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�� Volunteer Opportunity – Video Team

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking creative, technical, and storytelling-driven volunteers to join our Video Team.

�� Role Overview The Video Team is the "Visual Heart" of IHF's outreach. Your mission is to take raw footage from our centers—children learning, volunteers working, and community celebrations—and edit them into professional, emotionally resonant videos. You create the documentaries, social media reels, and campaign videos that define our brand and drive our mission forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Video Editing: Assemble raw footage into high-quality videos for YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok, ensuring a professional flow and high production value.

• Storytelling & Scripting: Collaborate with the Media Team to draft scripts and storyboards that highlight our impact and the needs of our children.

• Audio Post-Production: Select appropriate music, sync voiceovers, and ensure clear audio quality for all global releases.

• Archive Management: Maintain a well-organized digital library of raw and finished footage from our various international centers.

• Lead Responsibility – Training & Mentorship: Develop and lead training sessions for new members on video editing software (Adobe Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, or CapCut) and IHF’s visual storytelling standards.

�� Ideal Candidate:

• Proficient in video editing software (Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut, or similar).

• Creative mindset with a strong sense of pacing, music, and narrative structure.

• Ability to work with varying qualities of raw footage and turn them into a polished final product.

• Highly organized and capable of managing large file transfers across a global remote team.

• Interested in Film Production, Digital Media, Journalism, or Marketing.

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Global Portfolio Building: Create content that reaches an international audience and supports a major humanitarian cause.

• Creative Leadership: Master the art of coaching new editors and managing a creative production pipeline.

• Direct Impact: Use your technical skills to tell the stories of children whose voices might otherwise go unheard.

• Certification: Receive official recognition for your role in crafting IHF’s global cinematic identity

�� Volunteer Opportunity – Fundraising Team

International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to educating and empowering disadvantaged children and communities worldwide. With volunteers working across five continents, IHF promotes ethical leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development.

We are currently seeking creative, driven, and community-minded volunteers to join our Fundraising Team.

�� Role Overview The Fundraising Team is the "Engine of Growth" for IHF. Your mission is to design and execute innovative digital campaigns, peer-to-peer fundraising events, and donor engagement strategies. You turn our stories of impact into compelling calls to action that secure the daily needs of our children’s centers in Kenya, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities:

• Campaign Design: Create and launch creative fundraising initiatives (e.g., Giving Tuesday, birthday fundraisers, or seasonal appeals).

• Donor Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with individual donors, ensuring they receive timely updates and "thank you" messages.

• Platform Management: Oversee IHF’s presence on crowdfunding sites and social media donation tools.

• Event Coordination: Organize virtual or local community events to raise funds and awareness for specific center needs (e.g., new school books, medical supplies).

• Storytelling: Collaborate with the Media Team to package real stories from our centers into powerful, donor-facing content.

�� Ideal Candidate:

• High energy with a "results-oriented" mindset.

• Strong interpersonal skills and a natural ability to persuade and inspire others.

• Experience in Marketing, Sales, Event Planning, or Digital Media.

• Comfortable asking for support and explaining the ROI (Return on Impact) to donors.

• Tech-savvy (familiar with social media algorithms and donation platforms).

�� Benefits of Volunteering with IHF:

• Sales & Marketing Experience: Master the art of the "pitch" and digital donor conversion.

• Global Impact: Directly fund the food, education, and safety of children in need.

• Creative Freedom: Propose and lead your own unique fundraising projects.

• Certification: Receive official recognition for your role in sustaining IHF’s financiaPlease use the subject line: Application – Fundraising Team

�� Global Volunteer Opportunity: Chat Monitors Team

About the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education and grassroots leadership. Operating across five continents, IHF maintains a unique "University" structure where volunteers collaborate to manage our centers in Kenya, Thailand, and Indonesia. We believe in transparency, ethical leadership, and the power of shared knowledge to create sustainable global change.

Role Overview: "The Workplace Harmony Unit"

In a 100% remote global organization, our digital chatrooms (Skype, WhatsApp, etc.) are our physical offices. The Chat Monitors Team ensures these spaces remain professional, secure, and supportive. Working closely with the Calendar and New Members teams, you act as the digital peacekeepers who maintain our "Healthy Communication" standards across all time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Etiquette Oversight: Monitor internal communication channels to ensure all interactions adhere to IHF’s professional standards and ethical guidelines.

• Conflict Mediation: Act as a neutral first point of contact to identify and flag communication breakdowns or policy violations.

• Security Management: Ensure only authorized active members are present in team-specific chatrooms, working with the Passwords team to maintain digital security.

• Leadership Training & Mentorship: Develop and lead training sessions for new members on "Digital Diplomacy" and the distinction between social and professional digital spaces.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Emotional Intelligence: High level of empathy and objectivity when navigating interpersonal dynamics.

• Integrity: Absolute discretion and the ability to handle sensitive situations with professional silence.

• Observation Skills: A proactive eye for detail and the ability to spot potential issues before they escalate.

• Ideal Background: Excellent for those interested in Human Resources, Communications, or Conflict Resolution.

Benefits of Joining This Team

• HR & Ethics Experience: Gain practical skills in organizational culture and remote workspace management.

• Global Exposure: Observe the inner workings and communication styles of every division within IHF.

• Certification: Receive an official certificate of service documenting your role in maintaining IHF’s professional digital infrastru Monitors Team

�� Global Volunteer Opportunity: Calendar Team

About the International Humanity Foundation (IHF)

The International Humanity Foundation (IHF) is an international non-profit organization dedicated to empowering marginalized communities through education and grassroots leadership. Operating across five continents, IHF maintains a unique "University" structure where volunteers collaborate to manage our centers in Kenya, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Role Overview: "The Global Pulse"

In a decentralized organization, timing is everything. The Calendar Team is the engine that keeps our global "University" running in sync. You are responsible for managing the organizational schedule, ensuring that hundreds of volunteers across dozens of time zones—from California to Nairobi to Jakarta—know exactly when and where to meet.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Schedule Management: Maintain and update the master IHF calendar for all Division and Team meetings.

• Time-Zone Synchronization: Translate meeting times accurately for our global network, ensuring no volunteer is left behind due to time differences.

• Logistical Support: Distribute meeting reminders and ensure Zoom/Skype links are updated and accessible to all active members.

• Leadership Training & Mentorship: Develop and lead training sessions on "Time-Zone Ethics" and high-level organizational logistics.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Logistical Precision: A "perfectionist" mindset regarding numbers and scheduling.

• Technical Literacy: High proficiency in Google Calendar or similar enterprise-level scheduling tools.

• Global Awareness: A strong understanding of international time zones and UTC offsets.

• Ideal Background: Excellent for those interested in Operations, Project Management, or Business Administration.

Benefits of Joining This Team

• Operational Mastery: Gain unique insight into how a massive, decentralized global organization functions.

• Leadership Development: Master the art of managing organizational "flow" and logistics.

• Certification: Receive an official certificate of service documenting your contribution to IHF’s operational infrastructu

An exciting role has arisen to join Westway Trust as a Teacher working part-time at an after-school club on a Traveller site in North Kensington. You will be an energetic and enthusiastic qualified teacher with experience of working with children from Early Years Foundation Stage through to Key Stage 2. You will play a key role in raising the children’s attainment and achievement at school, and will be committed to enhancing the lives of children in the local Traveller community.

Key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

• To contribute to the raising of attainment and achievement of children from the Traveller community. With particular focus on reading, writing & spelling.
• To provide out of hours teaching at the mini-club across the Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, up to age 8.
• Help children access learning activities through a range of support strategies including ICT.
• Mostly one to one teaching but occasional teaching in groups
• To liaise closely with the Traveller Teacher/mentor at Oxford Gardens to share information about the children’s attainment levels, planning and the support that is needed for individual children.
• Provide objective and accurate feedback and reports if necessary on the children’s achievements and progress.
• To work in partnership with the Travellers’ families encouraging them to be involved in their children’s learning.
• Help set-up the classroom and clear down once lesson has finished.

Experience, knowledge and skills:

• Experience of teaching in one or more of the following key stages: Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 is desirable, but not essential.
• Experience working with children and their families from the Traveller community is desirable but not essential.
• Experience of working in partnership with schools, other support services and statutory agencies.
• Successful direct experience of teaching children with additional needs.
• Full working knowledge of relevant policies/codes of practice and awareness of relevant legislation relating to Traveller communities.
• Ability to self-evaluate learning needs of children and be able to actively seek additional learning opportunities.
• Possess good interpersonal/communication skills and be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a range of situations.
• A good understanding of the local area would be highly desirable.

Qualification

• Qualified teacher status (QTS) or equivalent.

Benefits of working with us:

• Great location in the heart of Portobello, North Kensington
• Investor in People (IiP) employer
• Free gym membership at health club one minute walk from the office
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Sick pay scheme
• Season ticket / bicycle loan
• Free eye test voucher.

The application deadline is Friday 31 July 2026 when applications will be reviewed and shortlisted for interview.  However, we reserve the right to close the application early.  An early application is strongly recommended.

Please apply directly from our website.

Service Manager – Women’s Recovery Refuge

Location: Burnley – on site.

Hours: Full time, including participation in an on‑call rota
Contract: Permanent

Please note, this is an on-site role only. Due to the nature of our Refuges and Outreach services, it is essential that our teams are present and accessible, enabling us to provide safe, responsive and high-quality support to those who need us most.

This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010. 

About the service

Safenet delivers specialist services across Lancashire and Greater Manchester, supporting adults and children affected by domestic abuse through safe accommodation, community services, recovery support and prevention work.

This role is based at Jane’s Place which provides 24‑hour accommodation and specialist support for women who are experiencing domestic abuse and who want to address substance use, mental ill‑health, or other complex needs as part of their recovery journey.

At Jane’s Place, many of the women we support have been excluded elsewhere. We don’t see “complexity” as a problem to manage, but as a response to trauma – and recovery as something that happens in healthy relationships, community, safety and hope.

This service sits at the intersection of domestic abuse, addiction recovery and mental health, and we are proud to offer a psychologically informed, trauma‑responsive environment where women are supported to rebuild their lives on their own terms.

About the role

As Service Manager, you will lead and be accountable for the refuge and lead a skilled, compassionate team delivering round‑the‑clock support to women and their children.

You will be a values‑led leader who understands recovery, trauma and risk, and who can balance clarity and accountability with warmth, curiosity and care.

You will:

• Lead and support a multidisciplinary refuge team working with women affected by domestic abuse, substance misuse and mental ill‑health
• Create a culture of psychological safety, reflective practice and trauma‑informed care
• Oversee the safe delivery of a 24‑hour residential service, including participation in an on‑call rota
• Ensure high standards of safeguarding, risk management, and housing management
• Work in partnership with recovery services, mental health providers, criminal justice partners and local authorities
• Support staff to hold hopeful, recovery‑focused relationships with women, even where progress is non‑linear
• Use lived experience insights, feedback and data to continually shape and improve the service

This is a hands‑on leadership role for someone who believes deeply in capacity for change and recovery – even in the most challenging circumstances.

We’re looking for someone who…

We welcome applicants from a range of relevant backgrounds; direct refuge experience is not essential, but you do need to bring credibility, confidence and compassion from related fields.

You might come from:

• Substance misuse or addiction recovery services
• Trauma‑informed women’s services
• Mental health or psychologically informed environments (PIE)
• Housing or supported accommodation with complex needs

You will bring:

• Experience of leading and developing staff teams in high‑pressure, emotionally demanding services
• A strong understanding of domestic abuse, recovery, and trauma
• Knowledge of harm reduction, recovery‑focused approaches and systems change
• Confidence managing risk, safeguarding and complex decision‑making
• The ability to hold boundaries without losing humanity
• A commitment to women‑only, feminist and survivor‑informed practice

For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile. 

Essential Core Skills  

Health & Safety Awareness 

All our employees are required to work in a safe way, wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), and keep themselves, other colleagues and customers safe.  You will be expected to update your knowledge and skills on Health & Safety if successful in your application.  

Safeguarding 

We work with adults and children who may be ‘at risk’ and expect colleagues to work in a way which protects the people we support from harm.  Our colleagues are expected to identify people ‘at risk’ and confidently report any Safeguarding concerns as appropriate within the service. 

Digital 

Across our services, we use a range of technology and systems and expect colleagues to use them effectively and safely following cybersecurity and data protection principles (UK GDPR).  Full training on specific systems is provided but a willingness to learn and develop is essential. 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) 

The Calico Group welcomes diversity and champions the rights of those in society who may be marginalised.  Our employees are expected to be inclusive, embracing those from different backgrounds to develop a fairer society. 

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! 

What’s in It for You? 

At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits: 

• Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants. 

• Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents. 

• Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum. 

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active. 

• Pension Options – with employer pension contributions. 

• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. 

• Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances. 

• Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs. 

• Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth. 

• Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access. 

• One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings. 

• Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career. 

And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most. 

This post is open to women only as permitted under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

SafeNet is working towards Equal Opportunities for all and actively encourages applications from disabled, ethnic minority and LBGTQI+ women who are under-represented.  SafeNet is a Registered Charity No. 1091544 and a Company Limited by Guarantee No. 3860803. 

Inclusive Hiring at Calico 

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know. 

Our Commitment to Safeguarding 

The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies. 

Contract:  Permanent, 18.75 hours per week 

Salary:  £12,488 - £13,821 pro rata (£24,976 - £27,643 FTE) 

Location: Kimpton, Hertfordshire, SG4 8EU 

Closing date:  Sunday 19th July 2026 

Interview date:  27th - 31st July 2026 

We’re recruiting a Volunteer Coordinator for our Rehoming & Fostering Team in Hertfordshire! 

As Volunteer Coordinator, you’ll recruit, support, and inspire volunteers to enhance rehoming and fostering services, while promoting Blue Cross in the community and driving local volunteering initiatives. You’ll be joining a team who strive to be the best versions of themselves, so that they can do the best for the pets who need our help. 

More about the role

Our Volunteer Coordinators recruit and support our amazing volunteers in the local area, promote the benefits of volunteering and raise the awareness of our centre and Blue Cross.   

Our fostering service is an integral part of the rehoming process, supporting the delivery of our strategy by increasing the service so that Blue Cross can help more pets. 

As a Volunteer Coordinator you will be responsible for recruiting and supporting a diverse team of volunteers. Working closely with the Centre Manager and Assistant Managers, you will ensure that our volunteers are fully integrated into the team, ensuring that the team welcome and collaborate with these wonderful people.   

In addition to this, you will be building relationships with local communities and partners, promoting the benefits of volunteering to provide more targeted support. 

This role is part time over a 2 week rota:  

Week 1: Tuesday, Thursday 

Week 2: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 

If you excel in an environment where you can see the difference you make every day, then this is the role for you. Interested? Then apply and let’s work together to see if this is the role for you. 

About you

You will be an excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to actively promote to a range of external stakeholders the work of Blue Cross and the benefits of volunteering. You will be a self-motivated individual with a focused, creative, and forward-thinking approach to volunteering and will enjoy the opportunity to be involved in a range of local volunteering events and national initiatives. 

With the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with people at all levels, you will have a passion for ensuring that volunteers have the right opportunities to thrive in their roles.  

You will be organised, flexible and analytical in the way you work, and you will enjoy working to targets and managing a diverse team of volunteers. With an approachable and supportive manner, you will be able to offer guidance and advice, and will have the confidence to deal with volunteer situations should they arise and be able to offer pragmatic solutions. 

You will know what it is like to work in an emotionally charged environment and have excellent ‘bounce back ability’ and resilience. In addition, you will be emotionally intelligent, showing empathy and knowing how to support volunteers and your colleagues. 

Knowledge, skills, and experience 

• Demonstrable experience of supervision or management of volunteers. 
• Good experience of running and marketing recruitment campaigns for volunteer roles. 
• Experience of working with local communities and promoting volunteer opportunities 
• Working with and relationship building with a range of external stakeholders. 
• Good experience of actively managing a bank of clients or volunteers  
• High standards of verbal and written communication. 
• Previous experience in working in a client focused environment where delivering a high level of customer satisfaction is the norm. 
• Strong organisational, administration and analytical skills, including use of computerised systems. 
• Good interviewing and recruitment skills 
• An awareness of health and safety legislation. 
• Current full driving licence. 
• Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our Blue Cross values 

It would also be great (but not essential) if you had: 

• Qualifications in managing volunteers or similar. 
• Training or coaching skills. 
• Presentation skills. 
• Working with animals, and knowledge of animal welfare. 
• Organising events. 
• Understanding of safeguarding issues. 

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

How to apply  

Please visit our website and complete the online application process before the closing date on Sunday 19th July 2026. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  

Blue Cross benefits

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

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

Our generous benefits package includes: 

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

To read more about the benefits Blue Cross has to offer, please visit the 'why work for us' page on our website.

Salary: £31,609 – £36,977 per year (pro rata)

Location: Hybrid blend of home working and office (Rose Street, Edinburgh), or fully home-based anywhere in Scotland. Please talk to us about your flexible working needs!

Working hours: 16 Hours, worked flexibly

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland’s 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women’s Aid services across Scotland.

We are looking for a Finance and Payroll Officer to join our Infrastructure Team.This role offers an opportunity to use your finance and payroll skills in a flexible, purpose-driven organisation working to create lasting change for women and children across Scotland.

What you’ll do

Your work will help ensure Scottish Women’s Aid can continue delivering vital services, influencing policy and supporting women, children and young people affected by domestic abuse.

Working closely with the Senior Finance Officer, you’ll manage a varied workload including payroll and pension administration, purchase and sales ledgers, reconciliations, payments, grant claims, restricted funds and project budgets. You’ll also support financial reporting, audit preparation and the continuous improvement of finance systems and processes.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience of payroll administration and finance processes.
• Has experience of ledgers, reconciliations and financial record-keeping.
• Is confident using Sage or similar accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Can identify discrepancies, solve problems and maintain accurate records.
• Builds positive working relationships and communicates effectively with a range of staff and stakeholders.
• Can manage competing priorities whilst maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Shares our commitment to equality and ending violence against women and girls.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive, mostly remote team.
• is committed to learning, reflection, and ongoing development.

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working
• Living wage employer
• 10% pension contributions
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike 2 Work
• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information 

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process.

How to apply:

Please send us your existing CV and completed application form. If you would prefer not to exclusively write your application, the personal statement aspect of the application form (Section Two) can be submitted as a video or voice note of no more than 5 minutes.

Our application process is detailed, because we want to give you the best chance to show us your values and skills. Please only apply if you can commit to completing the full process.

For an application form, more information about the role and the next steps in the recruitment process, visit our website.

Recruitment Process

We are operating a rolling recruitment process for this vacancy and will review applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.

The vacancy will remain open until the post is filled.

Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433,and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.

Salary: £25,247-30,688 per year (pro rata)

Contract: Permanent

Working hours: 21 Hours, worked flexibly

Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of one days per week in the office, (Rose Street, Edinburgh),

Help our work to end domestic abuse in Scotland

Scottish Women’s Aid is the lead organisation in Scotland working to end domestic abuse. We are a feminist organisation working to improve responses to domestic abuse through campaigning, training, public awareness, Scotland’s 24-Hour Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline, and support for a network of specialist local Women’s Aid services across Scotland.

We’re looking for an organised, proactive and adaptable Administrator to join our Infrastructure Team and help ensure the smooth day-to-day running of Scottish Women’s Aid

About the role

This is a varied and rewarding role providing administrative and coordination support across the organisation. You’ll work closely with colleagues to support recruitment and onboarding, meetings and events, services, office administration and organisational activities, helping to ensure our services and operations run efficiently.

You’ll also play an important role in maintaining effective systems and records, supporting office facilities, responding to enquiries and providing flexible support wherever it’s needed.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Experience providing administrative support in a busy environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and digital systems.
• A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach to work.
• A commitment to the feminist values and mission of Scottish Women’s Aid

Why Work With Us?

There are many reasons to work for Scottish Women’s Aid. We have a great working culture and our mission and vision attract a brilliant staff team. Your hard work is rewarded with a package of support and benefits including:

• Support for flexible working
• Living wage employer
• 10% pension contributions
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme
• Bike 2 Work
• Edinburgh Leisure gym subsidies

More Information 

Applications will be accepted from women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that is representative of the people we serve. We value different backgrounds and perspectives, as they enrich our organisation and improve our work.

We welcome applications from all women, with particular encouragement for those from racially minoritised, disabled, or marginalised groups. We offer a guaranteed interview for disabled women who meet the essential criteria for the role.

As an equal opportunities employer, we are committed to a supportive and accessible recruitment process.

How to apply: 

Please send us your existing CV and completed application form. If you would prefer not to exclusively write your application, the personal statement aspect of the application form (Section Two) can be submitted as a video or voice note of no more than 5 minutes.

For an application form, more information about the role and the next steps in the recruitment process, visit our website.

Recruitment Process

We are operating a rolling recruitment process for this vacancy and will review applications as they are received. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible, as interviews may be arranged throughout the advertising period.

The vacancy will remain open until 31st July 2026, though it may be filled before then.

Scottish Women’s Aid is a company limited by guarantee, company no. SC128433, and a charity registered with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, charity no. SC001099.

At Hestia, we are guided by our core values and are dedicated to fostering an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organisation. Our mission is to empower individuals to rebuild their lives and achieve independence. Right now, we are looking for a Specialist Recovery Worker to play a pivotal role in our Recovery Cafe in Wandsworth.

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

As a Recovery Worker, the person would be managing a caseload of clients who need early intervention or preventative support with their mental health. They would deliver group activities and one-to-one sessions, co-produce recovery plans, and empower service users to engage with professionals across the community such as mental health teams, housing providers, and social services. The role also involves monitoring wellbeing and safety, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring referrals and reviews are timely. Day-to-day, the Recovery Worker contributes to a supportive team environment, working flexibly to meet service needs and contractual obligations while promoting recovery-focused approaches.

You will be working between the hours of 3.30pm - 11.30pm - including weekends and bank holidays 

What do I need to bring with me?

You'll need to be able to demonstrate the core skills this role requires as well as match our values and mission. You don't have to tick all the boxes right away; the important thing is that you're willing to learn. We also value lived experience of the areas we support, so if you feel comfortable, please do mention this on your application.

Here's what the team will be looking for

The team is looking for someone with demonstrable experience of supporting individuals with mental health or dual diagnosis issues, who understands recovery principles and safeguarding. They want a candidate with strong communication and partnership-building skills, able to work both independently and collaboratively, and confident in engaging with statutory and voluntary services. Good IT, literacy, and numeracy skills are essential, alongside the ability to manage priorities under pressure. Above all, the team values someone respectful, genuine, and dedicated, who can bring resilience, initiative, and a commitment to empowering service users to build a life beyond crisis.

Interview Steps

We keep our interview process simple, so you know exactly what to expect.

• Shortlisting call: We have a team of dedicated recruitment specialists who will speak to you about your experience, motivations and values. They will also tell you about all the great work we do!
• Face to face interview: Now you will have face to face interview with the hiring manager. Our interviews are value and competency based.

Don't be alarmed if there are other stages in the process, it's all part of the plan for some of our roles.

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Our services users come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds because it makes us stronger. We are committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and value the skills, abilities, talent and experiences, different people and communities bring to our organisation.

We are a disability confident employer

Hestia is proud to be a disability confident employer, dedicated to the employment and career development of individuals with disabilities. We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for all applicants with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role they have applied for. We also provide reasonable adjustments during the selection and interview process, and throughout your employment with us.

Safeguarding Statement

Hestia is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people who are potentially at risk, and we therefore expect all staff and volunteers to do the same. We require all staff to undertake internal and external safeguarding training throughout their employment with Hestia.

Important Information for Candidates

If your application is successful, please be aware that you will be required to undergo pre-employment checks before a formal offer of employment can be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this job advert early should we receive a high volume of applications or if the position is filled before the closing date. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

We're looking for a compassionate and resilient Specialist Support Worker to join our Learning Disabilities Service located in Hertfordshire. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.

£10,756.18 per annum, working 14.5 hours per week.

A full UK driving licence is required for this position

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

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.

We are looking for a specialist behavioural support worker of skilled, creative and experienced support workers to support one customer in his own home in Letchworth Garden City. Specialist Support Workers within Look Ahead are required to have either an extra dimension of experience or a higher qualification level as determined relevant for the particular post. Specialist Support Workers provide information, social inclusion and vocational opportunities to support people to recover and stay well; exercise choice and control in their care and lives; and participate on an equal footing in the community. Support is also provided to develop a model of re-enablement towards self-advocacy, self-management and empowerment, incorporating the principles and practice of recovery, co-production and peer support. This role must have an excellent value base to support the customer to build their life and develop their skills and passions as an independent person.

What you'll do:

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.

• Supporting the customer to lead a full and active life and do things they enjoy, sensitively and persistently trying to new things to open new opportunities for the customer.
• Developing the customer's independent living skills and involving them in aspects of maintaining and developing their home, including cooking, shopping, cleaning, and decorating.
• Supporting the customer in their sensory routine, trialling and testing new sensory experiences.
• Supporting the customer to communicate their wants and needs and develop new ways of doing this, communicating with them in a person-centred way.

About you:

• Enjoys social interaction and the company of others, joins in local activities to encourage customer involvement
• Exudes a warm friendly presence and open behaviour
• Prefers working as part of a group or team

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent with some or equivalent sector work experience
• Driving licence and a willingness to drive as part of support duties
  Experience of engaging vulnerable people with complex needs in meaningful activities.

About 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.

Are you passionate about helping people feel confident and connected, as well as building relationships across community, voluntary sector and research environments?

If so, you may be the Community Research & Engagement Associate we’re looking for.

We’re seeking a warm, organised, community-minded individual to support a growing programme of research, involvement, engagement and participation across Somerset’s voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise (VCFSE) sector.

The role will support activity linked to Somerset’s Research Engagement Network (REN), Somerset Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC) and wider research, partnership and engagement activity across Spark Somerset.

The postholder will play an important role in helping strengthen connections between communities, VCFSE organisations and research partners, ensuring community voices and experiences help shape future research and engagement activity.

You don’t need to come from a traditional academic research background – if you have an interest in research, participation and community engagement, and understand how community insights and lived experience can help shape better services, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a fixed-term role, working approximately two days per week for six to seven months. The budget is £10,000 inclusive of VAT and costs such as travel and connectivity.

For further information about the position and who we’re looking for, please visit our website.

Job Role: Assistant Retail Manager

Salary: £14,871 per year (full time equivalent £24,785)

Hours: 22.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Bath, Shaftesbury Road

Additional information:

• Availability to work flexibly, including weekend

About Alongside:

Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.

If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!

About the Role:

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in the success of our charity shops, ensuring everything runs smoothly day to day. From leading and motivating our fantastic team of volunteers to managing stock and creating a warm, welcoming shopping experience, you’ll be right at the heart of our mission.

If you’re passionate about retail, enjoy working with people, and want to make a real difference by helping us raise vital funds for a great cause, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

• Collaborating with the Shop Manager to meet and exceed income and profit targets by optimising sales, minimising operational costs, and continually seeking innovative ways to enhance to shop.
• Manage donations, including the sorting, pricing and preparation of items for sale and effectively disposing of unwanted items.
• Assisting in the recruitment, training and development of the volunteer team and ensuring the shop has a built-up volunteer base.
• Support the Shop Manager in administrative tasks, including cash handling and banking.

Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.

You can view the full job description by clicking here.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Experience working within a retail setting.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach to work.

There are many great reasons to join our team!

• Access to our Rewards Platform, which includes an Employee Assistance Programme and Health Cash Plan
• 27 days annual leave, including an extra day off for your birthday, plus bank holidays - increasing up to 30 days after 4 years of continuous employment (pro rata for part-time staff)
• 30% staff discount at our charity shops
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Our Ethos

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.

If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.

DBS Checks

We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.

The person appointed will be employed by the Cathedral Chapter and the Line Manager for this post will be the Canon Chancellor.

The Education Officer will work with the Canon Chancellor and the expert volunteers who support this department to develop, grow and deliver the schools and formal learning offers at the cathedral. In addition, they will work with others to develop the interpretation and activities for families and children, helping them to discover the cathedral and its work.

The post of Education Officer is located within Ripon Cathedral, which is a place of Christian worship and mission within the Church of England.  This is a creative and mission-led role, sitting at the heart of the cathedral’s commitment to education, outreach and discipleship.  The role requires a solid understanding of, and sympathy for the Christian faith. 

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

Education Programme Development

• To develop and grow the education programme in support of the cathedral’s strategic objectives.
• To grow income from school visits and projects.
• To contribute actively to maintaining a healthy safeguarding culture in the cathedral. 

Leadership and Management of Volunteers

Lead, recruit, manage and develop the expert team of volunteers, creating a working environment which fosters commitment, enthusiasm and confidence with a positive safeguarding culture at its heart.

• Lead by example and promote team-working across the department and with the wider cathedral staff team.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with all staff and volunteers to drive forward the delivery of the vision for the Cathedral. .

Formal Learning Offer

• Develop the formal learning offer at the cathedral to cover all ages and across the whole curriculum
• Create educational resources and activities aligned to the National Curriculum
• Work with partner organisations in the area to develop multi-site learning and visits
• Promote the offer to schools across the area, building up strong relationships with teachers and local networks, and act as primary contact for schools and groups.
• Work with the volunteers to deliver high quality school visits, workshops and educational activities
• Work positively and collaboratively with Chapter committees and working groups to develop the learning offer

Informal Learning Offer

• Liaise and work with the Cathedral’s Children and Families Officer to devise and deliver seasonal children and family activities during school holidays
• Assist in the development of children’s interpretation and the visitor offer for families

COMMON DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Health and Safety

Under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, whilst at work the post-holder must take reasonable care for his/her own health and safety and that of any other person who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions.  In addition, the post-holder must co-operate with the Cathedral on health and safety and not interfere with or misuse anything provided for his/her health, safety and welfare. 

Confidentiality

The post-holder must comply with Ripon Cathedral’s policies and procedures regarding the sharing of confidential and personal data.

Safeguarding

The safeguarding and welfare of everyone who comes into contact with the cathedral is of the utmost importance to the Dean and Chapter.  All employees are expected to recognise the shared responsibility they hold and keep up-to-date with policies and procedures as they enact their role.  Employees are supported in this by the work of our dedicated safeguarding team.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusivity

Ripon Cathedral is committed to promoting a diverse, non-discriminatory and inclusive community that gives everyone an equal chance to learn, work and live free from discrimination, bias and prejudice. Our equality policy includes responsibility for all staff to eliminate unfair and unlawful discrimination, advance equality of opportunity for all and foster good relations.  

General

We expect all employees to be accountable for own development through the appraisal process, seeking out opportunities to learn new skills.

In addition, all employees are expected to work within the terms of their contract of employment and adhere to the Cathedral’s policies and practices.

Occasionally situations may arise that require the post holder to perform other duties and tasks as may be reasonably requested by the chapter of the Cathedral.  This role includes occasional evening and weekend working.