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Are you an experienced Finance professional looking for a new opportunity?

We have a vacancy for a Finance Business Partner to join our fantastic Financial Planning & Analysis team here at RBL on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract covering maternity leave.

This role will see you as a key member of the Finance team, working closely with the Senior Finance Business Partner to deliver robust financially planning and advice, supporting budget holders, Heads of Departments and Directors across your designated teams.

You will manage the month end process for your business area to ensure all regular journals are posted in a timely and accurate manner. Any necessary corrections should be made, and you will support budget holders with reporting and variance analysis.

You will develop trusted relationships to produce financial projections, budgets, forecasts and business cases, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy. You’ll be a keen problem solver with an eye for detail, an effective communicator and have a strong focus on customer service, planning and organising. 

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

We’re looking for a Finance Business Partner who is passionate about the charity and welfare sector to join us and deliver high quality financial, commercial and business advisory support to our organisation. You will have similar experience in finance and management accounting obtained in a complex organisation, and knowledge of a variety of accounting systems and financial reporting approaches.

This is a 9 month Fixed Term Contract starting early July 2026. You will be contracted to our London, Haig House, Hub with a minimum expectation of two days per week working in person at the Hub and flexibility for working remotely/at home when not on site.

Employee benefits include –

- 28 day’s paid holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
- Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
- Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%
- Range of flexible working options may be available, depending on your role
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
- Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives
- Opportunities to volunteer
- Travel loans, Cycle to Work, and more!

For more detailed information about the role, please see the Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert. Our teams take a personalised approach to shortlisting, which is carried out without the use of AI and is based on the evidence provided in your application against the essential and desirable criteria in the Person Specification.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interview schemes for candidates who declare an Armed Forces connection and/or a disability. However, candidates are only eligible for this scheme if their application clearly demonstrates that they meet all of the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification for the role.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Are you a dedicated Registered Veterinary Nurse looking for a role that truly makes a difference? At Woodgreen, we’re on a mission to give every pet the best possible life and we’re looking for a compassionate RVN to join us for a 12-month fixed term contract to cover a period of maternity leave.  Working 30 hours a week over four days our successful applicant will join our team in a position that values their well-being as much as their clinical skills.

Working at Woodgreen is vet nursing at its most rewarding.  You are an essential part of a pet’s journey from a vulnerable stray or relinquishment to a happy life in a forever home and based in our busy on-site clinic, you’ll be the advocate for the dogs, cats, and small pets that need us most. From complex medical cases to surgical support and preventative care, you’ll use your full range of nursing skills to give these animals the second chance they deserve. It’s challenging, emotional, and incredibly fulfilling work that goes right to the heart of why we join this profession.

Working alongside a supportive, multi-disciplinary team, you’ll provide expert nursing care while offering vital guidance to our staff, volunteers, new adopters and members of the community. Our facilities are modern and well-equipped, and we’re big believers in professional growth, providing plenty of encouragement and funded CPD to keep your skills sharp.

If you are;

• A Registered Veterinary Nurse (RCVS registered).
• A team player with a heart for rescue and animal welfare.
• Positive, friendly, and level-headed - someone who is empathetic, supportive and able to deliver difficult messages in a calm, compassionate manner
• Able and willing to work on a number of roles on the rota, including caring for patients in the wards (including isolation), dispensing medications and working in the theatre suite/radiography areas.

We would love to hear from you!

This is a 12 month fixed term contract opportunity working 30 hours per week over four days.  This is worked on a 6 week rota pattern to include 1 weekend in 6 with a rostered day off either side of the working weekend.

The starting salary for this position is £27,300 pro rata per annum, with an additional market supplement of £2,200 pro rata per annum. This is complemented by;

• Pro rata equivalent of 36 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) rising by 1 day each year to a maximum of 40 days pro rata per annum after five years
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions
• Support towards healthcare costs (cashplan)
• Employee wellbeing package to include free access to Headspace
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Benefits hub – exclusive discounts on popular brands
• 25% discount in our charity shops

 To apply for this position please submit a copy of your CV and a Covering Letter outlining why you feel you would be the best candidate for this position. We look forward to receiving your application!

Please note that you will need to have existing Right to Work in the UK to apply for this opportunity as we are unable to provide visa sponsorship.

Woodgreen is committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and, as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

 Early application is encouraged as this position may close sooner than the stated deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Woodgreen is committed to safeguarding children and adults at risk and protecting anyone that comes into contact with us from harm. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

We have opportunities to join our experienced and dedicated Family Services Team working within the visitors’ centre at HMP Highpoint, providing a personal welcome for first-time and returning visitors to help them access the services available to them.

HMP Highpoint, part of the main HMP Estate. offers a varied and exciting opportunity to work in a busy yet rewarding environment where no two days are the same. You will be required to obtain and retain enhanced security vetting for this role.

We are seeking a Family Support Worker to join the team in providing effective and efficient running of the Visitor Centre, Tea Bar, Play Area in the Prison Visits Hall, assisting on Family Days to ensure prisoners and their families have a valuable visiting experience, improving the quality of visits for children, young people and families, and helping to maintain positive, healthy and supportive family relationships.

Ideally, you will have experience of dealing with people in a customer service-based role and be able to demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills, sometimes under challenging circumstances, whilst embracing a non-judgemental and empathetic work ethic. Experience of providing play activities for children of a range of ages is essential.

Please note: You will need to have access to your own transport as HMP Highpoint is not accessible by public transport.

Salary: £15,386 per annum (based on Real Living Wage of £13.45 per hour) 

Based: HMP Highpoint Visitors’ Centre

Working Pattern:

We run the visit centre on Wednesdays/Fridays/Saturdays/Sundays & Mondays, and the rota-based shift pattern for this post is as follows: 

• Mondays (5 hours – 12noon to 5pm (with no unpaid break), 
• Wednesday (5.5 hours – 9am to 3pm with 30-minute unpaid break)
• Fridays (5 hours – 12noon to 5pm (with no unpaid break), 
• And one full weekend every other weekend Saturday (5 hours - 12pm to 5pm with no unpaid break) and Sunday (8 hours – 8.30am to 5pm with 30 minute unpaid break).
• The Average hours will be 22 hours per week.
• For all options, a degree of flexibility will be required at times to meet operational demand. 

For further information and to apply, please visit our Work With Us page via our Ormiston Families website.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 11th May 2026

Safeguarding and DBS requirements for your role: 

Ormiston Families is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. We are an equal opportunities employer; we value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Are you a learning professional who believes that great care starts with great support?

​Freeways is a local charity that supports adults with learning disabilities.  We are passionate about helping people to become as independent as possible by supporting them to make choices, learn new skills and make links with their local community. 

We are looking for a creative and compliance-focused Learning & Development Lead to join our team on a flexible, part-time basis.

​The Role

​You will ensure our staff are confident, CQC-compliant and equipped with the specialist skills needed to provide truly person-centred care.

​What you’ll be doing

• ​Designing Learning: Creating engaging and blended staff training from hands-on workshops to digital modules.
• ​Leading Compliance: Overseeing our mandatory staff training (Care Certificate, Safeguarding, MCA) and keeping us ‘Inspection Ready’.
• ​Championing Specialist Care: Rolling out high-impact programs like the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training.
• ​Empowering Teams: Working with Service Managers to identify skills gaps and supporting staff through NVQs and apprenticeships.

​ About You

​As an experienced Learning and Development Lead/Co-ordinator. You should have:

• ​Sector Knowledge: Experience in Adult Social Care and an understanding of CQC standards.
• ​​The Right Values: Values which align with social care including dignity and respect but also an understanding of the value of working in a charity
• ​Technical ability: Comfortable introducing a Learning Management System (LMS).

Why Join Us?

• ​Impact: You will see the direct result of your work in the quality of life of the people we support.

• 35 days annual leave entitlement including public holidays (pro-rata)
• Company sick pay

• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance cover of twice your annual salary (subject to rules of the scheme)
• Family friendly/work-life balance policies
• Free DBS check every 3 years
• Occupational health provision
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24 hour access to a counselling and legal helpline
• Ample free parking at our head office site.

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. This role is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Main Purpose

The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating volunteer recruitment and selection, using innovative opportunities to engage with others and encourage participation. The postholder will be involved in all elements of the volunteer journey, including recruitment, selection, training, stewardship, recognition and exit; whilst maintaining accurate records within the volunteer management system.

The Volunteer Coordinator will also support staff with the management of volunteers, in their areas, helping to resolve day-to-day issues encountered by volunteers, and build and maintain engaging relationships with volunteers, ensuring they have a positive and meaningful experience.

Working with a range of teams across three sites , the Volunteer Coordinator provides expert support and guidance to staff on the effective stewardship, engagement and management of volunteers. They will also work with colleagues to identify and develop opportunities for volunteer involvement, matching volunteers to need.

This role requires high levels of emotional intelligence, creativity, drive and initiative, and a positive attitude to working with a variety of people at all levels. This role may involve occasional evening and weekend working, with some travel across three sites. This post is subject to a successful DBS check.

Main Duties & Responsiblities

Recruitment, Selection and Induction of Volunteers

• To be the first point of contact for volunteering enquiries and applications.

• Take ownership and responsibility for the coordination of all relevant application, interview, selection and training processes for volunteers, including the processing of DBS checks and associated administration.

• Coordinate the promotion and advertisement of volunteering opportunities, including targeted recruitment campaigns.

• Conduct volunteer interviews, either face-to-face or over the telephone.

• Ensure excellent service is delivered in a timely manner and that processes are efficient and robust.

• Plan and deliver engaging training and development opportunities for volunteers to support them in undertaking their role.

• Represent Aurora Wellbeing to a range of external audiences, building and maintaining effective relationships to raise awareness of volunteering opportunities and support the recruitment of volunteers.

• Attend relevant internal and external events to recruit volunteers and promote the work of Aurora Wellbeing within local communities.

• Work with other teams within Aurora Wellbeing to identify, develop and promote new opportunities for volunteer involvement.

Volunteer Support and Supervision

• To be the central point of contact for all volunteers

• Maintain regular communication with volunteers, providing guidance, support and direction.

• Respond to any day-to-day queries from volunteers, helping to resolve issues encountered by volunteers when undertaking their role and escalating any issues to the Head of Volunteering as appropriate.

• Provide support and supervision for volunteers, through a range of face-to-face, telephone, digital or group activities.

• Provide efficient administrative support to ensure the effective running of all stages of the volunteer journey and lifecycle.

• Promote the active engagement of volunteers

• Support the recognition of the impact volunteers have and value the contributions they make

• Ensure effective communication, engagement and recognition of Aurora Wellbeing volunteers through social media, newsletters, events and other innovative opportunities.

Team Working and Collaboration

• Provide proactive support and guidance to staff on volunteering best practice and the effective management, stewardship, and engagement.

• Act as a source of knowledge on volunteering related matters, providing timely advice in line with policies and procedures.

• Work with colleagues across the organisation to support the rollout of initiatives for volunteer recruitment, retention and engagement as necessary.

Operational

• Maintain accurate volunteer records on our data management systems, ensuring that volunteer information is kept up to date and data is stored and processed in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR), Code of Fundraising Practice.

• Provide volunteer KPI information as required.

• Build and maintain relationships with organisations within the local community to promote the work of Aurora.

Training and Development

• To attend staff development programmes, training courses, and conferences as deemed necessary.

• To attend staff meetings.

• To take responsibility for attendance at mandatory training sessions.

• To undertake professional development/training considered necessary.

• To follow Aurora’s code of practice in matters such as Health and Safety, Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities and Data Protection.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

Qualifications Educated to equivalent GCSE level 4 or above in Maths and English Evidence of training or development relevant to volunteering.

Relevant professional or personal experience of volunteering or working with communities.

Experience of recruiting and supporting others using a formal process.

Experience of using CRM or database systems to input data and maintain accurate records.

Experience of managing own daily workload.

Experience of working collaboratively, both within an organisation and with external stakeholders and partners.

Desirable

Evidence of training or development relevant to volunteering.

Experience of working with or managing volunteers.

Experience of working with vulnerable people or in a confidential, sensitive environment.

Experience of designing, delivering or coordinating the training of others.

Knowledge & Skills

Required

An appreciation of the value of volunteers in an organisation, including their recruitment, diversity, inclusion, support and stewardship.

Empathy with volunteers and an understanding of their needs.

A good understanding of GDPR and the ability to process sensitive/personal information appropriately. 

Able to prioritise a diverse workload and manage competing demands and deadlines.

Excellent administrative skills. 

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

A good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. 

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of volunteering best practice and current trends and devleopments.

An understanding of the DIsclosure and Barring Service checks. 

Confident in presenting to a diverse range of audiences of designing, delivering or coordinating the training of others.

Ability to deliver training to small groups (10-15 people).

Person Specification

Required

Motivated, with an enthusiasm for the role.

Warm and empathetic.

Creative, agile and willing to explore new opportunities.

Flexible, positive attitude and ability to work independently.

Desirable

Comfortable with working directly with people effected by cancer and long-term health conditions.

The post-holder may be required to work evenings and weekends. The above duties and responsibilities are intended to represent current priorities and are not meant to be a conclusive list. The post holder may from time to time be asked to undertake other reasonable duties. Any changes will be made in discussion with the post holder considering service needs.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on the 20th May. Successful short-listed candidates will be invited to interview week commencing 25th May.

UCB is looking for an experienced Head of UCB 1 who will help to shape and deliver the content strategy for the station to support audience growth and creative excellence.  This key role is responsible for the overall quality, direction, and sound of UCB 1 ensuring the output is impactful, connects with our audience, and aligns with UCB’s Christian values.

You will lead UCB 1 with a clear strategic focus on UCB’s vision of “Changing Lives for Good by the Power of God’s Word”, ensuring that broadcast output is mission-aligned, audience-focused, and developed collaboratively across UCB.

The successful candidate will possess excellent leadership qualities with experience in coaching and supporting talented presenter and scheduling teams to deliver high standards of quality Christian content, while ensuring adherence to broadcasting compliance. You will be responsible for maintaining an environment where excellence and creativity are encouraged, both within the UCB 1 Team and across the wider organisation.

It is essential that you have a strong knowledge of Christian music and the UK Christian landscape with the ability to interpret audience data to drive improvements.  You will also have a strong understanding of radio broadcasting trends to help us plan for the future and grow our listener base.

This position is currently based at our Broadcast Centre, Hanchurch Lane, Hanchurch, Stoke on Trent ST4 8RY. On completion of our new Broadcast Centre (Autumn 2026), the position will be relocated to Westport Road, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JF.

Closing date for applications: - Tuesday 19th May 2026 noon

Zoom Interviews: Friday 22nd May 2026

On Site Interviews: Thursday 4th June 2026

Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on skill and experience. Plus staff benefits that include life assurance of 4x salary, healthcare cash plan, and matched pension contributions up to 6%

For an application form and job description please visit our website

Don’t forget to visit our privacy page on our website

UCB is a Christian Charity.  Schedule 9 Part 1 (3a) and (3b) of the Equality Act 2010 apply to this vacancy

Placemaking Account Manager
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Part Time, 0.6 FTE
Location: Office based, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Salary: £28,000 – £45,675 per annum, pro rata

About Us

Plunkett UK, the operational name for Plunkett Foundation, is a national charity supporting people in rural areas to set up and run successful businesses in community ownership. We do this to achieve our UK-wide vision for resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities.

About Placemaking

Placemaking is a new strand of Plunkett’s support service which focuses on working with house builders, planners, local authorities, and the communities themselves, to actively help shape the community infrastructure and services from new developments.

Our approach prioritises early community engagement, partnership working and the creation of community-owned assets and services that can bring meaningful long-term benefits within a locality.

About the Role

Plunkett UK is seeking a Placemaking Account Manager to support the delivery of an exciting and growing area of our work – helping shape vibrant, inclusive community infrastructure within new housing developments.

Working closely with developers, planners, local authorities and communities, you’ll help coordinate placemaking projects that put community ownership, early engagement and long‑term impact at their heart. You’ll manage relationships with key partners, support inclusive community engagement, undertake early-stage research, and ensure projects are well‑coordinated and delivered professionally.

This is an ideal role for someone who is organised, collaborative and proactive, with a passion for community-led development and making places work better for the people who live there.

The successful candidate should have the following knowledge, experience, skills and attributes:

• Ambitious and motivated: you take pride in delivering high quality work and are committed to making a difference.
• Creative: you enjoy problem solving and finding effective, practical ways to approach challenges.
• Collaborative: you build positive relationships and enjoy working with colleagues and partners.
• Positive and resilient: you approach challenges constructively and adapt well when plans change.
• Clear and accurate: you communicate confidently and pay attention to detail.
• Organised: you manage your time well, enjoy planning and can re prioritise when required.
• Proactive: you are comfortable taking initiative and contributing ideas, while working within a supportive team structure.

Join Plunkett UK and be part of a national charity supporting resilient, thriving and inclusive rural communities.

Closing date for applications: 5pm Friday 29 May 2026
Interview date: First stage interview to be held via video conference during week commencing Monday 8 June.

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.

We are committed to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and our approach goes beyond ‘protected characteristics’ to thinking more broadly about inclusion. Every individual will think and feel differently and we believe that these differences should be embraced, and individual needs taken into account. Additionally, the makeup of the rural communities we work with leads to their own particular diversity and exclusion challenges and opportunities compared to urban areas. Our commitment to EDI, both internally and externally, has been tailored to Plunkett and the communities we serve.

No agencies please.

Registered Charity: 313743

The Talent Set is pleased to be working with the Henry Smith Foundation to recruit a Grants, Database and Processes Coordinator on an 18-month fixed-term contract. This role sits within the Grant Operations Team and provides essential coordination, system support, and process improvement across the grant-making lifecycle.

When grant-making systems work well, funding reaches the organisations that need it, and those organisations can reach the people they help without delay. When they don't, the gaps are felt by real people waiting for real support.

Working closely with the Grants Database and Processes Manager, this role supports the accuracy, usability, and effectiveness of grant systems and processes, while also providing practical operational support to colleagues, applicants, and grant holders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the maintenance and accuracy of the Foundation’s grants database and online systems
• Assist with the development, documentation, and improvement of grant?making processes and workflows
• Provide first-line support to staff, applicants, and grant holders using grant systems and forms
• Support the building and testing of online applications and reporting forms
• Contribute to system changes, testing, and roll-out activity
• Assist with training materials, user guidance, and operational reporting
• Provide flexible operational and administrative support across the grant-making process

Person Specification

• Experience working with databases or online systems, maintaining data accuracy and quality
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Confidence supporting colleagues with systems, guidance, or training
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative working style
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset and willingness to learn
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion

What’s on Offer
Salary: £36,000 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: 18 Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: London – Typically one day per week with variation (core days: Tues & Wed) in the King’s Cross office

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

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

Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.

Our approach to candidates using AI in applications
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.

The Talent Set is delighted to be partnering with the Henry Smith Foundation on the recruitment of a Grants Database and Processes Manager. This is a pivotal role within the Grant Operations Team, responsible for leading the day-to-day management, development, and continuous improvement of the Foundation’s grants database and associated processes.

When grant-making systems work well, funding reaches the organisations that need it, and those organisations can reach the people they help without delay. When they don't, the gaps are felt by real people waiting for real support.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring grant-making activity is supported by robust systems, accurate data, and efficient, user-centred workflows. It combines technical system ownership with strong relationship building, project delivery, and a commitment to learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as system lead for the Foundation’s grants database, ensuring data quality, integrity, and day-to-day reliability
• Design, implement, and continuously improve grant-making processes, tools, and workflows
• Lead system improvements and projects, including testing, configuration, and collaboration with external suppliers
• Provide guidance, training, and hands-on support to colleagues to ensure confident and consistent system use
• Oversee reporting and data outputs to support operational insight and organisational decision making
• Champion best practice in data management, documentation, and compliance across grant operations

Person Specification

• Proven experience managing or administering complex databases and systems
• Track record of designing and improving operational processes and workflows
• Experience delivering training or support to non technical colleagues
• High level of attention to detail, with confidence working with data and reporting
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, solutions focused approach with a strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Alignment with the Henry Smith Foundation’s values and commitment to equity and inclusion

What’s on Offer
Salary: £45,500 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract: Permanent
Location: London – Typically one day per week with variation (core days: Tues & Wed) in the King’s Cross office

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

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

Requesting reasonable adjustments
We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application or interview stages, please let us know. You can share your needs at any point in the process. Adjustments can be tailored to suit both physical and mental health needs. Our team will work with you to ensure you have what you need to perform at your best.

Our approach to candidates using AI in applications
We recognise that technology, including AI tools, can be helpful when preparing job applications, and we welcome the use of tools that support you in presenting your experience clearly. However, it’s important that your application genuinely reflects your own skills, experience, and voice. We therefore recommend reviewing any AI-generated content carefully to ensure accuracy and authenticity.

If you are invited to interview, we’ll want to hear directly from you about your skills and experiences. Any significant differences between your application and how you present yourself in person may negatively impact your application.

We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Team Leader to join our Homelessness and Complex Needs Social Care Service in Slough. No personal care or experience required, just the right values.

£33,130.60 per annum, working 40 hours per week.

6 month Secondment

Want to feel valued? You'll feel at home here.

Our benefits include:

• Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service
• A generous pension - we will contribute up to 8% and life assurance cover up to 3x pensionable salary (T&Cs apply)
• Free DBS

All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship.

The post holder will be fully involved in all aspects of the day-to-day management of their designated service, including line managing the relevant front line staff.

What you'll do:

This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead

• Lead and motivate your team to ensure a positive local culture within your service.
• Deliver effective supervision and team meetings with staff. Promote effective information sharing, reporting and communication.
• Set clear expectations of quality standards, work plans and targets for staff.
• Responsible for the personal development of staff, identifying high performers and feeding into the organisations succession plans and identifying training needs.
• Experience of working with customers with complex needs and the ability to engage hard to reach customers.
• Knowledge of the issues facing homeless people.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local agencies and community groups.

About you:

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Ideally educated to degree level or equivalent.
• Holds relevant CMI/NVQ Level 3 or other business/management qualification.

Desirable:

• Other relevant professional memberships and/or specialist qualifications are desirable.

About us:

Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us.

We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values:

• We focus on Excellence and innovation.
• We are Caring and Compassionate.
• We are Inclusive and Trusted.
• We work in Partnership and are One-Team.

Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role.

We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.

Purpose of the job

Flexibility is a key characteristic of all our posts, and the post-holder may be asked to carry out other tasks consistent with the grade from time to time.

Equality and Diversity:

All staff members are expected to demonstrate a commitment to equality and diversity. We recognise and celebrate the positive value of diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.

Responsibilities:

1. Casework – The post-holder will carry a specialist caseload, providing advice and casework covering the full range of debt issues and solutions. This includes but is not limited to, dealing with emergencies, making use of the Breathing Space scheme, making offers of repayment, drafting financial statements, advising on insolvency options and providing budgeting advice. They will ensure that income maximisation is carried out and refer to other in-house advisers or specialist agencies as appropriate.

They will be required to act for the client where necessary and communicate with third parties to progress a case.

Advice will be delivered through a variety of channels including face to face (drop-in and appointments), telephone or digital channels and must conform to the Citizens Advice Quality of Advice standards and funder requirements. The post-holder will work to individual targets that must be met in order to contribute to team targets.

2. Administration - they will be responsible for ensuring that an efficient system of administration for all work is in place and that advice is provided in accordance with quality requirements, with cases recorded accurately and in a timely manner.

3. Professional Development - they will be responsible for sharing knowledge and best practice with colleagues to improve the quality of advice and will be expected to keep up to date with relevant legislation, case law, policies and procedures through regular internal and external training. They may be required to provide training to internal staff or external organisations where appropriate.

4. Research & Campaigning – they will assist with research and campaigns work by providing information about clients' circumstances through the appropriate channel, regularly reviewing their work to highlight common or significant issues.

5. External Links – they will develop positive links with external organisations and may represent CASNS at meetings or events.

6. Outreach – they will be required to work at various venues across the are

Person Specification:

Qualifications

1. They will be accredited to MaPS Caseworker level or be close to achieving this.

Essential

1. The successful applicant will demonstrate that they understand the aims and principles of CASNS.

2. A willingness to adhere to Debt Advice Quality Standards.

Knowledge and Experience

1. Demonstrable knowledge and experience of debt advice and casework.

2. Experience dealing with challenging cases and vulnerable debt advice clients.

3. Experience of or willingness to work in outreach settings with an understanding of information assurance and safety in those settings.

4. Have essential IT and telephone skills and the ability to use an online case management system to store and maintain case records.

5. A proven commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).

6. Have a good, up-to-date understanding of the application of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion to the provision of advice.

7. Demonstrate competence in and experience of supporting other advisers within a team.

8. A good understanding of the skills and techniques used in interviewing clients through a range of channels including telephone, digital and face-to-face.

Skills

1. Good numeracy skills and the ability to check calculations, prepare budgets and financial statements and read benefit statements.

2. The ability to analyse and interpret complex information.

3. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to communicate well with a wide range of people including members of the public and external agencies.

4. The ability to give and receive feedback objectively and sensitively and a willingness to challenge constructively.

5. The ability to organise their workload, monitor and maintain own standards and prioritise work to meet deadlines and targets.

Personal Qualities

1. They will be empathetic, professional and approachable.

2. They will be comfortable working within a team with varying levels of experience.

3. They will positively contribute to the morale of the team.

Job Role: Property Inspector

Salary: £30,230 per year

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: Traveling to all properties that Julian House manage. Ranging from Bath, Bristol, Exeter, Minehead, Basingstoke, Salisbury and other places in the south west.

Additional information:

• You’ll need access to your own vehicle, a valid driving licence, and be happy to use your car for work purposes, with appropriate business insurance in place.
• This role offers flexible working, which can be discussed to suit the successful candidate.

About Julian House:

Julian House is a charity dedicated to making a difference to the lives of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged people in society. We run several projects and every year we help thousands of people out of homelessness, into employment, away from domestic abuse, and more.

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 proactive and detail‑focused Property Inspector to join our Facilities and Health & Safety team. You’ll play a key role in helping Julian House maintain safe, high‑quality, well‑managed buildings across our property portfolio.

With around 140 properties across the South West, ranging from residential homes to hostels, retail shops and offices, this role is central to ensuring every building meets required safety and compliance standards.

It’s a great fit for someone who enjoys working independently, has a strong eye for detail, and is confident coordinating their own workload while building positive relationships with colleagues, landlords and residents.

What you’ll be doing:

• Inspecting properties across the portfolio and producing clear, accurate reports.
• Ensuring buildings meet safety and compliance standards, escalating risks when needed.
• Managing your own schedule and attending sites at short notice when required.
• Inspecting new and outgoing properties, ensuring works are completed on time.
• Uploading your findings, track actions, and meeting KPI expectations.
• Working closely with the Maintenance Team and supporting with improvements to systems and staff training.
• Maintaining positive relationships with internal teams, residents and landlords.

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.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working in property management.
• Knowledge on compliance framework for buildings
• Ability to work well with people of diverse backgrounds and varied support needs
• Good planning and organisational skills

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 Julian House charity shop
• A generous and competitive pension scheme
• A supportive culture where staff feedback is highly valued and regular supervisions with line managers are conducted
• Great opportunities for career development and free monthly training sessions from experienced facilitators
• For all the fantastic and valuable work, you’ll be doing, you’ll be eligible for the Blue Light Card which offers amazing discounts on thousands of brands

Our Ethos

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

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

DBS Checks

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

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!

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band based on fairness and our pay scales)

Interview Dates: Wednesday 27th May 2026, Thursday 28th May 2026 & Friday 29th May 2026

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our People and Culture team as a Fundraising Officer (Corporate/Philanthropy) at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Income generation and fundraising at Solace is ambitious, dynamic and rewarding. This role is situated within the Business Development team working alongside our award-winning Communications, Partnerships & Public Affairs team.

We are seeking forward thinking, creative and motivated individuals who can manage both community and challenge events as well as wider fundraising support. This is an important time for Solace and this role will contribute to achieve sustainable growth to support our work to end violence against woman and girls.

Above all, the team is dedicated to developing innovative responses that reflect the evolving ways women experience violence. The team is seeking to generate £2m+ net new income in the year ahead. 

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate Fundraising Officer to join our team, delivering a range of fundraising initiatives. Join a dynamic and forward‑thinking team as we grow our fundraising capacity and explore new income opportunities, helping to secure vital funds for our life‑saving services.

Working closely with the Fundraising Manager, this role will be vital in achieving our fundraising strategy and income targets. Now is a really exciting time for Solace as we embark on a fresh organisational strategy backed by a new and ambitious fundraising strategy. You’ll be part of a friendly, collaborative and high‑achieving team, with opportunities to get involved across all fundraising activities, including helping to grow Solace’s high‑value fundraising from corporates, trusts and foundations, and major donors.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, knowledge and confidence across key fundraising streams, including special events, digital fundraising, trusts and foundations, community and challenge events, and corporate partnerships.This will be a varied role in a fast-paced environment, suited to someone looking to take the next step in their fundraising career.

You’ll contribute to the wider objectives of the Business Development Team, particularly within Fundraising, by helping to build strong relationships and partnerships, raise the organisation’s profile and income, and work collaboratively with colleagues.

About You

The successful candidate will bring proven experience in delivering community fundraising, alongside excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences across a range of formats. They will have knowledge of developing social media content and producing branded publicity materials, as well as strong organisational and project management skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

The role requires confidence with IT systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook and CRM databases, with experience of Salesforce and creative design tools such as Canva being desirable. A strong understanding of, and commitment to, equity, diversity and inclusion, particularly within the context of the Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) sector, is essential. The postholder will be committed to continuous learning and professional development and will be able to work both independently and collaboratively, using initiative and sound judgement as part of a team.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.

(Please note that applicants are usually appointed at the bottom of the relevant band based on fairness and our pay scales)

Location: Camden (Head Office)/Hybrid (with potential for Hybrid working)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week 

Interview Date: Friday 22nd May 2026 (Online)

Are you looking for a rewarding role working for an intersectional feminist organisation? If so, we have an incredible opportunity for you to join our team as an Executive Assistant at Solace Women's Aid.  

You will be joining a team of committed and inspiring individuals whose dedication has saved the lives of thousands of women, men and children in the capital. We are looking for friendly and diligent individuals to join our services and help us make a difference.

Our core values reflect our history and were developed in consultation with staff and service users. Feminism and intersectionality are key to our work, and we are committed to the principles of being survivor-led, trauma-informed, empowering, diverse, anti-racist and anti-discriminatory.

About the Service

Our Executive Team plays a vital role in providing strategic leadership across the organisation, ensuring strong governance, accountability and compliance while driving innovation and continuous improvement. The service operates in a dynamic, mission‑driven environment where collaboration, compassion and professionalism are central to everything we do.

About the Role

As Executive Assistant, you'll be part of a dedicated and values‑led organisation, contributing directly to the effectiveness of senior leadership and governance structures that underpin our ability to deliver high‑quality services to survivors. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting the leadership and governance of an organisation committed to social change and equality.

About You

You're an experienced or can demonstrate you have the skills to be a highly organised Executive Assistant who enjoys supporting senior leaders and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes. You’re comfortable working closely with the CEO, Executive Team and Board of Trustees, providing discreet, reliable and proactive support.

You’re confident in coordinating meetings and governance activity, keeping records up to date, and managing multiple priorities with care and attention to detail.You need to be IT proficient to manage digital systems, streamline workflows and support day to day operations efficiently. You need to have advanced skills in Microsoft Word and Excel experience with Microsoft teams and zoom for virtual meetings. 

We are also looking for you to be able to manage shared drives and digital filing systems. Positive, pro-active and adaptable, you respond well to changing needs and are happy to support occasional evening trustee or sub‑committee meetings as part of the role.

What we can offer you

We provide a comprehensive benefits package to all our employees, including:

• Flexible working
• Focus on learning and development (internal career progression and training)
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Employer pension contribution
• Family-friendly leave and enhanced maternity pay
• Access to Inclusion Networks
• Daily clinical debriefing
• Employee Assistance Programme providing free 24/7 support and advice
• Employee Benefits Platform offering staff discounts, benefits and savings
• Flow & Restore yoga classes
• Meditation sessions
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to apply

When applying for this role, kindly highlight in your Supporting Statement how your values, knowledge, transferrable skills, and experience align with each point within the following sections of the Job Profile Document:

• Values, Behaviours & Competencies
• Knowledge, Experience and Skills

Solace Women's Aid values diversity, promotes equity, and challenges discrimination. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, abilities, perspectives, and lived experiences. We have policies and processes in place to ensure that all employees are offered an equal opportunity in recruitment and selection, promotion, training, pay, and benefits. Our Inclusion Networks support staff with protected characteristics and offer inclusive spaces to connect.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We anticipate and provide reasonable adjustments as needed and support employees who acquire a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

This service is run by women for women and is therefore restricted to female applicants under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 apply. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.

As part of safer recruitment practices, we carry out pre-employment checks including references, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and right to work in the UK checks.

No agencies.