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Brief role description:

Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this role is responsible for what happens in our parks and open spaces on Saturday and Sunday mornings, for the community of volunteers who make this happen and for how we support participants and event teams with their requests and queries.

This role oversees all aspects of delivering and supporting parkrun events across the world, collaborating with global colleagues to ensure that parkrun events continue to be delivered in line with our principles of simple, scalable, sustainable and our promise that they will be free, for everyone, forever. 

This role will also have oversight of the effective delivery of our volunteer strategy and will ensure that our volunteer community and ambassador networks global continue to grow, diversify and thrive.

 

Also overseeing the Support team who manage event risk assessments and respond to range queries, the successful candidate will be responsive to the learnings from the Support team and translate them into new policy or practice.

Finally, as a member of the SLT this role will help shape and deliver parkrun’s global strategy, championing event delivery and leading cross functional projects. 

Main responsibilities:

• Sets overall global strategy for event delivery, ensuring that parkrun events are not only safe and accessible, but the barriers to event delivery are minimised and the parkrun event delivery model remains simple, scalable, and sustainable.  This includes:

  • Working with the divisional event delivery leads to ensure best practice is developed, balancing local context and global direction

  • Ensuring that divisional event delivery teams are appropriately recording, classifying, actioning, and monitoring event-related incidents

  • Responsibility for operational of the critical incident line, staff and volunteer rostering and training

  • Monitoring critical medical incidents and maximising the safety of participants through proactively reviewing practices and policies

  • Responsibility for creating and maintaining global event delivery guidance, policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that guidance is shared appropriately and that event team adherence is monitored.

• Working with the Global Volunteering Lead to: 

  • To oversee the implementation of parkrun’s global volunteering strategy, and to ensure that volunteering is valued, celebrated and supported as a form of participation

  • Provide internal thought leadership to drive the delivery of a cohesive approach and voice for volunteering activities across our global organisation 

  • Drive forward effective digital and in-person volunteer engagement and high quality support, training and development

  • Oversee volunteer associated policies and procedures

  • Engage with external stakeholders in the volunteering space to ensure parkrun offers best practice in volunteer engagement.

• Working with the Global Head of Support to:

  • Develop and execute a comprehensive support strategy that enhances our relationship with our community

  • Oversee the event risk assessment process

  • Continuously assess and enhance support processes to meet evolving needs of the parkrun community

  • Collaborate across the organisation to ensure seamless integration of support services into the overall parkrun ecosystem

  • Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.

Desirable Experience:

• Track record of setting an operational strategy, aligning teams to organisational goals and delivering measurable results

• Skilled in leading and motivating international teams remotely, with a strong appreciation for cultural diversity and inclusive collaboration

• Working in an organisation with a strong volunteering ethos and experience of volunteer management 

• Managing delivery of community events at scale

• Experience of customer service or support desk models and delivery, incident management and complaints 

• Leveraging technology to find efficiencies in operational processes

• Demonstrated strength in influencing and uniting others around shared goals, fostering collaboration and commitment across teams and cultures without direct line management

• A deep understanding of parkrun’s operating model.

Relevant skills and behaviours:

• A purpose-driven leader who aligns with parkrun values

• Strong and effective relationship builder and communicator - able to collaborate with our communities and colleagues across the globe

• Forward thinking and willing to lean into big challenges - balancing the global growth of parkrun with the resulting pressure on the operating model

• Able to embed an innovation as usual mindset and find efficiencies in the event delivery model without losing impact

• A creative thinking who is prepared to explore new initiative and event formats as we continue to scale

• A natural collaborator who can work effectively across teams including with Safeguarding, People and Culture, Health & Inclusion,  Digital and Commercial

• A considered yet decisive individual who is authentic yet inspiring and can see the detail and the big picture.

Expectations of a line managers at parkrun:

• Will have regular 1:1s with direct reports. 

• Will set objectives for direct reports / team. 

• Will provide regular feedback and developmental guidance. 

• Will plan teams’ workload and availability.

• Will play a role in recruitment and selection and work with the People & Culture team to understand the roles required. 

• Will cascade messages to the team as appropriate. 

• Will be able to assign responsibilities and authority to the right employees, taking their interests, ambitions, development and competency into account.

• Will deliver any disciplinary sanctions in line with our policies and processes. 

• Will provide support for team members and promote health and wellbeing at work.

Team: Reward & Talent Acquisition

Location: Homebased

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £35,065.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Reward & Benefits Officer:

• overseeing the administration, renewal, and ongoing improvement of the charity’s core benefit offerings
• driving innovation in benefits design, ensuring our offer remains competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs
• championing accessibility and engagement with benefits through inclusive, multi-generational communications
• supporting with data activity for the annual pay review, including assisting with market research, pay modelling, and data checking
• supporting with job evaluation by attending panels, querying role details, and offering insight
• providing market benchmarking for roles using our range of benchmarking platforms
• producing quarterly management information reports and dashboards on benefit usage and engagement

About the Reward & Talent Acquisition team:

• we sit within the People & Culture directorate
• our team is responsible for developing reward strategies, including pay frameworks and wellbeing initiatives, the development and improvement of an inspiring benefits, cost effective offering, working within regulatory, safeguarding and compliance frameworks and driving Cat Protection’s employer brand
• we currently have a team of six working across reward and recruitment, consisting of Head of Reward & Talent Acquisition, Talent Acquisition Manager, three Talent Acquisition Partners and a Reward & Recruitment Officer. We have vacancies for a Reward Specialist and a Reward & Benefits Officer
• this role will be line managed by the Reward Specialist

What we’re looking for in our Reward & Benefits Officer:

• experience of administration of a cost-effective benefits programme
• experience of working in a reward/benefits role in a large, multi-site, multi-functional organisation
• experience supporting with job evaluations and salary benchmarking
• strong communication style and able to collaborate successfully with stakeholders
• strong analytical skills and the ability to analyse data
• super expert in using Microsoft Excel to build reports and manipulate data
• strong administrative skills including high attention to detail
• excellent planning and organisational skills
• is a self-starter and able to work remotely to deliver results
• a sense of fun and passion for all things reward!

What we can offer you:

• range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about 

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 30 November 2025

Virtual interview date: 11 December 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.

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

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

Application

1. Anonymised application form
2. Video screening

Interview

1. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Interview

Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.

Please email [email protected] if you require any adjustments to be made for you to complete your application or to participate in the recruitment journey

This is a hands-on and varied role for someone who enjoys planning, organising, and making things happen. You’ll take the lead on delivering Day One’s events programme from fundraising challenges and third-party events to awareness and engagement activities that raise our profile and connect new people to our cause.

Your main focus will be on logistics, planning, and delivery ensuring each event runs smoothly, safely, and reflects Day One at its best. You’ll also be developing new opportunities, or supporting engagement events such as Major Trauma Awareness Week and campaigns that complement our services and mission

Reporting to the Head of Public Fundraising you will champion Day One’s values and behaviours, working collaboratively across teams to ensure that all our internal and external events reflect our mission and priorities.

You will bring a positive, proactive, and resilient approach, with the ability to innovate, influence and drive results. You’ll also play a key role in shaping our future plans, helping us grow our income in the years ahead as we develop and roll out our new organisational strategy.

 

The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows: 

 

Fundraising & Third-Party Events

• Plan, coordinate, and deliver Day One’s calendar of fundraising events, including challenge and third-party activities.
• Grow opportunities for individuals, teams, and partners to take part in events that raise funds and awareness.
• Manage event logistics, budgeting, risk assessments, and delivery on the day with our preferred suppliers.
• Steward flagship event participants, such as those taking part in the London Marathon and Great North Run.
• Ensure participants from other challenge events are handed over smoothly to the Relationship Fundraiser and Fundraising Assistant, who will lead on their stewardship and follow-up.

Awareness & Engagement Events

• Work closely with the Marketing & Communications Officer to plan and deliver awareness and engagement events such as exhibitions, conferences and networking events.
• Lead on all logistics and coordination from venue bookings and set-up to equipment, displays, and volunteer support.
• Represent Day One at events, helping to raise our visibility and strengthen relationships with partners, supporters, and professionals.
• Support the Marketing & Communications Officer with the delivery of campaigns like Major Trauma Awareness Week and other activities that raise Day One’s national profile.

Planning & Delivery

• Develop and maintain event plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring events are efficient and well-organised.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers, venues, and event organisers to ensure value for money and quality delivery.
• Review and record event outcomes to support learning, improvement, and future planning.
• Balance multiple projects moving seamlessly from one event to the next or planning ahead for the year-round events calendar.

Teamwork & Values

• Work collaboratively across fundraising and communications to deliver joined-up campaigns and consistent messaging.
• Champion Day One’s values and behaviours, ensuring every event reflects our mission and priorities.
• Bring a positive, proactive, and flexible approach ready to problem-solve, adapt, and make things happen.
• Play an active role in helping Day One grow its reach and income as we deliver our new organisational strategy.

Please refer to the attached recruitment pack for more information. If you think you could be the right person to fulfil the exciting responsibilities of this role, please apply.

Please also be aware that we use anonymous recruitment methods when submitting shortlists for all our roles and we only work with organisations that are happy to engage with us in this way.

Closing Date – Tuesday 9th December

First round interview Monday 15th December - virtual

Second round interview in-person, date TBC

Team: Legacies & In Memory

Location: Remotely, UK

Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Salary: Up to £70,004.60 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Cats Protection are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity, and we’re seeking an ambitious, knowledgeable and compassionate individual to lead our successful legacy and in memory fundraising programme

Will you join us and make life better for cats?

Responsibilities of our Head of Legacy Giving:

• Our Head of Legacy Giving is responsible for Cats Protection’s largest charitable income stream, leading our Legacy Marketing, Legacy Administration and In Memory teams as we seek to delivery exemplary fundraising programmes raising upwards of £50m a year – around half of the cats we help are cared for thanks to this work.
• With ambitions to continue growing the income we receive from Legacy and In Memory giving, our Head of Legacy Giving is responsible for shaping the long-term strategy to deliver this growth and overseeing the implementation of activity across the organisation that maximises the scale and value of current and future support.
• Underpinning this transformation is a responsibility for the role to lead our medium and long-term legacy modelling, inspire and develop our high performing teams, and collaborate with an array of internal stakeholders and key external partners.
• The role is also a member of our Marketing and Income Generation (MIG) directorate leadership team, as part of a unified leadership group that has shared accountability and strategic responsibility for the organisation’s collective income generation performance.

About the Legacy and In Memory department:

• The department sits within our Individual Giving and Legacies business area of the Marketing & Income Generation Directorate
• There are four broad areas of expertise and delivery within the department – legacy marketing, legacy administration, in memory fundraising, and local legacy and in memory giving – with 16 individuals making up the teams.
• The teams are responsible for fundraising programmes that cover traditional legacy giving, Free Wills, our Cat Guardians service and In Memory giving for both people and cats.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Legacy Giving:

• Proven experience in a senior charitable legacy fundraising and direct marketing role
• Experience of leading and managing multiple teams working together to deliver ambitious targets, overcome challenges and achieve measurable impact in a remote working environment
• Proven track record of strategic development, planning and implementation
• Experience of commissioning and managing external agencies and consultants
• Experience of managing significant income and expenditure budgets
• Experience of providing impactful management information and reports to internal stakeholders on legacy income and key KPIs
• Knowledge of Chartered Institute of Fundraising codes of practice, sector regulation and compliance, and data protection legislation

What we can offer you:

• Range of health benefits
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
• Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
• and much more, which you can learn about

Interested? Here’s how to apply:

Application closing date: 30th November 2025

Virtual interview date: Week commencing 8th December 2025

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

If successful, your recruitment journey will include:

1. Anonymised application form

2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams

Are you passionate about upholding the rights of other Disabled people? Would you like to bring your whole self to work? 

Inclusion Barnet is Barnet’s Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisation (DDPO), led by a board and senior management team of disabled people, and we’re passionate about using our lived experience of disability to work towards inclusive communities and greater social justice for all.

This role involves working with people across all of Barnet’s diverse communities. Therefore, we’re looking for people with a demonstrable commitment to the social model of disability and equality, with their own direct lived experience of disability, and an ambition to contribute to a fairer society for all.

The successful candidate will spend their time delivering a frontline welfare benefits triaging service with the support of a senior caseworker. 

To succeed, you will need experience of advice work which includes using a benefits calculator and signposting. The role also involves managing our telephone and email inbox into the advice service and obtaining feedback about the service from clients alongside initial advice giving. The role will include some casework including concessionary travel claims when capacity allows and with relevant training. 

You will need excellent communication skills and be unphased by people presenting with multiple issues, often in emotional distress. You’ll be excited by the challenge of learning new things and have a good knowledge of the services used by disabled people. 

In return, we offer a supportive and friendly workplace, with a focused but flexible culture, where you can bring your whole self to work. 

This is a home-based role, with some travel around Barnet needed, approx. 2 days a month. Most of the triaging work can be completed online or over the telephone, but there may be a need for some face-to-face client work from time to time. You will therefore need to live within a reasonable travelling distance of Barnet. Some travel to other venues in London may also be required, for example for staff away days or other meetings.

We encourage flexible working to suit your work/life balance preferences where possible; however, some working days might be determined by appointments. We also operate a Time Off In Lieu (TOIL) system.

To apply, please submit your CV with a brief covering letter clearly stating how you meet the person specification, and how you would use your lived experience of disability to inform your delivery of the role.

The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check and have the right to work in the UK. 

Interviews will be held remotely w/c 8th December and will include a pre-prepared scenario question which you will need to submit before the time of your interview.

We are looking for someone who can assess, design and implement behavioural rehabilitation for our dogs joining us in our centres.
 
As Behaviour Officer, you'll take the lead, figuratively and literally, when it comes to the assessments of our dogs and their training programmes. You'll play a key role in supporting adopters, during the adoption process and after rehoming, to ensure that every dog has the best possible chance of successfully settling into their new life.  

What does this role do?

As a Behaviour Officer you’ll: 

• assess the behaviour of dogs, before they enter the centre and during their stay, to identify potential behaviour needs, as per Dogs Trust Standard Operating Procedures. 
• design and implement Behaviour Modification Programmes and training plans to enhance each dog’s chances of rehoming, in support of the centre’s priorities based on individual dog welfare and requirements.
• oversee and support the implementation of training and behaviour plans by colleagues. Work with other departments to modify and seek guidance. 
• monitor the progress of individual training and rehabilitation programmes and maintain detailed records of the progress of each dog. Provide professional training, support and assessment colleagues. 

Could this be you?

To be successful in this role, you'll have a thorough knowledge of dog behaviour and welfare, including understanding the principles underlying learning and the ability to write training and behaviour programs. You'll also have achieved ATBC competence at Animal Trainer level and have achieved specific competences from the Behaviour Technician standard. You'll have excellent communication skills with the ability to handle delicate situations sensitively and professionally and have the ability to and experience in handling difficult dogs. But above all, you'll be passionate and committed to the work of Dogs Trust.

A full, manual driving licence is also essential, as driving will be a part of the role.

What does this team do?

Our rehoming centres house thousands of dogs each year until they are able to find a loving new home, and the success of our centres wouldn't be possible without our dedicated team of staff and volunteers; there is a real family-community within each of our centres. Come rain or shine, our team are out in all weathers to make sure the dogs have the best possible life. Dealing with thousands of visitors each month, our rehoming centres are the face of Dogs Trust and we pride ourselves on our staff providing the very best in customer service. 

About Dogs Trust

We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.We are looking for someone who can assess, design and implement behavioural rehabilitation for our dogs joining us in our centres.

Job Title: Freelance Facilitator

Reporting to: Senior Programme Lead

Location: Staffordshire, in particular Stafford and surrounding area

Salary: £120 per day (including travel) plus £25 to attend meetings with a school (if required) and £50 for attending half day training or £100 for full day training. Expenses can also be claimed for programme snacks and travel to training.

One-year contracts might also be available.

 

Power2 is a fast growing and energetic children and young people’s charity that has supported 27,000 young people since 2001.  We are based in the North West of England and London and deliver early-intervention asset-based programmes to children and young people who have mental wellbeing challenges and are disengaged from school and more widely. We are well-known for our accredited Teens and Toddlers programme.

We believe every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive, even when things get tougher. We support young people to get the most out of their education by helping them to improve their mental health and wellbeing and develop their skills. We inspire young people who are at significant risk of school exclusion to re-engage and fulfil their potential at school, at work and in life.

We are seeking Freelance Programme Facilitators to join a pool to deliver our programmes in Staffordshire. Supported by our Programme Development Manager with training and resources you will help children and young people who are experiencing vulnerabilities and disadvantages improve their wellbeing, re-engage with school and learning, build networks and access opportunities.

Programme Facilitators work with significant autonomy and authority. They must embrace responsibility and are accountable for their work. They work collaboratively alongside young people, operating as a mentor as they empower young people to develop self-esteem, become resilient and engage with school and their own future. They give each young person the time, the confidence and skills to engage with their education.

You will work in schools and community settings to support young people and their families to ensure that at-risk children and young people make the most of their potential and improve their life chances. Work will include 1:1 support and delivery of Power2’s core programmes.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a CV and expression of interest. Your expression of interest should be no longer than two pages of A4 and must cover:

• Where you are based
• How your skills and experience match the role
• Two references
• Your DBS status

The successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check (child workforce) and provide details of two referees.

We are seeking a part-time Communications and Marketing Officer to join the Foundation during an exciting period of growth. You will work as part of a small team to deliver our fundraising strategy – by 2028 we aim to be raising £1 million a year to fund vital work in the National Park.

We are looking for a creative and proactive communicator who is passionate about the Peak District, its wildlife and its communities. You’ll be someone who thrives in a small dynamic team and is confident working across digital platforms to tell compelling stories, engage supporters and grow our reach. You’ll bring fresh ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a keen eye for details – whether crafting social media content, managing campaigns, or supporting fundraising initiatives.

This is a varied role that will work as part of a small team to ensure we raise the funds needed to support the Peak District to be enjoyed by everyone, forever. You will help to raise funds to:

• Protect our peatlands. The Park contains some of the most degraded upland peatland anywhere in Europe. We’re working to restore Peak District blanket bogs and peatland back to health, conserving this vital carbon capturing habitat for the future.
• Restore habitats. Nature is in crisis even in our National Park. We’re working to create bigger, better and more joined up habitats across the Peak District, supporting biodiversity and providing essential corridors for wildlife.
• Connect people and communities to nature. The more people who are connected to nature, the more people will want to protect it. We are working to ensure people of all ages and backgrounds have opportunities to experience and care for our National Park.
• Ensure access for everyone. There are over 1,600 miles of paths within the National Park. We’re working to fund high quality path repair, improve access for people with disabilities and help more people enjoy their right to roam.
• Protect our cultural heritage. The Peak District landscape has been shaped by people. We’re working to protect and conserve these irreplaceable heritage sites, from historic buildings and industrial structures to pre-historic features.

If you’re enthusiastic about making a difference and helping protect and promote the UK’s first National Park, we’d love to hear from you. We are open to individuals looking to transition from other sectors.

What we can offer you

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Two wellbeing days (pro-rata) – additional paid leave to support your mental, emotional and physical wellbeing
• Enjoy your birthday as a paid day off
• 2 days volunteer leave per year (and access to volunteer opportunities inside the Park)
• Flexible working - we support hybrid and adaptable hours to suit your lifestyle
• Family friendly policies – flexible hours and a culture of listening and support
• Getting to work in and around our beautiful Peak District National Park

Our charity has grown rapidly over the last five years, with each year bringing new faces and new opportunities. This year, we’re excited to be welcoming a Fundraising Manager to join our team.

In this role, you’ll work closely with our CEO and operations team to deliver our annual fundraising targets, focusing on individual giving, trusts and foundations, and fundraising events/external opportunities. Partnerships are currently managed by the CEO and our Board of Trustees.

We have a fun, joyful working culture and work flexibly and mostly remotely, though you may occasionally need to attend meetings in London or travel for events. Our registered office is in Margate, so if you’re local or fancy a change of scene, you’re welcome to come and work by the sea.

As this is a new role for Not A Phase, we’re looking for someone confident, proactive and full of ideas. You’ll have the freedom to shape and implement your own systems and processes, with full support from the team.

It’s vital that you have an understanding of the issues currently faced by the trans+ community in the UK. We recently launched our new five-year strategy, Joy as an Act of Resistance, which will guide our mission in these challenging times. Your role will be key in helping us achieve it, if you'd like to check it out, you can read it in full over on our website.

We encourage applications from those with lived experience or a deep understanding of the topics we work within.

About You

• Experienced fundraiser, ideally with a background in individual giving.

• Skilled bid writer with a proven track record.

• Lived experience of, or strong understanding of, the challenges facing the trans+ community in the UK.

• Experience developing and managing fundraising events from start to finish.

• Passionate about giving supporters the best possible experience and skilled at building relationships to exceed targets.

• Confident communicator who can engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

• Creative, proactive problem-solver who thrives in a flexible environment.

We are looking for a Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager (North Services) and a Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager (South Services) to support the growth and delivery of our counselling and wellbeing programmes.  

Our services are a hybrid of online and in person delivery and therefore the North role will include travelling to locations within Manchester, Bradford, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire areas, including travelling to TLC wider meetings in Manchester.

The South role will include travelling to locations within London and the Severn & Wye areas, including travelling to TLC wider meetings in Manchester.

The Roles

The successful candidates will support the Senior Therapeutic Wellbeing Manager and hold specific identified managerial responsibilities within the services delivered by TLC’s Therapeutic Wellbeing department. 

You will work closely with the Senior Therapeutic Wellbeing Manager and Management Team  to co-ordinate the delivery, monitoring and staff support and leadership across the organisation.

The successful candidates will have operational responsibility for the Counselling and Wellbeing services within their geographical areas and have  specific managerial responsibilities within the wider range of services delivered by TLC.

You will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing to design and deliver against the department’s strategic objectives. 

You will work closely with the Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

About you

We are looking for people who have the expertise to lead our team of mental health professionals. 

You will be a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced leader with a proven track record in managing mental health teams. 

You will be experienced in managing commissioned services requiring high quality contract management, reporting back to commissioners/funders. 

You will have extensive knowledge of risk assessing , safeguarding legislation and local guidance and practice.

We are looking for collaborators and passionate leaders to ensure our team has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate and effective mental health support. 

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

So, if you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of TLC, we’d love to hear from you.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please state clearly on your application if you are applying for the North Service Manager Post or the South Service Manager Post.  

We are looking for a Senior Therapeutic Wellbeing Service Manager to support the growth and delivery of our counselling and wellbeing programmes.  

Our services are a hybrid of online and in person delivery and therefore this role will include occasional travel to our North and South TLC locations, including travelling to TLC’s wider Head Office in Manchester.

The Role

The successful candidate will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing and hold specific identified managerial responsibilities within the services delivered by TLC’s Therapeutic Wellbeing department. 

You will work closely with the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing and Senior Management Team to co-ordinate the delivery, monitoring and staff support and leadership across the organisation.

You will support the Head of Therapeutic Wellbeing to design and deliver against the department’s strategic objectives. 

You will work closely with the Management Team and Clinical Supervisors to ensure services are delivered to a high standard in line with TLC’s values and the BACP Ethical Framework.

About you

We are looking for somebody who has held a senior role and has the expertise to lead our service management team.

 You will be a skilled, knowledgeable and experienced leader with a proven track record in managing mental health teams. 

You will be experienced in managing commissioned services requiring high quality contract management, reporting back to commissioners/funders. 

You will have extensive knowledge of risk assessing, safeguarding legislation and local guidance and practice.

We are looking for a collaborator and passionate leader to ensure our team has the right knowledge, skills, values and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate and effective mental health support. 

About us

TLC: Talk, Listen, Change is a relationships charity that has been providing support to individuals, couples, families, and communities in the North of England for over 40 years. The charity focuses on promoting emotional wellbeing through the cultivation of safe, healthy, and happy relationships. Originally serving Greater Manchester, the organisation has expanded its reach to help people all over England. TLC offer a range of services tailored to meet the diverse relationship challenges faced by the community. Our commitment to evolving our services ensures we continue to meet the growing needs of those we serve.

TLC values safe, healthy, and happy relationships both within the workplace and beyond, emphasising a culture that is safe, authentic, and person-centred, reflecting our commitment to valuing staff as much as the people we support. The organisation takes pride in being progressive and inclusive. TLC have made specific commitments to staff well-being and inclusivity, such as the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, supporting Afro-hairstyles through the Halo Code, and endorsing the White Ribbon campaign to end men’s violence against women. These initiatives support work to build an equitable and respectful work environment.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We believe in empowering our team members to bring their best to this role. That’s why we offer flexible working hours around core business times.

We also provide an annual Professional Development allowance, a generous annual leave package, and even time off for your birthday, Health & Wellbeing Day, and EDI-focused Volunteering Day.

So, if you’re ready to make a real impact and help shape the future of TLC, we’d love to hear from you.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone. As standard practice we provide interview questions prior to the interview so we can concentrate on getting to know you. If there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

The role
The Domestic Abuse Prevention All Risk Perpetrator Worker will strive to make contact and work on a one-to-one basis with perpetrators whose victims have been identified through all levels of risk.

The purpose of this role is to move the perpetrator along the spectrum of awareness; acceptance of impact; desire to change; to voluntary engagement in behavioural change to end the cycle of abuse for children who are victims of domestic abuse.

The Domestic Abuse Prevention Worker will work with people on; awareness raising and developing motivation to change with people who recognise they are at risk of or are harming their partner (low risk), individual case management and group behavioural change programmes (standard and medium risk) and intensive case management aimed at high harm and/or significant recidivist perpetrators. To do this, the Domestic Abuse Prevention worker will work closely with existing agencies as part of a co located multi agency approach.

The Domestic Abuse Prevention worker will work closely with the victim/survivor IDVA service to review risk, develop safety plans, and improve outcomes for all parties involved. 

About you
You’ll have a deep understanding of the nature of domestic abuse and its effects on clients and children, as well as the reasons behind abusive behaviours towards intimate partners.

Your knowledge extends to the range of statutory and voluntary agencies that clients and their children may encounter, and you are aware of the impact of domestic abuse on children and parenting, including the additional needs of clients from BMER communities.

You will have experience in working with clients on issues of domestic abuse, providing one-to-one and group support and advice, managing your own workload and administration, and assessing the risk and safety of your clients and those connected to your client.  You will have handled safeguarding disclosures and referrals, and you communicate clearly with a range of people both over the telephone and in person. 

You will be organised, able to use your initiative, and work effectively as part of a multi-service team. Your administrative skills will be strong, and you will be adept at using a computer to maintain effective systems.

You will also be flexible, willing to work evenings and be able to travel independently. Additionally, you will have an understanding of trauma-informed practices, risk mitigation, and safeguarding. You will have experience liaising with social workers and other professionals, and in related areas such as substance misuse, child protection, or family support, is desirable.

Fluency in an additional language and skills in group work are also advantageous. You stay updated with best practices and new initiatives.

We want you to feel empowered to bring your authentic self to this role, so we encourage flexible working around core hours. We offer an annual continuous Professional Development allowance, generous annual leave entitlement and Birthday leave.

We want to make working at TLC an enjoyable and rewarding experience.
It takes a dedicated, passionate, and flexible team to deliver the range of services we provide. We’re lucky to have over 150 people on our teams and 12 Trustees who believe in what we do. We are looking for enthusiastic, experienced, engaged and highly motivated people to join our team.

We aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest pool, reflecting the diverse range of people we support.

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to be the best you can be, please contact us. 

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We have an exciting and rewarding opportunity to join us at the Alzheimer’s Society based in our knowledgeable and passionate Fylde and Wyre and wider North Lancashire team!
 
As a Dementia Adviser, you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support, information, and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs. You will offer support to your clients in a variety of ways, whether in the client's own home, or at other locations in the community, face to face, by phone, letter, or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, and facilitating peer support groups for people living with dementia on occasions in various location in the area!
 
Hours - 21 hours
Location - Community based in Fylde and Wyre (or within a commutable distance) with some homeworking
Interviews - 10 December 2025

You will need

- Confidence and ability to communicate with a wide range of people, adapting your approach to ensure understanding. You will be required to speak publicly at events about dementia, delivering information and signposting people to further resources and networks. 
- Ability to support people affected by dementia to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and help them take more control of their lives. 
- Able demonstrate your skills being proactive, organised, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Strong IT skills for inputting detailed, factual case records on a client database and using virtual meeting software.
- Ability to travel across local area and wider area on occasions. 

What you’ll focus on:  

- Delivering personalised and tailored support to people affected by dementia. This could include the person living with dementia, carer, family or friends. 
- Being a named, trusted contact for people affected by dementia, enabling access to vital services whilst improving people’s sense of well-being, and giving people control over their lives and decisions. 
- Managing own caseload of clients and referring people to the appropriate health and social care organisations when required, including safeguarding’s. 
- Providing advice and guidance at local peer groups, specific dementia groups and community networks, whilst looking out for new opportunities to promote the service and maintain the profile of dementia services across the area. 

Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. At Alzheimer’s Society, we’re the UK’s leading dementia charity and the only one to tackle all aspects of dementia by giving help and hope to people living with dementia today and in the future. We give vital support to people facing the most frightening times of their lives, while also funding groundbreaking research and campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be. Together with our supporters, we’re working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. Our values make sure that our focus is clear for the challenges and opportunities ahead and remind us of what we all stand for.

Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We need to ensure the voices around our table better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We strongly encourage individuals to apply who have a disability, impairment or health condition or individuals who identify as Black, Asian or from another minority ethnic background, as these groups are currently under-represented at Alzheimer's Society.  We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. Our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy here along with our internal employee forum and Employee Lived Experience network groups help us promote inclusion and belonging, becoming an engaged and inclusive organisation for all our people. 

Our hiring process

During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and can be at your best. We are working hard to ensure our recruitment process is as inclusive as possible, so please do inform us of your experience and anything you think we could do better by completing our candidate survey when you apply.  Please also contact Alzheimer’s Society Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] for application support or any adjustments you might need. To ensure fairness and consistency to select the best candidate for this role, all our applications are anonymised up until an interview has been confirmed. We recognise the benefits of AI, but if you're considering using it to submit your application, we encourage you to reflect on the value it truly adds. AI tools often lack the personal touch and authenticity that set candidates apart. We want to hear your unique
perspective, experiences, and skills, so we encourage you to showcase them in your own voice. We try to avoid closing roles early where possible, however if we receive a high volume of applications, we may close earlier than the advertised closing date. Should this occur, we will aim to provide you with at least 48 hours' notice. We are committed to safer recruitment and ensuring the welfare of those we work with, due to the nature of some of our roles, we might need to carry out a DBS check at the relevant level.

Giving back to you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

Contract: Permanent, full time 
Salary: £28,481 to £33,118 per annum
Location: Radcliffe, M26 1NQ 
Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025 
Interview dates: 

• 1st stage interview – Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December 2025 
• 2nd stage discovery session – Tuesday 16th December 2025

Are you an experienced operational manager, who relishes a challenge, with a passion for pets and people? 

We’re recruiting a Centre Manager with strong leadership, organisational and communication skills to lead our Manchester Rehoming Advice and behaviour unit. 

This is an exciting time for the Manchester Centre with many changes happening and the chance for a dynamic leader to bring their own experience and help shape the future of the centre, for the pets and clients we help through our site, as well as the Manchester team. 

More about the role

Based in our high street location since 2018, we are perfectly placed to support our local community and surrounding areas. Our Foster-based care and Home Direct scheme ensures animals find new loving homes without the stress of kennels. This means that we do not usually have pets staying onsite overnight and our roles may not include daily pet care, but no two days are ever the same. 

As Centre Manager, you’ll be responsible for all aspects of the Centre – pets, people, facilities, compliance and finances. Working closely with your Assistant Managers, you’ll inspire and empower your team, embed a culture of continuous improvement and ensure the highest welfare standards. 

This role is about leading people, bringing teams together and driving performance. We have a skilled, passionate team with great ideas – we now need someone who can take those forward, make things happen, and bring colleagues with them on the journey. There’s also real opportunity to shape the culture of the centre, including rethinking how we can best meet our goals for helping pets. 

The standard hours for this role are 37.5 hours per week on a locally agreed rota to include weekends and bank holidays. The standard hours are 8:30 – 5 Monday – Friday, working 1 in 3 weekends (Sat and Sun), with flexibility where there is a business need.

Want to know more detail? Great! We have attached a candidate pack and job description which hopefully gives you everything you need. 

 
About you 

You will be an inspirational leader with a proven track record of motivating, developing and supporting people in a fast-paced environment. You’ll bring strong people management skills – able to set direction, take action and empower others to deliver improvements. 

Alongside your leadership strengths, you’ll bring sound knowledge of animal welfare and operational excellence from a similar environment. Confident and decisive, you’ll balance the needs of pets, people and resources to achieve outstanding results. 

Resilient, empathetic and emotionally intelligent, you’ll thrive on challenge and approach every situation with a positive, problem-solving mindset. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Significant experience of successfully motivating, leading, and developing high performance teams, including setting clearly defined objectives, and managing performance in an animal welfare setting. 
• Strong knowledge of animal welfare/care, ensuring operational excellence in a similar animal welfare environment. 
• Experience of positively embracing and adapting to change by identifying, leading, and managing change in line with organisational objectives. 
• Financially aware and numerate. 
• Proven experience of working constructively and collaboratively with colleagues from different teams. 
• Interpersonal and consultative skills, including the ability to communicate, present, negotiate, influence, and build credibility with colleagues and external parties. 
• Experience of working in a commercial environment where the need to control costs and deliver high levels of service are important. 
• The ability to demonstrate, understand and apply our Blue Cross values.  
• Current full driving licence. 

How to apply  

Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 30th November. 

The process will include: 

• First stage interview and site tour – Monday 8th & Tuesday 9th December 2025 
• Online Discovery Session – Tuesday 16th December 2025. This will include scenario-based exercises and group discussions, giving you the chance to demonstrate your leadership style and approach to change while meeting colleagues. 

Blue Cross benefits 

Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today.  

In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are.  
 

Our generous benefits package includes:  

• Pro rata full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays)  
• Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support  
• Free access to GP via MetLife - 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family  
• Health cash plan  
• Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme  
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution  
• Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and Personal development support 
• Life assurance  
• 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance  
• Enhanced family friendly policies  
• Recognition scheme  
• Annual volunteer days 
• Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers