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Job description
5Rights is seeking to recruit a Junior UK Affairs Officer on a six month fixed term contract, to support the Foundation's advocacy and policy work across the United Kingdom. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual interested in children's rights, politics and the tech industry. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to one of the most important policy challenges of our time - how we ensure the digital world is built with children in mind. They will gain practical experience across policy development, stakeholder engagement, legislative processes and campaigning, playing an active role in projects that are influencing how governments, regulators and industry protect and uphold children's rights online.
About 5Rights
5Rights Foundation exists to ensure a digital world that will serve children and young people today and for future generations.We are a small team of senior professionals and experts delivering change in how the digital world works. We have shifted the narrative and the agenda through provocative comms campaigns (e.g. Twisted Toys), pioneering research (e.g. Pathways) and award-winning tools (e.g. Child Online Safety Toolkit). We continue to drive real-life change thanks to an outstanding track-record of delivering legislation (e.g. Californian Age Appropriate Design Code), policy and regulatory frameworks (e.g. UNCRC General comment No.25), and industry standards (e.g. IEEE 2089).
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse developments in UK digital policy, online safety, privacy, AI governance, and children's rights.
- Conduct research on parliamentary activity, government consultations, regulatory initiatives, and emerging technology issues.
- Prepare policy briefings, stakeholder summaries, background notes, and advocacy materials.
- Support the drafting of consultation responses, position papers, speeches, and external communications.
- Assist with stakeholder mapping and engagement activities involving policymakers, regulators, civil society organisations, academics, and industry representatives.
- Help coordinate meetings, events, roundtables, and workshops.
- Track media coverage and public discourse related to children's digital rights and online safety.
- Maintain advocacy databases, contact lists, and project documentation.
- Contribute to campaign planning and outreach activities where appropriate.
- Provide administrative and project support to the advocacy and policy team.
Person specification
This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the start of their career who is looking for meaningful work with real-world impact. We are looking for someone with the following attributes:
Essential skills and attributes
- A proactive, enthusiastic problem-solver with a positive, can-do attitude.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines and consistently follow through.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, accurate and engaging communications for different audiences.
- Sound judgement, professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work.
- Curious, adaptable and eager to learn, with the resilience to thrive in a changeable environment where priorities can change.
- A collaborative team player who can build positive working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
- Confident using Microsoft 365 (including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new digital tools.
- A genuine commitment to the mission and values of 5Rights Foundation and an interest in improving children's experiences in the digital world.
Desirable skills and attributes
- A degree in a relevant discipline, such as public policy, politics, law, social sciences, international relations or communications.
- An interest in technology policy, children's rights, digital regulation or public affairs
- Strong research and analytical skills, including the ability to synthesise complex information into clear, concise briefings.
- An interest in current affairs and confidence monitoring and summarising policy developments.
- Experience (through study, work experience or volunteering) of research, communications, campaigning or stakeholder engagement.
- An enthusiasm for learning and developing within a small, ambitious and collaborative team.
Practical details:
Location: Remote position in the UK. Ability to travel to London for regular meetings is an advantage. Occasional international travel required.
Salary: Starting salary of £27,040 per annum pro-rata, with some flexibility for candidates with exceptional skills and experience.
Contract: 6 months fixed term
Working hours: Full time (38h week), with occasional accommodation necessary for weekend-engagements and work across time-zones.
Statutory pension contribution.
Annual leave: 25 days per annum pro-rata
Work equipment including a laptop will be provided.
Starting data: ASAP, depending on notice period.
Reporting line: Head of UK Affairs, based in UK
Organisation
Posted on: 31 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August 2026 at 15:04
Tags: Policy, Advocacy, Politics, Youth / Children
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Children's Society
Flexible Location (On-site)
£35,100 per annum
Permanent
Job description
National Look Closer Campaign Manager
Permanent contract with funding until 31st March 2027
35 hours per week
£35,100 per annum
Location: Home based with the location being flexible within England and Wales. The role includes semi regular travel, usually to London
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:You'll play a key part in our national exploitation Prevention Programme, leading our award winning Look Closer child exploitation awareness campaign.
We are looking an experienced campaigner, with excellent project management skills who has a passion for championing the views of young people and who wants to drive national improvements to ensure child victims of exploitation are identified earlier and get the right support.
Key skills and experience:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Experience of leading effective campaigns which have achieved tangible change.
-Strong project management and evaluation skills.
-Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills.
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
-Digital campaigning skills and experience of using e-campaigning software
-Knowledge of child exploitation and abuse and a commitment to equity and inclusion
-Skill in managing competing priorities and balancing proactive and reactive campaigns work
-People management skills
Closing date: Midnight on 16th August 2026
*Please note if we receive a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 31st July onwards*
Interviews: Interviews are likely to take place between the 1st and 4th of September
In this role you will:
-Join the award winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised and receive the right support.
-Lead and develop the Look Closer campaign to ensure it is focusing where it is most effective, to incorporate young people's voices and meet the needs of different audiences including the public, statutory, third and private sectors and ensure it makes a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of children and young people.
-Represent and promote the Prevention Programme and The Children's Society more widely and communicate effectively with key audiences and stakeholders both internally and externally, winning support and gathering new ideas to inspire our campaign and the wider activity of the Prevention Programme and The Children's Society as a whole.
We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.
To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion, anti-racism and trans allyship. We actively support all LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Permanent contract with funding until 31st March 2027
35 hours per week
£35,100 per annum
Location: Home based with the location being flexible within England and Wales. The role includes semi regular travel, usually to London
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:
The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:You'll play a key part in our national exploitation Prevention Programme, leading our award winning Look Closer child exploitation awareness campaign.
We are looking an experienced campaigner, with excellent project management skills who has a passion for championing the views of young people and who wants to drive national improvements to ensure child victims of exploitation are identified earlier and get the right support.
Key skills and experience:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Experience of leading effective campaigns which have achieved tangible change.
-Strong project management and evaluation skills.
-Excellent networking and stakeholder management skills.
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
-Digital campaigning skills and experience of using e-campaigning software
-Knowledge of child exploitation and abuse and a commitment to equity and inclusion
-Skill in managing competing priorities and balancing proactive and reactive campaigns work
-People management skills
Closing date: Midnight on 16th August 2026
*Please note if we receive a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the vacancy from the 31st July onwards*
Interviews: Interviews are likely to take place between the 1st and 4th of September
In this role you will:
-Join the award winning Prevention Programme to influence and encourage new and innovative approaches to prevent child exploitation and abuse, working to ensure all child victims of exploitation are recognised and receive the right support.
-Lead and develop the Look Closer campaign to ensure it is focusing where it is most effective, to incorporate young people's voices and meet the needs of different audiences including the public, statutory, third and private sectors and ensure it makes a meaningful contribution to improving the lives of children and young people.
-Represent and promote the Prevention Programme and The Children's Society more widely and communicate effectively with key audiences and stakeholders both internally and externally, winning support and gathering new ideas to inspire our campaign and the wider activity of the Prevention Programme and The Children's Society as a whole.
We view diversity and inclusion as fundamental to achieving social change and recognise that systemic racism, homophobia, transphobia and disability discrimination actively prevent children from being safeguarded and receiving appropriate support.
To tackle the complex issues facing young people, we need access to diverse talent, perspectives, experiences and working practices. The Prevention Programme is committed to inclusion, anti-racism and trans allyship. We actively support all LGBTQIA+ people, people with disabilities and those who identify as neurodiverse and are currently engaged in work to address issues of systemic exclusion and discrimination as they relate to exploitation and abuse.
We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and communities and we have policies to support flexible, inclusive and accessible employment.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Posted on: 17 July 2026
Closing date: 16 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 6141
Tags: Campaigns, Governance / Management
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East Molesey, Surrey (Hybrid)
£36,000 - £43,000 FTE, pro rata, depending on experience
Full-time or part-time (32-40 hours per week)
Permanent
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!
Job description
This is an exciting opportunity to develop Momentum’s corporate partnerships
programme at a time of ambition and growth for the charity. Working as part of the
corporate partnerships team, you will develop and deliver a focused approach to
corporate fundraising, building long-term partnerships that generate sustainable income
and create meaningful opportunities for companies and their employees to support our
work.
This is a hands-on role combining new business development with the stewardship and
growth of existing partnerships. You will identify and secure new opportunities, create
compelling and tailored partnership propositions, and build strong relationships with
corporate supporters at every stage of their journey with Momentum.
The role will suit a proactive and commercially aware relationship-builder who can think
strategically, work independently and turn opportunities into action. You will work closely
with colleagues across the charity to develop creative partnerships, deliver agreed activity
and help corporate supporters understand the difference their support makes.
Organisation
Momentum Children's Charity
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Registered Charity
21 - 50
Registered Charity
21 - 50
We support families across SW London, Surrey and Sussex whose children are facing cancer or a life-challenging condition.
Posted on: 27 July 2026
Closing date: 26 August 2026 at 15:00
Tags: Campaigns, Communications, Fundraising, Business Development, Volunteering Management, Bereavement Support, Business Intelligence, Cancer, Commercial, Engagement / Outreach, Health / Medical, Learning Disability, Mental Health, Partnerships, Wellbeing, Youth / Children, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Events / Activities, Regional Fundraising
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Children's Society
Devon (On-site)
£29,855.00
Temporary
Job description
Fixed Term of 12 months from January 2027 until January 2028
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,855 per annum
Location: Torbay
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a practitioner to train for a qualification under the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Scheme in:
PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Depression)
This programme equips practitioners to practice CBT at a high-intensity level. It is aimed at staff who work with a range of presentations in their daily practice, and would equip you with skills, knowledge and competencies to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). The course is a level 2 BABCP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma.
The course runs for one year, between January and December. This is a training course funded by Health Education England, so you would be studying at the University of Exeter 2 days a week and working within The Children's Society's Check Point Wellbeing Service 2-3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for anyone who already has a foundation in CBT skills. You would need to have:
-Level 6 qualification, and
-a core profession recognised by BABCP.
OR
-Eligibility to complete the course via the KSA route
Level 6 qualification is usually an undergraduate degree or equivalent. 'KSA' stands for 'Knowledge Skills and Attitude' and involves completing a portfolio throughout the year to show how your current skills match the level necessary for a core profession. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting. Find out more about the KSA route on the BABCP website.
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 14th August 2026Interviews: Interview date 14th September & 21st September
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,855 per annum
Location: Torbay
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a practitioner to train for a qualification under the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Scheme in:
PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Depression)
This programme equips practitioners to practice CBT at a high-intensity level. It is aimed at staff who work with a range of presentations in their daily practice, and would equip you with skills, knowledge and competencies to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). The course is a level 2 BABCP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma.
The course runs for one year, between January and December. This is a training course funded by Health Education England, so you would be studying at the University of Exeter 2 days a week and working within The Children's Society's Check Point Wellbeing Service 2-3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for anyone who already has a foundation in CBT skills. You would need to have:
-Level 6 qualification, and
-a core profession recognised by BABCP.
OR
-Eligibility to complete the course via the KSA route
Level 6 qualification is usually an undergraduate degree or equivalent. 'KSA' stands for 'Knowledge Skills and Attitude' and involves completing a portfolio throughout the year to show how your current skills match the level necessary for a core profession. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting. Find out more about the KSA route on the BABCP website.
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 14th August 2026Interviews: Interview date 14th September & 21st September
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
IN1
Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 6152
Tags: Counselling
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The Children's Society
South East (On-site)
£25,760 FTE
Permanent
Job description
Retail Advert
Permanent
30 hours a week to include Sundays and Bank Holidays
£20,886.49 pro-rata
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Benefits include but not limited to:
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Shoreham shop, leading a team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation. As part of this role, you will be required to follow a shift of 30 hours per week.
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Shop Manager with the ability to lead people, grow a volunteer team and drive shop profits, driving improvements that strengthen the shop's performance and community impact.
Key Skills and Competencies:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Retail or similar people management experience
-Commercial awareness to drive and deliver sales
-Positivity and resilience
-Demonstrable experience of successfully leading, developing and motivating a team
-Experience of managing to an income and expenditure budget
-Good IT skills
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
-Experience of managing a team of volunteers
-Experience of the charity retail sector
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 12th August 2026.
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
Permanent
30 hours a week to include Sundays and Bank Holidays
£20,886.49 pro-rata
Location: Shoreham-by-Sea
Benefits include but not limited to:
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part in our Shoreham shop, leading a team to deliver excellent customer service, community engagement, and income generation. As part of this role, you will be required to follow a shift of 30 hours per week.
We're looking for a passionate and motivated Shop Manager with the ability to lead people, grow a volunteer team and drive shop profits, driving improvements that strengthen the shop's performance and community impact.
Key Skills and Competencies:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Retail or similar people management experience
-Commercial awareness to drive and deliver sales
-Positivity and resilience
-Demonstrable experience of successfully leading, developing and motivating a team
-Experience of managing to an income and expenditure budget
-Good IT skills
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
-Experience of managing a team of volunteers
-Experience of the charity retail sector
Closing date: Midnight on Wednesday 12th August 2026.
Interviews: Date to be confirmed.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
Posted on: 29 July 2026
Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 6157
Tags: Retail / Sales
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London, Greater London (Hybrid)
Birmingham, West Midlands
Manchester, Greater Manchester
Glasgow, Glasgow City
£31,277.00 to £44,064.00, dependent on your location, skills, knowledge and experience (National salary - Min £31,277 - Mid £39,096 and London salary - Min £35,251 - Mid £44,064)
Full-time
Permanent
Job description
Location: Any of our King's Trust offices - flexible working with a minimum of 2 days in the office.
Interviews: 25th and 26th August 2026
Help turn data into opportunities that change young lives.
At The King's Trust, every campaign, every supporter journey and every donation starts with great data. We're looking for a Supporter Data Selections & Imports Manager to play a pivotal role in ensuring our fundraising and marketing teams have the high-quality data they need to engage supporters, grow income and help more young people build brighter futures.
This is an exciting opportunity to combine your technical expertise with collaboration and problem-solving. Working closely with colleagues across fundraising, marketing and supporter data, you'll manage complex data selections, oversee data imports into Microsoft Dynamics and use SQL to deliver accurate, timely insights that power successful campaigns. Your work will directly support fundraising activity and ensure every supporter has the best possible experience.
In this role, you'll:
- Lead the delivery of accurate supporter data selections and imports to support fundraising and marketing campaigns.
- Use SQL and Microsoft Dynamics to manipulate, segment and manage data, ensuring the highest standards of quality and compliance.
- Partner with fundraising and marketing teams to optimise supporter journeys and provide expert advice on data-driven campaigns.
- Help shape and improve processes, documentation and best practice across our Supporter Data function.
We're looking for someone with strong SQL and data management experience, a passion for data quality and the ability to translate technical concepts into practical solutions. If you enjoy working collaboratively, solving complex problems and want your expertise to make a genuine difference, we'd love to hear from you.
What happens next?
Please submit a CV, and Cover Letter that includes your experience, transferrable skills and motivation to work for The King's Trust! The Team will be in touch about the next steps shortly after the closing date.
Why do we need Supporter Data Selections and Imports Managers?
Last year, we helped more than 40,000 Young People, with three in four young people on our programmes moving into a positive outcome in work, education or training.The young people we help face a range of challenges, such as unemployment, mental health issues or some who have been in trouble with the law. We believe all young people should have the chance to succeed, and that young people are the key to a positive and prosperous future for all of us. We want to continue having a positive impact on young people’s lives and we couldn’t do this without the important work of Supporter Data Selections and Imports Managers!
Perks for working at The Trust!
- Great holiday package! 30 days annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays. Office closure on the days between Christmas and New Year
- Flexible working! Where operationally possible, our roles require a combination of office days and working from home (please speak to the hiring manager about this particular role)
- You can volunteer for and/or attend events – The King's Trust Awards, Pride, active events etc.
- In-house learning platform! Develop your skills for your career and your role
- Benefits platform! Everything from health and financial well-being support to discounts on your favourite restaurants, shops and cinemas.
- Personal development opportunities through our Networks – KT CAN (Cultural Awareness Network), KT GEN (Gender Equality Network), KT DAWN (Disability & Wellbeing Network), and PULSE (LGBTQIA+ Network).
- Fantastic Family leave! Receive 13 weeks of full pay and 13 weeks of half pay for maternity and adoption leave. Receive 8 weeks of full pay for paternity leave.
- Interest-free season ticket loans
- The Trust will contribute 5% of your salary to the Trust Pension Scheme
- Generous life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
Organisation
The King's Trust
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Registered Charity
More than 1000
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We believe that every young person should have the chance to succeed, no matter their background or the challenges they are facing.
Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 16 August 2026 at 23:00
Job ref: 4114
Tags: Administration, Fundraising, IT, Marketing, Compliance / Quality, CRM, Data Entry, Data Protection, Database Management, Youth / Children, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Direct / Supporters, Regional Fundraising, Digital Fundraising
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The Children's Society
Manchester, Greater Manchester (On-site)
Temporary
Job description
SafeZones Emotional Health and Wellbeing Service Manager
Fixed term contract until June 2027 (Maternity cover)
Role based in Greater Manchester
35 hours a week
£35,100-£38,390 per annum
The post-holder will work within Safe Zones in Greater Manchester
The successful applicant will work out of Wythenshawe office but can also access The Children's society offices in Bolton and Wigan if required.
The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, this will include evening and weekend hours.
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave for full time roles, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:
Safe Zones service offers , step-down crisis support to young people experiencing mental health crises. These Safe Zones are located in multiple locations, including Bolton, Wigan and Tameside. Access is initially by referral from the Mental health Liaison Team, CYP Crisis Team, and CAMHS
Your role will be :
To lead and co-ordinate the delivery of mental health early help services in Greater Manchester; predominantly ensuring that all elements of service delivery for children and young people are successful and delivered to a high quality against the contract.
In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:
Skills
-The ability to act creatively and respond to new and challenging situations
-The ability to act on own initiative, supervise others and coordinate work
-Negotiation and Leadership
-Competent use of IT programmes
-Able to utilise therapeutic models in practice
-The ability to co-ordinate working patterns, including on call rotas
-Can demonstrate lone working experience and aptitude
Work-based Knowledge
-A working knowledge of common mental and emotional health issues that young people face, including current research and evidence bases.
-Issues facing hard to reach young people around access to early help support Has a working knowledge of current mental health support agencies in the local area
-An understanding of current legislation, policy, procedures, and issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
-An excellent understanding and experience of working with young people who may be struggling with their mental and emotional health
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every daywe'rechanging the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
Closing date: Midnight on 13th August 2026.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Fixed term contract until June 2027 (Maternity cover)
Role based in Greater Manchester
35 hours a week
£35,100-£38,390 per annum
The post-holder will work within Safe Zones in Greater Manchester
The successful applicant will work out of Wythenshawe office but can also access The Children's society offices in Bolton and Wigan if required.
The post holder must be available to work shift patterns, this will include evening and weekend hours.
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave for full time roles, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:
Safe Zones service offers , step-down crisis support to young people experiencing mental health crises. These Safe Zones are located in multiple locations, including Bolton, Wigan and Tameside. Access is initially by referral from the Mental health Liaison Team, CYP Crisis Team, and CAMHS
Your role will be :
To lead and co-ordinate the delivery of mental health early help services in Greater Manchester; predominantly ensuring that all elements of service delivery for children and young people are successful and delivered to a high quality against the contract.
In order to be considered for this post you will have to demonstrate that you already have:
Skills
-The ability to act creatively and respond to new and challenging situations
-The ability to act on own initiative, supervise others and coordinate work
-Negotiation and Leadership
-Competent use of IT programmes
-Able to utilise therapeutic models in practice
-The ability to co-ordinate working patterns, including on call rotas
-Can demonstrate lone working experience and aptitude
Work-based Knowledge
-A working knowledge of common mental and emotional health issues that young people face, including current research and evidence bases.
-Issues facing hard to reach young people around access to early help support Has a working knowledge of current mental health support agencies in the local area
-An understanding of current legislation, policy, procedures, and issues relating to safeguarding children and young people
-An excellent understanding and experience of working with young people who may be struggling with their mental and emotional health
The Children's Society runs over 100 local services that help thousands of young people who desperately need our support, and we campaign to get laws and policies changed to make children's lives happier and safer.
Every daywe'rechanging the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
Closing date: Midnight on 13th August 2026.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation. In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 13 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 6113
Tags: Governance / Management
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Job description
Role Purpose
Child Bereavement UK is a digital first organisation leading the way in Digital Transformation across the Bereavement sector. This role will play a vital part in helping Child Bereavement UK turn up the dial across our corporate partnerships fundraising.
As our Corporate Officer, you will be responsible for supporting the Corporate & Commercial team to grow income from new and existing corporate partners, commercial collaborations and wider business development opportunities.
You will provide administrative and operational support across the team, helping to build and maintain successful partnerships, coordinate commercial activities, identify opportunities to maximise income, and ensure an excellent experience for partners and supporters at every stage of their journey with Child Bereavement UK.
The role is essential in ensuring excellent supporter stewardship, accurate record keeping, and the smooth delivery of fundraising campaigns, events, and partnership and commercial activities.
If you are incredible at communicating and have excellent organisational skills, along with the drive, passion and enthusiasm to help businesses support our work, then we look forward to hearing from you.
Main Responsibilities
· Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Corporate and Commercial Fundraising team
· Confidently manage a small portfolio of corporate supporters while providing proactive support to the Corporate Partnerships Managers in the stewardship and growth of their portfolios. Support the delivery of the corporate supporter activities, contributing to a team target.
· Ensure all supporter records are accurate, compliant, and up-to-date on our database, and document all corporate engagement activity.
· Execute and adapt bespoke campaigns
· Assist with the preparation of funding proposals, sponsorship packages, and partnership applications.
· Maintain an awareness of corporate giving trends, news, events, campaigns and legislation in the UK and pick up on opportunities or topical issues that will enhance the charity.
· Provide comprehensive stewardship for our corporate supporters.
· Prepare regular communications, rewards and incentives and feedback.
· Seek out value added benefits such as generating awareness of the charity, volunteering, gifts in kind, introductions, attendance at events and pro-bono work.
· Provide support, where appropriate, for wider fundraising activity to develop opportunities across different fundraising areas.
· Research and identify prospective corporate and commercial partners, maintaining an accurate pipeline of opportunities and supporting new business activity to help grow sustainable income.
· Prepare and coordinate high-quality corporate communications, including partnership proposals, impact reports, stewardship updates and marketing materials, ensuring supporters receive timely, engaging and personalised communications throughout their partnership journey.
· Support the development and delivery of Child Bereavement UK's emerging commercial offer, undertaking research, coordinating sales and business development activity, and providing flexible administrative support as new commercial opportunities are identified and brought to market.
· Continually raise the profile of Child Bereavement UK by networking and representing the charity at events as required.
Person Specification
Essential
· Ability to be passionate and inspiring when communicating the work of Child Bereavement UK
· Desire to deliver the highest level of experience to corporate supporters and partners
· Excellent organisational and administrative skills
· Strong written and verbal communication skills
· Good attention to detail and accuracy
· Experience of maintaining databases or CRM systems.
· Highly professional, flexible and committed to achieving and exceeding KPIs
· Excellent time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise work, handle conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines
· A creative thinker and quick to respond to opportunities
Desirable
· Understanding of child or parental bereavement.
· Evidence of continued professional development
· Experience of using Salesforce CRM System.
· Experience of Corporate Fundraising
Recruitment Timetable
Application deadline: 16th August 2026 at midnight
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications for the role before the closing date.
Organisation
Posted on: 28 July 2026
Closing date: 16 August 2026 at 23:30
Tags: Fundraising
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Remote
£35,655
Full-time or part-time (Full time, open to compressed hours // Home-based in the West of Scotland, with travel (expensed))
Permanent
Job description
Teenage Cancer Trust is the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialised nursing care and support for young people aged 13–24 with cancer. Every day, seven young people in the UK hear the words “you have cancer”, and Teenage Cancer Trust ensures they do not face it alone.
The charity funds specialist nurses and youth support teams in hospitals across the UK and provides vital emotional, practical and psychological support for young people and their families during and after treatment.
Regional fundraising is a core income stream for Teenage Cancer Trust, generating income through a combination of community and corporate fundraising. Supporters are often personally connected to the cause, including young people, families and communities directly impacted by cancer, making this a highly rewarding fundraising environment.
Teenage Cancer Trust is now seeking a Senior Relationship Manager (West Scotland) to grow and develop income across the West of Scotland. With an individual income target of c.£130k and a combined Scotland regional target of c.£260k across East and West Scotland, this role will play a key part in strengthening existing relationships while identifying and developing new fundraising opportunities across a region with significant growth potential.
Reporting to the Regional Fundraising Area Manager, you will be responsible for building long-term supporter relationships and developing strategic area plans to maximise fundraising opportunities. You will also work closely with frontline nursing teams, volunteers and colleagues across the organisation, ensuring supporters experience the impact of their fundraising while helping identify new opportunities across both community and corporate audiences.
As Senior Relationship Manager, you will:
- Manage and grow a portfolio of community and corporate supporters across West Scotland
- Deliver an individual income target of c.£130k across community and corporate fundraising
- Develop strategic area plans to drive sustainable income growth
- Build, steward and retain high-value supporter relationships
- Coach and mentor Relationship Managers, supporting their development
- Identify and develop new fundraising opportunities across community and corporate audiences
- Work closely with frontline teams to share powerful supporter stories and demonstrate impact
- Monitor income performance, manage pipelines and proactively mitigate risk
- Build strong relationships with volunteers, corporate partners and local communities
- Represent Teenage Cancer Trust across the region, building networks and raising awareness
Essential skills and experience:
- Experience of community, corporate or regional fundraising
- Proven ability to build and grow long-term supporter relationships
- Track record of delivering income against fundraising targets
- Excellent relationship-building, networking and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to coach, mentor or support the development of colleagues
- Confident developing fundraising plans and identifying new income opportunities
- Good financial planning, pipeline management and reporting skills
- Excellent communication, influencing and storytelling skills
You’ll need access to a vehicle as there is a requirement to be able to travel across the region to attend meetings, events and training.
Desirable, but not essential:
- Knowledge of managing high-value or complex supporter relationships
- Exposure to both community and corporate fundraising
- Experience working with volunteers and close-to-cause supporters
- Knowledge of the West Scotland fundraising landscape, ideally Glasgow
Employee benefits include:
- Leave: 25 days of annual leave, which increases with service, in addition to bank holidays and a 3 or 4 day closure over the Christmas period. We also have finish early Fridays in August and quarterly rest days to step away from day to day work and refocus.
- Flexible bank holidays: the option to swap five UK public holidays (except 25th, 26th December, and 1st January or any substitute bank holidays for these dates) for other dates off.
- Paid Carer and Compassionate Leave: paid time off to care for family members or dependants.
- Paid Parental Leave: enhanced pay for parental leave such as maternity leave, paternity leave or adoption leave.
- Paid Volunteering Leave: support your community by taking paid leave for volunteering activities.
- Health Cashback Plan: access a health cashback plan to cover medical expenses.
- Life assurance and Income Protection: financial support if you’re unable to work due to illness or injury.
- Discount scheme: access exclusive savings at various high street retailers and gyms.
- Flexible Working: we care about your wellbeing and encourage flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
Organisation
Teenage Cancer Trust
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We’re here to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support.
Refreshed on: 28 July 2026
Closing date: 12 August 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: JB
Tags: Fundraising, Business Development, Cancer, Health / Medical, Youth / Children, Community Fundraising, Corporate Fundraising, Regional Fundraising
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The Children's Society
South East (On-site)
£29,855 per annum
Permanent
Job description
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Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team (CHHAT) Practitioner (Essex)
Permanent with funding until 31st March 2027
Band 6 £29,855 35 hours
About the role: We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.
CHHAT provides a programme of targeted support services to identified, young people/young carers. The CHHAT practitioner will provide support to, and improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of young carers. You will address a number of target areas including emotional or physical abuse, domestic violence, neglect, social exclusion and isolation, truancy and/or underachievement at school, as a consequence of a parent or other significant family member using illicit drugs, alcohol, prescription medications or parental/carer mental health issues. Our engagement with young carers covers early to high intervention needs. We also support cases of historical parental substance use, where the young carer may, or may not still be residing with their parent, but continues to be affected by the experience.
In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -
Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people (8-18) on both a one to one and group work capacity.
Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.
Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.
You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility, as well as extensive travel throughout Essex to reach and meet Young People.
You will need to demonstrate that you have:
-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.
-Substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.
-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.
-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.
-Experience of using IT based case management systems
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 25th August 2026Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
Community Hidden Harm Awareness Team (CHHAT) Practitioner (Essex)
Permanent with funding until 31st March 2027
Band 6 £29,855 35 hours
About the role: We are looking for an experienced young people's practitioner. You will be confident in your work with young people and join our dynamic, ambitious team.
CHHAT provides a programme of targeted support services to identified, young people/young carers. The CHHAT practitioner will provide support to, and improve the physical, mental and emotional wellbeing of young carers. You will address a number of target areas including emotional or physical abuse, domestic violence, neglect, social exclusion and isolation, truancy and/or underachievement at school, as a consequence of a parent or other significant family member using illicit drugs, alcohol, prescription medications or parental/carer mental health issues. Our engagement with young carers covers early to high intervention needs. We also support cases of historical parental substance use, where the young carer may, or may not still be residing with their parent, but continues to be affected by the experience.
In order to be successful with this role, you will need to be able to demonstrate that you have extensive experience of: -
Delivering direct interventions with vulnerable young people (8-18) on both a one to one and group work capacity.
Co-producing care and safety plans with young people that are young people led, focusing on both a relational & strength-based approach.
Extensive partnership working in a multi-agency environment to ensure that the needs and wishes of the young person are heard and acted upon.
You will work as part of a team and need to be able to work in a flexible way which includes flexing their day and work location as need indicates, including being based in the locality office in Chelmsford and working in the home environment to increase convenience and accessibility, as well as extensive travel throughout Essex to reach and meet Young People.
You will need to demonstrate that you have:
-A relevant professional qualification working with vulnerable children and families is desired e.g., Diploma/degree in social work, counselling qualification, professional youth worker or related NVQ or degree. Or Substantial relevant experience of working with vulnerable young people facing significant challenges within this sector.
-Substantial experience of working with vulnerable young people and families that are hard to reach and from diverse backgrounds on both a one-to-one basis and through group work interventions.
-Experience of supporting adolescents who are dealing with complex and sensitive issues through offering advice and advocacy.
-Experience of partnership and multi-agency working.
-Experience of working on one's own and within a team.
-Experience of using IT based case management systems
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
Closing date: Midnight on Tuesday 25th August 2026Interviews: Friday 4th September 2026
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 25 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 6161
Tags: Counselling
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OX1, Oxford (On-site)
£400 per day
Part-time (5 days per year on consultancy basis)
Temporary (3 years)
Job description
Christ Church Cathedral is seeking to appoint an independent Chair of the Cathedral Safeguarding Advisory Panel. The role of the independent Chair is to lead the Cathedral’s Safeguarding Advisory Panel meetings, and to foster a positive safeguarding culture and ensure we are following Church policy and good practice guidance.
This post provides an independent perspective on the Cathedral’s safeguarding work, and so the postholder will be working for us on a consultancy basis. The current rate of pay is £400 per day, 5 days per year, for a term of 3 years initially.
To apply for this role, please submit a CV, along with a covering letter outlining your suitability for the post addressed to Fiona Sidorowicz, Cathedral Safeguarding Officer, by 12 noon on 28 August 2026.
Interviews will take place the week commencing 21 September 2026.
Christ Church Cathedral is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, officeholders and volunteers to undertake safeguarding training appropriate to their role, and to adhere to the Cathedral’s safeguarding policies and procedure.
Organisation
Refreshed on: 04 August 2026
Closing date: 09 August 2026 at 12:00
Tags: Safeguarding
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Children's Society
Devon (On-site)
£29,855.00 per annum
Contract
Job description
Fixed Term of 12 months from January 2027 until January 2028
Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,855 per annum
Location: Plymouth
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a practitioner to train for a qualification under the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Scheme in:
PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Depression)
This programme equips practitioners to practice CBT at a high-intensity level. It is aimed at staff who work with a range of presentations in their daily practice, and would equip you with skills, knowledge and competencies to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). The course is a level 2 BABCP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma.
The course runs for one year, between January and December. This is a training course funded by Health Education England, so you would be studying at the University of Exeter 2 days a week and working within The Children's Society's Plymouth Wellbeing Service 2-3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for anyone who already has a foundation in CBT skills. You would need to have:
-Level 6 qualification, and
-a core profession recognised by BABCP.
OR
-Eligibility to complete the course via the KSA route
Level 6 qualification is usually an undergraduate degree or equivalent. 'KSA' stands for 'Knowledge Skills and Attitude' and involves completing a portfolio throughout the year to show how your current skills match the level necessary for a core profession. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting. Find out more about the KSA route on the BABCP website.
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 14th August 2026Interviews: Interview date yet to be confirmed
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: £29,855 per annum
Location: Plymouth
Benefits include but not limited to:
-36 days' annual leave, inclusive of flexible bank holidays, increasing with length of service
-Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-2 days of paid volunteering time per annum to support another part of the organisation
About us:The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
Our Youth Impact domain creates impact for children and young people. With highly skilled and experienced staff working across England and Wales, we provide direct support to children, young people, parents and carers, as well as conduct research and influence Government to make changes. We also provide training for professionals. Our value driven team change the lives of children in this country for the better — and with your help and expertise, tomorrow we can support even more.
About the role:
We are currently looking for a practitioner to train for a qualification under the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies Scheme in:
PG Diploma in Psychological Therapies Practice (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Anxiety Disorders and Depression)
This programme equips practitioners to practice CBT at a high-intensity level. It is aimed at staff who work with a range of presentations in their daily practice, and would equip you with skills, knowledge and competencies to become an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with the British Association of Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). The course is a level 2 BABCP-accredited Postgraduate Diploma.
The course runs for one year, between January and December. This is a training course funded by Health Education England, so you would be studying at the University of Exeter 2 days a week and working within The Children's Society's Plymouth Wellbeing Service 2-3 days per week.
Entry Requirements
The course is suitable for anyone who already has a foundation in CBT skills. You would need to have:
-Level 6 qualification, and
-a core profession recognised by BABCP.
OR
-Eligibility to complete the course via the KSA route
Level 6 qualification is usually an undergraduate degree or equivalent. 'KSA' stands for 'Knowledge Skills and Attitude' and involves completing a portfolio throughout the year to show how your current skills match the level necessary for a core profession. To be eligible for the KSA route you would need to have a minimum of 2 years' relevant full-time equivalent therapeutic experience in a mental health setting. Find out more about the KSA route on the BABCP website.
Closing date: Midnight on Friday 14th August 2026Interviews: Interview date yet to be confirmed
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 5 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 09 August 2026 at 23:59
Job ref: 6149
Tags: Counselling
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Greater London (Hybrid)
£30,469 per annum pro rata
Part-time (Part-time, 3 days per week with 1 day being a Friday; the other 2 days flexible. )
Permanent
Job description
School Partnerships Officer
Help transform children's futures while developing tomorrow's leaders.
We're looking for an enthusiastic and relationship-focused School Partnerships Officer to join an award-winning youth and education charity tackling educational inequality. Every day you'll work alongside schools to help children furthest from opportunity thrive, while leading and developing a team of inspiring young Volunteer Mentors as they complete a life-changing year of service.
If you're passionate about young people, education and creating lasting social impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Position: Schools Partnerships Officer (internal title: School Programme Impact Officer)
School Location: HA1 2JG - 2 days school based
Training Location: N1 9JP - 1 day per week (with some working from home)
Salary: £30,469 per annum pro rata
Hours: Part-time, 3 days per week with 1 day being a Friday; the other 2 days flexible. Working hours are 8:00-4:30, Monday to
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 14th August 2026
Interview Date: From 12th August 2026 onwards
About the Role
This is a rewarding opportunity to play a key role in supporting young people through education by acting as the vital link between partner schools and a team of inspirational volunteer mentors.
Working closely with schools, you will coordinate and oversee the successful delivery of the charity's in-school programme, ensuring volunteers have the guidance, support and resources they need to make a lasting difference to pupils' lives. Alongside programme coordination, you will help develop volunteers throughout their year of service, supporting their professional development while building strong relationships with schools and key stakeholders.
The role is predominantly school-based from Monday to Thursday, with most Fridays spent attending training and development sessions at the Birmingham office or online.
What you'll be doing
● Lead, coach and develop a team of Volunteer Mentors throughout their year of service.
● Build strong partnerships with school leaders and staff.
● Ensure high-quality delivery of City Year's school programme.
● Support volunteers' wellbeing, engagement and professional development.
● Monitor and evaluate programme impact using data and feedback.
● Act as the main relationship manager between City Year UK and your partner school.
● Work collaboratively with colleagues to continually improve the experience for schools, pupils and volunteers.
● Support the delivery of our Leadership Development Programme, helping Volunteer Mentors build the skills, confidence and experience they need for future careers.
About You
We're keen to hear from candidates who are passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people and enjoy building positive relationships with others.
You may come from an education, youth work, volunteering, project coordination or community engagement background, although we're open to a range of experiences as long as you have the right skills and passion.
You'll bring
● Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
● Confidence working with schools, young people and volunteers.
● Strong organisation and the ability to juggle competing priorities.
● A proactive, positive approach to solving problems.
● The ability to work independently while contributing to a supportive team.
● Good digital skills (Microsoft Office or Google Workspace).
● A genuine commitment to improving opportunities for children and young people.
Experience of working in, or alongside, schools would be beneficial but is not essential.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of both young people and volunteers, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Organisation
This national youth and education charity empowers diverse young adults to spend a year volunteering in schools, helping children who are furthest from opportunity to thrive. Through mentoring, tutoring and positive role modelling, volunteers support pupils both inside and outside the classroom while developing valuable skills for their own future careers.
Other roles you may have experience of include: School Partnerships Officer, School Coordinator, Programme Coordinator, Education Coordinator, Volunteer Coordinator, Youth Engagement Officer, School Liaison Officer, Programme Officer, Education Officer, Community Engagement Officer, Volunteer Manager, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Youth Worker, Family Support Worker or Project Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Organisation
Posted on: 22 July 2026
Closing date: 14 August 2026 at 23:30
Job ref: 8679
Tags: Social Care / Development, Training / Learning, Teaching, Education, Youth / Children, Social / Support Work
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Remote
£15,600-£20,800 depending on days a week (£26,000 FTE)
Part-time (21 or 28 hours / 3-4 days a week - To be agreed at point of offer)
Permanent
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!
Job description
About us
NCT is the national charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and early parenthood.
Our vision is simple: a society where everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected and safe.
Through our For Every Parent strategy, we're working to make that vision a reality. We support parents with trusted information, practical help, local communities and a stronger voice in the issues that matter to families.
For 70 years, we've been by parents' sides through the excitement, uncertainty, wonder and challenges of becoming a parent. Today, our volunteers contribute more than 70,000 hours of community service each year, helping parents build friendships, find support and feel less alone.
We educate and empower parents with evidence-based information and support. We advocate and act by listening to parents' experiences, raising their voices and campaigning for change. No judgement. No exceptions.
About the role
We're looking for a Content & Social Media Officer to help bring NCT's content and social media activity to life, creating engaging, audience-focused content that connects with new and expectant parents across our wide range of channels.
Working as part of the Content Studio, you'll create high-quality content across social, email, web, video and campaign activity, helping to deliver marketing campaigns, support income-generating partnership activity and strengthen NCT's brand. You'll work closely with the Content & Social Media Manager and colleagues across Marketing, Communications and Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships to ensure content is engaging, accessible and aligned with NCT's tone of voice.
You'll also play an important role in the day-to-day management of NCT's social media channels, helping to plan and schedule content, engage with our online communities and identify reactive opportunities. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys creating content, spotting stories and building meaningful connections with audiences.
You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where one day you might be creating graphics and editing a reel for an upcoming campaign, and the next you'll be responding to comments or helping to bring a new corporate partnership to life across our channels.
The role will include:
- Creating engaging content across a range of channels including social, email, web, video and other campaign assets.
- Producing compelling copy, visual assets and short-from video content that reflect NCT's tone of voice and brand messaging.
- Supporting the day-to-day management of NCT's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
- Planning and coordinating social activity in line with campaign and organisational priorities, as well as identifying and acting on reactive and real-time opportunities.
- Monitoring social media channels, responding to comments and messages, and helping to build an engaged online community.
- Contributing creative ideas and supporting the smooth operation of the Content Studio and working collaboratively with teams across Marketing, Communications and Fundraising to hit deadlines.
- Using data and insights to improve content performance and audience engagement.
About you
We're looking for a content and social media professional who enjoys creating engaging content and building communities through social media.
You'll have experience creating content across a variety of channels and be confident turning briefs into high-quality assets that meet audience and organisational needs. Whether you're writing copy, designing graphics, editing a video or engaging with audiences online, you'll understand how to create content that captures attention and drives engagement.
You'll bring hands-on experience managing social media accounts for a brand, charity or values-led organisation, along with a strong understanding of what works across different platforms. You'll be comfortable balancing multiple priorities, working to deadlines and adapting quickly when opportunities or priorities change.
We're looking for someone who is creative, organised and proactive, with a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating content that makes a difference.
You’ll bring:
- Experience developing and creating engaging content across multiple channels, including social, web, email and video.
- Experience managing social media channels for a brand, charity or values-led organisation, including planning and publishing.
- Excellent copywriting, editing and content production skills, with experience designing visuals and creating video content.
- Experience taking content from brief to delivery while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
- A good understanding of social media platforms, trends, audience engagement and content best practice.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A creative, proactive and collaborative approach, with excellent attention to detail and the flexibility to respond to reactive opportunities when needed.
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know—we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
Organisation
National Childbirth Trust
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Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Posted on: 31 July 2026
Closing date: 11 August 2026 at 10:55
Tags: Youth / Children
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Remote
£32,000 per year
Full-time
Contract (Maternity Cover until May 2027)
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!
Job description
About us
NCT is the national charity for pregnancy, birth, infant feeding and early parenthood.
Our vision is simple: a society where everyone who becomes a parent feels confident, connected and safe.
Through our For Every Parent strategy, we're working to make that vision a reality. We support parents with trusted information, practical help, local communities and a stronger voice in the issues that matter to families.
For 70 years, we've been by parents' sides through the excitement, uncertainty, wonder and challenges of becoming a parent. Today, our volunteers contribute more than 70,000 hours of community service each year, helping parents build friendships, find support and feel less alone.
We educate and empower parents with evidence-based information and support. We advocate and act by listening to parents' experiences, raising their voices and campaigning for change. No judgement. No exceptions.
About the role
We're looking for a Content & Social Media Manager to lead NCT’s content production and social media activity, helping us connect with new and expectant parents through engaging, audience-focused content across our wide range of channels.
You'll be comfortable leading the Content Studio and developing high-quality content across video, email, web and other assets, while also taking ownership to manage NCT's social media channels, building engagement and identifying opportunities to jump on trends.
Working closely with colleagues across Marketing, Communications and Fundraising & Strategic Partnerships, you'll help bring marketing campaigns to life, support income-generating partnership activity and strengthen NCT's brand to ensure parents continue to see us as a trusted source of support throughout pregnancy and early parenthood.
You’ll work alongside and coach a Content & Social Media Officer, and enjoy blending hands-on delivery with strategic thinking. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment where one day you might be developing assets and writing copy for a major campaign launch in a
few weeks, and the next you’ll be producing social-first content reacting to a political announcement that day.
The role will include:
- Leading on the development and creation of engaging content across a range of channels including social, email, web, video and other campaign assets.
- Producing compelling copy, visual assets and short-from video content that reflect NCT's tone of voice and brand messaging.
- Managing NCT's social media channels, including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
- Planning and coordinating social activity in line with campaign and organisational priorities, as well as identifying and acting on reactive and real-time opportunities.Leading day-to-day operation of Content Studio and working collaboratively with teams across Marketing, Communications and Fundraising to hit deadlines.
- Using data and insights to continuously improve content performance and audience engagement.
- Supporting and coaching a Content & Social Media Officer.
About you
We're looking for an experienced content and social media professional who is just as comfortable creating engaging content as they are managing social channels.
You'll have a proven track record of producing high-quality content across a range of channels and be confident taking a project from initial idea and brief through to delivery. Whether you're writing copy, creating an infographic or spotting a reactive content opportunity, you'll know how to create content that resonates with audiences and supports organisational goals.
You'll bring hands-on experience and strategic thinking when it comes to managing social media accounts for a brand, charity or values-led organisation, along with a strong understanding of what works across different platforms. You'll enjoy working at pace, balancing BAU activity with reactive comms, and using data and insight to continually improve your work.
We're looking for someone who is creative, proactive and collaborative, with excellent attention to detail and a passion for our sector. You'll be excited by the opportunity to take ownership of a role that combines two of your passions, with the autonomy to shape, deliver and continuously improve NCT's marketing.
You’ll bring:
- Significant, relevant experience developing and creating engaging content across multiple channels, including social, web, email and video.
- Strong experience managing social media channels for a brand, charity or values-led organisation, including planning and publishing.
- Excellent copywriting, editing and content production skills, with experience designing visuals and creating video content.
- Experience taking ownership of projects from brief to delivery, managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines.
- A strong understanding of social media platforms, trends, audience engagement and content best practice.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A creative, proactive and collaborative approach, with excellent attention to detail and the flexibility to respond to reactive opportunities when needed.
Our Benefits – What we offer you
We value our team and offer fantastic benefits to support your well-being and professional growth:
- 30 days annual leave (excluding Bank Holidays)
- Pension matched up to 5%
- Flexible working options to suite your lifestyle
- Employee Assistance Programme, including 24/7 GP access, personalised counselling, legal advice and more
- Cycle to work scheme to support sustainable commuting
- Life Assurance for peace of mind
- Free eye test for all staff, with further discounts
- Blue Light discount card
At NCT, we’re committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. If you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please let us know—we’re here to support you. Ready to make a difference? Apply now and be part of something truly special.
Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.
Organisation
National Childbirth Trust
View profile
Registered Charity
101 - 500
Registered Charity
101 - 500
We are the charity supporting people as they become parents. Here through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood.
Posted on: 30 July 2026
Closing date: 11 August 2026 at 14:34
Tags: Youth / Children
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