Jobs in Dorking

Concierge

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Job Title: Concierge

Location: This role is based in Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea (RBKC), the service is a short walk from Ladbroke Grove (Circle and Hammersmith) station. Unfortunately, this service does not have step free access.

Salary: £27,000 (Full Time Equivalent)

Shift Pattern: 22 hours per week on weekends, Saturday and Sunday on a rota between 09:00 - 21:00 . You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and resident requirements including bank holidays. 

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Concierge to join our team based in RBKC who provide support to our residents who have multiple and complex needs which could include mental health, substance use, homelessness, and/or offending backgrounds.  

You’ll help create a safe, welcoming and well run environment, offering reassurance and practical support to residents when they need it most. This role is key to keeping our building, residents and service secure and responsive. You’ll do regular safety checks, monitor access, respond to emergencies, support residents with queries, keep records, and hand over to the team. You’ll also help maintain a clean and safe environment.

Some Key Responsibilities Include:

• Ensuring our buildings are safe by monitoring, completing welfare checks and responding affectively and appropriately to emergencies
• Maintaining professionalism and kindness with residents and visitors, attending to calls, managing deliveries and ensuring great communication with the team in line with policies and procedures
• Provide a daily report on resident activity, AINMs, safeguarding and concerns for handovers.
• Working with the wider team to make sure any urgent issues are picked up and followed through
• Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift
• Adapting to service needs to support risk assessments, safeguarding checks, and service standards
• Supporting residents to build confidence and independence, contributing to a psychologically informed space where everyone is treated with respect and dignity
• Noticing when someone might be struggling with their physical or mental health, and taking prompt action to prevent escalation
• Helping to keep the environment clean and welcoming from tidying communal spaces to reporting repairs and completing admin tasks accurately and sensitively
• Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for colleagues for a seamless service
• Other duties include maintaining cleanliness, removing rubbish, reporting repairs, ordering supplies, and general tasks

About You

We’re looking for someone who understands the importance of compassion, routine and safety who’s ready to make a difference in a calm, consistent way. Whether you’ve worked in supported housing before or bring transferable skills from another role, what matters most is if you’re dependable, care about people, and want to make a difference during quieter hours. Furthermore we look for:

• Understanding and/or experience to provide high quality, person centred support
• Ability to work independently and taking responsibility for the service
• You will require excellent communication skills with residents, colleagues and external partners to build positive and respectful relationships
• Understanding the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion in everything you do
• You have the ability to stay calm and supportive in a fast paced and constantly changing environment
• Ability to take a compassionate, non judgmental approach when helping others
• You share our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency in your everyday work

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

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Job Title: Night Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker

Location: Based in Catford in a well connected area near Bellingham, Catford, and Catford Bridge stations, with nearby bus stops. Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.

Salary: £27,000

Shift Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which includes 3 to 4 night shifts a week between 20:00 - 08:30. There may be some flexibility required around these hours and work bank holidays as part of a rota, as per service requirements.

About the Role

We're hiring a Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker to join our residential Rehabilitation Service team based in South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLAM). The Rehabilitation service works with adults aged between 18 and 65, from Croydon, Lewisham, and Southwark. You will be part of a service which offers 24 hour support across 2 buildings in Catford. The service offers specialist intensive rehabilitation for people who require more enhanced interventions than that which is offered within community services. Our residents typically stay with us for up to nine months upon being discharged from acute wards, avoiding admission into inpatient rehabilitation. We provide residents with support to step down into less supported accommodation, becoming more independent and integrated into the community. 

You will work directly with our residents to support them to overcome their personal barriers and challenges to achieve positive outcomes. You will do this through one to one support sessions, group sessions and activities, and general support with their daily living. This is not a personal care role, but is a role to rehabilitate and empower our residents towards independent living.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Supporting residents with taking their correct medication
• Carrying out various health and safety tasks, including reporting repairs and maintenance
• Keeping support plans up to date using our online portal
• Remain alert and monitor CCTV throughout the shift
• Complete all routine night duties and any tasks handed over by the day shift or service manager
• Plan and deliver various activities which includes within the service and outside in the local community. This can include days out to museums and other areas of interest by our residents
• Carrying out housing management support including welfare benefits support

About You

We are looking for someone who has a true passion to support those who face challenges with their mental health. You will be able build rapport and trusting relations with others in a professional setting, and able to build positive outcomes. You will be adaptable and flexible in your approach, and understand that each individual has different level and types of support needs, you will be able to flex your approach to suit the needs of our resident groups. You will have an understanding and ability to help others overcome their personal barriers, and will be motivated to want to make a difference to people's lives. This is a fulfilling role, and is the perfect fit for someone who has a real passion in helping others.

• Previous professional or lived experience supporting people who face challenges with their mental health
• You will be able to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face
• You will be able to motivate, and empower others to achieve their personal goals and overcome barriers
• You will need some level of IT ability as we record records using our online CRM systems and use Microsoft programs daily
• You will have previous experience working with people with multiple and complex needs, ideally in mental health
• You will have previous experience in creating co-produced support plans, key working, and care plans
• You will understand the housing and social needs of people with multiple and complex needs and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges
• Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency

Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.

What we Offer

• 25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service
• Employer Pension Contribution
• Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card
• Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more
• Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work
• Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Annual Staff Awards
• EDI Ambassador programme

About Social Interest Group (SIG)

SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change. 

We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets.
Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future: Theory of Change Further details can be found on our website here: Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group. 

Additional Information

Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions. 

About Unique

Through sharing knowledge and lived experience, Unique helps families and professionals navigate the world of chromosome and gene disorders.

Unique is a charity that provides accurate and accessible information to empower those looking for answers. Alongside this, we act as a facilitator, helping people connect with each other to share their experiences of rare gene and chromosome disorders.

We work with anyone who has been affected by, or wants to know more about, rare chromosome or gene disorders - whether that’s an individual, a family, a carer, a doctor or a scientist. We believe that by working together, we can find new ways to support and celebrate people living truly unique lives.

Unique has over 30,000 members (individuals, families and professionals) globally, but our office is based in Oxted, Surrey, UK.

The Role

This role will develop, support and manage a network of volunteers across England to help build both virtual and local communities for families affected by rare chromosome and gene disorders.
 
This role will lead on the recruitment, training and ongoing support of volunteers from the Unique membership to ensure they feel confident, connected and valued in their roles. Working closely with the Engagement and Communications Officer, the postholder will also help plan and run a programme of virtual events and online activities tailored to the needs of our members and encouraging supportive peer relationships between them.
 
The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator with experience of volunteer management and community engagement. You’ll enjoy building relationships, empowering others, and creating opportunities for people to connect and support one another.
 
This is a hybrid role which includes occasional working in our Oxted office to build relationships with our small, friendly team, as well as time spent on the ground with volunteers in different regions. The role will involve regular travel across England, with occasional weekend and evening work (for which time off in lieu will be provided).
 
We are committed to inclusion, equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all parts of the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver Unique’s volunteer strategy, ensuring volunteers are effectively supported and engaged

• Recruit, train and induct new volunteers, and develop resources, training materials and recognition schemes for volunteers

• Provide regular communication, guidance and supervision to volunteers, ensuring their wellbeing and satisfaction

• Build a strong sense of community through a programme of face to face and virtual meet-ups and workshops

• Work in partnership with volunteers and members to creatively use online communication channels to promote community connections

• Maintain up-to-date volunteer records and ensure compliance with safeguarding, data protection and health & safety policies

• Coordinate and support volunteer involvement at family events, conferences, webinars and local meet-ups

• Work collaboratively with the staff team to promote volunteering opportunities and celebrate volunteer contributions

• Monitor and report on volunteer engagement, diversity and impact

Person Specification

Qualifications

Educated to degree level or equivalent experience

Essential qualities, skills and experience

Experience of recruiting, training and supporting volunteers

Experience of working in community engagement or outreach

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Empathy and understanding of the challenges faced by families affected by health or disability issues

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

A flexible, can-do attitude and creative approach to problem solving

Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable using online collaboration tools and databases

A commitment to the aims and values of Unique

Desirable qualities, skills and experience

Experience working in the charity or health/disability sector

Experience of online community management or peer support programmes

Knowledge of safeguarding principles and best practice in volunteer management

Additional requirements

Willing to travel regularly across England

Availability to work occasional evenings and weekends

A DBS check will be required prior to appointment

Join Kaleidoscope Trust as our Communications and Events Officer and help bring global LGBTI+ advocacy to life.

Kaleidoscope Trust (KT) is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to advancing the rights of LGBTI+ people internationally. Founded in 2011, we aim to create a world where all LGBTI+ individuals are free, safe and equal.

We are looking for a Communications and Events Officer to help support powerful storytelling and strategic communications that amplify the voices and priorities of our partners around the world.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is organised, creative, and motivated by social justice to play a hands-on role across communications, events, and stakeholder engagement. You will work across a range of high-impact projects, including supporting the delivery of the Global LGBTI+ Rights Commission and key advocacy and partnership events.

If you’re keen to grow your skills while contributing to a collaborative and mission-driven team, we would love to hear from you. Download the full job description for full details and information on how to apply.

Salary: £35,150 per annum plus pension

Location: Remote (UK-based), with occasional travel

Closing date: Monday 16 March 2026, 23:59 (London time)

Interviews: Week commencing 16 March 2026

Job overview

Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner

Location: Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey
Start date: As soon as possible
Contract: Part-time, Term Time Plus

Join Our Community – Inspire, Support, and Make a Difference

Charterhouse is one of the world’s leading coeducational independent schools, set within a stunning 250‑acre campus. As a community built on kindness, belonging, and academic ambition, we are committed to nurturing every individual so they can flourish.

We are seeking an experienced Senior School Wellbeing Practitioner (SSWP) to join our dynamic Wellbeing & Inclusion team. This is a senior clinical role with significant responsibility, impact, and scope to shape wellbeing provision across the School.

If you are passionate about supporting young people, thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment, and bring advanced therapeutic and clinical expertise, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing & Inclusion, the SSWP will:

Clinical Responsibilities

• Lead complex wellbeing and mental health assessments
• Provide CBT and other evidence‑based therapeutic interventions
• Complete and supervise clinical risk assessments, including suicide and self‑harm risk
• Develop safety plans with pupils, staff, families, and external agencies
• Contribute to multidisciplinary meetings and clinical decision‑making
• Maintain accurate clinical records and utilise outcome data
• Support development of clinical policies and best practice

Wellbeing Leadership

• Co‑lead whole‑school wellbeing initiatives
• Deliver training, workshops, talks, and group programmes
• Work closely with pastoral, safeguarding, academic, and SEND teams
• Drive early‑intervention strategies and identify emerging needs
• Promote trauma‑informed and inclusive practice across the School

Training & Supervision

• Mentor or supervise junior wellbeing staff or trainees
• Deliver mental health training to staff and pupils
• Engage in regular clinical supervision and CPD

Professional Expectations

• Uphold ethical and professional standards
• Maintain confidentiality and data protection compliance
• Contribute to team development and service improvement

About You

We are looking for a practitioner who is:

Essential

• Qualified in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, or Psychology
• Accredited or working towards accreditation (BACP, UKCP, BPS or equivalent)
• Skilled in CBT or other evidence‑based therapies
• Experienced (3–5+ years post‑qualification) working with children and young people
• Confident in completing complex formulations and risk assessments
• Knowledgeable about safeguarding and multi‑agency work

Desirable

• Additional specialist clinical training (e.g., high‑intensity CBT, EMDR, DBT skills, family work)
• Experience in educational or boarding settings
• Experience supervising junior clinicians

We welcome applicants who are compassionate, reflective, inclusive, and confident working autonomously in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Charterhouse?

Alongside joining a vibrant and supportive community, we offer a generous benefits package including:

• Competitive pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash health plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• School fee remission (subject to eligibility)
• Sports Centre and golf course membership
• Cycle-to-work and electric vehicle schemes
• Free lunches and on‑site parking
• Extensive CPD and professional growth opportunities

How to Apply

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 11 March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16 March 2026

Applications should be made via the Charterhouse website:

Early applications are encouraged. We may invite strong candidates to interview before the closing date.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.

Be Part of Our Inclusive Community

At Charterhouse, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an environment in which every pupil and member of staff feels valued and supported. We warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Are you a finance manager wanting to make a difference?

Are you passionate about migrant and climate justice?

Do you want to support the largest student network in the country?

If so, come and work wth us!

School Wellbeing Practitioner

Charterhouse
Godalming, Surrey

New
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
Apply by: 11 March 2026

Job overview

School Wellbeing Practitioner

Charterhouse, Godalming, Surrey
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract: Part‑time, term‑time plus
Closing Date: 9am, Wednesday 11 March 2026
Interviews: Week commencing 16 March 2026

Join a School Where Kindness Leads Everything We Do

Charterhouse is a remarkable place to live, learn and work. Set within a stunning 250‑acre campus, our community is united by a shared commitment to kindness, belonging and educational excellence. As we continue to build a world‑class, future‑ready school, we are looking for people who share our values and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people.

We are seeking a dedicated School Wellbeing Practitioner to join our Wellbeing & Inclusion team. This is a vital, pupil‑centred role supporting emotional health, early intervention and the wider wellbeing culture of the School.

As described in the job specification, “Reporting to the Director of Wellbeing & Inclusion, the School Wellbeing Practitioner (SWP) is a clinical, whole-school post supporting pupils with emotional and wellbeing needs.”

About the Role

The School Wellbeing Practitioner will play a key role in supporting pupils’ emotional wellbeing through:

• High‑quality wellbeing assessments and goal‑focused support
• Evidence‑based therapeutic interventions, including guided self‑help and low‑intensity CBT‑informed approaches
• Acting as a first point of contact for referrals and drop‑ins
• Early identification of emerging needs and proactive intervention
• Collaborative work with pastoral, safeguarding, health, SEND and academic teams
• Contributing to wellbeing initiatives, workshops, assemblies and themed events
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and upholding safeguarding responsibilities

This role has no direct reports and works closely with pupils, staff and families across the Charterhouse Family of Schools.

About You

We are looking for someone who is compassionate, reflective and committed to supporting young people.

Essential requirements include:

• Graduate‑level qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing or Psychology
• Membership of BACP, UKCP, BPS or CQC
• Therapeutic experience with children, young people or adults
• Understanding of emotional, social and developmental needs
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusting relationships
• Calm, flexible and proactive approach
• Commitment to ethical practice and ongoing professional development

Desirable:

• Experience in an educational setting
• Experience in a boarding school environment
• Experience delivering workshops or group wellbeing sessions

Why Work at Charterhouse?

Charterhouse offers a vibrant, inclusive and ambitious working environment, complemented by an excellent benefits package, including:

• Competitive contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance (subject to eligibility)
• Medicash health plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• School fee remission (eligibility applies)
• Free lunches during working hours
• Free on‑site parking
• Access to the School Sports Centre and 9‑hole golf course
• Cycle to Work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
• Invitations to concerts, productions and school events
• Extensive professional development opportunities

Our culture is one of welcome, acceptance and continuous growth — a place where staff and pupils alike can flourish.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via the Charterhouse website under Employment Opportunities, following the School’s safer recruitment procedures. You will be able to register, complete the application form and upload your CV.

Early applications are warmly encouraged, and shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Criminal Record check and child protection screening.

The Role

At Cruse, we have recently launched our new strategy, setting out our charity’s plans to grow our income and build on our expertise and unique position in the sector. We provide expert bereavement and grief information and support, and our charity has been supporting people for over 65 years. We support adults, children and young people across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, through our national services, over 80 local branches and online information about grief and bereavement. You will lead and develop Cruse’s digital individual giving activity, creating engaging campaigns and supporter journeys that drive sustainable income and strengthen donor relationships.

How to apply

Your application must consist of a CV and covering letter, which outlines your suitability for the role with reference to the Job Description and Person Specification and should be no longer than two pages.

The closing date for applications is Friday 13 March 2026, with interviews taking place on the week commencing 23 March 2026.

Please be advised that if you do not hear from us by Monday 23 March, unfortunately on this occasion you have not been shortlisted.

Cruse welcomes and encourages applications from all protected groups as defined by the Equality Act 2010. Appointment will be made on merit.

Criminal Record Checks

All staff are required to complete a Criminal Record check. Staff working directly with clients will be required to complete an enhanced check. We comply with the relevant codes of practice and they can be viewed online:

• Applicants in England and Wales: DBS Code of Practice
• Applicants in Northern Ireland: AccessNI Code of Practice

Previous convictions will not prevent full consideration of your application to work with Cruse. Our Recruitment of Ex-offenders’ Policy & Handling Criminal Record Check Data Policy are available on request by email.

We comply with all relevant data protection legislation and process your data fairly.

Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser

Overview
The Talent Set are delighted to partner with an amazing Childrens Charity on a fantastic Trusts and Foundations Fundraiser role. This pivotal position involves securing vital funding from charitable trusts and foundations, directly supporting life-changing work for children and young carers. The role offers an inspiring opportunity to make a tangible difference through strategic relationship building and impactful fundraising initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with trusts and foundations to secure funding.
• Lead the planning, preparation, and submission of high-quality funding applications and proposals.
• Identify new funding opportunities aligned with organisational priorities.
• Collaborate with the team to craft compelling cases for support that effectively communicate the organisation’s mission and impact.
• Monitor and report on grant delivery, ensuring compliance with funder requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of donor engagement and funding activities.
• Support the development of fundraising strategies to contribute to income growth and organisational sustainability.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in trust and foundation fundraising, preferably within the charity sector.
• Excellent written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive, engaging proposals.
• Strong relationship-building capabilities, with a professional and approachable manner.
• Ability to work independently, managing multiple deadlines and priorities efficiently.
• A proactive approach to identifying funding opportunities and securing grants.
• Passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of children and young carers.
• Resilient and adaptable, with a commitment to organisational goals and values.

What’s on Offer
Salary: £32,000 - £34,000

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV demonstrating your suitability for this role by clicking the 'apply now' button (please do not apply via email). We aim to get back to all successful candidates within 48 working hours.

Commitment to Diversity
The Talent Set are committed to diverse and inclusive recruitment practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all applicants regardless of race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability, or age. We actively encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds and are always happy to make reasonable adjustments to ensure a fair recruitment process.

This is a home-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Applications are welcome from candidates based outside Belfast, provided they are resident in Northern Ireland and able to commute to the Belfast office if required.

The External Affairs Manager plays a pivotal role in empowering people with sight loss to live the life they choose. This position leads the development of policy and campaigns within the country, aligning with Guide Dogs’ strategic objectives. Working collaboratively with the central policy, public affairs, and campaigns team, as well as the country leadership team, the role builds strategic partnerships with government bodies, local authorities, societies, and other key organisations. This ensures Guide Dogs remains informed and influential on all policy initiatives affecting the organisation and its stakeholders.

The post holder will be responsible for the day‑to‑day leadership, management and oversight of a team.

The post-holder is responsible for shaping policy positions, drafting responses to consultations from councils, combined authorities, and devolved governments, and driving impactful campaigns at a regional level. A key focus is increasing the involvement of blind and partially sighted people in advocacy and campaigning.

Additionally, the role leads the implementation of Guide Dogs’ regional marketing and communications strategy across the Devolved Nations. This includes raising brand awareness, engaging diverse audiences—service users, families, volunteers, donors, and the public—and delivering integrated communications plans that strengthen Guide Dogs’ presence and impact.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Development

• Lead the creation of country-specific policy and position papers, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
• Prepare responses to consultation papers from devolved administrations, local government, and regional bodies.
• Represent Guide Dogs on committees, working groups, and forums, staying informed on policy issues impacting the organisation and its service users.

Public Affairs

• Build and influence relationships with key stakeholders, including elected representatives and senior officials.
• Represent Guide Dogs at Government Scrutiny Committees and cross-party groups.
• Act as the primary liaison with local government and statutory agencies.

Campaigns & Influence

• Strategically lead and coordinate campaigns at a country level, ensuring alignment with devolved policy priorities.
• Develop and deliver campaigns addressing local needs of the visually impaired community.
• Foster partnerships within the Third Sector to build consensus and amplify Guide Dogs’ strategic aims. 

Leadership & People Management

• Provide strong leadership to local staff and volunteers, promoting best practice and knowledge-sharing.
• Oversee recruitment, performance management, and compliance with safeguarding policies.
• Ensure high levels of engagement through effective communication and leadership.

Financial Accountability

• Support fundraising initiatives and monitor operational budgets to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Diversity & Inclusion

• Champion Guide Dogs’ diversity agenda, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible.
• Work with external partners to create a more inclusive environment for people with sight loss.

How to apply 

Further details on the full role are attached below. When you are ready to apply, submit an online application form via this page.

If you would like to have an informal conversation about the role before applying, or require any accessibility support to apply, our friendly recruitment team is ready and waiting to help.

As part of your application ensure you provide evidence and examples of how your skills & experience meet the criteria as set out in the attached job description. You will also be asked to complete a few job-specific questions as part of this application process, so please be prepared to write your answers to these questions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Guide Dogs welcomes applications from all sections of the community and actively encourages diversity to maximise achievements, creativity and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. 

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are proud, whenever possible, to offer an interview to all candidates that meet our selection criteria, and who indicate they wish their application to be considered under our Disability Confident interview commitment. For more details, visit our careers site.

If you are successful you will need to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK via our digital ID checking supplier; in addition, we cannot offer visa sponsorship at this time.

Safeguarding

Guide Dogs is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children, young people and adults at risk of harm with whom we work. We expect all our employees and volunteers to fully share this commitment.

At Guide Dogs, we believe in fair and equitable hiring practices. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for a position. Each case will be evaluated individually, taking into account the nature of the offense, its relevance to the role, and the time that has passed since the incident. We encourage all candidates to disclose relevant information, and we assure you that it will be handled confidentially and fairly.

Guide Dogs follow Safer Recruitment practices to ensure we are safeguarding the vulnerable people we work with. As part of this, we require a full work history with any gaps accounted for & a minimum of 2 professional referee details fully covering the past 5 years. If you are applying for a disclosure role, please note that you will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and sign up to the DBS update service.

For high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts earlier than advertised.

Location: Home-based with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required
Salary: £41,063 to £45,626 per annum
Job Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent
 
Benefits: 27 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles), perk scheme access, life assurance, paid compassionate leave, enhanced sick pay, Cycling UK membership plus many more staff benefits.
 
We are almost two years into our ambitious organisational strategy, and this is an exciting moment to join Cycling UK as our Philanthropy Manager. Cycling UK’s public fundraising programme is at a pivotal stage of development. The Philanthropy Manager will play a central role in shaping and accelerating this next phase, leading the growth of major gift and legacy income through strong donor relationships, compelling propositions and high-quality stewardship.
 
You don’t need to be a cyclist to work at Cycling UK, but you do need to have a strong commitment to our work. This is a senior role with real opportunity to influence direction, build capability and embed philanthropy at the heart of the organisation. Working closely with the Head of Fundraising and colleagues across Cycling UK, the postholder will help transform a developing philanthropy programme into a mature, relationship-led income stream that delivers sustainable growth over the long term.
 
We are an inclusive organisation and would particularly welcome applications from candidates from a broad range of backgrounds. We strongly believe that diversity strengthens our work. If you are already passionate about cycling, that’s great, many of us are too! But if you are simply really excellent at what you do, no matter what your background, that is what matters most to us.
 
Explore the attached job description for full details on this exciting opportunity. Complete the application form expressing why you are the right candidate for this opening. Focus on gearing your supporting statement to exemplify how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role, directly referring to the person specification. This enables the selection panel to assess your relative strengths against the specified criteria.
 
The role is home based in the UK, with regular meetings in London and travel across the UK as required.

Applications close at 9:00am on the closing date shown
 
Closing date: 23-03-2026
 
You may have experience in the following: Philanthropy Manager, Major Gifts Manager, Major Donor Manager, High Value Giving Manager, Fundraising Manager, Senior Fundraiser, Development Manager, Partnerships Manager, Corporate Partnerships Manager, Individual Giving Manager, Legacy Fundraising Manager, Legacy Giving Manager, Trusts and Foundations Manager, Grants Manager, Donor Relations Manager, Stewardship Manager, Relationship Fundraiser, Income Generation Manager, Strategic Fundraising Lead, etc.
 
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About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and develop the membership offer at the Horniman Museum and Gardens, overseeing a popular and growing scheme that plays a vital role in supporting our work. As Membership Manager, you will manage the day-to-day running of the membership programme while helping to shape its future direction, ensuring it continues to engage, inspire and retain a loyal community of supporters.

Sitting within the Communications and Income Generation Directorate and reporting to the Head of Fundraising, you will oversee membership operations, data and income processes, and deliver an engaging programme of events and communications for members. You’ll also line manage a Membership and Fundraising Assistant and work collaboratively across teams including Visitor Experience, Retail & Admissions, Digital and Finance.

This role would suit someone who enjoys combining data, finance and systems management with creativity and relationship-building, someone motivated by growing income, improving processes and delivering excellent experiences for our members.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the effective management and development of the membership scheme, ensuring income and retention targets are met
• Oversee membership data, CRM processes and reporting, ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement
• Manage Direct Debit and Gift Aid processes in partnership with Finance, maintaining robust and compliant financial procedures
• Plan and deliver an engaging programme of member events, communications and recruitment campaigns to grow and retain support
• Line manage the Membership and Fundraising Assistant, providing clear direction, support and development
• Build strong working relationships across the organisation and with members, stakeholders and supporters to champion the value of membership

About You

You are organised, detail-focused and confident working with data and financial processes, but you’re equally comfortable building relationships and delivering engaging communications. In this role, you’ll bring experience from a membership or fundraising background, and enjoy taking ownership of systems and processes, identifying improvements and implementing them effectively. You’ll be confident using CRM databases and managing income streams such as Direct Debits and Gift Aid, ensuring accuracy and compliance at all times. You thrive in a collaborative setting, working across departments and developing positive relationships with our members and other colleagues. You’re proactive, solutions-focused and able to balance competing priorities while maintaining a high standard of work. Most importantly, you’ll be motivated by the impact that membership makes for the Museum and enthusiastic about contributing to the organisation’s mission and future growth.

Key Qualities, Skills, and Experience

• Experience working within a membership or fundraising function, ideally within an arts, culture or heritage context
• Strong experience of working with relational databases and CRM systems, with the ability to analyse data and produce meaningful reports
• Knowledge of Direct Debit processing and Gift Aid, with a clear understanding of handling financial and personal data securely and compliantly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing newsletters or member communications
• Strong administrative skills, high levels of accuracy and confidence working with numerical data
• Ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload, meet deadlines and work collaboratively across teams
• Experience of managing colleagues, and an ability to provide clear guidance and training where required.
• A genuine interest in the organisation’s mission, alongside a commitment to equality, diversity and continuous professional development

Salary: £36,598 per annum (pro rata to £29,278 per annum)

Hours of work: Part Time, 28 hours per week

The closing date for completed applications is 10am on 11th March 2026.  Interviews will be held on 19th and 20th March 2026. 

Role Summary

 

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Development Co-ordinator to support and strengthen our fundraising and membership function. This role is ideal for a self-starter who excels at administration, enjoys creating efficient processes, and is confident managing projects and working collaboratively across teams.

As Development Coordinator, you’ll be the lynchpin of a friendly, ambitious team at a brilliant arts charity, underpinning and powering our development activity so it can thrive and grow.

You will coordinate multiple fundraising activities, ensuring projects are well planned, timelines are met, and stakeholders are supported with clear information and robust systems.

Key Responsibilities

 

Fundraising Administration & Coordination

• Provide high-quality administrative and coordination support to fundraising activity across multiple income streams
• Coordinate meetings, actions, and follow-ups for fundraising projects
• Support the planning and delivery of fundraising events

Project Management

• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and task trackers
• Monitor progress against milestones, proactively identifying risks or delays
• Coordinate input from multiple teams to ensure projects stay on track and deadlines are met
• Ensure clear communication, documentation, and handovers throughout project lifecycles

Process Improvement & Systems

• Review and develop efficient administrative and project management processes
• Identify opportunities to streamline systems, reporting, and data management

Cross-Team Collaboration

• Work confidently with colleagues across teams (e.g. finance, communications, engagement) to deliver fundraising activity
• Act as a central point of coordination for shared fundraising activities
• Support collaborative planning and ensure alignment between teams

Reporting & Compliance

• Track income, budgets, and project progress in collaboration with finance colleagues
• Produce regular reports on fundraising performance and project status

Ensure compliance with internal policies, fundraising regulations, and data protection requirements

Core Skills

Essential

• Strong administrative and organisational skills, with experience coordinating projects or complex activities
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• A proactive self-starter who takes ownership and follows through
• Experience developing or improving processes and systems
• Confidence working with multiple teams and stakeholders
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Strong IT skills, including databases, spreadsheets, and project tracking tools

· Adaptable and can embrace change.

Desirable

• Experience in a fundraising or not-for-profit environment
• Experience using a CRM or fundraising database

Familiarity with basic project management tools or methodologies

An international development organisation is seeking a Programme Finance Accountant to oversee the financial management of a major Asian Development Bank-funded initiative. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise in donor finance, reporting, and compliance within a mission-driven, global environment focused on sustainable development and social impact.

As Programme Finance Accountant, you will ensure the financial integrity and compliance of the ADB project, managing all aspects of budgeting, cost recovery, reporting, and audit preparation. Working closely with programme and finance teams across multiple countries, you’ll provide expert oversight, guidance, and insight throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial management and oversight for the ADB project, ensuring accuracy and donor compliance.
• Review monthly transactions, reconciliations, and forecasts, maintaining up-to-date grant and cost recovery records.
• Prepare donor and internal financial reports, ensuring consistency across systems.
• Monitor expenditure and cash flow, flagging under/overspends and advising on corrective actions.
• Oversee financial controls, audits, and compliance with ADB and internal policies.
• Support programme teams and partners with budgeting, reporting, and financial training.
• Contribute to wider finance capacity building and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

You are a qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with strong experience in managing finances for complex, donor-funded projects. You bring analytical rigour, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to problem solving.

You’ll bring:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in financial accounting and reporting.
• Proven experience managing large-scale or multilateral donor-funded projects
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of charity accounting and donor compliance frameworks.

Salary & Benefits

• Contract: 3-year fixed-term
• Salary: £49,000
• Location: London (Hybrid working)
• Flexible working arrangements and enhanced leave entitlement
• Comprehensive wellbeing benefits
• Opportunities for international travel

Application Details

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

For more information on the role, please contact Madeleine Kind at Ivy Rock Partners.