder's technical skills to provide strategic and cross-cutting leadership to relevant areas across the BTO. The postholder will be responsible overall for teams comprising over 30 staffand directly line manage the Head of Surveys, Head of Ringing and Nest Recording and Head of Data Science and Bioacoustics teams. Ideally, the postholder will be based out of the BTO HQ in Thetford, but we would, for the right candidate, consider staff working out of the BTO offices in Stirling, Bangor or Lisburn, near Belfast. You will be able to work from home part of the time on a hybrid working regime and flexible start and finish times can also be accommodated to ensure a good work-life balance.

You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail. Please note that, if you are the successful candidate, you will be required to provide documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.

WHAT WE OFFER

• £65,907 per annum
• Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
• Paid 'journey days' Annual team away days
• Life assurance11% employer pension contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced sick pay and family leave
• Health cash plan Retail discounts through MyLifestyle.
• Cycling friendly employer- gold accredited
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care and Opticron
• Free access to BTO training courses
• Flexible working
• Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
• Free car parking
• Effective job evaluation policy
• Coaching and mentoring scheme
• Staff groups and forums
• Commitment to an inclusive environment and sustainability

Closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59, 9 July 2026 and Interviews will be held on 24 and 27 July in Thetford.

If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy. We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview. In cases where we receive a very high volume of applications, we may need to limit the number of Guaranteed Interview Scheme candidates progressing to interview.

Charity No. 216652 (E&W); SC039193 (Scotland)

Digital Communications Coordinator 
Location: Hybrid (typically 3 days in the office), central Manchester with occasional travel 
Contract: Permanent, full-time 
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 
Closing date: 10am, Monday 13th July 2026 

About Belong 

Belong – The Cohesion and Integration Network is a national organisation working to strengthen social cohesion and integration across the UK. Through research, policy development and place-based programmes, we bring people together, support communities and champion approaches that help create a more connected and less divided society. 

Belong is entering an exciting new phase of growth. With a strengthened national profile, an ambitious strategy and a passionate team, we are looking for talented people who share our commitment to creating positive change. 

About the Role 

As Digital Communications Coordinator, you will play an important role in helping Belong communicate its work, impact and ideas to a growing national audience. Working closely with the Communications & Engagement Manager and wider team, you will support the delivery of digital communications that raise awareness of Belong’s work and strengthen engagement with communities, partners and stakeholders. 

This varied role combines content creation, digital communications and audience engagement. You will support social media activity, webinars, website content and email communications, helping to ensure Belong’s messages are communicated clearly, consistently and creatively across a range of channels. You will also contribute to communications planning, create digital assets, support website updates and help coordinate newsletters and wider engagement activity. 

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys creating engaging content, bringing ideas to life and working across a range of projects that contribute to positive social change. 

About You 

You will be an organised and proactive individual with experience managing social media channels and supporting digital communications activities, ideally within a charity, public policy, research or wider social impact environment. 

You will have strong written communication skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. You will be confident creating content for different audiences, using digital platforms and tools, and working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners. 

Most importantly, you will be passionate about Belong’s mission and values. You will bring creativity, curiosity and a solutions-focused approach, alongside a genuine desire to learn and develop within a communications and engagement role. 

Benefits 

• 30 days’ annual leave per year 

• Hybrid working (typically 3 days in the office) 

• Enhanced sick pay 

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay 

How to Apply 

Please click ‘Apply’ to be redirected to our recruitment partner's site, where you can download the Candidate Information Pack and find details of how to apply. As part of your application, you will be asked to answer three questions. 

1. Please tell us about a communications project, campaign or piece of content that you are particularly proud of and the role you played in its success. (max. 300 words) 

1. Please describe a situation where you had to communicate with or engage a range of different audiences to achieve a positive outcome. (max. 300 words) 

1. Belong works with people, communities and organisations from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. What values or principles guide how you communicate and engage with others? (max. 300 words) 

Deadline: 10am on Monday 13th July 2026 
Interviews:   21st or 22nd July 2026 (in-person in Manchester)

For questions or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact Atkinson HR Consulting.

Belong’s Commitment to Inclusion 

Belong is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly encourage individuals from communities under-represented in the charity sector to apply. Impostor syndrome can disproportionately impact candidates from marginalised groups—if you are unsure whether to apply, we encourage you to do so.

The role of Communications and Publications Support Officer is key in helping us share knowledge, support our networks, and deliver high-quality outputs that influence practice and policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Produce and distribute the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health fortnightly newsletter (via Mailchimp)

• Support the development and scheduling of social media content, helping to grow engaging content and reach

• Monitor and report on social media analytics

• Update the Pathway website with news, publications and resources, and support with website improvements

• Organise and support online meetings of the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health and its subgroups

• Coordinate and support online specialist Masterclasses for people working in health and care provision for people in marginalised groups

• Support delivery of external events, including the annual Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health conference

• Coordinate publication of major Pathway reports, working with designers and printers

• Provide publishing and administrative support to Fellows undertaking research projects

• Deliver high-quality editing, formatting and presentation of shorter reports and documents

• Maintain the Faculty for Homeless and Inclusion Health database and mailing lists

• Maintain and support Pathway document sharing and organisation on SharePoint and OneDrive

• Ensure Pathway resources are organised and accessible to support external communications

About you – it is essential you have:

· Experience of working in a communications or administration role (including remote working)

· Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Experience of maintaining or updating websites, including WordPress

· Experience of using social media professionally (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.), creating content and understanding social analytics

· Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, MS Teams, Canva, Mailchimp and similar tools

· Experience of using digital tools to prepare and format documents, including academic reports or publications

· High attention to detail and accuracy

· Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

· Understanding of confidentiality and data protection Personal Attributes

You should also be:

• Motivated, with a flexible and proactive approach to work.

• Politically aware and able to work sensitively in a complex environment.

• Commitment to Pathway’s mission, including tackling inequality and promoting human rights.

It would be great if you also had:

• Experience of supporting events or conferences

• Experience of producing newsletters

Philanthropy Officer

Manchester, UK

Starting salary for this position is £28,620 per annum (plus contributory pension)

About MAG:

MAG (Mines Advisory Group) is an international humanitarian organisation based in Manchester, UK, and working in 32 countries. We remove landmines and unexploded ordnance to release safe and productive land for communities, and work to reduce the threat of armed violence by supporting governments to safely manage weapons and ammunition. In 1997, MAG was a co-recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize for our work campaigning for the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

About the role:

As Philanthropy Officer, you will directly support the global Philanthropy team in delivering fundraising activity, helping to generate income. Through administration, research, events, cultivation and stewardship activity, as well as identifying new prospects to build a pipeline of future supporters, you will contribute to MAG’s life-saving projects around the world. This role offers you an opportunity to a wide variety of projects and plenty of scope to bring your creative ideas to life.

This is a key role in an ambitious organisation that is continuing to grow its income, impact and influence at pace. MAG stands at an extraordinary moment of global recognition and opportunity: having been awarded the 2025 Conrad N. Hilton Humanitarian Prize. With growing visibility and access to new philanthropic opportunities, this is a great time to be joining MAG as we build momentum with our global fundraising strategy to transform and grow our income. The Philanthropy team at MAG aims to secure multi-year, multi-million philanthropic pledges from high-net-worth individuals, trusts and foundations, and corporates to ensure the sustainability of MAG’s work around the world.

Please note that as part of MAG's commitment to safeguarding, this post is subject to background checks before an offer of employment is confirmed. For more information on MAG’s approach to safeguarding and background checks on our website.

MAG is committed to the principles of diversity, equality and inclusion. If you think you would be suited to one of our roles we would welcome your application regardless of your background. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

About you:

Are you ready to take an exciting first or next step in your fundraising career? We are seeking someone with energy and drive, who is eager to learn, grow and make a real impact. You’ll play a vital role, helping to keep our small philanthropy team running smoothly, engaging across all audiences whilst developing your skills and confidence along the way. This role offers you an opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects and plenty of scope to bring your creative ideas to life. If you’re proactive, enthusiastic, organised and excited to build a career in fundraising, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for someone with:

· Experience of providing effective administration support to teams, with excellent attention to detail.

· Experience of building excellent working relationships in a voluntary or other work environment.

· Excellent written and verbal skills, with the ability to communicate complex information in a clear, effective and persuasive manner.

· Experience in working across teams, ensuring all functions run efficiently while identifying and implementing improvements to systems and processes.

We value enthusiasm, energy, potential, and problem-solving skills. If you are passionate about this role but do not meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still apply.

Benefits and Further Information:

• Salary: £28,620 per annum and this increases with service.

• Pension: MAG has a salary sacrifice group personal pension plan in place, and matches employee’s contributions up to 5%.

• Leave: We recognise our staff work hard and need the appropriate time out to stay motivated. Annual Leave starts at five weeks each year and increases with service to six weeks.  We also offer paid sick leave, and the amount of the entitlement increases with service. Once you’ve been with MAG for two years, you’re entitled to 13 weeks. MAG also has policies on compassionate leave, flexible working and family leave, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy leave.

• Insurance: MAG provides personal accident insurance and life assurance to all staff, as well as medical and repatriation insurance for any period spent overseas whilst working for MAG.

• Professional Subscriptions: MAG will pay for the cost of your annual subscription/membership fee for one professional body in certain circumstances.

• Employee Assistance Programme: MAG offers free access to Health Assured, a service providing 24/7 confidential support and expert advice on a wide range of issues.

This role is based in the UK, therefore, a pre-existing right to work in the UK is a requirement and MAG will not be able to sponsor visa applications. Please note that if you have not declared your right to work in the UK on your application, we will not be able to consider you for this role.

We are happy to receive flexible working and job share requests in your application. If you are applying with an existing job share partner email us at recruitment [@] maginternational [.] org for further guidance. 

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply by submitting an application detailing your suitability for the role through the link below before the closing date of Wednesday 8th July 2026.

L&D Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity to expand the Workforce Team by recruiting a Learning & Development Administrator. If you want be part of an impact-driven organisation, improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families, then apply today!

Position: L&D Administrator

Location: Hybrid/London

Hours: Full-time

Salary: £33,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Closing date for applications: 12:00pm, 20th Jul 2026

The Role

This role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of the IPS Qualification, ensuring that learners, managers and trainers are well supported and that learning programmes run smoothly and to a high standard. The role will also play a key part in supporting the wider workforce team at IPS Grow by providing administrative support across different areas of workforce activity.

The role will involve providing high-quality administrative, coordination and project support, with a particular focus on learner administration, data inputting, scheduling of qualification teaching sessions, data collection, reporting and continuous improvement of learning provision. You will work closely with members of the Workforce Team and wider IPS Grow colleagues and will report to the Learning and Development Manager.

IPS Grow is a national programme designed to support the expansion of Individual Placement and Support (IPS) services in mental health, primary care, and drug and alcohol teams across England. It is funded by NHS England (NHSE), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), and the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID).

The key requirements of the role are:

• Learning and training administration
• Programme coordination and project support
• Data, reporting and quality support
• Wider workforce team support

About You

You will have had prior experience in an administrative support role, ideally in a learning or education environment. You will need to show competency, potential or interest in the following areas. You are not expected to arrive with a full skillset, as you will be supported to develop in the role. 

We are looking for people with a passionate belief that anyone can work with the right support, and a commitment to our values. You will also be:

• A team player and also have the ability to work independently, are receptive to feedback and use it to continually improve.
• Highly organised, proactive and reactive
• Familiar with core Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and will have experience managing multiple email accounts.
• Be able to communicate effectively with the team to set expectations, adjust to changing priorities, and keep them up to date with your progress.

Equality, diversity and inclusion 

We actively encourage applications from under-represented and minoritised groups, including those with lived experience of the social issues we are working to address. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer and support a range of flexible working options.

The application process uses Applied, a platform developed by the Behavioural Insights Team, to record your application. Applied is focused on using behavioural and data science to improve hiring decisions and minimise unconscious bias in the recruitment process. You will be asked to respond to 4 questions to test your passion and interest in the role as well as your technical skills.

Our client is able to sponsor visas but only for those eligible through the new entrant route. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying.

You may have experience in roles such as Admin, Administrator, Administration, Coordinator, Coordination, Programme Admin, Programme Administration, Programme Support. 

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

37.5 hours per week / permanent / working Monday to Friday 0900-1700.

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.

Are you an experienced cleaning professional looking to step into a new role? Do you take pride in creating safe, welcoming homes that make a real difference in young people’s lives?

Our Maintenance team works across multiple properties to ensure our residents have safe, good‑quality homes. We work closely with project staff to identify and complete repairs, carry out regular and ad hoc cleaning and decoration, ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, and prepare empty homes for new residents.

We operate across West Sussex, centred around our Foyers in Horsham, Worthing, and Crawley which provide 24‑hour supported housing for young people aged 16–25. We also manage several larger shared houses (typically 4–8 residents) through our Transitional Housing teams, supporting young people on their journey to independence.

In total, the team helps maintain safe homes for approximately 300 residents across the county.

We are recruiting for a Cleaner to work as part of a small team of Maintenance Workers across West Sussex. This is a hands-on role; undertaking planned communal cleaning, responding to unexpected cleaning needs, undertaking cleaning of empty properties, working on and assessing the day‑to‑day compliance of our sites. You will be working closely with housing staff throughout the projects.

In delivering the role, you will:

• Complete day‑to‑day cleaning in YMCA DownsLink Group properties, ensuring all work meets agreed quality standards, safety requirements and timescales.
• Assist the maintenance team with voids (empty homes) work, from ‘keys in’ to ready-to-let, working to agreed targets and KPIs.
• Work across all allocated sites, planning travel and workload to meet priorities and service needs.

• Liaise promptly with the Supported Housing Managers or Repairs Supervisor when work cannot be completed due to lack of capability, time or access.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents and staff regarding tasks, access requirements and expected timescales.

If you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway and demonstrate how your experience is transferrable. You may be just the right candidate.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience or providing a cleaning service
• Experience working within a supported housing service or similar community setting (desirable)
• Knowledge of health and safety in the workplace
• Ability to work to clear targets and KPIs, keep accurate records of work undertaken and complete tasks within agreed timescales and service standards
• Good customer relationship skills, with the ability to build and maintain respectful relationships quickly and manage challenging behaviour, escalating issues as needed
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and deal with unexpected problems that arise

CLOSING DATE: Sunday 12th July 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.

The role is pivotal in building organisational capability, enhancing individual and team performance, and supporting a culture of continuous learning and development. This includes responsibility for mandatory training compliance for both staff and volunteers, as well as leading apprenticeship programmes, work experience and student placement opportunities to support workforce development and future talent pipelines.

Learning & Development Strategy

• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive annual Training and Development Plan aligned to organisational priorities, including mandatory training, apprenticeships, work experience and student placements
• Work with line managers to ensure consistency of IPR reviews for staff.  Provide training on the process and offer improvements.
• Audit of staff’s yearly IPR’s to monitor and record training needs. Identify gaps in existing learning content.
• Contribute to workforce development strategies that support organisational effectiveness and future capability needs
• Support a culture of continuous professional development across the organisation

Training Design & Delivery

• Design, deliver and/or commission high-quality, engaging learning programmes and interventions, including statutory and mandatory training
• Build a sweet of training courses for hospice staff including; line management, managing absence, managing change, managing non-performance, managing stress in the workplace, IPR’s, project management, recruitment and selection, managing volunteers, working with volunteers, compassionate communication and crucial conversations.
• Research new online training opportunities for mandatory training as required throughout all departments within the Hospice. 
• Accountable for end-to-end ownership for each course from launch, booking and through to practical support for educators, advice to delegates and evaluation.
• Accountable for booking and managing all delegates, venues, course material and evaluation.
• Evaluate and prioritise course content to ensure courses are refreshed, relevant and competitive.
• Complete annual review of delivered courses and programmes.
• Ensure all mandatory training is up to date, relevant, and delivered in line with regulatory and organisational requirements
• Evaluate the effectiveness of both mandatory and developmental training and continuously improve learning provision
• Work alongside the Head of Volunteering to help create and deliver relevant training course for volunteers.

• Mandatory Training & Compliance

• Maintain accurate training records and ensure compliance reporting is up to date
• Work with managers to ensure staff complete required mandatory training within agreed timeframes
• Working with Head of Volunteering to ensure all CPD & Mandatory training is up to date for volunteers.
• Be accountable for KPI’s ensuring accurate and timely data entry, data collection and reporting.
• Leadership of resource to managers and staff for advice/information on all aspects of education and training.

• Apprenticeships, Work Experience & Student Placements

• Lead the development, coordination and evaluation of apprenticeship programmes across the organisation
• Build and maintain partnerships with education providers, colleges and universities.
• Manage HMRC Levy Scheme.
• Oversee the recruitment, onboarding and support of apprentices, work experience and students on placement
• Ensure high-quality learning experiences and appropriate supervision arrangements

• Stakeholder Engagement

• Partner with managers and teams to identify learning and development needs, including mandatory training.
• Work with managers in planning apprenticeships, work experience and placements
• Provide expert advice and guidance on appropriate learning solutions
• Build strong relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels

• Induction & Onboarding

• Work with the People and Development Manager to review, develop and enhance induction programmes for new starters, ensuring mandatory training is embedded
• Ensure a consistent, engaging and effective onboarding experience, keeping up to date with best practice, researching and drafting proposals to improve our process
• Knowledge of statutory and mandatory training requirements (ideally within health, care or regulated environments)
• Understanding of apprenticeship frameworks and/or work experience and student placement requirements
• Understanding of organisational development and performance improvement approaches
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Ability to analyse learning needs, monitor compliance, training trackers and evaluate training effectiveness
• Strong organisational and project management skills 

Acorns Children’s Hospice provides specialist care and support for babies, children and young people who are life limited or life threatened. Supporting over 750 children and nearly 1,000 families annually, Acorns is a vital lifeline for families across the West Midlands and Gloucestershire during unimaginably difficult times.

Individual Giving is a key pillar of Acorns’ fundraising strategy, delivering sustainable income through supporter retention, stewardship and meaningful donor engagement. Following a recent team restructure and significant investment in the function, Acorns is now looking for an Individual Giving Manager to help shape and grow its retention programme.

Reporting to the Senior Individual Giving Manager, you will manage the delivery of warm fundraising campaigns across a range of channels, including appeals, newsletters, telemarketing, email and regular giving. Contributing to a team income target of c.£1.5m, you will focus on retaining and developing supporters, using data and insight to maximise performance and supporter lifetime value.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven fundraiser who enjoys testing new ideas, using data to inform decisions and taking ownership of campaign delivery. With strong support from senior leadership and the freedom to put your own stamp on the role, you will play a key role in the future growth of Individual Giving at Acorns.

Hybrid, 2 days per week at preferred location (Birmingham, Worcester or Walsall).

As Individual Giving Manager, you will:

• Deliver multi-channel retention campaigns including appeals, newsletters, telemarketing, email and regular giving activity
• Support a team income target of c.£1.5m by maximising supporter retention and increasing lifetime value
• Develop and grow the mid-value programme for donors giving between £200 and £5,000 annually
• Create tailored supporter journeys, stewardship plans and small-scale events that bring supporters closer to Acorns’ work
• Develop engaging fundraising concepts and write compelling copy across print and digital channels
• Work closely with colleagues across Data, Marcomms and Fundraising to deliver excellent supporter experiences
• Identify opportunities to test new approaches, challenge existing activity and drive continuous improvement

Essential skills and experience: 

• Campaign delivery experience within individual giving, direct marketing or supporter engagement
• Experience using data and insight to improve campaign performance and supporter retention
• Copywriting skills and the confidence to develop fundraising concepts
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts and campaign reporting
• A curious, analytical and test-and-learn mindset
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to work independently
• Experience working across a range of fundraising or marketing channels

Desirable, but not essential:

• Experience working across more than one organisation
• Experience delivering supporter retention programmes
• Confidence working independently and taking ownership of campaign delivery

This role could suit an experienced Individual Giving Officer looking to take the next step in their career. As the team grows line management opportunities may become available.

Benefits include:

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 5 days holiday buyback scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Life assurance scheme (2 x annual salary)
• Retail discounts (including the Blue Light card)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Access to expert financial health and wellbeing support

About the role

The Institut français du Royaume-Uni is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Patrons’ Circle & Sponsorship Activation to lead the development of its patron engagement programmes and sponsorship (in-kind) activation strategy across the Institut’s major cultural events and flagship seasons.

This senior role has three core objectives:

• to grow and structure the Institut’s existing Patrons’ Circle;
• to create and launch a new Young Patrons Circle aimed at engaging a new generation of supporters;
• to design and deliver an in-kind sponsorship activation strategy across the Institut’s flagship cultural events and programmes.

The role combines community building, relationship management, experiential programming and sponsorship activation. It focuses on audience engagement, visibility and stakeholder experience rather than direct fundraising or financial sponsorship solicitation.

A key dimension of the role is the development of both:

• an in situ engagement programme at the Institut français;
• and a “Hors-les-murs” programme of exclusive events and experiences organised in partnership with leading cultural venues and institutions across London.

Working closely with the Head of Partnerships & Major Donors, the successful candidate will contribute to the Institut’s development strategy by creating meaningful experiences for patrons, sponsors and cultural stakeholders.

About the Patrons’ Circle

The Patrons’ Circle of the Institut français du Royaume-Uni is an active and committed community of individuals supporting the Institut’s mission through its Trust. Bringing together philanthropists, arts supporters and Francophile audiences, the Circle contributes to the development of the Institut’s cultural and educational programmes while fostering engagement with French culture in the UK.

Members benefit from privileged access to the Institut français and enjoy a curated programme of exclusive events and cultural experiences throughout the year, both at the Institut and through a “hors les murs” programme developed in partnership with leading cultural venues across London.

Key responsibilities

Patrons’ Circle & Young Patrons development

• Design and implement a development strategy for the Patrons’ Circle focused on engagement, retention and community growth
• Conceive, create and launch the Institut français du Royaume-Uni’s Young Patrons Circle, defining its positioning, audience, engagement model and value proposition
• Develop a recruitment and engagement strategy targeting younger audiences and emerging supporters
• Build and nurture a strong community through tailored engagement and personalised experiences
• Oversee the full patron journey, including onboarding, stewardship and retention
• Develop targeted communications and engagement campaigns (newsletters, invitations, tailored outreach)
• Structure and evolve benefits and membership offers for Patrons and Young Patrons
• Develop exclusive cultural experiences and networking opportunities for patrons and trustees

In-kind sponsorship activation & event partnerships

• Develop in-kind partnerships and collaborative sponsorship opportunities for major events including the French Film Festival UK, Night of Ideas and other high-profile programmes
• Identify and engage brands, cultural partners and lifestyle organisations aligned with the Institut’s values, audiences and events
• Develop creative non-financial partnership propositions focused on visibility, hospitality, audience engagement and cultural experiences
• Ensure meaningful and high-quality sponsor integration into events through experiences, visibility and tailored activations
• Coordinate sponsor activations in collaboration with programming, communications and production teams
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with sponsors and institutional partners
• Coordinate delivery and follow-up of partnership benefits and sponsor visibility

Events & experiences

• Curate, in coordination with the Institute cultural teams, selected moments from the Institut français’ existing programme for Patrons’ privileged access, including post-event encounters with artists and production teams
• Lead the conception and delivery of the “Hors-les-murs” programme, developed in close collaboration with cultural teams and hosted across partner venues in London
• Collaborate closely with programming, communications and production teams
• Ensure excellence in event delivery and premium stakeholder experience

Administration & coordination

• Prepare administrative committees and Board meetings in close collaboration with the Head of Partnerships & Major Donors
• Draft meeting minutes and coordinate follow-up actions
• Oversee administrative management of the Patrons’ Circle
• Coordinate agreements, partnerships and sponsor deliverables
• Ensure logistical and administrative follow-up for events and activations

Strategic contribution

• Propose innovative formats and initiatives to enhance patron and sponsor engagement
• Contribute to the Institut’s visibility and audience engagement strategy through cultural partnerships and experiences
• Monitor and evaluate engagement outcomes and partnership impact
• Benchmark best practices in patron engagement, sponsorship activation and cultural partnerships

Profile

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in partnerships, sponsorship activation, audience engagement, cultural programming or related fields
• Proven experience in developing and managing high-level relationships and stakeholder communities
• Experience in event partnerships, experiential engagement or brand activation
• Strong strategic thinking with the ability to design and implement audience and engagement initiatives
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities
• Fluent English and French (written and spoken) essential
• Proactive and entrepreneurial mindset with strong initiative
• Strong interest in arts, culture and international environments

Conditions & benefits

• One-year renewable contract: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Gross monthly salary: £3,292
• 32 days of paid leave + public holidays
• travel allowance provided
• Possibility of joining a supplementary pension fund and health insurance subject to conditions
• Place of work: Institut Français du Royaume-Uni, 23 Cromwell road, London SW7 2EL
• Only applications from candidates who are already eligible to work in the United Kingdom will be considered.
• Start Date: as soon as possible

About The Refugee Council

The Refugee Council is the nation’s refugee charity. Together with community groups, partners and volunteers, we help people who have escaped war and persecution to rebuild their lives, integrate into communities, and play their part in Britain. Born in the aftermath of World War II, our frontline services support over 14,000 refugees each year to find safety, get to know their neighbours, and enter education, training or work. We share our evidence and expertise with policymakers to help build integrated communities where everyone can contribute.

We have offices across the UK where our Services teams provide support to refugees at the local level.

Inclusion and Accessibility

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do:

• Inclusive: We are inclusive. We work with – not for – refugees and people seeking asylum so they have an equal voice, co-producing projects and ensuring their expertise and experiences are at the heart of what we do.
• Collaborative: We are collaborative. Working with others is a priority in order to have the collective impact that is vital to achieve policy and practice reform.
• Courageous: We speak out when we see injustice, cruelty and unfairness. We always stand up for what we believe is the right thing to do to transform the experiences of those seeking protection in our country.
• Respectful: We are respectful of all those we interact with. We treat everyone – our staff, volunteers, beneficiaries, partners and people we disagree with – with the same respect, professionalism and understanding. 

About the Role

The Senior Trust Officer is responsible for securing and managing significant income from charitable trusts and corporate partners to sustain and grow the Refugee Council’s services and advocacy work with and for refugees and people seeking asylum. Managing a portfolio of high-value trust and corporate partner relationships (independently up to £250,000 and supporting the wider philanthropy team for applications over £250,000), the role prepares compelling applications, pitches and reports, cultivates long-term partnerships, and ensures timely stewardship that reflects the organisation's impact and values.

Working closely with colleagues across Services, Finance, and Business Development, you will develop strong cases for support and new funding projects, aligning donor interests with organisational priorities and future service design. By combining excellent relationship management, persuasive writing, and sound judgement, the Senior Trust Officer ensures that trust and corporate fundraising contributes effectively to organisational sustainability while upholding the Refugee Council’s mission of dignity, compassion, and fairness for refugees and people seeking asylum.

Staff Benefits

To reward our staff for the value they bring, we offer a variety of enhanced terms and conditions and a wide range of benefits, including:

• Training & Development
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Pension Scheme 
• Work/Life Balance Policies 
• Employer-Sponsored Volunteering 
• And more. 

Let’s work together to improve the lives of refugees in the UK – apply on our website today. 

Closing date: 15 July 2026.

Ensuring that the Refugee Council is an inclusive and accessible place to work is important to us. We want to enable people from different backgrounds to apply and thrive with us. We believe our recruitment process enables that and are also happy to make adjustments on request.