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JOB TITLE: Project Officer - Adapted Sports
DEPARTMENT: Chelsea Foundation
LOCATION: Stamford Bridge, London
CONTRACT: 12-month FTC, 35 hours any 5 of 7 days (including evenings, weekends and anti-social hours when needed)
PURPOSE OF THE ROLE: To lead on all Adapted Sport Programmes at Chelsea FC Foundation. Specifically developing and delivering new strands of adapted sports sessions across a variety of sports that target population of 40 years+, working closely with local and national stakeholders.
Closing date: 13th August
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. In the event that we receive a large number of applications, the position may be filled before the listed closing date. To avoid missing out, please submit your application at your earliest convenience.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- To work closely with the Population Health Senior Project officer to develop, deliver and lead adapted sports programmes, in line with the requirements set out by the funding providers. Activities may include walking football, tennis, cricket, rugby, netball or boccia.
- Deliver a range of adapted sports and lifestyle changing activities within the Community and across NHS partnerships, including provision during evening and weekends.
- Deliver and coordinate pathways for special population programmes and support the Health and Wellbeing team with referrals.
- Ensure success stories are captured, working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.
- Prepare delivery programmes and sessions plans that support the project outcomes. Ensuring participation forms, recording sheets and registers are completed accurately and entered in CFCF’s monitoring and evaluation systems.
- Support the line management of adapted sports programme staff.
- Work with the Health and Wellbeing team to build external relationships to sustain future programme funding.
- Ensure all CFCF health & safety and safeguarding procedures are implemented prior to any activity starting, including quality assuring sessional staff delivery.
MEASURES OF PERFORMANCE:
- To be a positive role model, creating a safe, positive, and fun environment in which to motivate and encourage the community to live a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Build relationships with partner charities, CCO’s, NGB’s and local authorities for the benefit of the Adapted Sports programme.
- To lead on the monitoring and evaluation for all Adapted Sports projects in accordance with the needs of each funder, including liaison with the Premier League Charitable Fund as a ‘Salesforce’ user.
- Be responsible for the safeguarding of participants across all Adapted Sports programmes, liaising and reporting into the Safeguarding Lead for Health and Wellbeing and associated partner Safeguarding Team’s to ensure a clear line of reporting to CFC Safeguarding Hub.
- Ensure success stories are captured through working with Chelsea FC Foundation/Chelsea FC media staff.
- Complete and submit project reports at 6-month intervals, or as and when required internally or in accordance with the needs of each funder.
SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE
Qualifications:
Essential
- Relevant professional and/or academic qualifications or a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the industry sector.
- Level 1 Sports Coaching Qualification, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
- Ability to travel to activity & meetings across London, Surrey and surrounding areas / Clean Driving License
Desirable
- Minimum Level 2 REPs recognised health and fitness qualification/special populations or equivalent.
- Level 2 Sports Coaching Qualification, Mental Health First Aid, Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children Certificates.
- Health Promotion/Public Health/Health and Social Care or equivalent qualifications.
Experience:
Essential
- A strong knowledge of and experience in working in a Charity, and/or Sports & Health industry.
- Have a good understanding of Sports, Health and Older Adult services and charities be able to signpost participants accordingly and build partnerships.
- Experience delivering Adapted Sports, specifically Walking Football across a range of ages and health conditions.
- Experience in working with sporting governing bodies and knowledge player pathway for target demographic.
- Experience in line management of sessional staff members.
Desirable
- Knowledge of the Chelsea FC Foundation.
- Knowledge of local demographic and social needs.
- Knowledge of funded sports and football projects.
- Knowledge of Community Club Organisations and Football Charity Programmes.
OUR EXPECTATIONS:
- To embody the club’s BLUE behaviours (Brave, Lead, Unity, Edge) in the approach to work and interaction with others
- To adhere to the club’s policies and procedures, including Health & Safety, Financial Authorisation, Confidentiality and GDPR.
- To act as an ambassador for diversity, equality, and inclusion, and demonstrate a positive commitment by treating others fairly in line with our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Policy and reporting any acts of discrimination through appropriate channels
- To create a safe environment and act to protect all young people and vulnerable adults that are either in your care or attending club premises, and report any concerns to the Safeguarding Lead
- To report any misconduct or suspected misconduct to the HR Department
- To represent the Club in a professional manner at all times, acting as a positive ambassador and upholding the values, reputation, and standards expected across all interactions.
- To take responsibility for ongoing personal and professional development, actively engaging in training, feedback, and learning opportunities to enhance performance.
Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Chelsea FC, we believe that the diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths. We are committed to creating an environment where every colleague and every applicant feels valued, respected, and able to be their authentic self. We welcome the unique experiences, perspectives and backgrounds that each person brings, and we celebrate the positive impact this has on our club and community.
We are dedicated to ensuring fair and equitable opportunities for all, and we give full consideration to every applicant regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter. We’re here to listen, support you, and ensure you have what you need to participate fully.
Chelsea FC is also firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All successful applicants will be required to complete a DBS check prior to starting employment, and some roles may require additional safeguarding screening where appropriate.
This job description is intended as a guide to the main responsibilities of the role. Duties may evolve over time to reflect the changing needs and priorities of the Club.
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Do you believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and rebuild their future?
We’re looking for a compassionate Learning & Skills Coordinator to join our grassroots charity in Greenwich, South East London where you can play a vital role in helping people experiencing homelessness develop confidence, gain new skills, and access opportunities through education, training and employment.
The Learning and Skills Coordinator will lead the development and delivery of clear, structured pathways into education, training, volunteering, work placements and employment for guests accessing GHP services. The role will work directly with guests to identify aspirations, remove barriers, and support progression into meaningful opportunities that enhance wellbeing, independence and long‑term stability.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Work Rights Centre is looking for an experienced and values-driven Immigration Adviser or Solicitor to join our frontline team. In this role, you will deliver life-changing legal advice to vulnerable migrants, while using your frontline insights to contribute directly to strategic campaigns, research, and policy work that challenge the systemic causes of injustice.
This is an ideal opportunity for an empathetic immigration expert who thrives in an agile and collaborative environment, and wants to plug the vital gap in support available through legal aid.
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Pay: £36,000 - £42,000 (depending on qualifications and experience)
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Contract length: Permanent (6-month probation)
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Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate)
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Location: London hybrid (with possibility of remote-only for an exceptional candidate)
We offer a high-trust, learning-focused culture, flexible/remote options for exceptional candidates, generous SQE study/funding policies, and enhanced leave, pension, and sick pay benefits
The role
You will provide high-quality legal advice and representation at IAA Level 2/3 or Solicitor standard. Your diverse casework will range from assisting sponsored workers on high-risk visas, to managing complex human rights cases and supporting victims of modern slavery and trafficking. Crucially, your work will not happen in isolation. You will work closely with our employment advice team on overlapping cases, collaborate with policy and comms colleagues to evidence systemic issues, and help deliver public legal information and training.
About you
We seek an enthusiastic professional with at least 3 years of experience delivering high-quality immigration advice, who demonstrates a deep empathy for the experiences of vulnerable migrants.
You will also have:
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Level 2 or 3 IAA accreditation OR status as a qualified Solicitor eligible to practice in England and Wales.
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A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in law or a related subject.
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At least 3 years’ experience providing immigration legal advice in compliance with IAA/SRA standards.
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Excellent legal research, analytical, and case management skills, with the ability to manage complex caseloads and tight deadlines.
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Outstanding client management and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to lay persons clearly and compassionately.
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A collaborative, team-first mindset and a commitment to the mission and values of the Work Rights Centre.
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Desirable: Knowledge of Modern Slavery and the National Referral Mechanism (NRM), familiarity with social welfare law, or proficiency in a language other than English.
How to apply
Send your CV and a cover letter outlining how your experience, skills, and how you meet the person specification to by Sunday, 30th August.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a short technical task.
Even if you aren't sure you check every single box, if you hold the required qualifications, share our commitment to high-quality legal advice, and have a passion for social justice, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Please download the full job description below for detailed responsibilities and organisation FAQs.
Work Rights Centre is a charity dedicated to helping migrants and disadvantaged Britons access employment justice
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Are you a marketing professional who loves dogs?
We’re looking for a Marketing Automation Officer to help us spread the word about our work through email marketing and other digital channels.
What does this role do?
As Marketing Automation Officer, you will:
- manage e-marketing campaigns throughout the full lifecycle, from developing campaign briefs and agreeing timelines, to building automated journeys and monitoring their performance,
- manage audiences through ensuring data quality and compliance of email distribution lists and supporting with audience segmentation, ensuring messages reach the right audiences,
- work closely with colleagues across the Marketing and Communications division to coordinate campaign activity, regularly updating campaign stakeholders on performance.
Interviews for this role are provisionally scheduled for week commencing 24th August 2026 and will take place on Teams.
Could this be you?
To be successful in this role, you’ll need email marketing experience, specifically with experience working with Salesforce Marketing Cloud. We’re looking for a strong technical candidate for this role, who has significant experience of building and delivering campaigns, as well as SQL proficiency to support selections, integrations and customisations. You’ll be an excellent communicator, with the ability to translate organisational objectives into compelling marketing campaigns. A passion for animals and the work we do is essential.
About Dogs Trust
We love dogs. That’s why we do whatever we can to make sure every four-legged friend gets the love they deserve. We’ll never put a healthy dog down, so our work is focused on helping dogs in need, supporting owners every step of the walk, and creating a better world for dogs in the future. It’s what we’ve been doing since 1891 and how we’ve grown to become the UK’s leading dog charity, helping 12,000 loyal friends find their forever homes every year.
To apply for this position please click the APPLY NOW button. Our application process requires you submit a personal statement explaining your interest and suitability for the role.
Dogs are incredibly diverse, much like the humans that love them! At Dogs Trust we value diversity, and we're committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, abilities, and cultures and believe that a diverse workforce helps us to achieve our mission. Our colleague networks give our people a voice, acting as vehicles for real and meaningful change within Dogs Trust. We truly want to see every candidate shine throughout the entire job application process, interview stages, and during their time with us. If there's anything on your mind or any adjustments you may need, don't hesitate to reach out to us. We're here to support you every step of the way.
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We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Assertive Outreach Worker to support people experiencing multiple disadvantage, including mental health needs, substance use, homelessness, social isolation, or other complex challenges. This role will involve building trusting relationships with people who may find it difficult to engage with services, providing practical and emotional support, and working closely with partner agencies to help individuals access the right support at the right time.
The role focuses on building trust with individuals who may be reluctant to engage with traditional services, helping to reduce health inequalities, improve wellbeing, strengthen safety, build confidence and support sustainable recovery and independence.
The post holder will deliver community-based outreach, complete needs and risk assessments, co-produce support and safety plans, maintain accurate case records and work closely with partner agencies including housing, health, social care, domestic abuse services, drug and alcohol services and criminal justice partners.
This opportunity would suit someone with experience of supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, exploitation, safeguarding or multiple disadvantage. Strong safeguarding knowledge, sound risk management skills, resilience and a non-judgemental approach are essential, alongside a commitment to Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity.
Location: Nankeville Court, Woking, with travel across Surrey)
Salary: £31,140.00 (Pro-rata)
Hours: 27.5 hours per week
Contract type: Fixed Term - 5 years
Key responsibilities:
Outreach & Engagement
- Deliver assertive outreach across Surrey providing a person centred and trauma informed approach to clients referred into the project.
- To work with clients in the community using a safe, risk assessed approach. Working collaboratively with other practitioners to best support the needs of the client.
- To conduct continuous risk assessments on client’s needs, presenting behaviour including harm to self and/or others and consider this risk in deciding the outreach approach. Develop and update risk management and crisis contingency plans within the necessary systems as required.
- To conduct continuous risk assessments on client’s needs, presenting behaviour including harm to self and/or others and consider this risk in deciding the outreach approach. Develop and update risk management and crisis contingency plans within the necessary systems as required.
- Work with clients to develop an action plan that best fits their current needs, identifying any barriers and be proactive in supporting them to achieve their goals.
- Undertake continuous assessments with all clients, monitoring their well-being and development through the use of, but not limited to, GAD7, PHQ9, impact reporting and individual case studies.
- Engage service users who may be resistant or disengaged from traditional support services.
Safeguarding & Risk Management
- Identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding risks.
- Develop and implement risk management and safety plans in collaboration with service users.
- Act promptly on safeguarding concerns in line with company and local authority procedures.
- Work closely with police and safeguarding teams to protect victims.
Case Management
- To record and maintain accurate and comprehensive client case notes on our database. Including ensuring all project monitoring material is completed within set timeframes and reported to management.
- Complete needs assessments and co-produce support plans tailored to individual needs.
- Monitor progress and adjust interventions accordingly.
Multi-Agency Working
- Attend multi-agency meetings (e.g., MARAC, safeguarding meetings, case conferences).
- To facilitate joint working with other support services to tackle any barriers, including Housing; Health; Social care; Domestic abuse; Drug and Alcohol and Criminal Justice.
- Advocate on behalf of clients to access services, housing, and support.
Working Conditions
- Regular lone working and community-based visits, including high-risk environments.
- Flexible working hours, which may include evenings and weekends.
- Requirement to follow all health and safety and lone working procedures.
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing—together, every step of the way.
About you
The post is looking for someone who has:
- Experience supporting vulnerable adults, particularly in areas such as mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, domestic abuse, exploitation, safeguarding or multiple disadvantage.
- Experience of assertive outreach, intensive engagement or working with people who may be reluctant to access support.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, risk management and working with complex or high-risk situations.
- Knowledge of issues such as cuckooing, county lines, exploitation, trauma-informed practice and harm reduction.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and work in a non-judgemental way.
- The ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and make sound decisions in challenging environments.
- Resilience, empathy and strong problem-solving skills.
- Good IT and record-keeping skills.
- The ability to work flexibly across Surrey, with a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
- A commitment to Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity, and to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental, counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working where possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation, and wellbeing/EAP resources
Safeguarding & Checks
- This role is subject to a basic DBS check.
- A past history of drug/alcohol issues or criminality will not necessarily exclude you from this role; we encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate.
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Make a meaningful difference with Catalyst and the Women’s Support Centre, helping women across Surrey build safety, recovery and independence through trauma-responsive advocacy.
We’re looking for a compassionate and skilled Recovery Worker to provide high-quality support to women affected by substance use, trauma, multiple disadvantage, and contact with the criminal justice system. Working across Surrey, you will offer one-to-one and group support, manage a caseload, complete risk assessments and safeguarding referrals, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure women receive joined-up, person-centred support.
This is a rewarding opportunity to use your experience in substance use, trauma-informed practice and women-specific provision to support positive change. You’ll be part of a values-led charity with a welcoming, non-judgemental ethos, committed to kindness, integrity and commitment in everything we do.
Location Based at our Women’s Support Centre in Woking and working across Surrey as required
Salary £31,130
Work Pattern 35 hours across Monday – Friday
Contract Permanent
About Catalyst Support
Though Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health and wellbeing – together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with, or at risk of being in contact with the criminal justice system with a specific focus on Substance Use and Trauma.
- Design, coordinate and deliver one to one and group interventions to assist women to achieve their goals.
- Complete safeguarding referrals where appropriate and support women’s safety through involving them in the safeguarding process.
- Take a collaborative multi-agency approach to supporting women, including representing and supporting women at multi-agency meetings.
- Involve women in the design and delivery of interventions, ensuring that they are at the heart of the work at all times.
- Undertake all aspects of case management and recording including developing and documenting individual support plans with women.
- Work in line with Data Protection legislation, maintaining confidential service-user records of interventions and contact details.
- Complete client work in line with the Women’s Support Centre’s core values.
- Ensure women are supported to achieve independence though structured intervention planning and strengths-based support and appropriate onward referrals.
- Support in the collation and production of reports as requested, including ensuring that appropriate recording, monitoring and evaluation of work is completed to set deadlines.
- Develop and utilise a variety of strategies to communicate effectively with women using our services, colleagues, external organisations, stakeholders and the general public.
- Be responsible for establishing and maintaining professional relationships internally and with other relevant statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
- Develop educational materials to support women and external partners to better understand Substance Use.
- Attend and prepare for regular line management meetings, including performance development reviews.
- Attend regular clinical supervision.
- Take responsibility for self-care and managing vicarious trauma, promoting the importance of self-care both internally and externally.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of developments in relevant public policy and legislation by attending relevant training courses, meetings and conferences.
- Maintain and improve competencies through continuous professional development.
- Abide by all organisational policies, codes of conduct and practices.
- Support and promote inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity in the workplace.
- Treat with confidentiality any personal, private or sensitive information about individual organisations, clients, staff and project data.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Has significant experience supporting women affected by substance use, trauma and multiple disadvantage.
- Understands the impact of trauma, offending, homelessness, mental health needs and contact with the criminal justice system.
- Can work in a trauma-informed, strengths-based and non-judgemental way.
- Is confident engaging, motivating and advocating for women with complex and intersecting needs.
- Has up-to-date safeguarding knowledge and can respond calmly and appropriately to risk.
- Can manage a caseload, prioritise workload and keep accurate, factual case records.
- Communicates clearly with clients, colleagues, partner agencies and stakeholders.
- Works well independently and as part of a flexible, supportive team.
- Is passionate about women-specific provision, social justice, equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Is resilient, reflective and committed to ongoing learning, self-care and professional development.
- Is able to travel across Surrey for outreach appointments and partnership meetings.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Please note, this post is open to female applicants only – Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1 applies.
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Join Catalyst Support as a part-time Management Accountant and use your finance skills to support meaningful work across mental health, wellbeing and recovery services. This flexible hybrid role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning financial information into useful insight, supporting budget holders and making a real difference in the charity sector.
Catalyst Support is looking for a part-time Management Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial management of our charity services. This is a great opportunity for an experienced finance professional who enjoys preparing clear management accounts, working collaboratively with budget holders, and helping ensure accurate financial reporting across projects that make a real difference to people’s mental health, wellbeing and recovery.
Working closely with the Head of Finance & Resources, you will support monthly reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and year-end processes, while providing practical finance guidance to colleagues across the organisation. We are looking for someone who is proactive, organised and values-led, with a commitment to kindness, integrity and high-quality charity finance.
Location Hybrid with at least 50% of working time in our Woking office
Salary £32,000 pro-rata
Work pattern 14–17.5 hours to be worked across 2 / 2 ½ days per week
Contract Permanent
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health and wellbeing – together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare monthly management accounts and project financial reports.
- Participate in regular management accounts meetings with budget holders; conduct variance analysis against budget and forecasts and provide commentary for senior management.
- Complete reconciliation of project related balance sheet accounts including accrued and prepaid expenditure, deferred and accrued income accounts.
- Respond to internal and external finance queries in a timely and professional manner.
- Process the month-end transactions in the accounting software (Xero).
- Prepare budgets and financial forecasts in collaboration with the Head of Finance & Resources and budget holders to ensure accurate upload into the financial system.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial procedures and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.
- Assist with the preparation of year-end accounts and liaise with auditors as required.
- Contribute to the compliance with relevant financial regulations, internal policies, and reporting standards.
- Undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Finance and Resources tp support the effective running of the finance function.
About you
We are looking for someone who:
- Holds an Association of Accounting Technicians Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
- Has at least two years’ experience in a management accounting role.
- Has experience working within the charity sector.
- Is confident preparing accurate, timely and informative monthly management accounts.
- Has experience working with budget holders and providing clear financial advice and guidance to non-finance colleagues.
- Can analyse budgets, forecasts and variances, and explain financial information in a clear and accessible way.
- Has strong numeracy skills and experience working with multiple projects or funding streams.
- Is confident using Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel, including advanced Excel functions such as IF formulas and Pivot Tables.
- Has experience using accounting software; experience of Xero would be desirable.
- Understands, or is willing to develop knowledge of, charity finance, Charity SORP and relevant financial regulations.
- Works well independently, within a small finance team and as part of the wider organisation.
- Is organised, proactive and able to prioritise work effectively.
- Demonstrates Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity.
- Is respectful, inclusive and committed to equality of opportunity.
- Is adaptable, self-motivated and able to work calmly in a changing or challenging environment.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
- Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
- Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
- Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
- Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
- All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
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Lead a vital out-of-hours mental health crisis prevention service, supporting people across Surrey when they need help most.
Join Catalyst Support as our Safe Haven Team Lead and help shape a compassionate, responsive service that offers a meaningful alternative to A&E.
Catalyst Support is looking for a confident and values-led Safe Haven Team Lead to support the smooth running of our out-of-hours crisis prevention and support service across Aldershot, Guildford and Woking. This is an opportunity to play a key role in a partnership model that brings together community connections and statutory mental health providers to reduce emotional and psychological distress for people experiencing, or at risk of escalating to, a mental health crisis.
You will help lead and support Safe Haven staff, manage rotas and cover, contribute to safe and effective incident management, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to ensure the service is consistent, high quality and responsive. The role will suit someone with experience in mental health or social care settings who can remain calm under pressure, communicate confidently, support staff wellbeing and performance, and build positive relationships across services.
At Catalyst, we believe change is achievable through a flexible, respectful, inclusive and non-judgemental approach. If you bring kindness, integrity and commitment, and want to help deliver a service that makes a real difference to people in moments of crisis, we would love to hear from you.
Location Hybrid, ability to travel to Safe Haven sites in Woking, Guildford and Aldershot. Minimum two days per week at Catalyst Support's office in Woking
Salary £30,000–£33,000 pro rata plus on-call allowance
Work pattern 28 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours
Contract type Fixed term until 31 March 2027, with the possibility of extension.
About Catalyst Support
Through Community, Specialist and Outreach services, we support recovery, mental health, and wellbeing - together every step of the way.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage rotas, ensuring there is adequate cover for holiday and sickness
- Solve issues of staff cover with partner organisations as they arise
- Undertake monthly team meetings with all Safe Haven staff
- Deliver one to one supervision for staff, ensuring all performance issues, complaints and support needs are addressed
- Support with annual appraisals for Safe Haven staff
- Ensure all Catalyst staff are following the incident management process and utilising the on-call rota
- Participate in the on-call rota, ensuring you are able to respond to urgent calls, follow-up and report incidents during Safe Haven opening times
- Attend any necessary meetings to meet the needs of Safe Haven
- Liaise with the Senior Manager and Director of Services in preparation for the Service Review and Steering Group Meetings in relation to service delivery
- Work with the Senior Manager around operational efficiencies and ensure the service follows best practice
- Work with the Senior Manager around any complaints, grievances and serious performance issues
- Work as part of a team of Team Leads and communicate well with colleagues working from different locations
- Develop relationships with service users, carers and statutory and non-statutory organisations, in order to provide more integrated preventative and crisis management provision
- Ensure high quality services are delivered consistently and adhere to best practice guidelines, including safeguarding and safe practice.
- Take responsibility for personal development, identifying personal training needs and participate in regular supervision and appraisal
- Work within the Catalyst governance framework
- Work 1 shift a month at a Safe Haven site (minimum 10 a year), to be paid additionally to Team Lead hours at Support Worker rate
About you
- We’re looking for someone who can bring compassion, confidence and strong leadership to a busy out-of-hours mental health support service. You will be someone who:
- Has experience working in social care, mental health, crisis support or a similar community-based service.
- Has experience supervising, supporting or mentoring staff and/or volunteers.
- Can build positive working relationships with statutory, voluntary and community partners.
- Understands safeguarding, confidentiality, consent, information sharing and GDPR
- Can support staff wellbeing and address performance or support needs appropriately
- Communicates clearly and confidently, both verbally and in writing.
- Is organised, with good administrative, recording and reporting skills
- Can remain calm under pressure and respond confidently to urgent or sensitive situations
- Is able to work on your own initiative while also contributing positively as part of a wider team
- Is committed to delivering high-quality, safe and inclusive services
- Understands and values equality, diversity and equal opportunities
- Is confident using IT systems and databases
- Is able to work flexibly across locations, including evenings, weekends and on-call responsibilities
- Brings Catalyst’s values of kindness, commitment and integrity to everything you do.
Benefits
26 days annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Pension scheme and access to Simply Health (including optical, dental and counselling sessions)
Birthday leave, employee discounts, and flexible working wherever possible
Supportive probation, sick pay after probation and access to our employee assistance programme
Safeguarding & Checks
This post is subject to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
Please note past drug and/or alcohol or criminality history will not necessarily discount you from undertaking this role. We encourage applications from people with lived experience where appropriate
All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK
Catalyst Support is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate difference and are committed to fairness, accessibility, and inclusion throughout recruitment and employment. Please let us know if you require any adjustments to support your application.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This is a new role to stabilise, diversify and grow income in a financially constrained environment, reducing reliance on statutory funding, increasing unrestricted income, and strengthening Catalyst Support’s credibility with all sources of non statutory funding, including trusts, foundations, corporates, individuals and communities. The postholder holds clear accountability for income performance, return on investment and risk management, and plays a critical role in the organisation’s financial recovery and long-term sustainability. The role is designed as a strategic investment, with the expectation that income generated will move the function towards break-even and net contribution over time, supported by clear targets and Board oversight.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Income Delivery
- Lead and deliver a multi-year income and engagement strategy covering trusts and foundations, corporate partnerships, major donors, community fundraising and individual giving.
- Take ownership of income targets, pipelines and forecasts, including break-even requirements and risk exposure.
- Actively manage income risk, developing scenario plans and mitigation actions where delivery falls below expectation.
- Work with the Executive and Senior Leadership Teams to align income activity with organisational strategy and service priorities.
Funding Applications & Grant Management
- Provide strategic oversight, delivery and quality assurance of all high-value bids, tenders and funding applications.
- Ensure bids are evidence-led, outcome-focused, accurately costed and aligned to service capacity.
- Taking direct responsibility for bid and tender preparation and submission.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
- Maintain strong relationships with funders, and foundations, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and effective stewardship.
- Contribute approximately 20% of working time towards partner applications and collaborative projects with key partners, supporting joint funding and shared objectives.
Communications, Marketing & Engagement
- Lead communications and engagement functions to directly support income generation, funder confidence and organisational reputation.
- Ensure all external messaging demonstrates impact, value for money and strategic coherence.
- Grow individual giving, community fundraising and supporter engagement where there is clear return on investment.
- Oversee brand consistency and visibility across digital and offline channels.
Internal Collaboration & Income Culture
- Work closely with service and enabling teams to strengthen funding evidence, case studies and impact data.
- Build organisational understanding that income generation is a shared responsibility.
- Working with services and enabling teams to develop compelling cases for support.
- Equip teams with clarity on how funding, impact and delivery are connected.
Performance, Impact & Governance
- Establish and monitor KPIs covering income performance, ROI, cost-per-£ raised, engagement metrics and pipeline health.
- Report regularly to the Executive team and Trustees, providing transparent assessment of progress, risks and corrective action.
- Support Board assurance through disciplined performance monitoring and review points.
Team Leadership
- Provide line management, development and performance oversight for income generation and communications staff. Head of Income Generation Feb 2026
- Recruit, develop and retain high-quality team capability aligned to organisational needs.
Leadership Contribution
- Contribute as a senior operational leader to organisational planning, change and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with the Director of Services on future service design, positioning and sustainability.
- Undertake other duties appropriate to the seniority of the role and Catalyst Support’s mission.
- Strengthen partnership development with Mary Frances Trust to enhance county-wide support, with particular emphasis on provision for mental health services across both East and West regions.
Person Specification
Essential Experience
- Proven experience securing trust, grant and philanthropic income at scale, with clear evidence of income conversion and delivery.
- Track record of leading income strategies that generate net financial contribution, including roles where income targets were explicitly expected to cover or exceed post costs or programme investment.
- Experience operating in financially constrained, recovery-focused or turnaround environments, with responsibility for balancing income ambition against organisational risk.
- Experience of Board-level reporting, accountability and scrutiny, including transparent reporting of income performance against targets.
- Demonstrated ability to build senior relationships with funders, partners and individuals that translate into sustained or repeat income.
Desirable Experience
- Experience in mental health, wellbeing or community services.
- Experience overseeing communications and marketing functions.
- Experience operating within multi-stream or system-based service environments.
Skills & Competencies
- Commercially and financially astute.
- Strong analytical, forecasting and risk-management capability, including income pipeline assessment and contribution modelling.
- Confident influencer with credibility at senior and external levels. • Strategic thinker with a strong bias towards delivery, outcomes and financial impact.
- Resilient, solutions-focused and adaptable in high-pressure, performance-driven environments.
Values & Behaviours
- Commitment to Catalyst Support’s values: Kindness, Integrity and Commitment.
- Collaborative, inclusive and trauma-informed approach.
- Commitment to equality, diversity and lived-experience leadership
Equal Opportunities Statement
We acknowledge the unique contribution that all Catalyst employees, volunteers and clients can bring to our organisation in terms of their culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, age, religion or belief and any physical disability or history of mental health or additional problems.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter setting out how your skills and experience align with the requirements of this role.
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Job Title People Assistant (Inc. L&D)
Duration Permanent
Hours 36 hours per week – Monday to Friday
Salary £27,000 per annum, plus pension and benefits
Location Homebased
Overall job purpose
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly organised individual in a supporting role to the People team. The role will assist with day-to-day operational tasks, providing managers and staff with effective administrative support in all aspects of Human Resources.
You will provide People generalist support for the full employee lifecycle, as well as support with the end-to-end recruitment cycle in line with The Churches Conservation Trust’s policies and procedures, best practice and legal requirements.
To be successful in this role, you must be able to work as part of a small team, whilst also independently and proactively completing tasks. Excellent communication and IT skills, accuracy and attention to detail are essential requirements.
We have recently published our TRUST values, which outline the behaviours and expectations that act as our foundations at CCT. We have attached the pack, outlining each value, which we will also be using as part of our shortlisting and interview process to find the right candidates that align with our values.
If you would like to apply for this role, please visit our recruitment portal to begin your application. You will be asked to submit a CV and a short supporting statement (max 2 sides A4) outlining why you’d like to apply and how you fulfil the person specification for this post, so you’ll need to refer to the job description.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 8am on Friday 14th August 2026
Please note: We will be conducting online interviews throughout this period and we reserve the right to close the role earlier if someone is found before the closing date.
As part of our recruitment process, we undertake candidate psychometric testing. If your application is successful and you are invited to interview, you will receive an email asking you to complete a series of activities, these need to be completed at least 2 days before your interview.
All successful applicants will be subject to a basic DBS, credit check, references and right to work checks.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. Candidates who declare that they have a disability and who meet the essential criteria for the job will be offered an interview.
If you have any queries about this role, or if you have a disability and wish to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us.
We are an inclusive employer and offer equal opportunities to all regardless of an individual’s age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
We are not a licensed sponsor at this time. Any offer of employment will be made subject to valid right to work in the UK being provided.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Kids Network, London’s award-winning mentoring charity for children aged 8-11, is looking for a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful fundraising team.
· Contract: Permanent, full time (35 hours)
· Salary: £28,000 p/a
· Location: London-based
· Some evening and weekend work may be required, which can be claimed as TOIL
· Reporting to Fundraising and Development Lead
Application open: Monday 3rd August – Friday 21st Aug
We will be holding first round calls on the week commencing Monday 10th August, with the second round interviews taking place week commencing Monday 24th August.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Kids Network are seeking a Community Fundraising Officer to join our small, successful team to help take our community fundraising to the next level, as we grow to deliver life-changing mentoring for more Little Londoners. This role will oversee our growing Community Fundraising programme, building on the processes, engagement and successes we’ve nurtured over two years, keeping our wonderful supporters motivated, committed and happy, while increasing the income they raise.
As our Community Fundraising Officer, you will be the first point of contact for supporters taking on challenge events and raising money for TKN in the community. You will ensure our different supporters have a fantastic experience at every step, and feel committed to supporting the charity’s work and furthering our impact for Little Londoners. Working closely with our two other fundraisers, you will learn about all aspects of fundraising, and support the team with maintaining meticulous records, delivering strong supporter stewardship, and writing lower-level funding applications and reports.
This role supports The Kids Network by securing the income and public support required to deliver and scale our transformative mentoring programme.
BENEFITS
- Flexible working arrangements (mostly working from home, with 1-2 days a week in the office)
- 25 days annual leave entitlement, plus additional day awarded each year (up to five years)
- Option to swap bank holidays for other religious holidays
- Birthdays off
- Two Mental Health “Me Days”
- Volunteering time to mentor with The Kids Network
- Personal development budget
- Team socials
- Working in a value-led organisation, where we share the impact we have on children every day
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
COMMUNITY AND INDIVIDUAL GIVING FUNDRAISING
- Oversee onboarding and stewardship journeys for event fundraisers
- Recruit and support people fundraising in their community (schools, businesses, faith groups, etc)
- Maintain our Community Fundraising platforms and keep event listings up-to-date
- Maintain meticulous donation and supporter records on Salesforce and liaise with Finance team
- Oversee administration and stewardship for Friends of TKN supporters club, and developing offer for committed supporters
TRUST FUNDRAISING
- Collate information for, proofread and write lower level funding applications and reports
- Maintain supporter records on Salesforce (reporting schedules, receipting and recognition)
- Support team with researching and identifying Trust prospects
GENERAL
- Work closely with our Marketing Team to deliver consistent, persuasive fundraising messages in our social media posts and newsletters, as well as maintain up-to-date website content
- Maintain our Case For Support, ensuring it’s up-to-date and compelling to attract partners and donors
- Support general stewardship with supporters, funders and corporate partners
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for a motivated, personable, confident communicator who is passionate telling stories and keeping our supporters engaged to join our small but mighty team. To be successful, you will be organised, detail-focused, creative, and proactive.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
- Passionate about making society more just, protecting children’s futures, and the power of mentoring
- Exceptional written, verbal and presentation skills, able to tell a story and inspire supporters
- Excellent interpersonal skills, confident building relationships with different supporters
- Strong organisational skills, following processes and managing competing deadlines
- Excellent administration skills, able to keep meticulous records with an eye for detail
- Strong research skills
- A creative thinker who has ideas and is keen to share them
- Self-motivated, pro-active and confident finding solutions
- Excellent IT skills and proficient using email and Microsoft Office suite
DESIRABLE
- Experience of fundraising
- Experience using Salesforce CRM
- Experience working hybrid
To apply please send your CV and a cover letter, no more than two pages about why you are right for this role and why you want to join The Kids Network. Due to the size of the team, we are unfortunately unable to respond to every application.
SAFEGUARDING COMMITMENT
The Kids Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to go through our safer recruitment processes, including an enhanced DBS check.
EQUITY COMMITMENT
The Kids Network values diversity and inclusion and we have worked to create an application process that is as accessible as possible, however we recognise that there is more we can do especially for applicants who are minoritised in society, have specific accessibility needs and/or experience discrimination. If this is the case we are both happy to discuss better ways to support your candidacy and make this application process as equitable as possible for you.
We are a diverse organisation and welcome everyone, but it is important to note that the intersections of your identity will not increase or affect the amount of labour you are asked to do. If you wish to draw on your own lived experiences that will be both encouraged and supported but it is not nor ever will be a prerequisite of this role. Find out more about our commitment to anti-oppression on our website.
The Kids Network is a community of children and volunteer mentors who connect through fun, curiosity and friendship for positive social change.



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The Royal School of Needlework
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is the International Centre of Excellence for the Art of Hand Embroidery. Based at the historic Hampton Court Palace, we have been dedicated to preserving and innovating in the art of hand embroidery since 1872. Our thriving education programme offers courses for all levels, from beginners to degree level, and we teach onsite and online in locations across the UK, and internationally in America, Japan, and Australia. Our renowned Embroidery Studio creates bespoke embroidery for fashion, art, and royalty and offers expert conservation and restoration services for valuable and historical embroidered pieces.
The RSN is unique. No other single organisation covers the breadth of education and practice to promote the art and technique of hand embroidery or has our connections, collection, archive and heritage. Embroidery is an international language. Cultures and communities have used embroidery-based techniques to tell stories and record events for hundreds of years while the individual benefits of mindfulness and mental wellbeing are now increasingly being recognised today.
Summary of position
The Royal School of Needlework (RSN) is seeking a highly motivated and organised Fundraising Officer to join our team and provide administrative support for our fundraising activities. The Fundraising Officer will play a key role in generating vital income and helping the organisation achieve its fundraising goals by assisting with donor relations, event planning, grant research, data management, and campaign coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Donor Support and Stewardship:
- Become a ‘super’ user of the CRM/database.
- Maintain donor records in the CRM/database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.
- Help with the acknowledgment process, including sending thank-you letters and recognition communications to donors.
- Assist in coordinating donor communications and outreach campaigns (e.g., newsletters, appeals, and stewardship materials).
- Event Support:
- Provide logistical and administrative support for fundraising events, including venue coordination, volunteer management, invitations, and guest lists.
- Help with event set-up, registration, and follow-up tasks.
- Assist in preparing event materials, such as programs, signage, and donation forms.
- Grant Research and Application Support:
- Assist in researching potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government sources.
- Help prepare grant proposal materials and ensure submission deadlines are met.
- Track and report on the status of grant applications and funding received.
- Campaign Coordination:
- Support the planning and execution of online and offline fundraising campaigns, including peer-to-peer campaigns, crowdfunding, and direct mail appeals.
- Assist with creating and managing campaign content, such as donation pages, emails, and social media posts.
- Help monitor campaign progress and gather data to report on results.
- Data Entry and Reporting:
- Maintain accurate records of donations, donor interactions, and event participation.
- Provide regular reports on fundraising progress, event outcomes, and donor engagement to the fundraising team.
- Assist in preparing data for end-of-year reports and audits.
- Administrative and Operational Support:
- Provide general administrative support to the fundraising team, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and handling correspondence.
- Help with office management tasks, such as ordering supplies and maintaining filing systems.Qualifications:
Qualifications and Experience:
- Previous experience in a fundraising, administrative, or nonprofit role is a plus, but not required.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience or qualifications
- Strong interest in education, heritage, fundraising, and community engagement.
Skills:
- Excellent organisational and multitasking skills, with attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with donor management software (e.g., Beacon, Access/ThankQ, Salesforce, Raiser’s Edge) is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact professionally with donors, volunteers, and staff.
Personal Attributes:
- Proactive and eager to learn, with a willingness to take on new tasks and challenges.
- Professional, courteous, and able to work well with a diverse group of stakeholders.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Passion for the arts, education, and heritage.
This job description outlines the key responsibilities and qualifications for the Fundraising Officer role. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed to support the organisation’s fundraising initiatives.
We're looking for a motivated, innovative and resilient Credit Controller to join our Finance team located at our Head Office in Islington
£40,000.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week.
Want to feel like you have an exciting future? You'll feel at home here.
Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day.
Our benefits include:
* Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
* A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x Pensionable Salary (T&Cs apply)
* Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway® and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card
* Fully paid induction programme and further training
* ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support
* Online wellbeing resources
* Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution
* Free DBS (take this out if BSW advert)
All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.
The Senior Creditor Controller (Income) will play a key part in the Business's income processing activity.
The working pattern for this role consist of: Monday to Friday. Hybrid working - 2 days from Head Office (Tuesday, Wednesday or as required)
What you'll do:
* Reduce debt by collecting payments on time and within agreed payment terms and credit limits, using email, telephone and written follow-up.
* Ensure cash received is allocated to the correct accounts, and investigate, analyse and follow up on any underpayments or overpayments with the relevant team.
* Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure payments have been allocated correctly.
* Build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders.
* Arrange and attend internal and external liaison meetings as needed to reduce debt risk and address barriers to payment.
* Review overdue historical debt and prepare reports identifying amounts that may qualify for write-off under the Bad Debt provision.
This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead
About you:
* Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joining local activities to encourage service-user involvement.
* Approachable and open behaviour
* Prefers working as part of a group or team
* Is calm and resilient, and does not allow emotion to affect judgement
* Has a practical and logical approach and is naturally well organised
* Thrives on change and enjoys dynamic, diverse environments
* Is confident and has strong self-esteem
What you'll bring:
Essential:
* At least two years' experience in a Senior Credit Controller role
* Commercial exposure to the Income function
* Excellent time management skills, with the ability to manage own workload and meet agreed deadlines
* Excellent attention to detail
* Ability to work effectively under pressure
* Excellent IT and communication skills
Desirable:
* Experience of working in a social housing organisation
* Experience of working with SUN
* Experience of working with CSB and Collect Plus
* Graduate or AAT qualified
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
About us:
Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.
We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:
* We focus on Excellence and innovation.
* We are Caring and Compassionate.
* We are Inclusive and Trusted.
* We work in Partnership and are One-Team.
Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.
We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Please see our website for full Job description
The Policy and Public Affairs team focuses on political engagement to help deliver against the Our Voice strategic priorities. With the Government having recently published a new Animal Welfare Strategy, we have a strong platform from which to try and influence change, especially in light of changing trends when it comes to attitudes towards pet ownership.
The Policy and Public Affairs team has a strong track record of delivering legislative change in recent years, and the Public Affairs Officer role has a key part to play in our day-to-day work of engaging and persuading political stakeholders.
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- Help deliver policy and legislative change for Battersea through effective engagement with relevant political stakeholders.
- Build and grow a network of parliamentary advocates for Battersea across the political parties.
- Help assess and demonstrate the impact of the team’s work, overseeing the team’s impact mapping project, and updating and maintaining reporting records.
- Improve co-ordination with other teams across Battersea to make advocacy work more efficient and effective
What we can offer you:
In return for your commitment to our cause and to recognise the value of our employees, Battersea offers a range of benefits to support the wellbeing of our employees. These include:
- 28 days of annual leave (plus 8 days paid public holidays) per year.
- Discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes.
- Employee Assistance Programme and access to Wellbeing Resources.
- Generous pension contributions - up to 10% employer contribution.
- Free healthcare cash plan, where you can claim for a range of treatment including dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody and acupuncture every year.
- Annual interest-free season ticket loans.
We are also committed to providing learning and development to our employees. During your time with us, we provide support for your professional and career development, including access to digital and in-person training programmes, leadership and management training, mentoring and much more.
Our hybrid working model:
We operate a 50% onsite hybrid working model, with our office-based staff splitting their time between site based and home working. This enables our office-based staff to balance the benefits of home working with onsite collaboration and maintaining a connection to our cause.
Diversity and inclusion:
We are committed to providing a welcoming and inclusive experience for all staff, volunteers and trustees and those hoping to join us. We operate an anonymised shortlisting process and actively seek to ensure our process is fair and equitable for all.
We understand the value of diverse voices, perspectives, and experiences to help us deliver even more for our dogs and cats, and we welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we will ask about any adjustments you may need at application and/or interview stage, and if you are offered a role with us, we’ll talk to you about any workplace adjustments you may need to help you perform at your best. Greyscale copies of the recruitment pack are also available on request.
More about us:
At Battersea, we aim to never turn away a dog or cat in need of help. We give each one lots of love, expert care and get to know their characters and quirks so we can find them a new home that’s just right for them. Join us and help us be here for every dog and cat, wherever they are, for as long as they need us.
Acceptable use of AI:
At Battersea, we value expertise. We recognise each candidate that applies to us will have a range of expertise they can offer us, so we want to hear about this in your own words. We understand the support that generative artificial intelligence (AI) software can offer but it can also lead to numerous applications presenting as generic and impersonal. This makes it difficult to gain understanding of your unique experience.
To best showcase yourself, we encourage you to write your responses without the assistance of AI. If you require the use of AI software to aid in completing your application, we ask you use the generative responses as a prompt for writing your answers and avoid copying and pasting. You must also ensure the information presented in your application accurately reflects your experience.
Closing date: 17th August 2026
All applications must be submitted before the closing date advertised. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a high volume of applications is received.
Interview date(s): Week Commencing 31st August 2026 (Online) - To Be Confirmed
For more information about the role, please download our Recruitment pack.
Battersea is here for every dog and cat, and has been since 1860. We believe that every dog and cat deserves the best.



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Our client, a well-established not-for-profit organisation, is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner to provide both strategic and operational HR support during a significant Oracle HR/ERP implementation programme.Working closely with senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational readiness, driving people-related change, and ensuring business continuity throughout the implementation period.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with senior leaders to provide proactive HR support during a major systems implementation project.
- Support organisational change, stakeholder engagement and workforce planning activities.
- Work closely with project teams to ensure people processes align with the new Oracle system.
- Advise managers on employee relations matters, organisational design and change impacts.
- Support communications, training and adoption initiatives to maximise engagement with the new system.
- Identify and mitigate people-related risks associated with the implementation programme.
- Analyse workforce data and provide insights to support decision-making.
- Ensure HR policies, processes and ways of working are effectively embedded alongside the new system.
- Maintain a strong operational HR presence, supporting managers across the employee lifecycle whilst balancing project priorities.
Person Specification
- Proven experience operating as a HR Business Partner within a complex organisation.
- Experience supporting large-scale HR transformation, HRIS or Oracle implementation projects.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
- Demonstrable experience supporting organisational change and business transformation programmes.
- Sound knowledge of UK employment law and employee relations.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- Experience within the not-for-profit, public sector, higher education or wider mission-led sector would be advantageous.
What's on OfferThis is an excellent opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation during a period of significant transformation, helping to shape the people agenda whilst supporting the successful implementation of a critical Oracle programme.
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