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About This Job

This is an exciting role in Army Cadet Charitable Trust UK to be the focal point for HR support, organisational planning and recruitment. You will provide HR advice and support the Trustees, Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and all line managers in our charities. You’ll ensure that we have appropriate policies, comply with legislation, recruit the right people, manage them well, and provide opportunity for continuous professional development. This in turn leads to a pleasant working environment for all staff.

Essential Skills

· Associate member of the CIPD.

· Evidence of continuing personal and professional development.

· Sound experience in an operational HR role.

· Knowledge of HR legislation.

· Information gathering and analysis skills.

· Discretion and confidentiality.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, especially policy drafting and report writing.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people through supporting the Army Cadet Force and its activities in the community. The Combined Cadet Force Association (CCFA) is a charity dedicated to the promotion of the ideals and activities of the Combined Cadet Force in schools. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities, it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK, you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our London office.

· Personal accident insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 23:59 hours on Wednesday 29th October 2025.

Interviews will be held in Holderness House, 51-61 Clifton Street, London, EC2A 4DW during the week commencing Monday 10th November 2025.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. In addition, we will follow up references.

Could you lead a team to make a real difference in women’s lives?
Do you thrive on building partnerships and delivering high-quality services?
Are you ready to step into a leadership role that combines compassion, strategy, and impact?

If so, this Centre Manager role could be your next exciting opportunity.

The Role They are looking for a motivated and compassionate Centre Manager to lead services in the city. This is a full-time (37 hours), interim cover role (up to 12 months), based in Leeds.

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) public holidays
• Supportive, values-led workplace
• Opportunities for leadership development and career progression

As the Centre Manager, you’ll:

• Lead and oversee the delivery of holistic, gender-specific support services for women and girls
• Manage and develop a talented staff team with the support of a Deputy Manager
• Build strong partnerships and maintain effective referral pathways
• Take responsibility for contracts, budgets and reporting to funders
• Contribute to organisational strategy and drive service improvement

 

This is a role where you can combine people leadership with operational excellence — and see the positive impact of your work every day.

About You You’ll bring experience in:

• Leading and managing service delivery in the charity, voluntary or public sector
• Supporting, motivating and developing staff
• Translating strategy into operational delivery
• Managing budgets, contracts and performance reporting

 

You will be:

• A strong communicator who builds relationships with ease
• Adaptable, resilient and highly organised
• Solution-focused, calm under pressure and able to manage risk effectively
• Passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion

 

Experience in women’s services or the criminal justice system is desirable, but not essential — what matters most is your leadership ability and commitment to making a difference.

What they Offer

• A welcoming and values-driven culture
• Annual leave rising with service, plus public holidays
• Staff wellbeing and reflective practice built into our approach
• Opportunities to grow your leadership skills and progress your career
• The chance to lead a team that is passionate about supporting women and girls

Apply Now If you’re ready to step into this rewarding role as Centre Manager, don’t delay — apply today and take the next step in your leadership journey.

This post is restricted to female applicants only as an occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

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

The Order of St John is both an international charity providing first aid and community healthcare in 44 countries and territories across the globe and a modern Crown Order of Chivalry. A small secretariat in London provides support and strategic direction for organisations in the St John family and the Order’s governance bodies. We are looking for a Head of Chancery to join the senior management team in the International Office in London, with specific responsibility for the Order of Chivalry. 

This is an unusual job, offering candidates with an interest in the chivalry and the history and traditions of a historic Order, combined with an understanding of the need to adapt and modernise to remain relevant, the opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the Order’s future.  

The role is part-time, initially 25 hours a week.

The job holder is required to work in close consultation with the Order’s Chancellor and the Secretary General to: 

• Manage the Order’s honours and awards process, a complex and sensitive set of duties;
• Liaise with external stakeholders including the Royal family, the Order’s senior leadership (including the leadership of the Order’s Priories, Commanderies and St John Associations around the world) and the four other recognised orders of St John to promote and protect the Order of St John;
•  Provide advice and guidance to St John Priories, Commanderies and Associations on honours and awards, genealogy and ceremonial matters.
• Assist St John Establishments in designing and delivering ceremonial events;
• Act as Secretary for meetings of the Order’s Honours and Awards Committee and Chair of Order’s Unrecognised Orders Group.
• As a member of the senior management team, contribute to policy making and planning across the whole range of the International Office’s activities.

Essential experience and competences: 

•  Excellent team-worker with the confidence to interact with senior stakeholders. 
•  Good written and oral communications skills.
• An interest in modern day orders of chivalry and their histories.
• The ability to manage a complex and detailed set of requirements effectively and to work to set deadlines.
• A proactive and engaged approach to the role, particularly interactions with stakeholders.

Desirable experiences and competencies:

• An understanding of UK  honours and awards and experience in personnel or appraisal writing relevant to a modern order of chivalry.
• Experience of working in the charitable sector.
• Experience of working with international stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite of products. 

Benefits and conditions:

• Annual salary £45,000 for 25 hours a week
• 5 weeks leave (pro rata) increasing with additional years of service.
• Good pension package. 
• Office in Farringdon, London EC1 with possibility of working some days at home.

St John International is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justified. 

We want to hear from all interested candidates, and to be considered for the position we strongly recommend submitting a short cover letter along with your CV, outlining why you're right for the role.

Closing date for applications is Friday 10th October. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter in London. 

Corporate & Community Fundraising Officers (x2)

Hours: 20 - 30 hours per week. Working pattern to be discussed at the interview.

We have a great opportunity for two Corporate and Community fundraisers to join our team.

One post will cover Test Valley (includes Andover and Romsey) and part of Basingstoke.

The second post will cover Hart & Rushmoor (includes Aldershot, Farnborough and Fleet) and part of Basingstoke.

Location : 1 day in the Andover office with hybrid working from home and use of other office locations (Basingstoke and Aldershot).

Rate: £24.03 per hour.

We have a great opportunity for two Corporate and Community fundraisers to join our team. 

You will have a background in fundraising and want to make a positive impact in your local community or are you interested in applying your existing skills to a new and meaningful field.

Reporting to the CEO you will implement, review and develop the fundraising strategy and plan.

You will come with a strong track record of generating income through community and corporate fundraising activities.

Representing Andover Mind and the exceptional services delivered by our dedicated staff and volunteers, you will plan, develop, and organise events that contribute to achieving our targets, working alongside the Digital Marketing Assistant to maximise publicity for all fundraising activities, both internally and externally.

A key part of this role is to develop relationships with external partners and networks and ensure that any new networks are utilised to maximise fundraising opportunities.

So, if you have a proven track record in raising significant funds for charity, are able to motivate, influence and nurture new and existing relationships using your excellent communication and networking skills, we would love to hear from you!

Please do specify which location you are applying for.

Our benefits include:

• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days with length of service
• Vivup membership which includes access to discounts and cashback with hundreds of retailers
• Competitive sick pay scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Competitive company referral scheme
• Eye test vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity Leave
• Ongoing training and development

Closing date for applications: Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply without delay to avoid disappointment.

Job title: Employer Engagement Manager

Reports to:   Head of Programmes

Line reports: None

Location: Flexible, hybrid, with some travel required to our offices (London, Manchester or Birmingham)

Salary:          £38,000-£41,000 (£39,000-£42,000 in London)

Hours:           Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with occasional evening or weekend work (TOIL provided). Open to flexible working.

Contract: FTC 12-months, with intention to convert to permanent position subject to funding and organisational requirements.

Overall purpose

The Employer Engagement Manager (EEM) will play a critical role in ensuring refugees supported by Breaking Barriers access meaningful, opportunities that align with client needs and labour market demand. The postholder will lead employer outreach and partnership building in priority sectors and embed consistent systems and processes that make employer engagement coordinated and impactful across the organisation. The EEM will support pathways, work placements, recruitment pipelines and workshops by ensuring employer input is actively embedded where relevant.

This is a strategic, hands-on role, the successful candidate will map and cultivate employer relationships, secure employer input into sector pathways, workshops and recruitment initiatives, translate labour market intelligence into programme improvements, and design the operational processes that enable Programmes and Corporate Partnerships to work together effectively. You will operate in a matrix environment, collaborating closely with the Programmes, Corporate Partnerships and Client Services teams but will not hold direct line-management of delivery staff.

The role is set up to be ambitious but achievable within 12 months. The priority is to build tested, repeatable employer engagement practice (relationships, processes, insight-sharing and measurable impact) that can form the foundations of a permanent employer engagement function if/when funding allows.

To view the full job description and person specification, as well as details on our accessible recuitment process, please view the attached recruitment pack.

Other considerations

• This is a fixed-term contract for 12 months. Toward the end of the term, a review will be conducted to assess the impact and scope of the role, with the intention to adapt into a permanent position subject to funding and organisational need.
• This role may require occasional travel for employer meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
• Some evening or weekend work may be required to attend employer engagement activities (TOIL provided).

• As part of our safeguarding commitment to our clients, we carry out pre-employment checks to ensure that successful applicants are suitable to work with adults at risk. These include basic DBS checks, obtaining references and verifying a candidate’s identity and right to work in the UK.   

• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief.

  Breaking Barriers is committed to protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect and for their views, wishes and beliefs to be fully considered when deciding action.

How to apply 

If you are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, we want to hear from you. To apply, please submit a statement of interest (up to approximately 500 words/1 A4 page) outlining:

• Why you are interested in the role
• What skills you would bring to be successful in this role
• Any experience you would like to highlight
• Any reasonable adjustments you require for the interview process
• Disclosure of disabilities if you wish to do so (as a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role)

Closing date for applications is 11:30pm on Tuesday 28 October. Please note that interviews will be held on a rolling basis and we reserve the right to close the advert early if a suitable shortlist is found.

We belong to the Experts by Experience Employment Initiative, which advocates and supports organisations to emply more people from a refugee background. With this in mind, we particularly welcome applicants with experience with of seeking asylum and / or a refugee background.

If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experince of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network. Please reasch out to HR Manager, Caroline Meechan for further details (we are unable to include email addresses in this advert, but you can find contact details on the final page of the attached recruitment pack).

Managing Director
The Andrew Brownsword Foundation
Location: Bath (on-site)
Salary: £80,000 per annum
Contract: Full-time, permanent (5 days/week)
Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, 10% pension, private health insurance.

This is more than a job. It's a legacy in the making.

The Andrew Brownsword Foundation is at a pivotal moment in its history. With over 30 years of thoughtful, quiet philanthropy behind them and a bold new strategic vision for the future, this is a unique opportunity to shape the next era of charitable impact in the UK.

We're looking for a visionary and operationally brilliant Managing Director to help transform the Foundation into a national force for change in literacy, the arts, and the wellbeing of young people. This is a senior leadership role with the freedom and responsibility to build a modern, agile grant-making organisation from the ground up.

About The Foundation

Founded by the Brownsword family, whose values of creativity, community, and generosity run deep, the Foundation builds on a rich philanthropic legacy. Now, with significant new investment, The Andrew Brownsword Foundation (TABF) is moving from modest regional grant-giving to a major player on the national stage with an ambition to give up to £5 million annually to projects that remove barriers to literacy, broaden access to arts and culture, and influence national policy through original research.

This is a "historic start-up," an organisation with deep roots and a brand-new mandate. It's time for the Foundation to find its voice, amplify its reach, and deliver transformational change.

The Role

This is an outwardly facing strategic and change-making position. Reporting directly to the Chair and working closely with an engaged Board of Trustees, you'll:

• Lead the design and delivery of an ambitious, fully integrated grant-making programme, ensuring it's transparent, inclusive, and effective.
• Drive external communications and sector influence, creating a confident and values-driven voice for the Foundation.
• Manage strategic partnerships and research initiatives that turn knowledge into action, and evidence into policy influence.
• Build a small, high-functioning team and develop digital infrastructure to support everything from funding applications to impact reporting.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an entrepreneurial leader who is as hands on as they are strategic.

You'll come with:

• Experience (ideally) in charity leadership, ideally within grant-making, philanthropy, education, or youth sectors.
• Proven skill in building and managing funding programmes.
• Emotional intelligence, diplomacy and relationship-building skills, comfortable engaging with grantees, researchers, trustees, and the wider community.

We are especially interested to hear from: Senior charity sector leaders; grant-makers or philanthropic programme leads; fundraisers with strategic leadership and grants experience; cross-sector candidates with relevant governance and impact experience.

We'd love to hear from leaders who are excited by the opportunity to build something meaningful and who believe philanthropy can be a catalyst for bold, systemic change.

Please send a copy of your profile or CV to Ellen Drummond at Charity People as the first step if you'd like to find out more.

Deadline: 9am on Friday the 17th of October
First stage interview w/c 10th of November

Second stage interviews w/c 17th November

Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. We do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.

Salary: £32,718 per annum
Contract: Full-time (35 hours/week), Fixed Term – 12 months
Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week in Paddington Office
Closing date: Rolling

We’re delighted to be working with Imperial Health Charity to recruit a Fundraising Officer to join their ambitious and collaborative fundraising team. The charity supports five London hospitals by funding major projects, helping patients and their families, and supporting NHS staff.

As the Fundraising Officer, you’ll deliver excellent supporter care, manage fundraising products and challenge events, and help grow income through community engagement. You’ll work closely with hospital departments, local businesses, and individuals to promote fundraising and build lasting relationships.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• Experience in events or community fundraising
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset and attention to detail

If you would like to have an informal discussion, please contact Ashby Jenkins Recruitment and ask to speak to Harry.

Ashby Jenkins Recruitment is a specialist charity recruitment agency. We are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and take a relationship-led approach to recruitment in the sector. You can read more about our commitment to diversity on our website.

If enough applications are received, we reserve the right to close the application period early.
Please quote reference 2722HW when applying.

 

Job Title: Employment Consultant (North Wales)

Location: Home-based with significant travel across designated region

Salary: £32,208 (+ cost of living increase in October 2025)

Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week (part time or flexible working options considered)

Contract: 2 years fixed term with possibility of extension

Would you like to be inspired every day in a highly rewarding role? Whether it’s the veterans we support, your colleagues or the other services that we collaborate with, you will be working with an exceptional group of people.

At the Poppy Factory, we help armed forces veterans with health conditions to find meaningful and sustainable employment after service. This often means overcoming significant barrier to employment. Our aim is to empower veterans, help them to recognise their unique skills and give them the confidence to move forwards in their career.

As an Employment Consultant, you will be assisting veterans across the region back into work. Based at your home, but with extensive travel, you will help with application materials, overcome challenges, and connect with employers. You will also work alongside professionals in other services such as health or welfare to ensure that the veterans have access to all the support they need to overcome barriers to gain and retain employment.

What do we need from you?

• Empathetic and effective communicator. You will be comfortable building rapport and trust with people from a diverse range of backgrounds.
• A collaborative mindset. You will enjoy working as part of a team with colleagues based across the UK who support each other in what can sometimes be a challenging role. You will also work closely with many other organisations for the benefit of the veterans you will be supporting.
• Motivation and commitment. It takes hard work, tenacity and time to help people reach their employment goals. You will sometimes be helping people in challenging circumstances who need intensive support to move forwards.
• This is hugely varied role and no two days are the same. You will often need to balance competing priorities or quickly shift focus depending on the needs of the people you will be supporting.
• Experience of and confidence in supporting people with complex challenges such as, health issues, substance use, insecure housing, criminal records, or other barriers to employment.
• You will be an emotionally resilient individual who can effectively navigate challenging circumstances and provide unwavering support to those in need.

Why should you apply?

• A chance to give back to our armed forces and make a positive and lasting impact to the lives of veterans and their families.
• Competitive salary and benefits package including generous holiday and pension contributions.
• A welcoming and empowering culture, with regular opportunities for team connecting and shared learning throughout the year.
• Variety in the role, a mix of travelling in your area, home working and occasional visits to the historic Poppy Factory in Richmond, London
• The opportunity to develop your region and build relationships with employers and other support services that best meet the needs of the people you’re supporting.
• Be part of an iconic charity with a 100+ year history

For further information, including the full job description for the role, please refer to the candidate pack.

How to apply

To apply for this position please prepare your CV and a covering letter clearly outlining how you meet the essential criteria in the person specification as set out above and submit via the online application process. Please address your covering letter to Kirsty Gronow, Services Manager.

For an informal conversation to find out more about this role, please call Kirsty Gronow.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only applications submitted through the online process will be considered. 

No agencies please.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to equality, valuing diversity, and promoting inclusion within our workforce, including the volunteers who give their time to us.  We work to maintain an environment where the needs and aspirations of all employees are met, irrespective of characteristics protected under the legislative framework of the Equality Act 2010. We expect everyone to understand and accept their personal responsibility to recognise and value differences and the unique contributions that people make to the way we deliver our work.

As an equal opportunities employer our commitment is to take positive measures to recruit people from underrepresented groups, and we actively encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview for any job applicant with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role. Please indicate in your covering letter if you wish to be considered under this scheme. We are also happy to discuss reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process to accommodate disabled candidates.

Additionally, we offer a guaranteed interview to veterans of the UK armed forces or members of the Reservist forces who meet the essential role criteria. Please make it clear in your application if you wish to be considered on this basis. Please note, to be eligible for consideration under this scheme your application must demonstrate that you meet the essential role criteria as set out in the person specification.

We are a family friendly employer and happy to discuss flexible working arrangements. We encourage applicants to contact us to discuss if they have any questions before applying.

About The Poppy Factory

The Poppy Factory aims to be an exemplar employer. We recognise the impact that working with a challenging cohort can have on our staff, which is why we prioritise work/life balance and support mechanisms including training, supervision and EAP provision.

The Poppy Factory provides competitive terms and conditions of employment, including:

• Opportunity for home-based/hybrid and flexible working
• 28 days’ basic annual leave per year (including a day in lieu of Armistice Day, and 3 days’ Christmas closure), rising to 32 days with long service, plus bank holidays
• Double-matched pension contributions up to 10% employer contribution

Operations Director
Oasis Community Partnerships (Youth and Community)

Permanent, full-time post, 40 hours per week, inclusive of breaks 

Starting salary: £51,960 per annum (plus London Weighting for London based staff)

 At an exciting and key stage in our journey we have the opportunity for an Operations Director to join the Oasis Youth and Community national leadership team supporting local Oasis community charities across the country.

With accountability to the CEO the Operations Director will be responsible for three key areas of work:

1. Lead key elements of policy and systems ensuring the Youth and Community function remains safe and compliant, and that local leaders and other key staff are effectively supported (including line management of People Services).
2. Oversee the effective governance oversight for all local charities through a cycle of professional guidance and monitoring.
3. Lead the national framework for monitoring and evaluation across activities.

 ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT

Oasis neighbourhoods are local places of activity that provide integrated, high quality and diverse services to benefit the whole person and the whole community. The Oasis ethos stems from our Christian roots and is an expression of our character - it is a declaration of who we are and therefore the lens through which we assess all we do. This is encapsulated by the following five statements:

a passion to include everyone

a desire to treat everyone equally, respecting differences

a commitment to healthy and open relationships

a deep sense of hope that things can change and be transformed

a sense of perseverance to keep going for the long haul

An Oasis neighbourhood is a community movement and the joining together of all the work Oasis does in any one place, which could include foodbanks, debt advice centres, family support and advice services, healthcare, youth work, children’s work, alongside other Oasis activities in that community, including formal education through Oasis Academies.

The Youth and Community function of Oasis is responsible for the wider community work that takes place within Oasis neighbourhoods, working closely with the wider Oasis family to outwork our vision. In relation to governance, Oasis Community Partnerships is the national charity, with each local team operating from their own local Oasis charity.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing national organisation, making a difference to communities on a local level, whilst also influencing the national landscape.  As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance, starting at 25 days per year (plus 8 Bank Holidays)

Please contact us to arrange for an informal conversation to find out more about the role. If you are interested in this position, please send your CV and a covering letter (ensuring you refer to the job description and person spec).

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK.  Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

We actively encourage applications from people of all ethnic backgrounds and minority and underrepresented groups. If you require any assistance to overcome potential barriers to application, please let us know.

Completed applications should be returned by 9am on Friday 24th October.

Interviews will take place week beginning Monday 3rd November. (Shorter more informal calls may be arranged the previous week to assist with shortlisting)

Oasis is committed to making a difference to the lives of the communities it works in, and as such you must show a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the values and behaviours which flow from the Oasis ethos.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks, including enhanced DBS checks.

Oasis supports Equal Opportunities.  Registered Charity No. 1163889

The Community Development team at KCLSU are looking for an Events and Outreach Department Manager to lead the team and drive the strategic development and delivery of KCLSU's community events and volunteering opportunities. Our aim is to connect students through a diverse and inclusive range of activities that enrich their experience throughout the academic year. 
 
Key responsibilities include:

• Taking strategic management of KCLSU's community events programme, including project managing KCLSU's flagship events (such as our Welcome Fair and KCLSU Awards); leading the long-term sustainability of existing events; and developing concepts and formats for future ones. 
• Driving quality and effective event operations, including developing KCLSU Volunteering, developing operating plans for the service area, and scoping income opportunities and partnerships that enhance our offer.
• Embedding accessibility and inclusion throughout our programme, including using data to address low participation across identified student communities and demographics, and overseeing research to continue bettering our understanding of underserved communities' needs.
• Providing operational and performance management for direct reports, motivating and developing the team to ensure they have the necessary skills and knowledge to excel. 

To apply for this role, please fill in an application form and include a personal statement detailing how you meet the person specification, which is attached.
 
To be eligible for this role, you must:

• Be eligible to work in the UK, and provide proof of this (i.e. a passport / visa) when asked by KCLSU. Please note that KCLSU is unable to offer visa sponsorship. 
• Have a National Insurance number, or be in the process of applying for one. 
• Not be a trustee of King's College London Students' Union. 

 
REF-224 241

Location: Westminster Hub
Department: Adult Services
Salary: £32,911
Hours: 37.5
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Are you passionate about using your lived experience to inspire hope and recovery?
 
We’re looking for a passionate and driven individual with personal lived experience of mental health recovery, who is ready to lead and inspire others through peer support. The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, a natural team leader, and someone who thrives in a values-led environment. You’ll be skilled in facilitating groups, delivering peer-led interventions, and supporting others to use their own experiences to empower service users. Strong digital skills (Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams) and a solid understanding of safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, and mental health risk management are essential. This role is central to the growth and transformation of our Peer Support Service across Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster. As a Senior Peer Support Worker, you’ll supervise a small team, co-deliver training, and help shape a service that is inclusive, recovery-focused, and rooted in lived experience. A DBS check is required for this role.
 
You will:

• Provide structured peer support, information, and guidance to individuals across Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster who are living with common and complex mental health needs, including complex emotional needs.
• Connect people through one-to-one peer support, groups, workshops, and community-based activities, empowering them to build confidence and take control of their recovery journey.
• Work closely with NHS Talking Therapies, Recovery Colleges, and other statutory and voluntary services to ensure a coordinated, person-centred approach to mental health support.
• Supervise and support a small team of Peer Support Workers, ensuring delivery aligns with Mind’s peer values and quality standards.
• Engage with people from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups, using interpreters where necessary to ensure inclusive and accessible support.

You are:

• Passionate about using your own lived experience of mental health recovery to inspire and empower others.
• Skilled and knowledgeable in trauma-informed, recovery-focused approaches and peer-led support.
• An effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills, able to build trust and connection with individuals, teams, and partners.
• Reflective and adaptive, with the ability to use supervision and feedback to grow in your role.
• Organised and confident in managing a varied workload, including supervision, service delivery, and administration.
• Committed to co-production, equality, and inclusive practice, with experience working across diverse communities.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a values-led environment and is eager to contribute to service development and innovation.
• Proficient in using digital tools like Microsoft Office, Zoom, and Teams to deliver support flexibly and accessibly.

About us:
 
We’re a leading community-based organisation dedicated to providing outstanding mental health support and clinical interventions across London. Our experienced clinically led teams are focused on directly addressing a range of mental health needs in our communities. We have decades of local community knowledge and record of empowering people to live the life they choose.
 
Benefits:

• Hybrid-working if nature of role permits
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme (interest free lone paid back 12 months period)
• Employee Assistance Programme A 24-hour helpline from Health Assured to support you through any of life’s issues or problems
• Free eye test
• Flexible working
• Interest free loan, those in financial hardship

 
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About This Job

The Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training (CCAT) has two main delivery centres, Capel Curig Training Camp in North Wales which includes the Headquarters, and Halton Training Camp near Lancaster. It delivers an annual programme of Mountaineering, Paddlesport, Mountain Biking, Caving and Snowsport National Governing Body (NGB) accredited pathways leading to coach, instructor and leader qualifications for Army Cadets aged 15 plus and their adult volunteers.

CCAT also delivers a broad range of national Army Cadet overseas expeditions and a programme of concentrations from their partner centres in Scotland, southern England and Bavaria.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the CCAT team. We are looking for a self-motivated enthusiastic and experienced Support Officer to work with our Centre Manager at Halton.

You will support the Centre Manager ensuring that all of the administrative and logistical requirements are in place to enable safe, effective and enjoyable Adventurous Training courses and expeditions in accordance with current legislation, Army Cadet policies and NGB guidelines.

You may also be required on occasion to support AT concentrations delivered from our partner sites throughout the UK and assist with the delivery of a programme of national overseas expeditions.

This is a rewarding and flexible role. The position is a permanent full-time post (40 hours per week). The successful applicant will be required to travel occasionally. The starting annual salary for this post is £28,808.00.

Essential Skills

· Experience of working with young people and adult volunteers in a residential setting.

· Trained and demonstratable experience of using digital systems e.g. Microsoft Office 365, Westminster or other management systems.

· Demonstrable success in establishing effective working relationships across a range of organisations.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, effective interpersonal skills, and emotional intelligence.

· Excellent organisational and administration skills, self-motivated and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Experience of organising and administering residential activities.
• Experience in creating and developing social media presence.

· Hold a full UK driving licence.

Please refer to the attached Job Description for further information.

Our charity

ACCT UK is a national youth charity dedicated to improving the life chances of young people. Together we want to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to learn new skills, build confidence and be inspired through their cadet experience.

We want to develop the youth leadership and training abilities of adult volunteers whilst also helping young people to access cadet activities through fundraising, grant-making, developing new resources and direct support.

We strongly believe that everyone benefits when you help young people to develop their character and values through activities that stretch and mature them. We also know that when young people engage with others at a range of levels in their communities it builds confidence and improves empathy for other’s lives.

Who we are

You will enjoy being part of our small team who work very happily together. By joining ACCT UK you will help us to reach more young people and make a greater difference and we look forward to working with you. We actively promote and encourage you to explore ideas that improve all aspects of the charity’s work in pursuit of its charitable aims.

The charities are proud of our diverse teams, with people on different working patterns, from different backgrounds and at different life-stages. Our experience has taught us that having people with different perspectives and different lived experiences leads to better outcomes for our beneficiaries. If you are wondering if our organisation is for someone like you, the answer is yes! Please apply and explain how you, your experience, your talent and your potential are the right fit for this role.

What we can offer you

In addition to your salary, we offer all staff:

· Flexible working arrangements (you agree a working pattern with your line manager).

· The ability to work both from home and from our Halton office.

· Personal Accident Insurance, including loss of earnings cover and death benefit.

· 15 days of sick pay in any 12-month period (after 12 months employment - pro-rata for part time staff).

· A contributory pension scheme (you contribute at least 5% and we will contribute 10%).

· Good leave allowances (which are offered pro-rata for part time staff):

o 20 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.

o Additional privilege leave, on set days each year, such as between Christmas and New Year.

o An additional five days of volunteering leave.

· Support for qualifications and personal development.

· Employee Assistance Programme.

· Season ticket loan.

· Railcard (if you are eligible)

· A caring and supportive team environment.

How to apply

Please send a covering letter that details how you meet the requirements of the job description along with a CV by 2359hrs Sunday 12th October 2025.

Interviews will be held at Halton, Lancaster, LA2 6LW on Thursday 23rd October 2025.

Please note that as a charity dedicated to improving the lives of young people, we require staff to make a declaration about any relevant convictions, undergo both a Disclosure and Barring Service check and a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check (one of the requirements being that applicants must have been resident in the UK for 3 years). In addition, we will follow up references.

Salary Scale: Grade PO5/6/7 £50,568 - £58,692

Location: Copthall House 9, The Pavement, Grove Road, Sutton, Surrey, SM1 1DA (Hybrid - office/home working)

Hours: Full-time 36 hrs per week all year round

Department: Development Team

Reports to: Executive Director of Development

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust (OHC&AT) is a family of specialist education providers for over 2000 pupils and students from nursery to further education across 13 academies and 9 college centres in London, Surrey, Sussex and Berkshire.

Pupils and students within the OHC&AT family have a wide range of learning abilities and additional needs including autistic spectrum disorder; speech, language and communication difficulties; social, emotional and mental health; profound and multiple disabilities; and physical disabilities including multi-sensory impairment and complex health needs.

Supporting our academies and college, OHC&AT also operates learning support, such as nursing and therapy, and a central business team which includes HR, finance and IT.

We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Development to join our senior leadership team. This pivotal role will drive our growth agenda, ensuring new opportunities are identified, developed and delivered to support the continued success and impact of OHC&AT.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and identify opportunities for growth, including expansion of existing provisions, acquiring schools/college centres and developing new service models

• Lead on feasibility assessments and the development of strategic business cases for agreed projects.

• Lead on statutory consultations and Equality Impact Assessments as required

• Lead on the submission of bids and proposals to external partners and agencies as required.

• Undertake due diligence for new schools and college centres joining OHC&AT.

• Manage the integration process for new schools and college centres joining OHC&AT.

• Oversee all aspects of development projects, including planning, budgets, timelines, risk management, and reporting.

• Monitor progress of development projects, manage risks, and resolve issues as they arise to ensure successful completion at development stage.

Key Requirements:

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

• Significant experience in a strategic development, or a programme leadership role within education or a related public sector environment

• Demonstrable experience of managing successful expansions, acquisitions, or capital projects

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to write clear and persuasive business cases and proposals.

• Proven project and programme management expertise, with a track record of delivering complex initiatives on time and to budget

• A strong personal commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for children and young people with special needs

Rewards & Benefits:

• Comprehensive training and development

• Opportunities to engage with internal professional networks

• Access to counselling advice and support via Health Assured (our employee assistance programme)

• Commitment to wellbeing supported by our occupational health service and mental-health first aiders

• Scope for career progression across nine college centres, 13 academy schools and Central Teams

• Generous annual leave and flexible working schemes in addition to bank and public holidays and a Christmas closure period

• As part of your contract of employment you will enrolled into the Teachers Pension Scheme (TPS) which has life cover and financial protection for your family

• Enhanced parental leave schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Season ticket loans

• Employee referral scheme

• Discounted gym membership subscription including digital fitness

• Home electronics scheme

Working together to transform lives is what we do and across the whole organisation we have a range of experts and practitioners who advocate for children and young people with SEND to ensure they receive the best possible opportunities to achieve their full potential.

OHC&AT is a rewarding and inspirational place to work, where everyone works together to create the best possible outcomes for pupils and students.

To apply for this role, please click ‘Fast Apply’, you will then be directed to a ‘Login’ page, once signed in please complete and submit the Application Form - via the blue button above.

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details on the role and the skills, experience and knowledge we are looking for.

Your application form will be scored according to each of the requirements laid out in the person specification for this role. Please demonstrate in your statement how your experience, skills and knowledge match the criteria that are required for the role.

Please note that CV applications cannot be considered.

Closing Date: 12th October 2025

Interview Dates: 22nd and 23rd October 2025

Safeguarding Statement

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointments made will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Orchard Hill College and Academy Trust is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.

The Digital Communications Manager is responsible for leading and expanding the Trust's digital presence, ensuring our research, policy priorities, programmes, and alumni stories are shared in an impactful way with external audiences. Reporting to the Head of Communications and Public Affairs, and working closely with one direct report, they will deliver a step change in digital communications activity, driving data-led improvements and developing new and compelling multimedia content for the Trust's website, social media channels and digital communications.

Main duties

Website and digital communications

• Oversee the management and strategic development of the Sutton Trust website and associated microsites.

• Ensure the main site delivers impactful communications showcasing the breadth of the Trust’s work, whilst being responsive to the needs of our key audiences: students, teachers, policymakers, academics and media.

• Lead on relationships with external web developers to drive forward improvements to the Trust’s websites, ensuring quality user experience and SEO optimisation.

• Use Google Analytics and other monitoring tools to evaluate website performance and inform improvements.

• Project manage the production of video content, and other similar projects.

• Format reports, design graphics and create digital assets, supported closely by the Senior Digital Communications Officer.

• Edit the Trust’s regular email newsletter, ensuring content is of the highest quality.

• Ensure the Trust’s brand identity is consistent across the digital space

Social media

• Oversee the development and delivery of the Trust’s strategy for growing its social media presence through Linkedin, Bluesky, X, Instagram and other emerging platforms as appropriate.
• Ensure the Trust’s priorities and mission are communicated consistently and powerfully across its social platforms.
• Develop and deliver strategies to maximise reach and engagement, including working with partners, alumni and influencers.
• Oversee the launch of the Trust’s new TikTok channel.
• Work with the Senior Digital Comms Officer to create innovative and engaging social content in a range of formats to maximise impact across all platforms, working closely with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs and colleagues in Research, Programmes and Development teams.
• Proactively monitor relevant stories and advise colleagues on reaction and engagement, in partnership with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
• Monitor social media trends and flag key developments to team members.
• Use analytics to evaluate social campaigns and inform improvements.
• Advise and support colleagues in using social media in support of Sutton Trust objectives.

Other

• Line management of the Senior Digital Communications Officer.
• Work with colleagues to maintain a communications planning grid.
• Keep abreast of digital developments, providing expertise to the wider organisation.
• Write copy as required, and advise others in tailoring copy to digital channels and audiences.
• Contribute to the wider work of the Communications, Research and Policy Team.
• Other duties as necessary from time to time.

Person Specification

We welcome applications from individuals who have experience in:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience of managing digital communications infrastructure and social media channels.
• Significant experience in managing a website, including good knowledge of HTML and CSS, WordPress and Google Analytics.
• Creative flair and a knack for distilling complex ideas into compelling content.
• A good understanding of Canva, InDesign, Illustrator and/or Photoshop to design infographics and other imagery.
• Experience of video content production, particularly for social media.
• Experience of using social media platforms and analytics successfully and a willingness to explore new channels. Understanding of LinkedIn, Bluesky, X and TikTok would be advantageous, as would previous experience using Google Analytics to monitor and drive improvements.
• An eye for detail, and the ability to work accurately to tight deadlines.
• Line management experience.
• Experience of developing digital strategies and implementing change.

We are also looking for an individual who:

• Is sympathetic to the aims of the Trust and its mission to address educational disadvantage.
• Has first-class interpersonal skills – a natural ambassador able to represent the Sutton Trust in a range of settings.
• Is willing to take on other duties from time-to-time as needed in a busy team.
• Is eligible to work in the UK (see here for information about right to work)

Terms of Appointment

• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £42,025
• Working location: Minimum of 2 office days per week, but further flexibility may be required given the external-facing nature of the role
• Office location: The Sutton Trust, 9th Floor, Millbank Tower, 21-24 Millbank, London, SW1P 4QP. Our home working policy gives staff the option to work from home for up to 60% of the time, with approval from their line manager.
• Hours: The standard working hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and may also be required to attend events / meetings outside of their normal working hours during weekday evenings and occasionally at weekends. This role also shares primary responsibility for monitoring the out of hours media line with the Head of Communications and Public Affairs.
• DBS check may be required

To Apply

To apply, please upload your CV and cover letter, covering how your experience, skills and qualifications meet the requirements of this role. Please focus your response on the abilities and/or competencies giving evidence of your experience to date (maximum of 2 A4 sheets). The information you provide will be the basis for shortlisting.

Please note that your application should be submitted in one go - you can view the requirements by clicking on the link if you would like to prepare in advance.

Interviews

Applications should reach us by 10am, Friday 10th October, with first round interviews held on Tuesday, 21st October and second round interviews held on Tuesday, 4th November. Both interviews will be held at our London office. 

Safeguarding statement

The Sutton Trust believes that a child, young person or vulnerable adult should never experience abuse of any kind. We all have a responsibility to promote the welfare of all children and young people and to keep them safe. Therefore all posts undergo a safer recruitment process, including but not limited to, disclosure of criminal records where necessary and eligibility to work in the UK. We have procedures in place to promote safeguarding and a safe culture at the Trust.

Contextual recruitment

The Trust is committed to ensuring equality of opportunity and that all applicants receive equal consideration for employment. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including those underrepresented at present at the Trust, to apply for this role. As such we particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities, Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ and from different socio-economic and educational backgrounds. We are committed to being an inclusive and welcoming place to work and know that greater diversity will lead to even greater results for the young people we support.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates throughout our recruitment process and during employment.

We also operate contextual recruitment at the Sutton Trust. Our application process gives you the option to include information about your background, such as whether you were eligible for free school meals, whether your parents went to university, or whether you attended a state school. For more examples and information on contextual recruitment, please see our website.