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Join us at Tanera, a pioneering Scottish business with a mission to build resilience among public service professionals through world-class respite breaks, volunteering opportunities, and initiatives that champion rural regeneration and environmental restoration.
We are seeking a proactive HSEQ Lead to support the delivery of our Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality programme. This is a hands-on role in a unique setting, ideal for someone passionate about safety, sustainability, and working in dynamic environments.
About the Role
The HSEQ Lead is responsible for setting and maintaining the island’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality standards. The role oversees compliance, training, incident management, policies and procedures, waste and water management, and supports all teams in working safely and responsibly. The individual leads the island’s safety culture, coordinates emergency preparedness, and ensures that HSEQ considerations are embedded across daily operations and long-term projects.
Core Responsibilities to include but not be limited to:
- Set the overall Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) standards and ensure they are implemented consistently across all teams.
- Maintain and develop the HSEQ management system, including policies, procedures, risk assessments and incident reporting.
- Lead the island’s incident investigation process, ensuring root-cause analysis, follow-up actions and learning reviews.
- Oversee statutory compliance across all relevant areas (e.g. H&S regulations, environmental obligations, waste, water quality, fuel storage).
- Act as the senior point of contact for HSEQ matters across the business, and with regulators and external partners.
· Monitor performance through KPIs and audits.
· Ensure that HSEQ considerations are embedded into all projects, maintenance plans and operational decisions.
Person Specification
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong working knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and environmental regulations.
- Demonstrable experience in a HSEQ management role or similar leadership position.
- Proven ability to write and maintain processes, policies, risk assessments and safety documentation.
- Experience running incident investigations and presenting findings to senior leaders.
- Confident communicator with the ability to influence behaviours across varied teams.
- Practical mindset and comfortable working in a hands-on environment.
- Good analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Experience designing and delivering training.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or working towards it).
- Experience in remote, marine, outdoor, hospitality or estate-based operations.
- Background in quality systems, audits or ISO frameworks.
- Familiarity with emergency response coordination.
- Environmental or sustainability experience, particularly in waste, water, biodiversity or fuel systems.
- Experience working within small, multi-disciplinary teams.
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring operational efficiency across our mainland and island sites. We offer a competitive salary range, a supportive team environment, and opportunities for growth.
Benefits:
· Competitive Salary for the right person
· Company Pension Scheme
· Employee healthcare scheme
· Training and Development opportunities
· Generous annual leave entitlement
· Discretionary annual bonus
· Staff Accommodation Available
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Role
We are looking for a Strategy Lead toplay a leading role in supporting the development of NDCS’s next organisational strategic plan, bringing together insight, ambition, and priorities into a clear long-term direction for the whole charity. You will provide the coordination, analysis, and facilitation needed to help shape a strategy that reflects the needs of deaf children and families and supports informed decision-making by senior leaders and Trustees.
What you'll do
- Help shape NDCS’s future by leading work to develop our next strategic plan with Trustees, senior leaders and colleagues from across the charity.
- Use insight to inform good decisions, bringing together data, external trends, policy developments and stakeholder feedback to shape clear priorities.
- Work collaboratively across NDCS, building shared understanding and creating opportunities for staff, families and stakeholders to help shape our direction.
- Support strong decision-making by preparing clear advice, practical recommendations and well-judged options for Trustees and senior leaders.
- Turn strategy into something practical and meaningful, helping to shape the outcomes, measures, risks and roadmap that will guide our work
What you'll need
- Adept at interpreting complex information, recognising patterns, and identifying opportunities to drive positive change for deaf children.
- Confident strategic thinking, able to shape plans, influence senior leaders, and turn big ideas into meaningful action.
- To be an engaging communicator who enjoys collaboration, values continual learning, and actively seeks feedback to enhance impact.
- Curiosity resilience, and passion about making a difference for deaf children and their families
- Strong digital skills and a sound understanding of agile values & principles.
- A criminal record check / DBS disclosure (if offered the position).
What you'll get
- Home-based working with flexible hours.
- 25 days holiday - plus an additional 3 days at Christmas (& bank holidays).
- Pension (5.5% employer contribution).
- Healthcare Cashplan.
- Annual performance-based salary increase.
- Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programmes.
What we do
The National Deaf Children's Society are the leading charity for deaf children. We give expert support on childhood deafness, raise awareness and campaign for deaf children's rights, so they have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Pre-employment checks
As part of our commitment to creating a safe and trusted environment for the children, young people and families we support, all offers of employment are subject to background checks. These include Right to Work verification, Criminal Record Disclosure, and ID and address verification.
To complete an online Right to Work check, you will need a valid UK or Irish passport, or a government share code if you are not a British citizen. If an online check is not possible, we’ll need to verify your documents in person at our London office. Please be aware that travel time and expenses for this appointment cannot be reimbursed.
Disability Confidence
We are a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering interviews to candidates who request to be considered under the disability confident scheme and meet the minimum requirements of the person specification.
The National Deaf Children’s Society is a registered charity in England and Wales no. 1016532 and in Scotland no. SC040779.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Think Active is entering an exciting period of growth, collaboration and system leadership. Over the coming years, we aim to strengthen our influence and impact across Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire, particularly in tackling inequalities through the power of sport and physical activity.
At the heart of our work is our vision:
#WeThinkActive – Everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
And our mission:
We will use the power and potential of sport and physical activity to enable future generations to have healthier and more prosperous lives.
This new role of Strategic Partnership Lead: Coventry has been created following successful investment through Sport England’s Place Expansion programme for Coventry. The role will provide strategic leadership for the implementation and coordination of the Sport England Place Expansion investment across Coventry , including supporting the development and implementation of the emerging Coventry Physical Activity Partnership.
The role reflects the growing recognition that physical activity has an important role to play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities across Coventry. We envisage physical activity continuing to be used as part of the wider One Coventry approach to tackling the inequalities experienced by local people.
The postholder will be employed by Think Active but will work on behalf of the Coventry Physical Activity Partnership, bringing together partners from across sectors around a shared vision and agenda for change.
Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, pre-employment checks, a DBS check and proof of the right to work in the UK.
BASE LOCATION & WORKING APPROACH
Think Active’s headquarters are at 1 Mill Street in Leamington Spa; however, this role will also be expected to work from a range of locations across Coventry, reflecting the partnership and place-based nature of the role.
This role requires a strong commitment to system working, including engaging with partners and stakeholders where they are and at times that best support collaboration and impact. As such, there may be a requirement for occasional evening and weekend work.
There will also be occasional travel regionally and nationally to support partnership working, learning, and organisational priorities.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE
Uphold the values, culture and customer charter of Think Active in your behaviour and your work.
Reporting to the Development Director, the Strategic Partnership Lead: Coventry will will act as a senior leader within Think Active, shaping our strategic role and leading the implementation of the Sport England Place Expansion investment across Coventry, ensuring strong partnership working, effective programme delivery and a collaborative, community-centred approach.
The role will play a key part in ensuring physical activity is embedded within wider system priorities across Coventry, including health, wellbeing, inequalities, communities and place-based working.
The postholder will be expected to uphold the values, culture and customer charter of Think Active in their behaviour and work.
Strategic Leadership and Place Development
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Lead and project manage the implementation of the Sport England Place Expansion investment across Coventry, ensuring delivery aligns with the Conditions of Award
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Lead the development and implementation of the Place Expansion Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework for Coventry
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Support the strategic development of the Coventry Physical Activity Partnership and contribute to shaping its long-term direction and priorities
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Help position physical activity as part of the solution to wider social, health and community challenges within Coventry
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Influence and align partners to adopt whole-system thinking and inclusive, community-centred approaches
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Identify opportunities to strengthen collaboration, investment and impact across the Coventry system
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Ensure the voices and experiences of communities help shape priorities, approaches and decision-making
System Leadership
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Position physical activity and movement as a contributing solution within wider prevention, inequality, wellbeing and community agendas across Coventry.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders across sectors, including:
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NHS organisations and health systems
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Local Authority teams
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Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) organisations
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Community groups and residents
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Strategic and operational delivery partners
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Act as a trusted partner, facilitator and connector across Coventry’s system landscape
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Convene and coordinate partners around shared agendas and priorities
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Be adept at navigating barriers and challenges to partnership working when they arise
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Represent Think Active and the Coventry Physical Activity Partnership within relevant boards, partnerships and working groups
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Support organisations and communities to co-design sustainable solutions that embed physical activity within communities and services
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Identify opportunities to strengthen long-term sustainability, investment and system ownership of Coventry’s Physical Activity Partnership.
Project Management, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
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Manage the Place Expansion budget and ensure effective oversight of investment and resources
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Manage timelines, delivery plans, risks and reporting requirements
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Ensure robust monitoring, evaluation and learning approaches are embedded throughout delivery
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Contribute to capturing insight, learning and impact across the partnership and share this with stakeholders, including Sport England
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Support the development of local capacity by mentoring and supporting organisations and partners
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Ensure delivery remains aligned to community need, strategic priorities and organisational values
Governance, Reporting and Contribution to Wider Organisational Priorities
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Prepare reports and updates for Think Active, partners, funders and governance groups as required
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Ensure delivery aligns with organisational governance, funding requirements and reporting frameworks
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Contribute to organisational learning and wider Think Active priorities
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Work collaboratively across the Think Active team, avoiding siloed approaches to delivery and partnership working
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Adhere to Think Active safeguarding, equality, health and safety, data protection and confidentiality policies
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Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as directed by the line manager and/or Chief Executive
PERSON SPECIFICATION: RELEVANT KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
A successful candidate for this role would be able to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:
Qualifications
Essential Criteria
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Educated to degree level or equivalent relevant professional experience in community development, public health, sport and physical activity, social policy, partnership working or related fields
Desirable Criteria
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Project management, systems leadership or facilitation qualification
Experience
Essential Criteria
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Significant experience of leading or coordinating complex partnership programmes, projects or strategic initiatives across multiple organisations and stakeholders
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Experience of working within partnership, public sector, health, community or system leadership environments
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Proven ability to build, influence and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, partners and communities
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Experience of convening organisations and stakeholders around shared priorities, outcomes or strategic agendas
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Experience of leading or supporting place-based, systems change or collaborative approaches to tackling inequalities
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Experience of managing complex programmes, interconnected priorities, budgets and delivery plans
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Experience of monitoring progress, managing risk and reporting to partners, governance groups or funders
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Experience of amplifying community voice and lived experience to shape strategic priorities, partnership approaches or service design
Desirable Criteria
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Experience of working within Active Partnerships, Sport England funded programmes or wider place-based investment programmes
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Experience of working within or alongside local government, NHS, VCFSE or community-led systems
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Experience of working within Coventry or similar urban communities experiencing inequalities
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Experience of supporting or facilitating co-production, community engagement or participatory approaches
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Experience of managing commissioned work, procurement processes or contract oversight
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Experience of line management, mentoring or workforce development
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Experience of developing or applying monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks
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Experience of securing investment, funding or partnership contributions
Knowledge
Essential Criteria
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Strong understanding of the role physical activity, movement and sport can play in improving health, reducing inequalities and strengthening communities
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Understanding of systems leadership, partnership working and collaborative approaches to change
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Understanding of inequalities, barriers to participation and the wider social determinants that influence health and wellbeing
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Understanding of community-centred approaches, co-production and asset-based ways of working
Desirable Criteria
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Knowledge of Sport England’s Uniting the Movement strategy and place-based investment approaches
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Knowledge of local policy, partnership or community landscapes across Coventry
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Knowledge of monitoring, evaluation, insight and learning approaches within community or systems-based programmes
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Awareness of current national policy relating to prevention, population health or place-based working
Skills
Essential Criteria
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Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complexity and ambiguity
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Excellent relationship-building, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
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Ability to bring people together around a shared purpose and create momentum for change
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Strong programme and project management skills, including planning, coordination and oversight of multiple workstreams
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Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly with different audiences and sectors
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Ability to analyse information, identify opportunities and translate insight into action and partnership development
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Confident digital literacy skills, including use of Microsoft Office and collaborative working tools
Desirable Criteria
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Facilitation, workshop design or group process skills
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Presentation or public speaking experience
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Experience of developing reports, business cases or funding proposals
ABOUT THINK ACTIVE
Think Active is a charity and the Active Partnership for Coventry, Solihull, and Warwickshire. We are one of 6 sub-regional Active Partnerships within the West Midlands and one of 42 across England.
Active Partnerships are strategic organisations that recognise activity levels are affected by a complex system of influences, and no single organisation or programme can create sustainable change at scale. Understanding the unique attributes and challenges within Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire, we work collaboratively with our network of local partners to help create the right conditions for those facing the greatest inequalities to have access to movement, sport and physical activity, in a way that works for them For further information on Think Active, please visit our website here
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THINK ACTIVE
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Employer pension contribution of 6%, subject to scheme eligibility and terms.27 days annual leave (FTE), plus bank holidays.
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Agile and flexible working, with a blended approach to home, office, and remote working.
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Enhanced maternity, paternity, and sick leave policies.
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Contribution to the cost of eye tests.
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Commitment to professional development and training.
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Cycle to Work Scheme.
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Life Insurance cover
We love difference and will be interested to find out what motivates you and how you can contribute to Think Active. We encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are a Disability Confident committed employer, and we actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application and assessment process, and upon joining Think Active.
We recognise that some of the language used within this job description may be sector specific. We are committed to keeping jargon to a minimum and would encourage interested applicants to ask questions or seek clarification at any point during our recruitment process.
For everyone in Coventry, Solihull & Warwickshire to benefit from movement and enjoy sport and physical activity in safe and thriving communities.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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About Spear Islington
Spear is working in partnership with Hope Church Islington to deliver the Spear Programme in Islington!
The church’s vision is to bring hope, light, and life to the community of Islington, including in, bringing healing and wholeness to the people of their parish, supporting the vulnerable, oppressed and voiceless in their midst, and providing safe and inclusive spaces for the diverse community that they are a part of.
The Spear Programme is delivered in Spear Islington which offers young people professionally recognised coaching, for free, to support them into sustainable work or education. They leave Spear equipped to thrive in work and life.
Key Information:
- Salary: from £29,000
- Full-time, Permanent - Monday to Friday
- 25 days annual leave (including Christmas gift days) plus bank holidays
- Benefits include: 5 weeks holiday a year and Vitality Health Insurance
- Closing date: Friday 12th June (we interview on a rolling basis and may close the role early if we find the right candidate)
For more information please read through our Job Specification and Work with us pack.
If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of the recruitment process, please let us know.
Person Specification
- An active Christian, dedicated to representing the values and ethos of Spear and Hope Church Islington.
- You have demonstrable experience as a coach, or a background in youth work or teaching, and are keen to develop these skills further.
- You have a heart for young people and releasing their potential, no matter what challenging circumstances they are facing.
- Effective interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence with a sense of humour and fun.
- You are great at building relationships, with solid communication skills.
- Good administrative and organisational skills, working well under pressure with the ability to prioritise workload.
Spear is a dynamic, growing youth employment charity that coaches young people to overcome barriers and thrive in work and life.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Purpose of the role
In 2027 we will host our prestigious Global Congress. Held every four years, Congress convenes eminent leaders invested in global consumer rights and empowerment. This includes the heads of the leading consumer advocacy organisations, ministers and senior government representatives, leaders in civil society, executives at top businesses, prominent academics, and visionaries from philanthropic and international institutions.
Congress is critical to the mission of Consumers International. It is crucial for our governance, as the basis for our General Assembly, where our Membership elects the governing Council of Consumers International. Around this procedural milestone, we structure a participatory, diverse and unique programme that is designed to build and advance the future of consumer rights advocacy worldwide. Our last Congress brought together over 600 participants, including more than 100 at C-suite level, and was a platform for releasing new insight and announcing major partnerships. It featured over 30 interactive sessions taking place over three days in person and online, with extremely high satisfaction and feedback ratings from participants.
To drive forward our planning and delivery for our next Congress in 2027, we are looking for an exceptional Lead, Flagship Events. This person will be the organisational lynchpin for Congress, working directly with our Leadership Team at Consumers International to produce and execute a clear event plan according to ambitious milestones and key performance indicators.
The Lead will project manage and mobilise the wider Consumers International team to deliver the 2027 Congress, building a relationship with the host government and playing an essential part in producing a dynamic event that excites and inspires attendees. The Lead will bring strong leadership, coordination and project management skills to the role. They will have best-in-class relationship building and negotiation skills, experience dealing with senior stakeholders, and will have delivered major impactful events in the past.
This is a fantastic opportunity to produce a unique and significant event for the global consumers rights movement. For a taster of our past summits see our 2023 Congress (Kenya) and 2019 Summit (Portugal).
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
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Develop and drive delivery of a comprehensive Congress project plan with clear milestones, dependencies and performance indicators
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Lead execution of the project plan, ensuring and mobilising the team to exert discipline against deadlines, priorities and organisational goals
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Manage the Congress budget, including oversight of host government allocations and financial reporting
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Co-ordinate the wider Consumers International team around Congress delivery, ensuring clear ownership, accountability and decision-making across workstreams
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Monitor and report on progress against key milestones, risks, participant targets and budget performance, escalating where needed
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Lead post-event evaluation and debrief, capturing insights and recommendations to strengthen future flagship events
Relationship management and negotiation
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Manage a strong and trusted relationship with the host government, ensuring effective coordination and resolution of issues that arise
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Lead negotiations and relationships with venues, suppliers and delivery partners to secure high-quality delivery within budget
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Build and support leadership at Consumers International to establish trusted relationships with senior stakeholders participating in Congress, including across government, Members, sponsors, speakers and strategic partners
Event logistics and delivery
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Lead planning and oversight of major logistical components of Congress, including venue, accommodation, transport, catering, accessibility and interpretation to support a seamless participant experience
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Lead onsite event management, troubleshooting and issue resolution during Congress delivery
Event systems and governance
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Oversee the implementation of systems and processes required for successful Congress delivery, including registration and reporting
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Coordinate planning for the General Assembly and governance components of Congress, this includes supporting senior management at Consumers International to coordinate on voting processes, member participation and associated systems
Participant experience and organisational leadership
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Lead Congress planning discussions across the organisation, mobilising the team and ensuring strong communication, coordination and momentum across teams
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Help shape a dynamic, participatory, safe and inspiring Congress experience that reflects Consumers International’s ambition and global leadership
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Work closely with Leadership Team to support delivery of a high-profile global event with significant reputational and strategic importance, including through the delivery of an impactful programme
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Carry out additional responsibilities related to Congress delivery and organisational priorities as required
At Place2Be, we believe that no child should face mental health problems alone. Our people are central to making that mission a reality — and you’ll play a vital role in bringing exceptional colleagues into our organisation with care, integrity and compassion.
We’re looking for a Recruitment & Onboarding Lead to oversee high‑quality, values‑based recruitment across the UK. You’ll ensure every new starter joins us smoothly, safely and with a positive experience, while leading and developing a small, dedicated team.
In this role, you will:
- Design the approach to deliver effective, inclusive recruitment campaigns
- Champion safer recruitment and uphold the highest standards of compliance
- Lead, coach and support a team of Recruitment & Onboarding Officers
- Drive continuous improvement across processes, systems and candidate experience
- Oversee all pre‑employment checks and ensure onboarding is accurate, timely and values‑led
- Use data and insight to inform decision‑making and workforce planning
- Lead creative attraction and employer brand initiatives, including social media and multi‑channel campaigns
- Prepare the organisation for our annual summer peak, ensuring we can recruit at pace without compromising quality
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Significant experience managing high‑volume, end‑to‑end recruitment processes
- Experience leading and developing a recruitment team
- Strong knowledge of UK employment law, safer recruitment and pre‑employment compliance
- A calm, resilient and solutions‑focused approach
- Experience embedding inclusive recruitment practices and a commitment to EDI
- Confidence advising and influencing hiring managers at all levels
- Strong digital literacy, including ATS/HR systems
- Creativity in attraction strategies and employer brand activation
- A genuine connection to our values: Perseverance, Integrity, Creativity and Compassion
Please note: our peak recruitment period is June–September, annual leave during this time is planned carefully to ensure we can meet demand.
If you’re passionate about inclusive, values‑driven recruitment and want to make a meaningful impact on children’s mental health, we’d love to hear from you.
For a career with purpose, this is your place.
Recruitment Process:
As part of your application you will need to answer some shortlisting questions. Please answer these as fully as you can, we recommend using the STAR model. Situation, Task, Action Result.
Closing date for applications: Midnight on 07 June 2026
1st Interview date: Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th June via Teams
2nd Interview date: 23 June 2026 in person
Our Benefits
When you work at Place2Be –whether that's in a school, supporting families, providing clinical supervision, or in IT, Finance, or Fundraising –every role can make the difference to a young person. To achieve this, we ask that you bring your best self to your role and our commitment to you, is to welcome you into our community, and help you progress. Because we know that you being at your best, means the best outcomes for the children we support.
Here’s just a few things we have on offer:
- Annual Leave that increases with service
- Comprehensive learning and development to enable you to progress your career
- 5% contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance of four times your annual salary
- A comprehensive employee assistance programme
- Mobile Phone Discounts (EE network)
- Wellbeing days to allow you some ‘you’ time
- Christmas holidays closure period in addition to your annual leave
We welcome applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. We particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority ethnic candidates and disabled candidates who are currently underrepresented within our organisation.
We are proud to be a disability confident employer and will ask you during your application If you wish to be considered for a guaranteed interview under the disability confident scheme. Under the scheme we commit to offering an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria as outlined in the job role.
We recognise that AI is becoming part of daily life and you may want to use it to help you format your CV, create responses to application questions or even help you prepare responses. AI can be a powerful enabler and we are open to you using it to apply for roles with us, but we ask you to ensure anything you submit truly represents your capabilities and viewpoint. We value honesty, integrity and creativity and want to understand what you will uniquely bring to our team.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
we believe every child should have easy access to mental health support whenever they need it.
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
IN A NUTSHELL:
This is a pivotal role at the intersection of finance and operations, helping to ensure the smooth and effective running of key organisational functions. The Finance and Operations Lead will play an integral role in overseeing the charity’s financial operations, supporting grant reporting and wider business development initiatives, and driving operational efficiency across the organisation.
WHY IS THIS ROLE IMPORTANT FOR THE CENTRE’S WORK?
Collaborating closely with the senior and wider teams, the Finance and Operations Lead will play a key role in financial management, and operational effectiveness, contributing directly to the success of our initiatives.
WE’RE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO CAN:
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Be the main point of contact for all finance and operational queries
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Manage the organisation’s core financial operations, including monthly Management Accounts, project finances, VAT returns and financial reporting, while working closely with external bookkeepers to ensure effective financial management and compliance, while working closely with the COO on financial oversight and planning
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Coordinate and manage the annual budgeting, Mid Year Forecasting and audit processes, preparing financial information, liaising with budget holders and external accountants, and ensuring timelines, reporting requirements and supporting documentation are delivered accurately and on time, while working closely with the COO on final review and strategic adjustments
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Support the Head of People and Development with the delivery and implementation of the internal People Strategy (specifically focusing on refining recruitment, onboarding and offboarding processes, as well as providing support with grant reporting and budgeting requirements for funders)
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Manage day-to-day operations across the organisation, including onboarding new staff, supporting HR processes, coordinating office management and equipment setup, liaising with IT support providers, arranging organisation-wide cyber security training, and ensuring the smooth running of operational processes while identifying areas for improvement
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Collaborate with the Chief Operating Officer and the Head of Development and People to align financial and development goals
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Identify ways to enhance operational processes to support the growth of the organisation.
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Support the Engine Room team to establish effective organisational systems, routines and operational processes that support collaborative, person-centred and efficient ways of working across the organisation.
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Work closely with the Senior Team to provide financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and contribute to governance processes, including coordinating board paper inputs and monitoring organisational KPIs
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND BEHAVIOURS:
Criteria:
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Proven experience in finance and operations in a charity/ Third sector (Essential)
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Experience in fundraising/development initiatives (Desirable)
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Is committed to the vision and mission of CHI (Essential)
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Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse audiences (Essential)
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Strong attention to detail, good organisational skills and an ability to work accurately, calmly and effectively (Essential)
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Good Excel skills with ability to create and manipulate pivot tables and use functions such as VLOOKUP and SUMIF. (Essential)
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Able to take a collaborative and proactive approach to operations, with a focus on continuous improvement. (Essential)
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Familiarity with financial regulations and a commitment to maintaining compliance. (Essential)
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A team player able to adapt to changes in workload and priorities (Essential)
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AAT qualification or equivalent (Desirable)
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT:
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Both full and part-time considered.
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Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 (pro rata if part-time), depending on experience.
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Location: London (hybrid working model, with at least one day per week in the office)
WORKING AT CHI:
As part of the team, you’ll have access to a range of benefits, including:
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Interest-free loans for travel, cycle to work, and tenancy deposits
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Pension scheme with 8.5% employer contribution
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30 days’ annual leave, rising to 33 with service
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Enhanced family leave and pay
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Employee assistance programme
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Flexible working
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Generous learning and development budget
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Quarterly team away days
TO APPLY
We use Applied for all our internal recruitment - an independent online recruitment platform that reduces bias, improves quality of hire and increases diversity.
The closing date for this role is Monday 15 June 2026.
First round of Interviews to take place during the w/c 22 June 2026. This will include a short written exercise (that needs to be completed ahead of the interview). All details will be provided in due course.
The Centre for Homelessness Impact exists to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness through better use of data and evidence.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Bursary Support and Educational Partnerships Lead
About King Edward’s School, Bath
Founded in 1552, King Edward’s School (KES) is Bath’s oldest school and one of the leading co-educational independent schools in the south-west of England. The School was recently awarded Independent Secondary School of the Year in the South West by the Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2026. Serving pupils aged 3–18 across its Pre-Prep, Junior, Senior and Sixth Form sections, KES combines a rich heritage with a forward-thinking approach to education.
About the role:
Responsible for developing and strengthening King Edward’s School’s partnerships with primary schools, youth-focused organisations, local authorities and other relevant bodies, primarily across BANES and Wiltshire.
The role focuses on expanding engagement programmes, widening access to a KES education, and increasing applications to the School’s means-tested Bursary Programme. It also includes supporting bursary applicants and families throughout their journey with the School.
Key Responsibilities
General
- Develop and grow partnerships with local primary schools and youth organisations, enhancing the School’s outreach and support programmes.
- Design and deliver a targeted community engagement strategy aligned with the School Development Plan and bursary access objectives.
- Promote and increase applications to the means-tested Bursary Programme to widen access to KES.
- Work collaboratively with Admissions, the Bursar and the Development Director to ensure a joined-up approach across outreach, bursaries and admissions.
- Engage the wider school community to raise awareness of bursary and partnership initiatives.
- Act as a professional and approachable ambassador for King Edward’s School within the local community.
Application Deadline: June 17, 2026
Please see the attached job description for more in depth list of the main responsibilities and person specification.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Digital and Data Lead plays a key role in ensuring the Charity’s digital systems and data are effective, reliable and used to their full potential across the organisation. Working closely with the Digital and Data Manager, the post holder will lead on the day to day development, optimisation and use of the Charity’s CRM (Salesforce) and wider digital systems. The role also provides high quality support, insight and training to colleagues.
The role combines strong technical capability with the ability to translate data into meaningful insight, practical improvements and robust governance. This supports informed decision making across the Charity.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Rowner Community Trust (RCT) is recruiting a Business Lead which will proactively contribute to RCT becoming a more effective and sustainable resident-first organisation and help us to ensure the quality of RCT’s delivery with/by residents.
They will lead on business development, including profitable venue operations and income diversification, ensuring a friendly and high-quality approach to the community levy and help RCT become sustainable (in all senses). You will help us ensure the smooth operations of RCT i.e. accessible and safe venues, HR processes and supporting resident involvement etc. You will also work with the Chief Officer to help provide timely financial and programme monitoring and reporting for sponsors, RCT Board, levy payers etc and help to develop business cases/plans and funding applications.
The successful candidate will need to demonstrate a willingness to be innovative and be able to lead (with the whole team) on innovation and ensuring cost-effective business processes ensuring that there is a contemporary resident-focused and ‘easy’ approach.
We are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial person, and we expect that the successful candidate would have a business management qualification (or equivalent) at a degree level, have experience in cost-effective innovation and have a positive and can-do ‘customer’-focused approach and be able to work positively as part of a diverse team including involved residents.
This role is an opportunity to make a real difference, and we are open to candidates with a wide range of backgrounds, and we are willing to be (mutually) flexible on largely office-based (core hours) working arrangements. The annual salary will be £19,800 and we also offer 30 days leave (18.0 pro-rata) and an annual wellness day.
A full job description can be found below.
We will have a drop-in information open afternoon/evening (15.00 - 19.00) on the 2nd June @ the Nimrod Centre (PO13 8AA).
Application is by a 1–2- page letter outlining your motivation and key relevant skills and an up-to-date CV. This needs to be emailed to us 17.00 on Tuesday 13th June 2026.
Job Description - Business Lead (22.5 hours) £33,000 pro-rata
Job Purpose:
Proactively contribute to RCT becoming an effective and sustainable organisation and ensure that organisational resources are available to enable the work of RCT with/by residents.
Key Objectives:
1. Proactively contribute to the development of the organisation and positively lead on business development including profitable venue operations , a high - quality approach to the community levy, i ncome diversification and help RCT r each sustainability (in all senses).
2. Ensure the smooth operations of RCT to enable programme delivery by the staff team, collaborating organisations and local residents including accessible and safe venues, HR, relevant regulatory compliance, and safe resident involvement .
3. Provide timely financial and programme monitoring and reporting for sponsors, programme funders , levy payers and the Board.
Key responsibilities:
- Positively contribute to RCT organisational & whole team development .
- Be proactive on profitable income maximisation and diversification to contribute to the financial sustainability of the organisation.
- Lead on cost - effective innovation on existing and any new business processes to ensure that there is an ‘easy’ and cost - effective approach.
- Develop a proactive and structured approach to procurement and ensure that this is well specified and cost - effective and that a recognised ‘green’ approach is achieved .
- Ensure that there is a welcoming and inclusive approach to venues which support RCT delivery , achieve full resident involvement and a measurable local impact.
- Ensure a proactive, structured and quality assured levy payment process is operating with a good relationship with levy players is being maintained and it is providing a regular and sustainable core income for RCT.
- Provide practical support to ensure effective programme delivery and monitoring including programme and financial monitoring and reporting to our funders and sponsors.
- Work with the Chief Officer to ensure that there is timely and reliable financial management information for the RCT Board and levy payers .
- Work with the Chief Officer to secure ongoing external investment in our core programmes and to deliver on a business case/ plan for our venues and spaces.
- Lead on the smooth running of the organisation ’s payroll, HR records and a proportionate and enabling approach to the relevant regulatory compliance e.g. safeguarding, health & safety, GDPR .
- Provide occasional cover for the Chief Officer.
Key Requirements:
We are seeking to become a fully resident - first organisation. So we are looking for a motivated and entrepreneurial person who is committed to creating a sustainable (in all senses) organisation which is actively enabling local residents to make a difference in their neighbourhood , including their venues and by leading the community trust . We expect that the successful candidate would have a business management qualification (or equivalent) at a degree level with experience in cost - effective innovation . You will need to have a positive and can - do ‘customer’ - focused approach and be able to work positively as part of a diverse team including involved local residents . We offer an annual salary of £33,000 pro -rata (£19,800), six weeks leave (or 18.0 days pro -rata) and an additional annual wellbeing day. We are willing to be (mutually) flexible on largely office - based /core hours working arrangements.
Key Role Metrics:
1. RCT achieves recognition as a sustainable organisation.
2. New income and planned investment targets are reached.
3. RCT spaces and buildings are generating a surplus and make a measurable positive local impact , including meaningful resident involvement.
4. Regular financial reporting to the board and levy payers is achieved.
Pay: £33,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are seeking a highly motivated, creative and strategically minded individual with a strong track record of developing and delivering successful projects who can identify new opportunities, build and maintain strong relationships, uphold established ways of working, and bring fresh ideas and energy to our creative programme.
The Projects and Community Engagement Lead will lead on the development and delivery of new creative, community and participatory projects; and will play a pivotal role in strengthening the organisation's engagement with its volunteers and audiences in communities across Dorset.
Working within a small team can at times be highly pressurised, so we require someone who can adjust quickly and contribute positively to a supportive and collaborative working culture. This role requires a flexible and adaptive approach to support our volunteer promoters and venues in delivering high-quality cultural experiences to their communities, ensuring our events meet their needs and interests; and to support the Executive Director in delivering the core performance programme with our volunteer promoters.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Media and Public Relations Lead
Permanent, Full Time, Hybrid working (minimum of 2 days per week in the office)
Location: London
Salary: £61,057 per annum (including London allowance)
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Head of Communications, the Media and Public Relations Lead, will direct and lead the media relations strategy for Christian Aid to garner media coverage that is on brand and consistent with Christian Aid influencing, communications and fundraising goals.
The post-holder will lead the strategic planning and oversight of Christian Aid’s media and public relations strategy, raising the profile of the organisation among influencers in politics, public life and the Church, as well as Christian Aid supporters, motivating them to give, act and pray.
Some of the main areas of responsibility for the Media and Public Relations Lead include:
- Manage the team to generate high profile media coverage and to create messaging that positions Christian Aid as a credible and influential organisation.
- Deliver and shape the strategic planning and oversight of Christian Aid’s media and public engagement strategy, raising the profile of the organisation among influencers in politics, public life and the Church, as well as supporters, motivating them to give, act and pray, driving meaningful change.
- Collaborate with fundraising, advocacy and programme colleagues to deliver profile-raising media and public engagement activity, particularly during key moments such as Christian Aid Week and humanitarian emergencies and appeals.
- Drive and build context and content around each message outlined in the fundraising and supporter engagement strategy for the complete set of Christian Aid audiences, ensuring there is consistency and an appropriate tone of voice.
- Provide guidance and coaching on successful public relations activities, fostering a team mindset that will bring greater awareness to the impact Christian Aid is having and the work it is doing with its partners and protecting the organisation's reputation.
- Generate coverage of Christian Aid’s international programmes, emergencies, campaign, policy and fundraising work across all media.
- Plan resources to contribute to projects and support the wider organisational needs.
- Be a senior member of the Communications Divisional Leadership Team within the Income & Public Engagement department and deputise for the Head of Communications where needed
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent in communications or a related subject.
- Significant experience in media & PR management, communications, supporter and public engagement strategies.
- Understanding of modern and emergent communications and marketing techniques.
- Highly developed presentation skills in public and the media.
- Substantial experience in strategic planning, leadership and people management, budget management and decision making.
- Highly developed ability to deliver stand-out creative, innovative and effective media and public engagement.
- Highly developed ability to plan projects effectively and meet challenging targets collaboratively.
- Substantial experience of coaching and managing individuals to lead, empower and inspire others.
- Significant experience of negotiating and influencing within a large or complex organisation, ability to work cross-organisationally and building internal stakeholder relationships and delivery outstanding partnership working.
- Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Detailed understanding of the diversity of churches and church audiences and of how to work in a creative partnership with them.
- Highly developed ability to think objectively rather than performing well defined tasks and be comfortable with ambiguity, seeking clarity rather than certainty.
- Significant experience of leading and managing change, building trust, and handling conflict creatively.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. We have embarked on our 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.
Contract: 12months fixed term – parental leave cover
Hours: 21 hours per week
Location: Based in Crisis Skylight Croydon, 12 Surrey Street, CR0 1RG
About the role
As a Coach in the Structured Coaching Team, you will be the lead worker for people who engage well with the service and are able to work with you to develop and follow a personalised plan to end their homelessness. You will work collaboratively across departments to support Crisis' mission to end homelessness by delivering services that are person-centred, sensitive and responsive to the diverse needs of Crisis Members. You will understand and promote the importance of evidencing our impact in preventing and ending homelessness. Also evidencing the barriers faced by members to directly inform our Policy and Campaigns strategies, using the Crisis Member Achievement and Progression System (MAPS) and case management standards.
About you
You will as part of the Crisis team, make and maintain collaborative, consistent relationships with our members, staff, volunteers and other organisations.
You will have:
- Knowledge of relevant sector, e.g., housing, homelessness, and welfare legislation.
- An understanding of psychologically informed approaches when working with people who have experienced complex trauma and marginalised individuals.
- Effectively manage your own workload, including a varied caseload, with excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage conflicting priorities, exercise judgment under pressure and balance competing demands.
- An understanding of the importance of protecting an individual’s personal and sensitive data when working with someone’s information.
- Excellent communication skills, spoken and written, including the ability to promote Crisis’ services to a wide variety of audiences.
- Knowledge and experience of safeguarding and commitment to act in compliance with safeguarding policy and procedures.
Please see the full Job Pack linked below, for a full list of requirements for this role. We realise that long lists of criteria can be daunting, and you may not want to apply for a role unless you feel 100% qualified. However, if you feel you have relevant examples to answer the screening questions, we encourage you to apply.
We believe diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that Crisis truly reflects the communities we serve. We are actively working towards our organisation being a place where everyone can thrive and make their best contribution to our mission of ending homelessness for good. We know that the more perspectives, voices, and experiences we can bring to this work, the better. We particularly welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness, and people from all marginalised groups, communities and backgrounds.
Working at Crisis
Our values, Bold, Impactful, Collaborative and Equitable, are at the heart of everything we do as we continue in our mission to end homelessness.
Our staff, members and volunteers are vital to getting the right government policies in place, providing breakthrough services, and building a supportive community. We’ll lead by example to nurture a positive and ambitious workplace guided by ending homelessness.
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- A competitive salary. Please note, our salaries are fixed to counter inequity, and we do not negotiate at offer stage
- Interest free loans for travel season ticket, cycle to work, and deposit to secure a tenancy
- Pension scheme with an employer contribution of 8.5%
- 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata) which increases with service to 31 days and the option to purchase up to 10 additional days leave
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption pay.
- Wellbeing Leave to be used flexibly And more! (Full list of benefits available on website)
Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience, and career.
When you join us, you will have the opportunity to join our staff diversity networks, which aim to champion issues across the organisation, enable staff to be their authentic and best selves and contribute to making Crisis a truly diverse organisation.
How do I apply?
Please click on the 'Apply for Job' button below. Our shortlisting process is anonymised as part of our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We do not ask for CVs, instead we ask you complete the work history section and answer the screening questions for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. At least two members of staff score all applications.
Closing date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Interviews will be held on Monday 15th June 2026 at Crisis Skylight Croydon, 12 Surrey Street, CR0 1RG
AI in Job Applications
We understand some candidates use AI tools when applying. Whilst we welcome the use of technology to support clear communication and structure, we want to learn more about you, so please ensure that your application reflects your own skills, knowledge and experiences.
Accessibility
We want our recruitment process to be as accessible as possible. If you need us to make an adjustment or provide additional support as you apply for a role, please email our Talent Acquisition team to discuss how we can help.
Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094
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!
The Pop-up Shop Lead will manage all aspects of the Derry Castle Street Pop Up Shop, including leading and supporting volunteers, maximising income generation and ensuring an excellent customer and donor experience.
As this is a newly established pop-up shop, the post holder will play a key role in setting up, developing and embedding the shop within the local community during its first year of operation. This includes building volunteer capacity, developing donation streams, establishing effective shop systems and contributing to the evaluation of the pop-up model to inform future retail development.
The post holder will act as an ambassador for Concern Worldwide, ensuring the shop becomes a welcoming, sustainable and successful community retail space that supports Concern’s mission and raises awareness of its work and campaigns.
This is an exciting time to join the retail team as we establish and grow this new community-focused pop‑up shop.
About us:
We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. We deliver life-saving and life-changing interventions to the world's poorest and most vulnerable people. From rapid emergency response to innovative development programming, we go to the hardest to reach places to make sure that no-one is left behind. With almost 4,500 staff of more than 50 nationalities, Concern operates in 24 of the world’s poorest countries, helping people to achieve major and long-lasting improvements in their lives.
Retail Development in Northern Ireland
Concern Worldwide operates a growing retail network of seven shops across Northern Ireland, each playing an important role in supporting our work to end extreme poverty. Our portfolio currently includes two specialist bookshops located in Derry and Holywood, alongside five established charity shops in Ballycastle, Newcastle and across Belfast on the Lisburn Road, Antrim Road and Ormeau Road.
While relatively small in scale, our retail operation is ambitious, dynamic and entering an exciting period of development. Over recent years we have strengthened performance, modernised operations and built resilient shop teams supported by dedicated volunteers and staff.
With further shop openings planned and new retail models being explored, including pop up and diversified formats, this is a pivotal moment for retail growth in Northern Ireland. We are expanding not simply in size but in ambition, testing innovative approaches to charity retail while strengthening our presence within local communities.
Joining Concern Retail at this stage offers the opportunity to be part of a developing network where new ideas are welcomed, leadership is visible and individuals can directly shape the future direction of our retail programme.
Benefits
• 25 days’ annual leave, pro-rated for part-time employees.
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave pay and shared parental leave
• Stakeholder pension
• Season ticket loan
• Cycle scheme
• Life assurance
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Details of our benefits could be found on our website.
Job Location: Derry
2a Castle Street, Derry, BT48 6HQ
About You:
ESSENTIAL
Experience
- Experience working in a retail or customer facing environment.
- Experience supporting the setup, development or growth of a retail, community or social enterprise initiative.
- Experience organising priorities and working effectively within a fast-paced operational environment.
- Experience supervising or coordinating people within a retail, hospitality, charity or customer-focused environment.
- Experience supporting the day to day running of a shop, store or customer focused operation.
- Experience contributing to sales performance, income generation or achievement of target.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently within a busy operational environment.
Applications are welcomed from candidates with experience in retail, hospitality, community projects, social enterprise or other customer focused environments who can demonstrate transferable skills and motivation to succeed in charity retail.
Knowledge and Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage confidently with colleagues, volunteers, donors and customers.
- Organised and proactive approach with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Commercial awareness and an understanding of how good retail practice drives income.
- Ability to work in a practical, hands on retail environment while contributing ideas to grow and develop the shop.
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills suitable for retail administration, cash handling and reporting.
- Confidence using IT systems including email and Microsoft Office applications. Training will be provided where required.
- Awareness of social media or willingness to use digital channels to support shop promotion and volunteer engagement.
- Ability to build positive relationships and engage effectively with local communities and stakeholders.
Working Pattern
- Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
DESIRABLE
Where a high volume of applications is received, preference may be given to candidates who can demonstrate:
- Experience managing or supervising within charity retail or commercial retail.
- Experience opening, developing or growing a retail or community initiative.
- Experience recruiting, managing or supporting volunteers.
To view the full job description, please click on the link below to download the document.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
Concern Worldwide encourages all qualified candidates, irrespective of gender, ethnicity and origin, disability, political beliefs, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status to apply to become a part of the organisation. Concern is against all forms of discrimination and unequal power relations, and is committed to promoting equality.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this post, please complete the application by 29th May 2026.
To give yourself the best chance of being shortlisted, please explain under each question how your experience, skills, or achievements demonstrate your suitability. Use clear and specific examples to support your statements.
Concern will shortlist only those candidates who clearly demonstrate that they meet all essential criteria. If a high number of applicants meet the minimum requirements, we will assess and score candidates against the desirable criteria to determine who will be invited to interview. It is therefore important that your application provides detailed evidence of how you meet the role requirements.
Candidates must be legally entitled to work in the UK at the time of application.
Conditions of Appointment:
Pay band: GB3
Annual Salary: £25,907 - £28,786 (4 days pro rata at £20,725.6 - £23,028.8).
New employees will normally start at the beginning of the pay band, with scope for progression over time.
The successful post holder will be required to complete a Basic AccessNI check and sign a criminal records self-declaration form.
It is the nature of this post that weekend working hours may be part of the normal working week.
This appointment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a three-month probationary period.
Deadline: 29th May 2026
Please note that Concern reserves the right to close this vacancy early and to interview candidates on a rolling basis due to the urgency of filling this role. Applicants are therefore encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.
All candidates who are short-listed for an interview will be notified via email.
Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from working with Concern Worldwide. This will depend on the nature of the position, together with the circumstances and background of your offences.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
We are looking for a strategic, values-driven and analytical Systems Improvement & Learning Lead to strengthen the effectiveness, consistency and impact of domestic abuse services across London, ensuring meaningful safeguarding outcomes for victims and survivors.
This role is full-time and hybrid, with a minimum of one day per week in the office and occasional travel across London to engage with partners and services.
As a Systems Improvement & Learning Lead, you will be a senior leader within our Pan London Domestic Abuse Service, sitting on the Domestic Abuse Leadership Team and reporting to the Head of Service.
You will lead system improvement, learning and operational excellence across our London services, with a specific focus on MARAC practice and impact, high-risk harm and homicide prevention, learning from Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews (DARDRs), and equity, access and cultural competence.
This role combines strategic challenge with operational leadership. It requires credibility with frontline practitioners, confidence with senior leaders, and persistence where systems resist change.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a senior point of contact for statutory and voluntary sector partners, providing constructive challenge and system leadership on safeguarding priorities.
- Lead pan-London continuous improvement activity, using data, frontline insight and review learning to drive consistency, quality and impact across services.
- Use system data, frontline insight and survivor narratives to identify risk, challenge ineffective practice and improve outcomes.
- Act as a credible senior partner to statutory and voluntary agencies, providing constructive challenge on safeguarding effectiveness.
- Analyse MARAC practice across London, identifying variation in thresholds, models, decision-making and follow-up, to drive meaningful improvement.
- Ensure MARAC participation is risk-focused and proportionate, promoting effective multi-agency safeguarding action beyond formal meetings.
- Provide operational leadership and line management, ensuring high standards of safeguarding, supervision, wellbeing and professional accountability.
- Champion equity, access and culturally competent practice, addressing systemic barriers to safety.
About You:
Ideally, you will be an experienced system leader with a strong operational background in domestic abuse and safeguarding. You will bring credibility, analytical rigour and the confidence to challenge established practice constructively, while maintaining effective partnerships across complex, multi-agency environments.
You will be motivated by learning, improvement and equity, with a strong commitment to trauma-informed, culturally competent and survivor-centred practice.
This is not a coordination, compliance or meeting-management role - it is a role for someone prepared to lead change where it matters most.
You Will Need:
- Proven leadership and relationship-management experience, including delivering through multi-site teams and complex partnerships.
- Strong operational understanding of domestic abuse, safeguarding and homicide-prevention systems, including MARAC, DARDRs and the role of IDVAs.
- Demonstrable ability to analyse complex qualitative and quantitative data to identify systemic risk, learning and missed prevention opportunities.
- Experience translating learning from serious harm or death reviews into credible, practical service improvement.
- Professional confidence and credibility to challenge entrenched practice while maintaining effective working relationships
- A survivor-centred, trauma-informed approach with a strong commitment to equity, access and cultural competence
About Us:
Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. We put them at the heart of our organisation and our support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
At Victim Support, we're proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We're committed to being an antiracist organisation, and we actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so. We are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.








