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Charity People is delighted to be supporting FareShare in recruiting for a Digital Marketing Manager who will join this amazing organisation in a strategic management role requiring vision, and the ability to inspire and guide a high performing team.
The UK's leading food distribution charity, FareShare, works across an extensive network to strengthen communities by taking the millions of tonnes of good food wasted by the food industry each year and redistributing it to over 8,000 frontline charities and community groups. Powering school breakfast clubs, older people's lunch clubs, homeless shelters, and community cafes to make a difference, FareShare's work has an enormous impact on the lives of the millions of individuals in the UK who are struggling to afford to eat while tackling the environmental impact of food waste.
Digital Marketing Manager
Contract: Permanent, full time role (35 hours per week)
Salary: £39,414 to £41,488
Location: Hybrid - home based with ideally at least one day per week in the London office at Old Street
Closing date for applications: midnight on Thursday 7th August
First stage interviews: week commencing 18th August
Second stage interviews: week commencing 25th August
As Digital Marketing Manager, you will lead FareShare's digital marketing function, and will deliver ambitious, insight-driven initiatives that drive engagement, grow audiences and maximise impact.
You will be responsible for setting the direction for all digital campaigns including across paid media, organic content, email journeys, SEO, and analytics. You will manage a small team of two and work closely with colleagues from across the organisation.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Digital strategy and performance, including the development and implementation of integrated campaigns across social, search, email and web; and of setting and monitoring KPIs for engagement, traffic and conversion as well as tracking channel and campaign performance
- Social media and content, including management of all organic and paid social activity. You'll be responsible for content calendars, copy, creative direction and reporting as well as leading the development of engaging digital content for the website and identifying new opportunities to grow engagement, reach and help meet policy goals
- Overseeing email marketing and audience journeys, including of the strategy and delivery of all email activities targeting supporters and stakeholders. You'll work with your team to develop segmentation strategies, automated journeys, and A/B testing plans to improve performance, and ensure GDPR compliance and supporter-centric communication
- Digital advertising, including leading all digital advertising activity, including Google Ads, Meta, and LinkedIn
- Website and UX, including monitoring user behaviour and propose data-led improvements to web structure and content
- Network and internal support, including supporting the digital capacity of FareShare's network partners through the provision of toolkits, templates, and training; and by championing digital marketing across the organisation, collaborating across teams
- Line-manage and support the development of the Digital Marketing Officer and Email Marketing Officer, providing clear objectives, regular feedback, and opportunities for learning and development
This is a senior strategic role within the team as well as a key position within the organisation, and is a fantastic opportunity to join a charity during an exciting time and to work with a wonderful team.
We would love to hear from candidates with the following skills and experience:
- Previous experience of designing and delivering multi-channel digital campaigns at scale
- Demonstrable experience in a senior digital marketing role across all primary channels
- Strategic thinker with hands-on expertise in campaign planning, delivery, and optimisation
- Strong analytical skills and experience using GA4, Looker Studio, or similar for reporting and insight
- Strong copywriting and content planning skills, with an eye for visual storytelling
- Knowledge of SEO/SEM, digital advertising platforms, and audience segmentation
- Experience in email marketing strategy and CRM systems (e.g. Active Campaign, Mailchimp)
- Strong leadership and people management experience
- Ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects through to delivery
- Passion for FareShare's mission and understanding of how digital drives social impact
If you're interested in hearing more about this opportunity, please send your CV to Alice at Charity People in the first instance.
Charity People is a forward thinking, inclusive organisation that actively and deliberately promotes equity, diversity and inclusion. We know organisations thrive when inclusion is at the forefront. We evidence our commitment by matching charity needs with the skills and experience of candidates irrespective of background e.g. 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 do this because we believe that greater diversity leads to greater results for the charities we work with.
We’re pleased to be recruiting a Communications and Support Assistant to help strengthen and expand the reach of National Eczema Society’s work. This new role is designed to support the delivery of our communications, digital content and supporter services, as the charity grows and takes on more proactive campaigns and engagement. You’ll contribute to creating and scheduling content across our social media channels and website, support the production of our e-newsletter, and play a key role in monitoring community engagement online.
Alongside digital communications, you’ll provide vital administrative support across our wider operations including health information, research and policy. From helping coordinate webinars and podcasts to assisting with day-to-day operations, this is a varied and rewarding role at the heart of a small, friendly and ambitious team working to improve the lives of people with eczema.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Southwark Law Centre is a charity offering free specialist legal advice and representation to individuals in Southwark and beyond.
Southwark Law Centre
Job Description
Job Title: Operations Manager
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: NJC Scale SP SP27-31 £41,580 - £44,480 (starting salary dependent on experience)
Hours: Full-Time – 35 hours per week
Main Objectives
· To oversee the smooth running of the Law Centre
· To ensure we have the right systems in place to support staff to work efficiently.
· To identify opportunities to use tech to support our mission.
· To lead on data, supporting us to tell our clients’ stories and to demonstrate the transformative nature of our work.
Key Responsibilities
1. IT Coordination
- Oversee the Law Centre’s IT systems to ensure they are secure, efficient, and meet the organisation's needs.
- Manage and develop the Law Centre's case management system to ensure it supports the effective delivery of services and reporting requirements.
- Liaise with external IT providers to coordinate maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting.
- Identify and implement opportunities for digital transformation and improved operational efficiency.
- Complete the annual Cyber Essentials return, ensuring that the organisation maintains the highest level of data security.
- Ensure the Law Centre makes use of the most appropriate and cost effective equipment, systems and software.
- Providing basic training to staff on systems and tools
- Maintain the asset register.
- Maintain the organisation’s IT plan and update it annually
2. Systems
· Lead on our paperless working processes
· Ensure that our Sharepoint site is set up logically and with the correct permissions in place.
· Develop our Sharepoint site in order that it functions as an intranet for sharing information internally.
· Negotiate and manage our contracts with printing providers
· Maintain regular reviews of the systems we’re using, assessing whether they are fit for purpose or not and whether there are alternative products which represent better value for money.
· Manage the organisation’s telephony.
3. Data and Reporting
- Maintain a clear overview of the data collected by the organisation.
- Prepare reports from the case management system and other data collection tools to feed into reports and funding bids.
- Develop new reports to feed into our billing and accountancy as well as various audits.
- Review and analyse the organisation’s data to understand trends and to assist with service development.
- Play an integral role in using data to communicate the impact of the organisation.
4. Data Protection
· Overall responsibility for the data protection obligations of the organisation.
· Keeping abreast of changes and updates to Data Protection legislation.
· Delivering regular training to staff on Data Protection.
5. Finance and Billing
· Support the finance manager and practice manager by ensuring all systems are optimised for efficiency.
· Liaising with our payroll provider, responsible for running monthly payroll accurately, including keeping track of new starters and leavers.
· Support casework staff with training and technical solutions to allow them to bill files efficiently.
· When needed, to work with the finance manager and practice manager to coordinate regular payment runs.
· Attendance at regular meetings of the Finance Sub-Committee.
6. Support to Executive Director
- Member of the senior management team, contributing to strategic planning and organisational development.
- Provide operational insights and recommendations to enhance the Law Centre’s performance and service delivery.
- Coordinate and chair regular meetings of the IT Working Group
- Report regularly to the Trustees on operational issues
7. Regulatory Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant legal and regulatory requirements, including health and safety and data protection (GDPR).
- Participate in and ensure the smooth running of the annual Lexcel audit as well as other regular audits.
8. Professional Development
- To attend regular support and supervision and appraisal meetings.
- To keep up-to-date and to meet identified learning and development needs as appropriate.
9. Teamwork and Service Development
- To attend and contribute to staff meetings
- To attend and actively participate in other meetings as required, and to take an active role in the planning and development of the Law Centre.
- To network and liaise with external agencies as agreed.
10. General
- To uphold and promote the Aims and Principles of the Law Centre
- To be available to work outside normal office hours on occasion as required and notified in advance.
- To undertake any other duties that are compatible with the functions of the post.
Person Specification
Essential
- Excellent IT skills with extensive experience working with Excel and other Microsoft Office products as well as database products.
- A minimum of two years experience in a similar role, or relevant transferrable skills.
- Ability to develop, maintain and report on data and compliance records, including the ability to impart information in an understandable way.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organised with the ability to set priorities, meet goals and evaluate processes and results.
- Confident, self reliant, capable of taking the initiative and working autonomously.
- Good attention to detail.
- Exceptional problem-solving skills.
Desirable
- Experience managing and developing case management systems or similar software.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and supplier relationships effectively.
- Experience in supporting legal or advice services organisations.
- Knowledge of the operational challenges facing community-based organisations.
Please visit our website to download an application pack
Closing date for applications: 28 July 2025 at 9am
Interviews will take place on: 6 August 2025
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking to support the smooth running of essential financial operations? We are looking for a Billings Support Administrator to join our team and play a key role in supporting our billing and credit control processes.
Working closely with the Billings & Contracts Officer, you will assist in reviewing systems and identifying areas for improvement, helping us drive efficiency and accuracy in our operations. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, engaging, and passionate about delivering high-quality administrative support
This role is not open to sponsorship.
Duties and Responsibilities will include:
Sales Ledger & Billing
- Supporting the process of billing admin including interface with finance systems
- Monthly billing or as required according to CYP contracts
- Allocate received cash to invoices in the Finance system
- Ad Hoc invoicing
Help maintain an accurate billing sheet
- Pursue debts over 30 days
- Send out all copy invoices as and when required
- Proactively resolve issues and queries
- Ensure the month end cut off deadlines are met
- Ensure risk is identified and captured, assessed, adequately mitigated, and
- reported/escalated where appropriate
Education:
- A levels or equivalent
Experience:
- Credit control experience
- Experience of Microsoft Suite applications
- Experience building relationships with key stakeholders
Skills & Knowledge:
- Competence with Excel Spreadsheets
- Competent writing and reporting skills
- Be confident in carrying out reconciliations
- Ability to work as a self-starter but also as part of a team
- Attention to detail
- Persistent and assertive
Personal Qualities:
- Commitment to the vision and values of The Children’s Trust.
- Flexible and ‘can do’ attitude to competing commitments in workload.
- Highly motivated and reliable.
- Ability to cope working in a demanding environment.
About Us
The Children’s Trust is the UK’s leading charity for children with acquired brain injury, providing expert rehabilitation, education, therapy, and care at our national specialist centre in Tadworth, and to children and their families across the UK, via our Brain Injury Community Service.
Boasting a beautiful 24-acre site in Surrey, we are located just outside of London, close to the M25 (accessible via Junction 8, A217 to Tadworth) and easily accessible via National Rail, by way of: Clapham Junction, Sutton, and Epsom.
Staff Benefits
The work we do is highly rewarding, and in addition to an attractive salary, we offer a valuable range of benefits on our staff flexible benefits platform, on-site nursery, free eye tests, enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay, time out days for those experiencing menopause symptoms and time off for gender reassignment.
We also offer additional annual leave days for those with long service, with entitlements ranging from 35 to 41 days (including bank holidays) depending on your length of service.
Other benefits include free on-site parking; a staff shuttle service from Epsom and Sutton train stations to Tadworth Court, subsidised cafeteria, on-site staff accommodation (subject to availability), the ability to retain your NHS pension (where applicable), Teacher’s pension (where applicable) or the opportunity to join an alternative scheme, and the opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Rehabilitation of Offenders
Many roles at The Children’s Trust are exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020) and as such, are subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, which will disclose all unspent convictions and adult cautions and any spent convictions or adult cautions that would not be protected. The exceptions to this are our retail roles within The Children’s Trust shops, which are subject to Basic DBS checks which will disclose unspent convictions or adult cautions.
Equal Opportunity Employer
To help us achieve our ambition to give children and young people with brain injury and neurodisability the opportunity to live the best life possible, we want to accurately reflect the UK’s diverse population. We want equity, diversity, and inclusion to be at the heart of everything we do, and our people, services, and culture to reflect the diverse needs of all. Through our diversity and inclusion strategy, we have made a commitment to increase the diversity of our charity and create an inclusive culture. We have networks across the organisation working to ensure that these aims are met - including an LGBTQIA2S+ group, Ethnic Diversity Group, and Spark – our broad EDI group. Read more about our EDI work here. We welcome applications from all who share our ambition regardless of background. We will strive to ensure that any reasonable adjustments are made in respect of interview and working arrangements.
Online Searches
In accordance with statutory safeguarding and child protection guidance, online searches will be conducted for shortlisted candidates before interview. The online searches will be conducted by a person who is independent of the interview and selection process and will focus on relevant information returned via searches of the candidate’s name (and variations thereof). Social media searches will be limited to professional platforms such as LinkedIn. Any concerns relating to suitability for work with children and young people will be forwarded to the interview panel, for discussion during the interview.
About The Job
At the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE), we’re on a mission to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. From community energy projects to national policy work, we support people and organisations across the UK to take practical action and shape a fairer, zero-carbon future.
We’re looking for a Senior IT Manager to help us deliver secure, sustainable and people-focused IT systems, and support more than 140 colleagues to do their best work. If you’re someone who thrives on solving problems, improving processes, and helping others feel confident with tech, this is a role where your skills can make a real impact.
The role
As Senior IT Manager, you will lead on all things IT across CSE and our subsidiary, Retrofit West CIC. From supporting staff day-to-day to managing our infrastructure and external support partner, you will ensure our systems are secure, fit for purpose, and evolving with our needs.
You will sit within the Finance & Operations team and be part of CSE’s Senior Management Team (SMT), working closely with our Director of Finance & Operations. While you won’t directly manage staff, you will collaborate with the Operations Officers and support colleagues across every part of the organisation.
Your responsibilities will include:
· Managing our internal IT systems, tools and infrastructure.
· Being the main contact for our external IT support provider.
· Supporting colleagues with advice, onboarding, and day-to-day tech issues.
· Acting as CSE’s effective Data Protection Officer (training provided).
· Maintaining cyber security and overseeing our Cyber Essentials compliance.
· Supporting our bespoke in-house databases and CRM systems.
· Advising on IT procurement and platform decisions.
· Contributing to business continuity planning and risk management.
· Promoting sustainability and best practice across IT operations.
· This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll help us run smoothly, safely, and sustainably - while also contributing to longer-term planning and improvements.
Who you are
You are calm under pressure, process-minded, and focused on making things work better. You enjoy working across teams, finding simple solutions to complex problems, and supporting others to use technology with confidence.
You will bring:
· Experience managing IT systems, infrastructure and external providers.
· Working knowledge of GDPR and cyber security best practice.
· Familiarity with platforms such as Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and cloud services.
· Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage risk and prioritise effectively.
· A people-focused approach- patient, clear and collaborative.
What success looks like in this role
This role is central to keeping our systems secure, stable and supportive of colleagues across CSE. We are looking for someone who can confidently take ownership, work independently, and continuously improve how we deliver IT.
In the first 6–12 months, success might include:
· A clear, well-documented overview of CSE’s IT systems and infrastructure.
· Smooth and reliable day-to-day IT support across the organisation, with positive feedback from staff.
· Effective working relationship with our external IT provider, with clear processes and expectations in place.
· Cyber Essentials accreditation maintained and compliance confidently overseen.
· Risks, dependencies and continuity plans identified and managed.
· Practical support provided to colleagues across departments, especially around internal databases and platforms.
· Recommendations in place for any long-term system or hardware improvements.
We are looking for someone who can build on strong foundations, while helping us work smarter and stay secure as we grow.
About us
CSE is a national charity based in Bristol with a clear mission: to tackle the climate emergency and end the suffering caused by cold homes. We believe in a future where everyone can live in a warm, healthy home powered by a fair and sustainable energy system - and we work with people, organisations and communities to help make that a reality.
Our team of over 140 staff brings together a wide range of expertise, from energy advice and community engagement to software development, data science and policy advocacy. We collaborate across teams and disciplines to deliver practical change, and we’re proud of our independence, integrity and commitment to social justice.
We’re always looking for people who care deeply about social and environmental justice and who enjoy working collaboratively to make practical change happen.
What we offer
Working at CSE means being part of a supportive, purpose-driven team, where your skills contribute to real social and environmental change. We offer:
· Salary: £47,508 – £55,953 (Salary Grade I)*
· Pension: Ethical company pension scheme - 8% employer / 6% employee contributions
· Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
· Flexibility: TOIL (time off in lieu) for out-of-hours work, and flexibility to support work–life balance (role dependent)
· A commitment to supporting your career progression and continued development
· A range of staff-led groups, including our Employee Voice and EDI working group
Wellbeing:
o Health Cash Plan
o Life Assurance
o Enhanced sick pay
o Access to retail discounts and discounted breakdown cover
o Employee support programme
o Staff activities like yoga at lunch and a book club
Financial support & lifestyle benefits:
o Tech Scheme
o Cycle to Work Scheme (promoting sustainable commuting)
A values-led workplace:
o Friendly, collaborative team culture
o Purpose-driven work that supports people and the planet
o We are a Living Wage Employer and a Disability Confident Employer
* The salary for the post will be on Scale I (£47,508– £55,953). Starting salary is expected to be at the lower end of the range with precise level depending on skills, relevant experience, and qualifications. A suitably qualified and experienced applicant should expect to find themselves closer to the middle of the range following successful completion of their 6-month probationary period. Subsequent movement is dependent on annual appraised performance against the defined job description for the post.
Our office is based in central Bristol, close to public transport links.
Our culture and values
At CSE, our values shape how we work together and with others. We look for these qualities in all our staff and expect them to guide day-to-day work and relationships. These include:
Commitment to CSE: Reflecting our charitable purpose, vision and strategic objectives in your work, and contributing to a culture where everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to belong.
Collaboration: Sharing knowledge and experience generously, valuing others’ contributions, and communicating with openness and respect.
Conscientiousness: Taking responsibility for your work, delivering to the best of your ability, and working to improve while caring for CSE’s resources and reputation.
Initiative: Looking for ways to improve outcomes, solve problems and try new approaches, while responding flexibly to change and supporting others to do the same.
Application procedure
To apply, please complete CSE’s application form, available at our website. We will also consider CVs (maximum 3 pages) accompanied by a supporting letter, if preferred. However, all applications should clearly demonstrate how your skills and experience meet the person specification outlined in the job description. CSE anonymises all applications prior to shortlisting.
Application deadline: 9am, Monday 28th July 2025
If you do not hear from us by the 6th of August 2025, please assume your application has not been successful.
Interviews:
Initial online interviews will take place during the week commencing Monday 4th August 2025.
Candidates invited to a second round will be interviewed in person at our Bristol offices during the week commencing Monday 11th August 2025.
Applications should be sent:
By email to our jobs @ cse .org .uk email
By post to: Reception, Centre for Sustainable Energy, St James Court, St James Parade, Bristol BS1 3LH
If you require any reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting spaces), please let us know and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.
CSE is committed to being an inclusive, diverse and non-judgmental workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or identity. We particularly encourage applications from people whose experiences or communities are underrepresented in our organisation or the wider workforce - including people from racially or ethnically minoritised backgrounds, disabled people, LGBTQ+ people, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.
We know that people sometimes hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If this role excites you but you’re not sure you meet every single point in the person specification, we’d still love to hear from you.
Please note that at this time we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Starting Salary: £34,629 - £37,868 (pro rata) This is the full-time amount, and the salary will be prorated based on the hours of the post.
Contract: Permanent
Location: Working from home.
The successful candidate must be able to travel widely around the area covered
Hours: Part time 3 days per week (21 hours per week)
Job Profile
CAFOD’s work in the Catholic community of England and Wales is to inspire and resource Catholics to participate in the Church’s mission to overcome poverty and injustice in partnership with CAFOD.
The main purpose of this role is to inspire and increase the participation in CAFOD’s work of Catholic parishes, schools and the broader Catholic community within the Plymouth Diocese. CPCs are accountable for delivering CAFOD’s annual participation plans locally across England and Wales. As well as growing the number of parishes and schools participating to address global poverty and express solidarity with our global family, we aim to increase the breadth of their engagement, participation.
This will be accomplished partly by the recruitment and support of a team of committed, inspired and well-resourced volunteers working in parish and school communities to enable and equip Catholics to give, act and pray. The work will also involve meeting important church-based stakeholders, advisers and networks within the diocese to build fruitful and positive relationships.
The post reports to the Community Participation Manager for Wales & West Region (The dioceses of Lancaster, Liverpool, Salford, Shrewsbury, Wrexham, Cardiff-Menevia, Clifton, Birmingham, and Plymouth)
The Community Participation Coordinator (CPC) is part of a regional team working across a group of dioceses and whilst having a primary focus on one diocese, is responsible for the results of the regional team plans in relation parishioner and school participation and volunteer recruitment and retention.
The role will be home based, although the post holder will be mobile and flexible to meet volunteers, clergy and other stakeholders and contribute at events as required.
The role requires a willingness to be adaptable to support the work of the regional team, deploying skills, knowledge and at times activity in other parts of the regional team area. This is likely to require some additional travel (which would be reimbursed by CAFOD). The post also requires weekend and evening work for which time off in lieu (toil) can be claimed.
Key Responsibilities
Delivering participation plans
- Share accountability for delivery of annual participation plans for the region (a group of dioceses) with a primary focus on one diocese, and for fundraising, education, campaigns, and other targets, as delineated by the participation plan for the region. It is usually anticipated that the role will have an 80% focus on parish communities and a 20% focus on school communities
- Contribute to the development and delivery of a regional plan across a number of dioceses in support of the annual participation plans and appropriate for local contexts
- Achieve targets for increasing parishioner and children & young people participation primarily through recruitment and retention of volunteers and working with clergy, religious, diocesan and parish advisers and administrators etc.
- Monitor and share information around community participation and recruitment, activity, development and retention of volunteers
- Closely monitor parish participation activity
Managing volunteers
- Be the local volunteer manager in a specific diocese or dioceses
- Hold the relationship with, and coordinate the work of, a number of volunteers in order to achieve the annual participation plan in the region
- Contribute to increasing the number and activity of parish and school volunteers and volunteer co-ordinators in line with the regional team plan
- Contribute to the development of volunteering opportunities and volunteer leadership
- Match the offers, skills, experiences and expectations of volunteers with opportunities and needs in relation to CAFOD’s plans for parishioners and children & young people
- Ensure each volunteer is appropriately inducted, briefed, trained and resourced
- Increase and ensure volunteer retention through induction, support, affirmation and effective management of the volunteer throughout their involvement with CAFOD
- Organise and promote volunteer meetings and training opportunities to be delivered either by national programme teams or self or members of her/his regional team
- Ensure volunteer records are accurate and up to date on the database.
Managing relationships
- Build and maintain key relationships, including with priests, advisers, school staff and others within a diocese as determined in the regional plan. Be point of contact with the local Bishop.
- Build and maintain effective working relationships with diocesan communications officers and press and be a point of contact for local broadcast and print media, to increase opportunities for Catholics to hear about CAFOD’s work, working with and through media volunteers where possible.
All staff are expected:
- To attend and contribute to regular Team, Group and CAFOD-wide meetings and briefings
- To participate in training and other activities as requested by the line manager
- To work as a supportive member of the team, providing cover for and training of other team members and volunteers as required
- To be accountable for the achievement of objectives set by the line manager
Safeguarding for Children and Vulnerable Adults
CAFOD recognises the personal dignity and rights of children and vulnerable adults, towards whom it has a special responsibility and a duty of care and respect. CAFOD, and all its staff and volunteers, undertake to do all in our power to create a safe environment for children, young people and vulnerable adults and to prevent their physical, sexual or emotional abuse. CAFOD is committed to acting at all times in the best interests of children and vulnerable adults, seeing these interests as paramount. Any candidate offered a job with CAFOD will be expected to adhere to CAFOD’s Safeguarding policy and sign CAFOD’s Code of Behaviour as an appendix to their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents. This post involves responsibility for people who will have contact with children, young people and vulnerable adults and applicants will be subject to specific checks related to safeguarding issues. The post holder is required to present or obtain a Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).
Person Specification
Understanding our context
- A Understanding Catholic identity: detailed and sympathetic knowledge of the life, culture and structure of the Catholic Church in England and Wales, and an ability to work effectively within it; especially an understanding of parish community life
- B Understanding CAFOD: understand, demonstrate and actively support CAFOD’s vision, mission and values and what we aim to achieve.
- C Understanding international development: have an understanding of the nature and causes of world poverty and how it affects different individuals, groups and communities
Working together
- D Managing ourselves: Strong interpersonal skills including an ability to develop personal relationships quickly and to inspire and convince others. Ability to be self-motivated and able to work in isolation at times.
- E Working with others: builds positive and fruitful partnerships particularly with volunteers; works effectively as part of a regional team to ensure sharing of good practice and shared workload; being willing and able to help other team members and be helped to achieve delivery of a regional team plan
- F Communicating: can communicate strongly CAFOD’s vision for community participation and volunteer partnership; share knowledge and information across CAFOD
- G Looking outwards: Collaborates with partners, supporters and donors to achieve the best balance between their objectives and CAFOD’s Mission
Making change happen
- H Managing resources: confident with analysing and using data for planning, monitoring and reporting: Proven planning, time-management and organisational skills
- I Achieving results: Ability and willingness to focus on achieving results, especially for the delivery of shared regional plans for community participation and income growth
- J Managing our performance: Ability and willingness to work to targets and achieve results
- K Taking the lead: Motivates others to get things done
Job-specific competencies
- A demonstrable commitment to volunteering and understanding of its potential as a force for change
- Experience of managing multiple stakeholders and relationships to successfully achieve objectives eg with clergy, stakeholders and a wide variety of volunteers.
- Experience of managing volunteers, including recruitment, retention, deployment and celebration.
Please click here for a full list of CAFOD’s Staff Benefits
Come and join us and help make a real difference in the lives of the world’s poorest communities.
CAFOD is an equal opportunities employer. Recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, and appropriate screening checks can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. CAFOD also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information 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, and consent to, these recruitment procedures.
CAFOD is the official Catholic aid agency for England and Wales tackling poverty and injustice across the world.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Multi-award-winning Wallace & Gromit’s Grand Appeal works in partnership with Aardman to support Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). We are seeking a talented individual to join our ambitious team to manage our flagship family accommodation service.
You will be responsible for the operational delivery of our family accommodation service, including the management of the housekeeping team, and you will ensure that all families receive a warm welcome, and experience first-rate accommodation during their stay.
Exceptional interpersonal skills and strong organisational skills are key attributes for this role. You will engage with hospital staff, and the families in their care, on a daily basis. The successful candidate will be expected to support the principles, values, and objectives of The Grand Appeal.
Our ideal candidate will be experienced in supporting individuals and families experiencing challenging circumstances. The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate considered, balanced and reasoned judgement; and be able to navigate and address complex issues with sensitivity and delicacy. The successful candidate will have exceptional organisational skills and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.
Applicants will be expected to bring energy, enthusiasm and positivity to all elements of the role, using initiative and self-motivation to drive success. The role is based across multiple sites adjacent to Bristol Children’s Hospital and St Michael’s Hospital which the applicant will be required to attend daily.
The role will involve close collaboration with wider Grand Appeal team members to engage and actively encourage families to support the charity. The successful applicant will also play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality comms and marketing across all the sites on which accommodation is provided, by working closely with colleagues across the wider charity.
The Grand Appeal offers a dynamic, supportive, and rewarding workplace for its approx. 40 staff. We have a strong team culture in which all staff are expected to play an important part. Our staff are talented, creative, ambitious and The Grand Appeal’s most important resource.
We offer:
· Competitive salary
· Generous holiday allowance
· Healthcare plan (after probation)
· Pension scheme (including Salary Sacrifice)
If this sounds like the right workplace for you, you have the required skills and experience, and you are looking for a new challenge, we would love to hear from you.
Key responsibilities:
· To lead and manage the daily operation of the Grand Appeal’s family accommodation service
· To provide a warm, supportive welcome to families staying in our accommodation
· To liaise with staff in hospital wards to allocate accommodation
· To build strong relationships with all families and guests, engage with them to encourage fundraising and support
· To manage the Standard Operating Procedures for all accommodation premises, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment is provided for all guests and visitors
· To manage the housekeeping provision, ensuring a high standard of housekeeping is delivered across all accommodation sites
· To deliver strong budget and stock management and effective procurement practices
· To ensure required training, development and recruitment checks are completed for all housekeeping staff
· To consistently exhibit the values of the Grand Appeal and managerial behaviours
· To demonstrate effective team working skills across all aspects of the role
Key tasks:
Providing a high-quality accommodation experience
· Deliver high-quality accommodation service on a daily basis
· Build and maintain relationships with key staff at each hospital to ensure open communication and alignment to deliver a compliant, safe and high-quality accommodation service
· Undertake daily liaison with key ward/hospital staff to agree allocation of available accommodation
· Work closely with the hospital staff to manage any concerns arising
· Ensure accommodation is allocated in line with the Grand Appeal strategy, policies and procedures
· Provide a warm welcome and induction for guests on arrival and provide ongoing support during their stay
· Regularly review all guest materials to ensure impact and accuracy
· Develop strong relationships with guests during their stay and provide engaging information about the charity and encourage future fundraising and support
· Design and deliver a programme of regular touchpoints with guests, for example weekly coffee mornings
· Ensure guest data is accurately recorded and processed in line with GDPR requirements
· Develop and deliver a process for getting feedback on the accommodation service
Operational management
· Work closely to support the wider Operations and Services Team
· Manage the daily allocation of work for housekeeping staff and regularly check standards
· Maintain good stock levels for cleaning materials, bedding, appliances etc., to ensure the smooth running of the accommodation
· Manage the annual accommodation budget and ensure effective procurement practices are in place and implemented
· Manage, review and suggest improvements to the Grand Appeal’s standard operating procedures for family accommodation
· On an interim basis, work with the wider team to provide whatever support is required for the servicing, maintenance and testing requirements for the accommodation e.g. fire checks and alarm servicing
Income generation and team working
· Work collaboratively to ensure all touch points for income generation are presented
· Encourage donations and fundraising from guests and provide relevant information on ways they can support the charity
· Make introductions to the wider fundraising team
· Support Grand Appeal events including representing the charity at events as required
· Act as an advocate and spokesperson for the charity, to support media requests and donor visits
· Support the marketing and communications team to help identify suitable guests to be involved in future media requests and/or case studies
Other tasks
· Keep abreast of governance requirements pursuant to all charity activity, including but not limited to the Charities Act, Fundraising Regulator, Institute of Fundraising Code of Practice, Gambling Commission and General Data Protection Regulation.
· Carry out other tasks and duties as required, to support colleagues across the organisation.
This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to review in conjunction with the post holder and according to future changes/developments in the charity. All job descriptions are non-contractual and give a sense of the broad scope of the role and so include a level of flexibility. While they list some key tasks there will also always be tasks that arise, and which can be reasonably expected of the role.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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All of us at The Talent Foundry believe that a young person's success should be determined by the talents and abilities they have, not where they come from.
Our vision is to spark ambition and unlock opportunity so that every young person can succeed and thrive as part of a fairer society.
We are proud of our long-term, transformational partnerships with business. This pivotal role in our newly established engagement team has been created to support our next phase of growth and ambition.
This is a broad and dynamic position which will have responsibility for the successful development and implementation of The Talent Foundry’s engagement strategies across fundraising, marketing and communications.
Head of Engagement (fundraising and marketing)
You will be an ambitious fundraising leader committed to supporting our new vision - to support 1 million young people in the next five years - by developing and implementing exciting ways of engaging our key stakeholders - educators, supporters, volunteers and young people.
Read more about the responsiblities of this role and how to apply in our application pack.
This is both a strategic and hands-on role, with specific responsibility for cultivation, stewardship and increasing our fundraised income through grant and trust funders and corporate foundations and major donors.
Your experience:
- Track record in fundraising - either from a major gifts, philanthropy or trusts and foundations background
- Excellent communications and engagement skills
- Ability to propose, initiate and execute ideas and quickly respond to opportunities
- Team management
This is a hybrid role with travel expected to meet with colleagues, funders and visit our projects in schools and partner offices. You do not have to live in London to apply for this role, but before applying, please consider what you would consider a reasonable commute from where you live to our team together days with take place every month. You can read more about our approach to hybrid working in our application pack.
Other benefits:
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays
- £500 L&D budget
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Morning/afternoon of your birthday off
Please ensure your CV includes:
- your full work history since leaving full time education (or the past 10 years)
- please include a note(s) about any employment gaps between roles
- include start/finish months and years (eg Aug 23 - Feb 25)
Any CVs without this information will be discounted.
Talent is everywhere, opportunity is not. The Talent Foundry, a UK education charity, bridges this gap and improves social mobility for young people.





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Purpose of the role
To support the communications team in raising the profile of Day One, primarily on social media and with a focus on short-form video content.
As a staff ambassador for Day One, championing our values and behaviours and being committed to the difference that Day One makes is essential. The role sits within our Fundraising and Communications Department and will support the wider team.
Key responsibilities
The post holder’s primary duties and responsibilities are as follows:
- Lead the day-to-day management of Day One's social networks
- Create content for Day One’s social media accounts, website and email marketing
- Create video content for Day One’s social media channels and YouTube
- Work closely with Day One’s Services Team to identify patient stories which demonstrate the charity’s impact
- Write case studies and ‘stories of recovery’ based on the experiences of our service users and volunteers
- Support the management of Day One’s paid advertising campaigns on social media
- Assist the communications and fundraising team with various tasks including:
- Assisting with events marketing
- Assisting with website content creation
- Supporting digital fundraising
- Support the wider Day One organisation with effective communications
What we’ll need from you
This job is all about supporting the communications team in raising the profile of Day One, primarily on social media and with a focus on short-form video content. You’ll need to be a great communicator and creative thinker with a passion for making great digital content. You will work closely with our service users, volunteers and staff to make compelling content for social media in both written and video form. You will need to be creative, proactive, empathetic and adaptable. Working closely with our fundraising and communications team, you’ll ensure people remain at the heart of our work by telling powerful stories that resonate with our audiences and effectively communicate the impact of major trauma and the support Day One provides. As we are a small organisation, you will need to be ready to support the wider team with fundraising and service delivery projects.
Who you’ll be working with
You’ll work as a key member of our friendly, experienced and enthusiastic communications and fundraising team. We're a small, hard-working team with big ambitions, but we still make the time to support each other. You’ll be line-managed by me (Digital Communications Officer), and work alongside our Communications Manager Dave and Marketing and Communications Officer Harriet. You’ll be supported by our Fundraising and Communications Director, a supportive SLT and board of trustees, and work alongside six fantastic fundraising colleagues. This position is new for the charity, so there is lots of scope for you to carve out the role and make it your own. We’ll support you, so together we can become the charity that communication professionals want to work for: because of the impact we have on the lives of major trauma patients and their families, our inclusive culture, professional development opportunities and exceptional communications.
For the full job description, please refer to the attached recruitment pack.
How to apply
Upload your CV and a supporting statement, in written and/or video form, demonstrating how you meet the criteria and outlining why you’re interested in the role. Please include any examples of projects that you’ve worked on which you would like to share in your supporting statement. This can include relevant projects from your professional or personal life. To send a video as part of your application, please refer to the attached recruitment pack on full details on how to upload this.
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 10th August 2025
In-person interview date: Monday 18th August 2025
If we receive a high number of applications, we may get in touch to do an initial phone screening with suitable applicants.
Inspired ‘by patients for patients’ our vision is that no one has to piece life back together on their own after catastrophic injury.




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Reading Strategy Coordinator - HMP Stoke Heath
Location: Shropshire
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £28,274 per annum
Hours: Full time (35 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing illiteracy amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) and G4S to provide peer-led literacy and numeracy programmes across a number of prisons. We now have the opportunity to provide a service at HMP Stoke Heath. Working closely with the prison and their staff, people in prison, Shannon Trust Team Members, this is an exciting role leading on the delivery and development of creative and exciting literacy initiatives and an ambitious Reading Strategy at HMP Stoke Heath, maximising opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role is subject to contract award and will be prison-based.
Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. These roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing the 1st September 2025.
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Head of Corporate Partnerships
Workplace: ZSL London Zoo, Regent’s Park, London NW1, Hybrid
Department: Fundraising
Salary: £60,900 - £64,470 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Purpose of the role
ZSL is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Corporate Partnerships to lead the growth of high-impact corporate fundraising aligned with our mission to restore wildlife and create a world where nature thrives. In this senior leadership role, you will spearhead the development and implementation of ZSL’s Corporate Partnerships strategy, with a strong focus on income growth, innovation, and long-term value. A results driven relationship builder, you will lead and inspire a talented team to cultivate, secure, and steward high-value partnerships that support ZSL’s global conservation goals.
Reporting to the Director of Development and working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will identify and unlock strategic opportunities, positioning ZSL as a trusted partner for forward-thinking businesses committed to sustainability and positive impact. This is a unique opportunity to shape and expand a purpose led portfolio that delivers vital funding, shared value, and lasting change for wildlife and people alike.
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of spending at least two days per week in the office, alongside client visits as part of relationship building and partnership activity.
Key responsibilities:
- Business Development: Draw on research to create a healthy pipeline, engaging new prospects and of developing positive relationships at senior levels. Identify and secure new corporate partnerships that align with ZSL's strategic goals, as well as commercial priorities.
- Strategic Partnership Development: Develop and implement innovative partnership models to attract and retain high-value (£1m+) corporate partners and provide unique opportunities for ZSL to raise its profile to new audiences.
- Spokesperson: Represent the ZSL brand in public to corporate Board level representatives, inspiring confidence in partners by demonstrating credibility, knowledge and professionalism.
- Corporate Membership: Grow the Corporate Membership programme, led by Corporate Partnerships Officer, ensuring exceptional experiences, value for members and a healthy ROI for ZSL.
- Internal Collaboration: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across ZSL to identify opportunities to collaborate, leading to enhanced partnerships and strengthening our opportunities to partner.
About You
- Proven experience of strategic corporate partnerships new business, including identifying, engaging, developing and managing strategic corporate partnerships with a track record of delivering income of seven figure and six figure partnerships.
- Previous experience in leading and developing teams, with a strong emphasis on coaching and supporting less experienced staff.
- Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders and work across a complex organisation, engaging with multiple stakeholders who have income generating responsibilities.
- Experience in monitoring and reporting on income and expenditure, ensuring alignment with budgetary plans.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present to and influence senior stakeholders, prospects and partners.
About Us
We’re ZSL, an international conservation charity. Through our unrivalled animal experts in our two zoos (London Zoo and Whipsnade Zoo), the work of our pioneering scientists, our dedicated conservationists, our purpose is to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wild animals going extinct. Our vision is a world where wildlife thrives and we’re working every day to achieve this. From investigating the health threats facing animals, to helping people and wildlife live alongside each other, we are committed to bringing wildlife back from the brink of extinction.
We strongly encourage applications from all backgrounds and celebrate the value of having a team of employees with diverse skills, experiences, and heritage. We are committed to ensuring our teams can bring their authentic selves to work without fear of discrimination. ZSL has active equality networks for our staff with lived experience and those who provide active allyship in Race and Culture, Team Pride, Disability Network, and Menopause Network, complemented by our strategic EDI Steering Group.
What do we offer?
At ZSL, we are proud of our approach to employee benefits. Our benefits include:
- Our vision and purpose - you’ll work alongside colleagues who are passionate about science-led conservation, knowing that you will help us to inspire, inform and empower people to stop wildlife going extinct
- Pension scheme - we offer a generous pension scheme with up to 12% contributory pension
- Flexible working – talk to us about your flexible working requirements and we will do everything we can to make sure you work in a way that suits you
- Holidays – 25 days annual leave allowance, plus UK bank holidays
- Wellbeing – access to a blended programme of wellbeing initiatives, including confidential access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Life assurance – eligible employees will be enrolled in ZSL’s life assurance scheme from their first day
- Complimentary tickets – annual allocation of Whipsnade Zoo and London Zoo tickets, with a 30% discount in online and retail shops
- Cycle2Work - our cycle to work scheme enables you to lease a bicycle
- Season ticket loan - we offer an interest free loan for eligibly London-based employees to buy a season ticket for travel between home and work
- Family friendly policies – we offer enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
Closing Date: Monday 11th August 2025
NB: We reserve the right to close our advertisement early or extend the advertising date until a suitable candidate has been found.
The selection process will involve two stages:
First interview – held virtually via video call.
Second interview – held in person and will include a skills-based assessment.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
This role is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including the candidate's right to work in the UK.
No agencies please.
Purpose of the job
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Learning and Development Specialist to lead the content design, development, and facilitation of our innovative cross sector leadership development initiative, the Joined Up Institute, which seeks to strengthen services and improve outcomes for young people. This role plays a key part in embedding high-quality, evidence-informed learning opportunities across the youth and allied sectors, ensuring continuous professional development that is relevant, inclusive, and impactful. Learning from the Joined Up Institute will play an important role in helping us strengthen our own practices in terms of systems impact.
You will be a skilled learning and facilitation specialist, with a passion for community building and power sharing with young people. You will bring expertise in adult learning theory, blended learning approaches, and stakeholder engagement, as well as a commitment to quality and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
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Complex Learning Delivery
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Content Development
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High Quality Facilitation and Community Building
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Internal Learning and Development Capacity Building
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Learning and Stakeholder Engagement and Support
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Quality Assurance
Experience we're after
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Demonstrable experience in developing and delivering high quality learning for professional development and community-building initiatives.
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Expertise in adult learning theory and learning design methodologies.
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Proven ability to develop and facilitate high-quality learning content, both online and in-person.
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Strong understanding and practical experience of power-sharing approaches with young people and inclusive and equitable practice.
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Expert facilitation skills, including with large cohorts of up to 300 participants, with the ability to train and support others to develop their facilitation practice.
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Experience designing and delivering blended learning programmes.
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Experience identifying and embedded learning from place-based initiatives into wider organisational practices.
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Knowledge of quality assurance frameworks in the context of learning and development.
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Strong event planning, project and budget management skills.
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Excellent partnership-building and stakeholder engagement skills.
Why work at UK Youth?
UK Youth is a leading charity that exists to ensure all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives. We have influence as a sector-supporting infrastructure body, a direct delivery partner and a campaigner for social change. As outlined in our 2025 #unlockingyouthwork strategy, we believe youth work is a catalyst for change that young people need now more than ever. We play a unique role in addressing; the lack of investment into the youth sector, the lack of cross-sector understanding of how youth work makes a difference and the limited opportunities to embed effective solutions.
We are building a movement of change; galvanising likeminded individuals, organisations, government, and businesses from all sectors, to work together and deliver system change for all young people. Together we will create a society that understands, champions, and delivers effective youth work for all.
What we can offer you
We offer a competitive range of benefits, good work/life balance, excellent learning and development opportunities and vibrant organisational culture:
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Flexible/Agile Working
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27 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time employees)
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Funded training provided in; Safeguarding, GDPR, Information and Cyber Security & Equality & Diversity
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Other training available in support of your personal and professional development
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Pension scheme (currently UK Youth match employee contributions up to 5%)
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Membership of our life insurance scheme which would pay-out up to 4 times your salary
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Employee Assistance Programme to support employees both professionally and personally
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20% discount off bookings at Avon Tyrrell, our New Forest Outdoor Centre, including camping, lodges and outdoor activities.
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IT equipment provided for the duration of contract
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CycleScheme and TechScheme
How to apply
If you would like to be considered for this fantastic opportunity, please complete an application via our completely anonymised recruitment system provided by Applied which looks to create a fair and unbiased application process for all. Scroll to the top of the page and start your application.
Closing date: Monday 4th August 2025 at 09:00 (9am)
Provisional Interview Dates: 13th/14th August 2025
As this role involves working in a regulated environment with young people, any offer will be conditional to satisfactory background checks, which include criminal record check and employment reference.
UK Youth is a leading charity with a vision that all young people are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives.

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Role: Sport, Activity and Membership Coordinator
Reporting to: CEO
Salary: £30,000 – £33,000
We are committed to making workplace adjustments where needed and offer flexible working wherever it fits with organisational needs.
We strongly encourage applications from Visually Impaired candidates.
Location:Split between home based, on site at Metro sports and activities across London, and occasionally in our office (WC1N 3AR) locations.
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Purpose:
§To implement the sports, leisure and membership plan in conjunction with the CEO
§To help organise and deliver activities
§To drive growth in membership and participation in activities
Priority areas:
·Programme and project delivery
·Building our membership and volunteer base and participation
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Programme / project development and delivery:
·Help to develop and grow existing programmes and projects
·Help to develop and deliver potential new and annual activities
Membership:
·Grow membership
·Grow participation in sport and activities.
Monitoring and Reporting:
·Monitor participation and effectiveness of all sports and activities
·Gather engaging information for qualitative and quantitative reports.
Communication:
·Communicate regularly to Metro members on available sporting and active social opportunities, e.g. via email and WhatsApp groups
·Look after the charities email inbox
·Seek the views of members and analyse feedback in ways that will aid planning and contribute to Metro’s strategic development.
·Ensure information is always available in accessible formats
Person Specification
Experience of:
·Programme / project development and implementation.
·Identifying and building partnerships with external stakeholders.
·Delivering project in time and to budget.
·Organising and promoting events, including management of volunteers as well as health.
·Demonstrable experience of people increasing participation in activities.
·Collecting tangible and motivational information for reporting
·Direct experience of the issues and challenges relating to visual impairment (desirable).
Skills, Knowledge and Attitude:
·Knowledge of sports and activities development
·Ability to communicate at all levels including making information accessible
·Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of people and organisations.
·Able to drive and influence positive change while taking people with you
·A clear understanding of the positive change that sport and recreational activities brings for blind and partially sighted people
·Able to negotiate and secure varied sporting opportunities, both recreational and competitive, for VI people
·Demonstrate a sound understanding of the issues faced by people with visual impairment and possible steps to overcome these
·Commitment to the values of the social model of disability, the concept and principles of independent living and inclusion.
·Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity.
·Personal credibility to act as an ambassador for the organisation
·A sports related qualification or relevant experience managing and delivering sports activities (desirable)
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Prison Facilitator - HMP Liverpool
Location: HMP Liverpool
Department: Prison delivery
Salary: £28,274 per annum
Hours: 35 hours
Contract Type: Permanent
Do you want to join an organisation committed to addressing low literacy levels amongst people in prison?
Shannon Trust are delighted to be working with His Majesty’s Prison & Probation Service (HMPPS) to provide peer-led learning programmes at HMP Liverpool.
Working closely with the prison and their staff, Shannon Trust volunteers and mentors, this post will lead the delivery and development of our prison-based reading and numeracy programme, maximising peer opportunities for people in prison to learn to read.
Ideally you will have some experience of prison settings underpinned by the ability to build relationships and possess personal qualities that include resilience, determination and a problem-solving approach.
This role will be prison based. Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme. The biggest benefit though is our culture – our people really want to work for the organisation.
We welcome job applications from people with lived experience of the criminal justice system and do not routinely ask for details of any criminal convictions. However, these roles do require prison security clearance, so we will need to ask for details of any relevant criminal convictions before an offer of employment is finalised.
Please note this role is subject to contract award.
Interviews are planned for: 4th August 2025
Benefits: Standard Shannon Trust: Employee benefits include a company contribution to pension scheme of up to 5%, 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, life insurance, paid volunteering days, discounts via Reward Gateway and an Employee Assistance Programme.
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Join us in making a meaningful impact across Welsh communities. The Gwendoline and Margaret Davies Charity is seeking an experienced and passionate Director to lead our grant-giving work, supporting community, youth and arts organisations throughout Wales.
Rooted in Mid Wales with historic ties to Gregynog and the Davies family, we're looking for someone who shares our commitment to directing funds where they can make the greatest difference. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of charitable giving in Wales while working with a supportive board of trustees.
What You'll Do
As our Charity Director, you'll take ownership of our day-to-day operations while driving our continuing development. Working 2-3 days per week from our Newtown office (with hybrid working options available), you'll:
Grant Management & Community Impact
- Manage the full grants application, review and reporting process
- Monitor charity effectiveness and recommend improvements to trustees
- Ensure funds reach the most deserving and impactful applicants
Financial & Administrative Leadership
- Liaise with investment managers and accountants
- Manage bank accounts and maintain accurate financial records
- Oversee compliance and governance requirements
Communications & Engagement
- Update website and social media platforms
- Respond to queries and communicate with applicants and grantees
- Represent the charity at events and meetings
Strategic Development
- Travel occasionally to Cardiff for trustee meetings
- Contribute to strategic planning and policy development
- Identify opportunities for charity growth and improvement
Who We're Looking For
Essential Requirements
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in relevant roles with a proven track record of delivery
- Sector Knowledge: Practical experience of the third sector in Wales, working in or with charities
- Language: Fluent English (Welsh proficiency highly desirable)
- Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SharePoint applications
- Personal Qualities: High professional standards, excellent people skills, and ability to work independently
Desirable Qualifications
- University degree in a relevant discipline
- Experience with websites, social media, and online communications
- Accounting software experience and financial management skills
- Experience with online application systems
What Matters Most We value passion for our mission over formal qualifications. If you have alternative qualifications or extensive relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary: £30-35,000 pro rata
- Flexible working: Hybrid arrangements available
- Generous leave: 5 weeks annual leave
- Pension scheme
- Professional development opportunities
- Meaningful work making a real difference to Welsh communities
- Supportive environment with an engaged board of trustees
How to Apply
We'd love to hear from you if you're excited about this opportunity to lead charitable giving across Wales.
Please send:
- 1-2 page CV
- One page cover letter explaining why you're passionate about this role and how your experience aligns with our mission
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview in August, with the successful candidate starting as soon as possible or by 30 September 2025.
Our Commitment to Equality
We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those who may bring diverse perspectives to our work.
Please send:
• 1-2 page CV
• One page cover letter explaining why you're passionate about this role and how your experience aligns with our mission
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.