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The Bishop of Guildford is seeking to appoint the Interim Chaplain to the Acting Bishop of Guildford. This is a pivotal role supporting the Bishop's ministry across the Diocese. Working closely with clergy, diocesan colleagues, parishes, and external partners, the Chaplain provides pastoral, strategic, and administrative leadership, oversees key clergy processes and safeguarding matters, and helps ensure the Bishop's priorities and ministry are delivered effectively throughout the diocese.
To support the strategic and operational ministry of the Acting Bishop of Guildford.
The Bishop of Dorking became Acting Bishop of Guildford on 18 February 2026. He is expecting to fulfil this role for up to two years before a new Bishop of Guildford is welcomed in early 2028.
He has established three foci for his ministry during this time: (i) prayer; (ii) pastoral care; (iii) the priorities of discipleship (including revitalisation) and children and young people. In addition to this, as the sole bishop in the diocese for this period, he is seeking to enable the Bishop's Office to run as efficiently and smoothly as possible
This post has attached to it an occupational requirement under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS with Adult and Child Barred Lists check (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance.
Work Pattern:
- Working hours will generally align with standard office hours, with flexibility to adjust the schedule to accommodate weekend teaching and preaching commitments.
- The Chaplain is expected to support and lead worship in parishes across the diocese on Sundays when not required to assist the Bishop.
- A flexible approach to working hours is essential to meet the demands and responsibilities of the role.
Place of work:
- Willow Grange (Home of the Bishop of Guildford) Woking Road, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 7QS
- Dayspring (Home of the Bishop of Dorking), Pilgrims Way, Guildford, Surrey, GU4 8AD and some home working.
Accommodation is provided by the Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance.
This is a fixed-term contract for an initial period of 18 months, with the potential of being extended for a further 6 months.
Please review the from the Bishop of Dorking and Acting Bishop of Guildford, The Rt Revd Paul Davies. To access the full Job Description, please click .
Application Process: A CV (no longer than 2 sides of A4) and a letter of application, explaining why this role would appeal to you and providing evidence that you have the necessary attributes and gifts for the task (no longer than 2 sides of A4).
The closing date is Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 12 noon.
Interviews will take place in Guildford on Thursday 20 August 2026.
- To support the strategic ministry of the Bishop through
- To support the operational ministry of the Bishop through
- Spiritual, personal and emotional maturity:
- Be spiritually motivated and have a strong, secure and generous faith in Jesus Christ, rooted in prayer and theological study.
- Be an ordained priest in the Church of England or Church in full Communion with it, designated at selection as Incumbent Status/Stipendiary who has satisfactorily completed IME1-7.
- Be liturgically competent and sensitive.
- Have a lively intellect that reflects theologically.
- Be emotionally intelligent and able to act sensitively.
- Be able to maintain high levels of confidentiality and impartiality.
- Be resilient, dependable and stay calm under pressure.
- Be capable of robust engagement and debate in coming to corporate decisions and commitment to implementing and supporting decisions.
Demonstrate personal loyalty to colleagues.
- Administrative and organisational ability:
Have a focused and disciplined approach to work with the ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines. * Have proven administrative and drafting skills, capable of accurate attention to detail. * Be computer literate and possess the vision to use IT to improve systems and efficiency: someone who is at home in the digital world and sufficiently used to working effectively and securely with cloud-based information sharing. * Be adaptable and flexible and able to prioritise and meet a broad set of demands and deadlines. * Have ability to provide written or oral briefings. * Have experience of developing and ensuring others implement processes or administrative systems. * Have experience of participating in recruitment or other HR processes within or beyond the Church. * Have knowledge and experience of working within safeguarding policies and framework and be able to respond to issues diplomatically and pastorally. * Have experience of supporting a leader or senior manager.
- Interpersonal and relational skills:
- Be approachable and personable with honed social skills.
- Be a collaborative person and cohesive influence within teams.
- Be an active listener who reads situations well and expresses an interest in and care for others.
- Be able to communicate clearly and articulately one-to-one and in groups.
Have emotional intelligence, the ability to identify and assess their own and others' emotions and demonstrate self-control.
- Other personal attributes:
- Leading by example, demonstrating enthusiastic commitment to the ministry and priorities of the Acting Bishop of Guildford and the Church of England, and an understanding that the purpose of working for the bishop in this role is to serve the Kingdom of God.
- Possessing a high level of personal credibility and a natural authority, a person who engages and commands the confidence and respect of others quickly.
- A natural alliance builder with a flexible approach to working with other groups and organisations and to sharing resources and information.
- Strong personal commitment to equalities and diversity in employment and service delivery, with a caring and respectful attitude to staff.
- A positive team member who contributes, supports and leads as the situation requires, in order to maximise the effectiveness of the team's work.
- Willingness and availability to work outside normal office hours where appropriate and necessary, including weekends, on occasion.
- This role may require some national travel.
- Spiritual, personal and emotional maturity:
The Church of England’s vocation is and always has been to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ afresh in each generation to the people of England.



The post holder will undertake a broad range of facilities management, maintenance, compliance, health and safety, customer service and administrative duties across multiple sites, ensuring that all buildings are maintained to a high standard and statutory compliance obligations are met.
The role combines practical maintenance skills with excellent customer service and strong organisational ability, supporting the day-to-day operation of three busy community facilities.
Building Operations
- Open and prepare buildings each morning for operational use.
- Unlock, inspect and secure all buildings and external areas.
- Carry out daily opening and closing inspections.
- Ensure buildings remain safe, clean and presentable throughout the day.
- Prepare rooms for activities, meetings, training sessions and events.
- Set up and dismantle tables, chairs and equipment.
- Ensure rooms are returned to the required layout after use.
- Carry out daily walk-round inspections of all facilities.
- Report defects promptly to the Operations & Facilities Manager.
- Liaise with contractors attending site.
- Assist with contractor supervision where required.
Planned Maintenance
Undertake general maintenance including:
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Minor carpentry repairs.
- Decorating and painting.
- Furniture assembly.
- Repairing fixtures and fittings.
- Replacing door furniture and locks.
- Replacing light bulbs and lamps.
- Clearing blocked gutters.
- General DIY repairs.
- Garden and grounds maintenance.
- External cleaning.
- Maintaining pathways and entrances.
- General building repairs within competence.
- Minor electrical maintenance within the limits of training, competence and organisational procedures, referring regulated electrical work to appropriately qualified contractors.
- Replace plug tops and fuses on portable equipment where appropriately trained.
- Carry out visual inspections of electrical equipment.
- Assist external contractors during servicing and repair works.
Facilities Compliance
Carry out and record routine statutory compliance checks including:
- Weekly Fire Alarm Tests.
- Emergency Lighting Tests.
- Monthly Legionella temperature monitoring.
- PAT Testing (following appropriate training).
- Intruder Alarm Tests.
- Fire Door inspections.
- First Aid box inspections.
- Accident book monitoring.
- COSHH cupboard inspections.
- Water hygiene monitoring.
- Daily building safety inspections.
- Monthly facilities inspections.
- Health & Safety monitoring.
- Record all compliance checks accurately.
- Report any non-compliance immediately.
Health & Safety
- Work in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation.
- Follow QCCA Health & Safety policies.
- Follow Lone Working procedures.
- Follow Manual Handling procedures.
- Follow Working at Height procedures.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Report accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Support risk assessments.
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed.
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood.
- Maintain safe access and egress throughout all sites.
Security Responsibilities
- Act as a key holder where authorised.
- Lock and unlock buildings.
- Operate intruder alarm systems.
- Monitor CCTV where required.
- Ensure buildings remain secure.
- Challenge unauthorised access where appropriate.
- Report security concerns promptly.
Customer Service
- Welcome visitors, hirers, contractors and members of the public.
- Provide a professional and courteous first point of contact.
- Assist customers with enquiries.
- Answer incoming telephone calls.
- Take accurate messages.
- Direct enquiries to the appropriate member of staff.
- Support community events where required.
- Build positive relationships with hirers and partner organisations.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete maintenance records.
- Update inspection logs.
- Maintain electronic compliance records.
- Complete basic data entry.
- Use Microsoft Office and organisational software.
- Send and receive work-related emails.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Order cleaning materials, maintenance supplies and equipment using approved online purchasing systems.
- Maintain inventory records.
- Assist with booking preparation where required.
- File maintenance certificates and compliance documentation.
- Support reception and administration during busy operational periods.
Cleaning Responsibilities
- Undertake general cleaning where required.
- Inspect cleaning standards across all buildings.
- Ensure kitchens, toilets and communal areas remain clean and safe.
- Remove waste and recycling.
- Maintain cleaning stores.
- Monitor cleaning supplies.
- Support deep cleans where required.
General Responsibilities
- Work across all QCCA sites.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
- Carry out reasonable duties consistent with the role.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend mandatory training.
- Undertake additional training in Health & Safety, Legionella Awareness, PAT Testing, Fire Safety, COSHH and First Aid where required.
Please apply with a 2-page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Providence Row has supported people facing homelessness in East London since 1860. Our Day Centre is often the first place people come when they need help. It is a space where people can eat, shower, speak to staff, and be welcomed with dignity.
As a Day Centre Assessment & Reconnection Worker, you will play a key role at that first point of contact. You will ensure people are welcomed calmly, understood quickly, and supported to access the right pathway. This is a role focused on assessment, decision-making, and connection rather than ongoing casework.
You will also support geographical reconnection where appropriate, including accompanying clients to local authorities across London, ensuring plans are realistic, safe, and grounded in dignity.
The ideal candidate
- Experience working with people affected by homelessness or multiple disadvantage.
- Confidence carrying out trauma-informed assessments and making clear, proportionate decisions.
- Understanding of housing pathways, rough sleeping processes, and local connection rules.
- Ability to remain calm and boundaried in challenging or fast-paced environments.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly.
- Good organisational skills and confidence using IT systems and databases.
Desirable
- Experience in a day centre, drop-in, or similar frontline setting.
- Knowledge of local authority homelessness duties and processes.
- Experience supporting reconnection or working across borough boundaries.
- Lived experience of homelessness or working alongside peer-led approaches.
What you'll be doing
- Provide a calm and respectful welcome – create a steady, inclusive environment where people feel seen and understood from the moment they arrive.
- Carry out triage and assessment – hold light-touch front-of-house conversations and complete holistic, trauma-informed assessments where needed.
- Connect people to the right support – refer into Advice & Support, health, substance use, safeguarding, and progression pathways.
- Support reconnection across London – plan and carry out safe, informed reconnections, including accompanying clients to local authorities where appropriate.
- Work alongside volunteers and peers – model strong practice and support a consistent culture of dignity and hospitality.
- Record clearly and consistently – ensure all contact, decisions, and pathways are accurately recorded to support continuity and learning.
Research shows some people, especially women and marginalised groups, may hesitate to apply unless they match all the criteria. However, we want to assure everyone that we encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of whether they fulfil every point in the job description. Your unique perspective matters to us – please apply with confidence.
Benefits
- 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Employee assistance programme
- Access to shopping discounts
- Learning & development opportunities
- Monthly reflective practice
To apply
Please upload your CV with a covering letter, detailing how you meet the job specification by Friday 28 Aug 2026 at 23:30.
Interviews
Please note that we may interview on a rolling basis and therefore encourage early applications.
Providence Row is a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales; company number 07452798 registered charity number 1140192.
We tackle the root causes of homelessness to help people get off, and stay off, the streets.



The post holder will undertake a broad range of facilities management, maintenance, compliance, health and safety, customer service and administrative duties across multiple sites, ensuring that all buildings are maintained to a high standard and statutory compliance obligations are met.
The role combines practical maintenance skills with excellent customer service and strong organisational ability, supporting the day-to-day operation of three busy community facilities.
Building Operations
- Open and prepare buildings each morning for operational use.
- Unlock, inspect and secure all buildings and external areas.
- Carry out daily opening and closing inspections.
- Ensure buildings remain safe, clean and presentable throughout the day.
- Prepare rooms for activities, meetings, training sessions and events.
- Set up and dismantle tables, chairs and equipment.
- Ensure rooms are returned to the required layout after use.
- Carry out daily walk-round inspections of all facilities.
- Report defects promptly to the Operations & Facilities Manager.
- Liaise with contractors attending site.
- Assist with contractor supervision where required.
Planned Maintenance
Undertake general maintenance including:
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Minor carpentry repairs.
- Decorating and painting.
- Furniture assembly.
- Repairing fixtures and fittings.
- Replacing door furniture and locks.
- Replacing light bulbs and lamps.
- Clearing blocked gutters.
- General DIY repairs.
- Garden and grounds maintenance.
- External cleaning.
- Maintaining pathways and entrances.
- General building repairs within competence.
- Minor electrical maintenance within the limits of training, competence and organisational procedures, referring regulated electrical work to appropriately qualified contractors.
- Replace plug tops and fuses on portable equipment where appropriately trained.
- Carry out visual inspections of electrical equipment.
- Assist external contractors during servicing and repair works.
Facilities Compliance
Carry out and record routine statutory compliance checks including:
- Weekly Fire Alarm Tests.
- Emergency Lighting Tests.
- Monthly Legionella temperature monitoring.
- PAT Testing (following appropriate training).
- Intruder Alarm Tests.
- Fire Door inspections.
- First Aid box inspections.
- Accident book monitoring.
- COSHH cupboard inspections.
- Water hygiene monitoring.
- Daily building safety inspections.
- Monthly facilities inspections.
- Health & Safety monitoring.
- Record all compliance checks accurately.
- Report any non-compliance immediately.
Health & Safety
- Work in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation.
- Follow QCCA Health & Safety policies.
- Follow Lone Working procedures.
- Follow Manual Handling procedures.
- Follow Working at Height procedures.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Report accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Support risk assessments.
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed.
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood.
- Maintain safe access and egress throughout all sites.
Security Responsibilities
- Act as a key holder where authorised.
- Lock and unlock buildings.
- Operate intruder alarm systems.
- Monitor CCTV where required.
- Ensure buildings remain secure.
- Challenge unauthorised access where appropriate.
- Report security concerns promptly.
Customer Service
- Welcome visitors, hirers, contractors and members of the public.
- Provide a professional and courteous first point of contact.
- Assist customers with enquiries.
- Answer incoming telephone calls.
- Take accurate messages.
- Direct enquiries to the appropriate member of staff.
- Support community events where required.
- Build positive relationships with hirers and partner organisations.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete maintenance records.
- Update inspection logs.
- Maintain electronic compliance records.
- Complete basic data entry.
- Use Microsoft Office and organisational software.
- Send and receive work-related emails.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Order cleaning materials, maintenance supplies and equipment using approved online purchasing systems.
- Maintain inventory records.
- Assist with booking preparation where required.
- File maintenance certificates and compliance documentation.
- Support reception and administration during busy operational periods.
Cleaning Responsibilities
- Undertake general cleaning where required.
- Inspect cleaning standards across all buildings.
- Ensure kitchens, toilets and communal areas remain clean and safe.
- Remove waste and recycling.
- Maintain cleaning stores.
- Monitor cleaning supplies.
- Support deep cleans where required.
General Responsibilities
- Work across all QCCA sites.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
- Carry out reasonable duties consistent with the role.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend mandatory training.
- Undertake additional training in Health & Safety, Legionella Awareness, PAT Testing, Fire Safety, COSHH and First Aid where required.
Please apply with a 2-page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
About us
Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) works for the health and dignity of Palestinians living under occupation and as refugees. We are the leading UK charity delivering health and medical care to those worst affected by conflict, occupation and displacement in the occupied Palestinian territory and Lebanon.
About the role
We're looking for a Senior Digital Performance Marketing Officer to help drive forward MAP's digital fundraising programme at a pivotal moment for our work. You'll lead on the delivery of complex, multi-channel paid acquisition campaigns — recruiting new cash and regular givers through Meta, Google Ads, programmatic display and beyond — while shaping the strategy, testing plans and attribution models that make our digital fundraising smarter and more effective.
This is a role with real scope: you'll manage campaigns end-to-end, drive conversion rate optimisation across our key digital products, and build the processes and content pipelines that let a small but ambitious team punch above its weight.
If you're a performance marketer who wants your skills to translate directly into lifesaving healthcare for Palestinians, this is your chance.
As you will have seen from the role profile, this post requires a minimum of two days per week in our London office.
MAP has a flexible working policy to support employees with additional needs, caring responsibilities etc. However, it will not be possible for this role to be completely remote.
About you
What you'll do
- Lead the delivery of MAP's paid digital fundraising programme, from campaign briefing through to optimisation and review
- Develop and oversee our Conversion Rate Optimisation (CRO) roadmap
- Support on the development of our paid digital strategy, attribution models and reporting
- Build and run testing plans to identify and scale what works
- Improve internal and agency processes, including content sourcing and sign-off pipelines
- Manage relationships with external creative and media agencies
- Support budgeting, forecasting and compliant conversion tracking
What we're looking for
- Proven experience managing paid digital performance marketing campaigns across channels including Meta Ads, Google Ads and programmatic display
- A strong eye for creative and storytelling, and an understanding of how paid and owned channels work together
- Confidence managing multiple complex campaigns and competing priorities
- Strong analytical skills — able to turn data from multiple sources into clear, actionable reporting
- Demonstrable experience influencing and managing stakeholders, internally and externally
- A good understanding of GDPR and the Fundraising Code of Practice
- Desired experience working on regular giving recruitment campaigns across digital and direct marketing channels.
- Experience in a charity, humanitarian or campaigning environment is a plus, but not essential
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Interviews will take place on Microsoft Teams.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV before the deadline of 12:00 noon GMT on 11th August 2026.
Equal opportunities
MAP aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Background checks
As an organisation MAP is committed to the welfare and protection of children and vulnerable adults. MAP will conduct appropriate background and references checks. Link in that safeguarding and ethical conduct.
Disclaimer
**MAP reserves the right to close this advert before the confirmed closing date when we are in receipt of sufficient applications.
**We would therefore advise interested applicants to apply as early as possible. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are unable to respond to every application. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the deadline, then you have not been successful in shortlisting
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Feel Good is a growing social enterprise created by Regenerate. As a supervisor, you will be a key part of supporting young people to build skills and get the support they need to overcome barriers to employment. With 946,000 young people in the UK out of work, this work is more needed than ever, and this is an exciting opportunity to be a part of changing the game for young people!
Feel Good was created in 2014, by South-West London based charity Regenerate, to support young people aged 18-24 who are facing barriers to employment such as high anxiety, special educational needs, and/or contact with the youth justice system. We offer them training, mentoring and paid work on our coffee cart and shops, and our supervisors are a key part of this!
We're currently entering an exciting period of growth as we look to open our second brick and mortar coffee shop, and so we need dedicated, experienced supervisors who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and experience to the young people who need it most, and creating opportunities for them to turn their lives around and thrive. Your day to day will be supervising shifts at our coffee cart or shop, and effectively carrying out / delegating the operational responsibilities that this entails. You will be the first port of call for any issues that arise, and will be there to guide young people through this real life work experience, supporting them in achieving key learning / skills objectives.
Overview:
Salary: £28,860 per annum (London Living Wage equivalent) - Reviewed after successful completion of probation period
Hours: Full-time, across a 4 day week
Annual Leave: 33 days per year
Required experience: Minimum 2 years experience in hospitality
Application Deadline: Tuesday 11th August 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 17th August 2026
We'd love you to be:
An excellent communicator
Organised with great time management skills
A team player with the ability to motivate yourself and others
Empathetic and supportive
Understanding of the issues and barriers young people may face
Able to report on young people's progress after every shift, as well as any potential safeguarding issues that arise
To find our full person specification and day to day responsibilities, please take a look through the attached job pack.
To apply, please fill out an online application form - linked in the job pack and above.
Regenerate and Feel Good is an equal opportunities employer, recognising the positive value of diversity, promoting equality and challenging discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all ethnicities, backgrounds, ages and from underrepresented and minority groups. All offers of employment are conditional to the succesful outcome of referencing, right to work, and DBS checks, in line with our safeguarding and recruitment policies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Title: Head of Operations
Responsible to: CEO
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 FT (depending on experience and qualifications)
Based: Willesden, NW10 2JR; Haringey borough (including Hornsey, N8 9LP and Tottenham Hale, N17 9FU) + other locations if required
Contract: Permanent (subject to continuation of funding)
Please Note: Enhanced DBS check will be required
JOB OVERVIEW
Do you want to work for an organisation that makes a real difference, every day, to people from all walks of life? Do you want to use your operational management experience to have a tangible impact in the community? This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced team leader looking to take on a meaningful new career challenge to join the Brent Irish Advisory Service (BIAS) as Head of Operations.
The Head of Operations oversees all of BIAS’s projects, managing a small, high-performing team of project coordinators and frontline advice and community-support staff to ensure that we provide the highest-quality service to our clients. You will need to have demonstrable team-management experience, strong people and communication skills, and a willingness to take a hands-on approach to project delivery, along with excellent organisational and strategic abilities to ensure that projects are delivered sustainably, effectively and efficiently.
In 2025, BIAS expanded its successful Brent-based advice service and active ageing clubs into Haringey borough. The Head of Operations will take the lead on further building and developing the new services in Haringey, ensuring that we replicate our excellent quality of service, strong record of positive outcomes and loyal service-user base.
This is a key role within the BIAS senior leadership team, which will give you the opportunity to have a direct impact on shaping the organisation’s future strategy and direction.
KEY WORK AREAS AND MAIN DUTIES
Staff management
- Manage a team of five project coordinators and five front-line staff to ensure effective delivery and monitoring of BIAS’s core welfare and housing advice, active ageing, volunteering and befriending projects, which support over 900 people per year.
- Manage HR procedures, including employment contracts, probation assessment, leave administration, staff supervision, performance management and exit procedures.
- Conduct recruitment procedures where needed, and supervise the onboarding process for new joiners.
- Oversee training and development needs and budgets.
- Ensure good teamwork and lines of communication between staff, including by chairing regular staff meetings.
- Create a positive working environment in which equity and diversity are promoted and staff can do their best.
Project management
- Project-manage the further development of new advice and active ageing services in Haringey borough.
- Take the lead on promotion and marketing of BIAS’s services, including by representing the charity to partner organisations and at external events.
- Contribute to the organisation and running of regular community and fundraising events.
- Deputise for the Advice Services Manager where needed, supporting the welfare and housing advisers with complex casework, forward planning and client management.
- Support the Active Ageing Coordinators and volunteer teams wherever needed with the day-to-day running of the active ageing clubs.
Quality and service delivery
- Oversee quality-assurance procedures in line with the Advice Quality Standard (AQS), and spearhead biannual renewal of BIAS’s AQS accreditation.
- Oversee running of BIAS’s volunteer project in line with the Investing in Volunteers quality accreditation standards.
- Serve as internal data protection officer, monitoring GDPR compliance, managing risk and responding to any potential data breaches.
- Serve as BIAS safeguarding lead, ensuring that safeguarding policies and training are kept up to date, and that all safeguarding concerns are appropriately addressed.
- Work with the Fundraising and Communications Manager to administer the BIAS website and implement BIAS’s social media strategy.
- Administer BIAS’s IT and client management systems (Microsoft 365, SharePoint, BrightHR, Lamplight CRM), coordinating training, updates and troubleshooting.
Operational leadership
- Advise the CEO on all staffing and service-delivery issues.
- Monitor and report on service delivery, including through monthly advice and volunteer-project reports, quarterly Board reports and regular funder reports.
- Carry out regular reviews of BIAS’s annual business plan, risk register, five-year strategy and internal policies and procedures, providing recommendations to the CEO and Board of Trustees on strategic direction.
- Research and secure funding from grant-making organisations, ensuring BIAS’s future financial sustainability.
- Work closely with the Finance Manager and CEO on budgeting, grant monitoring, cashflow and financial authorisation.
These are the basic duties required of the Head of Operations. However, it is necessary for all staff to be flexible and you may be required from time to time to perform other reasonable duties which are required for the efficient running of the organisation. We will also offer training opportunities to support your career development.
Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK. This role will be based in our advice offices and club venues in Willesden and Haringey but there may be some options for flexible working (e.g. one day per week from home). Occasional evening or weekend work may be required.
ABOUT BIAS
BIAS is a local charity which has supported England’s largest Irish community in Brent for almost fifty years. We deliver our support through our welfare and housing advice service, our active ageing clubs, our volunteer project and our befriending scheme. We raise over £2 million in extra income for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged every year and have over 7000 attendances at our club services. BIAS has recently expanded into Haringey borough and has exciting plans to further develop its project scope and geographical reach, supported by sustainable and diversified grant funding, including from Ireland’s Emigrant Support Programme.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter. The deadline for applications is 29th August 2026 but we encourage candidates to apply as soon as possible as interviews may be carried out on a rolling basis.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
At CAP, we celebrate diversity and strive to build an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from Global Majority/UK Minority Ethnic candidates, as these groups are currently underrepresented within our wider workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual can thrive and feel they belong.
Everything we do is rooted in our values. First and foremost, we are Christ-centred. The work that we do is guided by faith and the belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and God’s love.
We are bold in fearlessly putting that faith into action to help others and challenge injustice, while also seeking to be compassionate in the way that we want to understand others and offer them meaningful care. We are collaborative in our approach, making time to learn from others and work together to take on UK poverty. And finally, we prioritise being joyful in the face of challenges, because our faith gives us confidence that change is truly possible.
Please note that the salary shown is for full time hours and would be paid pro rata for part time (22.5 hours per week). The actual pro rata salary is £19494.00) This role requires a DBS check and three forms of ID provided (one photo ID).
Please see the attached Job Profile for a full list of responsibilities
Skilled Worker Visa
From 22 July 2025, the Government increased the salary threshold and skills level for Skilled Worker visas. If you are applying for a Skilled Worker Visa for the first time, this role does not meet the current eligibility criteria for sponsorship under the immigration rules.
The Department cannot consider sponsoring you for this role unless you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously since before 22 July 2025. If you have held a Skilled Worker visa continuously, please raise this during your vetting checks, and eligibility will be assessed in accordance with the immigration rules and transitional provisions in place.
If you are applying for this role and you do not meet the new eligibility criteria for sponsorship or the transitional provisions, you will need to consider your options for obtaining and/or maintaining your right to work in the UK in light of these changes. Successful applicants must ensure they have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the Civil Service and in the United Kingdom.
The Department will continue to comply with the UK Immigration Rules applied in the UK and the Civil Service. You can read more about Skilled Worker visas and the eligibility criteria on the government's website.
Job Description
Context:
CAP's mission is to end UK poverty by equipping churches to reach their communities. We exist to empower and serve churches through exceptional partnerships, delivering impactful debt advice and coaching services. Providing accessible, community-rooted support to those facing financial and social challenges across the UK. Our approach is centered on empowering individuals providing holistic support to achieve financial resilience through expert debt advice and tailored coaching products. This approach goes far beyond financial stability, creating lasting personal and relational transformation and contributing to a society where all can flourish. We are committed to fostering strong relationships with our church partners, ensuring a collaborative and effective service that continually improves to meet the evolving needs of local communities.
Purpose:
The Enhanced Support & Grants Team Manager is instrumental in ensuring our clients who present with the most complex and vulnerable of situations receive specialised, tailored support to achieve financial stability and become debt-free. Including monitoring CAP’s Grants team who secure financial support for those accessing insolvency options.
Your key focus is to lead and empower a team of specialist Debt Advisors who operate at the intersection of complex financial distress and significant personal vulnerability. This involves not just triaging and assessing, but creating holistic, life-changing solutions while continuously monitoring and proactively intervening in clients' safeguarding and wellbeing needs. As the Team Manager, you will work in partnership with the Safeguarding Lead, exercising direct oversight over high-risk cases and proactively identifying and managing evolving areas of risk, in strict adherence to the FCA’s stringent guidance on vulnerable customers.
Personality:
We are strong collaborators and communicators, dedicated to building strong connections within our team, the Hubs and with local CAP workers, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and holistic client support is prioritised.
We are confident decision makers and are comfortable working in high risk environments where situations can evolve quickly.
We are advocates for our team members, inspiring, empowering, and challenging them to reach their full potential, ultimately making a tangible and positive impact on the lives of those we serve; clients and churches alike. We think big-picture as well as about the details using data to make good decisions.
We are decisive leaders who thrive in high-pressure, rapidly evolving environments, where the consequences of decisions directly impact vulnerable individuals.
Passion:
We are passionate about developing and empowering high-performing teams to deliver outstanding support to Service Delivery and our clients. We believe in creating an environment where advisors and case officers are equipped, challenged, and inspired to provide exceptional support to partner churches and clients. We are passionate about collaborating with regional partners to drive impactful change and ensure service level agreements are consistently met.
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Reporting to: Head of Church & Client Support
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Direct Reports: Enhanced Support Leads
Responsibilities
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Effective personnel management of staff, to facilitate the delivery of a high-performing debt help service in collaboration with the church through:
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Ensuring adequate staffing by managing holidays, sickness and other absence within your team and across the Hubs
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Regular catch-ups which include feedback on quality and output indicators, client outcomes and customer service. Bringing encouragement, challenge and coaching on how to improve these and seeking to empower team members.
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Delivering effective team communication, both written and verbal, to engage staff members in business as usual and aid smooth change management. Demonstrating active ownership of organisational awareness and wider strategy.
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Workload management to facilitate an effective debt service by:
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Collaborating with the Enhanced Support Leads, Enhanced Support In-Team Specialists, the Regional Team Managers and the Senior Hub Delivery Managers to ensure the workload is prioritised to meet agreed Service Level Agreements.
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Participation in the wider Church and Client Support management team. This includes working with other Team Managers in your department, taking ownership of decisions pertinent to your area and covering responsibilities as needed when other managers are absent. Also included is attendance and participation on a directorate wide level and the willingness and ability to lead in that broader context where required.
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Overseeing Specialised Client Support
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Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the wider team of in-team specialists. This includes ensuring appropriate escalation pathways and adherence to best practices in safeguarding and the FCA’s consumer duty regulations.
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Responsibility as a Senior Safeguarding Officer and point of escalation for high risk situations across Service Delivery.
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Being willing at times to speak to clients who are in high risk situations of vulnerability around mental health or domestic abuse.
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Confidence in and experience of speaking about topics of vulnerability and safeguarding.
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Ownership and strategic development of the Person at Risk of Violence procedures at CAP - oversight of current waiting times and development of procedures, such as a self-help pack.
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Overseeing the grants specialists workload
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Oversight of the Grants team workload - engagement with specialist case officers, in particular channelling vulnerable client concerns.
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Building and maintaining strong relationships with new and existing grant funders.
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Budget oversight for grants obtained, with responsibility for coordinating quarterly reports for funders as required.
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Management of Key Stakeholder Connection
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Working alongside key stakeholders in the Agility and Mission & Movement directorates, to ensure the voice of those facing complex and vulnerable situations is integrated within all areas of the organisation.
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Collaboration with Local CAP Workers; amplifying the consistent voice of Enhanced Support through training and information sharing.
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External reporting
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Oversight of the net promoter scores and outcomes for vulnerable clients; contributing to the content of the annual Consumer Duty report and the Foreseeable Harm risk register, representing Enhanced Support in this area.
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Mitigate risk by:
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Proactively identifying and managing risks associated with supporting vulnerable clients, including financial, reputational, and safeguarding risks. Maintain robust processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and internal policies.
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Foster a healthy team culture within their immediate team and across the department through
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Regular and effective stand-ups and team meetings, which include connections with Local CAP workers.
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Encouraging engagement with wider CAP life and relevant regional events.
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Monitoring, sharing and taking action based on the available data sources
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Bringing encouragement and challenge based on CAP’s cultural values, capturing and celebrating moments of faith.
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Champion the value of personal development by
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Onboarding new staff and supporting them through their probation and sign-off process through regular reviews and goal-setting
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Facilitate team member engagement with CPD training and invest in long-term development through annual appraisals and development reviews
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Invest in their own personal development and attend relevant training within Service Delivery and across CAP
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Staff wellbeing
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Oversight of approvals for Service Delivery clinical supervision referrals.
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Coordination of peer reflective practices groups with external providers.
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Strategic Direction
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Proactivity in seeking out and encouraging continuous improvement, showing the ability to lead through change, leading to service improvements. To be available for general queries, strategic oversight and advice on operational impact during preparation and implementation of new processes and policy updates.
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Work to empower Debt Advisors to feel confident in managing enhanced support cases to meet the demands of our target clients needs
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Any other tasks relating to these or other operational functions of the charity that are seen as necessary by your line manager
Skills required
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Confident decision maker
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Excellent communication at all levels
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Ability to produce excellent results through the use of team dashboards
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Ability to lead a team in actively promoting the cultural values of CAP
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Ability to develop strengths and skills in others
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Ability to challenge poor performance
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Ability to prioritise time, tasks and attention effectively in a pressured environment
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Able to hold a good balance between detail and the ‘big picture’
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Good strategic insight and understanding of organisational aims
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Ability to collaborate across teams and departments
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High emotional intelligence and ability to understand the human factors involved in the role
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Capable of maintaining own emotional wellbeing
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Skilled in techniques that assist in team strategy e.g. problem definition, ideation, LEAN methodologies
Experience:
Essential
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Experience of delivering results in a service based environment
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Experience of having to work using your own initiative
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Experience of supporting vulnerable people
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Experience in a safeguarding coordination role
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Experience of leading and managing a team of staff
Desirable
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Experience of working within Service Delivery, and CAP debt help procedures
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Experience of leading a safeguarding or vulnerable client project.
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Experience of leading teams to meet key objectives or targets
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Mental health first aid training or similar experience
Culture
Working at CAP is more than a job; it’s a commitment to a community and movement. We believe that a healthy culture is the fuel for our mission. This means we prioritise spiritual rhythms in our week—including dedicated time for morning prayer, worship, and team huddles. We are a 'joy-filled' office, which means we celebrate every win, from a client becoming debt-free to a colleague’s personal milestone. We expect our team to be 'all in'—not just in their tasks, but in contributing to a supportive, laughter-filled, and prayerful environment.
CAP is a mission-driven, fast-paced, and deeply relational environment. You will find a culture that prioritises:
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Spiritual Rhythms: We start our days with prayer and worship, staying connected to our 'Why.'
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Celebration: We are 'Debt-Free' obsessed. We ring bells, share stories, and celebrate transformation.
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Collaborative Bravery: We tackle big problems (like UK poverty) by working across teams and daring to try new things.
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Inclusive Belonging: We want you to bring your whole self to work, knowing you are valued for who God made you to be.
Christian Commitment
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The candidate must be able to give both verbal assent to and practical demonstration of Christians Against Poverty’s Statement of Faith
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Must be able to actively participate in prayer and worship, whether individual, small group or corporately, as an expression of one's own personal faith and in line with CAP’s Statement of Faith.
All adults working in or on behalf of CAP have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults. This includes:
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A responsibility to ensure a safe environment in which CAP services can be delivered.
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Identifying children and adults where there may be safeguarding concerns.
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Following the CAP Safeguarding policy in addressing any concerns appropriately.
Other Responsibilities
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Being willing to pray with each other and fully engaged with our Christ-centred culture.
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Encouraging friends, family and other contacts to support the charity through the Life Changer programme and other fundraising initiatives.
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Attending annual CAP staff conferences and team revive days.
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Completing all compulsory CAP training within given timescales.
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This role falls within the scope of the FCA’s conduct rules, and you will be provided with training as to how these apply to the role. It is your responsibility to ensure that you follow these conduct rules.
The above job profile is a guide to the work you may be required to undertake but does not form part of your contract of employment and may change from time to time to reflect changing circumstances.
Educational requirements
- A levels or equivalent
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a collaborative and creative Director who is rigorous, centres care and supports people to flourish, to lead our brand new Playhouse Ensembles strand within Playhouse Connect's exciting new chapter.
The Playhouse Ensembles Director will be responsible for leading 10 ensembles in total, including:
- 7 Youth Theatre cohorts,
- Heydays (Creative Ageing) ensemble,
- Theatre of Sanctuary ensemble.
The role holder will take a strategic oversight to the work of the various ensembles and work with freelancers to deliver the sessions. Within this role, you will direct two of the ensembles yourself and manage freelance artists to lead the other ensembles.
The work you enable to happen will respond to the Leeds Playhouse mission and programme, the priorities of our key partners and the emerging needs of the city. Therefore, you will work closely with our Artistic team to ensure the work of the ensembles are in line with the organisation’s overall artistic vision.
This is a full-time, permanent contract of 35 hours a week, with working pattern to be discussed with your manager. Pay for the role is £32,000 per year. Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.
Before applying for the role, please read our job pack. This includes the full list of responsibilities, person specification and information about Leeds Playhouse.
To apply, please fill in both of the forms linked on our website listing by the deadline.
The closing date for applications is 5pm Sunday 16 August 2026.
Interviews are scheduled for the weeks commencing 17 August or 24 August.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
37.5 hours per week / permanent / working onsite on a seven-day rolling rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
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.
Hastings Foyer provides medium-high supported accommodation for a total of 47 young people at risk of homelessness, aged 16 to 25, and care experienced young people under the age of 18. The service offers self-contained accommodation with access to shared communal facilities, helping young people build the confidence and skills needed for independent living. Support includes managing finances and budgeting, developing life and employment skills, and maintaining personal wellbeing and self-care.
We have a dedicated team of Support Workers, Night Support Workers and Bank Workers who provide consistent, high-quality support to our residents. We take a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach, empowering young people to develop essential life skills, identify and achieve personal goals, and build the confidence needed to progress towards independent living and a positive future.
Located just off the seafront, the service is well connected to local amenities and has strong links with the wider community, actively encouraging residents to engage with and contribute to community life.
We are looking for a Supported Housing Support Worker to join our team, who will hold a caseload of residents and meet with them weekly to build a support plan. Main areas of responsibilities are:
Housing and Compliance
- Support young people to understand and comply with their occupancy agreements, including coaching them to meet house rules and responsibilities as part of preparing for successful independent living.
- Promote a strong rent‑payment and credit culture, encouraging residents to maintain regular payments and understand their financial obligations.
- Maintain up‑to‑date knowledge of housing legislation, welfare benefits, and statutory requirements affecting young people, ensuring practice aligns with current housing law and organisational policies.
- Respond promptly and effectively to breaches of agreement, including rent arrears, antisocial behaviour, or property damage, using restorative approaches where appropriate and working collaboratively with the wider team.
Coaching and Engagement
- Coach young people so they can articulate their aspirations and ambitions and take the lead in acquiring the skills they need to live independent and fulfilling lives.
- Ensure young people are encouraged to take responsibility for their own personal development, to engage with the services on offer and build strong networks and connections within the local community.
- Ensure consistent standards of safeguarding and Trauma Informed Practice when supporting young people, observing our safeguarding procedures, and keeping yourself and residents safe by respecting professional boundaries.
- Maintain client records on In-Form (client database) detailing the young person’s journey in relation to their strengths and needs, any risks, and any outcomes (to monitor service performance).
There will be times when lone working will be a requirement for this role, but you will get to know the team and service, along with an induction and training prior to starting on a rota.
If you are 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.
This is a dynamic and varied role; you will be passionate about being involved in the support and growth of young people.
Experience and Knowledge
- Experience in housing or supported accommodation, ideally supporting young people with multiple and complex needs.
- Strong understanding of occupancy agreements, rent management, welfare benefits, and tenancy sustainment.
- Ability to manage arrears, ASB, and other non‑compliance issues using appropriate and restorative approaches.
- Good knowledge of housing legislation, safeguarding procedures, and compliance requirements, with the ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Familiarity with statutory and voluntary services available to young people and ability to work proactively with a caseload to support progression towards independent living.
Skills and Abilities
- Confident in record‑keeping, including case notes, incident reporting, and health and safety checks.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing for appropriate recording of a resident’s progression, and to evidence outcomes achieved.
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders, including signposting and advocating for clients as necessary.
- Ability to work autonomously, and use own initiative, as well as being part of a team.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills, good IT, and keyboard skills.
- Ability to de-escalate volatile situations and manage challenging behaviour appropriately.
CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 18 August at midnight, with a proposed interview date of Monday 24 August 2026.
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.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We are seeking an experienced Senior Grant Fundraising Manager to lead Trees for Cities’ trusts, foundations, lottery and statutory fundraising programme, securing approximately £1.5 million annually.
The successful candidate will develop and deliver the grants fundraising strategy, build a strong pipeline of opportunities and cultivate high-value funder relationships, with a focus on six-figure and multi-year partnerships. They will lead compelling funding applications, oversee grant compliance and reporting, monitor income targets and forecasts and line manage the Senior Fundraising Coordinator.
Working collaboratively across fundraising, programmes, finance and operations, they will ensure funding opportunities align with our strategic priorities and deliver lasting impact for communities and the environment.
ABOUT TREES FOR CITIES
Trees for Cities is an ambitious, far-reaching organisation.
Trees for Cities is the only charity dedicated to improving lives by planting, protecting and promoting urban trees. We do this by working closely with communities, landowners, partners and funders to deliver transformational
change in towns and cities across the UK and overseas. We plant trees in schools, streets, estates, parks and open spaces to create nature-rich urban woodland, hedgerows, orchards, avenues and playgrounds. We are a rapidly growing and developing organisation that suits ambitious, dedicated and passionate staff.
ABOUT YOU
We’re looking for an experienced and strategic grant fundraiser with a strong track record of securing and managing six- and seven-figure partnerships with trusts, foundations, government bodies and/or lotteries. You’ll be an excellent relationship builder and communicator, able to develop compelling proposals, manage complex grants and collaborate effectively across teams. You’ll also bring strong financial and organisational skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion and a genuine passion for the natural environment and Trees for Cities’ mission.
HOW TO APPLY
Please visit our website to view full job description and apply. To apply, please submit your CV and supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) outlining why you are interested in the role and your fit with the Person Specification. If you experience any issues during the application process, please contact the HR team.
Deadline to apply: Monday 10 August at 9am.
Interviews scheduled for: w/c 17th August – with flexibility around candidate holidays.
If you are shortlisted for interview, you will normally be contacted within two weeks after the closing date. If you do not hear from us within this period then you should assume that on this occasion you have not been selected for interview.
Trees for Cities is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. We value diversity and are committed to promoting diversity within the workplace. We aim to ensure that our employees achieve their full potential and that all employment decisions, including recruitment, are taken without reference to irrelevant or discriminatory criteria. A full copy of our Equal Opportunities Policy can be provided on request.
Trees for Cities is the first UK environmental organisation to have been awarded social value management certification. Trees for Cities is an equal opportunities employer. Registered Charity No: 1032154.
Please note we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role, you must therefore have a valid right to work in the UK to apply.
No Agencies Please.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fundraising Delivery
· Deliver challenge and community fundraising campaigns and events that achieve agreed income and participation targets.
· Support the Community & Challenge Events Manager with the delivery and stewardship of Back Up's London Marathon programme, taking ownership of agreed areas of delivery.
· Support delivery of The Push, No Limits Ride, Do the Loop and other Back Up Challenge Events.
· Deliver accessible, inclusive Community fundraising opportunities.
· Coordinate suppliers, volunteers and event logistics.
· Maintain accurate CRM and financial records.
Supporter Experience & Stewardship
· Build long-term supporter relationships that maximise fundraising, retention and lifetime value.
· Coach and motivate supporters to exceed fundraising targets.
· Deliver timely stewardship, thanking and impact reporting.
· Identify opportunities to improve supporter experience, fundraising performance and operational efficiency, making recommendations to the Community & Challenge Events Manager.
Planning, Performance & Insight
· Monitor recruitment, participation, fundraising and stewardship KPIs across the community and challenge fundraising portfolio.
· Maintain accurate supporter records, event information and financial data within the CRM and fundraising platforms.
· Produce performance reports and updates for the Community & Challenge Events Manager.
· Gather and share supporter feedback and learning to help evaluate and continually improve fundraising activities.
· Support the effective administration and evaluation of fundraising activities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance with fundraising policies and procedures.
Collaboration
· Work with Communications & Marketing on recruitment and stewardship.
· Work with Services to engage participants and volunteers.
· Support Corporate Partnerships.
· Champion fundraising across the organisation.
The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive, and the post holder will be required to undertake such duties as may reasonably be expected within the scope of this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Essential:
· Experience delivering community or challenge fundraising.
· Excellent supporter stewardship skills.
· Experience achieving income targets and KPIs.
· Strong project management and organisational skills.
· Experience with CRM systems and online fundraising platforms
· Ability to use data and insight.
· Creative, proactive and collaborative.
· Commitment to inclusive and accessible fundraising.
· Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends.
Desirable:
· Experience delivering London Marathon or other mass participation events.
· Experience working with volunteers.
· Experience working with people with lived experience of disability/health conditions
· Knowledge of fundraising regulation.
· Experience with Salesforce, Fundraise Up, Raisley and Enthuse platforms
· Understanding of spinal cord injury or disability sector.
Please apply by emailing recruitment at backuptrust
• A CV (including two referees, one of whom should be your present or most recent employer. We will contact them after interview.)
• A (maximum) two side A4 supporting statement, saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted.
• A completed equal opportunities form. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Make a difference every day with PDSA
About Us
Join us to help keep even more people and pets together when times are tough. For over a century, PDSA has provided vital veterinary care for the pets of people experiencing financial hardship.
We're now on a journey to expand our reach and support even more people and their beloved pets. To achieve this ambitious goal, we need passionate and driven individuals who are ready to embrace change and help shape the future of PDSA.
Together, we'll build a stronger organisation and ensure our services continue to support those who need us most for the next hundred years.
If you're ready to make a real difference and be part of a team creating positive change, we'd love to hear from you.
About the role
We're looking for an Inbound Customer Service Advisor to join our friendly and supportive National Customer Service Centre (NCSC) in Sunderland.
You'll be based just 600 metres from our PDSA Pet Hospital, working as part of a welcoming team of around 60 colleagues who are passionate about delivering exceptional service to our clients, supporters, volunteers and retail customers.
Our National Customer Service Centre has grown significantly over the last decade and now supports thousands of people every year through a wide variety of enquiries. It's a fast-paced, rewarding environment where every conversation helps make a difference.
As an Inbound Customer Service Advisor, you'll be the first point of contact for many of the people who rely on PDSA. You'll provide a warm, professional and efficient service, ensuring every interaction reflects our values and supports our mission of keeping people and pets together when times are tough.
What you'll be doing
- Handling a variety of inbound telephone calls and emails, providing accurate, friendly and helpful support.
- Managing first-line customer complaints professionally and empathetically, aiming to achieve a positive first-time resolution.
- Promoting PDSA products and services where appropriate by identifying customer needs and recommending suitable solutions.
- Accurately recording customer information and processing payments and refunds.
- Working towards individual and team performance targets, including KPIs and service levels, while maintaining excellent quality standards.
- Keeping your knowledge up to date with PDSA services, policies, campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
About you
You'll enjoy helping people and be passionate about delivering outstanding customer service.
We're looking for someone who is calm under pressure, enjoys speaking with a wide range of people and takes pride in resolving enquiries efficiently and compassionately.
You'll have:
- Excellent communication and listening skills, with confidence speaking on the telephone.
- Experience working within a customer service or contact centre environment.
- Strong computer skills with excellent attention to detail when recording customer information.
- A positive, proactive approach and a genuine desire to provide exceptional customer service.
- The ability to show empathy and professionalism, particularly when dealing with sensitive or challenging conversations.
It would also be beneficial if you have experience of:
- Handling written customer enquiries via email.
- Cross-selling, upselling or generating leads within a customer service environment.
Recruitment Process
As part of our recruitment process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an in person assessment centre at our National Customer Service Centre in Sunderland, which is planned for the beginning/mid September 2026.
Rewards,supportand benefits
We’rereally passionateabout beinga great placeto work,somewhere people feel proud of what they do, connected to a meaningful purpose, and able to make a genuine difference every day. Our teams are collaborative and supportive, and we encourage everyone to bring their ideas,individualityand passion for pets to work with them.
As well as a rewarding role and a positive, people-focused culture, we also offer a wide range of benefits, including:
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Flexible working options to support your work–life balance and individual circumstances.
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25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays
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Three paid special days off: Volunteering Day, CelebrationDayand Wellbeing Day annually.
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Generous pension options, with PDSA contributions starting at 5% and rising to 10%.
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Life assurance providing four times your annual salary for added peace of mind.
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AXA Health Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 wellbeing support
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Retail,holidayand lifestyle discounts available through our staff Fetch benefits platform.
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Enhanced maternity,paternityand adoption leave to support you and your family.
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10% discount on PDSA Pet Insurance plus access to staff veterinary services.
PDSA is committed to embedding a culture of diversity and inclusion within our teams that reflect the communities we serve. We aim to create a working environment in which all individualsare able tomake best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies and opportunities for flexible working arrangements to support team members fromdifferent backgrounds.
If you have any questions or concernsregardingaccessibility, please contact us and we will be happy to discuss via email or telephone reasonable adjustments that you mayrequirethroughout the recruitment process.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous. All appointments will be subject to satisfactory references andappropriate backgroundchecks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Income Generation
• Develop funding strategies for prospective trusts, identifying the strongest organisational and project matches and recommending the most effective approach.
• Write and submit tailored and effective funding applications to meet agreed income targets.
• Monitor application deadlines and ensure timely submission.
• Work with colleagues to gather, interpret and present service data, outcomes and financial information to produce high-quality, evidence-based funding proposals and reports.
• Contribute to the development of larger or more complex funding proposals, working alongside the Trusts and Foundations Manager and colleagues across the organisation.
• Contribute ideas that help Back Up’s Fundraising team develop innovative approaches to trusts fundraising, stewardship and donor engagement.
Relationship Management and Stewardship
• Ensure compliance with funder requirements by preparing and delivering high-quality impact reports and other agreed reporting, demonstrating how their contributions have been used.
• Act as the primary point of contact for trusts and foundations within your portfolio, building trusted relationships.
• Develop and deliver an engaging, year-round stewardship programme that goes beyond grant reporting, creating meaningful opportunities for funders to see the impact of their support through tailored communications, multi-media updates and personalised engagement.
Other
• Use application outcomes, funder feedback and sector learning to continually improve proposal quality, stewardship and trusts fundraising performance.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to gather information for compelling stewardship, cultivation, proposals and reports and maintain a deep understanding of the impact support provides to those with a spinal cord injury.
• Monitor trends in grant-making and maintain an understanding of developments affecting people with spinal cord injury to strengthen funding proposals.
• Contribute to Trusts processes for recording and sharing useful resources.
• Maintain accurate records of trust and foundation activity, ensuring Salesforce CRM and pipeline information is up to date and supports effective relationship management, reporting and forecasting.
• Use CRM, service data and organisational insight to support prospect research, develop compelling funding applications and identify opportunities for growth.
• Be an ambassador for Back Up and be part of the team at occasional Back Up events.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Candidates must fulfil the following essential criteria:
Essential
· Experience in trusts and foundations fundraising with the ability to identify funding opportunities and develop successful funding proposals.
· Confident using technology, including CRM systems and AI-assisted tools and spreadsheets, to support research, prospecting and proposal development while maintaining high standards of accuracy and judgement.
· Highly organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
· Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, engaging and persuasive funding proposals and reports.
· Able to balance attention to detail with strategic thinking.
· Strong numeracy skills and confidence working with budgets and financial information.
· Comfortable building relationships with senior volunteers, trustees and funders.
· Resilient and motivated, with a proactive approach to the challenges of trust fundraising and achieving income targets.
· A proactive approach to working towards targets.
· A strong team working approach.
· Willing and able to work occasional evenings/weekends and travel.
Desirable
· Experience in major donor fundraising, philanthropy or corporate partnerships.
· Understanding of spinal cord injury and/or disability issues
· Understanding of charity finance and/ or project budgeting.
· Experience supporting donor cultivation events
· Experience producing supporter communications, presentations or impact reports.
· Experience working with trustees, senior volunteers, ambassadors or high-net-worth individuals.
How to apply:
• Please Note: We currently review application only through Charity Jobs ATS. Please apply through Charity jobs as we will not be accepting offline applications.
• Charity Jobs will ask you for a CV & Cover Letter (saying why you want the job and explaining how you meet the criteria in the job description. This statement is crucial; CVs alone will not be accepted).
• Please complete equal opportunities form on charity Jobs. This form will be kept separate from your application and not viewed by the recruiting manager. It is used to help us assess the diversity of our applicants to ensure our processes are fair to all. It is optional to fill in, but it will help us improve and maintain high standards.
At Back Up, our vision is a world where everyone affected by spinal cord injury can reach their full potential.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Mon Fri
Duration: 13 month FTC
Location: London - hybrid, 2 days per week in London office (Including Wednesdays)
Salary:£ 54,452.47 - £ 66,553.01 per annum
Salary is offered in line with our pay framework and typically starts at the entry point of the band. Salary increases are considered annually and are subject to our appraisal and performance review process.
Job Purpose:
As part of MSF UK’s strategic ambition to take a transformational approach to organisational change, strengthen the efficiency and effectiveness of our enabling functions, support organisational growth, and continue to reduce risk, the Policy, Risk and Planning Team has been expanded into a new General Direction Support Unit. This new Planning and Accountability Unit comprises the existing team alongside two newly created teams: the Change Delivery Team and the Transparency and Accountability Team.
In addition to taking on new functions, some functions currently sitting within the Policy, Risk and Planning Team are being transitioned to other teams within the Planning and Accountability Unit as new posts are recruited. The role-holder a vital role in maintaining the quality and continuity of current team functions while new teams are being established. They will also support the development of new functions within the team, particularly business continuity planning and extending support to MSF Ireland. Once the new structure is in place, the post-holder will be responsible for ensuring an effective handover of responsibilities and for building strong working relationships within the wider Planning and Accountability Unit.
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