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Community Builder (Community Development) – Leeds
People-focused community engagement role supporting the armed forces community to connect, collaborate and lead local change
Salary: Up to £33,995 per annum
Location: Remote in Leeds with travel within the UK. See the “Please Note” section below for further details.
Contract Type: Permanent
The Opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity for a COMMUNITY BUILDER to join our Community Development team, working to support local veterans to take an active role in their communities.
This is a hands-on, relationship-led role focused on bringing people together, building trust, and enabling community-led action. You will work with veterans, local residents, community groups and organisations to strengthen connections and create opportunities for people to participate, contribute and thrive.
If you are passionate about community engagement, relationship building, and supporting people to create positive local change, we would love to hear from you.
About The Role
As a Community Builder, you will work with members of the Armed Forces Community, particularly those who may face barriers to participation or engagement.
This role may also be described in other organisations as a Community Development Officer or Community Engagement Officer.
A Community Builder is a relationship-led professional who brings people together, builds trust, strengthens local networks and supports communities to take action on the things that matter most to them.
In this role, you will be actively visible and present within your local community, building trusted relationships and supporting conversations that help people connect and collaborate.
You will facilitate conversations with veterans, local residents and community groups to understand local strengths, interests and priorities. You will connect people with shared interests and ideas, helping to build collaboration and encourage community-led action. You will support community ideas to develop into practical activities, projects and opportunities, and you will work with local organisations and partners to strengthen community networks.
This role brings together community engagement, facilitation and partnership working to create meaningful, long-term impact.
What a Typical Two Weeks Might Look Like
Community Development is a flexible role shaped by the needs of local people and communities, with some evening and weekend working required.
To help you understand how the role operates in practice, we’ve included an example two-week working pattern attached.
Please note this is for illustration only and will vary depending on community needs and priorities.
About You
We are looking for someone who is motivated by working with people and passionate about helping communities connect and thrive.
You may already have experience in community development, or come from a background such as housing, social care, education, youth work or the wider charity sector. What matters most is your ability to build trusted relationships, engage people effectively and support collaboration that leads to positive change.
You will be an excellent communicator, able to build trust, inspire action and work effectively with a wide range of people and organisations. You will also be comfortable working independently, managing a varied workload and developing strong working relationships across different groups.
We are looking for someone with:
- A Community Development qualification and/or transferable Community Development skills and experience.
- An awareness of (or willingness to learn) Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD) – an approach focused on building on the strengths, skills and connections already present in communities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships that drive action.
- A track record of successful collaboration with internal and external partners and stakeholders.
- Effective and efficient organisational and IT skills.
PLEASE NOTE:
- The successful candidate will need to be based within a 30-minute commute of their allocated locality and there is a requirement to travel regularly across the wider area (travel expenses covered). The successful candidate must possess a valid full UK driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle with business insurance for work purposes.
- There will also be a requirement for occasional travel to other UK locations for meetings and events depending on the charity’s needs such as our annual all colleagues in person event.
- The successful candidate will work 35 hours per week over 5 days, Monday - Sunday. Core working days will be Monday to Friday; however, flexibility is essential, as regular evening and weekend work will also be required to meet the needs of the role. Working hours will vary to ensure a total of 70 hours is covered over a two-week period, so please take this into consideration before applying.
- The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
About the Team
You’ll be joining a supportive and collaborative team of Community Development professionals working across local communities to build relationships, develop partnerships and support community-led activity. Community Development Managers and Community Builders work closely together, sharing learning and supporting each other to deliver meaningful local impact.
Please see the job description for more details.
In return we can offer you:
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Belonging to a team who make a difference to our community and value equality, diversity and inclusion.
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29 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, regardless of service -plus your birthday off to celebrate!
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Opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave per year.
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Added to our free health scheme from day one, including discounts on dental, opticians, massages, and more - with the option to upgrade.
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3 volunteer days per year to support the Help for Heroes community.
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A generous salary sacrifice pension scheme with an 8% employer contribution and a minimum 3% employee contribution, plus life insurance up to 4× salary as an active member.
Closing date: 23rd July 2026
Please note: We may close this vacancy early should we receive a high volume of strong applications.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We work alongside people with lived experience of the criminal justice system to develop their confidence, skills, and mindsets. This enables them to deliver impactful programmes and support others who have been affected by the system.
Our approach is grounded in lived experience. We draw on our own expertise and work collaboratively with others who have been through the system, ensuring everything we do is co-produced, authentic, and meaningful.
These roles are central to our mission of ensuring that the voices of people within the justice system shape the services and decisions that affect them.
All roles are open to individuals who have personal experience of prison or probation, are no longer on licence, and are ready to use their experience to support others, influence change, and make a positive difference.
London Role
Working across all London Prisons, and community Health Justice programmes, to ensure that lived experience of those usig the services is at the heart of the decision making processses, This role will require significant travel, which is fully reimbursable, so flexibility is essential.
Peterborough Role
You’ll work directly across our Prison Councils in both male and female sides of HMP Peterborough, as well as a range of community‑based projects regionally, and occasionally national.This role will require significant travel, which is fully reimbursable, so flexibility is essential
North West Role
You’ll work directly across our Prison Councils in HMP Altcourse and HMP Forest Bank, as well as a range of community‑based projects regionally, and occasionally national.This role will require significant travel, which is fully reimbursable, so flexibility is essential.
All roles
- Full-time positions available
- Permanent
- £27k- £30k depending on experience (pro-rata for part time)
- Bank holidays plus 25 days holiday
- You must be off community order / prison license
- Probationary period: Six months
Plese ensure tht you specifiy in your application which role you are applying for.
Justice should heal as much as it punishes, creating safer communities for all.
Team: Retail
Location: Based centrally in the South of England, travel multiple times per week
Work pattern: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: Up to £31,918.98 per annum + £3,600 car allowance (mileage will also be paid)
Contract: Permanent
We are the UK’s largest cat welfare charity. All over the country, our passionate employees, volunteers and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
Will you join us and make life better for cats?
Responsibilities of our Regional Support Manager:
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Drive the efficient operation and performance of our Retail shops within the designated region, increasing income generation whilst setting the standard for Cats Protection retailing excellence.
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Provide inspirational leadership, tailored training, and hands-on operational support to Shop Managers and teams to achieve growth, improve standards, foster team engagement, and minimise loss.
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Provide shop coverage to ensure uninterrupted trading across the region, responding to challenges and maintaining business continuity at all times.
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Champion the Retail Performance Framework, supporting its effective implementation across the region to monitor and enhance performance.
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Act as a brand ambassador and role model for the charity’s values and behaviours, fostering a culture of compassion, teamwork, and innovation that aligns with our mission to help cats in need.
About the Retail & Trading team:
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The Retail and Trading department sits within the Marketing and Income Generation Directorate and comprises a diverse shop estate of 79 shops across England, Scotland and Wales and a growing ecommerce operation.
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Our operation plays a key role in generating income and introducing audiences to Cats Protection.
What we’re looking for in our Regional Support Manager:
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Demonstrable experience in multi-site management within retail
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Proven ability in team management, including recruitment, training, and development of team members
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Experience with sales targets, cash management, loss prevention, and financial processes
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Previous project management experience and familiarity with policy implementation
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Knowledge of health & safety practices in Retail
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A full UK driving license and access to a car, with flexibility to travel throughout the week
What we can offer you:
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a range of health benefits
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26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service
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Salary Finance, which empowers you to take control of your financial wellbeing
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and much more, which you can learn about
Interested? Here’s how to apply:
Application closing date: 7th July 026
Virtual interview date: 15th July 2026
Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. Please note, applications received after the closing date may not be responded to.
If successful, your recruitment journey will include:
1. Anonymised application form
2. Virtual interview via Microsoft Teams
3. Informal meet up
Please note, the process may change slightly dependent on application numbers. We will inform you of any relevant changes.
Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats
Help us change lives through world-class medical research
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe in the transformative power of medical research. As an independent charitable foundation, we fund exceptional research into underfunded and emerging areas of health, areas where we can make the biggest impact. As we roll out an ambitious strategy to 2029, we’re looking for a Research Impact Officer to help monitor and evaluate our research to ensure our funded projects make a real-world difference.
About the role
- Reporting to our Senior Research Impact Manager, your main responsibilities will be to:
- Provide day-to-day administration for the research portfolio
- Be the first point of contact for reporting enquiries from funded researchers
- Collate qualitative and quantitative data to support impact reporting
- Support the ongoing development of progress reporting forms
- Develop and maintain working relationships with grant-holders
- Organise and attend meetings with researchers in support of impact evaluation activities
- Liaise with the Communications Team to publicise research outputs
- Respond to requests for information about research impact from across the organisation
- Assist in the delivery of scientific seminars and award events
- Represent the charity at external events.
About you
You will use your excellent analytical, communication and organisational skills to help us manage our diverse research portfolio. You are motivated and enthusiastic and you will be keen to get involved in projects aimed at achieving our ambitious research strategy. You can see full details in the attached job description, but we will be looking particularly closely for evidence of the following criteria in your written application:
- Experience of working or volunteering in a science-related environment
- Experience of collating and analysing data using Microsoft Excel plus generally high level of IT skills
- An interest in scientific affairs or medical research
- Ability to understand complex scientific information presented in reports and explain it in a simple way
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally with colleagues, scientists and other stakeholders
About the Medical Research Foundation
Our vision is a world where medical research improves health for everyone.
There are still many health conditions which impose a heavy burden on millions of people, in the UK and around the world. History has shown us, time and again, that the best way to achieve better human health is through medical research. We know that by investing now, we will see life-saving advances in the future and improvements in health for everyone.
Salary, benefits and working arrangements
We will offer a salary of between £32,000 and £37,000 per annum depending on skills and experience for a full-time post (36 hours). We are happy to consider a part-time contract (min 0.8 FTE).
We value spending time working in-person to develop strong connections with each other and with our mission, so you will be based at our central London office for a minimum of three days a week (usually Monday, Tuesday and Thursday) with the option to work remotely for the remainder.
We offer
- 30 days' holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Double-matched pension contributions up to 12% employer contribution
- Life insurance at 4x salary
- Wellbeing support and flexible working culture
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at the Medical Research Foundation
At the Medical Research Foundation, we believe that diversity drives creativity and innovation. We are dedicated to promoting equality of opportunity, fostering fairness and inclusion, and creating an environment where everyone feels that they belong. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
How to apply
The job description gives full details of the role and who we are looking for. To give your application the best chance of success, please prepare a CV and supporting statement that set out clearly how you meet the shorlisting criteria listed above under 'About you', then visit our website to find out how to submit your application.
If we invite you to interview we will ask you to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.
We look forward to hearing from you!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Head of Risk and Internal Audit
£75,000 per annum
Permanent and Full Time
Hybrid (London) based
UNICEF ensures more of the world’s children are vaccinated, educated and protected than any other organisation. We have done more to influence laws and policies to help protect children than anyone else. We get things done. And we’re not going to stop until the world is a safe place for all our children.
This is a great opportunity to join the UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK) as a Head of Risk and Internal Audit, playing a critical role in strengthening our risk management, internal audit and assurance frameworks. In this role, you will ensure the organisation effectively identifies and mitigates risk, delivers a robust internal audit programme, and provides independent assurance to senior leadership and the Board. You will work closely with the Executive Team to embed a strong risk-aware culture and support strategic decision-making.
We are looking for an experienced risk or audit professional with a strong track record in developing and embedding enterprise risk management and internal audit programmes in complex organisations. You will bring excellent analytical and communication skills, with the ability to challenge and influence senior stakeholders, including Boards or Audit & Risk Committees. A strong understanding of risk, assurance and governance frameworks, alongside a commitment to integrity and continuous improvement, is essential.
Act now and visit our website via the link, to apply online.
Closing date: 9AM, Monday 20 July, 2026.
Interview date: 30 July 2026 (in person).
In return, we offer:
· excellent pay and benefits (including flexible working, generous annual leave and pension, big brand discounts and wellbeing tools)
· outstanding training and learning opportunities and the support to flourish in your role
· impressive open plan office space and facilities on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
· an open culture and workplace with colleagues who share our values, enjoy their work and are motivated to do their utmost for children
· the opportunity to work in a leading children’s organisation making a difference to children around the world.
Our application process: We use a system called "Applied" that anonymises your responses and focuses on your actual skills that are relevant to this role. This benefits you by giving you a greater chance of expressing your skills in this objective selection process.
We anticipate most colleagues will work one or two days a week in the office on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford, East London and the rest of the time from home. We will happily discuss other flexible options to suit your circumstances.
We particularly welcome applications from black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ candidates, disabled candidates, and from men because we would like to increase the representation of these groups at this level at UNICEF UK. We want to do this because we know greater diversity will lead to even greater results for children.
UNICEF UK promotes equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace. We make employment decisions by matching business needs with skills and experience of candidates, irrespective of age, disability (including hidden disabilities), gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
We welcome a conversation about your flexible working requirements, personal growth, and promoting a workplace where you can be yourself and achieve success based only on your merit.
The successful candidate will be required to apply for a criminal records check. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the role and the circumstances of your offences.
We only accept online applications as this saves us money, making more funds available for us to help ensure children’s rights.
If you do not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note that we only provide feedback to shortlisted candidates.
Registered Charity Nos. 1072612 (England and Wales) SC043677 (Scotland)
The UK Committee for UNICEF (UNICEF UK), a charity funded by supporters, raising funds for UNICEF’s work for children.

The Counselling Coordinator role is key to SEL Mind's exciting new counselling service for Black residents of Southwark, delivered as part of the wider Southwark Wellbeing Hub. This role will shape the Wellbeing Hub's provision to Black communities, expanding equitable access to culturally-appropriate support. The main working site is a community centre in Southwark.
As Coordinator, you will provide initial clinical assessments to prospective service users and coordinate a small pool of Trainee Counsellors, expanding future access to Black-led counselling. You'll line manage an Administrator who is responsible for scheduling and other practical elements of the service. You'll also work closely in partnership with Black Psychotherapy to deliver relevant, de-colonial approaches.
We are seeking a qualified therapist who is passionate about improving Black people's access to early mental health support. Relationships and partnership working is vital, so you should be able to work independently but collaboratively, to be proactive and show initiative.
The role will involve:
- Undertaking skilled assessments of client needs and risks, taking into account the nature and complexity of presenting needs and suitability for short-term therapeutic work
- Recruiting and training volunteer Counsellors, ensuring trauma-informed work integrating spirituality and cultural values, using creative therapeutic modalities, and maintaining therapeutic relationships that honour diverse healing approaches
- Contributing to the development and continuous improvement of the service, bringing recommendations to support the SWH's inclusivity and best practice
This role involves providing culturally specific support to Black clients. Applicants must be able to demonstrate lived experience as a part of, and deep cultural understanding within, Black communities, and the ability to build trust with Black service users.
Successful applicants will be expected to undergo an Enhanced Level Disclosure and Barring Service check.
Closing date: Tuesday 30th June (11:59pm)
Likely interview date: Thursday 9th July
We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications.
About Us
SEL Mind supports people with mental health problems and dementia in the boroughs of Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark. We are proud of our diverse workforce and know that our organisation is made stronger by the variety of backgrounds, experience, and ideas within it. We promote a culture of inclusion and representation, and are working hard to build a workforce that even better reflects the communities we support.
SEL Mind is somewhere that you can be your authentic self without fear of discrimination on the grounds of ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, neurodivergence, gender, age, lived experience of mental health problems or anything else that’s part of who you are.
Read more about staff benefits and why staff love working here on our website.
We work to be there when it matters for people living with mental health problems and dementia in Bromley, Greenwich, Lambeth, Lewisham, and Southwark



The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are a large-scale, unique and dynamic hospitality and charity project in the Northwest Highlands with strong philanthropic and community commitments. The heart of our operation is on a remote and beautiful 800-acre island and with new exciting developments on the mainland of the Scottish Highlands including a farm and a hotel.
As our new gardens and food production areas expand both on island and on mainland, with new glasshouses, the recovery of historical agricultural grounds being added to our existing orchards, kitchen gardens and greenhouses, our Head of Gardens and Growing is looking to grow the gardens team.
We are looking for a gardener to join the team and help in producing food for our staff and guests in our tough but bountiful environment at 58°N, while maintaining an impeccable aesthetic centred round heritage, sympathetic materials and craft.
Our land management approach balances production, nature, and heritage, with an emphasis on using the land to build communities. We aim to deliver a year-round supply of fresh and preserved produce, while also fostering soil health and a mosaic of ecosystems blurring the boundaries of productive gardens and wild spaces. This is a core role in the garden team and will involve working closely with the kitchen, land and guest teams, charitable beneficiaries and volunteers, and of course many hours wrestling with our challenging climate and peaty soil.
GROWTH
We are looking for a professional horticulturist: a confident organic gardener, ideally with an interest in agroecological, no-till and regenerative growing principles and potentially in horticultural therapy. As well as being accomplished in gardening especially vegetable production growing, a strong part of the role will be facilitating guests, school groups and volunteers. There will be many opportunities for training and professional development. The salary for this role will be £29-37k per annum, depending on experience.
COMMUNITIES
Our team is diverse, driven, and hails from across the country and further afield. We have our own growing island community of staff, guests and volunteers, while also being embedded in mainland life in nearby crofting townships and villages. There are opportunities to work with different teams, help look after our animals, beekeeping, sail heritage boats and get involved with island life. We will be happy to discuss flexible shift patterns and shared accommodation with the right candidate.
ENVIRONMENT
You will be working in an area of outstanding natural and cultural heritage amid a range of unique Northwest Highland marine and terrestrial ecosystems, which we are striving to conserve and extend. We foster a culture of care, attention to detail, and creativity in everything we deliver for the Charitable Trust for which we work, from looking after our guests, staff and local communities to growing and sourcing our food to restoring buildings and landscapes.
We are looking for a capable, self-motivated and flexible individual with excellent communication and organisation skills, and a good sense of humour, who will thrive on a challenging project. If you think this role might be for you then please send your CV and cover letter to us. The closing date for applications will be Friday 24th July and we are looking for someone to start work as early as possible. First interviews will be held by Teams, followed up by a visit to the island as the next stage for shortlisted candidates- date tbc.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is seeking to appoint a Project Officer to join the Legal Services Team at a pivotal moment in our organisation’s journey.
About A4ID
Advocates for International Development (A4ID) is a charity with a vision to shape a just and sustainable future through the power of law. A4ID partners with world’s top legal professionals and development organisations to facilitate high-quality, free legal and technical support to advance the SDGs and improve the Rule of Law. A4ID is currently working hard to make its vision and mission a reality through its innovative pro bono broker service and bespoke pro bono projects; its acclaimed thought leadership and policy work; its Rule of Law Expertise UK Programme; and its international project work.
Purpose of the Role
The role of the Project Officer – Legal Services (POLS) is to support the PBLS team’s mission to advance the UN SDGs by brokering pro bono legal assistance from legal experts in support of international NGOs globally. The POLS will do this by coordinating the internal processes for project sourcing, scoping and allocating, and utilising legal expertise within these processes and when providing external training and communications.
A key focus of this role is to source and scope out the weekly pro bono projects and forms. The POLS will also engage law firms and other legal stakeholders, conduct due diligence, allocate projects, maintain project records, gather feedback, prepare internal reports and external communications and undertake other administrative tasks as necessary (e.g. updating software and implementing process changes). Other key responsibilities include assisting the Pro Bono Services Lead (PBSL) with any bespoke projects, assisting with training events for Development Partners on relevant legal topics, and engaging key Legal or Development Partners on any specific areas of legal interest or need.Key Responsibilities
Broker Service And Operational Responsibilities
The POLS is responsible for supporting PBLS and undertaking relevant responsibilities and duties, including:
- Sourcing, scoping and allocating pro bono legal projects between international development partners and legal partners efficiently and in required timescales.
- Quality assurance of projects and deliverables to ensure stakeholder needs are met. This includes establishing and delivering on internal reporting protocols, narrative reports, high-quality data gathering, and any other required external documentation.
- Managing feedback and progress reviews in relation to A4ID project stakeholders.
- Coordinating learning, thought leadership and training outputs and activities bilaterally between legal and development experts, including briefings, publications, training and learning events, particularly those with a legal focus.
- Working with the CSO Officer on direct outreach for building new partnerships with Development Organisations (NGOs and CSOs).
- Supporting PBSL in managing A4ID’s existing network of legal experts, and expanding the network by engaging with new legal experts.
- Assisting with trialing online pro bono platforms, such as Paladin and Justice Connect.
- Coordinating recruitment, line management and training of volunteers.
- Supporting PBSL with other internal processes to advance the mission of A4ID, as needed.
Marketing & Events
The POLS will support relevant marketing activities related to PBLS. This includes:
- Representing A4ID and increasing visibility of PBLS services at events related to legal pro bono at UK, regional and international levels.
- Developing relevant external communications and material for social media and newsletters, particularly those with a legal focus.
- Drafting case studies and develop-related external communications (e.g. presentations, website articles and social media posts).
Fundraising and Income Generation
The PBLO will support relevant business development activities related to PBLS including:
- Draft and scope relevant applications and proposals (identified trusts, foundation or institutions).
- Support and provide input into income generation activities/proposal development for existing and new pro bono products, services, and projects.
- Maintain and develop relationships with contributing legal partners, including participating in regular account management meetings to manage relationships.
- As needed, work across departments/teams support and contribute to overall fundraising and proposals, in line with the organisational strategy.
- Support assessments and mapping of potential funding sources, e.g. trusts, foundations or institutional funding.
- Conduct due diligence and onboarding of any potential new Legal Partners.
- Support and deliver other tasks as required by PBSL.
Person Specification
- Law degree (in any jurisdiction).
- Four years of experience working in a legal setting, including law firms or legal charities.
- Strong experience of working independently and delivering tasks in a timely manner.
- Previous brokerage experience (ideally in a legal environment).
- Excellent outreach and engagement skills.
- Excellent relevant IT skills, such as a working knowledge of project management systems, CRMs and cloud-based systems (such as MS Office 365, Salesforce, Asana).
- Experience engaging with external stakeholders (such as clients, funders or service users) including at external events.
- Confident and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication skills, with a friendly, positive attitude.
- Ability to work flexibly and manage a varied workload.
- Ability to work as part of a team, and take initiative and work independently.
- Strong organisation and time management skills, and good attention to detail.
- Proven ability to work to tight deadlines and within agreed frameworks.
- Fluency in written and spoken English; ability to produce written material targeting different audiences
- Willingness to take on high level as well as everyday tasks and perform both with excellence.
- Understanding of international development and the Sustainable Development Goals.
For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the apply button.
Closing date: 12 July 2026.
The Woodland Trust is looking for an Outreach Manager to join our South West team. The Outreach Manager leads the Trust’s outreach work in Southwest England, providing expert advice on woodland creation, management and restoration to landowners, organisations and stakeholders across the region, in support if the Woodland Trust’s conservation aims. They lead, inspire and manage the South West Outreach Team, ensuring advice is appropriate, effective and focused for delivering impact and strategic goals.
A company vehicle will be provided for this role. Please note that out Company Vehicle Policy is also under review as part of our Job Families and Contract Review project, so the eligibility criteria therein are subject to change in due course.
The Role:
- Lead and support Regional Leads and the Regional Director to deliver strategic priorities aligned with the Woodland Trust’s vision, values and objectives.
- Provide effective leadership and day-to-day management of the South West Outreach team, ensuring delivery is prioritised, on time and within budget.
- Build, manage and strengthen strategic partnerships with landowners, stakeholders, volunteers, delivery partners and suppliers to maximise regional impact.
- Promote and deliver the Trust’s landowner offers through compelling proposals and business cases, influencing action and securing engagement.
- Act as an ambassador for the Woodland Trust, representing outreach work internally and externally, including with media and key partners.
- Provide strategic leadership for temperate rainforest recovery, driving regional priorities, collaboration and long-term ecosystem restoration planning.
- Work closely with fundraising teams to secure and maximise funding opportunities, develop partnerships and support high-value agreements.
- Oversee regional resources, including budget management, reporting, communications, and the development of case studies to showcase impact and best practice.
- This is a homebased role, requiring regular travel to locations within the South West landscape and wider England, sometimes to remote locations. You would be expected to live within reasonable travelling distance of your area of responsibility. Occasional travel to regional offices and overnight stays will be required.
The Candidate:
- Capable of leading, motivating and developing high-performing teams, with a strong understanding of health & safety requirements.
- Understanding of the forestry or environmental land-based sector, with a track record of delivering impactful outcomes.
- Expertise in managing landscape-scale programmes and complex, multi-partner projects to successful delivery.
- Strong networking and influencing skills, with the ability to build relationships and drive outcomes with key stakeholders and partners.
- Capability of shaping and implementing strategic plans, managing large budgets and reporting on performance and outputs.
- Excellent communication skills, with confidence to engage professionally and positively across a wide range of audiences and situations.
- Ability to manage and prioritise a demanding workload, ensuring efficient delivery, value for money and maximum impact.
- Strong technical knowledge, including woodland creation and restoration, temperate rainforest recovery, forestry incentives and landowner drivers, supported by a relevant qualification (HND/Degree or equivalent) and a full driving licence.
Benefits and Wellbeing:
Joining our team means you’ll be a big part of tackling environmental and climate issues. We take good care of our staff, offering support and training opportunities. We also offer:
- Enhanced Employer Pension
- Life Assurance
- Flexible & Hybrid Working Options
- Generous Annual Leave - 25 Days Plus Bank Holidays (pro rata’d for part-time)
- Buy and Sell Holiday Scheme
- Enhanced Parental Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
About Us:
The Woodland Trust is the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity. We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:
To achieve our vision of a world where woods and trees thrive for people and nature, we need to better reflect society and the communities we work in. All people, no matter their background, identity, ability, or circumstance, should benefit from trees.
People of colour and disabled people are currently under-represented across the environment and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, we particularly encourage you to apply.
Please contact us to discuss any additional support or adjustments you may need to complete your application.
Application Advice:
For fairness we keep our candidates’ personal details hidden from the hiring managers, and we do not ask for your CV at application.
Make sure that your Personal Statement clearly shows how your skills and knowledge link to the specifications in the job description and you share with us your passion for the role.
Acceptable Use - Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We understand that candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their job applications-for example, to help structure or edit written responses. We welcome the use of AI in this way, particularly where it helps improve accessibility, such as for neurodivergent applicants. However, we ask that any information submitted reflects your own experience, skills and understanding. During interviews, candidates are expected to respond independently without the use of AI tools.
Apply Now:
If you're ready to make a difference and grow with us, send in your application today. We might close the job opening early if we get a lot of applications, so it's a good idea to apply soon. If we do close the advert early, and you have an application in process, we will email you prior to closing to give you time to complete.
Interviews will take place on August 14th 2026.
Mind BLMK works across our communities to support positive mental health and wellbeing. Working closely with a range of partners, we offer a number of activities from our wellbeing centres and local venues to make a difference to the mental health and wellbeing of people in Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes, and our aim is to make sure that no-one has to face a mental health problem alone.
Title: Blended Team Service Manager
Post no: 659
Working base: Biggleswade CMHT (Community Mental Health Teams) SG18
Area covered: Bedfordshire, Luton
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday – Friday
Salary: £29,355.00 per annum
About the Service and the Role
This role is an exciting opportunity to work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) to manage the daily operations of our Blended Teams functions.
This includes managing a core team of workers in a diverse range of projects and services often in partnership with the NHS and other VCSE and community groups. The role will involve multi-agency working and ensuring the continuous development of our services to ensure that they meet the needs of the community and blended team outcomes.
Ideally, you will be required to have knowledge of managing remote teams who may be imbedded in NHS services and the ideal candidate would have the skills to support staff with the complex challenges that come with blended working as well as maintaining and building relationships with key stakeholders. You will also be required to hold your own caseload, supporting the teams with more complex service users and cover gaps in services.
Key Responsibilities and Service Delivery
- Operate a service and ensure outcomes which support individuals with mental health and wellbeing needs in line with Mind BLMK’s and blended team model and contract requirements.
- Work with the Operational Services Manager (Blended Teams) and senior managers to ensure the management of an effective workforce including recruitment and performance management challenges
- Ensure that services with complex partnerships and remote teams are effectively managed and maintained, through effective relationship building and multi-agency working.
- Ensure regular involvement of service users, volunteer and staff on local service delivery, organisational matters and wider mental health strategies.
- Assess suitability for community connection support as part of a blended team approach and support individuals to access the service by utilising in depth knowledge of local voluntary and community services and networks.
- To work with individuals to coproduce a plan to address their mental health and wellbeing goals. Enable people to achieve these goals through facilitating access and connecting with appropriate resources.
- Enable people to access community resources which may include accompanying them.
- Offer support, guidance and help where possible to people to gain confidence, overcome initial fears and seek solutions to any barriers inhibiting attendance.
- Take a holistic approach, based on the individuals’ priorities and wider determinants of health that impact on their health and wellbeing, such as debt, poor housing, being unemployed, loneliness and caring responsibilities.
- To work as part of an integrated team to ensure the best outcomes for each person accessing the service.
- Maintain an effective workforce for the service in line with Mind BLMK’s HR policies, procedures and guidance (recruitment, line management, workload planning, support and development of crisis workers, peer support workers and volunteers).
- Hold responsibility for health and safety, data collection and cash handling in line with Mind BLMK’s policies, procedures and guidance.
The successful candidate will have experience of managing diverse staff resources, multi-agency working, 2 years’ experience working with people with mental health and managing remote teams. Level 3 Social Care (or equivalent) and Management and Leadership qualifications are desirable.
Entitlements/benefits:
- 25 days (pro rata) Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Auto-enrolment NEST pension scheme (employer contributes 3%, employee contributes 5%)
- Health Plan with a wide variety of benefits
- Discounts available through Blue Light Card & Tickets for Good
- In-house and external Learning and Development as appropriate for the role.
- Flexible Working On request (in line with Mind BLMK policy on Right to Request Flexible Working)
If you have a passion for working in mental health and possess the required skills, we would love to hear from you.
Closedown: 5pm on Thursday 23rd July 2026
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if enough suitable applicants apply
Start date: ASAP
Other roles you may have experience of could include: Mental Health Service Manager, Community Services Manager, Service Coordinator, Mental Health Team Leader, Service Delivery Manager, Community Support Manager, Operations Manager, Wellbeing Centre Manager or Mental Health Project Manager.
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.
Mind BLMK has been committed to the Mindful Employer charter and the Disability Confident Employer Scheme since 2008.
Please note: Mind BLMK follows Safer Recruitment practices and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Therefore all our roles are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
No agencies please.
his is an exciting time to join Discover
In spring 2026 we delivered a major programme of business transformation including rebuilding site infrastructure, new visitor spaces, an improved ticketing model and revised accounting system and procedures.
We’re now looking for a permanent, part-time Finance Director to join our Senior Management team, shape and manage the finance department and bring financial insight to all areas of decision making.
Overview of the role
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Overseeing and continuously improving our financial systems, controls and processes
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Leading, mentoring and developing the finance team
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Producing management accounts and reports to funders
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Analysis of financial performance and drivers
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Leading budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes.
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Cash and treasury management
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Prepare statutory accounts and run the external audit processes.
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VAT checks and returns
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Ensuring compliance with charity, company and tax regulations and funder requirements
More information and a Job Description can be found on our website.
Transforming lives through stories



Age UK is recruiting for a Shop Supervisor to join their fantastic team in Pickering!
Age UK's shops are the face of the charity. On high streets up and down the country our retail teams deliver a great shopping experience to customers while generating much needed income for the charity, ensuring that we can provide services and support to older people who need it most.
If you want to help us to help others, this might be the job for you!
We are recruiting for a Shop Supervisor to join our wonderful team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a valued member of the Age UK team, you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop, deputising for the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager in their absence.
The successful applicant will be required to work 13 hours per week including every Sunday. Each Sunday you will be responsible for the management of the store, ensuring it showcases our wonderful donations and taking pride in maintaining a tidy and accessible space for all.
You will support with sales, stock rotation, organising displays, store tidying and much more, whilst representing Age UK in a professional manner and reflecting our core values.
Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to handle/lift bags of stock (up to 10kgs.)
Please note this opportunity will require the successful candidate to work 13 hours across a 7-day working week, including Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis.
To ensure the smooth running of our stores, we will be conducting interviews throughout the advertising process. Early applications are advised.
You will have:
- Experience in working in a customer facing role
- Experience of cash handling
- Ability to lift and carry bags of stock up to 10kg's
- The ability to work as part of an effective team.
- Be able to lone work when needed
- Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to cultural differences and gender issues, as well as commitment to equal opportunities
- A flexible approach to work with requirement to work additional days to cover holidays and sickness or participate in trading outside of normal shop hours e.g. shop events
What we offer in return:
- Competitive salary, 25 days annual leave (pro rata for our part-time colleagues) + bank holidays + annual leave purchase scheme
- Wellbeing days - 2 paid days per year (pro rata for our part-time colleagues)
- Excellent pension scheme, life assurance, Bupa health cashback plan and EAP
- Car Benefit scheme, Cycle to Work scheme
- Home & Tech - apply to buy any Home & Tech items from 'Currys' & 'IKEA', up to £1000, and spread the cost over 12 months, interest free.
- Blue Light Card scheme
- You Did It Awards - recognition awards from £100-250.
Additional Information
To comply with UK legislation, we cannot accept applications from candidates under the age of 18 as the successful candidate will be required to work on their own in the shop without the aid of other staff.
Supporting statements and anonymisation
Please submit a Word version of your CV as it will be anonymised by our recruitment system when you apply for a role. Our system is unable to anonymise supporting statements and heavily formatted CVs. Please could you remove any personal information including your name before you upload to support our inclusive recruitment process. All equalities monitoring information is also anonymised and not shared with the hiring panel. Your name and address will only be known to us if invited for interview.
Equal opportunities & Disability Confident Scheme
Age UK is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria under the Disability Confident Scheme. Please note that on occasion, due to high numbers of applications, Age UK reserves the right to limit the overall number of interviews offered, and therefore, it may not always be practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people that meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Is this the job for you? We know that men, of all backgrounds, and men and women from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we want to change this! So, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from these groups.
Reasonable adjustments
Disabled job seekers can access reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All requests for reasonable adjustments are considered on a case-by-case basis, in collaboration with the disabled job seeker to best meet their needs, by contacting the Recruitment Team. Disability disclosures will be kept confidential and only shared on a need-to-know basis to support the implementation of adjustments. Disclosures will not be used to inform hiring decisions.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.
We are seeking a highly experienced and adaptable Head of Legal to join our impactful organisation
At Global Witness, we’re on a mission to shift the balance of power from the polluters profiting most from the climate emergency to the people most adversely affected.
We are an independent, global organisation of investigators and campaigners using cutting edge investigative methods. We shine a light on the financial and political systems that enable that enable corporate abuses of power that harm people and planet.
We are all determined and confident that together we can secure a better tomorrow for everyone. If you are inspired to join us as we investigate and expose abuses of power, tell the stories the world needs to hear and campaign for systemic change, we would love to hear from you.
About the role
We are seeking a highly experienced and adaptable Head of Legal to join our impactful organisation.
The Head of Legal will provide comprehensive, strategic legal advice across a wide range of organisational activities, with a primary focus on investigations and litigation advice.
As an in-house legal expert, you will manage litigation, deliver pre-publication advice, and proactively assess and mitigate legal risks, including those related to intellectual property and data protection.
You will work closely with the senior leadership team to ensure that we maintain the highest standards of corporate compliance, both nationally and internationally, while protecting and enhancing our reputation and relationships.
In addition, as part of our learning organisation, you will play a pivotal role in knowledge sharing and legal training, fostering collaboration across the organisation to ensure staff are equipped with the legal knowledge they need to thrive.
About you
This senior role requires an individual with deep expertise in editorial media law, pre-and post-publication and litigation across jurisdictions.
The ideal candidate will have experience in defamation, privacy, intellectual property especially in the context of high-profile, international campaigning and investigations. You will be a strategic thinker who can manage complex legal issues while supporting the overall mission and goals of the organisation.
You will bring senior experience which includes advising and negotiating on a range of contracts matters, as well as the flexibility to support an evolving and fast paced international and mission-driven organisation.
Working for Global Witness
Global Witness has a talented team of people worldwide with offices in London, Washington D.C. and Brussels.
We aim to be a diverse and inclusive place to work. We value new perspectives, original ideas and different ways of working. We believe that diverse views and experiences improve the way we do our work. We do our best to make our jobs accessible to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or identity.
We offer an excellent benefits package including a competitive salary and 20 days annual leave (excl. Bank Holidays). We also offer healthcare insurance, wellbeing days and policies to support you during key life events.
We have formalised our shorter working week where everyone works 30 hours Monday to Thursday, with Friday off with no impact on full time salary. We operate a hybrid working model which requires at least 2 days in the office.
How to apply
Applications should be made online and include:
- a CV
- Covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining your motivation for applying for the role, along with how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria in the person specification
The closing date for applications is 9am GMT 15th July 2026
Interview process
Preliminary interviews with be held virtually date to be confirmed
If you have any questions relating to the role or the process or would like any adjustments made to accommodate your needs, please contact us.
Equality and diversity
We would appreciate your participation in completing our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Global Witness wants to meet the aims and commitments set out in its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategy. This includes not discriminating under the Equality Act 2010 and building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and candidates in encouraging equality and diversity.
Our goal is a more sustainable, just and equal planet.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
APP is looking for an energetic, creative and engaging Community and Events Fundraiser to work with individuals and groups from all walks of life - building strong relationships with them so that APP is the charity they choose to fundraise for.
You will join a small but fast-growing charity with a dedicated and passionate team, committed to supporting women and families affected by severe postnatal mental illness.
We are looking for someone with experience of charity fundraising, who enjoys meeting people, building partnerships and creating opportunities through strong communication and relationship management. The successful candidate will help raise APP’s profile, strengthen supporter engagement and help the charity build a more diverse and sustainable income base.
The successful candidate will be warm, personable and someone who understands the importance of the small details – as well as flexible, resilient and prepared to manage a varied workload. APP offers home-based working with core hours and flexible start and finish times. A working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential skills, qualities and experience:
● At least two years’ experience in a fundraising role within the charity sector.
● A proven track record of meeting income targets and growing a supporter base.
● Experience engaging and supporting a diverse range of fundraisers including individuals, schools, community groups, and businesses.
● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a wide range of supporters.
● Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
● Confident using a CRM database; experience with online fundraising platforms (e.g. JustGiving, Enthuse).
● Understanding of UK charity law, GDPR, and the Fundraising Regulator Code of Fundraising Practice.
● Passionate about health equality, social justice, and improving the lives of mothers and families.
● Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
● Ability to work both independently towards goals and as part of a team.
● Ability to prioritise workloads and have an organised, methodical approach.
Desirable skills, qualities and experience
● A willingness to raise awareness of PP.
● Experience of supporting community fundraisers in the area of mental health, or with issues relating to pregnancy, women and families.
● Awareness of, and knowledge of the issues faced by women and families affected by postpartum psychosis, bipolar disorder and perinatal mental illness.
● Experience of successful lone working, managing a diverse workload, and working with remote teams.
● An understanding of social media.
● Experience of updating websites.
● Experience of video call (e.g. Zoom, Microsoft TEAMS), Slack and web survey tools.
For more information please see the recruitment pack.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Purpose
To lead on day-to-day delivery of the advice centre provision at the Students’ Union and line manage front facing student staff at the information point. The role primarily involves the delivery of a high-quality impartial, independent, advice service to individual student members of the Students’ Union, through information, advice, guidance, signposting and referrals and working with the Head of Student-Led Change and Advice on expanding advice provision. The role-holder will also be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation as well as the university to identify and recommend solutions to issues and concerns affecting the wider student body to improve the student experience.
Main Responsibilities and Activities
- Develop the advice centre provision ensuring it delivers a service that is appropriate for the needs of University of Salford students.
- Work to maintain and develop the skills and knowledge levels within the student-staff team, through upskilling and training where necessary.
- Assist in the development of evidence-led approaches to understand student priorities and collaborate with the Student-Led Change Lead where trends indicate that collective student action is needed.
- Line management of Student Staff, including Student Advisor and Information Point staff.
- Provide leadership and direction to student staff, ensuring they are supported to provide excellent service delivery.
- Embed a coaching culture within the student staff team to empower staff to thrive.
- To lead on day-to-day delivery of the advice centre provision and work alongside the Head of Student-Led Change and Advice to expand the service where desired.
- To undertake detailed, specialised casework related primarily to academic matters and housing issues, but more broadly on other concerns affecting student experiences.
- This will be on a one-to-one basis delivered via various methods as appropriate including telephone, email, live chat, video calling, and in person.
- To maintain accurate, confidential, and legally compliant records of student client and casework details
- To approach student casework in a holistic manner, recognising that students may require support for a range of issues both academic and non-academic.
- Signposting and referring where appropriate, ensure that students are dealt with in a supportive and wellbeing-focused manner.
- To be familiar with relevant legislation as it affects student issues and respond accordingly.
- To produce information, case studies and feedback related to student issues for the Union’s communication channels, ensuring a pro-active approach to areas of concern for the student body.
- Develop and maintain relationships with colleagues throughout the Union, University and other advice providers.
- Build effective relationships with colleagues at other students’ unions to share best practice.
- Assist with the promotion of the advice service throughout the University and to external organisations.
- Provide support to student-led groups and student leaders that provide information or advice.
- Ensure compliance with the Union’s policies, University policies and all relevant legislation – including Health and Safety, 1992 Education Act and Data Protection.
- Help our Full Time Officers achieve their manifesto commitments.
- Actively engage in student-facing projects and activities of all kinds as required.
- Be an enthusiastic advocate for student leadership and the organisation’s values.
- Maintain your own professional networks and promote the Union on a local and national level.
Person Specification
Knowledge and Experience
- Experience of providing advice and managing casework, including keeping accurate and confidential records.
- Experience of line managing staff and/or volunteers and taking a coaching approach towards their development.
- Demonstrable knowledge of and/or an appreciation of the issues currently impacting students in Higher Education
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to manage difficult or sensitive situations in a calm and empathetic way.
- Ability to demonstrate effective communication skills in a variety of situations and with diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office effectively as well as other technology such as case management systems and digital collaboration tools.
- Able to manage own caseload and to prioritise work effectively.
- A demonstrable understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the challenges faced by students from minoritised backgrounds
- Able to demonstrate flexibility and agility in response to changing priorities and challenging situations.
Values and Behaviours
- A demonstrable commitment to Salford SU’s values, mission and purpose.
- A strong commitment to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Comfortable working in a democratic, student-led environment and being an enthusiastic advocate for student voice and representation.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.