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Join Addiction Family Support

Addiction Family Support is a UK-based charity dedicated to supporting adults affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, or gambling.

The Role: Family Support Worker (Bereavement)

As a Family Support Worker at Addiction Family Support, you will provide crucial emotional and practical assistance to individuals bereaved by the loss of a loved one due to addiction. You will be responsible for delivering a range of services to provide support to people bereaved (and affected) by someone else’s harmful use of alcohol, drugs or gambling. Through both individual and group support, you will offer a compassionate and understanding presence, helping people navigate grief and loss in a safe and supportive environment.

Our service delivery takes place via several methods, including taking calls on our telephone Helpline, responding to emails through our email service and delivering the 5-Step Method intervention to individuals, couples and groups and facilitating group support via an online platform.

Working patterns are flexible to allow our services to run from 9am and 9pm 7 days a week. You may be expected to work on a rota basis, covering shifts during this period.

We would hope to be able to offer more hours per week in time when funding allows it.

You will need to be confident in your ability to provide support via a variety of remote and digital platforms, being able to respond to immediate requests for support. You will be an active and involved member of our team and contribute to all aspects of our work to help us achieve our strategic goals and work towards achieving our vision.

Responsibilities:

• Offer empathetic and non-judgmental emotional support to those affected by the bereavement of a loved one due to addiction (via a Helpline and adapted 5-Step Method).
• Provide information, literature, and resources to help individuals and groups manage grief and cope with their situations.
• Facilitate or co-facilitate bereavement support group meetings, creating a safe space for participants to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
• Respond to inquiries and offer structured emotional support through helplines or support groups, following guidelines and safeguarding practices.
• Maintain accurate and confidential records in line with GDPR and the charity’s policies.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are addressed promptly and signpost individuals to additional services where appropriate.

Ongoing Support

As a Family Support Worker, you will have access to regular supervision and peer support, ensuring you feel confident and equipped in your role. Development opportunities are available to help you grow in your position and enhance the support you provide. 

Join Our Team of Change-Makers

Are you ready to make a difference? We're on the lookout for vibrant, enthusiastic, proactive and collaborative individuals with the right skills and experience to become part of our incredible charity.

Be Part of Something Special

Our clients' continuous positive feedback speaks volumes about the impact of our work, and we take immense pride in it. Emilia Fox, one of our dedicated Patrons, stands with us in our mission.

Join an Award-Winning Journey

This is your chance to become part of an award-winning charity where every day is an opportunity to contribute to the greater good. If you're seeking a dynamic environment filled with compassionate individuals dedicated to creating positive change, we invite you to apply or reach out with any enquiries.

The deadline for submitting applications is 10.00am Friday 28 March 2025.

Interviews will be held Thursday 3 April 2025.

About Kinship

We are Kinship. The leading kinship care charity in England and Wales. We’re here for kinship carers – friends or family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to. 

Together, let’s commit to change for kinship families.

About the role

We’re seeking an exceptional and experienced project manager to deliver a pivotal role within our ground-breaking national Kinship Training and Support Service, funded by the Department for Education.

This is our largest contract, and this role is key to enabling our organisational activity. The service offers over 300 online and in-person training events and workshops per year, tailored to meet the specific needs of kinship carers. We need to ensure at least 4,600 kinship carers attend.

You’ll be accountable for successful project delivery, working with executive project sponsors (Chief Operating Officer and Services and Digital Director) and workstream leads (Associate Directors and Heads of departments) to deliver KPI’s to deadlines, escalating and managing risks early.

The type of person we're looking for

You’ll have extensive experience in successful delivery of complex projects that include multiple workstreams and a range of internal and external stakeholders, with technical and non-technical stakeholders. Through your experience of planning, monitoring and controlling project delivery, you’ll quickly set up the necessary systems and processes for success.

You’ll bring strong leadership and communication skills to designing and implementing integrated plans, agreeing deliverables and ensuring accountability. You will need to own this programme of work, and you will need to move at pace.  You’ll interpret needs effectively, ensure clarity of roles and responsibilities and build project management capability. You’ll have a solutions-focused approach and naturally motivate and inspire others to get things done.

Key responsibilities include:

• Work closely with project sponsors, steering group and core team to be accountable for delivery of the programme project KPIs.
• Use a flexible and collaborative approach to set up, deliver and mobilise projects ensuring delivery of vision, aims and objectives.
• Ensure full project documentation, robust project initiation and effective project management and processes ensuring key activity is on track.
• Quickly build detailed project and workstream plans on our project management tool (Asana), ensuring clear roles and responsibilities and supporting colleagues to use the tool effectively.
• Manage multi-department core team including consultants and agencies ensuring they are motivated and working well.
• Set up and implement processes and procedures for successful delivery.
• Support and work with all the workstream leads and deliver integrated plans across the service, focusing teams on what is most important for delivery to meet targets.
• Effectively manage internal and external project communications.
• Establish project documentation across initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closure

Essential knowledge, abilities, skills and experience include:

Project Management qualification or commensurate experience.

• Extensive project management experience in planning, documenting and managing complex project set-up and execution and monitoring performance through the project lifecycle.
• Significant working experience of successful project delivery through effective management of risks, costs, time and milestones.
• Ability to influence others, communicate effectively and build collaborative and productive relationships, internally and externally.
• Proven ability to interpret and transmit the needs of the technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to solve issues quickly, efficiently and creatively.
• Self-starter who can take the initiative and shape project
• Impressive time management and organisational skills.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Kinship are an equal opportunities employer. We warmly welcome applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community and aim to promote diversity. 

What we’ll offer you 

Kinship offers 30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time) as well as a generous pension scheme. This fixed-term role is open to flexible working (school hours would be considered). We have an excellent wellbeing offer including the Employee Assistance Programme and clinical supervision. We will invest in your professional development with training and career development opportunities.

Kinship is committed to championing equality, diversity and inclusion.  We believe our work is greatly enhanced by the varied backgrounds, experiences and views represented within our teams.  We aim to create inclusive teams, celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be their true self at work. We therefore encourage applications from anyone who fits our values, whatever their religion or belief, sex, gender identity, race, age, sexuality or disability and are actively seeking candidates that can bring real innovation and commitment to us. 

This is a fantastic time to join a supportive and well-established team within an organisation with rapid growth ambitions. This role will be what you make it and we’re looking for someone to seize this opportunity!

How to apply

Please apply via Charity Job with your CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages. Please include your notice period and earliest availability to start in your cover letter.

• Application opens: Friday 14 March  
• Application deadline: Monday 31 March, 10 AM. 
• First interview: Online - starting from Thursday 24 March 
• Second interview: In person - starting from Monday 31 March

Some tips for your application: 

• Make sure you’ve read the job description and the essential requirements – make sure your answer reflects those points in the requirements very clearly.

• Really tell us why you want to work for Kinship. We’re interested in working with people who share our values. You can read about our values above. 

• Keep your response clear – use bullet points and short paragraphs if that helps. It will help the recruitment team to focus on your answer.

• Don’t go over 2 pages on your covering letter.

• Please do not use AI tools like ChatGPT to produce your answers. We use software to check and your application will be rejected if you do.

We will shortlist for this role on a rolling basis, so encourage you to apply as soon as possible. 

Kinship reserves the right to close a recruitment campaign earlier than the advertised where we have received sufficient applications.  

As a Community Support Worker, you will work alongside the Community Hub Service Manager, providing frontline support to individuals and families who come to the Makery for help. This role requires proven experience in safeguarding, crisis intervention, and advocacy, as well as the ability to risk assess and respond appropriately to a range of situations.

Applications will not be considered without relevant Safeguarding experience and training, and proven track record of working in a community support role (not domicilary care)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Frontline Support & Safeguarding

• Providing immediate crisis support, signposting, and making referrals to specialist services.

• Acting as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), handling safeguarding concerns and ensuring individuals are safe.

• Conducting risk assessments to determine the most appropriate support for individuals.

• Offering mental health first aid, de-escalating crises, and providing practical guidance to those in distress.

• Having a strong understanding of MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) and how they function, though referrals will be handled by the manager.

• Community Support & Advocacy

• Engaging with individuals facing issues such as homelessness, addiction, domestic abuse, bereavement, and mental health struggles.

• Providing information, advice, and guidance (IAG), helping individuals navigate support systems and access appropriate resources.

• Advocating on behalf of individuals to ensure they receive the help they need from local services.

• Working to break isolation and loneliness by offering time, conversation, and emotional support.

• Teamwork & Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Working alongside the Community Hub Manager to ensure a smooth-running service.

• Supporting volunteers, engaging in community outreach, and building relationships with external organisations.

• Being hands-on in the hub, whether that’s making a cup of tea, preparing a meal, or simply offering a listening ear.

• Helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for all visitors.

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced, and adaptable individual who:

• Has proven experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), including handling referrals and working with safeguarding protocols.

• Holds mental health first aid training and has strong knowledge of risk assessment and crisis intervention.

• Has direct experience working with individuals facing domestic abuse, addiction, homelessness, or mental health challenges.

• Understands information, advice, and guidance (IAG) and knows how to advocate for individuals in need.

• Has experience working in a community support setting with vulnerable individuals.

• Is a team player, willing to support colleagues, volunteers, and visitors in any way needed.

• Can remain calm and professional in unpredictable situations and respond appropriately.

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a non-judgmental approach.

• Can work flexibly and adapt to the changing nature of the role.

Qualifications and Experience (Essential):

• Educational Background: Possession of an NVQ Level 3 or 4 in fields such as Mental Health, Community Work, Psychology, Youth Work, or other related disciplines.

• Safeguarding Certification: Holding a Level 3 or 4 Safeguarding certification, qualifying them to serve as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.

• Professional Experience: Demonstrated experience in community engagement, mental health support, or outreach work, specifically within community settings rather than traditional care environments.

• Skill Set: Proficiency in applying safeguarding measures, trauma-informed care approaches, and mental health support strategies.

• Community Engagement: Proven ability to support vulnerable individuals, engage effectively with diverse communities, and implement programs that promote mental well-being.

Why Join Us?

At the Makery, you will be part of a purpose-driven organisation that truly makes a difference. You’ll work closely with a dedicated team, helping people who are often at their most vulnerable, and playing a key role in shaping a supportive, responsive, and community-led service.

If you have the experience, passion, and resilience for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

Homebased with travel across the northwest of England

Status: Fixed term contract - 12 months

Salary: Band 5, £29,553 depending on experience

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours a week

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About us:

Combat Stress is the UK's leading mental health charity for veterans. For over a century we've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety and depression. Today we provide specialist treatment and support for veterans from every service and conflict, focusing on those with complex mental health issues related to their military service. We provide a range of community, outpatient and residential mental health services to veterans with complex mental health problems. We provide services in-person, and via phone and online.

About the role:

This is a new and exciting position for a Family Support Worker to join Combat Stress and work alongside the NHS as part of Op Courage throughout the Northwest of England. This position will be largely virtual, however travel to stakeholder locations will be expected as required. The role will be integrated into the Op Courage pathway, and as the service evolves and more staff are recruited, it is anticipated that the geographical region will become more localised, however in the first instance this position will involve supporting multiple NHS trusts within the North-West, therefore it would be preferable if the successful candidate lived within this area.

As Combat Stress is a national charity, the successful candidate will also be expected to create relationships with local authorities throughout the UK and to act as a liaison between the charity and the statutory sector in all matters pertaining to safeguarding.

We encourage applications from all demographics and are keen to hear from those who served in HM Forces or have experience supporting the military community.

This role will be subject to a DBS check.

What we offer:

You will work within a reputable charity that is constantly evolving to meet the needs of our veterans, that has a fantastic cause and a committed follower base.

Benefits:

• 27 days paid holiday plus bank holidays.
• Competitive stakeholder pension scheme - contributions matched up to 11% of salary
• Discount shopping vouchers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible working
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Death in Service Scheme

Plus many more.

How to apply:

To apply, send an up-to-date CV and covering letter

For further information about the role, please contact Olivia St John, our Lead Family Support Practitioner,

losing date: 11^th April 2025

Interview date: TBC

Please note, we reserve the right to close this advert early, should we receive a sufficient amount of applicants.

Back Up’s Regional Outreach and Engagement team are the very face of the organisation and are based across the UK,working directly with spinal cord injury centres’, hospitals – or indeed anywhere that people affected by spinal cord injurymay be. As aRegional Coordinator, you will build relationships and take ownership for what happens in your geographical area. Whether it be providing peer support to newly injured people in a clinical setting, facilitating wheelchair skills sessions, making referrals for ongoing support or supporting volunteers and fundraisers–you will be passionate about being able to demonstrate the impact of what we do, and will see for yourself howBack Up quite literally transforms lives

CV's will not be accepted.  Applicants must complete and submit thier application form via the HR portal.

Role Purpose: 

To work with families 0-5 within the 0-19 model, with flexibility for 5-19 and a “whole family approach” Including pre-birth, to provide Early Help interventions to meet identified needs of families both in their home on a one-to-one basis and in other settings, using group work.

Main functions

1.To empower families to engage in support, enabling a person-centred solution-focused approach to family support where the service user guides the package of support.

2. Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the needs, strengths and challenges of families accessing the service.

3. To support families with identified support needs, holding a caseload and taking part in case supervision.  

4. To provide families with information, advice and guidance and signposting on various issues.

5. To provide family support drop-in sessions enabling families to access support

6. To identify barriers to accessing services within the local community and contribute to overcoming these barriers for all target and disadvantaged groups.

7. To use a solution-focused approach when working with families who are resistant to engage with the service ensuring the child’s welfare remains paramount at all times.

8. To facilitate and deliver support and interventions which improve parental capacity and family relationships for families with under 5s within the 0-19 model, with flexibility for 5-19 and a “whole family approach”.  

9. To develop programmes of work with families which produce the outcomes required in assessments or plans. 

10. To ensure effective Child and parent engagement and Child’s Voice is paramount in any decision-making.

11. To refer families to specialists and other services when appropriate and with consent in accordance with required protocols and monitor family progress and engagement with referred services.

12. To provide guidance and support on childcare, child development, child safety, nutrition, and early education.

13. To deliver group intervention programmes that may include evidence-based programmes: i.e. parenting, domestic abuse etc

14. To attend multi-agency meetings as required and provide reports. 

15. Maintain accurate and confidential records of family interactions, services provided and outcomes achieved.

16. To plan, and coordinate Antenatal/ Perinatal Mental Health Interventions. 

17. To engage with local partners and communities to promote public health messages in relation to Infant Feeding.

18. To ensure appropriate referral and signposting of women for breastfeeding support when necessary.

19. To provide support to women who are breastfeeding, encouraging the development of group support as required.

20. Communicate key messages about breastfeeding; in relation to attachment and bonding with their baby, providing support in a clear and empathetic manner as required 

21. Maintain effective links with internal and external support services, staying up to date with available support services in relation to emotional health and well-being.

22. To lead on planning, delivery and evaluation of services, in relation to the emotional health of parents, including co-production.

23. To work directly with individual parents and children to provide structured intervention and support around emotional health/well-being and behaviour.

24. To work flexibly and deliver services across the service as directed and to undertake any other duties commensurate with the role and responsibilities of the post as agreed with your line manager

Benefits

29 days annual leave plus 4 days concessionary days (over Christmas) plus bank holidays. Pro rated for part time staff.
Employee assistance programme
Company pension
Option to join BHSF health cash plan

We are seeking motivated change-makers who have a heart to see students come to faith in Christ and a passion to help students live and speak for Christ.

Salary: £25,238 per year 
Location: Home-based within a regional team
Hours: Full-time or part-time
Closing Date: 27 March 2025

About the role:

As a Christian Union Staff Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting, encouraging, and equipping students in Christian Unions (CUs) to share the gospel in their universities.

In this role, you will:

• Train and support CU leaders in evangelism, helping them to share the gospel effectively
• Work alongside CU members to reach their friends and peers with the good news of Jesus
• Support students in understanding the Bible and applying it to their lives
• Organise and facilitate training events in evangelism, leadership, and discipleship
• Build relationships with local churches, student workers, and other organisations
• Recruit and supervise Relay Workers and Associate Staff Workers
• Promote UCCF’s ministry among students and churches, developing prayer and financial support networks
• Take part in UCCF training and national conferences for personal and professional development

To equip Christian Union Staff Worker's for this strategic ministry, staff follow a training curriculum covering theology, biblical studies, mission, apologetics, church history, and ministry skills. They receive ongoing support from a Team Leader and regional team, meeting regularly for study, prayer, and fellowship.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a committed Christian (an occupational requirement of the role)
• Has a heart for student evangelism and discipleship
• Is able to relate well to students, inspiring and equipping them for mission
• Has strong communication skills
• Is able to think strategically and initiate change
• Can work independently while also being part of a regional team
• Is willing to raise personal financial support
• Agrees with UCCF’s Doctrinal Basis

About UCCF

UCCF (Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship) exists to make disciples of Jesus Christ in the student world. We support and resource student-led Christian Unions across the UK, helping students reach their campuses with the good news of Jesus. As a Christian Union Staff Worker, you will be part of a team passionate about equipping and supporting students to live and speak for Jesus.

Recovery Navigator (Mental Health Support Worker) 

 Location: Handsworth / Central Birmingham  

Salary: £23,400 per annum 

Hours: 37.5 per week (Part time and Full time roles available)  

Are you interested in kick starting your career in mental health? Keen to support your community and have a rewarding role? If you have some experience in the field of mental health or feel as though you would succeed in this industry, we encourage you to apply for the role of Recovery Navigator at Birmingham Mind. 

About us:  

Birmingham Mind are a leading mental health service provider in the West Midlands, we are a Mindful Employer as well as achieve the Gold standard success in Investors in People. 

About the role:  

Based from either Handsworth or Birmingham City Centre hub, you will receive in depth training and guidance in order for you to provide support to people that need help managing their mental health and wellbeing. Once thorough training and an induction has been completed, your role will include: 

• Managing a caseload of people accessing our mental health services with support from your line manager.  

• Building positive relationship with individuals in order to understand their needs and safeguard their wellbeing.  

• Support individuals accessing the service to find a variety of solutions to help them navigate a path to their recovery.  

• Conducting 1-2-1’s, workshops, drop-in sessions, signposting to community support and leading therapeutic group sessions.  

• You will help create and develop new sessions and workshops using feedback and reflective practice.  

• Given the opportunity to take part in fundraising, pop up hubs and community events across Birmingham Mind. 

•  Advocate for individuals to help them reach their goals. 

About You: 

•  At least 12 months experience of working in the mental health sector, or other sectors that have a transferrable skillset will be considered, e.g. charities, care, prison, SEND 

•  Interest in working 1-2-1 with people with mental health difficulties as well as delivering workshops for wellbeing and social support (full training will be provided)  

• Understanding of Safeguarding procedures & GDPR regulations  

• Confident when working with different groups of people  

• Calm and considered approach to managing challenging situations and well as the ability to regulate your emotional response. 

•  The majority of hours will be within 9-5, Monday to Friday, however you will be available to work the one Tuesday evening and a Saturday morning on a monthly basis 

Salary & Benefits:  

Salary for this role is £23,400. Benefits include 33 days holiday (including Bank and Public Holidays), working from home up to 1 days a week, defined contribution pension scheme, Paycare which offers employees affordable cover for a range of healthcare treatments, an Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and a comprehensive training programme. 

Birmingham Mind encourages those that have lived experience of mental health difficulties to apply regardless of work experience. 

Closing date for applications is Monday 24th March 2025 Interviews to take place week commencing Monday 31st March 2025 

Crisis is the national charity for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 we embarked on our new 10-year strategy for ending homelessness. We know it is not inevitable. We know together we can end it.

This is a new and exciting role at Crisis Skylight Birmingham to join a team of experienced and highly skilled staff supporting homeless people move into their own long term sustainable tenancies.

Job Title: Lettings Officer (Internally this role is known as Housing Procurement Officer)

Location: Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE

About the role

You will join our team in Birmingham at an exciting time, delivering an outstanding property procurement service across the private and social rented sector. Working alongside our team of lead worker coaches you will identify appropriate matches of tenants and homes. It’s a role requiring commercial acumen and creativity as you partner with both Social and Private landlords and our members. You will work collaboratively with partners, coaches and staff across the organisation to ensure tenants receive the support they need to sustain their homes and landlord relationships are nurtured. There is scope for development of the role and plenty of support. It’s a fantastic opportunity to make the role your own and shape it from the beginning.

About you

To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following skills, experience and knowledge:

• Experience of sourcing, procuring, and allocating accommodation and making tenancies work for tenants and landlords.
• Knowledge of the Birmingham (and surrounding areas) housing market and the barriers and opportunities faced by people moving out of homelessness and into housing.
• Understanding of housing law
• Developing, building, and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience of working in a lettings and housing procurement environment
• Creative approach to solving problems.
• Showing resilience when dealing with difficult situations
• A self-starter who can work on their own initiative.

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.
• Flexible working around the core hours 10am-4pm
• Two-days (pro rata) wellbeing days
• 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 30 March 2025 at 23:55

Interview date: Tuesday 8 April 2025 at Crisis Skylight Birmingham, 25 Heath Mill Lane, B9 4AE

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology for my application?

We strongly discourage applicants from using AI technology at any stage of the recruitment process. This is so we can run a fair, transparent process which gives all applicants an equitable chance of success. We want to hear about your own experience and perspectives in your application and if shortlisted, during the interview too.

We are looking for a collaborative, driven and problem-solving candidate to design and lead our core support projects and improve the way we make life better for people affected by aplastic anaemia.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a high performing team within the AAT. Our team is small, but mighty. Our current S&O team is made up of three part-time support and outreach workers some of whom have lived experience of aplastic anaemia. Lived experience is hugely important to us but is not an essential criterion for this role.

As part of the Senior Management Team, you will bring the process, structure and programme-oriented approach to our successful range of support services. You will be helping to give people living with aplastic anaemia access to better information, better networks and better ways to advocate for themselves. 

This opportunity is for a permanent contract, starting immediately. You will work 35 hours a week, and we encourage flexible working. However, the team does generally operate during core office hours (between 9am to 5pm) and there are regular team meetings on Thursdays.  

Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum pro-rata, plus additional £2,000 London weighting if applicable 

Contract type: 12-month maternity cover; part-time (21 hours per week). 

Location: London or Birmingham 

Hybrid: This role requires travel across our 3 regions to support programme delivery and quality assurance. Envision does operate hybrid working policy and flexibility to work from home. 

About the role 

This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Programmes and Impact (P&I) Team through the second year of the current Impact Strategy, which focuses on strengthening our approach to quality assurance, sustaining the consistent delivery of our existing impact management systems, and reviewing and standardising our Long-Term Outcomes framework. 

As Director of Programmes and Impact (maternity cover), you will oversee the training, delivery and continuous improvement of our core programme, ensuring it is delivered consistently and well. You will manage the Programmes and Impact team to meet all impact management and quality assurance targets for the 2025/26 programme year.

We have a clear and focused mission and plan, a strong record of success, and a dynamic team and culture. You will be the leading voice on maintaining our strong culture of impact across the organisation. 

As a core member of the senior management team (SMT), you will work closely with the Board, CEO, and senior colleagues to drive forward our growth and impact strategy as well as sustain our organisational culture. 

You will also serve as the Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), ensuring the safety of our young people and staff through strong policy implementation and ongoing monitoring. In this role you’ll be supported by our Safeguarding trustee and the wider safeguarding team. 

We are seeking an inspiring leader who can champion our impact strategy, drive excellence in programme delivery, and empower their team to be collaborative and creative to achieve our goals. You will be passionate about the transformative power of Essential Skills for young people from underrepresented backgrounds and committed to advocating for greater focus and funding in this space. You will ideally have a history of strengthening programmes and quality assurance processes in cross regional organisations, during a time of growth. 

Responsibilities – the Director of Programme and Impact will: 

• Ensure consistent and high-quality national programme delivery
• Lead on impact management
• Lead on safeguarding as Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
• Provide strategic leadership as a member of SMT

Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies: 

• Senior leadership experience in programme delivery, impact management, or quality assurance, including team management and professional development
• Expertise in impact management, including data analysis and using insights to drive programme quality
• Experience designing and delivering training and quality assurance processes for programmes teams
• Experience of implementing safeguarding processes, policies, and training, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior leadership and trustees.
• Commitment to Envision’s vision, mission and values and ability to work well in, and contribute to, our organisational culture​

Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We encourage applications with lived experience to apply as they are currently under- represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first round interview.

Please note:

-Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

- We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. Therefore, if we do not contact you, please assume you have been unsuccessful.

- We will be interviewing as we go along, so early applicants are encouraged.

- We also regret to inform you that, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide you with feedback regarding your application.

About us

Foxglove is a litigation and campaigning nonprofit that exists to make the use of technology fair. When governments and major tech companies use technology to abuse their power, we investigate, litigate and campaign to make it right. 

Big Tech companies have become so large – gobbling up a huge slice of the global marketplace and an unprecedented treasure hoard of user data – that they’re now more powerful than many states. The harmful effects of this concentration of power are everywhere – threats to our democracy, to our privacy, decimated workers’ rights and platforms rife with disinformation and hate. Governments are ploughing ahead with the use of algorithms and mass data systems to cut costs and increase efficiency often resulting in digital tools that entrench unfairness and leave the most vulnerable in society in crisis. All these problems are only getting worse with generative AI.

Foxglove works to bring the rule of law to the tech and AI giants who have upended our public square, workplaces, and social lives. We fight to reduce these anti-democratic behemoths’ size and power and we challenge them for abusing their workers. We also work to ensure public bodies use data and algorithms openly, fairly, and legally. 

We have a strong track record. We’ve launched landmark cases seeking structural changes to big tech’s harmful business models, supported 180+ Facebook content moderators fired for trying to form a union to sue Facebook and their outsourcing company, Sama – winning world-first judgements. We helped launch Africa’s first content moderators' union and are urging UK and EU regulators to halt Big Tech’s maneuvers to hoover up generative AI as it has the rest of our online world. We have forced disclosure of secret contracts between tech giants and the NHS, stopped a racist Home Office visa streaming algorithm, helped make grading fair for UK A level students, forced the government to pause the NHS Data Grab and challenged the Department of Work and Pension’s use of an algorithm unfairly flagging disabled people for benefit fraud investigations.

We are a small but growing team of lawyers, communications experts, and campaigners. Our work is global, and we work in partnership with lawyers, civil society, unions, and impacted people. 

About you

You are an experienced lawyer with a strong interest in using the law to hold governments and companies to account. You understand change doesn’t only take place within the walls of the court and that movements only succeed when they’re inclusive, making as many people as possible see they have a stake in these issues. You are a self-starter with the initiative to find opportunities, but the team-spiritedness to contribute to a shared goal and celebrate others’ work. If that’s you, and the Foxglove mission excites you, we would love to hear from you.

The role

The post holder will be responsible for managing Foxglove’s legal team and legal work. You will drive forward a range of cases, including the development of case theories, investigating and collecting evidence, drafting correspondence, evidence and submissions. You will also be responsible for coordinating and managing external legal teams. UK and international travel is required. 

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Case Development and Management

• Listen to affected communities, unearth issues caused by tech injustice, and come up with innovative legal solutions.
• Build and maintain relationships with impacted community members, unions, other lawyers, experts, co-counsel, intervenors, civil society organisations and the public.
• Draft and comment on technical and legal documents and correspondence.
• Effectively work with the co-Executive Director to implement Foxglove’s legal strategy
• Manage and supervise the legal team.
• Lead evidence gathering.

Compliance and Risk Management 

• Manage court deadlines and time limits where applicable.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all aspects of your work and our cases.
• Always maintain the strictest standards of client confidentiality. 
• Always maintain the strictest concern for and awareness of data protection and Foxglove policies.
• Keep up to date with the global litigation landscape concerning tech justice.

Other

• Help ensure communities’, workers’ and affected individual’s voices are heard in our campaigns, communications and advocacy work.
• Contribute to social media posts, blogs and op-eds. 
• Speak to the press about Foxglove’s cases as required. 
• Contribute to the development of materials for advocacy purposes including video or audio testimony, photographs etc.
• Other ad hoc tasks as required.

Person Specification

Essential 

• A strong interest in using the law to hold government and companies to account. 
• Qualified lawyer in any jurisdiction with at least senior legal experience. 
• Ability to learn new areas of law quickly and develop new areas of work.
• Demonstrable knowledge in conduct of cases from initial advice through to trial.
• Relevant experience in analysing complex factual and legal situations and helping to advise clients in accordance with their aims.
• Experience in dealing sensitively with clients and experts. 
• Experience in working on complex matters, which require analysis of large amounts of documents and data.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated by ability to communicate accurately, clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. 
• Excellent time management skills demonstrated by ability to organise and prioritise a complex workload and work to tight deadlines.
• Experience in working and contributing to a team environment.

Length and Salary

The role is permanent. The annual salary is £70,075 per annum less any required deductions for income tax and national insurance. 

Our team works remotely, and this role can be based anywhere. We would prefer you to work within or close to UK office hours, but this is flexible. Our team travels every two months for team days and twice a year for team retreats. This role will include significant UK and international travel.Only candidates with the right to work in their location will be considered.

How to apply

Please make your application via the link to Applied provided by 9am on April 22 (please disregard Charity Jobs' deadline), answering the application questions and uploading your CV. We will not review applications sent via a job board or to our email. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis with first round interviews likely to take place in mid to late-May for selected candidates.

Foxglove does not use AI in its recruitment processes, except to detect applications for AI use. As a tech-justice organisation, we ask the same of our candidates.

Foxglove is growing and we are striving to build a team that is inclusive. We will create a diverse and adaptable environment where we support people to do their best work. We believe an effective and creative team is made up of people from different walks of life. You can read more about how we work and what we offer our staff on our website.

As the deputy to the Director of Finance, the Financial Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for the financial integrity of the organisations finances.  Leading on the financial reporting, forecasting and budgeting for the DBF, Coventry Cathedral and Together for Change, this role will ensure compliance with Charity, Company and Ecclesiastical legislation. Leading and guiding a team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Main Activities and Duties 

1. Reporting, Budgeting, Financial Management, Accounting processes and systems

• Overall responsibility for the production of the DBF monthly management accounts to budget holders by working day 8. Ensure that monthly reviews with budget holders take place; to monitor financial performance & recommend corrective action to budget holders when needed. Provide training & development opportunities to budget holders.
• Working with the Director of Finance to prepare  financial reports and commentary for the various  diocesan committees.
• Preparation of the annual report and financial statements for the DBF. Ensuring compliance with accounting standards & regulations. Liaise with auditors during the external audit ensuring all reports and supporting documentation are available.
• Develop & manage the annual budget for the DBF; in collaboration with budget holders. Provide financial forecasts & analysis to support strategic decision making.
• Maintain accurate records of all funds, ensuring proper allocation & usage. Preparation & submission of timely & accurate financial reports to donors & budget holders of these funds. Monitor & report on restricted & unrestricted funds.
• Lead change management initiatives to improve financial processes & systems. Identify opportunities for process improvement & implement best practices throughout all three organisations. Engage with stakeholders to ensure successful adoption of changes. Monitor & evaluate the impact of changes on financial operations.
• Implement & maintain robust internal controls. Ensure compliance with financial policies & procedures. Conduct regular reviews and audits of financial processes.
• Oversee the calculation, collection & reporting of Parish Share contributions. Ensure accurate & transparent reporting for the Deanery Share allocations. Communicate with parishes to provide guidance & support on Parish Share matters.

2. Leadership

• To provide leadership and clear direction to the team ensuring appraisals with SMART objectives that form the basis of regular monthly meetings reviewing individual and team performance. 
• Working closely with the Director of Finance providing regular updates on the finances of each of organisations that the finance team supports.
• To attend training courses and events to maintain the professional accountancy qualification and competency to ensure that the post holder is aware of best practice and upcoming developments affecting the DBF, Cathedral and TFC.
• Developing relationships with budget holders to understand the drivers for expenditure, proactively providing advice and guidance to build commercial awareness.
• Providing advice and support to parishes on basic queries relating to finance and charity reporting matters.  Using the data available in the department from Parish Finance returns and accounts to understand the impact of the financial health of the parishes on the DBF.
• To deputise for the Director of Finance

Your new company

I am working exclusively with a Financial Services body, and we are looking to recruit a Programme Manager on a part-time basis to lead a brand refresh. This role is available on a 2-day-a-week basis, with a requirement to go into the office once a month. Reporting to senior leadership, the postholder will ensure workstreams progress smoothly, align with strategic goals, and remain on schedule. This role involves liaising with internal teams, tracking milestones, and engaging with external suppliers.

Your new role

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee the implementation of the brand refresh, ensuring alignment across design, digital, systems, and communications.
• Manage and track progress across multiple workstreams, working closely with internal teams and external agencies.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and blockers, escalating issues when necessary.
• Attend and contribute to weekly project meetings, providing status updates.
• Ensure clear documentation of progress, key decisions, and dependencies.
• Monitor budget allocations, ensuring project spending remains within scope.

What you'll need to succeed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Proven experience in Programme Management. Ideally in managing branding, digital transformation, or large-scale organisational change projects.
• Strong coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management, working across internal teams and external agencies.
• Strong organisational and communication skills, with attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.

What you'll get in return

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a flexible midterm contract on a part-time basis.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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