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Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues across Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people have their views heard, secure their rights and obtain services they need.

We are seeking to appoint 2 Community Mental Health Advocates (one 21 hours per week and one 28 hours per week) to provide advocacy support to clients in West Sussex. The roles will be based at our central Brighton office, with regular travel across West Sussex. At present, the role may include some home working. Driving and own vehicle are essential.

These posts requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.

Hours: 2 part-time roles available - 21 hours per week and 28 hours per week.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification, 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

Full job details and an application pack can be found on our website.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 21st September 2026.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th September 2026 in central Brighton.

Alternative interview dates may be possible if required.   

All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

Mind in Brighton and Hove empowers and supports people who have experience of mental health issues in Brighton and Hove and West Sussex. Our Advocacy Services take action to help people say what they want, secure their rights, represent their interests, and obtain services they need.

We are seeking to appoint an Independent Mental Health Advocate (IMHA) in West Sussex. The role will be based at Langley Green Hospital in Crawley, with regular travel to other acute and forensic wards in West Sussex, such as Meadowfield, Priory and St Magnus. Occasional visits to Brighton head office for meetings and training.

This role involves providing Independent Mental Health Advocacy, working within the framework of the Mental Health Act 1983 to support people to understand their rights under the Act and participate in decisions about their care and treatment across the area of West Sussex. The post requires an understanding of advocacy, experience of managing a client case load, excellent communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a range of professionals, whilst retaining independence.

Hours: Part-time, 28 hours per week.

In return, we offer a range of benefits including full induction, nationally accredited advocacy qualification and 29 days’ leave (pro rata) per year excluding bank holidays, 3% pension contribution and access to a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.

All successful applicants are subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance

Full job details and an application pack can be found on our website.

Closing date: 9am on Monday 14th September 2026.

Interviews will take place on Tuesday 22nd September 2026 in central Brighton.

Alternative interview dates may be possible if required.

We are committed to equal opportunities, and we value diversity in our workforce and aim to recruit a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability (including experience of living with mental health issues), gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership and pregnancy and maternity.

Location: South East of England

About the role

This unique dual role provides core administrative support to the South East regional England team while directly delivering local community development initiatives.

You’ll keep our day-to-day operations running smoothly while actively engaging our community, building local partnerships, and empowering people affected by Parkinson’s to shape local support. Working collaboratively on priority projects, you’ll help build a united, people-powered movement.

What you'll do

• Be the primary point of contact, responding warmly and efficiently to general enquiries from across the region.

• Organise online and in-person meetings, working groups, and regional events - handling venue bookings, catering, materials, delegate tracking, and follow-ups.

• Process purchase orders, invoices, credit card payments, and volunteer expenses, keeping financial records up-to-date and processes running smoothly.

• Work in an inclusive way so the lived experiences and voices of people affected by Parkinson’s shape local decisions, support, and services.

• Help deliver and evaluate local community projects using feedback and local insights to guide your work.

What you'll bring

• Experience or transferable skills to manage office admin, handle routine financial tasks, and stay organised while juggling competing priorities.

• Excellent administration skills, including note-taking, presentation preparation and a positive, assertive and resilient approach to prioritising and juggling varying pressures and conflicting priorities.

• Ability to work on your own initiative, manage your time effectively while working remotely, and handle sensitive information confidentially.

• Skilled communicator with strong listening skills and the ability to deliver messages to a range of audiences effectively.

• Experience of engaging and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, including those from diverse communities.

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description on our website.

Interviews for this role will be held online on 25 September 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on 30 September 2026 in our London office.

About the role

You’ll lead and coordinate our local campaigning work across London. Your work will help the charity improve the lives of people in local communities affected by Parkinson’s. You'll listen to the needs of our local communities and work with colleagues in our wider directorate to do focussed political campaigning work and advocacy.

Your work will help raise awareness and increase knowledge about Parkinson’s. Through your campaigns you’ll ensure that the voices of people with Parkinson’s, their families and carers are heard.

What you'll do

• Be a first point of contact for supporters and campaigners in the local area,who want to improve services in their local area.

• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues and campaigners on how best to challenge and influence decision makers.

• Build close working relationships with our field staff and our local networks.

• Recruit and manage a sustainable network of local campaign volunteers.

• Lead campaigns to ensure everyone with Parkinson’s has access to the multidisciplinary team so they can live well with Parkinson’s.

What you'll bring

• Experience of campaigning and an understanding of the basic tools and techniques used in campaigning.

• Experience of working with volunteers and services users including how best to support them to achieve their campaigning goals.

• Experience in organising events.

• Experience of delivering training to volunteers and staff.

• Ability to network and build supportive relationships with volunteers, MPs and health bodies.

Please apply by sending us your CV, together with a detailed cover letter which will fully demonstrate how you meet all the criteria of the role, as stated in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description on our website.

Interviews for this role will be held on Friday 25 September, online.

Successful candidates will be invited to a second stage interview, held in person at our London Office.

Locations: Reading, Wokingham & West Berkshire

About the role

Working as part of a regional team, you’ll champion Parkinson’s UK in your local community by building and sustaining relationships with a diverse network of health and social care professionals, clinics, and community groups.

You’ll provide a personalised service that empowers people affected by Parkinson's, their families, and carers, to live fulfilling lives and become their own advocates in health and life wherever possible. You’ll manage a complex caseload of multiple clients simultaneously, expertly balancing needs-led support with immediate priorities like crisis intervention and end-to-end safeguarding in partnership with local services.

What you'll do

• Provide in-depth, person-centred information, guidance, and emotional and advocacy support to empower clients with health, social care, and welfare issues

• Assist clients to identify needs against benefit criteria, navigate complex processes, and provide practical support via a range of channels, including home visits and community settings

• Respond to enquiries through a range of channels and areas based on service need, managing an active client caseload while keeping accurate, up-to-date online client records in line with practice guidelines

• Recognise and respond to potential safeguarding situations using established procedures

• Answer client enquiries professionally using a jargon-free approach and within established timescales

What you'll bring

• Background and/or experience of providing health and social care information through a range of channels

• Well-developed communication skills including active listening and questioning

• Experience of supporting and empowering people with problem solving, navigating the health and social care system and participating in their own care

• Demonstrable digital competence, with experience of effective use of a range of tools including online case management systems or similar

• Live in the area specified by the role with the ability to travel and work flexibly without reliance on public transport

Please apply by sending us your CV and a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the criteria in the "What you'll bring" section of the job description on our website.

Interviews for this role will be held online on 24 September 2026. Successful candidates will be invited to attend an in-person interview on 29 September 2026 in our London office.

Youth Volunteering Officer

35 hours per week, temporary contract until December 2028.

We are Chester Zoo

We're not just an award-winning visitor attraction that's home to 30,000 incredible animals within 128 acres of stunning gardens. We're a major conservation charity committed to preventing extinction and restoring nature, both locally and globally.

As the world faces an extinction crisis, we're making a significant contribution to conservation when it's needed most. We are Chester Zoo and we prevent extinction.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Youth Volunteering Officer to join our Volunteering Team within the Conservation Education and Engagement Directorate.

As a Youth Volunteering Officer, you will work closely with the Volunteer Manager and the Networks for Nature project staff to deliver an inclusive volunteering programme for young people aged 14-25. The role focuses on creating meaningful opportunities that connect young people with conservation and social action, whilst supporting their personal development and wellbeing.

The Youth Volunteering Officer will recruit, train and mentor young volunteers, ensuring high-quality experiences that are inclusive, safe and impactful. The Youth Volunteering Officer will also recruit, train and support adult Youth Champion Volunteers who will be empower and support the youth volunteers to participate and engage in the volunteer programme.

As Youth Volunteer Officer, you will co-ordinate a supported programme for young people that will include practical conservation, visitor engagement and the Conservation Changemakers programme, designing and delivering their own projects while recognising and evidencing the skills they gain.

The role will also support the delivery of our wider youth programmes including our Environmental Leadership courses, and Youth Network events supporting pathways for young people to access training, events, and volunteer experiences.

We're looking for someone who can:

Programme Delivery

With guidance from the Volunteer Manager, coordinate and deliver youth volunteering opportunities for young people aged 14-25, including practical conservation activities, visitor engagement opportunities and social action projects. Support young people to develop skills, confidence and experience through meaningful volunteering.

Volunteer Recruitment and Support

Recruit, induct, train and support youth volunteers, ensuring they receive a positive and rewarding volunteering experience. Support young people to access pathways into conservation, community action and the wider youth programme. Recruit, train and support Youth Champion Volunteers who play a key role in encouraging and facilitating youth participation within the programme.

Inclusive Participation

Work proactively to reduce barriers to participation and provide tailored support for young people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities, neurodiversity, mental health challenges or socio-economic disadvantage.

Youth-led Projects and Co-production

Coordinate and facilitate youth-led conservation and community action projects through the Conservation Changemakers programme. Enable young people to generate ideas, plan activities, take ownership of projects and evidence their learning and achievements.

Events, Training and Activities Planning and Delivery

With support from the Volunteer Manager, deliver volunteer events, training sessions, workshops and networking opportunities for youth volunteers, working with colleagues and partners to provide engaging and high-quality experiences. Support the delivery of youth programme events, including Environmental Leadership courses.

Participant Engagement Monitoring

Monitor participation through surveys, feedback mechanisms and regular check-ins. Collate engagement and outcome data, contributing to project evaluation and reporting for internal stakeholders and funders.

Daily Volunteer Engagement

Manage day-to-day communication with youth volunteers and Youth Champion Volunteers, including responding to enquiries, processing applications, maintaining records, organising rotas and training bookings, and providing ongoing support.

Safeguarding, Safety and Risk Assessments

Work with the Volunteer Manager to ensure all youth volunteering activities operate within safeguarding policies and procedures. Assist with risk assessments and ensure that appropriate welfare, wellbeing and safety measures are embedded throughout all activities.

Partnership Working

Work with the Volunteer Manager to develop effective working relationships with schools, colleges, youth organisations, community groups and relevant internal departments to increase participation, reduce barriers to engagement and strengthen programme delivery.

What makes Chester Zoo a great place to work?

Well, where do we start? Here goes…

We’re a huge team of conservationists, scientists, educators, animal welfare experts, marketeers, visitor experience professionals, environmental policy influencers; the list goes on. Each and every one of us is on a mission to make Chester Zoo the best in the world, and our planet a better place.
As the UK’s biggest and best zoo, we have ambitious goals, exciting plans, and there’s always lots going on here. We’re an inclusive and diverse organisation, made up of over 600 permanent and 500 temporary team members, and we know how important it is to invest in our colleagues to help boost their career development. We have ambitious goals, and we want you to be with us for the long term on our exciting journey.

Our working environment could not be more different from a typical office – where else can you see critically endangered orangutans from your office window, or stroll among rare giraffes and tigers on your lunch break?

The Package

• Fixed term contract until December 2028

• 35 hours per week

• Salary £24,062.50 per annum (pro rata based on 35 hours per week)

• The postholder will work 5 days out of 7 including a regular weekend day

• 33 days annual leave plus the option to buy or sell up to 5 days (pro rota)

• Staff pass so you can visit the zoo during your time off, plus multiple complimentary tickets for your friends and family

• Cycle to work scheme

• Healthcare plan

• Discounted gym membership

• Discounts on cinema tickets, restaurants, high street shops and more via Perks

• Pension scheme with generous employer contributions

Our Requirements

• An understanding of and commitment to Chester Zoo's mission, vision and values.

• Experience of working with young people.

• Experience of coordinating, supporting or working with volunteers.

• Experience of delivering training, workshops or activities with a range of audiences.

• Knowledge of inclusive practice and supporting young people with diverse needs.

• Strong organisational, administrative and planning skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Excellent communication and literacy skills including by phone, face to face and via email/online discussion boards

• Ability to build positive relationships with young people, colleagues and partner organisations.

• Sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital communication tools.

• Experience of working in a busy office environment as part of a team & on own initiative

• Full UK driving licence.

Although not essential, the following would be desirable:

• Knowledge of youth work/ youth engagement which could be demonstrated by a relevant qualification in youth work, education, community development, related field or relevant experience

• Experience of delivering conservation, environmental or outdoor learning activities.

• Experience of supporting young people facing barriers to participation.

• Working knowledge of volunteer management systems.

• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and best practice.

• Experience of monitoring and evaluating volunteering activities

Additional Information

• Due to the nature of the role, this post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

• The closing date for applications is 27/09/2026.

Networks for Nature is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.

Job Title: Interim Research and Policy Lead

Contract: Temporary contract - Maternity cover (13 months)

Hours: 21 hours per week

Salary: £21,600 per annum (£36,000 FTE)

Location: Hybrid (Home Based/London)

About Coram

Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children and young people.

We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime.

Coram is the UK’s oldest children’s charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive.

About Coram PACEY

Coram PACEY (previously the Professional Association for Childcare and Early Years) was formed in 1977, we are a professional association dedicated to supporting home-based childcare professionals including childminders and nannies to provide high quality services, information and advice to children, their families and carers. We want all children to experience high quality childcare and early education, helping them to have a bright future.

About the role

The purpose of this role is to lead Coram PACEY’s programme of policy and campaigning activity planned during an important year for Coram PACEY as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. This will include a landmark piece of research into the future of childminding, this is an exciting time to join the organisation.

As Maternity Cover Policy and Research Lead, this role will be key in developing and delivering Coram PACEY’s policy priorities and campaigns providing expertise across key policy areas, support the Head of Coram PACEY to represent members’ concerns, and work with decision-makers, campaigners and partners to influence meaningful change for childminders, home-based childcare professionals and the wider early years sector.

To apply for this role, please click on the 'apply now' button below to complete the application.

Closing Date: 13th September 2026 at 23:59

Interview Date: 21st September 2026

Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram.

If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Registered Charity No. 312278.

Role Purpose

Our General Advice Team covers a range of different projects, giving advice over the phone, virtually, face-to-face or in outreach locations. The post holder will need to be self-motivated, organised and flexible, delivering generalist level advice and information.

The role involves advising on all areas of general advice, assisting with the completion of paper and digital forms and making referrals to internal or external services. The post holder will need to be digitally aware and be able to record all client contact and outcomes as well as make referrals electronically.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

As well as a competitive salary CAL also provides access to

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working Scheme
• Interest free travel loans
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lifestyles Gym Membership (20% corporate discount)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications or identify a suitable candidate.

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 Team Managerto play a pivotal role in our Recovery Café in Tooting, London

Sounds great, what will I be doing?

This role offers an exciting opportunity to support the strategic and operational delivery of our Recovery Café, a vital out-of-hours mental health crisis service operating 365 days a year, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. Working closely with the Service Manager, you will help lead a dedicated team of Recovery Workers, Peer Support Workers, volunteers and students to provide person-centred support that enables individuals to de-escalate immediate crises, build resilience and develop self-management strategies. You will play a key role in service development, partnership building, performance management, and quality assurance, ensuring contractual outcomes, KPIs and customer experience standards are achieved. The postholder will contribute to  staff supervision and recruitment, and team leadership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about recovery-focused practice, co-production, partnership working, and delivering high-quality services that empower people to achieve greater independence and wellbeing.

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.

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate leader with a strong background in mental health services and a passion for delivering high-quality, recovery-focused support. The successful candidate will have demonstrable experience managing services for people with mental health needs and complex needs, alongside a commitment to supporting and developing staff with lived experience. You will bring proven people management skills, including recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management, staff development, and the handling of disciplinary and grievance matters.

You will possess a thorough understanding of mental health crisis management and the delivery of trauma-informed, recovery-focused services, including experience working alongside Peer Support Workers. A strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including Community Care, Mental Health, Health and Safety, and welfare benefits legislation, is required, as is an understanding of partnership working with statutory mental health services and other key stakeholders.

The part time hours for this role are 3 - 4 days per week from 3pm - 11pm 

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.

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:

• • 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:

• • 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:

• • 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!

• • 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!

Post purpose

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Carer Voice and Engagement Officer to join our team at The Carers' Centre.

This rewarding role will help ensure that unpaid carers have opportunities to share their experiences, influence local services and see the impact of their involvement. Working with adult carers, young carers and young adult carers, you will coordinate participation activities that are welcoming, meaningful and inclusive.

You will build relationships with carers, colleagues and partner organisations, creating opportunities for carers to shape services, raise awareness and contribute to positive change. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys connecting people, supporting others to build confidence and ensuring lived experience helps drive improvement.

By ensuring participation is inclusive, well organised and genuinely influential, you will help strengthen the voice of carers across Bath and North East Somerset while contributing to the continued development of The Carers' Centre and the wider caring community.

Key responsibilities

Carer Voice and Participation

• Coordinate and support Carers Voice, Young Carers Council and other participation forums.
• Assist in the delivery of age-appropriate engagement activities that build confidence and participation skills.
• Encourage carers from diverse backgrounds to share their experiences and influence services.
• Ensure carers receive feedback about how their involvement has made a difference.
• Support carers to participate in service improvement, consultations and decision-making opportunities.
• Promote meaningful and inclusive involvement across all services.

Engagement and Community Connection

• Build positive relationships with carers, partners and community organisations.
• Coordinate requests for carer involvement from local services and partner organisations.
• Support carers to represent lived experience within local groups, networks and projects.
• Work with colleagues to create accessible and welcoming opportunities for involvement.
• Promote the value and impact of unpaid carers across Bath and North East Somerset.

Communications and Development

• Coordinate participation communications, updates and engagement opportunities.
• Develop positive working relationships with local organisations, community groups, statutory services and partner agencies.
• Support carers to build confidence and develop skills through training and lived experience opportunities.
• Work with colleagues to promote participation and celebrate the difference carers make.
• Encourage involvement from carers who may not traditionally engage with services.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact

• Maintain accurate and timely records of all interactions and support provided.
• Collect monitoring data, feedback and outcome information in line with organisational requirements.
• Support the delivery of programme evaluation activities.
• Utilise organisational systems, including Salesforce, to record activity and outcomes.

General

• Adhere to the Carers’ Charter and provide a professional carer-focused information, advice and support service.
• Encourage carers to provide feedback on The Carers’ Centre services and actively participate in shaping future delivery.
• Undertake safeguarding training, adhere to organisational safeguarding policies and follow all safeguarding procedures.
• Take responsibility for ensuring communications and record keeping comply with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Ensure that you adopt good practice within the Carers Trust network.
• Ensure that you work within The Carers’ Centre policy framework.
• Recognise the importance of fundraising and positively contribute to organisational sustainability where appropriate.
• Undertake any other duties, in consultation with your line manager, as are consistent with the responsibilities of this post.

Introduction

Holy Trinity Church Leicester (HTL Church) are looking for a coffee house assistant manager to support the development and growth of King’s Coffee House (KCH), set in the shared entrance of the HTL building.

Our vision is to be the first point of contact between the church and the city - providing excellent food and drink, with a friendly customer experience and serve the community.

Role Description

Working under the café manager, the assistant manager is responsible for developing and growing the ministry of King’s Coffee House, assisting the management of the daily operations and volunteer teams.

The assistant manager shares responsibility for recruiting, training, and motivating the volunteer team to provide excellent customer service and represent HTL Church well to the community.

Job Specification

• Manage day-to-day operations of the coffee house, including opening and closing.
• Recruit and train volunteers in drinks/food preparation, proper use of coffee and catering equipment, and customer service.
• Where needed, create rotas and communicate with volunteers, including building a volunteer community.
• Ensure all Food Hygiene and Health and Safety procedures are followed in the café areas (including cleaning of equipment, café area, and checking bathrooms).
• Ensure all cash register transactions are accurate and that cash is securely handled and recorded.
• Assist the manager with product development including reviewing and revising menus and pricing.
• Enable the team to deliver excellent customer service, building the confidence and enjoyment of the volunteers and their sense of team.
• Nurture friendly relationships with customers to increase loyalty and grow the reputation of the coffee house, and HTL Church.
• Assist the manager with design and execution of marketing and social media campaigns (supported by the HTL media team).

Person Specification

Essential

• Understanding of the requirements of successful coffee shop management.
• Experience of leading volunteers and ability to delegate.
• Excellent communication skills with proven ability to manage a team.
• Personable and able to create a welcoming and friendly environment.
• Highly motivated, able to work on their own initiative, while serving the overall purpose of King’s Coffee House.
• Good administrative, maths, and IT skills.
• A problem solver with capacity for creative and strategic thinking.
• Reliable and trustworthy.

Desirable

• Experience of working in a coffee shop environment.
• Experience of working/volunteering in both a church and a secular setting.
• Additional Certification (training will be provided where this is missing)
o Food Hygiene level 3
o First Aid at Work
o Manual Handling
• Basic understanding of safeguarding and health and safety principles (training will be provided).

Further Information

This role holds a Genuine Occupational Requirement for an active and committed Christian faith under the 2010 Equality Act, Part 1, Schedule 9.

HTL Church is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks.

Application Process

If you wish to apply for this role, please email a covering letter and a CV to Alan Schwarzenberger PCC Secretary by 1pm on Monday 14 September 2026. The letter should cover:

• Why you feel called to this position
• How you believe you fulfil the requirements of the person specification
• How you share the vision and values of HTL Church and King’s Coffee House

If shortlisted, you will receive an invitation to interview to be held in person on the morning of Monday 21 September 2026

Purpose of the role

Transforming the Thames is an ambitious, partnership-led programme working towards a vision of a restored, reconnected and resilient Thames Estuary, a thriving coastal wetland where communities and wildlife can flourish.

Led by ZSL and delivered through a diverse partnership of industry, government, environmental organisations, local nature partnerships and landowners, the programme is bringing people and organisations together to reconnect the fragmented and damaged seascape of the Greater Thames Estuary. Through the protection, repair and restoration of coastal habitats, the programme is delivering an initial 320ha of habitat restoration by 2030, with ambitions to scale up this work over the long term.

This role will play an important part in bringing the vision for Transforming the Thames to life, coordinating communications across the programme and working with the ZSL project team and partners to deliver clear, consistent and engaging messaging. Working closely with ZSL’s central PR team, the role will support content, media activity and key campaign moments, drawing on ZSL’s brand, partner resources and creative content to share the programme’s story with a wide range of audiences.

With the project now underway, this is an exciting opportunity to raise awareness of Transforming the Thames, engage communities across the Greater Thames Estuary and showcase how collaboration can help nature recover.

This role is offered on a 12-month part-time fixed-term contract, working 22.5 or 30 hours per week depending on your preference. 

£19,164.60 - 22.5hrs per week 

£25,552.80 - 30hrs per week 

This is a hybrid role, predominantly field and home-based, with an expectation to attend ZSL’s Regent’s Park office at least once every two weeks with regular travel to fieldwork locations across London, Kent and Essex. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required with advance notice.

Key responsibilities:  

• Content Creation & Digital Communications: Lead content production and management for Transforming the Thames’ social media channels and create engaging content for wider ZSL channels. Produce and commission high-quality written, photographic and video content, including milestone stories, website updates, press releases, newsletters and community stories.
• Communications Planning & Campaign Management: Manage the project communications calendar, campaigns and milestone storytelling, identifying opportunities to share the project’s progress and impact with a range of audiences.
• Strategic Communications: Work with the Senior Partnerships Manager to deliver and regularly update the project communications strategy, ensuring communications support the project’s wider aims and ambitions.
• Partner Communications & Collaboration: Lead the quarterly Partner Communications Forum and coordinate communications across a large partnership, supporting shared messaging, brand consistency, content planning and amplification across partner channels.
• Major Events & Media Coordination: Coordinate communications around key project moments, including restoration activities, conferences and other major events, working closely with ZSL’s central PR and communications teams.

About You

• Proven experience in communications or media (environment, science, or public engagement ideal), with experience delivering communications campaigns and content to deadlines.
• Excellent writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to create engaging content for a range of audiences and channels.
• Experience planning and producing social media content, including short-form video, photography and video content.
• Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically across teams and partner organisations.
• Ability to coordinate communications across a partnership (including liaising with multiple comms teams) and manage complex messaging.
• A full driving licence and ability to travel to project sites across London, Kent and Essex, with occasional evening and weekend working. 

This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including confirmation of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

ZSL recognises that conservation is one of the least diverse sectors, and we actively encourage applications from candidates who identify as part of underrepresented communities. We are committed to building a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. 

About Us

We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.

What We Offer? 

Alongside the opportunity to do purpose-driven work that helps create a world where wildlife thrives, you'll enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

• Up to 12% contributory pension
• Flexible working options
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays, increasing with service
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Life assurance from day one (for eligible employees)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
• Access to our staff Equality Networks
• Complimentary London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo tickets, plus retail discounts
• Cycle2Work scheme and interest-free season ticket loans (for eligible London-based employees) 

You can find the full details of our benefits in the attached Benefits Guide.

We may close this role early or extend the closing date due to the number of applications we receive, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

We anonymise applications until interview stage to ensure a fair hiring process. It’s important to highlight your unique skills, experience, and knowledge. Over reliance on AI-generated content may miss key criteria outlined in the job description and reduce the effectiveness of your application. 

We are recruiting a fixed term Finance Administrator (maternity leave cover) to join our wonderful team. This role will be responsible for coordinating the Foundation’s financial administrative processes and supporting the Head of Operations with day-to-day financial tasks.

Suitable candidates will:

• be passionate about supporting young people to make safer choices about drugs and alcohol,
• have experience of finance administration, with excellent organisation skills
• have excellent attention to detail
• be proactive, self-motivated and confident to take initiative
• enjoy working as part of a small and busy team

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation is a drug and alcohol education charity, founded by Fiona and Tim Spargo-Mabbs in 2014 in response to the death of their 16-year-old son Dan having taken ecstasy. The charity aims to support young people to make safe choices and reduce harm, through increasing their understanding of the effects and risks of drugs and alcohol and improving their life skills & resilience. We work with young people, parents, teachers and professionals, in schools, colleges and communities across the UK. 

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and process invoices and debtor reports
• Assist with monthly reconciliation and data entry
• Process weekly online bank payments
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Assist with payroll processing and reporting
• Respond to internal and external finance-related inquiries
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations
• General administrative support