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Fundraising Officer
Fundraising & Engagement | Remote (UK-based)
Salary: £24,000 per annum (0.8 FTE, based on a full-time equivalent salary of £30,000)
Hours: Part time (28 hours per week to be worked over 4 or 5 days)
Location: Home-based in the UK with occasional paid travel to London
Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 30 June 2028 (with potential for extension)
Join Population Matters
We are a UK charity with a global remit. Our vision is of a world in which our human population lives fairly and sustainably with nature and each other. As we enter an exciting new phase of growth and influence, we’re looking for a highly organised and efficient Fundraising Officer to support the delivery of our online and offline activities within a diverse fundraising portfolio.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, efficient and experienced fundraiser who can adapt, react to and maximise income opportunities in a challenging fundraising landscape; someone who is genuinely excited about our vision and mission, can work independently as well as within a team structure and can translate our work into credible, effective and powerful fundraising messaging. Your primary focus will be driving our medium- to long-term income streams i.e. regular giving and legacies.
Important Information
· This is a UK-based role
· Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
· We are unable to offer sponsorship
Apply Now
If you’re ready to play a vital role in a purpose-driven organisation and help shape a more sustainable future, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit a CV (not more than 3 pages) and answer the application questions explaining your interest in this role and how you meet the criteria in the Person Specification. A cover letter is not required.
Closing date: Tuesday 18th August 2026 at 09:00 (BST)
Population Matters is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion across everything we do. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age and all other categories protected by law. Please refer to our full EDI statement attached below this advert.
If you require any adjustments to make the process more accessible, or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please see contact details within our EDI statement attached below this advert.
Thank you for your interest in Population Matters.
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Be Part of Meaningful Change
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is entering an exciting new chapter. With a strengthened leadership team and an ambitious vision for the future, we are building on our foundations to deliver a bold and impactful organisational strategy.
We are now seeking a Marketing & Lead Generation Officer to join our Fundraising & Communications Team at this pivotal time. This opportunity is available on permanent basis.
We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Marketing & Lead Generation Officer to help grow our Training & Prevention income through strategic marketing and business development activity. This is an exciting opportunity to combine your marketing expertise with meaningful social impact.
About the Role
Our sector-leading training programmes are delivered to universities, schools, local authorities, healthcare providers, police services, charities and corporate organisations. These programmes equip professionals and young people with the knowledge and confidence to prevent sexual violence and respond safely to disclosures.
What We Do
Rape Crisis South London (RCSL) is a specialist charity dedicated to supporting survivors of rape, sexual abuse and all forms of sexual violence across twelve London boroughs. We provide a range of trauma-informed services that empower survivors, promote recovery and help individuals rebuild their lives.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop and deliver targeted email marketing campaigns to generate enquiries, leads and training bookings.
- Identify and engage new audiences across the corporate, education, healthcare, public and community sectors.
- Create compelling marketing content that showcases the impact and value of our training programmes.
- Build and manage a robust sales pipeline, nurturing prospects from first contact through to booking.
- Act as the first point of contact for training enquiries, building positive relationships with prospective clients.
- Work closely with our specialist trainers to coordinate meetings, develop opportunities and maximise conversions.
- Monitor campaign performance, analyse data and use insights to continuously improve results.
- Maintain accurate records and reporting using our CRM system.
- Help grow a vital income stream that directly funds frontline support services for survivors of sexual violence.
- This role would suit someone who enjoys building relationships, spotting opportunities, delivering creative marketing campaigns and using data to drive results, all while contributing to a mission-driven organisation that creates meaningful social impact.
About you
We are looking for someone who has:
- Experience delivering successful email marketing campaigns.
- A track record of generating leads, enquiries or sales.
- Strong written communication and marketing content creation skills.
- Experience using CRM systems and analysing campaign performance.
- Excellent organisational and relationship-building skills.
- The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues.
- A commitment to feminist values, survivor-centred practice and the mission of Rape Crisis South London.
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
Rape Crisis South London is committed to safeguarding survivors and service users. The post holder will contribute to maintaining the organisation’s safeguarding standards.
This includes:
- Promoting the safety and wellbeing of children, young people and adults at risk
- Identifying and reporting safeguarding concerns
- Following organisational safeguarding policies and procedures
- Supporting a culture where everyone feels safe, respected and supported
Our safer recruitment processes include:
- Values-based interviews
- Verification of identity, qualifications and employment history
- Reference checks
- Enhanced DBS checks where required
- Safeguarding training and supervision
- Equality, Feminist Commitment and Values.
Intersectionality and Reasonable Adjustments
We recognise that experiences of sexual violence are shaped by intersecting factors such as:
- Race and ethnicity
- Disability
- Sexuality and gender identity
- Socioeconomic background
- Immigration status
- Faith and culture
Our work is grounded in feminist principles, recognising sexual violence as both a cause and consequence of gender inequality. We centre survivor voices and prioritise empowerment, inclusivity and intersectionality.
Applicants are encouraged to let us know if they require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, such as:
- Alternative interview formats or timings
- Additional time for written tasks
- Accessible documentation
- Support relating to disability, neurodivergence or health needs
Learning and Development
As a charity undergoing transformation and growth, we welcome colleagues who are committed to continuous learning and professional development.
Interview Process
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an interview, conducted via MS Teams.
Stage one: MS Teams with the Training & Prevention Manager, Director of Fundraising & Communications and one other panel member.
The whole process from advertisement to appointment, may take up to 3 -4 weeks.
Post holder will be required to undertake Basic DBS.
The role will initially be open for one month (until filled). However, due to the urgent need for support, applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.
The interview will explore experience and approach to:
- Safeguarding
- Equality, diversity and inclusion
- Wellbeing and feminist practice
- Trauma-informed therapeutic work
- Leadership responsibilities relevant to the role
This post is open to women only (Schedule 9, Paragraph 1, Equality Act 2010).
We particularly welcome applications from women underrepresented in leadership roles in the VAWG sector. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
How to apply
Please submit:
- Your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role to in PDF format to email address listed
- Interview date(s): This opportunity will remain open for 4 weeks. However, due to the urgent need to recruit to this role, applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may be arranged before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications.
Thank you for your interest in RCSL. If you have not heard from us within one month of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
We encourage you to follow us on LinkedIn @ rapecrisissouthlondon for future opportunities and updates.
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We're looking for people who genuinely want to make a difference. You don't need to have worked in money advice before. If you're an excellent communicator, a natural problem solver and enjoy working with people, we'll provide the training and support you need to succeed. This role is about much more than providing advice. It's about building trusted relationships with people who may be experiencing financial hardship, poor mental or physical health, trauma, disability, homelessness, digital exclusion or other barriers that make accessing traditional services difficult. If you're compassionate, resilient, organised and committed to helping people rebuild their confidence and financial stability, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Purpose:
The Client Liaison Officers are the first point of contact for individuals referred into the Crisis & Resilience Service and play a vital role in ensuring people receive timely, compassionate and person-centred support. Acting as the gateway into the service, you will build trusted relationships from the very first contact, undertaking holistic assessments to understand not only an individual's financial situation but the wider circumstances affecting their wellbeing and resilience.
You will respond quickly to people experiencing financial hardship or crisis, helping to stabilise their immediate situation through income maximisation, welfare benefits advice, crisis planning and practical support. Working closely with partner organisations, you will ensure every client is connected to the right support at the right time through a coordinated 'no wrong door' approach. You will maintain regular contact with clients throughout their journey, preventing disengagement and ensuring individuals feel supported whilst awaiting ongoing casework. Through empathy, knowledge and flexibility you will remove barriers to engagement, helping clients prepare for specialist advice and supporting them to build the confidence and skills needed for long-term financial resilience.
The role combines triage, welfare benefits advice, crisis intervention, client engagement and case coordination to provide an accessible, responsive and trauma-informed service for some of the most vulnerable people in the community.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Client Engagement and Triage
· Act as the first point of contact for all referrals into the Crisis & Resilience Service.
· Contact new referrals promptly, normally within one working day wherever possible.
· Build positive, trusting relationships from the first interaction.
· Complete holistic needs assessments to understand each client's circumstances, priorities and support needs.
· Identify risks relating to homelessness, utility disconnection, enforcement action, safeguarding and financial crisis.
· Assess barriers to engagement including poor mental health, disability, trauma, digital exclusion, literacy, caring responsibilities and rural isolation.
· Undertake and maintain appropriate risk assessments, including those relating to lone working, to support and safeguard the health, safety and wellbeing of clients and staff.
· Agree preferred communication methods with each client and tailor support accordingly.
Crisis Intervention
Provide immediate practical support to help stabilise clients experiencing financial hardship by:
· Maximising household income through welfare benefits advice and applications.
· Supporting Crisis Fund applications where appropriate.
· Completing benefit entitlement calculations.
· Assisting clients to gather supporting evidence.
· Developing emergency budgets.
· Identifying priority debts.
· Negotiating with priority creditors where appropriate.
· Supporting Breathing Space applications.
· Protecting essential services including fuel and housing.
· Arranging emergency support including food, fuel and other crisis assistance where available.
Aim to stabilise urgent situations within three working days wherever possible.
Welfare Benefits Advice
· Provide high-quality welfare benefits information and advice.
· Complete benefit entitlement checks.
· Support new claims and changes of circumstances.
· Assist clients with mandatory reconsiderations and appeals where appropriate.
· Identify opportunities to maximise household income.
· Keep knowledge of welfare benefits legislation up to date.
Client Journey and Case Coordination
· Allocate clients to the most appropriate adviser based on complexity and need.
· Maintain oversight of client journeys.
· Ensure no client disengages or is lost within the system.
· Maintain regular contact with clients awaiting specialist advice.
· Support clients to engage with "Get Advice Ready" sessions to help clients prepare documentation and understand the advice process.
· Make warm referrals to partner organisations with client consent.
· Support seamless transitions between crisis intervention and longer-term casework.
Outreach and Accessibility
· Deliver support flexibly through telephone, video, secure digital communication, outreach venues and home visits where appropriate.
· Remove barriers preventing individuals from accessing advice.
· Adapt communication styles to meet individual needs.
· Promote financial education opportunities and encourage participation where appropriate.
Partnership Working
· Develop positive working relationships with partner organisations.
· Liaise with statutory agencies including housing, adult social care, DWP and health services.
· Attend multi-agency meetings where appropriate.
· Promote the "No Wrong Door" approach to service delivery.
Systems, Recording and Compliance
· Maintain accurate and timely case records using AdvicePro.
· Complete all monitoring requirements.
· Record outcomes, interventions and client progress.
· Maintain GDPR compliance.
· Use digital systems including client portals, Open Banking and automated workflows where appropriate.
· Ensure safeguarding concerns are recorded and escalated immediately.
Continuous Improvement
· Participate in supervision and reflective practice.
· Contribute ideas for improving systems and processes.
· Support service evaluation through client feedback and case studies.
· Keep professional knowledge up to date through continuous professional development.
Our vision is to eliminate social isolation and financial hardship.
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We're looking for an experienced money advice professional who is passionate about making a real difference to people's lives. You will have a minimum of two years' experience delivering money and debt advice, with the ability to support, motivate and develop others. Whether you're an experienced Team Leader or ready to take the next step in your career, you'll be committed to delivering high quality, person-centred services and achieving the best outcomes for clients. This role is about more than managing performance. It's about leading by example, supporting people experiencing financial hardship, poor mental or physical health, trauma, disability, homelessness or digital exclusion, and helping your team deliver flexible, relationship-based support. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, resilient, organised and solution-focused, with excellent communication skills and a collaborative leadership style, committed to continuous improvement and helping people build long-term financial resilience.
This role forms part of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership, delivered by Navigate, Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and Encompass Southwest – the collaboration is known as Wis£rmoney. Together, we provide a seamless service that supports residents from immediate financial crisis through to long-term resilience. Our partnership combines specialist money and debt advice, welfare benefits advice, housing support, homelessness prevention, trauma-informed practice and financial education to provide holistic support for people experiencing financial hardship. Rather than asking people to navigate multiple services, we work together to ensure they receive the right support at the right time, through a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' approach.
The Crisis & Resilience Fund Team Leader will lead the delivery of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Service, providing operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred support to residents experiencing financial hardship, crisis and multiple disadvantage. The postholder will line manage Navigate's Client Liaison Officers and the Money Advice Caseworkers employed by partners Churches Housing Action Team (CHAT) and Encompass Southwest to ensure a seamless, coordinated service that supports individuals from immediate financial crisis through to long term resilience. As Navigate's operational lead for the contract, the Team Leader will foster strong partnership working, maintain effective communication across organisations and ensure clients experience a consistent 'No Wrong Door' approach. Alongside leadership responsibilities, the postholder will manage a small caseload of complex clients, delivering FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, advocacy and holistic financial resilience support. They will provide guidance and oversight for complex casework, ensuring clients receive timely, flexible interventions tailored to their individual circumstances.
The Team Leader will champion Wis£rmoney’s relationship-based, trauma-informed approach, recognising that financial hardship rarely exists in isolation. By supporting staff to build trusted relationships with clients, remove barriers to engagement and address the wider issues affecting financial wellbeing, the role will help residents achieve sustainable financial stability, independence and resilience. The postholder will also be responsible for ensuring the service meets all contractual, regulatory and quality requirements, monitoring performance, driving continuous improvement and embedding innovative ways of working that enhance client outcomes while maintaining the personalised support that is central to the service model.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Service Management
- Lead Wis£rmoney's delivery of the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund service, ensuring a high-quality, person-centred service that reflects the partnership's shared values and objectives.
- Line manage and support Client Liaison Officers (2) and Money Advice Caseworkers (2), providing regular supervision, reflective practice, coaching and annual appraisals.
- Promote a positive, supportive team culture that prioritises staff wellbeing, continuous learning and high-quality client outcomes.
- Provide guidance and support on complex casework, safeguarding concerns and risk management.
- Lead by example, demonstrating relationship-based, trauma-informed approach to supporting people experiencing financial hardship.
Specialist Casework
- Manage a small caseload of clients with complex financial circumstances requiring specialist intervention.
- Deliver FCA-regulated debt advice, welfare benefits advice, budgeting support, income maximisation and advocacy.
- Develop personalised support plans that address both immediate financial crisis and longer-term resilience.
- Negotiate with creditors, landlords, utility providers and statutory agencies to achieve the best possible outcomes for clients.
- Support clients to access appropriate debt solutions, including Debt Relief Orders and bankruptcy where appropriate.
Quality Assurance and Compliance
- Ensure all advice delivered by Wis£rmoney meets FCA requirements, Advice Quality Standard expectations and organisational policies.
- Carry out regular case reviews, file audits and quality assurance checks to maintain consistently high standards.
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of casework using AdvicePro and associated digital systems.
- Promote excellent information governance, GDPR compliance and safeguarding practice throughout the service.
- Support preparation for contract monitoring, audits and quality inspections.
Partnership Working
- Act as Navigate's operational lead within the Exeter Crisis & Resilience Fund partnership.
- Work collaboratively with Churches Housing Action Team, Encompass Southwest, Exeter City Council and other partner organisations to deliver a coordinated 'No Wrong Door' service.
- Build strong relationships with local agencies to improve referral pathways and client outcomes.
- Represent Wis£rmoney at partnership meetings, operational groups and multi-agency forums.
- Support collaborative problem-solving and contribute to the ongoing development of the partnership.
Service Delivery and Performance
- Ensure timely allocation of referrals according to client need, complexity and risk.
- Maintain oversight of client journeys, ensuring seamless transitions from crisis intervention to longer term resilience support.
- Monitor performance against contractual targets, quality standards and key performance indicators.
- Contribute to contract monitoring reports and evaluation, ensuring outcomes and impact are accurately recorded.
- Identify emerging trends, unmet need and opportunities to improve service delivery.
Outreach, Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Promote innovative approaches that improve accessibility, efficiency and client outcomes while maintaining personalised support.
- Support the implementation of new systems, digital technologies and service improvements across the partnership.
- Encourage reflective practice and continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to strengthen processes and remove barriers for clients.
- Keep up to date with changes in legislation, regulation and best practice relating to money advice, welfare benefits and financial inclusion.
Safeguarding and Risk Management
- Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully implemented across the service.
- Provide advice and escalation support for safeguarding concerns and high-risk cases.
- Promote safe working practices for staff delivering home visits, outreach and community-based support.
- Foster a culture where safeguarding, professional curiosity and client wellbeing underpin every aspect of service delivery.
Our vision is to eliminate social isolation and financial hardship.
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Marketing Officer (part time) - Royal Statistical Society
Salary: £34,000 per annum pro rata, £20,400 actual salary
Contract: Permanent, part-time, 0.6 FTE
Hours: 21 hours per week (with flexibility as to how these are worked subject to business need and prior agreement)
Location: Hybrid, with regular attendance at our central London office (40%)
Reports to: Director of Commercial
Application deadline: Thursday 6 August 2026, inclusive
Interviews: Week commencing 10 August 2026.
Overview
The Royal Statistical Society is looking for an outstanding, proactive and organised Marketing Officer to help plan, coordinate and deliver marketing campaigns across our diverse commercial and engagement activities.
Founded in 1834, the RSS is one of the world’s leading organisations advocating for the importance of statistics and data. We are a charity, a professional body for statisticians and data scientists, and a membership organisation with thousands of members across the UK and internationally.
This is a new role and an exciting opportunity to bring additional marketing capacity and expertise into the Society. You will drive and support campaigns that increase awareness, engagement, bookings, enquiries and income across diverse areas such as membership, training, events, the annual conference, advertising, sponsorship, partnerships and venue hire.
About the role
This is a hands-on marketing role with plenty of variety. Working closely with colleagues across the RSS, you will plan and coordinate multi-channel campaigns across email, web, social media, digital advertising, partner channels and other routes.
You will help turn plans into practical campaign action, making sure marketing is well-organised, audience-focused, delivered on time and measured for effectiveness. You will work closely with our Digital and Content team to coordinate website updates, content, newsletters and campaign assets.
What you’ll be doing
Day-to-day you will:
- promote RSS products, services and business areas including membership, training, events, conference, sponsorship and venue hire;
- plan, coordinate and deliver integrated and effective marketing campaigns across these RSS activities, working closely with key colleagues;
- draft and edit clear, audience-focused marketing copy for social media, emails, adverts, landing pages and promotional materials;
- create, schedule and monitor marketing emails and social media activity, including segmentation, testing and reporting;
- use CRM, campaign and marketing data to support targeting, customer journeys and evaluation;
- monitor campaign performance, including reach, engagement, enquiries, bookings, leads and income;
- help improve campaign effectiveness, audience targeting and ways of working;
- coordinate suppliers, agencies or freelancers where required.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with fantastic marketing skills and practical experience who is proactive, collaborative and confident managing multiple priorities.
You will need:
- experience of working to and achieving ambitious targets, including income generation and customer engagement targets;
- experience coordinating and delivering multiple marketing campaigns simultaneously;
- experience of email marketing, digital marketing and campaign administration;
- experience using CRM systems, customer data or marketing lists;
- experience monitoring and reporting on marketing performance;
- strong writing skills and the ability to produce clear, audience-focused copy;
- excellent organisational and project coordination skills;
- good attention to detail;
- an understanding of digital marketing channels and customer journeys;
- the ability to work with colleagues across different teams;
- a positive, proactive and customer-focused approach.
It would also be helpful, but not essential if you have
- experience in a charity, membership body, professional body or similar organisation;
- experience marketing training, events, conferences, membership or professional services
Why join the RSS?
This is a great opportunity to make a visible contribution in an internationally respected charity and professional body with an important public purpose. The RSS is a highly colleague-centred organisation with a great range of benefits. We offer:
- hybrid working, with regular (40%) attendance at our central London office;
- flexibility in how hours are arranged, subject to business needs and prior agreement;
- pension scheme after three months, with employee contributions of up to 5% double matched by the RSS, up to a maximum employer contribution of 10%;
- 25 days’ annual leave, pro rata, plus bank holidays;
- additional office closure between Christmas and New Year;
- training budget;
- season ticket loan;
- cycle to work scheme;
- employee assistance programme.
Occasional flexibility may be required, including some evening work, to support key campaigns and major events such as the RSS annual conference.
How to apply
Please apply via Charity Job by submitting:
- your CV; and
- a supporting statement explaining how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Applications without a supporting statement will not be considered.
The deadline for applications is Thursday 6 August 2026, inclusive.
Interviews are expected to take place during the week commencing 10 August 2026. We may contact and interview strong candidates before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.
REDRESS is looking to appoint an Advocacy Officer to deliver our work on policy advocacy with a focus on the United Kingdom, including on Magnitsky Sanctions, and work with survivors and survivor communities on our policy advocacy campaigns. We are seeking applications from intermediate professionals with some previous experience in human rights advocacy to contribute to this work.
We are committed to amplifying the voice of survivors of torture or ill-treatment within REDRESS and the wider sector and working to ensure that people with lived experience are partners in bringing the change needed. We strongly encourage applications from candidates with lived experience, which may mean that they or their families are survivors of torture, or that they have escaped persecution.
REDRESS has a diverse team from different backgrounds and with different experiences, including those with lived experience of torture. Under our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy, we encourage applications from people of colour, LGBTQI+ people, and disabled people, who are currently under-represented. We will use positive action under the Equality Act 2010 to appoint from these groups if two candidates are equally qualified.
Who we are
REDRESS is an international human rights organisation based in London and The Hague that pursues legal claims on behalf of survivors of torture in the UK and around the world to obtain justice and reparation for violations against their human rights. Our approach to legal claims is strategic, so that as well as representing an individual we target the policy reasons that enabled the torture to take place, by building campaigns that uses advocacy, survivor participation, and communications to influence change.
Our 2030 Strategy sets out our priorities for 2026–2030 in response to the challenges facing the anti-torture movement and our areas of expertise.
You can find information about the organisation in the latest Trustees Annual Report. We continue to strengthen our processes to further enhance our diversity, build our survivor-centred approach, and ensure people with lived experience are part of REDRESS.
Position Profile
The main responsibilities of the role are:
UK Advocacy. Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders relevant to REDRESS’ UK policy objectives, including government departments, parliamentarians, parliamentary committees, NGOs and academics. Draft written materials and briefing papers for policymakers, and respond to government enquiries and consultations, and undertake direct advocacy.
Sanctions Advocacy and APPG. Deliver REDRESS’s UK advocacy on Magnitsky sanctions and asset recovery for reparation. This includes supporting REDRESS’s role as secretariat for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Magnitsky Sanctions and Reparation and conducting advocacy to key stakeholders: the FCDO, Treasury, Home Office, parliamentarians and others.
Survivor Advisory Group. Work collaboratively with the Survivor Advisory Group to support our work with survivors and survivor communities on our policy advocacy campaigns.
Upholding the Absolute Prohibition of Torture. Support and deliver our policy advocacy work in the UK relating to other issues, such as an effective system for universal jurisdiction prosecutions, responding to threats to the absolute prohibition of torture, and responses to UK torture overseas. Conduct advocacy work related to the legal right to consular assistance and State hostage-taking.
Project Management. Manage and deliver specific project activities which include administrative tasks, budget management, planning and participating in the delivery of meetings and events, as well as other tasks related to project management.
Teamwork/Collaboration. Work collaboratively with REDRESS team members and external stakeholders, always exercising professional integrity. Supervise fellows and interns.
Representing REDRESS. Contribute to the wider needs of the organisation, including communicating REDRESS’ work to a wide array of audiences.
The position is also expected to carry out such further duties as may reasonably be required from time to time by REDRESS.
Person Specification
Essential Competencies
The successful candidate will need to have the following essential competencies:
· At least three years relevant post-qualification professional experience.
· Strong knowledge of how the UK Parliament and government works.
· Undergraduate degree specialised in international law, human rights, politics, international relations, or a related field.
· A solid understanding of international human rights policy issues.
· Demonstrated proficiency in policy analysis and policy writing and editing; demonstrated competence in writing for a broader public audience.
· Experience at delivering projects and managing project budgets.
· Experience working with victims of human rights violations, survivor groups, or grassroots campaigns.
· Experience working with NGOs and other stakeholders.
· Experience in public speaking to a variety of audiences.
· Experience managing interns and volunteers.
· Fluency in written and oral English.
· Literacy in social media in a professional environment (primarily Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook).
· Willing to undertake travel within the UK.
· An ability to work with a range of political parties.
Personal Attributes
To work for Redress, the candidate should have the following personal attributes:
· Happy to work collaboratively as part of a small and energetic team with a wide range of personalities.
· Highly efficient and organised, with an ability to multi-task, show initiative, solve problems, and take a hands-on role when necessary.
· Able to think and work strategically, creatively, and under pressure.
· Able to understand and support the aims, objectives and values of REDRESS and reflect them in all aspects of work.
· Able to work with survivors of human rights abuse with a range of specific needs.
Terms
Reporting. The position will report to a Senior Legal Advisor.
Hours. This is a part-time position at 21 hours a week. Evening and weekend work may be required from time to time.
Location. The position is based at the REDRESS office in London.
Flexible Working. REDRESS is an “in-person” organisation and we value teamwork, but we have a flexible working policy which allows for working from home. This role is currently required to be in the office one-two days a week.
Duration. The contract is for a fixed term of 12 months (maternity cover).
Start date. The position would start in September 2026.
Probation. There is a four-month probationary period.
Pension. REDRESS offers a pension contribution of 10% of salary.
Holiday. There are 25 days of holiday per year, in addition to UK public holidays. The office is also closed between Christmas and New Year.
Status. The candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we cannot sponsor a UK immigration process for this role.
Interview process. We expect to do two rounds of interviews. We may ask candidates to complete a brief written test as part of the process but will provide information on that nearer the time.
· First round Interviews will take place on 7 August and will be on-line.
· Final round interview will take place on 13 August and will be in-person at our office in London.
How to Apply
Please upload to our recruitment portal a single PDF file including both:
· A cover letter of no more than one page explaining (a) why you would like to work for REDRESS, (b) how you fulfil the personal specification for the role, and (c) how you will contribute to the diversity of REDRESS, and
· Your CV or resume.
Please also complete the anonymous Diversity Monitoring Form. We use the information from the form to tell us about the diversity of the applicant pool for each of the positions that we advertise. We keep the conclusions of the analysis for our records, and the underlying data is deleted three months after the recruitment closes.
Deadline: 31 July 2026
We deliver justice and reparation for survivors of torture, challenge impunity for perpetrators, and advocate for legal and policy reforms.

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Help build meaningful relationships with communities most impacted by the criminal legal system and ensure their voices inform research, policy and advocacy.
We're looking for a Community Engagement Coordinator to join UNJUST and support the development and delivery of community engagement activities that amplify lived experience, build trust, raise awareness and contribute to our research, policy and advocacy aims.
Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, you'll build and maintain relationships with community groups, grassroots organisations and individuals with lived experience of the criminal justice system. You'll design and deliver engagement events, facilitate workshops and listening sessions, promote opportunities for community members to get involved in UNJUST's work and help develop creative, ethical ways of gathering and sharing lived experience stories.
The role also includes co-creating programmes and materials with communities, supporting content creation for social media, recruiting interns and volunteers from impacted communities, and representing UNJUST in relevant forums, networks and coalitions.
We're looking for someone with experience in community engagement, organising or outreach, strong relationship-building and communication skills, and an understanding of racial justice and the UK criminal justice system. You'll be committed to UNJUST's mission, values and anti-racist working practices, and be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively.
UNJUST is committed to tackling systemic racism and discriminatory processes, policy and practices within the criminal legal system. We work at the intersection of lived experience, research, law, advocacy and community power to expose the root causes of injustice, reimagine equitable systems and bring about transformative outcomes. Our work centres the voices of those most impacted and is guided by our values of realism, empathy, visionary thinking, activism, collaboration and trust.
Challenging discrimination within the Policing and the Criminal Legal System
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We are seeking an experienced and motivated Part Time Advocacy Support Worker with the delivery of our Community One-to-One Advocacy project.
The Project Worker / Advocacy Assistant will work closely with the Project Manager to deliver a high-quality, person-centred Community One-to-One Advocacy service across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Supporting the day-to-day delivery of the project, the postholder will help ensure that project objectives, outcomes, and timescales are achieved in line with organisational policies and funder requirements.
The postholder will work directly with individuals with learning disabilities, autistic people, and other vulnerable adults to help them understand their rights, access services, overcome barriers, and improve their independence and wellbeing. They will also support the Project Manager with community outreach, volunteer coordination, partnership working, monitoring and evaluation, and maintaining accurate records to ensure the effective delivery and ongoing development of the project.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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The Peer Recovery Worker will support people who are sleeping rough, at risk of rough
sleeping, or going through important stages in housing and recovery. The main purpose
of this role is to help reduce the harm caused by rough sleeping.
You will listen, build trust, give practical help and share clear information. You will help
people connect with the right support, including housing, health care, drug and alcohol
services, benefits advice, community groups, and services based at WSUP.
WSUP is not a drug and alcohol treatment provider, so this role does not involve
clinical treatment or specialist interventions. Instead, you will help people understand
their options, prepare for appointments, overcome barriers and stay connected with
services that can meet their needs.
You do not need to have all the answers.
We are looking for someone who is kind, reliable, calm and able to support people
without judgement. We welcome applications from people who have lived experience of homelessness,
addiction or recovery, and who feel ready to use that experience to support others
safely and positively.
Key Responsibilities
Engagement
- Build trusting and respectful relationships with people experiencing roughsleeping, homelessness, substance use, poor mental health or social isolation.
- Engage people in the Target Priority Group cohort through drop-ins, planned appointments, informal conversations and outreach.
- Provide emotional and practical support, listening and helping people feel heard.
- Use lived experience, where appropriate, to build connection, reduce stigma and inspire hope.
- Encourage people who may be unsure about housing, treatment or other support to explore their options at their own pace.
- Maintain contact during periods of disengagement, relapse, crisis or transition, within the boundaries of the role.
- Help people identify their own goals, strengths and next steps.
- Support or co-facilitate peer, recovery or wellbeing activities where appropriate.
Practical support and navigation
- Provide clear, accurate information about local treatment, health, housing, benefits and community services.
- Introduce people to co-located services at WSUP and help them understand what each service can offer.
- Provide warm handovers and accompany people to appointments where this is helpful, agreed and within the service plan.
- Help people with practical tasks such as phone calls, forms, identification, benefits enquiries and gathering information for appointments.
- Work closely with treatment, outreach, housing, health and other partners so that support is coordinated and responsibilities are clear.
- Advocate for people when stigma, exclusion or difficult processes create barriers to support.
- Support people at key transition points, including moving from the street into accommodation, leaving hospital, prison or treatment, or returning to services after disengagement.
- Help people connect with local groups, activities and community support that may improve wellbeing and reduce isolation.
Recording, safety and outcomes
- Record all contacts, actions, referrals, risks and outcomes accurately and promptly on WSUP's case management system.
- Complete triage/ONS4 wellbeing monitoring at the agreed stages.
- Complete ERSRAT monitoring across the newly registered guests, active caseload, including baseline information and follow-up reviews.
- Identify safeguarding concerns, immediate risks and changes in a person's situation, and report or escalate them without delay.
- Follow WSUP procedures on confidentiality, consent, information sharing, lone working, incidents, professional boundaries and health and safety.
- Contribute to support plans, case reviews and multi-agency discussions.
- Help collect guest feedback, case studies and evidence of outcomes, with appropriate consent.
Working with co-located services
- Welcome and introduce people to visiting and co-located professionals.
- Help guests prepare for conversations with treatment, housing, health, benefits and other services.
- Share relevant information in line with WSUP policies and procedures.
- Follow up agreed actions and help guests understand what will happen next.
- Avoid taking over duties that belong to specialist, statutory or treatment providers.
Person Specification
Essential skills & experience
- Experience of supporting people affected by homelessness, rough sleeping, substance use, poor mental health or other disadvantages.
- Ability to build trusting relationships with people who may have had poor experiences of services.
- Good listening, communication and practical problem-solving skills.
- Ability to explain information clearly and support people to make their own choices.
- Ability to work positively with colleagues, co-located services and external partners.
- Ability to maintain clear professional boundaries.
- Ability to recognise and respond to safeguarding and risk concerns.
- Ability to organise a varied workload and keep accurate records.
- Commitment to equality, inclusion and non-judgemental practice.
- Willingness to work flexibly, including outreach and occasional evening or weekend work where agreed.
Desirable skills & experience
- Personal lived experience of substance use, recovery, homelessness or related issues, with the ability to use this experience safely and appropriately.
- Peer mentor or peer support training or qualification.
- Experience of helping people access treatment, health, housing or community services.
- Knowledge of local services in Greenwich or South East London.
- Basic computer skills. Training and support can be provided.
Our ambition is to prevent and ultimately end homelessness within our local community.
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Engagement Officer
These are exciting times for the charity, and we have an excellent opportunity for a highly proactive and professional team player with outstanding interpersonal skills to join the dedicated Public Affairs, Advocacy and Campaigns team, as an Engagement Officer
Position: Engagement Officer
Location: Devon/Hybrid, onsite attendance 2-3 days per quarter (fully remote/home working and flexible working patterns considered)
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, 08.30-16.30, Monday-Friday
Salary: £34,010 annum
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 16 August 2026. Please note this role may close earlier than advertised so apply as soon as possible.
About the Role
As Engagement Officer, you will be responsible for identifying and maintaining meaningful relationships with global stakeholders, including governmental, non-governmental and educational institutions. We are tackling the greatest threats working donkeys face locally and around the world, from the donkey skin trade to challenges working animals face in disasters. By coordinating engagement around sustainable development, wildlife crime, One Health and One Welfare agendas, you will enable the cohesion within the member groups that the Sanctuary are currently part of, and inspire new ways of working.
Your principal duties and responsibilities will include:
- Building strong internal and external partnerships with global stakeholders, including governmental and non-governmental organisations to grow existing and build new relationships.
- Assisting in the coordination of coalition and alliance engagement opportunities globally, and leading on agreed coalition/alliance priorities such as meeting with partners and planning international events.
- Creating supporting materials and reports for stakeholders that advance the influencing agenda.
- Engaging with and supporting team processes around strategic planning for external events and activities.
- Managing the team horizon scanning, supporting timely and strategic engagement with relevant opportunities, events and stakeholder processes.
- Overseeing and collaborating with other team members to ensure key accreditations and reporting processes to support our access at institutional level are maintained.
About You
We are looking for someone who has excellent communication skills and is able to flex communication style depending on the audience and the message being delivered.
You will also have:
- A proven record of organising events for international audiences.
- High level analytical skills combined with the ability to draft strategic responses.
- Strong organisation and coordination skills with the ability to multi-task and work with a number of conflicting demands and multiple deadlines.
- Previous experience of delivering positive stakeholder engagement activities;
- A good understanding of the challenges and opportunities when ensuring integration between internal departments and external partners.
- An understanding of animal welfare and/or international development with evidence of working on these topics.
Benefits include:
- Competitive pension.
- 31 days holiday (including Bank holidays), rising to 34 will each full year of service.
- Wellbeing team.Recorded Pilates and Yoga classes.
- Long service awards.
- Healthshield plan
- Free parking.
- Life assurance.
- Subsidised restaurant and shop.
About the Organisation
Join one of the UK’s largest international animal welfare charities, currently supporting projects in over 35 countries worldwide, working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering and their contribution to humanity is fully valued.
The Charity is a Disability Confident Employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults) and expects all staff and volunteers to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including an application for a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check where required for the post.
You may also have experience in areas such as Engagement, Impact and Engagement, Advocacy, Engagement Officer, Impact and Engagement Officer, Advocacy Officer, Engagement Coordinator.
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client, Not For Profit People. #INDNFP
Building Safety Resident Liaison Officer
Hours: Full-time
Work Pattern: Monday – Friday 9am - 5pm
Location: ISHA, 102 Blackstock Road, Finsbury Park, N4 2DR
Salary: £38,188 per annum
Contract: Permanent
We are currently recruiting for the exciting role of Building Safety Resident Liaison Officer, a key role supporting resident engagement, communication, and coordination across building safety, remediation, and wider compliance activity.
In addition to supporting the successful delivery of remediation and safety improvement works, you will help deliver ISHA’s Resident Engagement Strategy for HRBs by maintaining regular communication with residents, supporting consultation activity, gathering feedback, and helping residents understand how building and fire safety arrangements affect them.
Working closely with the Head of Building Safety, Building Safety Manager, Housing, Development, and contractor partners, you will also support the coordination of resident support information, including assistance with PEEPs or equivalent resident support processes in line with ISHA policy, and help ensure ISHA meets its duties under the Building Safety Act 2022, Fire Safety Act 2021, and associated regulations while maintaining a strong resident focus.
About ISHA
We are a small but ambitious housing association at a critical juncture. Our ambition is for the communities we are anchored in and exist to serve, and we have done and achieved much over the past few years. But in these challenging times, we know we’ll achieve nothing unless we are equally ambitious for our own people.
Our values are at the heart of who we are and everything we do, inspiring our thinking and guiding our actions. We strive to build a more diverse organisation, where everyone feels empowered to bring and be their best self to work.
Staff Benefits
We’ll offer you a generous pension scheme (up to 10% employer matched contributions and a death in service benefit), 29 days annual leave (increasing after five years’ service), eye care vouchers, a cycle to work scheme, and other great benefits. We have an evolving wellbeing offer that is being developed following employee feedback, and we will invest in your professional development with ongoing training and career development opportunities.
We can’t be a brilliant landlord if we don’t partner with brilliant colleagues. Could you be one of them?
If this sounds exciting, we want you on our team. Please do submit a completed application
Inclusion and Diversity
We want ISHA to be a great place to work and to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce. A vital part of this is ensuring we are a truly inclusive organisation that encourages diversity in all respects, including diversity of thinking. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and those of Other Ethnicities, LGBTQ+, disabled and neurodiverse communities to make a real difference to our residents so that passionate commitment to customers, respect for everyone, pride in Team ISHA and trusted to make the difference remains at the heart of everything we do.
Deadline: 9am Tuesday, 4th August 2026
Interview: Week commencing 10 August 2026
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position.
Once you have landed on our website, you will need to do the following in order to apply for this role:
Application Process
When you submit your final application with your CV and a covering letter tell us:
(a) Why do you feel you’re a strong fit for this role, with reference to the job description and person specification.
(b) Tell us about a time you supported residents through disruptive works, a safety issue, or a sensitive housing matter. How did you communicate with residents, manage concerns, and help achieve a positive outcome?
(c) What motivates you most about working in building safety and compliance within social housing, particularly in a role that helps residents understand safety measures, planned works, and their impact?
(d) How do you manage competing priorities and deadlines across multiple residents, projects, and compliance workstreams while maintaining accurate records, clear communication, and a high standard of service?
(e) Anything else you feel is relevant, including your experience of resident engagement, explaining technical or safety information in plain English, working with contractors or internal teams, and supporting compliance or building safety activity.
Please note: We can only be able to accept applications from candidates with eligibility to currently work in the UK. We do not offer a visa sponsorship programme.
Applications sent without a covering letter outlining how your skills and experience match the role, as well as expressing your motivation for applying for the role will not be accepted.
Asking for adjustments
ISHA is committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and as accessible as possible for everyone. This includes making adjustments or changes for disabled people, neurodiverse people or people with long-term health conditions. If you would like us to do anything differently during the application, interview, or assessment process, including providing information in an alternative format, you will be able to contact us.
No agencies please.
Terms and Conditions
Job title: Advocate (Bridges to Health)
Reports to: Project Manager (Bridges to Health and Substance Misuse TTG)
Direct reports: N/A
Start Date: TBC once vetting has been cleared
Salary: 31,173 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting)
Working hours: Full time - 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid - MP Downview, Sutton Ln, Sutton SM2 5PD. It’s expected that your working week will include time spent working in prison, time spent delivering community work across London and the South East, plus some working from home.
Job Purpose
Women in Prison’s Advocates deliver high-quality, trauma-informed, independent advocacy for women in communities and in prisons, which focuses on early intervention, and holistic provision as part of a ‘whole system’ multi-agency response that looks to address the root causes of women’s offending.
The primary purpose of this role is to provide in-depth, ongoing support to a caseload of women who have been referred for support by prison staff, predominately the Mental Health In-Reach Teams and Primary Care Teams.
Key Responsibility Areas
1. Provide high-quality, trauma-responsive advocacy and support to women in contact with the criminal justice system – both in prison and in the community.
2. Maintain case management systems to ensure accurate and timely data recording.
3. Develop effective relationships with key stakeholders such as statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
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Join the Commonwealth Foundation at an exciting moment as we launch our new 2026–2031 Strategy with a renewed focus on the value of both our Advocacy and Creative approaches.
We are seeking an experienced, strategic and collaborative leader to provide direction and oversight for our Advocacy and Creative Programme, including the Commonwealth People’s Forum, our flagship event at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, the Commonwealth Short Story Prize, and other high-profile initiatives that bring together civil society, policymakers, creative practitioners and other stakeholders from across the Commonwealth.
This is an opportunity to shape one of the Foundation’s flagship programmes, working at the intersection of advocacy and creativity to influence Commonwealth decision-making processes and amplify civil society voices.
As Senior Manager, Advocacy and Creative Programme, you will provide strategic direction, manage a high-performing team, cultivate influential partnerships, and deliver impactful advocacy, engagement and creative initiatives. Working with civil society partners, storytellers, artists and policymakers, you will design and oversee programmes that foster dialogue and strengthen civic participation.
This is an exciting opportunity for a leader who thrives in an international environment, enjoys navigating complexity, and is passionate about amplifying diverse voices and perspectives.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has substantial experience leading complex programmes and partnerships in an international, intergovernmental, civil society or not-for-profit context
- Combines strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to delivery, translating vision into tangible outcomes
- Has proven experience building relationships and influencing senior stakeholders across diverse cultural and political environments
- Brings strong people leadership skills and thrives in complex, fast-moving settings where adaptability, sound judgement and collaboration are essential
Working with us
We aim to create an environment where everyone can contribute at their best. Our hybrid working model combines the benefits of both office-based and remote working inclusively and flexibly.
Staff are expected to work from the office for at least five days per fortnight, including Wednesdays as an all-staff day. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis; however, flexible working arrangements can be discussed as part of the recruitment process.
Our offer to you
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support staff wellbeing, work–life balance and longer-term financial security. This includes:
- 30 days of annual leave, alongside public holidays and privilege days
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Private medical and dental insurance
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced family leave and pay
- Learning and development opportunities
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
How to apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a supporting statement demonstrating, with relevant examples, how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements set out in the person specification.
Please note that we are unable to consider incomplete applications.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks of the closing date and invited to a first-stage online interview.
Full details of the Job Description, Applicant Information Pack, and Behavioural Competencies Framework can be downloaded using the links below.
To apply, please visit our website and follow the application link provided.
Eligibility
To be considered for this role, candidates must have the right to work in the UK. You will be asked to confirm your right to work as part of the application process.
Selection Process
First Interview dates: w/c: 10 August
Applicants who are successful at this stage will be invited for a second interview.
Second interview dates: TBC
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The Commonwealth Foundation values diversity of thought, background, identity and experience, recognising that inclusive teams strengthen organisational effectiveness and impact.
We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where differences are respected, contributions are valued, and everyone is supported to thrive. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from historically marginalised and underrepresented groups.
If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment team. Contact details are available on our website. We will work with you to provide appropriate support.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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JOB TITLE: Welfare Benefits Support and Information Officer / Advisor
ORGANISATION: Big Local Works – Charity No: 1182561
LOCATION: Big Local Works 4 Market Place, London SE16 3UQ
CONTRACT TYPE: 6-month / Fixed Term contract (Sickness Cover)
REPORTING TO: Charity Manager
General Information
Big Local Works (BLW) is a community-focused economic support and regeneration charity based in Bermondsey, South East London. We want to help create a thriving, inclusive local economy and community in which everyone can participate.
To make this happen, we maximise local people’s financial and economic wellbeing to reduce poverty and hardship, and give them support to find sustainable, active routes out of poverty, including through employment and enterprise.
We deliver our support in the community through three main services:
· Expert welfare and benefits advice and advocacy for local people experiencing poverty and hardship
· Employability Skills training and coaching to help people access ways of increasing their earned income
· Start-up and enterprise support for clients who wish to start trading on the local ‘Blue Market’
Our current Welfare Benefits Advisor is on leave of absence, so this role is temporary cover until the end of the year. We are looking for someone for an immediate start.
The role of the Welfare Benefits Support and Information officer is the relief of financial need by the provision of free advice, information, support and advocacy for Southwark Residents
Key Tasks include:
· To provide a generalist welfare benefits advice, information and casework service to clients using the services at BLW
· To provide a review of possible benefit entitlements and support clients to make claims, submit forms and applications as appropriate.
· Ensure advice service provided by BLW is effective and efficient, meets best practice and is of a consistently high quality, delivering a high level of customer care and client satisfaction.
· To provide welfare benefits support in a variety of settings i.e. drop-ins and community spaces, to provide advice and information, and welfare benefit checks to ensure individuals have accessible support.
· Help clients understand benefit decisions, represent clients who have been turned down for benefits, deal with reviews, and, where appropriate, prepare for and attend appeals tribunals.
· Maintain detailed case records for the purpose of continuity of casework, information retrieval, statistical monitoring and report preparation.
What you need to bring:
· A good understanding of the Welfare Benefits system to deliver an advice casework service
· Good administration skills and ability to develop own caseload and prioritising work.
· Ability to use IT, Word and Excel in the provision of advice
· Ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information
· Numeracy skills required to understand statistics and check calculations
· Use IT for statistical recording, record keeping and document production.
· Able to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders
· Keep up to date with legislation, policies and procedures and undertake appropriate training.
· Demonstrate commitment to the aims and policies of the BLW’s service.
· Abide by health and safety and safeguarding guidelines and share responsibility for own safety and that of colleagues.
· A good understanding of- and commitment to the aims and principles of the charity and its equal opportunities policies.
· Willingness to learn and develop skills in advice topics
You will benefit from
· Holiday - FTE 25 days plus Bank Holidays so for 6 month contract at (0.4 FTE) it would be 5 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
· A great working environment and culture within a small, but growing, charity dedicated to improving lives in our community
If you are passionate about supporting individuals and communities facing poverty and improving their lives, and have the skills and experience required for this role, please apply.
MAIN TERMS AND CONDITIONS
2 days per week (0.4 FTE)
Hours normally 9-5 pm but flexible to accommodate outreach, research and training needs
Annual salary: £12,000 for 2 days / week (£30K FTE)
DBS check essential
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The trustees of the eating disorders charity tastelifeUK are looking to appoint a new CEO to lead us through the next phase of growth and development.
For 12 years tastelife has been bringing hope and help to those affected by eating disorders through recovery programmes, prevention resources and education, and the demand for our services and resources is increasing. We are in a time of great opportunity when the right kind of leadership will bring together supporter networks, diverse funding streams and strategic insights to make the most of it.
The successful candidate will be someone with developed leadership qualities, a commitment to good mental health and a personal living faith. As we connect across the worlds of health and education, the CEO needs to have excellent communication skills and a proven ability to network with others and expand our connections.
We offer a committed staff team and a wonderful network of volunteer leaders across the UK and in other parts of the world.Developing these individuals and growing their skills and passion will always be paramount. The CEO will mix working from home with times of gathering with staff and volunteers face to face. It will involve some evening work and occasional weekends.
tastelife began as a local ministry from the church, fuelled by personal experience of eating disorders. It offered safe places for learning and recovery to those directly affected, and their families. It continues to provide this but identifies itself now as a national resource also working alongside the NHS, schools and universities, campaign groups and research.
Working effectively both in the secular and sacred spaces, we believe that God is present through it all and we are increasing our impact through advocacy with other agencies in government.
- Hours0.8-1.0 fte
- Salary45,000 – 50,000 pro rata depending on experience
- Location hybrid working from home and various locations in the UK
- Closing date5pm on the 31st August 2026
- Interviews16th and 17th September
To apply, please go to the tastelife webiste for the recruitment pack and application form.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.




