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Finance Manager

Hours: 25 hours

£45K FTE

Reports to CEO

Based in our Northampton Office

About Cynthia Spencer Hospice

Cynthia Spencer Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in West Northamptonshire. As Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity, we support the Hospice, ensuring they have the vital funds necessary to cover their care. With a newly appointed CEO we are on an exciting journey of raising additional funds for Hospice care. 

About the Role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance Manager to join our growing and dynamic team. With a new CEO having joined the team in June we are on exciting journey of growth and development with a passion and commitment to fund specialist end of life care across West Northamptonshire.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the finance team and finance volunteers.
• Lead on month-end closing processes and producing timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
• Lead on year-end closing processes and oversee the audit process liaising with the auditors as required.
• Oversee payroll, cash management and the investment portfolio.
• Prepare VAT returns. Act as the key contact for VAT and ensure robust systems are in place to comply with HMRC requirements.
• Lead on the collaboration with the commercial and income generation departments to ensure accurate processes are in place, to include the sharing of data through manual or automated integration.
• Manage accruals and prepayments.
• Be the main contact for the use of the finance system and lead on resolving any issues.
• Review the Financial Procedures and Policies and update as appropriate. To include regular review of process improvement and risk mitigation.
• Control and update the Restricted Funds log.
• Ensure the finance team comply with accounting principles and company policies.
• Lead organisational contracts with utility and other service providers.
• Key member of the Leadership Team.
• Any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and needs of the business.

 Person Specification:

• Formal accountancy qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) - essential
• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and practices - essential
• Previous experience of managing a finance team and carrying out performance reviews - essential
• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel - essential
• Familiarity with accounting software (ideally Sage) - essential
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and organisational skills - essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team – essential
• Leading and developing a team - essential
• Previous experience of working within the not-for-profit sector – desirable
• At least two years’ management experience within a finance function - desirable
• A pro-active approach to work and problem solving, and the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur - essential
• A ‘can do’ outcome focused attitude and approach

To apply please submit a comprehensive CV and a Covering Letter outlining how you meet the requirements of the role  by 10am Wednesday 12th November.

Please note we will review applications as they are received, and we may close the application process early at our discretion.

Our partner, an established UK charity with a focus on fighting poverty by transforming access to health care services in lower- and middle-income countries in Africa seeks a highly dynamic individual for a one-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of an extension. The position is part of the management team, and the post holder will be expected to lead on the financial accounting, management accounting, and budgeting for the organisation as well as taking forward some strategic finance and operations projects as we expand our programmes in existing countries. The individual will also be expected to support the Co-CEOs with administrative, compliance and IT related tasks.

Finance
•Maintain a strong control environment, ensuring accounting records are complete and accurate.
Financial accounting
•Prepare annual statutory accounts in accordance with SORP 2015.
•Prepare for the annual external audit and host auditors ensuring the audit process runs smoothly. This includes supporting  country offices in hosting their respective audits.
•Ensure annual statutory accounts are finalised and submitted to Companies House and the Charity Commission by the appropriate deadlines.

Management accounting
•Coordinate the month-end process with the Finance Officer (UK) and Programme Finance Lead, and review transaction postings.
•Prepare monthly management accounts with cash flow forecasts, modifying the format as needed to suit the preferences of senior management and the Board of Trustees.
•Prepare the annual organisational budget and mid-year reforecast.
•Improve existing budget templates to enable straightforward and transparent budgeting for donors.
Support to country offices
•Collaborate with the Programme Finance Lead on a monthly basis to reconcile intercompany accounts, ensuring that reconciling items are cleared promptly.
•Support country office teams in fulfilling any reporting and financial compliance requirements.
•Conduct internal process reviews (internal audits) of country offices where required.
•Review the bi-weekly payment runs for the UK office and the monthly country office fund requests, ensuring cash flow planning is in place for these payments.
•Ensure asset registers are maintained appropriately.

Administration
•Support staff in conducting procurement in line with our procurement policy.
•Assist with preparation for quarterly Board meetings.
•Support office management tasks.

Other
Review and develop existing policies and procedures (e.g. the Finance Manual).

Are you an experienced Events Manager from the membership or professional body sector?  Have you managed a small team around delivering in-person and virtual events?  Are you confident in running a varied events portfolio of 20–30 member events?  

TPP are recruiting a part time Events Manager on behalf of our client, a well-established professional membership body.

Hours: 21 hours per week (flexible working pattern, must include Thursday 9.00am–1.00pm)
 
Benefits:
• Fully remote working (all necessary equipment provided: laptop, desk, chair, etc.).
• Office closure from 27–31 December each year.
• Additional annual leave for long service.
• Birthday day off (if it falls on a working day).
• Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, and Income Protection.
• Travel and subsistence expenses covered for all work travel.
And more!
 
The role:
As the Events Manager you will lead the organisation’s events programme, including webinars, workshops, annual awards, building tours and networking events.  The Events Manager will manage all aspects of planning, logistics and delivery supported by an Events Assistant.  You will review the overall events programme to ensure right balance of content.  As the Events Manager you will manage events budget and reporting while also evaluating event performance.  You will liaise with speakers, venues and suppliers too.
 
Essential criteria:

• Substantial experience as an Events lead in a membership or professional body
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proven project and people leadership coordination skills
• Experience managing budgets and working with suppliers

 
Salary: £45,000 FTE (£27,000 for 21 hours per week)
 
Closing date:  21st November
 
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
 
TPP are always keen to speak with candidates looking to work in the sector so if this role isn’t quite right for you, please do check out our website www.tpp.co.uk and pop your CV over to us!

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

Harris Hill is delighted to be working with a dynamic community charity in London in their search for a Community Engagement Manager.

Part-time, 22.5 hours per week
Salary: £36,000–£38,000 per annum (pro rata)
Location: Central London (on-site)

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and creative engagement professional to lead a small, dedicated team and make a real difference within a vibrant, diverse inner-city community.

The role

As Community Engagement Manager, you’ll be an active ambassador for the organisation—raising awareness of its services, building strong relationships with residents and partner organisations, and leading initiatives that empower local people to participate and shape the community around them.

You’ll manage a small team of engagement staff and volunteers, oversee outreach and participation projects, and develop partnerships that enhance opportunities for local residents. A key focus will be increasing community reach, growing membership, and supporting user-led initiatives that reflect local needs and interests.

About you

We’re looking for a confident and experienced community engagement professional who:

• Has proven experience leading staff and volunteers to deliver community programmes.
• Understands the dynamics of engaging diverse inner-city communities through creative, inclusive approaches.
• Experience in monitoring and evaluating the impact of engagement activities, ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Has experience supporting user-led initiatives and volunteer development.
• Brings excellent communication and partnership-building skills.
• Is comfortable working flexibly, including some evenings and weekends.
• Is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, and upholding safeguarding and health & safety standards.

If this sounds like you and you’re keen to hear more, please send your CV to .

Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.

 As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.

SHOP MANAGER - NEW STORE SOLIHULL

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary:  £26,522 - £30,935 per annum

RELIEF ASSISTANT SHOP MANAGERs (RASM)

FULL-TIME – 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

Salary:£23,875 per annum

RELIEF ASSISTANT SHOP MANAGERS (RASMs) x 3

PART-TIME: 22 HOURS PER WEEK

Salary:£14,006 per annum (£23,875 full-time equivalent)                                                                                 

Closing Date:  16 November 2025                                                                                         

DBS Requirement: Basic check

Be the Heart of Our New Shop – Join Birmingham Hospice as a Shop Manager!

Are you a passionate and driven retail professional ready to take the next step in your career?

Do you thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-led environment where your leadership can make a real difference?

At Birmingham Hospice, our charity shops are more than just retail spaces—they’re vital hubs that help fund compassionate care for our community. We’re excited to open our brand-new large multi-format shop in Solihull specialising in furniture as well as clothing, toys, home accessories etc and we are looking for a Shop Manager and 4 Relief Assistant Shop Managers (RASMs) to lead the way.

SHOP MANAGER

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Inspire and lead a dedicated team of staff and volunteers.

· Drive shop performance through smart rota planning and team development.

· Create an inviting and well-organised shopping experience with high-quality stock presentation.

· Champion donations and ensure all items are sorted, sized, and priced for sale.

· Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for customers and team members.

What We’re Looking For:

· Proven retail experience—charity sector experience is a bonus!

· A passion for exceptional customer service and community engagement.

· Strong communication and organisational skills.

· Confidence working with sales targets and performance metrics.

RELIEF ASSISTANT SHOP MANAGERS

As a Relief Assistant Shop Manager, you’ll play a vital role in launching our exciting new store in Solihull — bringing leadership, and heart to the team. You’ll also be a flexible, go-to support across our Solihull shops, stepping in during busy times, staff absences, or holidays to help keep everything running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing:

· Supporting and stepping in for Shop Managers to keep daily operations running smoothly

· Leading and motivating volunteers to create a welcoming, high-performing shop environment

· Maximising sales and donations to meet income targets

· Helping with sorting, pricing, and displaying donated goods to showcase their value

· Delivering outstanding customer service to every donor and shopper

We’ll provide all the training you need — what matters most is your enthusiasm, reliability, and drive to make a difference.

What You’ll Gain:

· Generous benefits package including enhanced annual leave and retail discount schemes

· The chance to develop new skills and grow your confidence

· The satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports local families

· A supportive, friendly team that values your contribution

Join Birmingham Hospice and help us turn second-hand treasures into first-class care.

The hospice is committed to developing a dynamic and diverse team, representative of the communities it serves. We ask you, therefore, to complete the Equal Opportunities monitoring form to help us in this aim. We value each person as an individual – whether they are colleagues, patients, family members, carers or supporters, every person matters.

We embrace diversity of culture, background and environment knowing it enriches our workplace and our relationships with our local communities. We are committed to building a culture of inclusion and belonging. We would love to hear from you, about what makes you uniquely you and how this opportunity will support you to succeed.

Care Home Manager

Location: Woodlands Care Home, Crowborough, East Sussex (39 bedrooms)

Salary: Up to £49k starting salary (Dependent on experience) + Benefits

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent 40 hours per week

Join us and make a meaningful impact—our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We have a brilliant opportunity for you to make a real difference! Bring your compassion, experience and enthusiasm to lead a quality service and dedicated team at our not-for-profit home in Crowborough.

This is a unique opportunity to join Sussex Housing and Care, a small and listening organisation with a strong reputation for care within the community.

What you’ll do

• Lead and develop a dedicated team
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred care that meets regulatory standards
• Manage recruitment, training, performance, and development of staff
• Oversee budgets, rotas, medication, admissions, and inspections
• Foster a homely, safe, and inclusive environment for residents
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and the local community

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Deputy Manager of a CQC registered care home for older people
• NVQ Level 4/5 in Management for Care Services (or equivalent)
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills with a commitment for continuous self-development
• Experience in care planning, budget management, and regulatory compliance
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach with a commitment to dignity and respect

Why Join Us?

• Be part of our 80-year-old values-led organisation with a 95% staff satisfaction rating
• Lead a home ready for continuous positive change
• Access to ongoing training and development
• Ongoing support – together we are one team
• Make a meaningful impact in the lives of older people
• Beautiful woodland setting
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent staff wellbeing and mental health support programme
• Free on-site car parking
• Access to a range of staff benefits and discounts

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sussex Housing & Care, please do not hesitate to apply.

Please note we are not offering sponsorship

Our Client is a UK charity supporting vulnerable women and families facing unexpected pregnancy or pregnancy loss. Through supported housing, a helpline and counselling service, and practical, non-judgemental support, this Charity helps pregnant women, often aged 16-25 and in crisis due to homelessness, abuse, or other trauma, build safer, more stable futures. Grounded in universal human values of Humanity, Solidarity, Community, Charity, and the Common Good, the Charity is growing its individual giving to increase impact nationwide. The team is now looking to appoint an Individual Giving Manager, and Prospectus is leading the search.

Individual Giving Manager

Full time, 35 hours per week

Home based (occasional travel to Leamington Spa Head Office)

£36,000-£40,000 per annum

The Individual Giving Manager will drive and deliver the Charity's ambitious fundraising strategy across all individual giving streams. You'll create, test, monitor and evaluate multi-channel appeals and campaigns; lead on Legacy and In-Memory programmes; and manage lottery, raffle, and associated products; building strong pipelines, journeys and propositions that inspire support for their mission.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising and working closely with Income Generation and Marketing colleagues, you will champion an excellent donor experience; maximising retention and lifetime value while acquiring new supporters at sustainable ROI. You'll use data-led insights, segmentation and test-and-learn methods to optimise performance, ensure compliance and best practice, and embed robust reporting across the portfolio.

The successful candidate will bring demonstrable experience of delivering and growing individual giving, with a track record in audience segmentation, copy and creative development, journey mapping, and campaign evaluation. You'll be collaborative, values-driven, and comfortable working cross-functionally to deliver against income targets while safeguarding supporter care and brand integrity.

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

If you feel you meet some of the criteria but not all, we really hope you'll enquire and learn more. Prospectus can advise and support on each part of the role and hopefully your application, so we look forward to hearing from you.

In order to apply please submit your CV in the first instance. Should your experience be suitable, we will arrange for a meeting to brief you on the role. You'll then have all the information you need to formally apply. We are looking forward to connecting with you soon.

Open Door North East is a growing and ambitious charity committed to walking alongside people who have experienced forced migration. As we expand our reach and deepen our impact, we are seeking a compassionate and strategic Casework and Advocacy Manager to lead our dedicated team. This is a pivotal role for someone with a well-rounded understanding of forced migration, casework, and advocacy—someone ready to shape our approach, strengthen our services, and lead with both vision and practicality.

We are looking for a leader who brings professional expertise, a hands-on approach, and a deep commitment to justice and inclusion. If you have experience supporting migrants, managing teams, and navigating the challenges of No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF), this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference. You will help individuals rebuild their lives, develop ODNE’s casework strategy, and influence wider systems to ensure the Tees Valley becomes a place of welcome, dignity, and equity. You will also be responsible for ensuring robust safeguarding practices and managing risk across our casework services, maintaining the safety and wellbeing of clients, volunteers and staff.

In return, ODNE offers a purpose-driven and supportive environment where your leadership will be valued and your work will have tangible impact. You’ll be part of a passionate team that believes in the power of community, advocacy, and strategic action to transform lives and challenge injustice—while ensuring our services remain responsive, effective, and grounded in the realities our clients face.

Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.

Fundraising and Engagement Manager
Post no: 652
Office base: Flitwick
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: £35,020 per annum
Hours: 37.0 hours per week, Monday to Friday

About the Role

This exciting Fundraising and Engagement Manager role will work with The Income Generation Manager, The Fundraising and Communications Team and the Senior Leadership teams to ensure that the delivery of Mind BLMK’s current and future offer of fundraising and engagement are effectively planned, developed, and implemented. As the Fundraising and Engagement Manager you will be responsible for supporting the growth of unrestricted income across individual and major donor as well as managing our corporate, and community fundraising.

In this role you will be responsible for ensuring the efficiency of fundraising and engagement activities incorporating culture for sustainability and growth for the organisation. You will create and deliver inspiring campaigns, optimise donor journeys, and ensure excellent supporter stewardship. The role includes responsibility for team leadership, with a focus on generating new income streams and maintaining compliance. You will have strong communication and data skills in helping drive the charity’s positive impact for Mind BLMK’s businesses and communities.

As the Fundraising and Engagement Manager you will support, develop and direct colleagues within the fundraising and engagement team leading on a range of activities and ensure that fundraising ideas and events are high profile and will generate funds. You will be able to reach fundraising targets and have a proven track record of tools used in fundraising such as Just Giving, legacy, Charity of the Year, media campaign and fundraising, face to face, corporate and strategic fundraising experience is also needed.

You will be proactive, work well on own and in team and have experience in delivering presentations and key messages to a range of audiences.

Entitlements/benefits:

• 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
• Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
• Westfield Health Plan – includes access to everyday healthcare and indemnifies towards the cost of routine health care.
• Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
• In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
• Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)

If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.

Closedown: 5pm on Friday 21st November 2025
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.

Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

No agencies please.

Tender is an arts charity working with children and young people to prevent domestic abuse and sexual violence through creative projects. Our programmes are safe, enjoyable, age-appropriate spaces where young people can engage with sensitive topics and “rehearse” for real-life scenarios. Participants are encouraged to be both consumers and producers of learning through script-work, role-play and creative media such as films and art. Throughout, we enable young people to explore their choices, rights and expectations in relationships and to recognise the early warning signs of abuse. 

Tender has grown significantly in recent years. We have secured income from an increasing range of sources: corporates, major donors, trusts & foundations and statutory funders. We have done this with a small but highly effective development team.

With a clear strategic focus for the next five years, we are strengthening our development team to ensure we have the funding needed to achieve our strategic ambitions. We plan to grow both the extent of our reach across the country, and the difference we make to the people we work with. We are also planning to increase the effectiveness of our policy & influencing work, aiming to deliver significant, systemic change to how violence against women and girls is prevented.

You will play a pivotal role in raising the funding for our ambitions, focusing on statutory and trusts & foundations income streams. You will lead on both these income streams, managing existing funders and securing new funders. You will secure income from your own portfolio of funders and partners, and lead and inspire the team to achieve their own ambitious targets, both through new sources and through excellent stewardship of existing funders.

Role purpose

The main purposes of this role are:

• Researching, identifying and applying for grant funding and commissioning from statutory sources, trusts and foundations (T&F)
• Developing and writing high quality fundraising bids which align with the objectives and needs of statutory funders, T&F and Tender’s strategic objectives
• Managing and maintaining partnerships and relationships with a range of stakeholders (statutory funders, T&F, delivery partners, professionals in the sector, internal stakeholders)
• Developing the Statutory and T&F strategy in collaboration with the Development Director

Main responsibilities and duties

New business development

• Developing and implementing a strategy to develop relationships with, and maximise income from, statutory sources, T&F
• Working with service managers, designing, developing and submitting high-quality funding proposals to statutory sources, T&F which are technically sound, meet donor requirements and align with Tender’s strategic objectives
• Maintaining an up-to-date market awareness of grant-making trends and best practice in T&F fundraising
• Developing the overall statutory and T & F strategy with oversight from the Development Director
• Monitoring and reporting against business development plans to ensure objectives are achieved, and proposing plans for remedial action if projections are not on track

Relationships

• Managing relationships with Statutory sources and T&F funding Tender, building a deep understanding of the needs and requirements of each funder
• Developing and executing stewardship and relationship management plans for T&F to maximise the value and duration of their support for Tender
• Overseeing the production of high-quality monitoring reports for T&F, and using insights from funded programmes to develop case for support materials
• Working with other Tender managers to ensure the consistent tone and positioning of Tender in the implementation of marketing of all projects
• Line managing two Development Officers

Administration

• Working with the Governance team to improve operational effectiveness and quality service by identifying and implementing process improvements
• Contributing to the maintenance of Tender’s overall Development function, providing appropriate analysis and reports
• Developing and maintaining a funding database and ensuring it is up to date to effectively monitor and evaluate the strategy
• Completing all mandatory training, and proactively seek opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Ensuring that all policies and procedures are followed, including safeguarding, data protection and equal opportunities
• Working as a member of the Tender team and carrying out other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the organisation

Would you like to become a vital part of our collaborative and innovative team to make a lasting difference to families?

We are looking for a Social Worker or Senior Social Worker to join our Reading team.

We believe that every child deserves a loving and supportive home. We are committed to providing the highest quality services to help make that a reality, and we are proud of our three successive outstanding ratings with Ofsted.

Position: Social Worker or Senior Social Worker

Location: Hybrid working from our Reading office and home - with service delivery in Berkshire and surrounding areas including West London.

Contract: Permanent part time – 26 hours per week over 3.5/4 days between Monday and Friday.

Salary Ranges: Social Worker - Salary in the range of £23,929 to £29,246 pro rata per annum (full time equivalent £34,053- £41,620 per annum). Senior Social Worker - Salary in the range of £27,611 to £33,745 pro rata per annum (full time equivalent £39,292- £48,022 per annum)

About the role:

Our Social Worker/Senior Social Worker’s role is a pivotal one within our Adoption service.  Some of your responsibilities will include:

· undertaking ‘home study’ assessments (PARs) and present these to the adoption panel

· support families throughout the matching process and once children are placed, up until the Adoption Order

· participating in recruitment activities and training for prospective adopters

About you:

As a Social Worker, you’ll bring a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience in childcare social work and as a Senior Social Worker, a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience. You’ll have an understanding of child development and the impact on behaviour of interrupted development. You’ll have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, equity and inclusion within service delivery.

If this sounds like you then visit our website to apply today to join a dedicated team who are part of something truly meaningful.

If you would like to arrange an informal discussion about the role, please visit our website for contact details.

Early applications are encouraged as we may review and appoint on an earlier basis if a successful candidate is secured.

Closing date: 9am, Friday 14 November 2025

Interviews likely to be held on: Thursday 20 November and Thursday 09 December 2025 

Other roles you may have experience of could include: Adoption Social Worker, Adoption Senior Social Worker, Adoption Support Social Worker, Independent Social Worker, Fostering Social Worker, Independent Reviewing Officer, Supervising Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, Child Protection or Safeguarding Hub Social Worker, Looked After Children’s Social Worker, etc.

Safeguarding is at the heart of everything we do at PACT. We have robust measures and best practices in place to safeguard and protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we take pride in maintaining outstanding safeguarding standards.

Anyone joining our team is subject to PACT’s safer recruitment pre-appointment enquiries, including a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS). The role description provides information on what our safer recruitment enquiries include and the level of DBS required to work in the role.

All opportunities with PACT are based in the UK.

Associate Director of Legal Services 

Salary: Up to £65,000 

Location: Newark office on occasion – mainly Home based with occasional travel to Newark/other places of work across the UK 

Full time: 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri) 

Permanent contract 

Closing date for applications: 16th November 2025  

First interview: 24th November 2025  

Second interview: 25th November 2025 

About Us  
The Wildlife Trusts are a grassroots movement of people from a wide range of backgrounds and all walks of life, who believe that we need nature and nature needs us. We have more than 944,000 members, over 38,000 volunteers, 3,600 staff and 600 trustees. There are 46 individual Wildlife Trusts, each of which is a place-based independent charity with its own legal identity, formed by groups of people getting together and working with others to make a positive difference to wildlife and future generations, starting where they live and work. 

Every Wildlife Trust is part of The Wildlife Trusts federation and a corporate member of the Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts, a registered charity in its own right founded in 1912 and one of the founding members of IUCN – the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Taken together this federation of 47 charities is known as The Wildlife Trusts.   

The next few years will be critical in determining what kind of world we all live in. We need to urgently reverse the loss of wildlife and put nature into recovery at scale if we are to prevent climate and ecological disaster. We recognise that this will require big, bold changes in the way The Wildlife Trusts work, not least in how we mobilise others and support them to organise within their own communities. 

About You  

If you are a highly experienced and self-motivated lawyer ready to take on a pivotal leadership role, this is your opportunity to create and shape the future of legal services at one of the UK’s best-loved conservation charities. As our Associate Director of Legal Services, you will lead our Legal Services function, working with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues across RSWT and the wider federation. You will build a commercially led Legal function which will be at the heart of our work enabling bold and confident action in pursuit of our mission to bring nature back. 

We are seeking an exceptional individual with outstanding legal and strategic leadership skills, able to inspire confidence and embed a strong commercial culture across a diverse and dynamic organisation. You will have the experience and judgement to navigate the unique landscape of a federation of 46 independent Wildlife Trusts. 

You will bring proven experience of delivering high-impact outcomes through your legal expertise whether delivering complex commercial contracts, managing environmental issues, supporting campaigning work, or working within the charity sector. 

You will share our values of passion, respect, trust, integrity, pragmatic activism and strength in diversity. We are passionate about our mission, but never judgmental — and we are committed to inclusivity. We particularly welcome applications from people who are underrepresented within our sector, including people from minority backgrounds and people with disabilities. We are determined to build a movement that recognises, values and celebrates individual differences and identities. 

About You 

RSWT take our safeguarding responsibilities extremely seriously. Please click here to read our commitment statement. 

The Royal Society of Wildlife Trusts is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. For applicable roles, applicants must be willing to undergo checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks at the eligible level. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to offering an interview to anyone with a disability that meets all the essential criteria for the post. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to make our recruitment process more accessible. 

RSWT are committed to increasing the diversity of its staff through its Levelling the Field recruitment pledge and will put any ethnic minority applicants that meet all the essential criteria for the post through to the next stage of recruitment. 

Please do not use artificial intelligence tools to assist you to complete the application form. We may not accept applications that have been completed utilising AI tools. 

For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families in building successful civilian careers. We provide veterans with life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities, regardless of circumstances, rank, length of service, or reason for leaving.

By working for FEC, you will become part of a vibrant team living the charity’s values: Expert, Supportive, Passionate, Open and Honest, Resilient, and Collaborative.

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Brief role description 

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Reporting to the Marketing Manager, the Digital Marketing Officer will be responsible for the day-to-day operational delivery of our website, email marketing, and digital assets. They will play a key role in user engagement, service promotion, and data-driven decision-making. They will manage and optimise our WordPress website and DotDigital email platform, ensuring all content aligns with brand and accessibility standards. The role will contribute to creative content development and campaign ideation, as well as tracking and reporting performance across channels to support the marketing manager with data-driven recommendations. This is a fixed term position for just about 2 years (end date to be confirmed at the offer stage)

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Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website.

​Eager to know more about the role?​ Have a look at the Job Description attached

​What’s in it for you?​ Check out our Benefits.

​Have we convinced you to apply? ​If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by ​Wednesday, 19 November 2025.

​Got questions about the role? Get in touch with the People Team 

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Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. ​

If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying. 

We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. 

We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.

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Age UK is recruiting! We have a fantastic opportunity for a Store Manager to join our friendly and supportive Pickering team.

Utilising your previous retail experience and excellent managerial skills, you will manage the day to day running of our store - maximising store sales and profits while ensuring our customers receive an excellent service. In doing so, you will be helping to raise funds for Age UK and the incredible services and support they provide to older people.

As Store Manager, you will manage our brilliant team of staff and volunteers, providing effective leadership, training, and development.

If you are a motivated manager with a passion for retail and would like to use your skills to support a charity that helps thousands of older people across the UK, this may be the role for you!

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)

To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.

You will have:

• Experience in a performance driven retail/customer centric environment
• Experience of managing people
• Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
• Ability to build, retain and develop a team
• Strong drive to achieve results through others
• Ability to delegate, coach and listen
• Ability to manage time under conflicting priorities
• Ability to motivate self and others
• An open and adaptable approach to change and be able to support others through it
• Experience of communicating with a diverse workforce and customer base
• Ability to establish and maintain successful retail processes and merchandising
• IT literacy and numeracy skills

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
• Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
• Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
• Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
• Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
• Blue Light Card scheme
• You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.

Additional Information

To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.

Supporting statements and anonymisation

Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.

Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme

Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.

Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.

Reasonable adjustments

Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.

Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.