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The role will lead training for Lifelites 25, our exciting expansion programme, which will take Lifelites’ services to the wider children’s palliative care sector.
You will also be the key point of contact for all Lifelites’ Service Partners, including Children’s Hospices, specialist education and other community services, helping to build strong relationships and maximise the use of assistive technology across children’s palliative care.
The role will design, develop and deliver the multi-channel Lifelites Learning programme by providing training for staff across children’s palliative care in person, online and through e-learning.
In this role, you will:
✨ Design, develop and deliver engaging training in collaboration with our training team – in person, online and via e-learning – to children’s hospices, specialist schools, and other community partners.
✨ Act as the key point of engagement for our partners, supporting them to use Lifelites’ assistive technology to enrich the lives of children.
✨ Travel across the UK and Ireland, building strong relationships and ensuring partners have the skills and confidence to make the most of our services.
We’re looking for someone who is:
✔ Experienced in delivering training and engaging adult learners.
✔ Skilled at designing clear, accessible resources and training content.
✔ Passionate about children’s services, ideally with experience in disability or palliative care settings.
✔ Organised, self-motivated, personable, and a strong communicator.
Before applying, please sign into your CharityJob candidate account to access and review the Recruitment Pack for the full Job Description and Person Specification.
We empower children with life-limiting conditions to play, create and communicate by harnessing the power of sensory and assistive technology.
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Main Purpose of Role
CFAB is a national charity and the UK-branch of the International Social Service network. Our social work team helps to resolve cases involving child protection, children in care, and vulnerable adults when the case crosses international borders. CFAB social workers offer advice and guidance to individuals and local authorities and help to link social work services between the UK and another country. CFAB social workers engage in direct work with beneficiaries through kinship assessments and risk assessments.
The main purpose of the role is: to manage a caseload of complex cases originating in the UK or overseas which involve child protection issues; to support, advise and quality assure the work of social workers in other countries; to deliver training to professionals on issues related to international social work, and: when needed, to complete kinship assessments of family members who have come forward to care for a child in care.
Note: Whilst there are some opportunities to complete direct work with service users, such opportunities are limited as the focus of the role involves supporting social workers abroad and delivering training to UK Local Authorities.
Main duties, tasks and key results
1. To hold a caseload of allocated cases originating in the UK or overseas
- Quality assuring complex kinship and parenting assessments completed by social workers abroad for court proceedings in the UK.
- Managing complex cases requiring liaison with local authorities or individuals in the UK, and the relevant authorities overseas to resolve the case;
- Assessing cases referred to CFAB, identifying the intervention required and the resources/agency to undertake it
- Preparing information for referral abroad or to an agency in the UK;
- Establishing, developing and maintaining relationships with clients and/or agencies in the UK and overseas to ensure the progression of cases to resolution;
- Ensuring that all cases are dealt with in a manner consistent with CFAB guidelines and Social Work England’s’ professional standards;
- Undertaking the required administrative tasks.
2. To participate in running the Advice Line service and responding to enquiries made to CFAB
- Offering advice to local authorities, NGOs and individuals
- Advising on referral procedure and fees
- Sending follow-up documents to enquirers
- Liaising with overseas partners for advice and to establish if services are available
3. To provide training to local authority professionals
- Deliver training sessions, jointly and single-handedly, to UK authorities on issues relating to international child protection, e.g. child trafficking and private fostering
- Present on CFAB’s behalf to conferences on international child protection, as required.
4. To undertake social work assessments
- Undertake kinship assessments of individuals in the UK who have applied to care for a child within their family who is in care in another country;
5. To support the development of the Social Work Team and wider CFAB team through:
- Participation in social work and CFAB team meetings
- Regular supervision meetings with line manager
- Representing CFAB to external partners
- Contributing to special projects as required
6. To be adaptable and willing to take on new roles and responsibilities as the services of CFAB develop in response to the changing needs
7. To maintain up to date knowledge of legislation and policies affecting the work of CFAB to ensure a high quality consultancy service to service users.
8. To present, represent and promote the organisation to a range of audiences and settings, including promotional events.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/KNOWLEDGE
Essential
1. Right to work in the UK
2. A thorough and in-depth knowledge of safeguarding issues and all relevant UK legislation and knowledge of international regulations.
3. Strong reporting writing and analytical skills
4. Ability to use discretion and judgement when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
5. Ability and commitment to undertake all duties and interactions with employees, partner providers and customers fairly, without unlawful discrimination, and with due regard to CFAB’s equality, diversity and health and safety polices.
6. Knowledge and understanding of cross cultural social care issues and commitment to the charitable services CFAB provides.
7. Excellent spoken and written English.
8. Excellent ICT skills.
Desirable
9. Experience of conducting assessments to inform court proceedings in the UK
10. Experience of working for a charity or NGO
11. Experience of working in international child protection and/or in multicultural settings.
12. Ability to speak and write to a business level in a language relevant to CFAB’s work other than English
Special issues
Occasional requirement to travel within the UK to complete assessments or deliver training.
Key external contacts
International Social Service network partners
Local Authorities across the UK
Additional Requirements
1. Ensuring adherence to necessary legislation e.g. Data Protection Act, Health and Safety Act
This job description is a non-contractual document and may be changed at any time by CFAB. All employees are expected to be flexible over the tasks/duties and responsibilities of their roles in order to meet the needs of both of CFAB and our service users/partners.
CFAB exists to ensure that every child in the UK has the right to care, protection and family life, no matter where they come from.




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At Bluesci, we believe that everyone deserves good mental health and wellbeing and Bluesci at Night offers a safe, welcomimg space, every evening of the year, from 5.30pm to 12.30am, for individuals experiencing mental distress.
Bluesci staff and volunteers, many of whom have experienced our services, collaborate with individuals and their communities to help them achieve their aspirations and wellness.
By providing an alternative to A&E, Bluesci at Night helps reduce pressure on emergency services while ensuring people receive compassionate, non-clinical support in a calm environment.
The service plays a crucial role in early intervention, helping individuals feel heard and supported at a time when they may feel most vulnerable and makes a real difference in people’s lives by offering reassurance, connection, and hope during the night hours.
working collaboratively with individuals and communities to help them achieve their aspirations and improve their health and wellbeing
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The social media officer sits within Alzheimer’s Research UK's Digital department. The primary purpose of the job is to engage and motivate supporters, raise awareness of dementia and dementia research, and promote Alzheimer’s Research UK's campaigns, fundraising efforts, health information, and research initiatives.
This is an important role, helping to drive Alzheimer's Research UK’s online presence, engagement, and impact, while staying at the forefront of digital trends and technologies. The role is an exciting and fast-moving one, ideally suited to someone skilled in content creation, strategy, relationship building, analytics and innovation, to effectively communicate the charity’s mission and engage supporters.
You will need great organisational and communication skills, as you will be working with teams across the charity.
Main duties and responsibilities of the role:
Social Media Content Strategy Execution
· Support on the development and execution of a comprehensive social media content strategy, aligned with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s mission and goals.
Content planning and Scheduling
· Working alongside the rest of the social media team to plan content within our management platform ‘Sprout Social’ and ensure we are maximising opportunities across our socials such as Meta, X, LinkedIn, TikTok and YouTube.
· Identify optimal posting times and frequency to maximise audience engagement and reach.
· Work with the in-house video and design experts to produce eye-catching and compelling new assets which engage audiences with our brand message, raise awareness of dementia and dementia research and increase our reach and followers.
· Work with our senior social media officer to plan and deliver impactful video content across channels. Identifying opportunities to optimise long and short form video for the channels.
· Identify and encourage the use of sharable third-party and user generated content which aligns with Alzheimer’s Research UK’s brand messaging to support creative campaigns and initiatives.
Audience engagement and Relationship Building
· Monitor interactions across Alzheimer’s Research UK’s socials, proactively engaging with supporters to ensure they receive a positive experience.
· Act as a brand ambassador, maintaining high level of attention to detail to the brand voice in all social interactions.
· Be a confident and proficient communicator, able to adopt an appropriate tone of voice for each of our different audience types (including the communication of complex or sensitive issues. Able to communicate sensitively on several issues in a timely manner.
Reporting and Trend Analysis
· Produce insight driven and eye-catching regular reports on content for teams across the charity, to communicate key successes and areas for development, using your expertise and knowledge about the platforms.
· Proactively research, learn and suggest ways to improve our ways of working and efficiency by utilising emerging digital trends, such as artificial intelligence.
Internal Engagement and Collaboration
· Support teams across the charity with their social content, identifying opportunities to share our research, health information, fundraising and other campaign activities; as well as advising on best practice.
· Work with the Social Media Manager to enhance the Employee Advocacy Approach, fostering engagement and participation among staff in sharing social content.
Learning and Development
· Stay informed about the latest advancement in digital marketing, social media, tools and technology. Actively seek opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge through the charities learning and development programme as well as external learning opportunities.
Compliance and Brand Standards
· Ensure all activities comply with our brand and data guidelines and meet the high professional standards of Alzheimer’s Research UK and represents the values of the organisation to the fullest
What we are looking for:
· Experience of working across social media channels for a medium-large size organisation.
· Experience of using a Social Media Management tool such as Sprout Social, Hootsuite, Falcon.
· Experience of reviewing and disseminating social media metrics and reports. Experience in project and campaign planning for social channels
· Confident in leading discussions and driving creativity and new ideas in social content planning.
· Excellent organisational skills, with ability to juggle a number of projects simultaneously.
· Excellent written communication and presentation skills.
· An understanding and passion for emerging technologies, techniques and trends.
· An approachable, enthusiastic, collaborative and can-do manner.
· Someone who embraces digital life.
· Excellent relationship building skills.
Additional Information:
Ways of working: As part of our Agile ways of working you will be required to work approximately 2 days a week from the office, which is subject to the requirements of the role and the business needs. Flexibility on where you work can be split between working from home and our office.
Roles that are classed as part of the Agile ways of working are not able to claim any costs for Mileage/Travel on Public Transport, Accommodation and/or Meals. This includes when attending the office for various meetings/events.
Our Office: Our office is at 3 Riverside, Granta Park, Great Abington, Cambridge, CB21 6AD.
Salary: Circa £30,000 per annum, plus benefits
Please download the Vacancy Pack on our website for more information.
The closing date for applications is the 28th September 2025, with interviews being arrange once shortlisting has been completed. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date. We would encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity, as on occasion we may have to bring forward the interview date and/or the closing date based on the needs of the business. Although a possibility, this will only happen in exceptional circumstances. Please indicate in your covering letter if you are unable to attend an interview on a certain date.
We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and cultures, in particular those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently under-represented. Any offer of employment is however subject to you having the right to work in the UK.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer and ensuring fairness and consistency in our selection process, we will handle your CV and application with the utmost confidentiality. While we strive to anonymise your CV where possible, there are certain sections, such as the application question, that cannot be fully anonymised. We kindly ask that you remove any personal information, including your name, when answering the application question. The hiring panel will not have access to your personal details, such as your name and address, until you are invited for an interview. Should you require any adjustments at either the application or interview stage, please contact us via our website.
How to apply: Please create an online account using our Online Recruitment Platform which can be accessed through our Job Vacancies page. You will be able to attach your CV to your application and track the status of your application.
About Alzheimer’s Research UK: Alzheimer's Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. Our mission is to accelerate progress towards a cure. Today 1 in 2 people will be impacted by dementia, either through caring for a loved one, developing it themselves or tragically both. But there is hope.
There has never been a more important and exciting time in dementia research. With promising new drugs in clinical trials that slow the progression of the diseases that cause it, and revolutionary new ways to diagnose them on the horizon, we are now at a tipping point. Working with the smartest minds globally and across the UK, with industry and academia, Alzheimer’s Research UK is uniquely placed to invest in the very best research identifying barriers to a cure and knocking them down so that there are more and better treatments for everyone with dementia. For the first time in history, we can see a future where people with dementia can get a swift and accurate diagnosis, and effective treatments that could slow or even stop their disease. We stand for everyone affected by dementia. We stand for a cure.
In 2024, we were incredibly proud to be awarded a 3-star accreditation by Best Companies which recognises ‘World Class’ levels of workplace engagement. This is the second consecutive time; we have been awarded a Best Companies 3-star accreditation.
We were also listed in the prestigious Best Companies lists:
· 18th in the 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
· 10th in the 50 Best Companies to Work For in the East of England.
· 2nd in the 30 Best Companies to Work For in the Charity Sector.
ARUK really does look after its people, where you will be able to add value and make a difference.
To view further details about working for us and the benefits we offer, please visit Alzheimer’s Research UK
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Job Opportunity: Skills and Employment Support Officer
Organisation: Gypsies & Travellers Wales
Salary: £25,975 (pro rata)
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (days flexible, must include Thursday & Friday, can be worked across 3–5 days)
Location: South East Wales (with mainly community and office based work)
Gypsies & Travellers Wales is seeking a Skills and Employment Support Officer to work alongside Gypsy and Traveller communities to strengthen skills, build confidence, and expand opportunities in employment, training, volunteering, and further education.
Key responsibilities include:
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Providing one-to-one and group support tailored to people’s individual goals.
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Running skills-based sessions such as driving theory, literacy, sewing, and other classes identified by the community.
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Offering wellbeing and in-work support, including advice on benefits.
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Collaborating with training providers and employment agencies to make opportunities more accessible and inclusive.
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Supporting community-led approaches, ensuring services reflect and build on people’s own strengths and priorities.
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Representing the needs and aspirations of Gypsy and Traveller communities in local forums and contributing to policy development.
We are lookng for someone with:
✔ At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant field (training, advice, youth work, employment support).
✔ Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with excluded communities.
✔ Experience of planning and facilitating group sessions.
✔ Understanding of the barriers Gypsies and Travellers face in employment, education, and training.
Closing date: 30th September 2025 (we may close early if sufficient interest is received).
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Do you want to use your research skills to influence real change?
The Race Equality Foundation is an evidence-based charity working to dismantle systemic racism and improve outcomes for Black, Asian, and ethnically minoritised communities across the UK. We generate and share knowledge, influence policy and practice, and deliver programmes that make a tangible impact.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Researcher or Senior Researcher who is passionate about using evidence to tackle racism and inequality. Organised, reflective, and inquisitive, you will play a key role in shaping and delivering the Foundation’s research and policy work.
You will develop and lead projects exploring the persistence of racial inequalities and their consequences, identifying and sharing good practice, and developing potential solutions. Central to the way we work are intersectional and participatory approaches that place the voices of those with lived experience at the heart of our research, and you will be instrumental in embedding these principles in the projects you manage.
As part of the role, you’ll also take a leading role in disseminating findings to diverse audiences, influencing policy and practice, and developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders, including central and local government, funders, and voluntary and community sector partners.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful research, inform systemic change, and be part of a collaborative, values-driven organisation dedicated to tackling racial inequality.
Why work with us?
You’ll join a values-driven organisation where your work directly contributes to racial justice. We offer:
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Generous annual leave – 25 days rising to 31 after five years, plus bank holidays
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Above-statutory employer pension contributions
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Employee Assistance Scheme (EAS) to support your wellbeing
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Opportunities to work on impactful, high-profile research projects
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A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment
How to apply
Apply via our online recruitment portal, submitting your application form and supporting statement.
Closing date: Monday 29th September 2025
Interview date: Monday 13th October 2025
Tackling racism, transforming lives.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
35 hours per week
Hybrid working with 2 set days in the Peterborough office
The Leprosy Mission Great Britain is looking for a social media and paid ads professional who knows how to stop the scroll, spark conversation, and turn engagement into passionate supporters. If you’re confident running Meta and Google ads, love creating content, and want your skills to go beyond clicks and conversions to help end leprosy and share the love of Jesus, this is for you!
The Leprosy Mission is the world’s largest leprosy-focused organisation, a pioneer in our field, with more than 150 years’ experience serving people affected by this disease. As a leading international Christian development charity, we work in 9 countries across Africa and Asia to defeat leprosy and transform lives.
The digital team is growing and embarking on exciting new projects to transform and expand our social media presence and looking nurture our existing supporters, engage new audiences, and tell stories that connect people across the world with life-changing work in Africa and Asia. We are looking for a creative and technically confident social media manager & digital advertising professional. You’ll play a central role in delivering powerful fundraising campaigns, building our online presence, growing our social media followers, and engaging supporters with stories of transformation.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Developing overarching social media strategy with our Digital Fundraising & Marketing Manager
- Developing and executing social media campaigns that complement our Fundraising Appeals
- Leading the creation, delivery, and optimisation of TLMGB’s organic social media content
- Managing all aspects of paid digital advertising
- Scheduling and supporting creation of social media posts (Sprout Social)
- Reporting on social media campaign performance and implementing improvements
- Collaborating with colleagues to create seamless digital journeys
Who we’re looking for:
You will have a curious and proactive mindset, confident digital skills and a heart for mission. You’ll be highly organised with an eye for detail and ready to take ownership of our social media content and paid advertising to help tell powerful stories and grow supporter engagement.
You’ll have a minimum of 12–18 months’ experience in a social media copywriting, paid ads or social media manager role, comfortable with tools including Sprout Social, Adobe, Canva, and ClickUp. Experience with Meta and Google Ads, Google Grants, Google analytics and a willingness to learn and innovate are also key.
We are an explicitly Christian charity, and this role will represent the Mission’s purpose and ethos to external audiences. As the successful candidate will be required to understand the way the Christian faith and the Bible intersect with and inform The Leprosy Mission’s work, including understanding appropriate use of scripture and the UK church fundraising context, there is an occupational requirement for the Social Media & Digital Ads Executive to be a committed Christian.
Why join us?
- As part of a fun and supportive team, you’ll play a key role in changing the lives of people who have been rejected by society.
- You’ll be part of building God’s kingdom here on earth. There’s nothing more rewarding than that!
- We have a culture of growing and learning together, providing extensive training in fundraising and international development.
- You'll work in a collaborative team where creativity is valued, and your growth is supported.
- We offer generous benefits including a 10% employer pension contribution.
We have a zero-tolerance policy towards any abuse, neglect and exploitation of all people. Successful candidates are expected to understand, sign and comply with all organisational policies, including our Code of Conduct and the Safeguarding Children & Vulnerable Adults Policy. Recruitment will include criminal record checks and the collection of relevant references. A criminal record will not necessarily bar you from joining us as an employee; this will depend on the circumstances of any offences. We are committed to diversity and welcomes applications from appropriately qualified people from all sections of the community, who have permission to work in the UK.
To apply, and for more information on this role and our work, please visit our website. We will shortlist and interview candidates before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible.
Closing date: 9am on Friday 10 October 2025
In-person Interviews (Peterborough): Monday 20 October 2025
Registered Charity Number 1050327.
Transform Drug Policy Foundation is a leading charity working to end the war on drugs and promote policies that prioritise health, human rights, and social justice. With a small but passionate team, we campaign, educate, and influence decision-makers to reform drug policy in the UK and globally.
We are entering an exciting new phase of organisational growth and are looking for an organised, proactive Administrator to play a key supporting role.
About the Role
This new role will provide vital administrative support across fundraising, programme delivery, and operations. You’ll help keep the organisation running smoothly, freeing up time for senior staff to focus on income generation and impact. From CRM management and donation tracking to event logistics and donor communications, you'll be central to ensuring Transform’s work is efficient and effective.
Overall aim
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Work with the CEO on implementing supporter journeys and other fundraising systems and processes as required
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Assist with the delivery of our fundraising strategy
Key responsibilities:
Fundraising support (approx. 50%)
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Lead on the roll-out, development, and ongoing maintenance of our fundraising CRM system and supporting platforms
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Support the CEO and fundraising team with scheduling, meeting preparation, and follow-up.
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Assist with proposal submissions by formatting documents, collating supporting materials, and tracking deadlines.
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Maintain an organised digital library of fundraising collateral (e.g. case for support, templates, reports).
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Act as the first point of contact for supporters and members of the public, dealing with fundraising enquiries, requests for information, and feedback via the telephone, email, and post.
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Thank donors and create personalised correspondence and other communications to support the donor journey.
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Support the delivery of face-to-face and online events including donor stewardship events.
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Lead on the roll-out, development, and ongoing maintenance of our fundraising CRM system, and maintain accurate records.
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Maintain our online giving platforms.
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Conduct prospect research on new fundraising opportunities and sources of income as directed by the CEO.
Team and Operations Support (approx. 50%)
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Provide day-to-day admin support for the CEO and wider team, including diary management, meeting coordination, and inbox support.
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Organise team meetings, take notes and track action points.
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Help onboard new freelancers, volunteers, and staff members (e.g. access to systems, scheduling inductions).
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Support basic finance admin (e.g. tracking invoices, reconciling expenses, liaising with bookkeeper).
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Coordinate CRM and IT systems with external providers to ensure functionality and updates.
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Maintain internal folders and files using best practices in cloud storage (e.g. Google Drive).
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Assist in developing and maintaining an effective website so donors have a seamless user experience
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Maintain excellent working relationships with the team
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Ability occasionally to work outside normal office hours/flexibility for events and networking opportunities.
Person Specification
Essential
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Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
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Proven administrative experience, supporting a small and busy team.
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Experience of working with CRMs/Databases including at the roll-out and development stage.
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High attention to detail, especially when handling data and scheduling.
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Experience of customer service/donor relations or similar.
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Strong research skills, including the ability to search for reliable information online, with excellent attention to detail.
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Experience of maintaining accurate records (e.g. customer records, contact details, project data).
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Working in an organised manner, managing deadlines effectively and responding flexibly to work priorities.
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An ability to develop and manage effective working relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
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A proactive, can-do attitude and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
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Commitment to Transform’s mission and values.
Skills
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
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Exceptional levels of organisation.
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Ability to work as a part of a team and on own initiative.
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Strong planning and ability to deliver to deadlines.
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Strong IT literacy, experience of using Microsoft 365/ google
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Strong people skills for building relationships and networking with external stakeholder, team members and key contacts.
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Demonstrable experience of using fundraising databases for financial and relationship management.
Desirable
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Effective written communications with a persuasive writing style.
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Experience of working in a fundraising environment.
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Experience of working on or delivering fundraising events.
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Experience working in a small, values-driven charity or campaigning organisation.
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Understanding of confidentiality and data protection requirements (e.g. GDPR).
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Knowledge of the voluntary sector.
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Understanding of drug policy reform
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A genuine and enthusiastic commitment to the values, vision and goals of Transform.
What We Offer
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Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
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Opportunity to play a central role in a fast-growing and mission-driven organisation.
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Training and development tailored to your role (e.g. fundraising, CRM, project management).
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25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata).
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A supportive and inclusive working environment.
Equality and diversity
Transform is committed to diversity, inclusion and equality in all its work. We welcome and encourage people with Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds to apply for this post.
How to apply
Please send a CV and cover letter
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA)
Location: London (On-site & Outreach Work)
Contract: Full-time – [Fixed Term to March 2026
Salary: £30,000 pa
Are you passionate about supporting survivors of domestic abuse? Do you have experience working with people with learning disabilities and autism? Respond is looking for a specialist Independent Domestic Violence Advocate (IDVA) to join our trauma-informed team.
About Us
Respond is a specialist organisation dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and autism who have experienced abuse, trauma, and complex life challenges. We provide psychotherapy, advocacy, and specialist interventions for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.
About the Role
As an IDVA at Respond, you will provide high-quality, trauma-informed advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse, ensuring their safety and empowering them to rebuild their lives. You will conduct risk assessments (DASH), develop safety plans, and work closely with agencies such as social services, police, and housing. You will also play a key role in raising awareness and improving support for neurodivergent survivors.
What You’ll Do
Provide specialist, person-centred advocacy for survivors with learning disabilities and autism.
Undertake risk assessments and safety planning to enhance survivor well-being.
Represent survivors at MARAC and multi-agency meetings, advocating for their needs.
Work closely with social services, health professionals, and the criminal justice system.
Deliver training and consultation to professionals on supporting neurodivergent survivors.
Ensure accurate case management and uphold safeguarding responsibilities.
What We’re Looking For
IDVA qualification OR significant domestic abuse advocacy experience.
Understanding of domestic abuse, coercive control, and trauma-informed practice.
Experience working with survivors of domestic abuse, particularly those with learning disabilities and autism.
Strong advocacy, case management, and multi-agency working skills.
Ability to adapt communication styles to support neurodivergent clients.
Knowledge of MARAC, safeguarding, and legal frameworks for domestic abuse cases.
Why Join Us?
Be part of a specialist, trauma-informed team making a real difference.
Receive ongoing training and professional development.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Hybrid/flexible working options available.
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria by September 26th 2025
Got questions? Get in touch at via Charity Job.
Join us in creating a safer, more inclusive world for survivors of domestic abuse.
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Mind in Enfield and Barnet is a fast-growing charity in North London providing much needed therapy, wellbeing support and advocacy services to people with mental health problems.
This is an exciting new role for an experienced mental health professional who has experience of providing support to and working with clients with mild, moderate and severe mental health issues. You will provide Client Support for all services, including effective, in depth triage of clients, identification of client risk including escalation and support to clients. The successful candidate will provide support to all services, including building up and developing a bank of volunteers and (volunteer coordination) including general administrative support, as well as changes in service delivery.
Client Support duties include:
- Support client enquiries by using in depth mental health skills to triage effectively
- Ensure appropriate and timely responses and assistance to clients by drawing on mental health training and experience.
- To use social prescription methodology, mental health experience and mental health triaging experience to most effectively signpost and refer (internally or externally) clients, on the phone and possibly via walk in (should we move to that type of provision)
- To liaise, (on behalf of clients), with services and service managers where clients get in touch for enquiries, changes or updates.
- Contribute to the development of a safe welcoming environment
- Provide support for clients when they may be experiencing emotional distress.
Service support duties include:
- Working with the Therapy Services Co-ordinator to provide service support, liaising with relevant staff where there are changes to client appointments or staff rotas and keeping rotas up to date
- Utilising and updating the client database/s for client enquiries, client information and changes to services
- Working with service managers to ensure homogeny of client referral information and processes
- Supporting clients and services by keeping an up to date understanding and log of internal services
Volunteer Co-ordination duties include:
- Building up and developing a bank of volunteers for services in order to develop new service models to expand our capacity to reach more people
- Recruiting and inducting new volunteers and working with / liaising with service managers to ensure they are matched with the right opportunities
Please see the attached job description, which includes all duties and skills required.
This is a part-time position, 21 hours per week covering the service between 9-5 Monday to Wednesday.
£27,000 FTE / Actual salary based on 21 hours per week £16,200 per year.
The role is based at Enfield Mind office at 275 Fore Street, N9 0PD.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Position: Marketing & Product Lead (Maternity Cover)
Hours: Full-time (35 hours a week)
Contract: Up to 12 months fixed term contract (maternity cover)
Location: Office-based from London with flexibility to work remotely
Salary: Starting from £44,339 per annum, plus excellent benefits
Salary Band and Job Family: Band 3, Professional/Technical
You’ll start at the entry point salary of £44,339 per annum, increasing to £47,110 after 6 months service and satisfactory performance and to £49,881 after a further 6 months.
About us
We make sure people living with MS are at the centre of everything we do. And it’s this commitment that unites us across the UK.
Our strategy is based on what people affected by MS have told us is important to them. It gives us a clear and determined focus.
Our work is based on the hopes and aspirations of our MS community. Together we campaign at all levels, fund ground-breaking research and provide award winning support and information.
Our people are our greatest asset and the key to our success. We offer a vibrant, progressive working environment where you'll be able to make a difference.
About this job
In this role, you'll oversee the delivery of our marketing strategy and insight-led approach to product development for our community and events fundraising team. You'll work collaboratively with colleagues across the organisation to reach, engage, and build meaningful long-term relationships with our supporters. You'll champion an insight-driven and engagement-first approach to marketing and product development, with our audiences at its core.
You'll innovate and test new marketing channels, products, and approaches. You'll stay up-to-date with the latest marketing and sector trends and identify opportunities to ensure we can proactively respond to an evolving external environment.
A key part of your role will be to lead our team of supporter-facing Fundraising Executives and ensure they provide consistent and exceptional supporter stewardship to our incredible fundraisers.
Our role is to deliver engaging, high quality and innovative fundraising to our amazing supporters and provide an attractive, inclusive programme of events and activities throughout the year.
Please note this is a fixed term contract for up to 12 months
Closing date for applications: 9:00 on Wednesday 24 September 2025
Interested?
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Equal Opportunities
We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and or from ethnic minority backgrounds.
We’d be grateful if you downloaded and completed the equality and diversity monitoring form and submit it with your application.
Disability Confident Employer
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and we’re committed to promoting equality and diversity.
You can ask for reasonable adjustments as part of both our recruitment and new starter on-boarding processes.
If you need any help or adjustments to apply for this role, please contact us. You can also ask for the application materials to be sent to you in a different format. Such as for them to be sent to you by email or in a larger word format.
More about our employee benefits:
We have a wide range of employee benefits including (but not limited to):
Encouraging work life balance
- 38 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays), pro-rata for part-time
- More annual leave entitlement, based on length of employment
- Smart working options (with the opportunity to work remotely and find a smart working pattern that suits both you and us)
- Flexible working options
Caring for you and your family
- Generous sick pay entitlement
- More sick pay entitlement, based on length of employment
- Opportunity to buy and sell annual leave in each calendar year
- Free access to a GP virtually 24 hours a day/7 days a week allowing you unlimited advice, reassurance and where appropriate diagnosis
- Enhanced leave for new parents
- Free access to a confidential 24 hours a day/7 days a week helpline service for both you and your family with a specialist range of support and information
- Special leave options (such as up to 5 days paid leave for domestic or personal emergencies a year)
- 10 days paid disability leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- 10 days paid carers’ leave a year, pro-rata for part-time
- Cycle to work scheme
- Death in service scheme
- New family-friendly benefits, including paid leave:
- In the event of miscarriage or still birth
- To support fertility treatments
- For antenatal appointments for both parents
Thinking about your finances
- Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
- Discounted season ticket loan and interest-free emergency loans
- Give as you earn to support other charities of your choice before tax
- New employee portal including lifestyle savings vouchers and personal wellbeing
Enriching your life at work
- Personalised development plans with a wide range of training courses and opportunities to source additional training options with your line manager
- Yearly internal apprenticeship opportunities
- New, modern offices that embrace working together both in-person and remotely
- Various opportunities to influence how we internally operate (including surveys, and focus and committee groups)
- Active and supportive internal employee networking groups for collaboration and peer support
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering for MS Society activities during normal working hours (such as fundraising events, or campaigning in the local community)
- 2 days paid leave a year for volunteering with other charities during normal
Safeguarding
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of everyone who uses our services and we come into contact with.
This is regardless of Gender, Race, Disability, Sexual orientation, Religion or belief, Pregnancy, Gender reassignment.
We recognise our particular responsibility to make sure vulnerable adults and children are protected.
We have measures in place to protect everyone we come into contact with from abuse and maltreatment of all kinds.
Your right to work in the UK
You must have the right to work in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.
You can find the UK visas and permits granting you the right to work in the UK on the UK Government website. We currently don’t have a Sponsor Licence agreement with the Home Office and aren’t able to support you with your visa applications.
No agencies please.
To fund world-leading research, share the latest information and campaign for everyone's rights. Together we are a community. Together we can stop MS
We’re looking for a Science Communications Officer (Fixed term) to join our team
Salary: £35,000
Base: Central Edinburgh/hybrid
Hours: Full time and fixed term for one year. 35 hours a week over core working hours of 10am - 3pm, Monday to Friday, with a one-hour lunch break. The office is open 8am – 7pm daily and our hybrid working policy requires all full-time employees to work at least two days a week in the Edinburgh office.
Benefits: 10% employer pension contribution; private medical insurance; employee assistance programme and counselling service; enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay; enhanced sick pay; 31 days’ paid holiday/year plus four paid winter public holidays; 2-weeks fully remote working/year; three paid carer days/year; death in service benefit; cycle to work and travel season ticket schemes.
To support the Team’s work-life balance, we work a nine-day fortnight where the charity is closed every second Friday.
About the role and why we need you
You can make an impact every day using your passion for science and your excellent communication skills. Our Science Communications team have a key role at Worldwide Cancer Research, engaging the wider team and our supporters (known as Curestarters) about the incredible research we fund.
We are looking for a creative, multi-skilled Science Communications Officer to champion our research and our global researchers through compelling storytelling. This involves collaborating across the charity to ensure content is accurate and audience appropriate. You’ll also be interacting with everyone in the organisation to help them understand how cancer behaves and how our research is helping to find new cures.
Our values are curious, united, real, entrepreneurial and spirited, all of which you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate in your work. You’ll be curious about our research and be innovative in how you present it. Your strong interpersonal skills will help you to work well with other teams, particularly Marketing and Fundraising, to help us provide the best supporter experience and grow our Curestarter community.
We need someone who shares our enthusiasm for discovery cancer research and who has experience of breaking down complex science into easy-to-understand content and fascinating stories. From presenting to colleagues to creating social media posts, you’ll be required to balance different tasks efficiently and to manage your own time effectively.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising
Location: Any Crisis office across Great Britain, hybrid working with weekly meetings in London
Salary: £120,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
At Crisis, we believe that homelessness should not exist, and together we can end it. Our bold 10-year strategy is already driving change but with homelessness rising and funding challenges increasing, we know we must think differently, act courageously, and inspire more people to join us.
We’re looking for an exceptional leader to shape the future of our brand, marketing and fundraising. This is a chance to combine creativity, strategy and purpose, ensuring that our voice is heard, our supporters feel deeply connected, and our income grows to meet the scale of our ambition.
What you’ll do
As Executive Director of Brand, Marketing & Fundraising, you will:
- Provide inspirational leadership to a talented directorate and play a vital role as part of our Senior Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO.
- Lead the development of a multi-year fundraising plan that drives sustainable, diverse income and enables Crisis to scale its life-changing work — including our new ambition of direct housing delivery.
- Refresh and strengthen the Crisis brand, building awareness, trust and influence across Great Britain.
- Grow a thriving community of supporters, partners and advocates who stand with us to end homelessness.
- Personally steward high-value relationships and inspire others across the organisation to embrace fundraising and engagement as a shared responsibility.
Who you are
We’re looking for someone who combines vision with action — a leader who brings both strategic insight and personal passion. You will have:
- A strong track record of leading fundraising and supporter engagement at scale, with experience delivering significant income growth.
- Proven success in enhancing a brand to deliver organisational priorities.
- Expertise in strategic marketing, audience engagement, digital innovation and integrated campaigns.
- Experience as part of a senior leadership team, working collaboratively and influencing at Board level.
- Commitment to equity, inclusion and co-production, ensuring that the voices of people with lived experience of homelessness inform our work.
- An inspirational leadership style that motivates, empowers and unlocks potential across teams.
Above all you want to be part of a movement of change-makers determined to end homelessness in our time.
Ready to Learn More?
Click below to view our full Candidate Pack for everything you need to know – including how to apply.
Closing date: Wednesday 15th October, 9am
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.
About us
We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.
The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland. Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you whenever you need it. Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care for anyone affected by breast cancer.
About the role
This role is key to turning data into insight that drives strategic decisions and deepens supporter relationships. Collaborating across fundraising, digital, and service teams, you’ll proactively identify opportunities, shape analysis, and influence decision-making.
You’ll deliver clear, accessible reporting and dashboards, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to the development of our data warehouse. You’ll embed segmentation and find ways to include AI into our work and ensure insights are timely, relevant, and easy to understand.
Trusted to work independently and manage competing priorities, you’ll deliver high-impact insight with confidence and clarity. Your expertise will help shape how data is used across the organisation, and your ideas will be welcomed as we continue to evolve our approach.
About you
You’re an experienced analyst who’s confident working independently and partnering with senior stakeholders. You bring a strong track record of translating complex data into actionable insight and influencing decisions at all levels.
You’re comfortable using tools like Power BI and combining supporter and digital data to uncover trends and opportunities. You’re proactive, detail-oriented, and confident working with complex and sensitive data, ensuring accuracy and integrity in everything you do. You communicate clearly and adapt your approach to suit different audiences, helping others build confidence with data.
You’re curious about new technologies, including AI, and keen to explore how they can improve our work. You enjoy mentoring others, improving processes, and driving continuous improvement.
Above all, you bring a collaborative mindset and a commitment to making insight meaningful and accessible.
Job description and benefits
Please download the job description and our attractive benefits package.
Primary location of role and hybrid working
This role is primarily based in our London office. Our hybrid working model allows you to work up to 3 days per week at home.
When applying
We hope you choose to apply for this role. To support your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. Please refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as you can with examples, to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any immediate questions please contact the Breast Cancer Now recruitment team.
Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
We’re committed to promoting equity, valuing diversity and creating an inclusive environment – for everyone who works for us, works with us, supports us and who we support.
Closing date Thursday 25 September 2025
Interview date First stage interview - 2 October 2025
Second stage interview – week commencing 6 October 2025
We reserve the right to close this advert early. Therefore, to avoid disappointment please submit your application as soon as possible, if you’re interested in this opportunity.