Jobs
Resourcer
Location
Preston
Length of contract
Full time and permanent
Hours
37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
To be worked between 8am and 6pm, by arrangement, (inc 30-minute unpaid lunchbreak
Pay Scale
£24,800 - £25,500 per annum plus on-target team bonus
Responsible to
Manager
Holiday entitlement
Paid holiday entitlement of 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays
And a day’s leave on your birthday, and a wellbeing day’s leave
The role
To support the team of Recruitment Consultants to place ex-offender candidates into sustainable paid employment with local employers, as the first point of contact for new candidates; also to offer comprehensive administrative support in candidate data collection and reporting
Purpose
We place people with convictions into paid work, so they can build purposeful lives and see their families thrive
Mission
We do this by providing practical employment support, linking them to companies with good jobs
Vision
A society where people’s past convictions don’t define their employment future
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out telephone registrations and first screening interviews with all new candidates, to identify initial motivation, suitability and matching for The Recruitment Junction’s services, and its job opportunities
- The central role of a Recruitment Resourcer is to find and qualify candidates for each of the roles the Recruitment Consultants are trying to fill.
- This covers the full recruitment process, so Resourcers typically spend their days responding to incoming applications, placing job adverts to attract candidates, and conducting searches on the company database to find candidates with relevant skills.
- Call candidates to discuss their experience and identify whether they will be a good fit for the services and available roles.
- Most of these tasks will be carried out on the phone, although there will be times where Resourcers meet face-to-face with employer-clients or candidates to discuss their roles.
- All candidates have a criminal record and for many this can feel like an almost insurmountable barrier to gaining or returning to work; self-confidence can be low and there is often a lot of regret or shame.
- The role of the Resourcer requires an approach which is empathetic and sensitive, speaking hope into people’s situations and conveying the sincere belief that each person has the ability to find purposeful and fulfilling work, regardless of their past.
2. Manage the process of candidate data collection and outcomes reporting, to allow The Recruitment Junction to satisfy the reporting requirements of its funders and commissioners
- Record candidate information on the internal CRM database (as well as any other proprietary databases as required by funders or commissioners), ensuring that all registration forms, data privacy consent and other necessary candidate documentation are properly completed and filed.
- Carry out ID and Right to Work checks on new candidates, ensuring results are properly recorded.
- Work with the team to ensure that regular internal reporting on outcomes takes place in a way that is accurate and timely and helps the charity to learn and adapt its programmes as needed.
3. Carry out other general administrative duties as required
Under the direction of the Manager, carry out general administrative duties as required, including but not limited to:
- First point of contact by phone and email for all candidates and external referral partners.
- Greeting visitors and offering teas and coffees.
- Maintaining a stock of all office supplies, including replenishing the in-house food bank.
- Supporting the team in any way required, including checking and answering phones and emails in their absence, helping to draft CVs, booking people onto training courses, ordering ID documents and shopping for interview outfits with candidates.
- Collating information required for grant applications and contract bids/tenders.
- Assisting with fundraising activities, including maintaining the donor database.
- Financial record-keeping and data entry.
- Participating in at least one fundraising or crowd-funder event per year and, on an ongoing basis, seeking to build up the charity’s donor base through soliciting monthly and one-off donations from across your friendship, business and church networks.
This is a non-exhaustive list of tasks and may be amended from time to time in line with the needs of the charity.
Our Interview Process
This vacancy will close on 6th September, with applications being shortlisted on 7th September.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage, you will be invited to attend the first stage of our interview process on Tuesday 8th September, between 4:30pm and 7pm, at our new offices in Preston.
We want our recruitment process to give you the opportunity to get to know The Recruitment Junction (TRJ) just as much as it allows us to get to know you.
Rather than a traditional first interview, we will be holding a relaxed group recruitment evening with a ‘speed-dating’ style interview format. This is for applicants for all THREE DIFFERENT VACANCIES we’re hiring for, for the new Preston team.
The evening will begin with an introduction to TRJ from our CEO and Senior Leadership Team, giving you the opportunity to hear more about who we are, our values. the work we do and what it is like to be part of our team. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions in an open audience environment, allowing you to find out more about TRJ, our work and our organisation. Refreshments will also be provided.
You will then have a short, informal, face-to-face conversation with one of our hiring managers. This is designed to be a relaxed opportunity for us to learn a little more about you, while also giving you the chance to ask questions and decide whether TRJ is somewhere you would like to continue pursuing a career.
Following the first-stage event, we will invite successful candidates for a formal final interview.
Key dates:
- Applications close: 6th September
- Shortlisting: 7th September
- Stage One – Recruitment Evening: Tuesday 8th September, 4:30-7pm
- Stage Two – Formal Final Interview: Wednesday 16th September – time to be confirmed
We hope this approach creates a welcoming and informal first stage, giving you a genuine opportunity to learn more about TRJ, meet members of our team and decide whether we are a fit for each other.
Supporting people with convictions into paid employment, breaking down barriers and creating positive, sustainable futures.



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Do you want to help shape the future of a fairer and more equal UK? Are you interested in making those with the broadest shoulders pay their fair share? Are you a qualitative researcher passionate about economic justice and community-driven research? Then read on.
Tax Justice UK (TJUK) is a leading campaigning organisation dedicated to transforming the UK economy and society by advocating for a fairer, more progressive, and more effective tax system. We have a track record of securing campaign wins and have successfully moved the dial on key tax justice issues such as taxes on wealth vs work. We have built strong relationships with parliamentarians, policy makers and a network of influential think tanks and organisations. We also have excellent relationships with many influential media outlets, regularly securing extensive media coverage on tax justice issues. However, we recognise we must do more to ground our work in the lives of everyday people. This is where the Research Fellow can help.
As a Research Fellow, you will assist in fieldwork for an ambitious UK-wide study exploring how narratives on wealth taxation can build multi-ethnic class solidarity and counter division. Working directly with grassroots partners across the country, you will build relationships with local groups and co-design a community researcher model to ensure the project is deeply rooted in the places we study.
Your work will focus on listening to how everyday people experience economic insecurity, understand local divisions, and respond to messaging on taxing the super-rich. This role offers a unique opportunity to gather the foundational, on-the-ground insights that will shape national narrative strategies to change tax policy.
We’re looking for someone starting in their research career, who is eager to learn.
We welcome applicants from all different backgrounds who have demonstrable interest in working class issues and a commitment to a fairer tax system in the UK.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Job description
Working closely with the Research Manager and Executive Director, the Research Fellow will:
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Conduct desk-based research and contribute to literature reviews on inequality, immigration, tax, political narratives
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Support the development and refinement of the project’s research design, including identifying innovative approaches for working with community researchers and conducting ethical, inclusive research in working-class communities
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Support the recruitment, coordination and preparation of participants and community research partners across the project’s four to five research locations
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Travel to fieldwork locations across the UK to attend, observe and support the delivery of focus groups and interviews
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Organise research materials, including transcripts, field notes, consent records and qualitative datasets, in line with ethical and data-protection requirements
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Code and analyse focus-group and interview data, identifying emerging themes
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Help translate research findings into practical insights for the tax justice movement, communications and the development of messages about class, immigration and tax
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Attend weekly team meetings in the London office
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Undertake other reasonable research and project-support tasks required for the successful delivery of the programme.
Please note: This is a one-year, part time post paid through a tax-free monthly stipend from the Barry Amiel and Norman Melburn Trust. The fellowship post holder will work as part of the Tax Justice UK team. The salary is a £21,500 tax free stipend for 4 days a week, equivalent to roughly £31k fulltime with tax.
We're fighting for higher taxes on the super rich – and a fairer tax system for everyone.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We're looking for a compassionate, highly motivated individual with experience in addiction recovery, behaviour change, wellness, and/or mental health to join our small, passionate team.
Role details: Full-time (30–37.5 hrs available) | £24,784–£28,734pa | Home-based, equipment supplied | 27 days leave + Christmas Eve, rising to 31 max | Now Pensions | EAP with Health Assured | Permanent, subject to probation.
You'll support volunteer facilitators and partners to grow SMART Recovery meetings across the South of England (excluding London), making our 4-Point Programme(s) more accessible to people managing addictive behaviour(s):
- South East: Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Oxfordshire, Surrey, West Sussex
- South West: Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire
Applicants must reside in the South of England, excluding London.
Job share considered: One employee can cover both regions, but we're open to a job share, i.e. one person for the South East 3 days per week, another for the South West. If full-time or dual-region work isn't feasible, please still apply.
What you'll need:
- Hands-on experience facilitating groups/meetings and an understanding of great facilitation.
- General awareness of addiction recovery and/or our 4-Point Programme(s); being a qualified SMART Recovery or SMART Family & Friends Facilitator, or former participant, is an advantage.
- Ability to bring people together, champion our mission, and create a safe, empowering space for growth and recovery.
- Strong presentation skills that engage, inspire, and inform, with volunteers, via Zoom training, or partners.
- Willingness to grow our footprint, diversify partnerships, and encourage uptake, including representing UKSR at events and conferences.
- Ability to work autonomously to a high standard.
- Stable internet connection and dedicated work space.
- Valid UK driving licence and a car for regular regional travel.
We welcome applicants with lived experience of addiction, your own journey or closeness to someone else's, bringing empathy, authenticity, and deep respect for others' experiences.
You'll be self-motivated, highly organised, able to manage time, workload, and travel independently, and skilled at uplifting and empowering others. Also with the emotional intelligence to support people who've faced adversity within clear professional boundaries.
Essential experience:
- Working with individuals/professionals in a relevant sector (addiction services, behaviour change, wellness, mental health).
- Supporting and developing volunteers.
- Delivering training, ideally in peer-support or recovery settings.
- Building strong working relationships with relevant organisations.
- Giving/receiving feedback and reflective practice.
You'll also contribute to key projects shaping SMART Recovery's future, so project management skills are required Particular interest in training and programme quality, volunteer management, social media/marketing, or business development can be developed as part of your role.
As a home-based role, you'll build meaningful relationships remotely, via email, phone, and video calls, bringing energy and adaptability to make remote working feel personal and productive. Regular travel across your region(s) is essential, visiting meetings and partners and supporting facilitators.
It is essential that you live in the South of England (excluding London).
Empowering people to self-manage any type of addictive behaviour through evidence-based mutual aid meetings both in the community and within services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
OUR ORGANISATION
Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity funds specialist end of life care for patients with life-limiting illness, supporting their loved ones and those who care for them across West Northamptonshire.
In the last year alone the Specialist Palliative Care team had 15,923 contacts with the community of West Northamptonshire. 242 patients were cared for by the inpatient unit, and the Specialist Palliative Care Consultant recorded 1406 total contacts which equates to almost 30 per week. We also funded palliative care services for thousands of patients and their families including through Wellbeing Services, Bereavement Services, and Hospice@Home.
THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for an administrator to join our growing and dynamic team, working closely with the Finance, Supporter Care and Income Generation teams. Key areas of responsibility include income processing, management of our donor CRM databases and administrating communications to all our supporters.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Maintaining the donor CRM database (Donorflex) with accurate records, including regular cleansing and updating.
- Efficient & effective processing of income from supporters (through cash, cheque, card, online giving, donation buckets/tins) and supporting banking administration
- Liaise with the Income Generation team to ensure all donations are correctly coded.
- Provide administrative support for the management and organisation of collection tins and tubs, including tracking, distribution, and recording returns.
- Administration of thank you communications to all our supporters in a sensitive, timely manner.
- First point of contact for external enquiries, via telephone and email, and responding to supporter enquiries by phone and email promptly
- Ordering and distributing fundraising materials and resources, and assisting supporters throughout their fundraising journey
- Providing general administrative support to the wider organisation as required
- Any other tasks and responsibilities commensurate with the role and needs of the business
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Proficiency in MS Office - essential
- Strong administrative skills, attention to detail and accuracy - essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including confidentiality - essential
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team – essential
- Work collaboratively with a diverse team across multiple sites - essential
- Experience of using CRM databases - desirable
- Previous experience of working within the not-for-profit sector – desirable
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Job Role: Housing Night Concierge / Housing Security Worker (Nights)
Salary: £20,128 per year, hourly rate £14.70 per hour
Hours: 7.5 hours a day, on a 4 on 4 off rota, between the hours of 4pm – 2am (specific start/finish times to be agreed)
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Bath
Additional information:
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- This role includes evening and night shifts as part of a 4‑on, 4‑off rota. The team are happy to discuss how this schedule will look in practice and can offer some flexibility for the successful candidate.
Please note, that the shifts and hours are waking nightshifts that require individuals to be aware and alert.
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:
We’re looking for a Housing Night Concierge to be the friendly and reassuring on-site presence across our supported accommodation services (owned or leased by Alongside). You’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of both our buildings and the people within them, helping to create a calm, supportive environment overnight.
This role is perfect for someone who’s confident working solo, has great attention to detail, and genuinely cares about maintaining positive relationships within the community. Every shift is an opportunity to support vulnerable individuals and be part of something meaningful.
What you’ll be doing:
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- Be a reassuring on-site presence, ensuring the safety and security of our supported accommodation through the night and weekends.
- Conduct regular building checks and patrols to monitor safety, maintenance issues, and ensure a calm environment.
- Monitor any CCTV and respond to any concerns or incidents in line with policies and procedures.
- Keep a clear and accurate log of events and activities during each shift.
- Support smooth transitions between shifts by providing details verbal and written handovers.
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.
What we’re looking for:
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- Experience working with people who may have complex needs and/or challenging behaviours.
- Experience in a similar overnight role is preferred but not required as full training and induction will be provided.
There are many great reasons to join our team!
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- 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
- Reflective Practice sessions from objective, external facilitators
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.
Please note: We reserve the right to close our vacancies once the perfect candidate has been found. We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible so that you don’t miss out!
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
Job Title: Community Project Officer
Team: Ramblers England
Location: Hybrid (London Office)
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract up to December 2028
*This role sits within a pay grade with a pay range of £22,115 (£27,694 FTE) to £34,913 (£43,642 FTE) . The salary on appointment will be set at the lower end of the pay range, to a maximum of £24,370 (£30,463 FTE) depending on the candidate's skills and experience. This approach aims to ensure fair compensation for new hires while maintaining alignment with the structured pay scale for the role.
Context and purpose of role
By 2034 Ramblers ambition is that everyone in England and Wales will be able to join a Wellbeing Walk close to where they live – for communities to come together and experience the health and wellbeing benefits of walking. This work is part of the strategic plan and business objectives of Ramblers GB.
The role will deliver the Walking Together Project across communities in north London, Slough and Reading. The role will engage directly with the most disadvantaged communities, where loneliness, social isolation and inactivity could be prevalent, through a ‘Getting Started’ Wellbeing Walks programme. This is a community delivery role to work with local communities to establish walks and find potential walk leaders within the community to sustain walking.
Key responsibilities
· Deliver the Ramblers Getting Started element of the Walking Together Project
· Maintain positive working relationships with local and regional partners to deliver the project
· Maintain positive working relationships with local members/volunteers
· Attend Community/Borough or Town Council, steering group and other partner meetings and events and use to deliver the project
· Ensure relevant policies and procedures, compliant with current legislation and in line with Ramblers’ approach, are supported
· Set up community walking programmes in the identified areas each year
· Deliver and coordinate training opportunities for the communities who sign up to the project
· Support the Community Development Officers in identifying further opportunities in the area
· Manage and record project expenditure
· Provide regular progress reports
· Undertake such other duties as may be reasonably required of the post
· Engage and proactively develop excellent working relationships across the organisation
The person
Knowledge and Experience
· Experience working with a wide variety of groups and communities
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with demonstrable attention to detail and the needs of different audiences
· Experience of successfully managing projects or programmes delivering against agreed objectives
· A proven track record in recruiting and working with volunteers
· Experience of designing and delivering training and support resources
· Excellent IT skills, including social media and web skills, and an ability to support others to use software and programmes
· Interest in/knowledge of walking/physical activity/public health
· Ability to appropriately collect data for monitoring and evaluation purposes and collation of associated reports
Skills
· Ability to work with a range of internal and external stakeholders, including volunteers, managing requirements and expectations
· Ability to develop and lead a project with the related co-ordination, planning and organisational skills
· Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to build strong relationships with a variety of stakeholders
· Skills to enable the leading of safe and inspiring group walks
· Facilitation and training skills – in-person and online
· Ability to diagnose problems, provide solutions and make logical, timely decisions
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve common goals
Personal Attributes
· Interest in walking and a commitment to the principles of inclusion and enabling everyone to feel welcome in the outdoors
· Flexible and resilient with the ability to balance competing demands
· Willing to travel and spend some evenings and weekends working
· Willing to undertake training and professional development to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date
The Ramblers promote diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community
Values and Behaviours
Our values are the core principles that guide us daily in our work and our membership of the Ramblers. We all share the passion that walking is for everyone and by living our shared values we can ensure the Ramblers is an organisation to be proud of. Our values will earn trust for the Ramblers brand which will allow us to open up a world of walking opportunities for even more people.
Inclusive
We make everyone feel welcome and part of the Ramblers community. We make sure we all feel respected and accepted and know our contributions make a difference in achieving our mission.
Inspiring
We strive to inspire people through the way we act and the things we say. We channel our passion and ambition so others are moved to help us achieve our mission.
Empowering
We empower and encourage each other to make a positive contribution to our teams and the Ramblers. We do all we can to make sure everyone has the ability, and feels confident, to take action.
Responsible
We take responsibility for ourselves and those around us seriously, by always acting in a safe and supportive way. We care about the environment and make sure we do what we say we will do.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a highly motivated and compassionate individual with experience in the wellness, addiction recovery and/or mental health sector to join our small but passionate team as a Community Coordinator.
Full-Time (30-37.5hrs available) | Salary Scale £24,784 - £28,734pa| Home-based office equipment supplied| Annual Leave 27 days per year plus Christmas eve rising by 1 day per year up to 31 days max.| Company Pension with Now Pensions | EAP with Health Assured. Permanent contract offered pending successful probation period.
By supporting our amazing volunteer facilitators and our highly valued partnership organisations, you’ll help drive growth of SMART Recovery programmes and meetings across 2 distinct geographical areas making our 4-Point Programmes even more accessible to those wanting to manage any type of addictive behaviour.
North East: The counties of Northumberland, Tyne & Wear, County Durham.
Yorkshire & The Humbers: The counties of North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, North East Lincolnshire.
To thrive in this role, you'll need hands-on experience of facilitating groups or meetings and an understanding of what great facilitation looks like. Whilst already being a qualified SMART Recovery Facilitator and/or having engaged with our meetings as a previous participant is a distinct advantage, we also accept applications from individuals with a general awareness of addiction recovery or our 4-Point Programme. Importantly, you’ll be someone who brings people together, listens deeply, and creates a safe, empowering space for growth and recovery.
Your presentation skills should engage, inspire, and inform with clarity and warmth, whether you’re speaking with a room full of volunteers, delivering training via Zoom, or presenting to our partnership organisations. You’ll be required to help grow our footprint, increase and diversify our partnerships and encourage the uptake of our programme. You will represent UKSR at community events, recovery walks and conferences and get involved in defined projects.
We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience of addiction, whether that’s your own recovery journey or being close to someone else’s. It’s essential for you to bring empathy, authenticity, and a deep respect for others’ experiences to all of your interactions. You’ll need to be self-motivated and highly organised, and able to manage your time, workload, and travel with autonomy. You’ll be someone who uplifts, encourages, and empowers, helping others see what’s possible.
You should have experience in working with volunteers, understanding how to support and develop their skills. Previous delivery of training is essential, and if that experience has been gained in a peer-support or recovery setting, all the better. This role requires emotional intelligence; you’ll be working with people who have faced adversity, and your ability to support them within clear, professional boundaries is critical. Giving and receiving feedback, gathering data and other evidence to inform service development, and exercising reflective practice are all essential attributes.
You’ll also contribute to key projects that move SMART Recovery forward, adding your voice and insight to help shape what comes next. The role therefore requires project mangement skills as you will work on specific projects that develop our publications, training, communications and marketing. If you have a special interest and expertise in certain areas of our business such as social media and campaigns, training, volunteer management or copywriting we can develop this skill and interest as an enhancement to your role. Developing areas of expertise within our Co-ordinator team is something we are keen to do.
As this is a home-based role, you’ll need to be comfortable forming meaningful relationships online, building trust and connection via email, phone, and video calls. We’ll provide the equipment you need, but you’ll bring the energy and adaptability to make remote working feel personal and productive. Regular travel across the defined regions is a vital part of the role, visiting SMART Recovery meetings in the community and within partner organisations, and offering continual support to facilitators, are all essential in helping our network continue to grow with the quality we strive for.
It is essential that you live in the North East area.
Empowering people to self-manage any type of addictive behaviour through evidence-based mutual aid meetings both in the community and within services.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
ROLE OVERVIEW
This is an administrative and coordination role, helping individuals and families to access appropriate guidance from the Centre’s qualified religious advisors. The postholder will manage appointments, maintain case records, and ensure the smooth operation of our community-facing services.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conduct initial meetings with individuals and families to evaluate their needs and direct them to the appropriate internal service.
· Provide information and support.
· Liaise with religious advisors and consultants to coordinate case referrals.
· Provide all admin and secretarial work for Manchester Shariah Council.
· Maintain accurate records and manage bookings for all consultants and Manchester Shariah Council members.
· Plan, manage, organise and oversee all social and Shariah services and activities on a day to day basis.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS
Active listening: This entails listening, paying attention to and recording what clients tell you while demonstrating this through appropriate body language and responses.
Boundary setting: The nature of the work means it is easy to get emotionally involved in certain cases. Setting boundaries ensures that professional lines are not crossed and keeps you focused on the end goal.
Sound judgment and ability to refer cases appropriately.
Communication: The job entails communication with a variety of people in a number of different ways, either by talking to clients face-to-face or over the phone, presenting cases to consultants, or making written referrals. All communication must be clear and articulate in order to be understood.
Ability to work with individuals from a variety of cultural and social background.
Proficiency in using IT systems to manage casework and correspondence.
Excellent organisational and time management skills.
Ability to remain resilient and maintain professional boundaries in sensitive situations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
·A Diploma/Degree in Shariah Law.
· Previous working experience in Shariah Law related fields and/or Shariah Courts in Muslim countries.
· Familiarity with UK Law and/or Common Law, safeguarding frameworks and community structures to ensure the procdures are in compliance with UK legal framework.
· Experience working with families, women and children in a culturally sensitive setting.
·Fluent in English (essential).
WORKING HOURS
Monday-Saturday
10am-4pm (36 hours)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are looking for a full time Receptionist to work at our Day Centre - this is a new and exciting role suiting applicants who are both well organised and enjoy interacting with people.
Who should apply?
This role would be suitable for someone:
- wishing to begin a career in Wandsworth and/or in the Charity sector
- wishing to make a difference to the lives of older people
- who would like meaningful contact with clients
- who wants to become part of a hard-working, caring, compassionate and supportive staff team
Previous administrative and reception experience may be beneficial, but the role will include a comprehensive induction and full training will be provided.
Context
Age UK Wandsworth manages the Gwynneth Morgan Day Centre, delivering flexible support to older people, adults with disabilities, and adults with dementia. Clients come to the Day Centre to participate in stimulating activities of their choice.
This is a unique opportunity for someone with great energy, efficiency and enthusiasm to work closely with our experienced Day Centre Team to manage and further develop “a day centre with a difference” in Wandsworth.
Our mission is to help older people to age well in Wandsworth.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Zero hours sessional contract to cover a shop for holiday, sickness and additional support as and when needed.
£12.71 per hour (plus holiday allowance)
Located across our 3 Cumbria shops - Cockermouth (base shop), Keswick and Whitehaven.
Main Street Cockermouth,Tithebarn Street Keswick, Lowther Street Whitehaven.
Benefits include but not limited to:
-We match up to 8% pension
-Free counselling service
-Opportunities to develop and widen your skills
-55p per mile (from base shop)
-Free parking available at Cockermouth and Keswick. Reimbursement for parking at Whitehaven
About us: The Children's Society has been helping children and young people in this country for over 140 years. We deliver essential local services that provide safe, trusted support to children and young people during times of significant need.
We run over 100 retail shops covering the whole of the UK - every one of these shops play a vital role in our mission to providing support to children and young adults. Every day we're changing the lives of children in this country for the better - and with your help, tomorrow we can be there for even more.
About the role:This role sits within our Retail Domain, which transforms donated goods into vital income to support young people across the UK. You'll play a key part within our Cumbria shops, supporting the shop management teams to deliver excellent customer service, income generation and reduce any lost trading hours. You need to love working with people and have the ability to manage a shop alongside volunteers in the absence of the shops management team. Hours will differ week to week (Monday - Sunday) depending on the business needs.
As a Sessional Shop Assistant, you'll need good communication skills, retail experience with a "can do" approach and ability to work on your own initiative are essential. A willingness to travel will be required to reach the shops. Someone who enjoys variety, builds strong relationships quickly, and can confidently lead a team. If this is you, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Skills and Competencies:
The required skills and competencies for this role are:
-Retail experience, and a “can do”, positive approach
-Excellent people skills & customer service
-Good IT skills
It would also be an advantage if you have any of the following skills and competencies:
-Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
-Experience of working with volunteers
Closing date: Midnight on 27th August 2026.
Interviews: A date to be confirmed in early September 2026.
The Children's Society is committed to safeguarding and protection of the children and young people we work with. As such, our safer recruitment process includes a Basic or Enhanced DBS check, 2 years of references, and additional vetting checks relevant to the role. We have a comprehensive range of policies and procedures in place to promote safeguarding and safer working practices across all areas of our organisation.In support of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, shortlisting is carried out on an anonymised basis. Personal details are hidden from the shortlisting panel, and candidates are referenced by a candidate number only. As part of this process, we ask that your CV is anonymised before submission - this means removing personal information such as your name, contact details, age, and any other identifying details.
AI tools can support your application but only when used appropriately. You're welcome to use them to improve clarity, structure, and research. However, overuse or misuse (e.g. inventing experience or using AI during assessments) may lead to rejection at any stage. We want to hear the real you - authenticity matters.
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The Barbican is seeking to appoint a number of consultants to support the development phase of the National Lottery Heritage Fund-supported Barbican Sculpture Court Revived project. The consultants will work closely with Barbican teams, other consultants and our project partners throughout the development phase to help shape the delivery phase of the project. The delivery phase application is anticipated to be submitted in August 2027.
Consultant roles we are seeking are:
- Activity Plan consultant
- Archive Strategy consultant
- Community Engagement consultant
- Evaluation consultant
- Interpretation consultant
Full briefs for all roles and details of how to apply can be found on the Barbican Renewal website.
Tender returns should be submittedby 5pm on Friday 4 September 2026.
The tender process will follow the City of London Corporation’s procurement practices and the Heritage Fund requirements.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
If you care deeply about helping people, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Debt Caseworker, you will work directly with clients experiencing debt and financial hardship. You will provide high-quality advice and casework, helping clients understand their options and take positive steps towards resolving their financial difficulties.
You will support clients with compassion and professionalism, breaking down complex information into practical, achievable solutions. This includes assessing financial circumstances, preparing realistic budgets, identifying priority debts, negotiating with creditors, and empowering clients to make informed decisions about their finances.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a qualified Debt Adviser with experience of providing debt advice and casework.
However, we recognise the value of developing new talent and would also welcome applications from individuals with relevant skills, experience, and a strong commitment to learning. For the right candidate, a Trainee Debt Adviser position may be offered, with a structured training and development programme leading to competency in debt advice.
We would love to hear from you it you are:
- Experience of debt, money, welfare benefits, or related advice work.
- Knowledge of debt services, creditor negotiation, and financial capability support.
- An empathetic communicator
- Comfortable with numbers and difficult conversations
- A natural problem‑solver who stays calm under pressure
- Organised, resilient, and adaptable
- A team player who’s open to feedback
Debt advice qualifications are helpful but not essential — we’ll support your development every step of the way.
DBS Check Required
If you care deeply about helping people, enjoy problem-solving, and want to make a real difference in your community, we would love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Debt Caseworker, you will work directly with clients experiencing debt and financial hardship. You will provide high-quality advice and casework, helping clients understand their options and take positive steps towards resolving their financial difficulties.
You will support clients with compassion and professionalism, breaking down complex information into practical, achievable solutions. This includes assessing financial circumstances, preparing realistic budgets, identifying priority debts, negotiating with creditors, and empowering clients to make informed decisions about their finances.
Who We’re Looking For
We are seeking a qualified Debt Adviser with experience of providing debt advice and casework.
We would love to hear from you it you are:
- Experience of debt, money, welfare benefits, or related advice work.
- Knowledge of debt services, creditor negotiation, and financial capability support.
- An empathetic communicator
- Comfortable with numbers and difficult conversations
- A natural problem‑solver who stays calm under pressure
- Organised, resilient, and adaptable
- A team player who’s open to feedback
Debt advice qualifications are helpful but not essential — we’ll support your development every step of the way.
DBS Check Required
The Gloucestershire Infrastructure Collaborative is seeking an experienced freelance Convenor to support an exciting partnership of nine Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations working together to strengthen the sector's role within Gloucestershire's health and wellbeing system.
This is a unique opportunity for an independent facilitator, connector and systems thinker who enjoys working in complexity across organisational boundaries, to build trusted relationships, strengthen collective leadership and help partnerships turn ambition into meaningful action. The Convenor will build trust, psychological safety and shared purpose, helping the group develop collective leadership, navigate complexity, challenge and learning together.
The role is offered on a freelance basis until March 2028, with a fee of £25,000 inclusive of VAT available. We anticipate the work taking 2-3 days p.c.m. worked flexibly. A travel and expenses budget of up to £3,000 per annum has been allocated.
The post holder will undertake a broad range of facilities management, maintenance, compliance, health and safety, customer service and administrative duties across multiple sites, ensuring that all buildings are maintained to a high standard and statutory compliance obligations are met.
The role combines practical maintenance skills with excellent customer service and strong organisational ability, supporting the day-to-day operation of three busy community facilities.
Building Operations
- Open and prepare buildings each morning for operational use.
- Unlock, inspect and secure all buildings and external areas.
- Carry out daily opening and closing inspections.
- Ensure buildings remain safe, clean and presentable throughout the day.
- Prepare rooms for activities, meetings, training sessions and events.
- Set up and dismantle tables, chairs and equipment.
- Ensure rooms are returned to the required layout after use.
- Carry out daily walk-round inspections of all facilities.
- Report defects promptly to the Operations & Facilities Manager.
- Liaise with contractors attending site.
- Assist with contractor supervision where required.
Planned Maintenance
Undertake general maintenance including:
- Minor plumbing repairs.
- Minor carpentry repairs.
- Decorating and painting.
- Furniture assembly.
- Repairing fixtures and fittings.
- Replacing door furniture and locks.
- Replacing light bulbs and lamps.
- Clearing blocked gutters.
- General DIY repairs.
- Garden and grounds maintenance.
- External cleaning.
- Maintaining pathways and entrances.
- General building repairs within competence.
- Minor electrical maintenance within the limits of training, competence and organisational procedures, referring regulated electrical work to appropriately qualified contractors.
- Replace plug tops and fuses on portable equipment where appropriately trained.
- Carry out visual inspections of electrical equipment.
- Assist external contractors during servicing and repair works.
Facilities Compliance
Carry out and record routine statutory compliance checks including:
- Weekly Fire Alarm Tests.
- Emergency Lighting Tests.
- Monthly Legionella temperature monitoring.
- PAT Testing (following appropriate training).
- Intruder Alarm Tests.
- Fire Door inspections.
- First Aid box inspections.
- Accident book monitoring.
- COSHH cupboard inspections.
- Water hygiene monitoring.
- Daily building safety inspections.
- Monthly facilities inspections.
- Health & Safety monitoring.
- Record all compliance checks accurately.
- Report any non-compliance immediately.
Health & Safety
- Work in accordance with all Health & Safety legislation.
- Follow QCCA Health & Safety policies.
- Follow Lone Working procedures.
- Follow Manual Handling procedures.
- Follow Working at Height procedures.
- Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Report accidents, incidents and near misses.
- Support risk assessments.
- Ensure safe systems of work are followed.
- Ensure safeguarding responsibilities are understood.
- Maintain safe access and egress throughout all sites.
Security Responsibilities
- Act as a key holder where authorised.
- Lock and unlock buildings.
- Operate intruder alarm systems.
- Monitor CCTV where required.
- Ensure buildings remain secure.
- Challenge unauthorised access where appropriate.
- Report security concerns promptly.
Customer Service
- Welcome visitors, hirers, contractors and members of the public.
- Provide a professional and courteous first point of contact.
- Assist customers with enquiries.
- Answer incoming telephone calls.
- Take accurate messages.
- Direct enquiries to the appropriate member of staff.
- Support community events where required.
- Build positive relationships with hirers and partner organisations.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Complete maintenance records.
- Update inspection logs.
- Maintain electronic compliance records.
- Complete basic data entry.
- Use Microsoft Office and organisational software.
- Send and receive work-related emails.
- Monitor stock levels.
- Order cleaning materials, maintenance supplies and equipment using approved online purchasing systems.
- Maintain inventory records.
- Assist with booking preparation where required.
- File maintenance certificates and compliance documentation.
- Support reception and administration during busy operational periods.
Cleaning Responsibilities
- Undertake general cleaning where required.
- Inspect cleaning standards across all buildings.
- Ensure kitchens, toilets and communal areas remain clean and safe.
- Remove waste and recycling.
- Maintain cleaning stores.
- Monitor cleaning supplies.
- Support deep cleans where required.
General Responsibilities
- Work across all QCCA sites.
- Respond to emergency maintenance requests.
- Carry out reasonable duties consistent with the role.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Attend mandatory training.
- Undertake additional training in Health & Safety, Legionella Awareness, PAT Testing, Fire Safety, COSHH and First Aid where required.
Please apply with a 2-page cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.


