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By providing finance and support, at SIB we enable charities and social enterprises to exist, grow and thrive. We have disbursed £0.8bn to thousands of organisations since 2002. Our team believes in the power of the social economy, champions the charities and social enterprises we support - and we are all working together to build stronger communities and a fairer society.
It is a hugely exciting time to join the organisation. We are growing, investing in our expert team, and building on the successes of the last few years.
Find out more about our values and what we do by visiting our website.
Our values are: People First, Curious, Bold, Collaborative, Accountable
About this role:
Reporting to the Head of Policy and Communications, the Policy and Communications Coordinator will support SIB’s track record of sector, government and media engagement, notably the high standard of publication set through its media partnerships with Tortoise and the Financial Times, its contributions to the policy landscape in the social sector, and its in-house data analysis and insight generation. This new post will contribute to SIB’s ongoing communications and public policy work and its reach and influence, building on a growing base of expertise across SIB’s three strategic priority areas: Green Transition, Infrastructure and Services.
Key responsibilities
1. Support the Head of Policy and Communications to deliver the Policy and Communications strategy for SIB.
2. Making use of media and parliamentary tracking software keep abreast of SIB’s strategic policy areas, sharing accessible updates and digests of relevant legislation and central and local government programming and media coverage.
3. Attend / watch online relevant parliamentary committees, All Party Parliamentary Groups (APPGs) and Commons and Lords sessions, capturing relevant outcomes and identifying MPs and Lords that SIB should seek to work with / influence.
4. Support the Head of Policy and Communications to identify a key parliamentary contacts list. Create tailored communications for these key contacts which share relevant statistics and case studies from SIB’s portfolio, alongside policy influencing lines. This will include drafting questions and briefings where relevant, and ensuring that regular contact is maintained.
5. Support the drafting of consultation responses and press releases using SIB’s core messaging, reporting, research and data.
6. Support SIB’s annual party conference attendance with coordination and administration in advance and in person.
7. Support the Head of Policy and Communications with attendance at influencing meetings and webinars with, for example, the Association of Decentralised Energy, Community Energy England, Locality, Better Society Capital, the Access Foundation and others.
8. Draft internal and external copy for newsletters and the SIB intranet and website.
9. Monitor the press email address and support correspondence with journalists on reactive and proactive stories.
10. Attend and provide oversight to the Social Investment Forum, as part of SIB’s secretariat and hosting.
11. Write, edit and produce engaging and relevant content at pace for web, social media and e-newsletters, as well as earned and paid channels.
12. Management of external suppliers of communications and policy activities, including agencies, designers, consultants and think tanks.
13. Work with the Marketing Manager, Marketing and Events Coordinator, Business Development Manager and wider team to deliver successful external events with customers, stakeholders and partners including attendance at Party Conferences.
14. Work in line with the organisation's values, principles and processes to achieve operational excellence.
15. Adopt our continuous improvement and learning ethos
16. Support and embed equality, diversity and inclusion into day-to-day behaviours and activities within your role as well as contributing more widely across SIB’s commitment to E, D & I
17. Support and contribute to the implementation and delivery of SIB’s strategy
18. In agreement with manager to undertake other tasks and work on cross team projects that support the objectives of SIB as required
Core competencies
- Previous experience of working in a public policy, PR, marketing, external affairs or communications role
- Excellent writing skills
- Good research skills, with an ability to absorb large amounts of information at pace, including in unfamiliar policy areas and produce cogent syntheses
- Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively teams across functions in an integrated way
- Good established networks through experience in a similar role, and a commitment to expanding those networks to support SIB’s strategic aims
- Experience of building effective media partnerships
- Good working knowledge of data-driven storytelling in a variety of outlets from organisation websites to mainstream media and confidence in interpreting data and understanding the key points to be drawn from it to gain traction in media and campaigning environments
- Experience of developing and delivering effective communications campaigns, including through a range of digital channels
- Strong planning skills and an ability to multi-task, work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Strong understanding of UK political context, especially as it concerns the social economy, and parliamentary process
- An understanding of how to promote research, policy papers, data analysis and other activities of a think tank and consultancy
- Excellent IT skills and the ability to learn new programmes quickly
Desirable competencies
- Data visualisation skills
- Data storytelling
- A good aesthetic eye and ability to shape images, visuals and formatting, and to liaise confidently with designers
- Understanding of the UK charity and social enterprise sectors
Education / Professional experience
- Experience in policy, research and media
- Experience of collaborative working across teams
- In-depth digital communications expertise
We believe in the power of the social economy to build a more equal society.
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Join BBS UK and help deliver compassionate support within NHS highly specialised clinics, supporting children and families living with Bardet-Biedl syndrome.
At Bardet-Biedl Syndrome UK (BBS UK), we are dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by this rare genetic condition. Our charity provides specialist support services that help children, young people and families feel informed, supported and able to navigate complex health and care systems, working in partnership with NHS Highly Specialised BBS Clinics.
We are seeking a compassionate and organised individual to join our Clinics Support Team as a Patient Liaison Officer (PLO). This role offers a unique opportunity to deliver charity-led support within specialist paediatric clinics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, working alongside NHS multi-disciplinary teams while remaining part of a close-knit and supportive charity team.
About the Role
As a Patient Liaison Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring families feel prepared, supported and heard before, during and after their clinic appointments. You will provide emotional and practical support, advocacy and system navigation, helping families to understand their care and access appropriate support, while referring more complex casework to BBS UK’s specialist Advice Service.
You will:
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Support families before, during and after NHS Highly Specialised BBS clinic appointments
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Facilitate clinic attendance by preparing families for appointments, addressing concerns and helping to reduce “Did Not Attend” rates
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Attend specialist BBS clinics at Great Ormond Street Hospital, and St Thomas' Hospital, providing on-the-day support to families and clinicians (Approximately 2-4 days per month)
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Act as a key point of contact between families and clinical teams, supporting communication and information-sharing
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Provide light-touch advocacy, information and signposting in relation to health, education, social care and local authority support
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Identify unmet needs or emerging issues during clinic interactions and refer families to the BBS UK Advice Service for specialist advocacy and follow-up
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Support families during key transition points, particularly the move from paediatric to adult services
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Maintain accurate and confidential records using BBS UK’s CRM system (CharityLog)
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Contribute to service evaluation, quality improvement and the wider work of BBS UK
This is a home-based role with attendance at clinics in central London and occasional travel to other clinic sites and BBS UK events. Travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with BBS UK policies.
Who We’re Looking For
We are looking for an experienced individual with a background in supporting children and families, who can work confidently in a clinic-based, people-facing role.
Essential Experience & Skills
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Experience working with children, young people and families, ideally within health, social care, education or the voluntary sector
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Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage sensitively with families experiencing distress or uncertainty
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Experience providing emotional and practical support to individuals with complex or long-term conditions
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Ability to organise and manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and work independently
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Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management/CRM systems (e.g. CharityLog)
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Understanding of safeguarding principles and professional boundaries
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A strong commitment to improving outcomes for people living with rare or complex conditions
Desirable Experience & Skills
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Knowledge of Bardet-Biedl Syndrome or other rare or genetic conditions
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Experience working alongside or within NHS services or multi-disciplinary teams
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Understanding of education, health and social care systems in England
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Experience supporting families affected by disability or visual impairment
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Ability to travel for work, including clinic attendance (travel expenses reimbursed)
Why Join BBS UK?
BBS UK is a small, dedicated charity making a meaningful difference to the lives of children, young people and families affected by Bardet-Biedl Syndrome. Our Clinics Support Team is widely recognised by families and clinicians as an essential part of the specialist BBS service.
By joining us, you will:
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Have a direct and positive impact on families at critical points in their care journey
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Be part of a supportive, values-driven charity team
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Work flexibly from home while delivering face-to-face support in specialist clinics
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Receive training, supervision and ongoing professional development
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Contribute to a nationally recognised rare disease support service
Additional Information
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DBS Check: An enhanced DBS check is required for this role
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Safeguarding: Completion of safeguarding training within the first month of employment
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Flexible Working: Occasional evening or weekend work may be required, with time off in lieu provided
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Hours: This is a permanent, part-time role (20 hours per week)
How to Apply
If you’re passionate about supporting children and families living with a rare condition and would like to be part of a dedicated charity team, we’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss the role before applying, details can be found in the application pack.
Application Deadline: 8th February 2026
We support and empower our community, champion wellbeing, and raise awareness, ensuring understanding, support, and hope for all affected.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Role description:
We are excited to be seeking a talented and motivated individual to join Southampton Hospitals Charity as our Grants Manager.
This role will provide the right candidate with a rare opportunity to implement, embed and oversee the delivery of the Charity’s £2.5 million dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award.
Covering four programmes (Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement), the post holder will be responsible for managing circa £2.5M of expenditure each year, ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors.
This is a unique opportunity to work within the hospital environment where the projects we fund are delivered, supporting clinical staff to access funding to directly improve patient care. You will be vital in cultivating these in-hospital relationships.
This role will be key, as continue our ambitious new strategy to grow our reach and impact, and this opportunity offers the right candidate the chance to implement new ways of working as part of the management team.
We are looking for a passionate individual with the drive to deliver this programme of work, but most important they will believe in the Charity’s mission and ensure that every aspect of our work supports its delivery.
Main responsibilities
Grant Management & Compliance
- Oversee the delivery of the charity’s dedicated grant programmes from pre to post award: Patient Care, Research & Development, Clinical Innovation and Staff Education & Improvement. The post holder will be responsible for circa £2.5M expenditure per annum ensuring they deliver impact for patients, staff and donors (grant values typically range from £2K to <£0.5M).
- Oversee the management of the charity's current grant portfolio; ensuring grants are delivered on time and in accordance with internal processes.
- Ensure compliance with financial obligations (inc. payments, reconciliations and audits) and regulatory obligations (inc. data management, grant award contracts, procurement).
- Ensure grant making processes reflects and champion current best practice.
- Develop and implement a Grants Advisory Committee.
Relationship & Stakeholder Management
- Build relationships with key stakeholders within University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust (UHS), including senior health professionals, executive team members, partners and beneficiaries.
- Work to embed the grants programmes within the hospital environment and work with UHS staff to support them in access funding through working within the hospital and regular visits to clinical areas.
- Act as primary liaison for the Charity’s grant making responsibilities, ensuring alignment with charitable objectives and 2024-2027 strategic mission
- Provide support to Director of Operations and Resources and the Senior Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative approach to grant programme delivery in tandem with fundraising, communication and art programme goals.
- Represent the organisation at meetings, attending hospital site visits, events and other external facing activities as required.
- Implement hybrid applicant and grantee support functions (e.g. webinars, Q&A events, promotional events, annual learning events).
Strategic Planning & Funding Prioritisation
- Lead the development of the Charity’s grant-making function, working with internal and external stakeholders in identifying key funding priorities that align with the Charity’s mission and future goals.
- Develop strategies for allocating resources effectively and the ongoing review of grant programmes (aiming for continual improvement).
- Develop strategies for working in partnership with UHS for joint decision making, the effective management of capital awards and high value grant requests.
- Identify new grant opportunities and potential partnerships to diversify funding streams.
- Maximise grant impact by contributing to the business planning process.
Evaluation, Reporting & Impact
- Oversee processes for effective grant monitoring, reporting and analysis of grants portfolio.
- Develop and implement an evaluation framework for the charity’s grants programme, ensuring this is embedded and linked to organisation wide reporting mechanisms and measurable outcomes are achieved.
- Use data and insights to inform the continuous improvement of grant-making practices and programme development.
- Utilise information captured to promote grant programmes and support Fundraising and Communications Directorate.
- Support the Grants and Impact Officer.
General
- Support the line management and continuing professional development of the grants team.
- Ensure content and material is in line with Directorate of Fundraising and Communications for marketing, publications, website and social media responsibilities.
- Support the wider work of the organisation, contributing to all staff events/meetings as required.
- Support the Director of Operations and Resources in the preparation of necessary Trustee reports, annual reports and impact reports.
- Support EDI journey.
Knowledge and experience
- Substantial experience in grants management, within a relevant not-for-profit setting (e.g. healthcare charity). Post holder must be proficient with pre and post award responsibilities including assessment.
- Demonstrable track record of contributing to organisational strategy.
- Demonstrable track record of utilising grants management systems.
- Demonstrable track record of budget management.
- Proven ability in managing impact measurement of charitable programmes.
- Proven ability in Committee Management.
Skills, abilities, and behaviours
- Strong attention to detail.
- Financially proficient.
- IT proficient.
- Excellent problem solver.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong strategic thinking with excellent leadership skills and experience in managing and developing others.
- A passion for the Charity’s mission and a commitment to delivering high-impact programmes that enhances patient care.
We are a leading healthcare charity dedicated to enhancing patient care and experience at University Hospital Southampton
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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An opportunity to contribute to the development of crisis prevention pathways and services, as well overseeing existing essential crsiis prevention services.
The postholder will ensure safe, effective, person-centred delivery across a range of service settings including Sanctuary, satellite locations, co-located models, and community-based interventions. A core part of the role involves developing crisis prevention strategies, ensuring services are accessible to all communities, and overseeing training and capacity-building across teams.
Promoting good mental health and empowering everyone experiencing mental health problems to live with, manage and recover from their condition.


About Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) exists so nobody in Scotland suffers or dies because medical help cannot get there in time. People can get sick or have accidents anywhere and anytime. But in Scotland there are places where urgent medical help cannot reach people. Or help gets there too late. And when lives are at risk every minute matters. As a charity we rely on donations from the Scottish public, companies and communities to ensure that urgent medical help gets to the patient when it is needed, wherever they are and at whatever time of day.
The Role
As part of our strategy for growth and national impact, SCAA is seeking a motivated individual to manage our newly formed Data function, as Data and Insights Manager. This is a hands-on managerial role, which will contribute to both the immediate data management requirements and lead on the development of the longer-term Data and Insights Strategy for SCAA.
The successful candidate will be instrumental in embedding a culture of data-driven decision making, using insights and analysis to support future growth, with a particular focus on fundraising, marketing and supporter engagement. They will ensure the right frameworks and infrastructure are in place to allow for effective data management and data-driven decision-making across the charity.
This role can be fully remote, with the option to work from Perth Airport, where SCAA headquarters are located or our Aberdeen base at Aberdeen Airport, if preferred. Occasional travel to our Perth base will be required for the successful candidate. SCAA supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements—our current approach typically includes two office days per week for those working on a hybrid basis. The usual hours and days of work will be Monday to Friday, 9am—5pm.
About You
Essential
- Significant experience leading data strategy, governance or CRM development in a fundraising, marketing or customer insight environment.
- Strong knowledge of data protection and GDPR compliance, with understanding of DPO responsibilities.
- Demonstrable experience in designing and interpreting data analysis and insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Experience overseeing CRM systems from a strategic perspective, including planning for improvements or new systems.
- Working knowledge of Power BI or other data visualisation tools from a user or strategic oversight perspective.
- Excellent leadership and line management skills, with experience developing staff and building data capability within the wider team.
- Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders with complex data insights.
- Project management skills.
Desirable
- Experience within the charity sector, especially in fundraising or supporter engagement.
- Experience working with finance teams on reconciliation and Gift Aid processes.
- Qualification in data protection, data analysis, or a related discipline.
Our Benefits
- Pension: 12% employer’s & 5% employee’s contribution (after 3 months’ service)
- Annual Leave: 36 days (incl. public holidays) + an extra day for your birthday (and additional days with long service)
- Death in Service benefit: 3 times annual salary
- Optional Private Medical Insurance plan and Cashplan
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity Pay
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Hybrid Working (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
Selection Process
Interviews will take place at our base at Perth Airport in Scone. First interviews will take place during the week commencing the 9th February 2026 and second stage interviews will take place during the week commencing 16th February 2026.
How to apply
Please refer to the full job pack on our website.
Application deadline is 5pm on Thursday 29th January 2026. Please note that we may close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
To ensure no one in Scotland dies because help cannot get there in time.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
FLEX is looking for a passionate advocate with a good understanding of the UK political system, of labour abuse and/ or exploitation and human trafficking in the UK, demonstrable experience of coalition working and building relationships with key stakeholders working in the anti-trafficking, employment rights, and/or immigration sectors and Project Management. This recruitment comes at an exciting and challenging time for our work at the intersection of employment rights and immigration policy and you will lead on the implementation of our Secure Reporting pilot funded by the GLA. This role will inform and support our work to influence and improve law, policy and practice affecting workers in high-risk sectors in the UK.
In this role, you will work on FLEX’s advocacy, lead on a London level Secure Reporting pilot and contribute to the joint research advocacy and project work of FLEX networks and and coalitions. These currently include the Labour Exploitation Advisory Group (LEAG) and the Taskforce on Victims of Trafficking in Immigration Detention, two networks made of expert organisations directly supporting people who have experienced or are at risk of exploitation. Above all this role requires someone with real passion and commitment to FLEX’s work to end labour exploitation and an excitement for working in a small, dynamic team.
About FLEX: Focus on Labour Exploitation (FLEX) is a research and policy organisation working towards an end to labour exploitation. FLEX seeks to achieve this vision through the prevention of labour abuses, protection of the rights of those affected or at risk of exploitation and by promoting best practice responses to labour exploitation through research and evidence-based advocacy. FLEX is a small organisation that packs a big punch in terms of policy change and influencing.
Job title: Policy Officer
Location: FLEX office, Vauxhall, London - Flexible hybrid working with a mixture of in person and home/office working.
Salary: £33,500 per annum subject to deductions for tax and national insurance contributions as required by law, pro-rated if part time.
Working hours: Full time, 5 days
Pension: 4%, incremental pension contributions.
Contract: 2 years, renewable subject to funding
Reports to: Head of Policy
Benefits: 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (pro rata) with incremental leave (one extra day per year worked up to 5 days); extra paid days off over the end of year holiday period; enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay; occupational sick pay; Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling support; and opportunities for skills development.
Key responsibilities:
Policy and advocacy
- Supporting the implementation of FLEX policy strategy by developing and implementing advocacy plans;
- Developing targeted policy strategies for regional and/or local level work.
- Advocating for FLEX’s proposals and issues in relevant stakeholder meetings;
- Drafting position papers, reports and any other written materials as appropriate
- Ensuring effective dissemination of written material and research findings in conjunction with advocacy aims.
Project management
- Designing, planning, and delivering project activities against targets.
- Managing small project budgets
- Developing and implementing a monitoring and evaluation plan for projects under the management of this role
- Producing progress and learning reports for internal and external purposes.
Fundraising
- Scoping, drafting and supporting fundraising bids pertaining to network activities.
Other
- Commitment to EDI and FLEX values
- Drafting communications outputs for FLEX channels
- Attending internal team meetings
- Participating in training
- Representing FLEX at external meetings as required
- Adhering to FLEX policies
We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a culture where everyone can be themselves and thrive. This means we are committed to being an anti-racist, trans-inclusive, gender-equitable and intersectional organisation.
We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures. In particular, those who have lived experience of the immigration system or who identify as part of marginalised communities.
If you are disabled or become disabled, we encourage you to tell us about your condition so that we can make reasonable adjustments and consider what support may be provided at the interview and task stage.
How to apply: Please download, complete and send the FLEX application form and equal opportunities from our website.
Deadline for applications: 21st January 2026 23:59
Shortlisting: Your application will be assessed against the criteria in specified in the Job Description. To ensure fairness and consistency in our shortlisting process, applications will be anonymised before being reviewed by the panel.
Interviews will be held for shortlisted candidates in person at FLEX offices, Vauxhall week commencing 5th February 2026. Please state in your application if you are not available to attend on these dates.
We are working to end labour exploitation by challenging and transforming the systems and structures that make workers vulnerable to abuse.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Harris Hill is delighted to be working with Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) to recruit its first Chief Executive Officer.
Zoe's Place was founded in Liverpool in 1995 as the first hospice in the UK specifically providing for the needs of babies and younger children. Liverpool Zoe’s Place (LZP) was established in December 2024 and took over full responsibility for the management of the hospice on May 1st 2025. In late 2024 the people of Liverpool, the North West, and even further afield helped us to raise more than £7,000,000 to secure the future of our hospice, and to build a state-of-the-art new facility in West Derby.
Our team of specialist nurses and healthcare assistants are supported by a wide range of other healthcare professionals to provide respite care, therapies and bereavement care to babies and children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families.
As Chief Executive, you will:
· Bring inspirational leadership to the LZP.
· Manage, plan and implement LZP’s strategy.
· Ensure the Hospice provides and promotes excellent clinical care.
If you are inspired and excited by what Liverpool Zoe’s Place does, we’d love to hear from you.
Job title: Chief Executive Officer
Salary: £75,000 - £80,000 p.a.
Contract: Permanent / Full-time
Location: Zoe's Place, Yew Tree Lane, West Derby, Liverpool, L12 9HH
How to apply:
Please review the Recruitment Pack for further information about Liverpool Zoe’s Place, the CEO position and for details on how to apply.
Closing date for applications: 9am, Friday 13th February 2026
Both Liverpool Zoe’s Place and Harris Hill operate an equal opportunity policy and commit to treating all of our candidates and jobseekers fairly. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
This is an exciting opportunity to steer Asylum Aid at an important time in its 30-year existence. As Executive Director you will be responsible for delivering on our strategy for impact. You will oversee our work to increase access to expert, trauma-informed legal representation to those in the asylum, trafficking and statelessness systems and lead our policy and strategic legal work to achieve systemic change that contributes towards our vision.
You will line manage the Director of Legal Casework to oversee the provision of supportive and enabling leadership to Asylum Aid caseworkers so that they can continue to deliver high quality expert advice in complex cases, while being supported in their professional development and wellbeing. You will also manage and develop the work of our welfare advice team within the Westminster Advice Services Partnership and beyond, and work collaboratively with colleagues in the sector to build capacity and increase our impact.
The ideal candidate, who may be legally qualified, will have experience of leadership in the charity/NGO sector and a sound understanding of the asylum, human rights and trafficking processes in the UK and the legal frameworks which govern the protection of refugees, survivors of trafficking and stateless people, and of the role of law in achieving system change.
We are looking for someone who is strategically minded and passionate about providing supportive and inclusive leadership to our expert team. You will be committed to our objectives and to the role which expert legal representation plays in enabling people in need of protection in the UK to obtain it.
As is the nature of this sector, the role may be exposed to a high volume of traumatic and distressing material and, whilst they will be supported by the Helen Bamber Foundation Group CEO and surrounding team, the candidate should also be able to demonstrate knowledge of good self-care principles in an intense work environment and dissemination of those principles to junior members of the team.
How to apply
The first stage is to complete on our online application form on our website by 10am on Monday 26th January 2026.
The website form will ask you to:
1.Upload a short covering letter. Please tell us why the position appeals to you, and how your relevant skills and experience, including any voluntary experience and lived experience, matches the listed responsibilities and person specification. Please also state in your covering letter when you would be available to start the role.
2.Upload your current CV
3.Complete an online Equal Opportunities monitoring form – completion of this form will help us ensure that our recruitment procedures operate in such a way as to provide genuine equality of opportunity. The questions are entirely optional, and this information will not be available to members of the selection panel.
For an informal conversation about the post before applying, please contact Alison Pickup, the current Executive Director.
Selection Process
We will invite candidates to an initial online interview on Tuesday 10th or Wednesday 11th February, followed by shortlisted candidates attending in-person interviews at our office in Old Street on Tuesday 24th or Wednesday 25th February.
We offer a guaranteed initial interview for refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration, provided that they provide some evidence of relevant experience or skills in relation to the essential criteria.
We regret that we can only respond to applicants who make it to the interview stage.
Eligibility
Please note that the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK (as a small charity we do not have the capacity to sponsor work visas).
Successful candidates will also be subject to a basic DBS check. If appointed, you will also be required to give your consent to the charity to receive regular updates on your criminal records status throughout your employment and to disclose any relevant convictions incurred during your time with us.
Adjustments
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. If you require a different format of the application form, such as large print or Word format, or if you would like to discuss any specific requirements, please get in touch with us.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Our commitment to principles of equity, diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our approach to our clients, our volunteers and our staff, and we are an equal opportunities and Living Wage employer.
We are committed to attracting and recruiting diverse candidates because we are keen to make sure that our staff, trustees, volunteers and ambassadors reflect the communities we serve and the wider community we work in.
We genuinely welcome and encourage applications from candidates from a range of backgrounds, especially people of colour, people with disabilities, people from low socio-economic backgrounds, refugees, stateless people and others with lived experience of forced migration or trauma and of the housing and welfare system, who are under-represented in our organisation.
We recognise and value the role of lived experience in meeting the needs of our clients and acknowledge the under-representation of people with lived experience of forced migration and statelessness in the advice sector. We value experience gained overseas as well as in the UK.
We are also proud to be a member of the Experts by Experience Employment Network which aims to increase representation of people with lived experience in the charitable sector.
If you are an expert by experience (a refugee or a migrant with direct, first-hand experience of issues and challenges of the UK asylum or immigration system), you can ask for an independent and confidential support for your job application from the Experts by Experience Employment Network and access other information and resources which may help in preparing your job application.
Please complete the form on their website to request support and they will confirm if they can match you with a mentor to support your application.
Overview of post:
This is a 12-month paid internship starting in March 2026, supported by the Jack Petchey Internship
Programme. The successful candidate must be available to take up the post by Monday 23rd
March 2026. This internship is designed to provide a structured learning and development
opportunity for someone interested in building a career in the youth, charity, and/or community
sector. The post-holder will gain specialist knowledge working with unpaid Carers and their
families, as well as exposure to how the broader health, social care, and education sectors
operate.
The post-holder will support the delivery of activities and breaks for Young Carers (YCs) and
Young Adult Carers (YACs), including social, educational, and wellbeing groups, groups which
support YC and YAC personal development, create opportunities to build friendships and peer
support networks as well as provide time out from caring roles.
They will help raise awareness of Young Carers by attending e.g. outreach events and school
assemblies alongside staff, will contribute to identifying new YCs, and undertake a specific
project focused on engaging more YACs aged 18–25. This project will involve researching their
needs and preferences and piloting activities to meet these.
Through Sutton Carers Centre’s support and the additional opportunities provided by the Jack
Petchey Internship Programme, this internship offers a high-quality, developmental experience
for someone starting out in the sector. It could be particularly rewarding for someone who has
lived experience of caring and/or wants to develop specialist knowledge and skills in this area.
Principal Tasks
Activity Delivery
• Support the planning, organisation, and delivery of creative, educational, therapeutic
and/or social group activities, workshops, and trips for YCs and YACs.
• Attend school assemblies and other outreach events with colleagues to raise awareness
of Young Carers and help identify new referrals.
• Encourage YCs/YACs to participate in the planning and shaping of activities, including
through forums and feedback.
• Contribute to creating safe, inclusive, and positive environments where YCs/YACs feel
valued and supported.
Young Adult Carers Project
• Lead a time-limited project to engage YACs (18–25), engaging with currently identified
YACs about their interests and barriers to participation.
• Design and pilot a programme of activities and breaks based on findings, with support
from colleagues.
• Contribute ideas of how we can identify and support more YACs.
• Share learning and recommendations with the wider team to inform future service
delivery.
Learning and Development
• Take part in regular supervision, induction and a structured training programme,
including safeguarding, project planning, group work, and communication skills.
• Shadow colleagues across Sutton Carers Centre to build knowledge of Carer support
and wider health and social care systems.
• Receive mentoring to support professional and personal development.
Partnerships and Networking
• Work alongside staff to liaise with schools, colleges, and other community organisations,
as well as colleagues in social care and health settings.
• Build relationships with external partners, providing opportunities to network with other
organisations and potential employers.
• Help promote SCC’s activities through newsletters, social media, and events.
Monitoring and Evaluation
• Support the collection of feedback and monitoring data from activities and events.
• Assist with record keeping, reporting, and communications.
Policies & Procedures:
• Carry out the above duties with due regard at all times to the Equality, Diversity &
Inclusion, Data Protection & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Environmental, Business
Continuity, Health & Safety and all other policies and procedures of Sutton Carers
Centre.
Other Duties
• To attend and take advantage of managerial and/or peer supervision, team/staff
meetings and undertake appropriate training and any other professional or personal
development.
• To develop and maintain current and accurate personal knowledge of unpaid Carers’
issues and any statutory or legislative changes.
• To participate in staff meetings, staff forums and training events.
• To be flexible with your availability for working hours, as the role will include very
occasional, weekend and evening work, for which you will receive TOIL.
• To work as part of an overall team, contributing to the development of the Centre and
participating in activities, fundraising and promotional events.
• To undertake other duties as appropriate to the post, as agreed with your Line
Manager.
Developmental Opportunities
As part of the Jack Petchey Internship Programme, (information here) the post-holder will also
benefit from:
• An individual £1,000 training budget.
• A dedicated professional mentor for independent advice and guidance.
• Four personal development workshops during the year.
• The opportunity to be part of a peer support network of interns across London and
Essex.
• Participation in Action Learning Sets with other interns.
• Attendance at a programme launch conference and an end-of-programme
celebration.
In addition, the intern will:
• Gain experience of working directly with YCs and YACs.
• Benefit from working within a passionate, ambitious and supportive team environment as
well as a wider community of Sutton organisations determined to effect positive change
for young people and their families.
• Develop skills in activity planning, delivery, and evaluation.
• Learn about safeguarding, equality, and inclusive practice.
• Build competencies that will form a portfolio of evidence for future roles in the youth,
charity and health and social care sectors.
This Job Description is not prescriptive; it outlines the key tasks of the post-holder and
is subject to change in consultation with the post-holder.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
An exciting opportunity has arisen at Sister Circle to join our team as Programme Lead for Early Years and Parenthood, supporting women and families through our Maternity Mates Programme in North East London. Sister Circle is a women-led charity with 45 years' experience of advancing health equity and justice for women from diverse communities. Rooted in our local communities, we work to ensure women and families receive compassionate, accessible and culturally informed support.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about women’s health and early years to join a growing organisation and play a key role in developing and strengthening our perinatal and postnatal offer.
We would love to hear from you if:
- You have experience working in early years, with knowledge of infant feeding, nutrition and perinatal and infant health
- You have experience working and engaging with diverse community groups and are confident leading and facilitating antenatal and postnatal group sessions
- You are comfortable working independently and travelling between community locations
- You have proven ability to project manage with a proactive and resourceful approach
Job Title: Programme Lead (Early Parenthood), Maternity Mates North-East London.
Location: Hybrid (The Brady Arts and Community Centre, E1 5HU and other community locations across Tower Hamlets, Newham and Waltham Forest).
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Either Full Time/ 35 Hours per week or Part-Time 28 hours per week
Reports to: Project Manager, Maternity Mates North-East London
Salary: £29,000-£32,000 (pro rata for 4 days £23,000-£25,600)
If you are have experience working in early years and parenthood, and are committed to improving women’s and maternal health, we would love to hear from you!
How to Apply
CV (maximum of 2 sides of A4) and Cover Letter (maximum 1 side A4).
Closing Date: Midday Tuesday 20th January 2026.
Your covering letter will tell us why you would like this role, how your experience meets the role requirements and why you would like to join Sister Circle.
Applications without a covering letter and received after the deadline will not be considered.
This post is open to female applicants only as this is deemed a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) for this role under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Please submit your CV (maximum of 2 sides of A4) and Cover Letter (maximum 1 side A4)
We build trusted relationships that create sustainable transformation for women’s wellbeing.
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Head of Fundraising and Communications
Location: London, United Kingdom (Some hybrid working available)
About the Charity
Based in Notting Hill and operating satellite clubs, the Harrow Club works across Kensington, Chelsea, Hammersmith and Fulham, helping young people to recognise their full potential.
With a focus on educational exclusion, street work and safe spaces and pathways to opportunity, we are pioneering new ways of engaging young people and addressing the challenges and opportunities of modern London.
We are seeking an experienced Head of Fundraising and Communication to join our passionate team and help drive our mission forward.
Purpose of the Role
Lead the charity’s fundraising and communications strategy to grow sustainable income, build strong relationships, and raise the organisation’s profile. This role will drive innovation, strengthen donor engagement, and ensure our story connects with supporters and funders.
Key Responsibilities
Fundraising Strategy & Innovation
Develop and implement comprehensive fundraising strategies to meet and exceed income targets.
Identify, research, and cultivate relationships with prospective donors, trusts, foundations, and corporate partners.
Lead on preparing and submitting compelling funding applications and proposals.
Stay up to date with fundraising trends, legislation, and best practice, ensuring all activities are compliant and ethical.
Relationship Management
Manage and grow a portfolio of major donors, ensuring excellent stewardship and donor retention.
Build strong networks and partnerships across sectors to support organisational growth.
Campaigns & Events
Plan and deliver successful fundraising events and campaigns that engage supporters and attract new audiences.
Communications
Lead our communications efforts to raise the charity’s profile and engage supporters.
Strengthen the organisation’s communications capability, ensuring messaging is clear, compelling, and aligned with our mission.
Monitoring & Reporting
Monitor fundraising performance and report regularly to the Board, senior management team, and trustees.
Provide insight on progress, challenges, and opportunities for improvement.
Line-manage the fundraising team of two members, ensuring effective collaboration and performance.
Person Specification
We, are looking for someone who:
Has substantial experience in a fundraising role, ideally within the charity sector.
Demonstrates success in securing income from high-net-worth individuals, trusts, foundations, and major donors.
Has strong networking, relationship-building, and communication skills.
Possesses excellent written skills for bids, proposals, and reports.
Can work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
Has strong organisational and project management skills with attention to detail.
Has proven line management experience and is a strong team player, supporting colleagues, conducting performance reviews, and fostering a positive team culture.
Shares a passion for our mission and values.
Terms and Benefits
Full-time, permanent position
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Hybrid working policy – details to be discussed dependent on the candidate
Holiday allowance – 25 days
How to Apply
Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter by 18 January 2026. In your covering letter, please outline how your skills, experience, and achievements meet the selection criteria listed in the job description.
We encourage early applications, as we reserve the right to close the vacancy before the stated deadline if we identify a suitable candidate.
Shortlisting will take place immediately after the closing date:
First-round interviews: Week commencing 26 January 2026
Second-round interviews (if shortlisted): Week commencing 5 February 2026
For further details about the charity please visit our website. If you would like an informal discussion about the position, please select YES in the questionnaire in the application.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know when applying.
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Equal People Mencap support vulnerable adults and children, including those with learning disabilities, autism and complex needs to live independently and participate fully in the community. We work across west and central London.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and experienced individual to join us as a Senior Support Worker, supporting a passionate and friendly team of staff. Working alongside another Senior Support Worker you will support the Floating Support Manager to deliver an effective support service which enables everyone to achieve their aspirations.
We enable people to lead fulfilling and valued lives, maintain their tenancies, participate in their local community, develop independent living skills and achieve their personal goals and desired outcomes. As well as providing direct care and support, you will have the opportunity to act as a Key Worker supporting people to achieve their dreams and goals.
Working closely with the Project Manager, you will ensure that the quality standards and requirements of CQC are met and that the service meets and exceeds the expectations set out in the service specification. This will include working alongside the team to undertake referral assessments, plan transitions and work with individuals and their circle of support to co-produce and implement support plans.
At least 1 years’ experience in providing care and support is essential for this role.
We can offer you:
• A competitive salary
• Generous sleep-in allowances
• Opportunities for overtime
• Company sick pay
• Paid carers leave
We are a passionate and inclusive organisation. We embrace diversity and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and cultures.
Turning dreams into action at the pace of the individual.
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We are looking for a Community Leader Programme Support Worker who will focus on engaging existing members of SLRA’s Community Leaders Programme and encouraging new members to join, through one-to-ones and grouplistening sessions. Through these listening activities, the role will identify the issues people are facing and barriers that exist to participating in the programme, and use this learning to help shape the monthly sessions, projects and actions, as well as the evaluation of the programme. This is a developmental role and focus will be on strengthening core skills through training opportunities and support from the team.
We would love to hear from you if you have:
- Experience of community organising work, and participating or leading activities/workshops.
- Personal, lived experience of the impact of the UK immigration or asylum system.
- The ability to quickly build positive relationships with community members and colleagues.
Join us for a short information session on Tuesday 27th January 13:00-14:00 to find out more about the role ahead of applying, find details on our website.
SLRA is a well-established local migrant support organisation working with and for refugees, asylum seekers and other migrants who are at risk or in crisis as a result of immigration issues. We provide specialist immigration advice, as well as a broad range of practical, social and therapeutic support services. SLRA also campaigns for a fairer immigration system, local people with lived experience in influencing local and national policy and practice.
Benefits include:
- 25 days holiday per year (with 3 additional days when the office is closed at Christmas) plus bank holidays.
- Additional long service annual leave days up to a maximum of an additional 5 days per year.
- Flexible and family friendly working arrangements including compressed hours and school term time working.
- Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution.
- Commitment to staff learning and development.
- Cyclescheme and travelcard loans.
For all roles, we particularly welcome and encourage applications from individuals of the global majority, and those who are migrants or refugees, and those with lived experience of the hostile immigration system.
To ensure that migrants live safely with access to justice and opportunity
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Overview
We are looking for someone who is energised and gains fulfilment from helping others, you will be the first voice that people hear when they call us and we want that person to be enthusiastic, pleasant, and helpful.
This role brings together office admin tasks which are steady and predictable, with handling calls, emails, and texts which mean every day can be a little different.
The ideal candidate will use quieter periods to prepare for busier times, helping the team respond to changes in demand. They will play a central role in supporting the team and improving how we work, helping to ensure people’s voices are heard in health and social care.
If you are a genuine ‘people person’ who wants to make a difference and support an excellent team to flourish, this may be the role for you.
Details
Title: Business Support Officer
Location: The Plex, 15 Margaret Street, Wakefield WF1 2DQ and Wakefield District
Reports to: Chief Officer
Type: Fixed Term 12 months
Working Hours: Part-time, 25 hours per week
Base: Office based over 4 to 5 days per week
Salary: £25,000 per annum (pro-rata - actual salary will be less as it is 25 hours)
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Office Location: The Plex, 15 Margaret Street, WF1 2DQ
Benefits include 28 days holiday per annum not including Bank Holidays (pro rata), access to mental health and wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme, and training and development opportunities.
Job description
Purpose
The Business Support Officer plays a key role in keeping the organisation running smoothly day to day.
They provide high-quality administrative and operational support, act as a first point of contact for members of the public, and support the team with admin tasks, data, reporting, and general office coordination.
This is a varied role suited to someone who is organised, approachable, and happy to support a small team by pitching in where needed.
Main duties and responsibilities
Administration and organisational support
· Provide efficient and reliable administrative support to the organisation.
· Maintain accurate online records, filing systems, and databases.
· Support meeting, panel and event organisation and administration, including scheduling, refreshments, agenda preparation, note-taking, and follow-up actions.
· Produce emails, letters, reports and spreadsheets, following Healthwatch branding guidelines.
· Manage stationery and office equipment, including ordering, stock keeping and maintaining register of assets.
· Provide an office management function for the organisation, including the day-to-day management of suppliers. This includes ensuring office supplies and stationery levels are maintained at appropriate levels.
First point of contact and signposting
· Act as the first point of contact for people contacting the organisation by phone and email.
· Respond to enquiries in a professional, empathetic, and timely manner.
· Carry out initial triage and signposting for people seeking advocacy support or general information about health and social care services.
· Ensure enquiries are accurately recorded and passed on appropriately in line with internal processes.
Data and reporting
· Use internal databases and systems confidently to input, maintain, and retrieve information.
· Provide support for the organisation to input and draw information from relevant CRM and data sharing systems – for example, CiviCRM, and Microsoft Excel.
· Run simple reports from databases and spreadsheets, including regular monthly engagement or activity reports.
· Support data quality by ensuring records are accurate, complete, and up to date
· Assist with basic monitoring and reporting requirements for internal and external purposes.
Team support and collaboration
· Work collaboratively with colleagues to support delivery across the organisation.
· Be willing to support across different areas of work during busy periods or staff absence.
· Contribute positively to team culture, sharing information and helping colleagues where needed.
· Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders including commissioners, colleagues, Trustees and members of the public.
· Uphold organisational values, policies, and confidentiality at all times.
See attached application pack for more details and person spec.
Your local health and social care champion
Are you passionate about helping people with long-term health conditions build confidence and independence?
We’re looking for a motivated Health & Wellbeing Coordinator to lead our Bromley-based team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a direct impact by supporting adults to take control of their health and wellbeing. You’ll manage a small team, design and deliver innovative self-management workshops, and ensure our services remain person-centred and evidence-led.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead the Long-Term Health Conditions team, including line management and reporting.
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Develop and deliver lifestyle self-management workshops for over 200 adults each year.
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Support behaviour change by helping individuals build knowledge, skills, and confidence.
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Work closely with partners to ensure seamless signposting and cross-referrals.
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Manage outreach to hard-to-reach groups, including global majority communities.
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Track progress, maintain accurate records, and shape future delivery through client feedback.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
At Age UK Bromley & Greenwich, you’ll be part of a dedicated and forward-thinking team committed to improving the lives of older adults. You’ll have the chance to be creative, develop your leadership skills, and see the real difference your work makes in reducing isolation and improving quality of life.
We're a local charity working in the community to support older people, their families and carers. We want everyone to be able to love later life.



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