Welfare jobs

A little bit about the role 

Location: National. If London-based you will be required to attend the office 2 days per week.

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £50,242.40 (£53,747.68 inclusive of London office allowance) plus competitive pension

Please note that this role will be closing on Thursday 14 May at 9am.

This role provides leadership to three Partnerships and Placements Managers (PPMs), with responsibility for sustaining and securing strong partnerships with local authorities (LAs) and children’s trusts across their region.

The postholder will have strategic ownership of sales activity against recruitment targets across several programmes, with scope for future growth and expansion of business development activity as the organisation evolves. 

Specifically, the role will have overall ownership for the achievement of partnerships targets in their area for the Approach Social Work programme, to develop and support 600+ Fellows (alumni) annually. This is directly linked to achieving Frontline’s organisational objective of having 4,000 impactful Fellows by 2025, who will create social change for children without a safe or stable home.

Working closely with Principal Practice Tutor colleagues, the role will manage and escalate partnership risk within local authorities, ensuring timely resolution and strong ongoing relationships.

The role will also support the Head of Partnerships and Placements in:

• Cultivating a high-performing, positive culture within the partnerships and placements team
• Creating more meaningful relationships and networks with LAs
• Advancing our charitable aims around diversity and inclusion, leadership and innovation – therefore supporting better outcomes for children and families. 

Please review the job pack for full list of responsibilities.

Please note: This role is advertised externally as Partnerships Lead for clarity, with Principal Partnerships Lead being the full internal job title.

A little bit about you 

We are looking for a strategic and relationship-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment. You will bring strong experience in business development, partnerships or account management, with a track record of delivering against ambitious targets and building long-term stakeholder relationships. You will be an effective people manager, able to set clear expectations, coach high performance and create a culture of accountability and ownership. A confident and credible communicator, you will be comfortable leading pitches, influencing senior stakeholders and navigating complex partnerships.

We have a fast-moving culture within the team and organisation, so we’re looking for someone who is who is well organised, details-focused and can use their initiative to do what works. You will have excellent communication skills, be able to build relationships with people and be willing to learn. There are lots of opportunities for growth and development in this role – and for the right candidate to make the role their own. 

If you feel you have the skills to make a real impact and contribute to creating lasting social change for children and families, we would love to hear from you. 

Important information

We have increased the diversity of Frontline’s workforce in the last 12 months, but we need to do more to have greater global majority representation in our senior roles. We know the value global majority voices bring and therefore, we are strongly encouraging applicants from these backgrounds to apply. We are also a disability confident employer and welcome applicants with disabilities.

We recognise that artificial intelligence (AI) such as ‘ChatGPT’ etc can be useful for applicants e.g. to shorten an initial draft, so we do not attempt to have an absolute ban on AI in applications. However we would caution applicants not to rely too much on AI in drafting answers to application questions. We want to hear your authentic voice arising out of your experience, and we will be looking for answers that use examples and experiences that are specific to you. You are more likely to be able to produce that kind of content yourself than an AI will.

We reserve the right to close this role ahead of the deadline once we reach a suitable number of applications, so please apply as soon as you can!

This role is ineligible for sponsorship and so all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Interim Supported Housing Manager

Surrey | Women’s Homelessness Service
? Interim Contract 4-months | Immediate Start | Full-time, hybrid – 4-days on site

I am delighted to be working with a values-driven charity is seeking an experienced Interim Supported Housing Manager to lead a specialist women’s homelessness service in Surrey.

This is an opportunity to oversee a psychologically informed, trauma-responsive supported housing community delivering high-quality accommodation and holistic support to women facing homelessness and multiple disadvantage.

The service supports residents to rebuild stability, wellbeing, independence, and community connection through personalised support and strong partnership working.

The Role

You will provide operational leadership across the service, managing day-to-day delivery, staff performance, safeguarding, compliance, housing management, and service development.

You will lead and support a frontline team to deliver strengths-based, trauma-informed support while ensuring the service remains safe, effective, and resident-focused.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading the operational management of a supported housing service
• Managing staff performance, supervision, recruitment, and development
• Overseeing safeguarding, risk management, health & safety, and compliance
• Monitoring budgets, expenditure, and service performance
• Developing partnership working with housing providers and external agencies
• Supporting positive move-on outcomes and sustainable housing pathways
• Embedding psychologically informed and resident-led practice throughout the service

About You

We are looking for a confident and compassionate manager with:

• Experience managing supported housing or homelessness services
• Strong understanding of trauma-informed and strengths-based approaches
• Knowledge of safeguarding, housing management, and support delivery
• Experience leading teams within supported living, homelessness, or social care settings
• The ability to manage operational pressures while maintaining high-quality service delivery
• Excellent stakeholder and partnership-building skills

Experience supporting women experiencing homelessness or multiple disadvantage would be highly advantageous.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead a meaningful, specialist service
• Supportive values-led organisation
• Immediate impact role with autonomy and visibility
• Chance to shape service quality and resident outcomes

If you are immediately available, with the above skills and experience,  please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!

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Are you a proactive, collaborative and compassionate individual with a proven record of delivering ETE-focused support to young people and a strong knowledge of education systems, training pathways and employment routes?  Looking for an exciting new career opportunity?

If so, St Giles is looking for a Specialist Education Training and Employment Caseworker to deliver targeted, specialist education, training and employment interventions to young Londoners and support the wider VESS service through expertise, consultation and structured progression pathways.  The Specialist ETE function operates as a 3.5 FTE team, combining direct delivery with specialist input into the wider service.

About St Giles Trust

An ambitious, well-established charity that helps people facing adversity to find jobs, homes and the right support they need. Central to our ethos is our belief that people with first-hand experience of successfully overcoming issues such as an offending background, homelessness, addictions and gang involvement, hold the key to positive change in others.

About this key role

Our successful candidate will deliver targeted ETE interventions through one-to-one support, group work and co-working alongside FFT caseworkers, plus support young people to progress into and sustain education, training and employment outcomes. You will also provide specialist advice and consultation to FFT caseworkers to strengthen ETE delivery across their caseloads, while also co-working complex cases requiring specialist input while maintaining FFT case ownership and delivering structured group work within PRUs, Alternative Provision and community settings.

We will also count on you to support engagement with training providers, employers and education settings and to contribute to developing clear pathways into ETE opportunities. Supporting families where appropriate to improve stability linked to employment and training and contributing to service-wide planning, delivery and continuous improvement of ETE provision are also key elements of this key role.

What we are looking for

• Experience of working with young people at risk and understanding of safeguarding
• The ability to deliver effective both one-to-one and group interventions
• Strong organisational and caseload management skills
• The ability to provide specialist advice and support to colleagues
• Experience of partnership working across education, training or employment sectors
• Excellent interpersonal, relationship-building and communication skills, verbal and written
• A flexible, collaborative and professional approach to your work

In return, you can expect a competitive salary, generous leave allowance, staff pension, flexible working, a mentoring programme, an advice and counselling service, access to clinical supervision, season ticket loan and much more.

We are an equity and inclusion-confident employer. We welcome all applications, and we particularly encourage applications from people of the global majority (black, brown, multi-heritage) and those who identify as disabled, neuroexpansive, or neurodiverse, with any protected characteristics and/or social barriers or challenges. We value the empowering and informative impact that all lived experiences and diversity of thought can offer the organisation.

Please note St Giles will guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria set out in the Job Description for the vacancy.

An enhanced Children’s Barred List DBS check is required for this role.

PERSON SPECIFICATION In your application form, please provide a written statement (maximum 1,000 words) showing how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person specification. 

Closing date: 18 May 2026 at 9 a.m. Interviews: 25 May 2026 on Team

Job Title:

Front of House, Concierge/Receptionist

Team/Department:

House & Conferencing / Finance & Services

Hours: 

Job Share – 25 Hours per week (0.625 FTE)

Salary Range:

£32,000 - £35,000 FTE per annum

Contract:

Fixed Term to Permanent (12 Months)

Reporting to:

House & Conferencing Manager

Other Key Relationships:

Director of Finance & Services

House Maintenance Manager

HR & Compliance Officer (Health & Safety)

All Tenants and Staff of Mothers Union

Mothers Union 

Mothers’ Union is a women-led, international Christian movement dedicated to ending poverty, violence and social injustice in communities in the UK and around the world. 

Active for 150 years, with over 4 million members in approximately 84 countries, we work with people of all faiths and none, transforming lives, strengthening families and communities, and advocating for meaningful change.

Rooted in kindness, faith and compassionate action, we strive to create a better future where everyone has the opportunity and resources to thrive.

Role Purpose

The Front of House & Security staff play a pivotal role within the Head Office of Mothers Union, called Mary Sumner House, acting as the primary point of contact for all visitors, tenants, and clients. This role is responsible for delivering a professional, secure, and high-quality front-of-house experience while supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of a busy conference and office environment within a Grade II listed building in Westminster.

The postholder will ensure the effective coordination of meeting room bookings, uphold security and health & safety standards, and contribute to maintaining an exceptional environment that reflects the organisation’s values. Working independently and collaboratively, they will support the broader facilities and tenant management and conference operations.

Core Responsibilities

· To provide a professional, welcoming and secure “front of house” service for Mothers’ Union, acting as the first point of contact for all visitors, members, guests, tenants and clients.

· To maintain the security of the building and staff by monitoring access, CCTV and emergency procedures.

· To assist with meeting-room bookings.

· To deliver exceptional customer service and a premium experience for all tenants, clients, guests and VIPs.

· To maintain a safe, secure, welcoming and immaculate environment in line with brand standards and health & safety protocols.

Detailed Tasks

Front of House / Reception

1. Welcome visitors, guests, tenants and clients warmly and professionally, ensuring a first-class, personalised and memorable experience for every arrival and departure.
2. Manage VIP arrivals and departures with seamless, attentive and personalised service.
3. Greet and assist professionally; provide information, directions, to desired locations and general support as required.
4. Answer mainline overflow calls, in addition to routed room booking calls and respond to emails courteously, promptly and efficiently, redirecting or handling enquiries appropriately.
5. Deal with any queries or concerns from guests/clients with professionalism and problem-solving skills.
6. Create and maintain positive rapport and excellent professional relationships with guests, clients, tenants and team members.
7. Ensure all internal and external clients feel valued and supported at all times.
8. Receive, and distribute incoming post and deliveries acting as the building’s Post Master to include franking the outgoing MU related post.
9. Maintain general tidiness, cleanliness and a professional standard in all front-of-house areas and customer suites.

Security

1. Sign in all visitors and issue access passes to contractors in accordance with building procedures.
2. Maintain lobby presence and ensure entrance doors are covered at all times.
3. Assist in emergency situations (including fire evacuations, incident isolations and drills) and ensure common areas and fire exits remain clear.
4. Understand and strictly adhere to health & safety policies, security measures, building access control protocols and SOPs.

Conferencing & Meeting Room Support

1. To handle enquiries, take and manage bookings for meeting rooms.
2. In the absence of the Conference Manager, cover bookings, administration and liaison with the facilities team to ensure rooms are set up correctly with refreshments and AV equipment.

General MU Operational Support

1. Contribute to the continuous improvement of front-of-house services and operational processes within Mary Sumner House.

2. Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be required by your Line Manager or Department Director, in line with the scope and responsibilities of the role to support the wider organisation.

Working for Mothers Union

Detailed package, benefits and wellbeing package:

· 5 weeks holiday a year, with additional paid leave when the office closes over the Christmas Break (pro rata for part-time staff) given at the discretion of Mothers’ Union

· 2 days paid volunteering leave (pro rata for part-time staff)

· Employer pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

· Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and pay

· Employee Assistance Programme including Virtual GP and Coaching

· Life Assurance

· Annual Season Ticket Loan

· Bike purchase salary sacrifice scheme (Cycle2Work)

· Eye care voucher and an allowance towards glasses

Work Location/Hybrid Working Pattern

This role will be based at our Head Office in central London and does not fall under the organisational hybrid working policy due to the nature of the position.

Working pattern is flexible for the right combination of individuals, and will be agreed in conversation with the other candidate due to the nature of the job share.

We are looking to cover the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday ideally split into morning and afternoon shifts to allow lunchtime cover, flexibility during busier periods and sustainability to provide appropriate cover for each other during periods of annual leave.

How to Apply

Please use your CV and cover letter as an opportunity to tell us a bit more about who you are as a person. We want to understand how you as an individual are going to be a great fit for this role.

We will be scheduling first round interviews as candidates apply, we will then complete a round of second interviews with a shortlist of candidates once the advertising has closed, with the view to appointing the role as soon as possible after that.

Application Deadline – 31st May 2026

Right to Work

Employment right to work checks are mandatory and a legal requirement to work in the UK before you are employed. Mothers’ Union unfortunately, is not in a position to offer sponsorship for visas and all applicants will need to have, and be able to prove, the right to work in the UK on a permanent basis or for at least the duration of the fixed term of 12 months.

DBS Checks

This vacancy is subject to a DBS check if you are successfully selected.

Equal Opportunity

Mothers’ Union is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to create an inclusive environment for all employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mother’s Union is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for this role.

We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work to achieve greater results for the community we support. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

Safeguarding Policy

Mother’s Union has its safeguarding principles embedded in all services we provide in Britain & Ireland. Mothers’ Union is committed to promoting a safer environment and culture for all involved in our projects, programmes, initiatives and activities. So that this can be achieved, it is essential to understand that this policy applies to everyone working on behalf of Mothers’ Union, namely senior managers, board of trustees, paid staff, volunteers, members, affiliates and contracted consultants.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (excluding breaks)

Days: To be worked over 5 days, Monday to Friday, with core hours between 8am – 6pm

Contract: Initial 12 months fixed-term contract (with option to extend), subject to the successful completion of a 6-month probationary period

Responsible to: Senior Strategic Lead (People and Place)

Place of work: Salford CVS’ offices in Eccles, Salford, M30 0FN

We are seeking to recruit to a brand-new post and are looking for an experienced and strategically minded person to strengthen Salford CVS’s strategic VCSE leadership role within Salford.

Main purposes of the post

To provide strategic leadership for Salford CVS’s place-based work, ensuring the VCSE sector is influential, represented and embedded within key strategic partnerships, boards and system-wide initiatives across Salford. The postholder will work closely with the Senior Strategic Lead for People and Place to shape strategic agendas, strengthen cross-sector relationships and ensure VCSE voices help influence the city’s long-term plans relating to Pride in Place, regeneration, housing, social value, climate action, culture, and wider place-based priorities.

For more information, please download the full Job Pack.

How to apply

Please download and complete our application form via the ‘Apply’ button.

Closing date: Noon on Wednesday 13th May 2026.

Interview date: Thursday 21st May 2026 at Salford CVS offices in Eccles.

Senior Partnerships Executive, Global’s Make Some Noise

About us

Global’s Make Some Noise is a charity that funds and champions vital projects across the UK. Whether they’re supporting families facing a life-limiting illness, people struggling with their mental health, escaping domestic abuse, or trying to make ends meet, they are lifelines in their communities. Our goal is to ensure that nobody faces life’s toughest challenges alone. We are the official charity of Global.

Salary

Guide salary: circa £30,000 depending upon experience.

Your New Role: Senior Partnerships Executive – Global’s Make Some Noise

This role sits at the intersection of media and charity, combining commercial partnership development with purpose-led impact. You’ll work with leading UK and global brands, internal teams, and on-air talent to deliver high-profile fundraising campaigns across Global’s media platforms.

As a Senior Partnerships Executive, you will secure and manage strategic brand partnerships that generate fundraising income for Global’s Make Some Noise. You’ll be responsible for developing new business, managing existing relationships, and delivering integrated campaigns across radio, digital, outdoor, and talent-led activations.

Key Responsibilities

• New Business Development (40%)
  Identify, develop and secure new corporate partnerships that generate significant fundraising income through purpose-led sponsorships and campaigns. You’ll build and manage a strong pipeline, deliver persuasive pitches, and develop creative partnership proposals aligned with key campaigns such as Make Some Noise Day.

• Partnership Management (40%)
  Manage and grow existing brand partnerships, ensuring seamless delivery of campaigns and excellent partner experience. You’ll collaborate with internal teams including Campaigns, Talent, Finance, Legal and Commercial Planning to ensure all activity is delivered on time, on brand, and on budget.

• Campaign Delivery & Reporting (20%)
  Support the execution of integrated campaigns across Global’s radio, digital, outdoor and talent platforms. You’ll produce post-campaign reports, develop case studies, and support income tracking, forecasting and performance reporting to inform future partnerships.

What You’ll Love About This Role

• Think Big: Work with leading brands and Global’s iconic stations including Heart, Capital, Smooth, Radio X, LBC and Classic FM to deliver high-impact fundraising partnerships.

• Own It: Take responsibility for partnerships from initial pitch through to delivery and reporting, directly contributing to vital fundraising income.

• Keep it Simple: Turn complex briefs into clear, compelling partnership solutions that deliver impact for both brands and charities.

• Better Together: Collaborate across Global’s teams and talent network to deliver standout campaigns that reach millions of listeners and supporters.

What Success Looks Like

In your first few months, you’ll have:

• Built a strong understanding of Global’s media platforms and how they support partnership delivery

• Secured new brand partnerships through proactive outreach and strong pitching

• Delivered successful campaigns across multiple platforms

• Developed strong internal and external stakeholder relationships

What You’ll Need

• New Business Expertise: Proven experience generating and converting a pipeline of new commercial or partnership opportunities

• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal ability to craft and deliver compelling pitches

• Project Management: Experience managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment

• Creative Thinking: Ability to develop innovative, commercially viable partnership ideas

• Commercial Awareness: Understanding of media, sponsorship and brand partnership models

• Passion for Impact: Motivation to deliver work that supports meaningful charitable outcomes

• Building Trust: Creating and maintaining an inclusive environment where diverse views and experiences are welcomed and celebrated in your team

Terms & Conditions:

Start date: ASAP

Salary: £27,383 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast Weighting)

Location: Hybrid with 3 days in the London office (Patshull Road)

Working hours: Full time: 35 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

Job Description:

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Finance and Office Administrator to assist with our financial transactions and ensure the smooth running of our office operations. The ideal candidate will be interested in learning  and finance and administrative functions and skills, have good organisational skills and the ability to multitask in a dynamic environment. 

Key Responsibility Areas 

1. Finance Administration
2. HR Administration
3. Office Administration 

For the full job description, please download the recruitment pack.

Person Specification:

Skills and Experience 

• Education: Minimum of GCSEs in Mathematics and English or equivalent
• Experience: Some demonstrable administrative experience 
• Software Skills: Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Organisational Skills: Good multitasking abilities and attention to detail. 
• Communication Skills:  Good written and verbal communication skills. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. 
• Confidentiality: Maintain high levels of discretion and confidentiality. 

Personal Attributes and Other Requirements 

• This role has been designed for someone who wants to learn and develop new skills and includes training. We would encourage applicants who align with this to apply. 
• Commitment to the core values and ethos of Women in Prison, including social justice and feminism. 
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities and an ability to apply awareness of diversity issues to all areas of work. 

About The Refugee Council

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

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

Inclusion and Accessibility

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

Our Values

Our values underpin everything we do: 

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

About the role

The IUSS Children's Adviser role is designed to provide advice and support to children in their area, both remotely and in person where appropriate. The aim is to ensure that children understand the asylum process, have access to quality legal representation, and are supported in accessing their rights and entitlements.

Contract and hours: Fixed term until 31/12/2026, full-time, 35 hours per week.

Staff Benefits

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

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

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

Closing date: 24 May 2026.

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

Chief Executive Officer – Resolve West

Resolve West is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer to lead our respected charity supporting people and communities to resolve conflict and repair harm.

This part‑time role offers strategic leadership at a pivotal moment, following the retirement of our long‑standing CEO. Working with a committed Board, staff team and volunteers, the CEO will strengthen financial sustainability, partnerships and organisational culture.

Key details

• Part‑time: 24–28 hours
• Location: Bristol / Hybrid
• Salary: from £45,000 FTE (pro rata)
• Closing date: 15 May 2026

Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse Support and Outreach Worker

We are looking for a Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse Support and Outreach Worker to provide direct support and advocacy to victims of Forced Marriage (FM) and Honour Based Abuse (HBA)

Join an organisation that supports Black & Minoritised communities affected by domestic abuse. Set up in 1979, the charity is a leading provider supporting survivors through their journey to safety, confidence and independence to live free from violence, abuse and fear.

Please note that due to the nature of this role, we can only accept female applicants.

Position: Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse Support and Outreach Worker

Location: West Midlands

Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary: £25,000 - £26,000 (depending on experience and qualification)

Contract: Fixed term contract until 31 March 2028

Closing Date: 20th May 2026

Interview Date: 28th May 2026

The Role

As a Forced Marriage and Honour Based Abuse Support and Outreach Worker you will provide person-centred, needs-led support, advocacy and safety planning to victims and survivors, ensuring they are safeguarded and supported to access appropriate services, including legal advice and assistance with evidence gathering.

You will support applications for Forced Marriage Protection Orders and other civil protection orders, and help individuals to report abuse and navigate the criminal justice process with ongoing emotional and practical support. You will work in partnership with statutory and voluntary agencies to coordinate effective responses and improve access to support pathways.

The role includes delivering and supporting group work, workshops and outreach activities that reduce isolation and build confidence, resilience and independence. You will also contribute to awareness-raising and training for young people, community members and professionals, as well as supporting the development of campaigns and engagement work. In addition, you will participate in a 24-hour helpline rota, assist with policy development, and ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational procedures and regulatory requirements.

Specific areas of responsibility include:

• Advocacy and Casework
• Quality, Performance and Partnerships Management
• External Partners Work

You will be expected to cover on a rota basis out of hours and weekend on-call for emergencies.

About You

We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively when advocating for service users, raising awareness of FM & HBA and representing the charity.

You will bring with you the following key skills and experience:

• Experience of successful advocacy for women who are victims/survivors of FM and HBA, and particularly who may face additional risks and barriers
• Knowledge of the issues facing women, children and young people affected by FM and HBA
• Ability to prepare effective, relevant arguments (written and oral) and to influence effectively to a wide range of audiences
• Fluent in English and at least one main South Asian language
• Able to be work evenings occasionally when required
• Ability to work independently and within a team, to plan and manage a complex workload, meet deadlines, problem-solve and respond to unplanned demands
• High level of self-motivation and ability to think creatively with a ‘can-do’ attitude that can inspire others

Female applicants only. Our client is committed to equality of opportunity and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In light of the nature of work, the candidate’s gender is considered to be an occupational requirement in accordance with Schedule 9 (part 1) of the Equality Act 2010.

This post is subject to Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A criminal record will not necessarily exclude you from this post but under the Act, we must have details. An Enhanced Disclosure will be sought in the event of a successful application for this post and therefore you will be required to give details of spent and unspent convictions disclosed above. The charity operates under the Revised Code of Practice for Disclosure and Barring Service.

You may also have experience in roles such as Advocacy, Advocate, Domestic Abuse Advocate, IDVA, Domestic Abuse Advocate, Domestic Abuse Advocacy, Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker, Domestic Abuse Case Worker, Domestic Abuse Case Worker and Outreach, Domestic Abuse Support Worker, Junior IDVA. #INDNFP

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

Role Location: Home Based

People living with Parkinson's value the services and opportunities Parkinson’s UK provides, delivered by committed and skilled colleagues, volunteers and partner organisations. Following an investment of 1.5 million we have the opportunity to build on the quality and reach of our community services. 

About the role 

You’ll provide high quality support to the communities of people affected by Parkinson’s in Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire. As members of the Community Directorate we aim to reach out to and support people with Parkinson’s, their families, friends and carers. We enable the voice of people affected by Parkinson’s to be heard to improve services, inform our priorities and improve decision making locally.

Through community development we work in close collaboration with our Parkinson’s communities to bring change on the issues that matter most to people affected by Parkinson’s - whether directly or with their friends, family and carers.

What you’ll do:

• Provide first point of contact for new people affected by Parkinson’s wanting to engage with our community facing work in Hull and East Riding

• Organise online and in-person, internal and external meetings and events, including booking venues and refreshments, assisting with the production of materials, fulfilling mailings and taking bookings for our community development work across Hull and East Riding

• Support the development of new activities with our community in Hull and East Riding, by establishing contact with other organisations and individuals in the area

• Promote and market activities in local areas to ensure our community are aware of all the offers available to support them

• Engage directly and attend meetings of groups, branches, cafes, physical activity programmes in Hull and East Riding to ensure they are delivered effectively and we meet the needs of those people delivering and attending them

What you’ll bring:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate when required at all levels internally and externally

• Excellent administration and support skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities 

• Experience in coordinating multiple projects simultaneously that meet business requirements 

• Experience of developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders 

• Experience of operating in a modern digital workplace, including using digital tools to work collaboratively and productively 

• Experiencing of managing data, records and details of programmes, projects and events and keeping these accurate and up to date 

This is an exciting time for Parkinson’s UK and we would love you to join us!

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed supporting statement which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description.

Interviews for this role will be held from 21 May, online via googlemeet.

The successful candidate will be required to:

• live in the area specified (Hull and East Riding) and be able to travel freely and flexibly around these areas and occasionally further afield without reliance on public transport

• provide their own broadband service with a minimum download speed of 2Mb 

• have a confidential space in which to work

• provide occasional cover on evenings, weekends, and/or Bank holidays

This role will require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. You’ll be required to apply for one; refusal to do so will result in the offer being withdrawn. 

Anyone can get Parkinson’s. It’s vital that the people who work for Parkinson’s UK are representative of our diverse community. We actively encourage people from all sections of the community to apply, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion.

Fundraiser (part time)

£18.10 per hour | 15 hours per week | 12‑month fixed‑term contract 

Working pattern: 

• Two office‑based days between 9.00am–2.00pm (days to be agreed), one hybrid day 

• Occasional out‑of‑hours work may be required

Canterbury Food Bank - one of the largest charities of its kind in the UK - is recruiting a Fundraiser 

You will be part of a team helping to deliver food which makes more than 135,000 meals a year for people living in the district who are struggling. We have 200 volunteers and nine part-time staff who work daily towards this aim.

As our fundraiser, you will play a crucial role in securing funding and building relationships for our charity through compelling bid and grant applications. You will collaborate closely with various teams to gather information and translate our charitable initiatives into persuasive narratives that resonate with funders. This new role offers a unique opportunity to make a direct contribution to our core mission, caring for local people in crisis.

This post will contribute to Canterbury Food Bank being able to deliver its core objective of “supporting local individuals and families in financial crisis by providing emergency food”. 

Your covering letter is an important part of your application and will be used alongside your CV to shortlist candidates for interview. 

Please use your letter to clearly show how you meet the requirements in the job description. 

We encourage you to provide specific examples from your experience that shows your skills and achievements. 

We are unable to make assumptions about your experiencer or abilities, so it is important that you give clear evidence of how you meet the criteria within your application.

This is your opportunity to tell us why you are the best fit for the role and how your experience aligns with the charity.

Closing date is Monday 11 May 2026. Interviews will be held shortly after this date.

 

Our Vacancy
We’re looking for a dedicated and organised Community Manager to oversee the day‑to‑day management of one of our homeownership over 55s housing communities. In this role, you’ll provide help, support, and advice to residents, ensuring their wellbeing and promoting a safe and secure environment. You’ll be responsible for housing management, coordinating services, and maintaining positive relationships with residents and stakeholders. This is a rewarding position where your ability to deliver excellent customer service will make a real difference to the lives of older people. 

What you’ll do 
As a Community Manager, you’ll support new residents to settle in, provide information about the scheme, and promote health and safety through regular checks. You’ll manage onsite contractors, oversee repairs, and maintain accurate records of expenditure and income. You’ll process purchase orders, handle administration, and manage communal facilities. You’ll also work closely with Residents’ Committees, attend meetings, and liaise with statutory and voluntary organisations to signpost residents to additional support. Occasionally, you may need to respond to emergencies outside normal office hours. 

What you’ll need 

• Experience in housing management and working with older people. 
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills, with clear written and verbal communication. 
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office, and strong administration abilities. 
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance and understanding of care and support needs for older people.
• Ability to manage budgets and work independently while building positive relationships with stakeholders. 

An enhanced DBS check is required for this role. 

This is a part‑time role, working 4 hours a day, Monday to Friday. The salary is £17,775 per annum for 20 hours per week (full‑time equivalent salary: £31,107).

Why Join Us? 
When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. 

What We Offer 

• 30 days’ annual holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata) 
• Two additional paid volunteering days each year 
• Flexible benefits scheme, including family friendly benefits and access to a discount portal 
• 4 x salary life assurance 
• Up to 10% pension contribution 

Please read before applying: 

• You must have the right to work in the UK; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship. 
• We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. 

If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. 

Closing date: 30 April 2026 at midnight. 

Interviews will be taking place on Teams Monday 11th May 2026.

This role is an expansion of a current Finance Administrator's role, to allow additional support for our ecumenical charity's growth. This role will be responsible for all aspects of finance administrative and CRM database support and the successful candidate will want to be part of a faith-based organisation, committed to the mission of the charity both in the UK and the Holy Land.

The primary responsibility and focus of the role will be to support the Finance Manager with finance handling and working with our CRM database to improve data quality; additionally you will support the administrative function, particularly in engaging with the CRM database as needed and available for the operational success of the charity. You will need to be comfortable working in a faith-based organisation, talking to supporters and clergy across the UK and with our partners in the Holy Land.

You will be working under the day-to-day management of the Finance Manager as a direct report but collaborating closely with the Office Manager for administrative work as required.

Typical tasks will include:

• Record financial donations from all income streams into the charity (cash, cheque, CAF, BACS, online, by phone, in-person)
• Monitor bank account payments, online donations, and standing orders/direct debits
• Produce reports from payment processing companies
• Produce Gift Aid claims in conjunction with Finance Manager
• Logging and recording of accounts payable
• Become an expert user of our CRM (Access ThankQ) to ensure high-quality, accurate and compliant supporter data
• Use the CRM to produce segmentation, reporting and data analysis - creating queries, dashboards and reports to track performance
• To support the delivery and distribution of shop products purchased either through the website shop, over the phone or by mail order
• Assist with product stock and ordering
• Assist with the website shop and maintaining/adding product listings
• Basic office duties, including answering phone calls, logging and responding to letters and emails, franking letters, taking donations by phone
• Assist with other project deliverables identified by management
• Help maintain the cleanliness and Health and Safety of the office environment including cleaning and tidying as needed

Suitable training will be given as needed. 

You will need to have previous experience in a finance role and will ideally have previous experience working in a charity.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Kenilworth. 

Please click on 'Apply Now' to download the full job specification and description.