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We have an exciting opportunity for an Independent Domestic Violence Advisor to join the team in London, working 37.5 hours a week.
Do you want to make a difference every day? Do you want to contribute to change & improvement for those who need it?
Do you have resilience & adaptability? Can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care?
If yes, then we'd love to hear from you…
What we offer:
At Victim Support we believe in attracting & retaining the best people and offer a competitive rewards & benefits package including:
- Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
- Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
- Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
- Welcome Bonus: £500 on successful completion of probation period.
- Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
- Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
- Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
- Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
- Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
- Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
- Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
- Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.
About the Role:
You may be a qualified IDVA or a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker wanting to work alongside professionals in a multi-agency environment, although we will consider applicants from other fields providing you are able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and understanding of both domestic and sexual violence.
This role involves both face to face and virtual support in a hybrid model of working. There is an expectation that you will do a mixture of working from home, our office in Singer Street.
As a DRIVE Independent Domestic Violence Advocate you will:
- Implement effective ways of working with victims and those supporting them to increase safety and reduce harm.
- Provide a high-quality, front-line service to victims of domestic and sexual abuse, delivering a premium service prioritised according to risk, primarily focusing on victim/survivors aged 16+
- Work within a multi-agency framework consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic and sexual abuse to keep safety central to all services for victims of domestic and sexual abuse.
- Have excellent communication skills, a proactive approach and the confidence to be able to influence the way in which this service is delivered are key.
You will need:
- Have a knowledge of help-seeking barriers and support needs of victims of domestic and sexual abuse (in heterosexual or same-sex relationships).
- Have a good understanding of domestic and sexual abuse including the impact of abuse on victims and their children.
- Understand the principles of risk assessment, safety planning and risk management for victims of domestic and sexual abuse and their children.
- Understand safeguarding issues, and the legal responsibilities surrounding these issues.
- Direct service delivery to victims of domestic and sexual abuse or other vulnerable people.
- Have excellent communication, negotiation and advocacy skills, both written and verbal when interacting with a range of agencies and individuals. Understand and be committed to equal opportunities and diversity issues in policy and practice.
- Have a strong crisis management skills and the ability to deal with stressful and difficult situations.
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
About Us:
Victim Support (VS) is an independent charity providing a range of specialist services to people who have been affected by crime across England and Wales. We work towards a world where there are fewer victims but who have stronger rights, better support and a real influence in the Criminal Justice System. Everyone at VS is driven by our Vision Ambitions and Values to play their part in making a difference for those who experience crime and traumatic events. Working for VS gives you the opportunity to play a key role in a national charity providing high quality services to victims and witnesses and being a vital force for change.
Victim Support are committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.
Victim Support strives to represent the diverse communities we serve and are passionate about creating an environment where all staff and volunteers feel respected and heard. Being a diverse organisation with an inclusive culture is integral to us being able to meet our aim of ensuring that anyone who is a victim of crime gets the support they need.
As part of our commitment to the Race at Work Charter we particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities. VS is also a Disability Confident Employer and we provide a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates that are disabled and meet all essential criteria for a role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty such as dyslexia or a medical condition which you believe may affect your performance during any aspect of our selection process, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to perform at your best.
How to apply:
To apply for this role please follow the link below to the Jobs page on our website and complete the application form demonstrating how you meet the essential shortlisting criteria.
We look forward to hearing from you.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if we receive enough suitable applications to take forward to interview prior to the published closing date. If you have already registered & started an application, then we will contact you to advise of the amended closing date wherever possible.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Ambitious About Autism is a national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities. We run specialist education services, an award-winning employment programme and children and young people are at the heart of our charity's decision-making, policy work and campaigning.
(Please note, applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK, as we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position)
In this role, you will be working on a 1:1 basis with our Autistic learners. You will provide support to learners so that they can access the curriculum whilst also promoting their independence and self-esteem through community led activities.
Position: Specialist Teaching Assistant
School: Ambitious College,Pears Campus, Capital City College Tottenham, N15 4FY
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent (Hours: 9am - 4.30pm)
Salary: £25,837 to £27,165 (based on experience)
About the School:
Ambitious College is an independent specialist day college dedicated to supporting autistic young people aged 16–25. Our educational approach focuses on the individual at all times. We offer a highly personalised curriculum and positively support our learners to acquire new skills and take part in everyday life. We are located within two mainstream further education college campuses: the College of Haringey, Enfield, and North East London, and West Thames College, West London. Through a range of partnerships with local businesses, community groups, and our mainstream college partners, we also offer opportunities to learn in the community. This combined approach – personalised education, positive support, and real work experience – delivers results. It allows our young people to achieve their goals, fulfil their potential, and go on to lead active lives in their community. Ambitious College's values define how we work and ensure that children and young people with autism are at the heart of all that we do.
As part of the Ambitious About Autism team, you will enjoy the following benefits:
- Term time only role (yet paid across 52 weeks)
- A competitive salary of up to £26,502 and an increase every September
- Free healthy breakfast available everyday
- State of the art Autism specific training including person centred approaches, positive behaviour support, medical training and understanding sensory needs
- Working with experts in the Autism industry with 1:1 meetings and training provided
- Eye test vouchers, season ticket loans and a cycle to work scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme, to help you balance your work, family, and personal life
- Continuous professional development including access to coaching and mentoring as well as e-learning and online training courses
Start date: October half term 2025
Ambitious about Autism is fully committed to equality of opportunity and diversity and we warmly welcome applications from all suitably-qualified candidates. We welcome applications regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, disability, or age. All applications will be considered solely on merit.
Ambitious about Autism is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The Safeguarding responsibilities of the post as per the job description and personal specification.
Whether the post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendment to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2021. This means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS Filter Guidance.
We stand with autistic children and young people, champion their rights and create opportunities.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Chief Executive Officer
We are seeking an inspiring and strategic leader to guide a well-established health support charity through its next stage of growth and transformation.
Position: Chief Executive Officer
Location: Shipley-based, with regular travel across Bradford and Craven District
Salary: £45,000+ depending on experience
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Tuesday 30th September
Interview Date: Bradford, date to be confirmed
About the Role
This is a pivotal opportunity to shape the future of a respected local health charity. The organisation is moving towards a more personalised and outreach-focused model of care, and we are looking for a CEO who can combine empathy with business acumen to drive that change.
Key responsibilities include:
· Leading the development and delivery of the charity’s strategy and vision
· Driving income generation across diverse fundraising streams
· Overseeing financial planning, reporting and governance
· Supporting, developing and motivating staff and volunteers
· Building strong external partnerships and raising the organisation’s profile
· Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, data protection and charity regulations
· Acting as the charity’s public face and spokesperson
About You
We are looking for a confident and credible leader with:
· Experience of successfully leading and growing a charity or similar organisation
· A strong track record in strategic planning, governance and financial management
· Expertise in fundraising across trusts, foundations, corporate partnerships and community giving
· The ability to inspire teams, build partnerships and represent the organisation externally
· Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
· A genuine empathy with the challenges faced by people living with or affected by serious illness
A degree-level management qualification or equivalent experience is desirable. Use of a car and flexibility to travel within the region will be important for the role.
About the Organisation
For over 35 years, this Yorkshire-based charity has provided vital practical and emotional support to people living with or affected by serious illness and their families. Rooted in the community, the charity is now evolving to ensure its services remain accessible, relevant and impactful. This is a chance to join at a transformative moment and help shape its future direction.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Charity Director, Managing Director, Operations Director, Head of Services, Fundraising Director, Chief Operating Officer, Programme Director, Senior Charity Leader
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a statement (no longer than 2 pages) outlining why you are the right person for this role.
Safeguarding Statement
This charity is committed to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all individuals who participate in its programmes and of all staff and volunteers. Successful candidates will be required to carry out a disclosure and barring check.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity Statement
The organisation is an equal opportunities employer, values diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment.
Data Protection Statement
For information about how your data is used as part of the recruitment process, please contact us.
The Egg Theatre is seeking maternity cover for our Egg Development Manager.
The successful applicant will work within our busy team to develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects; lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships; and manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity.
Objectives:
- To develop and implement strategies to secure income from trusts, foundations and individuals in support of Egg and Engagement projects.
- To lead on the stewardship, identification and cultivation of trust and foundation relationships.
- To manage impact capture processes for Egg and Engagement activity
Key Tasks and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Fundraising
- Develop and review Egg and Engagement fundraising strategies with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development.
- Support the planning, budgeting and coordination of projects, in liaison with Egg Director, Head of Engagement and Head of Development, to realise fundraising strategy.
- Lead on the stewardship of existing funders, managing the reporting relationship.
- Identify and cultivate new trust and foundation relationships needed for Egg and Creative Learning projects. This could include bid writing or asset creation.
- Build strong cases for support, identifying all the information needed to create compelling proposals and reports for high and mid-value funders
- Write, budget and submit applications to trusts and foundations.
- Monthly reporting with Development Team and Egg Director, and Quarterly reporting to Head of Finance and Director.
- Delivering and Managing the Egg Development Plan KPIs related to the Development Team.
- Facilitate the writing of the next Egg Development Plan 2027-2032
Communications
- Lead on the planning, design and publication of annual Egg impact reports, in liaison with The Egg and the Development team.
- Create visually engaging, accurate and compelling materials for promotion and reporting.
- Work with the Marketing Department, in coordination with the Development Team, to create a schedule of Egg Development communications to compliment The Egg marketing.
- Design and execute plans to maintain and grow individual giving to the Wonderfund, in collaboration with the wider Development Team.
- Oversee integrated communications and marketing campaigns related to the Wonderfund and any strategically significant Egg and Engagement work
- Managing freelance professionals in the creation of projects and materials for Egg fundraising where an investment in these services have been agreed within the Egg and TRBs budget.
Data and Impact
- Develop and refine the impact capture and reporting process.
- Gather and share data internally to support project planning and understand progress against the KPIs laid out in the Egg Development Plan.
- Maintain accurate records of all applications, prospects and donor relationships using Spektrix.
- Analyse donor trends and manage fundraising pipeline using Spektrix.
- Provide clear guidance to colleagues on funded project requirements, deadlines and reporting, contributing to the creation of management processes to gather this data, including the Wonderfund and project activity.
- Provide data for use at Board level to support decision-making.
- Manage the collection of all qualitative and quantitative data for reporting purposes to donors, trusts and foundations and service level agreement partners including Bath Spa University.
Partnerships
- Identify local and national partnerships that support the goals of The Egg and Engagement.
- Fostering and maintaining local and national relationships with cultural and education partnerships, to support The Egg’s and Theatre Royal Bath’s goals in its charitable purpose.
General
- Deliver an ethical, legal and appropriate service for Theatre Royal Bath to a high standard.
- Be fully conversant with all Theatre Royal Bath policies.
- Attend Development meetings as required.
- Always abide by the financial coding, management and monetary systems laid down by Theatre Royal Bath’s Finance Department.
- Act always in the best interests of Theatre Royal Bath.
- Attend evening and weekend events as required.
- Carry out any further duties as reasonable requested by the General Manager or Theatre Director.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Background
Social AF are experts in Social Media Moderation. Established in 2021, we work with some of the biggest names in the third sector and have supported charities to raise over £25 million.
Our reputation for delivering an excellent social media moderation service has helped the company grow at a rapid pace. Our services include:
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Social Media Moderation
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Facebook Group Moderation
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On-page messaging for Facebook Fundraisers
We are on the lookout for talented comms experts who understand the importance of effective, accurate, and timely online communications and can enhance the work of our expanding social media moderation team.
** The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional social media moderation experience, working with a large charity with an active social media following. They will understand the importance of building positive engagement and relationships with the public and be committed to acting in the best interests of our charity partners.
If you do not have 3 years of professional social media moderation experience, working in-house for a charity please do not apply. You will not be shortlisted.
About the role
Our dedicated team moderates our full-service accounts (all organic content and paid ads) as well as one-off campaigns and appeals for some of the most recognisable charities in the sector.
This role is perfect for skilled comms experts who can provide excellent supporter care and is best suited as an additional source of income (the majority of our team are freelancers and consultants). You must be able to begin moderation at 9 am (or earlier), wrap up by 9 pm and adhere to our sub-three-hour response time.
Our moderators must have a minimum of three years’ in-house, third-sector comms experience.
As a Social Media Moderator, you would be responsible for:
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Becoming the voice of the cause you are representing, adhering to their brand guidelines and tone of voice at all times
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Identifying, escalating and signposting any safeguarding issues
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Managing your own time and work on own initiative
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Working across a range of social media management tools
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Responding/actioning to all comments and queries in under three hours
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Maximising donations when required
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Going above and beyond at all times to provide supporters with an incredible experience
Our moderation takes place between 9 am and 9 pm, Monday-Sunday.
Different accounts will require varying levels of ‘active’ hours (defined as time spent taking action). You will split your active hours between 9am and 9pm. For example, for an account which requires three active hours, you might carry out your work in six, thirty minute instalments throughout the shift.
As you gain experience, you will be allocated multiple accounts which will enable you to increase your hours worked.
Whilst you need to be on hand to monitor your accounts during 9am-9pm, the role does allow for a great deal of personal flexibility.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years' professional comms experience, working with a large charity with an active social media following. They will understand the importance of building positive engagement and relationships with the public and be committed to act in the best interests of our charity partners.
Full training will be provided alongside regular one-to-one and team catch-ups. Here’s what some of our moderators say about working at Social AF:
“I love the flexibility of the role. The team are great and are very helpful, but the flexibility allows you to still do things whilst working.” Megan
“Working with Social AF has been so rewarding - I’ve been able to work with some amazing national charity partners. The team are so friendly and the flexibility of this role has been really beneficial to me, my family and my work-life balance” Sarah
Please read our full job description before applying. Applicants that don't meet our minimum criteria won't be considered for interview.
Please submit your CV alongside a short covering statement to let us know why you are best suited to this role.
As part of your application, you will be required to answer the following questions:
- Do you have at least 3 years of professional social media moderation experience, working in-house for a charity?
- Please share an example of how you’ve successfully managed a charities’ social media channel (200 words or less)
- How many days per week and active hours per day would you be able to commit to?
- Please relay our start and finish times, alongside our response time.
- Are you happy to commit to one weekend day per week as and when required?
Good luck!
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Title: Human Resources Lead.
Reports to: Head of Operations.
Responsible for: No direct reports at this time.
Employer: Norfolk Rivers Trust (NRT).
Location: Office at Bayfield near Holt with opportunity for flexible working. However, it is important that the role holder is able to build culture and employee experience and be demonstrably participative in office life and organisational culture development. Visits across Norfolk and surrounding catchments with mileage expenses £0.45 per mile.
Job term: This is a permanent 0.6 FTE position. The appointment is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Hours of work: 22.5 hours over a minimum of three days between Monday and Friday. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, for which time off in lieu can be taken. No overtime will be paid.
Annual leave entitlement: 25 days plus public holidays (pro rata for part time).
Salary: £36,874.00 - £41,019.00 (0.6 FTE) dependant on experience.
Pension: NRT offers a contributory pension scheme and will pay 9% of salary subject to 6% employee contribution.
Driving licence and vehicle: All applicants must have a full driving licence and access to their own transport with business insurance.
Right to work in UK: All applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
About the HR Lead role
As Norfolk Rivers Trust’s first dedicated HR professional, the HR Lead will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing effective people practices that align with the organisation’s culture, values, and strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the Senior Management Team and Line Managers, the HR Lead will offer expert guidance and operational support across the entire employee lifecycle.
This standalone, hands-on position requires a proactive self-starter who is confident in establishing new processes and adaptable to the needs of a small but growing organisation. The role is diverse and dynamic, ranging from advising managers on complex employee matters, enhancing recruitment practices, updating policies, to leading wellbeing initiatives.
Above all, the HR Lead will be instrumental in nurturing the Trust’s positive, values-driven culture, making it an exceptional place to work. Acting as the central point of contact for all people related matters, the HR Lead will also support the Senior Management Team in developing and delivering a long-term people strategy.
Although standalone, access to an external professional HR sounding board, HR advice and link to employment law advice will be available.
Key duties and responsibilities
HR Policy and Compliance
- Develop, implement, monitor and maintain HR policies and procedures ensuring they comply with employment legislation and reflect best practice.
- Ensure policies are communicated clearly and are accessible to all staff.
- Regularly review policies to ensure alignment with the culture and strategic direction of the Trust.
Employee Relations
- Provide guidance to managers on a range of employee relations matters including absence management, performance concerns, disciplinary and grievance processes, flexible working, and annual leave.
- Ensure processes are legally compliant, fair, and consistent.
- Coordinate complex or sensitive employee relations casework in collaboration with line managers and external advisors where appropriate.
Line Manager Support
- Act as a key advisor to line managers, providing coaching, tools and resources to help them manage their teams effectively.
- Deliver training and guidance on key HR topics (e.g. performance management, recruitment best practice, probation and employee wellbeing).
Recruitment and Onboarding
- Manage the recruitment process, reviewing job descriptions, advertising vacancies, shortlisting applications, overseeing interview process.
- Ensure inclusive and equitable recruitment practices are followed.
- Manage new starter onboarding, ensuring new starters have a positive and structured induction experience.
Employee Lifecycle Administration
- Oversee all HR administration, including issuing contracts, processing changes to employment and managing leavers.
- Maintain accurate and up to date HR records and use NRT’s HR database to ensure compliance with data protection and GDPR requirements.
Performance and Development
- Coordinate the performance review process (including appraisal, probation and the annual staff survey), providing support to managers to ensure a consistent approach.
- Develop and support the implementation of learning and development policy and initiatives, including career development plans and staff skills audits.
Systems and Payroll
· Implement and maintain a HR management system.
- Liaise with the Finance team to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary changes, benefits and statutory deductions to administer payroll and payroll records.
HR Data and Reporting
- Produce HR data and reports (e.g. staff turnover, absence, diversity data) to feed into the management team and use data to make recommendations regarding future practice.
- Use HR data to identify trends and make recommendations for improving people management practices.
Strategic HR Support
- Participate in the implementation of specific projects, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the organisation (e.g. workforce planning, reward, and staff engagement).
- Promote and drive delivery of the Trust’s equity, diversity, and inclusion priorities, through advice monitoring and collaboration.
- Work with Senior Management Team to contribute to and drive HR strategy development and implementation, including reward strategy, recruitment and selection strategies, talent and succession planning, alignment between HR strategy and business goals, supporting change management processes.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing
- Collaborate with designated health and safety leads to develop and implement systems and procedures to create a safe working environment, drawing on specialist advice as appropriate.
- Ensure HR-related policies and processes reflect the organisation’s duty of care to staff, including wellbeing initiatives and support systems.
Other
- Other duties as necessary.
- Clear commitment to the vision and values of Norfolk Rivers Trust.
Employee benefits:
Employee assistance programme.
Free eye test and support with cost of glasses.
Enhanced leave policies including maternity, paternity and sickness.
Excellent pension scheme.
Flexible working opportunities.
Application process
To apply, please send your completed Job Application Form, Equal Opportunities Monitoring Information Form and a covering letter/email to by 9.00 on Monday 29th September 2025.
Interviews will take place on Monday 6th October or Tuesday 7th October in person or on Teams.
Second interviews will take place the week commencing Monday 13th October in person.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
The Philharmonia is looking to appoint an experienced and inspiring Head of Education & Community Engagement to lead on the day to day running of learning projects, with a firm focus on developing and growing this work. With a proven track record of creative leadership, innovation and producing high quality music education and community projects, successful applicants will be led by a passionate belief in the power of orchestral music to transform lives, whether as audiences or participants.
Centred around our ambition to deepen our engagement in our residencies in and out of London, this role will be responsible for the creative and strategic development and execution of both our long-established programmes (like Hear and Now, and Orchestra Unwrapped), as well as co-creating and developing new, innovative projects addressing real needs in schools and community settings. The role will have a strong direct connection with our Community Boards, the advisory bodies in our residency areas, and the Music Hubs, as partners and co-creators. Candidates should have a progressive and well-informed approach to place-based and grassroots music-making and project creation, and a strong understanding of the latest developments in the music education landscape.
Combining a keen grasp of participant needs, with sound understanding of commissioner and funder requirements, as well as a can-do, entrepreneurial attitude, this is a great opportunity for a senior manager to progress to the next level of leadership within the sector and shape the education and community engagement programmes of a leading orchestra.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning:
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Undertake research and mapping as required to ensure that projects and programmes respond to local and regional needs and is distinctive and complementary in the context of other providers.
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Keep abreast of educational policy and practice at national and regional governmental level, ensuring that project development is aligned with current thinking and strategy.
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Develop new bespoke and innovative education and community projects in strategic partnership with local and national bodies, allied to the core work of the Orchestra.
Leadership and Management:
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Provide creative leadership and direction for the Learning and Engagement Department, reflecting and clearly articulating the Philharmonia’s vision, mission and values
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Develop and motivate the members of the Learning and Engagement Team, and as required, manage the Learning & Engagement team’s support staff, such as freelance Project Managers, animateurs and musicians
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Sustain and strengthen existing partnerships for funding and delivery with key stakeholders including other NPOs, Local Authorities, Music Education Hubs, community groups, arts organisations and venues, private and public development agencies and schools, colleges and universities.
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Represent the Orchestra on the Strategic Boards of appropriate bodies in London and residencies (for example, music hubs)
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Ensure that key national and regional stakeholders have a detailed understanding of the Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement work, as well as ensuring effective and constructive communication with artists and musicians engaged in the Philharmonia Orchestra’s Learning and Engagement Programme
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Represent the Philharmonia Orchestra at external meetings and conferences, as required, acting as an advocate and ambassador for the Orchestra.
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Lead and manage the Safeguarding for the Orchestra, ensure that the Philharmonia Orchestra’s safeguarding policy and procedure is up to date and effectively implemented, including taking responsibility as the Philharmonia’s Designated Safeguarding Officer; ensure that all relevant staff and freelance practitioners have current DBS checks.
Programme Management and Delivery:
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Oversee evaluations of all projects to share outcomes with stakeholders and partners and to learn lessons for developing and delivering future projects.
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Agree and manage budgets for the Learning and Engagement Department
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Commission and oversee production of project-specific marketing materials.
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Help to develop and support the Orchestra’s Audience Development Strategy, in close partnership with the Marketing Director.
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Oversee all aspects of project management, planning and production of the various projects and workshops which make up the Philharmonia’s Learning Programme
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Deputise for the Director of L&E as required
Skills and Qualifications
Essential:
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Minimum five years’ experience in a relevant role
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Knowledge of the education and community learning landscape
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Experience with managing and monitoring budgets
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Experience with producing and devising large scale, education, community or participation projects
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Excellent communication skills, with a personable and approachable style
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Experience of reporting tools and data visualisation, ideally for funders
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Passion and interest for music and the arts, with an excellent understanding of orchestras and classical music repertoire
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Ability to read music and orchestral scores
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Ability to lead, mentor and train a team
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Willingness to have a hands-on attitude
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Willingness to work unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends – must want to attend concerts and learning projects
Desirable:
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An education or community learning qualification or degree
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Experience of creating external reports and evaluations
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role Description:
Prospect Research & Lead Generation
· Conduct comprehensive desk-based research to identify new grant, trust, and foundation funding opportunities.
· Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective funders aligned with strategic priorities.
· Assess and prioritise prospects based on fit, likelihood, and potential value.
Bid Writing & Income Generation
· Lead the development and submission of high-quality funding applications to trusts, foundations, and grant-making bodies.
· Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and project details for compelling proposals.
· Monitor deadlines and proactively plan submissions to maximise success rates.
Grant Management & Impact Reporting
· Manage a portfolio of secured grants, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
· Develop and deliver timely, accurate reports that demonstrate project impact, notably contributing and leading on the Annual Impact Report
· Track and deliver funder required reports for each grant received.
· Maintain strong funder relationships through regular updates, meetings, and stewardship.
Systems Development & Departmental Support
· Create and implement systems to track funding applications, deadlines, income targets, and reporting requirements.
· Develop tools to assess and prioritise new funding opportunities.
· Contribute to building a collaborative fundraising and communications function.
· Ensure compliance with legislative/regulatory requirements and best fundraising practice.
· Provide regular financial, KPI, and impact reports.
General/Administrative
· Be a champion for Bristol Charities, representing the vision, values and purpose of the charity at external networking and professional events, as and when required.
· Support and attend staff meetings, staff away days and events as requested. ·
· Work always in accordance with all policies and procedures of Bristol Charities including social media, Equal Opportunities and Confidentiality Policies.
· Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the line manager that are commensurate with the level of the post.
· Comply with the data protection regulations
Reporting to: Director of Fundraising & Communications
Based: The Vassall Centre, Bristol, BS16 2QQ (Hybrid working considered)
Salary: c.£40,000 FTE, negotiable for the right candidate, pro rata
Term: Permanent
Hours: 28 hours per week
(full-time – 35 hours - may be considered for the right candidate).
Flexible, family-friendly employer.
(working hours/days can be flexible and may include occasional evenings and weekends)
Annual Leave: 29 days plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
Person Specification: Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Essential
· Proven experience in fundraising from grants, trusts, and foundations, with a strong track record of success.
· Excellent research skills with the ability to identify and assess new funding opportunities.
· Strong written communication skills with the ability to craft persuasive and tailored funding proposals.
· Experience of managing grant reporting and demonstrating impact to funders.
· Highly organised with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
· Ability to develop and implement systems and processes to support fundraising activity.
· Collaborative approach with excellent relationship-building skills both internally and externally.
· Relevant professional qualifications, or qualified by experience.
· Ability to forecast and manage budgets.
Desirable
· Understanding of the charity sector in Bristol, particularly work relating to social justice, older people, or community-led initiatives.
· Experience of working in a small or developing fundraising team.
· Familiarity with fundraising databases or CRM systems.
Key Competencies (competencies and behaviours)
· Ability to meet deadlines and income targets, demonstrating resilience and determination.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, tailored to funders and stakeholders.
· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Ability to build effective working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
· High degree of confidentiality and professional integrity.
· Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
· Flexible, reliable attitude with strong team-working skills.
· Commitment to continuous improvement and best practice in fundraising.
Why Join Us?
· Be part of a charity with over 600 years of impact in Bristol.
· Play a key role in shaping and growing a new department.
· Join the Charity at a time of change and growth.
· Opportunity to make a tangible difference to communities across the city.
· Supportive, inclusive working environment.
· Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
· Competitive salary.
How to apply: Please send your CV, along with a supporting statement (no more than 2 sides of A4) explaining:
· Your motivation for applying for the role.
· Your areas of knowledge and expertise and the value you can bring to Bristol Charities.
Closing Date: Midnight, Monday 29th September 2025
Interviews: Panel interviews will be held on Thursday 16th and Friday 17th October
If you’re passionate about making a difference and want to help us secure vital funding to support Bristol’s underserved communities, we’d love to hear from you.
Applications without supporting statements will not be considered.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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FearFree delivers services across the Southwest for victims, children and perpetrators of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking with the aim to break the cycle of abuse and support all to live free from fear. We provide trauma responsive support, and this post will be fundamental to ensuring service users, stakeholders and partners experience this in our daily delivery.
This exciting post will be working with children who have experienced or been affected by domestic abuse and sexual violence. Focusing on standard and medium risk cases, this role will provide practical and emotional support to children and young people, whilst working proactively with other professionals, with an emphasis on early intervention and awareness raising.
FearFree is committed to flexible and hybrid working and this role will be a mix of home based and office based, alongside requiring travel for multi-agency meetings and other deliverables.
This role may include evening and weekend work when required.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a caseload of low to high risk children and young people, predominantly through face to face appointments but also utilising virtual technologies and group work.
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Plan, recruit and deliver group work interventions for children and young people alongside colleagues.
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Complete an initial assessment of the child’s needs so that you can identify and plan the support needed to address issues and prevent any problems from escalating.
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Assess the needs of the child and devise appropriate support and safety plans with due regard to the dynamic nature of risk.
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Proactively engage with children and young people affected by DA/SV by providing therapeutic sessions tailed to their needs in where they are in their recovery journey.
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Risk assess and follow FearFree safety procedures to ensure personal safety and that of service users and other staff at all times.
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Actively support carers and parents in how to support their CYP affected by trauma. This may include working together to ensure the child is support at every stage in their recovery journey.
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Respond to emergencies and crises with a focus on the child’s wellbeing and safeguarding.
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Provide child-centred, trauma responsive support to all your cases taking in considering different learning needs, to empower the young person to make informed choices.
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Enable service users to participate in the design, delivery and evaluation of services.
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Keeping the child’s voice central to all support and decision making wherever possible: taking the time to talk through and work with the individual child’s understanding around safeguarding and why we need to share certain things.
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Act as duty officer, responding to incoming calls, logging referrals and making assigned outgoing calls, according to the duty rota.
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Work effectively within a multi-agency framework, consisting of the MARAC and local partnership responses to domestic abuse and sexual violence, in order to reduce the risk for service users and their families.
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Be proactive with your line manager to carry out periodic case reviews.
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Respect and value the diversity of the community in which the services work in, and recognise the needs and concerns of a diverse range of survivors ensuring the service is accessible to all.
General
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Live and embody the FearFree values.
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To promote the service to external agencies where applicable.
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Give information and support to service users regarding their other needs and refer them to other support services as required.
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Ensure our service is widely accessible – adapting practice as required to suit individuals.
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Work across a large geographical area to ensure locality is not a barrier to accessing services.
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Deliver training and information sessions to promote our service, and increase awareness and understanding of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking for victims and those who harm.
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Have a responsibility around safeguarding of both adults and children, maintaining knowledge of appropriate policies and procedures and integrated working.
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Support other agencies in the identification and referral of domestic abuse, sexual violence and stalking issues via promotion of service and institutional advocacy.
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Ensure all referrals are clearly logged on our database and all case records are kept fully updated, according to FearFree policies and procedures.
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Engage with case management supervision, reflective practice and clinical supervision as required, taking an active role in managing own wellbeing and supporting the wellbeing of your colleagues.
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Support colleagues in all services across FearFree as required.
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Support the sustainability of the organisation by participating in fundraising activities and sharing ideas and contacts for income generation
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To engage in and contribute to effective team working with a flexible and pro-active approach, including cover for other team members’ holidays and sickness.
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Undertake all statutory and mandatory training, as required by the organisation.
To apply, please download the full job description/person specification along with the application and equality monitoring forms. Please send the completed application form and optional equality monitoring form direct to FearFree.
There is no specific closing date for this role and this vacancy will close once a suitable candidate is found, so early applications are encouraged.
For information about the processing of your personal data at FearFree, please visit our website.
FearFree is committed to encouraging equality and diversity in the workplace. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive place to work where we can all be ourselves and individual differences are recognised and valued.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Job purpose
To support Debt Advisers in their roles and ensure that the advice provided to overindebted Clients is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances. To support, and regularly audit delivery partner organisations, ensuring that they are prepared for external reviews of their service in line with their Grant Agreement.
Scope of role
The Debt Technical Supervisor is responsible for supporting Debt Advisers to ensure the delivery of accurate, effective, and tailored advice to over-indebted clients. This role involves conducting debt-advice interview observations, reviewing case files, and identifying training needs for advisers. The Debt Technical Supervisor provides real-time support and constructive feedback, helping advisers navigate complex cases and ensuring they have access to the necessary resources and information. Additionally, the role includes auditing delivery partner organisations to prepare them for external reviews and supporting them in meeting compliance and quality standards. The supervisor will collaborate with the Quality Assurance Manager to promote best practices, address risks, and contribute to the continuous professional development of advisers.
Key working relationships
Head of Quality and Compliance, Quality Assurance Manager, Debt Advisers, Delivery Partner Organisations, Training and Wellbeing Manager, Funders and External Partners, Recognising Excellence.
Key Responsibilities
1. Support Debt Advisers in their roles and ensure that the advice provided to over- indebted Clients is accurate, effective and tailored to individuals’ circumstances.
- Conducting debt-advice interview observations
- Undertaking debt advice file reviews
- Identifying advisers’ soft skill and technical training needs
- Providing constructive feedback, and pastoral support, to advisers and their line managers
- Providing real-time support to advisers, which will include but is not limited to providing guidance in complex matters and provide advisers with sources of information.
2. Support, and regularly audit delivery partner organisations, ensuring that they are prepared for external reviews of their service in line with the Grant Agreement.
- Ensure partner organisation are kept up to date with the requirements for external assessments.
- Supporting partner organisations with the preparation and review of files and documentation ahead of an external assessment.
- Support partner organisations with the implementation of any remedial actions following an external review and support advisors to identify suitable training to improve areas highlighted.
3. Ensure project compliance and quality requirements are achieved.
- Working closely with the Quality Assurance Mangers to ensure Advisors based at delivery partners have a good awareness and understanding of the quality and service delivery requirements and have active involvement in the delivery of partnership events related to both quality improvement and CPD.
- Working collaboratively to share good practice in performance and quality improvement and to progress key priority areas of work.
- Escalating risks promptly and appropriately and contributing to wider monitoring and reporting requirements.
4. Contribute to Team
- Work to an agreed work-plan meeting targets and milestones
- Prioritise and manage your own workload
- Be an active member of the team, identifying opportunities for your development. Work in collaboration with our funder, and with colleagues from across their other funded organisations, contributing to key projects and meetings.
- Compliance with Toynbee Hall policies and procedures, including health and safety. Demonstrate financial efficiency and value for money throughout work.
- Ensure that all services comply with equal opportunities and other relevant policies and quality standards and good practice
Other:
- Travel across London as required, and occasionally the UK
- Undertake additional tasks as defined by the Quality Managers, Managing Director and Toynbee Hall’s Senior Leadership Team.
Person Specification
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
1. Experience and Skills:
- A minimum of two years’ full time (2,220 hours) or equivalent part-time experience of delivering debt advice
- Hold a valid Money and. Pension Service accredited qualification in debt advice
- Have recent knowledge and experience of specialist debt casework
- Ability to supervise, develop and motivate a team of Debt Advisers to achieve performance, quality and Continuous Professional Development
- Understanding of the issues involved in interviewing clients (all channels)
- Ability to analyse and interpret complex information and produce and present clear reports verbally and in writing in cross cultural settings.
- Ability to work with funders and (partner) organisations to earn and maintain the trust of the people with whom Toynbee Hall deals.
- Experience of the monitoring, managing and evaluation of projects and performance
- Have achieved the MaPS competency requirements for a Technical Debt Supervisor (or be working towards these) and have experience of monitoring casework for quality.
- Proven ability to work creatively to support change management using a solution-based approach that resolves issues and accomplishes goals
- Ability to lead and contribute to the team, including the ability to prioritise own work and the work of others, and take decisions in relation to service delivery and rota cover (if required)
- Ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are well managed, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to do their best
- Ability to best use IT systems and packages in the provision of advice services, including Microsoft Office, Teams, and case recording tools eg AdvicePro
2. Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with all staff members.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Competence in handling sensitive information with discretion and maintaining confidentiality.
3. Personal Attributes:
- High level of professionalism and integrity.
- Ability to work independently and proactively without supervision.
- Capacity to remain calm and effective under pressure, adopting a “find a solution, no blame” attitude.
- Open-minded, inclusive, and collaborative approach, seeking fresh and alternative perspectives.
- Commitment to empowering others by sharing knowledge and enabling action.
4. Commitment:
- Strong alignment with Toynbee Hall’s mission, strategy, and values.
- Willingness to participate in training and develop further understanding in areas such as safeguarding.
Please download the full Job Description for more details.
Our Benefits Package
We believe in supporting our employees with a well-rounded benefits package designed to enhance work-life balance, financial security, and overall well-being.
Annual Leave
- 25 days of annual leave, plus 3 additional days for our Christmas shutdown (on top of bank holidays).
- After 2 years: +3 extra days of leave.
- After 3 years: +1 additional day.
- After 5 years: A total of 30 days annual leave, plus the 3-day Christmas shutdown.
Pension
- Standard Life Pension Scheme – Employer contribution: 4%, Employee contribution: 5%
Additional Perks & Support
- Enhanced Sick Pay for peace of mind during illness
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave to support growing families
- Employee Eyecare Vouchers to support your vision health
- Employee Assistance Programme for free, confidential advice and support
- Mental Health First Aid to ensure workplace well-being
- Tenancy Deposit Scheme to help secure your home
- Interest-Free Season Ticket Loan for cost-effective commuting
- Cycle to Work Scheme to promote a healthier, greener way to travel
- Charity Mentoring Network to support professional development and networking
We’re committed to creating a supportive and rewarding work environment, because when our team thrives, we all succeed!
About Toynbee Hall
Based in the East End of London since 1884, Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice, and inequality to build a fairer East London. We provide vital advice and support, working in partnership to tackle unfairness and ensure everyone has an equal chance to thrive.
We have recently launched a new strategic plan which reinforces that our purpose is to build a fairer future with an end to poverty, injustice and inequality.
We work towards this by:
- Addressing poverty and injustice through advice and support and influencing systemic change.
- Shifting power to people and communities affected by injustice and inequality.
- Collaborating to end poverty and build fairer systems and institutions. What we want to see in the world starts with our community and our organisation.
This means:
- Working together to build a thriving local community where people have the resources they need, feel their voices are heard and are optimistic about the future.
- Being a good employer, where people are treated fairly, feel engaged and empowered, and work together to achieve our shared vision.
- Acknowledging the role Toynbee Hall has historically played in civic society while recognising that our role now is to shift power, to be an effective partner, and to amplify voices that are less likely to be heard.
What we learn from our work in east London we use to inform and influence wider policy – working to influence change in structures, systems and policies.
Since 1884 Toynbee Hall is a charity working alongside people facing poverty, injustice and inequality to build a fairer East London
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Location: Based in our Hwb in: Pontypool - Covering referrals from: Torfaen
Contract Type: Permanent (in line with funding) - Agile – working where and when required, to do the job most effectively
Hours & working Pattern:
- 35 hours per week (Full Time)
- Generally, Monday to Friday with occasional evening and weekend work
All team members must work flexibly on occasions to meet the needs of the Charity and the people we support
Participate in the organisational emergency on call rota (paid)
Accountable to: Support Service Coordinator
Purpose of the post:
To provide specialised, holistic support to young people between the age of 18 and 25 who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, harm and violence, and are being supported within Community services in Torfaen.
We are looking for a compassionate, reflective, and person-centred individual to join our team in delivering trauma-informed support to adults and families. This role is about more than providing a service—it’s about striving for people to feel safer, gain more control, and have choice over decisions about their future.
You’ll work collaboratively to create environments where individuals feel seen, heard, and respected, and where their experiences and strengths shape the support, they receive.
Specific responsibilities
- Collaborate with individuals and team members to provide trauma informed support to a caseload of young people within community settings.
- Assess and manage risk sensitively and collaboratively, promoting safety through strengths-based approaches that recognise each person’s lived experience.
- Co-develop personalised support and/or safety plans with individuals, ensuring goals are meaningful, achievable, and shaped by the person’s own priorities and values.
- Respond to safeguarding concerns in line with legislation and organisational policies, maintaining a trauma-informed, non-judgemental stance that prioritises dignity and emotional safety.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential records that reflect the support provided, using respectful, person-centred language
- Provide clear, compassionate signposting to internal and external services, guided by the individual’s expressed needs, interests, and readiness.
- Create regular opportunities for feedback, ensuring Cyfannol’s services are shaped by the voices and experiences of those supported.
- Contribute to audits and reporting, engaging positively with service improvement plans and recognising the value of reflective learning and continuous development.
- Participate actively in clinical and managerial supervision, using these spaces for reflection, learning, and maintaining emotional wellbeing in a supportive environment.
- Build and maintain respectful, collaborative relationships with external agencies, advocating for the needs and rights of individuals in a way that promotes trust and partnership.
General responsibilities:
Contribute to the:
- Development and achievement of our Vision, Mission and Objectives.
- Promotion of our values, culture and aspirations.
- Creation of a safe, supportive and explorative working environment.
- Promotion of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
- Upholding of our Policies and Procedures.
It may be necessary, following consultation, to amend the job description in light of experience and changing circumstances.
Closing Date: 14 October 2025
Due to the nature of these roles, they are only open to female applicants (Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1). A disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service is required for all posts.
Cyfannol is an organisation with equality, diversity and inclusion at its heart. We welcome applications from all areas of the community. However, we particularly encourage applications from members of our BAME community as well as individuals with disabilities who are currently under-represented within our workforce.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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National Rural Touring Forum (NRTF) is looking for a new Director to lead our national network and champion rural arts across the UK. We’re seeking an inspiring leader with a collaborative approach to advocate for our members and sector, to strengthen partnerships and support a vibrant network that ensures creativity and culture thrive in every community.
About NRTF
NRTF is an Investment Principles Support Organisation (IPSO) within Arts Council England’s (ACE) National Portfolio. As a national membership and strategic organisation, we unite and champion the diverse parts of the rural touring sector. We advocate on behalf of our members, offering up-to-date information, advice, guidance, professional development and networking opportunities. By sharing news, stories and opportunities, supporting rural touring-focused projects and initiatives, and through our Annual National Rural Touring Conference, we raise the profile of rural touring, embedding its value in the wider cultural landscape. We celebrate the work and achievements of the volunteer promoters, professional artists and organisations who make culture accessible for rural communities. This is an exciting moment to join NRTF as we enter our third decade as an organisation and continue building the profile and impact of rural touring across the UK, while supporting the passionate and committed members at the heart of our network.
Main Purpose of the Role
The Director is the strategic and operational lead of NRTF, responsible for the organisation’s vision, management, performance, and long-term sustainability. They ensure delivery against NRTF’s mission and business plan, champion rural touring at a national level, and act as the primary liaison with Arts Council England, stakeholders, and the wider sector. Working closely with a proactive Board of Trustees, the Director provides leadership on governance and compliance in line with UK Charity Law and NRTF’s Articles of Association, ensuring the organisation operates with transparency, accountability and good practice. The Director is a visible ambassador for rural touring, building strong relationships across the cultural sector, advocating for members, and promoting the role of rural touring in ensuring that creativity and culture thrive in every community.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
● Lead and implement NRTF’s Business Plan and strategic objectives.
● Oversee the delivery and evaluation of all funded programmes and initiatives.
● Develop and sustain relationships with our members, including the rural touring schemes, national and regional stakeholders, funders, and policy-makers.
● Ensure alignment with ACE’s Investment Principles and “Let’s Create” strategy.
● Ensure long-term sustainability through innovation, partnerships, and appropriate diversification, ensuring the organisation remains relevant and forward-thinking.
Finance and Fundraising
● Lead financial planning, budgeting, and reporting in collaboration with the Finance Officer and Treasurer.
● Ensure ACE and funder reporting is accurate and timely.
● Lead on developing new funding opportunities, working with colleagues and freelance support to secure income from trusts, foundations and diversification streams.
Membership and Sector Support
● Foster strong relationships with membership, particularly scheme members.
● Understand and respond to member needs, ensuring services and benefits are relevant.
● Foster a strong member community through events, forums, and networking opportunities.
● Together with the NRTF team, design and deliver initiatives to grow, engage, and retain members.
● Represent NRTF and advocate for member interests at national and international events, conferences, and sector forums.
Project and Event Delivery
● Provide strategic oversight of all NRTF projects, ensuring they are well-managed, impactful and aligned with the business plan.
● Lead and represent NRTF at the Annual National Rural Touring Conference and other national events, with project managers and freelance teams responsible for delivery.
● Foster partnerships with schemes and sector organisations to co-create and deliver events and projects that serve members and raise the profile of rural touring.
Communications and Advocacy
● Provide strategic leadership for NRTF’s communications and advocacy, ensuring consistency of voice and alignment with the business plan.
● Lead sector advocacy and act as spokesperson and ambassador for rural touring.
● Maintain and develop national visibility for rural touring through partnerships, media opportunities and press engagement (with support from NRTF’s freelance press agency).
● Oversee delivery of marketing and communications, working with the Marketing & Digital Coordinator to manage campaigns, content and social media.
● Build strategic partnerships with other organisations, funders, and influencers.
HR and Operations
● Lead on recruitment, contracting, staff management, and HR policy implementation.
● Line-manage employed staff, ensuring fair and effective working conditions.
● Manage Contracts for Services for freelance teams and contractors
● Maintain organisational infrastructure, including IT, office resources.
Governance and Legal
● Support and develop the Board of Trustees, ensuring sound governance practices.
● Organise and service Board meetings, the AGM, and working groups.
● Act as Company Secretary: ensure compliance with charity and company law, maintain registers, and submit returns.
Person Specification
Essential
● Proven senior leadership within arts or cultural organisations.
● Commitment to rural/community engagement.
● Strong understanding of the UK arts funding landscape, especially ACE.
● Demonstrable experience in finance, HR, governance, and fundraising.
● Experience in project delivery.
● Strategic thinker with exceptional communication skills.
● Experience of working and engaging with key stakeholders.
● Experience working with or supporting a Board of Trustees.
● Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
● Evidence of original thinking, idea making and bold ambition.
● Caring and positive leadership style.
Desirable
● Awareness of the ethos, principles and practice of rural touring.
● Knowledge of community arts and engagement, and/or cultural networks.
● Experience in legal compliance and company secretary responsibilities.
● Understanding of contemporary cultural policy and advocacy.
● Experience in digital communications, social media, and PR.
● Experience in event management and programming.
If you are excited by this role but are not sure if you fully meet the person specification, we encourage you to reach out to our Interim Head of Operations, Jo Purseglove to discuss further.
Please complete our equal opportunities form here: http://bit.ly/4gss9vB
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please reach out to NRTF directly via their website.
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Chief Executive — Help & Care
Location: Home-based within easy reach of Dorset (regular travel across the region)
Salary: circa £85,000 per annum
Contract: permanent, full-time (37 hours per week)
Are you ready to lead a values-driven regional charity and social enterprise that helps people to live the lives they choose?
Help & Care has been supporting communities across Dorset and the south coast since 1985. We deliver person-centred services that promote dignity, independence and connection - from dementia coordination and health coaching to our award-winning Roots gardening programme and social prescribing partnerships. Working with over 25 partners across health, housing and the voluntary sector, we co-produce services that make a real difference to older people, those with long-term conditions, carers and people at risk of isolation.
As our next Chief Executive, you will:
- Strategic leadership: Set and deliver a clear, values-led strategy that secures long-term impact and sustainable growth.
- Values leadership: Put Help & Care’s values - social justice, innovation, personal and collaborative - at the heart of decision-making and model them.
- Growth & income diversification: Lead business development, win new contracts, and develop social-enterprise opportunities to reduce reliance on public commissioning.
- Partnerships & advocacy: Strengthen senior-level relationships with NHS, local authorities and commissioners; represent Help & Care across systems, media and networks.
- Service quality & impact: Embed rigorous monitoring and evaluation so our outcomes drive commissioning, improve margins and strengthen our reputation.
- People leadership: Inspire, retain and develop a high-performing, compassionate leadership team and workforce.
- Governance & financial stewardship: Provide the Board with timely, high-quality reporting, oversee financial recovery plans, and ensure robust risk and compliance frameworks.
Who you are:
- An experienced CEO or senior director from complex, multi-service health & social care or community organisations.
- Proven track record in winning commissioned contracts, tendering and contract management.
- Skilled at building strategic partnerships and influencing at senior system level.
- Comfortable leading transformation and financial sustainability work, with demonstrable budgeting and forecasting skills.
- A values-led, collaborative leader with high emotional intelligence, resilience and a commitment to social justice and co-production.
Why Help & Care?
- Lead a highly respected regional provider with an outstanding track record of co-production and innovation.
- Shape an organisation poised for growth and greater regional influence.
- Hybrid, home-based working, regular travel across Dorset, and the chance to safeguard vital services for local communities.
If you would like to receive an Information Pack for this role with details on how to apply, please send an expression of interest and (optional but appreciated) a CV or professional profile in confidence to our consultant, Jenny Hills via the apply button. For an informal and confidential conversation about this position, please contact Jenny at the above address with suitable times to speak.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 20th October 2025
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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Company Description
Catch22 exists to help build a society where everyone has a good place to live, good people around them, and a fulfilling purpose - we call these our '3Ps'.
We achieve this in two ways. First we improve lives on the frontline through delivery of public services. Secondly, we use our knowledge to change 'the system', to fix the complex web that can trap and disempower those it was set up to help. With the heart of a charity, and the mindset of a business, we are uniquely placed to deliver on this challenging agenda.
Our Young People and Families (YPF) hub provides early intervention, targeted and specialist support services to those in crisis, leaving care, missing from home or with substance misuse or mental health problems. Our services support people no matter what their situation – and have demonstrated a high success rate.
County Lines Support and Rescue Service
County Lines Support Service: A specialist support service for under 25’s, and their families, who are criminally exploited through county lines in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester , West Midlands, Merseyside, and London.
Rescue Service: A rescue service with out of hours capacity to facilitate the safe return home, at a critical teachable moment, of under 25’s from West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, West Midlands, Merseyside, and London, where they are identified outside of their home police force area, in connection with county lines.
Job Description
The Specialist Women & Girls Case Worker role will undertake 1-2-1 work with young people under 25yrs old supported by Catch22’s County Lines Support and Rescue Service funded by the Home Office in one of the 5 delivery areas. This role focuses on supporting young women and girls exploited by county line activity.
County Lines Support and Rescue Service
County Lines Support Service: A specialist support service for under 25’s, and their families, who are criminally exploited through county lines in West Yorkshire, London, West Midlands, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester.
Rescue Service: A rescue service with out of hours capacity to facilitate the safe return home, at a critical teachable moment, of under 25’s from West Yorkshire, London, West Midlands, Merseyside, and Greater Manchester, where they are identified outside of their home police force area, in connection with county lines.
For the full job description click here
Qualifications
Experience of working with children, young people (18-25) and their families, identified as vulnerable or having complex needs, preferably in a community setting.
Experience of delivering impactful one to one interventions
Experience of inter-agency working, preferably with Children's and Family Services/Youth Justice Services/Youth Services.
Knowledge of issues around risk and vulnerability amongst young people.
Good ICT skills, with experience of using data recording and data collation systems.
Additional information
Salary: £27,000 - £29000 per annum
Hours of work: Full time, 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Flexibility: Hybrid working arrangements available where service delivery allows
*Rescue Service requires designated staff to be on-call until 10pm (on a rota system).
*This role requires access to a car, and a full manual driving licence.
*This post will involve travel across the regional area, and occasional evening and weekend working.
See the benefits of working for Catch22 here.
Unless otherwise stated, interviews will be arranged as suitable candidates are identified, so early application is strongly advised.
At Catch22 we value equality, diversity and inclusion. We are wholeheartedly committed to the principle of equality of opportunity, both as an employer and as a provider of services. Diversity and Inclusion is part of what we do every day, working to deliver our vision to build a strong society where everyone has good people around them, a purpose, and a good place to live.
Catch22 is committed to rigorous safeguarding and safer recruitment practices; ensuring that every individual within the organisation has been safely and appropriately checked.
If you are applying for this role and are care experienced/care leaver, Catch22 offers a mentor to assist with the application process. Please follow the application link for more information if you would like to find out more about this support. This information will not be passed to the team recruiting for this position. For more information about the Propel Programme and a guide for candidates who wish to join the programme, please see here. You can also watch an animation on the programme here.
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For 140 years, the Forces Employment Charity has proudly supported Service leavers, veterans, and their families to build successful civilian careers. We provide life-long, life-changing support, jobs, and training opportunities - regardless of rank, service length, or circumstances.
We’re looking for a Youth Employment Mentor to join our team and provide progression mentoring and employability support.
The role
You’ll manage a diverse caseload of young people affected by military life, specifically civilian children aged 16-24 of a serving or veteran parent/guardian. You’ll support by helping them overcome barriers, raise aspirations, and take confident steps into education, training, or work. This means:
- Mentoring young people 1:1 and in groups to build confidence, CVs, and life skills.
- Designing and delivering workshops that inspire and engage.
- Building partnerships with schools, youth services, and employers to generate referrals and opportunities.
- Keeping on track - managing your caseload, recording progress on our CRM, and meeting KPIs to show the difference you’re making.
Why this role matters
Young people from Military families often face challenges such as frequent moves, caring responsibilities, or gaps in opportunities and attainment. You’ll champion their strengths, support them with employability and links to work experience, and help them unlock their potential.
Interested? Want to know more about the Charity? Check out our website
Eager to know more the role? Have a look at the Job Description attached.
What’s in it for you? Check out the Benefits sheet attached.
Have we convinced you to apply? If so, submit your CV and Covering Letter by closing date Tuesday, 30 September 2025
Please note: Applications will be reviewed and interviews conducted throughout the duration of this advert; therefore, we may at any time bring the closing date forward. We encourage all interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. If you are an internal applicant, please ensure you have made The People Team aware before applying.
We are committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff by fostering an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone, including those with disabilities, can thrive, develop, and achieve their full potential. We actively encourage applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and ensure reasonable adjustments are made to support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
We actively recruit citizens of all backgrounds, but the nature of our work in specific departments means that residency and security requirements can be more tightly defined than others. You will be asked about this throughout the recruitment process.
We provide life-changing support, jobs and training opportunities to Service leavers, veterans, reservists and their spouses, partners and Children



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